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TE Connectivity plc 8-K/A Report, Financial Results (Jan 28, 2013)

Filed January 28, 2013For Securities:TEL

Summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. (TEL) filed an 8-K/A amendment on January 28, 2013, to update its previously disclosed restructuring plans. The company initially expected to incur approximately $200 million in restructuring charges for fiscal year 2013 due to a weaker economic environment. This amendment revises that estimate upwards to approximately $225 million in net restructuring charges for fiscal 2013. The restructuring actions involve consolidating manufacturing operations and workforce reductions across all geographic regions and segments. Specific impacts include headcount reductions and manufacturing site closures, particularly in the Consumer Solutions and Network Solutions segments. The company has already incurred $92 million of these charges in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 and anticipates total cash spending of approximately $180 million for the full fiscal year, funded by operating cash flow, with the majority related to employee termination benefits.

Key Highlights

  • 1TE Connectivity (TEL) amended its previous 8-K filing to update restructuring charge estimates.
  • 2Total expected net restructuring charges for fiscal year 2013 are now projected at approximately $225 million, an increase from the initial estimate of $200 million.
  • 3$92 million of these restructuring charges were recognized in the first quarter of fiscal 2013.
  • 4Restructuring actions include consolidating manufacturing operations and headcount reductions across all segments and regions.
  • 5Manufacturing site closures are primarily impacting the Consumer Solutions and Network Solutions segments.
  • 6Total cash spending related to restructuring is expected to be around $180 million in fiscal 2013, funded by operations.
  • 7The majority of cash spending is for employee-related termination benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K to update the company's disclosure on planned restructuring actions. TE Connectivity revised its estimated total restructuring charges for fiscal year 2013 upwards.

The company now expects to incur net restructuring charges of approximately $225 million for fiscal year 2013, an increase from the previously estimated $200 million. Of this, $92 million was recognized in the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

The restructuring involves consolidating manufacturing operations and reducing workforce across all segments and geographic regions. This includes headcount reductions and the closure of manufacturing sites, particularly in the Consumer Solutions and Network Solutions segments.

The total cash spending related to these restructuring activities is expected to be approximately $180 million in fiscal 2013. This spending will be funded by cash from operations, and primarily consists of employee-related termination benefits.