8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

DANAHER CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 17, 2008)

Filed April 17, 2008For Securities:DHR

Summary

Danaher Corporation (DHR) filed an 8-K on April 17, 2008, to report its first-quarter results for the period ending March 28, 2008. The company announced what it described as "record first quarter results." This filing primarily serves to furnish the earnings press release as an exhibit, providing investors with key financial and operational details for the quarter. Investors should refer to the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive information regarding Danaher's performance and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Danaher Corporation (DHR) reported its first-quarter financial results for the period ended March 28, 2008.
  • 2The company issued a press release on April 17, 2008, announcing these results.
  • 3The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 4Danaher described its first-quarter performance as "record" results.
  • 5The filing's primary purpose is to make the earnings press release publicly available.
  • 6The information provided is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes but is incorporated by reference into future filings if expressly stated.
  • 7No specific financial figures are detailed within the 8-K itself, directing readers to the press release for such information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Danaher Corporation's first-quarter earnings results for the period ending March 28, 2008, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release titled "Danaher Announces Record First Quarter Results," which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain specific financial numbers or guidance. It directs investors to refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for those details.

The filing states that this information shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or Exchange Act unless expressly stated in such filing.