Debra King at Stryker (SYK) granted 3,992 stock options at $360.82

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Stryker Corporation reported that officer Debra King received a new stock option award. On February 4, 2026, she was granted 3,992 employee stock options with an exercise price of $360.82 per share under the Stryker Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

The options vest in stages, becoming exercisable as to 20% on each of the first five anniversaries of the grant date, and are scheduled to expire on February 3, 2036. After this grant, King beneficially owns 3,992 derivative securities directly as VP, Chief Digital and Information Officer.

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^*

King Debra

(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)
	See Remarks

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/04/2026

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

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
Employee Stock Option granted 02/04/2026 (right to buy)	$360.82	02/04/2026		A		3,992		(1)	02/03/2036	Common Stock	3,992	$0	3,992	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Stock option granted pursuant to the Stryker Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan, exercisable as to 20% on each of the first five anniversaries of the date of grant.

Remarks:

VP, Chief Digital and Information Officer. Exhibit 24, Power of Attorney, is attached.

	/s/ Austin Y. Ke, attorney-in-fact for Debra King	02/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Stryker (SYK) report for Debra King?

Stryker reported a stock option grant to officer Debra King. On February 4, 2026 she received 3,992 employee stock options under the 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan, giving her the right to buy Stryker common shares at a fixed exercise price.

How many Stryker stock options were granted to Debra King and at what price?

Debra King was granted 3,992 Stryker employee stock options at a $360.82 exercise price. These options allow her to purchase Stryker common stock at $360.82 per share, subject to the vesting schedule and the stated expiration date in the grant.

When do Debra King’s Stryker (SYK) stock options vest and expire?

The options vest 20% per year over five years and expire in 2036. They become exercisable as to 20% on each of the first five anniversaries of the February 4, 2026 grant date and are scheduled to expire on February 3, 2036.

What is Debra King’s role at Stryker related to this Form 4 filing?

Debra King is a Stryker officer, serving as VP, Chief Digital and Information Officer. The Form 4 identifies her officer status and reports the compensatory stock option grant she received directly under the company’s 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

How many derivative securities does Debra King own after this Stryker grant?

After the grant, Debra King beneficially owns 3,992 derivative securities. All 3,992 are employee stock options reported as directly held, reflecting the full amount of the February 4, 2026 award shown in the Form 4 filing.