thermo fisher discusses conflict mineral compliance

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Thermo Fisher Discusses Conflict Mineral Compliance

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Today’s Presenters

Scott GordonThermo Fisher ScientificSenior Program Leader

Kathryn SweetAssent ComplianceCompliance Services

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The Companies

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with

revenues of $17 billion and approximately 50,000 employees in

50 countries. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world

healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life

sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory

productivity.

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm, is the U.S. member firm of KPMG

International Cooperative ("KPMG International"). KPMG is a global

network of professional firms providing audit, tax and advisory

services. We operate in 155 countries and have more than 162,000 people working in member firms around the

world.

Assent builds elegant software to help automate processes, reduce

workloads, increase efficiencies and ultimately help companies save on

compliance costs. Assent also partners with companies who need additional data collection and program support.

Assent is the trusted compliance partner for thousands of customers

and suppliers globally.

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Agenda

Thermo Fisher’s CM Expectations

Conflict Minerals Legal Update

Conflict Minerals Survey FAQs

Open Questions

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Assent Product SuitesOur Market Leading Platform

Ethical Sourcing

Materials Management

Supplier Information Management

InspectionsConfigurable Surveys & Declarable Substance

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Please note that the intention of this presentation presumes a basic understanding of the conflict minerals rule and compliance. The purpose of this webinar is to update you on our understanding of the conflict minerals rule and to address some frequently asked questions.

For our suppliers that have recently been made aware of the conflict minerals regulation, we offer Assent University, developed by our partner, Assent Compliance, with more foundational information on conflict minerals in addition to information on completing our survey.

Assent University can be found here:www.assentuniversity.com

Disclaimer

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Thermo Fisher’s Conflict Minerals Expectations

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• The current SEC stay does not change requirements for filing under Section 1502

• Companies are not required to declare whether they are conflict-free

• In the event that companies do file conflict-free, an Independent Third Party Audit (IPSA) is required

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Thank You