STRYKER CORP - Quarter Report: 2021 June (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


☒			QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021


☐			TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number: 001-13149

STRYKER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Michigan

38-1239739

(State of incorporation)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2825 Airview Boulevard

Kalamazoo,

Michigan

49002

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(269)

385-2600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.10 Par Value	SYK	New York Stock Exchange
1.125% Notes due 2023	SYK23	New York Stock Exchange
0.250% Notes due 2024	SYK24A	New York Stock Exchange
2.125% Notes due 2027	SYK27	New York Stock Exchange
0.750% Notes due 2029	SYK29	New York Stock Exchange
2.625% Notes due 2030	SYK30	New York Stock Exchange
1.000% Notes due 2031	SYK31	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

☒

Accelerated filer

☐

Emerging growth company

☐

Non-accelerated filer

☐

Small reporting company

☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

There were 377,096,272 shares of Common Stock, $0.10 par value, on June 30, 2021.


STRYKER CORPORATION						2021 Second Quarter Form 10-Q

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1.			FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Stryker Corporation and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (LOSS) (Unaudited)


	Three Months				Six Months
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Net sales	$	4,294	$	2,764	$	8,247	$	6,352
Cost of sales	1,522		1,216		2,966		2,473
Gross profit	$	2,772	$	1,548	$	5,281	$	3,879
Research, development and engineering expenses	310		233		598		487
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,505		1,225		3,080		2,555
Recall charges	76		—		82		(6)
Amortization of intangible assets	149		110		330		228
Total operating expenses	$	2,040	$	1,568	$	4,090	$	3,264
Operating income (loss)	$	732	$	(20)	$	1,191	$	615
Other income (expense), net	(70)		(67)		(162)		(112)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	$	662	$	(87)	$	1,029	$	503
Income taxes	70		(4)		135		93
Net earnings (loss)	$	592	$	(83)	$	894	$	410

Net earnings (loss) per share of common stock:
Basic	$	1.57	$	(0.22)	$	2.37	$	1.09
Diluted	$	1.55	$	(0.22)	$	2.34	$	1.08

Weighted-average shares outstanding (in millions):
Basic	376.9		375.5		376.6		375.1
Effect of dilutive employee stock compensation	5.4		—		5.4		4.8
Diluted	382.3		375.5		382.0		379.9

Cash dividends declared per share of common stock	$	0.63	$	0.575	$	1.26	$	1.15

Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the calculation of dilutive employee stock options were 4.3 for the three months 2020 and de minimis in all other periods.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited)


	Three Months				Six Months
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Net earnings (loss)	$	592	$	(83)	$	894	$	410
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Pension plans	(4)		(4)		3		(8)
Unrealized gains (losses) on designated hedges	8		(30)		36		(56)
Financial statement translation	(80)		(58)		175		(45)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$	(76)	$	(92)	$	214	$	(109)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	516	$	(175)	$	1,108	$	301

See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


Dollar amounts are in millions except per share amounts or as otherwise specified.			1


STRYKER CORPORATION						2021 Second Quarter Form 10-Q

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


	June 30		December 31
	2021		2020
	(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,241	$	2,943
Marketable securities	84		81
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $141 ($131 in 2020)	2,714		2,701
Inventories:
Materials and supplies	658		678
Work in process	264		251
Finished goods	2,509		2,565
Total inventories	$	3,431	$	3,494
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	562		488
Total current assets	$	9,032	$	9,707
Property, plant and equipment:
Land, buildings and improvements	1,607		1,546
Machinery and equipment	3,755		3,636
Total property, plant and equipment	$	5,362	$	5,182
Less accumulated depreciation	2,624		2,430
Property, plant and equipment, net	$	2,738	$	2,752
Goodwill	12,802		12,778
Other intangibles, net	5,261		5,554
Noncurrent deferred income tax assets	1,751		1,530
Other noncurrent assets	2,114		2,009
Total assets	$	33,698	$	34,330

Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	864	$	810
Accrued compensation	890		925
Income taxes	300		207
Dividends payable	238		237
Accrued product liabilities	444		515
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	1,510		1,586
Current maturities of debt	6		761
Total current liabilities	$	4,252	$	5,041
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	12,734		13,230
Income taxes	927		990
Other noncurrent liabilities	1,965		1,985
Total liabilities	$	19,878	$	21,246
Shareholders' equity
Common stock, $0.10 par value	38		38
Additional paid-in capital	1,844		1,741
Retained earnings	12,881		12,462
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(943)		(1,157)
Total shareholders' equity	$	13,820	$	13,084
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	33,698	$	34,330

See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


Dollar amounts are in millions except per share amounts or as otherwise specified.			2


STRYKER CORPORATION						2021 Second Quarter Form 10-Q

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)


	Three Months				Six Months
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Common stock shares outstanding (in millions)
Beginning	376.7		375.4		376.1		374.5
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation and benefit plans	0.4		0.2		1.0		1.1
Repurchase of common stock	—		—		—		—
Ending	377.1		375.6		377.1		375.6

Common stock
Beginning	$	38	$	38	$	38	$	37
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation and benefit plans	—		—		—		1
Repurchase of common stock	—		—		—		—
Ending	$	38	$	38	$	38	$	38
Additional paid-in capital
Beginning	$	1,806	$	1,676	$	1,741	$	1,628
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation and benefit plans	(1)		—		(4)		(8)
Repurchase of common stock	—		—		—		—
Share-based compensation	39		30		107		86
Ending	$	1,844	$	1,706	$	1,844	$	1,706
Retained earnings
Beginning	$	12,525	$	12,024	$	12,462	$	11,748

Net earnings (loss)	592		(83)		894		410
Repurchase of common stock	—		—		—		—
Cash dividends declared	(236)		(216)		(475)		(433)
Ending	$	12,881	$	11,725	$	12,881	$	11,725
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Beginning	$	(867)	$	(623)	$	(1,157)	$	(606)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(76)		(92)		214		(109)
Ending	$	(943)	$	(715)	$	(943)	$	(715)
Total Stryker shareholders' equity	$	13,820	$	12,754	$	13,820	$	12,754
Non-controlling interest	—		—		—		—






Total shareholders' equity	$	13,820	$	12,754	$	13,820	$	12,754

See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


Dollar amounts are in millions except per share amounts or as otherwise specified.			3


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)


	Six Months
	2021		2020
Operating activities
Net earnings	$	894	$	410
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	187		163
Amortization of intangible assets	330		228
Asset impairments	3		161
Share-based compensation	107		86
Recall charges	82		(6)
Sale of inventory stepped-up to fair value at acquisition	137		9
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(24)		671
Inventories	(128)		(181)
Accounts payable	57		(34)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	22		(375)
Recall-related payments	(163)		(12)
Income taxes	(98)		(39)
Other, net	(76)		130
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	1,330	$	1,211
Investing activities
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(104)		(26)
Purchases of marketable securities	(31)		(23)
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities	28		31
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(189)		(253)
Other investing, net	(2)		(9)
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(298)	$	(280)
Financing activities
Proceeds (payments) on short-term borrowings, net	(7)		8
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	5		2,293
Payments on long-term debt	(1,151)		(500)
Dividends paid	(475)		(431)
Repurchases of common stock	—		—
Cash paid for taxes from withheld shares	(74)		(68)
Other financing, net	(27)		(14)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	$	(1,729)	$	1,288
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(5)		(17)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	$	(702)	$	2,202
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2,943		4,337
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	2,241	$	6,539

See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


Dollar amounts are in millions except per share amounts or as otherwise specified.			4


STRYKER CORPORATION						2021 Second Quarter Form 10-Q

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

General Information

Management believes the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contain all adjustments, including normal recurring items, considered necessary to fairly present the financial position of Stryker Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries ("Stryker," the "Company," "we," us" or "our") on June 30, 2021 and the results of operations for the three and six months 2021. The results of operations included in these Consolidated Financial Statements may not necessarily be indicative of our annual results. These statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2020.

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

We evaluate all Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) for consideration of their applicability. ASUs not included in our disclosures were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

NOTE 2 - REVENUE RECOGNITION

Our policies for recognizing sales have not changed from those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2020.

We disaggregate our net sales by product line and geographic location for each of our segments as we believe it best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and certainty of our net sales and cash flows are affected by economic factors.


