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Alphabet (GOOG) director logs Class C stock sales and new GSUs

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Alphabet Inc. director John L. Hennessy reported mixed insider activity involving the company’s Class C equity. On March 16, 2026, a trust associated with him sold a total of 1,050 shares of Class C Capital Stock in multiple open-market transactions at weighted-average prices in the low $300s per share.

Following these sales, the trust held 4,631 shares of Class C Capital Stock and 20,624 shares of Class A Common Stock indirectly. Hennessy also reported several small compensation-related awards of Class C Google Stock Units and dividend equivalent units, bringing his direct holdings in these units to 383, 1,364, 1,639, and 2,405 units, each generally convertible into one Class C share as they vest under existing schedules.

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Insider Hennessy John L.
Role Director
Sold 1,050 shs ($319K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class C Capital Stock 105 $302.48 $32K
Sale Class C Capital Stock 232 $303.55 $70K
Sale Class C Capital Stock 63 $304.78 $19K
Sale Class C Capital Stock 143 $302.74 $43K
Sale Class C Capital Stock 179 $303.72 $54K
Sale Class C Capital Stock 28 $304.36 $9K
Sale Class C Capital Stock 168 $302.97 $51K
Sale Class C Capital Stock 132 $303.90 $40K
Grant/Award Class C Google Stock Units 0.3 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Class C Google Stock Units 1 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Class C Google Stock Units 1 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Class C Google Stock Units 2 $0.00 $0.00
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class C Capital Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class C Capital Stock — 4,631 shares (Indirect, By Trust); Class C Google Stock Units — 2,405 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 20,624 shares (Indirect, By Trust); Class C Capital Stock — 306 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (16)
  1. F1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $302.04 to $302.59, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to any security holder of Alphabet Inc. or the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnotes (1) and (7) to this Form 4.
  2. F2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $303.22 to $304.20, inclusive.
  3. F3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $304.36 to $305.16, inclusive.
  4. F4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $302.22 to $303.10, inclusive.
  5. F5. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $303.24 to $304.17, inclusive.
  6. F6. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $302.52 to $303.40, inclusive.
  7. F7. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $303.56 to $304.36, inclusive.
  8. F8. The 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 vest. 1/48th of GSU grant vested on July 25, 2021 and an additional 1/48th vests monthly on the 25th day of each month thereafter, subject to continued service on the Board on the applicable vesting dates.
  9. F9. Represents the dividend equivalent units (DEUs) that accrued on the Reporting Person's GSUs held as of March 9, 2026, in connection with the cash dividend that was declared by the Issuer and distributed on March 16, 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.
  10. F10. Consists of 3 DEU and 380 GSUs.
  11. F11. 1/48th of GSU grant vested on July 25, 2022 and an additional 1/48th vests monthly on the 25th day of each month thereafter, subject to continued service on the Board on the applicable vesting dates.
  12. F12. Consists of 11 DEU and 1,353 GSUs.
  13. F13. 1/48th of GSU grant vested on July 25, 2023 and an additional 1/48th vests monthly on the 25th day of each month thereafter, subject to continued service on the Board on the applicable vesting dates.
  14. F14. Consists of 11 DEU and 1628 GSUs.
  15. F15. 1/48 of GSUs will vest 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 employment on such vesting dates.
  16. F16. Consists of 5 DEU and 2,400 GSUs.

FAQ

What insider transactions did Alphabet (GOOG) director John L. Hennessy report?
John L. Hennessy reported a mix of sales and awards. A trust associated with him sold 1,050 Alphabet Class C shares in open-market trades and he received several small grants of Class C Google Stock Units and dividend equivalent units as equity compensation.

How many Alphabet Class C shares were sold in the latest Form 4 for GOOG?
The filing shows a trust associated with director John L. Hennessy sold 1,050 shares of Alphabet Class C Capital Stock. These were executed in multiple open-market transactions on March 16, 2026 at weighted-average prices in the low $300s per share.

At what prices were John L. Hennessy’s Alphabet Class C shares sold?
The reported weighted-average sale prices ranged around $302–$305 per share. Individual transactions include prices such as $302.48, $303.55, $303.90, and $304.78, with detailed price ranges available through the weighted-average footnote disclosures.

