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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 25, 2012)

Filed April 25, 2012For Securities:TMO

Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) filed an 8-K on April 25, 2012, primarily to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012. The key information is contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, which provides details on the company's performance during the first quarter of 2012. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures regarding revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements made by the company. This filing serves as an official notification of the company's quarterly performance update. While the 8-K itself is a brief filing, the incorporated press release is the substantive document containing the financial data investors need to assess the company's operational and financial condition. It's important to note that the information furnished in this 8-K, including the press release, is not considered "filed" for certain regulatory purposes, meaning it does not automatically trigger liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless specifically incorporated by reference into another filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Thermo Fisher Scientific announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012.
  • 2The results were disclosed via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 3The filing date was April 25, 2012, with the event date also noted as April 24, 2012.
  • 4This 8-K is primarily an informational filing to make the quarterly results publicly available.
  • 5Information provided in this 8-K (and its exhibit) is furnished, not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6Investors should consult the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the actual financial details of the quarter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Thermo Fisher Scientific's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results are located in the press release dated April 25, 2012, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial figures. The actual revenue, earnings, and other financial performance details are provided in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which is referenced in the filing.

When information is 'furnished,' it means it is being provided to the SEC for public dissemination but is generally not subject to the same level of liability as information that is 'filed' under certain sections of securities laws, such as Section 18 of the Exchange Act, unless explicitly incorporated into a filed document.