DHR-2014.9.26-10Q

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 ________________________________________________________
FORM 10-Q
 ________________________________________________________
 
(Mark One)
ý
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 26, 2014
OR
 
¨
TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to             
Commission File Number: 1-8089
 
DANAHER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
59-1995548
(State of Incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification number)
 
 
2200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 800W
Washington, D.C.
 
20037-1701
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 202-828-0850 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
Large accelerated filer
 
ý
 
Accelerated filer
 
¨
 
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer
 
¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company
 
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)    Yes  ¨    No  ý
The number of shares of common stock outstanding at October 10, 2014 was 702,691,595.


DANAHER CORPORATION
INDEX
FORM 10-Q
 
 
 
Page
PART I -
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PART II -
OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Table of Contents


DANAHER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
($ and shares in millions, except per share amount)
(unaudited)
 
 
September 26, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents
$
4,025.3

 
$
3,115.2

Trade accounts receivable, net
3,498.1

 
3,451.6

Inventories:
 
 
 
Finished goods
930.1

 
885.9

Work in process
304.4

 
287.0

Raw materials
639.5

 
610.6

Total inventories
1,874.0

 
1,783.5

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
592.1

 
763.4

Total current assets
9,989.5

 
9,113.7

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,519.0 and $2,299.5, respectively
2,161.6

 
2,211.3

Other assets
1,192.2

 
1,061.3

Goodwill
15,978.7

 
16,038.2

Other intangible assets, net
6,213.9

 
6,247.7

Total assets
$
35,535.9

 
$
34,672.2

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt
$
71.4

 
$
62.3

Trade accounts payable
1,684.0

 
1,778.2

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
2,715.7

 
2,686.9

Total current liabilities
4,471.1

 
4,527.4

Other long-term liabilities
4,290.0

 
4,256.7

Long-term debt
2,964.7

 
3,436.7

Stockholders’ Equity:
 
 
 
Common stock - $0.01 par value
7.9

 
7.9

Additional paid-in capital
4,380.9

 
4,157.6

Retained earnings
19,731.7

 
18,005.3

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(379.8
)
 
214.5

Total Danaher stockholders’ equity
23,740.7

 
22,385.3

Non-controlling interests
69.4

 
66.1

Total stockholders’ equity
23,810.1

 
22,451.4

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
35,535.9

 
$
34,672.2

 
See the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

1
Table of Contents

DANAHER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
($ and shares in millions, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
Sales
$
4,870.3

 
$
4,669.1

 
$
14,496.6

 
$
13,851.3

Cost of sales
(2,304.6
)
 
(2,244.4
)
 
(6,857.8
)
 
(6,605.4
)
Gross profit
2,565.7

 
2,424.7

 
7,638.8

 
7,245.9

Operating costs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(1,371.6
)
 
(1,303.2
)
 
(4,116.7
)
 
(3,941.3
)
Research and development expenses
(328.3
)
 
(309.1
)
 
(978.1
)
 
(917.7
)
Operating profit
865.8

 
812.4

 
2,544.0

 
2,386.9

Non-operating income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income
38.2

 
—

 
57.4

 
229.8

Interest expense
(30.5
)
 
(35.0
)
 
(96.2
)
 
(113.6
)
Interest income
3.6

 
1.4

 
12.2

 
3.9

Earnings before income taxes
877.1

 
778.8

 
2,517.4

 
2,507.0

Income taxes
(196.5
)
 
(181.8
)
 
(580.7
)
 
(601.3
)
Net earnings
$
680.6

 
$
597.0

 
$
1,936.7

 
$
1,905.7

Net earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.97

 
$
0.86

 
$
2.76

 
$
2.74

Diluted
$
0.95

 
$
0.84

 
$
2.71

 
$
2.69

Average common stock and common equivalent shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
702.6

 
697.7

 
701.3

 
695.0

Diluted
716.2

 
711.9

 
715.6

 
710.1


See the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.


2
Table of Contents


DANAHER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
($ in millions)
(unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
Net earnings
$
680.6

 
$
597.0

 
$
1,936.7

 
$
1,905.7

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(670.5
)
 
288.2

 
(618.6
)
 
(97.4
)
Pension and post-retirement plan benefit adjustments
3.8

 
5.5

 
6.3

 
16.5

Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities
(18.9
)
 
59.7

 
18.0

 
114.9

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes
(685.6
)
 
353.4

 
(594.3
)
 
34.0

Comprehensive income (loss)
$
(5.0
)
 
$
950.4

 
$
1,342.4

 
$
1,939.7

 
See the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

3
Table of Contents

DANAHER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
($ and shares in millions)
(unaudited)
 
 
Common Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Non-
Controlling
Interests
Shares
 
Amount
 
Balance, December 31, 2013
785.7

 
$
7.9

 
$
4,157.6

 
$
18,005.3

 
$
214.5

 
$
66.1

Net earnings for the period
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,936.7

 
—

 
—

Other comprehensive loss
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(594.3
)
 
—

Dividends declared
—

 
—

 
—

 
(210.3
)
 
—

 
—

Common stock-based award activity
3.8

 
—

 
168.6

 
—

 
—

 
—

Common stock issued in connection with LYONs’ conversions, including tax benefit of $15.3
1.3

 
—

 
54.7

 
—

 
—

 
—

Change in non-controlling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
3.3

Balance, September 26, 2014
790.8

 
$
7.9

 
$
4,380.9

 
$
19,731.7

 
$
(379.8
)
 
$
69.4

 
See the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

4
Table of Contents

DANAHER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
($ in millions)
(unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
1,936.7

 
$
1,905.7

Non-cash items:
 
 
 
Depreciation
415.0

 
390.4

Amortization
285.7

 
271.3

Stock-based compensation expense
88.9

 
85.7

Dividends received related to earnings of unconsolidated joint venture
—

 
66.6

Pre-tax gain on sales of investments
(23.5
)
 
(229.8
)
Pre-tax gain on divestiture of a business
(33.9
)
 
—

Change in trade accounts receivable, net
(97.7
)
 
(5.4
)
Change in inventories
(77.0
)
 
(119.0
)
Change in trade accounts payable
(62.9
)
 
99.7

Change in prepaid expenses and other assets
104.0

 
157.3

Change in accrued expenses and other liabilities
(16.3
)
 
(115.4
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
2,519.0

 
2,507.1

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Cash paid for acquisitions
(634.9
)
 
(868.6
)
Payments for additions to property, plant and equipment
(421.4
)
 
(391.8
)
Payments for purchases of investments
(80.0
)
 
—

Proceeds from sales of investments
30.7

 
692.0

Proceeds from divestiture of a business
86.7

 
—

All other investing activities
20.7

 
(3.6
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(998.2
)
 
(572.0
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock
75.0

 
148.7

Payment of dividends
(157.4
)
 
(34.7
)
     Net repayments of borrowings (maturities of 90 days or less)
(11.3
)
 
(768.0
)
Repayments of borrowings (maturities longer than 90 days)
(404.9
)
 
(966.9
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(498.6
)
 
(1,620.9
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
(112.1
)
 
2.7

Net change in cash and equivalents
910.1

 
316.9

Beginning balance of cash and equivalents
3,115.2

 
1,678.7

Ending balance of cash and equivalents
$
4,025.3

 
$
1,995.6

Supplemental disclosures:
 
 
 
Cash interest payments
$
97.7

 
$
127.3

Cash income tax payments
$
380.7

 
$
351.0

See the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

5
Table of Contents

DANAHER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)

NOTE 1. GENERAL
The consolidated condensed financial statements included herein have been prepared by Danaher Corporation (the “Company”) without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations; however, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The condensed financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with the financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 and the Notes thereto included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of September 26, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and its results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2014 and September 27, 2013 and its cash flows for each of the nine month periods then ended.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component are summarized below ($ in millions). Foreign currency translation adjustments are generally not adjusted for income taxes as they relate to indefinite investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries.
 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 
Pension and Post-Retirement Plan Benefit Adjustments
 
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on
Available-For-
Sale Securities
 
Total
For the Three Months Ended September 26, 2014:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, June 27, 2014
$
465.1

 
$
(364.2
)
 
$
204.9

 
$
305.8

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Decrease
(670.5
)
 
—

 
(26.0
)
 
(696.5
)
Income tax benefit
—

 
—

 
9.8

 
9.8

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes
(670.5
)
 
—

 
(16.2
)
 
(686.7
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase (decrease)
—

 
6.0

(1)
(4.3
)
(2)
1.7

Income tax (expense) benefit
—

 
(2.2
)
 
1.6

 
(0.6
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes
—

 
3.8

 
(2.7
)
 
1.1

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes
(670.5
)
 
3.8

 
(18.9
)
 
(685.6
)
Balance, September 26, 2014
$
(205.4
)
 
$
(360.4
)
 
$
186.0

 
$
(379.8
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)  This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (refer to Note 6 for additional details).
(2)  Included in other income in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statement of Earnings (refer to Note 9 for additional details).

