DANAHER CORP /DE/ — fact timeline

DANAHER CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Approve the Amended and Restated Danaher Corporation Omnibus Incentive Plan at the 2026-05-05 meeting.

“4. To approve the Plan. The proposal was approved by a vote of shareholders as follows: For 553,836,647 Against 41,437,418 Abstain 509,591 Broker Non-Votes 36,129,645”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Approve on an advisory basis the named executive officer compensation at the 2026-05-05 meeting.

“3. To approve on an advisory basis the Company’s named executive officer compensation. The proposal was approved by a vote of shareholders as follows: For 553,754,519 Against 41,555,863 Abstain 473,274 Broker Non-Votes 36,129,645”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-05-05 meeting.

“2. To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The proposal was approved by a vote of shareholders as follows: For 595,609,858 Against 35,828,479 Abstain 474,964”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Election of eleven directors named in the proxy statement to terms expiring in 2027 at the 2026-05-05 meeting.

“1. To elect the eleven directors named in the Company’s proxy statement to terms expiring in 2027. Each nominee for director was elected by a vote of the shareholders as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Rainer M. Blair 588,328,554 7,060,627 394,475 36,129,645 Feroz Dewan 572,679,518 21,482,953 1,621,185 36,129,645 Linda Filler 484,585,744 110,431,359 766,553 36,129,645 Charles W. Lamanna 590,861,836 4,510,517 411,303 36,129,645 Teri List 462,346,887 132,804,946 631,823 36,129,645 Mitchell P. Rales 584,749,121 10,636,383 398,152 36,129,645 Steven M. Rales 578,334,314 16,812,806 636,536 36,129,645 A. Shane Sanders 439,300,748 155,803,065 679,843 36,129,645 Alan G. Spoon 550,524,407 44,853,170 406,079 36,129,645 Raymond C. Stevens, PhD 474,476,236 120,672,805 634,615 36,129,645 Elias A. Zerhouni, MD 538,619,559 55,838,928 1,325,169 36,129,645”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ entered into Sixth Supplemental Indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. valued at € 3,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes (effective 2026-04-29).

“On April 29, 2026, Danaher Corporation (“Danaher”) issued € 500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2028 (the “Floating Rate Notes”), € 750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.250% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”), € 750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.625% Senior Notes due 2034 (the “2034 Notes”) and € 1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.000% Senior Notes due 2038 (the “2038 Notes” and, together with the 2030 Notes and the 2034 Notes, the “Fixed Rate Notes” and the Fixed Rate Notes, together with the Floating Rate Notes, the “Notes”), in an underwritten offering pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-278426) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on April 1, 2024 (the “Registration Statement”) and a preliminary prospectus supplement and prospectus supplement filed with the Commission related to the offering of the Notes. The Notes were issued under that certain indentur”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ reported First quarter 2026 results: revenue $6.0 billion, net income $1.0 billion, EPS $1.45 per diluted common share. Guidance raised.

“were $1.0 billion, or $1.45 per diluted common share. • Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share grew 9.5% to $2.06. • Revenues increased 3.5% year-over-year to $6.0 billion and non-GAAP core revenue increased 0.5% year-over-year. • Operating cash flow was $1.3 billion and non-GAAP free cash flow was $1.1 billion. • Strong Q1 earnings performance”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ incurred revolving credit of $5.0 billion with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and a syndicate of lenders at Term SOFR plus a margin of between 58.5 and 108.5 basis points maturing April 15, 2027.

“On April 16, 2026, Danaher Corporation (“Danaher”) entered into a new $5.0 billion 364-day revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and a syndicate of lenders from time to time party thereto. The Credit Facility expires on April 15, 2027”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ entered into Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and a syndicate of lenders valued at $5.0 billion (effective 2026-04-16).

“On April 16, 2026, Danaher Corporation (“Danaher”) entered into a new $5.0 billion 364-day revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and a syndicate of lenders from time to time party thereto.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/: Amended and restated bylaws to revise advance notice and related procedural and disclosure requirements for shareholder proposals and director nominations (effective 2025-09-09).

“On and effective September 9, 2025, the Board of Directors of Danaher Corporation (the “Company”) amended and restated the Company’s Amended and Restated By-laws (as so amended and restated, the “By-laws”) to revise the advance notice and related procedural and disclosure requirements for shareholders to propose business at a meeting of shareholders, including the requirements for the valid nomination of a candidate for director.”

Charles W. Lamanna was appointed as Director at DANAHER CORP /DE/.

“On February 20, 2025, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Danaher Corporation (“Danaher” or the “Company”) appointed Charles W. Lamanna to the Board, with a term expiring at Danaher’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders.”

Joakim Weidemanis departed as Executive Vice President at DANAHER CORP /DE/.

