SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 25, 1996
DANAHER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-8089 59-1995548
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1250 24th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 202-828-0850
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)<PAGE>
Item 5. Other Events
Danaher Corporation made the following press release on
April 25, 1996:
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 25, 1996 -- Danaher Corporation
(NYSE:DHR) announced today that it has extended its $27 cash
tender offer for all outstanding shares of Acme-Cleveland
Corporation (NYSE:AMT) until 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on May
8, 1996, unless further extended. The offer, which is being made
by a wholly owned subsidiary of Danaher, was originally scheduled
to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, April 25, 1996.
A total of approximately 35,000 Acme shares were tendered
as of the close of business on April 24, 1996.
Danaher Corporation is a leading manufacturer of tools and
components and process/environmental controls .
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
DANAHER CORPORATION
By: /s/ C. Scott Brannan
C. Scott Brannan
Vice President and Controller
