The equity awards are part of ongoing executive compensation and retention strategy. The transitional amounts are temporary, related to the phase-out of the SVP Bonus program. Investors should monitor the actual vesting of PSUs, which depends on Alphabet's relative TSR performance.
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Executive Summary
Alphabet's Leadership Development, Inclusion and Compensation Committee approved equity awards for four executive officers on April 7, 2026. The awards include performance stock units (PSUs) and restricted stock units (GSUs) with supplemental transitional amounts to maintain compensation following the discontinuation of the SVP Bonus program.
Key Facts
- Equity awards granted to Anat Ashkenazi, Ruth Porat, Philipp Schindler, and Kent Walker
- Awards include both PSUs (performance-based) and GSUs (time-based vesting)
- GSU awards include transitional amounts to maintain target compensation after SVP Bonus program discontinuation
- 2026 is the second and final year of the SVP bonus transition
- PSUs vest based on Alphabet's total shareholder return relative to S&P 100 companies over a 2026-2028 performance period
Financial Impact
Total target value of PSUs: $44 million; Total GSUs: $86 million; Transitional amounts: $21.67 million
Risk Factors
- PSUs may not vest at all if performance targets are not met
- Potential dilution from equity awards over the vesting period
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001652044-26-000034 |
| Document: 0001652044-26-000034-index-headers.html | 0001652044-26-000034 |
| Document: 0001652044-26-000034-index.html | 0001652044-26-000034 |
| Document: 0001652044-26-000034.txt | 0001652044-26-000034 |
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