SYK.NYSEStryker CORP

Form 4: Stryker Director Lisa Skeete Tatum Receives RSU Grant

Sentiment:

Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership


Stryker Corporation director Lisa M. Skeete Tatum was granted 762 restricted stock units as part of standard equity compensation.

Summary

  • Director Lisa M. Skeete Tatum received a grant of 762 restricted stock units (RSUs) on May 6, 2026.
  • Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stryker common stock.
  • The RSUs are scheduled to vest on the earlier of the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or May 6, 2027.
  • Following this transaction, the director's total beneficial ownership is 5,205 shares.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral, routine administrative filing regarding director equity compensation.

Positives

  • The grant aligns the director's interests with those of shareholders through equity-based compensation.

Negatives

  • None identified.

Risks

  • None identified.

Future Outlook

The RSUs will vest in one year, contingent upon the director's continued service until the 2027 Annual Meeting or May 6, 2027.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that this is a routine disclosure of director compensation, which is standard practice for large-cap medical technology companies to ensure board alignment with long-term corporate performance.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The use of RSU grants for board members is consistent with compensation practices at peer companies like Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and Zimmer Biomet.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Power of AttorneyUpdated Power of Attorney filed for SEC reporting purposes.08/20/2025Facilitates efficient and compliant SEC filings by authorized representatives.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Minimal impact; reflects standard director compensation.

Next Steps

  • Vesting of the 762 RSUs on or before May 6, 2027.

Key Dates

DateDescription
08/20/2025Date of Power of Attorney execution.
05/06/2026Date of RSU grant transaction.
05/08/2026Date of filing.
05/06/2027Vesting date for the RSU grant.

Keywords

Stryker, SYK, Director, Equity Compensation, RSU, Insider Transaction

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