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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 26, 2009

Or

o

 

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

001-33260
(Commission File Number)



TYCO ELECTRONICS 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 definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

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 28, 2009 was 458,671,009.


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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 
   
 
Page
Part I.   Financial Information    

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Quarters and Nine Months Ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

1

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 26, 2009 and September 26, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

2

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

3

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

4

Item 2.

 

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

 

48

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

75

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

76

Part II.

 

Other Information

 

 

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

78

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

 

78

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

78

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

79

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

79

Item 5.

 

Other Information

 

82

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

 

82

Signatures

 

83

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

        


TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Nine Months Ended  
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  (in millions, except per share data)
 

Net sales

  $ 2,508   $ 3,782   $ 7,558   $ 10,797  

Cost of sales

    1,921     2,683     5,713     7,632  
                   
 

Gross income

    587     1,099     1,845     3,165  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

    330     409     1,070     1,177  

Research, development, and engineering expenses

    130     152     405     438  

Pre-Separation litigation charges, net

        7     144     30  

Restructuring and other charges, net

    63     16     329     62  

Impairment of goodwill

            3,547      
                   
 

Operating income (loss)

    64     515     (3,650 )   1,458  

Interest income

    4     6     13     25  

Interest expense

    (42 )   (44 )   (125 )   (144 )

Other income, net

    5     1     7     606  
                   
 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest

    31     478     (3,755 )   1,945  

Income tax (expense) benefit

    (3 )   (191 )   577     (502 )

Minority interest

    (2 )   (2 )   (5 )   (4 )
                   
 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

    26     285     (3,183 )   1,439  

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

    (100 )   45     (166 )   141  
                   
 

Net income (loss)

  $ (74 ) $ 330   $ (3,349 ) $ 1,580  
                   

Basic earnings (loss) per share:

                         
   

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $ 0.06   $ 0.60   $ (6.95 ) $ 2.95  
   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

    (0.22 )   0.09     (0.36 )   0.29  
                   
   

Net income (loss)

  $ (0.16 ) $ 0.69   $ (7.31 ) $ 3.24  
                   

Diluted earnings (loss) per share:

                         
   

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $ 0.06   $ 0.59   $ (6.95 ) $ 2.94  
   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

    (0.22 )   0.09     (0.36 )   0.28  
                   
   

Net income (loss)

  $ (0.16 ) $ 0.68   $ (7.31 ) $ 3.22  
                   

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:

                         
   

Basic

    458     478     458     487  
   

Diluted

    459     482     458     490  

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

 
  June 26,
2009
  September 26,
2008
 
 
  (in millions, except share data)
 

Assets

             

Current Assets:

             
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 1,258   $ 1,090  
 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $44 and $40, respectively

    1,795     2,656  
 

Inventories

    1,640     2,159  
 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    662     756  
 

Deferred income taxes

    203     204  
 

Assets held for sale

        770  
           
   

Total current assets

    5,558     7,635  

Property, plant, and equipment, net

    3,106     3,342  

Goodwill

    3,152     6,749  

Intangible assets, net

    415     454  

Deferred income taxes

    2,577     1,915  

Receivable from Tyco International Ltd. and Covidien Ltd. 

    1,246     1,218  

Other assets

    238     287  
           
   

Total Assets

  $ 16,292   $ 21,600  
           

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

             

Current Liabilities:

             
 

Current maturities of long-term debt

  $ 1   $ 20  
 

Accounts payable

    951     1,433  
 

Accrued and other current liabilities

    1,505     1,558  
 

Deferred revenue

    168     207  
 

Liabilities held for sale

        169  
           
   

Total current liabilities

    2,625     3,387  

Long-term debt

    2,578     3,161  

Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities

    706     721  

Deferred income taxes

    285     289  

Income taxes

    2,372     2,291  

Other liabilities

    645     668  
           
   

Total Liabilities

    9,211     10,517  
           

Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)

             

Minority interest

    10     10  

Shareholders' Equity:

             
 

Preferred shares, none at June 26, 2009; 125,000,000 shares authorized and none outstanding, $0.20 par value, at September 26, 2008

         
 

Common shares, 468,215,574 shares authorized and issued, CHF 2.60 par value, at June 26, 2009; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized and 500,241,706 issued, $0.20 par value, at September 26, 2008

    1,049     100  
 

Capital in excess:

             
   

Share premium

        61  
   

Contributed surplus

    8,156     10,106  
 

Accumulated (deficit) earnings

    (2,361 )   1,141  
 

Treasury shares, at cost, 10,000,000 and 36,904,702 shares, respectively

    (371 )   (1,264 )
 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    598     929  
           
   

Total Shareholders' Equity

    7,071     11,073  
           
   

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

  $ 16,292   $ 21,600  
           

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 
  For the Nine Months Ended  
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

             

Net income (loss)

  $ (3,349 ) $ 1,580  
 

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

    166     (141 )
           

Income (loss) from continuing operations

    (3,183 )   1,439  

Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

             
 

Impairment of goodwill

    3,547      
 

Tax sharing income

    (9 )   (606 )
 

Class action settlement

        (936 )
 

Non-cash restructuring and other charges, net

    29     28  
 

Depreciation and amortization

    382     399  
 

Deferred income taxes

    (692 )   205  
 

Provision for losses on accounts receivable and inventory

    57     30  
 

Other

    56     12  
 

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

             
   

Accounts receivable, net

    779     (152 )
   

Inventories

    471     (269 )
   

Inventoried costs on long-term contracts

    (107 )   (41 )
   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    224     62  
   

Accounts payable

    (470 )   81  
   

Accrued and other current liabilities

    (248 )   (48 )
   

Income taxes

    27      
   

Deferred revenue

    (41 )   122  
   

Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities

    17     12  
   

Other

    (10 )   (13 )
           
     

Net cash provided by continuing operating activities

    829     325  
     

Net cash (used in) provided by discontinued operating activities

    (42 )   26  
           
     

Net cash provided by operating activities

    787     351  
           

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

             

Capital expenditures

    (270 )   (445 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

    9     37  

Class action settlement escrow

        936  

Proceeds from divestiture of discontinued operations, net of cash retained by operations sold

    694     102  

Proceeds from divestiture of businesses, net of cash retained by businesses sold

    16      

Other

    (2 )   (21 )
           
     

Net cash provided by continuing investing activities

    447     609  
     

Net cash used in discontinued investing activities

    (3 )   (10 )
           
     

Net cash provided by investing activities

    444     599  
           

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

             

Net (decrease) increase in commercial paper

    (649 )   651  

Repayment of long-term debt

    (461 )   (1,351 )

Proceeds from long-term debt

    448     500  

Repurchase of common shares

    (152 )   (832 )

Payment of common share dividends

    (221 )   (205 )

Proceeds from exercise of share options

    1     51  

Transfers (to) from discontinued operations

    (49 )   32  

Other

    (4 )   (12 )
           
     

Net cash used in continuing financing activities

    (1,087 )   (1,166 )
     

Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities

    49     (31 )
           
     

Net cash used in financing activities

    (1,038 )   (1,197 )
           

Effect of currency translation on cash

    (21 )   19  

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    172     (228 )

Less: net (increase) decrease in cash and cash equivalents related to discontinued operations

    (4 )   15  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    1,090     944  
           

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 1,258   $ 731  
           

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1.    Basis of Presentation

        Tyco Electronics Ltd. ("Tyco Electronics" or the "Company") is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, specialty products, and undersea telecommunication systems.

        Effective January 1, 2009, the Company established the Specialty Products Group from its existing businesses. Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, the results of this new organization are reported as a separate reporting segment. This new segment is comprised of the Medical Products, Circuit Protection, Touch Systems, and Aerospace, Defense, and Marine businesses which were formerly reported in the Electronic Components segment. See Note 20 for additional information regarding the Company's segments.

        Effective June 25, 2009, the Company discontinued its existence as a Bermuda company as provided in Section 132G of The Companies Act of 1981 of Bermuda, as amended (the "Bermuda Companies Act"), and, in accordance with article 161 of the Swiss Federal Code on International Private Law, continued its existence as a Swiss company under articles 620 et seq. of the Swiss Code of Obligations (the "Change of Domicile"). The rights of holders of the Company's shares are now governed by Swiss law, the Company's Swiss articles of association, and its Swiss organizational regulations. The articles of association and organizational regulations were included as exhibits to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on June 25, 2009.

