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10-KPeriod: FY2015

Johnson Controls International plc Annual Report, Year Ended Sep 25, 2015

Filed November 13, 2015For Securities:JCI

Summary

Johnson Controls International plc's (JCI) 2015 10-K filing, filed under the name Tyco International plc at the time, details a global provider of security, fire detection and suppression, and life safety products. The company operates through three main segments: North America Integrated Solutions & Services (NA ISS), Rest of World Integrated Solutions & Services (ROW ISS), and Global Products. Total revenue for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2015, was $9.9 billion. Key operational themes include a continued focus on integrated solutions and services, global market presence with over 50% of revenue generated outside North America, and ongoing efforts in restructuring and cost containment. The company also faces significant challenges and risks, including environmental remediation costs, asbestos-related litigation, and tax disputes with the IRS, which significantly impacted the prior fiscal year's financial results. The filing also highlights the company's strategic shift from a holding company to a more focused operating entity.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Revenue for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2015, was $9.9 billion, a 4.2% decrease from the prior year, largely impacted by foreign currency fluctuations and divestitures.
  • 2The company operates across three segments: North America Integrated Solutions & Services (39% of revenue), Rest of World Integrated Solutions & Services (35% of revenue), and Global Products (26% of revenue).
  • 3Significant financial events during the year included a $452 million decline in asbestos-related charges and a $289 million in restructuring and repositioning charges.
  • 4The company reported a strong balance sheet with $1.4 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $4.0 billion in shareholder's equity as of September 25, 2015.
  • 5Global Products segment showed organic revenue growth of 2.6%, driven by security and life safety businesses, despite an overall unfavorable impact from foreign currency exchange rates.
  • 6Significant ongoing legal and environmental matters include an estimated $33 million in environmental remediation costs and a reported net asbestos-related liability of $28 million as of September 25, 2015.
  • 7The company is actively managing its capital structure, issuing new debt and redeeming existing notes, aiming to lower its weighted-average interest rate.

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