Form 144 ARTIVION For: 3 March

Global financial markets reacted strongly on March 3, 2026, as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran drove oil prices to surge, the dollar to reach a five-week high, and gold to climb as investors sought safe havens amid fears of wider Middle East conflict and potential closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The market turmoil came amid heightened geopolitical concerns following reported military actions in the region, with traders rushing to position themselves for potential disruptions to global energy supplies. ARTIVION, a medical technology company, also made headlines on the same date with a Form 144 filing indicating potential stock sales by company insiders, though this filing appeared unrelated to the broader market movements driven by geopolitical factors. Market analysts suggested that the current situation could lead to sustained volatility in energy and currency markets, with the dollar benefiting from its traditional safe-haven status during international crises.