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Equity grants to MSCI (MSCI) director Taneja detailed in Form 4

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MSCI Inc. director Rajat Taneja reported equity compensation awards of company common stock. On May 1, 2026, he acquired 177 shares and 388 shares in separate grant/award transactions at a stated price of $0.00 per share, indicating non-cash compensation rather than market purchases. A related footnote explains these are restricted stock units that vest on May 1, 2027, meaning the director must wait until that date for the units to fully vest. These awards increase his direct ownership stake and represent routine director equity compensation instead of open-market buying or selling.

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Insider Taneja Rajat
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 388 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 177 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,399 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Stock award 1 177 shares Grant/award of MSCI common stock on May 1, 2026
Stock award 2 388 shares Second grant/award of MSCI common stock on May 1, 2026
Award price $0.00 per share Reported transaction price per share for both awards
RSU vesting date May 1, 2027 Restricted stock units vesting date per footnote
Restricted stock units financial
"Restricted stock units vesting on May 1, 2027."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Taneja Rajat
(Last)(First)(Middle)
MSCI INC.
7 WORLD TRADE CENTER, 250 GREENWICH ST.
(Street)
NEW YORK 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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/01/2026A388(1)A$03,399D
Common Stock05/01/2026A177A$03,576D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units vesting on May 1, 2027.
Remarks:
/s/ Cecilia Aza, attorney-in-fact05/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did MSCI (MSCI) director Rajat Taneja report?

Director Rajat Taneja reported acquiring MSCI common stock as equity compensation. On May 1, 2026, he received two separate stock awards under code “A,” which indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition rather than an open-market trade at a negotiated price.

How many MSCI shares did Rajat Taneja acquire in this Form 4 filing?

Rajat Taneja acquired two stock awards: one for 177 shares and another for 388 shares of MSCI common stock. Both transactions are reported at a price per share of $0.00, reflecting non-cash equity compensation instead of shares bought in the open market.

What type of MSCI equity awards did Rajat Taneja receive in this filing?

The filing describes the awards as common stock, with a footnote clarifying they are restricted stock units. Restricted stock units give the director a right to receive shares in the future, subject to vesting conditions, rather than immediate unrestricted ownership on the grant date.

When do Rajat Taneja’s MSCI restricted stock units vest?

A footnote states that the restricted stock units vest on May 1, 2027. This means the reported awards become fully earned on that date, assuming applicable conditions are satisfied, and the director can then receive the underlying MSCI shares as part of his equity compensation.

Were these MSCI transactions open-market purchases or compensation grants?

These transactions are compensation grants, not open-market purchases. The transaction code is “A” for grant, award, or other acquisition, and the reported price per share is $0.00, indicating stock-based compensation rather than buying shares at the prevailing market price.