Form 4: Microsoft CAO Sells MSFT Shares

Microsoft's Chief Accounting Officer, Alice L. Jolla, reported the disposition of 412.945 shares of common stock at $492.01 per share.

Summary

• Alice L. Jolla, Microsoft's Chief Accounting Officer, reported a transaction involving Microsoft common stock.
• On December 1, 2025, 412.945 shares of common stock were disposed of at a price of $492.01 per share.
• The transaction code 'F' typically indicates a disposition to cover tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of equity awards.
• Following this transaction, Ms. Jolla directly beneficially owns 72,603.2416 shares of Microsoft common stock.
• The transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 pre-arranged trading plan.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine disclosure of an insider stock transaction, typically for tax purposes, and does not inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment regarding the company's performance or outlook.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

Insider transactions, particularly dispositions related to tax withholding, are a routine part of executive compensation and equity vesting in publicly traded companies. This filing reflects a standard disclosure for a high-ranking executive at a major technology company like Microsoft.

Stakeholder Impact

• Minimal impact on shareholders as this is a routine, relatively small insider transaction, likely for tax purposes, and does not signal a change in management's confidence or company strategy.

Key Dates

Keywords

Microsoft, MSFT, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, Executive Compensation, Alice L. Jolla, Chief Accounting Officer, Rule 10b5-1