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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 3, 2010)

Filed February 3, 2010For Securities:TMO

Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) filed an 8-K on February 3, 2010, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009. This filing primarily serves to furnish the press release announcing these results, which provides key performance indicators and financial condition updates for investors. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain detailed financial statements, it directs investors to the attached press release for the specifics of the company's performance during the reported quarter. Investors should pay close attention to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for details on revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary. This information is crucial for understanding the company's operational performance and its outlook in the prevailing economic environment. The filing also includes standard legal disclaimers regarding the 'furnished' nature of the information, meaning it's not subject to the same liability as 'filed' documents under certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act.

Key Highlights

  • 1Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) announced its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for 2009.
  • 2The 8-K filing on February 3, 2010, primarily furnishes a press release detailing these financial results.
  • 3Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for specific financial performance data.
  • 4The filing includes important legal disclaimers regarding the 'furnished' status of the information.
  • 5This report serves as a timely update on the company's financial condition and operational performance at the end of the fiscal year 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and furnish Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.'s financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release dated February 3, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. This exhibit is incorporated by reference.

The information being 'furnished' means it is provided to the SEC for informational purposes but is not subject to the same level of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as 'filed' documents. It also means it is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced.

The financial results announced in this filing cover the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009, which represents the fourth quarter and potentially the full fiscal year 2009.