SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 24, 2002
DANAHER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Delaware 001-08089 59-1995548
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)
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2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
12th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20006-1813
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
(202) 828-0850
(Registrant's telephone Number, including area code)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Danaher Corporation incorporates herein by reference the information
contained in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release, dated January 24, 2002
SIGNATURE
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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
By: /s/ Christopher C. McMahon
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Name: Christopher C. McMahon
Title: Vice President and Controller
Dated: March 6, 2002