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Stryker VP reports initial stock, option holdings

Stryker’s VP, Corporate Controller reports initial holdings of stock options and common shares, including awards under the 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

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STRYKER CORP (SYK) has a new Form 3 on file for Emily Kay Baculik, VP, Corporate Controller, reporting her initial beneficial ownership of company equity. She holds employee stock options over 805, 1,490, 1,265, 918 and 1,060 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $248.60 to $392.39, expiring between February 1, 2032 and February 3, 2036. She also holds 1,534 shares of Stryker common stock directly and 20 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan. The options were granted under the Stryker Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan and become exercisable as to 20% on each of the first five anniversaries of the grant date.

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Insider Baculik Emily Kay
Role VP, Corporate Controller
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Employee Stock Option granted 02/02/2022 (right to buy) F1 -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option granted 02/09/2023 (right to buy) F1 -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option granted 02/07/2024 (right to buy) F1 -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option granted 02/05/2025 (right to buy) F1 -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option granted 02/04/2026 (right to buy) F1 -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option granted 02/02/2022 (right to buy) — 805 contracts (Direct); Employee Stock Option granted 02/09/2023 (right to buy) — 1,490 contracts (Direct); Employee Stock Option granted 02/07/2024 (right to buy) — 1,265 contracts (Direct); Employee Stock Option granted 02/05/2025 (right to buy) — 918 contracts (Direct); Employee Stock Option granted 02/04/2026 (right to buy) — 1,060 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 1,534 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 20 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. Stock option granted pursuant to the Stryker Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan, exercisable as to 20% on each of the first five anniversaries of the date of grant.
Direct common shares 1,534 shares Common Stock directly held as of September 1, 2026
Indirect common shares via 401(k) 20 shares Common Stock indirectly held by 401(k) as of September 1, 2026
2022 option underlying shares 805 shares Employee Stock Option granted February 2, 2022, exercisable at $248.60, expiring February 1, 2032
2023 option underlying shares 1,490 shares Employee Stock Option granted February 9, 2023, exercisable at $268.22, expiring February 8, 2033
2024 option underlying shares 1,265 shares Employee Stock Option granted February 7, 2024, exercisable at $339.77, expiring February 6, 2034
2025 option underlying shares 918 shares Employee Stock Option granted February 5, 2025, exercisable at $392.39, expiring February 4, 2035
2026 option underlying shares 1,060 shares Employee Stock Option granted February 4, 2026, exercisable at $360.82, expiring February 3, 2036
Employee Stock Option financial
"Employee Stock Option granted 02/02/2022 (right to buy)"
An employee stock option is a promise that lets a worker buy company shares later at a predetermined price, often after they stay for a certain period or meet performance goals — think of it like a coupon that locks in today's price for a future purchase. It matters to investors because options align employees’ incentives with company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution) when exercised, and represent a compensation cost that affects reported profits and shareholder value.
Long-Term Incentive Plan financial
"granted pursuant to the Stryker Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan"
A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.
beneficial ownership financial
"reporting her initial beneficial ownership of company equity"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
indirect ownership financial
"20 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan"
401(k) financial
"20.0000, indirect ownership nature noted as By 401(k)"
A 401(k) is a type of retirement savings plan offered by employers that allows workers to set aside a portion of their paycheck before taxes are taken out. The money saved in a 401(k) can grow over time through investments, helping individuals build funds for their future retirement. It matters to investors because it provides a tax-advantaged way to save and invest for long-term financial security.

FAQ

What does the Form 3 filed for SYK disclose about Emily Kay Baculik’s role?

The Form 3 identifies Emily Kay Baculik as an officer of Stryker, serving as VP, Corporate Controller, and reports her initial beneficial ownership of Stryker equity, including stock options and common shares.

How many Stryker (SYK) common shares does Emily Kay Baculik hold directly and indirectly?

Emily Kay Baculik holds 1,534 Stryker common shares directly and 20 common shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan, as reported in the Form 3.

What stock options on SYK common stock does Emily Kay Baculik report on her Form 3?

She reports employee stock options on Stryker common stock with underlying shares of 805, 1,490, 1,265, 918 and 1,060, each representing a right to buy Stryker common stock at specified exercise prices and expiration dates.

What are the exercise prices and expirations of Emily Kay Baculik’s SYK stock options?

Her options have exercise prices of $248.60 (expiring February 1, 2032), $268.22 (expiring February 8, 2033), $339.77 (expiring February 6, 2034), $392.39 (expiring February 4, 2035) and $360.82 (expiring February 3, 2036).

Under what plan were Emily Kay Baculik’s SYK options granted and how do they vest?

According to the footnote, each stock option was granted under the Stryker Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan and is exercisable as to 20% on each of the first five anniversaries of the grant date.

Does the Form 3 for SYK report any recent stock purchases or sales by Emily Kay Baculik?

No purchases or sales are reported. The Form 3 lists holdings of stock options and common shares as of September 1, 2026, without any buy or sell transactions.

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SEC Form 3
FORM 3UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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*
Baculik Emily Kay

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1941 STRYKER WAY

(Street)
PORTAGE MICHIGAN 49002

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
09/01/2026
3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STRYKER CORP [ SYK ]
3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
VP, Corporate Controller
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock1,534D
Common Stock20IBy 401(k)
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option granted 02/02/2022 (right to buy) (1)02/01/2032Common Stock805$248.6D
Employee Stock Option granted 02/09/2023 (right to buy) (1)02/08/2033Common Stock1,490$268.22D
Employee Stock Option granted 02/07/2024 (right to buy) (1)02/06/2034Common Stock1,265$339.77D
Employee Stock Option granted 02/05/2025 (right to buy) (1)02/04/2035Common Stock918$392.39D
Employee Stock Option granted 02/04/2026 (right to buy) (1)02/03/2036Common Stock1,060$360.82D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Stock option granted pursuant to the Stryker Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan, exercisable as to 20% on each of the first five anniversaries of the date of grant.
Remarks:
/s/ Austin Y. Ke, attorney-in-fact for Emily Kay Baculik09/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 5 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

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