Net Sales by Product Line
	Three Months				Six Months
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Orthopaedics:
Knees	$	474	$	241	$	886	$	673
Hips	353		216		662		532
Trauma and Extremities	674		330		1,314		722
Other	127		107		250		189
	$	1,628	$	894	$	3,112	$	2,116
MedSurg:
Instruments	$	517	$	328	$	986	$	841
Endoscopy	518		316		987		771
Medical	640		632		1,262		1,219
Sustainability	73		48		134		115
	$	1,748	$	1,324	$	3,369	$	2,946
Neurotechnology and Spine:
Neurotechnology	$	611	$	369	$	1,181	$	852
Spine	307		177		585		438
	$	918	$	546	$	1,766	$	1,290
Total	$	4,294	$	2,764	$	8,247	$	6,352


Net Sales by Geography
	Three Months 2021				Three Months 2020
	United States		International		United States		International
Orthopaedics:
Knees	$	349	$	125	$	179	$	62
Hips	221		132		140		76
Trauma and Extremities	475		199		208		122
Other	99		28		96		11
	$	1,144	$	484	$	623	$	271
MedSurg:
Instruments	$	401	$	116	$	249	$	79
Endoscopy	407		111		253		63
Medical	488		152		454		178
Sustainability	72		1		48		—
	$	1,368	$	380	$	1,004	$	320
Neurotechnology and Spine:
Neurotechnology	$	371	$	240	$	211	$	158
Spine	217		90		128		49
	$	588	$	330	$	339	$	207
Total	$	3,100	$	1,194	$	1,966	$	798


Net Sales by Geography
	Six Months 2021				Six Months 2020
	United States		International		United States		International
Orthopaedics:
Knees	$	643	$	243	$	501	$	172
Hips	407		255		341		191
Trauma and Extremities	915		399		468		254
Other	193		57		165		24
	$	2,158	$	954	$	1,475	$	641
MedSurg:
Instruments	$	756	$	230	$	659	$	182
Endoscopy	761		226		617		154
Medical	961		301		908		311
Sustainability	132		2		114		1
	$	2,610	$	759	$	2,298	$	648
Neurotechnology and Spine:
Neurotechnology	$	706	$	475	$	512	$	340
Spine	410		175		324		114
	$	1,116	$	650	$	836	$	454
Total	$	5,884	$	2,363	$	4,609	$	1,743

Contract Assets and Liabilities

On June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 contract assets recorded in our Consolidated Balance Sheets were not significant.

Our contract liabilities arise as a result of consideration received from customers at inception of contracts for certain businesses or where the timing of billing for services precedes satisfaction of our performance obligations. We generally satisfy performance obligations within one year from the contract inception date. Our contract liabilities were $476 and $416 on June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.


Dollar amounts are in millions except per share amounts or as otherwise specified.			5


STRYKER CORPORATION						2021 Second Quarter Form 10-Q

NOTE 3 - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (AOCI)


Three Months 2021	Marketable Securities		Pension Plans		Hedges		Financial Statement Translation		Total
Beginning	$	(3)	$	(252)	$	18	$	(630)	$	(867)
OCI	—		(9)		7		(75)		(77)
Income taxes	—		2		(3)		2		1
Reclassifications to:
Cost of sales	—		—		4		—		4
Other (income) expense	—		4		(1)		(9)		(6)
Income taxes	—		(1)		1		2		2
Net OCI	$	—	$	(4)	$	8	$	(80)	$	(76)
Ending	$	(3)	$	(256)	$	26	$	(710)	$	(943)


Three Months 2020	Marketable Securities		Pension Plans		Hedges		Financial Statement Translation		Total
Beginning	$	(3)	$	(183)	$	21	$	(458)	$	(623)
OCI	(1)		(8)		(33)		(91)		(133)
Income taxes	—		2		8		39		49
Reclassifications to:
Cost of sales	—		—		(3)		—		(3)
Other (income) expense	1		3		(2)		(7)		(5)
Income taxes	—		(1)		—		1		—
Net OCI	$	—	$	(4)	$	(30)	$	(58)	$	(92)
Ending	$	(3)	$	(187)	$	(9)	$	(516)	$	(715)


Six Months 2021	Marketable Securities		Pension Plans		Hedges		Financial Statement Translation		Total
Beginning	$	(3)	$	(259)	$	(10)	$	(885)	$	(1,157)
OCI	—		(1)		34		198		231
Income taxes	—		(2)		(11)		(10)		(23)
Reclassifications to:
Cost of sales	—		—		5		—		5
Other (income) expense	—		8		9		(17)		—
Income taxes	—		(2)		(1)		4		1
Net OCI	$	—	$	3	$	36	$	175	$	214
Ending	$	(3)	$	(256)	$	26	$	(710)	$	(943)


Six Months 2020	Marketable Securities		Pension Plans		Hedges		Financial Statement Translation		Total
Beginning	$	(3)	$	(179)	$	47	$	(471)	$	(606)
OCI	—		(14)		(72)		(36)		(122)
Income taxes	—		2		19		2		23
Reclassifications to:
Cost of sales	—		—		—		—		—
Other (income) expense	—		6		(3)		(14)		(11)
Income taxes	—		(2)		—		3		1
Net OCI	$	—	$	(8)	$	(56)	$	(45)	$	(109)
Ending	$	(3)	$	(187)	$	(9)	$	(516)	$	(715)

NOTE 4 - DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

We use operational and economic hedges, foreign currency exchange forward contracts, net investment hedges (both derivative and non-derivative financial instruments) and interest rate derivative instruments to manage the impact of currency exchange and interest rate fluctuations on earnings, cash flow and equity. We do not enter into derivative instruments for speculative purposes. We are exposed to potential credit loss in the event of nonperformance by our counterparties on our outstanding derivative instruments but do not anticipate nonperformance by any of our counterparties. Should a counterparty default, our maximum loss exposure is the asset balance of the instrument. We have not changed our hedging

strategies, accounting practices or objectives from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2020.

Foreign Currency Hedges


June 2021	Cash Flow		Net Investment		Non-Designated		Total
Gross notional amount	$	950	$	1,792	$	5,339	$	8,081
Maximum term in days							1612
Fair value:
Other current assets	$	11	$	—	$	43	$	54
Other noncurrent assets	1		22		—		23
Other current liabilities	(16)		—		(14)		(30)
Other noncurrent liabilities	(1)		(7)		—		(8)
Total fair value	$	(5)	$	15	$	29	$	39


December 2020	Cash Flow		Net Investment		Non-Designated		Total
Gross notional amount	$	949	$	1,828	$	5,382	$	8,159
Maximum term in days							1793
Fair value:
Other current assets	$	9	$	—	$	7	$	16
Other noncurrent assets	—		4		—		4
Other current liabilities	(12)		—		(121)		(133)
Other noncurrent liabilities	(1)		(26)		—		(27)
Total fair value	$	(4)	$	(22)	$	(114)	$	(140)

We have €1,500 in certain forward currency contracts designated as net investment hedges to hedge a portion of our investments in certain of our entities with functional currencies denominated in Euros. In addition to these derivative financial instruments designated as net investment hedges, we have designated €4,350 of senior unsecured notes as net investment hedges to selectively hedge portions of our investment in certain international subsidiaries. The currency effects of our Euro-denominated senior unsecured notes are reflected in AOCI within shareholders' equity where they offset gains and losses recorded on our net investment in international subsidiaries.

On June 30, 2021 the total after tax gain (loss) in AOCI related to designated net investment hedges was ($291).

Net Currency Exchange Rate Gains (Losses)


		Three Months				Six Months
Derivative instrument:	Recorded in:	2021		2020		2021		2020
Cash Flow	Cost of sales	$	(4)	$	3	$	(5)	$	—
Net Investment	Other income (expense), net	9		7		17		14
Non-Designated	Other income (expense), net	1		(2)		(1)		(9)
	Total	$	6	$	8	$	11	$	5

Pretax gains (losses) on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges of ($9) and net investment hedges of $33 recorded in AOCI are expected to be reclassified to cost of sales and other income (expense) in earnings within 12 months as of June 30, 2021. This cash flow hedge reclassification is primarily due to the sale of inventory that includes previously hedged purchases. A component of the AOCI amounts related to net investment hedges is reclassified over the life of the hedge instruments as we elected to exclude the initial value of the component related to the spot-forward difference from the effectiveness assessment.

