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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549



FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)    

ý

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 27, 2014

Or

o

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

001-33260
(Commission File Number)



LOGO

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Switzerland
(Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
  98-0518048
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Rheinstrasse 20
CH-8200 Schaffhausen, Switzerland

(Address of principal executive offices)

+41 (0)52 633 66 61
(Registrant's telephone number)

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    No o

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ý    No o

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ý   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a
smaller reporting company)
  Smaller reporting company o

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No ý

        The number of common shares outstanding as of July 21, 2014 was 409,264,300.

   


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TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 
   
  Page  

Part I.

 

Financial Information

       

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements

    1  

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Quarters and Nine Months Ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013 (Unaudited)

    1  

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Quarters and Nine Months Ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013 (Unaudited)

    2  

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013 (Unaudited)

    3  

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013 (Unaudited)

    4  

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

    5  

Item 2.

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

    31  

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

    52  

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

    52  

Part II.

 

Other Information

       

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

    53  

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

    53  

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

    54  

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

    54  

Signatures

    56  

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

        


TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 
 
  (in millions, except per share data)
 

Net sales

  $ 3,580   $ 3,449   $ 10,337   $ 9,848  

Cost of sales

    2,376     2,317     6,843     6,675  
                   

Gross margin

    1,204     1,132     3,494     3,173  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

    483     456     1,421     1,322  

Research, development, and engineering expenses

    171     167     505     509  

Acquisition and integration costs

    1     3     2     11  

Restructuring and other charges, net

    14     67     42     240  
                   

Operating income

    535     439     1,524     1,091  

Interest income

    4     4     13     13  

Interest expense

    (30 )   (36 )   (94 )   (108 )

Other income (expense), net

    9     18     57     (199 )
                   

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

    518     425     1,500     797  

Income tax (expense) benefit

    (113 )   (93 )   (376 )   92  
                   

Income from continuing operations

    405     332     1,124     889  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

    (2 )   3     (6 )    
                   

Net income attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd

  $ 403   $ 335   $ 1,118   $ 889  
                   
                   

Basic earnings per share attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd.:

                         

Income from continuing operations

  $ 0.99   $ 0.80   $ 2.74   $ 2.12  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

        0.01     (0.01 )    

Net income

    0.99     0.81     2.73     2.12  

Diluted earnings per share attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd.:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Income from continuing operations

  $ 0.97   $ 0.79   $ 2.70   $ 2.10  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

        0.01     (0.01 )    

Net income

    0.97     0.80     2.68     2.10  

Dividends and cash distributions paid per common share

 
$

0.29
 
$

0.25
 
$

0.79
 
$

0.67
 

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Basic

    409     415     410     419  

Diluted

    416     421     417     423  

   

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Net income attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd

  $ 403   $ 335   $ 1,118   $ 889  

Other comprehensive income (loss):

                         

Currency translation

    12     (41 )   10     (134 )

Adjustments to unrecognized pension and postretirement benefit costs, net of income taxes

    7     14     22     37  

Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of income taxes

    20     (35 )   22     (60 )
                   

Other comprehensive income (loss)

    39     (62 )   54     (157 )
                   

Comprehensive income attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd

  $ 442   $ 273   $ 1,172   $ 732  
                   
                   

   

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

 
  June 27,
2014
  September 27,
2013
 
 
  (in millions, except share
data)

 

Assets

             

Current assets:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 1,613   $ 1,403  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $39 and $48, respectively

    2,503     2,323  

Inventories

    1,810     1,762  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    605     487  

Deferred income taxes

    342     334  
           

Total current assets

    6,873     6,309  

Property, plant, and equipment, net

    3,154     3,166  

Goodwill

    4,354     4,326  

Intangible assets, net

    1,173     1,244  

Deferred income taxes

    1,997     2,146  

Receivable from Tyco International Ltd. and Covidien plc

    1,024     1,002  

Other assets

    296     268  
           

Total Assets

  $ 18,871   $ 18,461  
           
           

Liabilities and Equity

             

Current liabilities:

             

Current maturities of long-term debt

  $ 625   $ 711  

Accounts payable

    1,433     1,383  

Accrued and other current liabilities

    1,683     1,762  

Deferred revenue

    119     68  
           

Total current liabilities

    3,860     3,924  

Long-term debt

    2,375     2,303  

Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities

    1,125     1,155  

Deferred income taxes

    321     321  

Income taxes

    2,012     1,979  

Other liabilities

    330     393  
           

Total Liabilities

    10,023     10,075  
           

Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)

             

Equity:

             

TE Connectivity Ltd. shareholders' equity:

             

Common shares, 419,070,781 shares authorized and issued, CHF 0.57 par value, and 428,527,307 shares authorized and issued, CHF 0.57 par value, respectively

    184     189  

Contributed surplus

    5,224     6,136  

Accumulated earnings

    3,590     2,472  

Treasury shares, at cost, 9,397,171 and 17,020,636 shares, respectively

    (513 )   (720 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    357     303  
           

Total TE Connectivity Ltd. shareholders' equity

    8,842     8,380  

Noncontrolling interests

    6     6  
           

Total Equity

    8,848     8,386  
           

Total Liabilities and Equity

  $ 18,871   $ 18,461  
           
           

   

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

             

Net income attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd. 

  $ 1,118   $ 889  

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

    6      
           

Income from continuing operations

    1,124     889  

Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

             

Depreciation and amortization

    457     457  

Non-cash restructuring charges

    17     66  

Deferred income taxes

    77     92  

Provision for losses on accounts receivable and inventories

    49     49  

Tax sharing (income) expense

    (59 )   198  

Share-based compensation expense

    64     59  

Other

    46     30  

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and divestitures:

             

Accounts receivable, net

    (190 )   (30 )

Inventories

    (103 )   (91 )

Inventoried costs on long-term contracts

    20     31  

Accounts payable

    39     132  

Accrued and other current liabilities

    (358 )   (28 )

Income taxes

    95     (412 )

Other

    63     11  
           

Net cash provided by continuing operating activities

    1,341     1,453  

Net cash used in discontinued operating activities

    (7 )    
           

Net cash provided by operating activities

    1,334     1,453  
           

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

             

Capital expenditures

    (476 )   (412 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

    25     19  

Other

    (20 )   36  
           

Net cash used in investing activities

    (471 )   (357 )
           

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

             

Net increase in commercial paper

    25     50  

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

    323      

Repayment of long-term debt

    (360 )   (715 )

Proceeds from exercise of share options

    140     153  

Repurchase of common shares

    (452 )   (618 )

Payment of common share dividends and cash distributions to shareholders

    (324 )   (281 )

Other

    (9 )    
           

Net cash used in continuing financing activities

    (657 )   (1,411 )

Net cash provided by discontinued financing activities

    7      
           

Net cash used in financing activities

    (650 )   (1,411 )
           

Effect of currency translation on cash

    (3 )   (12 )

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    210     (327 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    1,403     1,589  
           

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 1,613   $ 1,262  
           
           

   

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1. Basis of Presentation

        The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of TE Connectivity Ltd. ("TE Connectivity" or the "Company," which may be referred to as "we," "us," or "our") have been prepared in United States ("U.S.") Dollars, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP") and the instructions to Form 10-Q under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In management's opinion, the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of interim results. The results of operations reported for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the entire fiscal year or any subsequent interim period.

        The year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all of the information and disclosures required by GAAP. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2013.

        Unless otherwise indicated, references in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements to fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013 are to our fiscal years ending September 26, 2014 and September 27, 2013, respectively.

2. Accounting Pronouncements

        In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This guidance supersedes ASC 605, Revenue Recognition, and introduces a single, comprehensive, five-step revenue recognition model. ASC 606 also enhances disclosures related to revenue recognition. ASC 606 will be effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 and allows for either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach at adoption. We are continuing to assess the impact of adopting ASC 606, but do not expect adoption to have a material impact on our results of operations or financial position.

3. Restructuring and Other Charges, Net

        Net restructuring and other charges consisted of the following:

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Restructuring charges, net

  $ 17   $ 66   $ 45   $ 244  

Other charges (credits), net

    (3 )   1     (3 )   (4 )
                   

  $ 14   $ 67   $ 42   $ 240  
                   
                   

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TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

3. Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Continued)

Restructuring Charges, Net

        Net restructuring charges by segment were as follows:

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Transportation Solutions

  $ 3   $ 1   $ 3   $ 29  

Industrial Solutions

        22     6     55  

Network Solutions

    2     25     23     80  

Consumer Solutions

    12     18     13     80  
                   

Restructuring charges, net

  $ 17   $ 66   $ 45   $ 244  
                   
                   

        Activity in our restructuring reserves during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 is summarized as follows:

 
  Balance at
September 27,
2013
  Charges   Changes in
Estimate
  Cash
Payments
  Non-Cash
Items
  Currency
Translation
  Balance at
June 27,
2014
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Fiscal 2014 Actions:

                                           

Employee severance

  $   $ 31   $   $ (8 ) $   $   $ 23  

Property, plant, and equipment

        9             (9 )        
                               

Total

        40         (8 )   (9 )       23  
                               

Fiscal 2013 Actions:

                                           

Employee severance

    168     11     (11 )   (76 )       1     93  

Facility and other exit costs

    1     4         (4 )           1  

Property, plant, and equipment

        8             (8 )        
                               

Total

    169     23     (11 )   (80 )   (8 )   1     94  
                               

Pre-Fiscal 2013 Actions:

                                           

Employee severance

    51     1     (12 )   (23 )           17  

Facility and other exit costs

    26     3     1     (7 )           23  
                               

Total

    77     4     (11 )   (30 )           40  
                               

Total Activity

  $ 246   $ 67   $ (22 ) $ (118 ) $ (17 ) $ 1   $ 157  
                               
                               

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TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

3. Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Continued)

        During fiscal 2014, we initiated a restructuring program primarily associated with headcount reductions and manufacturing site and product line closures in the Network Solutions and Consumer Solutions segments. In connection with this program, during the nine months ended June 27, 2014, we recorded restructuring charges of $40 million. We expect to complete all restructuring actions commenced in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 by the end of fiscal 2016 and to incur total charges of approximately $42 million.

        The following table summarizes expected, incurred, and remaining charges for the fiscal 2014 program by type:

 
  Total
Expected
Charges
  Charges Incurred
For the Nine
Months Ended
June 27, 2014
  Remaining
Expected
Charges
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Employee severance

  $ 31   $ 31   $  

Facility and other exit costs

    1         1  

Property, plant, and equipment

    10     9     1  
               

Total

  $ 42   $ 40   $ 2  
               
               

        The following table summarizes expected, incurred, and remaining charges for the fiscal 2014 program by segment:

 
  Total
Expected
Charges
  Charges Incurred
For the Nine
Months Ended
June 27, 2014
  Remaining
Expected
Charges
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Transportation Solutions

  $ 4   $ 3   $ 1  

Industrial Solutions

    3     3      

Network Solutions

    26     25     1  

Consumer Solutions

    9     9      
               

Total

  $ 42   $ 40   $ 2  
               
               

        During fiscal 2013, we initiated a restructuring program associated with headcount reductions and manufacturing site closures impacting all segments. In connection with this program, during the nine months ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013, we recorded net restructuring charges of $12 million and $237 million, respectively. We expect to complete all restructuring actions commenced in fiscal 2013 by the end of fiscal 2015 and to incur total charges of approximately $338 million.

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TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

3. Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Continued)

        The following table summarizes expected, incurred, and remaining charges for the fiscal 2013 program by type:

 
   
  Charges Incurred    
 
 
  Total
Expected
Charges
  For the Nine
Months Ended
June 27, 2014
  For
Fiscal 2013
  Remaining
Expected
Charges
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Employee severance

  $ 255   $   $ 245   $ 10  

Facility and other exit costs

    13     4     5     4  

Property, plant, and equipment

    70     8     58     4  
                   

Total

  $ 338   $ 12   $ 308   $ 18  
                   
                   

        The following table summarizes expected, incurred, and remaining charges for the fiscal 2013 program by segment:

 
   
  Charges Incurred    
 
 
  Total
Expected
Charges
  For the Nine
Months Ended
June 27, 2014
  For
Fiscal 2013
  Remaining
Expected
Charges
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Transportation Solutions

  $ 40   $ 1   $ 37   $ 2  

Industrial Solutions

    72     4     66     2  

Network Solutions

    125     2     111     12  

Consumer Solutions

    101     5     94     2  
                   

Total

  $ 338   $ 12   $ 308   $ 18  
                   
                   

        During fiscal 2012, we initiated a restructuring program to reduce headcount across all segments. Also, we initiated a restructuring program in the Transportation Solutions and Industrial Solutions segments associated with the acquisition of Deutsch Group SAS. We initiated a restructuring program during fiscal 2011 which was primarily associated with the acquisition of ADC Telecommunications, Inc. and related headcount reductions in the Network Solutions segment. Additionally, in fiscal 2011, we instituted reductions-in-force across all segments as a result of economic conditions. In connection with these actions, during the nine months ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013, we recorded net restructuring credits of $7 million and charges of $7 million, respectively, primarily related to employee severance and benefits. We do not expect to incur significant additional charges related to restructuring actions commenced in fiscal 2012 and 2011.

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TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

3. Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Continued)

        Restructuring reserves included on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows:

 
  June 27,
2014
  September 27,
2013
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Accrued and other current liabilities

  $ 121   $ 168  

Other liabilities

    36     78  
           

Restructuring reserves

  $ 157   $ 246  
           
           

4. Anticipated Acquisition

        On June 18, 2014, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with Measurement Specialties, Inc. ("Measurement Specialties") under which we agreed to acquire Measurement Specialties for $86 per share in cash, for a total transaction value of approximately $1.7 billion, including the assumption of debt.

