Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai granted 131 stock units
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) reported that Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai received a grant of 131 Class C Google Stock Units on September 14, 2026 as a compensation-related award of dividend equivalent units tied to existing Google Stock Units.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) reported that Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai received a grant of 131 Class C Google Stock Units on September 14, 2026 as a compensation-related award of dividend equivalent units tied to existing Google Stock Units. These units convert into one share of Class C capital stock per unit as they vest, following a detailed schedule beginning March 25, 2026 and running through January 1, 2029, subject to continued employment. After this award, he holds 206,509 Class C Google Stock Units and dividend equivalent units in total, and also reports indirect holdings of 555,732 Class C shares in each of two 2026 annuity trusts, plus direct holdings of 1,671,395 Class C shares and 227,560 Class A shares. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is indicated.
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Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 131 shares
Grant/Award
5 txns
Insider
Pichai Sundar
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units F1, F2, F3 | 131 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Class C Capital Stock F4 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Capital Stock F5 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Capital Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class C Google Stock Units — 206,509 shares (Direct);
Class C Capital Stock — 555,732 shares (Indirect, Sundararajan Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust dtd 02/23/2026);
Class C Capital Stock — 555,732 shares (Indirect, Anjali Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust dtd 02/18/2026);
Class C Capital Stock — 1,671,395 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 227,560 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
- F1. Class C GSUs entitle the Reporting Person to receive one share of Alphabet Inc. Class C capital stock for each share underlying the GSU as GSU vests. 1/12th of the grant will vest March 25, 2026. An additional 1/36th will vest on the 25th day of the month from April 25, 2026 through January 25, 2027, and on the 1st day of the month from March 1, 2027 through January 1, 2029, subject to continuing employment on the applicable vesting dates.
- F2. Represents the dividend equivalent units (DEUs) that accrued on the Reporting Person's GSUs held as of September 7, 2026, in connection with the cash dividend that was declared by the Issuer and distributed on September 14, 2026. These DEUs will vest on the same schedule as the GSUs on which the DEUs accrued. Each DEU entitles the Reporting Person to receive one share of Alphabet Inc. Class C capital stock for each share underlying the DEU as each DEU vests.
- F3. Consists of 397 DEU and 206,112 GSUs.
- F4. The Reporting Person is sole trustee and sole annuitant of the Sundararajan Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust dtd 02/23/2026.
- F5. The Reporting Person's spouse is sole trustee and sole annuitant of the Anjali Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust dtd 02/18/2026.
Key Figures
Class C GSUs granted: 131 units
Total Class C GSUs and DEUs after grant: 206,509 units
Dividend equivalent units (DEUs) within total: 397 units
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Class C GSUs granted
131 units
Grant of Class C Google Stock Units on September 14, 2026
Total Class C GSUs and DEUs after grant
206,509 units
Reported Class C Google Stock Units and dividend equivalent units following the award
Dividend equivalent units (DEUs) within total
397 units
Portion of Alphabet Class C Google Stock Units position comprised of DEUs
GSUs within total Class C units
206,112 units
Portion of Alphabet Class C Google Stock Units position comprised of GSUs
Indirect Class C shares in Sundararajan Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust
555,732 shares
Indirect Alphabet Class C Capital Stock held via Sundararajan Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust
Indirect Class C shares in Anjali Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust
555,732 shares
Indirect Alphabet Class C Capital Stock held via Anjali Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust
Direct Class C Capital Stock
1,671,395 shares
Direct Alphabet Class C Capital Stock held by Sundar Pichai
Direct Class A Common Stock
227,560 shares
Direct Alphabet Class A Common Stock held by Sundar Pichai
Key Terms
Google Stock Units, Dividend equivalent units, Annuity Trust, Class C capital stock, +1 more
5 terms
Google Stock Units financial
"Class C GSUs entitle the Reporting Person to receive one share"
Dividend equivalent units financial
"Represents the dividend equivalent units (DEUs) that accrued"
Dividend equivalent units are bookkeeping credits that mirror cash dividends paid on actual shares, granted to holders of stock-based awards such as restricted stock units or deferred compensation. They matter to investors because they increase a company’s reported employee compensation cost and can lead to issuance of more shares or cash payouts over time, similar to extra pay linked to ownership that affects shareholder dilution and corporate cash flow.
Annuity Trust financial
"2026 Annuity Trust dtd 02/23/2026"
Class C capital stock financial
"one share of Alphabet Inc. Class C capital stock for each share"
vest financial
"each share underlying the GSU as GSU vests"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
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What did Alphabet (GOOG) CEO Sundar Pichai report in this Form 4?
Sundar Pichai reported a grant of 131 Class C Google Stock Units on September 14, 2026, consisting of dividend equivalent units tied to existing stock units, and updated his reported direct and indirect Class A and Class C share holdings.
How many Class C Google Stock Units does Sundar Pichai hold after this transaction at Alphabet (GOOG)?
After the award, Sundar Pichai holds 206,509 Class C Google Stock Units and dividend equivalent units, consisting of 206,112 GSUs and 397 DEUs, each ultimately convertible into one share of Alphabet Class C capital stock as they vest.
What is the vesting schedule for Sundar Pichai’s new Alphabet (GOOG) stock units?
The grant vests as follows: 1/12th on March 25, 2026, then 1/36th on the 25th of each month from April 25, 2026 through January 25, 2027, and on the 1st of the month from March 1, 2027 through January 1, 2029, subject to continued employment.
What indirect Alphabet (GOOG) holdings does Sundar Pichai report through trusts?
He reports 555,732 Class C shares indirectly through the Sundararajan Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust, where he is sole trustee and annuitant, and another 555,732 Class C shares through the Anjali Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust, where his spouse is sole trustee and annuitant.
Was Sundar Pichai’s Alphabet (GOOG) transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
No. The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan is reported for this transaction; it is described as a grant or award acquisition of stock units rather than a plan-based market trade.
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