We recognize that to successfully achieve our goals, the Company must continue to grow and remain healthy. Profit, however, is not our primary goal. We believe that if we act responsibly and focus on meeting our customers' needs, strong financial performance will follow.
Medtronic employees embrace the mission statement.
It has been translated into multiple languages and distributed to every employee throughout the world. It is displayed prominently in all our facilities. It is also quoted widely and referred to in many of our internal and external publications. All new employees receive this medallion personally from Earl Bakken during meetings where he reinforces the importance of our mission. These meetings, and the medallions that symbolize the event, are powerful reminders of the values that have contributed to Medtronic's success and growth.