THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 10-Q

Item 4. Controls and Procedures Management’s Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures The company’s management, with the participation of the company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that, as of the end of such period, the company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting There have been no changes in the company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) during the fiscal quarter ended October 2, 2021, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the company’s internal control over financial reporting. 32 THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. PART II OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings There are various lawsuits and claims against the company involving product liability, intellectual property, employment and commercial issues. See “Note 8 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements – Commitments and Contingencies .”