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3-Aug-2009
Quarterly Report
Cautionary Statements for Forward-Looking Information
Unless otherwise indicated, references to "Johnson Controls," the "Company,"
"we," "our" and "us" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q refer to Johnson
Controls, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Certain statements in this report, other than purely historical information,
including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans,
objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those
statements are based, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These
forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe,"
"project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "outlook," "intend,"
"strategy," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will
continue," "will likely result," "guidance" or the negative thereof or
variations thereon or similar terminology generally intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current
expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which
may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking
statements. A detailed discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking
statements is included in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2009. We undertake no obligation
to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise.
Overview
Johnson Controls brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and
travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart
environments that redefine the relationships between people and their
surroundings. We strive to create a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world
through our products and services to millions of vehicles, homes and commercial
buildings. Johnson Controls provides innovative automotive interiors that help
make driving more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. For buildings, we offer
products and services that optimize energy use and improve comfort and security.
We also provide batteries for automobiles and hybrid electric vehicles, along
with related systems engineering, marketing and service expertise.
Johnson Controls was originally incorporated in the state of Wisconsin in 1885
as Johnson Electric Service Company to manufacture, install and service
automatic temperature regulation systems for buildings. The Company was renamed
to Johnson Controls, Inc. in 1974. In 1978, we acquired Globe-Union, Inc., a
Wisconsin-based manufacturer of automotive batteries for both the replacement
and original equipment markets. We entered the automotive seating industry in
1985 with the acquisition of Michigan-based Hoover Universal, Inc.
Our building efficiency business is a global market leader in designing,
producing, marketing and installing integrated heating, ventilating and air
conditioning (HVAC) systems, building management systems, controls, security and
mechanical equipment. In addition, the building efficiency business provides
technical services, energy management consulting and operations of entire real
estate portfolios for the non-residential buildings market. We also provide
residential air conditioning and heating systems.
Our automotive experience business is one of the world's largest automotive
suppliers, providing innovative interior systems through our design and
engineering expertise. Our technologies extend into virtually every area of the
interior including seating and overhead systems, door systems, floor consoles,
instrument panels, cockpits and integrated electronics. Customers include most
of the world's major automakers.
Our power solutions business is a leading global supplier of lead-acid
automotive batteries for virtually every type of passenger car, light truck and
utility vehicle. We serve both automotive original equipment manufacturers and
the general vehicle battery aftermarket. We offer Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM),
nickel-metal-hydride and lithium-ion battery technologies to power hybrid
vehicles.
The following information should be read in conjunction with the September 30,
2008 consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, along with
management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations included in the Company's 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K. References
in the following discussion and analysis to "Three Months" refer to the three
months ended June 30, 2009, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008,
while references to "Year-to-Date" refer to the nine months ended June 30, 2009,
compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2008.
Outlook
The global economic environment remained unstable through the third quarter of
fiscal 2009. The automotive industry experienced extended production shut-downs
in North America as a result of bankruptcy filings by both General Motors
Corporation (GM) and Chrysler LLC (Chrysler) during the quarter. Through the
first three quarters of fiscal 2009, automotive production has declined by a
double digit rate in North America and Europe compared to the similar period in
2008, with virtually every automotive manufacturer affected. There are signs
indicating the automotive markets are beginning to stabilize, such as improving
credit availability for car buyers. In Europe, government support programs have
increased sales of smaller vehicles in that region. Additionally, automotive
production in China has increased in fiscal 2009 compared to fiscal 2008, and
the government support program in the U.S. is expected to stimulate automotive
sales in the U.S. Therefore, we expect our automotive experience business to be
profitable in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.
The softening in the commercial construction market is primarily concentrated in
the office, retail and lodging sectors whereas, institutional buildings such as
government, healthcare and education, which are the primary focus of our
building efficiency business, remained the strongest sectors of new
construction. Due to the uncertain economic environment, some commercial
customers have deferred service and maintenance work, and there have been delays
in energy efficiency projects pending clarification of government stimulus
funding guidelines. In spite of this, we believe that we are well-positioned to
benefit from future potential government energy efficiency programs.
We are working to reduce our variable and fixed costs in response to the general
economic decline. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 and in the second quarter
of fiscal 2009, we announced restructuring plans intended to improve our cost
structure and rebalance production within each regional footprint. We have seen
some benefit from these plans in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and expect
greater benefits from these initiatives in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.
