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This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-K filed Jan 30, 2009.

4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes

In February 1999, we completed an offering of $1.25 billion of 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes. The 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes were convertible into our common stock at the holders’ option at a conversion price of $78.0275 per share.

 

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In 2008, we called for redemption of the remaining principal amount of $899 million of our outstanding 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes. Holders elected to convert $605 million in principal amount of the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes, and we issued 7.8 million shares of our common stock as a result; we redeemed the remaining $294 million of the called principal amount for cash.

These excerpts taken from the AMZN 10-K filed Feb 11, 2008.

4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes

In February 1999, we completed an offering of $1.25 billion of 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes. The 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes are convertible into our common stock at the holders’ option at a

 

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conversion price of $78.0275 per share. Total common stock issuable, as of December 31, 2007, upon conversion of our outstanding 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes was 11.5 million shares, which is excluded from our calculation of earnings per share as its effect is currently anti-dilutive. Interest on the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears in February and August of each year. The 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes are unsecured and are subordinated to any existing and future senior indebtedness as defined in the indenture governing the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes. We have the right to redeem the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes, in whole or in part, by paying the principal plus a redemption premium, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. The redemption premium was 0.950% of the principal at December 31, 2007, and decreased to 0.475% on February 1, 2008 and will decrease to zero at maturity in February 2009.

Upon the occurrence of a “fundamental change” prior to the maturity of the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes, each holder thereof has the right to require us to redeem all or any part of such holder’s 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed, together with accrued interest. As defined in the indenture, a “fundamental change” is the occurrence of certain types of transactions in which our stockholders do not receive publicly-traded securities.

The indenture governing the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes contains certain affirmative covenants for us, including making principal and interest payments when due, maintaining our corporate existence and properties, and paying taxes and other claims in a timely manner. We were in compliance with these covenants through December 31, 2007.

Based upon quoted market prices, the fair value of our 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $1.1 billion and $883 million.

4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">In February 1999, we completed an offering of $1.25 billion of 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes. The 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes are
convertible into our common stock at the holders’ option at a

 


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conversion price of $78.0275 per share. Total common stock issuable, as of December 31, 2007, upon conversion of our outstanding 4.75% Convertible
Subordinated Notes was 11.5 million shares, which is excluded from our calculation of earnings per share as its effect is currently anti-dilutive. Interest on the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears in
February and August of each year. The 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes are unsecured and are subordinated to any existing and future senior indebtedness as defined in the indenture governing the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes. We have the
right to redeem the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes, in whole or in part, by paying the principal plus a redemption premium, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. The redemption premium was 0.950% of the principal at December 31, 2007, and
decreased to 0.475% on February 1, 2008 and will decrease to zero at maturity in February 2009.

Upon the occurrence of a
“fundamental change” prior to the maturity of the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes, each holder thereof has the right to require us to redeem all or any part of such holder’s 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes at a price equal
to 100% of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed, together with accrued interest. As defined in the indenture, a “fundamental change” is the occurrence of certain types of transactions in which our stockholders do not receive
publicly-traded securities.

The indenture governing the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes contains certain affirmative covenants for
us, including making principal and interest payments when due, maintaining our corporate existence and properties, and paying taxes and other claims in a timely manner. We were in compliance with these covenants through December 31, 2007.

Based upon quoted market prices, the fair value of our 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $1.1
billion and $883 million.

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-K filed Feb 16, 2007.

4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes

On February 3, 1999, we completed an offering of $1.25 billion of 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes due February 2009. The 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes are convertible into our common stock at the holders’ option at a conversion price of $78.0275 per share. Interest on the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears in February and August of each year. The 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes are unsecured and are subordinated to any existing and future senior indebtedness as defined in the indenture governing the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes. The 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes rank equally with our outstanding 6.875% PEACS. We have the right to redeem the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes, in whole or in part, by paying the principal plus a redemption premium, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. The redemption premium was 1.425% of the principal at December 31, 2006, and decreased to 0.950% on February 1, 2007 and will decrease by an additional 47.5 basis points annually until maturity.

 

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Upon the occurrence of a “fundamental change” prior to the maturity of the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes, each holder thereof has the right to require us to redeem all or any part of such holder’s 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed, together with accrued interest. As defined in the indenture, a “fundamental change” is the occurrence of certain types of transactions in which our stockholders do not receive publicly-traded securities.

