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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
APRIL 24, 1998
Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
AMAZON.COM, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 000-22513 91-1646860
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
1516 SECOND AVENUE, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(206) 622-2335
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On April 24, 1998, Amazon.com, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it is
offering $275 million gross proceeds of Senior Discount Notes.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated April 24, 1998 regarding the offering.
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SIGNATURE
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.
AMAZON.COM, INC.
Dated: April 24, 1998 By /s/ Joy D. Covey
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Chief Financial Officer, Vice President,
Finance and Administration, Treasurer and
Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated April 24, 1998 regarding the offering
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