        The transaction is expected to close in calendar year 2014 and is subject to customary closing conditions including approval and adoption of the Merger Agreement by Measurement Specialties' shareholders, regulatory approvals, and other customary conditions.

5. Inventories

        Inventories consisted of the following:

 
  June 27,
2014
  September 27,
2013
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Raw materials

  $ 257   $ 258  

Work in progress

    627     597  

Finished goods

    909     870  

Inventoried costs on long-term contracts

    17     37  
           

Inventories

  $ 1,810   $ 1,762  
           
           

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TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

6. Goodwill

        The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment were as follows(1):

 
  Transportation
Solutions
  Industrial
Solutions
  Network
Solutions
  Consumer
Solutions
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

September 27, 2013(2)

  $ 797   $ 1,919   $ 977   $ 633   $ 4,326  

Currency translation and other

    3     15     7     3     28  
                       

June 27, 2014(2)

  $ 800   $ 1,934   $ 984   $ 636   $ 4,354  
                       
                       

(1)
In connection with the realignment of certain businesses during fiscal 2014, goodwill was re-allocated to reporting units using a relative fair value approach. See Note 18 for additional information regarding our current segment structure.

(2)
At June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013, accumulated impairment losses for the Transportation Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Network Solutions, and Consumer Solutions segments were $2,191 million, $669 million, $1,236 million, and $579 million, respectively.

7. Intangible Assets, Net

        Intangible assets consisted of the following:

 
  June 27, 2014   September 27, 2013  
 
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net
Carrying
Amount
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net
Carrying
Amount
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Intellectual property

  $ 1,146   $ (544 ) $ 602   $ 1,144   $ (499 ) $ 645  

Customer relationships

    668     (128 )   540     658     (92 )   566  

Other

    45     (14 )   31     46     (13 )   33  
                           

Total

  $ 1,859   $ (686 ) $ 1,173   $ 1,848   $ (604 ) $ 1,244  
                           
                           

        Intangible asset amortization expense was $28 million and $27 million for the quarters ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013, respectively, and $83 million for each of the nine months ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013.

        The aggregate amortization expense on intangible assets is expected to be as follows:

 
  (in millions)  

Remainder of fiscal 2014

  $ 28  

Fiscal 2015

    113  

Fiscal 2016

    113  

Fiscal 2017

    112  

Fiscal 2018

    111  

Fiscal 2019

    110  

Thereafter

    586  
       

Total

  $ 1,173  
       
       

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8. Debt

        During the nine months ended June 27, 2014, we reclassified $250 million of 1.60% senior notes due 2015 from long-term debt to current maturities of long-term debt on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

        As of June 27, 2014, Tyco Electronics Group S.A. ("TEGSA"), our 100%-owned subsidiary, had $375 million of commercial paper outstanding at a weighted-average interest rate of 0.27%. TEGSA had $350 million of commercial paper outstanding at a weighted-average interest rate of 0.28% at September 27, 2013.

        In June 2014, TEGSA entered into a 364-day credit agreement ("364-Day Credit Facility") with total commitments of $1 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, the commitments will be reduced upon certain events, including the incurrence of certain types of debt, certain equity issuances, and certain dispositions. TEGSA had no borrowings under the 364-Day Credit Facility at June 27, 2014.

        Borrowings under the 364-Day Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the option of TEGSA, (1) the London interbank offered rate ("LIBOR") plus an applicable margin based upon the senior, unsecured, long-term debt rating of TEGSA, or (2) an alternate base rate equal to the highest of (i) Citibank, N.A.'s prime rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 1/2 of 1%, and (iii) one-month LIBOR plus 1%, plus, in each case, an applicable margin based upon the senior, unsecured, long-term debt rating of TEGSA. TEGSA is required to pay an annual facility fee ranging from 7.5 to 25.0 basis points based upon the amount of the lenders' commitments under the 364-Day Credit Facility and the applicable credit ratings of TEGSA.

        The 364-Day Credit Facility contains a financial ratio covenant providing that if, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, our ratio of Consolidated Total Debt (as defined in the 364-Day Credit Facility) to Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the 364-Day Credit Facility) for the then most recently concluded period of four consecutive fiscal quarters exceeds 3.75 to 1.0, an Event of Default (as defined in the 364-Day Credit Facility) is triggered.

        TEGSA's payment obligations under the 364-Day Credit Facility are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by its parent, TE Connectivity Ltd.

        During November 2013, TEGSA redeemed all of its outstanding 5.95% senior notes due 2014, representing $300 million principal amount. We paid an immaterial premium in connection with the early redemption. In addition, TEGSA issued $325 million aggregate principal amount of 2.375% senior notes due December 17, 2018. The notes are TEGSA's unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all existing and any future senior indebtedness of TEGSA and senior to any subordinated indebtedness that TEGSA may incur. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed as to payment on an unsecured senior basis by TE Connectivity Ltd.

9. Guarantees

        Effective June 29, 2007, we became the parent company of the former electronics businesses of Tyco International Ltd. ("Tyco International"). On June 29, 2007, Tyco International distributed all of our shares, as well as its shares of its former healthcare businesses ("Covidien"), to its common shareholders (the "separation").

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        Upon separation, we entered into a Tax Sharing Agreement, under which we share responsibility for certain of our, Tyco International's, and Covidien's income tax liabilities based on a sharing formula for periods prior to and including June 29, 2007. We, Tyco International, and Covidien share 31%, 27%, and 42%, respectively, of U.S. income tax liabilities that arise from adjustments made by tax authorities to our, Tyco International's, and Covidien's U.S. income tax returns. The effect of the Tax Sharing Agreement is to indemnify us for 69% of certain liabilities settled in cash by us with respect to unresolved pre-separation tax matters. Pursuant to that indemnification, we have made similar indemnifications to Tyco International and Covidien with respect to 31% of certain liabilities settled in cash by the companies relating to unresolved pre-separation tax matters. If any of the companies responsible for all or a portion of such liabilities were to default in its payment of costs or expenses related to any such liability, we would be responsible for a portion of the defaulting party or parties' obligation. We are responsible for all of our own taxes that are not shared pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement's sharing formula. In addition, Tyco International and Covidien are responsible for their tax liabilities that are not subject to the Tax Sharing Agreement's sharing formula. Our indemnification created under the Tax Sharing Agreement qualifies as a guarantee of a third party entity's debt under ASC 460, Guarantees.

        At June 27, 2014, we had a liability representing the indemnifications made to Tyco International and Covidien pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement of $21 million. At September 27, 2013, the liability was $223 million of which $185 million was reflected in accrued and other current liabilities and $38 million was reflected in other liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The decrease in the liability from fiscal year end 2013 reflects cash payments made to Tyco International and Covidien during fiscal 2014 related to our indemnifications under the Tax Sharing Agreement. See additional information in Note 10.

        We have assessed the probable future cash payments to Tyco International and Covidien for income tax matters pursuant to the terms of the Tax Sharing Agreement and determined that $21 million is sufficient to satisfy these expected obligations.

        In disposing of assets or businesses, we often provide representations, warranties, and/or indemnities to cover various risks including unknown damage to assets, environmental risks involved in the sale of real estate, liability for investigation and remediation of environmental contamination at waste disposal sites and manufacturing facilities, and unidentified tax liabilities and legal fees related to periods prior to disposition. We do not expect that these uncertainties will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        At June 27, 2014, we had outstanding letters of credit and letters of guarantee in the amount of $316 million.

        In the normal course of business, we are liable for contract completion and product performance. In the opinion of management, such obligations will not significantly affect our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        We generally record estimated product warranty costs when contract revenues are recognized under the percentage-of-completion method for construction related contracts and at the time of sale

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for products. The estimation is primarily based on historical experience and actual warranty claims. Amounts accrued for warranty claims at June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013 were $32 million and $38 million, respectively.

10. Commitments and Contingencies

        In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to various legal proceedings and claims, including patent infringement claims, product liability matters, employment disputes, disputes on agreements, other commercial disputes, environmental matters, antitrust claims, and tax matters, including non-income tax matters such as value added tax, sales and use tax, real estate tax, and transfer tax. Although it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these proceedings, based upon our experience, current information, and applicable law, we do not expect that the outcome of these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. However, the proceedings discussed below in "Income Tax Matters" could have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        At June 27, 2014, we had a contingent purchase price commitment of $80 million related to our fiscal 2001 acquisition of Com-Net. This represents the maximum amount payable to the former shareholders of Com-Net only after the construction and installation of a communications system was completed for and approved by the State of Florida in accordance with guidelines set forth in the contract. Under the terms of the purchase and sale agreement, we do not believe we have any obligation to the sellers. However, the sellers have contested our position and initiated a lawsuit in June 2006 in the Court of Common Pleas in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. A liability for this contingency has not been recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as we do not believe that any payment is probable at this time.

        In connection with the separation, we entered into a Tax Sharing Agreement that generally governs our, Tyco International's, and Covidien's respective rights, responsibilities, and obligations after the distribution with respect to taxes, including ordinary course of business taxes and taxes, if any, incurred as a result of any failure of the distribution of all of our shares or the shares of Covidien to qualify as a tax-free distribution for U.S. federal income tax purposes within the meaning of Section 355 of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") or certain internal transactions undertaken in anticipation of the spin-offs to qualify for tax-favored treatment under the Code.

        Pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement, upon separation, we entered into certain guarantee commitments and indemnifications with Tyco International and Covidien. Under the Tax Sharing Agreement, we, Tyco International, and Covidien share 31%, 27%, and 42%, respectively, of certain contingent liabilities relating to unresolved pre-separation tax matters of Tyco International. See Note 9 for additional information regarding the Tax Sharing Agreement.

        During fiscal 2007, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") concluded its field examination of certain of Tyco International's U.S. federal income tax returns for the years 1997 through 2000 and issued Revenue Agent Reports that reflected the IRS' determination of proposed tax adjustments for the 1997

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through 2000 period. Additionally, the IRS proposed civil fraud penalties against Tyco International arising from alleged actions of former executives in connection with certain intercompany transfers of stock in 1998 and 1999. The penalties were asserted against a prior subsidiary of Tyco International that was distributed to us in connection with the separation. Tyco International appealed certain of the proposed adjustments for the years 1997 through 2000, and Tyco International resolved all but one of the matters associated with the proposed tax adjustments, including reaching an agreement with the IRS on the penalty adjustment in the amount of $21 million. In October 2012, the IRS issued special agreement Forms 870-AD, effectively settling its audit of all tax matters for the period 1997 through 2000, excluding one issue that remains in dispute as described below. As a result of these developments, in the first nine months of fiscal 2013, we recognized an income tax benefit of $331 million, representing a reduction in tax reserves for the matters that were effectively settled, and other expense of $231 million, representing a reduction of associated indemnification receivables, pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien.

        The disputed issue involves the tax treatment of certain intercompany debt transactions. The IRS field examination asserted that certain intercompany loans originating during the period 1997 through 2000 did not constitute debt for U.S. federal income tax purposes and disallowed approximately $2.7 billion of related interest deductions recognized during the period on Tyco International's U.S. income tax returns. In addition, if the IRS is ultimately successful in asserting its claim, it is likely to disallow an additional $6.6 billion of interest deductions reflected on U.S. income tax returns in years subsequent to fiscal 2000. Tyco International contends that the intercompany financing qualified as debt for U.S. tax purposes and that the interest deductions reflected on the income tax returns are appropriate. The IRS and Tyco International were unable to resolve this matter through the IRS appeals process. On June 20, 2013, Tyco International advised us that it had received Notices of Deficiency from the IRS for certain former U.S. subsidiaries of Tyco International increasing taxable income by approximately $2.9 billion in connection with the audit of Tyco International's fiscal years 1997 through 2000. The Notices of Deficiency assert that Tyco International owes additional taxes totaling $778 million, associated penalties of $154 million, and withholding taxes of $105 million. In addition, Tyco International received Final Partnership Administrative Adjustments for certain U.S. partnerships owned by former U.S. subsidiaries with respect to which Tyco International estimates an additional tax deficiency of approximately $30 million will be asserted. The amounts asserted by the IRS exclude any applicable deficiency interest, and do not reflect any impact to subsequent period tax liabilities in the event that the IRS were to prevail on some or all of its assertions. We understand that Tyco International strongly disagrees with the IRS position and has filed petitions in the U.S. Tax Court contesting the IRS' proposed adjustments. Tyco International has advised us that it believes there are meritorious defenses for the tax filings in question and that the IRS positions with regard to these matters are inconsistent with the applicable tax laws and existing U.S. Treasury regulations.

        Resolution of this matter in the U.S. Tax Court could take several years and no payments to the IRS with respect to these matters would be required until the matter is fully and finally resolved. In accordance with the Tax Sharing Agreement, we, Tyco International, and Covidien would share 31%, 27%, and 42%, respectively, of any payments made in connection with these matters.

        If the IRS were to prevail on its assertions, our share of the assessed tax, deficiency interest, and applicable withholding taxes and penalties could have a material adverse impact on our results of

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operations, financial position, and cash flows. We have reviewed the Notices of Deficiency, the relevant facts surrounding the intercompany debt transactions, relevant tax regulations, and applicable case law, and we continue to believe that we are appropriately reserved for this matter.

