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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. (TMO)

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 27, 2021

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

Delaware 1-8002 04-2209186
(State of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

168 Third Avenue

Waltham, Massachusetts 02451

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 622-1000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registeredCommon Stock, $1.00 par valueTMONew York Stock Exchange0.750% Notes due 2024TMO 24ANew York Stock Exchange0.125% Notes due 2025TMO 25BNew York Stock Exchange2.000% Notes due 2025TMO 25New York Stock Exchange1.400% Notes due 2026TMO 26ANew York Stock Exchange1.450% Notes due 2027TMO 27New York Stock Exchange1.750% Notes due 2027TMO 27BNew York Stock Exchange0.500% Notes due 2028TMO 28ANew York Stock Exchange1.375% Notes due 2028TMO 28New York Stock Exchange1.950% Notes due 2029TMO 29New York Stock Exchange0.875% Notes due 2031TMO 31New York Stock Exchange2.375% Notes due 2032TMO 32New York Stock Exchange2.875% Notes due 2037TMO 37New York Stock Exchange1.500% Notes due 2039TMO 39New York Stock Exchange1.875% Notes due 2049TMO 49New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.                                 ☐  Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC.

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 27, 2021, the Registrant announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 2, 2021. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)    Exhibits

The following Exhibit relating to Item 2.02 shall be deemed “furnished,” and not “filed”:

99.1 Press Release dated October 27, 2021

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties relating to: the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic; the need to develop new products and adapt to significant technological change; implementation of strategies for improving growth; general economic conditions and related uncertainties; dependence on customers' capital spending policies and government funding policies; the effect of economic and political conditions and exchange rate fluctuations on international operations; use and protection of intellectual property; the effect of changes in governmental regulations; any natural disaster, public health crisis or other catastrophic event; and the effect of laws and regulations governing government contracts, as well as the possibility that expected benefits related to recent or pending acquisitions, including our pending acquisition of PPD, Inc., may not materialize as expected. Additional important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are set forth in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which are on file with the SEC and available in the "Investors" section of our website under the heading "SEC Filings." While we may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if estimates change and, therefore, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing our views as of any date subsequent to today.

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC.
Date: October 27, 2021 By: /s/ Joseph R. Holmes
Joseph R. Holmes
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact Information:<br>Sandy Pound<br>Thermo Fisher Scientific Investor Contact Information:<br>Rafael Tejada<br>Thermo Fisher Scientific
Phone: 781-622-1223 Phone: 781-622-1356
E-mail: sandy.pound@thermofisher.com E-mail: rafael.tejada@thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results

WALTHAM, Mass. (October 27, 2021) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended October 2, 2021.

Third Quarter 2021 Highlights

•Third quarter revenue increased 9% to $9.33 billion.

•Third quarter GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $4.79.

•Third quarter adjusted EPS was $5.76.

•Another quarter of high-impact innovation with a number of product launches, including the Applied Biosystems QuantStudio Absolute Q Digital PCR System to enable advancements in oncology, cell and gene therapy and other research applications, the Thermo Scientific TSQ Plus Triple Quadrupole mass spectrometer (MS) portfolio to offer faster throughput and increased sensitivity across a range of applications including biopharma, food safety and environmental analysis, the Thermo Scientific Vanquish Neo UHPLC System and Thermo Scientific PepMap Neo Columns to provide increased sensitivity in low-flow liquid chromatography and designed for use in proteomics, precision medicine and translational research.

•The company continued to expand capacity and capabilities to better serve customers. Our Pharma Services business brought additional capacity online to support vaccine and therapy production. In South Korea, we opened a Bioprocess Design Center, to advance bioprocessing innovation and collaboration with biopharma customers, and as part of the previously announced strategic partnership with CSL Limited, we assumed operating responsibility of a new state-of-the-art biologics site in Lengnau, Switzerland. Additionally, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense, we are building a new manufacturing site in North Carolina to ensure reliable domestic production of pipette tips which are used for liquid handling in research and diagnostic laboratories.

