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Form 4: Alphabet Inc. Executive Amie Thuener O'Toole Reports Stock Transactions

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Alphabet Inc.'s VP, Chief Accounting Officer, Amie Thuener O'Toole, reported the vesting and tax-related disposal of Class C Google Stock Units.

Summary

  • Amie Thuener O'Toole, VP, Chief Accounting Officer at Alphabet Inc., filed a Form 4 detailing changes in her beneficial ownership of company stock.
  • On April 25, 2024, Ms. O'Toole acquired 1,364 Class C Capital Stock units through the vesting of Google Stock Units (GSUs).
  • Also on April 25, 2024, 1,391 Class C Google Stock Units were disposed of to cover tax obligations related to the vesting of GSUs at a price of $161.1 per unit.
  • Following these transactions, Ms. O'Toole beneficially owns 30,648 Class C Capital Stock units, 28,910 Class C Google Stock Units, and 8,940 Class A Common Stock units.
  • The vesting schedule for some of her GSUs includes 1/14th vesting monthly starting 10 months after the grant date, and other GSUs vesting in tranches starting March 25, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document is a routine filing of stock transactions, which is neither positive nor negative. It is a neutral event that is expected for executive compensation.

Industry Context

This is a routine filing for executive stock transactions and is common practice for publicly traded companies like Alphabet Inc.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Form 4 filings are standard practice for publicly traded companies in the US, such as Alphabet Inc., and are required by the SEC to ensure transparency in insider trading.
  • The vesting schedules and tax-related disposals of stock units are typical compensation practices for executives in the tech industry, similar to practices at companies like Meta, Apple, and Microsoft.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor impact on shareholders as they reflect routine executive compensation practices.

Key Dates

DateDescription
04/25/2024Date of stock transactions including acquisition and disposal of Class C Google Stock Units.
04/26/2024Date the Form 4 was signed.
03/25/2025Start date for vesting of some Google Stock Units.
03/25/2026Start date for vesting of some Google Stock Units.
03/01/2027Start date for vesting of some Google Stock Units.

Keywords

Alphabet Inc, GOOG, Stock Units, Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, Amie Thuener O'Toole, Vesting, Tax Obligations, Class C Capital Stock, Class A Common Stock

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