8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

DANAHER CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 18, 2019)

Filed April 18, 2019For Securities:DHR

Summary

Danaher Corporation (DHR) filed an 8-K on April 18, 2019, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2019. The key event was the issuance of a press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, detailing the company's performance. Investors should refer to this press release for specific financial figures, operational highlights, and forward-looking statements made by management regarding the quarter. While this filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results, it serves as the official notification of their public release. The press release provides the substance of the quarterly performance, including revenue, earnings, and any significant business updates or strategic initiatives undertaken during the period. Investors seeking a comprehensive understanding of Danaher's first-quarter performance must consult the referenced press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Danaher Corporation (DHR) announced its first quarter 2019 financial results on April 18, 2019, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing primarily serves to furnish a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3The press release covers the financial performance for the quarter ended March 29, 2019.
  • 4Information furnished under Item 2.02 is generally not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, unless specifically incorporated by reference into a filing.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for the actual financial figures and operational commentary.
  • 6The filing marks the official public disclosure of Danaher's Q1 2019 earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and provide access to Danaher Corporation's financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2019, through an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The actual financial results, including revenue, earnings, and other key performance indicators for the first quarter of 2019, are detailed in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements. It only refers to and incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) where those details can be found.

The disclaimer clarifies that the financial information provided in the press release, while furnished with the filing, is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This distinction can have implications for liability related to the information provided, unless the company explicitly incorporates it into other SEC filings.