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This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-K filed Jan 29, 2010.

Stock Award Activity

We granted restricted stock units representing 6.0 million, 7.3 million, 7.6 million shares of common stock during 2009, 2008, and 2007 with a per share weighted average fair value of $79.24, $72.21, and $47.04.

 

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AMAZON.COM, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The following summarizes our restricted stock unit activity (in millions):

 

     Number of Units  

Outstanding at January 1, 2007

   14.5   

Units granted

   7.6   

Units vested

   (3.3

Units forfeited

   (2.5
      

Outstanding at December 31, 2007

   16.3   

Units granted

   7.3   

Units vested

   (5.5

Units forfeited

   (1.4
      

Outstanding at December 31, 2008

   16.7   

Units granted

   6.0   

Units vested

   (6.0

Units forfeited

   (1.0
      

Outstanding at December 31, 2009

   15.7   
      

Scheduled vesting for outstanding restricted stock units at December 31, 2009 is as follows (in millions):

 

     Year Ended December 31,    Thereafter    Total
     2010    2011    2012    2013    2014      

Scheduled vesting—restricted stock units

   5.9    5.5    2.6    1.4    0.2    0.1    15.7
                                  

As of December 31, 2009, there was $415 million of net unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based compensation arrangements. This compensation is recognized on an accelerated basis resulting in approximately half of the compensation expected to be expensed in the next twelve months, and has a weighted average recognition period of 1.2 years.

During 2009 and 2008, the fair value of restricted stock units that vested was $551 million and $362 million.

As matching contributions under our 401(k) savings plan, we granted 0.1 million shares of common stock in both 2009 and 2008. Shares granted as matching contributions under our 401(k) plan are included in outstanding common stock when issued.

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Apr 24, 2009.

Stock Award Activity

We granted stock awards, which consist primarily of restricted stock units, representing 0.6 and 1.0 million shares of common stock during Q1 2009 and Q1 2008 with a per share weighted average fair value of $58.74 and $74.72. Our annual stock awards are granted in the second quarter.

Common shares underlying outstanding stock awards were as follows:

 

     March 31,
2009
   December 31,
2008
     (in millions)

Restricted stock units

   16.1    16.7

Stock options (1)

   1.1    1.2
         

Total outstanding stock awards

   17.2    17.9
         

 

(1) The weighted average per share exercise price was $23.12 and $25.44 at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

 

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Common shares outstanding plus shares underlying outstanding stock options and restricted stock units totaled 447 million and 446 million at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008. These totals include all stock-based awards outstanding, without regard for estimated forfeitures, consisting of vested and unvested awards, and in-the-money and out-of-the-money stock options.

The following table summarizes our restricted stock unit activity for the three months ended March 31, 2009 (in millions):

 

     Number
of Units
 

Outstanding at December 31, 2008

   16.7  

Units granted

   0.6  

Units vested

   (1.0 )

Units cancelled

   (0.2 )
      

Outstanding at March 31, 2009

   16.1  
      

Scheduled vesting for outstanding restricted stock units at March 31, 2009 is as follows (in millions):

 

     Nine Months
Ended
December 31,

2009
   Year Ended December 31,          
        2010    2011    2012    2013    Thereafter    Total

Scheduled vesting — restricted stock units

   5.0    5.3    3.0    1.8    0.7    0.3    16.1
                                  

As of March 31, 2009, there was $327 million of net unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based compensation arrangements. This compensation is recognized on an accelerated basis resulting in approximately half of the compensation expected to be expensed in the next twelve months and has a weighted average recognition period of 1.2 years.

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

Stock Award Activity

We granted stock awards, which consist primarily of restricted stock units, representing 7.3 million, 7.6 million, 9.1 million shares of common stock during 2008, 2007, and 2006 with a per share weighted average fair value of $72.21, $47.04, and $36.48.

Common shares underlying outstanding stock awards were as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,
     2008    2007
     (in millions)

Restricted stock units

   16.7    16.3

Stock options

   1.2    1.9
         

Total outstanding stock awards

   17.9    18.2
         

Common shares outstanding (which includes restricted stock), plus shares underlying outstanding stock options and restricted stock units totaled 446 million, 435 million, and 436 million at December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006. These totals include all stock-based awards outstanding, without regard for estimated forfeitures, consisting of vested and unvested awards and in-the-money and out-of-the-money stock options. Common shares outstanding increased in 2008 due to vesting of restricted stock units, exercises of stock options, and matching contributions under our 401(k) savings plan, offset by repurchases of our common stock.

