Thermo Fisher Scientific Reports Record 2007 Fourth Quarter Revenues and Operating Performance; Provides Guidanc...(ts and Services Segment In the Labora...)

In the Laboratory Products and Services Segment, revenues grew 10% in the fourth quarter of 2007 to $1.55 billion, compared with pro forma 2006 revenues of $1.40 billion. Operating income increased 19% in the fourth quarter of 2007, and operating margin rose to 13.4%, versus pro forma 2006 results of 12.4%.

For the full year, pro forma segment revenues grew 7% to $5.84 billion in 2007, compared with $5.44 billion in 2006. Pro forma adjusted operating income for the segment grew 20% in 2007, and pro forma adjusted operating margin increased to 13.6%, versus 12.2% a year ago.

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