STRYKER CORP — fact timeline

Emily Baculik was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at STRYKER CORP.

“Emily Baculik, who currently serves as Vice President, Corporate Controller, will also serve as chief accounting officer of the Company effective September 1, 2026”

William E. Berry, Jr. retired as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer at STRYKER CORP.

“William E. Berry, Jr. has decided to retire from his role as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer of the Company effective September 1, 2026”

STRYKER CORP shareholders approved Advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers at the 2026-05-06 meeting.

“3) The advisory vote on the resolution relating to compensation of our named executive officers was approved based upon the following votes: Shares For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 269,367,775 18,597,825 2,237,978 30,151,420”

STRYKER CORP shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 at the 2026-05-06 meeting.

“2) The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 was ratified based upon the following votes: Shares For Against Abstain 284,664,762 35,281,102 409,134”

STRYKER CORP shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-06 meeting.

“1) All ten directors were elected to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified based upon the following votes: Shares Name For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Mary K. Brainerd 280,924,694 9,067,785 211,099 30,151,420 Giovanni Caforio, M.D. 281,051,869 8,973,178 178,531 30,151,420 Kevin A. Lobo 274,120,183 15,911,380 172,015 30,151,420 Emmanuel P. Maceda 236,822,417 52,356,083 1,025,078 30,151,420 Sherilyn S. McCoy 286,213,500 3,785,435 204,643 30,151,420 Rachel Ruggeri 286,076,884 3,912,160 214,534 30,151,420 Andrew K. Silvernail 273,819,022 16,160,379 224,177 30,151,420 Lisa M. Skeete Tatum 286,148,758 3,843,335 211,485 30,151,420 Ronda E. Stryker 279,972,078 9,876,202 355,298 30,151,420 Rajeev Suri 286,085,744 3,887,285 230,549 30,151,420”

STRYKER CORP updated its first quarter 2026 guidance (reaffirmed).

“Stryker Corporation issued a press release on April 30, 2026 announcing its first quarter 2026 operating results.”

STRYKER CORP incurred revolving credit of $3.0 billion with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association at Eurocurrency Rate, Term SOFR, Term CORRA Reference Rate or Base Rate, plus an ap maturing February 25, 2030.

“agreement, dated as of October 26, 2021 (the “2021 Credit Agreement”). The principal terms of the Credit Agreement are: (1) an aggregate principal amount of commitments of $3.0 billion, (2) a maturity date of February 25, 2030 and (3) a leverage ratio financial covenant that provides for a maximum permitted leverage ratio of 3.75:1 at the end of any fiscal”

STRYKER CORP completed an acquisition involving Inari Medical, Inc. for approximately $4.94 billion in cash (closed 2025-02-19).

“with Inari continuing as the surviving corporation. The total aggregate consideration paid by or on behalf of Stryker and Merger Sub in the transaction was approximately $4.94 billion in cash. The foregoing description of the Merger Agreement does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the Merger”

STRYKER CORP incurred senior notes of $1,000,000,000 with Public at 5.200% maturing February 10, 2035.

“On February 10, 2025, Stryker Corporation (the “Company”) completed a public offering (the “Offering”) of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.550% Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”), $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.700% Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”), $800,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.850% Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) and $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.200% Notes due 2035 (the “2035 Notes” and, together with the 2027 Notes, the 2028 Notes and the 2030 Notes, the “Notes”).”

STRYKER CORP incurred senior notes of $800,000,000 with Public at 4.850% maturing February 10, 2030.

“On February 10, 2025, Stryker Corporation (the “Company”) completed a public offering (the “Offering”) of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.550% Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”), $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.700% Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”), $800,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.850% Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) and $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.200% Notes due 2035 (the “2035 Notes” and, together with the 2027 Notes, the 2028 Notes and the 2030 Notes, the “Notes”).”

STRYKER CORP incurred senior notes of $700,000,000 with Public at 4.700% maturing February 10, 2028.

“On February 10, 2025, Stryker Corporation (the “Company”) completed a public offering (the “Offering”) of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.550% Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”), $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.700% Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”), $800,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.850% Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) and $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.200% Notes due 2035 (the “2035 Notes” and, together with the 2027 Notes, the 2028 Notes and the 2030 Notes, the “Notes”).”

STRYKER CORP incurred senior notes of $500,000,000 with Public at 4.550% maturing February 10, 2027.

“On February 10, 2025, Stryker Corporation (the “Company”) completed a public offering (the “Offering”) of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.550% Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”), $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.700% Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”), $800,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.850% Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) and $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.200% Notes due 2035 (the “2035 Notes” and, together with the 2027 Notes, the 2028 Notes and the 2030 Notes, the “Notes”).”

Allan Golston departed as Director at STRYKER CORP.