Despite the decline in automotive production, we believe that power solutions is
well positioned with its strong global market share in the more stable
aftermarket sector.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company believes its capital resources and liquidity position at June 30,
2009, are adequate to meet projected needs. The Company believes requirements
for working capital, capital expenditures, dividends, minimum pension
contributions, debt maturities and any potential acquisitions in fiscal 2009
will continue to be funded from operations, supplemented by short- and long-term
borrowings, if required. The Company currently manages its short-term debt
position in the U.S. and euro commercial paper markets and bank loan markets.
The Company has experienced uninterrupted access in the U.S. commercial paper
market, while the euro market periodically closes for the Company and other U.S.
multinationals. The Company continues to adjust its commercial paper maturities
and issuance levels given market reactions to industry events and changes in the
Company's credit rating. Further downgrades in the Company's credit rating could
negatively impact its access to the commercial paper market. In the event the
Company is unable to issue commercial paper, it would have the ability to draw
on its $2.05 billion revolving credit facility, which extends until
December 2011. The Company does not have any significant debt maturities until
fiscal 2011. As such, the Company believes it has sufficient financial resources
to fund operations and meet its obligations for the foreseeable future.
The Company's debt financial covenants require a minimum consolidated
stockholders' equity of at least $1.31 billion at all times and allow a maximum
aggregated amount of 10% of consolidated stockholders' equity for liens and
pledges. For purposes of calculating the Company's covenants, consolidated
stockholders' equity is calculated without giving effect to (i) the application
of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 106, "Employers' Accounting for Postretirement
Benefits Other Than Pensions" or (ii) the cumulative foreign currency
translation adjustment. As of June 30, 2009, consolidated stockholders' equity
as defined per our covenants was $7.8 billion and there were no outstanding
amounts for liens and pledges. The Company expects to be in compliance with all
covenants and other requirements set forth in its credit agreements and
indentures in the foreseeable future. None of the Company's debt agreements
limit access to stated borrowing levels or require accelerated repayment in the
event of a decrease in the Company's credit rating.
The key financial assumptions used in calculating the pension liability are
determined annually, or whenever plan assets and liabilities are re-measured as
required under accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., including
the expected rate of return on our plan assets. Our most recent actuarial
valuation utilized an expected rate of return of 8.5% and 5.5% for U.S. and
non-U.S. plans, respectively. Given the recent credit market crisis and losses
in equity markets, the Company anticipates the actual rate of return will likely
be well below these rates in fiscal 2009. However, the Company still believes
the long-term rate of return will approximate 8.5% and 5.5% for U.S. and
non-U.S. plans, respectively. Any differences between actual results and the
expected long-term asset returns will be reflected in other comprehensive income
and amortized to pension expense in future years. Based on the current funded
status of its defined benefit plans in the U.S., the Company's minimum funding
requirements for the remainder of fiscal 2009, and through the first quarter of
fiscal 2010, is approximately $21 million per quarter. The Company also monitors
its non-U.S. plans' funded status and meets all minimum funding requirements.
The Company is reviewing the annual incremental funding requirements for its
non-U.S. plans resulting from the recent global equity market performance to
determine if additional funding is required. In fiscal 2009, the Company made
discretionary pension contributions of approximately $75 million.
Segment Analysis
Management evaluates the performance of its business units based primarily on
segment income, which is defined as income from continuing operations before
income taxes and minority interests excluding net financing charges and
restructuring costs.
Summary
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
(in millions) 2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
Net sales $ 6,979 $ 9,865 -29 % $ 20,630 $ 28,755 -28 %
Segment income 282 645 -56 % (147 ) 1,472 *
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* Measure not meaningful
Three Months:
• The $2.9 billion decrease in consolidated net sales was primarily due to
lower sales in the automotive experience business ($1.5 billion) as a result
of significantly reduced industry production levels by all our major
original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) primarily in North America and
Europe, the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation
($684 million), the impact of lower lead costs on pricing and lower sales
volumes in the power solutions business ($455 million) and lower net sales
in the building efficiency business ($252 million) primarily due to lower
technical services demand as customers continue to defer routine maintenance
and equipment retrofit projects.
• The $363 million decrease in segment income was primarily due to lower volumes across all businesses ($375 million) and the unfavorable effects of foreign currency translation ($35 million), offset by lower SG&A costs ($47 million), including the benefits from cost reduction initiatives.
