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Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) is a global life sciences and diagnostics innovator whose news flow is closely followed by investors, healthcare professionals and industry observers. The company regularly issues press releases on its financial performance, capital allocation decisions and participation in major healthcare conferences, providing insight into how its life sciences and diagnostics businesses are performing and evolving.
On this page, readers can find news about Danaher’s quarterly and annual results, including updates on revenue trends, non‑GAAP core revenue growth and adjusted earnings, as described in its earnings releases and related Form 8‑K filings. The company frequently hosts earnings conference calls and webcasts, and it posts accompanying slide presentations, non‑GAAP reconciliations and notes on historical and anticipated financial performance in its investors materials.
Danaher also announces regular quarterly cash dividends on its common stock and discloses share repurchase authorizations, giving shareholders visibility into its capital allocation approach. In addition, news items cover leadership and governance developments, such as planned transitions in senior executive roles and changes in board composition, as documented in the company’s communications and SEC reports.
Beyond financial and corporate updates, Danaher’s news includes product and research announcements from its operating companies. For example, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher company, has reported the launch of a fully automated Brain‑derived Tau research use only immunoassay test and the development of an Aβ‑42 research use only immunoassay test to support neurodegenerative disease research. These stories illustrate how Danaher’s diagnostics businesses contribute to advanced clinical and research capabilities.
By reviewing the DHR news feed, users can monitor earnings announcements, dividend declarations, conference presentations, governance updates and scientific developments across Danaher’s life sciences and diagnostics platform. This page can be a useful resource for tracking how the company communicates its strategy, performance and innovation activities over time.
Beckman Coulter announced on Oct. 15, 2020, that it received funding from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) for a multi-center clinical trial validating the Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW) biomarker. This biomarker aids in the rapid detection of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), a severe complication of COVID-19. The funding will support collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Florida.
Beckman Coulter announced that its Access SARS-CoV-2 Immunoglobulin M (IgM) assay has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. FDA. The assay detects IgM antibodies with 99.9% specificity and 98.3% sensitivity, aiding in COVID-19 diagnostics. This product is part of a broader suite of COVID-19 testing solutions, which includes the previously authorized IgG assay and an IL-6 assay for severe inflammatory responses. Beckman Coulter is also developing a SARS-CoV-2 antigen assay and a quantitative IgG assay, showing its commitment to advancing healthcare.
Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) will host a webcast of its third quarter 2020 earnings conference call on October 22, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. ET, lasting approximately one hour. The call can be accessed via Danaher's website under the 'Investors' section. A replay will be available after the call until November 5, 2020. The earnings press release, along with related materials, will be posted at 6:00 a.m. ET on the call date. Danaher focuses on innovative science and technology solutions in healthcare and environmental sectors.
On October 6, 2020, Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) announced the redemption of all €800,000,000 1.700% Senior Notes due 2022. The redemption will occur on November 5, 2020, at a price equal to the principal amount plus a make-whole premium and accrued interest. Funding for this redemption will come from the proceeds of a recent senior notes offering. Danaher continues to focus on innovation across healthcare and environmental markets with over 67,000 associates globally.
Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) announced the pricing of a $1 billion offering of senior notes with a 2.600% interest rate due in 2050. The offering price is 98.970% of the principal amount, with expected net proceeds of approximately $980 million after expenses. Funds will be used for general corporate purposes, including refinancing debt and capital expenditures. The offering is set to close on October 6, 2020, pending customary conditions.
Cepheid has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA for its new Xpert® Xpress SARS-CoV-2/Flu/RSV test, which detects COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B, and RSV from a single sample. This test, operational on over 26,000 GeneXpert® Systems worldwide, delivers results in approximately 36 minutes. Supported by a capacity expansion program from parent company Danaher Corporation (DHR), Cepheid aims to meet increasing demand. Shipping to U.S. customers is set to begin this week, with CE-IVD availability expected in November.
Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) has corrected the quarterly cash dividend for its 5.00% Series B Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock. The revised dividend will be $12.50 per share, payable on October 15, 2020, to shareholders on record as of September 30, 2020. This adjustment ensures clarity on the Company’s commitment to its investors and reflects stable financial management.
Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share for its common stock, scheduled for payment on October 30, 2020, to shareholders on record as of September 28, 2020. Additionally, the Board approved dividends for its preferred stock: $11.875 for the 4.75% Series A and $12.00 for the 5.00% Series B, both payable on October 15, 2020 to those on record as of September 30, 2020.
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has been awarded the 2020 Global New Product Innovation Award by Frost & Sullivan for its DxH 690T hematology analyzer. This device enhances the efficiency of mid-volume laboratories and community hospitals, boasting a 93% first-pass yield and requiring 75% fewer quality control steps than competitors. The DxH 690T also includes the FDA-cleared Early Sepsis Indicator, aiding in the rapid detection of sepsis through monocyte morphology. This recognition underscores the product's innovative features and significant return on investment for healthcare providers.
Cytiva is investing 500 million USD over five years to expand manufacturing capacity, supporting growth in the biotechnology sector. The initiative aligns with rising industry demand, particularly accelerated by COVID-19. The company plans to hire nearly 1,000 personnel globally, enhancing its operational efficiency through new manufacturing lines and increased automation. Key expansions include tripling single-use technology capacity in Asia-Pacific and doubling chromatography product platform capacity in Sweden. This investment aims to ensure a secure supply chain and support the rapidly growing cell and gene therapy market.
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