8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

DANAHER CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 10, 2013)

Filed July 10, 2013For Securities:DHR

Summary

Danaher Corporation (DHR) filed an 8-K on July 9, 2013, to report on its second quarter 2013 financial performance. The filing primarily announces the release of a press release and a conference call transcript excerpt, both discussing the company's diluted net earnings per share and core revenue growth for the quarter ended July 8, 2013. Investors are directed to these furnished exhibits for detailed financial results and commentary. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it serves as the official notification that Danaher has disclosed its Q2 2013 operational results and financial condition. The documents attached as exhibits provide the substance of these results, including key performance indicators and management's discussion, which are crucial for investors assessing the company's recent operational success and future outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Danaher Corporation filed an 8-K on July 9, 2013, reporting on its Q2 2013 financial results.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to furnish a press release and a conference call transcript excerpt.
  • 3These exhibits provide details on the company's diluted net earnings per share for Q2 2013.
  • 4The exhibits also include information regarding Danaher's core revenue growth performance in the second quarter of 2013.
  • 5The event date reported in the filing is July 8, 2013.
  • 6The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act purposes unless explicitly incorporated by reference in future filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Danaher Corporation's financial results for the second quarter of 2013. It directs investors to a press release and a transcript excerpt for the specific details on earnings per share and core revenue growth.

The actual Q2 2013 financial results are detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the excerpt from the analyst and investor conference call transcript (Exhibit 99.2) that are furnished with this 8-K filing. These documents contain information on diluted net earnings per share and core revenue growth.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific numerical financial results for Q2 2013. Instead, it references two exhibits (a press release and a conference call transcript excerpt) where these details can be found.

The event date reported in the filing is July 8, 2013, which indicates the close of Danaher's second quarter for reporting purposes.