Summary
Danaher Corporation (DHR) filed an 8-K on October 16, 2008, reporting its financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal year 2008, which ended on September 26, 2008. The company announced record third-quarter results, indicating strong performance and operational efficiency during a challenging economic period. Investors should note that this filing primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing these financial outcomes, which is incorporated by reference.
Key Highlights
- 1Danaher Corporation reported its third quarter and nine-month fiscal year 2008 financial results.
- 2The company announced record third-quarter results.
- 3The reporting period ended on September 26, 2008.
- 4The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results.
- 5The information is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.
- 6This filing does not constitute a formal 'filing' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless expressly referenced in a future filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and furnish Danaher Corporation's financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal year 2008, which concluded on September 26, 2008. It includes a press release detailing these record results.
The announcement of 'record third quarter results' suggests that Danaher achieved its best performance for a third quarter to date, potentially indicating strong sales, profitability, or other key financial metrics. This is generally a positive signal for investors, especially in the context of the broader economic environment of late 2008.
The detailed financial information is contained within the press release titled 'Danaher Announces Record Third Quarter Results,' which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.
No, according to the filing itself, this information is 'furnished' and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or incorporated by reference in any other filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, unless specifically stated otherwise in such a filing.