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Stryker Corp (NYSE: SYK) VP reports 94-share tax or exercise withholding

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Stryker Corp executive Robert S. Fletcher, VP and Chief Legal Officer, reported a disposition of 94 shares of common stock on 2026-08-01 to pay an exercise price or tax liability at $325.70 per share. After this withholding, he holds 10,488 shares directly and 184 shares indirectly through a 401(k). The transaction was not reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Insider Fletcher Robert S
Role VP, Chief Legal Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 94 $325.70 $31K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,488 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 184 shares (Indirect, 401(k))
Shares disposed 94 shares Common stock delivered or withheld on 2026-08-01 to pay exercise price or tax liability
Disposition price $325.70 per share Valuation applied to the 94-share disposition
Direct holdings after transaction 10,488 shares Common stock directly held by Robert S. Fletcher following the disposition
Indirect 401(k) holdings 184 shares Common stock held indirectly through a 401(k) plan
exercise price financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
tax liability financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"
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.

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What insider transaction did SYK's Robert S. Fletcher report?

Robert S. Fletcher reported a disposition of 94 shares of Stryker common stock on 2026-08-01 to satisfy an exercise price or tax liability at $325.70 per share. The shares were delivered or withheld rather than sold in an open-market trade.

How many SYK shares does Fletcher hold after this Form 4 filing?

Following the reported disposition, Fletcher holds 10,488 Stryker common shares directly. In addition, he has an indirect interest in 184 shares held through a 401(k) plan, reflecting his remaining reported equity exposure to the company.

At what price were the 94 SYK shares valued in Fletcher's disposition?

The 94 Stryker shares were valued at $325.70 per share in the disposition. The entry is coded as payment of an exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities, not as a standard open-market sale.

Was Fletcher's SYK transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing indicates the transaction was not reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The document-level Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is marked false, so the disposition is not described as occurring pursuant to a pre-arranged trading plan.

How many SYK shares does Fletcher hold indirectly via a 401(k) plan?

Fletcher is reported to hold 184 Stryker common shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan. This position is separate from his 10,488 directly held shares and is classified as indirect ownership in the Form 4 data.
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).
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)
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 Stock08/01/2026F94D$325.710,488D
Common Stock184I401(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:
Remarks:
/s/ Austin Y. Ke, attorney-in-fact for Robert S Fletcher08/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)