•Building on our environmental social and governance initiatives and to further enable customers to achieve their own sustainability goals, the company committed to expand use of ACT Label for its entire cold temperature storage portfolio by the end of 2021. Additionally, the company extended its support of COVID-19 testing at historically black colleges and

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universities (HBCUs) to deliver accurate COVID-19 testing to all students and staff, helping to ensure campus safety and the ability to confidently deliver in-person learning.

Adjusted EPS, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures that exclude certain items detailed later in this press release under the heading “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

“Our incredibly strong performance in the third quarter demonstrates our proven growth strategy powered by our PPI Business System,” said Marc N. Casper, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Thermo Fisher Scientific. “We continue to deliver exceptional performance in revenue, earnings and free cash flow. And we are launching innovative new products and expanding our capabilities and capacity to enhance our customer value proposition.”

Casper added, “Our team executed at a very high level during the first nine months of the year, and we are on track to deliver another outstanding year and set the company up for an even brighter future.”

Third Quarter 2021

Revenue for the quarter grew 9% to $9.33 billion in 2021, versus $8.52 billion in 2020. Organic revenue growth was 7%; acquisitions increased revenue by 1% and currency translation increased revenue by 1%. Organic revenue growth from the base business was 10%. COVID-19 response revenue was $2.05 billion.

GAAP Earnings Results

GAAP diluted EPS in the third quarter of 2021 was $4.79, versus $4.84 in the same quarter last year. GAAP operating income for the third quarter of 2021 was $2.28 billion, compared with $2.43 billion in the year-ago quarter. GAAP operating margin was 24.4%, compared with 28.5% in the third quarter of 2020.

Non-GAAP Earnings Results

Adjusted EPS in the third quarter of 2021 increased 2% to $5.76, versus $5.63 in the third quarter of 2020. Adjusted operating income for the third quarter of 2021 was $2.78 billion, compared with $2.80 billion in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted operating margin was 29.8%, compared with 32.9% in the third quarter of 2020.

2021 Guidance Update

Thermo Fisher is raising its 2021 revenue and earnings guidance. The company is raising its revenue guidance by $1.2 billion to $37.1 billion; this would result in 15% revenue growth over 2020. The company is raising its adjusted EPS guidance by $1.30 to $23.37, which would represent 20% growth year over year.

Segment Results

Management uses adjusted operating results to monitor and evaluate performance of the company’s four business segments, as highlighted below. Since these results are used for this purpose, they are also considered to be prepared in accordance with GAAP.

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Life Sciences Solutions Segment

Life Sciences Solutions Segment revenue grew 9% to $3.72 billion in the third quarter of 2021, compared with revenue of $3.42 billion in the third quarter of 2020. Segment adjusted operating margin was 48.9%, versus 54.9% in the 2020 quarter.

Analytical Instruments Segment

Analytical Instruments Segment revenue grew 11% to $1.48 billion in the third quarter of 2021, compared with revenue of $1.34 billion in the third quarter of 2020. Segment adjusted operating margin was 17.8%, versus 12.8% in the 2020 quarter.

Specialty Diagnostics Segment

Specialty Diagnostics Segment revenue was $1.36 billion in the third quarter of 2021, compared with revenue of $1.43 billion in the third quarter of 2020. Segment adjusted operating margin was 22.7%, versus 27.9% in the 2020 quarter.

