Amazon's Jeff Bezos to Keep 75% of His Stock in Divorce

Amazon's Jeff Bezos to Keep 75% of His Stock in Divorce

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The video discusses the divorce settlement between Jeff Bezos and his wife, where she gives him all her interests in the Washington Post and Blue Origin, along with 75% of their Amazon stock and voting control. Despite the divorce, Bezos retains full control over his 16% stake in Amazon. The market showed little concern over the divorce, as Bezos' control over Amazon remains intact. Additionally, Bezos will maintain ownership of Blue Origin and the Washington Post, which are considered his personal projects.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What assets did Jeff Bezos's wife give him as part of their divorce settlement?

All of her interests in Amazon and Blue Origin

All of her interests in the Washington Post and Blue Origin

50% of their Amazon stock

A seat on the Amazon board

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much of Amazon does Jeff Bezos own?

10%

16%

25%

50%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the market's reaction to the news of Jeff Bezos's divorce?

Investors demanded a change in Amazon's leadership

The stock price remained stable

There was a lot of concern among investors

The stock price dropped significantly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Washington being a Community property state in the context of Bezos's divorce?

It means assets are automatically split 50/50

It has no impact on divorce settlements

It requires a court to decide asset division

It allows one party to keep all assets

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which projects will Jeff Bezos retain full ownership of after the divorce?

Blue Origin and the Washington Post

Amazon and Blue Origin

The Washington Post and Amazon

Amazon and the Washington Post