On October 29, 2009, Beckman Coulter, Inc. issued a press release announcing its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information in Item 7.01 below is incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02. The attached exhibit 99.1 is incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02 and is being furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Attached as exhibit 99.2 is a financial presentation disclosing certain financial information for the third quarter 2009 for Beckman Coulter, Inc. The attached Exhibit 99.2 is incorporated by reference in this Item 7.01 and is being furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are furnished herewith:

Exhibit No.     Exhibit Description

   99.1         Press release issued by Beckman Coulter, Inc. dated October 29,
                2009 announcing third quarter 2009 results.

   99.2         Beckman Coulter, Inc. Q3 2009 financial presentation materials
                dated October 29, 2009.