Is Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) acquiring or being acquired by The CIT Group or Tyco International?

No, this filing indicates that Johnson Controls International plc is not the acquirer or the target in the transaction described. The filing serves to incorporate financial information related to Tyco International Ltd.'s acquisition of The CIT Group, Inc. as previously reported.

What is the significance of the financial statements of The CIT Group, Inc. in this filing?

The unaudited consolidated financial statements of The CIT Group, Inc. (CIT) are included to provide investors with JCI's shareholders with visibility into the financial health and performance of CIT as of mid-2001 and for the comparable prior periods. This is in the context of CIT's acquisition by Tyco.

What does 'pro forma combined financial information' mean in this context?

The pro forma combined financial information presents how Tyco International and The CIT Group's financial results would have looked if the acquisition had occurred at an earlier date. It allows investors to better understand the potential combined financial performance and impact of the acquisition on Tyco's overall business.

Does this filing contain any new financial guidance or outlook for JCI?

No, this 8-K filing does not contain any new financial guidance, outlook, or forward-looking statements specifically for Johnson Controls International plc. Its content is solely focused on providing exhibits related to the Tyco/CIT acquisition.

JCI 8-K SEC Disclosure — Aug 16, 2001

Summary

This 8-K filing from Johnson Controls International plc (JCI), filed on August 15, 2001, primarily serves to include financial information related to Tyco International Ltd.'s acquisition of The CIT Group, Inc. (CIT). JCI itself is not directly involved in the transaction described, but rather, the filing incorporates previously reported information and exhibits related to this significant acquisition by Tyco. Investors should note that the core financial data presented originates from CIT's filings and pro forma information combining Tyco and CIT. The filing includes unaudited consolidated financial statements for CIT as of June 30, 2001, and December 31, 2000, along with comparative six-month data for 2001 and 2000. Additionally, it provides pro forma combined financial information for Tyco and CIT for the nine months ended June 30, 2001, and the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000. This information is provided for context regarding a major industry transaction, even though JCI is not the acquirer.

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1The filing includes unaudited consolidated financial statements for The CIT Group, Inc. (CIT) as of June 30, 2001, December 31, 2000, and for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2001 and 2000.
2Unaudited pro forma combined financial information for Tyco International Ltd. and CIT is presented for the nine months ended June 30, 2001, and the year ended September 30, 2000.
3Tyco International Ltd. acquired The CIT Group, Inc. on June 1, 2001, and is accounting for the transaction as a purchase.
4The financial statements and pro forma information were filed as exhibits to this JCI 8-K.
5This filing does not announce new events or strategic initiatives by Johnson Controls International plc.
6The primary purpose of this filing is to incorporate existing financial data related to the Tyco/CIT transaction, as per previous reporting requirements.

Johnson Controls International plc 8-K Report (Aug 16, 2001)

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