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Stryker (SYK) legal chief sells 4,544 shares under Rule 10b5-1 plan

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STRYKER CORP VP and Chief Legal Officer Robert S. Fletcher sold 4,544 shares of common stock in open-market transactions on May 28, 2026. Sale prices ranged from about $304 to $310 per share, with several trades reported at weighted average prices. The filing notes these sales were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 26, 2026. After the transactions, he holds 10,582 shares directly and 183 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

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Insider Fletcher Robert S
Role VP, Chief Legal Officer
Sold 4,544 shs ($1.39M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 120 $304.225 $37K
Sale Common Stock 165 $305.66 $50K
Sale Common Stock 2,809 $306.564 $861K
Sale Common Stock 1,067 $307.297 $328K
Sale Common Stock 258 $308.785 $80K
Sale Common Stock 125 $310.22 $39K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 15,006 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 183 shares (Indirect, 401(k))
Footnotes (1)
  1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on February 26, 2026. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. The shares of Common Stock were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $305.59 to $305.665, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities & Exchange Commission, the Issuer or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares of Common Stock sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. The shares of Common Stock were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $306.05 to $306.945, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities & Exchange Commission, the Issuer or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares of Common Stock sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. The shares of Common Stock were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $307.06 to $307.76, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities & Exchange Commission, the Issuer or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares of Common Stock sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. The shares of Common Stock were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $308.78 to $308.79, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities & Exchange Commission, the Issuer or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares of Common Stock sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.
Shares sold 4,544 shares Net open-market sales on May 28, 2026
Sale price example $310.2200 per share One reported weighted average sale price
Sale price example $306.5640 per share One reported weighted average sale price
Sale price example $304.2250 per share One reported weighted average sale price
Direct holdings after sale 10,582 shares Common stock held directly after transactions
Indirect 401(k) holdings 183 shares Common stock held indirectly via 401(k)
Trading plan adoption date February 26, 2026 Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adoption
Net buy/sell direction net-sell Transaction summary characterization
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average sale price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price."
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
401(k) financial
"nature_of_ownership: "401(k)""
A 401(k) is a type of retirement savings plan offered by employers that allows workers to set aside a portion of their paycheck before taxes are taken out. The money saved in a 401(k) can grow over time through investments, helping individuals build funds for their future retirement. It matters to investors because it provides a tax-advantaged way to save and invest for long-term financial security.
beneficial ownership financial
"full information regarding the number of shares of Common Stock sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
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*
Fletcher Robert S
(Last)(First)(Middle)
1941 STRYKER WAY
(Street)
PORTAGE MICHIGAN 49002
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STRYKER CORP [ SYK ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
VP, Chief Legal Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/28/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/28/2026S(1)120D$304.22515,006D
Common Stock05/28/2026S(1)165D$305.66(2)14,841D
Common Stock05/28/2026S(1)2,809D$306.564(3)12,032D
Common Stock05/28/2026S(1)1,067D$307.297(4)10,965D
Common Stock05/28/2026S(1)258D$308.785(5)10,707D
Common Stock05/28/2026S(1)125D$310.2210,582D
Common Stock183I401(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on February 26, 2026.
2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. The shares of Common Stock were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $305.59 to $305.665, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities & Exchange Commission, the Issuer or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares of Common Stock sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.
3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. The shares of Common Stock were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $306.05 to $306.945, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities & Exchange Commission, the Issuer or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares of Common Stock sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.
4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. The shares of Common Stock were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $307.06 to $307.76, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities & Exchange Commission, the Issuer or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares of Common Stock sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.
5. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. The shares of Common Stock were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $308.78 to $308.79, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities & Exchange Commission, the Issuer or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares of Common Stock sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.
Remarks:
/s/ Austin Y. Ke, attorney-in-fact for Robert S Fletcher05/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider activity did Stryker (SYK) report for Robert S. Fletcher?

Robert S. Fletcher sold 4,544 Stryker shares in open-market trades. The VP and Chief Legal Officer executed multiple sales of common stock on May 28, 2026, at prices around $304–$310 per share, according to the Form 4 filing.

At what prices did Stryker (SYK) insider Robert S. Fletcher sell shares?

Fletcher’s Stryker share sales occurred around $304 to $310 per share. Individual transactions reported weighted average sale prices including $310.22, $308.785, $307.297, $306.564, $305.66 and $304.225, reflecting multiple trades within these ranges on May 28, 2026.

How many Stryker (SYK) shares does Robert S. Fletcher hold after the Form 4 sales?

After the sales, Fletcher holds 10,582 Stryker shares directly. The Form 4 also shows an additional 183 Stryker common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, providing a snapshot of his remaining beneficial ownership following the reported transactions.

Was the Stryker (SYK) insider sale by Robert S. Fletcher under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes, the filing states the sales were under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. A footnote explains the transactions were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Fletcher on February 26, 2026, indicating the sales were pre-arranged.

What total number of Stryker (SYK) shares did Robert S. Fletcher sell in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports net sales of 4,544 Stryker common shares. Multiple open-market sale transactions on May 28, 2026 are summarized as a net-sell direction, reflecting total sell volume of 4,544 shares in the transaction summary.