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STRYKER CORP 8-K Report (Jul 15, 2003)

Filed July 15, 2003For Securities:SYK

Summary

Stryker Corporation (SYK) filed an 8-K on July 15, 2003, to report its operating results for the second quarter and first half of 2003. This filing primarily serves to disclose a press release issued on the same date, which contains the company's financial performance for the period. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1, the attached press release, for detailed financial figures and operational highlights. The press release announces Stryker's financial performance, providing key metrics and management commentary on the company's progress. While the 8-K itself is a procedural filing, it signifies the official public release of important financial information, enabling investors to assess the company's recent performance, growth trends, and overall financial health.

Key Highlights

  • 1Stryker Corporation filed an 8-K on July 15, 2003.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to disclose financial results for Q2 and the first half of 2003.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated July 15, 2003, contains the detailed operating results.
  • 4This filing is made under Regulation FD, ensuring broad public dissemination of material information.
  • 5Dean H. Bergy, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary, signed the report.
  • 6The event date for the reported results was June 29, 2003.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Stryker Corporation's operating results for the second quarter and the first half of 2003, as announced in a press release issued on July 15, 2003.

The detailed financial information is located in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release dated July 15, 2003, attached to this 8-K filing.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) ensures that material information is disclosed to the public broadly and simultaneously, rather than selectively to certain parties. In this case, Stryker is using the 8-K filing to disseminate its quarterly financial results to all investors at the same time.

Dean H. Bergy is identified as the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary of Stryker Corporation. His signature on the 8-K filing confirms that the company has duly authorized and submitted this report and its contents according to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.