Danaher Corp. (DHR)

Goodwill and other intangible assets result from Danaher's acquisition of existing businesses. In accordance with accounting standards related to business combinations, goodwill is not amortized, however, certain definite-lived identifiable intangible assets, primarily customer relationships and acquired technology, are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized. In-process research and development ("IPR&D") is initially capitalized at fair value and when the IPR&D project is complete, the asset is considered a finite-lived intangible asset and amortized over its estimated useful life. If an IPR&D project is abandoned, an impairment loss equal to the value of the intangible asset is recorded in the period of abandonment. Danaher reviews identified intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Danaher also tests intangible assets with indefinite lives at least annually for impairment.

Source: Danaher Corp., Annual Report

Danaher Corp., Statement of Financial Position, Goodwill and Intangible Assets

USD $ in thousands

Source: Based on data from Danaher Corp. Annual Reports

Item	Description	The company
Intangibles	Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges.	Danaher Corp.'s intangibles increased from 2015 to 2016 but then slightly declined from 2016 to 2017.
Goodwill	Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.	Danaher Corp.'s goodwill declined from 2015 to 2016 but then increased from 2016 to 2017 exceeding 2015 level.
Goodwill and other intangible assets	Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, including goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges.	Danaher Corp.'s goodwill and other intangible assets declined from 2015 to 2016 but then increased from 2016 to 2017 exceeding 2015 level.

Danaher Corp., adjustments to financial data

USD $ in thousands

Danaher Corp., adjusted ratios

Ratio	Description	The company
Adjusted total asset turnover	An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by adjusted total assets.	Danaher Corp.'s adjusted total asset turnover deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 but then improved from 2016 to 2017 not reaching 2015 level.
Adjusted financial leverage	A measure of financial leverage calculated as adjusted total assets divided by adjusted total equity. Financial leverage is the extent to which a company can effect, through the use of debt, a proportional change in the return on common equity that is greater than a given proportional change in operating income.
Adjusted ROE	A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by adjusted shareholders' equity.
Adjusted ROA	A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by adjusted total assets.	Danaher Corp.'s adjusted ROA deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.

2017 Calculations

Ratio	Description	The company
Adjusted total asset turnover	An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by adjusted total assets.	Danaher Corp.'s adjusted total asset turnover deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 but then improved from 2016 to 2017 not reaching 2015 level.

2017 Calculations

Ratio	Description	The company
Adjusted financial leverage	A measure of financial leverage calculated as adjusted total assets divided by adjusted total equity. Financial leverage is the extent to which a company can effect, through the use of debt, a proportional change in the return on common equity that is greater than a given proportional change in operating income.

2017 Calculations

Ratio	Description	The company
Adjusted ROE	A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by adjusted shareholders' equity.

2017 Calculations

Ratio	Description	The company
Adjusted ROA	A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by adjusted total assets.	Danaher Corp.'s adjusted ROA deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.