Laboratory Products and Services Segment

Laboratory Products and Services Segment revenue grew 12% to $3.49 billion in the third quarter of 2021, compared with revenue of $3.11 billion in the third quarter of 2020. Segment adjusted operating margin was 11.0%, versus 11.4% in the 2020 quarter.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EPS, adjusted operating income and adjusted operating margin, which exclude certain acquisition-related costs, including charges for the sale of inventories revalued at the date of acquisition and significant transaction costs; restructuring and other costs/income; and amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. Adjusted EPS also excludes certain other gains and losses that are either isolated or cannot be expected to occur again with any predictability, tax provisions/benefits related to the previous items, and the impact of significant tax audits or events. We exclude the above items because they are outside of our normal operations and/or, in certain cases, are difficult to forecast accurately for future periods. We also use a non-GAAP measure, free cash flow, which is operating cash flow, excluding net capital expenditures to provide a view of the continuing operations’ ability to generate cash for use in acquisitions and other investing and financing activities. We believe that the use of non-GAAP measures helps investors to gain a better understanding of our core operating results and future prospects, consistent with how management measures and forecasts the company’s performance, especially when comparing such results to previous periods or forecasts.

For example:

We exclude costs and tax effects associated with restructuring activities, such as reducing overhead and consolidating facilities. We believe that the costs related to these restructuring activities are not indicative of our normal operating costs.

We exclude certain acquisition-related costs, including charges for the sale of inventories revalued at the date of acquisition and significant transaction costs. We exclude these costs because we do not believe they are indicative of our normal operating costs.

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We exclude the expense and tax effects associated with the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets because a significant portion of the purchase price for acquisitions may be allocated to intangible assets that have lives of up to 20 years. Based on acquisitions closed through the end of the third quarter of 2021, adjusted EPS will exclude approximately $3.36 of expense for the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. Exclusion of the amortization expense allows comparisons of operating results that are consistent over time for both our newly acquired and long-held businesses and with both acquisitive and non-acquisitive peer companies.

We also exclude certain gains/losses and related tax effects, the impact of significant tax audits or events (such as changes in deferred taxes from enacted tax rate changes), which are either isolated or cannot be expected to occur again with any predictability and that we believe are not indicative of our normal operating gains and losses. For example, we exclude gains/losses from items such as the sale of a business or real estate, gains or losses on significant litigation-related matters, gains on curtailments of pension plans and the early retirement of debt.

We also report free cash flow, which is operating cash flow, excluding net capital expenditures to provide a view of the continuing operations’ ability to generate cash for use in acquisitions and other investing and financing activities.

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s management uses these non-GAAP measures, in addition to GAAP financial measures, as the basis for measuring the company’s core operating performance and comparing such performance to that of prior periods and to the performance of our competitors. Such measures are also used by management in their financial and operating decision-making and for compensation purposes.

The non-GAAP financial measures of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s results of operations and cash flows included in this press release are not meant to be considered superior to or a substitute for Thermo Fisher Scientific’s results of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of such non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are set forth in the accompanying tables. Thermo Fisher Scientific does not provide GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because we are unable to predict with reasonable certainty and without unreasonable effort items such as the timing and amount of future restructuring actions and acquisition-related charges as well as gains or losses from sales of real estate and businesses, the early retirement of debt and the outcome of legal proceedings. The timing and amount of these items are uncertain and could be material to Thermo Fisher Scientific’s results computed in accordance with GAAP.

Conference Call

Thermo Fisher Scientific will hold its earnings conference call today, October 27, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. To listen, dial (833) 714-0931 within the U.S. or (778) 560-2662 outside the U.S. The conference ID is 6971977. You may also listen to the call live on our website, www.thermofisher.com, by clicking on “Investors.” You will find this press release, including the accompanying reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures and related information, in that section of our website under “Financial Results.” An audio archive of the call will be available under “Webcasts and Presentations” through Friday, November 12, 2021.

