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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 28, 2016)

Filed April 28, 2016For Securities:TMO

Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) filed an 8-K on April 28, 2016, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2016. The press release detailing these results is attached as Exhibit 99.1. This filing is primarily informational, providing investors with the company's performance metrics for the period. Investors should refer to the attached press release for specific financial details, including revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain detailed financial figures, it serves as the official channel for disseminating the earnings announcement. The information is furnished, not filed, meaning it's intended for public disclosure but doesn't carry the same legal implications under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as formally filed information. This distinction is important for understanding the regulatory context of the disclosed information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2016.
  • 2The company filed an 8-K Current Report on April 28, 2016, to report these results.
  • 3A press release detailing the financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial performance data.
  • 5The information provided in Item 2.02 is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6This filing serves as the official public announcement of the quarter's financial performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Thermo Fisher Scientific's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2016, and to provide investors with access to the accompanying press release.

Detailed financial results for the quarter are available in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The information being 'furnished' means it is made available to the public, but it does not subject the company to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unlike 'filed' information. It is a common practice for earnings press releases.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain specific forward-looking guidance. Investors would need to refer to the attached Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for any commentary on future outlook or guidance provided by the company's management.