Alphabet (GOOGL) CEO Pichai nets shares after GSU vesting and tax withholding
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alphabet Inc. Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai reported routine equity compensation activity tied to previously granted Class C Google Stock Units (GSUs). A portion of GSUs vested and was converted into 3,666 shares of Class C capital stock, while 3,700 GSUs were withheld to cover tax obligations rather than sold in the market.
After these transactions, Pichai directly holds 1,656,724 shares of Class C capital stock, 227,560 shares of Class A common stock, and 235,719 Class C GSUs. In addition, 555,732 shares of Class C capital stock are held in the Sundararajan Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust and 555,732 shares of Class C capital stock are held in the Anjali Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 3,700 shares
Net Sell
6 txns
Insider
Pichai Sundar
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion | Class C Google Stock Units | 3,666 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Class C Google Stock Units | 3,700 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Conversion | Class C Capital Stock | 3,666 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Capital Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Capital Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class C Google Stock Units — 235,719 shares (Direct);
Class C Capital Stock — 1,656,724 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 227,560 shares (Direct);
Class C Capital Stock — 555,732 shares (Indirect, Sundararajan Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust dtd 02/23/2026);
Class C Capital Stock — 555,732 shares (Indirect, Anjali Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust dtd 02/18/2026)
Footnotes (5)
- F1. Class C 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. 1/12th of the grant will vest March 25, 2026. An additional 1/36th will vest on the 25th day of the month from April 25, 2026 through January 25, 2027, and on the 1st day of the month from March 1, 2027 through January 1, 2029, subject to continuing employment on the applicable vesting dates.
- F2. Vesting of GSUs grant of which was previously reported in Form 4.
- F3. Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations arising out of vesting of GSUs.
- F4. The Reporting Person is sole trustee and sole annuitant of the Sundararajan Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust dtd 02/23/2026.
- F5. The Reporting Person's spouse is sole trustee and sole annuitant of the Anjali Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust dtd 02/18/2026.
Key Figures
GSUs converted to Class C stock: 3,666 shares
GSUs withheld for taxes: 3,700 units
Direct Class C capital stock held: 1,656,724 shares
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GSUs converted to Class C stock
3,666 shares
Class C capital stock acquired via conversion on April 25, 2026
GSUs withheld for taxes
3,700 units
Class C Google Stock Units used for tax withholding on April 25, 2026
Direct Class C capital stock held
1,656,724 shares
Direct Alphabet Class C holdings following reported transactions
Direct Class A common stock held
227,560 shares
Direct Alphabet Class A holdings following reported transactions
Direct Class C GSUs held
239,419 units
Class C Google Stock Units directly held after the transactions
Trust Class C holdings (Sundararajan trust)
555,732 shares
Alphabet Class C stock in Sundararajan Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust
Trust Class C holdings (Anjali trust)
555,732 shares
Alphabet Class C stock in Anjali Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust
Key Terms
Class C Google Stock Units, GSUs, tax-withholding disposition, Annuity Trust, +1 more
5 terms
Class C Google Stock Units financial
"Class C Google Stock Units entitle the Reporting Person to receive one share"
GSUs financial
"Class C GSUs entitle the Reporting Person to receive one share"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Annuity Trust financial
"2026 Annuity Trust dtd 02/23/2026"
vesting financial
"1/12th of the grant will vest March 25, 2026"
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.
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FAQ
What did Alphabet (GOOG) CEO Sundar Pichai report in this Form 4?
Sundar Pichai reported vesting of Class C Google Stock Units and related share movements. Some GSUs converted into Class C capital stock, and others were withheld to cover tax obligations, updating his direct and trust holdings in Alphabet shares and units.
Does this Alphabet Form 4 show any open-market stock purchases or sales by Sundar Pichai?
The filing does not show open-market purchases or sales. Instead, it reflects equity compensation activity: Google Stock Units vesting into Class C capital stock and shares withheld for taxes, along with updated direct and trust holdings in Alphabet shares and units.