“On June 16, 2024, Joakim Weidemanis, Executive Vice President of Danaher Corporation (the “Company” or “Danaher”), notified the Company that he will step down from such position as of July 1, 2024.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal requesting a report to shareholders on the effectiveness of the Company’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the 2024-05-07 meeting.

“The proposal was rejected by a vote of shareholders as follows: For 88,078,310 Against 537,661,613 Abstain 5,066,360 Broker Non-Votes 33,025,986”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal requesting that Danaher amend its governing documents to reduce the percentage of shares required for shareholders to call a special meeting of shareholders from 25% to 15% at the 2024-05-07 meeting.

“The proposal was rejected by a vote of shareholders as follows: For 271,920,031 Against 357,574,684 Abstain 1,311,568 Broker Non-Votes 33,025,986”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Approve on an advisory basis the Company’s named executive officer compensation at the 2024-05-07 meeting.

“The proposal was approved by a vote of shareholders as follows: For 586,649,118 Against 41,950,464 Abstain 2,206,701 Broker Non-Votes 33,025,986”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024 at the 2024-05-07 meeting.

“The proposal was approved by a vote of shareholders as follows: For 626,995,788 Against 35,879,628 Abstain 956,853”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Election of thirteen directors to terms expiring in 2025 at the 2024-05-07 meeting.

“Each nominee for director was elected by a vote of the shareholders as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Rainer M. Blair 617,006,356 13,153,236 646,691 33,025,986 Feroz Dewan 617,006,321 12,629,522 1,170,440 33,025,986 Linda Filler 561,873,256 68,221,238 711,789 33,025,986 Teri List 489,612,702 140,186,350 1,007,231 33,025,986 Jessica L. Mega, MD, MPH 620,823,514 9,340,678 642,091 33,025,986 Mitchell P. Rales 595,648,504 34,352,691 805,088 33,025,986 Steven M. Rales 590,591,256 39,582,134 632,893 33,025,986 Pardis C. Sabeti, MD, D. Phil 593,094,641 37,057,769 653,873 33,025,986 A. Shane Sanders 497,919,918 131,876,005 1,010,360 33,025,986 John T. Schwieters 465,914,759 163,630,380 1,261,144 33,025,986 Alan G. Spoon 541,141,424 88,988,855 676,004 33,025,986 Raymond C. Stevens, PhD 499,219,288 130,608,366 978,629 33,025,986 Elias A. Zerhouni, MD 599,902,732 29,752,439 1,151,112 33,025,986”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ reported the quarter ended March 29, 2024 results: revenue $5.8 billion, net income $1.1 billion, EPS $1.45 per diluted common share.

“earnings were $1.1 billion, or $1.45 per diluted common share and non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share were $1.92. • Revenues decreased 2.5% year-over-year to $5.8 billion and non-GAAP core revenue decreased 4.0%. • Operating cash flow was $1.7 billion and non-GAAP free cash flow was $1.4 billion. Rainer M. Blair, President and Chief Executive”

Walter G. Lohr, Jr. retired as Director at DANAHER CORP /DE/.

“Walter G. Lohr, Jr. notified Danaher’s Board of Directors that he has decided not to stand for reelection at the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders to be held on May 7, 2024, and will retire from the Danaher Board as of the annual meeting.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ reported the fourth quarter and full year 2023 results: revenue $6.4 billion, net income $1.1 billion, EPS $1.50 per diluted common share.

“were $1.1 billion, or $1.50 per diluted common share and non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share were $2.09. • Revenues decreased 10.0% year-over-year to $6.4 billion. • Non-GAAP core revenue decreased 11.5%, including a 4.5% non-GAAP base business core revenue decline. • Operating cash flow was $1.6 billion and non-GAAP free cash flow was”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ updated its the fourth quarter of 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).

“On January 8, 2024, in advance of a public webcast presentation at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 9, 2024 Danaher Corporation issued a press release regarding the Company’s anticipated financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2023”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ reported the quarter ended September 29, 2023 results: revenue $6.9 billion, net income $1.1 billion, EPS $1.51 per diluted common share and non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share were $2.02.

“were $1.1 billion, or $1.51 per diluted common share and non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share were $2.02. • Revenues decreased 10.5% year-over-year to $6.9 billion. • Non-GAAP core revenue decreased 11.5%, including a 3.0% non-GAAP base business core revenue decline. • Operating cash flow for the third quarter was $1.7 billion and non-GAAP”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ entered into Framework Agreement with Veralto Corporation valued at Framework for ongoing relationship (effective 2023-09-29).

