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DANAHER CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 29, 2013)

Filed January 29, 2013For Securities:DHR

Summary

Danaher Corporation (DHR) filed an 8-K on January 29, 2013, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012. The filing primarily serves to attach the press release announcing these results, which is incorporated by reference. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, unless specifically incorporated into a registration statement or other filing. The press release, titled 'Danaher Reports Record Fourth Quarter 2012 Results,' indicates that the company achieved record performance in the fourth quarter of 2012. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, the headline suggests a positive earnings announcement for the period, likely impacting investor sentiment and expectations for the upcoming fiscal year.

Key Highlights

  • 1Danaher Corporation filed an 8-K on January 29, 2013, to report Q4 and full-year 2012 financial results.
  • 2The report primarily attaches a press release announcing these financial results (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The press release is titled 'Danaher Reports Record Fourth Quarter 2012 Results,' indicating positive performance.
  • 4The financial information is furnished under Item 2.02 and incorporated by reference from the press release.
  • 5The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act purposes unless explicitly stated in a subsequent filing.
  • 6The 8-K confirms the company's fiscal year-end is December 31st.
  • 7This filing serves as the official notification of the company's financial performance for the reported period.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide access to Danaher Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012, through an attached press release.

The actual financial results are detailed in the press release titled 'Danaher Reports Record Fourth Quarter 2012 Results,' which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

No, this filing is furnished under Item 2.02. The information in the press release is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or incorporated by reference into any other SEC filings, unless Danaher specifically states it will be.

'Record fourth quarter' implies that Danaher achieved its highest-ever financial performance for a fourth quarter in terms of key metrics like revenue, net income, or earnings per share, which is generally a positive signal for investors.