        During the first nine months of fiscal 2014, we made net payments of $179 million related to pre-separation tax matters, including $198 million of indemnification payments made to Tyco International and Covidien during the quarter ended June 27, 2014 in connection with their advanced payments for expected deficiencies made to the IRS for the 2005 through 2007 audit cycle. We made net payments of $28 million related to pre-separation tax matters during the first nine months of fiscal 2013. Tyco International's income tax returns for the years 2001 through 2004 remain subject to adjustment by the IRS upon ultimate resolution of the disputed issue involving certain intercompany loans originated during the period 1997 through 2000. For the undisputed issues for years 2001 through 2004, it is our understanding that Tyco International expects the IRS to issue general agreement Forms 870 during fiscal 2014. The IRS commenced its audit of certain Tyco International income tax returns for the years 2005 through 2007 in fiscal 2011, and it is our understanding that Tyco International expects the IRS to issue general agreement Forms 870 during fiscal 2014. Also, during fiscal 2012, the IRS commenced its audit of our income tax returns for the years 2008 through 2010. We expect fieldwork for the 2008 through 2010 audit to conclude in fiscal 2015. Over the next twelve months, we expect to make net cash payments of approximately $32 million in connection with pre-separation tax matters.

        At June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013, we have reflected $59 million and $15 million, respectively, of income tax liabilities related to the audits of Tyco International's and our income tax returns in accrued and other current liabilities as certain of these matters could be resolved within the next twelve months.

        We believe that the amounts recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements relating to the matters discussed above are appropriate. However, the ultimate resolution is uncertain and could result in a material impact to our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        We are involved in various stages of investigation and cleanup related to environmental remediation matters at a number of sites. The ultimate cost of site cleanup is difficult to predict given the uncertainties regarding the extent of the required cleanup, the interpretation of applicable laws and regulations, and alternative cleanup methods. As of June 27, 2014, we concluded that it was probable that we would incur remedial costs in the range of $15 million to $33 million. As of June 27, 2014, we concluded that the best estimate within this range is $17 million, of which $4 million is included in accrued and other current liabilities and $13 million is included in other liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. We believe that any potential payment will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

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11. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

        We use derivative and non-derivative financial instruments to manage certain exposures to foreign currency, interest rate, investment, and commodity risks.

        As part of managing the exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, we utilize foreign currency forward and swap contracts, a portion of which are designated as cash flow hedges. The objective of these contracts is to minimize impacts to cash flows and profitability due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on intercompany and other cash transactions.

        We expect that significantly all of the balance in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with the cash flow hedge-designated instruments addressing foreign exchange risks will be reclassified into the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations within the next twelve months.

        We issue debt, as needed, to fund our operations and capital requirements. Such borrowings can result in interest rate exposure. To manage the interest rate exposure, we use interest rate swaps to convert a portion of fixed-rate debt into variable-rate debt. We use forward starting interest rate swaps and options to enter into interest rate swaps to manage interest rate exposure in periods prior to the anticipated issuance of fixed-rate debt. We also utilize investment swaps to manage earnings exposure on certain non-qualified deferred compensation liabilities.

        During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, we entered into interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges on $300 million principal amount of our 3.50% senior notes due 2022. The maturity dates of the interest rate swaps coincide with the maturity date of the notes. Under these contracts, we receive fixed amounts of interest applicable to the underlying notes and pay floating amounts based upon the three-month U.S. Dollar London interbank offered rate.

        We hedge our net investment in certain foreign operations using intercompany non-derivative financial instruments denominated in the same currencies. The aggregate notional value of these hedges was $2,833 million and $2,374 million at June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013, respectively. Foreign exchange gains and losses were immaterial during the quarters and nine months ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013, and were recorded as currency translation, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income, offsetting foreign exchange gains or losses attributable to the translation of the net investment.

        As part of managing the exposure to certain commodity price fluctuations, we utilize commodity swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges. The objective of these contracts is to minimize impacts to cash flows and profitability due to changes in prices of commodities used in production.

        At June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013, our commodity hedges had notional values of $306 million and $278 million, respectively. We expect that significantly all of the balance in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with the commodity hedges will be reclassified into the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations within the next twelve months.

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        The effects of derivative instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations were immaterial for the quarters and nine months ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013.

        Financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, which consist of derivative instruments and marketable securities, were immaterial at June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013.

        As of June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013, we did not have significant financial assets or liabilities that were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. We also did not have significant non-financial assets or liabilities that were measured at fair value as of June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013.

        Other financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and long-term debt. These instruments are recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at book value. For cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, we believe book value approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value of our debt, based on indicative valuations, was approximately $3,230 million and $3,180 million at June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013, respectively.

12. Retirement Plans

        The net periodic pension benefit cost for all U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans was as follows:

 
  U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans  
 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Quarters Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Service cost

  $ 2   $ 2   $ 13   $ 14  

Interest cost

    13     11     18     17  

Expected return on plan assets

    (16 )   (15 )   (18 )   (17 )

Other(1)

    6     9     5      
                   

Net periodic pension benefit cost

  $ 5   $ 7   $ 18   $ 14  
                   
                   

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  U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans  
 
  For the
Nine Months Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Service cost

  $ 6   $ 5   $ 38   $ 44  

Interest cost

    38     34     54     53  

Expected return on plan assets

    (48 )   (45 )   (53 )   (53 )

Other(1)

    18     27     15     16  
                   

Net periodic pension benefit cost

  $ 14   $ 21   $ 54   $ 60  
                   
                   

(1)
Other consists primarily of amortization of net actuarial losses and reflects an amendment to a non-U.S. plan that reduced net periodic pension benefit cost by $9 million during the quarter and nine months ended June 28, 2013.

        The net periodic postretirement benefit cost for postretirement benefit plans was insignificant for the quarters and nine months ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013.

        During the nine months ended June 27, 2014, we contributed $63 million to our non-U.S. pension plans and insignificant amounts to our U.S. pension plans and postretirement benefit plans.

13. Income Taxes

        We recorded income tax provisions of $113 million and $93 million for the quarters ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013, respectively. The tax provision for the quarter ended June 28, 2013 reflects charges related to adjustments to prior year income tax returns, partially offset by tax benefits recognized in connection with the lapse of statutes of limitations for examinations of prior year income tax returns.

        We recorded an income tax provision of $376 million and an income tax benefit of $92 million for the nine months ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013, respectively. The tax provision for the nine months ended June 27, 2014 reflects income tax charges related to adjustments to prior year income tax returns, as well as an income tax charge related to the impact of certain non-U.S. tax law changes and the associated increase in the valuation allowance for tax loss carryforwards. The tax benefit for the nine months ended June 28, 2013 reflects a $331 million income tax benefit related to the effective settlement of all undisputed tax matters for the period 1997 through 2000. In addition, the tax benefit for the nine months ended June 28, 2013 reflects charges related to adjustments to prior year income tax returns, partially offset by tax benefits recognized in connection with the lapse of statutes of limitations for examinations of prior year income tax returns.

        We record accrued interest as well as penalties related to uncertain tax positions as part of the provision for income taxes. As of June 27, 2014, we had recorded $1,118 million of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, of which $1,095 million was recorded in income taxes and $23 million was recorded in accrued and other current liabilities. During the nine months ended June 27, 2014, we recognized $79 million of expense related to interest and penalties on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. As of September 27,

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2013, the balance of accrued interest and penalties was $1,018 million, of which $1,015 million was recorded in income taxes and $3 million was recorded in accrued and other current liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

        For tax years 1997 through 2000, Tyco International has resolved all matters, excluding one disputed issue related to the tax treatment of certain intercompany debt transactions. Tyco International's income tax returns for the years 2001 through 2004 remain subject to adjustment by the IRS upon ultimate resolution of the disputed issue involving certain intercompany loans originated during the period 1997 through 2000. For the undisputed issues for years 2001 through 2004, it is our understanding that Tyco International expects the IRS to issue general agreement Forms 870 during fiscal 2014. The IRS commenced its audit of certain Tyco International income tax returns for the years 2005 through 2007 in fiscal 2011, and it is our understanding that Tyco International expects the IRS to issue general agreement Forms 870 during fiscal 2014. Also, during fiscal 2012, the IRS commenced its audit of our income tax returns for the years 2008 through 2010. We expect fieldwork for the 2008 through 2010 audit to conclude in fiscal 2015. See Note 10 for additional information regarding the status of IRS examinations.

        Although it is difficult to predict the timing or results of our worldwide examinations, we estimate that up to approximately $225 million of unrecognized income tax benefits, excluding the impact relating to accrued interest and penalties, could be resolved within the next twelve months.

        Other than the disputed issue discussed in Note 10, we are not aware of any other matters that could result in significant changes to the amount of unrecognized income tax benefits reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 27, 2014.

14. Other Income (Expense), Net

        We recorded net other income of $9 million and $18 million during the quarters ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013, respectively, primarily consisting of income pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien. See Note 9 for further information regarding the Tax Sharing Agreement.

        We recorded net other income of $57 million and net other expense of $199 million during the nine months ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013, respectively, primarily pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien. The net other income in the nine months ended June 27, 2014 included $18 million of income related to our share of a settlement agreement entered into by Tyco International with a former subsidiary, CIT Group Inc., which arose from a pre-separation claim for which we were entitled to 31% once resolved. The net other expense in the nine months ended June 28, 2013 included $231 million related to the effective settlement of all undisputed tax matters for the period 1997 through 2000. See Note 10 for additional information.

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15. Earnings Per Share

        The weighted-average number of shares outstanding used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share was as follows:

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Basic

    409     415     410     419  

Dilutive impact of share-based compensation arrangements

    7     6     7     4  
                   

Diluted

    416     421     417     423  
                   
                   

        For the quarter and nine months ended June 28, 2013, there were one million and four million share options, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the instruments' underlying exercise prices were greater than the average market prices of our common shares and inclusion would be antidilutive. There were no antidilutive share options for the quarter and nine months ended June 27, 2014.

16. Equity

        In March 2014, our shareholders approved the cancellation of approximately ten million shares purchased under our share repurchase program during the period from December 29, 2012 to December 27, 2013. The capital reduction by cancellation of shares was subject to a notice period and filing with the commercial register in Switzerland and became effective in May 2014. As a result of the share cancellation, treasury shares, contributed surplus, and common shares on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet decreased by $399 million, $394 million, and $5 million, respectively.

        We paid a cash dividend of $0.25 per share to shareholders out of contributed surplus in each of the first and second quarters of fiscal 2014.

        In March 2014, our shareholders approved a dividend payment to shareholders of CHF 1.04 (equivalent to $1.16) per share out of contributed surplus, payable in four equal quarterly installments beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 through the second quarter of fiscal 2015. We paid the first installment of the dividend at a rate of $0.29 per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2014.

        Upon approval by the shareholders of a dividend payment or cash distribution in the form of a capital reduction, we record a liability with a corresponding charge to contributed surplus or common shares. At June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013, the unpaid portion of the dividends recorded in accrued and other current liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets totaled $356 million and $206 million, respectively.

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16. Equity (Continued)

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, our board of directors authorized an increase of $1 billion in the share repurchase program. We repurchased approximately 8 million of our common shares for $441 million and approximately 16 million of our common shares for $619 million under our share repurchase authorization during the nine months ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013, respectively. At June 27, 2014, we had $1,038 million of availability remaining under our share repurchase authorization.

17. Share Plans

        Total share-based compensation expense, which was primarily included in selling, general, and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, was $21 million and $19 million during the quarters ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013, respectively, and $64 million and $59 million during the nine months ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013, respectively. As of June 27, 2014, there was $153 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to share-based awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years.

        During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, we granted 1.5 million share options, 1.0 million restricted share awards, and 0.2 million performance share awards as part of our annual incentive plan grant. The weighted-average grant-date fair values for share options, restricted share awards, and performance share awards were $16.75, $51.61, and $51.61, respectively.

        As of June 27, 2014, we had 23 million shares available for issuance under our stock and incentive plans, of which the TE Connectivity Ltd. 2007 Stock and Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, is the primary plan.

        Prior to fiscal 2014, we calculated the grant-date fair value of our share option awards utilizing the historical share volatility of a composite of our peers and implied volatility derived from exchange-traded options on that same composite of peers. Effective for the first quarter of fiscal 2014, as a result of now having historical share price information for a period of time equal to our expected option life assumption, we began to employ our historical share volatility when calculating the grant-date fair value of our share option grants using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. Currently, we do not have exchange-traded options of sufficient duration to employ an implied volatility assumption in the calculation and therefore rely solely on the historical volatility calculation. The change in methodology did not have a significant impact on share-based compensation expense during the nine months ended June 27, 2014.

        The weighted-average assumptions we used in the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model for the options granted as part of our annual incentive plan grant were as follows:

Expected share price volatility

    39 %

Risk free interest rate

    1.8 %

Expected annual dividend per share

  $ 1.00  

Expected life of options (in years)

    6.0  

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18. Segment Data

        During fiscal 2014, we realigned certain businesses, principally the Relay Products business, within our segment reporting structure to better align our product portfolio. The Relay Products business, which was previously included in the Consumer Solutions segment, has been moved to the Industrial Solutions segment. We continue to operate through four reporting segments: Transportation Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Network Solutions, and Consumer Solutions.

        The following segment information reflects our current segment reporting structure. Prior period segment results have been restated to conform to the current segment reporting structure.

        Net sales by segment were as follows:

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Transportation Solutions

  $ 1,585   $ 1,438   $ 4,596   $ 4,087  

Industrial Solutions

    849     803     2,401     2,281  

Network Solutions

    738     803     2,139     2,262  

Consumer Solutions

    408     405     1,201     1,218  
                   

Total(1)

  $ 3,580   $ 3,449   $ 10,337   $ 9,848  
                   
                   

(1)
Intersegment sales were not material and were recorded at selling prices that approximated market prices.

        Operating income by segment was as follows:

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Transportation Solutions

  $ 335   $ 282   $ 978   $ 715  

Industrial Solutions

    125     84     330     235  

Network Solutions

    39     48     108     103  

Consumer Solutions

    36     25     108     38  
                   

Total

  $ 535   $ 439     1,524   $ 1,091  
                   
                   

19. Subsequent Event

        On June 30, 2014, we acquired the SEACON Group, a leading provider of underwater connector technology and systems, for $452 million in cash.

