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EXHIBIT 7
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
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In accordance with Rule 13d-1(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each
of them of a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with
respect to the common stock, par value $.01 per share, of Dynatech Corporation,
and further agree that this Joint Filing Agreement be included as an Exhibit to
such joint filings. In evidence thereof, the undersigned, being duly
authorized, hereby execute this Agreement this 7th day of July, 2000.
CLAYTON, DUBILIER & RICE FUND V
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: CD&R Associates V Limited Partnership,
the general partner
By: CD&R Investment Associates II, Inc.
its managing general partner
By: /s/ William A. Barbe
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Name: William A. Barbe
Title: Vice President
CD&R ASSOCIATES V LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: CD&R Investment Associates II, Inc.,
its managing general partner
By: /s/ William A. Barbe
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Name: William A. Barbe
Title: Vice President
CD&R INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES II, INC.
By: /s/ William A. Barbe
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Name: William A. Barbe
Title: Vice President
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CD&R INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
By: /s/ William A. Barbe
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Name: William A. Barbe
Title: Vice President
CLAYTON, DUBILIER & RICE FUND VI
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: CD&R Associates VI Limited Partnership,
the general partner
By: CD&R Investment Associates VI, Inc.
its general partner
By: /s/ William A. Barbe
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Name: William A. Barbe
Title: Vice President
CD&R ASSOCIATES VI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: CD&R Investment Associates VI, Inc.,
its general partner
By: /s/ William A. Barbe
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Name: William A. Barbe
Title: Vice President
CD&R INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES VI, INC.
By: /s/ William A. Barbe
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Name: William A. Barbe
Title: Vice President
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