Danaher (NYSE: DHR) reported Q1 EPS of $1.07, $0.06 better than the analyst estimate of $1.01. Revenue for the quarter came in at $4.9 billion versus the consensus estimate of $4.79 billion.

Thomas P. Joyce, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "During the first quarter, we achieved 5.5% core revenue growth and believe we expanded our market-leading positions across a number of our businesses. Combined with high-single digit adjusted earnings per share growth and good cash flow generation, our performance is a testament to our team\'s focused execution and the power of the Danaher Business System."

Joyce continued, "We are excited about our recently announced agreement to acquire GE Biopharma and continue to expect the deal to close in the fourth quarter of this year. The business will be an excellent complement to our current biologics workflow solutions and will bring a highly innovative, industry-leading product suite to our Life Sciences portfolio. We look forward to welcoming this talented team to Danaher."

GUIDANCE:

Danaher sees Q2 2019 EPS of $1.13-$1.16, versus the consensus of $1.19.

Danaher sees FY2019 EPS of $4.72-$4.80, versus the consensus of $4.79.

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