Artivion (AORT) EVP Lance Berry records tax sales and 37,482-share grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Artivion, Inc. executive Lance A. Berry reported routine equity compensation activity. On February 23 and 24, he sold 4,981 and 4,485 shares of common stock at $37.588 and $35.693 per share, respectively, to cover tax withholding triggered by vesting of performance and restricted stock units, which the company notes were non-discretionary “sell to cover” transactions.

On February 24, he also acquired a grant of 37,482 shares of restricted stock at no cost, which vest in equal thirds annually starting on the first anniversary of the grant date under the Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. Following these transactions, his directly held common stock increased to 181,447 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 9,466 shares ($347,309)

Net Sell 3 txns

Insider Berry Lance A

Role EVP, COO, CFO & Treasurer

Sold 9,466 shs ($347K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	4,485	$35.693	$160K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	37,482	$0.00	--
Sale	Common Stock	4,981	$37.588	$187K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 143,965 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. These shares were sold upon the vesting of performance stock units to pay tax withholding obligations. The sale was to satisfy tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction and does not represent a discretionary transaction. These shares were sold upon the vesting of restricted stock units to pay tax withholding obligations. The sale was to satisfy tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction and does not represent a discretionary transaction. Represents shares of restricted stock that vest 33 1/3% per year beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, pursuant to the terms of the Equity and Cash Incentive Plan.

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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^*

Berry Lance A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1655 ROBERTS BLVD NW

(Street)

KENNESAW GA 30144

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, COO, CFO & Treasurer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/23/2026

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

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

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

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	02/23/2026		S		4,981(1)	D	$37.588	148,450	D
Common Stock	02/24/2026		S		4,485(2)	D	$35.693	143,965	D
Common Stock	02/24/2026		A		37,482(3)	A	$0	181,447	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. These shares were sold upon the vesting of performance stock units to pay tax withholding obligations. The sale was to satisfy tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction and does not represent a discretionary transaction.

2. These shares were sold upon the vesting of restricted stock units to pay tax withholding obligations. The sale was to satisfy tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction and does not represent a discretionary transaction.

3. Represents shares of restricted stock that vest 33 1/3% per year beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, pursuant to the terms of the Equity and Cash Incentive Plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ Lance A. Berry	02/25/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Artivion (AORT) executive Lance A. Berry report in this Form 4?

Lance A. Berry reported tax-related sales and a new stock grant. He sold shares to cover withholding from vesting awards and received 37,482 restricted shares that vest over three years under Artivion’s Equity and Cash Incentive Plan.

How many Artivion (AORT) shares did Lance A. Berry sell for tax withholding?

He sold 4,981 shares at $37.588 and 4,485 shares at $35.693. The company states both transactions were automatic “sell to cover” sales to satisfy tax withholding on vesting performance and restricted stock units, not discretionary selling.

What stock award did Lance A. Berry receive from Artivion (AORT)?

He received 37,482 shares of restricted stock at $0.00 per share. These restricted shares vest in three equal installments of 33 1/3% annually, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, under Artivion’s Equity and Cash Incentive Plan.

Were Lance A. Berry’s Artivion (AORT) stock sales discretionary trades?

No, the filing explains the sales were to pay tax withholding obligations. Both transactions were structured as automatic “sell to cover” sales upon vesting of performance and restricted stock units, and are described as not representing discretionary transactions.

How many Artivion (AORT) shares does Lance A. Berry own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Lance A. Berry directly holds 181,447 shares of Artivion common stock. This figure reflects the tax-related sales and the new 37,482-share restricted stock grant disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

How do Lance A. Berry’s restricted Artivion (AORT) shares vest over time?

The 37,482 restricted shares vest 33 1/3% per year. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the grant date and continues annually in equal thirds, consistent with the terms of Artivion’s Equity and Cash Incentive Plan.