8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

DANAHER CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 21, 2005)

Filed April 21, 2005For Securities:DHR

Summary

Danaher Corporation (DHR) filed an 8-K on April 21, 2005, reporting its financial results for the quarter ended April 1, 2005. The press release, furnished as an exhibit, indicates that the company achieved record first-quarter results. A significant announcement from the Board of Directors is the authorization of a substantial stock repurchase program, allowing for the buyback of up to 10 million shares of Danaher common stock. This filing provides investors with a snapshot of the company's recent financial performance and a clear signal of management's confidence in the stock's valuation, as evidenced by the significant share repurchase authorization. These actions suggest a commitment to returning value to shareholders and potentially enhancing earnings per share.

Key Highlights

  • 1Danaher Corporation reported record first-quarter results for the period ending April 1, 2005.
  • 2The Board of Directors has authorized a significant stock repurchase program.
  • 3The company plans to repurchase up to 10 million shares of Danaher common stock.
  • 4The filing includes a press release detailing these announcements, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 5The information is provided under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K concerning Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 6This filing does not establish incorporation by reference into other SEC filings unless expressly stated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Danaher announced record first-quarter results for the quarter ended April 1, 2005. They also announced that their Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program.

The Danaher Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 10 million shares of Danaher common stock.

The detailed press release announcing these events is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

No, this information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference into other filings, unless expressly stated in such filings.