Stryker (NYSE: SYK) COO granted 14,912 performance-based shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stryker Corp President and COO Spencer S. Stiles reported an acquisition of 14,912 shares of Common Stock as a performance-based award. The shares were earned upon meeting pre-established three-year adjusted diluted net earnings per share and sales performance goals and will vest on March 21, 2026.

After this grant, Stiles directly holds 83,894 Stryker shares and has an additional 1,670 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan. This filing reflects executive compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

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^*

Stiles Spencer 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)
	President and COO

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)		14,912	A	$0	83,894	D
Common Stock								1,670	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

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 Spencer S. Stiles	03/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Stryker (SYK) President and COO Spencer Stiles report?

Spencer S. Stiles reported receiving 14,912 Stryker Common Stock shares as a performance-based award. The grant followed achievement of three-year adjusted diluted net earnings per share and sales performance goals and reflects compensation, not an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many Stryker (SYK) shares does Spencer Stiles hold after this Form 4 filing?

Following the reported grant, Spencer S. Stiles directly holds 83,894 Stryker shares. He also has 1,670 additional shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, giving visibility into his combined direct and retirement-related ownership position disclosed in this filing.

What are the vesting terms of the performance-based Stryker (SYK) shares granted to Spencer Stiles?

The 14,912 performance-based Stryker shares earned by Spencer S. Stiles vest on March 21, 2026. They were awarded upon achieving pre-established three-year adjusted diluted net earnings per share goals and sales performance goals as outlined in the accompanying footnote.

Was the Stryker (SYK) insider transaction by Spencer Stiles a market purchase or sale?

The transaction was a grant or award of 14,912 shares of Common Stock to Spencer S. Stiles at no stated price per share. It is classified as a compensation-related acquisition, not an open-market buy or sell transaction involving cash consideration.

What performance conditions triggered Spencer Stiles’ Stryker (SYK) share award?

The award of 14,912 Stryker shares to Spencer S. Stiles was earned upon achievement of pre-established three-year adjusted diluted net earnings per share goals and sales performance goals. These metrics determined the number of shares ultimately credited under the performance program.

How is Spencer Stiles’ indirect ownership in Stryker (SYK) reported in this Form 4?

In addition to direct holdings, the filing shows 1,670 Stryker shares held indirectly for Spencer S. Stiles through a 401(k) plan. This entry is reported as indirect ownership and categorized as a holding, not a new buy or sell transaction.