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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE TO
(Rule 14d-100)
TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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THERMO INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS INC.
(Name of Subject Company)
THERMO ELECTRON CORPORATION
(Offeror)
COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.10 PER SHARE
(Title of Class of Securities)
CUSIP 883559 10 6
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
Seth H. Hoogasian, Esq.
General Counsel
Thermo Electron Corporation
81 Wyman Street
Waltham, Massachusetts 02454-9046
(781) 622-1000
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized
to Receive Notices and Communications on Behalf of Filing Persons)
with a copy to:
David E. Redlick, Esq.
Hale and Dorr LLP
60 State Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(617) 526-6000
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CALCULATION OF FILING FEE
Transaction Valuation(1): $33,748,277 Amount of Filing Fee(2): $66,750
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(1) Estimated for purposes of calculating the amount of the filing fee only
in accordance with Rules 0-11(d) and 0-11(a)(4) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, based upon (a) the maximum number of Thermo
Electron Shares to be offered pursuant to the Offer and (b) the market
value per share of Thermo Electron Shares, as established by the
average of the high and low prices reported in the consolidated
transaction reporting system as of April 20, 2000.
(2) One-fiftieth of one percent of the Transaction Valuation.
[X] Check the box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule
0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was
previously paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement
number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
Amount Previously Paid: $100,789
Form or Registration No.: Form S-4
Filing Party: Thermo Electron Corporation
Date Filed: April 24, 2000.
[ ] Check the box if the filing relates solely to preliminary
communications made before the commencement of a tender offer.
Check the appropriate boxes below to designate any transactions to
which the statement relates:
[X] third-party tender offer subject to Rule 14d-1.
[ ] issuer tender offer subject to Rule 13e-4.
[ ] going-private transaction subject to Rule 13e-3.
[X] amendment to Schedule 13D under Rule 13d-2.
Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting
the results of the tender offer: [ ]
SCHEDULE 13D INFORMATION
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1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Thermo Electron Corporation
IRS No. 04-2209186
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC
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5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) or 2(e) [ ]
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6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Delaware
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NUMBER OF 7. SOLE VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 114,602,387
OWNED BY
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EACH
REPORTING 8. SHARED VOTING POWER
PERSON WITH
0
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9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
114,602,387
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10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
114,602,387
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES [ ]
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
88.6%
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
CO
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This Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO relates to the offer by
Thermo Electron Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Acquiror" or "Thermo
Electron"), to exchange shares of common stock of the Acquiror, par value $1.00
per share (the "Thermo Electron Shares"), for shares of common stock, par value
$0.10 per share (the "Shares"), of Thermo Instrument Systems Inc., a Delaware
corporation (the "Company" or "Thermo Instrument"), at an exchange ratio of 0.85
Thermo Electron Shares for each Share (along with cash in lieu of fractional
Thermo Electron Shares) upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth
in the Prospectus (subject to completion) dated April 24, 2000 (the
"Prospectus"), incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 12(a)(1), and in the
related Letter of Transmittal (which, together with the Prospectus, and any
amendments or supplements thereto, collectively constitute the "Offer"), which
is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 12(a)(2). The information in the
Prospectus under the captions "Questions And Answers About The Exchange Offer
And The Merger", "Summary", "Risk Factors", "Information About Thermo Electron
and Thermo Instrument", "Background To The Exchange Offer And The Merger", "The
Exchange Offer", "Market Prices And Dividends", "The Merger; Appraisal Rights",
"Federal Income Tax Consequences", "Comparison Of The Rights Of Holders Of Our
Common Stock And The Rights Of Holders Of Thermo Instrument Common Stock",
"Transactions With Related Parties", "Where You Can Find More Information" and
"Thermo Electron Corporation Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Financial
Statements (Unaudited)" and Annex A to the Prospectus ("Directors And Executive
Officers Of Thermo Electron And Thermo Instrument") are incorporated herein by
reference as set forth below.
ITEM 1. SUMMARY TERM SHEET.
See the sections of the Prospectus captioned "Questions And Answers
About The Exchange Offer And The Merger" and "Summary".
ITEM 2. SUBJECT COMPANY INFORMATION.
