报名：首届全球眼科大会 | 展位有限 报名：首届全球心血管大会 | 奖项评选 报名：首届全球骨科大会 | 奖项评选 2025年2月25日，赛默飞世尔科技公司 （纽交所代码：TMO） 宣布，计划以 41亿美元现金 （ 合约 298亿人民币） 收购3M分拆公司舒万诺Solventum （纽交所代码：SOLV） 的净化和过滤业务。 受此消息影响，Solventum股价在早盘交易中上涨超过 8% ，至每股82.76美元。赛默飞世尔股价则基本 持平，报每股 536.30美元 。 Solventum的净化和过滤业务为医疗科技及其他生物和工业应用提供生产技术。2024年，该业务创造了 约 10亿美元 的收入。 # 收 购详情 合作伙伴征集：2025全球手术机器人大会 Solventum首席执行官Bryan Hanson在一份新闻稿中表示： "纯化与过滤业务的出售是我们 转型计划第三阶段的一部分 ，这是在对我们各业务的价值和战略契合度 进行深入分析后做出的决定，此次交易将 增强我们的战略聚焦和关键绩效指标，同时 降低杠杆率 并显著 强化我们的资产负债表 。这也使我们能够投资于创新、项目以及人才。" Solventum的高管计 ...

Financial Performance - Revenues for 2024 were $42,879 million, a slight increase of 0% compared to $42,857 million in 2023[144]. - GAAP operating income increased by 7% to $7,337 million in 2024 from $6,859 million in 2023, resulting in a GAAP operating income margin of 17.1%[144]. - Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP measure) was $9,707 million in 2024, a decrease of 1% from $9,810 million in 2023, with an adjusted operating income margin of 22.6%[144]. - Organic revenue growth was flat at 0% in 2024, with COVID-19 related product sales declining to $0.10 billion from $0.33 billion in 2023[146]. - The company reported a GAAP diluted earnings per share of $16.53 for 2024, up from $15.45 in 2023[193]. Segment Performance - Life Sciences Solutions segment revenues decreased by 3% to $9,631 million in 2024, primarily due to reduced COVID-19 related revenue[157]. - Analytical Instruments segment revenues increased by 3% to $7,463 million, driven by strong growth in the electron microscopy business[158]. - Specialty Diagnostics segment revenues grew by 2% to $4,512 million, supported by growth in immunodiagnostics and transplant diagnostics[159]. - Laboratory Products and Biopharma Services segment revenues increased by 1% to $23,157 million, with flat organic revenues due to decreased demand for COVID-19 related activities[161]. Cash Flow and Debt - The company generated free cash flow of $7,324 million in 2024, compared to $7,014 million in 2023, reflecting a year-over-year increase[175]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to $4,009 million from $8,077 million in 2023[172]. - Total debt as of December 31, 2024, was $31,275 million, down from $34,917 million in 2023[172]. - Net cash provided by operating activities was $8,667 million in 2024, an increase from $8,406 million in 2023[175]. Acquisitions and Investments - The company executed strategic acquisitions, including The Binding Site Group and CorEvitas, enhancing its diagnostic and biopharma service capabilities[150][151]. - The acquisition of Olink Holding AB (publ) in 2024 utilized $3,130 million in cash, contributing to the company's investing activities[179]. - The company repurchased $4,000 million of its common stock in 2024, which included 7.4 million shares[183]. - The company expects capital expenditures for property, plant, and equipment in 2025 to be between $1,400 million and $1,700 million[182]. Tax and Valuation - The company expects its GAAP effective tax rate for 2025 to be between 9% and 11%, with an adjusted tax rate of approximately 11.5%[166]. - The company's liability for unrecognized tax benefits was $0.52 billion at December 31, 2024, down from $0.54 billion at December 31, 2023[202]. - The company's tax valuation allowance decreased to $1.04 billion at December 31, 2024, from $1.32 billion at December 31, 2023[204]. Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets totaled $45.85 billion and $1.24 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2024[197]. - The company recorded definite-lived intangible asset impairments of $0.01 billion in 2023[201]. - The company performed quantitative goodwill impairment tests and found no impairments at the end of the tenth fiscal month of 2024[200]. - The company uses assumptions related to revenue and operating income margin growth rates for impairment testing of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets[197]. Currency and Exchange Rate Impact - A 10% depreciation in year-end 2024 functional currencies relative to the U.S. dollar would reduce shareholders' equity by approximately $2.05 billion[210]. - A 10% depreciation in year-end 2024 non-functional currency exchange rates related to forward currency-exchange contracts would result in an unrealized loss of $32 million[211]. - A 10% depreciation in non-functional currency exchange rates applied to certain cash balances would negatively impact the company's net income by $16 million[212]. Credit Facilities - The company has a revolving credit facility providing up to $5,000 million, with no borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 2024[174]. - The total estimated fair value of the company's debt was $28.53 billion at December 31, 2024[208].

