Form 4: Microsoft Director's Equity Holdings Update

A Microsoft director's beneficial ownership of common stock and restricted stock units has been updated in a recent SEC filing.

Summary

• Hugh F. Johnston, a Director at Microsoft Corporation, reported his beneficial ownership of company securities.
• Directly owns 7,750 shares of Microsoft Common Stock.
• Indirectly owns 68 shares of Microsoft Common Stock through a trust, with beneficial ownership of these shares disclaimed.
• Acquired 3.07 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on December 11, 2025.
• Following this acquisition, directly owns 1,634.308 Restricted Stock Units.
• Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Microsoft common stock.
• The RSUs are fully vested, and shares will be delivered in 5 equal annual installments commencing 30 days after separation from service to the Board of Directors.
• Dividend equivalent rights accrue on the RSUs when and as dividends are paid on the Company's common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral, as this is a routine disclosure of insider equity holdings and transactions, not indicative of company performance or strategic shifts.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency on a director's equity holdings and compensation, which is standard for corporate governance and investor oversight.

Next Steps

• Delivery of shares from Restricted Stock Units will be made in 5 equal annual installments commencing 30 days after the reporting person's separation from service to the Board of Directors.

Key Dates

Keywords

Microsoft, MSFT, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Beneficial Ownership, Restricted Stock Units, Director, Equity Holdings