Microsoft Corporation Corporate Governance Fact Sheet
Size of Board |
12
|
Number of Independent Directors | |
Annual Review of Independence of Board | |
Lead Independent Director |
Yes
|
Charters for Board Committees | |
Independent Audit Committee | |
Number of Financial Experts on Audit Committee |
3
|
Independent Governance and Nominating Committee | |
Independent Compensation Committee | |
Independent Environmental, Social, and Public Policy Committee | |
Compensation Consultant Independence Policy | |
Number of Board Meetings Held in FY 2023 |
9
|
Independent Directors Hold Meetings Without Management Present | |
Annual Board Elections | |
Tenure Policy for Independent Directors | |
Directors Elected by the Vote of a Majority of Votes Cast in Uncontested Elections | |
Holders of 15% of outstanding shares can call a special meeting | |
Annual Board and Committee Evaluations | |
Annual Individual Director Evaluations | |
Annual Equity Grant to Non-Employee Directors | |
Director Stock Ownership and Holding requirements | |
Executive Stock Ownership Policy | |
Corporate Governance Guidelines Approved by Board | |
Proxy Access for Director Nominations | |
Charter Poison Pill |
No
|
Corporate Compliance Program | |
Standards of Business Conduct | |
Finance Code of Professional Conduct | |
Board Orientation and Education Program |