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STRYKER CORP 8-K Report (Apr 15, 2004)

Filed April 15, 2004For Securities:SYK

Summary

Stryker Corporation (SYK) filed an 8-K on April 15, 2004, to announce its first quarter 2004 operating results. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish investors with the company's financial performance for the period. The press release containing these results, dated April 15, 2004, is attached as Exhibit 99.1, providing detailed financial information and commentary from the company. Investors should review the attached press release for specific details on revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements or strategic updates. The filing itself is primarily a notification mechanism, directing stakeholders to the more comprehensive financial disclosure made on the same day.

Key Highlights

  • 1Stryker Corporation filed an 8-K on April 15, 2004.
  • 2The filing is to announce the company's first quarter 2004 operating results.
  • 3The press release containing the Q1 2004 results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The event date for the results announcement was March 30, 2004.
  • 5Dean H. Bergy, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, signed the report.
  • 6This filing serves as notification to investors of the Q1 2004 financial performance disclosure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide investors with Stryker Corporation's operating results for the first quarter of 2004. It directs readers to the accompanying press release for the detailed financial information.

The specific financial details for Stryker's first quarter 2004 are contained within the press release dated April 15, 2004, which is attached to this 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1.

Dean H. Bergy, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, is the principal financial officer who signed this 8-K report.