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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 26, 2011)

Filed October 26, 2011For Securities:TMO

Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) filed an 8-K on October 26, 2011, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 1, 2011. The filing primarily serves to incorporate the full press release detailing these results, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should refer to this press release for specific financial performance metrics and management commentary. The information provided in this 8-K is considered "furnished" rather than "filed," meaning it does not carry the same legal implications under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. However, it is crucial for investors to review the attached press release for insights into the company's performance during the reported quarter, as this is the primary source of information regarding revenue, earnings, and other key financial indicators for the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) announced its third-quarter 2011 financial results on October 26, 2011.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results for the quarter ended October 1, 2011.
  • 3Investors are directed to the attached press release for specific performance data and management's commentary.
  • 4The information in this 8-K is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5This filing signals an update on the company's operational and financial performance for the most recent fiscal quarter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Thermo Fisher Scientific's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 1, 2011, through an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The detailed financial results, including revenue, earnings, and other performance metrics, are available in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial figures; it serves as an announcement and an exhibit to incorporate the full press release which contains the detailed financial results.

When information is "furnished" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, it does not have the same legal liability as information that is "filed." While it's important for investors to review, the "filed" status typically implies a higher level of legal accountability.