Danaher Corp. (DHR) Misses Q1 EPS by 3c; Guides Q2 EPS Below Consensus

Danaher Reports Record First Quarter 2015 Results

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) today announced results for the first quarter 2015.

For the quarter ended April 3, 2015, adjusted diluted net earnings per share were $0.93 on a non-GAAP basis, which reflects the adjustments identified in the attached reconciliation schedule. On a GAAP basis, net earnings for the first quarter were $570 million, or $0.79 per share on a diluted basis. Revenues for the 2015 first quarter increased 4.5% to $4.9 billion with core revenues increasing 5.0%.

The Company anticipates that non-GAAP, adjusted diluted net earnings per share for the second... More

NetScout Receives U.S. Department of Justice Clearance For Acquisition of Danaher Communications Business

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTCT) and Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) announced today that NetScout has received clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice with respect to its proposed acquisition of Danaher's Communications business.

With this clearance, the transaction remains on schedule to close in the summer of 2015. Completion of the transaction is subject to approval by NetScout shareholders, other customary closing conditions, and Danaher's receipt of a ruling by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and an opinion of... More

NetScout Systems Receives Hart-Scott-Rodino Clearance for Acquisition and Announces Date for Special Stockholders Meeting

WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTCT), an industry leader for advanced network, application and service assurance solutions, announced that it has received unconditional clearance from the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for its proposed acquisition of the Communications Business of Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR). As previously announced on October 13,... More