Alphabet (GOOG) exec holds 925K Class C shares after GSU vesting
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) reported insider equity transactions by Philipp Schindler, SVP and Chief Business Officer, on August 25, 2026. A total of 1,996 Class C Google Stock Units (GSUs) were converted into 1,996 shares of Class C Capital Stock as previously reported awards vested.
In connection with this vesting, 2,015 shares of Class C Capital Stock were withheld to satisfy tax obligations at a price of $344.59 per share. Following these transactions, Schindler directly held 925,318 shares of Class C Capital Stock and indirectly held 23 shares through the Schindler Family Trust. The filing indicates structured vesting schedules for multiple GSU grants, all subject to continued employment.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 2,015 shares
Net Sell
6 txns
Insider
Schindler Philipp
Role
SVP, Chief Business Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion | Class C Google Stock Units F1, F2 | 1,996 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tax Withholding | Class C Google Stock Units F1, F3 | 2,015 | $344.59 | $694K |
| Conversion | Class C Capital Stock F2 | 1,996 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Class C Google Stock Units F4 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Google Stock Units F5 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Capital Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class C Google Stock Units — 163,414 shares (Direct);
Class C Capital Stock — 925,318 shares (Direct);
Class C Capital Stock — 23 shares (Indirect, Schindler Family Trust U/A DTD 06/14/2017)
Footnotes (5)
- F1. Class C Google Stock Units (GSUs) entitle the Reporting Person to receive one share of Alphabet Inc. 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).
- 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. 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.
- F5. The GSUs will vest as follows: (i) 1/10th of the grant vested 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: 1,996 Class C Google Stock Units
Shares withheld for tax: 2,015 shares
Tax withholding price: $344.59 per share
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GSUs converted
1,996 Class C Google Stock Units
Converted into 1,996 shares of Class C Capital Stock on August 25, 2026
Shares withheld for tax
2,015 shares
Shares of Class C Capital Stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations at vesting
Tax withholding price
$344.59 per share
Price applied to 2,015 withheld shares for tax obligations
Direct Class C holdings after transaction
925,318 shares
Philipp Schindler’s direct Class C Capital Stock position following the conversion
Indirect Class C holdings
23 shares
Held indirectly through Schindler Family Trust U/A DTD 06/14/2017
GSU tax-liability disposition shares
2,015 GSUs-related shares
Shares delivered or withheld to pay tax liability arising from GSU vesting
Key Terms
Google Stock Units (GSUs), vest, withheld to satisfy tax obligations, Class C Capital Stock, +1 more
5 terms
Google Stock Units (GSUs) financial
"Class C Google Stock Units (GSUs) entitle the Reporting Person to receive one share"
vest financial
"GSUs will vest on the 25th of the month of the Grant Date"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
withheld to satisfy tax obligations financial
"Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations arising out of vesting of GSUs"
Class C Capital Stock financial
"one share of Alphabet Inc. Class C Capital Stock"
indirect ownership financial
"Indirect ownership through Schindler Family Trust U/A DTD 06/14/2017"
FAQ
What did Philipp Schindler report in this Form 4 for Alphabet (GOOG)?
Philipp Schindler reported the vesting and conversion of 1,996 Class C Google Stock Units into 1,996 shares of Alphabet Class C Capital Stock, along with the withholding of 2,015 shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting.
What are Google Stock Units (GSUs) in the Alphabet (GOOG) Form 4?
Google Stock Units (GSUs) are awards that entitle the reporting person to receive one share of Alphabet Inc. Class C Capital Stock per unit, according to specified vesting schedules that are generally subject to continued employment on each vesting date.
Were Philipp Schindler’s Alphabet (GOOG) transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
The document-level Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not checked (aff_10b5_one is false), and the footnotes do not state that these transactions were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
What vesting patterns are disclosed for Philipp Schindler’s Alphabet (GOOG) GSUs?
The filing describes GSUs vesting in installments, including fractions such as 1/6th and 1/12th of a grant on specified dates (for example, June 25, 2024 and quarterly thereafter), all subject to continued employment on the applicable vesting dates.
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