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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 23, 2009)

Filed April 23, 2009For Securities:TMO

Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) filed an 8-K on April 22, 2009, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2009. This report primarily serves to incorporate by reference the press release containing these results, which was issued on April 23, 2009. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed financial performance and commentary for the quarter. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it formally presents the earnings announcement to the market. The filing emphasizes that the information within the press release, while furnished, is not considered "filed" for purposes of certain sections of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same liability as a formally filed document under Section 18, nor is it automatically incorporated into other filings unless specifically referenced. Investors seeking detailed insights into TMO's performance for the period should consult the referenced press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) released its Q1 2009 financial results on April 23, 2009, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves to incorporate a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3Investors are directed to the press release for specific performance data and operational updates for the quarter ended March 28, 2009.
  • 4The filing clarifies that the information furnished in the press release is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5This disclosure is a standard procedural step to officially disseminate earnings information to the public.
  • 6No specific financial metrics or operational details are provided directly within the 8-K filing itself, requiring consultation of the attached press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Thermo Fisher Scientific's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2009, by incorporating the press release detailing these results.

The actual financial results, including specific revenue, earnings, and operational details, are contained within the press release dated April 23, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This statement means that while the information is being made public through the SEC filing, it does not carry the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed'. It also implies it won't be automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.

This specific 8-K filing itself does not contain commentary. All commentary, analysis, and detailed financial performance metrics would be found in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is incorporated by reference.