Interest Rate Hedges

In the six months 2021 a loss of $11 was reclassified from AOCI to earnings relating to the termination of forward starting interest rate swaps with notional amounts of $750 designated as cash flow hedges as we now consider it probable that the original


Dollar amounts are in millions except per share amounts or as otherwise specified.			6


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forecasted debt issuances will not occur. Pretax gains of $5 recorded in AOCI related to other interest rate hedges closed in conjunction with debt issuances are expected to be reclassified to other income (expense) in earnings within 12 months of June 30, 2021. The cash flow effect of interest rate hedges is recorded in cash flow from operations.

NOTE 5 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Our policies for managing risk related to foreign currency, interest rates, credit and markets and our process for determining fair value have not changed from those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2020.

There were no significant transfers into or out of any level in 2021.


Assets Measured at Fair Value	June		December
	2021		2020
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,241	$	2,943
Trading marketable securities	183		171
Level 1 - Assets	$	2,424	$	3,114
Available-for-sale marketable securities:
Corporate and asset-backed debt securities	$	43	$	38

United States agency debt securities	5		5
United States Treasury debt securities	32		36
Foreign government	1		—
Certificates of deposit	3		2
Total available-for-sale marketable securities	$	84	$	81
Foreign currency exchange forward contracts	77		20

Level 2 - Assets	$	161	$	101
Total assets measured at fair value	$	2,585	$	3,215


Liabilities Measured at Fair Value	June		December
	2021		2020
Deferred compensation arrangements	$	183	$	171
Level 1 - Liabilities	$	183	$	171
Foreign currency exchange forward contracts	$	38	$	160
Interest rate swap liability	—		53
Level 2 - Liabilities	$	38	$	213
Contingent consideration:
Beginning	$	393	$	306
Additions	4		108
Change in estimate	18		9
Settlements	(21)		(30)
Ending	$	394	$	393
Level 3 - Liabilities	$	394	$	393
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	615	$	777


Fair Value of Available for Sale Securities by Maturity
	June 2021		December 2020
Due in one year or less	$	44	$	42
Due after one year through three years	$	40	$	39

On June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 the aggregate difference between the cost and fair value of available-for-sale marketable securities was nominal. Interest and marketable securities income was $18 and $25 in the three months and $35 and $65 in the six months 2021 and 2020, which was recorded in other income (expense), net.

Our investments in available-for-sale marketable securities had a minimum credit quality rating of A2 (Moody's), A (Standard & Poor's) and A (Fitch). We do not plan to sell the investments, and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity.

NOTE 6 - CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

We are involved in various ongoing proceedings, legal actions and claims arising in the normal course of business, including proceedings related to product, labor, intellectual property and other matters, the most significant of which are more fully described below. The outcomes of these matters will generally

not be known for prolonged periods of time. In certain of the legal proceedings, the claimants seek damages as well as other compensatory and equitable relief that could result in the payment of significant claims and settlements and/or the imposition of injunctions or other equitable relief. For legal matters for which management had sufficient information to reasonably estimate our future obligations, a liability representing management's best estimate of the probable loss, or the minimum of the range of probable losses when a best estimate within the range is not known, is recorded. The estimates are based on consultation with legal counsel, previous settlement experience and settlement strategies. If actual outcomes are less favorable than those estimated by management, additional expense may be incurred, which could unfavorably affect future operating results. We are self-insured for certain claims and expenses. The ultimate cost to us with respect to product liability claims could be materially different than the amount of the current estimates and accruals and could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Recall Matters

In June 2012 we voluntarily recalled our Rejuvenate and ABG II Modular-Neck hip stems and terminated global distribution of these hip products. Product liability lawsuits relating to this voluntary recall have been filed against us. In November 2014 we entered into a settlement agreement to compensate eligible United States patients who had revision surgery prior to November 3, 2014 and in December 2016 the settlement program was extended to patients who had revision surgery prior to December 19, 2016. In September 2020 we entered into a second settlement agreement to compensate eligible United States patients who had revision surgery prior to September 9, 2020. We continue to offer support for recall-related care and reimburse patients who are not eligible to enroll in the settlement program for testing and treatment services, including any necessary revision surgeries. In addition, there are remaining lawsuits that we will continue to defend against.

In August 2016 and May 2018 we voluntarily recalled certain lot-specific sizes and offsets of LFIT Anatomic CoCr V40 Femoral Heads. Product liability lawsuits and claims relating to this voluntary recall have been filed against us. In November 2018 we entered into a settlement agreement to resolve a significant number of claims and lawsuits related to the recalls. The specific terms of the settlement agreement, including the financial terms, are confidential.

With the acquisition of Wright as more fully described in Note 7, we are responsible for certain product liability claims, primarily related to certain hip products sold by Wright prior to its 2014 divestiture of the OrthoRecon business. We will continue to evaluate each claim and the possible loss we may incur.

We have incurred, and expect to incur in the future, costs associated with the defense and settlement of these matters. For the six months 2021 we have recorded charges of $82 and made payments of $163, primarily related to Rejuvenate and ABG II Modular-Neck hip stems. Based on the information that has been received, we have estimated the remaining range of probable loss related to recall matters globally to be approximately $415 to $550. We have recorded reserves representing the remaining minimum of the range of probable loss. The final outcomes of these matters are dependent on many factors that are difficult to predict. Accordingly, the ultimate cost related to these matters may be materially different than the amount of our current estimate and accruals and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and cash flows.


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Leases	June			December
	2021			2020
Right-of-use assets	$	404		$	423
Lease liabilities, current	$	109		$	109
Lease liabilities, non-current	$	306		$	325

Other information:
Weighted-average remaining lease term	5.8 years			5.6 years
Weighted-average discount rate	2.74		%	2.57		%


	Three Months				Six Months
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Operating lease cost	$	31	$	31	$	67	$	67

NOTE 7 - ACQUISITIONS

We acquire stock in companies and various assets that continue to support our capital deployment and product development strategies. The aggregate purchase price of our acquisitions, net of cash acquired was $108 and $26 in the six months 2021 and 2020.

In November 2020 we completed the acquisition of Wright Medical Group N.V. (Wright) for $30.75 per share, or an aggregate purchase price of $4.1 billion ($5.6 billion including convertible notes). Wright is a global medical device company focused on extremities and biologics. Wright is part of our Trauma and Extremities business within Orthopaedics. Goodwill attributable to the acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes.

In December 2020 we completed the acquisition of OrthoSensor, Inc. (OrthoSensor). OrthoSensor is a leader in the digital evolution of musculoskeletal care and sensor technology for total joint replacement. OrthoSensor is part of our Joint Replacement business within Orthopaedics. Goodwill attributable to the acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes.

Purchase price allocations for our significant acquisitions are:


Purchase Price Allocation of Acquired Net Assets
2020	Wright
Tangible assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	$	127
Inventory	419
Deferred income tax assets	477
Other assets	345
Debt	(1,446)
Deferred income tax liabilities	(490)
Product liabilities	(211)
Other liabilities	(291)
Intangible assets:

Customer and distributor relationships	182
Developed technology and patents	1,510
Trade name	58


Goodwill	3,401
Purchase price, net of cash acquired	$	4,081
Weighted-average life of intangible assets	12

Purchase price allocations for Wright and other 2020 acquisitions were based on preliminary valuations, primarily related to intangible assets, product liabilities and deferred income taxes. Our estimates and assumptions are subject to change within the measurement period.


Consolidated Estimated Amortization Expense
Remainder of 2021		2022		2023		2024		2025
$	300	$	588	$	567	$	540	$	521

NOTE 8 - DEBT AND CREDIT FACILITIES

We have lines of credit issued by various financial institutions that are available to fund our day-to-day operating needs. Certain of our credit facilities require us to comply with financial and other

covenants. We were in compliance with all covenants on June 30, 2021.

Our commercial paper program backed by our primary revolving credit facility which expires in August 2023 allows us to have a maximum of $1,500 in commercial paper outstanding with maturities up to 397 days from the date of issuance. On June 30, 2021 there were no borrowings outstanding under our credit facility or commercial paper programs.


