Form 4 transaction code F: Withholding
Transaction code F means "Withholding." Tax or exercise-price withholding. A real example: MICROSOFT CORP reported a code-F transaction filed 2026-09-15 by Jolla Alice L. (accession 0000789019-26-000214).
Real filed example
| Filed | Code | Reporting owner | Shares | Price / share | Accession | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWithholding | Jolla Alice L. | 122.77 | $505.41 | 0000789019-26-000214 | Filing ↗ |
How code F affects the purchase subtotal
InsiderFilingContext keeps code-F rows visible but excludes them from the priced purchase subtotal, because withholding activity is not an open-market purchase. It is kept for context, with its own row in the transaction ledger.
See code F rows in the workspaceFrequently asked questions
What does Form 4 transaction code F mean?
Withholding. Tax or exercise-price withholding.
Is code F the same as an insider purchase?
No. Only code P marks an open-market or private purchase. This code describes a different kind of transaction and should not be read as insider buying.