Danaher acquisition history

Sybron Dental Specialties was a leading manufacturer of a broad range of consumables and small equipment for the dental professional, including the specialty markets of orthodontics, endodontics and implantology. approximately $2.0 billion ($47.00 per share cash tender offer, including transaction costs and net of cash acquired; ~$200 million of debt assumed).

The combination of Danaher and Sybron Dental makes very strong strategic and financial sense. Sybron's consumables and small equipment offering are a logical extension of Danaher's existing dental equipment portfolio and will allow us to more broadly serve the dental community.H. Lawrence Culp — Jr., President and CEO, Danaher Corporation

We firmly believe the transaction with Danaher serves the best interests of our shareholders and will provide numerous benefits for our employees and customers.Floyd W. Pickrell — Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Sybron Dental Specialties

Tektronix is a leading supplier of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, including oscilloscopes and related electronic test equipment. Danaher acquired Tektronix through Raven Acquisition Corp. under an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated October 14, 2007. approximately $2.8 billion ($38.00 per share cash tender offer).

Beckman Coulter develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. Its diagnostic systems are found in hospitals and other clinical settings worldwide and produce information used by physicians to diagnose disease, make treatment decisions and monitor patients; its life-science research instruments are used to study complex biological problems. approximately $6.8 billion ($83.50 per share cash tender offer; total enterprise value including debt assumed and net of cash acquired).

Beckman Coulter is an iconic company with a great brand, broad reach and technology leadership; well positioned in the markets it serves. Beckman provides an excellent complement to our existing Life Sciences & Diagnostics businesses.H. Lawrence Culp — Jr., President and CEO, Danaher Corporation

Pall is a leading global provider of filtration, separation and purification solutions that remove contaminants or separate substances from a variety of solids, liquids and gases, serving the broad spectrum of life sciences and industry. approximately $13.8 billion ($127.20 per share cash; total enterprise value including assumed debt and net of acquired cash).

Pall is a highly attractive business, with approximately 75% recurring revenues, mid-single digit organic growth and a solid margin profile. Pall will provide us a leading business with significant runway for expansion and strengthens our life sciences position in the strategically-attractive, high-growth biopharmaceutical market.Thomas P. Joyce — Jr., President and CEO, Danaher Corporation

GE Biopharma — renamed Cytiva at close — is a leading provider of instruments, consumables and software supporting the research, discovery, process development and manufacturing workflows of biopharmaceutical drugs, comprising process chromatography hardware and consumables, cell culture media, single-use technologies, development instrumentation and consumables, and service. approximately $21.4 billion cash purchase price (net purchase price ~$20 billion after anticipated tax benefits; ~17x expected 2019 EBITDA).

GE Biopharma is renowned for providing best-in-class bioprocessing technologies and solutions. This acquisition will bring a talented and passionate team as well as a highly innovative, industry-leading product suite to our Life Sciences portfolio, providing an excellent complement to our current biologics workflow solutions.Thomas P. Joyce — Jr., President and CEO, Danaher Corporation

Masimo Corporation is a leading specialty diagnostics provider of pulse oximetry and other patient monitoring solutions, primarily in acute care settings, with advanced sensor technology and AI-enabled monitoring. approximately $9.9 billion ($180.00 per share cash; total enterprise value including assumed indebtedness and net of acquired cash; ~18x estimated 2027 EBITDA).

We are excited to welcome the Masimo team to Danaher. We've followed this innovative company for many years and see it as an exceptional strategic fit for Danaher. Masimo is a leader in pulse oximetry and other patient monitoring solutions, which combined with its trusted brand and differentiated technology, will greatly strengthen our diagnostics franchise.Rainer M. Blair — President and Chief Executive Officer, Danaher Corporation

Masimo's advanced sensor technology and AI-enabled monitoring bring powerful new capabilities to our diagnostics portfolio. Integrating these strengths into Danaher will create meaningful opportunities to innovate for clinicians and improve decision making in critical settings.Julie Sawyer Montgomery — Executive Vice President for Diagnostics, Danaher

Danaher entered the precision-motion-control industry through the 1998 acquisition of Pacific Scientific Company, the foundation of its Motion platform serving packaging, medical, robotics, circuit-board-assembly and electric-vehicle markets. approximately $420 million.

