<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000950170-24-121431.txt : 20241105
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950170-24-121431
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	144
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20241105
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20241105

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			DANAHER CORP /DE/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000313616
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTS FOR MEASUREMENT, DISPLAY, AND CONTROL [3823]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	08 Industrial Applications and Services
		IRS NUMBER:				591995548
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		144
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-08089
		FILM NUMBER:		241427324

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. N.W.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 800W
		CITY:			WASHINGTON
		STATE:			DC
		ZIP:			20037-1701
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2028280850

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. N.W.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 800W
		CITY:			WASHINGTON
		STATE:			DC
		ZIP:			20037-1701

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DMG INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19850221

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			RALES MITCHELL P
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001015014
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		144

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		11790 GLEN ROAD
		CITY:			POTOMAC
		STATE:			MD
		ZIP:			20854
		BUSINESS PHONE:		301-299-2225

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		11790 GLEN ROAD
		CITY:			POTOMAC
		STATE:			MD
		ZIP:			20854
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<issuerName>DANAHER CORP /DE/</issuerName>
<secFileNumber>001-08089</secFileNumber>
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<street1 xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">2200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. N.W.</street1>
<street2 xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">SUITE 800W</street2>
<city xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">WASHINGTON</city>
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<issuerContactPhone>202-828-0850</issuerContactPhone>
<nameOfPersonForWhoseAccountTheSecuritiesAreToBeSold>Glenstone Foundation</nameOfPersonForWhoseAccountTheSecuritiesAreToBeSold>
<relationshipsToIssuer>
<relationshipToIssuer>See Remarks</relationshipToIssuer>
</relationshipsToIssuer>
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<securitiesInformation>
<securitiesClassTitle>Common Stock</securitiesClassTitle>
<brokerOrMarketmakerDetails>
<name>Monness, Crespi, Hardt &amp; Co., Inc</name>
<address>
<street1 xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">767 Third Avenue</street1>
<street2 xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">16th Floor</street2>
<city xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">New York</city>
<stateOrCountry xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">NY</stateOrCountry>
<zipCode xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">10017</zipCode>
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<noOfUnitsSold>100000</noOfUnitsSold>
<aggregateMarketValue>24776000</aggregateMarketValue>
<noOfUnitsOutstanding>722275141</noOfUnitsOutstanding>
<approxSaleDate>11/05/2024</approxSaleDate>
<securitiesExchangeName>NYSE</securitiesExchangeName>
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<securitiesToBeSold>
<securitiesClassTitle>Common Stock</securitiesClassTitle>
<acquiredDate>06/11/2021</acquiredDate>
<natureOfAcquisitionTransaction>Gift from Affiliate</natureOfAcquisitionTransaction>
<nameOfPersonfromWhomAcquired>Mitchell P. Rales</nameOfPersonfromWhomAcquired>
<isGiftTransaction>Y</isGiftTransaction>
<donarAcquiredDate>12/16/1983</donarAcquiredDate>
<amountOfSecuritiesAcquired>100000</amountOfSecuritiesAcquired>
<natureOfPayment>None - gift to foundation</natureOfPayment>
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<nothingToReportFlagOnSecuritiesSoldInPast3Months>N</nothingToReportFlagOnSecuritiesSoldInPast3Months>
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<name>Glenstone Foundation</name>
<address>
<street1 xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">12100 Glen Road</street1>
<city xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">Potomac</city>
<stateOrCountry xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">MD</stateOrCountry>
<zipCode xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">20854</zipCode>
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</sellerDetails>
<securitiesClassTitle>Common Stock</securitiesClassTitle>
<saleDate>08/13/2024</saleDate>
<amountOfSecuritiesSold>47937</amountOfSecuritiesSold>
<grossProceeds>12868050.09</grossProceeds>
</securitiesSoldInPast3Months>
<remarks>The seller is a charitable foundation of which Mitchell P. Rales is a director. Mr. Rales is also a director of the Issuer.</remarks>
<noticeSignature>
<noticeDate>11/05/2024</noticeDate>
<signature>GLENSTONE FOUNDATION by /s/ C. Scott Brannan, VP &amp; Treasurer</signature>
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