Director at MSCI (MSCI) receives 388 restricted stock units grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MSCI Inc. director Paula Volent reported receiving a grant of 388 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per share. These restricted stock units vest on May 1, 2027, reflecting compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

After this award, Volent directly holds a total of 4,245 shares of MSCI common stock. The filing records a single acquisition transaction and does not show any sales or option exercises.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Volent Paula

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	388	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,245 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 388 shares Award price: $0.00 per share Post-transaction holdings: 4,245 shares +1 more

4 metrics

RSU grant size 388 shares Restricted stock units awarded to director Paula Volent

Award price $0.00 per share Price per share for the RSU grant

Post-transaction holdings 4,245 shares Total MSCI common shares held directly after grant

Vesting date May 1, 2027 Restricted stock units vesting date per footnote

Key Terms

Restricted stock units, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock

3 terms

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"

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Volent Paula

(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)

X	Director		10% 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)

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/01/2026		A		388(1)	A	$0	4,245	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. Restricted stock units vesting on May 1, 2027.

Remarks:

	/s/ Cecilia Aza, attorney-in-fact	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did MSCI (MSCI) director Paula Volent report?

Paula Volent reported an acquisition of 388 shares of MSCI common stock through a restricted stock unit grant. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share and represents equity compensation, not an open-market purchase of shares.

How many MSCI (MSCI) shares does Paula Volent hold after this Form 4 filing?

Following the reported grant, Paula Volent directly holds 4,245 shares of MSCI common stock. This total includes the newly issued 388 restricted stock units, which are part of her equity-based compensation as a director of MSCI Inc.

Was the MSCI (MSCI) transaction a market buy or a compensation grant?

The transaction was a compensation-related grant, not a market buy. Volent received 388 restricted stock units at $0.00 per share, categorized in the filing as a “Grant, award, or other acquisition” rather than an open-market purchase of MSCI stock.

When do Paula Volent’s MSCI (MSCI) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units reported in the filing vest on May 1, 2027. Vesting means the 388 units convert into unrestricted common shares on that date, subject to any applicable service or other conditions tied to the award agreement.

What does the Form 4 code A mean in MSCI (MSCI) director’s filing?

Transaction code A on the Form 4 indicates an acquisition through grant, award, or similar method. In this case, it reflects Paula Volent’s receipt of 388 restricted stock units as equity compensation, rather than a purchase or sale on the open market.