Microsoft (MSFT) director receives 58.507 fully vested RSU award

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PETERSON SANDRA E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Microsoft director Sandra E. Peterson reported a grant of 58.507 restricted stock units (RSUs) tied to Microsoft common stock. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock, and dividend equivalents accrue as dividends are paid.

The RSUs are fully vested, but the actual delivery of the underlying shares will occur 30 days after Peterson’s separation from service on the Board of Directors. Following this grant, she holds 25,895.897 RSUs and 5,400 shares of common stock directly, indicating this is a small, routine compensation-related award rather than an open‑market trade.

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Routine director equity grant with deferred share delivery and no open-market trading.

Director Sandra E. Peterson received a grant of 58.507 restricted stock units, each representing one share of Microsoft common stock. The award is fully vested, and dividend equivalents accrue alongside regular dividends, a standard feature for large-cap board compensation.

Delivery of the underlying shares occurs 30 days after she leaves the Board, which defers actual share issuance and any related liquidity. After this grant, she reports 25,895.897 RSUs and 5,400 common shares held directly. With no open-market buys or sells and no 10b5-1 plan references, this filing reflects routine, compensation-driven equity alignment rather than a trading signal.

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^*

PETERSON SANDRA E

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/12/2026

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								5,400	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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/12/2026		A		58.507(2)		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	58.507	$0	25,895.897	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 made 30 days after the date of the reporting person's separation from service to the Board of Directors.

	Julia Stark, Attorney-in-fact for Sandra E. Peterson	03/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Microsoft (MSFT) director Sandra E. Peterson report in this Form 4 filing?

Sandra E. Peterson reported receiving 58.507 fully vested restricted stock units, each representing one share of Microsoft common stock. The award is compensation-related, with no open‑market stock purchases or sales disclosed in this filing.

How many restricted stock units does Sandra E. Peterson now hold at Microsoft (MSFT)?

After the reported award, Sandra E. Peterson holds a total of 25,895.897 restricted stock units. Each unit is tied to one share of Microsoft common stock, providing equity-linked compensation tied directly to the company’s share performance over time.

When will Sandra E. Peterson receive the shares underlying her Microsoft RSUs?

Although the restricted stock units are fully vested, share delivery occurs 30 days after Sandra E. Peterson’s separation from service on Microsoft’s Board. This means actual shares are issued only once she leaves the Board, not at the grant date.

Does this Microsoft (MSFT) Form 4 show any insider buying or selling in the market?

The filing does not show any open‑market buying or selling. It reports a grant of 58.507 restricted stock units as compensation and lists post‑transaction holdings, including 5,400 shares of Microsoft common stock held directly by Sandra E. Peterson.

What are the dividend equivalent rights on Sandra E. Peterson’s Microsoft RSUs?

Dividend equivalent rights accrue on the restricted stock units when Microsoft pays dividends on its common stock. These rights become exercisable proportionately with the related RSUs, aligning Peterson’s award with the company’s ongoing dividend payments.

How many Microsoft (MSFT) common shares does Sandra E. Peterson hold directly after this transaction?

Following the reported grant, Sandra E. Peterson holds 5,400 shares of Microsoft common stock directly. This holding is separate from her 25,895.897 restricted stock units, which represent a right to receive additional shares in the future.