Microsoft 8-K: Director Changes & Officer Compensation
Ticker: MSFT · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, officer-appointment, director-election
Related Tickers: MSFT
TL;DR
MSFT 8-K filed: Director shuffle, exec pay details, shareholder votes. Governance update.
AI Summary
Microsoft Corporation filed an 8-K on December 8, 2025, reporting events as of December 5, 2025. The filing primarily concerns the departure and election of directors, appointment of officers, and compensatory arrangements. It also includes information on matters submitted to a vote of security holders.
Why It Matters
This filing provides insight into the corporate governance and executive compensation structure of Microsoft, which can influence investor confidence and strategic direction.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing pertains to routine corporate governance matters and does not indicate any immediate financial distress or significant operational changes.
Key Players & Entities
- MICROSOFT CORP (company) — Filer
- December 5, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- December 8, 2025 (date) — Filing date
FAQ
What specific items are covered under 'Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers'?
The filing indicates that this section covers the departure and election of directors, the appointment of certain officers, and details regarding their compensatory arrangements.
What is the significance of 'Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders' in this filing?
This indicates that Microsoft has submitted certain matters for a vote by its shareholders, which is a standard corporate governance procedure.
What is Microsoft Corporation's IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN)?
Microsoft Corporation's IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1144442.
What is Microsoft's state of incorporation and fiscal year end?
Microsoft is incorporated in Washington (WA) and its fiscal year ends on June 30.
What are the business and mailing addresses for Microsoft Corporation?
The business and mailing addresses for Microsoft Corporation are both listed as One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399.
From the Filing
0001193125-25-311196.txt : 20251208 0001193125-25-311196.hdr.sgml : 20251208 20251208160035 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-311196 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20251205 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders FILED AS OF DATE: 20251208 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20251208 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MICROSOFT CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000789019 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372] ORGANIZATION NAME: 06 Technology EIN: 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: 251556046 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 d34077d8k.htm 8-K 8-K false 0000789019 0000789019 2025-12-05 2025-12-05 0000789019 msft:NotesTwoPointOneTwoFivePercentDueDecemberSixTwentyTwentyOneMember 2025-12-05 2025-12-05 0000789019 msft:NotesThreePointOneTwoFivePercentDueDecemberSixTwentyTwentyEightMember 2025-12-05 2025-12-05 0000789019 msft:NotesTwoPointSixTwoFivePercentDueMayTwoTwentyThirtyThreeMember 2025-12-05 2025-12-05     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) December 5, 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 December 5, 2025, Microsoft Corporation (the “Company” or “Microsoft”) held its 2025 Annual Shareholders Meeting (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s share