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20. Tyco Electronics Group S.A.

        Tyco Electronics Group S.A. ("TEGSA"), a Luxembourg company and our 100%-owned subsidiary, is a holding company that owns, directly or indirectly, all of our operating subsidiaries. TEGSA is the obligor under our senior notes, commercial paper, five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility, and 364-Day Credit Facility, which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by its parent, TE Connectivity Ltd. The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information for TE Connectivity Ltd., TEGSA, and all other subsidiaries that are not providing a guarantee of debt but which represent assets of TEGSA, using the equity method of accounting.


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (UNAUDITED)
For the Quarter Ended June 27, 2014

 
  TE
Connectivity
Ltd.
  TEGSA   Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Net sales

  $   $   $ 3,580   $   $ 3,580  

Cost of sales

            2,376         2,376  
                       

Gross margin

            1,204         1,204  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

    30     2     451         483  

Research, development, and engineering expenses

            171         171  

Acquisition and integration costs

            1         1  

Restructuring and other charges, net

            14         14  
                       

Operating income (loss)

    (30 )   (2 )   567         535  

Interest income

            4         4  

Interest expense

        (29 )   (1 )       (30 )

Other income, net

            9         9  

Equity in net income of subsidiaries

    436     450         (886 )    

Equity in net loss of subsidiaries of discontinued operations

    (2 )   (2 )       4      

Intercompany interest income (expense), net

    (1 )   17     (16 )        
                       

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

    403     434     563     (882 )   518  

Income tax expense

            (113 )       (113 )
                       

Income from continuing operations

    403     434     450     (882 )   405  

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

            (2 )       (2 )
                       

Net income attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd., TEGSA, or Other Subsidiaries

    403     434     448     (882 )   403  

Other comprehensive income

    39     39     36     (75 )   39  
                       

Comprehensive income attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd., TEGSA, or Other Subsidiaries

  $ 442   $ 473   $ 484   $ (957 ) $ 442  
                       
                       

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20. Tyco Electronics Group S.A. (Continued)


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (UNAUDITED)
For the Quarter Ended June 28, 2013

 
  TE
Connectivity
Ltd.
  TEGSA   Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Net sales

  $   $   $ 3,449   $   $ 3,449  

Cost of sales

            2,317         2,317  
                       

Gross margin

            1,132         1,132  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

    38         418         456  

Research, development, and engineering expenses

            167         167  

Acquisition and integration costs

            3         3  

Restructuring and other charges, net

            67         67  
                       

Operating income (loss)

    (38 )       477         439  

Interest income

            4         4  

Interest expense

        (34 )   (2 )       (36 )

Other income, net

            18         18  

Equity in net income of subsidiaries

    374     395         (769 )    

Equity in net income of subsidiaries of discontinued operations

    3     3         (6 )    

Intercompany interest income (expense), net

    (4 )   13     (9 )        
                       

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

    335     377     488     (775 )   425  

Income tax expense

            (93 )       (93 )
                       

Income from continuing operations

    335     377     395     (775 )   332  

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

            3         3  
                       

Net income attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd., TEGSA, or Other Subsidiaries

    335     377     398     (775 )   335  

Other comprehensive loss

    (62 )   (62 )   (65 )   127     (62 )
                       

Comprehensive income attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd., TEGSA, or Other Subsidiaries

  $ 273   $ 315   $ 333   $ (648 ) $ 273  
                       
                       

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20. Tyco Electronics Group S.A. (Continued)


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (UNAUDITED)
For the Nine Months Ended June 27, 2014

 
  TE
Connectivity
Ltd.
  TEGSA   Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Net sales

  $   $   $ 10,337   $   $ 10,337  

Cost of sales

            6,843         6,843  
                       

Gross margin

            3,494         3,494  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

    118     3     1,300         1,421  

Research, development, and engineering expenses

            505         505  

Acquisition and integration costs

            2         2  

Restructuring and other charges, net

            42         42  
                       

Operating income (loss)

    (118 )   (3 )   1,645         1,524  

Interest income

            13         13  

Interest expense

        (91 )   (3 )       (94 )

Other income (expense), net

    18     (3 )   42         57  

Equity in net income of subsidiaries

    1,226     1,277         (2,503 )    

Equity in net loss of subsidiaries of discontinued operations

    (6 )   (6 )       12      

Intercompany interest income (expense), net

    (2 )   46     (44 )        
                       

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

    1,118     1,220     1,653     (2,491 )   1,500  

Income tax expense

            (376 )       (376 )
                       

Income from continuing operations

    1,118     1,220     1,277     (2,491 )   1,124  

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

            (6 )       (6 )
                       

Net income attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd., TEGSA, or Other Subsidiaries

    1,118     1,220     1,271     (2,491 )   1,118  

Other comprehensive income

    54     54     47     (101 )   54  
                       

Comprehensive income attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd., TEGSA, or Other Subsidiaries

  $ 1,172   $ 1,274   $ 1,318   $ (2,592 ) $ 1,172  
                       
                       

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20. Tyco Electronics Group S.A. (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (UNAUDITED)
For the Nine Months Ended June 28, 2013

 
  TE
Connectivity
Ltd.
  TEGSA   Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Net sales

  $   $   $ 9,848   $   $ 9,848  

Cost of sales

            6,675         6,675  
                       

Gross margin

            3,173         3,173  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

    112     3     1,207         1,322  

Research, development, and engineering expenses

            509         509  

Acquisition and integration costs

            11         11  

Restructuring and other charges, net

            240         240  
                       

Operating income (loss)

    (112 )   (3 )   1,206         1,091  

Interest income

            13         13  

Interest expense

        (102 )   (6 )       (108 )

Other expense, net

            (199 )       (199 )

Equity in net income of subsidiaries

    1,012     1,077         (2,089 )    

Intercompany interest income (expense), net

    (11 )   40     (29 )        
                       

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

    889     1,012     985     (2,089 )   797  

Income tax benefit

            92         92  
                       

Net income attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd., TEGSA, or Other Subsidiaries

    889     1,012     1,077     (2,089 )   889  

Other comprehensive loss

    (157 )   (157 )   (165 )   322     (157 )
                       

Comprehensive income attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd., TEGSA, or Other Subsidiaries

  $ 732   $ 855   $ 912   $ (1,767 ) $ 732  
                       
                       

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20. Tyco Electronics Group S.A. (Continued)


Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (UNAUDITED)
As of June 27, 2014

 
  TE
Connectivity
Ltd.
  TEGSA   Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Assets

                               

Current assets:

                               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $   $   $ 1,613   $   $ 1,613  

Accounts receivable, net

            2,503         2,503  

Inventories

            1,810         1,810  

Intercompany receivables

    1,399     368     37     (1,804 )    

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    4     10     591         605  

Deferred income taxes

            342         342  
                       

Total current assets

    1,403     378     6,896     (1,804 )   6,873  

Property, plant, and equipment, net

            3,154         3,154  

Goodwill

            4,354         4,354  

Intangible assets, net

            1,173         1,173  

Deferred income taxes

            1,997         1,997  

Investment in subsidiaries

    8,205     16,440         (24,645 )    

Intercompany loans receivable

    13     4,095     9,789     (13,897 )    

Receivable from Tyco International Ltd. and Covidien plc

            1,024         1,024  

Other assets

        27     269         296  
                       

Total Assets

  $ 9,621   $ 20,940   $ 28,656   $ (40,346 ) $ 18,871  
                       
                       

Liabilities and Equity

                               

Current liabilities:

                               

Current maturities of long-term debt

  $   $ 625   $   $   $ 625  

Accounts payable

            1,433         1,433  

Accrued and other current liabilities

    368     34     1,281         1,683  

Deferred revenue

            119         119  

Intercompany payables

    405         1,399     (1,804 )    
                       

Total current liabilities

    773     659     4,232     (1,804 )   3,860  

Long-term debt

        2,286     89         2,375  

Intercompany loans payable

        9,790     4,107     (13,897 )    

Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities

            1,125         1,125  

Deferred income taxes

            321         321  

Income taxes

            2,012         2,012  

Other liabilities

            330         330  
                       

Total Liabilities

    773     12,735     12,216     (15,701 )   10,023  
                       

Total Equity

    8,848     8,205     16,440     (24,645 )   8,848  
                       

Total Liabilities and Equity

  $ 9,621   $ 20,940   $ 28,656   $ (40,346 ) $ 18,871  
                       
                       

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20. Tyco Electronics Group S.A. (Continued)


Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (UNAUDITED)
As of September 27, 2013

 
  TE
Connectivity
Ltd.
  TEGSA   Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Assets

                               

Current assets:

                               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $   $   $ 1,403   $   $ 1,403  

Accounts receivable, net

            2,323         2,323  

Inventories

            1,762         1,762  

Intercompany receivables

    1,823     222     255     (2,300 )    

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    6     1     480         487  

Deferred income taxes

            334         334  
                       

Total current assets

    1,829     223     6,557     (2,300 )   6,309  

Property, plant, and equipment, net

            3,166         3,166  

Goodwill

            4,326         4,326  

Intangible assets, net

            1,244         1,244  

Deferred income taxes

            2,146         2,146  

Investment in subsidiaries

    7,014     17,040         (24,054 )    

Intercompany loans receivable

    18     2,120     9,489     (11,627 )    

Receivable from Tyco International Ltd. and Covidien plc

            1,002         1,002  

Other assets

        28     240         268  
                       

Total Assets

  $ 8,861   $ 19,411   $ 28,170   $ (37,981 ) $ 18,461  
                       
                       

Liabilities and Equity

                               

Current liabilities:

                               

Current maturities of long-term debt

  $   $ 650   $ 61   $   $ 711  

Accounts payable

    1         1,382         1,383  

Accrued and other current liabilities

    213     49     1,500         1,762  

Deferred revenue

            68         68  

Intercompany payables

    256         2,044     (2,300 )    
                       

Total current liabilities

    470     699     5,055     (2,300 )   3,924  

Long-term debt

        2,213     90         2,303  

Intercompany loans payable

    5     9,485     2,137     (11,627 )    

Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities

            1,155         1,155  

Deferred income taxes

            321         321  

Income taxes

            1,979         1,979  

Other liabilities

            393         393  
                       

Total Liabilities

    475     12,397     11,130     (13,927 )   10,075  
                       

Total Equity

    8,386     7,014     17,040     (24,054 )   8,386  
                       

Total Liabilities and Equity

  $ 8,861   $ 19,411   $ 28,170   $ (37,981 ) $ 18,461  
                       
                       

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20. Tyco Electronics Group S.A. (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (UNAUDITED)
For the Nine Months Ended June 27, 2014

 
  TE
Connectivity
Ltd.
  TEGSA   Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

                               

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities

  $ (271 ) $ 1,770   $ 1,672   $ (1,830 ) $ 1,341  

Net cash used in discontinued operating activities

            (7 )       (7 )
                       

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

    (271 )   1,770     1,665     (1,830 )   1,334  
                       

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

                               

Capital expenditures

            (476 )       (476 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

            25         25  

Change in intercompany loans

        (1,816 )       1,816      

Intercompany distribution receipts

        3         (3 )    

Other

            (20 )       (20 )
                       

Net cash used in investing activities

        (1,813 )   (471 )   1,813     (471 )
                       

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

                               

Changes in parent company equity(1)

    36     2     (38 )        

Net increase in commercial paper

        25             25  

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

        323             323  

Repayment of long-term debt

        (303 )   (57 )       (360 )

Proceeds from exercise of share options

            140         140  

Repurchase of common shares

            (452 )       (452 )

Payment of common share dividends to shareholders

    (331 )       7         (324 )

Intercompany distributions

            (1,833 )   1,833      

Loan activity with parent

    566         1,250     (1,816 )    

Other

        (4 )   (5 )       (9 )
                       

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing financing activities

    271     43     (988 )   17     (657 )

Net cash provided by discontinued financing activities

            7         7  
                       

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    271     43     (981 )   17     (650 )
                       

Effect of currency translation on cash

            (3 )       (3 )

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

            210         210  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

            1,403         1,403  
                       

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $   $   $ 1,613   $   $ 1,613  
                       
                       

(1)
Changes in parent company equity includes cash flows related to certain intercompany equity and funding transactions, and other intercompany activity.

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TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

20. Tyco Electronics Group S.A. (Continued)


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (UNAUDITED)
For the Nine Months Ended June 28, 2013

 
  TE
Connectivity
Ltd.
  TEGSA   Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

                               

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  $ (125 ) $ (90 ) $ 1,668   $   $ 1,453  
                       

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

                               

Capital expenditures

            (412 )       (412 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

    1         18         19  

Change in intercompany loans

    (5 )   748         (743 )    

Other

            36         36  
                       

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    (4 )   748     (358 )   (743 )   (357 )
                       

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

                               

Changes in parent company equity(1)

    946     6     (952 )        

Net increase in commercial paper

        50             50  

Repayment of long-term debt

        (714 )   (1 )       (715 )

Proceeds from exercise of share options

            153         153  

Repurchase of common shares

    (531 )       (87 )       (618 )

Payment of common share dividends and cash distributions to shareholders

    (286 )       5         (281 )

Loan activity with parent

            (743 )   743      
                       

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    129     (658 )   (1,625 )   743     (1,411 )
                       

Effect of currency translation on cash

            (12 )       (12 )

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

            (327 )       (327 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

            1,589         1,589  
                       

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $   $   $ 1,262   $   $ 1,262  
                       
                       

(1)
Changes in parent company equity includes cash flows related to certain intercompany equity and funding transactions, and other intercompany activity.

