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DANAHER CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 23, 2009)

Filed July 23, 2009For Securities:DHR

Summary

This 8-K filing from Danaher Corporation (DHR) on July 23, 2009, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2009, which concluded on July 3, 2009. The report includes a press release detailing these financial outcomes, offering investors a look into the company's performance during a challenging economic period. Investors should review the furnished press release for specific details on revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements. While the 8-K itself is a notification filing, the incorporated press release is the key document for understanding Danaher's operational and financial standing. It provides insights into how the company navigated the economic conditions of the second quarter of 2009 and sets the stage for future investor expectations. The filing emphasizes that the press release information is furnished, not formally filed, under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, which is a standard disclosure practice.

Key Highlights

  • 1Danaher Corporation announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended July 3, 2009.
  • 2The key financial details are contained within a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3This 8-K filing is a notification of the release of financial results.
  • 4The report was filed on July 23, 2009, with the event date being July 21, 2009.
  • 5The press release provides information on the company's operations and financial condition for the specified periods.
  • 6Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless expressly incorporated into a registration statement or other filing.
  • 7The filing is made pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Danaher Corporation's financial results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2009, as well as to furnish the accompanying press release that details these results.

The specific financial results, including revenue, earnings, and other performance metrics for the periods ended July 3, 2009, are detailed in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This particular 8-K filing focuses solely on the announcement of financial results. It does not appear to contain information regarding new business initiatives, significant corporate changes, or other material events typically found in other sections of an 8-K. For details on these, investors would need to refer to other filings or announcements.

No, the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 2.02 is generally considered 'furnished,' not 'filed,' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it's not subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 unless Danaher specifically incorporates it by reference into another filing.