This time, the final hurdle has been cleared: with the European Union's authorization for the purchase of Coulter Beckmanthe American group Danaher will be able to finalize the biggest external growth operation in its history. The cost of the operation is estimated at $6.8 billion...
With this operation, Danaher is considerably strengthening its position in the world of medical and industrial analysis.
So far, in the world of measurement, Danaher has focused on strengthening its position in the field of physical measurements ( DH Instruments, Fluke, Hart Scientific, Raytek), electronic (Fluke, Robin Electronics, Tektronix), not to mention life sciences (Hach lange, Lachat Instruments, Radiometer Analytical, Leica Microsystems).
It also happens to Danaher to divest. For example, it has just sold the aeronautics business of Pacific Scientific Aerospace (with the exception ofArtus... for now) to Meggit 685 M$.
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