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About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $35 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 90,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

The following constitutes a "Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties relating to: the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic; the need to develop new products and adapt to significant technological change; implementation of strategies for improving growth; general economic conditions and related uncertainties; dependence on customers' capital spending policies and government funding policies; the effect of economic and political conditions and exchange rate fluctuations on international operations; use and protection of intellectual property; the effect of changes in governmental regulations; any natural disaster, public health crisis or other catastrophic event; and the effect of laws and regulations governing government contracts, as well as the possibility that expected benefits related to recent or pending acquisitions, including our pending acquisition of PPD, Inc., may not materialize as expected. Additional important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are set forth in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which are on file with the SEC and available in the "Investors" section of our website under the heading "SEC Filings." While we may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if estimates change and, therefore, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing our views as of any date subsequent to today.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (unaudited) (a)(b)
Three Months Ended
October 2, % of September 26, % of
(In millions except per share amounts) 2021 Revenues 2020 Revenues
Revenues $ 9,330 $ 8,521
Costs and Operating Expenses:
Cost of revenues (c) 4,533 48.6 % 4,065 47.7 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses (d) 1,727 18.5 % 1,303 15.3 %
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets 423 4.6 % 414 4.9 %
Research and development expenses 351 3.8 % 296 3.5 %
Restructuring and other costs (e) 18 0.2 % 17 0.2 %
7,052 75.6 % 6,095 71.5 %
Operating Income 2,278 24.4 % 2,426 28.5 %
Interest Income 9 9
Interest Expense (128) (144)
Other Income (Expense) (f) 14 (39)
Income Before Income Taxes 2,173 2,252
Provision for Income Taxes (g) (271) (319)
Net Income $ 1,902 20.4 % $ 1,933 22.7 %
Earnings per Share:
Basic $ 4.83 $ 4.88
Diluted $ 4.79 $ 4.84
Weighted Average Shares:
Basic 394 396
Diluted 397 399
Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin
GAAP Operating Income (a) $ 2,278 24.4 % $ 2,426 28.5 %
Cost of Revenues Charges (c) 0.0 % 1 0.0 %
Selling, General and Administrative Charges (Credits) (d) 59 0.6 % (55) -0.7 %
Restructuring and Other Costs (e) 18 0.2 % 17 0.2 %
Amortization of Acquisition-related Intangible Assets 423 4.6 % 414 4.9 %
Adjusted Operating Income (b) $ 2,778 29.8 % $ 2,803 32.9 %
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income
GAAP Net Income (a) $ 1,902 $ 1,933
Cost of Revenues Charges (c) 1
Selling, General and Administrative Charges (Credits) (d) 59 (55)
Restructuring and Other Costs (e) 18 17
Amortization of Acquisition-related Intangible Assets 423 414
Other (Income) Expense (f) (5) 40
Benefit from Income Taxes (g) (108) (100)
Adjusted Net Income (b) $ 2,289 $ 2,250
Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings per Share
GAAP Diluted EPS (a) $ 4.79 $ 4.84
Cost of Revenues Charges, Net of Tax (c) 0.00 0.00
Selling, General and Administrative Charges (Credits), Net of Tax (d) 0.13 (0.11)
Restructuring and Other Costs, Net of Tax (e) 0.03 0.03
Amortization of Acquisition-related Intangible Assets, Net of Tax 0.84 0.82
Other (Income) Expense, Net of Tax (f) (0.01) 0.08
Benefit from Income Taxes (g) (0.02) (0.03)
Adjusted EPS (b) $ 5.76 $ 5.63
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow
GAAP Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (a) $ 2,650 $ 2,708
Purchases of Property, Plant and Equipment (524) (366)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment 4 1
Free Cash Flow $ 2,130 $ 2,343
Segment Data
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% of September 26, % of
(In millions) Revenues 2020 Revenues
Revenues
Life Sciences Solutions 3,721 39.9 % $ 3,424 40.2 %
Analytical Instruments 15.8 % 1,336 15.7 %
Specialty Diagnostics 14.6 % 1,430 16.8 %
Laboratory Products and Services 37.4 % 3,112 36.5 %
Eliminations -7.7 % (781) -9.2 %
Consolidated Revenues 9,330 100.0 % $ 8,521 100.0 %
Operating Income and Operating Margin
Life Sciences Solutions 1,821 48.9 % $ 1,879 54.9 %
Analytical Instruments 17.8 % 171 12.8 %
Specialty Diagnostics 22.7 % 398 27.9 %
Laboratory Products and Services 11.0 % 355 11.4 %
Subtotal Reportable Segments 29.8 % 2,803 32.9 %
Cost of Revenues Charges (c) 0.0 % (1) 0.0 %
Selling, General and Administrative (Charges) Credits (d) -0.6 % 55 0.7 %
Restructuring and Other Costs (e) -0.2 % (17) -0.2 %
Amortization of Acquisition-related Intangible Assets -4.6 % (414) -4.9 %
GAAP Operating Income (a) 2,278 24.4 % $ 2,426 28.5 %
(a) "GAAP" (reported) results were determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
(b) Adjusted results are non-GAAP measures and, for income measures, exclude certain charges to cost of revenues (see note (c) for details); certain credits/charges to selling, general and administrative expenses (see note (d) for details); amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets; restructuring and other costs (see note (e) for details); certain other gains or losses that are either isolated or cannot be expected to occur again with any predictability (see note (f) for details); and the tax consequences of the preceding items and certain other tax items (see note (g) for details).
(c) Reported results in 2020 include accelerated depreciation on manufacturing assets to be abandoned due to facility consolidations.
(d) Reported results in 2021 and 2020 include certain third-party expenses (credits), principally transaction/integration costs (including reimbursement thereof) related to recent/terminated acquisitions; charges (credits) for changes in estimates of contingent acquisition consideration; and costs associated with product liability litigation.
(e) Reported results in 2021 and 2020 include restructuring and other costs consisting principally of severance, abandoned facility and other expenses of headcount reductions within several businesses and real estate consolidations. Reported results in 2021 also include 4 of credits for the settlement of environmental-related matters, offset in part by 3 of net charges for pre-acquisition related matters. Reported results in 2020 also include 10 of charges for impairment of acquired technology.
(f) Reported results in 2021 and 2020 include gains on investments and charges for the amortization of bridge loan commitment fees related to pending/terminated acquisitions. Reported results in 2020 also include 5 of net charges for the settlement/curtailment of pension plans.
(g) Reported provision for income taxes in 2021 and 2020 includes incremental tax benefit for the pre-tax reconciling items between GAAP and adjusted net income. Reported results in 2020 also include 11 of incremental tax benefit from adjusting the company's non-U.S. deferred tax balances as a result of tax rate changes.
Notes:
Consolidated depreciation expense is 205 and 161 in 2021 and 2020, respectively.

