UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): April 16, 2003
Commission file number: 0-9165
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STRYKER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Michigan |
38-1239739 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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incorporation or organization) |
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P.O. Box 4085, Kalamazoo, Michigan |
49003-4085 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (269) 385-2600
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ITEM 7. |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
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(c) Exhibits |
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99.1 |
Press release dated April 16, 2003 |
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ITEM 9. |
REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE |
Stryker Corporation issued a press release on April 16, 2003 announcing its first quarter 2003 operating results. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This information is being provided pursuant to Item 12 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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STRYKER CORPORATION |
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(Registrant) |
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April 16, 2003 |
/s/ DEAN H. BERGY |
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Dean H. Bergy |
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Vice President, |
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Chief Financial Officer and Secretary |
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
Press release dated April 16, 2003 |
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