Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) grants 980 Class C stock units to director L. John Doerr
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
DOERR L JOHN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Alphabet Inc. director L. John Doerr reported an equity compensation grant and updated his holdings in the company’s stock and stock units. On July 1, 2026, he received an award of 980 Class C Google Stock Units (GSUs) as an Annual Director Grant.
Each GSU entitles him to receive one share of Alphabet Class C Capital Stock as it vests. Footnotes state the GSUs vest in monthly installments over several years, subject to continued board service or employment on the applicable vesting dates.
Following these updates, Doerr holds 69,700 shares of Class A Common Stock directly, as well as direct and indirect interests in various classes of Alphabet stock and GSUs, including significant indirect holdings through The 1999 Portico Trust B and the Vallejo Ventures Trust.
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Insider Trade Summary
9 transactions reported
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Insider
DOERR L JOHN
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units | 980 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Google Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Google Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Google Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Capital Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Capital Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Capital Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class C Google Stock Units — 980 shares (Direct, null);
Class B Common Stock — 22,348,940 shares (Indirect, Vallejo Ventures Trust);
Class C Capital Stock — 140,670 shares (Direct, null);
Class C Capital Stock — 15,823,900 shares (Indirect, Vallejo Ventures Trust);
Class A Common Stock — 69,700 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The Google Stock Units (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. 1/48 of GSUs shall vest on the 25th of the month of the Grant Date, vesting 1/48 every 1 month(s) for 7 event(s); 1/48 of GSUs shall vest on the 1st of the month 7 month(s) after the Grant Date, vesting 1/48 every 1 month(s) for 41 event(s), subject to continued employment on such vesting date(s). Annual Director Grant. 1/48 of GSUs vests 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 service on the Board on the appliable vesting dates. 1/48th of GSUs vested on July 25, 2024 and an additional 1/48th of GSUs vests monthly thereafter until the GSUs are fully vested, subject to continued service on the Board on the appliable vesting dates. 1/48 of GSUs will vest on the 25th day of each month following the grant date for 19 months and on the 1st day of each month for the following 29 months, subject to continued service on the Board on the applicable vesting dates. All shares are exercisable as of the transaction date. There is no expiration date for the Issuer's Class B Common Stock.
Key Figures
New GSU grant: 980 Class C Google Stock Units
Class A direct holding: 69,700 shares
Class C indirect holding (Portico Trust): 1,613,800 shares
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6 metrics
New GSU grant
980 Class C Google Stock Units
Annual Director Grant on July 1, 2026
Class A direct holding
69,700 shares
Class A Common Stock held directly after transactions
Class C indirect holding (Portico Trust)
1,613,800 shares
Class C Capital Stock held indirectly via The 1999 Portico Trust B
Class C indirect holding (Vallejo Ventures Trust)
15,823,900 shares
Class C Capital Stock held indirectly via Vallejo Ventures Trust
Class B indirect holding
22,348,940 shares
Class B Common Stock held indirectly via Vallejo Ventures Trust
Existing Class C GSUs
1,516, 984 and 717 units
Class C Google Stock Units positions shown after transactions
Key Terms
Google Stock Units (GSUs), Annual Director Grant, Class C Capital Stock, Class B Common Stock, +1 more
5 terms
Google Stock Units (GSUs) financial
"The Google Stock Units (GSUs) entitle the Reporting Person to receive one share of Alphabet Inc. Class C Capital Stock"
Annual Director Grant financial
"Annual Director Grant."
Class C Capital Stock financial
"Class C Capital Stock"
Class B Common Stock financial
"There is no expiration date for the Issuer's Class B Common Stock."
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
vesting financial
"1/48 of GSUs shall vest on the 25th of the month of the Grant Date"
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 did Alphabet (GOOG) director L. John Doerr report in this Form 4?
L. John Doerr reported an equity compensation update, mainly an award of 980 Class C Google Stock Units. The filing also restates his direct and indirect holdings in Alphabet’s Class A, Class B, and Class C shares and stock units as of July 1, 2026.
How many Class C Google Stock Units did L. John Doerr receive from Alphabet (GOOG)?
He received 980 Class C Google Stock Units as an Annual Director Grant. These units are equity awards that convert into Class C Capital Stock as they vest over time, subject to his continued service on Alphabet’s board or continued employment, as applicable.
How do Alphabet (GOOG) Google Stock Units (GSUs) work for L. John Doerr?
Each Google Stock Unit entitles him to one share of Alphabet Class C Capital Stock upon vesting. Footnotes state GSUs typically vest in 1/48 increments monthly over multi-year schedules, contingent on continued board service or employment on the specified vesting dates.
What indirect Alphabet (GOOG) holdings are reported for L. John Doerr’s trusts?
The filing lists indirect holdings through The 1999 Portico Trust B and the Vallejo Ventures Trust. These include 1,613,800 shares of Class C Capital Stock and 15,823,900 shares of Class C Capital Stock, plus 22,348,940 shares of Class B Common Stock that are linked to Class A shares.
Is the L. John Doerr Form 4 for Alphabet (GOOG) a buy or sell transaction?
The Form 4 does not show any open-market buys or sells. It primarily records an acquisition of 980 Class C Google Stock Units as an equity award, along with several entries that restate his existing direct and indirect Alphabet stock and unit holdings.