10-KPeriod: FY2012

Johnson Controls International plc Annual Report, Year Ended Sep 28, 2012

Filed November 16, 2012For Securities:JCI

Summary

Johnson Controls International plc (referred to as Tyco International Ltd. in this filing) reported total net revenue of $10.4 billion for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2012. The company operates in three primary segments: North America Systems Installation & Services, Rest of World Systems Installation & Services, and Global Products. A significant event during the year was the spin-off of its North American residential security and flow control businesses into separate publicly traded companies, ADT and Pentair Ltd., respectively. This transaction, referred to as the '2012 Separation,' resulted in these divested businesses being classified as discontinued operations, impacting the comparability of year-over-year financial results. The company faced mixed results, with net revenue declining slightly by 1.5% year-over-year. While the Global Products segment saw strong organic revenue growth of 10.1%, the Installation & Services segments experienced declines or modest growth. Operating income saw a significant decrease of 30.2% primarily due to a large net gain on divestitures recognized in the prior year related to the sale of its Electrical and Metal Products business. The company also faced ongoing challenges including general economic conditions, competition, and risks associated with international operations.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Tyco International Ltd. reported total net revenue of $10.4 billion for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2012.
  • 2The company completed the spin-off of its North American residential security (ADT) and flow control (Pentair Ltd.) businesses as part of the '2012 Separation,' classifying them as discontinued operations.
  • 3Net revenue decreased by 1.5% to $10.4 billion, but organic revenue growth from continuing operations was 2.4%, driven by the Global Products segment.
  • 4Operating income decreased by 30.2% to $685 million, largely impacted by a significant net gain on divestitures in the prior year.
  • 5The Global Products segment showed strong performance with net revenue growth of 19.7% and organic revenue growth of 10.1%.
  • 6The company experienced a net loss from continuing operations attributable to Tyco common shareholders of $332 million, a reversal from the prior year's income of $617 million, partly due to separation costs and debt extinguishment.
  • 7The company manages a global footprint with over 1,200 locations in more than 50 countries, with approximately 50% of revenues derived from outside North America.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most significant strategic transaction was the '2012 Separation,' which involved the spin-off of its North American residential security business (ADT) and its flow control business (Pentair Ltd.) into separate, publicly traded companies. These businesses are now reported as discontinued operations.

The spin-offs resulted in the divested businesses being classified as discontinued operations, making direct year-over-year comparisons of total net revenue and net income more complex. The separation also incurred significant costs, including debt refinancing expenses, impacting the results from continuing operations.

The Global Products segment demonstrated the strongest performance, with net revenue growing by 19.7% to $2.1 billion and organic revenue growing by 10.1%. This segment designs, manufactures, and sells fire protection, security, and life safety products.

The company identified several key risks, including adverse impacts from general economic and cyclical industry conditions, intense competition in its markets, risks associated with international operations, currency exchange rate volatility, and potential liabilities from ongoing litigation and environmental matters. The spin-off also created new risks, such as restrictions on competing with ADT in certain markets.