danaher 02-4qrel

- Danaher Corporation reported record results for the fourth quarter and full year 2002, with net earnings of $161.7 million and $290.4 million respectively. - Fourth quarter sales increased 39% to $1.275 billion compared to $918.9 million in 2001. Full year sales grew 21% to $4.577 billion. - The strong results were driven by acquisitions and 3.5% core volume growth, although the tools and components segment declined slightly.