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A Founder a Fortune and Microsofts Final Separation From the Bill Gates Empire

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This is a portfolio rebalancing event by a charitable foundation, not a commercial mechanism affecting any sector. No product/commodity price, supply chain, or company margin is impacted. The sale is a gradual divestiture over two years, with no signaling of Microsoft's operational or financial health.

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  • Gates Foundation Trust sold final 7.7 million Microsoft shares in Q1 2026, valued at ~$3.2 billion.
  • The exit began in late 2023 with 28.5 million shares.
  • Foundation aims to distribute its entire endowment by 2045.

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