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

        The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in United States dollars, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. 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 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 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

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

1.    Basis of Presentation (Continued)


conjunction with the Company's audited Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements contained in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 5, 2009.

        Unless otherwise indicated, references in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements to fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008 are to the Company's fiscal years ending September 25, 2009 and September 26, 2008, respectively.

        During the third quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company reclassified certain expenses on its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Research, development, and engineering expenses, which were previously classified as cost of sales, are separately presented in this report. Also, intangible asset amortization expense, which was previously reflected in selling, general, and administrative expenses, is now presented in cost of sales.

        Research, development, and engineering expenses were $130 million and $152 million for the quarters ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008, respectively, and $405 million and $438 million for the nine months ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008, respectively. Intangible asset amortization expense was $7 million and $9 million for the quarters ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008, respectively, and $23 million and $25 million for the nine months ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008, respectively. The reclassifications had no impact on previously reported operating income (loss), net income (loss), or earnings (loss) per share. All prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

2.    Accounting Pronouncements

        In May 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 165, "Subsequent Events." SFAS No. 165 establishes general standards for accounting and disclosure of events occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date but prior to issuance of the financial statements. The Company adopted SFAS No. 165 in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. See Note 21 for the required disclosures related to subsequent events.

        In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position ("FSP") No. FAS 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board ("APB") 28-1, "Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments." FSP No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 amends SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments," to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. It also amends APB Opinion No. 28, "Interim Financial Reporting," to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. The Company adopted FSP No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. See Note 11 for the required disclosures related to the fair value of financial instruments.

        In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133." SFAS No. 161 amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," to provide improved transparency into the uses and financial statement impact of derivative instruments

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

2.    Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)


and hedging activities. SFAS No. 161 was adopted by the Company in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. See Note 11 for the required disclosures related to derivative instruments and hedging activities.

        In June 2007, the FASB issued Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") Issue No. 06-11, "Accounting for Income Tax Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards." EITF 06-11 requires that a realized income tax benefit from dividends or dividend equivalent units paid on non-vested restricted shares and restricted share units be reflected as an increase in contributed surplus and reflected as an addition to the Company's excess tax benefit pool, as defined under SFAS No. 123(R), "Share-Based Payment." The Company adopted EITF 06-11 in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        In March 2007, the FASB issued EITF Issue No. 06-10, "Accounting for Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements." The Company adopted EITF 06-10 in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Accordingly, the Company recognized accrued and other current liabilities of $1 million and other liabilities of $4 million on its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2009 with a corresponding decrease in the opening balance of accumulated earnings of $5 million.

        In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities." SFAS No. 159 permits an entity, on a contract-by-contract basis, to make an irrevocable election to account for certain types of financial instruments and warranty and insurance contracts at fair value, rather than historical cost, with changes in the fair value, whether realized or unrealized, recognized in earnings. The Company adopted SFAS No. 159 in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. The Company did not elect to value any existing assets or liabilities at fair value upon adoption, nor did it apply the fair value option to any eligible assets acquired or liabilities incurred during the quarter.

        In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements." SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 was adopted by the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. The Company will adopt the non-financial asset and liability fair value provisions in fiscal 2010. See Note 13 for additional information related to fair value measurements.

        In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, "The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles—a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162." SFAS No. 168 introduces the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the "Codification") that will serve as the single source of authoritative GAAP. Use of the Codification is effective for the Company in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. The adoption of the Codification is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

        In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, "Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)." SFAS No. 167 addresses accounting for variable interest entities, amending FASB Interpretation No. ("FIN") 46(R). SFAS No. 167 is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2011. The Company is currently assessing the impact that SFAS No. 167 will have on its results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

2.    Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

        In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 141(R)-1, "Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies." FSP No. FAS 141(R)-1 addresses initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement and accounting, and disclosure of assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in a business combination. FSP No. FAS 141(R)-1 is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The Company is currently assessing the impact that FSP No. FAS 141(R)-1 will have on its results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 132(R)-1, "Employers' Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets." FSP No. FAS 132(R)-1 enhances disclosures regarding assets in defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. FSP No. FAS 132(R)-1 is effective for the Company in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. The Company is currently assessing the impact that FSP No. FAS 132(R)-1 will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

3.    Restructuring and Other Charges, Net

        Restructuring and other charges, net consisted of the following during the quarters and nine months ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Nine Months Ended  
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Restructuring and related charges, net

  $ 60   $ 16   $ 320   $ 62  

Loss on divestiture and other charges

    3         9      
                   

  $ 63   $ 16   $ 329   $ 62  
                   

Restructuring and Related Charges, Net

        Charges to operations by segment during the quarters and nine months ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008 were as follows:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Nine Months Ended  
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Electronic Components

  $ 43   $ 11   $ 245   $ 41  

Network Solutions

    15     4     42     18  

Specialty Products

    1         27      

Undersea Telecommunications

    1     1     5     4  
                   

    60     16     319     63  

Less: (charges) credits in cost of sales

            1     (1 )
                   

Restructuring and related charges, net

  $ 60   $ 16   $ 320   $ 62  
                   

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

3.    Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Continued)

        Amounts recognized on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations during the quarters and nine months ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008 were as follows:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Nine Months Ended  
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Cash charges

  $ 54   $ 8   $ 290   $ 35  

Non-cash charges

    6     8     29     28  
                   

    60     16     319     63  

Less: (charges) credits in cost of sales

            1     (1 )
                   

Restructuring and related charges, net

  $ 60   $ 16   $ 320   $ 62  
                   

Cash Charges

        Activity in the Company's restructuring reserves during the first nine months of fiscal 2009 is summarized as follows:

 
  Balance at
September 26,
2008
  Charges   Utilization   Changes in
Estimate
  Currency
Translation
and Other
  Balance at
June 26,
2009
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Fiscal 2009 Actions:

                                     
 

Employee severance

  $   $ 226   $ (96 ) $ (4 ) $ 5   $ 131  
 

Facility exit costs

        5     (2 )       3     6  
 

Other

        4     (4 )       15     15  
                           
   

Total

        235     (102 )   (4 )   23 (1)   152  
                           

Fiscal 2008 Actions:

                                     
 

Employee severance

    118         (46 )   30     (7 )   95  
 

Facility exit costs

        8     (4 )       (1 )   3  
 

Other

    2     11     (5 )       (1 )   7  
                           
   

Total

    120     19     (55 )   30     (9 )   105  
                           

Pre-Fiscal 2008 Actions:

                                     
 

Employee severance

    31         (22 )   (4 )   (2 )   3  
 

Facilities exit costs

    58     11     (18 )       (2 )   49  
 

Other

    2     3     (3 )           2  
                           
   

Total

    91     14     (43 )   (4 )   (4 )   54  
                           

Total Activity

  $ 211   $ 268   $ (200 ) $ 22   $ 10   $ 311  
                           

(1)
Includes $18 million of restructuring liabilities retained when the Wireless Systems business was sold in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. See Note 4 for additional information regarding the divestiture of the Wireless Systems business.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

3.    Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Continued)

        The Company initiated restructuring programs during fiscal 2009 primarily relating to headcount reductions in the Electronic Components, Network Solutions, and Specialty Products segments. In connection with these actions, during the nine months ended June 26, 2009, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $231 million primarily related to employee severance and benefits. The Company expects to complete all restructuring activities commenced in fiscal 2009 by the end of fiscal 2010 and to incur additional charges, primarily in the Electronic Components segment, of approximately $32 million relating to these initiated actions by completion.

        The Company initiated restructuring programs during fiscal 2008 primarily relating to the migration of product lines to lower-cost countries and the exit of certain manufacturing operations in the Electronic Components and Network Solutions segments. In connection with these actions, during the first nine months of fiscal 2009, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $49 million, primarily related to employee severance and benefits, including $30 million of changes in estimate primarily associated with the exit of a European manufacturing operation in the Electronic Components segment. During the first nine months of fiscal 2008, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $23 million primarily related to employee severance and benefits. The Company expects to complete all restructuring activities commenced in fiscal 2008 by the end of fiscal 2010 and to incur additional charges, primarily in the Electronic Components segment, of approximately $17 million relating to these initiated actions by completion.

        During the first nine months of fiscal 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $6 million and $9 million, respectively, related to fiscal 2007 actions. The Company expects to complete all restructuring activities commenced in fiscal 2007 by the end of fiscal 2009 and to incur additional charges of approximately $1 million relating to these actions by completion.

