Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) HR chief uses shares to cover taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Microsoft executive Amy Coleman reported a small share disposition related to equity compensation. On January 15, 2026, Coleman, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer of Microsoft, had 32.587 shares of Microsoft common stock withheld or disposed of in a transaction coded "F" at a price of $459.38 per share, which typically reflects shares withheld to cover taxes on a stock award.

After this transaction, Coleman directly beneficially owned 49,331.3393 shares of Microsoft common stock. The filing indicates this was a direct ownership position, with no indirect ownership entities noted.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Coleman Amy

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MICROSOFT CORPORATION

ONE MICROSOFT WAY

(Street)

REDMOND WA 98052-6399

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/15/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	01/15/2026		F		32.587	D	$459.38	49,331.3393	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	01/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Microsoft (MSFT) report for Amy Coleman?

Microsoft reported that EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer Amy Coleman had 32.587 shares of Microsoft common stock disposed of in a transaction coded "F" on January 15, 2026, at a price of $459.38 per share.

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

Following the reported transaction, Amy Coleman directly beneficially owned 49,331.3393 shares of Microsoft common stock, according to the filing.

What does transaction code "F" mean in the Microsoft (MSFT) Form 4 for Amy Coleman?

In this context, transaction code "F" indicates a disposition of shares, typically representing shares withheld to cover tax obligations connected to an equity compensation event, such as the vesting of restricted stock.

Is Amy Coleman a major shareholder or executive at Microsoft (MSFT)?

The filing lists Amy Coleman as an officer of Microsoft, serving as EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer. She is not reported as a 10% owner or director in this Form 4.

Was the Microsoft (MSFT) insider transaction by Amy Coleman direct or indirect?

The Form 4 states that the transaction and resulting holdings are direct ownership, with no nature of indirect beneficial ownership noted.

On what date did Amy Coleman’s Microsoft (MSFT) Form 4 transaction occur?

The reported non-derivative common stock transaction for Amy Coleman took place on January 15, 2026, as shown in the Form 4.