Danaher’s latest spinoff adds value

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Danaher is one of our long-time favourites. In fact, we first recommended it in our October 2017 issue just after the spinoff of its industrial products maker Fortive Corp. (New York symbol FTV). In September 2019, we were again pleased with Danaher’s move to unlock more shareholder value with the spin off of dental equipment specialist Envista Holdings Corp. (New York symbol NVST). The company has now completed a third spinoff. Called Veralto, that business makes equipment to identify contaminants in water. Its other products help track food and medicines as they move through supply chains. With these spinoffs, Danaher’s shares have still gained 128% in the past five years, compared to the 56% gain for the S&P 500 Index. Danaher still has over 20 different operating companies, so more spinoffs are possible. Even without more spinoffs, it’s still in a strong position to keep expanding its earnings with acquisitions and new products. DANAHER CORP. $205 is a buy. The company (New York symbol DHR; Manufacturing…