Danaher Corporation announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Leica Microsystems AG from LM Investments S.a.r.l. Leica Microsystems is a leading global designer and producer of innovative high- precision imaging systems used in life science and related applications, with revenues of approximately $660 million in 2004.

Danaher Corporation is a leading manufacturer of Professional Instrumentation, Industrial Technologies, and Tools and Components. (http://www.danaher.com/)

SOURCE: Danaher Corporation