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DANAHER CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 14, 2014)

Filed January 14, 2014For Securities:DHR

Summary

This 8-K filing from Danaher Corporation (DHR), filed on January 14, 2014, serves to announce the company's anticipated financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2013. The core of this report is the furnishing of a press release, incorporated by reference, which provides forward-looking commentary from the CEO regarding the company's results. Investors should consult this press release for specific details on revenue, earnings, and other key financial metrics expected for Q4 2013. While this 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial results, it acts as a notification mechanism for the release of this crucial information. It is important to note that the information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, meaning it doesn't automatically become part of other SEC filings unless explicitly referenced. Therefore, investors should treat the press release as the primary source of the Q4 2013 performance outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Danaher Corporation (DHR) announced anticipated financial performance for Q4 2013 via a press release.
  • 2The press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, contains commentary from the Danaher CEO on financial performance.
  • 3This 8-K filing is primarily a notification of the release of Q4 2013 financial outlook information.
  • 4Investors are directed to the attached press release for details on Q4 2013 results and outlook.
  • 5The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act purposes unless expressly incorporated by reference in other filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and furnish a press release that provides Danaher Corporation's anticipated financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2013.

The detailed financial results and outlook for Q4 2013 are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that press release for specific performance metrics and commentary.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not contain detailed financial statements. It only serves as a notification that Danaher has issued a press release with their Q4 2013 financial performance expectations, and that press release is furnished as an exhibit.

The statement that the information 'shall not be deemed 'filed'' means that, by default, it does not automatically trigger liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or get incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless Danaher specifically chooses to do so in a future filing.