Danaher Corp. to Acquire X-Rite Inc.

WASHINGTON, DC—April 10, 2012—Danaher Corp. announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with X-Rite Inc. under which Danaher will acquire X-Rite for $5.55 per share in cash, or approximately $625 million, including debt assumed and net of cash acquired. The transaction was unanimously approved by the X-Rite board of directors.