Medtronic plc

This proxy statement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words like “anticipate,” “expect,” “project,” “believe,” “plan,” “may,” “estimate,” “intend” and other similar words. Forward-looking statements in this proxy statement include, but are not limited to, statements regarding individual and Company performance objectives and targets, statements relating to the benefits of Medtronic’s acquisitions, product launches and business strategies, and Medtronic’s intent to return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. These and other forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s beliefs, assumptions and estimates using information available to us at the time and are not intended to be guarantees of future events or performance. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the statements in this proxy statement can be found in Medtronic’s periodic reports on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this proxy statement and undue reliance should not be placed on these statements. Medtronic disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. This cautionary statement is applicable to all forward-looking statements contained in this document.