Danaher Appoints New General Counsel, Details Senior Notes

TL;DR

Danaher gets a new top lawyer, and their debt is laid out for years to come.

AI Summary

Danaher Corporation (DHR) announced on June 16, 2024, the appointment of Michael C. Harrington as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, effective June 20, 2024. Harrington previously served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Catalent, Inc. The filing also details various senior notes due in the coming years, including those due in 2026, 2027, 2028, 2030, 2031, 2039, and 2049.

Why It Matters

The appointment of a new General Counsel can signal strategic shifts or a focus on legal and compliance matters within the company. The details on senior notes provide insight into the company's debt structure and maturity profile.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing primarily concerns executive appointments and debt instrument details, which are standard corporate disclosures and do not present immediate high risks.

Key Numbers

• 20240620 — Effective Date (Effective date of Michael C. Harrington's appointment)

Key Players & Entities

• Danaher Corporation (company) — Filer
• Michael C. Harrington (person) — Appointed Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary
• Catalent, Inc. (company) — Previous employer of Michael C. Harrington
• 2026 (date) — Maturity year for senior notes
• 2027 (date) — Maturity year for senior notes
• 2028 (date) — Maturity year for senior notes
• 2030 (date) — Maturity year for senior notes
• 2031 (date) — Maturity year for senior notes
• 2039 (date) — Maturity year for senior notes
• 2049 (date) — Maturity year for senior notes

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From the Filing

0000313616-24-000174.txt : 20240620 0000313616-24-000174.hdr.sgml : 20240620 20240620080323 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000313616-24-000174 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 21 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240616 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20240620 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240620 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DANAHER CORP /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000313616 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTS FOR MEASUREMENT, DISPLAY, AND CONTROL [3823] ORGANIZATION NAME: 08 Industrial Applications and Services IRS NUMBER: 591995548 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-08089 FILM NUMBER: 241054125 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. N.W. STREET 2: SUITE 800W CITY: WASHINGTON STATE: DC ZIP: 20037-1701 BUSINESS PHONE: 2028280850 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. N.W. STREET 2: SUITE 800W CITY: WASHINGTON STATE: DC ZIP: 20037-1701 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DMG INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19850221 8-K 1 dhr-20240616.htm 8-K dhr-20240616 False 0000313616 0000313616 2024-06-16 2024-06-16 0000313616 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2024-06-16 2024-06-16 0000313616 dhr:A0.2SeniorNotesDue2026Member 2024-06-16 2024-06-16 0000313616 dhr:A2.1SeniorNotesDue2026Member 2024-06-16 2024-06-16 0000313616 dhr:A1.2SeniorNotesDue2027Member 2024-06-16 2024-06-16 0000313616 dhr:A0.45SeniorNotesDue2028Member 2024-06-16 2024-06-16 0000313616 dhr:A2.5SeniorNotesDue2030Member 2024-06-16 2024-06-16 0000313616 dhr:A0.75SeniorNotesDue2031Member 2024-06-16 2024-06-16 0000313616 dhr:A1.35SeniorNotesDue2039Member 2024-06-16 2024-06-16 0000313616 dhr:A1.8SeniorNotesDue2049Member 2024-06-16 2024-06-16 UNITED STATES 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): June 16, 2024 __________________ DANAHER CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) __________________ 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) __________________ 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): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) 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 St