The following summarizes our restricted stock unit activity (in millions):

 

     Number of Units  

Outstanding at January 1, 2006

   9.9  

Units granted

   9.1  

Units vested

   (1.7 )

Units cancelled

   (2.8 )
      

Outstanding at December 31, 2006

   14.5  

Units granted

   7.6  

Units vested

   (3.3 )

Units cancelled

   (2.5 )
      

Outstanding at December 31, 2007

   16.3  

Units granted

   7.3  

Units vested

   (5.5 )

Units cancelled

   (1.4 )
      

Outstanding at December 31, 2008

   16.7  
      

 

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AMAZON.COM, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Scheduled vesting for outstanding restricted stock units at December 31, 2008 is as follows (in millions):

 

     Year Ended December 31,    Thereafter    Total
     2009    2010    2011    2012    2013      

Scheduled vesting—restricted stock units

   6.0    5.3    2.9    1.6    0.6    0.3    16.7
                                  

As matching contributions under our 401(k) savings plan, we granted 0.1 million shares of common stock in both 2008 and 2007. Shares granted as matching contributions under our 401(k) plan are included in outstanding common stock when issued.

As of December 31, 2008, there was $357 million of net unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based compensation arrangements. This compensation is recognized on an accelerated basis resulting in approximately half of the compensation expected to be expensed in the next twelve months, and has a weighted average recognition period of 1.3 years.

During 2008 and 2007, the fair value of restricted stock units vested was $362 million and $224 million.

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Oct 22, 2008.

Stock Award Activity

We granted restricted stock units representing 0.9 million and 0.4 million shares of common stock during Q3 2008 and Q3 2007 with a per share weighted average fair value of $76.59 and $84.06. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, we granted restricted stock units representing 6.4 million and 7.3 million shares of common stock with a per share weighted average fair value of $75.06 and $45.85. Our annual stock awards are granted in the second quarter.

Common shares underlying outstanding stock awards were as follows:

 

     September 30,
2008
   December 31,
2007
     (in millions)

Restricted stock units

   17.9    16.3

Stock options (1)

   1.3    1.9
         

Total outstanding stock awards

   19.2    18.2
         

 

(1) The weighted average per share exercise price was $25.06 and $17.46 at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007.

Common shares outstanding (which includes restricted stock), plus shares underlying outstanding stock options and restricted stock units totaled 448 million and 435 million at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. These totals include all stock-based awards outstanding, without regard for estimated forfeitures, consisting of vested and unvested awards, and in-the-money and out-of-the-money stock options.

The following table summarizes our restricted stock unit activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 (in millions):

 

     Number
of Units
 

Outstanding at December 31, 2007

   16.3  

Units granted

   6.4  

Units vested

   (3.6 )

Units cancelled

   (1.2 )
      

Outstanding at September 30, 2008

   17.9  
      

 

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Scheduled vesting for outstanding restricted stock units at September 30, 2008 is as follows (in millions):

     Three Months
Ended

December 31,
2008
   Year Ended December 31,          
        2009    2010    2011    2012    Thereafter    Total

Scheduled vesting — restricted stock units

   1.9    6.1    5.1    2.6    1.3    0.9    17.9
                                  

As of September 30, 2008, there was $378 million of net unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based compensation arrangements. This compensation is recognized on an accelerated basis resulting in approximately half of the compensation expected to be expensed in the next twelve months and has a weighted average recognition period of 1.3 years.

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

Stock Award Activity

We granted restricted stock units representing 4.5 million and 5.8 million shares of common stock during Q2 2008 and Q2 2007 with a per share weighted average fair value of $74.82 and $44.34. For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, we granted restricted stock units representing 5.4 million and 6.9 million shares of common stock with a per share weighted average fair value of $74.80 and $43.43. Our annual stock awards are granted in the second quarter.

Common shares underlying outstanding stock awards were as follows:

 

     June 30,
2008
   December 31,
2007
     (in millions)

Restricted stock units

   18.4    16.3

Stock options (1)

   1.4    1.9
         

Total outstanding stock awards

   19.8    18.2
         

 

(1) The weighted average per share exercise price was $24.41 and $17.46 at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007.

 

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Common shares outstanding (which includes restricted stock), plus shares underlying outstanding stock options and restricted stock units totaled 446 million and 435 million at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. These totals include all stock-based awards outstanding, without regard for estimated forfeitures, consisting of vested and unvested awards, and in-the-money and out-of-the-money stock options.

The following table summarizes our restricted stock unit activity for the six months ended June 30, 2008 (in millions):

 

     Number
of Units
 

Outstanding at December 31, 2007

   16.3  

Units granted

   5.4  

Units vested

   (2.5 )

Units cancelled

   (0.8 )
      

Outstanding at June 30, 2008

   18.4  
      

Scheduled vesting for outstanding restricted stock units at June 30, 2008 is as follows (in millions):

 

     Six Months
Ended
December 31,
2008
   Year Ended December 31,    Thereafter    Total
        2009    2010    2011    2012      

Scheduled vesting — restricted stock units

   2.9    6.2    5.0    2.3    1.2    0.8    18.4
                                  

As of June 30, 2008, there was $396 million of net unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based compensation arrangements. This compensation is recognized on an accelerated basis resulting in approximately half of the compensation expected to be expensed in the next twelve months and has a weighted average recognition period of 1.4 years.

