Stryker (NYSE: SYK) director exercises 4,570 options, disposes shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stryker Corporation director Andrew K. Silvernail reported equity transactions in the company’s stock. On January 15, 2026, he exercised a stock option for 4,570 shares of common stock at a price of $96.64 per share, granted under the Stryker Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which vested in 20% increments over five years.

On the same date, he also disposed of 1,229 shares of common stock at a price of $359.39 per share, as reflected by transaction code “F” in the non-derivative table. Following these transactions, Silvernail directly owned 17,703 shares of Stryker common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

4,570 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Silvernail Andrew K

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Stock Option granted 02/10/2016 (right to buy)	4,570	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	4,570	$96.64	$442K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,229	$359.39	$442K

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option granted 02/10/2016 (right to buy) — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 18,932 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Silvernail Andrew K

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/15/2026

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	01/15/2026		M		4,570	A	$96.64	18,932	D
Common Stock	01/15/2026		F		1,229	D	$359.39	17,703	D

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
Stock Option granted 02/10/2016 (right to buy)	$96.64	01/15/2026		M			4,570	(1)	02/09/2026	Common Stock	4,570	$0	0	D

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:

Exhibit 24, Power of Attorney, is attached.

	/s/ Austin Y. Ke, attorney-in-fact for Andrew K. Silvernail	01/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Stryker (SYK) report for Andrew K. Silvernail?

The filing shows that director Andrew K. Silvernail exercised a stock option for 4,570 shares of Stryker common stock and disposed of 1,229 shares of common stock on January 15, 2026.

How many Stryker (SYK) stock options did Andrew K. Silvernail exercise?

He exercised a stock option for 4,570 shares of Stryker common stock at an exercise price of $96.64 per share.

At what prices were Andrew K. Silvernail’s Stryker (SYK) transactions reported?

The stock option was exercised at $96.64 per share, and the filing reports a disposition of 1,229 shares of common stock at $359.39 per share.

How many Stryker (SYK) shares does Andrew K. Silvernail own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Andrew K. Silvernail directly owned 17,703 shares of Stryker common stock.

What plan governed the stock option exercised by Andrew K. Silvernail at Stryker (SYK)?

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

What is Andrew K. Silvernail’s relationship to Stryker (SYK)?

Andrew K. Silvernail is reported in the filing as a director of Stryker Corporation and is not listed as a 10% owner or an officer.