S&P Global (SPGI) CEO adds shares and holds multiple RSU grants
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
S&P Global Inc. director and CEO & President Martina Cheung reported an open-market purchase of 2,322 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $429.93 per share on April 29, 2026. After this transaction, she directly holds 27,518 common shares.
Cheung also reports direct holdings of restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of SPGI common stock. These RSUs were granted in prior years and are subject to multi-year vesting schedules with portions vesting through December 31, 2027 and March 1, 2029, indicating ongoing equity-based compensation that will convert into additional shares over time as vesting milestones are met.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 2,322 shares ($998,297)
Net Buy
4 txns
Insider
CHEUNG MARTINA
Role
CEO & President
Bought
2,322 shs ($998K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 2,322 | $429.93 | $998K |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 27,518 shares (Direct, null);
Restricted Stock Units — 891 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $429.92 to $430.25, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to S&P Global Inc., any security holder of S&P Global Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in footnote (1) to this Form 4. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SPGI common stock. As previously reported, the reporting person was granted 2,619 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. As previously reported, the reporting person was granted 5,046 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. As previously reported, the reporting person was granted 10,358 restricted stock units on 03/01/2026, subject to 3-year vesting. The restricted stock units will vest 33% on 03/01/2027, 33% on 03/01/2028 and 34% on 03/01/2029.
Key Figures
Open-market purchase: 2,322 shares
Purchase price: $429.93 per share
Shares held after transaction: 27,518 shares
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6 metrics
Open-market purchase
2,322 shares
Common stock bought on April 29, 2026
Purchase price
$429.93 per share
Weighted average for 2,322-share buy
Shares held after transaction
27,518 shares
Direct common stock ownership post-purchase
2024 RSU grant
2,619 units
Granted March 1, 2024; vests through December 31, 2026
2025 RSU grant
5,046 units
Granted March 1, 2025; vests through December 31, 2027
2026 RSU grant
10,358 units
Granted March 1, 2026; vests through March 1, 2029
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, weighted average price, open-market purchase, vesting, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SPGI common stock."
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.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action: open-market purchase"
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
vesting financial
"subject to 3-year vesting. The restricted stock units vested 33% on 12/31/2024 and 33% on 12/31/2025"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SPGI common stock."
FAQ
What insider transaction did S&P Global (SPGI) report for Martina Cheung?
Martina Cheung reported an open-market purchase of 2,322 S&P Global shares. She bought common stock at a weighted average price of $429.93 per share on April 29, 2026, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.
What restricted stock units does Martina Cheung hold in S&P Global (SPGI)?
Cheung holds several tranches of restricted stock units tied to SPGI common stock. These RSUs were granted in 2024, 2025, and 2026 and vest over three-year schedules, with vesting dates extending through March 1, 2029.
How do Martina Cheung’s RSUs in S&P Global (SPGI) vest over time?
Her RSUs vest in staged annual installments over three years. Each grant generally vests in 33%, 33%, and 34% portions on specified dates, with vested shares delivered no later than January 31 following each vesting date.
What does each restricted stock unit represent for S&P Global (SPGI)?
Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one SPGI common share. Delivery of the underlying shares occurs after the applicable vesting dates and within the timing window described in the Form 4 footnotes.