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accession: "0001193125-26-218098"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ZBH"
cik: "0001136869"
company_name: "ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC."
filed_at: "2026-05-12T10:30:17+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-12T10:40:52.982768+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Zimmer Biomet increases FY2026 share repurchase target to $1B, up $250M from prior view

## Summary
- Now expects to repurchase up to $1.0B of common stock in FY2026, a $250M increase from prior assumption.
- Repurchases will be made under existing $1.5B authorization approved by Board in February 2026.
- No changes to size, duration or terms of the authorization.
- May conduct open-market purchases or structured agreements; timing depends on market conditions, stock price, and capital availability.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-218098
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ZBH
- cik: 0001136869
- company_name: ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-05-12T10:30:17+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1136869/000119312526218098/0001193125-26-218098-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1136869/000119312526218098/zbh-20260512.htm

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