Information for Investors

New Investor

If you want to know more about Microsoft, the following materials will help provide an introduction to our business.

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Direct Purchase and Reinvestment Program

Computershare, Microsoft's transfer agent, administers a direct stock purchase plan and a dividend reinvestment plan for the company. To find out more about these programs you may contact Computershare directly at (800) 285-7772, Option 1, between the hours of 8 A.M. and 8 P.M. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, and Saturday 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. Eastern Time. Alternatively, you can view the program online by going to the Computershare website.

Receive Report Materials Electronically

Shareholders may opt for the convenience of electronic shareholder materials. Subscribers receive messages containing links to the online annual report and proxy statement, and may vote their proxies online.

IRS Forms



Former GitHub Shareholders - Form 8937
Report of Organizational Actions Affecting Basis of Securities:
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Participants in the Microsoft Corporation Note Exchange - Form 8937
Report of Organizational Actions Affecting Basis of Securities:
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Participants in the Microsoft Note Exchange - Section 1273
Publication of Issue Price:
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