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DANAHER CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 20, 2011)

Filed October 20, 2011For Securities:DHR

Summary

Danaher Corporation (DHR) filed a Form 8-K on October 19, 2011, reporting on its financial results for the third quarter and first nine months ended September 30, 2011. The report primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing these results, which was issued on October 20, 2011. Investors should note that the information in this 8-K, specifically the press release, is furnished and not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means it is not automatically incorporated into the company's other SEC filings unless specifically referenced. The press release, titled 'Danaher Reports Record Third Quarter 2011 Results,' indicates a strong performance for the period. While the full details are within the press release (Exhibit 99.1), the title itself suggests that the company achieved its highest-ever quarterly results up to that point. Investors would be interested in the specific revenue, earnings per share (EPS), and segment performance outlined in that release to understand the drivers of this record performance and its implications for future growth.

Key Highlights

  • 1Danaher Corporation (DHR) filed an 8-K on October 19, 2011, to report third quarter and nine-month financial results.
  • 2The report includes a press release dated October 20, 2011, announcing financial outcomes.
  • 3The press release is titled 'Danaher Reports Record Third Quarter 2011 Results,' indicating strong performance.
  • 4Information provided is furnished under Item 2.02, meaning it's not formally 'filed' and incorporated by reference without explicit mention.
  • 5The filing serves to make the press release publicly available in compliance with SEC regulations.
  • 6Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for detailed financial performance data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish Danaher Corporation's press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2011. This ensures that this important financial information is formally disclosed to the public via the SEC.

No, the financial results and information contained in the press release furnished with this 8-K are considered 'furnished' under Item 2.02, not 'filed.' This distinction is important because it means the information is not automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings (like registration statements) unless the company explicitly states so.

This title suggests that Danaher achieved its best-ever third-quarter financial performance up to that point in 2011. Investors would look for details within the press release to understand the specific metrics (revenue, profit, EPS) and the business segments that contributed to this record performance, which could signal strong operational execution and market demand.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release titled 'Danaher Reports Record Third Quarter 2011 Results,' which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for specific figures and commentary on the company's performance.