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Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) HR chief Amy Coleman sells 1,262 shares

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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 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)
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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
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.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Coleman Amy

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O MICROSOFT CORPORATION
ONE MICROSOFT WAY

(Street)
REDMOND WASHINGTON 98052-6399

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MICROSOFT CORP [ MSFT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, Chief Human Resources Off
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/14/2026S1,262.312D$411.342(1)46,003.3801D
Common Stock05/15/2026F88.645D$409.4345,914.7351D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $411.342 to $411.375. The price reported above reflects the weighted average purchase price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.
Julia Stark, Attorney-in-Fact for Amy Coleman05/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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.

How many Microsoft (MSFT) shares did Amy Coleman sell in the open market?

She sold 1,262.312 shares of Microsoft common stock in an open-market transaction. The filing states a weighted average price of about $411.342 per share, executed in multiple trades within a narrow price range.

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.

How many Microsoft (MSFT) shares does Amy Coleman hold after these transactions?

After the reported sale and tax withholding, Amy Coleman directly holds 45,914.7351 shares of Microsoft common stock. This post-transaction figure in the filing helps investors understand her remaining equity exposure to the company.

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.