Theannouncement, which closes a big chapter in Microsoft’s history, was expected.
In February, Ballmer stepped down as CEO in favor of Satya Nadella.
Ballmer alluded to that possibility in a read-between-the-lines mention in his statement.
“Our board must also support and encourage that fearlessness for shareholders to get the best performance from Microsoft.
You must drive that.”
Severing his last official Microsoft connection does not mean Ballmer plans to start dumping his stock.
Microsoft shares are up .6 percent at $45.13 as of publish time Tuesday.
