What is the main purpose of this DHR 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide investors with Danaher Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2018, through an attached press release.

Where can I find the detailed financial results and commentary?

The detailed financial results, including revenue, earnings, and any management commentary or outlook, are primarily found in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K. This information is incorporated by reference.

Does this 8-K filing contain the full financial statements?

No, this specific 8-K filing, filed under Item 2.02, does not contain the full financial statements. It references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains the reported results. For full audited financial statements, investors should refer to Danaher's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

What is the significance of the statement 'shall not be deemed "filed"'?

This statement means that while the information is being furnished to the SEC, it is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This typically limits liability related to alleged misstatements or omissions within that specific furnished information, unless it is expressly incorporated into a later 'filed' document.

DHR 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

Danaher Corporation (DHR) filed an 8-K on January 29, 2019, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. The report primarily consists of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results. Investors should refer to the press release for specific financial performance metrics, including revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. The filing itself does not contain detailed financial statements or management's discussion and analysis, but rather incorporates the press release by reference.

Key Highlights

1Danaher Corporation announced its Q4 and Full Year 2018 financial results via an 8-K filing on January 29, 2019.
2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) as the primary source of financial performance information.
3Investors are directed to the furnished press release for detailed financial metrics and operational outcomes for the period.
4The 8-K filing itself is limited in scope, incorporating the press release by reference.
5The reporting period covered is the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.
6This filing serves as an official notification of the company's reported financial condition and results of operations.

DANAHER CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 29, 2019)

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