Core Insights - Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched the Invitrogen EVOS S1000 Spatial Imaging System, which enhances fluorescent microscopy by allowing researchers to create high-quality multiplexed images of multiple samples in a few hours, facilitating advancements in spatial tissue proteomics [1][5][6] Company Developments - The EVOS S1000 system is now commercially available in the United States and Europe, providing essential tools for researchers to better understand complex biological systems and develop new treatments for various diseases [2] - Following the announcement of the new system, TMO shares experienced a decline of 1.3%, closing at $538, although the company continues to benefit from past innovations and the introduction of impactful new products [3] - Thermo Fisher has a market capitalization of $208.55 billion, with a Zacks Consensus Estimate predicting a 2.4% increase in both earnings and revenues year-over-year [4] Product Significance - The EVOS S1000 utilizes advanced spectral technology to capture images of up to 9 different targets simultaneously, reducing the need for multiple imaging rounds and preserving tissue integrity, which is crucial for developing treatments for solid tumors and neurodegenerative diseases [5][6] - The system provides detailed insights into tissue microenvironments and architecture, enabling researchers to accelerate experiments and enhance their research capabilities [6] Industry Outlook - The Spatial Proteomics market is projected to grow from $92.4 million in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate of 12.7% through 2030, driven by advancements in imaging techniques, mass spectrometry, and artificial intelligence [7]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "BUY" rating for Thermo Fisher, with a target price raised from US$670 to US$690, indicating an upside potential of 18.5% from the current price of US$582.38 [3][7]. Core Insights - Thermo Fisher delivered a strong performance in 4Q24, with revenue growth of 4.7% YoY and adjusted EPS growth of 7.6%, surpassing consensus estimates [1][7]. - The company anticipates revenue growth of 1.4-2.6% YoY and adjusted EPS growth of 5.7-7.5% YoY for 2025, reflecting a positive outlook [1][7]. - A robust demand outlook is expected to continue, driven by pharmaceutical innovation and a favorable biotech funding environment, with management projecting long-term industry growth of 4-6% and organic growth for Thermo Fisher of 7-9% [7][8]. - The company plans to invest US$1.4-1.7 billion in capital expenditures in 2025, marking an 11% YoY increase, the first such growth since 2021 [7]. Financial Summary - For FY24, Thermo Fisher reported revenue of US$42,879 million, with a slight YoY growth of 0.1%. The forecast for FY25 is US$44,129 million, representing a growth of 2.9% YoY [2][15]. - Adjusted net profit for FY24 was US$8,380 million, with an expected increase to US$8,852 million in FY25, reflecting a growth of 5.6% YoY [2][15]. - The adjusted EPS for FY24 was US$21.94, projected to rise to US$23.38 in FY25, indicating a growth of 6.6% [2][15]. Segment Performance - In 4Q24, all business segments showed sequential improvements, with Life Science growing by 5.5% YoY, Analytical Instruments by 7.3% YoY, and Laboratory Products and Biopharma Services by 3.8% YoY [7][8]. - The clinical CRO business experienced low single-digit growth in 2024, while the demand from China showed signs of recovery, with low single-digit growth in revenue [7][8]. Market Position - Thermo Fisher's market capitalization stands at approximately US$222.47 billion, with significant institutional ownership from Vanguard (8.6%) and BlackRock (7.6%) [3][4]. - The stock has shown a 1-month performance of 8.4% and a 3-month performance of 4.1%, indicating positive market sentiment [5][6].

Core Insights - The article emphasizes that past performance does not guarantee future results, using Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE: TMO) as a case study [1][3] - The author has a long position in TMO shares, indicating a belief in the company's potential for future growth [2] Company Analysis - Thermo Fisher Scientific is highlighted as a stock that has shown strong historical performance, but the article cautions that this may not be indicative of future results [1] - The author focuses on long-term investment strategies, suggesting that TMO may be a suitable candidate for investors looking to maximize total returns over time [1] Investment Strategy - The investment approach discussed involves buying stocks when their prices are low relative to their intrinsic value, which could apply to TMO if it presents such an opportunity [1] - The author prefers to hold positions for the long term unless there is a compelling reason to sell, which aligns with a conservative investment philosophy [1]

Core Insights - Thermo Fisher Scientific's shares rose after the company reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded analysts' expectations [1][2] - The company achieved revenue of $11.4 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 5%, surpassing the Visible Alpha consensus of $11.28 billion [1] - Profit for the quarter was reported at $1.83 billion, or $4.78 per share, which is an increase from $4.20 per share a year ago [1] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $6.10 also exceeded expectations [1] Revenue Performance - Sales increased across all four divisions of the company, with the largest segment, Laboratory Products and Biopharma Services, seeing a revenue rise of 4% [2] - This performance contrasts with the previous quarter, where sales were flat or declined in two segments [2] Stock Performance - Following the positive earnings report, Thermo Fisher's shares experienced a 6.6% intraday increase, after being roughly flat over the prior 12 months [2]

