Attached files
| file | filename |
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| EX-99.I - EXHIBIT 99.1 - STRYKER CORP | sykusexhibit03012013.htm |
| EX-99.II - EXHIBIT 99.2 - STRYKER CORP | sykhkgexhibit03012013.htm |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 1, 2013
STRYKER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Michigan (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | 0-9165 (Commission File Number) | 38-1239739 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2825 Airview Boulevard, Kalamazoo, Michigan (Address of principal executive offices) | 49002 (Zip Code) | |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 269.385.2600 | ||
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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[ ] | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
ITEM 8.01 | OTHER EVENTS. |
On March 1, 2013, Stryker Corporation announced the completion of its previously announced voluntary general offer to acquire Trauson Holdings Company Limited. Copies of the press releases issued in the United States and Hong Kong announcing the completion of the offer are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively.
ITEM 9.01 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
(d) | Exhibits |
99.1 Press release issued in the United States on March 1, 2013 | |
99.2 Press release issued in Hong Kong on March 1, 2013 | |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
STRYKER CORPORATION | ||
(Registrant) | ||
March 1, 2013 | /S/ DEAN H. BERGY | |
Date | Dean H. Bergy | |
Interim Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Corporate Secretary | ||