“☐ ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT Agreements with Veralto Corporation On September 29, 2023, Danaher Corporation (“Danaher”) entered into definitive agreements with Veralto Corporation (“Veralto”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Danaher at that time, that, among other things, set forth the terms and conditions of the separation of Veralto from Danaher (the “Separation”) and the distribution of all of Veralto’s outstanding common stock to holders of Danaher common stock (the “Distribution”).”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ entered into DBS License Agreement with Veralto Corporation valued at License of DBS (Danaher Business System) intellectual property (effective 2023-09-29).

“☐ ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT Agreements with Veralto Corporation On September 29, 2023, Danaher Corporation (“Danaher”) entered into definitive agreements with Veralto Corporation (“Veralto”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Danaher at that time, that, among other things, set forth the terms and conditions of the separation of Veralto from Danaher (the “Separation”) and the distribution of all of Veralto’s outstanding common stock to holders of Danaher common stock (the “Distribution”).”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ entered into Intellectual Property Matters Agreement with Veralto Corporation valued at License of certain intellectual property rights (effective 2023-09-29).

“The Intellectual Property Matters Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which Danaher has granted to Veralto a non-exclusive, fully paid-up, irrevocable, sublicensable (subject to the restriction below), worldwide and royalty-free license to use certain intellectual property rights retained by Danaher.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ entered into Transition Services Agreement with Veralto Corporation valued at Provision of various transition services including IT, facilities, accounting, and administrative se (effective 2023-09-29).

“The Transition Services Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which Danaher and its subsidiaries and Veralto and its subsidiaries will provide to each other various services.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ entered into Tax Matters Agreement with Veralto Corporation valued at Tax liabilities and benefits allocation (effective 2023-09-29).

“The Tax Matters Agreement governs Danaher’s and Veralto’s respective rights, responsibilities and obligations after the Distribution with respect to tax liabilities (including taxes, if any, incurred as a result of any failure of the Distribution or certain related transactions to qualify for tax-free treatment for U.S. federal income tax purposes) and benefits, tax attributes, the preparation and filing of tax returns, the control of audits and other tax proceedings and other matters regarding taxes.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ entered into Employee Matters Agreement with Veralto Corporation valued at Compensation and employee benefit obligations allocation (effective 2023-09-29).

“The Employee Matters Agreement sets forth, among other things, Veralto’s and Danaher’s compensation and employee benefit obligations with respect to the employees and other service providers of each company, and generally will allocate liabilities and responsibilities relating to employment matters and employee compensation and benefit plans and programs.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ entered into Separation and Distribution Agreement with Veralto Corporation valued at Separation of Veralto from Danaher (effective 2023-09-29).

“On September 29, 2023, Danaher Corporation (“Danaher”) entered into definitive agreements with Veralto Corporation (“Veralto”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Danaher at that time, that, among other things, set forth the terms and conditions of the separation of Veralto from Danaher (the “Separation”) and the distribution of all of Veralto’s outstanding common stock to holders of Danaher common stock (the “Distribution”).”

Jennifer L. Honeycutt departed as Executive Vice President at DANAHER CORP /DE/.

“Jennifer L. Honeycutt (Executive Vice President) submitted her resignation from her position as an executive officer at Danaher (but not at Veralto), effective as of the Distribution.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ entered into Euro Guarantee Agreement with holders of the Euro Notes and the Trustee (effective 2023-09-19).

“The Company has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Euro Notes (the "Euro Guarantee") pursuant to a guarantee agreement, dated as of September 19, 2023 (the "Euro Guarantee Agreement"), in favor of the holders of the Euro Notes and the Trustee.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ entered into Euro Indenture with Veralto and the Trustee valued at €500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.150% senior notes due 2031 (effective 2023-09-19).

“The Euro Notes were issued under an indenture dated as of September 19, 2023 (the "Euro Indenture") between Veralto and the Trustee.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ entered into USD Guarantee Agreement with holders of the USD Notes and the Trustee (effective 2023-09-18).

“The Company has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the USD Notes (the "USD Guarantees") pursuant to a guarantee agreement, dated as of September 18, 2023 (the "USD Guarantee Agreement"), in favor of the holders of the USD Notes and the Trustee.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ entered into USD Indenture with Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas valued at $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.500% senior notes due 2026, $700,000,000 aggregate prin (effective 2023-09-18).

“The USD Notes were issued under an indenture dated as of September 18, 2023 (the "USD Indenture") between Veralto and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, a New York banking corporation, as trustee (the "Trustee").”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ incurred revolving credit of $1.5 billion with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and a syndicate of lenders at Term SOFR plus a margin of between 79.5 and 130.0 basis points maturing August 31, 2028.

“On August 31, 2023 (the "Closing Date"), Veralto Corporation ("Veralto"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Danaher Corporation (the "Company"), as borrower, entered into a $1.5 billion unsecured five-year credit facility (the "Credit Facility") with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and a syndicate of lenders from time to time party thereto.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ amended Credit Facility with Bank of America, N.A. valued at $5.0 billion (effective 2023-08-11).

