Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and Corporate Governance Guidelines In accordance with applicable NYSE listing standards and Securities and Exchange (“SEC”) regulations, the Board has adopted a Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and Corporate Governance Guidelines. We also provide other benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance and disability coverage to each United States-based Named Executive Officer, which are identical to the benefits provided to all other eligible United States- based employees (as defined in the plan document). The Board expects to amend the clawback policy again when SEC or NYSE final regulations become available.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PROXY STATEMENT 2025 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders 30 Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and Corporate Governance Guidelines In accordance with applicable NYSE listing standards and SEC regulations, the Board has adopted a Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and Corporate Governance Guidelines. We also provide other benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance and disability coverage to each United States-based Named Executive Officer, which are identical to the benefits provided to all other eligible United States-based employees (as defined in the plan document). Annual salary for employees outside of the United States was converted to United States Dollars by applying the applicable exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2022.

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Jellison, 57, is vice president and chief financial officer of Stryker Corporation (NYSE: SYK), one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, where he is responsible for all areas of international finance, including accounting, planning and analysis, SEC reporting, acquisition valuations, internal audit, tax and treasury. His prior experience includes 15 years at Dentsply, and among his leadership positions over that time were CFO and senior vice president with business unit accountability for operations in the United States, Europe and Asia.

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