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Danaher (NYSE: DHR) awards 245,701 long-term stock options to EVP

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Danaher Corporation reported that Executive Vice President Julie A. Sawyer Montgomery received a grant of 245,701 employee stock options with an exercise price of $194.78 per share under its Long-Term Growth Program. The options vest 50% on each of the fourth and fifth anniversaries of the August 4, 2026 grant date and expire on August 4, 2036.

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Insider Sawyer Montgomery Julie A
Role Executive Vice President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Employee stock option (right to buy) F1, F2 245,701 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Employee stock option (right to buy) — 245,701 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. On the date indicated, Danaher Corporation granted the reporting person employee stock options in the indicated amount in connection with the Issuer's Long-Term Growth Program, as previously reported in the Issuer's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 3, 2026.
  2. F2. Fifty percent of the options granted become exercisable on each of the fourth and fifth anniversaries of the grant date, which is August 4, 2026.
Stock options granted 245,701 options Employee stock options granted to the Executive Vice President on August 4, 2026
Exercise price $194.78 per share Exercise price for the employee stock options granted August 4, 2026
Option expiration date August 4, 2036 Expiration date of the granted employee stock options
Underlying common shares 245,701 shares Number of Danaher common shares underlying the granted options
Employee stock option (right to buy) financial
"Security title reported as Employee stock option (right to buy)"
Long-Term Growth Program financial
"granted the reporting person employee stock options in connection with the Issuer's Long-Term Growth Program"
Current Report on Form 8-K regulatory
"as previously reported in the Issuer's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission"
A current report on Form 8-K is a document that publicly traded companies file to promptly share important news or events that could affect their financial position or stock price, such as major business changes or legal issues. It helps investors stay informed about timely developments, allowing them to make better decisions about buying or selling shares.
Securities and Exchange Commission regulatory
"Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 3, 2026"
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What insider transaction did Danaher (DHR) report for Julie A. Sawyer Montgomery?

Danaher reported that Executive Vice President Julie A. Sawyer Montgomery received 245,701 employee stock options on August 4, 2026. These options were granted under Danaher’s Long-Term Growth Program and provide the right to buy Danaher common stock at a fixed exercise price.

How many Danaher (DHR) stock options were granted and at what exercise price?

Julie A. Sawyer Montgomery was granted 245,701 employee stock options, each with an exercise price of $194.78 per share. These options are exercisable for Danaher common stock, subject to the vesting schedule and expiration terms described in the grant.

What is the vesting schedule for Julie A. Sawyer Montgomery’s Danaher (DHR) options?

The employee stock options vest in two equal tranches: 50% become exercisable on the fourth anniversary of the August 4, 2026 grant date and 50% on the fifth anniversary, aligning the award with Danaher’s long-term performance focus.

When do the granted Danaher (DHR) employee stock options expire?

The granted employee stock options expire on August 4, 2036. After that expiration date, any unexercised options will lapse, meaning they can no longer be used to purchase Danaher common stock under the terms of this award.

Are these Danaher (DHR) option grants part of a specific incentive program?

Yes. The filing states the grant was made in connection with Danaher’s Long-Term Growth Program. This program was previously described in a Current Report on Form 8-K and is designed to provide long-term equity incentives to key executives.

How many derivative securities does Julie A. Sawyer Montgomery hold after this Danaher (DHR) grant?

Following the reported transaction, Julie A. Sawyer Montgomery holds 245,701 employee stock options related to Danaher common stock. This reflects the full amount of the new grant, as the transaction represents an acquisition rather than an exercise or sale.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Sawyer Montgomery Julie A

(Last)(First)(Middle)
2200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
SUITE 800W

(Street)
WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20037

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DANAHER CORP /DE/ [ DHR ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Executive Vice President
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/04/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Employee stock option (right to buy)$194.7808/04/2026A(1)245,701 (2)08/04/2036Common Stock245,701$0245,701D
Explanation of Responses:
1. On the date indicated, Danaher Corporation granted the reporting person employee stock options in the indicated amount in connection with the Issuer's Long-Term Growth Program, as previously reported in the Issuer's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 3, 2026.
2. Fifty percent of the options granted become exercisable on each of the fourth and fifth anniversaries of the grant date, which is August 4, 2026.
Remarks:
/s/ James F. O'Reilly as attorney-in-fact for Julie A. Sawyer Montgomery08/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)