OrthoPediatrics (NASDAQ: KIDS) counsel gifts 2,479 Common Stock shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

OrthoPediatrics Corp General Counsel and Secretary Daniel J. Gerritzen transferred 2,479 shares of Common Stock as a bona fide gift. The shares were given without receiving any payment. After the gift, he directly holds 147,054 shares, which the disclosure states include 121,054 restricted stock awards.

Insider Trade Summary

2,479 shares gifted

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Gerritzen Daniel J

Role General Counsel and Secretary

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	2,479	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 147,054 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Shares of OrthoPediatrics Corp common stock were given as a bone fide gift. Includes restricted stock awards totaling 121,054 shares.

Key Figures

Shares gifted: 2,479 shares Price per gifted share: $0.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 147,054 shares +1 more

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Shares gifted 2,479 shares Bona fide gift of Common Stock on 2026-05-13

Price per gifted share $0.00 per share Indicates no consideration for the gift transfer

Shares held after transaction 147,054 shares Direct Common Stock holdings following the gift

Restricted stock included 121,054 shares Restricted stock awards included in post-transaction holdings

Key Terms

bona fide gift, restricted stock awards, Common Stock

3 terms

bona fide gift financial

"Shares of OrthoPediatrics Corp common stock were given as a bone fide gift."

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

restricted stock awards financial

"Includes restricted stock awards totaling 121,054 shares."

Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.

Common Stock financial

"Shares of OrthoPediatrics Corp common stock were given as a bone fide gift."

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 →

05/14/2026 - 01:09 PM

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^*

Gerritzen Daniel J

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O ORTHOPEDIATRICS CORP.

2850 FRONTIER DRIVE

(Street)

WARSAW

INDIANA

46582

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ORTHOPEDIATRICS CORP [ KIDS ]

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

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	General Counsel and Secretary

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/13/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/13/2026		G		2,479⁽¹⁾	D	$0	147,054⁽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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares of OrthoPediatrics Corp common stock were given as a bone fide gift.

2. Includes restricted stock awards totaling 121,054 shares.

Remarks:

	/s/ Daniel J. Gerritzen, Attorney-in-Fact	05/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did OrthoPediatrics (KIDS) report in this Form 4?

OrthoPediatrics reported that General Counsel and Secretary Daniel J. Gerritzen made a bona fide gift of 2,479 shares of Common Stock. The transaction carried a price per share of $0.00, indicating no cash was received for the transfer.

Did Daniel J. Gerritzen sell any OrthoPediatrics (KIDS) shares in this filing?

No sale occurred in this filing; the transaction is classified as a bona fide gift of 2,479 shares. The Form 4 shows no open‑market purchases or sales, and transaction codes only reflect a gift disposition, not a buy or sell.

How many OrthoPediatrics (KIDS) shares does Daniel J. Gerritzen hold after the gift?

After the gift, Daniel J. Gerritzen directly holds 147,054 OrthoPediatrics Common Stock shares. A footnote explains that this total includes restricted stock awards amounting to 121,054 shares, which are typically subject to vesting or service-based conditions.

What does the Form 4 say about restricted stock awards for OrthoPediatrics (KIDS) insider Gerritzen?

The Form 4 notes that Gerritzen’s holdings include restricted stock awards totaling 121,054 shares. Restricted stock awards generally represent shares granted as compensation, which may vest over time and can encourage long‑term alignment between executives and shareholders.

How is the OrthoPediatrics (KIDS) insider transaction classified in the Form 4 summary?

The transaction summary classifies the filing as one gift disposition of 2,479 shares, with no buys, sells, exercises, or tax withholding events. Net buy/sell shares are listed as zero, emphasizing this is a non‑market, uncompensated transfer rather than trading activity.