Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) SVP nets shares after RSU vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Boston Scientific SVP Emily Woodworth reported several equity transactions involving restricted stock units and common stock. On February 13–16, 2026, she exercised restricted stock units that convert into an equal number of Boston Scientific common shares, with individual transactions including 1,413, 661, and 637 units. Corresponding common stock entries show the same share amounts acquired at a stated price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting non-cash derivative exercises. Additional common stock entries coded “F” cover 690, 296, and 283 shares delivered at $74.73 per share to satisfy tax liabilities rather than open-market sales. Footnotes state that each restricted stock unit represents a commitment to issue one share of common stock, generally in four equal annual installments beginning on specific grant anniversaries.

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^*

Woodworth Emily

(Last) (First) (Middle)

300 BOSTON SCIENTIFIC WAY

(Street)

MARLBOROUGH MA 01752-1234

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP [ BSX ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Global Controller and CAO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/13/2026

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	02/13/2026		M		1,413	A	$0.0000(1)	2,364	D
Common Stock	02/13/2026		F		690	D	$74.73	1,674	D
Common Stock	02/14/2026		M		661	A	$0.0000(1)	2,335	D
Common Stock	02/14/2026		F		296	D	$74.73	2,039	D
Common Stock	02/16/2026		M		637	A	$0.0000(1)	2,676	D
Common Stock	02/16/2026		F		283	D	$74.73	2,393	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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/13/2026		M			1,413	(2)	02/13/2029(2)	Common Stock	1,413	$0.0000	4,239	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/14/2026		M			661	(3)	02/14/2027(3)	Common Stock	661	$0.0000	661	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/16/2026		M			637	(4)	02/16/2026(4)	Common Stock	637	$0.0000	0.0000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents the Company's commitment to issue one share of Boston Scientific common stock.

2. Shares of common stock will be issued to the reporting person in four equal annual installments beginning on February 13, 2026, the first anniversary of the date of grant.

3. Shares of common stock will be issued to the reporting person in four equal annual installments beginning on February 14, 2024, the first anniversary of the date of grant.

4. Shares of common stock will be issued to the reporting person in four equal annual installments beginning on February 16, 2023, the first anniversary of the date of grant.

	/s/ Susan Thompson, Attorney-in-Fact	02/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Boston Scientific (BSX) report for Emily Woodworth?

Boston Scientific reported that SVP Emily Woodworth exercised restricted stock units into common stock and had some shares withheld to cover tax obligations. The transactions occurred over February 13–16, 2026 and involved both derivative and non-derivative securities.

How many Boston Scientific (BSX) restricted stock units did the SVP convert?

The filing shows Woodworth exercised restricted stock units in separate transactions of 1,413, 661, and 637 units. Each restricted stock unit represents a commitment to issue one share of Boston Scientific common stock, according to the footnotes included in the report.

Were any of Emily Woodworth’s Boston Scientific (BSX) transactions open-market sales?

The transactions coded “F” in the filing reflect shares delivered to pay tax liabilities, not open-market sales. These covered 690, 296, and 283 common shares at a stated price of $74.73 per share, consistent with tax-withholding dispositions.

What do the restricted stock unit footnotes mean for Boston Scientific (BSX) shares?

Footnotes explain that each restricted stock unit equals one share of Boston Scientific common stock. Shares are scheduled to be issued in four equal annual installments beginning on specific grant anniversaries, such as February 13, 2026, depending on the original grant date.

What role does Emily Woodworth hold at Boston Scientific (BSX)?

The reporting person, Emily Woodworth, is identified as SVP, Global Controller and CAO of Boston Scientific. Her position as a senior officer requires reporting these equity transactions on Form 4 to provide transparency about her holdings in the company.

How did these Boston Scientific (BSX) transactions affect Woodworth’s direct ownership?

The filing shows her direct common stock ownership changing with each transaction, with share balances reported after every entry. For example, one line shows 2,393 common shares directly owned following a tax-withholding disposition coded “F” on February 16, 2026.