Alphabet (GOOG) CBO Philipp Schindler logs GSU vesting, tax-share withholding in Form 4
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alphabet Inc. senior executive Philipp Schindler reported routine equity compensation activity involving Class C Google Stock Units (GSUs). On May 25, 2026, 1,995 GSUs converted into an equal number of shares of Class C capital stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting vesting of previously granted GSUs.
In a related move, 2,013 GSUs were surrendered at $379.38 per unit to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting, rather than being sold in the open market. Following these transactions, Schindler directly held 907,893 shares of Class C capital stock and 88,243 GSUs, with additional smaller GSU positions and 23 shares of Class C capital stock held indirectly by the Schindler Family Trust. The footnotes detail multi-year vesting schedules, all subject to continued employment.
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Insider Trade Summary
6 transactions reported
Mixed
6 txns
Insider
Schindler Philipp
Role
SVP, Chief Business Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion | Class C Google Stock Units | 1,995 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class C Google Stock Units | 2,013 | $379.38 | $764K |
| Conversion | Class C Capital Stock | 1,995 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class C Google Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Google Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class C Capital Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class C Google Stock Units — 88,243 shares (Direct, null);
Class C Capital Stock — 907,893 shares (Direct, null);
Class C Capital Stock — 23 shares (Indirect, Schindler Family Trust U/A DTD 06/14/2017)
Footnotes (1)
- 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 GSU vests. 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). Vesting of GSUs grant of which was previously reported in Form 4. Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations arising out of vesting of GSUs. 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. 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 to Class C shares: 1,995 units/shares
GSUs withheld for taxes: 2,013 units
Tax withholding price: $379.38 per unit
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GSUs converted to Class C shares
1,995 units/shares
Conversion of Google Stock Units on May 25, 2026
GSUs withheld for taxes
2,013 units
Tax-withholding disposition at $379.38 per unit
Tax withholding price
$379.38 per unit
Value used for GSU tax-liability settlement
Direct Class C shares after
907,893 shares
Direct Alphabet Class C capital stock holding post-transaction
Direct GSUs after
88,243 units
Class C Google Stock Units remaining after reported events
Indirect Class C shares after
23 shares
Held via Schindler Family Trust U/A DTD 06/14/2017
Additional GSU holding
75,562 units
One of the reported direct GSU positions
Additional GSU holding
36,516 units
Another reported direct GSU position
Key Terms
Google Stock Units, vest, tax obligations, Conversion of derivative security, +1 more
5 terms
Google Stock Units 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.
tax obligations financial
"Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations arising out of vesting of GSUs"
Conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Conversion of derivative security""
Class C capital stock financial
"receive one share of Alphabet Inc. Class C capital stock for each share"
FAQ
What did Alphabet (GOOG) executive Philipp Schindler do in this Form 4 filing?
Philipp Schindler reported vesting-related equity activity. 1,995 Google Stock Units converted into Class C shares, and 2,013 units were withheld to pay taxes. These are routine compensation events rather than open-market purchases or sales.
What are Google Stock Units (GSUs) in Alphabet’s compensation for executives?
Google Stock Units are restricted stock units that convert into Alphabet Class C shares as they vest. Each GSU delivers one Class C share at vesting, subject to the executive’s continued employment and detailed vesting schedules disclosed in the Form 4 footnotes.