We entered the motion industry through the acquisition of Pacific Scientific Company in 1998, and have subsequently expanded our product and geographic breadth with various additional acquisitions, including American Precision Industries, Kollmorgen Corporation, the motion businesses of Warner Electric Company, and Thomson Industries.Danaher Corporation FY02 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Danaher created its Electronic Test platform through the 1998 acquisition of Fluke Corporation, which designs, manufactures and markets compact professional test tools and calibration equipment for electrical, industrial and electronic applications.

The Electronic Test platform, representing approximately 20% of segment revenue in 2002, was created through the acquisition of Fluke Corporation in 1998, and has since been supplemented by various acquisitions.Danaher Corporation FY02 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Danaher entered the water-quality sector in 1996 and acquired Hach Company in 1999, building a worldwide leader in water-quality instrumentation, consumables and services for municipal, industrial and laboratory water testing. approximately $325 million ($18.50 per share).

We entered the water quality sector in 1996 and have enhanced our geographical coverage and product and service breadth through subsequent acquisitions including Dr. Lange, Hach Company, and Viridor Instrumentation, which was acquired in February 2002.Danaher Corporation FY02 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Dr. Lange, acquired in 1998, expanded Danaher's water-quality platform's European geographic coverage in water analysis instrumentation.

We entered the water quality sector in 1996 and have enhanced our geographical coverage and product and service breadth through subsequent acquisitions including Dr. Lange, Hach Company, and Viridor Instrumentation.Danaher Corporation FY02 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Kollmorgen Corporation expanded Danaher's Motion platform with motors, drives and electro-optical/aerospace subsystems, marketed under the Kollmorgen Electro-Optical brand among others. approximately $325 million ($23.00 per share cash).

We entered the motion industry through the acquisition of Pacific Scientific Company in 1998, and have subsequently expanded our product and geographic breadth with various additional acquisitions, including American Precision Industries, Kollmorgen Corporation, the motion businesses of Warner Electric Company, and Thomson Industries.Danaher Corporation FY02 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Danaher acquired the motion businesses of Warner Electric Company to broaden its precision-motion product and geographic breadth. approximately $147 million.

We entered the motion industry through the acquisition of Pacific Scientific Company in 1998, and have subsequently expanded our product and geographic breadth with various additional acquisitions, including American Precision Industries, Kollmorgen Corporation, the motion businesses of Warner Electric Company, and Thomson Industries.Danaher Corporation FY02 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Thomson was the leading U.S. producer of linear-motion control products, including linear actuators, ball screws, linear bearings, guide rails and precision gearboxes used in medical, industrial, aerospace and mobile off-highway equipment. Danaher closed the acquisition in October 2002 for approximately $147 million in cash, plus $15 million payable over the following six years and up to $60 million of additional performance-based consideration tied to results through the end of 2005. approximately $147 million in cash including transaction costs.

We have subsequently expanded our product and geographic breadth with various additional acquisitions, including ... and Thomson Industries, which was acquired in October 2002.Danaher Corporation FY02 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Danaher acquired the Gilbarco retail-petroleum business and entered Product Identification through the February 2002 acquisition of Videojet (formerly Marconi Data Systems). approximately $325 million (acquired from Marconi plc).

Through the Gilbarco Veeder-Root business, Danaher is a leading worldwide provider of technologies and services for the retail/commercial petroleum market. ... Danaher entered the Product Identification market through the acquisition of Videojet (formerly known as Marconi Data Systems) in February 2002.Danaher Corporation FY02 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Viridor Instrumentation, acquired in February 2002, enhanced Danaher's water-quality product and service breadth. approximately $137 million in cash including transaction costs.

We entered the water quality sector in 1996 and have enhanced our geographical coverage and product and service breadth through subsequent acquisitions including Dr. Lange, Hach Company, and Viridor Instrumentation, which was acquired in February 2002.Danaher Corporation FY02 10-K — Item 1 Business description

The January 2003 acquisition of Willett International further expanded the product and geographic coverage of Danaher's Product Identification platform.

