Stryker Corp (NYSE: SYK) director awarded 762 deferred RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

McCoy Sherilyn S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

STRYKER CORP director Sherilyn S. McCoy received an equity grant of 762 Restricted Stock Units. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Stryker common stock. The RSUs vest 100% on the earlier of the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or May 6, 2027.

McCoy has elected to defer settlement of these RSUs, so the corresponding Stryker shares will be delivered on May 1, 2031. After this grant, she holds 7,190 shares of Stryker common stock directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider McCoy Sherilyn S

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	762	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 7,190 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents a grant of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), which vest as to 100% of the shares on the earlier of (i) the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Stryker Corporation or (ii) May 6, 2027. The Reporting Person voluntarily elected to defer receipt of the shares of Stryker Common Stock issuable upon settlement of the RSUs until May 1, 2031. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stryker Common Stock.

Key Figures

RSU grant size: 762 RSUs Post-transaction holdings: 7,190 shares RSU vesting date: Earlier of 2027 meeting or May 6, 2027 +2 more

5 metrics

RSU grant size 762 RSUs Equity award reported on May 6, 2026

Post-transaction holdings 7,190 shares Common shares held directly after RSU grant

RSU vesting date Earlier of 2027 meeting or May 6, 2027 100% vesting trigger for granted RSUs

Share delivery date May 1, 2031 Deferred settlement date elected by McCoy

RSU share ratio 1 RSU : 1 share Each RSU converts into one Stryker common share

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), contingent right, Annual Meeting of Shareholders, deferral

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Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) financial

"Represents a grant of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), which vest as to 100% of the shares"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.

contingent right financial

"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stryker Common Stock."

Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial

"on the earlier of (i) the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Stryker Corporation"

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

deferral financial

"elected to defer receipt of the shares of Stryker Common Stock issuable upon settlement"

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^*

McCoy Sherilyn 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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/06/2026		A		762(1)	A	$0(2)	7,190	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a grant of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), which vest as to 100% of the shares on the earlier of (i) the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Stryker Corporation or (ii) May 6, 2027. The Reporting Person voluntarily elected to defer receipt of the shares of Stryker Common Stock issuable upon settlement of the RSUs until May 1, 2031.

2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stryker Common Stock.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24, Power of Attorney, is attached.

	/s/ Austin Y. Ke, attorney-in-fact for Sherilyn S. McCoy	05/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Sherilyn S. McCoy report in this STRYKER CORP (SYK) Form 4 filing?

Sherilyn S. McCoy reported receiving 762 Restricted Stock Units in Stryker common stock as a grant. These RSUs are a form of equity compensation that will convert into Stryker shares once they vest and are later settled into stock.

When do Sherilyn S. McCoy’s new STRYKER CORP RSUs vest?

The 762 RSUs vest in full on the earlier of Stryker’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or May 6, 2027. Vesting means the award becomes earned, allowing eventual delivery of the underlying Stryker common shares after the deferral period.

How many STRYKER CORP shares does Sherilyn S. McCoy hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported RSU grant, Sherilyn S. McCoy directly holds 7,190 shares of Stryker common stock. This figure reflects her ownership position following the award and provides context for the scale of the new equity grant.

What does each RSU represent in Sherilyn S. McCoy’s STRYKER CORP award?

Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stryker common stock. The units themselves are not shares until they vest and are settled, at which point Stryker issues the corresponding number of common shares.

When will Sherilyn S. McCoy actually receive STRYKER CORP shares from these RSUs?

Although the RSUs vest by 2027, McCoy elected to defer receipt of the underlying Stryker shares until May 1, 2031. This means the stock will be delivered on that date, subject to the previously described vesting requirements being met.

Is this STRYKER CORP Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale of shares?

No, this Form 4 reflects a grant of 762 Restricted Stock Units to Sherilyn S. McCoy, not an open-market buy or sell. It is a compensation-related equity award with vesting and deferral terms rather than a cash transaction in the market.