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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 8-K Report (Feb 27, 2003)

Filed February 27, 2003For Securities:TMO

Summary

Thermo Electron Corporation (TMO) filed an 8-K on February 27, 2003, reporting on its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 28, 2002. The report primarily serves to attach the earnings release as an exhibit. While the 8-K itself doesn't provide detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the attached press release for specific performance data. Investors should note the inclusion of forward-looking statements and the associated risks and uncertainties detailed in the filing, which could impact future results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Thermo Electron Corporation (TMO) filed an 8-K on February 27, 2003, to report on its fourth-quarter financial results.
  • 2The earliest event date reported is February 5, 2003, corresponding to the issuance of the earnings release.
  • 3The filing includes a standard disclaimer about forward-looking statements and associated risks, referencing prior SEC filings for detailed risk factors.
  • 4The primary purpose of the 8-K filing is to furnish the press release containing the company's financial results for the quarter ended December 28, 2002, as Exhibit 99.
  • 5No financial statements of a business acquired or pro forma financial information were included in this filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and attach the press release detailing Thermo Electron Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 28, 2002, as required by SEC regulations.

The detailed financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 28, 2002, are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing.

The filing mentions various risks and uncertainties that could affect future results, including the need for new product development, dependence on cyclical industries, changes in government regulations, customer capital spending policies, integration of instrument businesses, international operations (exchange rates), and potential goodwill impairment. For a comprehensive list, investors should refer to the company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 28, 2002.