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Marcus L. Smith (NYSE: MSCI) receives 388 stock units grant

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Smith Marcus L. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

MSCI Inc. director Marcus L. Smith reported a compensation-related stock award. He received 388 shares of MSCI common stock as a grant/award at a stated price of $0.0000 per share, increasing his directly held stake to 5,444 shares of common stock.

A footnote explains that these restricted stock units vest on May 1, 2027, meaning he will earn full ownership over time rather than immediately. The filing also notes indirect ownership of 12 additional MSCI common shares held by his spouse.

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Insider Smith Marcus L.
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 388 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,444 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 12 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
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Stock grant 388 shares Common Stock grant/award acquisition, code A
Grant price $0.0000 per share Stated price for the 388-share grant
Direct holdings after grant 5,444 shares Total MSCI common stock directly owned following transaction
Indirect holdings by spouse 12 shares Common Stock reported as indirectly owned "By Spouse"
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 acquisition financial
"transaction_action: grant/award acquisition for 388 Common Stock shares"
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: indirect, nature_of_ownership: By Spouse"
beneficial ownership financial
"indirect ownership "By Spouse" is reported as beneficial ownership"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
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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*
Smith Marcus L.
(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$05,444D
Common Stock12IBy Spouse
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 did MSCI (MSCI) director Marcus L. Smith report in this Form 4?

Marcus L. Smith reported a grant of 388 shares of MSCI common stock as compensation. This award increased his directly held position to 5,444 shares, with an additional 12 shares reported as indirectly owned through his spouse.

Is Marcus L. Smith’s MSCI Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or compensation grant?

The Form 4 shows a compensation-related grant, not an open-market stock purchase. Code A indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition, with 388 common shares received at a stated price of $0.0000 per share as part of his director compensation.

How many MSCI shares does Marcus L. Smith hold after this reported grant?

After the reported grant, Marcus L. Smith directly holds 5,444 shares of MSCI common stock. The filing also lists 12 additional shares as indirectly owned "By Spouse," reflecting family-related holdings in addition to his direct position.

When do Marcus L. Smith’s newly granted MSCI restricted stock units vest?

A footnote states that the restricted stock units vest on May 1, 2027. Vesting means he gains full ownership of the underlying shares over time, aligning the award with longer-term service and performance rather than immediate unrestricted stock.

What does the indirect ownership entry in the MSCI Form 4 mean?

The filing lists 12 MSCI common shares as indirectly owned "By Spouse." This indicates those shares are held in the spouse’s name, but must still be reported as part of Marcus L. Smith’s beneficial ownership for SEC disclosure purposes.