Alphabet VP awarded Class C stock units on Sept. 14
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) reported that VP and Chief Accounting Officer Marsida Saraci received multiple small grants of Class C Google Stock Units on September 14, 2026, classified as award acquisitions.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) reported that VP and Chief Accounting Officer Marsida Saraci received multiple small grants of Class C Google Stock Units on September 14, 2026, classified as award acquisitions. These include dividend equivalent units that accrued on her existing GSUs in connection with a cash dividend declared and distributed on September 14, 2026.
Each Class C Google Stock Unit and related dividend equivalent unit entitles her to receive one share of Alphabet Class C capital stock as the awards vest under various monthly vesting schedules, subject to continued employment. She is reported to directly hold 3,660 shares of Class A Common Stock and 27,875 shares of Class C Capital Stock following these entries.
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Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 10.4 shares
Grant/Award
10 txns
Insider
Saraci Marsida
Role
VP, Chief Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units F1, F2, F3 | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units F4, F2, F5 | 2 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units F6, F2, F7 | 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units F8, F2, F9 | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units F10, F2, F11 | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units F12, F2, F13 | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units F14, F2, F15 | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units F16, F2, F17 | 0.4 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Capital Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class C Google Stock Units — 706 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 3,660 shares (Direct);
Class C Capital Stock — 27,875 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (17)
- F1. 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 GSUs vests. 1/18 of GSUs shall vest on the 25th of the month 12 month(s) after the Grant Date, vesting 1/18 every 1 month(s) for 12 event(s); 1/36 of GSUs shall vest on the 25th of the month 24 month(s) after 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 35 month(s) after the Grant Date, subject to continued employment on such vesting date(s).
- F2. Represents the dividend equivalent units (DEUs) that accrued on the Reporting Person's GSUs held as of September 7, 2026, in connection with the cash dividend that was declared by the Issuer and distributed on September 14, 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.
- F3. Consists of 13 DEU and 1,447 GSUs.
- F4. 1/36 of GSUs shall vest on the 25th of the month of the Vesting Start Date, vesting 1/36 every 1 month(s) for 23 event(s); 1/36 of GSUs shall vest on the 1st of the month 23 month(s) after the Vesting Start Date, vesting 1/36 every 1 month(s) for 13 event(s), subject to continued employment on such vesting date(s).
- F5. Consists of 21 DEU and 3,627 GSUs.
- F6. 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).
- F7. Consists of 8 DEU and 4,141 GSUs.
- F8. 1/10 of GSUs shall vest on the 25th of the month of the Grant Date, vesting 1/10 every 1 month(s) for 9 event(s); 1/10 of GSUs shall vest on the 1st of the month 9 month(s) after the Grant Date, subject to continued employment on such vesting date(s).
- F9. Consists of 2 DEU and 1,269 GSUs.
- F10. 1/34 of GSUs shall vest on the 25th of the month of the Grant Date, vesting 1/34 every 1 month(s) for 9 event(s); 1/34 of GSUs shall vest on the 1st of the month 9 month(s) after the Grant Date, vesting 1/34 every 1 month(s) for 25 event(s), subject to continued employment on such vesting date(s).
- F11. Consists of 2 DEU and 1,612 GSUs.
- F12. 1/22 of GSUs shall vest on the 25th of the month of the Grant Date, vesting 1/22 every 1 month(s) for 9 event(s); 1/22 of GSUs shall vest on the 1st of the month 9 month(s) after the Grant Date, vesting 1/22 every 1 month(s) for 13 event(s), subject to continued employment on such vesting date(s).
- F13. Consists of 1 DEU and 959 GSUs.
- F14. 1/32 of GSUs shall vest on the 25th of the month of the Grant Date, vesting 1/32 every 1 month(s) for 7 event(s); 1/32 of GSUs shall vest on the 1st of the month 7 month(s) after the Grant Date, vesting 1/32 every 1 month(s) for 25 event(s), subject to continued employment on such vesting date(s).
- F15. Consists of 1 DEU and 1,155 GSUs.
- F16. 1/20 of GSUs shall vest on the 25th of the month of the Grant Date, vesting 1/20 every 1 month(s) for 7 event(s); 1/20 of GSUs shall vest on the 1st of the month 7 month(s) after the Grant Date, vesting 1/20 every 1 month(s) for 13 event(s), subject to continued employment on such vesting date(s).
- F17. Consists of 0.4 DEU and 705.6 GSUs.
Key Figures
Non-derivative award transactions: 8 grant entries
Class A Common Stock held: 3,660 shares
Class C Capital Stock held: 27,875 shares
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Non-derivative award transactions
8 grant entries
Class C Google Stock Units and related DEUs on September 14, 2026
Class A Common Stock held
3,660 shares
Direct holdings reported as of September 14, 2026
Class C Capital Stock held
27,875 shares
Direct holdings reported as of September 14, 2026
Dividend record reference date
September 7, 2026
DEUs accrued on GSUs held as of this date
Cash dividend distribution date
September 14, 2026
Date the cash dividend linked to the DEUs was distributed
Key Terms
Class C Google Stock Units, dividend equivalent units, Class C capital stock, vesting schedule, +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"
dividend equivalent units financial
"Represents the dividend equivalent units (DEUs) that accrued on the Reporting Person's GSUs"
Dividend equivalent units are bookkeeping credits that mirror cash dividends paid on actual shares, granted to holders of stock-based awards such as restricted stock units or deferred compensation. They matter to investors because they increase a company’s reported employee compensation cost and can lead to issuance of more shares or cash payouts over time, similar to extra pay linked to ownership that affects shareholder dilution and corporate cash flow.
Class C capital stock financial
"one share of Alphabet Inc. Class C capital stock for each share underlying the GSUs"
vesting schedule financial
"shall vest on the 25th of the month ... vesting 1/36 every 1 month(s)"
A vesting schedule is a timeline that determines when someone gains full ownership of certain benefits, such as company stock or retirement contributions. Think of it like earning the right to own a gift gradually over time, rather than receiving it all at once. It matters to investors because it affects when they can fully access or sell these benefits, influencing their financial planning and decision-making.
continued employment financial
"subject to continued employment on such vesting date(s)"
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
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What insider equity activity did Alphabet (GOOG) report for Marsida Saraci?
Alphabet reported that Marsida Saraci, its VP and Chief Accounting Officer, received eight non-derivative award acquisitions of Class C Google Stock Units on September 14, 2026, including dividend equivalent units linked to a cash dividend on existing GSUs.
What are the dividend equivalent units (DEUs) mentioned in the Alphabet (GOOG) filing?
The filing states that dividend equivalent units (DEUs) accrued on GSUs held as of September 7, 2026 in connection with a cash dividend declared and distributed on September 14, 2026. Each DEU entitles the holder to one Class C share as the DEU vests.
Do the Alphabet (GOOG) stock units for Marsida Saraci have vesting conditions?
Yes. The footnotes explain that the Class C Google Stock Units and related DEUs vest in monthly installments (such as 1/18, 1/36, 1/22, or 1/20 portions), on specified dates, and are subject to continued employment on each vesting date.
Were Marsida Saraci’s Alphabet (GOOG) transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
No. The Form 4 data indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed for these transactions, and no footnote describes them as made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 or similar pre-arranged trading plan.
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