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

Stock Award Activity

We granted restricted stock units representing 1.0 million shares of common stock during both Q1 2008 and Q1 2007 with a per share weighted average fair value of $74.72 and $38.37. Our annual stock awards are granted in the second quarter.

Common shares underlying outstanding stock awards were as follows:

 

     March 31,
2008
   December 31,
2007
     (in millions)

Restricted stock units

   16.3    16.3

Stock options (1)

   1.8    1.9
         

Total outstanding stock awards

   18.1    18.2
         

 

(1) The weighted average per share exercise price was $22.47 and $17.46 at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007.

Common shares outstanding (which includes restricted stock), plus shares underlying outstanding stock options and restricted stock units totaled 435 million at both March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007. These totals include all stock-based awards outstanding, without regard for estimated forfeitures, consisting of vested and unvested awards, and in-the-money and out-of-the-money stock options.

The following table summarizes our restricted stock unit activity for the three months ended March 31, 2008 (in millions):

 

     Number
of Units
 

Outstanding at December 31, 2007

   16.3  

Units granted

   1.0  

Units vested

   (0.7 )

Units cancelled

   (0.3 )
      

Outstanding at March 31, 2008

   16.3  
      

Scheduled vesting for outstanding restricted stock units at March 31, 2008 is as follows (in millions):

 

     Nine Months
Ended
December 31,

2008
   Year Ended December 31,    Thereafter    Total
        2009    2010    2011    2012      

Scheduled vesting — restricted stock units

   4.9    5.9    3.2    1.6    0.5    0.2    16.3
                                  

As of March 31, 2008, there was $250 million of net unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based compensation arrangements. This compensation is recognized on an accelerated basis resulting in approximately half of the compensation expected to be expensed in the next twelve months and has a weighted average recognition period of 1.1 years.

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-K filed Feb 11, 2008.

Stock Award Activity

We granted stock awards, which consist primarily of restricted stock units, representing 7.6 million, 9.1 million, and 6.0 million shares of common stock during 2007, 2006, and 2005 with a per share weighted average fair value of $47.04, $36.48, and $36.50.

Common shares underlying outstanding stock awards were as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,
           2007                2006      
     (in millions)

Restricted stock units

   16.3    14.5

Stock options

   1.9    7.4
         

Total outstanding stock awards

   18.2    21.9
         

Common shares outstanding (which includes restricted stock), plus shares underlying outstanding stock options and restricted stock units totaled 435 million, 436 million, and 438 million at December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005. These totals include all stock-based awards outstanding, without regard for estimated forfeitures, consisting of vested and unvested awards and in-the-money and out-of-the-money stock options. Common shares outstanding decreased in both 2007 and 2006 due to repurchases of common stock, offset by exercises of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units, and matching contributions under our 401(k) savings plan.

The following summarizes our restricted stock unit activity (in millions):

 

     Number of Units  

Outstanding at January 1, 2005

   6.4  

Units granted

   6.0  

Units vested

   (1.2 )

Units cancelled

   (1.3 )
      

Outstanding at December 31, 2005

   9.9  

Units granted

   9.1  

Units vested

   (1.7 )

Units cancelled

   (2.8 )
      

Outstanding at December 31, 2006

   14.5  

Units granted

   7.6  

Units vested

   (3.3 )

Units cancelled

   (2.5 )
      

Outstanding at December 31, 2007

   16.3  
      

 

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AMAZON.COM, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Scheduled vesting for outstanding restricted stock units at December 31, 2007 is as follows (in millions):

 

     Year Ended December 31,          
     2008    2009    2010    2011    2012    Thereafter    Total

Scheduled vesting—restricted stock units

   5.6    5.8    2.9    1.4    0.4    0.2    16.3
                                  

As matching contributions under our 401(k) savings plan, we granted 0.09 million and 0.15 million shares of common stock for years ended 2007 and 2006. Shares granted as matching contributions under our 401(k) plan are included in outstanding common stock when issued.

As of December 31, 2007, there was $252 million of net unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based compensation arrangements. This compensation is recognized on an accelerated basis resulting in approximately half of the compensation expected to be expensed in the next twelve months, and has a weighted average recognition period of 1.2 years.

During 2007 and 2006, the fair value of restricted stock units vested was $224 million and $68 million.

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