Microsoft awards 29,077 shares to vice chair

Microsoft executive Bradford L. Smith received a 29,077-share stock award that vests over four years, increasing his direct Microsoft holdings.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MICROSOFT CORP (symbol: MSFT) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. SMITH BRADFORD L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Microsoft Corp (MSFT) reported that Vice Chair and President Bradford L. Smith received a grant of 29,077 shares of common stock on September 15, 2026 as a stock award under the Executive Incentive Plan. The award vests over four years, and his directly held common stock after the grant is 473,793.2944 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 29,077 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider SMITH BRADFORD L

Role Vice Chair and President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	29,077	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 473,793.2944 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents Stock Award under the Executive Incentive Plan that will vest over four years with 25% vesting on August 31, 2027, and then 6.25% vesting each three months thereafter, subject to continued employment.

Key Figures

Stock award shares granted: 29,077 shares Price per share for award: $0.00 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 473,793.2944 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Stock award shares granted 29,077 shares Common stock award to Bradford L. Smith on September 15, 2026

Price per share for award $0.00 per share Reported grant price for the 29,077-share stock award

Direct holdings after transaction 473,793.2944 shares Bradford L. Smith’s Microsoft common stock directly held after the award

Initial vesting portion 25.0% Portion of the stock award vesting on August 31, 2027

Subsequent vesting installments 6.25% Percentage of the award vesting each three months after August 31, 2027

Key Terms

Stock Award, Executive Incentive Plan, vesting, continued employment

4 terms

Stock Award financial

"Represents Stock Award under the Executive Incentive Plan that will vest over four years"

Executive Incentive Plan financial

"Represents Stock Award under the Executive Incentive Plan that will vest over four years"

vesting financial

"that will vest over four years with 25% vesting on August 31, 2027"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

continued employment other

"6.25% vesting each three months thereafter, subject to continued employment"

Continued employment means that an individual remains in their current job without interruption. For investors, it signals stability and ongoing work that can affect company performance and future prospects. Like a steady heartbeat for a business, sustained employment helps ensure consistent operations and financial health.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did MSFT report for Bradford L. Smith?

Microsoft reported that Bradford L. Smith, Vice Chair and President, received a grant of 29,077 shares of Microsoft common stock on September 15, 2026 as a stock award under the Executive Incentive Plan, with no cash price per share stated.

How does this Form 4 affect Bradford L. Smith’s MSFT share holdings?

Following the 29,077-share stock award, Bradford L. Smith’s directly held Microsoft common stock position is reported as 473,793.2944 shares, reflecting the new award included in his direct ownership.

What are the vesting terms of Bradford L. Smith’s new MSFT stock award?

The Form 4 states the stock award will vest over four years: 25% on August 31, 2027, and then 6.25% of the award each three months thereafter, subject to continued employment with Microsoft.

Was Bradford L. Smith’s MSFT stock award made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not checked, and there is no footnote indicating a trading plan, so the reported stock award is not described as made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Did Bradford L. Smith buy or sell MSFT shares for cash in this Form 4?

No. The Form 4 reports a grant/award acquisition of 29,077 shares of Microsoft common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, consistent with a compensation-related stock award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

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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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

SMITH BRADFORD 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)
	Vice Chair and President

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/15/2026

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	09/15/2026		A		29,077(1)	A	$0	473,793.2944	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 under the Executive Incentive Plan that will vest over four years with 25% vesting on August 31, 2027, and then 6.25% vesting each three months thereafter, subject to continued employment.

	Julia Stark, Attorney-in-Fact for Bradford L. Smith	09/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)