Microchip CFO trust acquires 431 ESPP shares

Microchip Technology Inc. senior vice president and CFO James Eric Bjornholt reported an acquisition of company stock through an employee plan.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Microchip Technology Inc. senior vice president and CFO James Eric Bjornholt reported an acquisition of company stock through an employee plan. On March 2, 2026, a trust associated with him acquired 431 shares of Microchip common stock at $49.2575 per share under the 2001 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, bringing indirect holdings to 28,573 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 431 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Bjornholt James Eric

Role SENIOR VP AND CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	431	$49.2575	$21K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 28,573 shares (Indirect, Shares held Indirectly, by Trust.)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Shares were acquired under the Microchip Technology Incorporated 2001 Employee Stock Purchase Plan on March 2, 2026, in an exempt transaction pursuant to Rule 16(b)-3(d), paid for by contributions made during the six month period ended February 27, 2026.

FAQ

What insider transaction did Microchip Technology (MCHP) report for James Eric Bjornholt?

James Eric Bjornholt reported acquiring 431 shares of Microchip Technology common stock. The shares were obtained on March 2, 2026 through the company’s 2001 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, increasing his indirect ownership via a trust to a total of 28,573 shares.

At what price were the new Microchip Technology (MCHP) shares acquired by the CFO-related trust?

The trust associated with Microchip Technology’s CFO acquired 431 common shares at $49.2575 per share. The purchase occurred under the 2001 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, funded by contributions made during the six-month period ending February 27, 2026.

How were the new Microchip Technology (MCHP) shares for the CFO’s trust financed?

The 431 shares were acquired under the 2001 Employee Stock Purchase Plan and paid for by contributions. Those contributions were accumulated over the six-month period that ended on February 27, 2026, making this an exempt employee stock purchase transaction.

Does the Microchip Technology (MCHP) Form 4 show a direct or indirect holding for the new shares?

The Form 4 shows the 431 newly acquired Microchip Technology shares as an indirect holding. They are held by a trust associated with James Eric Bjornholt, rather than directly in his personal name, under the company’s employee stock purchase plan structure.

What is the total indirect Microchip Technology (MCHP) shareholding after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the March 2, 2026 acquisition, total indirect holdings for the reporting person reached 28,573 Microchip Technology common shares. This figure reflects shares held by a trust after the 431-share purchase through the 2001 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/04/2026 - 04:09 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bjornholt James Eric

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED

2355 WEST CHANDLER BOULEVARD

(Street)

CHANDLER AZ 85224-6199

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC [ MCHP ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SENIOR VP AND CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/02/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/02/2026		A(1)		431	A	$49.2575	28,573	I	Shares held Indirectly, by Trust.

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares were acquired under the Microchip Technology Incorporated 2001 Employee Stock Purchase Plan on March 2, 2026, in an exempt transaction pursuant to Rule 16(b)-3(d), paid for by contributions made during the six month period ended February 27, 2026.

Remarks:

	Deborah L. Wussler, as Attorney-in-Fact	03/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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