Summary of Total Debt			June 2021		December 2020
	Rate	Due
Senior unsecured notes:
	2.625%	March 15, 2021	$	—	$	750
	1.125%	November 30, 2023	655		668
	0.600%	December 1, 2023	597		597
	3.375%	May 15, 2024	592		590
	0.250%	December 3, 2024	1,010		1,030
	1.150%	June 15, 2025	645		644
	3.375%	November 1, 2025	747		747
	3.500%	March 15, 2026	993		992
	2.125%	November 30, 2027	891		909
	3.650%	March 7, 2028	596		596
	0.750%	March 1, 2029	950		969
	1.950%	June 15, 2030	989		989
	2.625%	November 30, 2030	767		782
	1.000%	December 3, 2031	885		903
	4.100%	April 1, 2043	392		392
	4.375%	May 15, 2044	395		395
	4.625%	March 15, 2046	982		981
	2.900%	June 15, 2050	642		641
Variable term loan		November 10, 2023	—		400

Other			12		16
Total debt			$	12,740	$	13,991
Less current maturities of debt			6		761
Total long-term debt			$	12,734	$	13,230

			June 2021		December 2020
Unamortized debt issuance costs			$	66	$	71
Borrowing capacity on existing facilities			$	1,408	$	2,903
Fair value of senior unsecured notes			$	13,881	$	15,022

The fair value of the senior unsecured notes was estimated using quoted interest rates, maturities and amounts of borrowings based on quoted active market prices and yields that took into account the underlying terms of the debt instruments. Substantially all of our debt is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

In March 2021 we repaid $750 of senior unsecured notes with a coupon of 2.625% that were due on March 15, 2021.

In June 2021 we repaid the $400 term loan that was due on November 10, 2023.

NOTE 9 - INCOME TAXES

Our effective tax rates were 10.6% and 4.6% in the three months and 13.1% and 18.5% in the six months 2021 and 2020. The change in the effective income tax rate for the three months was primarily due to pre-tax losses and a change in geographic profit mix recorded in 2020 and certain discrete tax items recorded in 2021. The effective income tax rates for the six months 2021 and 2020 reflect the continued lower effective income tax rates as a result of our European operations.

In March 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act (the Act) was signed into law in the United States. We do not expect the provisions of the Act to have a material impact on our annual effective tax rate or Consolidated Financial Statements in 2021.


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NOTE 10 - SEGMENT INFORMATION


	Three Months				Six Months
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Orthopaedics	$	1,628	$	894	$	3,112	$	2,116
MedSurg	1,748		1,324		3,369		2,946
Neurotechnology and Spine	918		546		1,766		1,290
Net sales	$	4,294	$	2,764	$	8,247	$	6,352
Orthopaedics	$	511	$	163	$	927	$	555
MedSurg	441		237		986		634
Neurotechnology and Spine	313		75		442		285
Segment operating income	$	1,265	$	475	$	2,355	$	1,474
Items not allocated to segments:
Corporate and other	(154)		(130)		(316)		(267)
Acquisition and integration-related charges	(120)		(19)		(369)		(56)
Amortization of intangible assets	(149)		(110)		(330)		(228)
Restructuring-related and other charges	(17)		(209)		(31)		(263)
Medical device regulations	(26)		(22)		(45)		(46)
Recall-related matters	(76)		—		(82)		6
Regulatory and legal matters	9		(5)		9		(5)

Consolidated operating income (loss)	$	732	$	(20)	$	1,191	$	615

There were no significant changes to total assets by segment from information provided in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2020.

NOTE 11 - ASSET IMPAIRMENTS

Impairment charges in the six months 2021 were not significant. In the second quarter of 2020, due to the significant negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on our operations and financial results, we suspended certain in-process investments resulting in charges of $189 to impair certain long-lived assets (primarily the portion of our investment in a new global ERP system that was in-process of being developed for future deployment) and product line and other exit costs. These charges were included in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses.

NOTE 12 - RISK AND UNCERTAINTIES

The government in China has launched regional and national programs for volume-based procurement ("VBP") of high-value medical consumables to reduce healthcare costs. Each VBP tender has specific requirements to award contracts to the lowest bidders who are able to satisfy the quality and quantity requirements. The successful bidders may experience increases in unit sales volume for certain products, while unsuccessful bidders will lose unit sales volume. While the unit volume increases for successful bidders may enable manufacturers to lower their distribution and commercial costs, we expect that the new prices required for a successful bid will, nevertheless, negatively impact our existing commercial operations of joint replacement and trauma products in China. Based on preliminary indications received subsequent to the end of the second quarter, we believe we will be a successful bidder in certain regional tenders for several of our trauma products and unsuccessful in the bid for other trauma products. When the final decisions are made, it is reasonably possible that we will record an impairment charge of approximately $100 relating to certain long-lived and intangible assets. The national VBP program for hips and knees is currently in preparation. If we are unsuccessful in that national program, we expect that our commercial operations of joint replacement products will also be negatively impacted; however, we do not expect additional intangible asset impairments. Spine products are part of the volume-based procurement in one province and it is not clear to what extent spine products will be included in further VBP initiatives provincial or nationwide. Our business in China represented approximately 2% of our revenues for the year ended December 31, 2020.


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ITEM 2.			MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

ABOUT STRYKER

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We segregate our operations into three reportable business segments: Orthopaedics, MedSurg, and Neurotechnology and Spine. Orthopaedics products consist primarily of implants used in hip and knee joint replacements and trauma and extremities surgeries. MedSurg products include surgical equipment and surgical navigation systems (Instruments), endoscopic and communications systems (Endoscopy), patient handling, emergency medical equipment and intensive care disposable products (Medical), reprocessed and remanufactured medical devices (Sustainability) and other medical device products used in a variety of medical specialties. Neurotechnology and Spine products include neurosurgical, neurovascular and spinal implant devices.

COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 global pandemic has led to severe disruptions in the market and the global and United States economies that may continue for a prolonged duration and trigger a recession or a period of economic slowdown. In response, various governmental authorities and private enterprises have implemented numerous measures to contain the pandemic, such as travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter-in-place orders and shutdowns. A significant number of our global suppliers, vendors, distributors and manufacturing facilities are located in regions that have been affected by the pandemic. Those operations have been materially adversely affected by restrictive government and private enterprise measures implemented in response to the pandemic.

Some of our products are particularly sensitive to reductions in elective medical procedures. Elective medical procedures were suspended in the first quarter of 2020 in many of the markets where our products are marketed and sold, which negatively affected our business, cash flows, financial condition and results of operations through the first quarter of 2021. In the three months 2021 we saw recovery of elective procedures as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic eased in most geographies. However, the recovery of elective procedures continues to be variable by region and geography. Demand increases for certain capital products continued from the first quarter 2021.

Overview of the Three and Six Months

In the three months 2021 we achieved sales growth of 55.4% and 17.6% from 2020 and 2019. Excluding the impact of acquisitions sales grew 42.9% and 9.3% in constant currency. We reported operating income margin of 17.0%, net earnings of $592 and net earnings per diluted share of $1.55. Excluding the impact of certain items, adjusted operating income margin(1) increased by 1,340 bps to 25.9%, with adjusted net earnings(1) of $861 and adjusted net earnings per diluted share(1) of $2.25 representing growth of 251.6%.

In the six months 2021 we achieved sales growth of 29.8% and 15.1% from 2020 and 2019. Excluding the impact of acquisitions sales grew 19.7% and 7.1% in constant currency. We reported operating income margin of 14.4%, net earnings of $894 and net earnings per diluted share of $2.34. Excluding the impact of certain items, adjusted operating income margin(1) increased by 570 bps to 24.7%, with adjusted net earnings(1) of $1,598 and adjusted net earnings per diluted share(1) of $4.18 representing growth of 68.5%.

Recent Developments

In March 2021 we repaid $750 of our senior unsecured notes with a coupon of 2.625% that were due on March 15, 2021. In June 2021 we repaid the $400 term loan that was due on November 10, 2023. Refer to Note 8 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

We have not repurchased any shares of our common stock under our authorized repurchase program in 2021. The total dollar value of shares of our common stock that could be acquired under our authorized share repurchase program was $1,033 as of June 30, 2021. We previously announced our intention to suspend our repurchase program through 2021.

