Microsoft Seeks to Block DOD Supply-Chain Risk Designation and Declares $0.91 Dividend
Microsoft filed an amicus brief urging a court to block the DOD’s designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk, citing potential costly disruptions to its AI-driven offerings dependent on Anthropic’s technology. Its board declared a $0.91 quarterly dividend payable June 11, with record and ex-dividend date of May 21.
1. Company Files Amicus Brief Against DOD Designation
Microsoft filed an amicus brief supporting Anthropic’s lawsuit to temporarily block the U.S. Department of Defense’s classification of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk. The filing highlighted direct impacts on Microsoft’s AI-driven offerings that integrate Anthropic’s models and warned of costly disruptions for suppliers forced to rebuild dependent products.
2. Quarterly Dividend Declared
Microsoft’s board declared a $0.91 quarterly dividend per share, payable June 11 to shareholders of record on May 21, with an ex-dividend date of May 21. The payout underscores Microsoft’s practice of returning capital to investors alongside continued investment in AI and cloud platforms.