Jun 4, 2004
Guidant to Participate in Goldman Sachs 25th Annual Global Healthcare Conference

Indianapolis, Ind. - Guidant Corporation (NYSE: GDT) today announced that it will participate in the Goldman Sachs 25th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, June 8, in Laguna Nigel, Calif.

Guido J. Neels, chief operating officer, Guidant Corporation, will provide an overview of the company''s business at 4:20 p.m. EDT (1:20 p.m. Pacific Time).

The live webcast of Guidant''s presentation will be accessible through the company''s website at www.guidant.com/webcast/. The webcast will be archived for future on-demand replay. Additional financial information concerning Guidant is available at www.guidant.com/investors.

Guidant Corporation pioneers lifesaving technology, giving an opportunity for better life today to millions of cardiac and vascular patients worldwide. The company, driven by a strong entrepreneurial culture of 12,000 employees, develops, manufactures and markets a broad array of products and services that enable less invasive care for some of life''s most threatening medical conditions. For more information visit www.guidant.com.