Statements in this document that are not strictly historical, including statements regarding the proposed public offering of common stock, may constitute forward looking statements. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those suggested or indicated by such forward looking statements, including the factors described in Danaher's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and other SEC filings of Danaher. These forward looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and Danaher does not intend to update any forward looking statement except as required by law.