Background
MacKenzie Scott is the former wife of Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon.
In 2019, as part of their divorce settlement, MacKenzie acquired a 4% stake in Amazon.
At the time of the divorce, this stake was valued at $36 billion, making her one of the wealthiest women globally.
Recent Share Sale
Last year, MacKenzie Scott sold 65.3 million shares in Amazon.
This sale represents about 25% of her philanthropic Amazon stake.
Financial Impact
The value of the sold shares is reported to be approximately $10.4 billion.
This sale contributes to a reduction in MacKenzie Scott’s overall stake in Amazon.
Philanthropic Commitment
In 2019, MacKenzie Scott pledged to donate half of her fortune to charitable causes.
She has already donated millions of dollars to various philanthropic endeavors over the years.
Current Net Worth
Forbes reports MacKenzie Scott’s current net worth as $42.6 billion.
Ongoing Commitment to Philanthropy
The sale of a significant portion of her Amazon stake highlights MacKenzie Scott’s ongoing commitment to philanthropy and wealth distribution.
Response and Confirmation
MacKenzie Scott has not responded to requests for comment at the time of the news report.