Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Reports Routine GSU Vesting and Tax Withholding

Alphabet Inc. ($GOOGL) Form 4 Transaction Overview

Summary

On October 25, 2026, Alphabet Inc. Chief Executive Officer and Director Sundar Pichai reported transactions involving Class C Google Stock Units (GSUs) and Class C Capital Stock. These transactions reflect the scheduled vesting of GSUs and associated share withholding for tax obligations.

Key Details

• GSU Vesting: 3,671 Class C GSUs vested and converted into 3,671 shares of Class C Capital Stock at an exercise price of $0.00.
• Tax Withholding: 3,705 Class C GSUs were disposed of at a price of $317.28 per share ($1,175,522.40 total value) to satisfy tax liabilities arising from the vesting.
• Direct Ownership Post-Transaction:
  • Class C Capital Stock: 1,678,737 shares
  • Class C Google Stock Units: 191,759 units
  • Class A Common Stock: 227,560 shares
• Indirect Ownership:
  • 555,732 shares of Class C Capital Stock held by the Sundararajan Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust
  • 555,732 shares of Class C Capital Stock held by the Anjali Pichai 2026 Annuity Trust

Market Significance

This filing carries Low market significance as it represents standard equity compensation vesting and mandatory tax withholding rather than discretionary open-market buying or selling.