The government in China has launched regional and national programs for volume-based procurement ("VBP") of high-value medical consumables to reduce healthcare costs. Each VBP tender has specific requirements to award contracts to the lowest bidders who are able to satisfy the quality and quantity requirements. The successful bidders may experience increases in unit sales volume for certain products, while unsuccessful bidders will lose unit sales volume. While the unit volume increases for successful bidders may enable manufacturers to lower their distribution and commercial costs, we expect that the new prices required for a successful bid will, nevertheless, negatively impact our existing commercial operations of joint replacement and trauma products in China. Based on preliminary indications received subsequent to the end of the second quarter, we believe we will be a successful bidder in certain regional tenders for several of our trauma products and unsuccessful in the bid for other trauma products. When the final decisions are made, it is reasonably possible that we will record an impairment charge of approximately $100 relating to certain long-lived and intangible assets. The national VBP program for hips and knees is currently in preparation. If we are unsuccessful in that national program, we expect that our commercial operations of joint replacement products will also be negatively impacted; however, we do not expect additional intangible asset impairments. Spine products are part of volume-based procurement in one province and it is not clear to what extent spine products will be included in further VBP initiatives provincial or nationwide. Our business in China represented approximately 2% of our revenues for the year ended December 31, 2020.

(1) Refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for a discussion of non-GAAP financial measures used in this report and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.


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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
	Three Months										Six Months
					Percent Net Sales				Percentage						Percent Net Sales				Percentage
	2021		2020		2021		2020		Change		2021		2020		2021		2020		Change
Net sales	$	4,294	$	2,764	100.0	%	100.0	%	55.4	%	$	8,247	$	6,352	100.0	%	100.0	%	29.8	%
Gross profit	2,772		1,548		64.6		56.0		79.1		5,281		3,879		64.0		61.1		36.1
Research, development and engineering expenses	310		233		7.2		8.4		33.0		598		487		7.3		7.7		22.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,505		1,225		35.0		44.3		22.9		3,080		2,555		37.3		40.2		20.5
Recall charges	76		—		1.8		—		nm		82		(6)		1.0		(0.1)		nm
Amortization of intangible assets	149		110		3.5		4.0		35.5		330		228		4.0		3.6		44.7
Other income (expense), net	(70)		(67)		(1.6)		(2.4)		4.5		(162)		(112)		(2.0)		(1.8)		44.6
Income taxes	70		(4)		nm		nm		nm		135		93		nm		nm		nm
Net earnings (loss)	$	592	$	(83)	13.8	%	(3.0)	%	nm		$	894	$	410	10.8	%	6.5	%	118.0	%

Net earnings (loss) per diluted share	$	1.55	$	(0.22)					nm		$	2.34	$	1.08					116.7	%
Adjusted net earnings per diluted share(1)	$	2.25	$	0.64					nm		$	4.18	$	2.48					68.5	%

nm - not meaningful


Geographic and Segment Net Sales	Three Months								Six Months
					Percentage Change								Percentage Change
	2021		2020		As Reported		Constant Currency		2021		2020		As Reported		Constant Currency
Geographic:
United States	$	3,100	$	1,966	57.7	%	57.7	%	$	5,884	$	4,609	27.7	%	27.7	%
International	1,194		798		49.7		37.9		2,363		1,743		35.6		25.6
Total	$	4,294	$	2,764	55.4	%	51.8	%	$	8,247	$	6,352	29.8	%	27.1	%
Segment:
Orthopaedics	$	1,628	$	894	82.3	%	77.9	%	$	3,112	$	2,116	47.1	%	43.7	%
MedSurg	1,748		1,324		32.3		29.7		3,369		2,946		14.5		12.5
Neurotechnology and Spine	918		546		66.9		62.4		1,766		1,290		36.5		33.0
Total	$	4,294	$	2,764	55.4	%	51.8	%	$	8,247	$	6,352	29.8	%	27.1	%


Supplemental Net Sales Growth Information
	Three Months														Six Months
					Percentage Change														Percentage Change
									United States		International												United States		International
	2021		2020		As Reported		Constant Currency		As Reported		As Reported		Constant Currency		2021		2020		As Reported		Constant Currency		As Reported		As Reported		Constant Currency
Orthopaedics:
Knees	$	474	$	241	96.4	%	92.2	%	95.2	%	100.0	%	83.8	%	$	886	$	673	31.7	%	29.0	%	28.4	%	41.3	%	30.6	%
Hips	353		216		63.3		58.7		57.0		74.8		61.5		662		532		24.4		21.1		19.1		33.8		24.5
Trauma and Extremities	674		330		104.2		98.5		128.0		63.7		50.7		1,314		722		81.9		77.2		95.3		57.0		45.2
Other	127		107		20.9		19.6		4.3		179.6		159.7		250		189		33.0		31.5		17.6		140.3		124.5
	$	1,628	$	894	82.3	%	77.9	%	83.6	%	79.4	%	65.4	%	$	3,112	$	2,116	47.1	%	43.7	%	46.3	%	49.0	%	38.1	%
MedSurg:
Instruments	$	517	$	328	58.8	%	55.8	%	61.0	%	51.7	%	39.4	%	$	986	$	841	17.7	%	15.6	%	14.8	%	28.4	%	18.4	%
Endoscopy	518		316		64.0		61.2		61.0		76.2		62.4		987		771		28.1		26.1		23.3		47.5		36.9
Medical	640		632		1.4		(1.1)		7.6		(14.5)		(22.2)		1,262		1,219		3.5		1.3		5.9		(3.2)		(11.2)
Sustainability	73		48		51.6		51.4		50.9		127.5		102.6		134		115		16.6		16.5		16.0		85.3		71.3
	$	1,748	$	1,324	32.3	%	29.7	%	36.4	%	19.6	%	9.4	%	$	3,369	$	2,946	14.5	%	12.5	%	13.6	%	17.7	%	8.5	%
Neurotechnology and Spine:
Neurotechnology	$	611	$	369	65.6	%	60.9	%	75.1	%	52.8	%	42.3	%	$	1,181	$	852	38.7	%	34.9	%	37.9	%	39.8	%	30.5	%
Spine	307		177		69.6		65.6		69.8		69.0		55.9		585		438		32.2		29.4		26.4		48.4		37.6
	$	918	$	546	66.9	%	62.4	%	73.1	%	56.9	%	45.8	%	$	1,766	$	1,290	36.5	%	33.0	%	33.4	%	42.0	%	32.4	%
Total	$	4,294	$	2,764	55.4	%	51.8	%	57.7	%	49.7	%	37.9	%	$	8,247	$	6,352	29.8	%	27.1	%	27.7	%	35.6	%	25.6	%

Consolidated Net Sales

Consolidated net sales increased 55.4% in the three months 2021 as reported and 51.8% in constant currency, as foreign currency exchange rates positively impacted net sales by 3.6%. Excluding the 8.9% impact of acquisitions, net sales in constant currency increased by 43.4% from increased unit volume partially offset by 0.5% due to lower prices. The unit volume increase was due to higher shipments across all products except medical, as consolidated net sales in the three months 2020 were significantly negatively impacted by the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Consolidated net sales increased 29.8% in the six months 2021 as reported and 27.1% in constant currency, as foreign currency exchange rates positively impacted net sales by 2.7%. Excluding the 7.4% impact of acquisitions, net sales in constant currency increased by 20.5% from increased unit volume partially offset by 0.8% due to lower prices. The unit volume increase was due to higher shipments across all products.

Orthopaedics Net Sales

Orthopaedics net sales increased 82.3% in the three months 2021 as reported and 77.9% in constant currency, as foreign


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currency exchange rates positively impacted net sales by 4.4%. Excluding the 27.2% impact of acquisitions, net sales in constant currency increased 52.2% from increased unit volume partially offset by 1.5% from lower prices. The unit volume increase was due to higher shipments across all orthopaedics products.

Orthopaedics net sales increased 47.1% in the six months 2021 as reported and 43.7% in constant currency, as foreign currency exchange rates positively impacted net sales by 3.4%. Excluding the 21.9% impact of acquisitions, net sales in constant currency increased 23.6% from higher unit volume partially offset by 1.8% from lower prices. The unit volume increase was due to higher shipments across all Orthopaedics products.

MedSurg Net Sales

MedSurg net sales increased 32.3% in the three months 2021 as reported and 29.7% in constant currency, as foreign currency exchange rates positively impacted net sales by 2.6%. Net sales in constant currency increased by 29.5% from increased unit volume and 0.1% due to higher prices. The unit volume increase was primarily due to higher shipments of instruments, endoscopy and sustainability solutions products partially offset by lower shipments of medical products.

MedSurg net sales increased 14.5% in the six months 2021 as reported and 12.5% in constant currency, as foreign currency exchange rates positively impacted net sales by 2.0%. Net sales in constant currency increased by 12.5% from increased unit volume partially offset by 0.1% due to lower prices. The unit volume increase was due to higher shipments across all MedSurg products.

