Medical and industrial manufacturer Danaher Corp. (NYSE: DHR), Washington, D.C., reported sales for the third quarter of $4.7 billion, an increase of 5.5 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Core sales increased 3 percent. Profit increased 9 percent to $597 million.
For the first nine months, sales were $13.9 billion, an increase of 4.3 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Profit increased 8.2 percent to $1.9 billion.