Danaher Corp. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015. For the quarter, the company reported sales of $5,884.8 million against $5,224.2 million a year ago. Operating profit was $978.8 million against $866.9 million a year ago. Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes were $919.7 million against $944.8 million a year ago. Net earnings were $688.6 million or $1.06 per diluted share against $661.7 million or $0.91 per diluted share a year ago. Adjusted diluted net earnings per share were $1.27, which reflects the adjustments identified in the attached reconciliation schedule. This represents a 13.5% increase over the comparable 2014.

For the year, the company reported sales of $20,563.1 million against $19,154.0 million a year ago. Operating profit was $3,469.1 million against $3,346.6 million a year ago. Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes were $3,324.0 million against $3,400.7 million a year ago. Net earnings were $3,357.4 million or $3.67 per diluted share against $2,598.4 million or $3.56 per diluted share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $3,801.8 million against $3,758.4 million a year ago. Payments for additions to property, plant and equipment was $633.0 million against $580.6 million a year ago. Adjusted diluted net earnings, which reflect the adjustments identified in the attached reconciliation schedule, were $4.30 per share representing an increase of 8.5% over the comparable amount in 2014.

The company provided earnings guidance for the first quarter and full year of 2016. For the quarter, the company expects adjusted diluted net earnings per share will be in the range of $1.00 to $1.04.

For the full year, the company expects adjusted diluted net earnings per share to be in the range of $4.80 to $4.95. Expected revenue growth to be in the range of 2% to 3%.