6
Table of Contents

 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 
Pension and Post-Retirement Plan Benefit Adjustments
 
Unrealized
Gain on
Available-For-
Sale Securities
 
Total
For the Three Months Ended September 27, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, June 28, 2013
$
89.7

 
$
(644.7
)
 
$
176.4

 
$
(378.6
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase
288.2

 
—

 
95.4

 
383.6

Income tax expense
—

 
—

 
(35.7
)
 
(35.7
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes
288.2

 
—

 
59.7

 
347.9

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 

Increase
—

 
8.4

(1)
—

 
8.4

Income tax expense
—

 
(2.9
)
 
—

 
(2.9
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes
—

 
5.5

 
—

 
5.5

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes
288.2

 
5.5

 
59.7

 
353.4

Balance, September 27, 2013
$
377.9

 
$
(639.2
)
 
$
236.1

 
$
(25.2
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 26, 2014:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2013
$
413.2

 
$
(366.7
)
 
$
168.0

 
$
214.5

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Decrease) increase
(618.6
)
 
(5.5
)
 
52.3

 
(571.8
)
Income tax benefit (expense)
—

 
1.1

 
(19.6
)
 
(18.5
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes
(618.6
)
 
(4.4
)
 
32.7

 
(590.3
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase (decrease)
—

 
16.7

(1)
(23.5
)
(2)
(6.8
)
Income tax (expense) benefit
—

 
(6.0
)
 
8.8

 
2.8

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes
—

 
10.7

 
(14.7
)
 
(4.0
)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes
(618.6
)
 
6.3

 
18.0

 
(594.3
)
Balance, September 26, 2014
$
(205.4
)
 
$
(360.4
)
 
$
186.0

 
$
(379.8
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 27, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2012
$
475.3

 
$
(655.7
)
 
$
121.2

 
$
(59.2
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Decrease) increase
(97.4
)
 
—

 
183.8

 
86.4

Income tax expense
—

 
—

 
(68.9
)
 
(68.9
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes
(97.4
)
 
—

 
114.9

 
17.5

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase
—

 
25.2

(1)
—

 
25.2

Income tax expense
—

 
(8.7
)
 
—

 
(8.7
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes
—

 
16.5

 
—

 
16.5

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes
(97.4
)
 
16.5

 
114.9

 
34.0

Balance, September 27, 2013
$
377.9

 
$
(639.2
)
 
$
236.1

 
$
(25.2
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)  This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (refer to Note 6 for additional details).
(2)  Included in other income in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statement of Earnings (refer to Note 9 for additional details).

7
Table of Contents

New Accounting Standards - In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which impacts virtually all aspects of an entity's revenue recognition. The core principle of the new standard is that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Management has not yet completed its assessment of the impact of the new standard, including possible transition alternatives, on the Company's financial statements.

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies the related disclosure requirements. To qualify as a discontinued operation the standard requires a disposal to represent a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. The standard also expands the disclosures for discontinued operations and requires new disclosures related to individually material dispositions that do not qualify as discontinued operations. The standard is effective prospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted. This standard was adopted by the Company on June 28, 2014, the beginning of the third quarter, and did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.

NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS
For a description of the Company’s acquisition activity for the year ended December 31, 2013, reference is made to the financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 and Note 2 thereto included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The Company continually evaluates potential acquisitions that either strategically fit with the Company’s existing portfolio or expand the Company’s portfolio into a new and attractive business area. The Company has completed a number of acquisitions that have been accounted for as purchases and have resulted in the recognition of goodwill in the Company’s financial statements. This goodwill arises because the purchase prices for these businesses reflect a number of factors including the future earnings and cash flow potential of these businesses, the multiple to earnings, cash flow and other factors at which similar businesses have been purchased by other acquirers, the competitive nature of the processes by which the Company acquired the businesses and the complementary strategic fit and resulting synergies these businesses bring to existing operations.
The Company makes an initial allocation of the purchase price at the date of acquisition based upon its understanding of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. The Company obtains this information during due diligence and through other sources. In the months after closing, as the Company obtains additional information about these assets and liabilities, including through tangible and intangible asset appraisals, and learns more about the newly acquired business, it is able to refine the estimates of fair value and more accurately allocate the purchase price. Only items identified as of the acquisition date are considered for subsequent adjustment. The Company is continuing to evaluate certain pre-acquisition contingencies associated with certain of its 2014 and 2013 acquisitions and is also in the process of obtaining valuations of acquired intangible assets and certain acquisition related liabilities in connection with these acquisitions. The Company will make appropriate adjustments to the purchase price allocation prior to completion of the measurement period, as required. The Company evaluated whether any adjustments to the prior periods' purchase price allocations were material and concluded no retrospective adjustment to prior period financial statements was required.
During the first nine months of 2014, the Company acquired fifteen businesses for total consideration of $635 million in cash, net of cash acquired. The businesses acquired complement existing units of the Life Sciences & Diagnostics, Environmental, Dental and Test & Measurement segments. The aggregate annual sales of these fifteen businesses at the time of their respective acquisitions, in each case based on the company’s revenues for its last completed fiscal year prior to the acquisition, were $250 million. The Company preliminarily recorded an aggregate of $323 million of goodwill related to these acquisitions.
In September 2014, the Company and Nobel Biocare Holding AG ("Nobel Biocare") entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which the Company is making a cash tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Nobel Biocare for CHF 17.10 per share (to be followed if necessary by a second step cash-out merger at the offer price), for an aggregate purchase price of approximately CHF 2.0 billion (approximately $2.1 billion based on exchange rates as of September 26, 2014) including debt assumed and net of cash acquired. The offer is subject to customary conditions, including tender of 67% of the outstanding shares into the offer, receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and the absence of a material adverse change with respect to Nobel Biocare. The Company expects to complete the offer in the fourth quarter of 2014 or first quarter of 2015.


8
Table of Contents

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Nobel Biocare is a world leader in the field of innovative implant-based dental restorations with a portfolio of solutions which include dental implant systems, high-precision individualized prosthetics, biomaterials and digital diagnostics, treatment planning and guided surgery. Nobel Biocare had revenues of €567 million in 2013 (approximately $780 million based on exchange rates as of December 31, 2013), and would become part of the Company's Dental segment. As of October 15, 2014, the Company owned approximately 17 million shares, or 14%, of Nobel Biocare.
The following summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition for all acquisitions consummated during the nine months ended September 26, 2014 ($ in millions):
 
Trade accounts receivable
$
43.3

Inventories
56.1

Property, plant and equipment
14.9

Goodwill
323.1

Other intangible assets, primarily customer relationships, trade names and technology
285.6

In-process research and development
61.0

Trade accounts payable
(14.6
)
Other assets and liabilities, net
(130.8
)
Assumed debt
(3.7
)
Net cash consideration
$
634.9


Pro Forma Financial Information
The unaudited pro forma information for the periods set forth below gives effect to the 2014 and 2013 acquisitions as if they had occurred as of January 1, 2013. The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that actually would have been achieved had the acquisitions been consummated as of that time ($ in millions, except per share amounts):
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
Sales
$
4,872.1

 
$
4,747.1

 
$
14,594.3

 
$
14,180.2

Net earnings
680.0

 
594.0

 
1,933.2

 
1,899.4

Diluted net earnings per share
0.95

 
0.84

 
2.71

 
2.68


NOTE 3. GOODWILL
The following is a rollforward of the Company’s goodwill ($ in millions):
 
Balance, December 31, 2013
$
16,038.2

Attributable to 2014 acquisitions
323.1

Attributable to 2014 divestitures (See Note 9)
(37.3
)
Foreign currency translation & other
(345.3
)
Balance, September 26, 2014
$
15,978.7



9
Table of Contents

The carrying value of goodwill by segment is summarized as follows ($ in millions):
 
 
September 26, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Test & Measurement
$
3,279.4

 
$
3,266.9

Environmental
1,976.2

 
1,851.4

Life Sciences & Diagnostics
6,211.0

 
6,304.8

Dental
2,180.3

 
2,196.6

Industrial Technologies
2,331.8

 
2,418.5

 
$
15,978.7

 
$
16,038.2


The Company has not identified any "triggering" events which indicate a potential impairment of goodwill in 2014.

NOTE 4. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Accounting standards define fair value based on an exit price model, establish a framework for measuring fair value where the Company’s assets and liabilities are required to be carried at fair value and provide for certain disclosures related to the valuation methods used within a valuation hierarchy as established within the accounting standards. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, or other observable characteristics for the asset or liability, including interest rates, yield curves and credit risks, or inputs that are derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data through correlation. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

A summary of financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows ($ in millions):
 
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Market
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
September 26, 2014:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities
$
486.9

 
—

 
—

 
$
486.9

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred compensation plans
—

 
$
74.2

 
—

 
74.2

December 31, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities
$
385.2

 
—

 
—

 
$
385.2

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred compensation plans
—

 
$
70.1

 
—

 
70.1


Available-for-sale securities are measured at fair value using quoted market prices in an active market and are included in other long-term assets in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.
The Company has established nonqualified deferred compensation programs that permit officers, directors and certain management employees to defer a portion of their compensation, on a pre-tax basis, until their termination of employment (or board service, as applicable). All amounts deferred under such plans are unfunded, unsecured obligations of the Company and are presented as a component of the Company’s compensation and benefits accrual included in other long-term liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. Participants may choose among alternative earning rates for the amounts they defer, which are primarily based on investment options within the Company’s 401(k) program (except that the earnings rates for amounts deferred by the Company’s directors and amounts contributed unilaterally by the Company are entirely based on changes in the value of the Company’s common stock). Changes in the deferred compensation liability under these programs are recognized based on changes in the fair value of the participants’ accounts, which are based on the applicable earnings rates.

