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DANAHER CORP /DE/ 8-K Report (Mar 6, 2002)

Filed March 6, 2002For Securities:DHR

Summary

Danaher Corporation (DHR) filed a Form 8-K on March 5, 2002, reporting an event that occurred on January 23, 2002. The primary purpose of this filing is to incorporate by reference a press release, filed as Exhibit 99.1, which contains the material information regarding the reported event. Investors should consult the referenced press release for specific details concerning Danaher's business and financial developments on or around January 23, 2002.

Key Highlights

  • 1Danaher Corporation filed a Current Report (8-K) on March 5, 2002.
  • 2The earliest event reported is dated January 24, 2002.
  • 3The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release dated January 24, 2002 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The press release likely contains significant business or financial updates from Danaher.
  • 5Investors are directed to review Exhibit 99.1 for substantive information.
  • 6No other specific events or financial details are provided directly within the 8-K form itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and incorporate by reference a press release dated January 24, 2002, which contains important information about Danaher Corporation. The 8-K itself does not contain the detailed information but directs investors to the accompanying press release.

The specific details about the event reported on January 24, 2002, are contained within the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K. Investors will need to access this exhibit to understand the nature of the announcement.

No, this particular 8-K filing does not contain financial statements directly within the form. It references Item 7(c) for exhibits, indicating that the financial details, if any, would be in the incorporated press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Incorporation by reference means that the content of another document (in this case, the press release) is legally considered part of the filing itself. Investors reading this 8-K should treat the information in the referenced press release as if it were directly included in the 8-K.