All values are in US Dollars.

Base Business Organic Revenue Growth
Three Months Ended
October 2,
2021
Revenue Growth 9 %
COVID-19 Response Revenue (a) (b) -2 %
Base Business Revenue Growth 11 %
Acquisitions 0 %
Currency Translation 1 %
Base Business Organic Revenue Growth 10 %
(a) COVID-19 response revenue includes effects of COVID-19 response revenues from acquired businesses and foreign currency translation.
(b) Adjustment to exclude the impact of COVID-19 response revenue.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (unaudited) (a)(b)
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Nine Months Ended
October 2, % of September 26, % of
(In millions except per share amounts) 2021 Revenues 2020 Revenues
Revenues $ 28,509 $ 21,668
Costs and Operating Expenses:
Cost of revenues (c) 13,675 48.0 % 10,846 50.1 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses (d) 4,884 17.1 % 3,971 18.3 %
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets 1,295 4.6 % 1,256 5.8 %
Research and development expenses 1,014 3.6 % 805 3.7 %
Restructuring and other costs (e) 151 0.5 % 67 0.3 %
21,019 73.7 % 16,945 78.2 %
Operating Income 7,490 26.3 % 4,723 21.8 %
Interest Income 32 53
Interest Expense (375) (407)
Other Expense (f) (174) (36)
Income Before Income Taxes 6,973 4,333
Provision for Income Taxes (g) (906) (456)
Net Income $ 6,067 21.3 % $ 3,877 17.9 %
Earnings per Share:
Basic $ 15.41 $ 9.79
Diluted $ 15.29 $ 9.71
Weighted Average Shares:
Basic 394 396
Diluted 397 399
Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin
GAAP Operating Income (a) $ 7,490 26.3 % $ 4,723 21.8 %
Cost of Revenues Charges (c) 8 0.0 % 5 0.0 %
Selling, General and Administrative Charges (Credits) (d) 33 0.1 % (7) 0.0 %
Restructuring and Other Costs (e) 151 0.5 % 67 0.3 %
Amortization of Acquisition-related Intangible Assets 1,295 4.6 % 1,256 5.8 %
Adjusted Operating Income (b) $ 8,977 31.5 % $ 6,044 27.9 %
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income
GAAP Net Income (a) $ 6,067 $ 3,877
Cost of Revenues Charges (c) 8 5
Selling, General and Administrative Charges (Credits) (d) 33 (7)
Restructuring and Other Costs (e) 151 67
Amortization of Acquisition-related Intangible Assets 1,295 1,256
Other Expense (f) 200 79
Benefit from Income Taxes (g) (380) (302)
Adjusted Net Income (b) $ 7,374 $ 4,975
Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings per Share
GAAP Diluted EPS (a) $ 15.29 $ 9.71
Cost of Revenues Charges, Net of Tax (c) 0.02 0.01
Selling, General and Administrative Charges (Credits), Net of Tax (d) 0.04 (0.01)
Restructuring and Other Costs, Net of Tax (e) 0.29 0.13
Amortization of Acquisition-related Intangible Assets, Net of Tax 2.54 2.49
Other Expense, Net of Tax (f) 0.43 0.15
Benefit from Income Taxes (g) (0.03) (0.02)
Adjusted EPS (b) $ 18.58 $ 12.46
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow
GAAP Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (a) $ 6,855 $ 4,950
Purchases of Property, Plant and Equipment (1,692) (888)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment 9 7
Free Cash Flow $ 5,172 $ 4,069
Segment Data
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% of September 26, % of
(In millions) Revenues 2020 Revenues
Revenues
Life Sciences Solutions 11,481 40.3 % $ 7,800 36.0 %
Analytical Instruments 15.2 % 3,488 16.1 %
Specialty Diagnostics 14.8 % 3,376 15.6 %
Laboratory Products and Services 37.4 % 8,629 39.8 %
Eliminations -7.7 % (1,625) -7.5 %