10
Table of Contents


On April 2, 2014, the Company terminated the Japanese Yen/U.S. dollar currency swap agreement that had been acquired in connection with a prior acquisition. The fair value of the currency swap as of the termination date was not significant and the fair value had not changed significantly during 2014. For the three months ended September 27, 2013, changes in the fair value of the currency swap were insignificant. During the nine months ended September 27, 2013, the Company recorded pre-tax income of $11 million related to changes in the fair value of this currency swap. The currency swap did not qualify for hedge accounting, and as a result, changes in the fair value are reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings each reporting period.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments were as follows ($ in millions):
 
 
September 26, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair Value
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities
$
486.9

 
$
486.9

 
$
385.2

 
$
385.2

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term borrowings
71.4

 
71.4

 
62.3

 
62.3

Long-term borrowings
2,964.7

 
3,351.3

 
3,436.7

 
3,877.6

 
As of September 26, 2014 and December 31, 2013, available-for-sale securities and short and long-term borrowings were categorized as Level 1.

The fair value of long-term borrowings was based on quoted market prices. The difference between the fair value and the carrying amounts of long-term borrowings (other than the Company’s Liquid Yield Option Notes due 2021 (the “LYONs”)) is attributable to changes in market interest rates and/or the Company’s credit ratings subsequent to the incurrence of the borrowing. In the case of the LYONs, differences in the fair value from the carrying value are attributable to changes in the price of the Company’s common stock due to the LYONs' conversion features. The fair values of short-term borrowings, as well as cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, net and trade accounts payable approximate their carrying amounts due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.

NOTE 5. FINANCING
As of September 26, 2014, the Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants. The components of the Company’s debt were as follows ($ in millions):
 
 
September 26, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Commercial paper
$
450.0

 
$
450.0

1.3% senior notes due 2014
—

 
400.0

2.3% senior notes due 2016
500.0

 
500.0

5.625% senior notes due 2018
500.0

 
500.0

5.4% senior notes due 2019
750.0

 
750.0

3.9% senior notes due 2021
600.0

 
600.0

Zero-coupon LYONs due 2021
117.4

 
154.1

Other
118.7

 
144.9

Subtotal
3,036.1

 
3,499.0

Less currently payable
71.4

 
62.3

Long-term debt
$
2,964.7

 
$
3,436.7


For a full description of the Company’s debt financing, reference is made to Note 10 of the Company’s financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.


11
Table of Contents

The Company repaid the $400 million principal amount of 1.3% senior notes due 2014 upon maturity in June 2014.
During the nine months ended September 26, 2014, holders of certain of the Company’s LYONs converted such LYONs into an aggregate of approximately 1.3 million shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share. The Company’s deferred tax liability associated with the book and tax basis difference in the converted LYONs of approximately $15 million was transferred to additional paid-in capital as a result of the conversions.
The Company satisfies any short-term liquidity needs that are not met through operating cash flow and available cash primarily through issuances of commercial paper under its U.S. and Euro commercial paper programs. As of September 26, 2014, borrowings outstanding under the Company’s U.S. commercial paper program had a weighted average annual interest rate of 0.1% and a weighted average remaining maturity of approximately thirteen days. There was no commercial paper outstanding under the Euro commercial paper program as of September 26, 2014. As of September 26, 2014, the Company has classified its borrowings outstanding under the commercial paper program as long-term debt in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet as the Company had the intent and ability, as supported by availability under the Credit Facility referenced below, to refinance these borrowings for at least one year from the balance sheet date.
Credit support for the commercial paper program is provided by a $2.5 billion unsecured multi-year revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks that expires on July 15, 2016 (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility can also be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes. As of September 26, 2014, no borrowings were outstanding under the Credit Facility and the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the facility. In addition to the Credit Facility, the Company has entered into reimbursement agreements with various commercial banks to support the issuance of letters of credit.

NOTE 6. DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS
The following sets forth the components of the Company’s net periodic benefit cost of the noncontributory defined benefit pension plans ($ in millions):
 
U.S. Pension Benefits
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
Service cost
$
1.5

 
$
1.4

 
$
4.5

 
$
4.2

Interest cost
26.4

 
25.0

 
79.4

 
72.4

Expected return on plan assets
(32.1
)
 
(31.2
)
 
(96.7
)
 
(94.0
)
Amortization of actuarial loss
4.6

 
8.6

 
13.8

 
22.6

Net periodic pension cost
$
0.4


$
3.8


$
1.0


$
5.2

Non-U.S. Pension Benefits
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
Service cost
$
7.7

 
$
6.7

 
$
23.7

 
$
19.9

Interest cost
11.6

 
10.4

 
35.1

 
31.2

Expected return on plan assets
(10.5
)
 
(8.4
)
 
(31.6
)
 
(25.5
)
Amortization of actuarial loss
1.7

 
1.9

 
5.2

 
5.9

Amortization of prior service credit
—

 
(0.1
)
 
—

 
(0.3
)
Settlement losses recognized
—

 
—

 
—

 
0.6

Net periodic pension cost
$
10.5

 
$
10.5

 
$
32.4

 
$
31.8



12
Table of Contents

The following sets forth the components of the Company’s net periodic benefit cost of the other post-retirement employee benefit plans ($ in millions): 

 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
Service cost
$
0.2

 
$
0.3

 
$
0.8

 
$
1.1

Interest cost
2.6

 
2.0

 
6.8

 
6.0

Amortization of prior service credit
(1.0
)
 
(1.7
)
 
(3.0
)
 
(5.0
)
Amortization of actuarial loss
0.7

 
0.2

 
0.7

 
1.0

Net periodic benefit cost
$
2.5

 
$
0.8

 
$
5.3

 
$
3.1


Net periodic pension and benefit costs are included in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings.

Employer Contributions
During 2014, the Company’s cash contribution requirements for its U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans are expected to be approximately $50 million and $55 million, respectively. The ultimate amounts to be contributed depend upon, among other things, legal requirements, underlying asset returns, the plan’s funded status, the anticipated tax deductibility of the contribution, local practices, market conditions, interest rates and other factors.

NOTE 7. INCOME TAXES
The Company’s effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2014 was 22.4% and 23.1%, respectively, as compared to 23.3% and 24.0% for the three and nine months ended September 27, 2013, respectively.
The Company's effective tax rate for 2014 and 2013 differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35.0% due principally to the Company’s earnings outside the United States that are indefinitely reinvested and taxed at rates lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 26, 2014 includes a benefit of $8 million ($0.01 per diluted share) related to tax benefits in foreign tax jurisdictions attributable to the release of valuation allowances and expiration of statutes of limitation, partially offset by changes in estimates related to reserves associated with prior period uncertain tax positions and audit settlements in various tax jurisdictions.
Tax authorities in Denmark and Germany have raised significant issues related to the deductibility and taxability of interest accrued by certain of the Company's subsidiaries. On December 10, 2013, the Company received assessments from the Danish tax authority (“SKAT”) totaling approximately DKK 1.1 billion (approximately $195 million based on exchange rates as of September 26, 2014) imposing withholding tax and interest thereon relating to interest accrued in Denmark on borrowings from certain of the Company's subsidiaries for the years 2004-2009. If the SKAT claims are successful, it is likely that the Company would be assessed additional amounts through September 2014 totaling approximately DKK 840 million (approximately $145 million based on exchange rates as of September 26, 2014) as well as future interest on the disputed withholding tax for subsequent periods prior to such a determination. Discussions with the German tax authorities are ongoing and final assessments have not been issued.
Management believes the positions the Company has taken in both Denmark and Germany are in accordance with the relevant tax laws and intends to vigorously defend its positions, including contesting the SKAT assessment; however, the ultimate resolution of these matters is uncertain, could take many years, and individually or in the aggregate could result in a material adverse impact to the Company's financial statements, including its effective tax rate.

NOTE 8. STOCK TRANSACTIONS AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Neither the Company nor any “affiliated purchaser” repurchased any shares of Company common stock during the three or nine months ended September 26, 2014.  On July 16, 2013, the Company's Board of Directors approved a repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”) authorizing the repurchase of up to 20 million shares of the Company's common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. As of September 26, 2014, 20 million shares remained available for repurchase pursuant to the Repurchase Program.
For a full description of the Company’s stock-based compensation programs, reference is made to Note 18 of the Company’s financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form

13
Table of Contents

10-K. As of September 26, 2014, approximately 25 million shares of the Company’s common stock were reserved for issuance under the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan.

