Stryker completes acquisition of Vocera Communications

23-Feb-2022

Stryker (NYSE: SYK) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Vocera Communications, Inc. (NYSE: VCRA), a leader in digital care coordination and communication.

鈥淭his acquisition provides significant opportunities to advance innovations and accelerate our digital aspirations,鈥 said Kevin Lobo, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Stryker. 鈥淲e welcome the Vocera team to Stryker and look forward to working together to enable safer patient care and help our customers improve outcomes.鈥

Vocera brings a highly complementary and innovative portfolio to Stryker鈥檚 Medical division that will enhance the company鈥檚 Advanced Digital Healthcare offerings and further advance Stryker鈥檚 focus on preventing adverse events throughout the continuum of care.

The acquisition is expected to have a neutral impact to net earnings per diluted share in 2022.