Microsoft CMO granted 11,569-share stock award

Microsoft’s CMO received a four-year stock award that increases his direct MSFT share holdings.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MICROSOFT CORP (symbol: MSFT) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Numoto Takeshi reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Microsoft Corp (MSFT) reported that executive Takeshi Numoto, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, received a grant of 11,569 shares of common stock on September 15, 2026 as a stock award under the Executive Incentive Plan at $0.00 per share. The award will vest over four years, with 25% vesting on August 31, 2027 and 6.25% vesting each three months thereafter, subject to continued employment. Following this grant, Numoto directly holds 59,412.2403 shares of Microsoft common stock, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 11,569 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Numoto Takeshi

Role EVP, Chief Marketing Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	11,569	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 59,412.2403 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents Stock Award under the Executive Incentive Plan that will vest over four years with 25% vesting on August 31, 2027, and then 6.25% vesting each three months thereafter, subject to continued employment.

Key Figures

Stock award shares: 11,569 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Post-transaction holdings: 59,412.2403 shares +3 more

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Stock award shares 11,569 shares Common stock granted to Takeshi Numoto on September 15, 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Stock award under the Executive Incentive Plan

Post-transaction holdings 59,412.2403 shares Direct MSFT common stock held by Takeshi Numoto after the grant

Initial vesting tranche 25% Vests on August 31, 2027, subject to continued employment

Subsequent vesting rate 6.25% each three months Quarterly vesting after August 31, 2027, subject to continued employment

Vesting start date August 31, 2027 Date when 25% of the stock award vests

Key Terms

Stock Award, Executive Incentive Plan, vest, continued employment

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Stock Award financial

"Represents Stock Award under the Executive Incentive Plan that will vest over four years"

Executive Incentive Plan financial

"Represents Stock Award under the Executive Incentive Plan that will vest over four years"

vest financial

"Stock Award under the Executive Incentive Plan that will vest over four years"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

continued employment financial

"6.25% vesting each three months thereafter, subject to continued employment"

Continued employment means that an individual remains in their current job without interruption. For investors, it signals stability and ongoing work that can affect company performance and future prospects. Like a steady heartbeat for a business, sustained employment helps ensure consistent operations and financial health.

FAQ

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What did Microsoft (MSFT) disclose about Takeshi Numoto’s latest equity grant?

Microsoft disclosed that EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Takeshi Numoto received a stock award of 11,569 MSFT common shares on September 15, 2026 under the Executive Incentive Plan, granted at $0.00 per share as part of his executive compensation.

How does the new stock award to Microsoft’s CMO vest?

The stock award to Microsoft’s CMO vests over four years: 25% vests on August 31, 2027, and 6.25% vests each three months thereafter. All vesting is subject to continued employment, meaning unvested shares depend on him remaining employed.

How many Microsoft (MSFT) shares does Takeshi Numoto hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Takeshi Numoto directly holds 59,412.2403 shares of Microsoft common stock. This figure reflects his post-transaction direct ownership as shown in the Form 4 filing.

Was Takeshi Numoto’s MSFT stock award made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates that the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, so no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported in connection with this September 15, 2026 stock award to Takeshi Numoto.

What type of transaction is reported for Microsoft (MSFT) executive Takeshi Numoto on this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports an acquisition of common stock through a grant/award (transaction code A). It is a non-derivative stock award of 11,569 shares under the Executive Incentive Plan, rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

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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^*

Numoto Takeshi

(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 Marketing Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/15/2026

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	09/15/2026		A		11,569(1)	A	$0	59,412.2403	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. Represents Stock Award under the Executive Incentive Plan that will vest over four years with 25% vesting on August 31, 2027, and then 6.25% vesting each three months thereafter, subject to continued employment.

	Julia Stark, Attorney-in-Fact for Takeshi Numoto	09/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)