Alphabet (GOOG) director L. John Doerr reports new GSUs and large share holdings
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alphabet Inc. director L. John Doerr reported small stock-based compensation awards and updated holdings in multiple Alphabet share classes. The filing shows four acquisitions of Class C Google Stock Units (GSUs) and related Dividend Equivalent Units (DEUs), each recorded at $0.0000 per unit.
The GSUs and DEUs each entitle him to receive one share of Alphabet Class C capital stock as they vest. Footnotes describe monthly vesting schedules, generally at a rate of 1/48 of the award vesting each month over several years, contingent on his continued service on the Board.
The filing also updates his overall position: 15,823,900 shares of Class C Capital Stock held indirectly through Vallejo Ventures Trust, 140,670 shares of Class C Capital Stock held directly, and 69,700 shares of Class A Common Stock held directly. In addition, 22,348,940 shares of Class B Common Stock are held indirectly through Vallejo Ventures Trust and are exercisable with no expiration, each convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
8 transactions reported
Mixed
8 txns
Insider
DOERR L JOHN
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units | 0.5 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units | 0.05 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units | 1 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units | 1 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Capital Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Capital Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class C Google Stock Units — 777 shares (Direct, null);
Class B Common Stock — 22,348,940 shares (Indirect, Vallejo Ventures Trust);
Class A Common Stock — 69,700 shares (Direct, null);
Class C Capital Stock — 140,670 shares (Direct, null);
Class C Capital Stock — 15,823,900 shares (Indirect, Vallejo Ventures Trust)
Footnotes (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. 1/48 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 the Board on the appliable vesting dates. Represents the dividend equivalent units (DEUs) that accrued on the Reporting Person's GSUs held as of June 8, 2026, in connection with the cash dividend that was declared by the Issuer and distributed on June 15, 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. Consists of 7 DEUs and 770 GSUs. 1/48th of GSUs vested on July 25, 2022 and an additional 1/48th of GSUs will vest monthly thereafter until the GSUs are fully vested, subject to continued service on the Board on the appliable vesting dates. Consists of 1 DEU and 80 GSUs. 1/48th of GSUs vested on July 25, 2024 and an additional 1/48th of GSUs vests monthly thereafter until the GSUs are fully vested, subject to continued service on the Board on the appliable vesting dates. Consists of 8 DEUs and 1,018 GSUs. 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. Consists of 4 DEUs and 1,554 GSUs. All shares are exercisable as of the transaction date. There is no expiration date for the Issuer's Class B Common Stock.
Key Figures
Indirect Class C holdings: 15,823,900 shares
Direct Class C holdings: 140,670 shares
Direct Class A holdings: 69,700 shares
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8 metrics
Indirect Class C holdings
15,823,900 shares
Class C Capital Stock held indirectly via Vallejo Ventures Trust after transactions
Direct Class C holdings
140,670 shares
Class C Capital Stock held directly after transactions
Direct Class A holdings
69,700 shares
Class A Common Stock held directly after transactions
Indirect Class B holdings
22,348,940 shares
Class B Common Stock held indirectly via Vallejo Ventures Trust, exercisable and convertible into Class A
GSUs and DEUs position 1
1,558 units
Class C Google Stock Units and related DEUs following acquisition (transaction with 1.0000 unit)
GSUs and DEUs position 2
1,026 units
Class C Google Stock Units and related DEUs following acquisition (transaction with 1.0000 unit)
GSUs and DEUs position 3
81 units
Class C Google Stock Units and related DEUs following acquisition (transaction with 0.0500 unit)
GSUs and DEUs position 4
777 units
Class C Google Stock Units and related DEUs following acquisition (transaction with 0.5000 unit)
Key Terms
Google Stock Units (GSUs), Dividend Equivalent Units (DEUs), Class C Capital Stock, Class B Common Stock, +1 more
5 terms
Google Stock Units (GSUs) financial
"The Google Stock Units (GSUs) entitle the Reporting Person to receive one share of Alphabet Inc. Class C Capital Stock..."
Dividend Equivalent Units (DEUs) financial
"Represents the dividend equivalent units (DEUs) that accrued on the Reporting Person's GSUs held as of June 8, 2026..."
Class C Capital Stock financial
"one share of Alphabet Inc. Class C Capital Stock for each share underlying the GSU as GSU vests."
Class B Common Stock financial
"There is no expiration date for the Issuer's Class B Common Stock."
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.
vesting financial
"1/48 of GSUs vests on the 25th day of each month following the grant date..."
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.
FAQ
What did Alphabet (GOOG) director L. John Doerr report in this Form 4?
L. John Doerr reported small stock-based awards and updated share holdings. The filing shows several Class C Google Stock Unit grants and dividend equivalent units, plus large existing positions in Class A, Class B, and Class C Alphabet stock held directly and through the Vallejo Ventures Trust.
What are Google Stock Units (GSUs) and Dividend Equivalent Units (DEUs) in Alphabet’s filing?
GSUs are stock units that convert into Class C shares as they vest. DEUs accrue on outstanding GSUs when cash dividends are paid and vest on the same schedule. Each GSU or DEU entitles the holder to one Alphabet Class C share upon vesting.
What vesting schedule applies to John Doerr’s Alphabet GSUs and DEUs?
Most GSUs and related DEUs vest in 1/48 increments over several years. Footnotes describe monthly vesting, often starting on July 25 of specific years, with continued service on Alphabet’s Board required on each applicable vesting date to receive the shares.
Are John Doerr’s Alphabet stock unit grants open-market purchases or compensation awards?
The reported Alphabet stock units are compensation-related awards, not market purchases. The Form 4 uses transaction code A, indicating grants or awards, with a price of $0.0000 per unit, reflecting equity compensation rather than shares bought in open-market trading.