Greenleaf Trust reports beneficial ownership of 16,801,654 shares of Stryker Corp common stock, representing 4.4% of the class as of 12/31/2025. Greenleaf has sole voting power over 181,176 shares and shared voting power over 16,620,478 shares.
The firm has sole dispositive power over 122,825 shares and shared dispositive power over 16,678,829 shares. It holds these securities in a fiduciary capacity for various trust and investment management customers and states they are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control of Stryker.
Positive
None.
Negative
None.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 19)
STRYKER CORP
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $.10 Par Value
(Title of Class of Securities)
863667101
(CUSIP Number)
12/31/2025
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
863667101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
GREENLEAF TRUST
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
MICHIGAN
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
181,176.00
6
Shared Voting Power
16,620,478.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
122,825.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
16,678,829.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
16,801,654.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
BK
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
STRYKER CORP
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1941 STRYKER WAY, PORTAGE, MICHIGAN, 49002
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Greenleaf Trust
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
211 South Rose Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(c)
Citizenship:
State of Michigan
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, $.10 Par Value
(e)
CUSIP No.:
863667101
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
16,801,654
(b)
Percent of class:
4.4 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
181,176
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
16,620,478
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
122,825
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
16,678,829
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Greenleaf Trust holds these securities in a fiduciary capacity on behalf of various trust and investment management customers, some of whom have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of, dividends from or the proceeds from the sale of these securities.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
What stake in Stryker Corp (SYK) does Greenleaf Trust report?
Greenleaf Trust reports beneficial ownership of 16,801,654 Stryker Corp common shares, representing 4.4% of the outstanding class. This reflects its aggregated holdings as of December 31, 2025, across various trust and investment management accounts it oversees.
How much voting power does Greenleaf Trust have in Stryker Corp (SYK)?
Greenleaf Trust has sole voting power over 181,176 Stryker shares and shared voting power over 16,620,478 shares. These figures indicate how many shares it can vote alone versus together with others, as of the reported ownership date.
In what capacity does Greenleaf Trust hold Stryker Corp (SYK) shares?
Greenleaf Trust holds Stryker shares in a fiduciary capacity for various trust and investment management customers. Some clients have the right to receive dividends or sale proceeds, while Greenleaf exercises voting and dispositive powers as outlined in the Schedule 13G/A.
Does Greenleaf Trust intend to influence control of Stryker Corp (SYK)?
Greenleaf Trust certifies that the Stryker securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business. It states they were not acquired and are not held to change or influence control of Stryker, consistent with passive investment intent disclosures.
Why is Greenleaf Trust filing an amended Schedule 13G/A for Stryker (SYK)?
The amended Schedule 13G/A updates Greenleaf Trust’s beneficial ownership information for Stryker as of December 31, 2025. It restates share counts, voting and dispositive powers, and confirms the holdings are maintained in the ordinary course without control-seeking purposes.
What percentage threshold does Greenleaf Trust report for Stryker Corp (SYK)?
Greenleaf Trust reports that its 16,801,654 Stryker shares represent 4.4% of the outstanding common stock. This percentage is disclosed in the ownership section and indicates its relative stake in the issuer’s equity at the reporting date.