Will the acquisition by Danaher lead to layoffs?

Yes

1. Reorganization and integration: During the acquisition process, Danaher hopes to integrate the acquired company with its own business to achieve synergy. In order to optimize operation and improve efficiency, it is necessary to adjust personnel and optimize organizational structure. Lead to the redundancy of some redundant positions, in order to reduce duplication of work and reduce costs.

2. Economic considerations: During the acquisition process, Danaher made a comprehensive evaluation of the acquired company, including human resources and cost structure. It is found that the acquired company is overstaffed or does not meet Danaher's business strategy and needs. In order to improve profitability and competitiveness, Danaher will take layoffs to optimize the personnel structure and reduce costs.