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STRYKER CORPORATION 2017 FORM 10-K 35 FORM 10-K—ITEM 15(a) 3. AND ITEM 15(c) STRYKER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit 2— Plan of Acquisition, Reorganization, Arrangement, Liquidation or Succession (i) Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2016, by and among Star Acquisition Sub Inc., Stryker Corporation, Sage Products Holdings II, LLC, Madison Dearborn Capital Partners VI-C, L.P., MDCP VI-C Sage Holdings, Inc., TG SP Holdings Corp., Madison Dearborn Partners VI-B, L.P., and MDP Sage Holdings, LLC. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2(ii) to the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (Commission File No. 000-09165). (ii) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 13, 2016, by and among Stryker Corporation, Computer Merger Sub Corp., Charger Holding Corp. and Bain Capital Partners, LP, solely in its capacity as the representative as set forth therein. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Form 8-K dated February 13, 2016 (Commission File No. 000-09615). Exhibit 3— Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws (i) Restated Articles of Incorporation — Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (Commission File No. 00-09165). (ii) By-Laws — Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to our Form 8-K dated October 28, 2008 (Commission File No. 000-09165). Exhibit 4— Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures—We agree to furnish to the Commission upon request a copy of each instrument pursuant to which long-term debt of Stryker Corporation and its subsidiaries not exceeding 10% of the total assets of Stryker Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries is authorized. (i) Credit Agreement, dated as of August 19, 2016, among Stryker Corporation and certain subsidiaries, as designated borrowers; the lenders party thereto; and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent-Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our 8-K dated August 19, 2016 (Commission File no. 000-09165). (ii) Indenture, dated January 15, 2010, between Stryker Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association.—Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Form 8-K dated January 15, 2010 (Commission File No. 000-09165). (iii) Second Supplemental Indenture (including the form of 2020 note), dated January 15, 2010, between Stryker Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association.—Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to our Form 8-K dated January 15, 2010 (Commission File No. 000-09165). (v) Fourth Supplemental Indenture (including the form of 2018 note) dated March 25, 2013, between Stryker Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association.—Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to our Form 8-K dated March 25, 2013 (Commission File No. 000-09165). (vi) Fifth Supplemental Indenture (including the form of 2043 note) dated March 25, 2013, between Stryker Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association.—Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to our Form 8-K dated March 25, 2013 (Commission File No. 000-09165). (vii) Sixth Supplemental Indenture (including the form of 2024 note), dated May 1, 2014, between Stryker Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association.—Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K dated May 1, 2014 (Commission File No. 000-09165). (viii) Seventh Supplemental Indenture (including the form of 2044 note), dated May 1, 2014, between Stryker Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association.—Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Form 8-K dated May 1, 2014 (Commission File No. 000-09165). (ix) Eighth Supplemental Indenture (including the form of 2025 note), dated October 29, 2015, between Stryker Corporation and U.S. Bank National association.—Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K dated October 29, 2015 (Commission File No. 000-09165). (x) Ninth Supplemental Indenture (including the form of the note), dated March 10, 2016, between Stryker Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association. — Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K dated March 10, 2016 (Commission File No. 000-09615). (xi) Tenth Supplemental Indenture (including the form of the note), dated March 10, 2016, between Stryker Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association. — Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Form 8-K dated March 10, 2016 (Commission File No. 000-09615). (xii) Eleventh Supplemental Indenture (including the form of the note), dated March 10, 2016, between Stryker Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association.— Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company's Form 8-K dated March 10, 2016 (Commission File No. 000-09615). (xiii) Twelfth Supplemental Indenture (including the form of the note), dated March 10, 2016, between Stryker Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association. — Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Company's Form 8-K dated March 10, 2016 (Commission File No. 000-09615). (xiv) Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture (including the form of the note), dated January 18, 2017, between Stryker Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association. — Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K dated January 12, 2017 (Commission File No. 000-09615). Exhibit 10— Material contracts (i)* † 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended effective February 6, 2018). (ii)* † Form of grant notice and terms and conditions for stock options granted in 2018 under the 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan. (iii)* † Form of grant notice and terms and conditions for restricted stock units granted in 2018 under the 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan. (iv)* † Form of grant notice and terms and conditions for performance stock units granted in 2018 under the 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan. (v)* 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended effective February 7, 2017)— Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(ii) to our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (Commission File No. 000-09165). (vi)* 1998 Stock Option Plan (as amended February 7, 2017)— Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(iii) to our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (Commission File No. 000-09165). (vii)* Form of grant notice and terms and conditions for stock options granted in 2017 under the 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan— Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(iv) to our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (Commission File No. 000-09165).