Danaher Corp: Director Changes and Officer Compensation Update
Ticker: DHR · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, officer-compensation, board-changes
Related Tickers: DHR
TL;DR
Danaher board shakeup: Yochem out, Daniels in. Officer pay details also filed.
AI Summary
Danaher Corporation (DHR) announced on December 9, 2024, the departure of director R. David Yochem and the election of new director, Michael E. Daniels. The company also reported on compensatory arrangements for certain officers. This filing does not contain specific dollar amounts related to these changes.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing primarily concerns routine corporate governance changes and officer compensation disclosures, which typically carry low immediate risk.
Key Players & Entities
- Danaher Corporation (company) — Filer
- R. David Yochem (person) — Departing Director
- Michael E. Daniels (person) — Newly Elected Director
FAQ
Who has departed from Danaher's board of directors?
R. David Yochem has departed from Danaher's board of directors.
Who has been elected as a new director to Danaher's board?
Michael E. Daniels has been elected as a new director to Danaher's board.
What is the filing date for this 8-K?
This 8-K was filed on December 11, 2024.
What is the reporting period for this 8-K?
The reporting period for this 8-K is December 9, 2024.
What other information is disclosed in this filing besides director changes?
The filing also covers the appointment of certain officers and compensatory arrangements for certain officers.
From the Filing
0000313616-24-000251.txt : 20241211 0000313616-24-000251.hdr.sgml : 20241211 20241211074944 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000313616-24-000251 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 15 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20241209 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: 20241211 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20241211 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: 241540156 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-20241209.htm 8-K dhr-20241209 False 0000313616 0000313616 2024-12-09 2024-12-09 0000313616 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2024-12-09 2024-12-09 0000313616 dhr:A0.2SeniorNotesDue2026Member 2024-12-09 2024-12-09 0000313616 dhr:A2.1SeniorNotesDue2026Member 2024-12-09 2024-12-09 0000313616 dhr:A1.2SeniorNotesDue2027Member 2024-12-09 2024-12-09 0000313616 dhr:A0.45SeniorNotesDue2028Member 2024-12-09 2024-12-09 0000313616 dhr:A2.5SeniorNotesDue2030Member 2024-12-09 2024-12-09 0000313616 dhr:A0.75SeniorNotesDue2031Member 2024-12-09 2024-12-09 0000313616 dhr:A1.35SeniorNotesDue2039Member 2024-12-09 2024-12-09 0000313616 dhr:A1.8SeniorNotesDue2049Member 2024-12-09 2024-12-09 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): December 9, 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