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Stryker Corp (NYSE: SYK) VP withholds 111 shares for tax or exercise

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Stryker Corp executive M Kathryn Fink, VP and Chief HR Officer, reported an F-code tax- or exercise-related disposition of 111 common shares on August 1, 2026 at $325.70 per share. After this withholding, she directly holds 13,027 shares, including 129 acquired through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan as of June 30, 2026, plus 177 shares held via the 2023 Mary Fink Living Trust and 445 shares held via a 401K.

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Insider Fink M Kathryn
Role VP, Chief HR Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock F1 111 $325.70 $36K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 13,027 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 177 shares (Indirect, By 2023 Mary Fink Living Trust); Common Stock — 445 shares (Indirect, By 401K)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. Includes 129 shares of Stryker Common Stock acquired pursuant to Stryker Corporation's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") as of June 30, 2026, the date of the latest available statement of the reporting person's ESPP holdings.
Shares withheld 111 shares F-code disposition to satisfy exercise price or tax liability on August 1, 2026
Per-share value for F transaction $325.70 per share Applied to 111 withheld Stryker common shares
Direct holdings after transaction 13,027 shares Direct Stryker common stock owned following August 1, 2026 transaction
ESPP shares included in direct holdings 129 shares Acquired under Stryker’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan as of June 30, 2026
Indirect holdings via trust 177 shares Common stock held by 2023 Mary Fink Living Trust
Indirect holdings via 401K 445 shares Common stock held through a 401K account
Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities financial
"Transaction code F is described as payment of exercise price or tax liability"
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Includes 129 shares of Stryker Common Stock acquired pursuant to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
indirect ownership financial
"Common Stock reported as indirectly owned by a 2023 Mary Fink Living Trust and by 401K"

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Stryker (SYK) report for M Kathryn Fink?

M Kathryn Fink reported an F-code disposition of 111 Stryker common shares on August 1, 2026 at $325.70 per share, reflecting shares withheld to satisfy exercise price or tax liability rather than an open-market sale.

How many Stryker (SYK) shares does M Kathryn Fink own after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, M Kathryn Fink directly holds 13,027 Stryker shares, including 129 ESPP shares as of June 30, 2026, plus 177 shares held indirectly through the 2023 Mary Fink Living Trust and 445 shares held indirectly through a 401K.

Was M Kathryn Fink’s Stryker (SYK) transaction a market sale of shares?

No. The transaction is coded F, described as payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities, indicating a tax- or exercise-related share withholding rather than an open-market sale of Stryker common stock.

What price was used for the withheld Stryker (SYK) shares in Fink’s transaction?

The 111 Stryker common shares associated with M Kathryn Fink’s F-code transaction were valued at $325.70 per share. This per-share amount applies to the shares withheld to satisfy the exercise price or related tax obligations reported on August 1, 2026.

How are M Kathryn Fink’s indirect Stryker (SYK) holdings structured?

In addition to direct ownership, M Kathryn Fink reports 177 Stryker shares held indirectly through the 2023 Mary Fink Living Trust and 445 shares held indirectly through a 401K, reflecting retirement and trust-based ownership arrangements.
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
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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*
Fink M Kathryn

(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 HR Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/01/2026
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 Stock08/01/2026F111D$325.713,027(1)D
Common Stock177IBy 2023 Mary Fink Living Trust
Common Stock445IBy 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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes 129 shares of Stryker Common Stock acquired pursuant to Stryker Corporation's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") as of June 30, 2026, the date of the latest available statement of the reporting person's ESPP holdings.
Remarks:
/s/ Austin Y. Ke, attorney-in-fact for M Kathryn Fink08/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)