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10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2014

TE Connectivity plc Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Jun 27, 2014

Filed July 24, 2014For Securities:TEL

Summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. (TEL) reported strong financial results for the fiscal third quarter and the first nine months of 2014. Net sales saw a notable increase driven by robust performance in the Transportation Solutions segment, particularly in the automotive market across all regions, and growth in Industrial Solutions, especially in aerospace, defense, oil, and gas. While Network Solutions experienced a decline, primarily due to softness in subsea and data communications, overall organic sales demonstrated resilience. The company is strategically expanding its reach with the planned acquisition of Measurement Specialties for approximately $1.7 billion and the recent acquisition of SEACON Group for $452 million, indicating a focus on inorganic growth. Significant restructuring efforts are underway, with planned charges of approximately $65 million for fiscal 2014 to improve efficiency and competitiveness. Despite ongoing global economic uncertainties, TE Connectivity maintains a positive outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2014, projecting continued sales growth and earnings per share within the expected range.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Net sales increased by 3.8% year-over-year to $3.58 billion in Q3 fiscal 2014, with organic net sales up 2.6%.
  • 2The Transportation Solutions segment showed strong performance, with net sales up 10.2% year-over-year, driven by automotive demand globally.
  • 3Industrial Solutions also contributed positively, with net sales up 5.7% year-over-year, supported by aerospace, defense, oil, and gas markets.
  • 4The company announced a significant planned acquisition of Measurement Specialties for approximately $1.7 billion, aiming for strategic expansion.
  • 5TE Connectivity recently acquired the SEACON Group for $452 million, enhancing its underwater connector technology offerings.
  • 6Restructuring charges were $14 million in Q3 fiscal 2014, with ongoing initiatives expected to yield annualized cost savings of approximately $30 million.
  • 7Diluted earnings per share for Q3 fiscal 2014 were $0.97, an improvement from $0.80 in the prior year quarter.

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