As indicated in the September 11, 2018 press release, the transaction is expected to have an immaterial impact to net earnings in 2018.
Forward-looking statements
This press release contains information that includes or is based on forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities law that are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Such risk and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: unexpected charges or expenses in connection with the acquisition; weakening of economic conditions that could adversely affect the level of demand for Invuity’s products; pricing pressures generally, including cost-containment measures that could adversely affect the price of or demand for Invuity’s products; our ability to integrate acquisitions, including the acquisition of Invuity; our ability to realize anticipated cost savings or achieve other anticipated financial metrics in connection with the acquisition of Invuity; and the other factors identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Stryker Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and our subsequent reports on Form 10-Q, all of which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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