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These excerpts taken from the AMZN 10-K filed Jan 29, 2010.

2009 Acquisition Activity

On November 1, 2009, we acquired 100% of the outstanding equity of Zappos.com, Inc. (“Zappos”), in exchange for shares of our common stock, to expand our presence in softline retail categories, such as shoes and apparel.

The fair value of Zappos’ stock options assumed was determined using the Black-Scholes model. The following table summarizes the consideration paid for Zappos (in millions):

 

Stock issued

   $ 1,079

Assumed stock options, net

     55
      
   $ 1,134
      

 

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The purchase price was allocated to the tangible assets and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the acquisition date, with the remaining unallocated purchase price recorded as goodwill. The fair value assigned to identifiable intangible assets acquired has been determined primarily by using the income approach. Purchased identifiable intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line and accelerated basis over their respective useful lives.

The following summarizes the allocation of the Zappos purchase price (in millions):

 

Goodwill

   $ 778   

Other net assets acquired

     83   

Deferred tax liabilities net

     (167

Intangible assets (1):

  

Marketing-related

     223   

Contract-based

     103   

Customer-related

     114   
        
   $ 1,134   
        

 

(1) Acquired intangible assets have estimated useful lives of between 1 and 10 years.

Zappos’ financial results have been included in our consolidated statements of income as of November 1, 2009. The following pro forma financial information presents the results as if the Zappos acquisition had occurred at the beginning of each year presented (in millions):

 

     Year Ended December 31,
         2009            2008    

Net sales

   $ 25,064    $ 19,801

Net income

     853      606

We acquired certain additional companies during 2009 for an aggregate purchase price of $26 million, resulting in goodwill of $16 million and acquired intangible assets of $5 million. The results of operations of each of the businesses acquired have been included in our consolidated results from each transactions closing date forward. The effect of these acquisitions on consolidated net sales and operating income during 2009 was not significant.

2008 and 2007 Acquisition Activity

We acquired certain companies during 2008 for an aggregate purchase price of $432 million, resulting in goodwill of $210 million and acquired intangible assets of $162 million.

We acquired certain companies during 2007 for an aggregate purchase price of $33 million, resulting in goodwill of $21 million and acquired intangible assets of $18 million. We also made principal payments of $13 million on acquired debt in connection with one of these acquisitions.

The results of operations of each of the businesses acquired in 2008 and 2007 have been included in our consolidated results from each transaction closing date forward. The effect of these acquisitions on consolidated net sales and operating income during 2008 and 2007 was not significant.

 

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10-K (2 sections)
Jan 29, 2010
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