Summary
Danaher Corporation filed an 8-K on April 21, 2016, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended April 1, 2016. The company announced record first-quarter results, indicating strong operational performance and growth. This filing is primarily for informational purposes, attaching the press release detailing these results, and is furnished under Item 2.02, not deemed 'filed' for specific regulatory purposes unless explicitly incorporated by reference in other filings.
Key Highlights
- 1Danaher Corporation reported its financial results for the first quarter ended April 1, 2016.
- 2The company issued a press release announcing these results on April 21, 2016.
- 3The press release indicated that Danaher achieved 'Record First Quarter 2016 Results'.
- 4This filing is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.
- 5The information is being incorporated by reference from the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 6The furnished information is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, unless specifically incorporated into a filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disseminate Danaher Corporation's financial results for the first quarter ended April 1, 2016, by attaching the press release that announces these results.
The press release referenced in the filing is titled 'Danaher Reports Record First Quarter 2016 Results,' suggesting that the company announced positive financial performance for the quarter.
The detailed financial information is contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that document for specifics on revenue, earnings, and other financial metrics.
No, the filing explicitly states that the information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless expressly set forth by specific reference in a future filing. This is a common disclosure for earnings releases furnished under this item.