8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

DANAHER CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 27, 2005)

Filed January 27, 2005For Securities:DHR

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Danaher Corporation (DHR) from January 27, 2005, primarily serves to announce and furnish a press release regarding the company's financial results for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2004. The press release, incorporated by reference, details record performance for both the quarter and the full year, indicating strong operational and financial health at the close of 2004. Investors should note that this filing is informational, providing access to the earnings announcement rather than detailing specific new events or transactions. The significance for investors lies in the announced financial performance, which will have implications for future strategic decisions and stock valuation. The press release itself, though not fully detailed in this 8-K text, is the critical piece of information conveyed here, summarizing Danaher's achievements and setting the stage for forward-looking statements and analyst discussions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Danaher Corporation (DHR) filed a Form 8-K on January 27, 2005.
  • 2The filing announces earnings results for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2004.
  • 3A press release titled 'Danaher Corporation Reports Record Fourth Quarter and 2004 Results' is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The press release details record financial performance for both the fourth quarter and the full year 2004.
  • 5This filing is made under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, reporting Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 6The information provided is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, unless expressly incorporated by reference in another filing.
  • 7Exhibit 99.1 contains the full earnings announcement and is the core of this report's disclosure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Danaher Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2004. It incorporates by reference a press release that announces these results, highlighting record performance.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. This press release is titled 'Danaher Corporation Reports Record Fourth Quarter and 2004 Results'.

Based on the provided text, this 8-K filing is solely focused on reporting earnings results. There are no explicit mentions of new strategic announcements, acquisitions, or other significant events beyond the financial performance announcement.

The 'furnished' versus 'filed' distinction is a technical SEC requirement. While the information is publicly disclosed, it generally means that the press release itself is not subject to the same liability protections (like Section 18 of the Exchange Act) as formally 'filed' documents, unless it's later incorporated into a registered filing. For investors, the content of the press release remains the key information to analyze.