        Also, during the first nine months of fiscal 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $4 million and $3 million, respectively, primarily relating to interest accretion on restructuring reserves for activities announced in prior fiscal years.

        During the first nine months of fiscal 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded non-cash charges of $29 million and $28 million, respectively, primarily related to the impairment of fixed assets in connection with exited manufacturing facilities and product lines.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

3.    Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Continued)

        The Company's restructuring reserves by segment were as follows:

 
  June 26,
2009
  September 26,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Electronic Components

  $ 215   $ 121  

Network Solutions

    34     33  

Specialty Products

    13     3  

Undersea Telecommunications

    49     54  
           

Restructuring reserves

  $ 311   $ 211  
           

        Restructuring reserves were included in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:

 
  June 26,
2009
  September 26,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Accrued and other current liabilities

  $ 254   $ 131  

Other liabilities

    57     80  
           

Restructuring reserves

  $ 311   $ 211  
           

Divestiture and Other Charges

        The Company recorded a pre-tax loss on divestiture and other charges of $3 million and $9 million during the quarter and nine months ended June 26, 2009, respectively, primarily related to the sale of the Battery Systems business which occurred during the second quarter of fiscal 2009. The Battery Systems business, which was part of the Electronic Components segment, was sold for net cash proceeds of $14 million after working capital adjustments. The Company has presented the loss on sale and the operations of the Battery Systems business in continuing operations due to immateriality.

4.    Discontinued Operations

        In April 2009, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Wireless Systems business. In the third quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company completed the sale for $665 million in net cash proceeds and recognized a pre-tax gain of $55 million on this transaction. The proceeds and gain on sale are subject to a final working capital adjustment.

        During the nine months ended June 26, 2009, the Company received additional cash proceeds related to working capital of $29 million in connection with the fiscal 2008 sale of the Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem and Automotive Radar Sensors businesses. The Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet reflected the $29 million in prepaid expenses and other current assets at September 26, 2008.

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2008, in connection with the sale of its Power Systems business, the Company received $102 million in net cash proceeds and recorded a $56 million pre-tax gain on the sale.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

4.    Discontinued Operations (Continued)

        The Wireless Systems, Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem, Automotive Radar Sensors, and Power Systems businesses met the held for sale and discontinued operations criteria and have been included in discontinued operations in all periods presented. Prior to reclassification to held for sale and discontinued operations, the Wireless Systems, Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem, and Automotive Radar Sensors businesses were components of the former Wireless Systems segment. The Power Systems business was a component of the Other segment, which was subsequently renamed the Undersea Telecommunications segment.

        The following table reflects net sales, pre-tax income (loss) from discontinued operations, pre-tax gain on sale of discontinued operations, and income taxes for the quarters and nine months ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Nine Months Ended  
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Net sales

  $ 47   $ 255   $ 262   $ 808  
                   

Pre-tax income (loss) from discontinued operations

  $ (22 ) $ 28   $ (130 ) $ 55  

Pre-tax gain on sale of discontinued operations

    55         59     56  

Income tax (provision) benefit

    (133 )   17     (95 )   30  
                   

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

  $ (100 ) $ 45   $ (166 ) $ 141  
                   

        Pre-tax loss from discontinued operations for the nine months ended June 26, 2009 included pre-tax charges of $111 million related to the Wireless Systems business's contract with the State of New York. See Note 12 for additional information regarding the State of New York contract. The income tax provision on discontinued operations for the quarter and nine months ended June 26, 2009 includes $68 million relating to the impact of $319 million of goodwill written off in connection with the divestiture of the Wireless Systems business, for which a tax benefit was not fully realized, as well as $35 million of adjustments to the estimated tax provision on a previously divested business as a result of the finalization of the tax basis of assets sold upon the filing of the fiscal year 2008 income tax returns.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

4.    Discontinued Operations (Continued)

        The following table presents balance sheet information for assets and liabilities held for sale at September 26, 2008; there were no such amounts at June 26, 2009:

 
  September 26,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Accounts receivable, net

  $ 70  

Inventories

    153  

Property, plant, and equipment, net

    175  

Goodwill

    319  

Intangible assets, net

    32  

Other assets

    21  
       
 

Total assets

  $ 770  
       

Accounts payable

 
$

36
 

Accrued and other current liabilities

    38  

Deferred revenue

    40  

Other liabilities

    55  
       
 

Total liabilities

  $ 169  
       

5.    Inventories

        Inventories consisted of the following:

 
  June 26,
2009
  September 26,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Raw materials

  $ 270   $ 410  

Work in progress

    457     670  

Inventoried costs on long-term contracts

    221     115  

Finished goods

    692     964  
           

Inventories

  $ 1,640   $ 2,159  
           

6.    Goodwill

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

 
  Electronic
Components
  Network
Solutions
  Specialty
Products
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Balance at September 26, 2008

  $ 4,890   $ 849   $ 1,010   $ 6,749  

Divestiture of the Battery Systems business

    (14 )           (14 )

Impairment

    (3,435 )       (112 )   (3,547 )

Currency translation

    (34 )       (2 )   (36 )
                   

Balance at June 26, 2009

  $ 1,407   $ 849   $ 896   $ 3,152  
                   

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

6.    Goodwill (Continued)

        The Company tests goodwill allocated to reporting units for impairment annually during the fiscal fourth quarter, or more frequently if events occur or circumstances exist that indicate that a reporting unit's carrying value may exceed its fair value. As a result of declines in sales and profitability of the Automotive and Communications and Industrial Solutions reporting units of the Electronic Components segment and the Circuit Protection reporting unit of the Specialty Products segment during the second quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company determined that an indicator of impairment had occurred and goodwill impairment testing of these reporting units was required. Significant judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred. In making this assessment, management relies on a number of factors including, among others, operating results, business plans, economic projections, and anticipated future cash flows. There are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and management's judgment in applying each to the analysis of the recoverability of goodwill.

        The testing for goodwill impairment is a two step process. In performing step I of impairment testing, the Company determined the fair value of the Automotive, Communications and Industrial Solutions, and Circuit Protection reporting units based on a discounted cash flows analysis incorporating the Company's estimate of future operating performance. The results of the step I goodwill impairment tests indicated that the book value of each of the reporting units exceeded its fair value. The failure of the step I goodwill impairment tests triggered step II goodwill impairment tests in which the Company determined the implied fair value of the reporting units' goodwill by comparing the reporting units' fair value determined in step I to the fair value of the reporting units' net assets, including unrecognized intangible assets. The step II goodwill impairment tests resulted in a full impairment charge of $2,088 million for the Automotive reporting unit and partial impairment charges of $1,347 million and $112 million for the Communications and Industrial Solutions and Circuit Protection reporting units, respectively, in the second quarter of fiscal 2009.

7.    Intangible Assets, Net

        The Company's intangible assets were as follows:

 
  June 26, 2009   September 26, 2008
 
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net
Carrying
Amount
  Weighted
Average
Amortization
Period
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net
Carrying
Amount
  Weighted
Average
Amortization
Period
 
  ($ in millions)

Intellectual property

  $ 724   $ (322 ) $ 402   24 years   $ 764   $ (323 ) $ 441   24 years

Other

    17     (4 )   13   50 years     16     (3 )   13   49 years
                                 

Total

  $ 741   $ (326 ) $ 415   25 years   $ 780   $ (326 ) $ 454   25 years
                                 

        Intangible asset amortization expense, which is recorded in cost of sales, was $7 million and $9 million for the quarters ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008, respectively, and $23 million and $25 million for the nine months ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008, respectively.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

7.    Intangible Assets, Net (Continued)

        The estimated aggregate amortization expense on intangible assets currently owned by the Company is expected to be as follows:

 
  (in millions)  

Remainder of fiscal 2009

  $ 8  

Fiscal 2010

    30  

Fiscal 2011

    29  

Fiscal 2012

    28  

Fiscal 2013

    28  

Fiscal 2014

    28  

Thereafter

    264  
       

  $ 415  
       

8.    Debt

        Debt was as follows:

 
  June 26,
2009
  September 26,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

6.00% senior notes due 2012(1)

  $ 812   $ 800  

5.95% senior notes due 2014(1)

    300     300  

6.55% senior notes due 2017(1)

    795     753  

7.125% senior notes due 2037(1)

    498     498  

Commercial paper, at an average interest rate of 4.01% at September 26, 2008

        647  

Other

    174     183  
           

Total debt

    2,579     3,181  

Less current portion(2)

    1     20  
           

Long-term debt

  $ 2,578   $ 3,161  
           

(1)
Senior notes are recorded at face amount, net of unamortized discount and the fair value of interest rate swaps.

