Thermo Fisher director granted phantom stock units

Keith R. Alexandra reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Keith R. Alexandra reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Thermo Fisher Scientific director Keith R. Alexandra received a grant of 60.910 Phantom Stock Units on June 27, 2026 under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors. These units are credited at $513.03 per unit and are convertible into Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

Following this grant, Alexandra holds a total of 1,331.350 Phantom Stock Units, which will be distributed in shares of Common Stock after his board service ends or upon a change of control.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 60.91 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Keith R. Alexandra

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Phantom Stock Units	60.91	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Phantom Stock Units — 1,331.35 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Convertible into Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
2. F2. Represents stock units credited to the Reporting Person's account as of June?27, 2026, at a price of $513.03 per unit pursuant to the Issuer's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (the "Plan"). Directors' retainers are deferred quarterly under the Plan as Common Stock units based on the closing price of the stock as of the quarter end. The shares are distributable as stock upon cessation of director service (for any reason) or a change of control.

Key Figures

Phantom Stock Units granted: 60.910 units Total Phantom Stock Units after grant: 1,331.350 units Credit price per unit: $513.03 per unit +1 more

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Phantom Stock Units granted 60.910 units Grant on June 27, 2026

Total Phantom Stock Units after grant 1,331.350 units Holdings following transaction

Credit price per unit $513.03 per unit Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors

Conversion ratio 1 unit : 1 share Phantom Stock Units to Common Stock

Key Terms

Phantom Stock Units, Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, change of control

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Phantom Stock Units financial

"Phantom Stock Units are convertible into Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis."

Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.

Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors financial

"price of $513.03 per unit pursuant to the Issuer's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors"

A deferred compensation plan for directors is an arrangement that lets board members postpone receiving part of their pay until a later date—often retirement or a set future time—so the money can grow or be paid under specified conditions. Think of it like directing a portion of your paycheck into a locked savings account that pays out later; investors care because it creates future cash or stock obligations, signals how the company motivates and retains leadership, and can affect shareholder value through timing of payouts or potential dilution.

change of control financial

"The shares are distributable as stock upon cessation of director service (for any reason) or a change of control."

A change of control occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a sale, merger, or acquisition, resulting in new leadership or ownership structure. This change can impact the company's direction and decision-making, which is important for investors because it may affect the company's stability, strategy, and future prospects.

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What did Thermo Fisher (TMO) director Keith R. Alexandra report on this Form 4?

Director Keith R. Alexandra reported receiving 60.910 Phantom Stock Units as a compensation award. These units are linked to Thermo Fisher’s Common Stock and are part of the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, not an open-market share purchase or sale.

How many Thermo Fisher (TMO) Phantom Stock Units does the director hold after this transaction?

After the grant, Keith R. Alexandra holds 1,331.350 Phantom Stock Units. This total reflects his accumulated deferred director compensation, which will ultimately be settled in Thermo Fisher Common Stock rather than representing cash payments or open-market trading activity.

At what price were the Thermo Fisher (TMO) Phantom Stock Units credited in this Form 4?

The 60.910 Phantom Stock Units were credited at $513.03 per unit under Thermo Fisher’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors. The number of units is based on the company’s closing stock price at quarter end, aligning director retainers with share value.

When will Thermo Fisher (TMO) Phantom Stock Units granted to the director be paid out?

The Phantom Stock Units will be distributed as shares of Thermo Fisher Common Stock when Keith R. Alexandra’s director service ends for any reason, or upon a change of control. Until then, they remain as deferred stock-denominated compensation units in his plan account.

Are the Thermo Fisher (TMO) Phantom Stock Units in this Form 4 convertible into common shares?

Yes. The filing states the Phantom Stock Units are convertible into Thermo Fisher Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis. This means each unit ultimately corresponds to one share, aligning the director’s deferred compensation directly with the company’s share performance.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/30/2026 - 05:20 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Keith R. Alexandra

(Last) (First) (Middle)

168 THIRD AVENUE

(Street)

WALTHAM MASSACHUSETTS 02451

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. [ TMO ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/27/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Phantom Stock Units	(1)	06/27/2026		A		60.91		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	60.91	(2)	1,331.35	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Convertible into Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

2. Represents stock units credited to the Reporting Person's account as of June?27, 2026, at a price of $513.03 per unit pursuant to the Issuer's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (the "Plan"). Directors' retainers are deferred quarterly under the Plan as Common Stock units based on the closing price of the stock as of the quarter end. The shares are distributable as stock upon cessation of director service (for any reason) or a change of control.

	/s/ Melodie T. Morin, Attorney-in-Fact for R. Alexandra Keith	06/30/2026
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