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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 22, 2014)

Filed October 22, 2014For Securities:TMO

Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) filed an 8-K on October 22, 2014, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2014. The report primarily serves as a vehicle to furnish the press release containing these results, which is attached as an exhibit. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed information on the company's performance during the quarter. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it signals that the company has publicly disclosed its quarterly performance. The press release likely covers key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share (EPS), and potentially segment performance, providing investors with the most up-to-date information on the company's operational and financial condition for the period. The filing also includes standard disclaimers regarding the non-filed status of the furnished information under certain sections of the Exchange Act.

Key Highlights

  • 1Thermo Fisher Scientific announced its third-quarter 2014 financial results on October 22, 2014.
  • 2The 8-K filing's primary purpose is to furnish a press release detailing these quarterly results.
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the specific financial and operational performance data for the quarter ended September 27, 2014.
  • 4Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for comprehensive details on revenue, earnings, and other financial metrics.
  • 5The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability under that specific section.
  • 6The filing indicates that TMO is adhering to its reporting schedule for quarterly financial disclosures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial results. Investors need to refer to the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K, filed on October 22, 2014, for the detailed financial performance of Thermo Fisher Scientific for the fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2014.

The actual financial numbers and detailed performance information are located within the press release that is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. This exhibit is incorporated by reference into the 8-K.

The disclaimer indicates that the information in the press release, while provided to investors, is 'furnished' rather than 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This generally means the company has reduced liability under that specific section regarding the accuracy of the information, although it is still publicly disclosed.

This specific 8-K filing, dated October 22, 2014, is solely for the purpose of reporting quarterly financial results. It does not appear to disclose new acquisitions or other significant operational changes; those would typically be reported under different 8-K items (e.g., Item 2.01 for acquisitions or Item 5.02 for executive changes).