Alphabet Director K. Ram Shriram Reports Estate Planning Trust Transfers and Gifts

Alphabet Inc. ($GOOGL) Form 4 Transaction Analysis

Executive Summary

On October 15, 2026, Alphabet Inc. Director Kavitark Ram Shriram reported non-open-market transactions involving both Class A Common Stock and Class C Capital Stock. The transactions were coded as gifts (G) executed on October 13, 2026, representing annuity distributions and subsequent remainder distributions from 2021 Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs).

Transaction Details

• Class A Common Stock:
  • Disposition of 199,100 shares held indirectly via the 2021 RS Irrevocable Trust.
  • Disposition of 197,600 shares held indirectly via the 2021 VS Irrevocable Trust.
  • Direct receipt of an annuity distribution of 86,550 shares by the reporting person.
  • Indirect receipt of an annuity distribution of 86,550 shares by spouse.
  • Remainder shares were distributed to trust beneficiaries as bona fide gifts.
• Class C Capital Stock:
  • Disposition of 199,100 shares from the 2021 RS Irrevocable Trust.
  • Disposition of 197,600 shares from the 2021 VS Irrevocable Trust.
  • Direct receipt of 86,550 shares as an annuity distribution.
  • Indirect receipt of 86,550 shares by spouse.
  • Remainder shares were gifted to beneficiaries.

Trading Significance

• Significance Level: Low
• Context: These filings reflect routine estate planning and GRAT annuity payouts/terminations under Rule 16a-13 and Rule 16b-5 rather than open-market sales or purchases. They do not convey managerial sentiment or a shift in the director's fundamental market view of Alphabet Inc.