Microsoft executive gifts 14,000 shares of stock

Microsoft Corp (MSFT) executive Bradford L. Smith, Vice Chair and President, reported a bona fide gift of 14,000 shares of Microsoft common stock on September 9, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Microsoft Corp (MSFT) executive Bradford L. Smith, Vice Chair and President, reported a bona fide gift of 14,000 shares of Microsoft common stock on September 9, 2026. The shares were transferred at a reported price of $0.00 per share, and he now directly holds 444,716.2944 shares of common stock. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

14,000 shares gifted

Gift 1 txn

Insider SMITH BRADFORD L

Role Vice Chair and President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	14,000	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 444,716.2944 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares gifted: 14,000 shares Reported transaction price: $0.00 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 444,716.2944 shares

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Shares gifted 14,000 shares Bona fide gift of Microsoft common stock on September 9, 2026

Reported transaction price $0.00 per share Price for the 14,000-share bona fide gift

Direct holdings after transaction 444,716.2944 shares Bradford L. Smith’s direct Microsoft common stock holdings following the gift

Key Terms

bona fide gift, Common Stock, Rule 10b5-1 trading plan

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bona fide gift regulatory

"The transaction code description identifies the transfer as a bona fide gift"

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

Common Stock financial

"The security title for the reported transaction is 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.

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The document-level checkbox shows no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

FAQ

What insider transaction did Microsoft (MSFT) report for Bradford L. Smith?

Bradford L. Smith, Microsoft’s Vice Chair and President, reported a bona fide gift of 14,000 shares of Microsoft common stock on September 9, 2026. The transfer was reported at $0.00 per share and is classified as a gift disposition.

How many Microsoft (MSFT) shares did Bradford L. Smith transfer in this Form 4?

Bradford L. Smith transferred 14,000 shares of Microsoft common stock as a bona fide gift on September 9, 2026. The reported transaction price was $0.00 per share, consistent with a gift transaction rather than a sale.

How many Microsoft (MSFT) shares does Bradford L. Smith hold after the reported gift?

After the reported gift, Bradford L. Smith directly holds 444,716.2944 shares of Microsoft common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership position following the 14,000-share bona fide gift on September 9, 2026.

Was Bradford L. Smith’s Microsoft (MSFT) share transfer part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan applies to this transaction. The 14,000-share bona fide gift of Microsoft common stock was reported without being made under an affirmed 10b5-1 plan.

What type of security was involved in Bradford L. Smith’s Microsoft (MSFT) Form 4 transaction?

The transaction involved Microsoft common stock. Bradford L. Smith reported a bona fide gift of 14,000 shares of common stock on September 9, 2026, with 444,716.2944 shares held directly after the transaction.

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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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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^*

SMITH BRADFORD L

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Vice Chair and President

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/09/2026

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

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	09/09/2026		G		14,000	D	$0	444,716.2944	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:

	Julia Stark, Attorney-in-Fact for Bradford L. Smith	09/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)