Exhibit 12.1
Danaher Corporation
Statement Regarding Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(In thousands, except ratio data)
											Six Months Ended
	2007		2008		2009		2010		2011		June 29, 2012
Fixed Charges:
Gross Interest Expense	$	106,289	$	125,175	$	118,654	$	117,167	$	141,637	$	77,299
Interest Element of Rental Expense	14,804		10,763		13,135		15,162		19,840		11,158
Interest on Unrecognized Tax Benefits	—		—		—		—		—		—
Total Fixed Charges	$	121,093	$	135,938	$	131,789	$	132,329	$	161,477	$	88,457
Earnings Available for Fixed Charges:
Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	$	1,326,062	$	1,642,887	$	1,326,062	$	2,229,559	$	2,447,849	$	1,470,309
Add Fixed Charges	121,093		135,938		131,789		132,329		161,477		88,457
Interest on Unrecognized Tax Benefits	—		—		—		—		—		—
Total Earnings Available for Fixed Charges	$	1,447,155	$	1,778,825	$	1,457,851	$	2,361,888	$	2,609,326	$	1,558,766
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges	12.0		13.1		11.1		17.8		16.2		17.6
NOTE:   These Ratios include Danaher Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. The ratio of earnings to fixed charges was computed by dividing earnings by fixed charges for the periods indicated, where “earnings” consist of (1) earnings from continuing operations (excluding earnings from 50% owned affiliates) before income taxes; plus (2) fixed charges, and “fixed charges” consist of (A) interest, whether expensed or capitalized, on all indebtedness, (B) amortization of premiums, discounts and capitalized expenses related to indebtedness, and (C) an interest component representing the estimated portion of rental expense that management believes is attributable to interest. Interest on unrecognized tax benefits is included in the tax provision in the Company's Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings and is excluded from the computation of fixed charges.