MSFT: Leadership change

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (b) On November 4, 2026, Emma N. Walmsley, a member of the Board of Directors of Microsoft Corporation (the “Company”) since 2019, informed the Company of her decision not to stand for re-election at the Company’s 2026 annual shareholder meeting (the “Annual Meeting”). Ms. Walmsley will continue to serve as a director until the Annual Meeting. Her decision not to stand for re-election is not as a result of any disagreement with management on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. MICROSOFT CORPORATION (Registrant) Date: November 5, 2026 / S / B RIAN B. D E F OE Brian B. DeFoe Corporate Secretary