8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

DANAHER CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 18, 2007)

Filed October 18, 2007For Securities:DHR

Summary

Danaher Corporation (DHR) filed an 8-K on October 18, 2007, reporting its financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of the fiscal year ended September 28, 2007. The press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, indicates that the company announced record third-quarter results. This filing is crucial for investors seeking to understand the company's recent financial performance, operational trends, and overall financial condition during a key reporting period. The primary focus of this report is the disclosure of earnings. While the full financial statements are not detailed within the 8-K itself, the press release referenced provides the key operational and financial data. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for specific revenue, net income, and earnings per share figures to assess the company's profitability and growth trajectory.

Key Highlights

  • 1Danaher Corporation (DHR) filed a Form 8-K on October 18, 2007.
  • 2The report announces earnings for the three months and nine months ended September 28, 2007.
  • 3A press release titled 'Danaher Announces Record Third Quarter Results' is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 5Information provided is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, unless expressly incorporated by reference in a filing.
  • 6Exhibit 99.1 contains the detailed earnings announcement for the period.
  • 7The event date reported for the earliest event is October 17, 2007.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Danaher Corporation's financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of the fiscal year ended September 28, 2007, through the furnishing of a press release.

The specific financial details, including revenue, net income, and earnings per share for the period, are located in the press release titled 'Danaher Announces Record Third Quarter Results,' which is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing does not include audited financial statements. It primarily furnishes a press release announcing earnings results. For complete audited financial statements, investors should refer to Danaher's subsequent quarterly (10-Q) or annual (10-K) reports.

The press release is considered 'furnished' rather than 'filed.' This means it is not subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 unless Danaher specifically incorporates it by reference into another filing (like a registration statement or a periodic report). For investors, it means the core information is public, but the legal implications for the company are slightly different than if it were 'filed'.