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. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. 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 March 30, 2024, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the company’s internal control over financial reporting. 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 under the heading “ Commitments and Contingencies .” Item 1A. Risk Factors The risks that we believe are material to our investors are discussed in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 under the caption “Risk Factors,” which is on file with the SEC.