WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global company focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced that on Thursday, January 29, 2009, after market close, the Company will release fourth quarter 2008 results. The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results that evening, January 29, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Robert F. Friel, president and chief executive officer, and Michael L. Battles, interim chief financial officer, will host the conference call.