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STRYKER CORP 8-K Report (Nov 6, 2002)

Filed November 6, 2002For Securities:SYK

Summary

Stryker Corporation (SYK) filed a Form 8-K on November 6, 2002, primarily to disclose certifications from its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) regarding the accuracy of its financial reports. These certifications are mandated by Section 1350 of Title 18 of the U.S. Code, following the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The filing confirms that the CEO, John W. Brown, and the CFO, David J. Simpson, have each provided their respective certifications to the SEC. This filing is noteworthy for its timing in the wake of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which was enacted to improve corporate responsibility and financial reporting standards. Investors should view these certifications as a procedural step by Stryker to comply with new regulatory requirements, indicating the company's commitment to adhering to enhanced disclosure and accountability measures. No new financial results or material business developments were announced in this specific 8-K.

Key Highlights

  • 1Stryker Corporation filed a Form 8-K on November 6, 2002, reporting an event date of November 5, 2002.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing was to disclose certifications from the CEO and CFO.
  • 3These certifications are required under Section 1350 of Title 18 of the U.S. Code, enacted as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  • 4John W. Brown, Chairman, CEO, and President, provided his certification as the Principal Executive Officer.
  • 5David J. Simpson, Vice President, CFO, and Secretary, provided his certification as the Principal Financial Officer.
  • 6The filing indicates Stryker's compliance with new regulatory requirements for corporate financial reporting and accountability.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report that Stryker Corporation's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) have each provided certifications to the SEC regarding the accuracy of the company's financial reports. This is a requirement under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not contain new financial results or material business developments. It is solely focused on the certifications provided by the CEO and CFO as required by law.

The certifications by the CEO and CFO are a direct response to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. They affirm that the officers have reviewed the company's financial reports and assure the accuracy and fairness of the reported financial information, enhancing corporate governance and investor confidence.

The Form 8-K was filed with the SEC on November 6, 2002. The earliest event reported in the filing is dated November 5, 2002, which is the date the certifications were presumably made or finalized.