(2)
The current portion of long-term debt at June 26, 2009 and September 26, 2008 was comprised of amounts shown as other.

        On June 9, 2009, Tyco Electronics Group S.A. ("TEGSA"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, commenced a tender offer to purchase up to $150 million principal amount of its 6.00% senior notes due 2012, up to $100 million principal amount of its 6.55% senior notes due 2017, and up to $100 million principal amount of its 7.125% senior notes due 2037. The debt subject to the tender offer is reflected as long-term on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 26, 2009. Subsequent to the quarter ended June 26, 2009, the Company completed the tender offer. See Note 21 for additional information regarding the tender offer.

        In April 2007, TEGSA entered into a five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility"). In the quarter ended March 27, 2009, $75 million of the commitment was assigned by

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8.    Debt (Continued)


Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB to TEGSA, reducing the total effective commitment to $1,425 million. At June 26, 2009 and September 26, 2008, TEGSA had no borrowings under the Credit Facility.

        The Credit Facility contains a financial ratio covenant that requires the Company to limit its ratio of Consolidated Total Debt (as defined in the Credit Facility) to Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Facility) for the then most recently concluded period of four consecutive fiscal quarters to no more than 3.5 to 1.0. The Credit Facility and the Company's other debt agreements contain other customary covenants.

        During the first quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company terminated interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges on $300 million principal amount of the 6.55% senior notes and $200 million principal amount of the 6.00% senior notes. Prior to the termination, the interest rate swaps were marked to fair value, resulting in premiums of $49 million and $14 million associated with the 6.55% senior notes and 6.00% senior notes, respectively. The premiums will be recognized as a reduction in interest expense over the life of the respective notes. See Notes 11 and 21 for additional information on interest rate swaps.

        The fair value of the Company's debt was approximately $2,277 million and $3,115 million at June 26, 2009 and September 26, 2008, respectively.

9.    Guarantees

        Pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement and Tax Sharing Agreement, upon Separation, the Company entered into certain guarantee commitments and indemnifications with Tyco International and Covidien. Under these agreements, principally the Tax Sharing Agreement, Tyco International, Covidien, and Tyco Electronics share 27%, 42%, and 31%, 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 the Company for 69% of certain liabilities settled by the Company with respect to unresolved pre-Separation tax matters. Pursuant to that indemnification, the Company has made similar indemnifications to Tyco International and Covidien with respect to 31% of certain liabilities settled by the companies with respect 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, the Company would be responsible for a portion of the defaulting party or parties' obligation. The Company's indemnification created under the Tax Sharing Agreement qualifies as a guarantee of a third party entity's debt under FIN 45, "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others."

        At June 26, 2009 and September 26, 2008, the Company had a FIN 45 liability representing the indemnifications made to Tyco International and Covidien pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement of $339 million which was reflected in other liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        In disposing of assets or businesses, the Company often provides representations, warranties, and/or indemnities to cover various risks including unknown damage to the 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. The Company does not have the ability to estimate

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9.    Guarantees (Continued)


the potential liability from such indemnities because they relate to unknown conditions. However, the Company has no reason to believe that these uncertainties would have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        At June 26, 2009, the Company had outstanding letters of credit and letters of guarantee in the amount of $341 million, of which $50 million was related to its contract with the State of New York. See Note 12 for additional information regarding the State of New York contract.

        In the normal course of business, the Company is liable for contract completion and product performance. In the opinion of management, except for the charges related to the contract with the State of New York discussed below, such obligations will not significantly affect the Company's results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        As disclosed in Note 12, in January 2009, the State of New York (the "State") drew down $50 million against an irrevocable standby letter of credit funded by the Company. As a result, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge equal to the draw. The State has the ability to draw up to an additional $50 million against the standby letter of credit which could result in additional charges and could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

        The Company generally records estimated product warranty costs at the time of sale. The changes in the Company's warranty liability for the quarters and nine months ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008 were as follows:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Nine Months Ended  
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Balance at beginning of period

  $ 34   $ 23   $ 27   $ 20  

Warranties issued

    5     1     8     4  

Warranty expirations and changes in estimate

    1     2     7     3  

Settlements

    (5 )   (1 )   (7 )   (2 )
                   

Balance at end of period

  $ 35   $ 25   $ 35   $ 25  
                   

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

10.    Retirement Plans

        The net periodic benefit cost (credit) for all U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans and postretirement benefit plans in the quarters ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008 was as follows:

 
  Defined Benefit Pension Plans   Postretirement Benefit Plans  
 
  U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans    
   
 
 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Quarters Ended   For the Quarters Ended  
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Service cost

  $ 2   $ 1   $ 15   $ 16   $   $  

Interest cost

    15     14     23     21     1      

Expected return on plan assets

    (15 )   (19 )   (16 )   (18 )        

Amortization of prior service costs

            (1 )   (1 )        

Amortization of net actuarial loss

    3     2     3     2          

Settlement gain

                (1 )        
                           

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

  $ 5   $ (2 ) $ 24   $ 19   $ 1   $  
                           

        The net periodic benefit cost (credit) for all U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans and postretirement benefit plans in the nine months ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008 was as follows:

 
  Defined Benefit Pension Plans   Postretirement Benefit Plans  
 
  U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans    
   
 
 
  For the Nine Months Ended   For the Nine Months Ended   For the Nine Months Ended  
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Service cost

  $ 5   $ 4   $ 44   $ 46   $   $  

Interest cost

    44     42     67     61     2     2  

Expected return on plan assets

    (46 )   (56 )   (48 )   (54 )        

Amortization of prior service costs

            (1 )   (1 )        

Amortization of net actuarial loss

    11     5     10     6          

Settlement gain

                (3 )        
                           

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

  $ 14   $ (5 ) $ 72   $ 55   $ 2   $ 2  
                           

        The Company anticipates that, at a minimum, it will make the minimum required contributions to its pension plans in fiscal 2009 of $4 million for U.S. plans and $77 million for non-U.S. plans. During the nine months ended June 26, 2009, the Company contributed $70 million to its U.S. and non-U.S. plans.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

10.    Retirement Plans (Continued)

        The Company expects to make contributions to its postretirement benefit plans of $2 million in fiscal 2009. During the nine months ended June 26, 2009, Company contributions to its postretirement benefit plans were $1 million.

        Subsequent to fiscal year end 2008, conditions have significantly deteriorated in debt and equity markets globally. The deterioration has had a negative effect on the fair value of the Company's U.S. and non-U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans' assets since September 26, 2008. The impact of the decline in plan assets on minimum required contributions or net periodic benefits cost in future periods could be material to the Company's results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

11.    Financial Instruments

        The Company's financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, debt, and derivative financial instruments. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximated book value as of June 26, 2009 and September 26, 2008. See Note 8 for disclosure of the fair value of debt and Note 13 for additional information on fair value measurements.

        The Company uses derivative and non-derivative financial instruments to manage certain exposures to foreign currency, interest rate, and commodity risks.

        The Company accounts for derivative financial instrument contracts on its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. For instruments not designated as hedges under SFAS No. 133, the changes in the instruments' fair value are recognized as selling, general, and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. For instruments designated as cash flow hedges under SFAS No. 133, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of a derivative is recorded in other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the underlying hedged item affects earnings. Ineffective portions of a cash flow hedge are recognized currently, based on the nature of the ineffectiveness, in cost of sales or selling, general, and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        The Company's derivative financial instruments present certain market and counterparty risks; however, concentration of counterparty risk is mitigated as the Company deals with a variety of major financial institutions worldwide with long-term Standard & Poor's, Moody's, and/or Fitch credit ratings of A/A2 or higher. In addition, only conventional derivative financial instruments are utilized. The Company is exposed to potential losses if a counterparty fails to perform according to the terms of its agreement. With respect to counterparty net asset positions recognized at June 26, 2009, the Company has assessed the likelihood of counterparty default as remote. At this time, the Company is not required, nor does it require, collateral or other security to be furnished by the counterparties to its derivative financial instruments.

        The cash flows related to derivative financial instruments are reported in the operating activities section of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

11.    Financial Instruments (Continued)

        As part of managing the exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, the Company utilizes foreign exchange forward contracts, a portion of which are designated as cash flow hedges pursuant to SFAS No. 133. The objective of these contracts is to minimize impacts to cash flows and profitability due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on intercompany transactions, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other cash transactions.