“On February 4, 2025, Allan Golston, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Stryker Corporation (the “Company”), informed the Company that he will retire from the Board effective as of the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders expected to be held on May 8, 2025”

Preston W. Wells changed role as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at STRYKER CORP.

“Preston W. Wells, who currently serves as Vice President, Group Chief Financial Officer for Orthopaedics, has been promoted to Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective April 1, 2025”

Glenn S. Boehnlein departed as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at STRYKER CORP.

“Glenn S. Boehnlein has decided to retire from his role as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective April 1, 2025”

STRYKER CORP shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal related to transparency in political spending at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“4) The shareholder proposal related to transparency in political spending was not approved based upon the following votes: Shares For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 113,859,053 190,289,960 1,581,062 27,028,775”

STRYKER CORP shareholders approved Advisory vote on the resolution relating to compensation of our named executive officers at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“3) The advisory vote on the resolution relating to compensation of our named executive officers was approved based upon the following votes: Shares For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 277,838,598 27,264,023 627,454 27,028,775”

STRYKER CORP shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2024 at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“2) The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2024 was ratified based upon the following votes: Shares For Against Abstain 306,622,353 25,829,393 307,104”

STRYKER CORP shareholders approved Election of all ten directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“At the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 9, 2024, shareholders voted on four proposals and cast their votes as follows: 1) All ten directors were elected to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified based upon the following votes:”

STRYKER CORP updated its first quarter 2024 guidance (raised).

“Stryker Corporation issued a press release on April 30, 2024 announcing its first quarter 2024 operating results.”

STRYKER CORP updated its the fourth quarter and full year of 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).

“Stryker Corporation issued a press release on January 30, 2024 announcing its fourth quarter and full-year 2023 operating results and 2024 outlook.”

STRYKER CORP incurred senior notes of €600,000,000 aggregate principal amount with Barclays Bank PLC, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Mizuho International plc and Wells Fargo Securities International Limited, as representatives of the underwriters at 3.375% per year maturing December 11, 2028.

“completed a public offering (the “Offering”) of €600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.375% Notes due 2028”

STRYKER CORP incurred senior notes of $600,000,000 aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 4.850% maturing December 8, 2028.

“On December 8, 2023, Stryker Corporation (the “Company”) completed a public offering (the “Offering”) of $600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.850% Notes due 2028 (the “Notes”).”

STRYKER CORP entered into Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as successor in interest to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee valued at $600,000,000 aggregate principal amount (effective 2023-12-08).

“The Notes were issued under an Indenture, dated January 15, 2010 (the “Base Indenture”), between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as successor in interest to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), as supplemented by the Twenty-Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated December 8, 2023, between the Company and the Trustee (the “Supplemental Indenture” and, the Base Indenture as so supplemented, the “Indenture”).”

STRYKER CORP entered into Underwriting Agreement with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc. and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., as representatives of the underwriters valued at $600,000,000 aggregate principal amount (effective 2023-12-05).

“On December 8, 2023, Stryker Corporation (the “Company”) completed a public offering (the “Offering”) of $600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.850% Notes due 2028 (the “Notes”). The Notes were sold pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement, dated December 5, 2023 (the “Underwriting Agreement”), between the Company and Citigroup Global Markets Inc., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc. and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., as representatives of the underwriters.”

Srikant Datar departed as Director at STRYKER CORP.

“On December 4, 2023, Dr. Srikant Datar, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company, informed the Company that he will retire from the Board effective as of the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders expected to be held on May 9, 2024 (the “Annual Meeting”).”

STRYKER CORP reported full year 2023 results: EPS $10.35 to $10.45. Guidance raised.

“we now expect adjusted net earnings per diluted share (2) to be in the range of $10.35 to $10.45.”

STRYKER CORP reported third quarter 2023 results: net income $944 million, EPS $2.46.

“Michigan - November 2, 2023 - Stryker (NYSE:SYK) reported operating results for the third quarter of 2023: Third Quarter Results • Reported net sales increased 9.6% to $4.9 billion • Organic net sales increased 9.2% • Reported operating income margin of 19.0% • Adjusted operating income margin (1) increased 110 bps to 23.4% • Reported EPS decreased 15.9% to”

STRYKER CORP reported full year 2023 results: EPS $10.25 to $10.45. Guidance raised.

“we now expect adjusted net earnings per diluted share (2) to be in the range of $10.25 to $10.45.”

STRYKER CORP reported second quarter 2023 results: revenue $5.0 billion.

“Reported net earnings of $738 million increased 12.5% in the quarter. Reported net earnings per diluted share of $1.93 increased 12.2% in the quarter.”

STRYKER CORP amended Amendment No. 1 with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the Administrative Agent (effective 2023-06-15).