(a) See the section of the Prospectus captioned "Information About
Thermo Electron And Thermo Instrument".
(b) See the section of the Prospectus captioned "Summary -- Share
Ownership Information".
(c) See the section of the Prospectus captioned "Market Prices And
Dividends".
ITEM 3. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND OF FILING PERSON.
(a) See the sections of the Prospectus captioned "Summary" and
"Information About Thermo Electron And Thermo Instrument" and Annex A to the
Prospectus ("Directors And Executive Officers Of Thermo Electron And Thermo
Instrument").
(b) See the section of the Prospectus captioned "Information About
Thermo Electron And Thermo Instrument".
(c) See Annex A to the Prospectus ("Directors And Executive Officers Of
Thermo Electron And Thermo Instrument").
ITEM 4. TERMS OF THE TRANSACTION.
(a) See the sections of the Prospectus captioned "Questions And Answers
About The Exchange Offer And The Merger", "Summary", "Risk Factors -- Risks
Related to the Exchange Offer and the Merger", "Risk Factors -- Risks Related to
Our Reorganization", "Background To The Exchange Offer And The Merger -- Effects
Of The Exchange Offer And The Merger", "The Exchange Offer -- Terms Of The
Exchange Offer; Expiration Of The Exchange Offer", "The Exchange Offer --
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Acceptance For Exchange And Exchange Of Shares", "The Exchange Offer --
Procedures For Accepting The Offer And Tendering Shares", "The Exchange Offer --
Withdrawal Rights", "Federal Income Tax Consequences" and "Comparison Of The
Rights Of Holders Of Our Common Stock And The Rights Of Holders Of Thermo
Instrument Common Stock".
ITEM 5. PAST CONTACTS, TRANSACTIONS, NEGOTIATIONS AND AGREEMENTS.
(a) See the sections of the Prospectus captioned "Background To The
Exchange Offer And The Merger - - Conflicts Of Interest" and "Transactions With
Related Parties".
(b) See the sections of the Prospectus captioned "Summary", "Background
To The Exchange Offer - - Our Reorganization; Purpose And Reasons For The
Exchange Offer And The Merger" and "Conduct Of Thermo Instrument's Business
After The Offer And The Merger".
ITEM 6. PURPOSE OF THE TRANSACTION AND PLANS OR PROPOSALS.
(a) and (c)(1)-(7) See the sections of the Prospectus captioned
"Questions And Answers About The Exchange Offer And The Merger", "Summary",
"Background To The Exchange Offer And The Merger", "The Exchange Offer" and "The
Merger; Appraisal Rights".
ITEM 7. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION.
(a), (b) and (d) See the sections of the Prospectus captioned
"Summary" and "The Exchange Offer".
ITEM 8. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE SUBJECT COMPANY.
(a) See the sections of the Prospectus captioned "Summary - - Share
Ownership Information" and "Background To The Exchange Offer And The Merger --
Conflicts of Interest" and Annex A to the Prospectus ("Directors And Executive
Officers Of Thermo Electron And Thermo Instrument").
(b) See Annex B to the Prospectus ("Information Concerning Transactions
In The Common Stock Of Thermo Instrument").
ITEM 9. PERSONS/ASSETS RETAINED, EMPLOYED, COMPENSATED OR USED.
(a) See the sections of the Prospectus captioned "Questions And Answers
About The Exchange Offer", "Summary" and "The Exchange Offer - - Fees And
Expenses".
ITEM 10. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
(a) See the sections of the Prospectus captioned "Summary" and "Where
You Can Find More Information".
(b) See the section of the Prospectus captioned "Thermo Electron
Corporation Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)".
ITEM 11. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
(a)(1) None.
(a)(2) See the section of the Prospectus captioned "The Exchange Offer
- -- Legal Matters; Regulatory Approvals".
(a)(3) See the section of Prospectus captioned "The Exchange Offer --
Legal Matters; Regulatory Approvals".
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(a)(4) See the section of the Prospectus captioned "Background To The
Exchange Offer And The Merger -- Effects Of The Exchange Offer And The Merger".
(a)(5) None.
