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DANAHER CORPORATION ANNOUNCES RECORD THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

Washington, D.C., October 21, 2004 - Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) announced
today that net earnings for its third quarter ended October 1, 2004 were $201
million, 45% higher than its 2003 third quarter net earnings of $139 million. Diluted
earnings per share for the 2004 third quarter were $0.62, a 41% increase over the
comparable $0.44 for the 2003 third quarter. Sales for the 2004 third quarter were
$1,745 million, 33% higher than the $1,309 million reported for the 2003 third
quarter.

For the nine month period ended October 1, 2004, net earnings were $528 million,
up 44% from the $367 million reported in 2003. Diluted earnings per share for the
2004 nine month period of $1.63 increased 41% from the $1.16 in 2003. Sales of
$4,910 million for the 2004 nine month period were 29% higher than the $3,805
million reported in 2003.

H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, quot;We are again
pleased to report record quarterly earnings. We are particularly pleased to report
growth of 9% from existing businesses, also known as core revenues. Total sales
growth for the quarter also includes acquisition growth of 22% and currency gains of
2%. Both the Process/Environmental Controls and Tools and Components segments
delivered solid results, finishing the quarter with 10% and 7% core revenue growth,
respectively. Our operating cash flow for the first nine months of 2004 of $769
million was another record and a 24% increase over the first nine months of 2003.
The strength we continue to see across our businesses through the first nine months
of this year, reinforces our confidence in our ability to deliver excellent results for all
of 2004.”

Danaher Corporation is a leading manufacturer of Process/Environmental Controls
and Tools and Components. (www.danaher.com)

Statements in this release, including the attachments to this release, that are not
strictly historical may be “forward-looking” statements, which involve risks and
uncertainties. These include risks and uncertainties relating to customer and supplier
relationships and prices, competition, market demand, litigation and other contingent
liabilities, the integration and operation of acquired businesses, and economic,
political, governmental and technological factors affecting the Company's operations,
markets, products, services and prices, among others, as set forth in the Company’s
SEC filings.

Please Contact:

Andy Wilson
Vice President, Investor Relations
Danaher Corporation
2099 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20006
202.828.0850
DANAHER CORPORATION
                 CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                      (000's omitted, except per share amounts)
                                     (unaudited)


                                      Three Months Ended            Nine Months Ended
                                     Oct. 1,       Sept 26,       Oct. 1,        Sept 26,
                                      2004           2003          2004           2003
  Sales                             $1,745,285     $1,309,451    $4,909,721      $3,805,098
  Operating costs and expenses:
    Cost of sales                    1,005,292        766,948     2,852,758       2,270,310
    Selling, general and
       administrative expenses         452,126        326,831     1,273,934         951,687
    Gain on sales of real estate        (4,054)          (93)        (6,100)          (868)

  Total operating expenses           1,453,364      1,093,686     4,120,592       3,221,129

  Operating profit                     291,921        215,765       789,129         583,969

  Interest expense                     (13,619)       (14,520)      (40,785)       (44,003)
    Interest income                       2,530          2,605         4,857          7,148

  Earnings before income taxes          280,832        203,850       753,201        547,114
    Income taxes                       (80,039)       (65,232)     (224,931)      (180,226)

  Net earnings                       $ 200,793      $ 138,618     $ 528,270       $ 366,888




  Basic earnings per share                $0.65          $0.45         $1.71          $1.20

  Diluted earnings per share              $0.62          $0.44         $1.63          $1.16

  Average common stock and
  common equivalent shares
  outstanding

         Basic                         309,126        307,076       308,787         306,400
         Diluted                       327,967        323,542       327,241         322,426


A complete copy of Danaher’s Form 10-Q financial statements is available on the Company’s
web site (www.danaher.com).



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  • 1. DANAHER CORPORATION ANNOUNCES RECORD THIRD QUARTER RESULTS Washington, D.C., October 21, 2004 - Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) announced today that net earnings for its third quarter ended October 1, 2004 were $201 million, 45% higher than its 2003 third quarter net earnings of $139 million. Diluted earnings per share for the 2004 third quarter were $0.62, a 41% increase over the comparable $0.44 for the 2003 third quarter. Sales for the 2004 third quarter were $1,745 million, 33% higher than the $1,309 million reported for the 2003 third quarter. For the nine month period ended October 1, 2004, net earnings were $528 million, up 44% from the $367 million reported in 2003. Diluted earnings per share for the 2004 nine month period of $1.63 increased 41% from the $1.16 in 2003. Sales of $4,910 million for the 2004 nine month period were 29% higher than the $3,805 million reported in 2003. H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, quot;We are again pleased to report record quarterly earnings. We are particularly pleased to report growth of 9% from existing businesses, also known as core revenues. Total sales growth for the quarter also includes acquisition growth of 22% and currency gains of 2%. Both the Process/Environmental Controls and Tools and Components segments delivered solid results, finishing the quarter with 10% and 7% core revenue growth, respectively. Our operating cash flow for the first nine months of 2004 of $769 million was another record and a 24% increase over the first nine months of 2003. The strength we continue to see across our businesses through the first nine months of this year, reinforces our confidence in our ability to deliver excellent results for all of 2004.” Danaher Corporation is a leading manufacturer of Process/Environmental Controls and Tools and Components. (www.danaher.com) Statements in this release, including the attachments to this release, that are not strictly historical may be “forward-looking” statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. These include risks and uncertainties relating to customer and supplier relationships and prices, competition, market demand, litigation and other contingent liabilities, the integration and operation of acquired businesses, and economic, political, governmental and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets, products, services and prices, among others, as set forth in the Company’s SEC filings. Please Contact: Andy Wilson Vice President, Investor Relations Danaher Corporation 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20006 202.828.0850
  • 2. DANAHER CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (000's omitted, except per share amounts) (unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Oct. 1, Sept 26, Oct. 1, Sept 26, 2004 2003 2004 2003 Sales $1,745,285 $1,309,451 $4,909,721 $3,805,098 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of sales 1,005,292 766,948 2,852,758 2,270,310 Selling, general and administrative expenses 452,126 326,831 1,273,934 951,687 Gain on sales of real estate (4,054) (93) (6,100) (868) Total operating expenses 1,453,364 1,093,686 4,120,592 3,221,129 Operating profit 291,921 215,765 789,129 583,969 Interest expense (13,619) (14,520) (40,785) (44,003) Interest income 2,530 2,605 4,857 7,148 Earnings before income taxes 280,832 203,850 753,201 547,114 Income taxes (80,039) (65,232) (224,931) (180,226) Net earnings $ 200,793 $ 138,618 $ 528,270 $ 366,888 Basic earnings per share $0.65 $0.45 $1.71 $1.20 Diluted earnings per share $0.62 $0.44 $1.63 $1.16 Average common stock and common equivalent shares outstanding Basic 309,126 307,076 308,787 306,400 Diluted 327,967 323,542 327,241 322,426 A complete copy of Danaher’s Form 10-Q financial statements is available on the Company’s web site (www.danaher.com). ###