What are John L. Hennessy’s Alphabet share holdings after these transactions?
After the reported transactions, a trust associated with John L. Hennessy held 4,631 shares of Class C Capital Stock and 20,624 shares of Class A Common Stock indirectly. He also held several blocks of Class C Google Stock Units and dividend equivalent units directly.

What Class C Google Stock Units did John L. Hennessy acquire in this Alphabet Form 4?
He reported several small acquisitions of Class C Google Stock Units and dividend equivalent units. These brought his direct unit holdings to 383, 1,364, 1,639, and 2,405, each generally entitling him to one Class C share as the units vest over time.

How do John L. Hennessy’s Alphabet GSUs and DEUs vest?
The filing explains his Class C Google Stock Units typically vest in monthly installments, with 1/48th vesting on specified start dates and continuing each month. Dividend equivalent units vest on the same schedule as the underlying GSUs, each delivering one Class C share upon vesting.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Hennessy John L.
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ALPHABET INC.
1600 AMPHITHEATRE PKWY
(Street)
MOUNTAIN VIEW CALIFORNIA 94043
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Alphabet Inc. [ GOOGL ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/16/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class C Capital Stock03/16/2026S105D$302.48(1)5,576IBy Trust
Class C Capital Stock03/16/2026S232D$303.55(2)5,344IBy Trust
Class C Capital Stock03/16/2026S63D$304.78(3)5,281IBy Trust
Class C Capital Stock03/16/2026S143D$302.74(4)5,138IBy Trust
Class C Capital Stock03/16/2026S179D$303.72(5)4,959IBy Trust
Class C Capital Stock03/16/2026S28D$304.364,931IBy Trust
Class C Capital Stock03/16/2026S168D$302.97(6)4,763IBy Trust
Class C Capital Stock03/16/2026S132D$303.9(7)4,631IBy Trust
Class C Google Stock Units(8)03/16/2026A0.3(9)A$0383(10)D
Class C Google Stock Units(11)03/16/2026A1(9)A$01,364(12)D
Class C Google Stock Units(13)03/16/2026A1(9)A$01,639(14)D
Class C Google Stock Units(15)03/16/2026A2(9)A$02,405(16)D
Class A Common Stock20,624IBy Trust
Class C Capital Stock306D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $302.04 to $302.59, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to any security holder of Alphabet Inc. or the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnotes (1) and (7) to this Form 4.
2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $303.22 to $304.20, inclusive.
3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $304.36 to $305.16, inclusive.
4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $302.22 to $303.10, inclusive.
5. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $303.24 to $304.17, inclusive.
6. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $302.52 to $303.40, inclusive.
7. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $303.56 to $304.36, inclusive.
8. The 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 vest. 1/48th of GSU grant vested on July 25, 2021 and an additional 1/48th vests monthly on the 25th day of each month thereafter, subject to continued service on the Board on the applicable vesting dates.
9. Represents the dividend equivalent units (DEUs) that accrued on the Reporting Person's GSUs held as of March 9, 2026, in connection with the cash dividend that was declared by the Issuer and distributed on March 16, 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.
10. Consists of 3 DEU and 380 GSUs.
11. 1/48th of GSU grant vested on July 25, 2022 and an additional 1/48th vests monthly on the 25th day of each month thereafter, subject to continued service on the Board on the applicable vesting dates.
12. Consists of 11 DEU and 1,353 GSUs.
13. 1/48th of GSU grant vested on July 25, 2023 and an additional 1/48th vests monthly on the 25th day of each month thereafter, subject to continued service on the Board on the applicable vesting dates.
14. Consists of 11 DEU and 1628 GSUs.
15. 1/48 of GSUs will vest 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 employment on such vesting dates.
16. Consists of 5 DEU and 2,400 GSUs.
Remarks:
All sale transactions reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan adopted by the John L. Hennessy and Andrea J. Hennessy Revocable Trust UAD 10/22/93 on November 5, 2024.
/s/ Fadillah Badar, as Attorney-in-Fact for John L. Hennessy03/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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