BEVEVINO DANIEL J 4

What Happened Daniel J. Bevevino, a director of Artivion, Inc. (AORT), was granted 7,576 shares on May 18, 2026. The Form 4 reports the award as an acquisition (code A) at $0.00 per share (no cash paid at grant). Because this is a restricted stock award rather than an open-market purchase or sale, it reflects compensation rather than a direct market bet.

Key Details

• Transaction date: May 18, 2026; Filing date: May 20, 2026 (filed within two business days).
• Instrument: Restricted stock award (RSA) — 7,576 shares granted at $0.00.
• Reported cash value at acquisition: $0.00 (grant is compensation; tax/fair value details not shown on Form 4).
• Vesting: RSA grant vests on May 18, 2027 pursuant to the company’s Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (footnote in filing).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing.

Context Restricted stock awards are a routine form of compensation for executives and directors and do not necessarily signal a buy/sell decision. This Form 4 reports a grant (not an immediate sale or exercise), and the filing appears timely. Retail investors should view this as compensation-related equity rather than a direct insider purchase indicating a market stance.