Alphabet SVP reports stock gifts, retains large stake
Alphabet Inc. SVP and Chief Business Officer Philipp Schindler reported several non-market transfers of Class C stock and stock units.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alphabet Inc. SVP and Chief Business Officer Philipp Schindler reported several non-market transfers of Class C stock and stock units. The filing shows bona fide gifts totaling 1,333 shares of Class C capital stock, including transfers involving the Schindler Family Trust and a charitable donation.
After these gifts, Schindler directly held 905,898 shares of Class C capital stock. He also reported multiple holdings of Class C Google Stock Units, which each convert into one share of Class C capital stock as they vest over multi-year employment-based schedules.
Insider Trade Summary
1,333 shares gifted
Gift
7 txns
Insider
Schindler Philipp
Role
SVP, Chief Business Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Class C Capital Stock | 179 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Class C Capital Stock | 452 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Class C Capital Stock | 452 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Class C Capital Stock | 250 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 — 905,898 shares (Direct);
Class C Capital Stock — 23 shares (Indirect, Schindler Family Trust U/A DTD 06/14/2017);
Class C Google Stock Units — 202,316 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
- F1. Represents a transfer to the Reporting Person's family trust.
- F2. Represents a charitable donation.
- F3. Class C Google Stock Units (GSUs) entitle the Reporting Person to receive one share of Alphabet Inc. Class C capital stock for each share underlying the GSUs as each GSU vests. 1/6th of the GSU grant vested on June 25, 2024; 1/12th of the GSU grant vested on September 25, 2024, and an additional 1/12th of the grant vests quarterly thereafter on the 25th day of the month until fully vested, subject to continued employment on the applicable vesting dates.
- F4. The GSUs will vest as follows: (i) 1/10th of the grant will vest on each March 25, 2025, June 25, 2025, September 25, 2025 and December 25, 2025; and (ii) 3/40th of the grant will vest quarterly on the 25th day of the month from March 25, 2026 through December 25, 2026, and on the 1st day of the month from April 1, 2027 through January 1, 2028, subject to continued employment on the applicable vesting dates.
- F5. 43/285 of GSUs will vest on the 25th of the month of the Grant Date; 43/1140 of GSUs will vest on the 25th of the month 1 month(s) after the Grant Date, vesting 43/1140 every 1 month(s) for 8 event(s); 13/570 of GSUs will vest on the 25th of the month 9 month(s) after the Grant Date; 13/285 of GSUs will vest on the 1st of the month 10 month(s) after the Grant Date; 13/570 of GSUs will vest on the 1st of the month 11 month(s) after the Grant Date, vesting 13/570 every 1 month(s) for 21 event(s), subject to continued employment on such vesting date(s).
Key Figures
Total shares gifted: 1,333 shares
Direct Class C shares after transactions: 905,898 shares
GSU holding A: 90,238 units
+2 more
5 metrics
Total shares gifted
1,333 shares
Class C capital stock bona fide gifts
Direct Class C shares after transactions
905,898 shares
Direct holdings following gifts
GSU holding A
90,238 units
Class C Google Stock Units position
GSU holding B
75,562 units
Class C Google Stock Units position
GSU holding C
36,516 units
Class C Google Stock Units position
Key Terms
bona fide gift, Class C Google Stock Units, family trust, vesting, +1 more
5 terms
bona fide gift financial
"The filing shows bona fide gifts totaling 1,333 shares of Class C capital stock"
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 C Google Stock Units financial
"Class C Google Stock Units (GSUs) entitle the Reporting Person to receive one share"
family trust financial
"Represents a transfer to the Reporting Person's family trust."
vesting financial
"the GSU grant vested on June 25, 2024; 1/12th of the GSU grant vested on September 25, 2024, and an additional 1/12th of the grant vests quarterly thereafter"
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.
Class C capital stock financial
"one share of Alphabet Inc. Class C capital stock for each share underlying the GSUs as each GSU vests"
FAQ
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What insider transactions did Alphabet (GOOG) report for Philipp Schindler?
Alphabet reported that Philipp Schindler made several bona fide gifts of Class C capital stock totaling 1,333 shares, including transfers involving a family trust and a charitable donation. These are non-market, no-cash transfers rather than open-market stock sales or purchases.
What are Class C Google Stock Units (GSUs) reported for Alphabet executive Philipp Schindler?
Class C Google Stock Units entitle Philipp Schindler to receive one share of Alphabet Class C capital stock per unit as they vest. The filing describes multi-year vesting schedules tied to continued employment, creating a pipeline of future share delivery instead of immediate stock transactions.
Were Philipp Schindler’s Alphabet transactions open-market sales or routine gifts?
The Form 4 classifies the reported transactions as bona fide gifts, not open-market sales. Transfers include donations to charity and movements to a family trust, with no sale proceeds reported. These actions typically reflect personal estate or philanthropic planning rather than trading activity.
How large were Philipp Schindler’s Alphabet stock gifts compared with his remaining holdings?
Schindler gifted 1,333 shares of Alphabet Class C capital stock while still directly holding 905,898 shares afterward. This indicates the gifts represent a relatively small portion of his disclosed direct ownership, consistent with routine personal or charitable transfers rather than a major reduction in exposure.
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