8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

TE Connectivity plc 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 4, 2009)

Filed November 4, 2009For Securities:TEL

Summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. (formerly Tyco Electronics Ltd.) filed an 8-K on November 4, 2009, to report its fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2009 financial results. The filing primarily serves to furnish the press release containing these results and related presentation materials for its upcoming investor conference call and webcast. This report indicates that the company is providing detailed financial performance information for the fiscal year ending in 2009. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) and presentation slides (Exhibit 99.2) for specific operational and financial data, including earnings per share, revenue, and any forward-looking guidance. The simultaneous submission of these documents under Regulation FD ensures that all investors have access to the same material information.

Key Highlights

  • 1TE Connectivity (formerly Tyco Electronics) filed an 8-K on November 4, 2009, to report Q4 and full-year fiscal 2009 results.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K is to furnish the press release detailing these financial results.
  • 3The filing incorporates by reference the press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the company's financial performance.
  • 4Presentation materials for the Q4 2009 earnings call are also furnished as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 5The company announced it would hold a conference call and webcast on November 4, 2009, to discuss the results.
  • 6These materials are made available under Regulation FD to ensure broad dissemination of information.
  • 7Investors are directed to the press release and presentation for specific financial figures and operational details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report TE Connectivity's fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2009 financial results. It serves to furnish the press release containing these results and related presentation materials, making them publicly available to investors.

The detailed financial results are located in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Additionally, presentation slides that will be discussed during the investor conference call are provided as Exhibit 99.2.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) is a rule adopted by the SEC that requires public companies to disclose material non-public information to the public in a manner that prevents selective disclosure. The mention of Regulation FD indicates that TE Connectivity is disseminating its financial results broadly and simultaneously to all investors through this filing and the associated conference call/webcast.

The filing uses the name 'Tyco Electronics Ltd.' but indicates the jurisdiction of incorporation as Switzerland. The formal name change to TE Connectivity plc reflects a rebranding or corporate restructuring. Investors should note that this entity is the successor to the previous Tyco Electronics operations.