“Stryker Corporation (the “Company”) entered into Amendment No. 1 (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s existing Credit Agreement, dated as of October 26, 2021 (the “Existing Credit Agreement”), by and among the Company, the other borrowers party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the Administrative Agent.”

STRYKER CORP shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal related to political disclosure. at the 2023-05-10 meeting.

“5) The shareholder proposal related to political disclosure was not approved based upon the following votes: Shares For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 115,557,988 198,401,374 2,007,363 24,790,384”

STRYKER CORP shareholders approved Advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation. at the 2023-05-10 meeting.

“4) The advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on the Company’s named executive officer compensation: Shares One Year Two Years Three Years Abstain 311,571,483 446,359 3,480,094 468,789”

STRYKER CORP shareholders approved Advisory vote on the resolution relating to compensation of named executive officers. at the 2023-05-10 meeting.

“3) The advisory vote on the resolution relating to compensation of our named executive officers was approved based upon the following votes: Shares For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 275,481,188 39,669,362 816,175 24,790,384”

STRYKER CORP shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2023. at the 2023-05-10 meeting.

“2) The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 was ratified based upon the following votes: Shares For Against Abstain 316,729,343 23,636,548 391,218”

STRYKER CORP shareholders approved Election of ten directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders. at the 2023-05-10 meeting.

“1) All ten directors were elected to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified based upon the following votes: Shares Name For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Mary K. Brainerd 310,761,719 4,989,306 215,700 24,790,384”

STRYKER CORP reported full year 2023 results: EPS $10.05 to $10.25.

“we now expect full year 2023 organic net sales growth (2) to be in the range of 8.0% to 9.0% and expect adjusted net earnings per diluted share (2) to be in the range of $10.05 to $10.25.”

STRYKER CORP reported the first quarter of 2023 results: revenue $4.8 billion, net income $592 million, EPS $1.54.

“Reported net sales increased 11.8% to $4.8 billion”

STRYKER CORP reported 2023 outlook results: EPS $9.85 to $10.15. Guidance initiated.

“We expect 2023 organic net sales growth (2) to be in the range of 7.0% to 8.5% and expect adjusted net earnings per diluted share (2) to be in the range of $9.85 to $10.15.”

STRYKER CORP reported Full year 2022 results: revenue $18.4 billion, net income $3.6 billion, EPS $9.34.

“Full Year Results • Reported net sales increased 7.8% to $18.4 billion • Organic net sales increased 9.7% • Reported operating income margin of 15.4% • Adjusted operating income margin (1) contracted 180 bps to 23.8% • Reported EPS increased 18.4% to $6.17 • Adjusted EPS (1) increased 2.8% to $9.34”

STRYKER CORP reported Fourth quarter 2022 results: revenue $5.2 billion, net income $1.1 billion, EPS $3.00.

“Fourth Quarter Results • Reported net sales increased 10.7% to $5.2 billion • Organic net sales increased 13.2% • Reported operating income margin of 15.6% • Adjusted operating income margin (1) contracted 70 bps to 26.6% • Reported EPS decreased 15.0% to $1.47 • Adjusted EPS (1) increased 10.7% to $3.00”

STRYKER CORP: Amended and restated the Bylaws to make compliance with universal proxy card rules a requirement for shareholder director nominations and make other clarifying and conforming changes (effective 2022-11-01).

“On November 1, 2022 , the Board of Directors of Stryker Corporation (the "Company") amended and restated the Company’s Bylaws (as so amended and restated, the “Bylaws”) to (i) make compliance with the applicable provisions of the “universal proxy card” rules, as set forth in Rule 14a-19 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, a requirement for a shareholder’s eligibility to nominate a director candidate and (ii) make certain other clarifying and conforming changes.”

STRYKER CORP reported third quarter of 2022 results: revenue $4.5 billion, net income $816 million, EPS $2.14. Guidance lowered.

“Stryker (NYSE:SYK) reported operating results for the third quarter of 2022: Third Quarter Results • Reported net sales increased 7.7% to $4.5 billion • Organic net sales increased 9.9% • Reported operating income margin of 18.0% • Adjusted operating income margin (1) contracted 310 bps to 22.3% • Reported EPS increased 87.7% to $2.14 • Adjusted EPS (1) decreased 3.6% to $2.12”

Timothy J. Scannell departed as President and Chief Operating Officer at STRYKER CORP.

“Timothy J. Scannell, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, has notified the Company of his intent to retire on March 31, 2023.”

Kevin A. Lobo was appointed as President at STRYKER CORP.

“Effective October 1, 2021, Kevin A. Lobo, the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, will also become President of the Company.”

Timothy J. Scannell changed role as Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer at STRYKER CORP.

“Effective October 1, 2021, Mr. Scannell will transition from his current role of President and Chief Operating Officer to the position of Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.”