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This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Jul 25, 2008.

Note 2 — Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities primarily consisted of cash, investment grade securities and AAA-rated money market mutual funds. Such amounts are recorded at fair value. As of June 30, 2008, the fair value of our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities based on quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments (Level 1 as defined under SFAS No. 157) was $1.1 billion. As of June 30, 2008, the fair value of our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities based on quoted prices in active markets for similar instruments (Level 2 as defined under SFAS No. 157) was $1.2 billion.

We are required to pledge or otherwise restrict a portion of our marketable securities as collateral for standby letters of credit, guarantees, debt, and real estate lease agreements. See “Note 4 — Commitments and Contingencies.”

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Apr 25, 2008.

Note 2 — Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities primarily consisted of cash, investment grade securities and AAA-rated money market mutual funds. Such amounts are recorded at fair value. As of March 31, 2008, the fair value of our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities based on quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments (Level 1 as defined under SFAS 157) was $2.1 billion. As of March 31, 2008, the fair value of our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities based on quoted prices in active markets for similar instruments (Level 2 as defined under SFAS 157) was $268 million.

We are required to pledge or otherwise restrict a portion of our marketable securities as collateral for standby letters of credit, guarantees, debt, and real estate lease agreements. See “Note 4 — Commitments and Contingencies.”

 

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This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Oct 25, 2007.

Note 2 — Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

As of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities primarily consisted of cash, investment grade securities and AAA-rated money market mutual funds.

We are required to pledge or otherwise restrict a portion of our marketable securities as collateral for standby letters of credit, guarantees, debt, and real estate lease agreements. See “Note 4 — Commitments and Contingencies.”

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Jul 26, 2007.

Note 2 — Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

As of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities primarily consisted of cash, investment grade securities and AAA-rated money market mutual funds.

We are required to pledge or otherwise restrict a portion of our marketable securities as collateral for standby letters of credit, guarantees, debt, and real estate lease agreements. See “Note 4 — Commitments and Contingencies.”

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Apr 26, 2007.

Note 2 — Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

As of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities primarily consisted of cash, investment grade securities and AAA-rated money market mutual funds.

We are required to pledge or otherwise restrict a portion of our marketable securities as collateral for standby letters of credit, guarantees, debt, and real estate lease agreements. See “Note 4 — Commitments and Contingencies.”

 

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AMAZON.COM, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Oct 26, 2006.

Note 2 — Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

As of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities primarily consisted of cash, investment grade securities and AAA-rated money market mutual funds.

We are required to pledge a portion of our marketable securities as collateral for standby letters of credit that guarantee certain of our contractual obligations, a line of credit, and real estate lease agreements. See “Note 4 — Commitments and Contingencies.”

 

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AMAZON.COM, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Jul 27, 2006.

Note 2 — Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

As of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities primarily consisted of cash, investment grade securities and AAA-rated money market mutual funds.

We are required to pledge a portion of our marketable securities as collateral for standby letters of credit that guarantee certain of our contractual obligations, a line of credit, and real estate lease agreements. See “Note 4 — Commitments and Contingencies.”

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Apr 27, 2006.

Note 2 — Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

As of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $1.3 billion and $2.0 billion, at fair value, primarily consisted of cash, investment grade securities and AAA-rated money market mutual funds. At March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 amounts held in foreign currencies were $558 million and $905 million, primarily Euros, British Pounds, and Japanese Yen.

We are required to pledge a portion of our marketable securities as collateral for standby letters of credit that guarantee certain of our contractual obligations, a line of credit, and real estate lease agreements. See “Note 4 — Commitments and Contingencies.”

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Oct 27, 2005.

Note 2 — Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

 

As of September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $1.4 billion and $1.8 billion, at fair value, primarily consist of cash, investment grade securities and AAA-rated money market mutual funds. At September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 amounts held in foreign currencies were $687 million and $970 million, primarily Euros, British Pounds, and Yen.

 

At September 30, 2005, gross unrealized gains and losses on cash equivalents and marketable securities were not significant.

 

We are required to pledge a portion of our cash equivalents or marketable securities as collateral for standby letters of credit that guarantee certain of our contractual obligations, a line of credit, and real estate lease agreements. See “Note 4 — Commitments and Contingencies.”

 

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Jul 28, 2005.

Note 2 — Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

 

The following table summarizes, by major security type, our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities at fair value:

 

     June 30,
2005


   December 31,
2004


     (in millions)

Cash

   $ 187    $ 408

Cash equivalents pledged as collateral (See Note 4)

     9      10

Commercial paper and short-term securities (1)

     433      885
    

  

Cash and cash equivalents

     629      1,303

Corporate notes and bonds

     348      29

U.S. Treasury notes and bonds

     179      140

Asset-backed and agency securities

     161      295

Equity securities and other

     8      12
    

  

Marketable securities (1)

     696      476
    

  

Total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities (2)

   $ 1,325    $ 1,779
    

  


(1) At June 30, 2005, gross unrealized gains and losses were not significant.
(2) Includes amounts held in foreign currencies of $679 million and $970 million at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004. Amounts held in foreign currencies are primarily Euros, British Pounds, and Yen.

 

We are required to pledge a portion of our marketable securities as collateral for standby letters of credit that guarantee certain of our contractual obligations, a line of credit, and real estate lease agreements. See “Note 4 — Commitments and Contingencies.”

 

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Apr 28, 2005.

Note 2 — Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

 

The following table summarizes, by major security type, our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities at fair value:

 

    

March 31,

2005


  

December 31,

2004


     (in millions)

Cash

   $ 151.5    $ 407.9

Cash equivalents pledged as collateral (See Note 4)

     10.0      9.7

Commercial paper and short-term securities (1)

     371.0      885.0
    

  

Cash and cash equivalents

     532.5      1,302.6

Corporate notes and bonds

     217.4      29.3

Asset-backed and agency securities

     215.7      294.9

U.S. Treasury notes and bonds

     141.5      140.7

Certificates of deposit

     37.5      —  

Equity securities and other

     6.0      11.7
    

  

Marketable securities (1)

     618.1      476.6
    

  

Total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities (2)

   $ 1,150.6    $ 1,779.2
    

  

 

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AMAZON.COM, INC.

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(unaudited)

 


(1) At March 31, 2005, gross unrealized gains and losses were not significant.
(2) Includes amounts held in foreign currencies of $605 million and $970 million at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004. Amounts held in foreign currencies are primarily Euros, British Pounds, and Yen.

 

We are required to pledge a portion of our marketable securities as collateral for standby letters of credit that guarantee certain of our contractual obligations, a line of credit, and real estate lease agreements. See “Note 4 — Commitments and Contingencies.”

 

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