Intuitive Surgical VP reports RSU vesting, grant

Intuitive Surgical VP Corporate Controller Fredrik Widman reported multiple equity transactions on February 26, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Intuitive Surgical VP Corporate Controller Fredrik Widman reported multiple equity transactions on February 26, 2026. He acquired 611 and 378 shares of common stock through the vesting and conversion of previously granted restricted stock units (RSUs), and received a new award of 1,627 RSUs that will vest in 25% annual installments over four years.

To cover statutory tax withholding on the RSU vesting, 303 and 188 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $506.17 per share, rather than being sold in the open market. After these transactions, his directly held common stock and RSU balances increased, reflecting routine compensation-related activity.

Insider Trade Summary

989 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 7 txns

Insider Widman Fredrik

Role VP Corporate Controller

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units - 2-26-2024	611	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units - 2-26-2025	378	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units - 2-26-2026	1,627	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	611	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	303	$506.17	$153K
Exercise	Common Stock	378	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	188	$506.17	$95K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units - 2-26-2024 — 1,220 contracts (Direct); Restricted Stock Units - 2-26-2025 — 1,133 contracts (Direct); Restricted Stock Units - 2-26-2026 — 1,627 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 1,158 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. RSUs vest 25% per year over a four year period, commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date. RSUs convert into common stock on the vest date on a one-for-one basis. 25% of the shares have been released and a portion of the shares were held back to cover the statutory tax withholding requirements. The net shares were deposited into the holders account.
2. F2. Each RSU granted represents a contingent right to receive one share of Intuitive Surgical common stock. The grant vests 25% on the first anniversary of the date of grant and annually thereafter, over a four year period.

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What insider transactions did Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) report for Fredrik Widman?

Fredrik Widman reported RSU vesting into common stock, a new RSU grant, and share withholding for taxes. The activity reflects routine equity compensation rather than open-market buying or selling of Intuitive Surgical shares.

How many Intuitive Surgical shares vested for Fredrik Widman in this Form 4?

Widman acquired 611 and 378 shares of Intuitive Surgical common stock through the exercise and conversion of previously granted RSUs. These RSUs vested according to a four-year schedule with 25% vesting each year on the grant anniversary.

What new RSU award did Fredrik Widman receive from Intuitive Surgical (ISRG)?

Widman received a grant of 1,627 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of Intuitive Surgical common stock and is scheduled to vest 25% per year over four years, starting on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Were any Intuitive Surgical shares sold on the market in this Widman Form 4?

The filing shows 303 and 188 common shares were used to satisfy tax withholding at $506.17 per share. These are coded as tax-withholding dispositions, indicating shares were delivered for taxes rather than sold as discretionary open-market transactions.

How do the RSUs in this Intuitive Surgical Form 4 convert into common stock?

Each restricted stock unit converts into one share of Intuitive Surgical common stock on its vest date. The RSUs generally vest 25% on the first anniversary of the grant and 25% annually thereafter over a four-year period, subject to continued eligibility.

What is the overall direction of Fredrik Widman’s Intuitive Surgical holdings in this filing?

The Form 4 shows a mix of acquisitions and disposals, with net increases from RSU vesting and a new RSU grant, and partial disposals only to cover statutory tax withholding. Overall, his equity-based exposure to Intuitive Surgical increased.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/27/2026 - 01:52 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Widman Fredrik

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1020 KIFER ROAD

(Street)

SUNNYVALE CA 94086

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC [ ISRG ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP Corporate Controller

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/26/2026

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	02/26/2026		M(1)		611	A	$0.0	1,271	D
Common Stock	02/26/2026		F(1)		303	D	$506.17	968	D
Common Stock	02/26/2026		M(1)		378	A	$0.0	1,346	D
Common Stock	02/26/2026		F(1)		188	D	$506.17	1,158	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 - 2-26-2024	$0.0	02/26/2026		M			611	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	611	$0.0	1,220	D
Restricted Stock Units - 2-26-2025	$0.0	02/26/2026		M			378	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	378	$0.0	1,133	D
Restricted Stock Units - 2-26-2026	$0.0	02/26/2026		A		1,627		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,627	$0.0	1,627	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. RSUs vest 25% per year over a four year period, commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date. RSUs convert into common stock on the vest date on a one-for-one basis. 25% of the shares have been released and a portion of the shares were held back to cover the statutory tax withholding requirements. The net shares were deposited into the holders account.

2. Each RSU granted represents a contingent right to receive one share of Intuitive Surgical common stock. The grant vests 25% on the first anniversary of the date of grant and annually thereafter, over a four year period.

	By: Stephanie Lim-Ignacio For: Widman, Fredrik	02/27/2026
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