Jeff Bezos' ex MacKenzie Scott slashes Amazon stake by $12.6B: report

Core Insights - MacKenzie Scott has reduced her stake in Amazon by approximately 42%, equating to $12.6 billion, over the past year [1][4] - Scott now holds 81.1 million shares, down from 139.1 million shares a year ago [1] - Jeff Bezos currently owns 9% of Amazon after selling over 100 million shares in the past year [3][6] Philanthropic Activities - Scott has donated more than $19 billion since her divorce from Bezos in 2019, with a focus on small nonprofits and minimal reporting requirements [2] - In the previous year, she contributed $2 billion to 199 organizations, as reported by her Yield Giving website [2] Financial Context - Despite the reduction in her Amazon stake, Scott's wealth has increased, attributed to a 150% rise in Amazon's stock price since her divorce [6] - As of the latest reports, Bezos has a net worth of $230.2 billion, while Scott's net worth is approximately $32.5 billion [3]