Forward-Looking Statements Legend
Some of the statements contained in today’s program may be considered forward-looking statements which provide current expectations or forecasts of future events. These forward-looking statements generally relate to growth strategies, financial results, product development, regulatory approvals and sales efforts. They are based on current assumptions and/or expectations that involve a number of uncertainties or risks. These uncertainties and risks include, but are not limited to, those outlined in Medtronic’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 27, 2001 and other documents filed from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are advised to review any further disclosures which may be made in such reports filed periodically with the SEC.