WASHINGTON, D.C., – Ahead of an institutional investor and analyst meeting to be held in New York, Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) reaffirmed the Company’s diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations guidance of $0.80 – $0.85 for the fourth quarter 2012 and $3.14 to $3.19 for the full year 2012.

The Company anticipates that 2013 diluted net earnings per share will be in the range of $3.40 to $3.55. The 2013 earnings per share guidance assumes 2013 core revenue growth of between 1% and 4% and includes the earnings attributable to the Company’s Apex Tool Group interest for the entire year.

H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “In a low growth global environment, the Danaher Business System continues to drive solid margin and cash flow performance across our businesses. The expansion of our growth investments and reduction of our structural costs position us well for 2013. We are focused on gaining market share while remaining active on the acquisition front.”

Danaher is a science and technology leader that designs, manufactures, and markets innovative products and services to professional, medical, industrial, and commercial customers. Our premier brands are among the most highly recognized in each of the markets we serve. The Danaher Business System provides a foundation to our 59,000 associates around the world, serving customers in more than 125 countries. In 2011, we generated $16.1 billion of revenue. For more information please visit our website: www.danaher.com.