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

Filed October 14, 2014For Securities:DHR

Summary

This 8-K filing from Danaher Corporation, dated October 13, 2014, announces a significant strategic move: the company has entered into a definitive agreement to combine its Communications business with NetScout Systems, Inc. via a Reverse Morris Trust transaction. This transaction aims to create a new, publicly traded entity that will be a leader in the network visibility and security analytics market. Investors should note that this is a divestiture of a business segment, which will impact Danaher's overall portfolio and future revenue streams. The filing also provides a brief update on Danaher's third quarter 2014 financial performance, specifically mentioning adjusted diluted net earnings per share and core revenue growth. While the details of this performance are not elaborated upon in the 8-K text itself, they are referenced as being disclosed in the accompanying press release. This signals the company's ongoing operational performance alongside its strategic corporate actions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Danaher Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to combine its Communications business with NetScout Systems, Inc.
  • 2The transaction is structured as a Reverse Morris Trust.
  • 3The combination is expected to create a leading entity in the network visibility and security analytics market.
  • 4The press release announcing this deal also includes information on Danaher's Q3 2014 financial performance.
  • 5Key Q3 2014 financial metrics mentioned include adjusted diluted net earnings per share and core revenue growth.
  • 6The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the business combination.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Danaher Corporation's definitive agreement to combine its Communications business with NetScout Systems, Inc. through a Reverse Morris Trust transaction, and to disclose certain third quarter 2014 financial performance metrics.

A Reverse Morris Trust transaction is a corporate structure where a company spins off a division into a new entity, which then merges with another company. In this case, Danaher's Communications business would be separated and then combined with NetScout, creating a new, independent, publicly traded company.

This transaction will result in Danaher divesting its Communications business segment. This means Danaher will no longer operate in this specific market, and its future financial reporting will reflect the performance of its remaining business segments.

More detailed information regarding Danaher's third quarter 2014 financial performance, including adjusted diluted net earnings per share and core revenue growth, is available in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.