Microsoft HR chief uses 89 shares for option/tax costs

Microsoft executive Amy Coleman, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, reported a Form 4 transaction involving Microsoft common stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Microsoft executive Amy Coleman, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, reported a Form 4 transaction involving Microsoft common stock. On 2026-08-17, 89.044 shares of common stock were disposed of at $495.40 per share in a transaction coded F, described as payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities. Following this transaction, Coleman directly held 45,323.5761 shares of Microsoft common stock. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox was not marked as being made under a trading plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 89.044 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Coleman Amy

Role EVP, Chief Human Resources Off

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	89.044	$495.40	$44K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 45,323.5761 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares disposed: 89.044 shares Transaction price per share: $495.40 per share Shares held after transaction: 45,323.5761 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares disposed 89.044 shares Common Stock, transaction code F on 2026-08-17 for exercise price or tax liability

Transaction price per share $495.40 per share Per-share value applied to the 89.044-share disposition

Shares held after transaction 45,323.5761 shares Directly owned Microsoft common stock following the reported transaction

Exercise-price-or-tax-liability shares 89.044 shares Shares delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability (code F)

Key Terms

Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities, Common Stock, Rule 10b5-1

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Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities financial

"transaction coded F, described as Payment of exercise price or tax liability"

Common Stock financial

"security_title listed as Common Stock for the reported transaction"

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 regulatory

"The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox was not marked as being under a plan"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Microsoft (MSFT) executive Amy Coleman report on this Form 4?

Amy Coleman reported disposing of 89.044 shares of Microsoft common stock on 2026-08-17. The transaction was coded F, indicating shares were used for payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities.

At what price were the Microsoft (MSFT) shares valued in Amy Coleman’s reported transaction?

The 89.044 shares in Amy Coleman’s transaction were valued at $495.40 per share. This price is reported on the Form 4 as a per-share transaction price for the common stock used to satisfy exercise price or tax obligations.

How many Microsoft (MSFT) shares does Amy Coleman hold after the reported Form 4 transaction?

After the transaction, Amy Coleman directly held 45,323.5761 shares of Microsoft common stock. This post-transaction balance reflects her direct ownership following the disposition of 89.044 shares for exercise-price-or-tax-liability purposes.

What does transaction code F mean in Amy Coleman’s Microsoft (MSFT) Form 4 filing?

Transaction code F indicates payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities. In this case, 89.044 Microsoft common shares were disposed of to cover either option exercise costs or associated tax obligations.

Was Amy Coleman’s Microsoft (MSFT) Form 4 transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox was not affirmed for this filing. That means the reported disposition of 89.044 Microsoft shares was not identified in the form as being executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.

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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^*

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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Human Resources Off

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/17/2026

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	08/17/2026		F		89.044	D	$495.4	45,323.5761	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 Amy Coleman	08/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)