[8-K] DANAHER CORP /DE/ Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Danaher Corporation furnished an 8‑K announcing its third‑quarter results. On October 21, 2025, the company issued a press release for the quarter ended September 26, 2025, attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference. The information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is expressly stated as not deemed “filed” under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 21, 2025

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DANAHER CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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Delaware						001-08089			59-1995548
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)						(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)
2200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,									20037-1701
Suite 800W
Washington,			DC
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)									(Zip Code)

202-828-0850

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value			DHR			New York Stock Exchange
0.200% Senior Notes due 2026			DHR/26			New York Stock Exchange
2.100% Senior Notes due 2026			DHR 26			New York Stock Exchange
1.200% Senior Notes due 2027			DHR/27			New York Stock Exchange
0.450% Senior Notes due 2028			DHR/28			New York Stock Exchange
2.500% Senior Notes due 2030			DHR 30			New York Stock Exchange
0.750% Senior Notes due 2031			DHR/31			New York Stock Exchange
1.350% Senior Notes due 2039			DHR/39			New York Stock Exchange
1.800% Senior Notes due 2049			DHR/49			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ 

ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On October 21, 2025, Danaher Corporation (“Danaher”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 26, 2025. A copy of the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. This Current Report on Form 8-K and the press release attached hereto are being furnished by Danaher pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.

This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01			FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c)			Exhibits:
Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release — “Danaher Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results”
104						The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted as Inline XBRL.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

									DANAHER CORPORATION
Date:			October 20, 2025			By:			/s/ Matthew R. McGrew
									Matthew R. McGrew
									Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Danaher (DHR) disclose in this 8‑K?

Danaher furnished a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 26, 2025, as Exhibit 99.1.

Which item of the 8‑K applies to Danaher’s disclosure?

The disclosure is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).

Is the information considered filed for liability purposes?

No. The company states the information is furnished and not deemed “filed” under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

What period do the results cover for Danaher (DHR)?

The press release covers the quarter ended September 26, 2025.

Where can investors find the detailed results?

Details are in Exhibit 99.1, titled “Danaher Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results,” furnished with the 8‑K.

When was the press release issued?

It was issued on October 21, 2025.