Microsoft Corp. Files 8-K on Executive & Director Changes

TL;DR

MSFT filed an 8-K on Jan 22, 2025, reporting changes in directors and officers, plus compensation updates.

AI Summary

On January 22, 2025, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) filed an 8-K report detailing changes in its executive and director roles. The filing indicates a departure of directors or certain officers, the election of new directors, and the appointment of certain officers, along with updates to compensatory arrangements for these individuals. Specific names and dollar amounts related to these changes were not detailed in the provided excerpt.

Why It Matters

Changes in corporate leadership and compensation can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, impacting investor confidence and future performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing is routine and reports on corporate governance changes without immediate financial implications.

Key Players & Entities

• Microsoft Corporation (company) — Filer of the 8-K report
• January 22, 2025 (date) — Date of the report and earliest event
• 001-37845 (company) — Commission File Number for Microsoft Corp.
• 91-1144442 (company) — IRS Employer Identification No. for Microsoft Corp.

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From the Filing

0001193125-25-010492.txt : 20250122 0001193125-25-010492.hdr.sgml : 20250122 20250122171539 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-010492 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 14 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250122 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20250122 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250122 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MICROSOFT CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000789019 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372] ORGANIZATION NAME: 06 Technology IRS NUMBER: 911144442 STATE OF INCORPORATION: WA FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-37845 FILM NUMBER: 25546851 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE MICROSOFT WAY CITY: REDMOND STATE: WA ZIP: 98052-6399 BUSINESS PHONE: 425-882-8080 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE MICROSOFT WAY CITY: REDMOND STATE: WA ZIP: 98052-6399 8-K 1 d929748d8k.htm 8-K 8-K 91-1144442 false 0000789019 0000789019 2025-01-22 2025-01-22 0000789019 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2025-01-22 2025-01-22 0000789019 msft:M3.125PercentNotesDue2028Member 2025-01-22 2025-01-22 0000789019 msft:M2.625PercentNotesDue2033Member 2025-01-22 2025-01-22     UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549     FORM 8-K     CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 22, 2025     Microsoft Corporation       Washington   001-37845   91-1144442 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)   One Microsoft Way , Redmond , Washington   98052-6399 ( 425 ) 882-8080 www.microsoft.com/investor     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):   ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)   ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:   Title of each class   Trading Symbol   Name of exchange on which registered Common stock, $0.00000625 par value per share   MSFT   NASDAQ 3.125% Notes due 2028   MSFT   NASDAQ 2.625% Notes due 2033   MSFT   NASDAQ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐       Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers On January 22, 2025, Christopher D. Young informed Microsoft Corporation (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from the Company. As a result, he will cease to serve as Executive Vice President, Business Development, Strategy, and Ventures, effective immediately. He will remain an employee of the Company to provide transition support and fulfill additional re