Consolidated Revenues 28,509 100.0 % $ 21,668 100.0 %
Operating Income and Operating Margin
Life Sciences Solutions 5,818 50.7 % $ 3,788 48.6 %
Analytical Instruments 18.8 % 477 13.7 %
Specialty Diagnostics 23.3 % 848 25.1 %
Laboratory Products and Services 12.8 % 931 10.8 %
Subtotal Reportable Segments 31.5 % 6,044 27.9 %
Cost of Revenues Charges (c) 0.0 % (5) 0.0 %
Selling, General and Administrative (Charges) Credits (d) -0.1 % 7 0.0 %
Restructuring and Other Costs (e) -0.5 % (67) -0.3 %
Amortization of Acquisition-related Intangible Assets -4.6 % (1,256) -5.8 %
GAAP Operating Income (a) 7,490 26.3 % $ 4,723 21.8 %
(a) "GAAP" (reported) results were determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
(b) Adjusted results are non-GAAP measures and, for income measures, exclude certain charges to cost of revenues (see note (c) for details); certain credits/charges to selling, general and administrative expenses (see note (d) for details); amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets; restructuring and other costs (see note (e) for details); certain other gains or losses that are either isolated or cannot be expected to occur again with any predictability (see note (f) for details); and the tax consequences of the preceding items and certain other tax items (see note (g) for details).
(c) Reported results in 2021 include charges for the sale of inventories revalued at the date of acquisition. Reported results in 2020 include 2 of charges to conform the accounting policies of a recently acquired business with the company's accounting policies and 3 of accelerated depreciation on manufacturing assets to be abandoned due to facility consolidations.
(d) Reported results in 2021 and 2020 include certain third-party expenses (credits), principally transaction/integration costs (including reimbursement thereof) related to recent/terminated acquisitions; credits for changes in estimates of contingent acquisition consideration; and charges associated with product liability litigation.
(e) Reported results in 2021 and 2020 include restructuring and other costs consisting principally of severance, abandoned facility and other expenses of headcount reductions within several businesses and real estate consolidations, and charges for impairment of acquired technology. Reported results in 2021 include 13 of charges for compensation contractually due to employees of acquired businesses at the date of acquisition; 3 of net charges for pre-acquisition related matters; offset in part by 4 of credits for the settlement of environmental-related matters.
(f) Reported results in 2021 and 2020 include gains on investments and charges associated with entering hedging contracts and amortization of bridge loan commitment fees for pending/terminated acquisitions. Reported results in 2021 include 197 of losses on the early extinguishment of debt. Reported results in 2020 include 6 of net charges for the settlement/curtailment of pension plans.
(g) Reported provision for income taxes in 2021 and 2020 includes incremental tax benefit for the pre-tax reconciling items between GAAP and adjusted net income and 12 and 5 of incremental tax benefit, respectively, from adjusting the company's non-U.S. deferred tax balances as a result of tax rate changes. Reported results in 2020 also include 2 of incremental tax benefit from audit settlements.
Notes:
Consolidated depreciation expense is 614 and 467 in 2021 and 2020, respectively.