Neurotechnology and Spine Net Sales

Neurotechnology and Spine net sales increased 66.9% in the three months 2021 as reported and 62.4% in constant currency, as foreign currency exchange rates positively impacted net sales by 4.5%. Excluding the 0.6% impact for acquisitions, net sales in constant currency increased by 62.4% from increased unit volume partially offset by 0.6% due to lower prices. The unit volume increase was due to higher shipments of neurotechnology and spine products.

Neurotechnology and Spine net sales increased 36.5% in the six months 2021 as reported and 33.0% in constant currency, as foreign currency exchange rates positively impacted net sales by 3.5%. Excluding the 0.2% impact for acquisitions, net sales in constant currency increased by 33.4% from increased unit volume partially offset by 0.6% due to lower prices. The unit volume increase was due to higher shipments of neurotechnology and spine products.

Gross Profit

Gross profit as a percentage of sales in the three months 2021 increased to 64.6% from 56.0% in 2020. Excluding the impact of the items noted below, gross profit increased to 66.0% of sales in the three months 2021 from 57.3% in 2020 primarily due to leverage from higher sales volumes and favorable mix, partially offset by lower selling prices.

Gross profit as a percentage of sales in the six months 2021 increased to 64.0% from 61.1% in 2020. Excluding the impact of the items noted below, gross profit increased to 65.7% of sales in the six months 2021 from 61.8% in 2020 primarily due to leverage from higher sales volumes and favorable mix, partially offset by lower selling prices.


					Percent Net Sales
Three Months	2021		2020		2021		2020
Reported	$	2,772	$	1,548	64.6	%	56.0	%
Inventory stepped-up to fair value	58		3		1.4		0.1


Restructuring-related and other charges	2		32		—		1.2




Adjusted	$	2,832	$	1,583	66.0	%	57.3	%


					Percent Net Sales
Six Months	2021		2020		2021		2020
Reported	$	5,281	$	3,879	64.0	%	61.1	%
Inventory stepped-up to fair value	137		9		1.7		0.1


Restructuring-related and other charges	—		36		—		0.6
Medical device regulations	1		1		—		—



Adjusted	$	5,419	$	3,925	65.7	%	61.8	%

Research, Development and Engineering Expenses

Research, development and engineering expenses increased $77 or 33.0% in the three months 2021 and decreased as a percentage of sales to 7.2% from 8.4% in 2020. Excluding the impact of the items noted below, expenses decreased to 6.6% of sales in 2021 from 7.6% in 2020.

Research, development and engineering expenses increased $111 or 22.8% in the six months 2021 and decreased as a percentage of sales to 7.3% from 7.7% in 2020. Excluding the impact of the items noted below, expenses decreased to 6.7% of sales in 2021 from 6.9% in 2020.

The decreases as a percentage of sales for the three and six months are due to leverage from higher sales volumes. Total expense increased due to disciplined ramp up in spending to facilitate our growth, including projects to develop new products, investments in new technologies and integration of recent acquisitions.


					Percent Net Sales
Three Months	2021		2020		2021		2020
Reported	$	310	$	233	7.2	%	8.4	%




Medical device regulations	(26)		(23)		(0.6)		(0.8)



Adjusted	$	284	$	210	6.6	%	7.6	%


					Percent Net Sales
Six Months	2021		2020		2021		2020
Reported	$	598	$	487	7.3	%	7.7	%




Medical device regulations	(44)		(46)		(0.6)		(0.8)



Adjusted	$	554	$	441	6.7	%	6.9	%

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $280 or 22.9% in the three months 2021 and decreased as a percentage of sales to 35.0% from 44.3% in 2020. Excluding the impact of the items noted below, expenses decreased to 33.4% of sales in 2021 from 37.1% in 2020.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $525 or 20.5% in the six months 2021 and decreased as a percentage of sales to 37.3% from 40.2% in 2020. Excluding the impact of the items noted below, expenses decreased to 34.3% of sales in 2021 from 35.8% in 2020.


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					Percent Net Sales
Three Months	2021		2020		2021		2020
Reported	$	1,505	$	1,225	35.0	%	44.3	%

Other acquisition and integration-related	(62)		(16)		(1.4)		(0.6)

Restructuring-related and other charges	(16)		(178)		(0.4)		(6.4)


Regulatory and legal matters	9		(5)		0.2		(0.2)

Adjusted	$	1,436	$	1,026	33.4	%	37.1	%


					Percent Net Sales
Six Months	2021		2020		2021		2020
Reported	$	3,080	$	2,555	37.3	%	40.2	%

Other acquisition and integration-related	(232)		(47)		(2.8)		(0.7)

Restructuring-related and other charges	(31)		(227)		(0.3)		(3.6)


Regulatory and legal matters	9		(5)		0.1		(0.1)

Adjusted	$	2,826	$	2,276	34.3	%	35.8	%

Recall Charges

Recall charges were $76 in the three months and $82 in the six months 2021 and minimal in the three and six months 2020. Charges were primarily due to the previously disclosed Rejuvenate and ABG II Modular-Neck hip stems. Refer to Note 6 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Amortization of Intangible Assets

Amortization of intangible assets was $149 and $110 in the three months and $330 and $228 in the six months 2021 and 2020. The increase in 2021 was primarily due to the acquisition of Wright Medical in the fourth quarter of 2020. Refer to Note 7 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Operating Income (Loss)

Operating income (loss) increased $752 to 17.0% of sales in the three months 2021 from (0.7)% of sales in 2020. Excluding the impact of the items noted below, operating income increased to 25.9% of sales in 2021 from 12.5% in 2020 primarily due to leverage from higher sales volumes and disciplined spending to facilitate our growth.

Operating income increased $576 or 93.7% to 14.4% of sales in the six months 2021 from 9.7% of sales in 2020. Excluding the impact of the items noted below, operating income increased to 24.7% of sales in 2021 from 19.0% in 2020 primarily due to leverage from higher sales volumes and disciplined spending to facilitate our growth.


					Percent Net Sales
Three Months	2021		2020		2021		2020
Reported	$	732	$	(20)	17.0	%	(0.7)	%
Inventory stepped-up to fair value	58		3		1.4		0.1
Other acquisition and integration-related	62		16		1.4		0.6
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	149		110		3.5		4.0
Restructuring-related and other charges	17		209		0.4		7.5
Medical device regulations	26		22		0.6		0.8
Recall-related matters	76		—		1.8		—
Regulatory and legal matters	(9)		5		(0.2)		0.2

Adjusted	$	1,111	$	345	25.9	%	12.5	%


					Percent Net Sales
Six Months	2021		2020		2021		2020
Reported	$	1,191	$	615	14.4	%	9.7	%
Inventory stepped-up to fair value	137		9		1.7		0.1
Other acquisition and integration-related	232		47		2.8		0.7
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	330		228		4.0		3.7
Restructuring-related and other charges	31		263		0.4		4.1
Medical device regulations	45		46		0.5		0.7
Recall-related matters	82		(6)		1.0		(0.1)
Regulatory and legal matters	(9)		5		(0.1)		0.1

Adjusted	$	2,039	$	1,207	24.7	%	19.0	%

Other Income (Expense), Net

Other income (expense), net was ($70) and ($67) in the three months and ($162) and ($112) in the six months 2021 and 2020. The increase in net expense in 2021 was primarily due to increased interest expense driven by the additional debt from the bond offerings completed in June 2020 and November 2020.

Income Taxes

Net Earnings (Loss)

Net earnings (loss) increased to $592 or $1.55 per diluted share in the three months 2021 from ($83) or ($0.22) per diluted share in 2020. Adjusted net earnings per diluted share(1) increased to $2.25 in 2021 from $0.64 in 2020, as net earnings in the three months 2020 were significantly negatively impacted by the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of foreign currency exchange rates increased net earnings per diluted share by approximately $0.06 in 2021 and had a minimal impact on net earnings (loss) per diluted share in 2020.

Net earnings increased to $894 or $2.34 per diluted share in the six months 2021 from $410 or $1.08 per diluted share in 2020. Adjusted net earnings per diluted share(1) increased 68.5% to $4.18 in 2021 from $2.48 in 2020. The impact of foreign currency exchange rates increased net earnings per diluted share by approximately $0.12 in 2021 and reduced net earnings per diluted share by approximately $0.02 in 2020.


