Standard&Poor's Ratings Services' ratings on Washington, D.C.-based Danaher Corp. reflect the company's excellent business risk profile, marked by substantial diversity and a track record of strong operating efficiency. The company's somewhat aggressive business objectives and moderately conservative financial policies partially offset these strengths. The 'A+' long term corporate credit and senior unsecured ratings remain on CreditWatch, where they were placed on Feb. 7, 2011, with negative implications following the announcement that the company had entered into an agreement to acquire Beckman Coulter Inc. for approximately $6.8 billion. Management expects the transaction will close in the second quarter of 2011. Danaher is a diversified industrial manufacturer primarily operating in five business segments: Test&Measurement, Environmental, Life Sciences&
