401(k)
2023 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC.

This 401(k) plan holds $7.5B in total assets and serves 41,102 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC. in Pennsylvania. The plan reported positive net income of $892M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$7.5B
Participants
41,102
State
Industry
Wholesale Trade

What the Filing Says About THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC., headquartered in Pennsylvania. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $7.5B in total end-of-year assets and covers 41,102 participants across the Wholesale Trade industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 042209186, and the plan has been effective since 1986-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $6.6B at the beginning of 2023 to $7.5B at year-end — a gain of 13.8%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $7.5B, with reported net income of $892M driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$6.6B
Total Assets (End of Year)$7.5B
Net Assets (End of Year)$7.5B
Net Income$892M
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN042209186
Plan Effective Date1986-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 41,000 $7.5B
2023 2 42,781 $8.5B
2024 2 37,667 $11.2B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN holds $7.5B in total assets with 41,102 participants. It is sponsored by THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC..
What type of plan is THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN?
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1986-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 042209186.
Who sponsors the THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN?
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC., located in Pennsylvania. The sponsor's EIN is 042209186 and the plan operates in the Wholesale Trade industry.
How did THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2023?
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN grew by 13.8% during 2023, moving from $6.6B to $7.5B in total assets. Net income was $892M.
Where can I find official filings for THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 042209186 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2023.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 042209186.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

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