FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDTRONIC AND VIKINGS BEGIN MULTI-YEAR COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP
3-Acre Medtronic Plaza to Become Community Gathering Place and Provide
Backdrop for Start of Medtronic TC Marathon and Medtronic TC 10 Mile
MINNEAPOLIS – September 14, 2015 – Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) and the Minnesota
Vikings today announced a 10-year partnership that includes the exclusive
sponsorship of Medtronic Plaza, the three-acre gateway between downtown
Minneapolis and U.S. Bank Stadium; a community service program with the
Vikings; and a permanent display of the history of medical technology
innovation that will be featured in the Medtronic Club inside the stadium.
"Medtronic was born and raised in Minnesota, and we are proud to be
sponsoring this great new community asset for the Twin Cities and the
Midwest region. Our sponsorship is a symbol of our continued commitment and
presence in the state," said Rob Clark, Medtronic vice president of Global
Communications and Corporate Marketing. "Medtronic Plaza will be a
gathering place available to the community 365 days a year. It also
provides us an ideal backdrop for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon."
"Medtronic has an extensive history of investing in Minnesota and this is
another example of that commitment," said Vikings Owner/President Mark
Wilf. "We are proud to announce this broader partnership and to introduce
Medtronic Plaza to the community. The nearly three-acre programmable space
next to a four-acre park will offer a new and vastly improved pregame
experience for our fans and all U.S. Bank Stadium users."
Located adjacent to the west entrance of U.S. Bank Stadium, Medtronic Plaza
will provide a place for people to meet and celebrate before and after
games, concerts and events throughout the year. It is estimated that 85
percent of people entering U.S. Bank Stadium will enter through Medtronic
Plaza.
"Our long-standing relationship with Medtronic has allowed us to see
first-hand the tremendous impact of their support in the community, and we
are genuinely excited for them as they take their local investment in the
community even further," said Virginia Brophy Achman, executive director of
Twin Cities in Motion, which organizes the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.
Medtronic's partnership with the Minnesota Vikings is the latest example of
the company's ongoing presence in the local community which includes
supporting institutions such as the Minnesota Zoo, the Science Museum of
Minnesota, the Bakken Museum as well as initiatives that advance health and
healthcare access through partnerships and programs with many non-profit
organizations. Last year, Medtronic employees in Minnesota gave more than
$21.9 million to charitable organizations with the assistance from
Medtronic's matching gift program.
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About Medtronic
Medtronic plc (www.medtronic.com),
headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is among the world's largest medical
technology, services and solutions companies technology – alleviating pain,
restoring health and extending life for millions of people around the
world. Medtronic employs more than 85,000 people worldwide, serving
physicians, hospitals and patients in more than 160 countries. The company
is focused on collaborating with stakeholders around the world to take
healthcare Further, Together.
Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such
as those described in Medtronic's periodic reports on file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially
from anticipated results.
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