WALTHAM, Mass., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Thermo Fisher
Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) announced that Paul M. Meister, Chairman of the
Board, and former Vice Chairman of Fisher Scientific International, has
decided to not stand for re-election at the annual meeting of stockholders,
scheduled for May 15, 2007. Fisher Scientific was acquired by Thermo
Electron (now known as "Thermo Fisher Scientific") on November 9, 2006.
Paul Meister commented: "I am delighted with the progress made to
integrate the Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific businesses. Marijn
Dekkers and his team have been doing a superb job and he has my complete
confidence. It has been a great personal privilege to be associated with
this outstanding company."
"I would like to thank Paul for his many years of service to Fisher
Scientific, and more recently, Thermo Fisher Scientific," said Marijn E.
Dekkers, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "I respect his decision,
and wish him the best."
The vacancy created by Mr. Meister's retirement will be filled in
accordance with the Company's bylaws and other governance provisions. It is
expected that a new director will be identified prior to, and take office
at the time of, the upcoming annual meeting.
The Company also announced that, in anticipation of Mr. Meister's
retirement, Mr. Meister has relinquished his position as Chairman of the
Board.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in
serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier,
cleaner and safer. With an annual revenue rate of more than $9 billion, we
employ 30,000 people and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical
and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs,
universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as
environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers
through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we
help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research
and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of
high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software,
services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow
solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory
equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific
research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient
purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies
to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers
and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit
http://www.thermofisher.com.
Media Contact Information: Investor Contact Information:
Lori Gorski Ken Apicerno
Phone: 781-622-1242 Phone: 781-622-1111
E-mail: lori.gorski@thermofisher.com E-mail: ken.apicerno@thermofisher.com
Website: http://www.thermofisher.com
SOURCE Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
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CONTACT:
Media, Lori Gorski, +1-781-622-1242,
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Fisher Scientific Inc.
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