The following summarizes the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes Merton option pricing model ("Black-Scholes") to value options granted during the nine months ended September 26, 2014:
 
Risk-free interest rate
 1.68% - 2.38%

Weighted average volatility
22.2
%
Dividend yield
0.5
%
Expected years until exercise
5.5 - 8.0

The following summarizes the components of the Company’s stock-based compensation expense ($ in millions):
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
RSUs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pre-tax compensation expense
$
21.2

 
$
17.6

 
$
55.0

 
$
49.9

Income tax benefit
(6.4
)
 
(5.2
)
 
(16.0
)
 
(15.0
)
RSU expense, net of income taxes
$
14.8

 
$
12.4

 
$
39.0

 
$
34.9

Stock options:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pre-tax compensation expense
$
12.7

 
$
12.0

 
$
33.9

 
$
35.8

Income tax benefit
(3.9
)
 
(3.7
)
 
(10.2
)
 
(11.0
)
Stock option expense, net of income taxes
$
8.8

 
$
8.3

 
$
23.7

 
$
24.8

Total stock-based compensation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pre-tax compensation expense
$
33.9

 
$
29.6

 
$
88.9

 
$
85.7

Income tax benefit
(10.3
)
 
(8.9
)
 
(26.2
)
 
(26.0
)
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of income taxes
$
23.6

 
$
20.7

 
$
62.7

 
$
59.7


Stock-based compensation has been recognized as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings. As of September 26, 2014, $174 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to RSUs is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately three years. As of September 26, 2014, $143 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately three years. Both amounts will be adjusted for any future changes in estimated forfeitures.

The following summarizes option activity under the Company’s stock plans (in millions, except exercise price and number of years):
 
 
Options
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(in Years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2013
25.0

 
$
42.93

 
 
 
 
Granted
3.6

 
77.08

 
 
 
 
Exercised
(2.4
)
 
34.70

 
 
 
 
Cancelled/forfeited
(0.4
)
 
58.56

 
 
 
 
Outstanding as of September 26, 2014
25.8

 
$
48.14

 
6
 
$
720.1

Vested and Expected to Vest as of September 26, 2014 (1)
24.4

 
$
47.19

 
6
 
$
706.1

Vested as of September 26, 2014
14.1

 
$
37.03

 
4
 
$
547.2

 
(1)
The “Expected to Vest” options are the net unvested options that remain after applying the forfeiture rate assumption to total unvested options.

14
Table of Contents

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the third quarter of 2014 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on September 26, 2014. The amount of aggregate intrinsic value will change based on the price of the Company’s common stock.
The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the nine months ended September 26, 2014 and September 27, 2013 was $95 million and $136 million, respectively. Exercise of options during the first nine months of 2014 and 2013 resulted in cash receipts of $79 million and $134 million, respectively. The Company realized a tax benefit of $8 million and $29 million in the three and nine months ended September 26, 2014 related to the exercise of employee stock options. The net income tax benefit in excess of the expense recorded for financial reporting purposes (the “excess tax benefit”) has been recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital and is reflected as a financing cash inflow in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows.
The following summarizes information on unvested RSUs activity (in millions, except grant-date fair value):
 
 
Number of RSUs
 
Weighted Average
Grant-Date  Fair Value
Unvested as of December 31, 2013
5.2

 
$
51.04

Granted
1.5

 
76.49

Vested
(1.4
)
 
42.08

Forfeited
(0.3
)
 
57.46

Unvested as of September 26, 2014
5.0

 
$
61.11

The Company realized a tax benefit of $13 million and $34 million in the three and nine months ended September 26, 2014, respectively, related to the vesting of RSUs. The excess tax benefit attributable to RSUs has been recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital and is reflected as a financing cash inflow in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows.
In connection with the exercise of certain stock options and the vesting of RSUs previously issued by the Company, a number of shares sufficient to fund statutory minimum tax withholding requirements has been withheld from the total shares issued or released to the award holder (though under the terms of the applicable plan, the shares are considered to have been issued and are not added back to the pool of shares available for grant). During the first nine months of 2014, 541 thousand shares with an aggregate value of $41 million were withheld to satisfy the requirement. The withholding is treated as a reduction in additional paid-in capital in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statement of Stockholders’ Equity.

NOTE 9. OTHER INCOME
For the three and nine months ended September 26, 2014, the Company received $6 million and $31 million, respectively, of cash proceeds from the sale of marketable equity securities. The Company recorded a pre-tax gain related to these sales of $4 million ($3 million after-tax) and $24 million ($15 million after-tax or $0.02 per diluted share) for the three and nine month periods, respectively.
In August 2014, the Company completed the divestiture of its electric vehicle systems ("EVS")/hybrid product line for a sale price of $87 million in cash. This product line, which was part of the Industrial Technologies segment, had revenues of approximately $60 million in 2014 prior to the divestiture and approximately $100 million in 2013 and 2012. Operating results of the product line were not significant to segment or overall Company reported results. The Company recorded a pre-tax gain on the sale of the product line of $34 million ($26 million after-tax or $0.04 per diluted share) in its third quarter 2014 results. Subsequent to the sale, the Company has no continuing involvement in the EVS/hybrid product line. In accordance with ASU No. 2014-08, which the Company adopted at the beginning of the third quarter of 2014, the divestiture of the EVS/hybrid product line has not been classified as a discontinued operation in this Form 10-Q since the disposition does not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on the Company's operations and financial statements.

15
Table of Contents

On July 4, 2010, the Company entered into a joint venture with Cooper Industries, plc (“Cooper”), combining certain of the Company's hand tool businesses with Cooper's Tools business to form a new entity called Apex Tool Group, LLC (“Apex”). Each of Cooper and the Company owned a 50% interest in Apex and had an equal number of representatives on Apex's Board of Directors and neither joint venture partner controlled the significant operating and financing activities of Apex. The Company accounted for its investment in the joint venture based on the equity method of accounting.
In February 2013, the Company and Cooper sold Apex to an unrelated third party for approximately $1.6 billion. The Company received $797 million from the sale, consisting of cash of $759 million (including $67 million of dividends received prior to closing) and a note receivable of $38 million. The Company recognized a pre-tax gain of $230 million ($144 million after-tax or $0.20 per diluted share) in its first quarter 2013 results in connection with this transaction. The Company has collected the majority of the note receivable. The Company's share of the 2013 earnings generated by Apex prior to the closing of the sale was insignificant. Subsequent to the sale of its investment in Apex, the Company has no continuing involvement in Apex's operations.

NOTE 10. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES
During 2013, the Company recorded pre-tax restructuring and other related charges totaling $107 million. These costs were incurred to position the Company to provide superior products and services to its customers in a cost efficient manner and taking into consideration broad economic uncertainties.
For a full description of the Company’s restructuring activities, reference is made to Note 15 of the Company’s financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Substantially all restructuring activities initiated in 2013 were completed by December 31, 2013 and the Company expects substantially all cash payments associated with remaining termination benefits to be paid during 2014. As of September 26, 2014, restructuring charges of $17 million related to restructuring activities initiated in 2013 were included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet.

NOTE 11. CONTINGENCIES
For a description of the Company’s litigation and contingencies, reference is made to Note 17 of the Company’s financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The Company generally accrues estimated warranty costs at the time of sale. In general, manufactured products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship when properly used for their intended purpose, installed correctly and appropriately maintained. Warranty period terms depend on the nature of the product and range from ninety days up to the life of the product. The amount of the accrued warranty liability is determined based on historical information such as past experience, product failure rates or number of units repaired, estimated cost of material and labor, and in certain instances estimated property damage. The accrued warranty liability is reviewed on a quarterly basis and may be adjusted as additional information regarding expected warranty costs becomes known. The following is a rollforward of the Company’s accrued warranty liability ($ in millions):
 
Balance, December 31, 2013
$
141.2

Accruals for warranties issued during the period
102.1

Settlements made
(104.2
)
Additions due to acquisitions
1.1

Effect of foreign currency translation
(2.6
)
Balance, September 26, 2014
$
137.6



16
Table of Contents

NOTE 12. NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic net earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the applicable period. Diluted net EPS is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding increased by the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding had the potentially dilutive common shares been issued and reduced by the number of shares the Company could have repurchased with the proceeds from the issuance of the potentially dilutive shares. For the three and nine months ended September 26, 2014, approximately 3 million options to purchase shares were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as the impact of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. There were no anti-dilutive options for the three months ended September 27, 2013. For the nine months ended September 27, 2013, approximately 1 million options to purchase shares were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as the impact of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
Information related to the calculation of net earnings per share of common stock is summarized as follows ($ and shares in millions, except per share amounts):
 
 
Net Earnings
(Numerator)
 
Shares
(Denominator)
 
Per Share
Amount
For the Three Months Ended September 26, 2014:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic EPS
$
680.6

