Alphabet director gains dividend stock units
Alphabet director Frances Arnold received additional stock-based DEUs tied to a cash dividend while continuing to hold 18,995 Class C shares directly.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) director Frances Arnold reported the automatic acquisition of small amounts of Class C Google Stock Units on September 14, 2026, in the form of dividend equivalent units (DEUs) that accrued on existing Google Stock Units in connection with a cash dividend. These DEUs carry no cash purchase price and will vest on the same schedules as the underlying GSUs, each delivering one share of Class C Capital Stock upon vesting. Arnold is also reported as holding 18,995 shares of Alphabet Class C Capital Stock directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 13.4 shares
Grant/Award
5 txns
Insider
ARNOLD FRANCES
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units F1, F2, F3 | 0.4 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units F4, F2, F5 | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units F6, F2, F7 | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Class C Google Stock Units F8, F2, F9 | 11 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Class C Capital Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class C Google Stock Units — 941 shares (Direct);
Class C Capital Stock — 18,995 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (9)
- F1. 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. 1/48th of GSUs vested on July 25, 2023 and an additional 1/48th of GSUs will vest monthly thereafter until the GSUs are fully vested, subject to continued service on such vesting dates.
- 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 5 DEUs and 592 GSUs.
- F4. 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 such vesting dates.
- F5. Consists of 7 DEUs and 896 GSUs.
- F6. 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.
- F7. Consists of 5 DEUs and 1428 GSUs.
- F8. 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).
- F9. Consists of 1 DEUs and 940 GSUs.
Key Figures
DEU acquisition 1: 0.4000 units
DEU acquisition 2: 1.0000 units
DEU acquisition 3: 1.0000 units
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7 metrics
DEU acquisition 1
0.4000 units
Class C Google Stock Units (DEUs) acquired September 14, 2026, at $0.00 per unit
DEU acquisition 2
1.0000 units
Class C Google Stock Units (DEUs) acquired September 14, 2026, at $0.00 per unit (first 1-unit grant)
DEU acquisition 3
1.0000 units
Class C Google Stock Units (DEUs) acquired September 14, 2026, at $0.00 per unit (second 1-unit grant)
DEU acquisition 4
11.0000 units
Class C Google Stock Units (DEUs) acquired September 14, 2026, at $0.00 per unit
Direct Class C share holdings
18,995 shares
Alphabet Inc. Class C Capital Stock held directly after the reported transactions
Dividend record reference date
September 7, 2026
Date as of which GSUs were held for DEUs to accrue in connection with the cash dividend
Dividend distribution date
September 14, 2026
Date the cash dividend was distributed and DEUs accrued on GSUs
Key Terms
Google Stock Units (GSUs), dividend equivalent units (DEUs), Class C Capital Stock, cash dividend, +1 more
5 terms
Google Stock Units (GSUs) financial
"The Google Stock Units (GSUs) entitle the Reporting Person to receive one share"
dividend equivalent units (DEUs) financial
"Represents the dividend equivalent units (DEUs) that accrued on the Reporting Person's GSUs"
Class C Capital Stock financial
"one share of Alphabet Inc. Class C Capital Stock for each share underlying"
cash dividend financial
"in connection with the cash dividend that was declared by the Issuer"
A cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders directly in money, usually on a regular schedule. It is a way for investors to receive a portion of the company's profits, similar to earning interest or a bonus for holding the company's stock. Cash dividends provide income to shareholders and can indicate the company's financial health and stability.
vesting schedule financial
"1/48th of GSUs vested on July 25, 2023 and an additional 1/48th of GSUs will vest monthly"
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.
FAQ
AI-generated questions and answers. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.
What insider transactions did Alphabet (GOOG) director Frances Arnold report?
Frances Arnold reported four acquisitions of Class C Google Stock Units on September 14, 2026, consisting of small amounts of dividend equivalent units (DEUs) that accrued on her existing Google Stock Units in connection with a cash dividend. No shares were sold.
Were the Alphabet (GOOG) stock units acquired by Frances Arnold purchased for cash?
No. The reported Class C Google Stock Units were acquired at a reported price of $0.00 per unit. They are dividend equivalent units (DEUs) that accrued automatically on existing GSUs due to a cash dividend, rather than cash purchases in the market.
What are dividend equivalent units (DEUs) in the context of Alphabet (GOOG)?
Dividend equivalent units (DEUs) are awards that accrue on existing Google Stock Units when Alphabet declares and distributes a cash dividend. Each DEU entitles the holder to one share of Class C Capital Stock as it vests, following the same vesting schedule as the related GSUs.
Do the new Alphabet (GOOG) DEUs reported by Frances Arnold vest immediately?
No. The filing states that the DEUs vest on the same schedule as the underlying GSUs, with specific footnotes describing monthly vesting patterns tied to continued service or board service. Shares are delivered only as the corresponding GSUs or DEUs vest.
Were Frances Arnold’s Alphabet (GOOG) transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox as not affirmed. The transactions are characterized as grant or award acquisitions of DEUs tied to a dividend, and there is no footnote stating that they were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
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