Danaher EVP Matthew McGrew Sells Over $7.0M in DHR Shares Following Option Exercise

Insider Transaction Analysis: Danaher Corp ($DHR)

Executive Summary

On October 28, 2026, Matthew McGrew, Executive Vice President of Danaher Corp, executed a series of equity transactions involving the exercise of stock options and subsequent sales of common stock totaling 29,754 shares for an aggregate value of approximately $7.01 million.

Transaction Breakdown

1. Option Exercise:

   • Exercised employee stock options to acquire 15,603 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $76.47 per share (expiring February 24, 2027).

2. Open Market Dispositions:

   • Sold 14,151 shares at a weighted average price of $235.3523 (ranging from $235.20 to $235.715).
   • Sold 15,603 shares (the option exercise shares) at a weighted average price of $236.0939 (ranging from $236.03 to $236.19).
   • Combined gross proceeds from sales reached $7,014,243.52.

Holdings and Position Change

• Direct Ownership: Post-transaction, direct holdings stand at 12,674 shares, down from 26,825 shares held prior to the transactions.
• Indirect Ownership: The reporting person maintains indirect ownership of 10,276.067 shares via a 401(k) plan.
• Rule 10b5-1 Indicator: The filing does not indicate that these transactions were executed pursuant to an affirmative Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.