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Fisher Scientific to Host Earnings Conference Call
HAMPTON, N.H., Feb 1, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Fisher Scientific International Inc. (NYSE: FSH) will host a teleconference on Monday, Feb. 4, at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). During the teleconference, the company's fourth-quarter and full-year financial results and highlights will be discussed, as well as guidance for 2002. A question- and-answer session will follow. Participation details are provided below.

     What:     Fisher Scientific's Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Earnings
               Conference Call

     When:     Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, at 9 a.m. EST

     Dial-in:  877-648-7975, Domestic
               706-634-2332, International
               Conference ID: Fisher Scientific Earnings Conference Call
               Replay Access #:    800-642-1687, Domestic
                                   706-645-9291, International
               Replay Code:  2550830
               The replay will be available for 10 days following the
               conference call.

    Webcast:   Log-on to www.fisherscientific.com and access the Investor
               Relations Info page at least 15 minutes prior to call to
               provide enough time to download any necessary software.  The
               Webcast will be listen-only, and will be archived for 30 days
               following the teleconference.
About Fisher Scientific International Inc.

As the world leader in serving science, Fisher Scientific International Inc. (NYSE: FSH) offers more than 600,000 products and services that enable scientific discovery and clinical laboratory testing services to more than 350,000 customers located in approximately 145 countries. As a result of its broad product offering, integrated global logistics network and electronic- commerce capabilities, Fisher serves as a one-stop source of products, services and global solutions for many of its customers. The company's primary target markets are life science, clinical laboratory and industrial- safety supply.

This announcement includes forward-looking statements. Fisher Scientific has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations and projections about future events. Although Fisher Scientific believes that its assumptions made in connection with the forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurances can be given that its assumptions and expectations will prove to have been correct. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Fisher Scientific undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this announcement might not occur.

     Media Contact:
     Gia L. Oei, 603-929-2489
     E-mail: Gia.Oei@nh.fishersci.com

     Investor Contact:
     Carolyn Miller, 603-929-2381
     E-mail: Carolyn.Miller@nh.fishersci.com

                    
SOURCE Fisher Scientific International Inc.

CONTACT:          Media Contact: Gia L. Oei, +1-603-929-2489,
                  Gia.Oei@nh.fishersci.com, or Investor Contact: Carolyn Miller,
                  +1-603-929-2381, Carolyn.Miller@nh.fishersci.com, both of Fisher Scientific
                  International Inc.
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