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10-KPeriod: FY2007

TE Connectivity plc Annual Report, Year Ended Sep 28, 2007

Filed December 14, 2007For Securities:TEL

Summary

Tyco Electronics Ltd. (now TE Connectivity Ltd.) is a global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, wireless systems, and undersea telecommunication systems. The company completed its separation from Tyco International Ltd. on June 29, 2007, becoming an independent, publicly traded entity. For fiscal year 2007, the company reported net sales of $13.46 billion. The Electronic Components segment was the largest contributor, accounting for 75% of net sales, serving diverse markets including automotive, telecommunications, and computer. The company faced challenges including raw material price increases and industry-wide price erosion, which impacted gross margins. Significant events in 2007 included substantial class action settlement costs and separation expenses, leading to a net loss for the year. Despite these challenges, the company highlighted its competitive strengths such as global leadership in passive components, strong customer relationships, and process/product technology leadership.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Completed separation from Tyco International Ltd. to become an independent, publicly traded company on June 29, 2007.
  • 2Reported net sales of $13.46 billion for fiscal year 2007.
  • 3Electronic Components segment was the largest revenue driver (75% of net sales), with strong performance in Automotive, Computer, and Industrial markets.
  • 4Faced increased raw material costs (copper, gold) and industry price erosion, impacting gross margins.
  • 5Incurred significant class action settlement costs ($887 million net) and separation costs ($45 million) in fiscal year 2007, resulting in a net loss of $554 million.
  • 6Invested heavily in capital expenditures ($892 million) to support new programs and manufacturing enhancements, including the purchase of cable-laying sea vessels.
  • 7Demonstrated a balanced geographic sales mix, with 37% from the Americas, 36% from EMEA, and 27% from Asia-Pacific.

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