(b) The information set forth in the Prospectus and the Letter of
Transmittal is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
(a)(1) Prospectus dated April 24, 2000 (incorporated herein
by reference to Thermo Electron's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 filed on April 24, 2000).
(a)(2) Form of Letter of Transmittal (incorporated herein by
reference to Thermo Electron's Registration Statement
on Form S-4 filed on April 24, 2000).
(a)(3) Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery (incorporated
herein by reference to Thermo Electron's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 filed on April 24, 2000).
(a)(4) Form of Letter from the Dealer Managers to Brokers,
Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Nominees
(incorporated herein by reference to Thermo Electron's
Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on April 24,
2000).
(a)(5) Form of Letter to Clients for use by Brokers, Dealers,
Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Nominees
(incorporated herein by reference to Thermo Electron's
Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on April 24,
2000).
(a)(6) Guidelines for Certification of Taxpayer Identification
Number on Substitute Form W-9 (incorporated herein by
reference to Thermo Electron's Registration Statement
on Form S-4 filed on April 24, 2000).
(a)(7) Press Release issued by Thermo Electron on January 31,
2000 (incorporated herein by reference to Thermo
Electron's prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 425 on
January 31, 2000).
(a)(8) Slide Presentation of Thermo Electron to Financial
Analysts (incorporated herein by reference to Thermo
Electron's prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 425 on
February 7, 2000).
(a)(9) Press Release issued by Thermo Electron on March 8,
2000 (incorporated herein by reference to Thermo
Electron's prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 425 on
March 8, 2000).
(a)(10) Press Release issued by Thermo Electron on April 13,
2000 (incorporated herein by reference to Thermo
Electron's prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 425 on
April 13, 2000).
(b) None.
(d) None.
(g) None.
(h) Opinion of Hale and Dorr LLP as to the material United
States federal income tax consequences of the exchange
offer and the merger (incorporated herein by reference
to Thermo Electron's Registration Statement on Form S-4
filed on April 24, 2000).
SIGNATURE
After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify
that the information set forth in this Statement is true, complete and correct.
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THERMO ELECTRON CORPORATION
By: /s/ Theo Melas-Kyriazi
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Name: Theo Melas-Kyriazi
Title: Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
Date: April 24, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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12(a)(1) Prospectus dated April 24, 2000 (incorporated herein by
reference to Thermo Electron's Registration Statement on Form
S-4 filed on April 24, 2000)
12(a)(2) Form of Letter of Transmittal (incorporated herein by
reference to Thermo Electron's Registration Statement on Form
S-4 filed on April 24, 2000)
12(a)(3) Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery (incorporated herein by
reference to Thermo Electron's Registration Statement on Form
S-4 filed on April 24, 2000)
12(a)(4) Form of Letter from the Dealer Managers to Brokers, Dealers,
Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Nominees (incorporated
herein by reference to Thermo Electron's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 filed on April 24, 2000)
12(a)(5) Form of Letter to Clients for use by Brokers, Dealers,
Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Nominees (incorporated
herein by reference to Thermo Electron's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 filed on April 24, 2000)
12(a)(6) Guidelines for Certification of Taxpayer
Identification Number on Substitute Form W-9
(incorporated herein by reference to Thermo
Electron's Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed
on April 24, 2000)
12(a)(7) Press Release issued by Thermo Electron on January
31, 2000 (incorporated herein by reference to
Thermo Electron's prospectus filed pursuant to Rule
425 on January 31, 2000)
12(a)(8) Slide Presentation of Thermo Electron to Financial
Analysts (incorporated herein by reference to
Thermo Electron's prospectus filed pursuant to Rule
425 on February 7, 2000)
12(a)(9) Press Release issued by Thermo Electron on March 8,
2000 (incorporated herein by reference to Thermo
Electron's prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 425 on
March 8, 2000
12(a)(10) Press Release issued by Thermo Electron on April
13, 2000 (incorporated herein by reference to
Thermo Electron's prospectus filed pursuant to Rule
425 on April 13, 2000
12(b) None
12(d) None
12(g) None
12(h) Opinion of Hale and Dorr LLP as to the material
United States federal income tax consequences
(incorporated herein by reference to Thermo
Electron's Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed
on April 24, 2000)
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