First Amendment to Fisher Scientific International Inc. Savings and Profit Sharing Plan

Summary

This amendment updates the Fisher Scientific International Inc. Savings and Profit Sharing Plan, effective December 10, 2002. It revises the definition of "Eligible Employee" to exclude employees covered by certain union agreements, leased employees, and those eligible for another company 401(k) plan. The amendment is executed by the company's Administrative and Investment Committee.

EX-10.49 16 b53280fcexv10w49.txt EX-10.49 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SAVINGS AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN Exhibit 10.49 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE FISHER SCIENTIFIC INTERNATIONAL INC. SAVINGS AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN In accordance with Section 11.1 of the Fisher Scientific International Inc. Savings and Profit Sharing Plan (the "Plan"), the Plan is hereby amended effective December 10, 2002, as follows: The first sentence of Section 1.20 of the Plan is hereby amended and restated as follows: "1.20 "Eligible Employee" means any Employee of a Company other than an Employee who is: (a) covered by a collective bargaining agreement between a union and the Company, provided that retirement benefits were the subject of good faith bargaining; (b) a leased employee within the meaning of section 414(n)(2) of the Code; or (c) an Employee who is eligible (or would be eligible upon satisfaction of service and/or age criteria) for another section 401(k) plan maintained by a Company." IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Fisher Scientific International Inc. Savings and Profit Sharing Plan is amended this 12th day of December 2002. ADMINISTRATIVE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE /s/ Paul M. Meister ------------------------------------ Paul M. Meister /s/ Todd M. DuChene ------------------------------------ Todd M. DuChene