Danaher entered the Product Identification market through the acquisition of Videojet (formerly known as Marconi Data Systems) in February 2002. The acquisition of Willett International in January 2003, further expanded the product and geographic coverage of this platform.Danaher Corporation FY02 10-K — Item 1 Business description (subsequent acquisition)

Danaher acquired 95.4% of the share capital of Radiometer, a Danish maker of blood gas analysis and other medical equipment with annual revenues of approximately $300 million, through a cash tender offer, then submitted a mandatory offer for the remaining shares (total consideration expected to be approximately $687 million). approximately $652 million in cash (net of $77 million in acquired cash).

These businesses, the core of a new Medical Technology platform, are expected to provide additional revenue and earnings growth opportunities for the Company.Danaher Corporation Form 10-K for fiscal year 2003

On March 27, 2000, American Precision Industries was acquired and merged into Danaher; its heat transfer businesses were carried as assets held for sale. approximately $246 million, including assumption of approximately $60 million of debt.

On March 27, 2000, American Precision Industries was acquired and merged into the Company. Total consideration was approximately $246 million, including assumption of approximately $60 million of debt.Danaher Corporation Form 10-K for fiscal year 2000 (Exhibit 13)

Danaher expanded its water-quality breadth through the November 2004 acquisition of Trojan Technologies Inc., a leader in ultraviolet water-disinfection technology.

Danaher further expanded its product and geographic breadth through the November 2004 acquisition of Trojan Technologies Inc. Today, the Company is a worldwide leader in the water quality instrumentation market.Danaher Corporation FY04 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Danaher acquired Linx Printing Technologies PLC in January 2005, expanding the product and geographic coverage of its Product Identification platform in continuous inkjet coding and marking.

Danaher further expanded its product and geographic coverage through the acquisition of Linx Printing Technologies PLC in January 2005.Danaher Corporation FY04 10-K — Item 1 Business description

In 2005 Danaher acquired Leica Microsystems, a leading global provider of professional microscopes, founding what became its life-sciences instrumentation business. approximately $550 million enterprise value.

In 2005 the Company expanded its presence in the medical technologies segment through the acquisition of Leica Microsystems and three additional smaller acquisitions.Danaher Corporation FY05 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Danaher acquired Vision Systems Limited in 2006, strengthening its anatomical-pathology diagnostics business (later Leica Biosystems). approximately $520 million (A$3.75 / US$2.79 per share).

We have subsequently added to the medical technologies business through various acquisitions, most notably the acquisitions of Leica Microsystems in 2005 and Sybron Dental Specialties and Vision Systems Limited in 2006.Danaher Corporation FY06 10-K — Item 1 Business description

PaloDEx Group Oy, acquired in 2009, expanded Danaher's dental-imaging product breadth.

We entered the dental business in 2004 through the acquisitions of KaVo and Gendex and have enhanced our geographical coverage and product and service breadth through subsequent acquisitions, including the acquisition of Sybron Dental Specialties in 2006 and PaloDEx Group Oy in 2009.Danaher Corporation FY09 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Genetix, acquired in 2009, added imaging and analysis instrumentation to Danaher's diagnostics business.

We have expanded the business through numerous subsequent acquisitions, including the acquisitions of Leica Microsystems in 2005, Vision Systems in 2006, Genetix in 2009, Beckman Coulter in 2011 ...Danaher Corporation FY12 10-K — Item 1 Business description

In 2010 Danaher acquired AB Sciex and Molecular Devices, adding mass spectrometry and bioanalytical measurement to its life-sciences instrumentation business. approximately $1.1 billion combined (acquired from MDS Inc. and Life Technologies).

Our life sciences instrumentation business was created in 2005 through the acquisition of Leica Microsystems and has been expanded through subsequent acquisitions, including the acquistions of AB Sciex and Molecular Devices in 2010.Danaher Corporation FY09 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Keithley Instruments, acquired in 2010, expanded Danaher's Test & Measurement business in precision electronic measurement. approximately $300 million ($21.60 per share cash).

We established our Test & Measurement business in 1998 through the acquisition of Fluke Corporation, and have expanded the business through numerous subsequent acquisitions, including the acquisition of Tektronix, Inc. in November 2007 and Keithley Instruments, Inc. in 2010.Danaher Corporation FY10 10-K — Item 1 Business description

In January 2011 Danaher agreed to acquire EskoArtwork, a full-service solutions provider for the digital packaging design and production market. approximately $470 million (EUR 350 million).