All values are in US Dollars.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)
October 2, December 31,
(In millions) 2021 2020
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 12,027 $ 10,325
Accounts receivable, net 5,557 5,741
Inventories 4,906 4,029
Other current assets 2,234 1,862
Total current assets 24,724 21,957
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 7,049 5,912
Acquisition-related Intangible Assets, Net 11,927 12,685
Other Assets 2,991 2,457
Goodwill 26,909 26,041
Total Assets $ 73,600 $ 69,052
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Short-term obligations and current maturities of long-term obligations $ 19 $ 2,628
Other current liabilities 7,734 7,676
Total current liabilities 7,753 10,304
Other Long-term Liabilities 5,449 5,134
Long-term Obligations 21,688 19,107
Total Shareholders' Equity 38,710 34,507
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 73,600 $ 69,052
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited)
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Nine Months Ended
October 2, September 26,
(In millions) 2021 2020
Operating Activities
Net income $ 6,067 $ 3,877
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,909 1,723
Change in deferred income taxes (455) (496)
Other non-cash expenses, net 544 354
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions and disposition (1,210) (508)
Net cash provided by operating activities 6,855 4,950
Investing Activities
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (1,519) (3)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (1,692) (888)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 9 7
Other investing activities, net (38)
Net cash used in investing activities (3,240) (884)
Financing Activities
Net proceeds from issuance of debt 3,122 3,464
Repayment of debt (2,807) (712)
Net proceeds from issuance of commercial paper 383
Repayment of commercial paper (387)
Purchases of company common stock (2,000) (1,500)
Dividends paid (292) (250)
Net proceeds from issuance of company common stock under employee stock plans 101 156
Other financing activities, net (10) (146)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (1,886) 1,008
Exchange Rate Effect on Cash (17) 74
Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash 1,712 5,148
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period 10,336 2,422
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period $ 12,048 $ 7,570
Free Cash Flow (a) $ 5,172 $ 4,069
(a) Free cash flow is net cash provided by operating activities less net purchases of property, plant and equipment.