5,004-share stock award to Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) chief accounting officer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Jolla Alice L. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Microsoft Corp Chief Accounting Officer Alice L. Jolla received a stock award of 5,004 shares of common stock as compensation, with no cash paid per share. After this grant, she directly holds a total of 76,152.6646 Microsoft shares.

The award vests over five years, with 5% vesting on September 15, 2026 and an additional 5% vesting every three months thereafter, as long as she remains employed. This is a routine equity compensation grant that increases her long-term alignment with Microsoft shareholders.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Jolla Alice L.

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,004	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 76,152.665 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Stock award size: 5,004 shares Transaction price per share: $0.0000 per share Total holdings after grant: 76,152.6646 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Stock award size 5,004 shares Common stock grant to Chief Accounting Officer

Transaction price per share $0.0000 per share Equity compensation, not market purchase

Total holdings after grant 76,152.6646 shares Direct Microsoft common stock ownership post-transaction

Initial vesting tranche 5% Vests on September 15, 2026

Ongoing vesting rate 5% each three months Quarterly vesting following September 15, 2026

Vesting period length Five years Total vesting period for the stock award

Key Terms

Stock Award, vest, Chief Accounting Officer, Form 4

4 terms

Stock Award financial

"Represents Stock Award that will vest over five years with 5% vesting"

vest financial

"Stock Award that will vest over five years with 5% vesting on September 15, 2026"

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.

Chief Accounting Officer financial

"officer_title": "Chief Accounting Officer""

A chief accounting officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's financial records and ensuring all accounting practices are accurate and compliant with regulations. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that help investors understand the company's financial health, much like a trusted navigator guiding a ship through complex waters. Their work ensures transparency and trust in the company's financial information.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

Jolla Alice 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)
	Chief Accounting Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/15/2026

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	06/15/2026		A		5,004(1)	A	$0	76,152.6646	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 that will vest over five years with 5% vesting on September 15, 2026, and then 5% vesting each three months thereafter, subject to continued employment.

	Julia Stark, Attorney-in-Fact for Alice L. Jolla	06/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Microsoft (MSFT) disclose about Alice L. Jolla in this Form 4?

Microsoft reported a stock award of 5,004 common shares to Chief Accounting Officer Alice L. Jolla. The grant is part of her equity compensation and increases her direct holdings to 76,152.6646 shares after the transaction.

How many Microsoft (MSFT) shares were granted to the Chief Accounting Officer?

Alice L. Jolla received 5,004 shares of Microsoft common stock in this award. The transaction price per share is reported as $0.0000, indicating it is a compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase.

What is Alice L. Jolla’s total Microsoft (MSFT) shareholding after this grant?

Following the award, Alice L. Jolla directly holds 76,152.6646 shares of Microsoft common stock. This figure includes the newly granted 5,004 shares and reflects her updated ownership position after the transaction.

How does the Microsoft (MSFT) stock award to the CAO vest over time?

The stock award will vest over five years, with 5% vesting on September 15, 2026 and an additional 5% vesting every three months thereafter. Vesting is conditioned on her continued employment with Microsoft.

Was the Microsoft (MSFT) stock grant to Alice L. Jolla an open-market purchase?

No, the filing shows a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase. The transaction code is “A” and the price per share is $0.0000, indicating it is equity compensation granted by Microsoft.

What role does Alice L. Jolla hold at Microsoft (MSFT) in this Form 4?

Alice L. Jolla is identified as Chief Accounting Officer of Microsoft Corp in the filing. The reported stock award is part of her compensation, aligning her interests with the company’s long-term performance and shareholders.