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Insider Purchase by Ashe Robert G. (Dir)

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Trade Summary

4 days ago, Ashe Robert G., serving as Dir at Msci Inc. (MSCI), purchased 3,681 shares at $543.21 per share, for a total transaction value of $1,999,556.00. Following this transaction, Ashe Robert G. now holds 22,766 shares of MSCI.

This purchase represents a 19.00% increase in Ashe Robert G.'s stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Friday, February 20, 2026, 2 days after the trade was made.

Msci Inc. operates in the FINANCIAL SERVICES sector, specifically within the FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Ashe Robert G.

Dir

Robert G. Ashe is the Lead Independent Director at MSCI Inc. (MSCI), a position he has held since April 2018, after joining the board in 2013.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/MSCI/people/robert-ashe)[[2]](https://theorg.com/org/msci/org-chart/robert-g-ashe)[[6]](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1408198/000119312520076501/d759238ddef14a.htm) Aged 65 (as of 2025 proxy), he holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Ottawa and is a Certified Public Accountant in Canada.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/MSCI/people/robert-ashe)[[3]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/ROB-ASHE-A034H2/) Ashe has a distinguished career in finance and technology, including serving as President and CEO of Cognos Inc. from 2004 to 2008, where he led the company through its $5 billion acquisition by IBM, along with prior roles as COO, CFO, and other senior positions from 1984 to 2008.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/MSCI/people/robert-ashe)[[3]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/ROB-ASHE-A034H2/)[[5]](https://www.directorsandboards.com/roster_individual/robert-ashe/) He later served as General Manager for Business Analytics at IBM from 2010 to 2012.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/MSCI/people/robert-ashe)[[3]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/ROB-ASHE-A034H2/) Currently, he is an Advisor at Georgian Partners Growth and an Executive Partner at Bridge Growth Partners LLC.[[3]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/ROB-ASHE-A034H2/) His board experience includes Shopify Inc. (Director until June 2025), ServiceSource International (2013–2020), and Halogen Software Inc. (2013–2017).[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/MSCI/people/robert-ashe)[[3]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/ROB-ASHE-A034H2/) At MSCI, Ashe chairs the Strategy & Finance Committee, serves on the Audit & Risk and Governance & Corporate Responsibility Committees, and is designated an audit committee financial expert.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/MSCI/people/robert-ashe) In 2024, his total compensation was $373,295.[[4]](https://www.erieri.com/executive/salary/robert-ashe-8pzb)

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Trade Price

$543.21

Quantity

3,681

Total Value

$1,999,556.00

Shares Owned

22,766

Trade Date

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

4 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Friday, February 20, 2026

Filed 2 days after trade

FINANCIAL SERVICESFINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES

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