Microchip Insider Purchase: 123 ESPP Shares Added, Beneficial 29,736

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) reporting person Mathew B. Bunker, Senior VP, Operations, acquired 123 shares of common stock on 09/02/2025 under the company's 2001 Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a purchase price of $49.2575 per share. The acquisition was exempt under Rule 16(b)-3(d) and funded by payroll contributions during the six months ended August 31, 2025. After the purchase, the reporting person beneficially owned 29,736 shares. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/03/2025.

Positive

• Insider participation via the ESPP indicates alignment between management and shareholders
• Proper disclosure with exemption cited and timely filing by attorney-in-fact

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Small ESPP purchase; immaterial to company valuation but useful for insider alignment signals.

The reported transaction is a routine, employee stock purchase plan acquisition of 123 shares at $49.2575 per share, exempt under Rule 16(b)-3(d). The size (123 shares) is small relative to the reporting person's total beneficial holdings (29,736 shares) and represents an ongoing compensation-savings mechanism rather than a market-moving event. Impact on investor valuation or control is negligible.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Compliance appears proper; disclosure shows Form 4 timely filing and correct exemption citation.

The filing identifies the reporting person and relationship, cites the ESPP exemption, and records the acquisition and post-transaction beneficial ownership. The Form 4 was executed by an attorney-in-fact and dated the business day after the transaction, which aligns with customary filing practices. No governance or control issues are indicated by this single, small purchase.

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^*

Bunker Mathew B

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED

2355 W CHANDLER BLVD

(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, OPERATIONS

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/02/2025

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	09/02/2025		A(1)	V	123	A	$49.2575	29,736	D

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 September 2, 2025, in an exempt transaction pursuant to Rule 16(b)-3(d), paid for by contributions made during the six month period ended August 31, 2025.

Remarks:

	Deborah L. Wussler, as Attorney-in-Fact	09/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transaction did MCHP insider Mathew B. Bunker report on Form 4?

He reported acquiring 123 shares of Microchip common stock on 09/02/2025 under the company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $49.2575 per share.

How many MCHP shares does the reporting person own after the transaction?

The filing shows beneficial ownership of 29,736 shares following the reported purchase.

Was the ESPP purchase reported on Form 4 exempt from Section 16(b)?

Yes. The acquisition was reported as an exempt transaction pursuant to Rule 16(b)-3(d) and funded by contributions during the six months ended August 31, 2025.

Who signed the Form 4 for the reporting person?

The Form 4 was signed by Deborah L. Wussler, as Attorney-in-Fact, dated 09/03/2025.

Does this Form 4 indicate any disposals or derivative transactions by the insider?

No. The filing reports only a non-derivative acquisition of common stock; there are no derivative securities or disposals recorded.