Stryker (NYSE: SYK) legal chief awarded 7,828 performance-based shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Fletcher Robert S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

STRYKER CORP VP and Chief Legal Officer Robert S. Fletcher reported an equity award of 7,828 shares of Common Stock. The shares were granted at no cash cost as compensation after the achievement of pre-established three-year adjusted diluted net earnings per share and sales performance goals, and will vest on March 21, 2026. Following this award, he directly holds 18,285 common shares, and indirectly holds 162 shares through a 401(k) plan.

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^*

Fletcher Robert S

(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 Legal Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/09/2026

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	03/09/2026		A(1)		7,828	A	$0	18,285	D
Common Stock								162	I	401(k)

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. Acquired upon the achievement of pre-established three-year adjusted diluted net earnings per share goals and sales performance goals. The earned shares vest on March 21, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Austin Y. Ke, attorney-in-fact for Robert S Fletcher	03/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did SYK executive Robert S. Fletcher report in this Form 4 filing?

Robert S. Fletcher reported receiving an equity award of 7,828 shares of STRYKER CORP common stock. The award reflects earned performance-based shares and increases his directly held position while also disclosing a smaller indirect 401(k) holding.

Was the SYK Form 4 transaction an open-market stock purchase or sale?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 7,828 common shares coded as an acquisition, not an open-market purchase or sale. The shares were awarded as compensation, with no price per share reported in the transaction data.

What performance conditions were tied to Robert Fletcher’s SYK share award?

The 7,828-share award was earned upon achieving pre-established three-year adjusted diluted net earnings per share goals and sales performance goals. These conditions link the compensation directly to STRYKER CORP’s longer-term financial and sales results.

When do Robert Fletcher’s newly awarded SYK shares vest?

The earned 7,828 performance-based shares are scheduled to vest on March 21, 2026. Vesting means the shares become fully owned at that time, subject to any continued service or other conditions in the underlying award agreement.

How many SYK shares does Robert Fletcher hold after this reported award?

After this report, Robert Fletcher directly holds 18,285 STRYKER CORP common shares. The filing also shows an additional 162 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, reflecting his retirement-related ownership position.

What role does Robert S. Fletcher hold at STRYKER CORP (SYK)?

Robert S. Fletcher is identified as Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at STRYKER CORP. The reported equity award represents part of his executive compensation structure, aligning his interests with company performance over a multi-year period.