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STRYKER CORP 8-K Report (Aug 12, 2002)

Filed August 12, 2002For Securities:SYK

Summary

This 8-K filing from Stryker Corporation (SYK), filed on August 12, 2002, primarily serves to disclose that key executives, Chairman and CEO John W. Brown and CFO David J. Simpson, have submitted sworn statements to the SEC. These statements are made pursuant to SEC Order No. 4-460 and are also accompanied by certifications under 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, signed by the CEO and CFO respectively. This filing indicates a response to regulatory requirements and likely relates to corporate governance and financial reporting integrity during a period of increased scrutiny of public companies.

Key Highlights

  • 1Key executives (CEO and CFO) have submitted sworn statements to the SEC.
  • 2Statements are in compliance with SEC Order No. 4-460.
  • 3CEO and CFO have also provided certifications under 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
  • 4The filing includes these sworn statements and certifications as exhibits.
  • 5This action reflects a response to regulatory mandates concerning financial reporting and executive accountability.
  • 6The event date is August 11, 2002, with the filing on August 12, 2002.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report that Stryker Corporation's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have submitted sworn statements and certifications to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as required by SEC Order No. 4-460 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

The key individuals are John W. Brown, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President (Principal Executive Officer), and David J. Simpson, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary (Principal Financial Officer) of Stryker Corporation.

SEC Order No. 4-460 was a specific order issued by the SEC requiring certain corporate officers to submit sworn statements. 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, often referred to as Sarbanes-Oxley CEO/CFO certifications, requires CEOs and CFOs to certify the accuracy of financial reports filed with the SEC. Both relate to ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and corporate accountability.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain new financial results or significant business updates. Its content is limited to the submission of sworn statements and certifications by the company's principal executive and financial officers to the SEC.