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accession: "0001104659-26-042880"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AMZN"
cik: "0001018724"
company_name: "AMAZON COM INC"
filed_at: "2026-04-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T06:17:25.377110+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
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source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Amazon to acquire Globalstar for $90/share; partners with Apple for satellite services

## Summary
- Amazon to acquire Globalstar for $90 per share in cash or 0.3210 Amazon shares (capped at $90); 40% cash/60% stock proration; expected close in 2027.
- Globalstar stockholders holding 58% voting power approved; deal subject to regulatory approvals and HIBLEO-4 satellite milestones.
- Amazon and Apple sign agreement for Amazon Leo to power satellite services on iPhone and Apple Watch, including Emergency SOS and messaging.
- Amazon Leo to deploy next-gen direct-to-device system in 2028, integrating Globalstar's spectrum and infrastructure for expanded coverage.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-042880
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AMZN
- cik: 0001018724
- company_name: AMAZON COM INC
- filed_at: 2026-04-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1018724/000110465926042880/0001104659-26-042880-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1018724/000110465926042880/tm2611746d1_8k.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001104659-26-042880.txt

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