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ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

        The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. The following discussion may contain forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates, and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including but not limited to those under the heading "Forward-Looking Information" and "Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors."

        Our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in United States ("U.S.") Dollars, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP").

        Organic net sales growth and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures which are discussed herein. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures, together with GAAP financial measures, provide useful information to investors because they reflect the financial measures that management uses in evaluating the underlying results of our operations. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for more information about these non-GAAP financial measures, including our reasons for including the measures and material limitations with respect to the usefulness of the measures.

Overview

        TE Connectivity Ltd. ("TE Connectivity" or the "Company," which may be referred to as "we," "us," or "our") is a world leader in connectivity. We design and manufacture products to connect power, data, and signal in a broad array of industries including automotive, energy, industrial, broadband communications, consumer devices, healthcare, and aerospace and defense. We help our customers solve the need for more energy efficiency, always-on communications, and ever-increasing productivity.

        During fiscal 2014, we realigned certain businesses, principally the Relay Products business, within our segment reporting structure to better align our product portfolio. The Relay Products business, which was previously included in the Consumer Solutions segment, has been moved to the Industrial Solutions segment. We continue to operate through four reporting segments: Transportation Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Network Solutions, and Consumer Solutions. See Note 18 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our segments. Prior period segment results have been restated to conform to the current segment reporting structure.

        Our business and operating results have been and will continue to be affected by worldwide economic conditions. Our sales are dependent on certain industry end markets that are impacted by consumer as well as industrial and infrastructure spending, and our operating results can be affected by changes in demand in those markets.

        Overall, our net sales increased 3.8% and 5.0% in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2014, respectively, as compared to the same periods of fiscal 2013. Increased net sales in the Transportation Solutions segment and, to a lesser degree, the Industrial Solutions segment were partially offset by declines in the Network Solutions segment. On an organic basis, net sales increased 2.6% and 5.2% in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2014, respectively, as compared to the same periods of fiscal 2013. In the Transportation Solutions segment, our sales in the automotive end market increased 8.3% and 11.7% on an organic basis in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2014, respectively, with sales increases in all regions. In the Industrial Solutions segment, our organic net sales increased 4.3% and 4.9% in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2014, respectively, due primarily to growth in the industrial equipment and aerospace, defense, oil, and gas end markets, driven by the Asia–Pacific region. In the Network Solutions segment, on an organic basis,

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our net sales decreased 8.3% and 3.4% in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2014, respectively, due primarily to declines in the subsea communications and data communications end markets. In the Consumer Solutions segment, our organic net sales were flat in the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same periods of fiscal 2013 as declines in the consumer devices end market were offset by increases in the appliances end market.

        In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, we expect net sales to be between $3.56 billion and $3.66 billion. This reflects sales increases of approximately 10% in the Industrial Solutions segment and approximately 7% to 9% in the Transportation Solutions segment, partially offset by slight sales decreases in the Network Solutions and Consumer Solutions segments relative to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013. In the Industrial Solutions segment, we expect our sales to increase approximately 25% in the aerospace, defense, oil, and gas end market and to increase modestly in the energy and industrial equipment end markets in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013. In the Transportation Solutions segment, we expect our sales growth to outpace an anticipated 5% growth in global automotive production in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013. In the Network Solutions segment, we expect our sales decreases in the subsea communications end market and, to a lesser degree, the data communications end market to be partially offset by a slight sales increase in the enterprise networks end market as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013. We expect our net sales in the subsea communications end market to be approximately $85 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014. In the Consumer Solutions segment, we expect our sales decrease in the consumer devices end market to be partially offset by our sales increase in the appliances end market in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013. We expect diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $0.93 to $0.97 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.

        For fiscal 2014, we expect net sales to be between $13.9 billion and $14.0 billion, primarily reflecting sales increases of approximately 11% in the Transportation Solutions segment and, to a lesser degree, in the Industrial Solutions segment, partially offset by a modest sales decline in the Network Solutions segment from fiscal 2013 levels. In the Consumer Solutions segment, we expect our sales to decrease slightly as compared to fiscal 2013. In the Transportation Solutions segment, we expect our sales growth to outpace an anticipated 5% growth in global automotive production from fiscal 2013 levels. In the Industrial Solutions segment, we expect our sales to increase approximately 12% in the aerospace, defense, oil, and gas end market and, to a lesser degree, increase in the industrial equipment end market as compared to fiscal 2013. In the Network Solutions segment, we expect our sales decreases in the subsea communications end market and, to a lesser degree, the data communications end market to be partially offset by a sales increase in the telecom networks end market in fiscal 2014 as compared to fiscal 2013. We expect our net sales in the subsea communications end market to be approximately $285 million in fiscal 2014. In the Consumer Solutions segment, we expect our sales decrease in the consumer devices end market to be partially offset by our sales increase in the appliances end market in fiscal 2014 as compared to fiscal 2013. We expect diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $3.62 to $3.66 per share in fiscal 2014.

        The above outlook is based on foreign exchange rates and commodity prices that are consistent with current levels. It does not include results related to the anticipated acquisition of Measurement Specialties, Inc. ("Measurement Specialties").

        We are monitoring the current macroeconomic environment and its potential effects on our customers and the end markets we serve. Additionally, we continue to closely manage our costs in line with economic conditions. We also are managing our capital resources and monitoring capital availability to ensure that we have sufficient resources to fund future capital needs. (See further discussion in "Liquidity and Capital Resources.")

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        On June 18, 2014, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with Measurement Specialties under which we agreed to acquire Measurement Specialties for $86 per share in cash, for a total transaction value of approximately $1.7 billion, including the assumption of debt.

        The transaction is expected to close in calendar year 2014 and is subject to customary closing conditions including approval and adoption of the Merger Agreement by Measurement Specialties' shareholders, regulatory approvals, and other customary conditions.

        On June 30, 2014, we acquired the SEACON Group, a leading provider of underwater connector technology and systems, for $452 million in cash.

        We are committed to continuous productivity improvements and consistently evaluate opportunities to simplify our global manufacturing footprint, migrate facilities to lower-cost regions, reduce fixed costs, and eliminate excess capacity. These initiatives are designed to help us maintain our competitiveness in the industry, improve our operating leverage, and position us for future growth. In connection with these initiatives and in response to market conditions, we incurred net restructuring charges of $45 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 and expect to incur net restructuring charges of approximately $65 million during fiscal 2014. Cash spending related to restructuring was $118 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2014, and we expect total spending, which will be funded with cash from operations, to be approximately $190 million in fiscal 2014. Total annualized cost savings related to all actions commenced in fiscal 2014 are estimated to be approximately $30 million and are expected to be realized by the end of fiscal 2016. Annualized cost savings related to actions commenced in fiscal 2013 are estimated to be approximately $115 million and are expected to be realized by the end of fiscal 2015. Cost savings will be reflected primarily in cost of sales and selling, general, and administrative expenses.


Results of Operations

        Key business factors that influenced our results of operations for the periods discussed in this report include:

 
   
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  Measure   June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 

Copper

  Lb.   $ 3.22   $ 3.50   $ 3.30   $ 3.56  

Gold

  Troy oz.   $ 1,384   $ 1,588   $ 1,425   $ 1,644  

Silver

  Troy oz.   $ 22.38   $ 28.05   $ 23.94   $ 30.17  

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Consolidated Operations

        Net Sales.    Net sales increased $131 million, or 3.8%, to $3,580 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 from $3,449 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. On an organic basis, net sales increased $89 million, or 2.6%, in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 from the third quarter of fiscal 2013 due primarily to increased net sales in the Transportation Solutions segment and, to a lesser degree, the Industrial Solutions segment, partially offset by decreased net sales in the Network Solutions segment. Price erosion adversely affected organic sales by $70 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Foreign currency exchange rates positively impacted net sales by $41 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013.

        In the first nine months of fiscal 2014, net sales increased $489 million, or 5.0%, to $10,337 million from $9,848 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013. On an organic basis, net sales increased $512 million, or 5.2%, in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013 as a result of increased net sales in the Transportation Solutions segment and, to a lesser degree, the Industrial Solutions segment, partially offset by decreased net sales in the Network Solutions segment. Price erosion adversely affected organic sales by $193 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013. Foreign currency exchange rates positively impacted net sales by $22 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2013.

        See further discussion of organic net sales below under "Results of Operations by Segment."

        The following table sets forth the percentage of our total net sales by geographic region:

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 

Europe/Middle East/Africa ("EMEA")

    36 %   35 %   36 %   34 %

Asia–Pacific

    32     32     33     33  

Americas

    32     33     31     33  
                   

Total

    100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %
                   
                   

        The following table provides an analysis of the change in our net sales by geographic region:

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended June 27, 2014
versus Net Sales for the Quarter Ended June 28, 2013
  Change in Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended June 27, 2014
versus Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended June 28, 2013
 
 
  Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Acquisitions
(Divestiture)
  Total   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Acquisitions
(Divestitures)
  Total  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

EMEA

  $ 23     1.9 % $ 57   $ (4 ) $ 76     6.3 % $ 179     5.3 % $ 144   $ (14 ) $ 309     9.1 %

Asia–Pacific

    68     6.3     (4 )       64     5.8     282     8.7     (78 )   (34 )   170     5.2  

Americas

    (2 )   (0.2 )   (12 )   5     (9 )   (0.8 )   51     1.6     (44 )   3     10     0.3  
                                                   

Total

  $ 89     2.6 % $ 41   $ 1   $ 131     3.8 % $ 512     5.2 % $ 22   $ (45 ) $ 489     5.0 %
                                                   
                                                   

(1)
Represents the change in net sales resulting from volume and price changes, before consideration of acquisitions, divestitures, and the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

(2)
Represents the change in net sales resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

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        The following table sets forth the percentage of our total net sales by segment:

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 

Transportation Solutions

    44 %   42 %   44 %   42 %

Industrial Solutions

    24     23     23     23  

Network Solutions

    21     23     21     23  

Consumer Solutions

    11     12     12     12  
                   

Total

    100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %
                   
                   

        The following table provides an analysis of the change in our net sales by segment:

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended June 27, 2014
versus Net Sales for the Quarter Ended June 28, 2013
  Change in Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended June 27, 2014
versus Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended June 28, 2013
 
 
  Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Acquisitions
(Divestiture)
  Total   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Acquisitions
(Divestitures)
  Total  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Transportation Solutions

  $ 119     8.3 % $ 28   $   $ 147     10.2 % $ 481     11.7 % $ 28   $   $ 509     12.5 %

Industrial Solutions

    35     4.3     10     1     46     5.7     112     4.9     14     (6 )   120     5.3  

Network Solutions

    (67 )   (8.3 )   2         (65 )   (8.1 )   (74 )   (3.4 )   (10 )   (39 )   (123 )   (5.4 )

Consumer Solutions

    2     0.4     1         3     0.7     (7 )   (0.6 )   (10 )       (17 )   (1.4 )
                                                   

Total

  $ 89     2.6 % $ 41   $ 1   $ 131     3.8 % $ 512     5.2 % $ 22   $ (45 ) $ 489     5.0 %
                                                   
                                                   

(1)
Represents the change in net sales resulting from volume and price changes, before consideration of acquisitions, divestitures, and the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

(2)
Represents the change in net sales resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

        Gross Margin.    In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, gross margin was $1,204 million, reflecting a $72 million increase from gross margin of $1,132 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. In the first nine months of fiscal 2014, gross margin increased $321 million to $3,494 million as compared to $3,173 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013. The increases in gross margin resulted primarily from improved manufacturing productivity and, to a lesser degree, decreased materials costs and higher volume, partially offset by price erosion. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 33.6% in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 from 32.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. In the first nine months of fiscal 2014, gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 33.8% from 32.2% in the same period of fiscal 2013.

        Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses.    Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $27 million to $483 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 from $456 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $99 million to $1,421 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to $1,322 million in the same period of fiscal 2013. The increases in selling, general, and administrative expenses resulted primarily from increased selling expenses to support higher sales levels, partially offset by savings attributable to restructuring actions. Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 13.5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 from 13.2% in the same period of fiscal 2013. In the first nine months of fiscal 2014, selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 13.7% from 13.4% in the same period of fiscal 2013.

        Restructuring and Other Charges, Net.    Net restructuring and other charges were $14 million and $67 million in the third quarters of fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $42 million and $240 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. During fiscal 2014, we initiated a restructuring program primarily associated with headcount reductions and manufacturing site and product line closures in the Network Solutions and Consumer Solutions segments. During fiscal 2013,

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we initiated a restructuring program associated with headcount reductions and manufacturing site closures impacting all segments. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding net restructuring and other charges.

        Operating Income.    In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, operating income was $535 million as compared to $439 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 included $14 million of net restructuring and other charges and $1 million of acquisition and integration costs. Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 included $67 million of net restructuring and other charges and $3 million of acquisition and integration costs.

        Operating income was $1,524 million and $1,091 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. Results for the first nine months of fiscal 2014 included $42 million of net restructuring and other charges and $2 million of acquisition and integration costs. Results for the first nine months of fiscal 2013 included $240 million of net restructuring and other charges and $11 million of acquisition and integration costs.

        See further discussion of operating income below under "Results of Operations by Segment."

Non-Operating Items

        Other Income (Expense), Net.    We recorded net other income of $9 million and $18 million during the quarters ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013, respectively, primarily consisting of income pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International Ltd. ("Tyco International") and Covidien plc ("Covidien"). See Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the Tax Sharing Agreement.