 
702.6

 
$
0.97

Adjustment for interest on convertible debentures
0.9

 
—

 
 
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options and vesting of dilutive RSUs
—

 
8.8

 
 
Incremental shares from assumed conversion of the convertible debentures
—

 
4.8

 
 
Diluted EPS
$
681.5

 
716.2

 
$
0.95

 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Three Months Ended September 27, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic EPS
$
597.0

 
697.7

 
$
0.86

Adjustment for interest on convertible debentures
0.6

 
—

 
 
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options and vesting of dilutive RSUs
—

 
8.6

 
 
Incremental shares from assumed conversion of the convertible debentures
—

 
5.6

 
 
Diluted EPS
$
597.6

 
711.9

 
$
0.84

 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 26, 2014:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic EPS
$
1,936.7

 
701.3

 
$
2.76

Adjustment for interest on convertible debentures
2.6

 
—

 
 
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options and vesting of dilutive RSUs
—

 
9.2

 
 
Incremental shares from assumed conversion of the convertible debentures
—

 
5.1

 
 
Diluted EPS
$
1,939.3

 
715.6

 
$
2.71

 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 27, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic EPS
$
1,905.7

 
695.0

 
$
2.74

Adjustment for interest on convertible debentures
2.6

 
—

 
 
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options and vesting of dilutive RSUs
—

 
8.5

 
 
Incremental shares from assumed conversion of the convertible debentures
—

 
6.6

 
 
Diluted EPS
$
1,908.3

 
710.1

 
$
2.69




17
Table of Contents

NOTE 13. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company operates and reports its results in five separate business segments consisting of the Test & Measurement, Environmental, Life Sciences & Diagnostics, Dental and Industrial Technologies segments. There has been no material change in total assets or liabilities by segment since December 31, 2013. Segment results are shown below ($ in millions):

 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
Sales:
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
Test & Measurement
$
821.0

 
$
808.6

 
$
2,548.5

 
$
2,519.0

Environmental
914.1

 
828.7

 
2,558.8

 
2,380.8

Life Sciences & Diagnostics
1,741.2

 
1,675.1

 
5,190.8

 
4,916.8

Dental
528.4

 
510.2

 
1,566.2

 
1,504.7

Industrial Technologies
865.6

 
846.5

 
2,632.3

 
2,530.0

Total
$
4,870.3

 
$
4,669.1

 
$
14,496.6

 
$
13,851.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Test & Measurement
$
143.8

 
$
155.0

 
$
494.3

 
$
520.7

Environmental
186.2

 
171.6

 
515.6

 
485.6

Life Sciences & Diagnostics
272.8

 
246.8

 
775.2

 
686.8

Dental
91.2

 
82.2

 
244.6

 
223.9

Industrial Technologies
210.1

 
191.7

 
619.3

 
566.7

Other
(38.3
)
 
(34.9
)
 
(105.0
)
 
(96.8
)
Total
$
865.8

 
$
812.4

 
$
2,544.0

 
$
2,386.9


NOTE 14. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On October 13, 2014, Danaher announced a definitive agreement with NetScout Systems, Inc. (“NetScout") to combine Danaher's Communications business with NetScout. The Communications business, which is reported as a component of Danaher’s Test & Measurement segment, had sales for the year ended December 31, 2013 of approximately $836 million, on a carved out basis. The transaction will be structured as a distribution of the Communications business to Danaher shareholders in either a spin-off or a split-off transaction, followed by a merger with a subsidiary of NetScout for consideration of 62.5 million NetScout shares, subject to adjustment. Both the distribution and merger are expected to qualify as tax-free transactions to Danaher and its shareholders, except to the extent that cash is paid to Danaher stockholders in lieu of fractional shares. If Danaher elects a spin-off, all Danaher shareholders will participate pro-rata. If Danaher elects a split-off, Danaher will conduct an exchange offer pursuant to which its shareholders will elect whether to exchange Danaher shares for shares of the Communications business. Danaher will determine which approach it will take prior to closing the transaction and no decision has been made at this time. The transaction remains subject to approval by NetScout’s shareholders and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and the absence of a material adverse change with respect to each of the Communications business and NetScout. At closing, depending on the number of shares of NetScout common stock outstanding, Danaher shareholders will receive approximately 60% of the shares of NetScout stock outstanding following the combination. The transaction is expected to be completed in 2015.




18
Table of Contents

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is designed to provide a reader of Danaher Corporation’s (“Danaher,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of Company management. The Company’s MD&A is divided into four main sections:

•
Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements
•
Overview
•
Results of Operations
•
Liquidity and Capital Resources
You should read this discussion along with the Company’s MD&A and audited financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 and Notes thereto, included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the Company's Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and related Notes as of and for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2014 included in this Report.

INFORMATION RELATING TO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements included or incorporated by reference in this quarterly report, in other documents we file with or furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), in our press releases, webcasts, conference calls, materials delivered to shareholders and other communications, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States federal securities laws. All statements other than historical factual information are forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding: projections of revenue, expenses, profit, profit margins, tax rates, tax provisions, cash flows, pension and benefit obligations and funding requirements, our liquidity position or other projected financial measures; management’s plans and strategies for future operations, including statements relating to anticipated operating performance, cost reductions, restructuring activities, new product and service developments, competitive strengths or market position, acquisitions, divestitures or other dispositions, strategic transactions, securities offerings, stock repurchases, dividends and executive compensation; growth, declines and other trends in markets we sell into; new or modified laws, regulations and accounting pronouncements; outstanding claims, legal proceedings, tax audits and assessments and other contingent liabilities; foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; general economic and capital markets conditions; the timing of any of the foregoing; assumptions underlying any of the foregoing; and any other statements that address events or developments that Danaher intends or believes will or may occur in the future. Terminology such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “should,” “could,” “intend,” “plan,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “target,” “may,” “possible,” “potential,” “forecast” and “positioned” and similar references to future periods are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements are accompanied by such words.
Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by our management in light of their experience and perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from the results, developments and business decisions contemplated by our forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those envisaged in the forward-looking statements include the following:

•
Conditions in the global economy, the markets we serve and the financial markets may adversely affect our business and financial statements.

•
Our restructuring actions could have long-term adverse effects on our business.

•
Our growth could suffer if the markets into which we sell our products (including software) and services decline, do not grow as anticipated or experience cyclicality.

•
We face intense competition and if we are unable to compete effectively, we may experience decreased demand and decreased market share. Even if we compete effectively, we may be required to reduce prices for our products and services.

•
Our growth depends in part on the timely development and commercialization, and customer acceptance, of new and enhanced products and services based on technological innovation.


19
Table of Contents

•
Our reputation, ability to do business and financial statements may be impaired by improper conduct by any of our employees, agents or business partners.

•
Any inability to consummate acquisitions at our historical rate and at appropriate prices could negatively impact our growth rate and stock price.

•
Our acquisition of businesses, joint ventures and strategic relationships could negatively impact our financial statements.

•
The indemnification provisions of acquisition agreements by which we have acquired companies may not fully protect us and as a result we may face unexpected liabilities.

•
Divestitures and other dispositions could negatively impact our business, and contingent liabilities from businesses that we have sold could adversely affect our financial statements.

•
Certain of our businesses are subject to extensive regulation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and by comparable agencies of other countries, as well as laws regulating fraud and abuse in the healthcare industry and the privacy and security of health information. Failure to comply with those regulations could adversely affect our reputation and financial statements.

•
The healthcare industry and related industries that we serve have undergone, and are in the process of undergoing, significant changes in an effort to reduce costs, which could adversely affect our financial statements.

•
Our operations, products and services expose us to the risk of environmental, health and safety liabilities, costs and violations that could adversely affect our reputation and financial statements.

•
Our businesses are subject to extensive regulation; failure to comply with those regulations could adversely affect our financial statements and reputation.

•
We may be required to recognize impairment charges for our goodwill and other intangible assets.

•
Foreign currency exchange rates may adversely affect our financial statements.

•
Changes in our tax rates or exposure to additional tax liabilities or assessments could affect our profitability. In addition, audits by tax authorities could result in additional tax payments for prior periods.

•
We are subject to a variety of litigation and other legal and regulatory proceedings in the course of our business that could adversely affect our financial statements.

•
If we do not or cannot adequately protect our intellectual property, or if third parties infringe our intellectual property rights, we may suffer competitive injury or expend significant resources enforcing our rights.

•
Third parties may claim that we are infringing or misappropriating their intellectual property rights and we could suffer significant litigation expenses, losses or licensing expenses or be prevented from selling products or services.

•
Defects and unanticipated use or inadequate disclosure with respect to our products (including software) or services could adversely affect our business, reputation and financial statements.

•
The manufacture of many of our products is a highly exacting and complex process, and if we directly or indirectly encounter problems manufacturing products, our reputation, business and financial statements could suffer.

•
Our indebtedness may limit our operations and our use of our cash flow, and any failure to comply with the covenants that apply to our indebtedness could adversely affect our liquidity and financial statements.

