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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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
Legal Status Update
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Thank You