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Exhibit 12.1

Danaher Corporation

Statement Regarding Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

(In Thousands, except ratio data)

 

          Six Months Ended
     2005    2006    2007    2008    2009    July 2, 2010

Fixed Charges

                 

Gross Interest Expense

   $ 44,540      79,375      109,702      130,174      122,656      60,225

Interest Element of Rental Expense

     10,744      12,369      14,804      10,763      13,135      5,553

Interest on FIN 48 liabilities

     —        —        —        —        —     
                                         

Total Fixed Charges

   $ 55,284    $ 91,744    $ 124,506    $ 140,937    $ 135,791    $ 65,778
                                         

Earnings Available for

                 

Fixed Charges:

                 

Earnings from Continuing Operations before income taxes

   $ 1,217,742      1,428,843      1,637,099      1,749,307      1,424,854      909,583

Add fixed charges

     55,284      91,744      124,506      140,937      135,791      65,778

Interest on FIN 48 liabilities

     —        —        —        —        —        —  
                                         

Total Earnings Available for Fixed Charges

   $ 1,273,026    $ 1,520,587    $ 1,761,605    $ 1,890,244    $ 1,560,645    $ 975,361

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

     23.0      16.6      14.1      13.4      11.5      14.8
                                         

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 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 FIN 48 liabilities is included in the tax provision in the Company’s Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings and is excluded from the computation of fixed charges.