Danaher (NYSE: DHR) grants RSUs and options to VP, with tax shares withheld

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Danaher Corporation executive Christopher Bouda reported new equity awards and related tax withholding. On March 1, 2026, he acquired 3,369 employee stock options and 1,247 restricted stock units payable in common stock, both granted at a price of $0.00 per share.

According to the filing, 25% of both the RSUs and options vest on each of the first four anniversaries of the March 1, 2026 grant date. To cover tax obligations, 170 shares of common stock were disposed of at $210.64 per share. After these transactions, Bouda directly holds 9,167 common shares and indirectly holds 677.227 shares through a 401(k) plan.

Insider Trade Summary

4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider Bouda Christopher

Role VP, Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Employee stock option (right to buy)	3,369	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,247	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	170	$210.64	$36K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Employee stock option (right to buy) — 3,369 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 9,337 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 677.227 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))

Footnotes (1)

1. On the date indicated, Danaher Corporation granted the reporting person restricted stock units (RSUs) in the amount indicated. Since the RSUs are payable solely in common stock, they are being reported in Table I of this Form 4. Twenty-five percent of the RSUs vest on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date, which is March 1, 2026. Twenty-five percent of the options granted become exercisable on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date, which is March 1, 2026.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/03/2026 - 07:52 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bouda Christopher

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2200 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW

SUITE 800W

(Street)

WASHINGTON DC 20037

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DANAHER CORP /DE/ [ DHR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP, Chief Accounting Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/01/2026		A		1,247(1)	A	$0	9,337	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		170	D	$210.64	9,167	D
Common Stock								677.227	I	By 401(k)

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Employee stock option (right to buy)	$210.64	03/01/2026		A		3,369		(2)	03/01/2036	Common Stock	3,369	$0	3,369	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On the date indicated, Danaher Corporation granted the reporting person restricted stock units (RSUs) in the amount indicated. Since the RSUs are payable solely in common stock, they are being reported in Table I of this Form 4. Twenty-five percent of the RSUs vest on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date, which is March 1, 2026.

2. Twenty-five percent of the options granted become exercisable on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date, which is March 1, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ James F. O'Reilly, attorney-in-fact for Christopher M. Bouda	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Christopher Bouda report for Danaher (DHR)?

Christopher Bouda reported equity awards and related tax withholding. He received 3,369 employee stock options and 1,247 restricted stock units, and 170 common shares were disposed of to satisfy tax obligations, leaving him with 9,167 directly held shares and additional indirect holdings via a 401(k) plan.

How many stock options and RSUs did Danaher (DHR) grant to Christopher Bouda?

Danaher granted Christopher Bouda 3,369 employee stock options and 1,247 restricted stock units payable in common stock. These awards were granted on March 1, 2026, at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting typical executive compensation structure tied to future company performance and tenure.

What are the vesting terms of Christopher Bouda’s Danaher (DHR) equity awards?

Both the stock options and RSUs vest over four years. Twenty-five percent of each award becomes exercisable or vests on each of the first four anniversaries of the March 1, 2026 grant date, creating a multi-year incentive aligned with continued employment at Danaher Corporation.

Why were 170 Danaher (DHR) shares disposed of in Christopher Bouda’s Form 4?

The 170 Danaher common shares were disposed of to cover tax obligations. The filing classifies this as a tax-withholding disposition at $210.64 per share, rather than an open-market sale, which is common when equity awards vest and create taxable income for the recipient.

How many Danaher (DHR) shares does Christopher Bouda own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Christopher Bouda directly owns 9,167 Danaher common shares. He also has an indirect interest in 677.227 shares held through a 401(k) plan, in addition to the newly granted stock options and restricted stock units that will vest over time.

What role does Christopher Bouda hold at Danaher (DHR) in this Form 4?

Christopher Bouda is identified as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Danaher Corporation. His Form 4 reflects routine executive compensation in the form of stock options and restricted stock units, plus associated tax-withholding share disposition, aligning his incentives with shareholder value.