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Thermo Fisher (NYSE: TMO) CEO receives new stock and option awards

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Chairman & CEO Marc N. Casper reported equity awards tied to performance and long-term incentives. He acquired 32,109 stock options at an exercise price of $0.00 per share, which vest in four equal annual installments beginning on February 28, 2027.

He also acquired 7,515 and 7,333 shares of common stock through performance-based restricted stock unit awards granted in February 2025, after the compensation committee determined on February 25, 2026 that performance criteria were satisfied. One-third of these shares vest on February 28, 2026 and February 28, 2027, with the remaining one-third vesting on February 28, 2028 subject to adjustment based on relative total shareholder return CAGR.

The filing also lists indirect holdings in Thermo Fisher shares by the Alison Casper 2020 Irrevocable Trust, Floral Park Associates, Inc., and the MNC 2020 Irrevocable Trust, for which Casper disclaims beneficial ownership except for any pecuniary interest.

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Insider CASPER MARC N
Role Chairman & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Option (Right to Buy) 32,109 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 7,515 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 7,333 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 32,109 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 121,277.285 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 11,300 shares (Indirect, By Alison Casper 2020 Irrevocable Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Shares represent a performance-based restricted stock unit award granted on February 19, 2025. The Company's Compensation Committee determined on February 25, 2026, that the performance criteria related to this award were satisfied. One-third of the shares vest on February 28, 2026 and 2027. The remaining one-third will vest on February 28, 2028, and is subject to adjustment (positive or negative) for long-term performance which is based on the comparison of the Company's total shareholder return compound annual growth rate ("CAGR") to the total shareholder return CAGR of each of the companies in the peer group, as specified within the award agreement, over the measurement period starting on January 1, 2025, through to December 31, 2027. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein as indirectly beneficially owned, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein as indirectly beneficially owned, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein. The option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on February 28, 2027.
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*
CASPER MARC N

(Last) (First) (Middle)
168 THIRD AVENUE

(Street)
WALTHAM MA 02451

(City) (State) (Zip)
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
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chairman & CEO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/25/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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
Common Stock 02/25/2026 A 7,515(1) A $0 121,277.285 D
Common Stock 02/25/2026 A 7,333 A $0 128,610.285 D
Common Stock 11,300 I By Alison Casper 2020 Irrevocable Trust(2)
Common Stock 14,608 I By Floral Park Associates, Inc.
Common Stock 5,000 I By MNC 2020 Irrevocable Trust(3)
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
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $513.68 02/25/2026 A 32,109 (4) 02/25/2036 Common Stock 32,109 $0 32,109 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares represent a performance-based restricted stock unit award granted on February 19, 2025. The Company's Compensation Committee determined on February 25, 2026, that the performance criteria related to this award were satisfied. One-third of the shares vest on February 28, 2026 and 2027. The remaining one-third will vest on February 28, 2028, and is subject to adjustment (positive or negative) for long-term performance which is based on the comparison of the Company's total shareholder return compound annual growth rate ("CAGR") to the total shareholder return CAGR of each of the companies in the peer group, as specified within the award agreement, over the measurement period starting on January 1, 2025, through to December 31, 2027.
2. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein as indirectly beneficially owned, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
3. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein as indirectly beneficially owned, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
4. The option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on February 28, 2027.
Remarks:
Exhibit List: Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney
/s/ Melodie T. Morin, Attorney-in-Fact for Marc N. Casper 02/27/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Thermo Fisher (TMO) CEO Marc Casper report?

Marc Casper reported equity awards, not open-market trades. He acquired 32,109 stock options and two performance-based common stock grants of 7,515 and 7,333 shares, reflecting compensation tied to long-term performance rather than discretionary buying or selling of Thermo Fisher stock.

How many Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock options were granted to Marc Casper?

Marc Casper was granted 32,109 Thermo Fisher stock options at an exercise price of $0.00 per share. These options vest in four equal annual installments beginning on February 28, 2027, aligning his compensation with longer-term company performance and shareholder value creation over several years.

What performance-based stock awards did Thermo Fisher (TMO) grant Marc Casper?

Casper received performance-based restricted stock unit awards resulting in 7,515 and 7,333 Thermo Fisher common shares. The compensation committee confirmed performance criteria on February 25, 2026. Vesting occurs in thirds in 2026, 2027, and 2028, with the final tranche adjusted by relative total shareholder return CAGR.

How do Marc Casper’s Thermo Fisher (TMO) performance RSUs vest?

One-third of the performance-based shares vest on February 28, 2026, and another third on February 28, 2027. The remaining third vests on February 28, 2028, subject to positive or negative adjustment based on Thermo Fisher’s total shareholder return CAGR versus a specified peer group.

Do Marc Casper’s Thermo Fisher (TMO) Form 4 entries indicate stock sales?

No, the reported entries reflect equity grants and holdings, not stock sales. Transaction code A indicates grants or awards, with zero-dollar acquisition prices. There are no sale transactions reported, and the summary net buy/sell direction is neutral for this Form 4 filing.