Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) HR chief Amy Coleman sells 1,262 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MICROSOFT CORP executive Amy Coleman reported two stock transactions. On May 14, 2026, she completed an open-market sale of 1,262.312 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of about $411.342 per share. On May 15, 2026, 88.645 shares were disposed of to cover tax obligations, valued at $409.430 per share. After these transactions, she directly owned 45,914.7351 shares of Microsoft common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 1,262.312 shares ($519,242)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Coleman Amy
Role
EVP, Chief Human Resources Off
Sold
1,262.312 shs ($519K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 88.645 | $409.43 | $36K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,262.312 | $411.342 | $519K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 45,914.735 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Open-market sale: 1,262.312 shares
Sale price: $411.342 per share
Tax-withholding shares: 88.645 shares
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8 metrics
Open-market sale
1,262.312 shares
Common Stock sold on May 14, 2026
Sale price
$411.342 per share
Weighted average price for May 14, 2026 sale
Tax-withholding shares
88.645 shares
Disposed to cover tax liability on May 15, 2026
Tax-withholding price
$409.430 per share
Value assigned to tax-withholding disposition
Shares owned after tax withholding
45,914.7351 shares
Direct holdings after May 15, 2026 transaction
Shares owned after sale
46,003.3801 shares
Direct holdings after May 14, 2026 sale
Tax-withholding count
1 transaction, 88.645 shares
Summary tax-withholding activity in filing
Net open-market activity
1,262.312 shares sold
Net sell direction in transaction summary
Key Terms
open-market sale, tax-withholding disposition, weighted average purchase price, Common Stock
4 terms
open-market sale financial
"Sale in open market or private transaction"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
weighted average purchase price financial
"The price reported above reflects the weighted average purchase price."
The weighted average purchase price is the average cost per share you paid across multiple buys, calculated so larger purchases count more than smaller ones. Imagine buying apples at different prices: the overall price you effectively paid depends on how many apples you bought at each price. Investors use it to measure true cost basis, calculate gains or losses, decide when to sell, and manage taxes and portfolio performance.
Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What did Microsoft (MSFT) executive Amy Coleman report in this Form 4?
Amy Coleman reported an open-market sale of Microsoft common stock and a related tax-withholding disposition. These moves slightly reduced her direct holdings but left her with tens of thousands of shares still owned after the transactions.
What was the tax-withholding transaction reported by Amy Coleman at Microsoft (MSFT)?
The filing shows a tax-withholding disposition of 88.645 shares at $409.430 per share. This type of transaction typically reflects shares withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax liabilities, rather than a discretionary open-market sale.
At what prices were Amy Coleman’s Microsoft (MSFT) transactions executed?
The open-market sale used a weighted average price of roughly $411.342 per share, across trades between $411.342 and $411.375. The tax-withholding disposition was valued at $409.430 per share, as disclosed in the Form 4 details.