8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

STRYKER CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 19, 2005)

Filed April 19, 2005For Securities:SYK

Summary

Stryker Corporation filed an 8-K report on April 19, 2005, to announce its first-quarter 2005 operating results. The report primarily serves to furnish the press release detailing these financial outcomes. Investors should refer to the attached Exhibit 99.1 for the comprehensive details of the company's performance during the first quarter of 2005, as this 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial data but rather incorporates it by reference. While the 8-K filing itself is procedural and points to the press release for substantive information, it signifies the formal dissemination of Stryker's Q1 2005 financial results. Investors are advised to review the press release for key metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance provided by management. The Chief Financial Officer, Dean H. Bergy, signed off on the filing, confirming the authenticity of the announced results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Stryker Corporation announced its first quarter 2005 operating results via a press release.
  • 2The 8-K filing officially disseminates these Q1 2005 financial results.
  • 3The press release detailing the results is included as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial performance data.
  • 5The filing was signed by Dean H. Bergy, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Stryker Corporation's first quarter 2005 operating results through an attached press release.

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release dated April 19, 2005, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the specific financial numbers itself. It serves to 'furnish' the press release that contains the detailed operating results for the first quarter of 2005.

The filing was signed by Dean H. Bergy, who is Stryker Corporation's Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, indicating his certification of the disclosed information.