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Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) is a globally diversified conglomerate based in Washington, D.C., focusing primarily on life sciences and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by Stephen and Mitchell Rales, the company has transitioned from a real estate organization into a leading player in the medical, industrial, and commercial products sectors.
Danaher designs, manufactures, and markets a variety of innovative products, particularly scientific instruments and consumables. The company has recently revamped its portfolio by divesting its environmental and applied solutions group, Veralto, in late 2023. This strategic move has allowed Danaher to concentrate its efforts on advancing health through science and technology.
Among Danaher's notable achievements is the acquisition of Abcam plc, which enhances its capabilities in proteomics—an expanding field within life sciences. The company is also known for its contribution to gene-editing therapies through a collaboration with the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI), aiming to develop CRISPR-based treatments for various diseases.
Danaher's portfolio includes well-known subsidiaries like Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, Integrated DNA Technologies, and Aldevron. These subsidiaries focus on delivering innovative solutions in diagnostics, genomics, and biomanufacturing. For instance, Beckman Coulter's recent partnership with Curiox Biosystems aims to provide automated sample preparation for flow cytometry, enhancing research efficiency.
Financially, Danaher reported better-than-expected revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023, bolstered by strong performance in its life sciences and diagnostics segments. The company's strategic divestitures and acquisitions have positioned it for long-term growth and increased shareholder value.
Danaher’s ongoing projects include a collaboration with Cincinnati Children's Hospital to improve liver organoid technology for drug toxicity screening. This initiative is part of the Danaher Beacons program, which funds pioneering academic research to develop next-generation medical technologies. Another significant collaboration is with Johns Hopkins University, focusing on diagnosing mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI) using advanced biomarker panels.
Overall, Danaher's commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement makes it a crucial player in advancing healthcare globally. With over 63,000 associates worldwide, Danaher is dedicated to improving quality of life and laying the groundwork for a healthier, more sustainable future.
Aldevron has launched Alchemy™, a revolutionary cell-free DNA technology for research grade applications. This innovative technology cuts linear DNA manufacturing time by over 50 percent while producing cleaner, safer DNA templates for mRNA synthesis.
The technology utilizes rolling circle amplification for DNA template production, eliminating the need for cells in DNA amplification. Key benefits include faster turnaround times, lower endotoxin levels, reduced host cell-derived impurities, and high-quality control specifications. The research grade version is currently available to support development and preclinical programs, with a cGMP offering planned for 2025 to support clinical applications.
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has launched new Research Use Only (RUO) blood-based biomarker immunoassays for neurodegenerative disease research. The assays are designed to assess four key biomarkers: p-Tau217, GFAP, NfL, and APOE ε4, which are important in neurodegenerative diseases research and clinical trials.
The assays are available on the DxI 9000 Immunoassay Analyzer, featuring Lumi-Phos PRO substrate for high-sensitivity testing. GFAP, NfL, and APOE ε4 assays are also available on the Access 2 Immunoassay Analyzer. The APOE ε4 immunoassay offers over 99% concordance with PCR genotyping in just 20 minutes.
These automated, high-throughput platforms aim to improve workflow, precision, and reliability of biomarker testing for neurodegenerative diseases, potentially enabling broader multi-center research collaborations.
Danaher (NYSE: DHR) has announced that CEO Rainer M. Blair will discuss the company's Q4 2024 performance at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. The company expects Q4 2024 revenues to show a low-single digit percent increase year-over-year. The estimated non-GAAP core revenue for Q4 2024 is projected to be flat year-over-year, surpassing previous guidance which had anticipated a low-single digit percent decline. The company will hold its Q4 and full year 2024 earnings conference call on January 29, 2025.
Danaher (NYSE: DHR) has announced an investment partnership with Innovaccer Inc., a healthcare AI company, through its subsidiaries Danaher Diagnostics and Danaher Ventures. The partnership aims to enhance patient outcomes through digital and diagnostic solutions.
Innovaccer has developed software solutions that create unified patient records to identify care gaps and at-risk patients. The collaboration seeks to accelerate precision diagnostics adoption among clinicians and population health teams, supporting value-based care initiatives.
The partnership aligns with Danaher's mission to advance precision medicine through AI-enabled diagnostics, focusing on providing healthcare providers with data and analytics for faster clinical insights at the point of need.
Danaher (NYSE: DHR) has announced its participation in the upcoming J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. The company's President and CEO, Rainer M. Blair, will deliver a presentation on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 11:15 a.m. PT.
The presentation will be accessible to the public through a simultaneous webcast, which can be viewed on Danaher's website in the 'Investors' section under 'Events & Presentations' at www.danaher.com.
Danaher (NYSE: DHR) has announced its upcoming fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call, scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The hour-long call will discuss financial performance and future expectations.
The presentation will be accessible through a webcast on Danaher's website's 'Investors' section under 'Events & Presentations.' Participants can join via phone by dialing 800-445-7795 (U.S.) or +1 785-424-1699 (international).
The earnings press release and presentation materials will be available on the company's website at 6:00 a.m. ET on the call date. A replay will be accessible until February 12, 2025, through both the website and dial-in options.
Danaher (NYSE: DHR) has announced that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on January 31, 2025 to shareholders who are registered as holders of record on December 27, 2024.
Danaher (NYSE: DHR) has announced that their President and CEO, Rainer M. Blair, will deliver a presentation at the Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference. The event is scheduled to take place in Coral Gables, Florida on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 3:25 p.m. ET. Interested parties can access a simultaneous webcast of the presentation through the company's website at www.danaher.com.
Danaher (NYSE: DHR) reported its third quarter 2024 results, with net earnings of $818 million, or $1.12 per diluted common share. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share were $1.71. Revenues increased 3.0% year-over-year to $5.8 billion, while non-GAAP core revenue increased 0.5%. Operating cash flow was $1.5 billion, and non-GAAP free cash flow was $1.2 billion.
CEO Rainer M. Blair highlighted strong performance, particularly in the bioprocessing business, and noted Cepheid's market share gains in molecular testing. For Q4 2024, Danaher anticipates non-GAAP core revenue to decline low-single digits year-over-year. The full year 2024 outlook remains unchanged, with non-GAAP core revenue expected to be down low-single digits year-over-year.
Danaher (NYSE: DHR) has announced its upcoming third quarter 2024 earnings conference call, scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The call, expected to last about an hour, will cover the company's financial performance and future expectations. Investors can access the webcast and accompanying slide presentation on Danaher's website under the 'Investors' section.
Participants can join the call by dialing 800-245-3047 within the U.S. or +1 203-518-9765 outside the U.S. (Conference ID: DHRQ324). A replay will be available until November 5, 2024. The earnings press release, webcast slides, and related materials will be posted on the company's website at 6:00 a.m. ET on the day of the call.
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