Danaher Corp. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Danaher Corp.

Danaher Corp. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Danaher Corp.
Published Jul 08, 2011
2893 words — Published Jul 08, 2011
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Abstract:

Diversified portfolio of industrial and medical equipment businesses; Competitive cost base and track record of strong operational efficiency; Low capital intensity, enabling consistent free cash flow; and Low shareholder distributions, supporting high discretionary cash flow conversion. Higher debt levels following the 2011 acquisition of Beckman Coulter; Acquisitive growth policies; and Research and development (R&D) requirement to match the growing technological sophistication of products The ratings on Washington-based diversified industrial and medical equipment manufacturer Danaher Corp. reflect the company's strong business risk profile and its modest financial profile. They also reflect our expectation that higher debt levels associated with the recently closed acquisition of Beckman Coulter Inc. will stretch credit measures somewhat below levels that Standard&Poor's Ratings Services considers

  
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RESEARCH Danaher Corp. Publication date: 08-Jul-2011 Primary Credit Analyst: Gregoire Buet, New York (1) 212-438-4122; gregoire_buet@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact: Dan Picciotto, CFA, New York (1) 212-438-7894; dan_picciotto@standardandpoors.co...

  
Report Type:

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Ticker
DHR
Issuer
Danaher Corp.
GICS
Health Care Equipment (35101010)
Sector
Global Issuers
Country
United States
Region
United States
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