•
Adverse changes in our relationships with, or the financial condition, performance, purchasing patterns or inventory levels of, key distributors and other channel partners could adversely affect our financial statements.

•
Our financial results are subject to fluctuations in the cost and availability of commodities that we use in our operations.

20
Table of Contents


•
If we cannot adjust our manufacturing capacity or the purchases required for our manufacturing activities to reflect changes in market conditions and customer demand, our profitability may suffer. In addition, our reliance upon sole or limited sources of supply for certain materials, components and services could cause production interruptions, delays and inefficiencies.

•
Changes in governmental regulations may reduce demand for our products or services or increase our expenses.

•
Work stoppages, union and works council campaigns and other labor disputes could adversely impact our productivity and results of operations.

•
International economic, political, legal, compliance and business factors could negatively affect our financial statements and in particular geopolitical uncertainties relating to Russia could impact the Company’s growth in Russia.

•
If we suffer loss to our facilities, supply chains, distribution systems or information technology systems due to catastrophe or other events, our operations could be seriously harmed.

•
A significant disruption in, or breach in security of, our information technology systems could adversely affect our business.

•
Our defined benefit pension plans are subject to financial market risks that could adversely affect our financial statements.

•
We are pursuing a plan to distribute ownership of our Communications business to Danaher shareholders and merge the business into a subsidiary of NetScout in a tax-free transaction. The proposed transaction may not be completed on the currently contemplated timeline or at all and may not achieve the intended benefits.
See Part I – Item 1A of the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a further discussion regarding reasons that actual results may differ materially from the results, developments and business decisions contemplated by our forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the report, document, press release, webcast, call, materials or other communication in which they are made. We do not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events and developments or otherwise.

OVERVIEW
General
As a result of the Company’s geographic and industry diversity, the Company faces a variety of opportunities and challenges, including rapid technological development (particularly with respect to computing, mobile connectivity, communications and digitization) in most of the Company’s served markets, the expansion and evolution of opportunities in high-growth markets, trends and costs associated with a global labor force, consolidation of the Company’s competitors and increasing regulation.  The Company defines high-growth markets as developing markets of the world experiencing rapid growth in gross domestic product and infrastructure which includes Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia with the exception of Japan and Australia.  The Company operates in a highly competitive business environment in most markets, and the Company’s long-term growth and profitability will depend in particular on its ability to expand its business in high-growth geographies and high-growth market segments, identify, consummate and integrate appropriate acquisitions, develop innovative and differentiated new products, services and software with higher gross profit margins, expand and improve the effectiveness of the Company’s sales force, continue to reduce costs and improve operating efficiency and quality, and effectively address the demands of an increasingly regulated environment.  The Company is making significant investments, organically and through acquisitions, to address the rapid pace of technological change in its served markets and to globalize its manufacturing, research and development and customer-facing resources (particularly in high-growth markets) in order to be responsive to the Company’s customers throughout the world and improve the efficiency of the Company’s operations.

21
Table of Contents

Business Performance and Outlook
While differences exist among the Company’s businesses, on an overall basis, demand for the Company’s products and services increased during the third quarter of 2014 as compared to the comparable period of 2013 resulting in aggregate year-over-year sales growth from existing businesses of 3.0%.  In addition, the Company's continued investments in sales growth initiatives and other business-specific factors discussed below contributed to year-over-year sales growth. Geographically, year-over-year sales growth rates from existing businesses during the third quarter of 2014 were led primarily by the high-growth markets.  Sales from existing businesses in high-growth markets grew at a high-single digit rate in the third quarter of 2014 as compared to the comparable period of 2013 and sales from high-growth markets represented approximately 27% of the Company's total sales in the third quarter of 2014.  Sales from existing businesses in developed markets grew at a low-single digit rate in the third quarter of 2014 as compared to the comparable period of 2013 due primarily to growth in North America and Europe. The Company expects overall sales growth to continue but remains cautious about challenges due to macro-economic and geopolitical uncertainties and monetary and fiscal policies of certain countries where we do business.  While individual business results will vary, the Company expects sales from existing businesses to continue to grow on a year-over-year basis during the fourth quarter of 2014 at a level in line with the growth levels experienced in the first nine months of 2014.  
Consistent with the Company's approach of positioning itself to provide superior products and services to its customers in a cost efficient manner, the Company plans to implement certain cost reductions in the second half of 2014. The plan, which is expected to be substantially completed by December 31, 2014, is expected to result in pre-tax charges of approximately $125 million, the majority of which are expected to be incurred in the fourth quarter of 2014. The charges, substantially all of which are expected to result in cash expenditure, are expected to include both employee-related costs as well as facility and other termination and exit costs.
Acquisitions & Divestitures
During the first nine months of 2014, the Company acquired fifteen businesses for total consideration of $635 million in cash, net of cash acquired. The businesses acquired complement existing units of the Life Sciences & Diagnostics, Environmental, Dental and Test & Measurement segments. The aggregate annual sales of these fifteen businesses at the time of their respective acquisitions, in each case based on the company’s revenues for its last completed fiscal year prior to the acquisition, were approximately $250 million.
In September 2014, the Company and Nobel Biocare entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which the Company is making a cash tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Nobel Biocare for CHF 17.10 per share (to be followed if necessary by a second step cash-out merger at the offer price), for an aggregate purchase price of approximately CHF 2.0 billion (approximately $2.1 billion based on exchange rates as of September 26, 2014) including debt assumed and net of cash acquired. The offer is subject to customary conditions, including tender of 67% of the outstanding shares into the offer, receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and the absence of a material adverse change with respect to Nobel Biocare. The Company expects to complete the offer in the fourth quarter of 2014 or first quarter of 2015.
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Nobel Biocare is a world leader in the field of innovative implant-based dental restorations with a portfolio of solutions which include dental implant systems, high-precision individualized prosthetics, biomaterials and digital diagnostics, treatment planning and guided surgery. Nobel Biocare had revenues of €567 million in 2013 (approximately $780 million based on exchange rates as of December 31, 2013), and would become part of the Company's Dental segment. The Company anticipates financing the acquisition of Nobel Biocare from available cash. As of October 15, 2014, the Company owned approximately 17 million shares, or 14%, of Nobel Biocare.
In August 2014, the Company completed the divestiture of its EVS/hybrid product line for a sale price of $87 million in cash. This product line, which was part of the Industrial Technologies segment, had revenues of approximately $60 million in 2014 prior to the divestiture and approximately $100 million in 2013 and 2012. Operating results of the product line were not significant to segment or overall Company reported results. The Company recorded a pre-tax gain on the sale of the product line of $34 million ($26 million after-tax or $0.04 per diluted share) in its third quarter 2014 results. Subsequent to the sale, the Company has no continuing involvement in the EVS/hybrid product line.
For a description of Danaher’s plan to distribute ownership of its Communications business to Danaher shareholders and merge the business into a subsidiary of NetScout in a tax-free transaction, please see “Results of Operations - Test & Measurement.”

22
Table of Contents

Sale of Investments
For the three and nine months ended September 26, 2014, the Company received $6 million and $31 million, respectively, of cash proceeds from the sale of marketable equity securities. The Company recorded a pre-tax gain related to these sales of $4 million ($3 million after-tax) and $24 million ($15 million after-tax or $0.02 per diluted share) for the three and nine month periods, respectively. The Company has continued to sell and plans to liquidate its position in a marketable equity security in the fourth quarter of 2014. Based on existing market prices, the Company expects to record a gain related to the sale of these securities of approximately $0.07 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Currency Exchange Rates
On a year-over-year basis, currency exchange rates adversely impacted reported sales for the three months ended September 26, 2014 by approximately 0.5%, primarily due to the U.S. dollar being stronger against most major currencies, and had a negligible impact on reported sales for the nine months then ended, as compared to exchange rate levels during the comparable period of 2013. If the currency exchange rates in effect as of September 26, 2014 were to prevail throughout the remainder of 2014, currency exchange rates would reduce the Company’s estimated full-year 2014 sales by approximately 0.5% on a year-over-year basis. Any strengthening of the U.S. dollar against other major currencies would adversely impact the Company's sales and results of operations, and any weakening of the U.S. dollar against other major currencies would positively impact the Company’s sales and results of operations for the remainder of the year.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated sales for the three months ended September 26, 2014 increased 4.5% compared to the three months ended September 27, 2013. Sales from existing businesses contributed 3.0% growth, and sales from acquired businesses contributed 2.0% growth on a year-over-year basis. Currency translation decreased reported sales by 0.5% on a year-over-year basis.
Consolidated sales for the nine months ended September 26, 2014 increased 4.5% compared to the nine months ended September 27, 2013. Sales from existing businesses contributed 3.0% growth, and sales from acquired businesses contributed 1.5% growth on a year-over-year basis. Currency translation had a negligible impact on reported sales on a year-over-year basis.
In this report, references to sales from existing businesses refers to sales calculated according to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) but excluding (1) sales from acquired businesses and (2) the impact of currency translation. References to sales or operating profit attributable to acquisitions or acquired businesses refer to GAAP sales or operating profit, as applicable, from acquired businesses recorded prior to the first anniversary of the acquisition less the amount of sales attributable to certain divested product lines not considered discontinued operations. The portion of revenue attributable to currency translation is calculated as the difference between (a) the period-to-period change in revenue (excluding sales from acquired businesses) and (b) the period-to-period change in revenue (excluding sales from acquired businesses) after applying current period foreign exchange rates to the prior year period. Sales from existing businesses should be considered in addition to, and not as a replacement for or superior to, sales, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Management believes that reporting the non-GAAP financial measure of sales from existing businesses provides useful information to investors by helping identify underlying growth trends in our business and facilitating easier comparisons of our revenue performance with our performance in prior and future periods and to our peers. The Company excludes the effect of currency translation from sales from existing businesses because currency translation is not under management’s control, is subject to volatility and can obscure underlying business trends, and excludes the effect of acquisitions and divestiture related items because the nature, size and number of acquisitions and divestitures can vary dramatically from period to period and between the Company and its peers and can also obscure underlying business trends and make comparisons of long-term performance difficult. References to sales volume refer to the impact of both price and unit sales.
Operating profit margins were 17.8% for the three months ended September 26, 2014 as compared to 17.4% in the comparable period of 2013. The following factors impacted year-over-year operating profit margin comparisons.
2014 vs. 2013 operating profit margin comparisons were favorably impacted by:
•
Higher 2014 sales volumes and incremental year-over-year cost savings associated with the restructuring actions and continuing productivity improvement initiatives taken in 2013, net of incremental year-over-year costs associated with various new product development, sales and marketing growth investments - 70 basis points
2014 vs. 2013 operating profit margin comparisons were unfavorably impacted by:
•
The incremental net dilutive effect in 2014 of acquired businesses net of the positive effect of the business disposition in the third quarter of 2014 - 30 basis points

