Microsoft director reports small RSU grant

Microsoft director Mark Mason reported a routine equity compensation update.

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Microsoft director Mark Mason reported a routine equity compensation update. He received a grant of 0.539 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to one share of Microsoft common stock, classified as a grant or award acquisition.

The RSUs are fully vested, and the shares will be delivered on the first anniversary after Mason’s separation from service on the Board of Directors. Dividend equivalent rights accrue on these RSUs when dividends are paid and become exercisable proportionately with the related units.

Following these updates, Mason holds 1,675 shares of Microsoft common stock directly and 231.801 RSUs, reflecting his ongoing equity-based compensation rather than any open-market share purchases or sales.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 0.539 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Mason Mark

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	0.539	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 231.801 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 1,675 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Microsoft common stock.
F2. Dividend equivalent rights accrue when and as dividends are paid on the Company's common stock and become exercisable proportionately with the restricted stock units to which they relate.
F3. The restricted stock units are fully vested. Delivery of the shares to the reporting person will be on the first anniversary after the date of the reporting person's separation from service to the Board of Directors.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 0.539 restricted stock units RSU holdings after grant: 231.801 restricted stock units Common shares held: 1,675 shares +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 0.539 restricted stock units Grant/award acquisition on 2026-06-11

RSU holdings after grant 231.801 restricted stock units Total RSUs following transaction

Common shares held 1,675 shares Direct Microsoft common stock holdings after transaction

Dividend equivalent rights Accrue with dividends Rights accrue and become exercisable with related RSUs

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, contingent right, dividend equivalent rights, fully vested

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"The RSUs are fully vested, and the shares will be delivered..."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

contingent right financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share..."

dividend equivalent rights financial

"Dividend equivalent rights accrue when and as dividends are paid..."

Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.

fully vested financial

"The restricted stock units are fully vested."

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What did Microsoft (MSFT) director Mark Mason report in this Form 4?

Mark Mason reported a small grant of 0.539 restricted stock units as equity compensation. These RSUs are fully vested and linked one-for-one to Microsoft common shares, with delivery deferred until after he leaves the Board of Directors.

How many Microsoft (MSFT) restricted stock units does Mark Mason now hold?

After this transaction, Mark Mason holds 231.801 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Microsoft common share, with actual share delivery scheduled after his future separation from Board service, subject to the plan terms described.

Did Mark Mason buy or sell Microsoft (MSFT) shares on the market?

No open-market buy or sell is reported; this filing shows an equity award. The 0.539 units are a grant of restricted stock units, not a cash purchase, and relate to his compensation as a director, with no sale or purchase price disclosed.

When will Mark Mason receive the Microsoft (MSFT) shares from these RSUs?

The shares underlying these RSUs will be delivered on the first anniversary after Mason’s separation from the Microsoft Board. Although the RSUs are fully vested now, actual share delivery is deferred until that post-service anniversary date under the plan.

What are dividend equivalent rights on Mark Mason’s Microsoft (MSFT) RSUs?

Dividend equivalent rights accrue when Microsoft pays dividends on its common stock. These rights become exercisable proportionately with the related RSUs, effectively mirroring dividend value on the underlying shares while Mason holds the restricted stock units instead of delivered stock.

How many Microsoft (MSFT) common shares does Mark Mason hold after this filing?

Following this report, Mark Mason directly holds 1,675 Microsoft common shares. In addition, he holds 231.801 restricted stock units, which each correspond to one future share, giving him both current stock ownership and deferred equity exposure through RSUs.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/12/2026 - 06:06 PM EDT

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^*

Mason Mark

(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)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/11/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock								1,675	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	06/11/2026		A		0.539⁽²⁾		⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Common Stock	0.539	$0	231.801	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Microsoft common stock.

2. Dividend equivalent rights accrue when and as dividends are paid on the Company's common stock and become exercisable proportionately with the restricted stock units to which they relate.

3. The restricted stock units are fully vested. Delivery of the shares to the reporting person will be on the first anniversary after the date of the reporting person's separation from service to the Board of Directors.

	Julia Stark, Attorney-in-fact for Mark Mason	06/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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