Microsoft director Johnston granted 210.126 RSUs
Microsoft director Hugh F. Johnston received fully vested restricted stock units with shares to be delivered after he leaves the Board.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MICROSOFT CORP (symbol: MSFT) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Johnston Hugh F reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) director Hugh F. Johnston reported an award of 210.126 restricted stock units on September 5, 2026, each representing one share of Microsoft common stock. After this grant, he holds 2,349.681 restricted stock units directly, plus direct and trust-related common stock positions.
The restricted stock units are fully vested, with delivery of the underlying shares in five equal annual installments starting 30 days after Johnston separates from service on the Board of Directors. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for these holdings.
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Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 210.126 shares
Grant/Award
3 txns
Insider
Johnston Hugh F
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F2, F3 | 210.126 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F1 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 2,349.681 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 7,750 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 68 shares (Indirect, By trust)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
- F2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Microsoft common stock.
- F3. The restricted stock units are fully vested. Delivery of the shares to the reporting person will be made in 5 equal annual installments commencing 30 days after the date of the reporting person's separation from service to the Board of Directors.
Key Figures
Restricted stock units awarded: 210.126 units
Restricted stock units held after award: 2,349.681 units
Direct common stock holdings: 7,750 shares
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Restricted stock units awarded
210.126 units
Grant to Hugh F. Johnston on September 5, 2026
Restricted stock units held after award
2,349.681 units
Direct RSU holdings following the September 5, 2026 grant
Direct common stock holdings
7,750 shares
Direct Microsoft common stock position reported as of September 5, 2026
Indirect common stock holdings by trust
68 shares
Common stock held indirectly by trust with disclaimed beneficial ownership
RSU delivery schedule
5 equal annual installments
Commencing 30 days after separation from service on the Board
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, contingent right, beneficial ownership, Section 16
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
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
"represents a contingent right to receive one share of Microsoft common stock"
beneficial ownership regulatory
"The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Section 16 regulatory
"beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
FAQ
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What did MSFT director Hugh F. Johnston report on this Form 4?
He reported an award of 210.126 restricted stock units on September 5, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Microsoft common stock, increasing his directly held restricted stock units to 2,349.681.
How many Microsoft (MSFT) restricted stock units does Hugh F. Johnston hold after the transaction?
After the award, Hugh F. Johnston holds 2,349.681 restricted stock units directly. Each unit corresponds to a contingent right to receive one share of Microsoft common stock, according to the filing footnotes.
When will the restricted stock units reported by MSFT director Hugh F. Johnston be settled?
The restricted stock units are fully vested, and shares will be delivered in 5 equal annual installments beginning 30 days after his separation from service on the Microsoft Board of Directors.
Was this Microsoft (MSFT) Form 4 filed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
No. The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 plan checkbox is not affirmed, and no footnote states that the award or holdings are pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.
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