Microsoft director acquires 0.787 stock units
Microsoft director Mark Mason reported a small fully vested RSU grant tied to future delivery after Board service ends.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) director Mark Mason reported an acquisition of 0.787 restricted stock units (RSUs) on September 10, 2026, each representing one share of common stock. These fully vested RSUs, including related dividend equivalent rights, will be delivered on the first anniversary after his separation from the Board. Following this grant, he holds 427.705 RSUs and 1,675 shares of Microsoft common stock directly, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 0.787 shares
Grant/Award
2 txns
Insider
Mason Mark
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F1, F2, F3 | 0.787 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 427.705 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 1,675 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Microsoft common stock.
- F2. 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.
- F3. The restricted stock units are fully vested. Delivery of the shares to the reporting person will be on the first anniversary after the date of the reporting person's separation from service to the Board of Directors.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 0.787 restricted stock units
RSU holdings after transaction: 427.705 restricted stock units
Common stock holdings: 1,675 shares
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5 metrics
RSUs granted
0.787 restricted stock units
Grant on September 10, 2026 to director Mark Mason
RSU holdings after transaction
427.705 restricted stock units
Total RSUs held following the September 10, 2026 grant
Common stock holdings
1,675 shares
Direct Microsoft common stock ownership after reported transactions
RSU to common stock ratio
1 RSU : 1 share
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Microsoft common share
Delivery timing
1 year after separation
Shares from RSUs delivered on first anniversary after separation from Board service
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, dividend equivalent rights, contingent right, separation from service
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.
dividend equivalent rights financial
"Dividend equivalent rights accrue when and as dividends are paid"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
contingent right financial
"represents a contingent right to receive one share of Microsoft common stock"
separation from service regulatory
"on the first anniversary after the date of the reporting person’s separation from service"
FAQ
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What did Microsoft (MSFT) director Mark Mason report in this Form 4?
He reported an acquisition of 0.787 restricted stock units on September 10, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Microsoft common share, with delivery deferred until after his separation from the Board and a one-year anniversary.
How many Microsoft (MSFT) RSUs does Mark Mason hold after this transaction?
After this transaction, Mark Mason holds 427.705 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Microsoft common stock, subject to the stated delivery conditions after his Board service ends.
What are the vesting and delivery terms of Mark Mason’s Microsoft RSUs?
The RSUs are fully vested. Delivery of the underlying shares will occur on the first anniversary after the date of Mark Mason’s separation from service on Microsoft’s Board of Directors, as described in the filing footnotes.
What are dividend equivalent rights mentioned in the Microsoft (MSFT) Form 4?
Dividend equivalent rights accrue when and as dividends are paid on Microsoft common stock and become exercisable proportionately with the related RSUs. They effectively mirror dividends on the underlying shares until the RSUs are settled.
Was Mark Mason’s Microsoft (MSFT) RSU transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, so no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported in connection with these transactions.
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