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Spinoffs remain a great way for companies to unlock value for investors. That’s why we still like Danaher, which is moving ahead with its third spinoff in seven years. On the other hand, Ammo recently suspended its spinoff plan, which further clouds its already poor outlook. DANAHER CORP. $257 is a buy. The company (New York symbol DHR; Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding 727.5 million; Market cap: $187.0 billion; Dividend yield: 0.4%; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.danaher.com) is a leading maker of precision-testing equipment and tools. Its major customers include medical research labs and municipal water utilities. Danaher has completed two separate spinoffs in the past few years: industrial products maker Fortive Corp. (New York symbol FTV) in July 2016; and dental equipment specialist Envista Holdings Corp. (New York symbol NVST) in September 2019. Danaher now plans a third spinoff—its Environmental and Applied Solutions segment as an independent publicly traded company called Veralto Corp. (New York symbol VLTO). It will then operate Danaher’s Water Quality and…