        We recorded net other income of $57 million and net other expense of $199 million during the nine months ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013, respectively, primarily pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien. The net other income in the nine months ended June 27, 2014 included $18 million of income related to our share of a settlement agreement entered into by Tyco International with a former subsidiary, CIT Group Inc., which arose from a pre-separation claim for which we were entitled to 31% once resolved. The net other expense in the nine months ended June 28, 2013 included $231 million related to the effective settlement of all undisputed tax matters for the period 1997 through 2000. See Note 10 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

        Income Taxes.    We recorded income tax provisions of $113 million and $93 million for the quarters ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013, respectively. The tax provision for the quarter ended June 28, 2013 reflects charges related to adjustments to prior year income tax returns, partially offset by tax benefits recognized in connection with the lapse of statutes of limitations for examinations of prior year income tax returns.

        We recorded an income tax provision of $376 million and an income tax benefit of $92 million for the nine months ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013, respectively. The tax provision for the nine months ended June 27, 2014 reflects income tax charges related to adjustments to prior year income tax returns, as well as an income tax charge related to the impact of certain non-U.S. tax law changes and the associated increase in the valuation allowance for tax loss carryforwards. The tax benefit for the nine months ended June 28, 2013 reflects a $331 million income tax benefit related to the effective settlement of all undisputed tax matters for the period 1997 through 2000. In addition, the tax benefit for the nine months ended June 28, 2013 reflects charges related to adjustments to prior year income tax returns, partially offset by tax benefits recognized in connection with the lapse of statutes of limitations for examinations of prior year income tax returns.

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Results of Operations by Segment

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Net sales

  $ 1,585   $ 1,438   $ 4,596   $ 4,087  

Operating income

  $ 335   $ 282   $ 978   $ 715  

Operating margin

    21.1 %   19.6 %   21.3 %   17.5 %

        Net sales in the Transportation Solutions segment increased $147 million, or 10.2%, to $1,585 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 from $1,438 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. The strengthening of certain foreign currencies positively impacted net sales by $28 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013. Organic net sales increased $119 million, or 8.3%, during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 from the same period of fiscal 2013.

        In the automotive end market, which is the Transportation Solutions segment's primary industry end market, our organic net sales increased 8.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2013. The increase resulted from growth of 10.4% in the Asia–Pacific region, 9.3% in the Americas region, and 6.0% in the EMEA region. In the Asia–Pacific region, growth was driven by increased demand in China, partially offset by declines in certain southeastern Asia–Pacific areas. Growth in the Americas region was driven by strong consumer demand in North America, share gains, and increased content per vehicle. In the EMEA region, growth resulted primarily from increased exports to other regions and, to a lesser degree, increased local demand. In the commercial vehicle market, our organic net sales increase was due to stronger market conditions, strength in the China and U.S. truck markets, and the acceleration of purchases related to emission standard changes in China and the EMEA region.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, operating income in the Transportation Solutions segment increased $53 million to $335 million from $282 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Segment results for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 included $1 million of net restructuring and other charges and $1 million of acquisition and integration costs. Excluding these items, operating income increased in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 over the third quarter of fiscal 2013 due primarily to higher volume and improved manufacturing productivity, partially offset by price erosion.

        In the first nine months of fiscal 2014, net sales in our Transportation Solutions segment increased $509 million, or 12.5%, to $4,596 million from $4,087 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013. The strengthening of certain foreign currencies positively impacted net sales by $28 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013. Organic net sales increased by $481 million, or 11.7%, in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 over the first nine months of fiscal 2013.

        In the automotive end market, our organic net sales increased 11.7% in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2013. The increase was due to growth of 14.8% in the Asia–Pacific region, 11.2% in the Americas region, and 9.5% in the EMEA region. The Asia–Pacific region growth was driven by increased demand in China, partially offset by declines in certain southeastern Asia–Pacific areas. Growth in the Americas region was driven by strong consumer demand in North America, share gains, and increased content per vehicle. In the EMEA region,

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growth resulted primarily from increased exports to other regions and, to a lesser degree, increased local demand. In the commercial vehicle market, our organic net sales increase was due to stronger market conditions, strength in the China and U.S. truck markets, and the acceleration of purchases related to emission standard changes in China and the EMEA region.

        Operating income in our Transportation Solutions segment increased $263 million to $978 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 from $715 million in the same period of fiscal 2013. Segment results for the first nine months of fiscal 2013 included $29 million of net restructuring and other charges and $5 million of acquisition and integration costs. Excluding these items, operating income increased in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 over the same period of fiscal 2013 primarily as a result of higher volume and improved manufacturing productivity, partially offset by price erosion.

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Net sales

  $ 849   $ 803   $ 2,401   $ 2,281  

Operating income

  $ 125   $ 84   $ 330   $ 235  

Operating margin

    14.7 %   10.5 %   13.7 %   10.3 %

        The following table sets forth the Industrial Solutions segment's percentage of total net sales by primary industry end market(1):

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 

Industrial Equipment

    41 %   42 %   42 %   41 %

Aerospace, Defense, Oil, and Gas

    34     32     34     33  

Energy

    25     26     24     26  
                   

Total

    100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %
                   
                   

(1)
Industry end market information is presented consistently with our internal management reporting and may be periodically revised as management deems necessary.

        The following table provides an analysis of the change in the Industrial Solutions segment's net sales by primary industry end market:

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended June 27, 2014
versus Net Sales for the Quarter Ended June 28, 2013
  Change in Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended June 27, 2014
versus Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended June 28, 2013
 
 
  Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Acquisitions
(Divestiture)
  Total   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Acquisitions (Divestiture)   Total  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Industrial Equipment

  $ 10     3.0 % $ 4   $   $ 14     4.2 % $ 61     6.5 % $ 5   $   $ 66     7.1 %

Aerospace, Defense, Oil, and Gas

    22     8.3     4     5     31     11.9     41     5.4     9     6     56     7.4  

Energy

    3     1.3     2     (4 )   1     0.5     10     1.7         (12 )   (2 )   (0.3 )
                                                   

Total

  $ 35     4.3 % $ 10   $ 1   $ 46     5.7 % $ 112     4.9 % $ 14   $ (6 ) $ 120     5.3 %
                                                   
                                                   

(1)
Represents the change in net sales resulting from volume and price changes, before consideration of acquisitions, divestitures, and the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

(2)
Represents the change in net sales resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

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        Net sales in the Industrial Solutions segment increased $46 million, or 5.7%, to $849 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 from $803 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Organic net sales increased $35 million, or 4.3%, during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013.

        In the industrial equipment end market, our organic net sales increased 3.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2013 due to strength in the Asia–Pacific region, particularly in China. In the aerospace, defense, oil, and gas end market, our organic net sales increased 8.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013. The increase resulted from continued strength in commercial aviation and growth in oil and gas. In the energy end market, our organic net sales increased 1.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2013 as growth in the Americas and Asia–Pacific regions was partially offset by a decline in the EMEA region.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, operating income in the Industrial Solutions segment increased $41 million to $125 million from $84 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Segment results for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 included $1 million of net restructuring and other charges and $1 million of acquisition and integration costs. Segment results for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 included $22 million of net restructuring and other charges and $2 million of acquisition and integration costs. Excluding these items, operating income increased in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 over the same period of fiscal 2013 due primarily to improved manufacturing productivity and higher volume, partially offset by price erosion.

        In the first nine months of fiscal 2014, net sales in our Industrial Solutions segment increased $120 million, or 5.3%, to $2,401 million from $2,281 million in the same period of fiscal 2013. Organic net sales increased $112 million, or 4.9%, during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2013.

        In the industrial equipment end market, our organic net sales increased 6.5% in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013 as a result of market recovery, particularly in the Asia–Pacific region and, to a lesser degree, the EMEA region. In the aerospace, defense, oil, and gas end market, our organic net sales increased 5.4% in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 from the first nine months of fiscal 2013. The increase was attributable to continued strength in commercial aviation and growth in oil and gas. In the energy end market, our organic net sales increased 1.7% in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 from the same period of fiscal 2013 primarily as a result of growth in the Asia–Pacific and Americas regions, partially offset by a decline in the EMEA region.

        Operating income in the Industrial Solutions segment increased $95 million to $330 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 from $235 million in the same period of fiscal 2013. Segment results for the first nine months of fiscal 2014 included $7 million of net restructuring and other charges and $2 million of acquisition and integration costs. Segment results for the first nine months of fiscal 2013 included $55 million of net restructuring and other charges and $6 million of acquisition and integration costs. Excluding these items, operating income increased in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013 primarily as a result of improved manufacturing productivity and higher volume, partially offset by price erosion.

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  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Net sales

  $ 738   $ 803   $ 2,139   $ 2,262  

Operating income

  $ 39   $ 48   $ 108   $ 103  

Operating margin

    5.3 %   6.0 %   5.0 %   4.6 %

        The following table sets forth the Network Solutions segment's percentage of total net sales by primary industry end market(1):

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 

Telecom Networks

    47 %   43 %   46 %   41 %

Data Communications

    25     24     24     26  

Enterprise Networks

    21     20     21     20  

Subsea Communications

    7     13     9     13  
                   

Total

    100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %
                   
                   

(1)
Industry end market information is presented consistently with our internal management reporting and may be periodically revised as management deems necessary.

        The following table provides an analysis of the change in the Network Solutions segment's net sales by primary industry end market:

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended June 27, 2014
versus Net Sales for the Quarter Ended June 28, 2013
  Change in Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended June 27, 2014
versus Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended June 28, 2013
 
 
  Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Total   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Divestiture   Total  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Telecom Networks

  $ (4 )   (1.2 )% $ 3   $ (1 )   (0.3 )% $ 46     4.9 % $ 4   $   $ 50     5.4 %

Data Communications

    (10 )   (5.0 )   2     (8 )   (4.2 )   (39 )   (6.7 )   (1 )   (39 )   (79 )   (13.5 )

Enterprise Networks

    (1 )   (0.6 )   (3 )   (4 )   (2.5 )   15     3.2     (13 )       2     0.4  

Subsea Communications

    (52 )   (50.1 )       (52 )   (50.1 )   (96 )   (32.8 )           (96 )   (32.8 )
                                               

Total

  $ (67 )   (8.3 )% $ 2   $ (65 )   (8.1 )% $ (74 )   (3.4 )% $ (10 ) $ (39 ) $ (123 )   (5.4 )%
                                               
                                               

(1)
Represents the change in net sales resulting from volume and price changes, before consideration of acquisitions, divestitures, and the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

(2)
Represents the change in net sales resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, net sales in the Network Solutions segment decreased $65 million, or 8.1%, to $738 million from $803 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Organic net sales decreased $67 million, or 8.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013.

        In the telecom networks end market, our organic net sales decreased 1.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2013 as a result of weakness in the Asia–Pacific region, partially offset by growth in the fiber business in the EMEA region. In the data communications end market, our organic net sales decreased 5.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 from the same period of fiscal 2013 as a result of market weakness across all regions and the exit of certain product lines. In the enterprise networks end market, our organic net sales in the third quarter

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of fiscal 2014 were consistent with third quarter fiscal 2013 levels as weak demand in the EMEA region was offset by flat sales in the Asia–Pacific and Americas regions. In the subsea communications end market, our organic net sales decreased 50.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2013 as a result of lower project volume.

        Operating income in the Network Solutions segment decreased $9 million to $39 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 from $48 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Segment results included $1 million and $26 million of net restructuring and other charges in the third quarters of fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. Excluding these items, operating income decreased in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013 primarily as a result of price erosion and lower volume, partially offset by improved manufacturing productivity.

        Net sales in our Network Solutions segment decreased $123 million, or 5.4%, to $2,139 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 from $2,262 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013. Organic net sales decreased $74 million, or 3.4% in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2013.

        In the telecom networks end market, our organic net sales increased 4.9% in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 over the same period of fiscal 2013 due primarily to growth in the fiber business in the EMEA region. In the data communications end market, our organic net sales decreased 6.7% in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 from the first nine months of fiscal 2013 due to market weakness, particularly in the EMEA region, and the exit of certain product lines. In the enterprise networks end market, our organic net sales increased 3.2% in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2013 as a result of increased demand, particularly in the Americas region. In the subsea communications end market, our organic net sales decreased 32.8% in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013 due to lower project volume.

        Operating income in the Network Solutions segment increased $5 million to $108 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 from $103 million in the same period of fiscal 2013. Segment results included net restructuring and other charges of $22 million and $76 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. Excluding these items, operating income decreased in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2013 due primarily to price erosion, partially offset by improved manufacturing productivity.

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Net sales

  $ 408   $ 405   $ 1,201   $ 1,218  

Operating income

  $ 36   $ 25   $ 108   $ 38  

Operating margin

    8.8 %   6.2 %   9.0 %   3.1 %

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        The following table sets forth the Consumer Solutions segment's percentage of total net sales by primary industry end market(1):

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 

Consumer Devices

    56 %   60 %   59 %   63 %

Appliances

    44     40     41     37  
                   

Total

    100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %
                   
                   

(1)
Industry end market information is presented consistently with our internal management reporting and may be periodically revised as management deems necessary.

        The following table provides an analysis of the change in the Consumer Solutions segment's net sales by primary industry end market:

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended June 27, 2014
versus Net Sales for the Quarter Ended June 28, 2013
  Change in Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended June 27, 2014
versus Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended June 28, 2013
 
 
  Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Total   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Total  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Consumer Devices

  $ (12 )   (5.1 )% $ (1 ) $ (13 )   (5.3 )% $ (40 )   (5.2 )% $ (10 ) $ (50 )   (6.6 )%

Appliances

    14     8.6     2     16     9.9     33     7.2         33     7.2  
                                           

Total

  $ 2     0.4 % $ 1   $ 3     0.7 % $ (7 )   (0.6 )% $ (10 ) $ (17 )   (1.4 )%
                                           
                                           

(1)
Represents the change in net sales resulting from volume and price changes, before consideration of acquisitions, divestitures, and the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

(2)
Represents the change in net sales resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, net sales in the Consumer Solutions segment were flat as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Organic net sales were also flat during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013.

