MSCI CFO has 470 shares withheld for taxes

MSCI Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer, Andrew C. Wiechmann, reported a routine tax-related share withholding.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/04/2026 - 04:06 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MSCI Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer, Andrew C. Wiechmann, reported a routine tax-related share withholding. On February 2, 2026, 470 shares of MSCI common stock were withheld at a price of $624.75 per share to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of 1,137 restricted stock units originally granted on February 2, 2023. After this transaction, Wiechmann beneficially owned 22,994 shares of MSCI common stock directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 470 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Wiechmann Andrew C.

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	470	$624.75	$294K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 22,994 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Common Stock, 23,464 to 22,994 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents shares reacquired by MSCI Inc. to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and conversion to shares of 1,137 restricted stock units granted on February 2, 2023.

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What insider transaction did MSCI (MSCI) report for its CFO?

MSCI Inc. reported that CFO Andrew C. Wiechmann had 470 common shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations. The withholding was tied to the vesting and conversion of 1,137 restricted stock units originally granted on February 2, 2023, and is a routine administrative transaction.

Was the MSCI (MSCI) CFO’s Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?

No, the transaction was coded “F,” meaning shares were withheld to pay taxes on vesting stock units. MSCI Inc. reacquired 470 shares at $624.75 per share, rather than the CFO selling shares in an open-market transaction to outside buyers.

How many MSCI (MSCI) shares does the CFO own after this transaction?

After the tax withholding transaction, CFO Andrew C. Wiechmann beneficially owned 22,994 shares of MSCI common stock directly. This figure reflects his holdings following the reacquisition of 470 shares by MSCI Inc. to satisfy associated tax obligations on vested restricted stock units.

What triggered the MSCI (MSCI) CFO share withholding on February 2, 2026?

The share withholding was triggered by the vesting and conversion of 1,137 restricted stock units. These units had been granted to CFO Andrew C. Wiechmann on February 2, 2023, and MSCI Inc. reacquired 470 shares to cover related tax withholding requirements at vesting.

How many restricted stock units vested for the MSCI (MSCI) CFO?

A total of 1,137 restricted stock units vested and converted into MSCI common shares for CFO Andrew C. Wiechmann. To satisfy tax withholding obligations from this vesting event, MSCI Inc. reacquired 470 of the resulting shares at a price of $624.75 per share.

Is the MSCI (MSCI) CFO’s Form 4 transaction considered routine?

Yes, the Form 4 reflects a routine tax withholding event related to equity compensation vesting. MSCI Inc. reacquired 470 shares from the CFO to satisfy tax obligations on 1,137 vested restricted stock units, rather than indicating a discretionary open-market share sale.

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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^*

Wiechmann Andrew C.

(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 Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/02/2026

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
Common Stock	02/02/2026		F		470(1)	D	$624.75	22,994	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares reacquired by MSCI Inc. to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and conversion to shares of 1,137 restricted stock units granted on February 2, 2023.

Remarks:

	/s/ Cecilia Aza, attorney-in-fact	02/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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