S&P Global (SPGI) SVP gets 1,508-share award, 583 shares withheld for tax
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
S&P Global Inc. senior vice president and controller Craig Christopher reported equity compensation changes in the company’s common stock. He acquired beneficial ownership of 1,508 shares on February 24, 2026 due to the achievement of a performance goal under a performance share unit award.
On the same date, 583 shares of common stock were withheld at $418.27 per share to cover tax obligations under the S&P Global Inc. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, leaving him with 10,767 common shares held directly. Several restricted stock unit grants remain outstanding, each unit representing the right to receive one SPGI share, with vesting schedules running through 2027.
Positive
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Insider Trade Summary
6 transactions reported
Mixed
6 txns
Insider
Craig Christopher
Role
SVP and Controller
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,508 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 583 | $418.27 | $244K |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 11,350 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units — 1,480 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents acquisition of beneficial ownership due to the achievement of performance goal under performance share unit award. 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. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SPGI common stock. 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. 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. 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. 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.
FAQ
What insider transactions did SPGI executive Craig Christopher report on February 24, 2026?
Craig Christopher reported acquiring beneficial ownership of 1,508 shares of S&P Global common stock through achievement of a performance share unit goal. He also had 583 shares withheld at $418.27 per share to satisfy tax obligations under the company’s 2019 Stock Incentive Plan.
Was Craig Christopher’s S&P Global Form 4 a stock sale in the open market?
The Form 4 does not show an open-market stock sale. It reports a grant or award acquisition of 1,508 shares and a tax-withholding disposition of 583 shares, where shares were withheld to pay taxes under the S&P Global 2019 Stock Incentive Plan.
How are restricted stock units reported for SPGI executive Craig Christopher?
The filing reports several restricted stock unit positions, each representing a contingent right to receive one SPGI share. Footnotes describe prior grants, including 4,350, 2,328, 349, and 280 units, subject to three-year vesting schedules with installments vesting through 2027.
What vesting schedules apply to Craig Christopher’s SPGI restricted stock units?
Footnotes show multiple three-year vesting schedules. For example, 4,350 RSUs granted 04/01/2023 vest 33% in 2024 and 2025, with 34% on 04/01/2026. Other grants of 2,328, 349, and 280 RSUs vest in similar 33/33/34% patterns through 2027.