8K - 01/24/12
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): January 24, 2012
STRYKER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Michigan (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | 0-9165 (Commission File Number) | 38-1239739 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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2825 Airview Boulevard, Kalamazoo, Michigan (Address of principal executive offices) | 49002 (Zip Code) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 269.385.2600 |
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:
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ITEM 2.02 | RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION |
Stryker Corporation issued a press release on January 24, 2012 announcing its fourth quarter and year end 2011 operating results. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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ITEM 9.01 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
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(d) | Exhibits |
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| 99.1 Press release dated January 24, 2012 |
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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January 24, 2012 | | /s/ Curt R. Hartman |
Date | | Curt R. Hartman |
| | Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |