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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-255555"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DHR"
cik: "0000313616"
company_name: "DANAHER CORP /DE/"
filed_at: "2026-06-03T20:30:18+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-03T20:53:07.040388+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Danaher subsidiary issues CHF 2.38B senior notes across seven tranches with maturities 2031-2056

## Summary
- Issued CHF 2.38B senior notes via private placement; seven series with rates 1.65% to 2.51%.
- Series A-D: CHF 119.5M-372.66M, rates 1.65%-2.25%, maturities 2031-2038.
- Series E-G: CHF 382M-648.01M, rates 2.38%-2.51%, maturities 2041-2056.
- Proceeds to be used for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and share repurchases.
- Notes unsecured, guaranteed by Danaher; closing June 3, 2026, interest semi-annual.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-255555
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DHR
- cik: 0000313616
- company_name: DANAHER CORP /DE/
- filed_at: 2026-06-03T20:30:18+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.03, 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/313616/000119312526255555/0001193125-26-255555-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/313616/000119312526255555/d63873d8k.htm

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