MSCI Inc.·4

Feb 4, 4:06 PM ET

Wiechmann Andrew C. 4

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MSCI CFO Andrew Wiechmann Sells 470 Shares to Cover Taxes

What Happened

  • Andrew C. Wiechmann, Chief Financial Officer of MSCI Inc. (MSCI), had 470 shares disposed on February 2, 2026 to satisfy tax withholding related to the vesting/conversion of restricted stock units. The shares were recorded at $624.75 each for a total value of $293,633. This was a tax-withholding disposition (routine), not an open-market sale driven by a trading decision.

Key Details

  • Transaction date and price: February 2, 2026 — 470 shares at $624.75 per share.
  • Total value: $293,633 (470 × $624.75).
  • Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing summary.
  • Footnote: Filing notes these 470 shares were reacquired by MSCI to satisfy tax withholding on the vesting/conversion of 1,137 restricted stock units granted Feb 2, 2023 (footnote F1).
  • Transaction code: F — tax withholding to cover tax liability on vested awards.
  • Filing: Reported on Form 4 filed Feb 4, 2026 (appears timely relative to the Feb 2 transaction).

Context

  • This was a routine tax-withholding transaction tied to RSU vesting (a common administrative disposition). It generally reflects payroll tax requirements rather than a signal about the insider’s view of the company. For derivatives or award-related dispositions, note that shares "disposed" for taxes reduce the net shares received from the award rather than representing a voluntary sale for cash.