On November 29, 2019, Ms. Louise L. Francesconi, a member of the Board of Directors of Stryker Corporation informed the company that she plans to retire as a director and will not stand for re-election to the board at the company’s annual shareholders meeting expected to be held on May 5, 2020. Ms. Francesconi will continue to serve as a director until the Annual Meeting. Ms. Francesconi’s decision to not stand for re-election did not involve any disagreement with the Company.