STERIS VP gets stock awards, tax shares withheld

STERIS plc VP Lindsey McGowan reported routine equity compensation changes.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

STERIS plc VP Lindsey McGowan reported routine equity compensation changes. On June 2, 2026, 1,128 restricted ordinary shares vested, and 329 shares were withheld at $209.76 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving 5,656 ordinary shares held directly.

McGowan also received a new grant of 1,155 ordinary shares, increasing direct holdings to 5,985 shares, of which 3,117 are restricted as of June 2, 2026. In addition, she was granted 4,036 employee stock options exercisable at $230.74 per share, expiring on June 2, 2036, vesting in four equal annual installments starting in 2027.

Separately, 255 ordinary share equivalents are held for her account under the STERIS Corporation 401(k) Plan as of May 29, 2026. These transactions reflect compensation grants and tax withholding rather than open-market buying or selling.

Insider Trade Summary

4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider McGowan Lindsey

Role VP, Chf. Comp. & Quality Offc.

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	4,036	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Ordinary Shares	1,155	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Ordinary Shares	329	$209.76	$69K
holding	Ordinary Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 4,036 contracts (Direct); Ordinary Shares — 5,656 shares (Direct); Ordinary Shares — 255 shares (Indirect, See Footnote Below)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. As of June 2, 2026, 3,117 of these ordinary shares are restricted. The restrictions on these ordinary shares lapse as follows: 588 on June 4, 2027; 576 on June 3, 2028; 798 on January 2, 2029 and 1,155 on June 4, 2029.
2. F2. 329 shares were withheld from the 1,128 restricted shares that vested on June 2, 2026. These 329 shares represent the value of the taxes required to be withheld pursuant to applicable employment or tax laws, as determined by the Issuer. These vested shares were valued at the NYSE closing market price on June 2, 2026.
3. F3. Units representing 255 ordinary share equivalents are held on behalf of the Reporting Person under the STERIS Corporation 401(k) Plan as of May 29, 2026.
4. F4. This option becomes exercisable as follows: 1,009 on June 2, 2027, 1,009 on June 2, 2028, 1,009 on June 4, 2029 and 1,009 on June 3, 2030.

Key Figures

Tax-withheld shares: 329 shares at $209.76 Restricted shares vested: 1,128 shares New share grant: 1,155 ordinary shares +4 more

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Tax-withheld shares 329 shares at $209.76 Shares withheld for taxes on vested restricted stock, June 2, 2026

Restricted shares vested 1,128 shares Restricted shares vested on June 2, 2026

New share grant 1,155 ordinary shares Award to Lindsey McGowan on June 2, 2026

Post-grant direct holdings 5,985 shares Ordinary shares held directly after June 2, 2026 transactions

Restricted shares remaining 3,117 shares Restricted as of June 2, 2026 with scheduled lapses through 2029

New stock options 4,036 options at $230.74 Employee stock options expiring June 2, 2036

401(k) plan units 255 share equivalents Held under STERIS Corporation 401(k) Plan as of May 29, 2026

Key Terms

tax-withholding disposition, restricted shares, Employee Stock Option (right to buy), 401(k) Plan, +1 more

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tax-withholding disposition financial

"329 shares were withheld from the 1,128 restricted shares that vested on June 2, 2026."

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

restricted shares financial

"As of June 2, 2026, 3,117 of these ordinary shares are restricted."

Restricted shares are company stock that cannot be sold or transferred immediately because they are subject to legal or contractual limits, such as a required holding period or performance conditions. They matter to investors because these locked-up shares can affect a company’s available stock for trading, future dilution, and insider incentives—imagine a gift that can’t be cashed until certain conditions are met, which changes when and how much supply can suddenly enter the market.

Employee Stock Option (right to buy) financial

"Employee Stock Option (right to buy) with a conversion or exercise price of 230.7400."

401(k) Plan financial

"Units representing 255 ordinary share equivalents are held on behalf of the Reporting Person under the STERIS Corporation 401(k) Plan."

A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.

vested financial

"1,128 restricted shares that vested on June 2, 2026."

FAQ

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What equity awards did STERIS (STE) executive Lindsey McGowan receive?

Lindsey McGowan received 1,155 ordinary shares and 4,036 employee stock options. The options have a strike price of $230.74 and expire June 2, 2036, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning June 2, 2027.

Why were 329 STERIS (STE) shares disposed of in this Form 4?

The 329 shares were withheld to cover taxes on 1,128 restricted shares that vested June 2, 2026. They represent required tax withholding at the NYSE closing price on that date, not an open-market sale by Lindsey McGowan.

How many STERIS (STE) shares does Lindsey McGowan hold after these transactions?

After these transactions, Lindsey McGowan holds 5,985 ordinary shares directly. Footnotes state that 3,117 of these are restricted as of June 2, 2026, with portions scheduled to lapse between 2027 and 2029.

What is the vesting schedule for Lindsey McGowan’s new STERIS (STE) stock options?

The 4,036 options become exercisable in four equal parts: 1,009 options on June 2, 2027; 1,009 on June 2, 2028; 1,009 on June 4, 2029; and 1,009 on June 3, 2030, all expiring June 2, 2036.

How many restricted STERIS (STE) shares remain for Lindsey McGowan?

As of June 2, 2026, 3,117 of Lindsey McGowan’s ordinary shares are restricted. These restrictions lapse in tranches: 588 on June 4, 2027; 576 on June 3, 2028; 798 on January 2, 2029; and 1,155 on June 4, 2029.

Does Lindsey McGowan hold STERIS (STE) through the company 401(k) plan?

Yes. Units representing 255 ordinary share equivalents are held on her behalf under the STERIS Corporation 401(k) Plan as of May 29, 2026. These are reported as indirect ownership in the Form 4 filing.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/04/2026 - 04:34 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^*

McGowan Lindsey

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O 70 SIR JOHN ROGERSON'S QUAY

(Street)

DUBLIN 2 D02 R296

(City) (State) (Zip)

IRELAND

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STERIS plc [ STE ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP, Chf. Comp. & Quality Offc.

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/02/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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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
Ordinary Shares	06/02/2026		A		1,155	A	$0	5,985(1)	D
Ordinary Shares	06/02/2026		F		329(2)	D	$209.76	5,656(1)	D
Ordinary Shares								255	I	See Footnote Below(3)

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
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$230.74	06/02/2026		A		4,036		(4)	06/02/2036	Ordinary Shares	4,036	$0	4,036	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. As of June 2, 2026, 3,117 of these ordinary shares are restricted. The restrictions on these ordinary shares lapse as follows: 588 on June 4, 2027; 576 on June 3, 2028; 798 on January 2, 2029 and 1,155 on June 4, 2029.

2. 329 shares were withheld from the 1,128 restricted shares that vested on June 2, 2026. These 329 shares represent the value of the taxes required to be withheld pursuant to applicable employment or tax laws, as determined by the Issuer. These vested shares were valued at the NYSE closing market price on June 2, 2026.

3. Units representing 255 ordinary share equivalents are held on behalf of the Reporting Person under the STERIS Corporation 401(k) Plan as of May 29, 2026.

4. This option becomes exercisable as follows: 1,009 on June 2, 2027, 1,009 on June 2, 2028, 1,009 on June 4, 2029 and 1,009 on June 3, 2030.

Remarks:

	/s/ John P. Ubbing, Authorized Representative under Power of Attorney	06/04/2026
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