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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 31, 2017)

Filed January 31, 2017For Securities:TMO

Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) filed an 8-K on January 31, 2017, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2016. While the filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which provides these results. Investors should refer to this press release for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance during the fourth quarter of 2016, including key revenue and earnings metrics. This 8-K serves as the official notification of the release of TMO's quarterly financial performance data.

Key Highlights

  • 1Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) released its fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results on January 31, 2017.
  • 2The 8-K filing formally announces the results and incorporates by reference the full press release containing the financial details.
  • 3Investors are directed to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific performance data, including revenue and earnings.
  • 4The filing pertains to the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2016.
  • 5The information provided in the 8-K is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) is to officially announce the company's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2016. It directs investors to the accompanying press release for the detailed financial information.

The specific financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. This press release is incorporated by reference.

The financial information announced and referenced in this 8-K filing covers the fiscal quarter that ended on December 31, 2016.

The information contained in Item 2.02 of this 8-K, including the press release, is considered 'furnished' rather than 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the liabilities of that section.