Microsoft (MSFT) Chief Accounting Officer reports tax-withholding share disposition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MICROSOFT CORP Chief Accounting Officer Alice L. Jolla reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On June 1, 2026, 412.578 shares of Common Stock were withheld at $450.240 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving her with 71,148.6646 shares held directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Jolla Alice L.

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	412.578	$450.24	$186K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 71,148.665 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 412.578 shares Tax withholding price: $450.240 per share Shares owned after transaction: 71,148.6646 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares withheld for taxes 412.578 shares Tax-withholding disposition on Common Stock, June 1, 2026

Tax withholding price $450.240 per share Value used for withheld Microsoft Common Stock

Shares owned after transaction 71,148.6646 shares Direct Microsoft Common Stock holdings post-transaction

Tax-withholding transactions 1 transaction, 412.578 shares Form 4 transaction summary for this filing

Key Terms

tax-withholding disposition, Common Stock, Chief Accounting Officer, Form 4

4 terms

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

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.

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)
06/01/2026

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	06/01/2026		F		412.578	D	$450.24	71,148.6646	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:

	Julia Stark, Attorney-in-Fact for Alice L. Jolla	06/01/2026
	** 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 insider transaction did Microsoft (MSFT) report for Alice L. Jolla?

Microsoft reported that Chief Accounting Officer Alice L. Jolla had 412.578 Microsoft common shares withheld to cover taxes. The shares were valued at $450.240 each, reflecting a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale or purchase.

Was the Microsoft (MSFT) insider transaction an open-market sale?

No, the transaction was not an open-market sale. 412.578 Microsoft common shares were withheld at $450.240 per share to satisfy tax obligations, classified as a tax-withholding disposition rather than a discretionary sale in the market.

How many Microsoft (MSFT) shares does Alice L. Jolla hold after the transaction?

After the tax-withholding disposition of 412.578 shares, Alice L. Jolla holds 71,148.6646 Microsoft common shares directly. This indicates she retains a substantial equity position even after the routine tax-related share withholding.

What price per share was used in the Microsoft (MSFT) tax-withholding transaction?

The tax-withholding disposition used a price of $450.240 per Microsoft common share. This price was applied to 412.578 withheld shares to cover tax obligations associated with equity compensation for the Chief Accounting Officer.

What does transaction code F mean in the Microsoft (MSFT) Form 4?

Transaction code F indicates payment of an exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. For Microsoft, it reflects 412.578 common shares withheld at $450.240 each to satisfy the Chief Accounting Officer’s tax obligations on equity compensation.