Alphabet (GOOG) co-founder Sergey Brin converts Class B and gifts Class A & C
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alphabet Inc. director and 10% owner Sergey Brin reported a series of equity movements on August 7, 2026. He converted 673,200 shares of Class B Common Stock into the same number of Class A shares, then made bona fide gifts of 673,200 Class A and 673,200 Class C shares. Following these transactions, he directly held 357,921,378 Class B shares and 359,159,912 Class C shares, and reported indirect interests through charitable remainder unitrusts holding Class B linked to 172,700 underlying Class A shares each and 172,700 Class C shares each. All Class B shares referenced in the footnotes are exercisable with no expiration date.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 673,200 shares
Net Sell
8 txns
Insider
Sergey Brin
Role
Director, 10% Owner
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion | Class B Common Stock F1, F2 | 673,200 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Conversion | Class A Common Stock | 673,200 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Class A Common Stock | 673,200 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Class C Capital Stock | 673,200 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Class B Common Stock F1, F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock F1, F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Capital Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Capital Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class B Common Stock — 357,921,378 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 37,469 shares (Direct);
Class C Capital Stock — 359,159,912 shares (Direct);
Class B Common Stock — 172,700 shares (Indirect, SMB Pacific 2021 Charitable Remainder Unitrust I);
Class B Common Stock — 172,700 shares (Indirect, SMB Pacific 2021 Charitable Remainder Unitrust II);
Class C Capital Stock — 172,700 shares (Indirect, SMB Pacific 2021 Charitable Remainder Unitrust I);
Class C Capital Stock — 172,700 shares (Indirect, SMB Pacific 2021 Charitable Remainder Unitrust II)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. All shares are exercisable as of the transaction date.
- F2. There is no expiration date for the Issuer's Class B Common Stock.
Key Figures
Class B converted: 673,200 shares
Class A gifted: 673,200 shares
Class C gifted: 673,200 shares
+3 more
6 metrics
Class B converted
673,200 shares
Class B Common Stock converted into Class A on August 7, 2026
Class A gifted
673,200 shares
Bona fide gift of Class A Common Stock on August 7, 2026
Class C gifted
673,200 shares
Bona fide gift of Class C Capital Stock on August 7, 2026
Direct Class B holdings
357,921,378 shares
Class B Common Stock held directly after reported transactions
Direct Class C holdings
359,159,912 shares
Class C Capital Stock held directly after reported transactions
Unitrust Class A underlying
172,700 shares
Underlying Class A shares per unitrust via Class B, indirect ownership
Key Terms
bona fide gift, Class B Common Stock, Class C Capital Stock, Charitable Remainder Unitrust, +1 more
5 terms
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description: "Bona fide gift" for Class A and Class C transfers"
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
Class B Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Class B Common Stock" with conversion into Class A"
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
Class C Capital Stock financial
"security_title: "Class C Capital Stock" reported in gifted and holding entries"
Charitable Remainder Unitrust financial
"nature_of_ownership: "SMB Pacific 2021 Charitable Remainder Unitrust I""
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Conversion of derivative security" for code C"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
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FAQ
What insider transactions did Sergey Brin report for Alphabet (GOOG/GOOGL)?
Sergey Brin reported converting 673,200 Class B shares into 673,200 Class A shares and making bona fide gifts of 673,200 Class A and 673,200 Class C shares on August 7, 2026.
What are Sergey Brin’s reported Alphabet holdings after these transactions?
After the reported transactions, Sergey Brin directly held 357,921,378 Class B shares and 359,159,912 Class C shares, plus indirect interests via charitable remainder unitrusts holding Class B tied to 172,700 Class A shares each and 172,700 Class C shares each.
What type of transaction is coded as “C” in Sergey Brin’s Alphabet Form 4?
In this filing, code “C” reflects a conversion of derivative security, where 673,200 Class B shares were converted into 673,200 Class A shares, with a stated conversion or exercise price of $0.00 per share.
How are Sergey Brin’s indirect Alphabet holdings structured in this GOOG filing?
The filing lists indirect holdings through SMB Pacific 2021 Charitable Remainder Unitrust I and II, each reporting 172,700 Class B linked to 172,700 Class A shares and 172,700 Class C shares after the transactions.