Danaher (NYSE: DHR) is acquiring biomedical testing company Beckman Coulter (NYSE: BEC) for $5.87 Billion. Danaher’s CFO says they are paying for the deal with 25% in cash, 60% debt, and 15% from equity — which comes to about 40% down and 60% in debt. This continues to indicate that the credit markets are likely […]
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