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Intuitive Surgical VP exercises, sells 1,089 shares

VP Corporate Controller Fredrik Widman exercised options and sold 1,089 ISRG shares under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC (ISRG) executive Fredrik Widman, VP Corporate Controller, reported an exercise-and-sell transaction on September 15, 2026 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. He exercised options for 546 and 543 shares of common stock and sold the corresponding 1,089 shares on the same day.

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Insider Widman Fredrik
Role VP Corporate Controller
Sold 1,089 shs ($408K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds $408K
Approx. exercise cost $103K
Approx. pre-tax spread $305K
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) F1, F2 546 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) F1, F3 543 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock F1 546 $79.6378 $43K
Sale Common Stock F1 546 $374.44 $204K
Exercise Common Stock F1 543 $109.4856 $59K
Sale Common Stock F1 543 $374.44 $203K
Holdings After Transaction: Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) — 2,178 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 1,026 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. The transaction took place in accordance with a Trading Plan that complies with SEC Rule 10b5-1 and expires on September 15, 2027.
  2. F2. Non-statutory stock option granted pursuant to the 2010 Incentive Award Plan. The option vests 1/8th six months after the date of grant and 1/48th monthly thereafter.
  3. F3. Non-statutory stock option granted pursuant to the 2010 Incentive Award Plan. Option shall vest 7/48 one month after the date of grant and 1/48 each month thereafter.
Shares sold (lot 1) 546 shares Common stock sale on September 15, 2026
Shares sold (lot 2) 543 shares Common stock sale on September 15, 2026
Sale price per share $374.44 per share Common stock sale transactions on September 15, 2026
Options exercised (lot 1) 546 options Non-qualified stock options exercised into common stock
Exercise price (lot 1) $79.6378 per share Exercise price for 546 non-qualified stock options
Options exercised (lot 2) 543 options Non-qualified stock options exercised into common stock
Exercise price (lot 2) $109.4856 per share Exercise price for 543 non-qualified stock options
Rule 10b5-1 plan expiry September 15, 2027 Expiration date of the trading plan governing these transactions
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"The transaction took place in accordance with a Trading Plan that complies with SEC Rule 10b5-1"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
Non-Qualified Stock Option financial
"Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) reported as the derivative security"
A non-qualified stock option (NSO) is a contract that lets an employee or service provider buy company shares at a fixed price for a set period, like a voucher to purchase stock later at today’s price. It matters to investors because exercising NSOs creates ordinary income for the holder and can increase share count, affecting a company’s earnings and ownership mix; think of it as a future sale that can dilute existing shareholders and has immediate tax consequences for the recipient.
non-statutory stock option financial
"Non-statutory stock option granted pursuant to the 2010 Incentive Award Plan"
A non-statutory stock option is a company-granted right that lets a person buy shares later at a set price but does not receive special tax-favored treatment under tax law. It matters to investors because when the option is used the holder usually pays ordinary income tax on the gain and the company records compensation cost and issues new shares, which can reduce existing owners’ percentage ownership—think of it like a coupon to buy stock that creates a taxable event and some dilution.
2010 Incentive Award Plan financial
"Non-statutory stock option granted pursuant to the 2010 Incentive Award Plan"

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What insider transaction did ISRG executive Fredrik Widman report on this Form 4?

Fredrik Widman exercised 1,089 stock options for Intuitive Surgical Inc. common stock and sold 1,089 shares on September 15, 2026 in an exercise-and-sell sequence.

How many ISRG shares did Fredrik Widman sell and at what price?

Fredrik Widman reported selling 546 shares and 543 shares of Intuitive Surgical Inc. common stock, both at a reported sale price of $374.44 per share on September 15, 2026.

What option exercise prices were involved in Fredrik Widman’s ISRG Form 4?

Widman exercised non-qualified stock options for 546 shares at an exercise price of $79.6378 per share and for 543 shares at an exercise price of $109.4856 per share, each converting into Intuitive Surgical Inc. common stock.

Was Fredrik Widman’s ISRG trading done under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the transactions took place in accordance with a Trading Plan that complies with SEC Rule 10b5-1, which is reported as expiring on September 15, 2027.

What type of equity awards did Fredrik Widman exercise at ISRG?

Fredrik Widman exercised non-statutory (non-qualified) stock options granted under Intuitive Surgical Inc.’s 2010 Incentive Award Plan, which vest in monthly installments as described in the award terms.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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).
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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*
Widman Fredrik

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1020 KIFER ROAD

(Street)
SUNNYVALE CALIFORNIA 94086

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC [ ISRG ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
VP Corporate Controller
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/15/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock09/15/2026M(1)546A$79.63781,572D
Common Stock09/15/2026S(1)546D$374.441,026D
Common Stock09/15/2026M(1)543A$109.48561,569D
Common Stock09/15/2026S(1)543D$374.441,026D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)$79.637809/15/2026M(1)546 (2)02/15/2027Common Stock546$0.01,092D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)$109.485609/15/2026M(1)543 (3)08/15/2027Common Stock543$0.01,086D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The transaction took place in accordance with a Trading Plan that complies with SEC Rule 10b5-1 and expires on September 15, 2027.
2. Non-statutory stock option granted pursuant to the 2010 Incentive Award Plan. The option vests 1/8th six months after the date of grant and 1/48th monthly thereafter.
3. Non-statutory stock option granted pursuant to the 2010 Incentive Award Plan. Option shall vest 7/48 one month after the date of grant and 1/48 each month thereafter.
By: Stephanie Lim-Ignacio For: Widman, Fredrik09/16/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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