Danaher SVP Ellis awarded 1,695 shares in Form 4

Danaher Corporation reported that Senior Vice President Brian W. Ellis acquired 1,695 shares of common stock on February 4, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Danaher Corporation reported that Senior Vice President Brian W. Ellis acquired 1,695 shares of common stock on February 4, 2026. The shares were issued at $0 per share following the Compensation Committee’s determination that performance criteria from a February 24, 2023 performance stock unit award were achieved under the Danaher Corporation 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

After this award, Ellis directly holds 14,994 shares of Danaher common stock. The award remains subject to a holding period that continues through December 31, 2027, meaning the shares must be held until at least that date.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 1,695 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Ellis Brian W

Role Senior Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,695	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 14,994 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. On February 24, 2023, the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors awarded the reporting person performance stock units under the Danaher Corporation 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This Form 4 is being filed in connection with the determination by the Compensation Committee that the performance criteria of the award have been achieved. The award remains subject to a holding period that continues through December 31, 2027.

FAQ

What insider transaction did Danaher (DHR) report for Brian W. Ellis?

Danaher reported that Senior Vice President Brian W. Ellis acquired 1,695 shares of common stock at $0 per share. The shares resulted from a performance stock unit award whose performance criteria were determined to be achieved by the Compensation Committee.

How many Danaher (DHR) shares does Brian W. Ellis own after this Form 4?

Following the reported transaction, Brian W. Ellis directly owns 14,994 shares of Danaher common stock. This reflects the addition of 1,695 shares tied to the vesting of a previously granted performance stock unit award under the company’s 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

What was the price paid for the 1,695 Danaher (DHR) shares reported?

The 1,695 Danaher shares were acquired at a price of $0 per share. They were issued as stock delivered upon achievement of performance criteria from a prior performance stock unit award, rather than purchased on the open market for cash.

What is the origin of the performance-based shares reported for Danaher (DHR)?

The shares stem from performance stock units awarded on February 24, 2023 under the Danaher Corporation 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Compensation Committee determined that the award’s performance criteria were achieved, resulting in the issuance of 1,695 common shares to Brian W. Ellis.

Is there a holding period on Brian W. Ellis’s new Danaher (DHR) shares?

Yes. The award remains subject to a holding period that continues through December 31, 2027. This means the shares associated with this performance stock unit award must be retained at least until that date, as specified in the explanatory footnote.

What role does Brian W. Ellis hold at Danaher (DHR) in this Form 4?

Brian W. Ellis is identified as a Senior Vice President of Danaher Corporation. His status as an officer makes him a reporting person under Section 16, requiring disclosure of transactions in Danaher common stock such as this performance-based share acquisition.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/06/2026 - 05:01 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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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^*

Ellis Brian W

(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)
	Senior Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/04/2026

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	02/04/2026		A		1,695(1)	A	$0	14,994	D

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. On February 24, 2023, the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors awarded the reporting person performance stock units under the Danaher Corporation 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This Form 4 is being filed in connection with the determination by the Compensation Committee that the performance criteria of the award have been achieved. The award remains subject to a holding period that continues through December 31, 2027.

Remarks:

	/s/ James F. O'Reilly, attorney-in-fact for Brian W. Ellis	02/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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