Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 8-K for 05-11-07

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
___________________________________________

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported):

May 11, 2007
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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

Delaware
1-8002
04-2209186
(State or other jurisdiction of
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification
incorporation or organization)
  
Number)

81 Wyman Street, P.O. Box 9046
  
Waltham, Massachusetts
02454-9046
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(781) 622-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number
including area code)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On May 11, 2007, the Board of Directors of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (the “Board”) elected Jim Manzi, a current director, as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Manzi will receive annual cash compensation of $250,000 for his service as Chairman, in lieu of the annual retainer and meeting fees that he had previously been receiving for his service as a director.

 





SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized, on this 14th day of May, 2007.


 
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC.
     
     
 
By:
/s/ Seth H. Hoogasian
   
Seth H. Hoogasian
   
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary