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Johnson Controls International plc 8-K Report (Jun 15, 2001)

Filed June 15, 2001For Securities:JCI

Summary

This 8-K filing from Johnson Controls International plc (JCI), filed on June 15, 2001, primarily details a significant acquisition activity by Tyco International Ltd. (Tyco). While JCI itself is not the acquirer, the report's focus is on Tyco's consummation of its acquisition of The CIT Group, Inc. (CIT) on June 1, 2001. This transaction involved Tyco issuing approximately 132.1 million common shares and an upfront cash purchase of 71 million CIT shares for approximately $2.5 billion. This indicates a substantial shift in Tyco's asset base and potential implications for its financial structure and future performance. Investors should note that JCI is likely providing this information due to its relationship with Tyco or as part of its broader market intelligence. The acquisition is being accounted for as a purchase by Tyco, meaning CIT's assets and liabilities will be recorded at their fair values on Tyco's balance sheet. Information regarding the financial statements and pro forma financial information related to this acquisition has been previously filed by Tyco in earlier 8-K reports, suggesting that the detailed financials of CIT are available through those filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Tyco International Ltd. (Tyco) acquired The CIT Group, Inc. (CIT) on June 1, 2001.
  • 2The acquisition involved Tyco issuing approximately 132.1 million common shares to CIT shareholders.
  • 3Tyco also made an upfront cash purchase of 71 million CIT shares from The Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank, Limited for approximately $2.5 billion.
  • 4The funds for the cash portion of the acquisition were sourced from Tyco's commercial paper program, partially refinanced by a recent equity offering.
  • 5Tyco is accounting for the acquisition using the purchase method, implying asset and liability revaluation.
  • 6Relevant financial statements and pro forma information for the acquired CIT business have been previously filed by Tyco in other 8-K reports.
  • 7This filing indicates a significant expansion of Tyco's asset base through a combination of stock issuance and substantial cash outlay.

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