MSCI HR chief withholds 548 shares for taxes

MSCI Inc.'s Chief Human Resources Officer reports a routine tax-related share withholding.

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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MSCI Inc.'s Chief Human Resources Officer reports a routine tax-related share withholding. On February 2, 2026, 548 shares of MSCI common stock were withheld at a reported price of $624.75 per share to satisfy tax obligations tied to vesting restricted stock units.

These shares were reacquired by MSCI Inc. in connection with the vesting and conversion of 1,001 restricted stock units that were granted on February 2, 2023. After this transaction, the officer beneficially owns 16,904 shares of MSCI common stock directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 548 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Crum Scott A

Role Chief Human Resources Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	548	$624.75	$342K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 16,904 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Common Stock, 17,452 to 16,904 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 1,001 restricted stock units granted on February 2, 2023.

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What insider transaction did MSCI (MSCI) report on February 2, 2026?

MSCI reported that its Chief Human Resources Officer had 548 shares of common stock withheld on February 2, 2026 to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units granted in 2023. The shares were reacquired by MSCI rather than sold on the open market.

How many MSCI (MSCI) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The filing shows that 548 shares of MSCI common stock were withheld at a reported price of $624.75 per share. These shares were taken back by MSCI Inc. to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the vesting of 1,001 restricted stock units granted on February 2, 2023.

Who is the insider involved in this MSCI (MSCI) Form 4 filing?

The insider is Scott A. Crum, MSCI Inc.’s Chief Human Resources Officer. He reported a tax-withholding transaction in which 548 shares were reacquired by MSCI upon vesting of restricted stock units. After the transaction, he directly beneficially owns 16,904 MSCI common shares.

Did the MSCI (MSCI) insider sell shares on the open market?

The transaction was not an open-market sale. According to the filing, MSCI Inc. reacquired 548 shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to restricted stock units vesting. This type of transaction is classified with code “F” and is a routine, tax-driven share withholding.

How many MSCI (MSCI) shares does the insider own after the withholding?

Following the tax-withholding transaction, the Chief Human Resources Officer beneficially owns 16,904 shares of MSCI common stock directly. This figure reflects his holdings after 548 shares were reacquired by MSCI to cover tax obligations from the vesting restricted stock units.

What equity award triggered the MSCI (MSCI) tax withholding transaction?

The tax withholding arose from the vesting and conversion of 1,001 restricted stock units granted on February 2, 2023. When these units vested, MSCI Inc. reacquired 548 shares of common stock from the award to satisfy the related tax withholding obligations for the reporting officer.

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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^*

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)
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		548(1)	D	$624.75	16,904	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 1,001 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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