        At June 26, 2009 and September 26, 2008, the Company had net liabilities of $7 million and $5 million, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets related to foreign exchange instruments. The Company expects that significantly all of the balance in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with the cash flow hedge-designated instruments will be reclassified into the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations within the next twelve months as adjustments to cost of sales.

        The Company issues debt, from time to time, in capital markets to fund its operations. Such borrowings can result in interest rate exposure. To manage the interest rate exposure and to minimize overall interest cost, the Company has used, and may use in the future, interest rate swaps to convert a portion of its fixed-rate debt into variable rate debt (fair value hedges) and/or convert a portion of its variable rate debt into fixed-rate debt (cash flow hedges).

        During the first quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company terminated interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges on $300 million principal amount of the 6.55% senior notes and $200 million principal amount of the 6.00% senior notes. Prior to the termination, the interest rate swaps were marked to fair value, resulting in premiums of $49 million and $14 million associated with the 6.55% senior notes and 6.00% senior notes, respectively. The premiums will be recognized as a reduction in interest expense over the life of the respective notes. The Company recognized reductions in interest expense relating to these swaps of $2 million and $7 million during the quarter and nine months ended June 26, 2009, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        During fiscal 2007, in anticipation of issuing fixed-rate debt, the Company entered into and, concurrent with the Company's fixed-rate debt issuance, terminated forward starting interest rate swaps to hedge the variability in interest expense that would result from changes in interest rates between the date of the swap and the Company's anticipated date of issuing fixed-rate debt. These forward starting interest rate swaps were designated as effective hedges of the probable interest payments under SFAS No. 133. Upon the issuance of the Company's senior notes in September 2007, these swaps were terminated for a cash payment of $54 million. The effective portion of these swaps of $53 million was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and is recognized in earnings as interest expense over the remaining term of the related debt instruments. The Company recognized interest expense relating to these swaps of $2 million in the quarters ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008, and $5 million in the nine months ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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        The Company hedges its 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 $1,279 million and $1,161 million at June 26, 2009 and September 26, 2008, respectively. As a result of the hedges of net investment, the Company reclassified a foreign exchange loss of $38 million and a gain of $54 million during the quarters ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008, respectively, and losses of $17 million and $283 million during the nine months ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008, respectively. These amounts 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. See additional information in Note 17.

        As part of managing the exposure to certain commodity price fluctuations, the Company utilizes commodity swap contracts, all of which are designated as cash flow hedges pursuant to SFAS No. 133. 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 26, 2009 and September 26, 2008, the Company's commodity hedges, which related to purchases of gold, were in a gain position of $2 million and had a notional value of $9 million and $21 million, respectively. The Company expects that significantly all of the balance in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with the commodities hedges will be reclassified into the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations within the next twelve months as adjustments to cost of sales. The Company did not engage in commodities hedges during the first nine months of fiscal 2008.

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        The fair value of the Company's derivative instruments as of June 26, 2009 is summarized below.

 
  Fair Value
of Asset
Positions(1)
  Fair Value
of Liability
Positions(2)
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

             
 

Foreign currency contracts(3)

  $ 2   $ 2  
 

Commodity swap contracts

    2      
           

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

    4     2  
           

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

             
 

Foreign currency contracts(3)

    5     12  
           

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

    5     12  
           

Total derivatives

  $ 9   $ 14  
           

        The effects of derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarter and nine months ended June 26, 2009 were as follows:

 
   
  Amount of Gain Recognized  
 
   
  For the
Quarter
Ended
  For the
Nine Months
Ended
 
 
  Location of
Gain Recognized
on Derivative
 
Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedges
  June 26, 2009   June 26, 2009  
 
   
  (in millions)
 

Interest rate swaps(1)

  Interest expense   $ 2   $ 7  
               

Total

      $ 2   $ 7  
               

(1)
Interest rate swaps were terminated in December 2008. See discussion above.

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        The effects of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarter and nine months ended June 26, 2009 were as follows:

Derivatives Designated
as Cash Flow Hedges
  Amount of
Gain (Loss)
Recognized
in OCI
(Effective
Portion)
  Location of
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified
from
Accumulated
OCI into
Income
(Effective
Portion)
  Amount of
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified
from
Accumulated
OCI into
Income
(Effective
Portion)
  Location of
Gain (Loss)
Recognized
in Income
(Ineffective
Portion
and Amount
Excluded from
Effectiveness
Testing)
  Amount of
Gain (Loss)
Recognized
in Income
(Ineffective
Portion
and Amount
Excluded from
Effectiveness
Testing)
 
 
  (in millions)
 

For the Quarter Ended June 26, 2009:

                           

Foreign currency contracts

  $   Cost of sales   $ (2 ) Cost of sales(2)   $  

Commodity swap contracts

      Cost of sales     1   Cost of sales      

Forward starting interest rate swaps(1)

      Interest expense     (2 ) Interest expense      
                       

Total

  $       $ (3 )     $  
                       

For the Nine Months Ended June 26, 2009:

                           

Foreign currency contracts

  $ (1 ) Cost of sales   $ (2 ) Cost of sales(2)   $  

Commodity swap contracts

    1   Cost of sales     2   Cost of sales      

Forward starting interest rate swaps(1)

      Interest expense     (5 ) Interest expense      
                       

Total

  $       $ (5 )     $  
                       

(1)
Forward starting interest rate swaps were terminated in September 2007. See discussion above.

(2)
Depending on the nature of the hedge, ineffectiveness is recorded in cost of sales or selling, general, and administrative expenses.

        The effects of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarter and nine months ended June 26, 2009 were as follows:

 
   
  Amount of Loss Recognized  
 
   
  For the
Quarter
Ended
  For the
Nine Months
Ended
 
 
  Location of
Loss Recognized
on Derivative
 
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments
  June 26, 2009   June 26, 2009  
 
   
  (in millions)
 

Foreign currency contracts

 

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

  $ (4 ) $ (176 )
               

Total

      $ (4 ) $ (176 )
               

        During the nine months ended June 26, 2009, the Company incurred losses of $176 million as a result of marking foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments to fair value, particularly derivatives related to certain Eastern European currencies. These losses were largely offset by the gains realized as a result of re-measuring assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies to primarily the Euro or U.S. Dollar. These gains and losses were reflected in selling, general, and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Tyco Electronics Legal Proceedings

        The Company is a party to a number of patent infringement and antitrust actions that may require the Company to pay damage awards. The Company has assessed the status of these matters and has recorded liabilities related to certain of these matters where appropriate.

        The Company is a defendant in a number of other pending legal proceedings incidental to present and former operations, acquisitions, and dispositions. The Company does not expect the outcome of these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

Legal Matters under Separation and Distribution Agreement

        The Separation and Distribution Agreement provided for the allocation among the Company, Tyco International, and Covidien of Tyco International's assets, liabilities, and obligations attributable to periods prior to the Company's and Covidien's separations from Tyco International on June 29, 2007. Under the Separation and Distribution Agreement, the Company assumed the liability for, and control of, all pending and threatened legal matters at Separation related to the Company's business or assumed or retained liabilities, and will indemnify the other parties for any liability arising out of or resulting from such assumed legal matters. Tyco Electronics will be responsible for 31% of certain potential liabilities that may arise from litigation pending or threatened at Separation that was not allocated to one of the three parties, and Tyco International and Covidien are responsible for 27% and 42%, respectively, of such liabilities. If any party defaults in payment of its allocated share of any such liability, each non-defaulting party will be responsible for an equal portion of the amount in default together with any other non-defaulting party, although any such payments will not release the obligation of the defaulting party. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Separation and Distribution Agreement, Tyco International manages and controls all the legal matters related to the shared contingent liabilities, including the defense or settlement thereof, subject to certain limitations. All costs and expenses that Tyco International incurs in connection with the defense of such litigation, other than the amount of any judgment or settlement, which will be allocated in the manner described above, will be borne equally by Tyco International, Covidien, and the Company.

Tyco International Legal Proceedings

        As previously reported in the Company's periodic filings, prior to the announcement by Tyco International of the planned separation of Tyco Electronics and Covidien in January 2006, Tyco International and certain of its former directors and officers were named as defendants in over 40 purported securities class action lawsuits. As a part of the Separation and Distribution Agreement, any existing or potential liabilities related to the securities class actions were allocated among Tyco International, Covidien, and the Company. The Company is responsible for 31% of potential liabilities that may arise upon the resolution of the remaining pending litigation.

