Jeff Bezos Sells $665.8M In Amazon Shares In Pre-Planned Stock Sale

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sold nearly 3 million shares worth $665.8 million over two days in July, according to a regulatory filing released Tuesday. The sale is part of a previously disclosed plan to offload up to 25 million shares by May 2026. Bezos also sold $736.7 million in Amazon stock in late June. He remains Amazon’s largest shareholder and still holds over 900 million shares, valued at $200 billion. The newest sale closely followed his high-profile $50 million wedding to Lauren Sanchez in Venice, attended by celebrity guests. Bezos stepped down as Amazon's CEO in 2021 but remains as chairman.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sold nearly 3 million shares worth $665.8 million over two days in July,

00:08according to a regulatory filing released Tuesday.

00:11Sale is part of a previously disclosed plan to offload up to 25 million shares by May 2026.

00:16Bezos also sold $736.7 million in Amazon stock in late June.

00:21He remained Amazon's largest shareholder and still holds over 900 million shares,

00:25valued at $200 billion.

00:26The latest sale closely followed his high-profile $50 million wedding to Lauren Sanchez in Venice,

00:32headed by celebrity guests.

00:34Bezos stepped out as Amazon's CEO in 2021, but continues to serve as chairman.

00:38For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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