        In the consumer devices end market, our organic net sales decreased 5.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 from the third quarter of fiscal 2013 as a result of significant declines in our sales into the mobile phone and personal computer markets, partially offset by increases in our sales in the tablet computer market. In the appliances end market, our organic net sales increased 8.6% in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013. The increase was attributable to increased demand and share gains in the Americas and Asia–Pacific regions.

        Operating income in the Consumer Solutions segment increased $11 million to $36 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 from $25 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Segment results included $12 million and $18 million of net restructuring and other charges in the third quarters of fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. Excluding these items, operating income increased in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2013. The impact of improved manufacturing productivity was partially offset by price erosion.

        Net sales in our Consumer Solutions segment decreased $17 million, or 1.4%, to $1,201 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 from $1,218 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013. Organic net sales were flat during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2013.

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        In the consumer devices end market, our organic net sales decreased 5.2% in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013 due to declines in our sales into the mobile phone and personal computer markets, partially offset by increased demand and new product launches in the tablet computer market. In the appliances end market, our organic net sales increased 7.2% in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2013 due to increased demand and share gains in the Asia–Pacific region and, to a lesser degree, the Americas region.

        In the first nine months of fiscal 2014, operating income in the Consumer Solutions segment increased $70 million to $108 million as compared to $38 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013. Segment results included net restructuring and other charges of $13 million and $80 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. Excluding these items, operating income was flat in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2013. The impact of improved manufacturing productivity was offset by price erosion.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

        The following table summarizes our cash flow from operating, investing, and financing activities, as reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

 
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 1,334   $ 1,453  

Net cash used in investing activities

    (471 )   (357 )

Net cash used in financing activities

    (650 )   (1,411 )

Effect of currency translation on cash

    (3 )   (12 )
           

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

  $ 210   $ (327 )
           
           

        Our ability to fund our future capital needs will be affected by our continued ability to generate cash from operations and may be affected by our ability to access the capital markets, money markets, or other sources of funding, as well as the capacity and terms of our financing arrangements. We believe that cash generated from operations and, to the extent necessary, these other sources of potential funding will be sufficient to meet our anticipated capital needs for the foreseeable future, including the payment of $250 million of 1.60% senior notes due in February 2015. We may use excess cash to reduce our outstanding debt, including through the possible repurchase of our debt in accordance with applicable law, to purchase a portion of our common shares pursuant to our authorized share repurchase program, to pay distributions or dividends on our common shares, or to acquire strategic businesses or product lines. We intend to fund the proposed acquisition of Measurement Specialties, including Measurement Specialties' debt to be repaid at closing, with approximately $400 million of our cash and cash equivalents and approximately $1.3 billion of funds from any combination of the issuance of registered or unregistered notes, the issuance of commercial paper, and, if necessary, borrowing under our existing credit facilities. The cost or availability of future funding may be impacted by financial market conditions. We will continue to monitor financial markets and respond as necessary to changing conditions.

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Cash Flows from Operating Activities

        Net cash provided by continuing operating activities was $1,341 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 as compared to $1,453 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013. Higher accounts receivable levels and net payments made in relation to pre-separation tax matters were partially offset by higher income levels.

        The amount of income taxes paid, net of refunds, during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 and 2013 was $205 million and $229 million, respectively. In the first nine months of fiscal 2013, these payments included $67 million for tax deficiencies related to pre-separation tax matters. Also, during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 and 2013, we made net payments of $179 million and received net reimbursements of $39 million, respectively, from Tyco International and Covidien pursuant to their indemnifications for pre-separation U.S. tax matters. We expect to make net cash payments related to pre-separation tax matters of approximately $32 million during the next twelve months. These amounts include payments in which we are the primary obligor to the taxing authorities and for which we expect a portion to be reimbursed by Tyco International and Covidien under the Tax Sharing Agreement, as well as indemnification payments to Tyco International and Covidien under the Tax Sharing Agreement for tax matters where they are the primary obligor to the taxing authorities. See Note 10 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to pre-separation tax matters.

        In addition to net cash provided by operating activities, we use free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, as a useful measure of our ability to generate cash. Free cash flow was $1,069 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to $1,088 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013. The decrease in free cash flow was primarily driven by the changes in net cash provided by continuing operating activities discussed above and higher capital expenditures.

        The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net cash provided by continuing operating activities, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, to free cash flow.

 
  For the
Nine Months Ended
 
 
  June 27,
2014
  June 28,
2013
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Net cash provided by continuing operating activities

  $ 1,341   $ 1,453  

Capital expenditures

    (476 )   (412 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

    25     19  

Payments related to pre-separation U.S. tax matters, net

    179     28  
           

Free cash flow

  $ 1,069   $ 1,088  
           
           

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

        Capital spending increased $64 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 to $476 million as compared to $412 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013. We expect fiscal 2014 capital spending levels to be approximately 4% to 5% of net sales. We believe our capital funding levels are adequate to support new programs, and we continue to invest in our manufacturing infrastructure to further enhance productivity and manufacturing capabilities.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities and Capitalization

        Total debt at June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013 was $3,000 million and $3,014 million, respectively. See Note 8 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding debt.

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        In June 2014, Tyco Electronics Group S.A. ("TEGSA"), our 100%-owned subsidiary, entered into a 364-day credit agreement ("364-Day Credit Facility") with total commitments of $1 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, the commitments will be reduced upon certain events, including the incurrence of certain types of debt, certain equity issuances, and certain dispositions. TEGSA had no borrowings under the 364-Day Credit Facility at June 27, 2014.

        Borrowings under the 364-Day Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the option of TEGSA, (1) the London interbank offered rate ("LIBOR") plus an applicable margin based upon the senior, unsecured, long-term debt rating of TEGSA, or (2) an alternate base rate equal to the highest of (i) Citibank, N.A.'s prime rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 1/2 of 1%, and (iii) one-month LIBOR plus 1%, plus, in each case, an applicable margin based upon the senior, unsecured, long-term debt rating of TEGSA. TEGSA is required to pay an annual facility fee ranging from 7.5 to 25.0 basis points based upon the amount of the lenders' commitments under the 364-Day Credit Facility and the applicable credit ratings of TEGSA.

        TEGSA has a five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility ("Five-Year Credit Facility") with total commitments of $1,500 million. This facility expires in August 2018. TEGSA had no borrowings under the Five-Year Credit Facility at June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013.

        The 364-Day Credit Facility and the Five-Year Credit Facility (together, the "Credit Facilities") contain financial ratio covenants providing that if, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, our ratio of Consolidated Total Debt (as defined in the Credit Facilities) to Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Facilities) for the then most recently concluded period of four consecutive fiscal quarters exceeds 3.75 to 1.0, an Event of Default (as defined in the Credit Facilities) is triggered. The Credit Facilities and our other debt agreements contain other customary covenants. None of our covenants are presently considered restrictive to our operations. As of June 27, 2014, we were in compliance with all of our debt covenants and believe that we will continue to be in compliance with our existing covenants for the foreseeable future.

        In addition to the Credit Facilities, TEGSA is the borrower under the outstanding senior notes and commercial paper. TEGSA's payment obligations under its senior notes, commercial paper, and Credit Facilities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by its parent, TE Connectivity Ltd. Neither TE Connectivity Ltd. nor any of its subsidiaries provides a guarantee as to payment obligations under the 3.50% convertible subordinated notes due 2015 issued by ADC Telecommunications, Inc. prior to its acquisition in December 2010.

        During November 2013, TEGSA redeemed all of its outstanding 5.95% senior notes due 2014, representing $300 million principal amount. We paid an immaterial premium in connection with the early redemption. In addition, TEGSA issued $325 million aggregate principal amount of 2.375% senior notes due December 17, 2018. The notes are TEGSA's unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all existing and any future senior indebtedness of TEGSA and senior to any subordinated indebtedness that TEGSA may incur. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed as to payment on an unsecured senior basis by TE Connectivity Ltd.

        Payments of common share dividends and cash distributions to shareholders were $324 million and $281 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. We paid a cash dividend of $0.25 per share to shareholders out of contributed surplus in each of the first and second quarters of fiscal 2014.

        In March 2014, our shareholders approved a dividend payment to shareholders of CHF 1.04 (equivalent to $1.16) per share out of contributed surplus, payable in four equal quarterly installments beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 through the second quarter of fiscal 2015. We paid the first installment of the dividend at a rate of $0.29 per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2014.

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        In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, our board of directors authorized an increase of $1 billion in the share repurchase program. We repurchased approximately 8 million of our common shares for $441 million and approximately 16 million of our common shares for $619 million under our share repurchase authorization during the nine months ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013, respectively. At June 27, 2014, we had $1,038 million of availability remaining under our share repurchase authorization.


Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

        In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to various legal proceedings and claims, including patent infringement claims, product liability matters, employment disputes, disputes on agreements, other commercial disputes, environmental matters, antitrust claims, and tax matters, including non-income tax matters such as value added tax, sales and use tax, real estate tax, and transfer tax. Management believes that these legal proceedings and claims likely will be resolved over an extended period of time. Although it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these proceedings, based upon our experience, current information, and applicable law, we do not expect that the outcome of these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. However, the proceedings discussed below in "Income Tax Matters" could have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        At June 27, 2014, we had a contingent purchase price commitment of $80 million related to our fiscal 2001 acquisition of Com-Net. This represents the maximum amount payable to the former shareholders of Com-Net only after the construction and installation of a communications system was completed for and approved by the State of Florida in accordance with guidelines set forth in the contract. Under the terms of the purchase and sale agreement, we do not believe we have any obligation to the sellers. However, the sellers have contested our position and initiated a lawsuit in June 2006 in the Court of Common Pleas in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. A liability for this contingency has not been recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as we do not believe that any payment is probable at this time.

Income Tax Matters

        Effective June 29, 2007, we became the parent company of the former electronics businesses of Tyco International. On June 29, 2007, Tyco International distributed all of our shares, as well as its shares of its former healthcare businesses ("Covidien"), to its common shareholders (the "separation").

        In connection with the separation, we entered into a Tax Sharing Agreement that generally governs our, Tyco International's, and Covidien's respective rights, responsibilities, and obligations after the distribution with respect to taxes, including ordinary course of business taxes and taxes, if any, incurred as a result of any failure of the distribution of all of our shares or the shares of Covidien to qualify as a tax-free distribution for U.S. federal income tax purposes within the meaning of Section 355 of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") or certain internal transactions undertaken in anticipation of the spin-offs to qualify for tax-favored treatment under the Code.

        Pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement, upon separation, we entered into certain guarantee commitments and indemnifications with Tyco International and Covidien. Under the Tax Sharing Agreement, we, Tyco International, and Covidien share 31%, 27%, and 42%, respectively, of certain contingent liabilities relating to unresolved pre-separation tax matters of Tyco International. See Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the Tax Sharing Agreement.

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        During fiscal 2007, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") concluded its field examination of certain of Tyco International's U.S. federal income tax returns for the years 1997 through 2000 and issued Revenue Agent Reports that reflected the IRS' determination of proposed tax adjustments for the 1997 through 2000 period. Additionally, the IRS proposed civil fraud penalties against Tyco International arising from alleged actions of former executives in connection with certain intercompany transfers of stock in 1998 and 1999. The penalties were asserted against a prior subsidiary of Tyco International that was distributed to us in connection with the separation. Tyco International appealed certain of the proposed adjustments for the years 1997 through 2000, and Tyco International resolved all but one of the matters associated with the proposed tax adjustments, including reaching an agreement with the IRS on the penalty adjustment in the amount of $21 million. In October 2012, the IRS issued special agreement Forms 870-AD, effectively settling its audit of all tax matters for the period 1997 through 2000, excluding one issue that remains in dispute as described below. As a result of these developments, in the first nine months of fiscal 2013, we recognized an income tax benefit of $331 million, representing a reduction in tax reserves for the matters that were effectively settled, and other expense of $231 million, representing a reduction of associated indemnification receivables, pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien.

        The disputed issue involves the tax treatment of certain intercompany debt transactions. The IRS field examination asserted that certain intercompany loans originating during the period 1997 through 2000 did not constitute debt for U.S. federal income tax purposes and disallowed approximately $2.7 billion of related interest deductions recognized during the period on Tyco International's U.S. income tax returns. In addition, if the IRS is ultimately successful in asserting its claim, it is likely to disallow an additional $6.6 billion of interest deductions reflected on U.S. income tax returns in years subsequent to fiscal 2000. Tyco International contends that the intercompany financing qualified as debt for U.S. tax purposes and that the interest deductions reflected on the income tax returns are appropriate. The IRS and Tyco International were unable to resolve this matter through the IRS appeals process. On June 20, 2013, Tyco International advised us that it had received Notices of Deficiency from the IRS for certain former U.S. subsidiaries of Tyco International increasing taxable income by approximately $2.9 billion in connection with the audit of Tyco International's fiscal years 1997 through 2000. The Notices of Deficiency assert that Tyco International owes additional taxes totaling $778 million, associated penalties of $154 million, and withholding taxes of $105 million. In addition, Tyco International received Final Partnership Administrative Adjustments for certain U.S. partnerships owned by former U.S. subsidiaries with respect to which Tyco International estimates an additional tax deficiency of approximately $30 million will be asserted. The amounts asserted by the IRS exclude any applicable deficiency interest, and do not reflect any impact to subsequent period tax liabilities in the event that the IRS were to prevail on some or all of its assertions. We understand that Tyco International strongly disagrees with the IRS position and has filed petitions in the U.S. Tax Court contesting the IRS' proposed adjustments. Tyco International has advised us that it believes there are meritorious defenses for the tax filings in question and that the IRS positions with regard to these matters are inconsistent with the applicable tax laws and existing U.S. Treasury regulations.

