8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

DANAHER CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 22, 2010)

Filed April 22, 2010For Securities:DHR

Summary

Danaher Corporation (DHR) filed an 8-K on April 22, 2010, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended April 2, 2010. The filing indicates that the company issued a press release announcing these results, which is furnished as an exhibit. This 8-K primarily serves to make the press release publicly available and thus incorporates its information by reference. Investors should note that this filing is a standard disclosure of financial performance. While the 8-K itself doesn't provide detailed analysis, the attached press release, titled "Danaher Reports Record First Quarter 2010 Results," suggests a positive performance during the period. The key takeaway for investors is to review the press release for specific figures on revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary regarding the company's outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Danaher Corporation filed an 8-K on April 22, 2010.
  • 2The filing announces financial results for the first quarter ended April 2, 2010.
  • 3A press release detailing the first quarter results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The press release is titled "Danaher Reports Record First Quarter 2010 Results."
  • 5This report serves to make the company's quarterly financial performance publicly available.
  • 6The information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes under the Exchange Act, except as specifically referenced in other filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and make publicly available Danaher Corporation's financial results for the first quarter ended April 2, 2010, through an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results are contained in the press release titled "Danaher Reports Record First Quarter 2010 Results," which is attached to this 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1.

This 8-K filing itself does not provide forward-looking guidance. However, such information, if any, would typically be found within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is incorporated by reference.

The title of the press release, "Danaher Reports Record First Quarter 2010 Results," strongly suggests that the company experienced a strong performance during the quarter, potentially setting new records for that period.