Danaher Corporation announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., will affirm the Company's previously given guidance range of $.61 to $.66 earnings per share for the 2003 first quarter and $3.13 to $3.28 earnings per share for the 2003 full year at an investor conference today sponsored by Deutsche Bank in New York City. A webcast and replay of the presentation will be available at www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation is a leading manufacturer of Process / Environmental Controls and Tools and Components. (www.danaher.com)

Statements in this release that are not strictly historical may be "forward-looking" statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. These include economic and currency conditions, market demand, pricing, and competitive and technological factors, among others, as set forth in the company's SEC filings.

SOURCE: Danaher Corporation