“On August 11, 2023, Danaher Corporation (“Danaher”) replaced its existing $5.0 billion unsecured, multiyear revolving credit facility with a third amended and restated $5.0 billion unsecured, multiyear revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and a syndicate of lenders from time to time party thereto.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $7.2 billion, net income $1.1 billion, EPS $1.49 per diluted common share. Guidance initiated.

“For the quarter ended June 30, 2023 net earnings were $1.1 billion, or $1.49 per diluted common share and non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share were $2.05. Revenues decreased 7.5% year-over-year to $7.2 billion”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal requesting a report to shareholders on the effectiveness of the Company’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. at the 2023-05-09 meeting.

“To act upon a shareholder proposal requesting a report to shareholders on the effectiveness of the Company’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal requesting adoption of a policy separating the Chair and CEO roles and requiring an independent Board Chair whenever possible. at the 2023-05-09 meeting.

“To act upon a shareholder proposal requesting adoption of a policy separating the Chair and CEO roles and requiring an independent Board Chair whenever possible.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ shareholders approved To hold an advisory vote relating to the frequency of future shareholder advisory votes on the Company’s named executive officer compensation. at the 2023-05-09 meeting.

“To hold an advisory vote relating to the frequency of future shareholder advisory votes on the Company’s named executive officer compensation.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ shareholders approved To approve on an advisory basis the Company’s named executive officer compensation. at the 2023-05-09 meeting.

“To approve on an advisory basis the Company’s named executive officer compensation.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ shareholders approved To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023. at the 2023-05-09 meeting.

“To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ shareholders approved To elect the fourteen directors named in the Company’s proxy statement to terms expiring in 2024. at the 2023-05-09 meeting.

“Each nominee for director was elected by a vote of the shareholders as follows:”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $7.2 billion, net income $1.4 billion, EPS $1.94 per diluted common share. Guidance initiated.

“For the quarter ended March 31, 2023 net earnings were $1.4 billion, or $1.94 per diluted common share and non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share were $2.36. Revenues decreased 7.0% year-over-year to $7.2 billion,”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ reported the full year 2022 results: revenue $31.5 billion, net income $7.1 billion, EPS $9.66 per diluted common share. Guidance initiated.

“For the full year 2022, net earnings were $7.1 billion, or $9.66 per diluted common share which represents a 13.5% year-over-year increase. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share for the year were $10.95, which represents a 9.0% increase over the comparable 2021 amount. Revenues for the full year 2022 increased 7.0% to $31.5 billion.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ reported the quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $8.4 billion, net income $2.2 billion, EPS $2.99 per diluted common share. Guidance initiated.

“For the quarter ended December 31, 2022, net earnings were $2.2 billion, or $2.99 per diluted common share which represents a 25.0% year-over-year increase from the comparable 2021 period. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share were $2.87 which represents a 6.5% increase over the comparable 2021 period. Revenues increased 2.5% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2022 to $8.4 billion.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/ reported fourth quarter 2022 results: revenue increase in the low-single digit percent range year-over-year. Guidance reaffirmed.

“For the fourth quarter 2022, estimated revenues are anticipated to increase in the low-single digit percent range year-over-year.”

DANAHER CORP /DE/: Amended and restated By-laws to revise advance notice and disclosure requirements for shareholder proposals and director nominations, with other routine updates (effective 2022-12-06).

“On and effective December 6, 2022, the Board of Directors of Danaher Corporation (the “Company”) amended and restated the Company’s Amended and Restated By-laws (as so amended and restated, the “By-laws”) to revise the advance notice and related procedural and disclosure requirements for shareholders to propose business at a meeting of shareholders, including the requirements for the valid nomination of a candidate for director.”

Feroz Dewan was appointed as Director at DANAHER CORP /DE/.

“On June 27, 2022, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Danaher Corporation (“Danaher”) increased the size of Danaher’s Board from thirteen to fourteen members and appointed Feroz Dewan to the Board to fill the newly-created vacancy, with a term expiring at Danaher’s 2023 annual meeting of shareholders.”

Georgeann F. Couchara was appointed as Senior Vice President-Human Resources at DANAHER CORP /DE/.

“As previously announced, as of April 1, 2022, Angela S. Lalor has stepped down, and Georgeann F. Couchara has succeeded her, as Senior Vice President-Human Resources.”

Angela S. Lalor departed as Senior Vice President-Human Resources at DANAHER CORP /DE/.

“As previously announced, as of April 1, 2022, Angela S. Lalor has stepped down, and Georgeann F. Couchara has succeeded her, as Senior Vice President-Human Resources.”