Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said that Danaher Corp.'s (A+/Stable/--) recent announcements of two acquisitions will not affect its ratings or outlook on the company. Danaher has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Thomson Industries Inc. for $165 million and contingent consideration based on future performance of Thomson, and has also agreed to acquire Raytek Corp. for $75 million. Thomson makes linear motion control products, and operations will be combined with Danaher's existing motion control business. Raytek is the leading U.S. maker of infrared thermometers for industrial, maintenance, and quality control applications and will become part of Danaher's electronic test and measurement platform. The acquisitions are compatible with the firm's strategy of making "bolt-on" deals that fit well with
