Stryker (NYSE: SYK) awards 15,300 options and 2,771 RSUs

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.

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^*

Pierce James Andrew

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1941 STRYKER WAY

(Street)

PORTAGE MI 49002

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STRYKER CORP [ SYK ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Group President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/04/2026

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	02/04/2026		A		2,771(1)	A	$0(2)	73,334	D
Common Stock								712	I	By Son GP
Common Stock								713	I	By Son AP
Common Stock								1,595	I	By 401K

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 granted 02/04/2026 (right to buy)	$360.82	02/04/2026		A		15,300		(3)	02/03/2036	Common Stock	15,300	$0	15,300	D

Explanation of Responses:

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.

2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stryker Common Stock.

3. 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 James Andrew Pierce	02/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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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.

How many Stryker shares does James Andrew Pierce own after this Form 4?

After the reported grants, Pierce beneficially owns 73,334 Stryker common shares directly. He also has indirect holdings of 712 and 713 shares through accounts for his sons and 1,595 shares through a 401(k) plan, reflecting additional long-term exposure.

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.