Artivion (AORT) director awarded 7,576 restricted common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Salveson Jon W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ARTIVION, INC. director Jon W. Salveson reported receiving a grant of 7,576 shares of common stock as a stock award. The shares were granted at no cash cost to him and are scheduled to vest on May 18, 2027 under the company’s Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. After this award, his direct holdings increased to 137,416 shares of Artivion common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Salveson Jon W

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 137,416 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 7,576 shares Post-transaction holdings: 137,416 shares Transaction code: Code A +2 more

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

Post-transaction holdings 137,416 shares Total Artivion common shares directly held after grant

Transaction code Code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock

Reported transaction price $0.00 per share Indicates compensation award, not open-market purchase

Vesting date May 18, 2027 RSA grant vests under Equity and Cash Incentive Plan

Key Terms

RSA Grant, Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock

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RSA Grant financial

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

Equity and Cash Incentive Plan financial

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

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Salveson Jon W

(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	137,416	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/ Jon W. Salveson	05/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Jon W. Salveson report for Artivion (AORT)?

Jon W. Salveson reported receiving a grant of 7,576 Artivion common shares. The award was recorded as an acquisition at no cash cost and is part of his director compensation, increasing his direct holdings to a total of 137,416 common shares after the transaction.

How many Artivion (AORT) shares were granted to Jon W. Salveson and at what price?

He was granted 7,576 shares of Artivion common stock at a reported price of $0.00 per share. This reflects a compensation-related stock award rather than an open-market purchase, consistent with the Form 4 code "A" for grant or award acquisition.

When do Jon W. Salveson’s new Artivion (AORT) shares vest?

The Form 4 footnote states the RSA grant vests on May 18, 2027. Vesting occurs pursuant to the terms of Artivion’s Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, meaning Salveson fully earns the awarded shares on that specific future vesting date.

What is Jon W. Salveson’s Artivion (AORT) share ownership after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the grant, Salveson directly holds 137,416 shares of Artivion common stock. This total includes the newly awarded 7,576 shares, which are subject to vesting conditions specified in the company’s Equity and Cash Incentive Plan and vesting schedule.

Is Jon W. Salveson’s Artivion (AORT) Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell?

No, the transaction is not a market buy or sell. It is coded "A" on Form 4, indicating a grant or award acquisition. The reported price is $0.00 per share, signifying compensation through restricted stock rather than an open-market trade.