Published: Jan 27, 2021 Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stryker (NYSE:SYK) reported operating results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2020 and 2021 outlook: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has included measures to slow the spread of the virus taken by governments and health care authorities globally, including the postponement of deferrable medical procedures and social contact restrictions, which have had a significant negative impact on our operations and financial results. Fourth Quarter Results Organic net sales decreased 1.1% Reported operating income margin of 17.6% Adjusted operating income margin 29.2% Adjusted EPS
% "In spite of COVID-19 outbreaks that intensified through the quarter, our teams showed good resilience and delivered a solid quarter of financial results," said Kevin Lobo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "As we saw with prior pandemic spikes, the impacts were strongest in the businesses linked to deferrable procedures, but as evidenced by our guidance for 2021, we are optimistic about our prospects for the future. The Wright Medical integration is off to a strong start and we continue to advance innovation across the company. On behalf of the Stryker leadership team, I would like to offer my thanks to our employees and to the caregivers and first responders for their efforts in continuing to deal with this health crisis."