Form 4: Stryker Corp Director Allan C. Golston Executes Stock Option and Sells Shares

Director Allan C. Golston exercised stock options and sold shares of Stryker Corp common stock on February 18, 2025.

Summary

• On February 18, 2025, Allan C. Golston, a director of Stryker Corp, exercised stock options to acquire 3,605 shares of common stock at a price of $122.51 per share.
• Simultaneously, Golston sold 2,458 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $383.07 per share, with individual sales ranging from $383.0705 to $383.255.
• Following these transactions, Golston directly owns 14,895 shares of Stryker Corp common stock.
• The stock option was granted on February 8, 2017, under the Stryker Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan and is exercisable as to 20% on each of the first five anniversaries of the grant date.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a neutral report of insider trading activity. It doesn't inherently convey positive or negative sentiment about the company's performance.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, which are common among corporate executives and directors. These transactions are closely watched by investors for signals about a company's prospects, although individual transactions may not always be indicative of broader trends.

Stakeholder Impact

• The transactions may have a minor impact on shareholders due to the change in ownership, but the effect is likely minimal given the relatively small number of shares involved.

Key Dates

Keywords

Stryker Corp, Allan C. Golston, stock options, Form 4, insider trading, common stock, director, sale of shares, exercise of options