S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) legal chief gets stock award, withholds shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

S&P Global EVP and Chief Legal Officer Steven J. Kemps reported equity-related changes in his holdings. On February 24, 2026, he acquired 7,551 shares of common stock at $0 per share through a grant tied to achieving a performance goal under a performance share unit award.

On the same date, 2,939 shares of common stock at $418.27 per share were withheld to cover tax obligations under the company’s 2019 stock incentive plan, a disposition coded as a tax-withholding transaction rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, he directly owned 13,141 common shares. He also held restricted stock units representing contingent rights to receive 606 and 1,071 shares, linked to multi-year vesting schedules through 2026 and 2027.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 4,612 shares

Net Buy 4 txns

Insider Kemps Steven J

Role EVP, Chief Legal Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	7,551	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	2,939	$418.27	$1.23M
holding	Restricted Stock Units	--	--	--
holding	Restricted Stock Units	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 13,141 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 1,677 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

1. F1. Represents acquisition of beneficial ownership due to the achievement of performance goal under performance share unit award.
2. F2. Withholding of shares of Common Stock under the S&P Global Inc. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan withholding obligation in transaction exempt under and complying with Rule 16b-3.
3. F3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SPGI common stock.
4. F4. As previously reported, the reporting person was granted 1,780 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. F5. As previously reported, the reporting person was granted 1,598 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.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/26/2026 - 04:05 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

FAQ

What did S&P Global (SPGI) executive Steven J. Kemps report on this Form 4?

Steven J. Kemps reported a stock grant and a tax-withholding share disposition. He acquired 7,551 S&P Global common shares via a performance-based award and had 2,939 shares withheld at $418.27 each to satisfy tax obligations under the company’s 2019 stock incentive plan.

How many S&P Global shares does Steven J. Kemps hold after the reported Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Steven J. Kemps directly owns 13,141 shares of S&P Global common stock. These holdings reflect a 7,551-share performance-based grant and the withholding of 2,939 shares for taxes, with ownership recorded as direct on the Form 4.

What is the nature of the 7,551-share acquisition by Steven J. Kemps at S&P Global (SPGI)?

The 7,551-share acquisition represents beneficial ownership from achieving a performance goal under a performance share unit award. The shares were granted at $0 per share, indicating an equity award rather than an open-market purchase, consistent with executive incentive compensation structures.

How were the 2,939 S&P Global shares disposed of by Steven J. Kemps treated on this Form 4?

The 2,939 shares were disposed of as a tax-withholding transaction at $418.27 per share. They were withheld under the S&P Global Inc. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan to satisfy tax liabilities, classified under code F, not as an open-market sale of shares.

What restricted stock unit (RSU) positions does Steven J. Kemps report at S&P Global?

Steven J. Kemps reports RSU holdings representing contingent rights to receive S&P Global common stock. After the transactions, he held 606 RSUs from a 2024 grant and 1,071 RSUs from a 2025 grant, each subject to multi-year vesting schedules ending in 2026 and 2027 respectively.

What role does Steven J. Kemps hold at S&P Global (SPGI) in connection with this Form 4?

Steven J. Kemps serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at S&P Global. The Form 4 details changes in his direct equity holdings, including a performance-based stock award and tax-related share withholding under the company’s stock incentive programs.

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^*

Kemps Steven J

(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)
	EVP, Chief Legal Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/24/2026

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	02/24/2026		A(1)		7,551	A	$0	16,080	D
Common Stock	02/24/2026		F(2)		2,939	D	$418.27	13,141	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(3)	$0							(4)	(4)	Common Stock	606		606	D
Restricted Stock Units(3)	$0							(5)	(5)	Common Stock	1,071		1,071	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents acquisition of beneficial ownership due to the achievement of performance goal under performance share unit award.

2. Withholding of shares of Common Stock under the S&P Global Inc. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan withholding obligation in transaction exempt under and complying with Rule 16b-3.

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

4. As previously reported, the reporting person was granted 1,780 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 1,598 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	02/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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