Stock Listing

The company’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SYK.

Diversity and Inclusion

Stryker values an inclusive work environment that hires and engages a talented and diverse workforce. Achieving the full potential of this diversity is a business priority that is fundamental to our competitive success. We encourage and expect each employee to embrace our commitment to an inclusive workplace that is free from any kind of discrimination, retaliation or bias.

Trademarks

The following trademarks or service marks of Stryker Corporation, its divisions or other corporate affiliated entities appear in this annual review: Complete Stroke Care, Marshall Steele, MDM, MEDPOR, Neuroform EZ, Orthovita, OtisMed, ShapeMatch, Sonopet, Stryker, Stryker ADAPT, Target, Triathlon, X3. All other trademarks or service marks are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners or holders.

The products referenced within this review may not all be approved or cleared for sale, distribution or use in the United States.

Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Stryker Corporation will be held at the Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites at The Kalamazoo Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Form 10-K

The company files a Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Shareholders wishing a copy of the 2011 report may obtain it free of charge at www.stryker.com or request it by writing to:

Investor Relations Stryker Corporation 2825 Airview Boulevard Kalamazoo, MI 49002

Recognizing Our Strengths

  • Forbes 2011 The World's Most Innovative Companies

    Recipient for the tenth consecutive year, ranked #3 in Medical & Other Precision Equipment in 2011

  • Fortune World's Most Admired Companies 2011

    Recipient for the first time, ranked #68 in 2011

  • Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2011

    Ranked #95 out of 100 in the list's debut year