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Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) director sells 82 Class C shares under plan

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Alphabet Inc. director Frances Arnold reported selling 82 shares of Class C Capital Stock on July 30, 2026 at $333.39 per share, coded as a sale in an open-market or private transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan adopted on August 21, 2025. After this sale, the reporting person directly holds 18,914 Class C shares, and the filing also describes Google Stock Units that vest monthly, each unit delivering one Class C share as it vests.

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Insider ARNOLD FRANCES
Role Director
Sold 82 shs ($27K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class C Capital Stock 82 $333.39 $27K
holding Class C Google Stock Units F1 -- -- --
holding Class C Google Stock Units F2 -- -- --
holding Class C Google Stock Units F3 -- -- --
holding Class C Google Stock Units F4 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class C Capital Stock — 18,914 shares (Direct); Class C Google Stock Units — 4,035 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. The Google Stock Units (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. 1/48th of GSUs vested on July 25, 2023 and an additional 1/48th of GSUs will vest monthly thereafter until the GSUs are fully vested, subject to continued service on such vesting dates.
  2. F2. 1/48 of GSUs vests on the 25th day of each month following the grant date for 31 months and on the 1st day of each month for the following 17 months, subject to continued service on such vesting dates.
  3. F3. 1/48 of GSUs will vest on the 25th day of each month following the grant date for 19 months and on the 1st day of each month for the following 29 months, subject to continued service on the Board on the applicable vesting dates.
  4. F4. 1/48 of GSUs shall vest on the 25th of the month of the Grant Date, vesting 1/48 every 1 month(s) for 7 event(s); 1/48 of GSUs shall vest on the 1st of the month 7 month(s) after the Grant Date, vesting 1/48 every 1 month(s) for 41 event(s), subject to continued employment on such vesting date(s).
Shares sold 82 shares Class C Capital Stock sold on July 30, 2026
Sale price $333.39 per share Price for Class C share sale on July 30, 2026
Direct holdings after sale 18,914 shares Class C Capital Stock directly held after the sale
Net shares sold 82 shares Net share change across reported non-derivative transactions
10b5-1 plan adoption date August 21, 2025 Adoption date of Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan governing the sale
GSU vesting fraction 1/48 Portion of Google Stock Units vesting on specified monthly dates
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan regulatory
"Transaction effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
Google Stock Units financial
"The Google Stock Units entitle the holder to one Class C share."
Class C Capital Stock financial
"Sale of Alphabet Inc. Class C Capital Stock was reported."
vesting financial
"1/48 of GSUs vested and additional portions will vest monthly."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

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FAQ

What stock sale did Alphabet (GOOG) director Frances Arnold report?

Frances Arnold reported selling 82 shares of Alphabet Class C Capital Stock on July 30, 2026 at $333.39 per share. The transaction was coded as a sale in an open-market or private transaction and executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

How many Alphabet (GOOG) shares does Frances Arnold own after this transaction?

After the reported sale, Frances Arnold directly holds 18,914 shares of Alphabet Class C Capital Stock. This reflects her direct ownership as of July 30, 2026; the filing also notes separate Google Stock Units that can deliver Class C shares as they vest.

At what price were the Alphabet (GOOG) shares sold by Frances Arnold?

The sale of Alphabet Class C Capital Stock was reported at a price of $333.39 per share. The transaction occurred on July 30, 2026 and is described as a sale in an open-market or private transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan.

How do the Alphabet (GOOG) Google Stock Units for Frances Arnold vest?

Footnotes describe Google Stock Units where 1/48 of the GSUs vest on specified monthly dates. Some grants begin vesting on the 25th of a month, with additional 1/48 portions vesting monthly thereafter, subject to continued board service or employment on the applicable vesting dates.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
ARNOLD FRANCES

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ALPHABET INC.
1600 AMPHITHEATRE PKWY

(Street)
MOUNTAIN VIEW CALIFORNIA 94043

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Alphabet Inc. [ GOOGL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/30/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class C Capital Stock07/30/2026S82D$333.3918,914D
Class C Google Stock Units(1)658D
Class C Google Stock Units(2)943D
Class C Google Stock Units(3)1,474D
Class C Google Stock Units(4)960D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The Google Stock Units (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. 1/48th of GSUs vested on July 25, 2023 and an additional 1/48th of GSUs will vest monthly thereafter until the GSUs are fully vested, subject to continued service on such vesting dates.
2. 1/48 of GSUs vests on the 25th day of each month following the grant date for 31 months and on the 1st day of each month for the following 17 months, subject to continued service on such vesting dates.
3. 1/48 of GSUs will vest on the 25th day of each month following the grant date for 19 months and on the 1st day of each month for the following 29 months, subject to continued service on the Board on the applicable vesting dates.
4. 1/48 of GSUs shall vest on the 25th of the month of the Grant Date, vesting 1/48 every 1 month(s) for 7 event(s); 1/48 of GSUs shall vest on the 1st of the month 7 month(s) after the Grant Date, vesting 1/48 every 1 month(s) for 41 event(s), subject to continued employment on such vesting date(s).
Remarks:
Transaction reported in this Form 4 was effected purusant to a Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan adopted by the Reporting Person on August 21, 2025.
/s/ Fadillah Badar, as Attorney-in-Fact for Frances H. Arnold07/30/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)