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        Most of the securities class actions were transferred to the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire for coordinated or consolidated pre-trial proceedings. A consolidated securities class action complaint was filed in these proceedings and on June 12, 2006, the court entered an order certifying a class "consisting of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Tyco securities between December 13, 1999 and June 7, 2002, and who were damaged thereby, excluding defendants, all of the officers, directors and partners thereof, members of their immediate families and their legal representatives, heirs, successors or assigns, and any entity in which any of the foregoing have or had a controlling interest." As previously reported, Tyco International settled 32 of the purported securities class action lawsuits arising from the actions alleged to have been taken by its prior management, for which the Company was responsible for 31%. All legal contingencies that could have affected the final order entered in the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire approving the settlement expired on February 21, 2008. As of the opt-out deadline for the settlement, Tyco International received opt-out notices from individuals and entities totaling approximately 4% of the shares owned by class members. A number of these individuals and entities filed actions separately against Tyco International and/or Tyco International, Covidien, and the Company. In addition, several securities cases remain outstanding, including several cases asserting claims arising under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA").

        As previously reported, in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Tyco International, Covidien, and the Company entered into definitive agreements to settle actions captioned Hess v. Tyco International Ltd., et al. and Sciallo v. Tyco International Ltd., et al. and an opt-out case brought by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board. Pursuant to the sharing formula in the Separation and Distribution Agreement, the Company recorded charges of $9 million, for which no tax benefit was available.

        As previously reported, in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, Tyco International, Covidien, and the Company settled opt-out cases with Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC and related plaintiffs and the Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado. Pursuant to the sharing formula, the Company recorded charges of $19 million, for which no tax benefit was available. Additionally, as previously reported, the Company recorded reserves totaling $375 million representing the best estimate of probable loss for the remaining securities litigation claims subject to the Separation and Distribution Agreement, including remaining opt-out cases and cases arising under ERISA. As a result, the Company recorded a charge in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 of $116 million for its share of the reserves, for which no tax benefit was available.

        During the third quarter of fiscal 2009, Tyco International, Covidien, and the Company settled five of the remaining opt-out cases for $199 million. Pursuant to the sharing formula, the Company's share of the settlement amounts was $62 million. As the Company had previously established reserves for these opt-out cases, the settlements did not impact its Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

        During the third quarter of fiscal 2009, Tyco International, Covidien, and the Company agreed to settle for a total of $70 million, subject to the entry of a final order by the court approving the settlement, eight consolidated class actions brought under ERISA against Tyco International and

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certain of its current and former employees, officers and directors, which are subject to the sharing formula in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Pursuant to the sharing formula, the Company's share of the settlement amount is $22 million. As discussed above, the Company had previously established a reserve for this consolidated action.

        As previously reported in the Company's periodic filings, Tyco International and others received various subpoenas and requests from the SEC's Division of Enforcement, the U.S. Department of Labor, the General Services Administration, and others seeking the production of documents in connection with various investigations into Tyco International's governance, management, operations, accounting, and related controls prior to the Separation. The Department of Labor is investigating Tyco International and the administrators of certain of its benefit plans. Tyco International has advised the Company that it cannot predict when these investigations will be completed, nor can it predict what the results of these investigations may be. It is possible that Tyco International will be required to pay material fines or suffer other penalties, and pursuant to the liability sharing provisions of the Separation and Distribution Agreement, a portion of such payments may be allocated to the Company. It is not possible to estimate the amount of loss, or range of possible loss, if any, that might result from an adverse resolution of these matters. As a result, the Company's share of such potential losses also is not estimable and may have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        As previously reported in the Company's periodic filings, Tyco International received and has responded to various allegations that certain improper payments were made by Tyco International subsidiaries, including Tyco Electronics subsidiaries, in recent years prior to the Separation. Tyco International reported to the U.S. Department of Justice and the SEC the investigative steps and remedial measures that it had taken in response to the allegations, including that it retained outside counsel to perform a company-wide baseline review of its policies, controls, and practices with respect to compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA"), and that it would continue to investigate and make periodic progress reports to these agencies. To date, the Company's baseline review has revealed that some of the Company's former business practices may not comply with FCPA requirements. At this time, the Company cannot predict the outcome of these matters and other allegations reported to regulatory and law enforcement authorities and therefore cannot estimate the range of potential loss or extent of risk, if any, that may result from an adverse resolution of these matters. However, it is possible that the Company may be required to pay judgments, suffer penalties, or incur settlements in amounts that may have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. Any judgment, settlement, or other cost incurred by Tyco International in connection with these matters not specifically allocated to Tyco International, Covidien, or the Company would be subject to the liability sharing provisions of the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

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12.    Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

Income Taxes

        In prior years, in connection with Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") audits of various fiscal years, Tyco International submitted to the IRS proposed adjustments to prior period U.S. federal income tax returns resulting in a reduction in the taxable income previously filed. The IRS accepted substantially all of the proposed adjustments for fiscal years 1997 through 2000 for which the IRS had completed its field work. On the basis of previously accepted amendments, the Company has determined that acceptance of adjustments presented for additional periods through fiscal 2005 is probable and, accordingly, has recorded them, as well as the impacts of the adjustments accepted by the IRS, on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

        During fiscal 2007, the IRS concluded its field examination of certain of Tyco International's U.S. federal income tax returns for the fiscal years 1997 through 2000 and issued anticipated Revenue Agent Reports which reflect the IRS' determination of proposed tax adjustments for the periods under audit. Tyco International has agreed with the IRS on adjustments totaling $498 million. It is the Company's understanding that Tyco International has appealed other proposed adjustments totaling approximately $1 billion and is vigorously defending its prior filed tax return positions. 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. Any penalty imposed would be subject to sharing with Tyco International and Covidien under the Tax Sharing Agreement. It is the Company's understanding that Tyco International is vigorously opposing the assertion of any such penalties. The Company continues to believe that the amounts recorded on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements relating to these matters are appropriate; however, the ultimate resolution is uncertain and, should Tyco International lose its appeal, it could result in a material impact to the Company's results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        Tyco International continues to complete proposed adjustments to the remainder of its U.S. federal income tax returns. In fiscal 2008, certain proposed adjustments to U.S. federal income tax returns were completed by Tyco International and presented to the IRS. In connection with the amendment process, during the third quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company recorded the tax impacts of certain proposed adjustments to previously filed tax returns that resulted in a $31 million increase in income tax liabilities, a $5 million increase in deferred tax assets, an $18 million increase in the receivable from Tyco International and Covidien recorded in connection with the Tax Sharing Agreement, and an $8 million decrease in contributed surplus. In addition, in fiscal 2008, Tyco International, Covidien, and the Company completed and filed certain fiscal 2007 U.S. consolidated federal and state income tax returns which included a combination of Tyco International, Covidien, and the Company's subsidiaries. As the Company's tax return positions continue to be updated, additional adjustments may be identified and recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. While the final adjustments cannot be determined until the income tax return amendment process is completed, the Company believes that any resulting adjustments will not have a material impact on its results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. Additionally, adjustments may be recorded to shareholders' equity in the future for the impact of filing final or amended income tax returns in certain jurisdictions where those returns include a combination of Tyco International, Covidien, and/or the Company's subsidiaries for the periods prior to the Separation.

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Environmental Matters

        The Company is 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 26, 2009, the Company concluded that it was probable that it would incur remedial costs in the range of approximately $12 million to $25 million. As of June 26, 2009, the Company concluded that the best estimate within this range is approximately $16 million, of which $4 million is included in accrued and other current liabilities and $12 million is included in other liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. In view of the Company's financial position and reserves for environmental matters of $16 million, the Company believes that any potential payment of such estimated amounts will not have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

Matters Related to the Company's Former Wireless Systems Business

        Certain liabilities and contingencies related to the Company's Wireless Systems business were retained by the Company when this business was sold in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. These include certain retained liabilities related to the State of New York contract and a contingent purchase price commitment related to the acquisition of Com-Net by the Wireless Systems business in 2001. See additional information below. Also, see Note 4 for additional information regarding the divestiture of the Wireless Systems business.

