Stryker Corporation Named One of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For®" For 5th Consecutive Year

• Fifth consecutive year Stryker has been named to this list
• Ranked 19 out of 100

Kalamazoo, Michigan - March 5, 2015 - Stryker Corporation SYK announced today that it has been named as one of the 2015 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For^® in its 18^th annual survey of top-rated workplaces in the United States. The list recognizes companies that have exceptional workplace cultures. This is the fifth consecutive year Stryker has been named to the list, and the company was ranked 19 out of 100. The full list and related stories are available at http://fortune.com/best-companies/.

"We are honored to be named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For and appreciate the contributions of all our employees," said Steve Benscoter, Vice President, Global Human Resources. "Talent and culture are our most powerful competitive advantages and are exemplified with 'People' designated as a core value.  Our investment in employee growth and development is a top priority and is evident as we see our employees drive to make healthcare better."

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. 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. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world. Please contact us for more information at www.stryker.com.

Contacts:

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