S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) SVP exercises RSUs, withholds shares for tax

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

S&P Global Inc. executive Craig Christopher, SVP and Controller, reported equity award activity on 02/12/2026. He exercised 768 restricted stock units into an equal number of common shares at an exercise price of $0, with the stock valued at $397.20 per share for this transaction. Of the shares received, 277 common shares were withheld at $397.20 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving him with 9,842 common shares held directly after these transactions. Following the vesting and conversion, he also holds several outstanding restricted stock unit awards that will continue to vest on scheduled dates through 2027.

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^*

Craig Christopher

(Last) (First) (Middle)

55 WATER STREET

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10041

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
S&P Global Inc. [ SPGI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP and Controller

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026

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	02/12/2026		M		768	A	$397.2	10,119	D
Common Stock	02/12/2026		F		277	D	$397.2	9,842	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
Restricted Stock Units(1)	$0	02/12/2026		M			768	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	768	$0	792	D
Restricted Stock Units(1)	$0							(3)	(3)	Common Stock	1,480		1,480	D
Restricted Stock Units(1)	$0							(4)	(4)	Common Stock	119		119	D
Restricted Stock Units(1)	$0							(5)	(5)	Common Stock	188		188	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SPGI common stock.

2. As previously reported, the reporting person was granted 2,328 restricted stock units on 02/12/2024, subject to 3-year vesting. The restricted stock units vested 33% on 2/12/2025 and 33% on 02/12/2026 and the remaining 34% will vest on 02/12/2027.

3. As previously reported, the reporting person was granted 4,350 restricted stock units on 04/01/2023, subject to 3-year vesting. The restricted stock units vested 33% on 04/01/2024 and 33% on 04/01/2025 and the remaining 34% will vest on 04/01/2026.

4. As previously reported, the reporting person was granted 349 restricted stock units on 03/01/2024, subject to 3-year vesting. The restricted stock units vested 33% on 12/31/2024 and 33% on 12/31/2025 and the remaining 34% will vest on 12/31/2026. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person no later than January 31 following the respective vesting date.

5. As previously reported, the reporting person was granted 280 restricted stock units on 03/01/2025, subject to 3-year vesting. The restricted stock units vested 33% on 12/31/2025 and will vest 33% on 12/31/2026 and 34% on 12/31/2027. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person no later than January 31 following the respective vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Judah Bareli, Attorney-in-Fact	02/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did S&P Global (SPGI) report for Craig Christopher?

Craig Christopher exercised 768 restricted stock units into S&P Global common stock. These units converted into 768 shares, reflecting scheduled vesting of prior equity awards granted under the company’s compensation programs.

Were any S&P Global (SPGI) shares sold in Craig Christopher’s Form 4 filing?

The filing shows no open-market sale. Instead, 277 common shares were automatically withheld at $397.20 per share to satisfy tax obligations related to the restricted stock unit vesting and conversion event.

How many S&P Global (SPGI) common shares does Craig Christopher hold after the transaction?

After the reported transactions on 02/12/2026, Craig Christopher directly holds 9,842 shares of S&P Global common stock, reflecting both the restricted stock unit conversion and the tax withholding share reduction.

What price was used for the S&P Global (SPGI) tax withholding shares?

The 277 S&P Global common shares withheld for tax purposes were valued at $397.20 per share. This price was applied to cover the tax liability arising from the restricted stock unit vesting.

What do Craig Christopher’s restricted stock units in S&P Global (SPGI) represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of S&P Global common stock. These awards vest over three-year schedules, with remaining portions set to vest through various dates in 2026 and 2027.

How are Craig Christopher’s S&P Global (SPGI) restricted stock units scheduled to vest?

His grants generally vest over three years in 33% and 34% annual tranches. The footnotes describe awards granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025, with remaining portions vesting on specified dates through late 2027.