WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 29, 2012.
Third Quarter Highlights
Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) grew 11% to a third quarter record of $1.19.
Revenue increased 5% to a record $3.09 billion for the third quarter.
Adjusted operating income rose 5% to $576 million.
Year-to-date free cash flow increased 39% to $1.20 billion.
Launched new immunoassays, analyzers and controls for specialty diagnostics, such as drugs-of-abuse testing, at AACC clinical laboratory expo.
Opened new molecular biology Center of Excellence to serve global life sciences customers and strengthen presence in high-growth Eastern European markets.