Alphabet Director Frances Arnold Receives Dividend Equivalent Units

Insider Filing Analysis: Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)

Summary

Alphabet Inc. Director Frances Arnold reported the acquisition of approximately 13.4 Class C Google Stock Units (GSUs) on September 14, 2026. The transaction was executed at $0.00 per unit in the form of Dividend Equivalent Units (DEUs).

Details of the Transaction

• Nature of Acquisition: The reported acquisitions reflect dividend equivalent units (DEUs) accrued on existing GSUs held by the Reporting Person as of the dividend record date (September 7, 2026), pursuant to Alphabet's quarterly cash dividend distribution.
• Vesting Terms: The DEUs accrue and vest on the same schedule as the underlying GSUs to which they relate.
• Aggregate Impact:
  • 0.4 DEUs added to the 2023 grant tranche (post-transaction balance: 597 units).
  • 1.0 DEU added to the second grant tranche (post-transaction balance: 904 units).
  • 1.0 DEU added to the third grant tranche (post-transaction balance: 1,433 units).
  • 11.0 DEUs added to the fourth grant tranche (post-transaction balance: 941 units).
  • Direct holdings in Class C Capital Stock remain at 18,995 shares.

Market & Trading Significance

This filing represents a routine, non-discretionary adjustment due to dividend equivalent unit accruals on previously granted equity compensation. It does not reflect an open-market transaction or changes in insider sentiment, carrying Low trading significance.