The indenture governing the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes contains certain affirmative covenants for us, including making principal and interest payments when due, maintaining our corporate existence and properties, and paying taxes and other claims in a timely manner. We were in compliance with these covenants through December 31, 2006.

In 2004, we redeemed an aggregate principal amount of $150 million of our outstanding 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes. As provided in the underlying indenture, the redemption price of $154 million represented a $4 million (2.375%) premium over the face amount of the redeemed notes. We recorded a charge in 2004 classified in “Remeasurements and other,” of $6 million related to this redemption, consisting of a premium of $4 million and unamortized deferred issuance costs of $2 million.

Based upon quoted market prices, the fair value of our 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 was $883 million and $868 million.

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-K filed Feb 17, 2006.

4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes

 

On February 3, 1999, we completed an offering of $1.25 billion of 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes due February 2009. The 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes are convertible into our common stock at the holders’ option at a conversion price of $78.0275 per share. Interest on the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears in February and August of each year. The 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes are unsecured and are subordinated to any existing and future senior indebtedness as defined in the indenture governing the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes. The 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes rank equally with our outstanding 6.875% PEACS. We have the right to redeem the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes, in whole or in part, by paying the principal plus a redemption premium, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. At December 31, 2005, the redemption premium was 1.900% of the principal, and decreased to 1.425% on February 1, 2006 and will decrease by an additional 47.5 basis points annually until maturity.

 

Upon the occurrence of a “fundamental change” prior to the maturity of the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes, each holder thereof has the right to require us to redeem all or any part of such holder’s 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed, together with accrued interest. As defined in the indenture, a “fundamental change” is the occurrence of certain types of transactions in which our stockholders do not receive publicly-traded securities.

 

The indenture governing the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes contains certain affirmative covenants for us, including making principal and interest payments when due, maintaining our corporate existence and properties, and paying taxes and other claims in a timely manner. We were in compliance with these covenants through December 31, 2005.

 

In 2004, we redeemed an aggregate principal amount of $150 million of our outstanding 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes. As provided in the underlying indenture, the redemption price of $154 million represented a $4 million (2.375%) premium over the face amount of the redeemed notes. We recorded a charge in 2004

 

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classified in “Remeasurements and other,” of $6 million related to this redemption, consisting of a premium of $4 million and unamortized deferred issuance costs of $2 million.

 

Based upon quoted market prices, the fair value of our 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 was $868 million and $907 million.

 

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-K filed Mar 11, 2005.

4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes

 

On February 3, 1999, we completed an offering of $1.25 billion of 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes due February 2009. The 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes are convertible into our common stock at the holders’ option at a conversion price of $78.0275 per share. Interest on the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears in February and August of each year. The 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes are unsecured and are subordinated to any existing and future senior indebtedness as defined in the indenture governing the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes. The 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes rank equally with our outstanding 6.875% PEACS. We have the right to redeem the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes, in whole or in part, by paying the principal plus a redemption premium, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. At December 31, 2004, the redemption premium was 2.375% of the principal, and decreased to 1.900% on February 1, 2005 and will decrease by an additional 47.5 basis points annually until maturity.

 

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Upon the occurrence of a “fundamental change” prior to the maturity of the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes, each holder thereof has the right to require us to redeem all or any part of such holder’s 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed, together with accrued interest. As defined in the indenture, a “fundamental change” is the occurrence of certain types of transactions in which our stockholders do not receive publicly-traded securities.

 

The indenture governing the 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes contains certain affirmative covenants for us, including making principal and interest payments when due, maintaining our corporate existence and properties, and paying taxes and other claims in a timely manner. We were in compliance with these covenants through December 31, 2004.

 

In 2004 and 2003, we redeemed aggregate principal amounts of $150 million and $200 million of our outstanding 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes. As provided in the underlying indenture, the redemption prices of $154 million and $206 million represented $4 million (2.375%) and $6 million (2.85%) premiums over the face amount of the redeemed notes. We recorded charges in 2004 and 2003, classified in “Remeasurements and other,” of $6 million and $9 million related to these redemptions, consisting of premiums of $4 million and $6 million and unamortized deferred issuance costs of $2 million and $3 million.

 

Based upon quoted market prices, the fair value of our 4.75% Convertible Subordinated Notes as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 was $907 million (principal balance of $900 million) and $1.06 billion (principal balance of $1.05 billion).

 

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