4/A: Alphabet Director Amends Share Ownership Filing

Alphabet Inc. Director Kavitark Ram Shriram filed an amended Form 4 to correct the number of shares transferred as an annuity payment to his spouse.

Summary

• Kavitark Ram Shriram, a Director at Alphabet Inc., filed an amended Form 4/A on November 7, 2025.
• The amendment corrects a previous filing regarding an annuity payment made on September 25, 2025.
• The transaction involved the transfer of 121,744 shares of Class A Common Stock and 121,744 shares of Class C Capital Stock.
• These shares were transferred from the 2021 VS Irrevocable Trust (2021 VS GRAT) to Mr. Shriram's spouse.
• The original Form 4, filed on September 29, 2025, incorrectly reported the number of shares as 121,764.
• The reporting person believes this transaction qualifies as a mere change in the form of beneficial ownership, exempt from Section 16(a) and 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16a-13 under the Exchange Act.
• Following the transaction, Mr. Shriram directly holds 197,600 Class A Common shares and 197,600 Class C Capital shares.
• His spouse indirectly holds 350,144 Class A Common shares and 378,970 Class C Capital shares.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral. This is a routine amendment to correct a minor error in an insider transaction disclosure. It has no material impact on the company's operations or financial health.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance are provided in this filing.

Management Comments

• The Reporting Person believes such annuity payment qualifies as a mere change in form of beneficial ownership of the shares, exempt from Section 16(a) and Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16a-13 under the Exchange Act.

Industry Context

This filing pertains to an individual director's beneficial ownership amendment and does not provide broader industry context or trends.

Related Party Transactions

• An annuity payment of Class A Common Stock and Class C Capital Stock was made from the 2021 VS Irrevocable Trust to the Reporting Person's spouse, who is both the trustee and sole annuitant of the trust.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal to no direct impact, as this is a disclosure of an internal transfer of shares within a director's family, not a market transaction. The amendment ensures accuracy of public records.

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Keywords

Alphabet Inc., GOOGL, Kavitark Ram Shriram, Form 4/A, Beneficial Ownership, Insider Transaction, Class A Common Stock, Class C Capital Stock, Annuity Payment, Trust, SEC Filing