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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 8-K Report (Feb 5, 2004)

Filed February 5, 2004For Securities:TMO

Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) filed an 8-K on February 5, 2004, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. This filing serves as an update on the company's performance and is being furnished under Regulation FD, meaning it is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, but provides key information for investors regarding the company's financial condition. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial statements or pro forma information, it explicitly references a press release (Exhibit 99) dated February 4, 2004, which contains the announced financial results. Investors should consult this press release for specific figures on revenue, earnings, and other key performance indicators for the reported periods. The filing also includes a cautionary note on forward-looking statements, outlining various risks and uncertainties that could materially impact actual results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Thermo Fisher Scientific announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2003.
  • 2The information was disclosed via a press release dated February 4, 2004, attached as Exhibit 99 to the 8-K.
  • 3The filing is made under Item 9 (Regulation FD Disclosure), indicating it's a furnished disclosure of financial results.
  • 4The company provided a disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements, detailing potential risks and uncertainties.
  • 5The 8-K filing date is February 5, 2004, with the earliest event reported being February 4, 2004.
  • 6The filing confirms that no financial statements of a business acquired or pro forma financial information were applicable for this report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing by Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is to announce and provide access to its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. It serves as an official notification of the company's performance during that period.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated February 4, 2004, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K. Investors should refer to this press release for specific financial figures.

Information furnished under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 9) is provided to ensure broad public dissemination of material information. However, for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this information is being furnished and not 'filed,' meaning it does not subject the company to the liabilities of that section, nor is it automatically incorporated into other filings unless specifically referenced.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial figures. It serves as a notification that these results were announced and directs investors to the attached press release (Exhibit 99) for the detailed financial data.