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Jeff Bezos Sells $666 Million in Amazon Shares Under Divestment Plan

The stock disposals fuel a March-adopted SEC-approved schedule created to bankroll his Blue Origin space venture.

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Overview

  • A Form 4 filing shows Bezos sold about 2.97 million shares over July 3 and July 7 at average prices near $223.80 per share.
  • Late June and early July transactions together have generated nearly $1.4 billion in proceeds.
  • The sales operate under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in March that will offload up to 25 million shares by May 2026.
  • Proceeds are earmarked for Blue Origin developments, charitable initiatives and other personal ventures.
  • Bezos retains over 900 million shares valued at roughly $200 billion, preserving his status as Amazon’s largest shareholder and executive chair.