Performance stock options for MSCI (MSCI) HR chief Scott Crum certified

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MSCI Inc. reported an insider equity award for Chief Human Resources Officer Scott A. Crum. On January 26, 2026, he earned 4,968 performance stock options to purchase common stock after the Compensation, Talent and Culture Committee certified that the required performance condition had been achieved.

The performance stock options were originally granted on February 2, 2023 with an exercise price of $554.52 per share. They relate to a performance period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 and are scheduled to vest on February 2, 2026, subject to his continuous service.

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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Crum Scott A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

MSCI INC.

7 WORLD TRADE CENTER, 250 GREENWICH ST.

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10007

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MSCI Inc. [ MSCI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Human Resources Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/26/2026

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

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
Option to purchase common stock	$554.52	01/26/2026		A		4,968(1)		02/02/2026	02/02/2033	Common Stock	4,968	$0	4,968	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the number of performance stock options ("PSOs") to purchase common stock earned by the reporting person following the certification by the Compensation, Talent and Culture Committee on January 26, 2026 of the achievement of the performance condition applicable to the PSOs. The PSOs were granted on February 2, 2023 and vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, subject to continuous service through such date and satisfaction of the performance condition for the performance period from January 1, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2025. The performance condition for the PSOs was met with respect to 4,968 shares of common stock, and the PSOs are scheduled to vest on February 2, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Cecilia Aza, attorney-in-fact	01/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did MSCI (MSCI) report for Scott A. Crum?

MSCI reported that Chief Human Resources Officer Scott A. Crum earned 4,968 performance stock options on January 26, 2026. These options to purchase MSCI common stock were awarded after a committee certified that the performance condition tied to the grant had been achieved.

How many MSCI performance stock options did Scott A. Crum earn?

Scott A. Crum earned 4,968 performance stock options linked to MSCI common stock. These options were tied to performance over a multi-year period and became earned after the Compensation, Talent and Culture Committee certified achievement of the applicable performance condition on January 26, 2026.

When do Scott A. Crum’s MSCI performance stock options vest?

Scott A. Crum’s 4,968 performance stock options are scheduled to vest on February 2, 2026. Vesting is subject to his continuous service through that date, following achievement of the performance condition for the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025.

What performance period applies to MSCI’s 2023 performance stock options for Scott A. Crum?

The performance stock options granted to Scott A. Crum on February 2, 2023 use a performance period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025. The Compensation, Talent and Culture Committee certified achievement of the required performance condition on January 26, 2026.

What is the exercise price of Scott A. Crum’s MSCI performance stock options?

The performance stock options reported for Scott A. Crum carry an exercise price of $554.52 per share. This is the price at which he can purchase MSCI common stock upon exercise, once the options have vested on February 2, 2026, assuming continued service.

What role does the MSCI Compensation, Talent and Culture Committee play in these options?

The Compensation, Talent and Culture Committee certified on January 26, 2026 that the performance condition for Scott A. Crum’s performance stock options was achieved. This certification determined the number of options earned, which was set at 4,968 shares of MSCI common stock.