DANAHER CORP /DE/
10-Q, 1997-07-17
CUTLERY, HANDTOOLS & GENERAL HARDWARE
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                   SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                      Washington, D.C.  20549
         
                                FORM 10-Q
    (Mark One)
    
     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE 
    
    [ X ]   SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
            For the Quarter ended June 27, 1997
                            OR
    [   ]   TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF 
            THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    
    For the transition period from          to         
    
    Commission File Number:     1-8089         
    
                      DANAHER CORPORATION
    (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
    
          Delaware                    59-1995548      
    (State of incorporation)    (I.R.S. Employer
                               Identification number)
    
    1250 24th Street, N.W., Suite 800
             Washington, D.C.                      20037        
    (Address of Principal Executive Offices)     (Zip Code)
    
    
    Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  202-828-0850
    
    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
    reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
    Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months and
    (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90
    days.
    
                    Yes  X            No    
    
    
    The number of shares of common stock outstanding at July 17, 1997
    was 58,424,737.
    
    
    
    
    
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                        DANAHER CORPORATION
    
                               INDEX
    
                             FORM 10-Q
    
    
    PART I  - FINANCIAL INFORMATION                        Page
    
       Item 1.   Financial Statements
    
                 Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
                 at June 27, 1997 and December 31, 1996      3
    
                 Consolidated Condensed Statements of 
                 Earnings for the three months and
                 six months ended June 27, 1997 and 
                 June 28, 1996                               4
    
                 Consolidated Condensed Statements of
                 Cash Flow for the six months ended 
                 June 27, 1997 and June 28, 1996             5
    
                 Notes to Consolidated Condensed 
                 Financial Statements                        6-8
    
       Item 2.   Management's Discussion and
                 Analysis of Financial Condition
                 and Results of Operations                   8-9
    
    PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
    
        Item 6. (a)  Exhibits:                               9
                  (27)  Financial Data Schedules
    
                (b)  Reports on Form 8-K: None          
    
    
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                        DANAHER CORPORATION
               CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
                          (000's omitted)
    
                                          June 27,       December 31,
                                            1997            1996  
                                        (unaudited)    
                      ASSETS
    Current Assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents           $  35,048      $  26,444 
     Accounts receivable, net              290,528        266,668 
     Inventories:  
       Finished goods                       96,301         88,083 
       Work in process                      46,968         49,681 
       Raw material and supplies            72,477         66,472 
            Total inventories              215,746        204,236 
     Prepaid expenses and other                          
       current assets                       44,427         49,393
            Total current assets           585,749        546,741 
     Property, plant and equipment, net 
       of accumulated depreciation of 
       $244,487 and $218,830, 
       respectively                        327,580        319,606 
     Other assets                           94,612        105,903 
     Excess of cost over net assets of
        acquired companies, net            811,223        792,824 
              Total assets              $1,819,164     $1,765,074       
     
                       LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    
    Current Liabilities:
     Notes payable and current
       portion of long-term debt        $   24,837     $   16,757
     Accounts payable                      123,634        110,194 
     Accrued expenses                      373,997        347,622 
       Total current liabilities           522,468        474,573
    Other liabilities                      270,479        270,670 
    Long-term debt                         190,885        219,570 
    Stockholders' equity:
      Common stock-$.01 par value              642            642 
      Additional paid-in capital           334,616        333,587 
      Retained earnings                    573,628        506,773
      Cumulative foreign translation 
         adjustment and other               (4,113)         8,858
      Treasury Stock                       (69,441)       (49,599)
    Total stockholders' equity             835,332        800,261  
      Total liabilities and
       stockholders' equity             $1,819,164      $1,765,074    
    
         See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.<PAGE>
                        DANAHER CORPORATION
           CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
             (000's omitted except per share amounts)
                            (unaudited)
    
    
                                Quarter Ended              Six Months Ended
                             June 27,     June 28,      June 27,     June 28,
                               1997        1996           1997         1996   
    
Net revenues                 $502,789    $434,897       $969,230     $844,454
 Operating costs and expenses:
  Cost of sales               338,725     296,909        657,686      582,173
  Selling, general and 
   administrative expenses     92,266      76,934        178,532      149,806
  Goodwill and other 
   amortization                 5,856       4,752         11,613        9,045
  Total operating costs and
   expenses                   436,847     378,595        847,831      741,024
Operating profit               65,942      56,302        121,399      103,430
Interest expense, net           3,236       2,981          7,100        5,964
 Earnings from continuing
 operations before income            
 taxes                         62,706      53,321        114,299       97,466
Income taxes                   24,448      20,796         44,506       38,013
 Earnings from continuing 
  operations                 $ 38,258    $ 32,525       $ 69,793     $ 59,453
 Gain from sale of dis-
  continued operations, 
  net of taxes of $ -0-.           -           -              -        79,811
Net Earnings                 $ 38,258    $ 32,525       $ 69,793     $139,264
    
