UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): August 12, 2004
Commission file number: 0-9165
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STRYKER
CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in
charter)
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Michigan |
38-1239739 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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incorporation or organization) |
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2725 Fairfield Road, 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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ITEM 5. |
OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE |
Stryker Corporation issued a press release on August 12, 2004 announcing the completion of the SpineCore, Inc. acquisition.
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ITEM 7. |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
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(c) Exhibits |
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99.1 |
Press release dated August 12, 2004 |
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
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STRYKER CORPORATION |
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(Registrant) |
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August 12, 2004 |
/s/ DEAN H. BERGY |
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Dean H. Bergy |
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Vice President, |
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Chief Financial Officer and Secretary |
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
Press release dated August 12, 2004 |
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