In January 2011, we announced the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire EskoArtwork, a leading full service solutions provider for the digital packaging design and production market.Danaher Corporation FY10 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Iris International, acquired in 2012, expanded Danaher's clinical-lab diagnostics business in urinalysis and body-fluid analysis.

We have expanded the business through numerous subsequent acquisitions, including the acquisitions of Leica Microsystems in 2005, Vision Systems in 2006, Genetix in 2009, Beckman Coulter in 2011 (which more than doubled the size of the segment) and Iris International and Aperio Technologies in 2012.Danaher Corporation FY12 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Aperio is a digital-pathology line, offering slide-scanning and imaging systems for cancer diagnostics and laboratory workflows. Its products are marketed within Danaher's Leica Biosystems business, which supports the full pathology workflow from sample preparation and staining through imaging and reporting.

... Beckman Coulter in 2011 (which more than doubled the size of the segment) and Iris International and Aperio Technologies in 2012.Danaher Corporation FY12 10-K — Item 1 Business description

HemoCue, founded in 1982, is a point-of-care (near-patient) diagnostics business whose systems deliver rapid, blood-based measurements at the bedside or in the field. It operates as part of Danaher's diagnostics platform, where it is positioned as a global leader in near-patient testing.

We have expanded the business through numerous subsequent acquisitions, including ... HemoCue in 2013.Danaher Corporation FY13 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Devicor Medical Products, acquired in 2014, added breast-biopsy and tissue-marker products to Danaher's diagnostics business (via Leica Biosystems).

We have expanded the business through numerous subsequent acquisitions, including ... Devicor Medical Products in 2014 and the clinical microbiology business of Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics in 2015.Danaher Corporation FY14 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Danaher completed a tender offer for Nobel Biocare Holding AG in December 2014, acquiring 97% of outstanding shares; Nobel Biocare is a leader in high-precision individualized dental prosthetics, biomaterials and digital treatment planning. approximately CHF 1.9 billion (~$1.9 billion), CHF 17.10 per share cash tender.

On December 11, 2014, the Company successfully completed its tender offer for the outstanding shares of common stock of Nobel Biocare Holding AG, acquiring 97% of the outstanding shares for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately CHF 1.9 billion (approximately $1.9 billion based on exchange rates as of the date the shares of common stock were acquired) including debt assumed.Danaher Corporation FY14 10-K — acquisition note

In 2015 Danaher acquired the clinical microbiology business of Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, expanding its microbiology diagnostics offering.

We have expanded the business through numerous subsequent acquisitions, including ... Devicor Medical Products in 2014 and the clinical microbiology business of Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics in 2015.Danaher Corporation FY14 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Phenomenex develops separation-science consumables such as chromatography columns and media that help analytical chemists in industrial, clinical, government and academic laboratories address purification and separation challenges. The business joined Danaher in November 2017, complementing Danaher's SCIEX mass-spectrometry offering and broadening its analytical-chemistry portfolio.

Danaher established the life sciences business in 2005 through the acquisition of Leica Microsystems and has expanded the business through numerous subsequent acquisitions, including the acquisitions of AB Sciex and Molecular Devices in 2010, Beckman Coulter in 2011, Pall Corporation in 2015 and Phenomenex in 2016.Danaher Corporation FY16 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Danaher acquired Cepheid in 2016 for ~$4.0 billion; Cepheid is a leading global molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures and markets accurate, easy-to-use molecular systems and tests, now part of Danaher's Diagnostics segment. approximately $4.0 billion ($53.00 per share cash; including assumed debt and net of acquired cash).

An indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Cepheid, a California corporation, for $53.00 per share in cash, for a total purchase price of approximately $4.0 billion, including assumed debt and net of acquired cash (the “Cepheid Acquisition”).Danaher Corporation FY16 10-K — acquisition note

Danaher acquired Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) in April 2018 for ~$2.1 billion; IDT is a privately-held manufacturer of custom DNA and RNA oligonucleotides serving academic, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, agriculture, clinical-diagnostics and pharmaceutical-development markets. approximately $2.1 billion (net of cash acquired).