Per Share:
From continuing operations     $ .64       $ .54         $ 1.16       $ .99
From discontinued operations      -           -              -         1.33
Net earnings                   $ .64       $ .54         $ 1.16       $2.33

Average common stock and 
 equivalent shares
 outstanding                 60,029,047  59,932,305    60,203,733   59,806,356

      
    See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
    
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                           DANAHER CORPORATION
              CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
                             (000's omitted)
                               (unaudited)
    
                                               Six Months Ended
                                            June 27,       June 28, 
                                              1997           1996
    
    Cash flows from operating activities:
     Net earnings from operations           $  69,793     $ 59,453
     Noncash items, depreciation 
      and amortization                         38,273       33,033
     Increase in accounts receivable          (21,769)     (31,382)
     (Increase) decrease in inventories        (1,270)       7,199 
     Increase in accounts payable              10,654        8,847 
     Change in other assets and liabilities    40,188      (14,542) 
        Total operating cash flows            135,869       62,608 
    
    Cash flows from investing activities:
     Sale of Fayette Tubular Products          --          155,000 
     Payments for additions to property, 
       plant, and equipment, net              (25,976)     (21,130)
     Cash paid for acquisitions               (58,962)     (37,701)
      Net cash provided by (used in)
       investing activities                   (84,938)      96,169
    
    Cash flows from financing activities:
     Acquisition of treasury stock            (19,842)     (12,110)
     Proceeds from issuance of common stock     1,029        1,470 
     Repayments of debt                       (20,605)    (144,545) 
     Payment of dividends                      (2,938)      (2,333)
      Net cash used in financing activities   (42,356)    (157,518)
    
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash        29          (28)
    Net change in cash and cash equivalents     8,604        1,231 
    Beginning balance of cash and cash 
      equivalents                              26,444        7,938 
    Ending balance of cash and cash 
      equivalents                           $  35,048     $  9,169
    
    Supplemental disclosures:
     Cash interest payments                 $   6,693     $  6,631
     Cash income tax payments               $  44,266     $ 47,546      
    
                                                       
        See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements. <PAGE>
                           DANAHER CORPORATION
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               (unaudited)
    
    NOTE 1.    GENERAL
    
          The consolidated condensed financial statements included herein
    have been prepared by Danaher Corporation (the Company) without audit,
    pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
    Commission.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included 
    in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
    accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules
    and regulations; however, the Company believes that the disclosures are
    adequate to make the information presented not misleading.  The condensed
    financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with the
    financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's 1996
    Annual Report on Form 10-K. 
    
          In the opinion of the registrant, the accompanying financial
    statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring
    accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company
    at June 27, 1997 and December 31, 1996, its results of operations for the
    three months and six months ended June 27, 1997 and June 28, 1996, and its
    cash flows for the six months ended June 27, 1997 and June 28, 1996. 
    
    
    NOTE 2.    ACQUISITION OF ACME-CLEVELAND CORPORATION
    
          The Company obtained control of Acme-Cleveland Corporation
    (Acme) as of July 2, 1996.  Total consideration for Acme was approximately
    $200 million.  The fair value of assets acquired was approximately $240
    million and approximately $40 million of liabilities were assumed.  The
    transaction was accounted for as a purchase.
    
          The unaudited pro forma information for the period set forth
    below give effect to the transaction as if it had occurred at the beginning
    of each period.  The pro forma information is presented for information
    purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations
    that actually would have been achieved had the acquisition been consummated
    as of that time (unaudited, 000's omitted):
    
                          Year Ended      Six Months Ended
                          December 31         June 28,         
                             1996               1996 
    
    Net Sales             $1,885,700        $ 918,276
    Net Earnings             129,197           60,691
    Earnings per Share        $ 2.15           $ 1.01
    
    
    NOTE 3.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
    
          In January, 1996, the Company sold its Fayette Tubular Products
    subsidiary for $155 million cash.  A gain of $79.8 million was recognized
    in the first quarter of 1996. 
    
    
    NOTE 4.    NONRECURRING TRANSACTIONS
    
          The company sold its investment in Tylan General Corporation and
    recognized a gain of approximately $3.5 million before income taxes in the
    first quarter of 1997.  This was offset by a charge to close facilities
    within the Hengstler subsidiary and relocate work to an existing company
    facility.
    