        Resolution of this matter in the U.S. Tax Court could take several years and no payments to the IRS with respect to these matters would be required until the matter is fully and finally resolved. In accordance with the Tax Sharing Agreement, we, Tyco International, and Covidien would share 31%, 27%, and 42%, respectively, of any payments made in connection with these matters.

        If the IRS were to prevail on its assertions, our share of the assessed tax, deficiency interest, and applicable withholding taxes and penalties could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows. We have reviewed the Notices of Deficiency, the relevant facts surrounding the intercompany debt transactions, relevant tax regulations, and applicable case law, and we continue to believe that we are appropriately reserved for this matter.

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        During the first nine months of fiscal 2014, we made net payments of $179 million related to pre-separation tax matters, including $198 million of indemnification payments made to Tyco International and Covidien during the quarter ended June 27, 2014 in connection with their advanced payments for expected deficiencies made to the IRS for the 2005 through 2007 audit cycle. We made net payments of $28 million related to pre-separation tax matters during the first nine months of fiscal 2013. Tyco International's income tax returns for the years 2001 through 2004 remain subject to adjustment by the IRS upon ultimate resolution of the disputed issue involving certain intercompany loans originated during the period 1997 through 2000. For the undisputed issues for years 2001 through 2004, it is our understanding that Tyco International expects the IRS to issue general agreement Forms 870 during fiscal 2014. The IRS commenced its audit of certain Tyco International income tax returns for the years 2005 through 2007 in fiscal 2011, and it is our understanding that Tyco International expects the IRS to issue general agreement Forms 870 during fiscal 2014. Also, during fiscal 2012, the IRS commenced its audit of our income tax returns for the years 2008 through 2010. We expect fieldwork for the 2008 through 2010 audit to conclude in fiscal 2015. Over the next twelve months, we expect to make net cash payments of approximately $32 million in connection with pre-separation tax matters.

        At June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013, we have reflected $59 million and $15 million, respectively, of income tax liabilities related to the audits of Tyco International's and our income tax returns in accrued and other current liabilities as certain of these matters could be resolved within the next twelve months.

        We believe that the amounts recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements relating to the matters discussed above are appropriate. However, the ultimate resolution is uncertain and could result in a material impact to our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

        In certain instances, we have guaranteed the performance of third parties and provided financial guarantees for uncompleted work and financial commitments. The terms of these guarantees vary with end dates ranging from fiscal 2014 through the completion of such transactions. The guarantees would be triggered in the event of nonperformance, and the potential exposure for nonperformance under the guarantees would not have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        In disposing of assets or businesses, we often provide representations, warranties, and/or indemnities to cover various risks including unknown damage to assets, environmental risks involved in the sale of real estate, liability for investigation and remediation of environmental contamination at waste disposal sites and manufacturing facilities, and unidentified tax liabilities and legal fees related to periods prior to disposition. We do not expect that these uncertainties will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        At June 27, 2014, we had outstanding letters of credit and letters of guarantee in the amount of $316 million.

        We have recorded liabilities for known indemnifications included as part of environmental liabilities. See Note 10 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of these liabilities.

        In the normal course of business, we are liable for contract completion and product performance. In the opinion of management, such obligations will not significantly affect our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

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Agreement, we, Tyco International, and Covidien share 31%, 27%, and 42%, respectively, of certain contingent liabilities relating to unresolved pre-separation tax matters of Tyco International. The effect of the Tax Sharing Agreement is to indemnify us for 69% of certain liabilities settled in cash by us with respect to unresolved pre-separation tax matters. Pursuant to that indemnification, we have made similar indemnifications to Tyco International and Covidien with respect to 31% of certain liabilities settled in cash by the companies relating to unresolved pre-separation tax matters. If any of the companies responsible for all or a portion of such liabilities were to default in its payment of costs or expenses related to any such liability, we would be responsible for a portion of the defaulting party or parties' obligation. These arrangements have been valued upon our separation from Tyco International in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 460, Guarantees, and, accordingly, liabilities amounting to $21 million were recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 27, 2014. See Notes 9 and 10 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

        The preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses.

        Our accounting policies for revenue recognition, goodwill and other intangible assets, income taxes, pension and postretirement benefits, acquisitions, and contingent liabilities are based on, among other things, judgments and assumptions made by management. During the nine months ended June 27, 2014, there were no significant changes to these policies or to the underlying accounting assumptions and estimates used in these policies from those disclosed in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2013.


Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

        In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This guidance supersedes ASC 605, Revenue Recognition, and introduces a single, comprehensive, five-step revenue recognition model. ASC 606 also enhances disclosures related to revenue recognition. ASC 606 will be effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 and allows for either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach at adoption. We are continuing to assess the impact of adopting ASC 606, but do not expect adoption to have a material impact on our results of operations or financial position.


Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Organic Net Sales Growth

        Organic net sales growth is a non-GAAP financial measure. The difference between reported net sales growth (the most comparable GAAP measure) and organic net sales growth (the non-GAAP measure) consists of the impact from foreign currency exchange rates, acquisitions, and divestitures. Organic net sales growth is a useful measure of the underlying results and trends in our business. It excludes items that are not completely under management's control, such as the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and items that do not reflect the underlying growth of the company, such as acquisition and divestiture activity.

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        We believe organic net sales growth provides useful information to investors because it reflects the underlying growth from the ongoing activities of our business. Furthermore, it provides investors with a view of our operations from management's perspective. We use organic net sales growth to monitor and evaluate performance, as it is an important measure of the underlying results of our operations. Management uses organic net sales growth together with GAAP measures such as net sales growth and operating income in its decision making processes related to the operations of our reporting segments and our overall company. We believe that investors benefit from having access to the same financial measures that management uses in evaluating operations. The discussion and analysis of organic net sales growth in "Results of Operations" above utilizes organic net sales growth as management does internally. Because organic net sales growth calculations may vary among other companies, organic net sales growth amounts presented above may not be comparable with similarly titled measures of other companies. Organic net sales growth is a non-GAAP financial measure that is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures. The primary limitation of this measure is that it excludes items that have an impact on our net sales. This limitation is best addressed by evaluating organic net sales growth in combination with our GAAP net sales. The tables presented in "Results of Operations" above provide reconciliations of organic net sales growth to net sales growth calculated under GAAP.

Free Cash Flow

        Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. The difference between net cash provided by continuing operating activities (the most comparable GAAP measure) and free cash flow (the non-GAAP measure) consists mainly of significant cash outflows and inflows that we believe are useful to identify. Free cash flow is a useful measure of our ability to generate cash. It also is a significant component in our incentive compensation plans. We believe free cash flow provides useful information to investors as it provides insight into the primary cash flow metric used by management to monitor and evaluate cash flows generated from our operations.

        Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by continuing operating activities excluding voluntary pension contributions and the cash impact of special items, minus net capital expenditures. Net capital expenditures consist of capital expenditures less proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment. These items are subtracted because they represent long-term commitments. Voluntary pension contributions are excluded from the GAAP measure because this activity is driven by economic financing decisions rather than operating activity. Certain special items, including net payments related to pre-separation tax matters, also are considered by management in evaluating free cash flow. We believe investors should also consider these items in evaluating our free cash flow.

        Free cash flow as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures reported by other companies. The primary limitation of this measure is that it excludes items that have an impact on our GAAP cash flow. Also, it subtracts certain cash items that are ultimately within management's and the board of directors' discretion to direct and may imply that there is less or more cash available for our programs than the most comparable GAAP measure indicates. This limitation is best addressed by using free cash flow in combination with the GAAP cash flow results. It should not be inferred that the entire free cash flow amount is available for future discretionary expenditures, as our definition of free cash flow does not consider certain non-discretionary expenditures, such as debt payments. In addition, we may have other discretionary expenditures, such as discretionary dividends, share repurchases, and business acquisitions, that are not considered in the calculation of free cash flow.

        The tables presented in "Liquidity and Capital Resources" above provide reconciliations of free cash flow to cash flows from continuing operating activities calculated under GAAP.

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Forward-Looking Information

        Certain statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Forward-looking statements include, among others, the information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans, competitive position, potential growth opportunities, potential operating performance improvements, acquisitions, the effects of competition, and the effects of future legislation or regulations. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "may," "should," or the negative of these terms or similar expressions.

        Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. We do not have any intention or obligation to update forward-looking statements after we file this report except as required by law.

        The following and other risks, which are described in greater detail in "Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors" of this report and "Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2013, could also cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements:

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        There may be other risks and uncertainties that we are unable to predict at this time or that we currently do not expect to have a material adverse effect on our business.

ITEM 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

        There have been no significant changes in our exposures to market risk during the first nine months of fiscal 2014. For further discussion of our exposures to market risk, refer to "Part II. Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2013.

ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

        Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")), as of June 27, 2014. Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 27, 2014.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

        During the quarter ended June 27, 2014, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

        Except as discussed below, there have been no material developments in our legal proceedings since we filed our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2013. For a description of our previously reported legal proceedings, refer to "Part I. Item 3. Legal Proceedings" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2013.

        We are aware that, subsequent to the announcement of the entry into the Merger Agreement with Measurement Specialties in June 2014, purported shareholders of Measurement Specialties filed several putative class action complaints in New Jersey state court against Measurement Specialties, its board of directors, TE Connectivity, and TE Connectivity's merger subsidiary generally alleging claims for breach of fiduciary duties against Measurement Specialties' board of directors in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, and that TE Connectivity and its merger subsidiary aided and abetted Measurement Specialties' board of directors in the alleged breach of the directors' fiduciary duties to Measurement Specialties' shareholders. The actions generally seek to enjoin the consummation of the transaction until the alleged breaches of fiduciary duty are cured and unspecified monetary damages. We intend to vigorously defend against these claims.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS

        There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in "Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2013 except as otherwise described below. The risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K in addition to other information set forth below and in this report could materially affect our business operations, financial condition, or liquidity. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently believe are immaterial also may impair our business operations, financial condition, and liquidity.

         The Measurement Specialties acquisition and future acquisitions may not be successful.

        We recently announced our entry into the Merger Agreement to acquire Measurement Specialties, and we regularly evaluate the possible acquisition of strategic businesses or product lines with the potential to strengthen our market position or enhance our existing product offerings. Risks associated with the acquisition of Measurement Specialties include the risk that the transaction may not be consummated, the risk that regulatory approval that may be required for the transaction is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated, litigation risks associated with claims or potential claims brought by shareholders of Measurement Specialties to enjoin the transaction or seeking monetary damages, risks associated with our ability to issue debt to fund a portion of the purchase price, the risk that Measurement Specialties' operations will not be integrated successfully into ours, and the risk that revenue opportunities, cost savings, and other anticipated synergies from the transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected. We also cannot assure you that we will identify or successfully complete transactions with other suitable acquisition candidates in the future. Nor can we assure you that completed acquisitions will be successful if an acquired business fails to operate as anticipated or cannot be successfully integrated.

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ITEM 2.    UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

        None.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

        The following table presents information about our purchases of our common shares during the quarter ended June 27, 2014:

Period
  Total Number
of Shares
Purchased(1)
  Average
Price Paid
Per
Share(1)
  Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs(2)
  Maximum
Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs(2)
 

March 29–April 25, 2014

    836,203   $ 59.97     836,181   $ 1,037,640,995  

April 26–May 30, 2014

    7,477     59.24         1,037,640,995  

May 31–June 27, 2014

    878     61.37         1,037,640,995  
                     

Total

    844,558   $ 59.97     836,181        
                     
                     

(1)
These columns include the following transactions which occurred during the quarter ended June 27, 2014:

(i)
the acquisition of 8,377 common shares from individuals in order to satisfy tax withholding requirements in connection with the vesting of restricted share awards issued under equity compensation plans; and

(ii)
open market purchases totaling 836,181 common shares, summarized on a trade-date basis, in conjunction with the share repurchase program announced in September 2007.

(2)
On October 29, 2013, our board of directors authorized a $1 billion increase in the share repurchase program. Our share repurchase program authorizes us to purchase a portion of our outstanding common shares from time to time through open market or private transactions, depending on business and market conditions. The share repurchase program does not have an expiration date.

ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number
  Exhibit
  2.1   Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of June 18, 2014 among TE Connectivity Ltd., Wolverine-Mars Acquisition, Inc. and Measurement Specialties, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to TE Connectivity's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed June 18, 2014)

 

3.1

 

Articles of Association of TE Connectivity Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to TE Connectivity's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 9, 2014)

 

10.1

 

364-Day Credit Agreement dated as of June 27, 2014 among Tyco Electronics Group S.A., as borrower, TE Connectivity Ltd., as guarantor, the lenders parties thereto and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to TE Connectivity's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed June 27, 2014)

 

31.1

 

Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

 

31.2

 

Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

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Exhibit
Number
  Exhibit
  32.1   Certification by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**

 

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Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of TE Connectivity Ltd. for the quarterly period ended June 27, 2014, filed on July 24, 2014, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements*

*
Filed herewith

**
Furnished herewith

        Neither TE Connectivity Ltd. nor any of its consolidated subsidiaries has outstanding any instrument with respect to its long-term debt, other than those filed as an exhibit to TE Connectivity Ltd.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2013, under which the total amount of securities authorized exceeds 10% of the total assets of TE Connectivity Ltd. and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. TE Connectivity Ltd. hereby agrees to furnish to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, a copy of each instrument that defines the rights of holders of such long-term debt that is not filed or incorporated by reference as an exhibit to our annual and quarterly reports.

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

  TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

 

By:

 

/s/ ROBERT W. HAU


Robert W. Hau
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

Date: July 24, 2014

 

 

 

 

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