In a Form 13F filing dated August 14, 2026, Farallon Capital Management disclosed the acquisition of a significant new stake in Microsoft. The filing, which reflects holdings as of March 31, 2026, revealed that the investment firm purchased 2.34 million shares, establishing a position valued at approximately $868 million. This new holding represents a substantial 4.95% of Farallon's reported portfolio.
Investors should note that 13F filings are submitted to the SEC quarterly and released with a delay, meaning this trade occurred sometime during the first quarter of 2026. The move came during a period of intense focus on Microsoft's growth in artificial intelligence and its expanding Azure cloud infrastructure, which reported strong performance and continued customer demand during the fiscal year.