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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Dec 17, 2009)

Filed December 17, 2009For Securities:TMO

Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) filed an 8-K on December 17, 2009, to announce the final purchase price for its tender offer to repurchase its outstanding 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023. The company has determined the final price at $2,072.4743 per $1,000 principal amount of notes. Holders whose notes are accepted for purchase will also receive accrued and unpaid interest up to the settlement date. This announcement is significant for investors holding these specific convertible notes, as it provides the definitive terms for their potential exit. The company is offering to buy back these notes for cash, indicating a potential desire to reduce its outstanding debt or restructure its capital. Investors should review the full tender offer documents, including the Schedule TO, for complete details on the offer's terms, conditions, and implications.

Key Highlights

  • 1Thermo Fisher Scientific is finalizing a tender offer for its 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023.
  • 2The final purchase price for the convertible notes has been set at $2,072.4743 per $1,000 principal amount.
  • 3Holders of accepted notes will receive the determined price plus accrued and unpaid interest.
  • 4The company is offering to purchase 'any and all' outstanding convertible notes.
  • 5This action suggests a move to retire or refinance this specific debt issuance.
  • 6Investors holding these notes are advised to consult the full Offer to Purchase and Schedule TO for detailed terms and conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce the final purchase price for Thermo Fisher Scientific's tender offer to repurchase its 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023. It provides the definitive price at which the company is willing to buy back these notes from holders.

The final purchase price is $2,072.4743 for every $1,000 principal amount of the 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023. Holders will also receive accrued and unpaid interest up to the settlement date.

Investors holding the 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 should carefully review the company's Offer to Purchase and the related Schedule TO filing. These documents contain crucial details about the tender offer, including acceptance procedures, deadlines, and other important terms and conditions that will help them make an informed decision.

The filing indicates that the company is making an offer to purchase 'any and all' of its outstanding 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023. However, the repurchase is subject to holders tendering their notes and the offer's terms being met. It is not guaranteed that all notes will be tendered and repurchased.