Core Insights - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $6.10, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.9% and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.6% [1][2] - The company’s full-year adjusted EPS reached $21.86, a 1.4% increase from 2023, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.8% [2] - Following the earnings announcement, shares of Thermo Fisher rose 1.2% in pre-market trading [2] Revenue Performance - Revenues for the fourth quarter increased by 4.6% year over year to $11.39 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.2% [3] - Full-year revenues totaled $42.88 billion, reflecting a slight increase of 0.05% from 2023 and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.3% [3] Segment Analysis - Life Sciences Solutions segment revenues (22.9% of total) increased by 5.3% year over year to $2.60 billion, missing projections [4] - Analytical Instruments segment revenues (19.2%) rose by 7.3% to $2.19 billion, meeting projections [5] - Specialty Diagnostics segment revenues (10.2%) increased by 5.4% year over year to $1.16 billion, surpassing projections [6] - Laboratory Products and Biopharma Services segment revenues (52.1%) rose by 3.8% to $5.94 billion, exceeding projections [7] Margin Performance - Gross margin for the fourth quarter was 43%, expanding by 173 basis points year over year despite a 1.6% increase in the cost of revenues [8] - Selling, general and administrative expenses rose by 10.4% to $1.85 billion, while research and development expenses increased by 14.4% to $374 million [8] - Adjusted operating margin for the quarter was 23.5%, reflecting an expansion of 61 basis points [8] Financial Position - At the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $5.56 billion, down from $8.08 billion a year ago [9] - Cumulative net cash from operating activities at the end of 2024 was $3.29 billion, compared to $3.72 billion in the previous year [9] Growth Strategy - In 2024, the company launched several innovative products and completed the acquisition of Olink, enhancing its growth strategy [12] - These developments contributed to meaningful commercial wins for the company in 2024 [12] Dividend History - Thermo Fisher has a consistent dividend-paying history, with a five-year annualized dividend growth rate of 14.89% [10] Overall Assessment - The company exited the fourth quarter of 2024 with better-than-expected results, with both earnings and revenues exceeding estimates, and all business segments reported growth [11] - Margin expansions during the quarter were also viewed positively [11]

Core Insights - Thermo Fisher Scientific reported $11.4 billion in revenue for Q4 2024, a year-over-year increase of 4.7% [1] - The company's EPS for the same period was $6.10, up from $5.67 a year ago, exceeding the consensus EPS estimate of $5.93 by 2.87% [1] - The reported revenue surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $11.25 billion, resulting in a surprise of 1.31% [1] Revenue Performance - Organic revenue growth was 4%, outperforming the average estimate of 2.5% based on five analysts [4] - Laboratory Products and Biopharma Services generated $5.94 billion, exceeding the four-analyst average estimate of $5.86 billion, with a year-over-year change of 3.8% [4] - Specialty Diagnostics revenue was $1.16 billion, slightly above the $1.15 billion average estimate, reflecting a 4.7% year-over-year increase [4] - Life Sciences Solutions reported $2.60 billion, compared to the $2.58 billion average estimate, marking a 5.5% year-over-year change [4] - Analytical Instruments revenue was $2.19 billion, surpassing the $2.14 billion estimate, with a year-over-year increase of 7.3% [4] - Eliminations accounted for -$487 million, slightly worse than the average estimate of -$472.26 million, but still showing a year-over-year change of 9.7% [4] Stock Performance - Thermo Fisher's shares returned 9.2% over the past month, significantly outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's 1.2% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]

Company Performance - Thermo Fisher Scientific reported quarterly earnings of $6.10 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.93 per share, and up from $5.67 per share a year ago [1] - The company achieved revenues of $11.4 billion for the quarter ended December 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.31%, compared to $10.89 billion in the same quarter last year [3] - Over the last four quarters, Thermo Fisher has consistently surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times and revenue estimates three times [2][3] Market Performance - Thermo Fisher shares have increased approximately 9.2% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 2.7% [4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $5.33 on revenues of $10.7 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $23.11 on revenues of $44.38 billion [8] Industry Outlook - The Medical - Instruments industry, to which Thermo Fisher belongs, is currently ranked in the top 31% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook [9] - The performance of Thermo Fisher's stock may be influenced by the overall industry outlook, as research shows that the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by more than 2 to 1 [9]

Exhibit 99.1 News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact Information: Sandy Pound Thermo Fisher Scientific Phone: 781-622-1223 Phone: 781-622-1356 E-mail: sandy.pound@thermofisher.com E-mail: rafael.tejada@thermofisher.com Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Highlights • Fourth quarter revenue grew 5% to $11.40 billion. • Fourth quarter GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) grew 14% to $4.78. • Fourth quarter adjusted EPS grew 8% to $6.10. • Full year revenue was $42.88 billion, flat versus prior year. • Full ye ...