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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 1, 2012)

Filed February 1, 2012For Securities:TMO

Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) filed an 8-K on February 1, 2012, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 1, 2011. While the 8-K itself is brief, it directs investors to an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed financial performance. This filing serves as the official channel to disseminate these results to the public market, ensuring transparency regarding the company's operational and financial standing during that period. Investors should refer to the referenced press release for comprehensive details on revenue, earnings, segment performance, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by the company. The 8-K filing's primary purpose here is to formally incorporate that press release into the public record, making it accessible and part of the company's official SEC disclosures.

Key Highlights

  • 1Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) filed an 8-K on February 1, 2012.
  • 2The filing announces financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 1, 2011.
  • 3The press release detailing the financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This filing incorporates the press release by reference.
  • 5The information provided is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial performance data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Thermo Fisher Scientific's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 1, 2011. It incorporates the detailed press release containing these results as an exhibit.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for comprehensive financial performance information.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, it means it is being made publicly available but does not carry the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as 'filed' information. This is a common practice for earnings press releases.

This specific 8-K filing document itself does not contain the detailed financial numbers. It serves as a notification that the results are being announced and directs investors to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) where those specific figures, such as revenue and earnings per share, will be found.