FSH Fisher Scientific

Fisher Scientific International Inc. (NYSE: FSH) will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 2 at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). During the conference call, the company's first-quarter financial results and highlights will be discussed. Earnings guidance for 2006 will also be provided. A question-and-answer session will follow. Participation details are provided below. The company will issue a press release regarding its first-quarter results on Monday, May 1, after the market closes. -0- *T Conference Call Details: ------------------------ What: Fisher Scientific's First-Quarter Earnings Conference Call When: Tuesday, May 2 at 10 a.m. EDT Dial-in: 800-299-8538, Domestic 617-786-2902, International Title: Fisher Scientific Earnings Call - no access code needed Replay Access #: 888-286-8010, Domestic 617-801-6888, International Replay Passcode: 24352845 *T The replay will be available for two weeks following the conference call. Webcast: Log on to www.fisherscientific.com at least 15 minutes prior to the call to provide enough time to download any necessary software. The webcast will be listen-only, and will be archived until June 2. Fisher Scientific: A World Leader in Serving Science Fisher Scientific International Inc. (NYSE: FSH) is a leading provider of products and services to the scientific community. Fisher facilitates discovery by supplying researchers and clinicians in labs around the world with the tools they need. We serve pharmaceutical and biotech companies; colleges and universities; medical-research institutions; hospitals; reference, quality-control, process-control and R&D labs in various industries; as well as government agencies. From biochemicals, cell-culture media and proprietary RNAi technology to rapid-diagnostic tests, safety products and other consumable supplies, Fisher provides more than 600,000 products and services. This broad offering, combined with Fisher's globally integrated supply chain and unmatched sales and marketing capabilities, helps make our 350,000 customers more efficient and effective at what they do. Founded in 1902, Fisher Scientific is a FORTUNE 500 company and is a component of the S&P 500 Index. With approximately 19,500 employees worldwide, the company had revenues of $5.6 billion in 2005. Fisher Scientific is a company committed to delivering on our promises -- to customers, shareholders and employees alike. Additional information about Fisher is available on the company's Web site at www.fisherscientific.com.