8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

DANAHER CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 22, 2009)

Filed October 22, 2009For Securities:DHR

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Danaher Corporation (DHR) on October 22, 2009, primarily serves to report its financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2009. The company issued a press release on October 22, 2009, detailing these results, which is furnished as an exhibit to this filing. Investors should note that this report itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but directs them to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive information on operational performance and financial condition. The filing indicates that the information, while furnished, is not deemed "filed" for certain regulatory purposes, meaning it doesn't automatically become part of other incorporated filings unless specifically referenced.

Key Highlights

  • 1Danaher Corporation filed a Form 8-K on October 22, 2009.
  • 2The filing reports on financial results for the three and nine months ended October 2, 2009.
  • 3A press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing these Q3 2009 results is attached and incorporated by reference.
  • 4The report serves as a notification of the release of financial performance data.
  • 5The detailed financial results are contained within the referenced press release, not within the 8-K text itself.
  • 6The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless expressly set forth in a filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Danaher Corporation's financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2009. It formally includes the press release detailing these results.

The specific financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended October 2, 2009, are detailed in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

No, this Form 8-K filing does not contain detailed financial statements within the report itself. It references and includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the summary financial results and performance information.

When information is furnished but not 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, it means that the company is providing the information to the public, but it does not automatically assume the liabilities associated with 'filed' documents under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it's not typically incorporated by reference into registration statements or other 'filed' documents without explicit mention.