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): May 24, 2011
STRYKER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Michigan |
0-9165 |
38-1239739 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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2825 Airview Boulevard, Kalamazoo, Michigan |
49002 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 269.385.2600 |
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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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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ITEM 5.02 |
DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; |
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APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS |
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OF CERTAIN OFFICERS. |
On May 24, 2011, Michael P. Mogul informed the Company of his intention to resign from his position as Group President, Orthopaedics and all other positions with the Company, effective June 10, 2011 in order to accept the role of Chief Executive Officer of DJO Global, Inc.
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ITEM 8.01 |
OTHER EVENTS. |
On May 31, 2011, Stryker Corporation announced the appointment of Kevin Lobo, Group President, Neurotechnology and Spine, to the role of Group President, Orthopaedics. A copy of the press release announcing the appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 9.01 |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
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Exhibits |
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99.1 Press release dated May 31, 2011 |
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)
May 31, 2011 /s/ CURT R. HARTMAN
Date Curt R. Hartman
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer