If you were employed on the acquisition date by a company that Stryker acquires after September 30, 2012, and as a consequence become employed by Stryker at that time, you will be credited for all purposes of the Plan with your service with that acquired company as if you had been an employee of the Company when that service was performed. Special terms may apply to participants who were employed on an acquisition date by a company that Stryker acquired after September 30, 2012. Contact myHR for more information.