• Fourth consecutive year Stryker has been named to this list 

  • Ranked 42 out of 100 

Kalamazoo, Michigan - January 16, 2014 - Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) announced today that it has been named as one of the 2014 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in its 17th annual survey of top-rated workplaces in the United States. The list recognizes companies that have exceptional workplace cultures. This is the fourth consecutive year Stryker has been named to the list, and the company was ranked 42 out of 100. The full list and related stories are available at Fortune.com/best-companies.

Kevin A. Lobo, President and Chief Executive Officer, congratulated all employees on earning this honor for the fourth year running. "This is an amazing place to work. The culture here is a result of our employees' dedication and passion."

"Our commitment to growing talent and building on the strengths of our culture is stronger than ever and remains critical to our success," said Steve Benscoter, Vice President, Human Resources. "We are honored to be named one of the 100 Best workplaces and recognize it would not be possible without the contributions of all of our employees."

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.www.stryker.com.

Contacts:

For media inquiries please contact:
Yin Becker, Stryker Corporation, 201-831-5000 or yin.becker@stryker.com.

For investor inquiries please contact:
Katherine A. Owen, Stryker Corporation, 269-385-2600 or katherine.owen@stryker.com


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