Year-to-Date:
• The $8.1 billion decrease in consolidated net sales was primarily due to
lower sales in the automotive experience business ($4.5 billion) as a result
of significantly reduced industry production levels by all our major OEM's
primarily in North America and Europe, the unfavorable impact of foreign
currency
translation ($1.9 billion), and in the power solutions business, primarily the impact of lower lead costs on pricing and lower sales volumes ($1.4 billion).
• The $1.6 billion decrease in segment income was primarily due to lower volumes mainly in the automotive experience business as a result of significantly reduced industry production volumes, lead costs not recovered through pricing, first quarter impairment charges recorded on an equity investment ($152 million) in the building efficiency North American unitary products segment and certain fixed asset impairment charges recorded in the automotive experience North America and Europe segments ($77 million and $33 million, respectively) and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($110 million).
Building Efficiency - Net Sales
Three Months Nine Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
(in millions) 2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
North America systems $ 563 $ 605 -7 % $ 1,671 $ 1,680 -1 %
North America service 552 626 -12 % 1,610 1,749 -8 %
North America unitary
products 227 235 -3 % 477 550 -13 %
Global workplace
solutions 708 785 -10 % 2,095 2,347 -11 %
Europe 517 716 -28 % 1,587 1,997 -21 %
Rest of world 600 710 -15 % 1,779 1,897 -6 %
$ 3,167 $ 3,677 -14 % $ 9,219 $ 10,220 -10 %
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Three Months:
• The decrease in North America systems was primarily due to lower volumes of
control systems and equipment in the commercial construction and replacement
markets ($36 million) and the unfavorable impact from foreign currency
translation ($6 million).
• The decrease in North America service was primarily due to lower truck-based business ($87 million) and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($8 million), partially offset by higher volumes in energy solutions ($21 million).
• The decrease in North America unitary products was primarily due to a depressed U.S. residential market, which impacts the demand for HVAC equipment in new construction housing starts.
• The decrease in global workplace solutions was primarily due to the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($96 million), partially offset by new business in Europe.
• The decrease in Europe reflects the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($127 million) and lower control systems and product demand across the region.
• The decrease in rest of world was due to volume decreases mainly in Latin America ($56 million) and Asia ($35 million) and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($19 million).
Year-to-Date:
• The decrease in North America systems was primarily due to the unfavorable
impact of foreign currency translation ($21 million), partially offset by
the impact of prior year acquisitions ($12 million).
• The decrease in North America service was primarily due to lower truck-based business ($169 million) and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($25 million), partially offset by increased volume of energy solutions ($55 million).
• The decrease in North America unitary products was primarily due to a depressed U.S. residential market, which impacts the demand for HVAC equipment in new construction housing starts.
• The decrease in global workplace solutions primarily reflects the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($295 million) and lower volume of pass through contracts in Europe and Asia, partially offset by higher volumes in North America and new business in Europe.
• The decrease in Europe reflects primarily the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($325 million) and a reduction in control systems and products and specialty volumes.
• The decrease in rest of world is due to volume decreases in Latin America ($77 million) and Asia ($28 million) and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($33 million), partially offset by higher volumes in the Middle East and other markets ($20 million).
Building Efficiency - Segment Income
Three Months Nine Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
(in millions) 2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
North America systems $ 63 $ 80 -21 % $ 173 $ 192 -10 %
North America service 58 76 -24 % 129 144 -10 %
North America unitary
products (2 ) 3 * (227 ) (20) *
Global workplace
solutions 10 16 -38 % 24 45 -47 %
Europe 12 38 -68 % 36 78 -54 %
Rest of world 49 88 -44 % 124 202 -39 %
$ 190 $ 301 -37 % $ 259 $ 641 -60 %
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* Measure not meaningful
Three Months:
• The decrease in North America systems was primarily due to lower volumes
($10 million), unfavorable margin rates ($9 million) and the unfavorable
impact of foreign currency translation ($1 million), partially offset by
lower SG&A expenses ($3 million).
• The decrease in North America service was primarily due to lower volumes in truck-based services ($19 million) and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($1 million), offset by lower SG&A expenses ($2 million).
• The decrease in North America unitary products was primarily due to the decline in sales volumes and unfavorable margin rates due primarily to unfavorable factory absorption.
• The decrease in global workplace solutions is primarily due to the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($3 million) and lower margins ($3 million) due primarily to lower initial margins on new business.
• The decrease in Europe was primarily due to lower margin rates on lower sales volumes ($38 million) and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($7 million), partially offset by lower SG&A costs ($19 million) due in part to the benefits of cost reduction initiatives.
