10-Q/APeriod: Q3 FY2005

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. Quarterly Report (Amendment) for Q3 Ended Jul 2, 2005

Filed August 29, 2005For Securities:TMO

Summary

This filing is an amendment (10-Q/A) to Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.'s (TMO) quarterly report for the period ending July 2, 2005. The primary purpose of this amendment is to provide an exhibit (Exhibit 10.2, the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended) that was inadvertently omitted from the original filing on August 4, 2005. Importantly, this amendment does not alter the previously reported financial statements or any other disclosures in the original 10-Q. New certifications in accordance with Rule 13a-14(a) have also been added to Part II.

Key Highlights

  • 1The filing is an amendment to correct an omission, not to restate financial results.
  • 2Exhibit 10.2, the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan as amended, is now included.
  • 3The amendment includes new certifications for Part II as required by SEC rules.
  • 4The company has 161,613,800 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of July 29, 2005.
  • 5Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an accelerated filer, indicating significant public float and market capitalization.
  • 6Various financing and legal agreements from May and June 2005 are incorporated by reference, suggesting recent corporate financial activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment to include Exhibit 10.2, the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan as amended, which was mistakenly left out of the original Form 10-Q filed on August 4, 2005. The amendment does not change the previously reported financial statements or other disclosures.

No, the amendment explicitly states that it does not change the previously reported financial statements or any other disclosures contained in the original Form 10-Q.

Exhibit 10.2 is the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended. This plan likely outlines the terms and conditions for granting stock options and other equity-based compensation to employees and executives.

The amendment adds new certifications in accordance with Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act to Part II. These certifications typically require the principal executive and financial officers to attest to the accuracy and completeness of the financial reports.