					Percent Net Sales
Three Months	2021		2020		2021		2020
Reported	$	592	$	(83)	13.8	%	(3.0)	%
Inventory stepped-up to fair value	43		1		1.0		—
Other acquisition and integration-related	51		12		1.2		0.4
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	113		88		2.7		3.2
Restructuring-related and other charges	15		170		0.3		6.2
Medical device regulations	21		18		0.5		0.7
Recall-related matters	68		—		1.6		—
Regulatory and legal matters	(12)		6		(0.3)		0.2
Tax matters	(30)		33		(0.7)		1.2
Adjusted	$	861	$	245	20.1	%	8.9	%


					Percent Net Sales
Six Months	2021		2020		2021		2020
Reported	$	894	$	410	10.8	%	6.5	%
Inventory stepped-up to fair value	103		6		1.2		0.1
Other acquisition and integration-related	180		36		2.2		0.6
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	264		184		3.3		2.9
Restructuring-related and other charges	33		212		0.4		3.3
Medical device regulations	37		36		0.4		0.6
Recall-related matters	73		(4)		0.9		(0.1)
Regulatory and legal matters	(12)		6		(0.1)		0.1
Tax matters	26		58		0.3		0.9
Adjusted	$	1,598	$	944	19.4	%	14.9	%


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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We supplement the reporting of our financial information determined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) with certain non-GAAP financial measures, including percentage sales growth in constant currency; percentage organic sales growth; adjusted gross profit; adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses; adjusted research, development and engineering expenses; adjusted operating income; adjusted other income (expense), net; adjusted effective income tax rate; adjusted net earnings; and adjusted net earnings per diluted share (Diluted EPS). We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful information to assist investors and shareholders in understanding our financial results and assessing our prospects for future performance. Management believes percentage sales growth in constant currency and the other adjusted measures described above are important indicators of our operations because they exclude items that may not be indicative of or are unrelated to our core operating results and provide a baseline for analyzing trends in our underlying businesses. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures for reviewing the operating results of reportable business segments and analyzing potential future business trends in connection with our budget process and bases certain management incentive compensation on these non-GAAP financial measures. To measure percentage sales growth in constant currency, we remove the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates that affect the comparability and trend of sales. Percentage sales growth in constant currency is calculated by translating current and prior year results at the same foreign currency exchange rate. To measure percentage organic sales growth, we remove the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and acquisitions, which affect the comparability and trend of sales. Percentage organic sales growth is calculated by translating current year results at prior year average foreign currency exchange rates excluding the impact of acquisitions. To measure earnings performance on a consistent and comparable basis, we exclude certain items that affect the comparability of operating results and the trend of earnings. These adjustments are irregular in timing and may not be indicative of our past and future performance. The following are examples of the types of adjustments that may be included in a period:

1.Acquisition and integration-related costs. Costs related to integrating recently acquired businesses (e.g., costs associated with the termination of sales relationships, workforce reductions and other integration-related activities)

and specific costs (e.g., inventory step-up and deal costs) related to the consummation of the acquisition process.

2.Amortization of purchased intangible assets. Periodic amortization expense related to purchased intangible assets.

3.Restructuring-related and other charges. Costs associated with the termination of sales relationships in certain countries, workforce reductions, elimination of product lines, certain long-lived asset impairments and associated costs and other restructuring-related activities.

4.Medical Device Regulations. Costs specific to updating our quality system, product labeling, asset write-offs and product remanufacturing to comply with the medical device reporting regulations and other requirements of the European Union and China regulations for medical devices.

5.Recall-related matters. Our best estimate of the minimum of the range of probable loss to resolve the Rejuvenate, LFIT V40 and other product recalls.

6.Regulatory and legal matters. Our best estimate of the minimum of the range of probable loss to resolve certain regulatory matters and other legal settlements.

7.Tax matters. Charges represent the impact of accounting for certain significant and discrete tax items.

Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies' non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names. These adjusted financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for reported sales growth, gross profit, selling, general and administrative expenses, research, development and engineering expenses, operating income, other income (expense), net, effective income tax rate, net earnings and net earnings per diluted share, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations when viewed with our GAAP results and the reconciliations to corresponding GAAP financial measures at the end of the discussion of Consolidated Results of Operations below. We strongly encourage investors and shareholders to review our financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.

The weighted-average diluted shares outstanding used in the calculation of non-GAAP net earnings per diluted share are the same as those used in the calculation of reported net earnings per diluted share for the respective period, except for 4.3 million anti-dilutive shares excluded from reported net loss per dilutive share for the three months 2020.



Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to the Most Directly Comparable GAAP Financial Measures
Three Months 2021	Gross Profit			Selling, General & Administrative Expenses			Research, Development & Engineering Expenses			Operating Income			Other income (expense), net			Net Earnings			Effective Tax Rate		Diluted EPS
Reported	$	2,772		$	1,505		$	310		$	732		$	(70)		$	592		10.6	%	$	1.55
Reported percent net sales	64.6		%	35.0		%	7.2		%	17.0		%	(1.6)		%	13.8		%
Acquisition and integration-related charges:
Inventory stepped-up to fair value	58			—			—			58			—			43			0.6		0.11
Other acquisition and integration-related	—			(62)			—			62			—			51			0.1		0.13
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	—			—			—			149			—			113			1.4		0.29
Restructuring-related and other charges	2			(16)			—			17			—			15			(0.1)		0.03
Medical device regulations	—			—			(26)			26			—			21			0.1		0.06
Recall-related matters	—			—			—			76			—			68			(0.4)		0.18
Regulatory and legal matters	—			9			—			(9)			(3)			(12)			0.3		(0.03)
Tax matters	—			—			—			—			—			(30)			4.4		(0.07)
Adjusted	$	2,832		$	1,436		$	284		$	1,111		$	(73)		$	861		17.0	%	$	2.25
Adjusted percent net sales	66.0		%	33.4		%	6.6		%	25.9		%	(1.7)		%	20.1		%


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Three Months 2020	Gross Profit			Selling, General & Administrative Expenses			Research, Development & Engineering Expenses			Operating Income (Loss)			Other income (expense), net			Net Earnings (Loss)			Effective Tax Rate		Diluted EPS
Reported	$	1,548		$	1,225		$	233		$	(20)		$	(67)		$	(83)		4.6	%	$	(0.22)
Reported percent net sales	56.0		%	44.3		%	8.4		%	(0.7)		%	(2.4)		%	(3.0)		%
Acquisition and integration-related charges:
Inventory stepped-up to fair value	3			—			—			3			—			1			(0.5)		—
Other acquisition and integration-related	—			(16)			—			16			—			12			(2.0)		0.03
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	—			—			—			110			—			88			(7.0)		0.23
Restructuring-related and other charges	32			(178)			—			209			—			170			(10.7)		0.45
Medical device regulations	—			—			(23)			22			—			18			(2.4)		0.05
Recall-related matters	—			—			—			—			—			—			—		—
Regulatory and legal matters	—			(5)			—			5			—			6			2.3		0.02
Tax matters	—			—			—			—			7			33			30.1		0.08
Adjusted	$	1,583		$	1,026		$	210		$	345		$	(60)		$	245		14.4	%	$	0.64
Adjusted percent net sales	57.3		%	37.1		%	7.6		%	12.5		%	(2.2)		%	8.9		%


Six Months 2021	Gross Profit			Selling, General & Administrative Expenses			Research, Development & Engineering Expenses			Operating Income			Other income (expense), net			Net Earnings			Effective Tax Rate		Diluted EPS
Reported	$	5,281		$	3,080		$	598		$	1,191		$	(162)		$	894		13.1	%	$	2.34
Reported percent net sales	64.0		%	37.3		%	7.3		%	14.4		%	(2.0)		%	10.8		%
Acquisition and integration-related charges:
Inventory stepped-up to fair value	137			—			—			137			—			103			1.1		0.27
Other acquisition and integration-related	—			(232)			—			232			—			180			1.6		0.47
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	—			—			—			330			—			264			1.6		0.69
Restructuring-related and other charges	—			(31)			—			31			11			33			0.3		0.08
Medical device regulations	1			—			(44)			45			—			37			0.2		0.10
Recall-related matters	—			—			—			82			—			73			(0.3)		0.19
Regulatory and legal matters	—			9			—			(9)			(3)			(12)			0.2		(0.03)
Tax matters	—			—			—			—			—			26			(2.6)		0.07
Adjusted	$	5,419		$	2,826		$	554		$	2,039		$	(154)		$	1,598		15.2	%	$	4.18
Adjusted percent net sales	65.7		%	34.3		%	6.7		%	24.7		%	(1.9)		%	19.4		%


