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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's pay slips 6% amid record year and Copilot growth · 2 sources tracked

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's compensation saw a 6% decrease despite a record year for the company, which reported increased revenue and operating profit. Microsoft also secured 30 million paid seats for its Copilot service and added 88 data centers. The company returned $43.8 billion to shareholders. AI

IMPACT The financial performance and Copilot seat growth of a major tech company like Microsoft can indicate broader enterprise AI adoption trends.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's pay slips 6% amid record year and Copilot growth · 2 sources tracked

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Kunert ·

    Take it on the chin SatNad: Microsoft chief exec's pay slips 6% in record year

    Revenue up, operating profit up, 30 million paid Copilot seats locked in, 88 DCs added, $43.8 billion returned to shareholders

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Take it on the chin SatNad: Microsoft chief exec's pay slips 6% in record year Revenue up, operating profit up, 30 million paid Copilot seats locked in, 88 DCs

    Take it on the chin SatNad: Microsoft chief exec's pay slips 6% in record year Revenue up, operating profit up, 30 million paid Copilot seats locked in, 88 DCs added, $43.8 billion returned to shareholders https://www. theregister.com/saas/2026/10/2 7/take-it-on-the-chin-satnad-m…

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