About This Deal

Danaher Corporation acquired Fluke Corporation, a transaction completed in January 1998.

Fluke Corporation operates in Electronic Test / Test & Measurement. Danaher created its Electronic Test platform through the 1998 acquisition of Fluke Corporation, which designs, manufactures and markets compact professional test tools and calibration equipment for electrical, industrial and electronic applications.

The acquisition created Danaher's Electronic Test platform.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Danaher Corporation
Target
Fluke Corporation
Value
Not disclosed
Date
January 1998
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Segment
Electronic Test / Test & Measurement
Announced
January 1, 1998
Closed
January 1, 1998

In Their Words

The Electronic Test platform, representing approximately 20% of segment revenue in 2002, was created through the acquisition of Fluke Corporation in 1998, and has since been supplemented by various acquisitions.Danaher Corporation FY02 10-K, Item 1 Business description

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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