8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

DANAHER CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 27, 2022)

Filed January 27, 2022For Securities:DHR

Summary

Danaher Corporation (DHR) filed an 8-K on January 27, 2022, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021. The report itself is brief, primarily serving to furnish the associated press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the detailed financial performance information. Investors should refer to this press release for comprehensive insights into Danaher's operational and financial condition for the periods reported. This filing is crucial for investors to understand Danaher's recent performance, including key metrics like revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance provided. While the 8-K itself does not contain the financial data, it officially announces the release of this information, making it a primary source for analyzing the company's financial health and future outlook. The inclusion of the press release as an exhibit is standard practice and allows for a complete overview of the reported results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Danaher Corporation (DHR) released its Q4 and Full Year 2021 financial results on January 27, 2022.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves as a formal announcement and incorporates by reference the detailed press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Investors are directed to the furnished press release for specific financial performance details for the year ended December 31, 2021.
  • 4The filing indicates that the information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, a standard disclaimer.
  • 5Exhibit 99.1 is the press release titled 'Danaher Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results'.
  • 6Exhibit 104 provides the cover page in Inline XBRL format.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021, are available in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing is significant because it officially announces Danaher's financial results for the reported periods and provides investors with access to the press release containing these important financial and operational details.

No, this specific 8-K filing primarily serves to announce the results and incorporates by reference the press release (Exhibit 99.1), which contains the detailed financial performance information. The actual financial statements would typically be found in the company's subsequent quarterly (10-Q) or annual (10-K) reports, or within the furnished press release itself.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means the company is providing it to the SEC, but it is not considered officially 'filed' for certain legal purposes, such as liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This is a common distinction for earnings releases.