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Johnson Controls International plc 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Apr 10, 2012)

Filed April 10, 2012For Securities:JCI

Summary

This 8-K filing by Tyco International Ltd. (JCI is mentioned in the prompt but the filing is from Tyco) on April 10, 2012, primarily reports on significant progress in its previously announced plan to separate into three independent companies. The most crucial development is the filing of a Form 10 Registration Statement with the SEC for its wholly-owned subsidiary, The ADT Corporation (ADT). ADT will encompass Tyco's North American residential and small business security operations post-separation, marking a key step towards the spin-off. Investors should note that detailed information regarding this transaction will be made available in a forthcoming definitive proxy statement, which Tyco urges shareholders to review carefully before making any voting decisions. Furthermore, the filing highlights the appointment of Kathryn Mikells as the Chief Financial Officer for ADT upon its separation. This indicates the establishment of ADT's leadership team and further substantiates the progress of the corporate restructuring. The company also made presentation materials related to the spin-off available on its investor relations website. Investors interested in the future structure and leadership of these spun-off entities should pay close attention to subsequent filings and communications.

Key Highlights

  • 1Tyco International Ltd. filed a Form 10 Registration Statement with the SEC for its subsidiary, The ADT Corporation (ADT).
  • 2ADT will be spun off as an independent company focused on North American residential and small business security.
  • 3Kathryn Mikells has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of ADT.
  • 4Tyco is in the process of separating into three independent companies.
  • 5Presentation materials regarding the ADT spin-off were made available on Tyco's investor relations website.
  • 6Tyco urges shareholders to read the upcoming definitive proxy statement for important information regarding the spin-off transaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main event is Tyco International Ltd. announcing the filing of a Form 10 Registration Statement with the SEC for its subsidiary, The ADT Corporation (ADT), as part of its plan to separate into three independent companies. This filing is a significant step in the process of spinning off ADT, which will focus on the North American residential and small business security market.

Kathryn Mikells has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of ADT, effective upon its separation from Tyco International Ltd.

Tyco International Ltd. will mail a definitive proxy statement to its stockholders, which will contain important information about the proposed spin-off transaction. Investors are urged to read this document carefully once it becomes available. Additionally, information can be found on the SEC's website and through Tyco's investor relations website where presentation materials have been posted.

The overall strategic objective is to separate Tyco International Ltd. into three distinct, independent companies. This 8-K filing specifically details the progress made in establishing ADT as one of these independent entities, focusing on its security business.