Danaher (DHR) spinoff of Veralto (VLTO) - September 2023

Danaher spun off Veralto effective September 30, 2023 in a transaction meant to be tax-free to DHR shareholders. Veralto began normal trading on October 2, 2023. DHR shareholders received 1 share of VLTO for each 3 shares of DHR owned.

Resolution:

This action is a simple spinoff transaction in the accounting software. It is structured to be a non-taxable event for DHR shareholders. The cost basis allocation information is calculated from the average of the high and low prices of VLTO and DHR on the October 2, 2023. The spinoff was completed on a weekend so first trading day prices were used. This method to determine fair market value of the post spinoff companies was the example used in form 8937. A link to IRS Form 8937 is available from the Danaher web site at https://investors.danaher.com/Veralto-Separation-Information

NOTE:

The cost basis allocation is dependent on the prices used for both Veralto and Danaher in the cost basis allocation calculations. In our experience brokers tend to use the prices found in the guidance companies post on their websites including IRS form 8937. If available our instructions will use the guidance in form 8937. If your broker does not use that guidance, or form 8937 is not publicly available, the cost basis of the companies involved as recorded in your accounting records and in your broker’s records will not match. This is not cause for concern. This is just due to the inexact nature of the tax code in this regard. Partnership tax returns have specific areas to reconcile these usually small differences. ICLUBcentral tax printer software automatically fills in these adjustments in the normal operation of the software using the data imported from your accounting records and that you enter from your 1099.

 

The Spinoff Entry

Go to Accounting > Securities > Record spinoff of securities in myICLUB.com. If you are unfamiliar with spinoff transactions you can get help at this URL: https://www.myiclub.com/faq/article.aspx?id=54

Here is the information you need to complete the spinoff.

  • Date: 9/30/2023
  • Select Parent Security (or Parent Company) : Danaher (DHR)
  • Remaining Basis Percentage: 88.34
  • Cash received:  See your broker statement for cash-in-lieu received
  • Spinoff  Security (or Symbol of New Company) : Veralto (VLTO)
  •  Shares received : 0.33333 x (# of DHR shares owned)   (Include fractional shares.)
    • For example, if you owned 100 DHR shares, you should receive 0.33333 x 100 = 33.333 VLTO shares.
  • Price Per Share : 85.26   (Average of high and low VLTO prices on 10/2/2023)                          

Save the transaction and the spinoff has been entered.