On April 13, 2018, the Company acquired Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc. (“IDT”), a privately-held manufacturer of custom DNA and RNA oligonucleotides ... for a purchase price of approximately $2.1 billion, net of cash acquired. IDT had revenues of approximately $260 million in 2017, and is now part of the Company's Life Sciences segment.Danaher Corporation FY18 10-K — acquisition note

Blue Software, acquired in 2018, added label and artwork management software to Danaher's Esko business.

Blue Software ... within the Product Identification (Esko) business.Danaher Corporation FY18 10-K — Item 1 / business description

Danaher acquired Aldevron in August 2021 for ~$9.6 billion; Aldevron manufactures high-quality plasmid DNA, mRNA and proteins, serving biotechnology and pharmaceutical customers across research, clinical and commercial applications. approximately $9.6 billion cash purchase price.

On August 30, 2021, the Company acquired Aldevron, L.L.C. (“Aldevron”) for a cash purchase price of approximately $9.6 billion (the “Aldevron Acquisition”). Aldevron manufactures high-quality plasmid DNA, mRNA and proteins, serving biotechnology and pharmaceutical customers across research, clinical and commercial applications.Danaher Corporation FY21 10-K — acquisition note

Danaher acquired Abcam plc in December 2023 for ~$5.6 billion; Abcam is a leading global supplier of protein consumables, including highly validated antibodies, reagents, biomarkers and assays addressing targets in biological pathways. approximately $5.6 billion cash purchase price ($24.00 per share).

On December 6, 2023, the Company acquired Abcam plc (“Abcam”) for a cash purchase price of approximately $5.6 billion (the “Abcam Acquisition”). Abcam is a leading global supplier of protein consumables, including highly validated antibodies, reagents, biomarkers and assays to address targets in biological pathways.Danaher Corporation FY23 10-K — acquisition note

Danaher entered the dental business in 2004 through the acquisition of Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH & Co KG (KaVo), a leading dental-equipment maker.

The Company added the Medical Technology line of business in 2004 through the acquisitions of Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH & Co KG (KaVo), the Gendex business of Dentsply International Inc., and Radiometer A/S.Danaher Corporation FY04 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Danaher acquired the Gendex dental-imaging business from Dentsply International Inc. in 2004 as part of founding its dental platform.

In the first quarter of 2004 a fifth strategic platform, Medical Technology, was added to the segment through the acquisitions of substantially all of the outstanding shares of Radiometer A/S and the Gendex business of Dentsply International Inc.Danaher Corporation FY03 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Red Jacket, acquired in 2001, enhanced Danaher's retail/commercial petroleum (Veeder-Root) product and geographic breadth.

[Danaher] substantially enhanced its geographic coverage and product and service breadth through the recent acquisitions of Red Jacket and of Gilbarco (formerly known as Marconi Commerce Systems), which was acquired in February 2002.Danaher Corporation FY02 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Accu-Sort Systems, acquired in November 2003, expanded Danaher's Product Identification platform in bar-code reading and automated identification.

[Videojet] has expanded its product and geographic coverage through the subsequent acquisitions of Willett International Limited in January 2003 and Accu-Sort Systems Inc. in November 2003.Danaher Corporation FY03 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Danaher entered the water-quality sector in 1996 through the acquisition of American Sigma, the foundation of its water-quality platform.

The Company entered the water quality sector in 1996 through the acquisition of American Sigma and has enhanced its geographical coverage and product and service breadth through subsequent acquisitions.Danaher Corporation FY04 10-K — Item 1 Business description

ChemTreat, acquired in 2007, added industrial water-treatment chemistry and services to Danaher's water-quality platform.

[We] have enhanced our geographical coverage and product and service breadth through subsequent acquisitions, including Dr. Lange in 1998, Hach Company in 1999, Viridor Instrumentation in 2002, Trojan Technologies Inc. in 2004 and ChemTreat, Inc. in 2007.Danaher Corporation FY07 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Autotank Ltd., acquired in 2008, enhanced Danaher's retail/commercial petroleum geographic and product breadth.

