Director at Artivion (NYSE: AORT) awarded 7,576 restricted shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bullock James reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ARTIVION, INC. director James Bullock reported receiving a grant of 7,576 shares of Common Stock as equity compensation. The award carried a price of $0.00 per share and increased his directly held stake to 76,223 shares. According to the disclosure, this restricted stock award vests on May 18, 2027 under the company’s Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, indicating it is a time-based compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bullock James

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	7,576	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 76,223 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 7,576 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Holdings after transaction: 76,223 shares +1 more

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Shares granted 7,576 shares Restricted stock award on May 18, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Equity compensation, not open-market purchase

Holdings after transaction 76,223 shares Total Common Stock directly held following grant

Vesting date May 18, 2027 Restricted stock award vesting under Equity and Cash Incentive Plan

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Award, Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, Form 4

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Restricted Stock Award financial

"RSA Grant vests on May 18, 2027, pursuant to the terms of the Equity and Cash Incentive Plan."

A restricted stock award is company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or fully owned until certain conditions—like staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets—are met. Think of it as a gift that only becomes yours after you fulfill specific obligations; for investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total shares outstanding when they vest, reveal how management is being paid and motivated, and create potential selling pressure when restrictions lift.

Equity and Cash Incentive Plan financial

"RSA Grant vests on May 18, 2027, pursuant to the terms of the Equity and Cash Incentive Plan."

Form 4 regulatory

"The Form 4 classifies it under code A as a grant or award acquisition."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bullock James

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ARTIVION INC

1655 ROBERTS BLVD NW

(Street)

KENNESAW GEORGIA 30144

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ARTIVION, INC. [ AORT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/18/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/18/2026		A		7,576(1)	A	$0	76,223	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. RSA Grant vests on May 18, 2027, pursuant to the terms of the Equity and Cash Incentive Plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ James Bullock	05/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ARTIVION (AORT) director James Bullock report?

James Bullock reported receiving a grant of 7,576 shares of ARTIVION Common Stock. The award was granted at $0.00 per share as equity compensation, increasing his directly held position to 76,223 shares following the transaction.

Was the ARTIVION (AORT) insider transaction a market purchase or a stock grant?

The transaction was a stock grant, not a market purchase. The Form 4 classifies it under code A as a grant or award acquisition, with a price of $0.00 per share, indicating compensation rather than an open-market buy order.

When do James Bullock’s new ARTIVION (AORT) shares vest?

The 7,576-share restricted stock award to James Bullock vests on May 18, 2027. The vesting occurs under the terms of ARTIVION’s Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, meaning the director earns full ownership over time rather than immediately.

How many ARTIVION (AORT) shares does James Bullock hold after this grant?

After receiving the 7,576-share grant, James Bullock directly holds 76,223 shares of ARTIVION Common Stock. This figure comes from the Form 4 disclosure listing his total shares following the transaction, reflecting his updated direct ownership position.

What does Form 4 transaction code A mean for ARTIVION (AORT)?

Transaction code A on Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of stock. For ARTIVION, it means director James Bullock received shares as compensation, not through buying them in the open market at a stated cash price.