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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 24, 2008)

Filed April 24, 2008For Securities:TMO

Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) filed an 8-K on April 24, 2008, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2008. The core of this filing is the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, which contains the detailed financial performance for the quarter. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures regarding revenue, earnings, and any other operational metrics disclosed by the company. It is important to note that the information furnished in this 8-K, including the press release, is designated as "furnished" and not "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the information is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless specifically stated. Investors are advised to review the referenced press release for the most current financial disclosures.

Key Highlights

  • 1Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2008.
  • 2The detailed financial results are provided in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 3The filing is an 8-K Current Report, indicating a significant event or disclosure.
  • 4The information in the 8-K and its exhibit is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial performance data for the quarter.
  • 6The filing date was April 24, 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide the financial results of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. for the fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2008, through an attached press release.

The specific financial details for the quarter are contained within the press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

No, the information in this 8-K, including the press release, is designated as 'furnished,' not 'filed.' This means it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless expressly incorporated by reference into another filing.

The event date of April 23, 2008, typically signifies the date on which the material event or action occurred or was taken by the company, which in this case is likely related to the preparation or internal approval of the financial results before their public announcement on April 24, 2008.