23
Table of Contents

Operating profit margins were 17.5% for the nine months ended September 26, 2014 as compared to 17.2% in the comparable period of 2013. The following factors impacted year-over-year operating profit margin comparisons.
2014 vs. 2013 operating profit margin comparisons were favorably impacted by:
•
Higher 2014 sales volumes and incremental year-over-year cost savings associated with the restructuring actions and continuing productivity improvement initiatives taken in 2013, net of incremental year-over-year costs associated with various new product development, sales and marketing growth investments - 70 basis points
2014 vs. 2013 operating profit margin comparisons were unfavorably impacted by:
•
The incremental net dilutive effect in 2014 of acquired businesses net of the positive effect of the business disposition in the third quarter of 2014 - 40 basis points
Business Segments
The following table summarizes sales by business segment for each of the periods indicated ($ in millions):
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
Test & Measurement
$
821.0

 
$
808.6

 
$
2,548.5

 
$
2,519.0

Environmental
914.1

 
828.7

 
2,558.8

 
2,380.8

Life Sciences & Diagnostics
1,741.2

 
1,675.1

 
5,190.8

 
4,916.8

Dental
528.4

 
510.2

 
1,566.2

 
1,504.7

Industrial Technologies
865.6

 
846.5

 
2,632.3

 
2,530.0

Total
$
4,870.3

 
$
4,669.1

 
$
14,496.6

 
$
13,851.3


TEST & MEASUREMENT
The Company’s Test & Measurement segment is a leading global provider of electronic measurement instruments, professional test tools, thermal imaging and calibration equipment used in electrical, industrial, electronic and calibration applications. Danaher offers test, measurement and monitoring products that are used in electronic design, manufacturing and advanced technology development; network monitoring, management and optimization tools; and security solutions for communications and enterprise networks. Customers for these products and services include manufacturers of electronic instruments; service, installation and maintenance professionals; manufacturers who design, develop, manufacture and deploy network equipment; and service providers who implement, maintain and manage communications networks and services. Also included in the Test & Measurement segment are the Company’s mobile tool and wheel service businesses.
Test & Measurement Selected Financial Data ($ in millions):
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
Sales
$
821.0

 
$
808.6

 
$
2,548.5

 
$
2,519.0

Operating profit
143.8

 
155.0

 
494.3

 
520.7

Depreciation and amortization
32.8

 
33.9

 
99.9

 
101.2

Operating profit as a % of sales
17.5
%
 
19.2
%
 
19.4
%
 
20.7
%
Depreciation and amortization as a % of sales
4.0
%
 
4.2
%
 
3.9
%
 
4.0
%
 

24
Table of Contents

Components of Sales Growth
% Change
Three Months Ended September 26, 2014 vs.
Comparable 2013 Period
 
% Change Nine Months Ended September 26, 2014 vs.
Comparable 2013 Period
Existing businesses
(1.0
)%
 
(0.5
)%
Acquisitions
2.5
 %
 
1.5
 %
Currency exchange rates
—
 %
 
—
 %
Total
1.5
 %
 
1.0
 %
Year-over-year price increases in the segment contributed 0.5% to sales growth on a year-over-year basis during both the three and nine month periods ended September 26, 2014 and are reflected as a component of the change in sales from existing businesses. On an overall basis, sales from existing businesses in the segment’s instruments, mobile tool and wheel service businesses grew during both the three and nine months ended September 26, 2014 but this growth was more than offset by sales declines in the segment's communications businesses in both periods.
Sales from existing businesses in the segment's instruments businesses grew at a low-single digit rate during both the three and nine months ended September 26, 2014, as compared to the comparable periods of 2013, with increased year-over-year sales of electrical and calibration products, primarily due to strong sales of new product offerings. For the three and nine months ended September 26, 2014, increased demand in North America, China, and Western Europe was partially offset by decreased demand in the Middle East region and Japan.
Sales from existing businesses in the segment's communications businesses declined at a mid-teens rate during the three months and at a high-single digit rate during the nine months ended September 26, 2014, as compared to the comparable periods of 2013. For the three and nine months ended September 26, 2014, the network security product line experienced year-over-year growth across most major geographies with particular strength in North America in the three month period. This growth was more than offset by continued lower demand for network management solutions due to delays in wireless carrier spending primarily in North America. The Company expects year-over-year sales growth from existing businesses in the segment's communications businesses to remain negative for the remainder of 2014 and into 2015.
On October 13, 2014, Danaher announced a definitive agreement with NetScout to combine Danaher's Communications business with NetScout. The Communications business had sales for the year ended December 31, 2013 of approximately $836 million, on a carved out basis. The transaction will be structured as a distribution of the Communications business to Danaher shareholders in either a spin-off or a split-off transaction, followed by a merger with a subsidiary of NetScout for consideration of 62.5 million NetScout shares, subject to adjustment. Both the distribution and merger are expected to qualify as tax-free transactions to Danaher and its shareholders, except to the extent that cash is paid to Danaher stockholders in lieu of fractional shares. If Danaher elects a spin-off, all Danaher shareholders will participate pro-rata. If Danaher elects a split-off, Danaher will conduct an exchange offer pursuant to which its shareholders will elect whether to exchange Danaher shares for shares of the Communications business. Danaher will determine which approach it will take prior to closing the transaction and no decision has been made at this time. The transaction remains subject to approval by NetScout’s shareholders and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and the absence of a material adverse change with respect to each of the Communications business and NetScout. At closing, depending on the number of shares of NetScout common stock outstanding, Danaher shareholders will receive approximately 60% of the shares of NetScout stock outstanding following the combination. The transaction is expected to be completed in 2015.
Operating profit margins declined 170 basis points during the three months ended September 26, 2014 as compared to the comparable period of 2013. Year-over-year operating profit margin comparisons were unfavorably impacted by:
•
Lower sales volumes from existing businesses particularly with respect to high margin communications sales as well as incremental year-over-year costs associated with various new product development, sales and marketing growth investments, net of incremental year-over-year cost savings associated with the restructuring actions and continuing productivity improvement initiatives taken in 2013 - 115 basis points
•
The incremental net dilutive effect in 2014 of acquired businesses - 55 basis points
Operating profit margins declined 130 basis points during the nine months ended September 26, 2014 as compared to the comparable period of 2013. Year-over-year operating profit margin comparisons were unfavorably impacted by:
•
Lower sales volumes from existing businesses particularly with respect to high margin communications sales as well as incremental year-over-year costs associated with various new product development, sales and marketing growth investments, net of incremental year-over-year cost savings associated with the restructuring actions and continuing productivity improvement initiatives taken in 2013 - 45 basis points

25
Table of Contents

•
The incremental net dilutive effect in 2014 of acquired businesses - 85 basis points

ENVIRONMENTAL
The Company’s Environmental segment provides products that help protect the water supply and air quality by serving two primary markets: water quality and retail/commercial petroleum. Danaher’s water quality business is a global leader in water quality analysis and treatment, providing instrumentation and disinfection systems to help analyze and manage the quality of ultra pure water, potable water, wastewater, groundwater and ocean water in residential, commercial, industrial and natural resource applications. Danaher’s retail/commercial petroleum business is a leading worldwide provider of solutions and services focused on fuel dispensing, remote fuel management, point-of-sale systems, payment systems, environmental compliance, vehicle tracking and fleet management.
Environmental Selected Financial Data ($ in millions):
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
Sales
$
914.1