    
    NOTE 5.    EARNINGS PER SHARE
    
          Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Number 128 will
    change the reporting of earnings per share effective in the fourth quarter
    of 1997.  Basic earnings per share will not include stock options as common
    stock equivalents and will be higher than previously reported primary
    earnings per share.  Diluted earnings per share will equal previously
    reported primary earnings per share under the company's current capital
    structure.  The pro-forma impact on previously reported 1996 and 1997
    earnings per share would be as shown below.
    
                        Year           Six Months           Quarter
                        1996        1997       1996      1997        1996
Average shares                                                                 
 outstanding (basic
 earnings per share) 58,623,470  58,887,111  58,458,103  58,657,248 58,536,124
    
Stock option 
 equivalents          1,331,166  1,316,622    1,348,253   1,371,799 1,396,181
    
Average shares and
 equivalents (diluted
 earnings per share) 59,954,636  60,203,733  59,806,356  60,029,047 59,932,305
    
Continuing operations-
 Basic earnings per share   $2.18    $1.19     $1.02        $.65        $.56
 Diluted earnings per share $2.13    $1.16     $ .99        $.64        $.54
    
    
    NOTE 6.    TENDER OFFER FOR EXIDE ELECTRONICS GROUP, INC.
    
          On July 10, 1997, the Company proposed to acquire all
    outstanding shares of Exide Electronics Group, Inc. for approximately $230
    million in a merger transaction whereby Exide Electronics Group, Inc.
    shareholders would receive $20 per share in cash.  If the merger is
    completed, which remains uncertain as of the date of this quarterly report,
    the Exide Electronics Group, Inc. businesses would be an addition to the
    Company's Process/ Environmental Controls business segment.
    
    
    ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
                   RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
    
    Results of Operations
    
          Net sales for the 1997 quarter were 15.6% higher than the 1996
    quarter.  Net sales for the six-month period were 14.8% higher than the
    corresponding period in 1996. This is principally due to continued increases
    in market share in all segments, with comparable companies accounting for
    approximately 4% of sales growth in both the quarter and six-month periods. 
    
          Gross profit margin in 1997, as a percentage of sales, was 
    approximately 32.6% for the quarter and 32.1% for the six-month period, an
    increase of .9 and 1.0 percentage points, respectively, from 1996 levels. 
    The gross margin increase was attributable to both the effect of the
    acquired companies which provide a higher gross margin and productivity
    improvements within the existing business units.
     
          Selling, general and administrative expenses for the 1997
    quarter and six-month period increased in total dollars principally due to
    the higher volume levels.  Selling, general and administrative expenses as a
    percentage of sales was 18.4% for both the 1997 quarter and the six month
    period. This represents an increase of .7 percentage points from prior
    periods. This reflects principally the impact of the acquired businesses
    which have a higher overall selling expense structure than the existing
    business units.
    
     
     Interest expense for the quarter and six-month period was 8.6% and
    19.0% higher than the 1996 levels, due to higher average debt levels,
    principally due to acquisitions made in 1996.
    
          The effective tax rate for both the second quarter and six-month
    periods is approximately equal for 1997 and 1996.
    
    
    Liquidity and Capital Resources
    
          Since December 31, 1996, the Company has experienced increases
    in accounts receivable and accounts payable.  This is due to the lower
    activity levels experienced in the last weeks of 1996 caused by the holiday
    season.  During the second quarter, the Company acquired 500,000 shares of 
    treasury stock at an average cost of $39.70 per share.  Total debt decreased
    to $215.7 million at June 27, 1997, primarily as a result of strong 
    operating performance, offset by cash paid for acquisitions, the 
    acquisition of treasury stock, and the increase in working
    capital discussed above.
    
          A regular quarterly dividend of $.025 share was declared,
    payable on July 25, 1997 to holders of record on June 27, 1997.
    
          The Company's cash provided from operations, as well as credit
    facilities available, should provide sufficient available funds to meet
    anticipated working capital requirements, capital expenditures,
    acquisitions, dividends and scheduled debt repayments. 
    
    
    PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
    
     ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
    
      (a) Exhibits: (27) Financial Data Schedules
      (b) Reports on Form 8-K: None
    
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                                SIGNATURES
    
    
    Pursuant to the requirements 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:
    
    
    
    Date:  July 17, 1997     By: /s/ Patrick W. Allender  
                                 Patrick W. Allender
                                 Chief Financial Officer
    
    
    Date:  July 17, 1997     By: /s/ C. Scott Brannan     
                                 C. Scott Brannan
                                 Controller
    
    


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