Alphabet Registers Class A & C Stock Under Exchange Act
Ticker: GOOG · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2024-02-08T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: regulatory-filing, stock-registration
TL;DR
**Alphabet's Class A and C shares are officially registered for exchange trading.**
AI Summary
Alphabet Inc. filed an 8-K on February 8, 2024, to register its Class A Common Stock and Capital Class C Stock under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a routine administrative filing, indicating that these specific classes of Alphabet's stock are officially listed and traded on a national securities exchange. For investors, this filing confirms the formal listing status of their GOOGL and GOOG shares, which is essential for liquidity and regulatory oversight.
Why It Matters
This filing confirms the formal listing of Alphabet's Class A and Class C shares on a national exchange, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements for public trading.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This 8-K is a standard administrative filing with no material impact on the company's operations or financial health.
Analyst Insight
This is a routine administrative filing with no immediate investment implications. Investors should continue to monitor Alphabet's financial performance and strategic initiatives.
Key Players & Entities
- Alphabet Inc. (company) — the registrant filing the 8-K
- Class A Common Stock (other) — one of the classes of securities registered
- Capital Class C Stock (other) — one of the classes of securities registered
- February 8, 2024 (date) — date of the earliest event reported and filing date
- 001-37580 (other) — Commission File Number for Alphabet Inc.
FAQ
What is the purpose of this 8-K filing by Alphabet Inc.?
Alphabet Inc. filed this 8-K to report the registration of its Class A Common Stock and Capital Class C Stock pursuant to Section 12(b) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as indicated by the 'Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act' section.
What specific classes of Alphabet's stock are mentioned in this filing?
The filing specifically mentions 'Class A Common Stock' and 'Capital Class C Stock' as the securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.
When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The 'Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)' is stated as February 8, 2024.
What is Alphabet Inc.'s Commission File Number as stated in the filing?
Alphabet Inc.'s Commission File Number is 001-37580, as listed under the registrant's information.
Under which section of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 were these securities registered?
The securities were registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as indicated by the filing's content.
From the Filing
0001652044-24-000032.txt : 20240208 0001652044-24-000032.hdr.sgml : 20240208 20240208172423 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001652044-24-000032 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 16 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240208 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20240208 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240208 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Alphabet Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001652044 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, ETC. [7370] ORGANIZATION NAME: 06 Technology IRS NUMBER: 611767919 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-37580 FILM NUMBER: 24610266 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY CITY: MOUNTAIN VIEW STATE: CA ZIP: 94043 BUSINESS PHONE: 650-253-0000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY CITY: MOUNTAIN VIEW STATE: CA ZIP: 94043 8-K 1 goog-20240208.htm 8-K goog-20240208 FALSE 0001652044 0001652044 2024-02-08 2024-02-08 0001652044 us-gaap:CommonClassAMember 2024-02-08 2024-02-08 0001652044 goog:CapitalClassCMember 2024-02-08 2024-02-08 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549   _________________________________________________ FORM 8-K _____________________________________________________________ CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 8, 2024 ____________________________________________________________ ALPHABET INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)  _______________________________________________________________ Delaware 001-37580 61-1767919 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View , CA 94043 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) ( 650 ) 253-0000 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable     (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)   ______________________________________________________________ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value GOOGL Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq Global Select Market) Class C Capital Stock, $0.001 par value GOOG Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq Global Select Market) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 8.01.     Other Events. Alphabet Inc. (the “Company”) has received notice of an unsolicited mini-tender offer by TRC Capital Investment Corporation of Ontario, Canada to purchase up to 1 million shares of Alphabet’s Class C