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): July 26, 2006 | ||
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STRYKER CORPORATION | ||
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | ||
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Michigan | 0-9165 | 38-1239739 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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2725 Fairfield Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan | 49002 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
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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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c)) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
SECTION 5 - CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
ITEM 5.02 | DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; |
| APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS |
On July 26, 2006, the Board of Directors of Stryker Corporation voted to increase the number of directors to eight and elected Louise L. Francesconi to fill the vacancy created. Ms. Francesconi's committee assignments have not yet been determined.
Ms. Francesconi has been a Vice President of Raytheon Company since November 1999 and President of its Missile Systems business since August 2002. She previously served as General Manager of the Missile Systems business from November 1999.
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)
August 1, 2006 /s/ THOMAS R. WINKEL
Date Thomas R. Winkel
Vice President, Administration
and Secretary