[We] have enhanced our geographic coverage and product and service breadth through various acquisitions including the acquisitions of Red Jacket in 2001, Gilbarco in 2002 and Autotank Ltd. in 2008.Danaher Corporation FY08 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Danaher acquired the petroleum dispenser business of Larsen & Toubro, an Indian manufacturer of retail petroleum equipment, to expand its presence in emerging markets.

To expand its presence in emerging markets, the Company has signed an agreement to acquire the petroleum dispenser business of Larsen & Toubro, an Indian manufacturer of retail petroleum equipment.Danaher Corporation FY09 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Navman Wireless is a vehicle-tracking and fleet-management (telematics) business offering GPS-based tracking hardware and software for commercial fleets. It operates within Danaher's Gilbarco Veeder-Root platform.

We recently entered the vehicle tracking and fleet management market through our acquisitions of Navman Wireless in 2012 and Teletrac in 2013. Navman Wireless and Teletrac are leading global providers of vehicle tracking and fleet management hardware and software solutions.Danaher Corporation FY13 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Teletrac provides vehicle-tracking and fleet-management technology, including GPS fleet-tracking software used to monitor and manage commercial vehicles. It operates as part of Danaher's Gilbarco Veeder-Root platform.

We recently entered the vehicle tracking and fleet management market through our acquisitions of Navman Wireless in 2012 and Teletrac in 2013.Danaher Corporation FY13 10-K — Item 1 Business description

X-Rite is a global leader in color measurement and management, producing measurement instruments, software and color standards, and it owns the Pantone color-matching system. Danaher agreed to acquire the company in April 2012 through an all-cash tender offer of $5.55 per share, valuing it at roughly $625 million including assumed debt and net of cash. The tender offer was completed the following month.

[Product identification] has expanded the product and geographic coverage through various subsequent acquisitions, including the acquisitions of Willett International Limited in 2003, Linx Printing Technologies PLC in 2005, EskoArtwork in 2011 and X-Rite in 2012.Danaher Corporation FY12 10-K — Item 1 Business description

ANGI Energy Systems, acquired in 2014, added compressed-natural-gas fueling equipment to Danaher's retail/commercial petroleum business.

[We] have enhanced our geographic coverage and product and service breadth through various acquisitions including the acquisitions of Red Jacket in 2001, Gilbarco in 2002, the petroleum dispenser business of Larsen & Toubro in 2010 and ANGI Energy Systems in 2014.Danaher Corporation FY14 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Aguasin, acquired in 2014, enhanced Danaher's water-quality geographic and product breadth.

[Water quality] has enhanced our geographic coverage and product and service breadth through subsequent acquisitions, including the acquisition of Trojan Technologies Inc. in 2004, ChemTreat, Inc. in 2007 and Aguasin in 2014.Danaher Corporation FY14 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Laetus, acquired in 2015, added track-and-trace and serialization technology to Danaher's Product Identification platform.

[Product identification] has expanded the product and geographic coverage through various subsequent acquisitions, including the acquisitions of Willett International Limited in 2003, Linx Printing Technologies PLC in 2005, EskoArtwork in 2011, X-Rite in 2012 and Laetus in 2015.Danaher Corporation FY16 10-K — Item 1 Business description

Danaher obtained control of Acme-Cleveland Corporation as of July 2, 1996 via a cash tender offer; its operating businesses included Namco Controls, M&M Precision Systems, TxPort, Inc. and Communications Technology Corporation. approximately $200 million.

The Company obtained control of Acme-Cleveland Corporation (Acme) as of July 2, 1996. Total consideration for Acme was approximately $200 million.Danaher Corporation Form 10-K for fiscal year 1996

Danaher obtained control of Joslyn Corporation as of September 1, 1995 when shareholders tendered approximately 75% of outstanding shares at $34 per share in cash; the remaining 25% was acquired in October 1995. Joslyn included electrical apparatus lines of Joslyn Manufacturing Company. approximately $245 million.

The Company obtained control of Joslyn Corporation (Joslyn) as of September 1, 1995 when Joslyn's shareholders tendered approximately 75% of the outstanding shares to Danaher for $34 per share in cash. The remaining 25% was acquired in October, 1995. Total consideration for Joslyn was approximately $245 million.Danaher Corporation Form 10-K for fiscal year 1995