Six Months 2020	Gross Profit			Selling, General & Administrative Expenses			Research, Development & Engineering Expenses			Operating Income			Other income (expense), net			Net Earnings			Effective Tax Rate		Diluted EPS
Reported	$	3,879		$	2,555		$	487		$	615		$	(112)		$	410		18.5	%	$	1.08
Reported percent net sales	61.1		%	40.2		%	7.7		%	9.7		%	(1.8)		%	6.5		%
Acquisition and integration-related charges:
Inventory stepped-up to fair value	9			—			—			9			—			6			0.2		0.02
Other acquisition and integration-related	—			(47)			—			47			—			36			0.7		0.09
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	—			—			—			228			—			184			2.4		0.48
Restructuring-related and other charges	36			(227)			—			263			—			212			2.6		0.56
Medical device regulations	1			—			(46)			46			—			36			0.8		0.09
Recall-related matters	—			—			—			(6)			—			(4)			(0.1)		(0.01)
Regulatory and legal matters	—			(5)			—			5			—			6			(0.4)		0.02
Tax matters	—			—			—			—			7			58			(10.4)		0.15
Adjusted	$	3,925		$	2,276		$	441		$	1,207		$	(105)		$	944		14.3	%	$	2.48
Adjusted percent net sales	61.8		%	35.8		%	6.9		%	19.0		%	(1.7)		%	14.9		%

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY


Six Months	2021		2020
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	1,330	$	1,211
Net cash used in investing activities	(298)		(280)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(1,729)		1,288
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(5)		(17)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	$	(702)	$	2,202

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities was $1,330 and $1,211 in the six months 2021 and 2020. The increase was primarily due to higher net earnings partially offset by changes in working capital accounts related to increased sales and higher recall-related payments.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities was $298 and $280 in the six months 2021 and 2020. The increase in cash used in 2021 was

primarily due to increased payments for acquisitions partially offset by lower purchases of property, plant and equipment.

Financing Activities

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities was ($1,729) and $1,288 in the six months 2021 and 2020. Cash used in 2021 was primarily driven by debt repayments of $750 in March 2021 and $400 for the term loan in June 2021. Cash provided in 2020 was driven by the issuance of $2,300 of notes in June 2020 partially offset by debt repayments of $500 in January 2020. We did not repurchase any shares in the six months 2021 or 2020.


Six Months	2021		2020
Total dividends paid to common shareholders	$	475	$	431

Liquidity

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $2,325 and $3,024 on June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Current assets exceeded current liabilities by $4,780 and $4,666 on June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. We anticipate being able


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to support our short-term liquidity and operating needs from a variety of sources including cash from operations, commercial paper, existing credit lines and capital expenditure and operating expense reductions. We maintain a revolving credit facility with $1.5 billion of committed capital which expires in August 2023.

We raised funds in the capital markets in 2020, 2019 and 2018 and may continue to do so from time-to-time. We continue to have strong investment-grade short-term and long-term debt ratings that we believe should enable us to refinance our debt as needed.

Our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities held in locations outside the United States was approximately 42% on June 30, 2021 compared to 30% on December 31, 2020.

Critical Accounting Policies

There were no changes to our critical accounting policies from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2020.

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Refer to Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for information.

Guarantees and Other Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have guarantees or other off-balance sheet financing arrangements, including variable interest entities, of a magnitude that we believe could have a material impact on our financial condition or liquidity.

OTHER MATTERS

Legal and Regulatory Matters

We are involved in various ongoing proceedings, legal actions and claims arising in the normal course of our business, including proceedings related to product, labor, intellectual property and other matters. Refer to Note 6 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains statements referring to us that are not historical facts and are considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, which are intended to take advantage of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Reform Act, are based on current projections about operations, industry conditions, financial condition and liquidity. Words that identify forward-looking statements include words such as "may," "could," "will," "should," "possible," "plan," "predict," "forecast," "potential," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "believe," "may impact," "on track," "goal," "strategy" and words and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance, an acquisition or our businesses. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. Those statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including uncertainties related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and financial results. Therefore, actual results could differ materially and adversely from these forward-looking statements. Some important factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our expectations in any forward-looking statements include those risks discussed in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2020. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form

10-K for 2020. We disclaim any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations or in events, conditions or circumstances on which those expectations may be based, or that affect the likelihood that actual results will differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.


ITEM 3.			QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We consider our greatest potential areas of market risk exposure to be exchange rate risk and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and financial results. Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about exchange rate risk are included in Item 7A "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2020. There were no material changes from the information provided therein. We are not able to quantify the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our financial results. Qualitative disclosures about the COVID-19 pandemic are included in Part I, Item 2 "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of this Form 10-Q and Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2020.


ITEM 4.			CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (the Certifying Officers), evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) on June 30, 2021. Based on that evaluation, the Certifying Officers concluded the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2021.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There was no change to our internal control over financial reporting during the three months 2021 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 2.			UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

We issued 3,231 shares of our common stock in the three months 2021 as performance incentive awards to employees. These shares are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 based on the conclusion that the awards would not be events of sale within the meaning of Section 2(a)(3) of the Act.

In March 2015 we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized us to purchase up to $2,000 of our common stock. The manner, timing and amount of repurchases are determined by management based on an evaluation of market conditions, stock price, and other factors and are subject to regulatory considerations. Purchases are made from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise.

In the six months 2021 we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock under our authorized repurchase program. The total dollar value of shares of our common stock that could be acquired under our authorized repurchase program was $1,033 as of June 30, 2021. As previously announced we intend to maintain the suspension of our share repurchase program through 2021.


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ITEM 5.			OTHER INFORMATION

Section 13(r) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires an issuer to disclose in its annual or quarterly reports whether it or any of its affiliates knowingly engaged in certain activities, transactions or dealings relating to parties subject to sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) within the United States Department of the Treasury, whether or not such activities are prohibited or sanctionable under United States law. On March 2, 2021, the United States government designated the Russian Federal Security Service (the “FSB”) under additional sanctions authorities. On the same day, OFAC issued General License No. 1B (the “OFAC General License”), which generally authorizes certain licensing, permitting, certification, notification and related transactions with the FSB as may be required pursuant to Russian encryption product import controls for the importation, distribution or use of certain information technology products and radio frequency technology products in the Russian Federation.

As required under Russian law and as permitted under the OFAC General License, one of our subsidiaries in Russia periodically files notifications with or applies for import licenses and permits from the FSB on our behalf in connection with the importation of our products into Russia. These notification and licensing activities are free of charge, and none of our gross revenue or net profits are attributable to such activities. We expect to continue to file notifications with and apply for import licenses and permits from the FSB to qualify our products for importation and distribution in the Russian Federation to the extent required under Russian law, but only so long as such notification and licensing activities are authorized by the OFAC General License, any successor general license or other authorization issued by OFAC.


ITEM 6.			EXHIBITS


10(i)*			Form of grant notice and terms and conditions for restricted stock units granted in 2021 under the 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan to non-employee directors.
31(i)*			Certification of Principal Executive Officer of Stryker Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
31(ii)*			Certification of Principal Financial Officer of Stryker Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
32(i)*			Certification by Principal Executive Officer of Stryker Corporation pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
32(ii)*			Certification by Principal Financial Officer of Stryker Corporation pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
101.INS			iXBRL Instance Document
101.SCH			iXBRL Schema Document
101.CAL			iXBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF			iXBRL Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB			iXBRL Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE			iXBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
			† Filed with this Form 10-Q
			* Furnished with this Form 10-Q


Dollar amounts are in millions except per share amounts or as otherwise specified.			17


STRYKER CORPORATION						2021 Second Quarter Form 10-Q

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 thereunto duly authorized.


		STRYKER CORPORATION
		(Registrant)


Date:	July 28, 2021	/s/ KEVIN A. LOBO
		Kevin A. Lobo
		Chair and Chief Executive Officer


Date:	July 28, 2021	/s/ GLENN S. BOEHNLEIN
		Glenn S. Boehnlein
		Vice President, Chief Financial Officer


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