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GOOGL Insider Filing: John Doerr Receives 2,016 Stock Units

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Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) – Form 4 filing dated 11-Jul-2025

Director L. John Doerr reported the receipt of 2,016 Class C Google Stock Units (GSUs) on 02-Jul-2025. The grant, coded “A,” is an annual director equity award carrying a cost basis of $0 and will settle into an equivalent number of Class C shares as the units vest. Following the transaction, Doerr’s reported beneficial ownership stands at:

  • Class A common stock: 69,700 shares
  • Class C capital stock: 138,397 shares
  • Unvested/vested GSUs: 5,702 units (including the new 2,016-unit grant)

Vesting for the new GSUs occurs monthly over 48 months, subject to continued board service, mirroring prior awards disclosed in the filing.

The transaction reflects routine director compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale; therefore, no immediate cash outlay or pricing signal is implied. Share count impact is immaterial relative to Alphabet’s 12.5 billion diluted shares outstanding.

Positive

  • Incremental increase in insider ownership as Director L. John Doerr receives 2,016 additional Class C GSUs, aligning board interests with shareholders.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine equity grant; neutral fundamental impact.

The Form 4 shows a standard 2,016-unit RSU grant to director John Doerr at $0 cost. While insider ownership increases modestly, the award is part of Alphabet’s regular board compensation plan and does not represent discretionary buying. Aggregate holdings (~0.01% of total shares) remain unchanged in strategic significance, and no sale transactions are reported. Consequently, the filing carries negligible valuation or sentiment impact for investors.

Insider DOERR L JOHN
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class C Google Stock Units 2,016 $0.00 --
holding Class C Google Stock Units -- -- --
holding Class C Google Stock Units -- -- --
holding Class C Google Stock Units -- -- --
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class C Capital Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class C Google Stock Units — 2,016 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 69,700 shares (Direct); Class C Capital Stock — 138,397 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  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 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. 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, 2022 and an additional 1/48th of GSUs will vest monthly thereafter until the GSUs are fully vested, subject to continued service on the Board on the appliable vesting dates. 1/48th of GSUs vested on July 25, 2023 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.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number: 3235-0287
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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).
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*
DOERR L JOHN
(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O ALPHABET INC.
1600 AMPHITHEATRE PKWY
(Street)
MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Alphabet Inc. [ GOOGL ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/02/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Class C Google Stock Units(1) 07/02/2025 A(2) 2,016 A $0 2,016 D
Class C Google Stock Units(3) 1,429 D
Class C Google Stock Units(4) 785 D
Class C Google Stock Units(5) 1,472 D
Class A Common Stock 69,700 D
Class C Capital Stock 138,397 D
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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
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 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.
2. Annual Director grant.
3. 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.
4. 1/48th of GSUs vested on July 25, 2022 and an additional 1/48th of GSUs will vest monthly thereafter until the GSUs are fully vested, subject to continued service on the Board on the appliable vesting dates.
5. 1/48th of GSUs vested on July 25, 2023 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.
/s/ Valentina Margulis, as Attorney-in-Fact for L. John Doerr 07/11/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Alphabet director L. John Doerr report in the July 2025 Form 4?

He received 2,016 Class C Google Stock Units as part of the annual director equity grant on 02-Jul-2025.

Did the Form 4 include any insider sales of Alphabet (GOOGL) shares?

No. The filing discloses only an acquisition of stock units; no sales were reported.

How many Alphabet shares does John Doerr now beneficially own?

Post-grant, he reports 69,700 Class A shares, 138,397 Class C shares, and 5,702 GSUs.

What is the vesting schedule for the new GSUs?

The units vest monthly over 48 months, contingent on continued board service.

Is the transaction likely to affect Alphabet’s share count materially?

No. The 2,016-share award is immaterial relative to Alphabet’s multi-billion-share float.

Was the grant part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The box for transactions under a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan was checked in the filing.