Alphabet (GOOGL) chief accounting officer sells 617 Class C shares
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alphabet Inc. VP and Chief Accounting Officer Amie Thuener O'Toole sold shares of Alphabet stock in an open-market transaction. On April 1, 2026, she sold 617 shares of Alphabet Class C Capital Stock at a price of $289.63 per share and continued to hold 10,093 Class C shares directly afterward.
She also directly held 8,940 shares of Alphabet Class A Common Stock. In addition, she held several grants of Class C Google Stock Units, which represent the right to receive one Class C share per unit as they vest over multiple future dates, subject to continued employment.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 617 shares ($178,702)
Net Sell
5 txns
Insider
O'Toole Amie Thuener
Role
VP, Chief Accounting Officer
Sold
617 shs ($179K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class C Capital Stock | 617 | $289.63 | $179K |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Google Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Google Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Google Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class C Capital Stock — 10,093 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 8,940 shares (Direct);
Class C Google Stock Units — 7,483 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Class C Google Stock Units (GSU) entitle the Reporting Person to receive one share of Alphabet Inc. Class C capital stock for each share underlying the GSU as GSU vests. 1/18th of the grant will vest on the 25th day of the month starting on March 25, 2025; 1/36th of the grant will vest on the 25th day of each month starting on March 25, 2026; and 1/36th of the grant will vest on March 1, 2027, subject to continued employment on each vesting date. 1/36th of the grant will vest on the 25th day of the month starting on March 25, 2025; and 1/36th of the grant will vest on 1st of the month starting April 1, 2027, subject to continued employment on each vesting date. 1/36 of GSUs shall vest on the 25th of the month of the Grant Date, vesting 1/36 every 1 month(s) for 11 event(s); 1/36 of GSUs shall vest on the 1st of the month 11 month(s) after the Grant Date, vesting 1/36 every 1 month(s) for 25 event(s), subject to continued employment on such vesting date(s).
Key Figures
Shares sold: 617 shares
Sale price per share: $289.63 per share
Class C shares held: 10,093 shares
+4 more
7 metrics
Shares sold
617 shares
Class C Capital Stock sold on April 1, 2026
Sale price per share
$289.63 per share
Open-market sale of Class C Capital Stock
Class C shares held
10,093 shares
Direct Class C Capital Stock holdings after sale
Class A shares held
8,940 shares
Direct Class A Common Stock holdings
Google Stock Units grant 1
7,483 units
Class C Google Stock Units after April 1, 2026
Google Stock Units grant 2
12,932 units
Class C Google Stock Units after April 1, 2026
Google Stock Units grant 3
12,278 units
Class C Google Stock Units after April 1, 2026
Key Terms
Class C Capital Stock, Class A Common Stock, open-market sale, Class C Google Stock Units, +2 more
6 terms
Class C Capital Stock financial
"security_title: "Class C Capital Stock""
Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Class A Common Stock""
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Class C Google Stock Units financial
"security_title: "Class C Google Stock Units""
vest financial
"1/18th of the grant will vest on the 25th day"
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.
continued employment financial
"subject to continued employment on each vesting date"
Continued employment means that an individual remains in their current job without interruption. For investors, it signals stability and ongoing work that can affect company performance and future prospects. Like a steady heartbeat for a business, sustained employment helps ensure consistent operations and financial health.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Alphabet (GOOG) report for Amie Thuener O'Toole?
Alphabet reported that Amie Thuener O'Toole, its VP and Chief Accounting Officer, sold 617 shares of Class C Capital Stock in an open-market transaction on April 1, 2026, at $289.63 per share, while retaining a meaningful remaining equity position.
What are Class C Google Stock Units (GSUs) held by Amie Thuener O'Toole at Alphabet (GOOG)?
Class C Google Stock Units entitle her to receive one share of Alphabet Class C capital stock for each unit as it vests. The grants vest in monthly installments over several years, beginning in 2025 and 2026, contingent on her continued employment at each vesting date.
How many Alphabet Class C Google Stock Units does Amie Thuener O'Toole hold?
She held several Class C Google Stock Unit grants with post-transaction balances of 7,483 units, 12,932 units, and 12,278 units. Each unit represents a right to receive one Class C share as the awards vest over specified monthly schedules, subject to continued employment.