Microsoft Corporation filed a Form 8‑K with the SEC on November 5 2026, accepted at 11:01 UTC.
In Item 5.02, the company disclosed that board member Emma N. Walmsley, who has served on the board since 2019, announced on November 4 2026 that she will not seek re‑election at the 2026 annual shareholders’ meeting.
Walmsley will remain a director until that meeting takes place.
The company stated that her decision is not driven by any disagreement with management or by operational, policy or practice issues.
The filing also lists Microsoft’s registered securities under Section 12(b), including 3.125 % notes due 2028 and 2.625 % notes due 2033, both trading on NASDAQ under the ticker MSFT.
Microsoft confirmed that the election process will follow standard procedures and that the board will continue its work while preparing for the annual meeting.
The report was signed by Brian B. DeFoe, corporate secretary, in compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
The notice was provided within the required timeframe to allow shareholders to evaluate the future composition of the board before voting.