Stryker (NYSE: SYK) awards 15,300 options and 2,771 RSUs
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Stryker Corporation granted Group President James Andrew Pierce new equity awards on February 4, 2026. He received 2,771 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that vest in three equal installments on March 21, 2027, March 21, 2028, and March 21, 2029, each RSU representing one share of common stock.
Pierce was also granted an employee stock option for 15,300 shares of Stryker common stock at an exercise price of $360.82 per share. The option becomes exercisable as to 20% of the shares on each of the first five anniversaries of the grant date and expires on February 3, 2036. After these awards, he holds 73,334 shares directly, plus additional indirect holdings through his sons and a 401(k) account.
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Insider
Pierce James Andrew
Role
Group President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Employee Stock Option granted 02/04/2026 (right to buy) | 15,300 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 2,771 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option granted 02/04/2026 (right to buy) — 15,300 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 73,334 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 712 shares (Indirect, By Son GP)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents a grant of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) pursuant to the Stryker 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which vest as follows: one-third of the shares on March 21, 2027; one-third of the shares on March 21, 2028; and the remaining one-third of the shares on March 21, 2029. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stryker Common Stock. 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.
FAQ
What equity awards did Stryker (SYK) grant to James Andrew Pierce?
Stryker granted Group President James Andrew Pierce 2,771 Restricted Stock Units and an employee stock option for 15,300 shares at an exercise price of $360.82 per share. These awards increase his long-term equity-based compensation and align his interests with common shareholders.
How do the new RSUs for Stryker’s Group President vest?
The 2,771 RSUs vest in three equal parts: one-third on March 21, 2027, one-third on March 21, 2028, and the final third on March 21, 2029. Each RSU converts into one share of Stryker common stock upon vesting, subject to plan terms.
What are the terms of James Andrew Pierce’s new Stryker stock option?
The employee stock option covers 15,300 Stryker shares at an exercise price of $360.82. It is exercisable as to 20% of the shares on each of the first five anniversaries of the February 4, 2026 grant date and expires on February 3, 2036.
What does each RSU granted to Stryker’s Group President represent?
Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stryker common stock. The shares are delivered as the RSUs vest on scheduled dates, provided the award conditions under the Stryker 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan are satisfied.
Under which plan were the SYK equity awards to James Andrew Pierce granted?
Both the RSUs and the stock option were granted under the Stryker Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan. This plan provides equity-based compensation such as RSUs and options designed to reward and retain key executives over multi-year periods.