        On September 19, 2005, the Company was awarded a twenty-year lease contract with the State of New York to construct, operate, and maintain a statewide wireless communications network for use by state and municipal first responders. On August 29, 2008, the Company was served by the State with a default notice related to the first regional network, pursuant to the contract. Under the terms of the contract, the Company had 45 days to rectify the purported deficiencies noted by the State. On October 16, 2008, the Company informed the State that all technical deficiencies had been remediated and the system was operating in accordance with the contract specifications and certified the system ready for testing. The State conducted further testing during November and December 2008. On January 15, 2009, the State notified the Company that, in the State's opinion, the Company had not fully remediated the issues cited by the State and it had determined that the Company was in default of the contract and that it had exercised its right to terminate the contract. The State contends that it has the right under the contract to recoup costs incurred by the State in conjunction with the implementation of the network, and as a result of this contention, on January 16, 2009, the State drew down $50 million against an irrevocable standby letter of credit funded by the Company. The State has the ability to draw up to an additional $50 million against the standby letter of credit, although the Company disputes that the State has any basis to do so.

        On February 13, 2009, the Company filed a claim in the New York Court of Claims, seeking over $100 million in damages, and alleging a number of causes of action, including breach of contract, unjust enrichment, defamation, conversion, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, the imposition of a constructive trust, and seeking a declaration that the State terminated the contract "for

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convenience." On April 8, 2009, the State filed a motion to dismiss all but the breach of contract claim, thereby automatically staying all discovery in the litigation. On April 27, 2009, the Company filed a motion to lift the automatic stay on discovery, and on May 14, 2009, the Company filed a brief in opposition to the State's motion to dismiss. The return date for both of these motions was set at May 20, 2009. Both motions are currently under consideration with the court.

        As a result of these actions, in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company recorded pre-tax charges totaling $111 million associated with this contract. These charges are reflected in income (loss) from discontinued operations on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations as a result of the Company's sale of the Wireless Systems business. See Note 4 for further discussion of discontinued operations and the sale of the Wireless Systems business. The charges included an impairment charge of $61 million to write-off all costs incurred in constructing the network as well as a charge equal to the amount drawn by the State against the standby letter of credit of $50 million. The assets related to the impairment charge were previously reflected primarily as inventory on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company has not recognized any revenue related to the lease contract.

        At June 26, 2009, the Company had a contingent purchase price commitment of $80 million related to its 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 for the State of Florida is finished and the State of Florida has approved the system based on the guidelines set forth in the contract. Under the terms of the purchase and sale agreement, the Company does not believe it has any obligation to the sellers. However, the sellers have contested the Company's position and initiated a lawsuit in June 2006 in the Court of Common Pleas in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, which is in the motion pleading and discovery phase. A liability for this contingency has not been recorded on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as the Company does not believe that any payment is probable or estimable at this time.

13.    Fair Value Measurements

        The Company adopted SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements," as of September 27, 2008. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.

        In February 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 157-2, "Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157," which delays the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for non-financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) for one year. The Company will adopt the non-financial asset and liability fair value disclosures in fiscal 2010. The Company is currently assessing the impact of adopting SFAS No. 157 for non-financial assets and liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

        SFAS No. 157 specifies a fair value hierarchy based upon the observability of the inputs utilized in the valuation. Observable inputs (highest level) reflect market data obtained from independent sources,

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while unobservable inputs (lowest level) reflect internally developed market assumptions. In accordance with SFAS No. 157, fair value measurements are classified under the following hierarchy:

        The adoption of SFAS No. 157 had no effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value were as follows:

 
  Fair Value Measurements
Using Inputs Considered as
   
 
 
  Fair Value at
June 26,
2009
 
Description
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3  
 
  (in millions)
 

Assets:

                         

Commodity swap contracts

  $ 2   $   $   $ 2  

Foreign currency contracts

        1         1  

Rabbi trust assets

    75             75  
                   

Total assets at fair value

  $ 77   $ 1   $   $ 78  
                   

Liabilities:

                         

Foreign currency contracts

  $   $ 8   $   $ 8  
                   

        The Company does not have significant financial assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

        The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for the respective assets and liabilities measured at fair value:

        The majority of derivatives entered into by the Company are valued using the over-the-counter quoted market prices for similar instruments. The Company does not believe that fair values of these

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derivative instruments materially differ from the amounts that could be realized upon settlement or maturity.

14.    Income Taxes

        The Company recorded a tax provision of $3 million, an effective income tax rate of 9.7%, for the quarter ended June 26, 2009 and recorded a tax provision of $191 million, an effective income tax rate of 40.0%, for the quarter ended June 27, 2008. The effective tax rate for the quarter ended June 26, 2009 reflects the tax benefits recognized in connection with fiscal 2009 profitability in certain entities operating in lower tax rate jurisdictions partially offset by accruals of interest and taxes related to uncertain tax positions. The effective tax rate for the quarter ended June 27, 2008 includes the effects of accruals related to the estimated tax impacts of certain intercompany dividends as well as accruals of interest and taxes related to uncertain tax positions.

        For the nine months ended June 26, 2009, the Company recognized a tax benefit of $577 million, an effective income tax rate of 15.4%, and for the nine months ended June 27, 2008 recorded a tax provision of $502 million, an effective income tax rate of 25.8%. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended June 26, 2009 was impacted by the $3,547 million pre-tax impairment of goodwill for which a tax benefit was not fully recognized, as well as a $144 million pre-tax charge related to pre-Separation securities litigation, for which no tax benefit was recorded. For the nine months ended June 27, 2008, the effective tax rate includes the impact of $572 million of pre-tax income recognized in connection with the adoption of FIN 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109," for which no tax was provided. In addition, the effective tax rate for the nine months ended June 27, 2008 includes the effects of accruals of interest and taxes related to uncertain tax positions.

        The Company records accrued interest as well as penalties related to uncertain tax positions as part of the provision for income taxes. As of September 26, 2008, the Company had recorded $1,110 million of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, of which $1,106 million was recorded in income taxes and $4 million was recorded in accrued and other current liabilities. During the quarter and nine months ended June 26, 2009, the Company recognized $38 million and $100 million, respectively, of interest and penalties on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of June 26, 2009, the balance of accrued interest and penalties was $1,219 million, of which $1,217 million was recorded in income taxes and $2 million was recorded in accrued and other current liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

        In fiscal 2007, the IRS concluded its field examination of certain of Tyco International's U.S. federal income tax returns for the years 1997 through 2000. Tyco International is in the process of appealing certain tax adjustments proposed by the IRS related to this period. In the second quarter of fiscal 2008, the IRS commenced its field examination of certain Tyco International U.S. federal income tax returns for the years 2001 through 2004. Tyco International's U.S. federal tax filings for years subsequent to 2004 also remain open to examination by the IRS. See Note 12 for additional information regarding the status of IRS examinations.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

14.    Income Taxes (Continued)

        Although it is difficult to predict the timing or results of certain pending examinations, it is possible that Tyco International may reach agreement on certain matters within the next twelve months. The Company is not aware of any matters that would result in significant changes to the amount of unrecognized tax benefits reflected on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 26, 2009.

15.    Other Income

        In the quarters ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008, the Company recorded net other income of $5 million and $1 million, respectively, primarily consisting of income pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien. In the nine months ended June 26, 2009, the Company recorded net other income of $7 million, primarily consisting of $9 million of income pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien offset by $2 million of unrealized losses on rabbi trust assets. In the nine months ended June 27, 2008, the Company recorded other income of $606 million, pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien, of which $572 million related to certain incremental tax liabilities recorded by the Company upon the initial adoption of FIN 48.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

16.    Shareholders' Equity

        The following table sets forth the changes in the components of shareholder's equity:

 
  Common Shares   Treasury Shares    
   
   
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
   
 
 
  Share
Premium
  Contributed
Surplus
  Accumulated
Earnings
(Deficit)
  Total
Equity
 
 
  Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount  
 
  (in millions)
 

Balance at September 26, 2008

    500   $ 100     (37 ) $ (1,264 ) $ 61   $ 10,106   $ 1,141   $ 929   $ 11,073  

Adoption of EITF Issue No. 06-10

                            (5 )       (5 )

Comprehensive loss:

                                                       
 

Net loss

                            (3,349 )       (3,349 )
 

Currency translation

                                (349 )   (349 )
 

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

                                13     13  
 

Gain on cash flow hedge

                                5     5  
                                                       
 

Total comprehensive loss

                                                    (3,680 )
                                                       

Change of Domicile:

                                                       
 

Reverse share split and issuance of fully paid up shares

        1,101                 (1,101 )            
 

Cancellations of common shares held in treasury

    (32 )   (77 )   32     1,018         (941 )            
 

