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AMZN » Topics » ITEM 2.03. CREATION OF A DIRECT FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OR AN OBLIGATION UNDER AN OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENT OF A REGISTRANT.This excerpt taken from the AMZN 8-K filed Dec 21, 2007. ITEM 2.03. CREATION OF A DIRECT FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OR AN OBLIGATION UNDER AN OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENT OF A REGISTRANT. On December 21, 2007, the Company entered into agreements with entities associated with City Investors LLC and Schnitzer West LLC for the lease of corporate office space to be developed in Seattle, Washington, subject to customary real estate lease conditions. Upon completion of development in 2010 and 2011, the Company will commence leases with initial terms of up to 16 years to consolidate its corporate headquarters to a single location and help support the Companys long term growth and space requirements. Under the agreements the Company will occupy approximately 800,000 square feet of office space for approximately $700 million, which includes rent, operating expenses and tenant improvements, to be paid over the initial terms. The Company also has the right to occupy up to an additional approximately 800,000 square feet for up to approximately $800 million to be paid over the initial terms, subject to a termination fee of up to approximately $40 million if the Company elects not to occupy the additional space. In addition, the Company has options for additional space, subject to certain conditions. The amount of space available and the Companys financial and other obligations under the agreements are affected by various factors, including government approvals and permits, interest rates, development costs and other expenses and the Companys exercise of certain rights under the agreements.
Table of ContentsSIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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