MSCI (MSCI) Chief Human Resources Officer receives 1,554-share RSU grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MSCI Inc. reported that Chief Human Resources Officer Scott A. Crum received an award of 1,554 shares of common stock on January 30, 2026. The shares were acquired at a price of $0, reflecting a grant of restricted stock units rather than a market purchase.

The footnote explains that these are restricted stock units (RSUs) expected to vest and convert into shares on the third anniversary of the grant date. The final number of shares will range between 100% and 130% of the target RSUs, depending on a performance metric for MSCI’s 2026 fiscal year17,452 shares of MSCI common stock.

02/03/2026 - 04:00 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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

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^*

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)
01/30/2026

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	01/30/2026		A		1,554(1)	A	$0	17,452	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 ("RSUs") that are expected to vest and convert to shares on the third anniversary of the grant date. The final number of shares issued upon vesting will be between 100% and 130% of the target number of RSUs based on achievement of a performance metric for the for the 2026 fiscal year (January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026).

Remarks:

	/s/ Cecilia Aza, attorney-in-fact	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.

FAQ

What insider transaction did MSCI (MSCI) report for Scott A. Crum?

MSCI reported that Chief Human Resources Officer Scott A. Crum received 1,554 shares of common stock via a grant on January 30, 2026. These shares stem from restricted stock units awarded at a price of $0 per share.

How many MSCI (MSCI) shares does Scott A. Crum own after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Scott A. Crum beneficially owns 17,452 shares of MSCI common stock. This total reflects his direct holdings following the 1,554-share restricted stock unit grant on January 30, 2026.

What type of equity award did MSCI (MSCI) grant to Scott A. Crum?

The award is in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) that convert into MSCI common shares. They were granted at a price of $0 per share and are subject to both time-based vesting and performance conditions tied to fiscal year 2026.

When will Scott A. Crum’s MSCI (MSCI) RSUs vest and convert to shares?

The restricted stock units granted to Scott A. Crum are expected to vest and convert into shares on the third anniversary of the grant date. This means actual share delivery occurs three years after the January 30, 2026 grant.

How is the final number of MSCI (MSCI) shares from Scott A. Crum’s RSUs determined?

The final number of shares issued on vesting will be between 100% and 130% of the target RSUs. That range depends on achieving a specified performance metric for MSCI’s 2026 fiscal year running from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

Is Scott A. Crum’s MSCI (MSCI) grant a market purchase or compensation award?

The Form 4 shows the 1,554 MSCI shares were acquired at a price of $0, indicating a compensation-related equity grant. The award arises from restricted stock units rather than an open-market stock purchase by the executive.