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

Filed July 25, 2012For Securities:TMO

Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) filed an 8-K on July 25, 2012, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2012. This filing primarily serves to attach the press release detailing these results, which were announced on July 25, 2012. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial performance metrics, including revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. The company is utilizing this 8-K to formally incorporate the information from the press release into its public disclosures. It's important to note that the information furnished under Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is considered "furnished" and not "filed" for certain legal purposes under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it's available for investor review but carries different legal implications than a formally "filed" document.

Key Highlights

  • 1Thermo Fisher Scientific announced its Q2 2012 financial results on July 25, 2012.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes the official press release detailing these financial results.
  • 3Key financial performance indicators for the quarter ending June 30, 2012, are available in the press release.
  • 4The filing incorporates the press release by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 5Information provided in this filing is considered 'furnished,' not 'filed,' under specific sections of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 June 30, 2012, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, are located in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The 8-K itself does not explicitly detail forward-looking statements or guidance, but these are typically included in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that accompanies such financial result announcements. Investors should carefully review the press release for any such information.

The distinction between 'furnished' and 'filed' impacts the legal liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Information that is 'furnished' is made available to investors but is not subject to the same level of scrutiny and potential legal repercussions as information that is formally 'filed'.