Fisher Scientific to Host Earnings Call

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.
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Conference Call Details:
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    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
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   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.