MSCI director Riefler gets 8 dividend shares

Q: What insider transaction did MSCI (MSCI) disclose for Linda H. Riefler?

MSCI disclosed that director Linda H. Riefler acquired 8 shares of MSCI common stock on August 28, 2026 as a grant/award in connection with MSCI Inc.’s payment of a dividend.

Q: What is the nature of the 8 MSCI (MSCI) shares acquired by Linda H. Riefler?

The 8 shares were acquired in connection with MSCI Inc.’s payment of a dividend. According to the footnote, 1 of these shares is attributable to unvested RSUs and remains subject to the same vesting conditions as the underlying RSUs.

Q: Are any of Linda H. Riefler’s newly acquired MSCI (MSCI) shares subject to vesting?

Yes. Of the 8 shares reported, 1 share is attributable to unvested RSUs and remains subject to the same vesting conditions as the underlying RSUs, according to the disclosure.

Q: Has Linda H. Riefler deferred receipt of the MSCI (MSCI) shares acquired?

Yes. Under the MSCI Inc. Non-Employee Directors Deferral Plan, Linda H. Riefler elected to defer receipt of the shares until the 60th day after her separation from service as a director.

Q: Was Linda H. Riefler’s MSCI (MSCI) transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmative (aff_10b5_one is false), and the footnote does not state that this acquisition was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

MSCI Inc. (MSCI) reported that director Linda H. Riefler acquired 8 shares of MSCI common stock on August 28, 2026 through a grant/award related to MSCI’s dividend payment.

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MSCI Inc. (MSCI) reported that director Linda H. Riefler acquired 8 shares of MSCI common stock on August 28, 2026 through a grant/award related to MSCI’s dividend payment. After this acquisition, she holds 20,998 shares directly. One of the 8 shares is tied to unvested RSUs and remains subject to the original vesting conditions, and the director has elected to defer receipt of the shares until the 60th day after her separation from service as a director.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 8 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider RIEFLER LINDA H

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock ^F1	8	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 20,998 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. Shares acquired by the Reporting Person in connection with MSCI Inc.'s payment of a dividend. Of the shares reported, 1 share is attributable to the Reporting Person's unvested RSUs and remains subject to the same vesting conditions as the underlying RSUs. Pursuant to the MSCI Inc. Non-Employee Directors Deferral Plan, the Reporting Person has elected to defer receipt of the shares until the 60th day after such Reporting Person's "separation from service" as a director.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 8 shares of Common Stock Shares attributable to unvested RSUs: 1 share Post-transaction holdings: 20,998 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired 8 shares of Common Stock Grant/award acquisition on August 28, 2026 in connection with dividend payment

Shares attributable to unvested RSUs 1 share Portion of the 8 acquired shares remains subject to RSU vesting conditions

Post-transaction holdings 20,998 shares Total MSCI common shares directly held by Linda H. Riefler after the transaction

Transaction price per share $0.0000 per share Reported for the August 28, 2026 grant/award acquisition

Key Terms

unvested RSUs, MSCI Inc. Non-Employee Directors Deferral Plan, separation from service

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unvested RSUs financial

"1 share is attributable to the Reporting Person's unvested RSUs and remains subject"

MSCI Inc. Non-Employee Directors Deferral Plan financial

"Pursuant to the MSCI Inc. Non-Employee Directors Deferral Plan, the Reporting"

separation from service financial

"until the 60th day after such Reporting Person's "separation from service" as a director"

FAQ

What insider transaction did MSCI (MSCI) disclose for Linda H. Riefler?

MSCI disclosed that director Linda H. Riefler acquired 8 shares of MSCI common stock on August 28, 2026 as a grant/award in connection with MSCI Inc.’s payment of a dividend.

How many MSCI (MSCI) shares does Linda H. Riefler hold after this transaction?

Following the reported acquisition, Linda H. Riefler directly holds 20,998 shares of MSCI common stock, as stated in the filing.

What is the nature of the 8 MSCI (MSCI) shares acquired by Linda H. Riefler?

The 8 shares were acquired in connection with MSCI Inc.’s payment of a dividend. According to the footnote, 1 of these shares is attributable to unvested RSUs and remains subject to the same vesting conditions as the underlying RSUs.

Are any of Linda H. Riefler’s newly acquired MSCI (MSCI) shares subject to vesting?

Yes. Of the 8 shares reported, 1 share is attributable to unvested RSUs and remains subject to the same vesting conditions as the underlying RSUs, according to the disclosure.

Has Linda H. Riefler deferred receipt of the MSCI (MSCI) shares acquired?

Yes. Under the MSCI Inc. Non-Employee Directors Deferral Plan, Linda H. Riefler elected to defer receipt of the shares until the 60th day after her separation from service as a director.

Was Linda H. Riefler’s MSCI (MSCI) transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmative (aff_10b5_one is false), and the footnote does not state that this acquisition was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Available on EDGAR 09/01/2026 - 04:15 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/01/2026 - 04:14 PM

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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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^*

RIEFLER LINDA H

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

MSCI INC.

7 WORLD TRADE CENTER, 250 GREENWICH ST.

(Street)

NEW YORK

10007

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/28/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	08/28/2026		A		8⁽¹⁾	A	$0	20,998	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares acquired by the Reporting Person in connection with MSCI Inc.'s payment of a dividend. Of the shares reported, 1 share is attributable to the Reporting Person's unvested RSUs and remains subject to the same vesting conditions as the underlying RSUs. Pursuant to the MSCI Inc. Non-Employee Directors Deferral Plan, the Reporting Person has elected to defer receipt of the shares until the 60th day after such Reporting Person's "separation from service" as a director.

Remarks:

	/s/ Cecilia Aza, attorney-in-fact	09/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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