Artivion (AORT) director receives 7,576-share equity grant, holds 46,960 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SEMEDO ANTHONY B. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ARTIVION, INC. director Anthony B. Semedo received a grant of 7,576 shares of common stock as a stock award, with no cash paid per share. This award is scheduled to vest on May 18, 2027 under the company’s Equity and Cash Incentive Plan.

After this grant, Semedo directly holds 46,960 shares of ARTIVION common stock and also indirectly owns 600 shares through his spouse, giving investors a clearer view of his equity-based compensation and overall stake in the company.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider SEMEDO ANTHONY B.

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 46,960 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. RSA Grant vests on May 18, 2027, pursuant to the terms of the Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. Mr. Semedo also indirectly owns 600 shares through his spouse.

Key Figures

Restricted stock award: 7,576 shares Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share Shares after transaction: 46,960 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Restricted stock award 7,576 shares Grant of common stock on May 18, 2026

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Equity grant, no cash paid

Shares after transaction 46,960 shares Direct ARTIVION holdings after grant

Indirect holdings 600 shares Owned indirectly through spouse

Vesting date May 18, 2027 RSA grant vesting under incentive plan

Key Terms

Common Stock, Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, restricted stock award

3 terms

Common Stock financial

"Anthony B. Semedo received a grant of 7,576 shares of 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.

Equity and Cash Incentive Plan financial

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

restricted stock award financial

"The 7,576-share restricted stock award to Anthony B. Semedo vests on May 18, 2027"

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.

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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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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^*

SEMEDO ANTHONY B.

(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	46,960(2)	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.

2. Mr. Semedo also indirectly owns 600 shares through his spouse.

Remarks:

	/s/ Anthony B. Semedo	05/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did ARTIVION (AORT) director Anthony B. Semedo report in this Form 4?

Anthony B. Semedo reported receiving 7,576 shares of ARTIVION common stock as a stock award. The shares were granted at no cash cost per share and are part of his equity-based compensation from the company.

When do Anthony B. Semedo’s new ARTIVION (AORT) shares vest?

The 7,576-share restricted stock award to Anthony B. Semedo vests on May 18, 2027. Vesting means he must remain eligible under the plan’s terms until that date before fully owning the granted shares without restrictions.

How many ARTIVION (AORT) shares does Anthony B. Semedo hold after this transaction?

Following the award, Anthony B. Semedo directly holds 46,960 ARTIVION common shares. A footnote also indicates he indirectly owns 600 additional shares through his spouse, providing a fuller picture of his overall share position.

Was cash paid for the ARTIVION (AORT) shares granted to Anthony B. Semedo?

No cash was paid for this award; the transaction price per share is reported as $0.0000. The 7,576 ARTIVION shares were granted as equity compensation rather than purchased in the open market or through a cash transaction.

What plan governs Anthony B. Semedo’s new ARTIVION (AORT) stock award?

The restricted stock award vests pursuant to ARTIVION’s Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. This plan outlines how equity grants like these are awarded, the vesting schedule, and the conditions Semedo must meet to fully realize the shares.