Alphabet (GOOG) SVP Philipp Schindler reports GSU vesting, tax withholding and 906,349 Class C shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alphabet Inc. executive Philipp Schindler reported routine equity compensation activity involving Class C shares and stock units. On April 25, 2026, 7,980 Class C Google Stock Units were converted into 7,980 shares of Class C capital stock as previously granted GSUs vested.
To cover related tax obligations from this vesting, 8,054 Class C Google Stock Units were withheld at a reference price of $342.32 per share, rather than sold in the open market. Following these transactions, Schindler directly owned 906,349 shares of Alphabet Class C capital stock, while additional GSUs remain subject to future vesting under the schedules described in the footnotes.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
5 transactions reported
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Schindler Philipp
Role
SVP, Chief Business Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion | Class C Capital Stock | 7,980 | $0.00 | -- |
| Conversion | Class C Google Stock Units | 7,980 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class C Google Stock Units | 8,054 | $342.32 | $2.76M |
| holding | Class C Google Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Google Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class C Capital Stock — 906,349 shares (Direct, null);
Class C Google Stock Units — 98,292 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- 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. 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). Vesting of GSUs grant of which was previously reported in Form 4. Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations arising out of vesting of GSUs. 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. 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.
Key Figures
GSUs converted: 7,980 shares
Tax-withheld units: 8,054 units
Tax-withholding reference price: $342.32 per share
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GSUs converted
7,980 shares
Class C Google Stock Units converted to Class C capital stock on April 25, 2026
Tax-withheld units
8,054 units
Class C Google Stock Units withheld to satisfy tax obligations on April 25, 2026
Tax-withholding reference price
$342.32 per share
Value applied to GSUs withheld for taxes
Post-transaction Class C shares
906,349 shares
Alphabet Class C capital stock directly owned after reported transactions
GSU vesting end date
January 1, 2028
Final scheduled vesting date for one GSU grant, subject to continued employment
Key Terms
Class C Google Stock Units, GSUs, tax obligations, derivative security, +1 more
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Class C Google Stock Units financial
"Class C Google Stock Units (GSUs) entitle the Reporting Person to receive one share of Alphabet Inc. Class C capital stock"
GSUs financial
"The GSUs will vest as follows: (i) 1/10th of the grant will vest on each March 25, 2025"
tax obligations financial
"Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations arising out of vesting of GSUs."
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Conversion of derivative security"
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.
vesting financial
"subject to continued employment on such vesting date(s)."
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 insider transactions did Alphabet (GOOG) SVP Philipp Schindler report?
Philipp Schindler reported vesting and conversion of Class C Google Stock Units into 7,980 Class C shares, plus a related tax-withholding disposition of 8,054 units, all as part of previously granted equity awards rather than open-market trades.
Were Philipp Schindler’s Alphabet (GOOG) transactions open-market buys or sells?
The reported entries were not open-market trades. They involved the conversion of 7,980 Class C Google Stock Units into Class C shares and the withholding of 8,054 units to satisfy tax obligations arising from vesting, a standard equity compensation mechanism.
What are Class C Google Stock Units (GSUs) reported for Alphabet (GOOG)?
Class C Google Stock Units are restricted stock units that entitle the holder to receive one share of Alphabet Class C capital stock for each unit as it vests, subject to continued employment and detailed vesting schedules described in the Form 4 footnotes.
Do the Alphabet (GOOG) GSUs have a vesting schedule for Philipp Schindler?
Yes. The footnotes describe structured vesting schedules where portions of the GSU grants vest on specified dates, such as March 25, June 25, September 25 and December 25 of 2025, and quarterly through January 1, 2028, contingent on continued employment.