Gutowski Robert J. 4

What Happened Robert J. Gutowski, General Counsel of MSCI Inc. (MSCI), was granted 1,086 restricted stock units (RSUs) on January 30, 2026. The grant is reported as an acquisition at $0.00 (typical for equity awards); no cash changed hands at grant. The Form 4 reports the award (transaction code A).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-01-30; Filing date: 2026-02-03 (timely under Section 16 reporting rules).
• Grant: 1,086 RSUs; reported acquisition price $0.00.
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the information provided in this summary.
• Footnote: these RSUs are expected to vest and convert to shares on the third anniversary of the grant. The final number issued at vesting will be between 100% and 130% of the target RSUs based on achievement of a performance metric for MSCI’s 2026 fiscal year (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2026).
• Transaction code: A = Award/Grant.

Context RSU awards are a common form of long-term compensation for executives and typically vest over time and/or based on performance conditions. Because this award vests three years after grant and includes a performance multiplier, it represents deferred, performance-linked compensation rather than an immediate market purchase or sale. This filing is informational and does not by itself indicate an intent to buy or sell shares in the open market.