SPGI (NYSE: SPGI) EVP gains stock award as 495 shares withheld for tax

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

S&P Global Inc. executive Girish Ganesan, EVP and Chief People Officer, reported equity compensation activity in company stock. On February 24, 2026, he acquired 1,226 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share through the achievement of a performance share unit goal, increasing his direct holdings to 2,781 shares.

The same day, 495 shares of common stock valued at $418.27 per share were withheld to satisfy tax obligations under the S&P Global Inc. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, leaving him with 2,286 common shares directly owned after this tax-withholding disposition.

He also holds restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one SPGI share, with 186, 78, and 301 units outstanding from prior grants that vest in tranches through 2026 and 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^*

Ganesan Girish

(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 People 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)		1,226	A	$0	2,781	D
Common Stock	02/24/2026		F(2)		495	D	$418.27	2,286	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	186		186	D
Restricted Stock Units(3)	$0							(5)	(5)	Common Stock	78		78	D
Restricted Stock Units(3)	$0							(6)	(6)	Common Stock	301		301	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 547 restricted stock units on 10/01/2023, subject to 3-year vesting. The restricted stock units vested 33% on 10/01/2024 and 33% on 10/1/2025 and the remaining 34% will vest on 10/01/2026.

5. As previously reported, the reporting person was granted 226 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.

6. As previously reported, the reporting person was granted 448 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
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FAQ

What insider transactions did SPGI executive Girish Ganesan report?

Girish Ganesan reported a stock award and related tax withholding. He acquired 1,226 common shares at $0.00 per share from a performance share unit achievement, and 495 shares were withheld at $418.27 per share to cover tax obligations.

How many S&P Global (SPGI) shares does Girish Ganesan own after the latest Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Girish Ganesan directly owns 2,286 shares of SPGI common stock. His total changed when 1,226 shares were added from a performance-based award and 495 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations under the company’s stock incentive plan.

What was the nature of the 1,226-share acquisition by SPGI’s EVP Chief People Officer?

The 1,226-share acquisition represents beneficial ownership gained through achieving a performance goal under a performance share unit award. The shares were granted at $0.00 per share, reflecting equity compensation rather than an open-market purchase of S&P Global stock.

Why were 495 S&P Global (SPGI) shares disposed of in Girish Ganesan’s Form 4?

The 495 shares were not sold on the open market; they were withheld at $418.27 per share to satisfy tax liabilities. This tax-withholding disposition occurred under the S&P Global Inc. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, a common feature of equity compensation programs.

What restricted stock unit (RSU) holdings does SPGI’s Girish Ganesan report?

He reports 186, 78, and 301 restricted stock units, each representing a right to receive one SPGI share. These RSUs come from grants made in 2023, 2024, and 2025, vesting in stages through 2026 and 2027 under three-year schedules.

How do the reported SPGI restricted stock units vest for Girish Ganesan?

The RSUs vest over three years. One grant of 547 units vests 33% in 2024, 33% in 2025, and 34% in 2026. Later grants of 226 and 448 units vest in similar 33%/33%/34% annual tranches through 2026 and 2027.