WASHINGTON, D.C., December 15, 2011 -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.025 per share payable on January 27, 2012 to holders of record on December 30, 2011.

Danaher is a science and technology leader that designs, manufactures, and markets innovative products and services to professional, medical, industrial, and commercial customers. Our premier brands are among the most highly recognized in each of the markets we serve. The Danaher Business System provides a foundation to our 59,000 associates around the world, serving customers in more than 125 countries. In 2010, we generated $12.8 billion of revenue. For more information please visit our website: www.danaher.com.

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Matt R. McGrew
Vice President, Investor Relations
Danaher Corporation
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