• The decrease in rest of world was primarily due to lower overall sales volumes, offset by the impact of foreign currency translation ($1 million) and lower SG&A expenses.
Year-to-Date:
• The decrease in North America systems was primarily due to lower volumes,
unfavorable margin rates, and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency
translation ($1 million), partially offset by lower SG&A expenses.
• The decrease in North America service was primarily due to lower volumes, partially offset by lower SG&A expenses.
• The decrease in North America unitary products was primarily due to an equity investment impairment charge ($152 million), the decline in sales volumes, and inventory and related charges ($20 million).
• The decrease in global workplace solutions was primarily due to higher bad debt expense due to a customer bankruptcy ($4 million), unfavorable mix in North America ($8 million), and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($9 million).
• The decrease in Europe was primarily due to lower volumes ($59 million) and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($17 million), partially offset by lower SG&A expenses ($34 million) due in part to the benefits of cost reduction initiatives.
• The decrease in rest of world was primarily due to lower volumes, a gain on the sale of a business in the prior year ($6 million), the impact of foreign currency on imported products sold in Latin America and higher SG&A expense for investments in other regions, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($1 million).
Automotive Experience - Net Sales
Three Months Nine Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
(in millions) 2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
North America $ 988 $ 1,681 -41 % $ 3,279 $ 5,199 -37 %
Europe 1,706 2,705 -37 % 4,478 7,657 -42 %
Asia 262 402 -35 % 775 1,171 -34 %
$ 2,956 $ 4,788 -38 % $ 8,532 $ 14,027 -39 %
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Three Months:
• The decrease in North America was primarily due to the significantly reduced
industry production volumes, partially offset by increased sales resulting
from the acquisition of the interior product assets of Plastech Engineered
Products, Inc. in July 2008 ($97 million).
• The decrease in Europe was primarily due to lower production volumes across all customers ($679 million) and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($320 million).
• The decrease in Asia was primarily due to lower production volumes ($123 million) and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($17 million).
Year-to-Date:
• The decrease in North America was primarily due to the significantly reduced
industry production volumes by all the Company's major OEMs ($2.2 billion),
partially offset by the acquisition of the interior product assets of
Plastech Engineered Products, Inc. in July 2008, which had a favorable
impact of $299 million.
• The decrease in Europe was primarily due to lower industry production volumes across all customers ($2.3 billion) and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($896 million).
• The decrease in Asia was primarily due to lower production volumes mainly in Korea and Japan ($299 million) and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($97 million).
Automotive Experience - Segment Income
Three Months Nine Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
(in millions) 2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
North America $ (34 ) $ 47 * $ (370 ) $ 82 *
Europe 3 139 -98 % (238 ) 334 *
Asia 17 13 31 % (10 ) 16 *
$ (14 ) $ 199 * $ (618 ) $ 432 *
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* Measure not meaningful
Three Months:
• The decrease in North America was primarily due to lower industry production
volumes ($130 million), partially offset by lower net engineering costs
($30 million) as a result of delays in customer programs and favorable SG&A
costs ($19 million) due to the benefits of cost reduction initiatives.
• The decrease in Europe was primarily a result of lower industry production volumes ($158 million), the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($18 million), partially offset by lower operating costs ($29 million) and favorable SG&A expense ($11 million) due to the benefits of cost reduction initiatives.
• The increase in Asia was primarily due to higher equity income at our joint ventures mainly in China ($7 million), reduced SG&A costs ($5 million) including the benefits of cost reduction initiatives and lower net engineering costs ($4 million), partially offset by lower volumes ($11 million) and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($1 million).
Year-to-Date:
• The decrease in North America was primarily due to lower industry production
volumes ($462 million) and an impairment charge on fixed assets in the first
quarter ($77 million). These increases were partially offset by lower
engineering expenses ($44 million) and SG&A costs ($43 million) including
the benefits of cost reduction initiatives.
• The decrease in Europe was primarily a result of lower industry production volumes ($480 million), an impairment charge on fixed assets in the first quarter ($33 million), the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($60 million), and pricing and increased material costs ($23 million). These increases were partially offset by lower engineering expenses ($13 million) and SG&A costs ($11 million), including the benefits of cost reduction initiatives.
• The decrease in Asia is primarily due to lower volumes ($35 million) and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($7 million), partially offset by higher equity income at our joint ventures mainly in China . . .
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