Stryker (NYSE: SYK) VP details 37 RSU tax withholding transaction

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stryker Corporation officer M Kathryn Fink reported a tax-related stock transaction. On 12/16/2025, 37 unvested restricted stock units were withheld at a price of $355.31 per share to pay taxes associated with the reporting person becoming retirement eligible.

After this withholding, the reporting person beneficially owned 13,331 shares of Stryker common stock directly, 421 shares through a 401(k), and 177 shares through the 2023 Mary Fink Living Trust. The directly held amount includes 128 shares of Stryker common stock acquired pursuant to Stryker Corporation's Employee Stock Purchase Plan as of September 30, 2025.

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^*

Fink M Kathryn

(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)
	VP, Chief HR Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/16/2025

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	12/16/2025		F		37(1)	D	$355.31	13,331(2)	D
Common Stock								421	I	By 401K
Common Stock								177	I	By 2023 Mary Fink Living Trust

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reported transaction involved the withholding of 37 unvested restricted stock units ("RSUs") to pay taxes associated with the reporting person becoming retirement eligible. The RSUs being withheld were from the August 5, 2025 grant of 917 RSUs.

2. Includes 128 shares of Stryker Common Stock acquired pursuant to Stryker Corporation's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") as of September 30, 2025, the date of the latest available statement of the reporting person's ESPP holdings.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24, Power of Attorney, is attached.

	/s/ Austin Y. Ke, attorney-in-fact for M Kathryn Fink	12/17/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Stryker (SYK) report for M Kathryn Fink?

The filing reports that on 12/16/2025, 37 unvested restricted stock units were withheld at $355.31 per share to pay taxes when the reporting person became retirement eligible.

How many Stryker (SYK) shares does M Kathryn Fink own after the transaction?

After the transaction, the reporting person beneficially owned 13,331 shares of Stryker common stock directly, 421 shares through a 401(k), and 177 shares through the 2023 Mary Fink Living Trust.

What was the purpose of withholding the 37 restricted stock units for Stryker (SYK)?

The 37 restricted stock units were withheld to pay taxes associated with the reporting person becoming retirement eligible.

From which grant did the withheld Stryker (SYK) RSUs originate?

The 37 withheld restricted stock units came from the August 5, 2025 grant of 917 restricted stock units.

What is M Kathryn Fink's position at Stryker (SYK)?

The reporting person is an officer of Stryker, serving as VP, Chief HR Officer.

Does M Kathryn Fink's reported Stryker (SYK) ownership include Employee Stock Purchase Plan shares?

Yes. The reported direct ownership includes 128 shares of Stryker common stock acquired under Stryker Corporation's Employee Stock Purchase Plan as of September 30, 2025.