Ferguson Roger W. Jr. 4
4 · Alphabet Inc. · Filed Mar 18, 2026
Research Summary
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Alphabet (GOOGL) Director Roger W. Ferguson Jr. Receives Award
What Happened
Roger W. Ferguson Jr., a director of Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), reported awards/vestings on March 16, 2026. The Form 4 shows acquisitions of 0.2, 1, and 1 shares (all at $0.00) and a disposition of 1 share (at $0.00). Total consideration reported was $0; the net change on the date was +1.2 shares (2.2 shares acquired less 1 share disposed). These entries reflect GSUs (Google Stock Units) and DEUs (dividend equivalent units) converting into Class C shares as they vest, not open-market trades.
Key Details
- Transaction date: March 16, 2026; Form 4 filed March 18, 2026 (filed promptly).
- Reported prices: $0.00 for all items (awards/vestings and the one disposal). Total reported cash = $0.
- Net change on the date: +1.2 shares.
- Holdings/award notes: filing references GSUs (Google Stock Units) and DEUs (dividend equivalent units). Footnotes explain that each GSU/DEU converts to one Class C share as it vests and that DEUs vest on the same schedule as the underlying GSUs. Several footnotes list grouped balances (examples in filing: 2 DEUs + 260 GSUs; 8 DEUs + 947 GSUs; 8 DEUs + 1,140 GSUs; 4 DEUs + 1,680 GSUs).
- No 10b5-1 plan or sale-for-cash indicated; disposition at $0 likely reflects share delivery/withholding mechanics tied to awards (see footnotes).
- Filing timeliness: filed within the normal Form 4 window (not marked late).
Context
These transactions are award/vesting-related (A code) and represent equity units converting to shares rather than purchases or market sales. For retail investors, vesting events and dividend-equivalent credits are routine compensation mechanics for directors and do not necessarily signal a buy/sell view by the insider.
Insider Transaction Report
- Award
Class C Google Stock Units
[F1][F2][F3]2026-03-16+0.2→ 262 total - Award
Class C Google Stock Units
[F4][F2][F5]2026-03-16+1→ 955 total - Award
Class C Google Stock Units
[F6][F2][F7]2026-03-16+1→ 1,148 total - Award
Class C Google Stock Units
[F8][F2][F9]2026-03-16−1→ 1,684 total
- 8,960
Class C Capital Stock
- 53,300(indirect: By Trust)
Class C Capital Stock
Footnotes (9)
- [F1]The Google Stock Units (GSUs) entitle the Reporting Person to receive one share of Alphabet Inc. Class C Capital Stock for each share underlying the GSU as GSU vests. 1/48th of GSUs vested on July 25, 2022 and an additional 1/48th of GSUs will vest monthly thereafter until the GSUs are fully vested, subject to continued service on the Board on the appliable vesting dates.
- [F2]Represents the dividend equivalent units (DEUs) that accrued on the Reporting Person's GSUs held as of March 9, 2026, in connection with the cash dividend that was declared by the Issuer and distributed on March 16, 2026. These DEUs will vest on the same schedule as the GSUs on which the DEUs accrued. Each DEU entitles the Reporting Person to receive one share of Alphabet Inc. Class C capital stock for each share underlying the DEU as each DEU vests.
- [F3]Consists of 2 DEUs and 260 GSUs.
- [F4]1/48th of GSUs vested on July 25, 2023 and an additional 1/48th of GSUs will vest monthly thereafter until the GSUs are fully vested,subject to continued service on the Board on the appliable vesting dates.
- [F5]Consists of 8 DEUs and 947 GSUs.
- [F6]1/48 of GSUs vests on the 25th day of each month following the grant date for 31 months and on the 1st day of each month for the following 17 months, subject to continued service on the Board on the appliable vesting dates.
- [F7]Consists of 8 DEUs and 1,140 GSUs.
- [F8]1/48 of GSUs will vest on the 25th day of each month following the grant date for 19 months and on the 1st day of each month for the following 29 months, subject to continued service on the Board on the applicable vesting dates.
- [F9]Consists of 4 DEUs and 1680 GSUs.