Form 4: Stryker VP Sells Shares for Tax Obligations
Insider Transaction Report
Stryker's VP, Chief HR Officer, M Kathryn Fink, disposed of 37 common shares to cover tax liabilities related to becoming retirement eligible.
Summary
- M Kathryn Fink, Stryker Corporation's VP, Chief HR Officer, reported a transaction involving the disposition of common stock.
- On December 16, 2025, 37 shares of Stryker Common Stock were withheld for tax purposes at a price of $355.31 per share.
- This withholding was associated with the reporting person becoming retirement eligible and pertained to unvested restricted stock units (RSUs) from an August 5, 2025 grant of 917 RSUs.
- Following the transaction, M Kathryn Fink directly beneficially owns 13,331 shares of Common Stock.
- Indirect beneficial ownership includes 421 shares through a 401K plan and 177 shares through the 2023 Mary Fink Living Trust.
- The filing also notes the acquisition of 128 shares of Stryker Common Stock through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) as of September 30, 2025.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing reports a routine, non-discretionary tax-related transaction by an executive, which is neutral in sentiment.
Future Outlook
The filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance.
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure of an insider transaction and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitive analysis.
Stakeholder Impact
- Minimal impact on shareholders as this is a routine tax-related transaction by an executive and does not reflect a discretionary sale or change in company fundamentals.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 08/05/2025 | Grant date of 917 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) from which 37 were withheld. |
| 08/20/2025 | Date M. Kathryn Fink executed the Power of Attorney for SEC filings. |
| 09/30/2025 | Date of the latest available statement for Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) holdings, where 128 shares were acquired. |
| 12/16/2025 | Date of the reported transaction involving the disposition of 37 shares for tax purposes. |
| 12/17/2025 | Date the Form 4 was signed by the attorney-in-fact. |
Keywords
Stryker, SYK, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Sale, Tax Withholding, M Kathryn Fink, Restricted Stock Units, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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