 
$
828.7

 
$
2,558.8

 
$
2,380.8

Operating profit
186.2

 
171.6

 
515.6

 
485.6

Depreciation and amortization
25.0

 
17.3

 
66.0

 
44.0

Operating profit as a % of sales
20.4
%
 
20.7
%
 
20.2
%
 
20.4
%
Depreciation and amortization as a % of sales
2.7
%
 
2.1
%
 
2.6
%
 
1.8
%
 
Components of Sales Growth
% Change
Three Months Ended September 26, 2014 vs.
Comparable 2013 Period
 
% Change Nine Months Ended September 26, 2014 vs.
Comparable 2013 Period
Existing businesses
5.0
%
 
4.0
%
Acquisitions
5.5
%
 
3.5
%
Currency exchange rates
—
%
 
—
%
Total
10.5
%
 
7.5
%

Year-over-year price increases in the segment contributed 1.0% to sales growth on a year-over-year basis during both the three and nine month periods ended September 26, 2014 and are reflected as a component of the change in sales from existing businesses.
Sales from existing businesses in the segment's water quality businesses grew at a mid-single digit rate during both the three and nine months ended September 26, 2014 as compared to the comparable periods of 2013. Sales growth in the analytical instrumentation product line was led primarily by continued strong sales of consumables and related service in North America and China. Increased demand in Western Europe and Latin America also contributed to year-over-year sales growth during both periods. Sales in the business' chemical treatment solutions product line grew on a year-over-year basis for both the three and nine month periods due primarily to continued sales force investments in the U.S. market, and to a lesser extent, continued international expansion. Year-over-year sales in the business' ultraviolet water disinfection product line declined during both the three and nine month periods ended September 26, 2014 due to continued weak demand in municipal end markets, primarily in North America, Western Europe and China.
Sales from existing businesses in the segment's retail petroleum equipment businesses grew at a mid-single digit rate during both the three and nine month periods ended September 26, 2014 as compared to the comparable periods of 2013. Demand for the business' dispenser systems was particularly strong in North America and China during the three months ended September 26, 2014. Continued strong demand for point-of-sale systems, service and vapor recovery products in most major geographies also contributed to year-over-year sales growth during both the three and nine month periods.

26
Table of Contents

Operating profit margins declined 30 basis points during the three months ended September 26, 2014 as compared to the comparable period of 2013. The following factors impacted year-over-year operating profit margin comparisons.

2014 vs. 2013 operating profit margin comparisons were favorably impacted by:
•
Higher 2014 sales volumes and incremental year-over-year cost savings associated with the restructuring actions and continuing productivity improvement initiatives taken in 2013, net of incremental year-over-year costs associated with various new product development, sales and marketing growth investments - 85 basis points
2014 vs. 2013 operating profit margin comparisons were unfavorably impacted by:
•
The incremental net dilutive effect in 2014 of acquired businesses - 115 basis points
Operating profit margins declined 20 basis points during the nine months ended September 26, 2014 as compared to the comparable period of 2013. The following factors impacted year-over-year operating profit margin comparisons.

2014 vs. 2013 operating profit margin comparisons were favorably impacted by:
•
Higher 2014 sales volumes and incremental year-over-year cost savings associated with the restructuring actions and continuing productivity improvement initiatives taken in 2013, net of incremental year-over-year costs associated with various new product development, sales and marketing growth investments - 90 basis points
2014 vs. 2013 operating profit margin comparisons were unfavorably impacted by:
•
The incremental net dilutive effect in 2014 of acquired businesses - 110 basis points

LIFE SCIENCES & DIAGNOSTICS
The Company’s diagnostics businesses offer a broad range of analytical instruments, reagents, consumables, software and services that hospitals, physician’s offices, reference laboratories and other critical care settings use to diagnose disease and make treatment decisions. The Company’s life sciences businesses offer a broad range of research and clinical tools that scientists use to study cells and cell components to understand the causes of disease, identify new therapies and test new drugs and vaccines.
Life Sciences & Diagnostics Selected Financial Data ($ in millions):
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
Sales
$
1,741.2

 
$
1,675.1

 
$
5,190.8

 
$
4,916.8

Operating profit
272.8

 
246.8

 
775.2

 
686.8

Depreciation and amortization
138.3

 
129.6

 
400.3

 
382.7

Operating profit as a % of sales
15.7
%
 
14.7
%
 
14.9
%
 
14.0
%
Depreciation and amortization as a % of sales
7.9
%
 
7.7
%
 
7.7
%
 
7.8
%
 
Components of Sales Growth
% Change
Three Months Ended September 26, 2014 vs.
Comparable 2013 Period
 
% Change Nine Months Ended September 26, 2014 vs.
Comparable 2013 Period
Existing businesses
3.0
 %
 
4.0
%
Acquisitions
1.5
 %
 
1.5
%
Currency exchange rates
(0.5
)%
 
—
%
Total
4.0
 %
 
5.5
%

Year-over-year price increases in the segment contributed 0.5% to sales growth on a year-over-year basis during both the three and nine month periods ended September 26, 2014 and are reflected as a component of the change in sales from existing businesses.

27
Table of Contents

Sales from existing businesses in the segment's diagnostics business grew at a mid-single digit rate during both the three and nine month periods ended September 26, 2014 as compared to the comparable periods of 2013, primarily due to strong demand in the acute care and clinical businesses. Demand in the clinical business increased in both periods on a year over-year-basis led by continuing strong demand in China partially offset by slight year-over-year declines in demand in Europe. Continued strong global consumable sales in both periods related to the installed base of acute care instruments drove the majority of the year-over-year sales growth in the acute care diagnostic business, led by China and other high-growth markets. Increased demand for advanced staining systems and consumables drove the majority of the year-over-year sales growth in the pathology diagnostics business during the nine months ended September 26, 2014. Soft year-over-year demand for core histology instruments, primarily in Europe, during the three and nine month periods then ended partially offset this growth. Geographically, sales growth for the pathology diagnostics business was strong in China and other high-growth markets in both the three and nine month periods.
Sales from existing businesses in the segment's life sciences businesses grew at a low-single digit rate for the three month period ended September 26, 2014 against a strong comparable period in the prior year and grew at a mid-single digit rate for the nine months then ended as compared to the comparable period of 2013, due primarily to continued strong demand for the business' recently introduced products. Geographically, sales grew in the United States and Europe but declined in China. The Company expects the weakness in China to continue in the fourth quarter of 2014. Sales of the business' broad range of mass spectrometers continued to grow on a year-over-year basis in both periods led by strong sales growth in the applied markets in North America and Europe and the academic research markets in North America. Sales of confocal and stereo microscopy products increased on a year-over-year basis in both periods due to strong demand in Europe and North America. However, soft demand for the business' compound microscopy products in most major geographies during the three months ended September 26, 2014 partially offset this growth. Year-over-year demand for the business' cellular analysis and sample preparation product lines declined during the three months ended September 26, 2014, primarily due to continued delays in government and academic funding in China and Japan. Increased year-over-year sales of the business' particle counting product line in both the three and nine month periods partially offset this reduced demand.
Operating profit margins increased 100 basis points during the three months ended September 26, 2014 as compared to the comparable period of 2013. The following factors impacted year-over-year operating profit margin comparisons.

2014 vs. 2013 operating profit margin comparisons were favorably impacted by:
•
Higher 2014 sales volumes and incremental year-over-year cost savings associated with the restructuring actions and continuing productivity improvement initiatives taken in 2013, net of incremental year-over-year costs associated with various new product development, sales and marketing growth investments - 120 basis points
2014 vs. 2013 operating profit margin comparisons were unfavorably impacted by:
•
The incremental net dilutive effect in 2014 of acquired businesses - 20 basis points
Operating profit margins increased 90 basis points during the nine months ended September 26, 2014 as compared to the comparable period of 2013. The following factors impacted year-over-year operating profit margin comparisons.

2014 vs. 2013 operating profit margin comparisons were favorably impacted by:
•
Higher 2014 sales volumes and incremental year-over-year cost savings associated with the restructuring actions and continuing productivity improvement initiatives taken in 2013, net of incremental year-over-year costs associated with various new product development, sales and marketing growth investments - 115 basis points
2014 vs. 2013 operating profit margin comparisons were unfavorably impacted by:
•
The incremental net dilutive effect in 2014 of acquired businesses - 25 basis points

DENTAL
The Company’s Dental segment is a leading worldwide provider of a broad range of dental consumables, equipment and services that are used to diagnose, treat and prevent disease and ailments of the teeth, gums and supporting bone, and to improve the aesthetics of the human smile. The Company is dedicated to driving technological innovations that help dental professionals improve clinical outcomes and enhance productivity.

28
Table of Contents

Dental Selected Financial Data ($ in millions):
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
September 26, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
Sales
$
528.4