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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 29, 2019
STRYKER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Michigan | | 001-13149 | | 38-1239739 |
(State of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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2825 Airview Boulevard | Kalamazoo, | Michigan | | 49002 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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| | (269) | 385-2600 | | |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, $.10 Par Value | | SYK | | New York Stock Exchange |
1.125% Notes due 2023 | | SYK23 | | New York Stock Exchange |
0.250% Notes due 2024 | | SYK24A | | New York Stock Exchange |
2.125% Notes due 2027 | | SYK27 | | New York Stock Exchange |
0.750% Notes due 2029 | | SYK29 | | New York Stock Exchange |
2.625% Notes due 2030 | | SYK30 | | New York Stock Exchange |
1.000% Notes due 2031 | | SYK31 | | New York Stock Exchange |
Floating Rate Notes due 2020 | | SYK20A | | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging Growth Company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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ITEM 5.02 | DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS |
On November 29, 2019, Ms. Louise L. Francesconi, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Stryker Corporation (the “Company”), informed the Company that she plans to retire as a director and will not stand for re‑election to the Board at the Company’s annual shareholders meeting expected to be held on May 5, 2020 (the “Annual Meeting”). Ms. Francesconi will continue to serve as a director until the Annual Meeting. Ms. Francesconi’s decision to not stand for re-election did not involve any disagreement with the Company.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | STRYKER CORPORATION |
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Date: | December 5, 2019 | | /s/ DEAN H. BERGY |
| | | Dean H. Bergy |
| | | Vice President, Corporate Secretary |