Reallocation of share premium to contributed surplus

                    (61 )   61              

Compensation expense

                        40             40  

Distributions and dividends declared

        (75 )                   (147 )       (222 )

Exercise of share options

                1             (1 )        

Treasury shares acquired

                (2 )                   (2 )

Restricted share award vestings and other
activity

            1     1         (1 )            

Adjustment for pre-Separation tax
matters

                        (8 )           (8 )

Repurchase of common shares

            (6 )   (125 )                   (125 )
                                       

Balance at June 26, 2009

    468   $ 1,049     (10 ) $ (371 ) $   $ 8,156   $ (2,361 ) $ 598   $ 7,071  
                                       

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

16.    Shareholders' Equity (Continued)

        As discussed in Note 1, effective June 25, 2009, the Company changed its jurisdiction of incorporation from Bermuda to Switzerland. In connection with the Change of Domicile and in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, the par value of the Company's common shares increased from $0.20 per share to 2.60 Swiss Francs ("CHF") per share (or $2.40 based on an exchange rate in effect on June 22, 2009). The Change of Domicile was approved at a special meeting of shareholders held on June 22, 2009. The following steps occurred in connection with the Change of Domicile, which did not result in a change to total Shareholders' Equity:

        In connection with the Change of Domicile, as discussed above, all authorized preferred shares were eliminated. At September 26, 2008, the Company had authorized 125,000,000 preferred shares, par value of $0.20, none of which were issued and outstanding.

        As a result of the adoption of the Company's new articles of association in connection with the Change of Domicile but prior to the distribution to shareholders discussed under "Distributions to Shareholders" below, the Company's ordinary share capital was $1,124 million with 468 million registered common shares and a par value of CHF 2.60 (or $2.40 based on an exchange rate in effect on June 22, 2009). Subject to certain conditions specified in the articles of association, the shareholders have authorized the Company's board of directors to increase the Company's share capital by issuing up to 234 million conditional shares and up to 234 million authorized shares (until June 22, 2011). Although the Company states its par value in Swiss Francs, it continues to use the U.S. Dollar as its reporting currency for preparing its Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Prior to the Change of Domicile, approximately 32 million shares held by the Company in treasury were cancelled, leaving 10 million shares held in treasury as of June 26, 2009. At September 26, 2008, there were 37 million shares held in treasury.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

16.    Shareholders' Equity (Continued)

        As of September 26, 2008, the Company was incorporated under the laws of Bermuda. Prior to the Change of Domicile, in accordance with the Bermuda Companies Act, when the Company issued shares for cash at a premium to their par value, the resulting premium was an increase to a share premium account, a non-distributable reserve. Contributed surplus, subject to certain conditions, is a distributable reserve.

        Under current Swiss law, distributions to shareholders made in the form of a reduction of registered share capital are exempt from Swiss withholding tax. Beginning on January 1, 2011, subject to the adoption of implementing regulations and amendments to Swiss tax law, distributions to shareholders made out of contributed surplus will be exempt from Swiss withholding tax. Distributions or dividends on the Company's shares must be approved by the Company's shareholders.

        On June 22, 2009, the Company's shareholders approved a cash distribution to shareholders in the form of a capital reduction to the par value of the Company's common shares of CHF 0.17 per share, which will be paid to holders of record on the record date upon effectiveness of the capital reduction. The record date and the payment date are expected to occur in the quarter ending September 25, 2009. This capital reduction will reduce the par value of the Company's common shares from CHF 2.60 (equivalent to $2.40) to CHF 2.43 (equivalent to $2.24). The distribution will be paid in U.S. Dollars at a rate of $0.16 per share.

        Upon approval by the shareholders of the cash distribution, the Company recorded a liability of $75 million with a corresponding charge to common shares in the quarter ended June 26, 2009. Unpaid dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded in accrued and other current liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 26, 2009 and September 26, 2008, respectively.

        During the third quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company did not purchase any of its common shares under its share repurchase program. During the first nine months of fiscal 2009, the Company purchased approximately 6 million of its common shares for $125 million. Also, during the first nine months of fiscal 2009, the Company settled purchases of $27 million of its common shares which occurred prior to the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Since inception of the share repurchase program, which has a current authorization of $2,000 million, the Company has purchased approximately 43 million shares for $1,394 million.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

17.    Comprehensive Income (Loss)

        Comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Nine Months Ended  
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Net income (loss)

  $ (74 ) $ 330   $ (3,349 ) $ 1,580  

Currency translation(1)

    137         (349 )   233  

Gain on cash flow hedge

    3     2     5     5  

Amortization of unrecognized pension and postretirement benefit costs, net of income taxes

    4     2     13     5  
                   

Total comprehensive income (loss)

  $ 70   $ 334   $ (3,680 ) $ 1,823  
                   

(1)
Includes hedge of net investment foreign exchange gains or losses, offsetting foreign exchange gains or losses attributable to the translation of the net investments.

18.    Earnings (Loss) Per Share

        The computation of basic earnings (loss) per share is based on the Company's net income (loss) divided by the basic weighted-average number of common shares.

        The following table sets forth the denominators of the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share computations:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Nine Months Ended  
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

                         
 

Basic

    458     478     458     487  
 

Share options and restricted share awards

    1     4         3  
                   
 

Diluted

    459     482     458     490  
                   

        For the nine months ended June 26, 2009, non-vested restricted share awards and non-vested options to purchase Tyco Electronics' common shares with underlying exercise prices less than the average market prices were outstanding, but were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share, as inclusion of these securities would have been antidilutive. Such shares not included in the computation of diluted loss per share were 1 million for the nine months ended June 26, 2009.

        Certain share options were not included in the computation of diluted (loss) earnings per share because the instruments' underlying exercise prices were greater than the average market prices of Tyco Electronics' common shares and inclusion would be antidilutive. Such shares not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share were 21 million and 16 million as of June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008, respectively.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

19.    Share Plans

        The Company follows the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R). Total share-based compensation costs included on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations were $12 million and $13 million during the quarters ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008, respectively, of which $1 million was included in income (loss) from discontinued operations for the quarter ended June 27, 2008. During the nine months ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008, total share-based compensation costs were $40 million and $48 million, respectively, of which $2 million and $3 million, respectively, were included in income (loss) from discontinued operations. All share-based compensation costs not related to discontinued operations are presented in selling, general, and administrative expenses.

        A summary of the Company's outstanding restricted share awards as of June 26, 2009 and changes during the nine months then ended are presented below:

Non-vested Restricted Share Awards
  Shares   Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value  

Non-vested at September 26, 2008

    3,328,270   $ 36.97  

Granted

    2,897,278     14.26  

Vested

    (902,148 )   33.67  

Forfeited

    (540,061 )   23.07  
             

Non-vested at June 26, 2009

    4,783,339   $ 25.41  
             

        As of June 26, 2009, there were $66 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested Tyco Electronics restricted share awards. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.6 years.

        A summary of the Company's outstanding share option award grants as of June 26, 2009 and changes during the nine months then ended are presented below:

 
  Shares   Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
  Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
  Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
 
 
   
   
  (in years)
  (in millions)
 

Outstanding at September 26, 2008

    25,465,020   $ 43.81              

Granted

    4,260,100     14.43              

Exercised

    (33,717 )   16.46              

Expired

    (2,468,005 )   51.38              

Forfeited

    (564,572 )   29.80              
                         

Outstanding at June 26, 2009

    26,658,826   $ 38.74     4.7   $ 24  
                         

Vested and non-vested expected to vest at June 26, 2009

    25,737,551   $ 39.28     4.7   $ 22  

Exercisable at June 26, 2009

    19,737,826   $ 43.80     3.3   $ 8  

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

19.    Share Plans (Continued)

        As of June 26, 2009, there were $34 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested Tyco Electronics share options granted under Tyco Electronics share option plans. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years.

        The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the nine months ended June 26, 2009 and the weighted-average assumptions the Company used in the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model for the nine months then ended were as follows:

Weighted-average grant-date fair value

  $ 3.54  

Assumptions:

       

Expected share price volatility

    39 %

Risk free interest rate

    2.4 %

Expected annual dividend per share

  $ 0.64  

Expected life of options (years)

    5.0  

20.    Segment Data

        The Company sold its Wireless Systems business in May 2009. Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2009, the Wireless Systems business has been reclassified as discontinued operations. See Note 4 for additional information regarding discontinued operations and the divestiture of the Wireless Systems business. Prior to reclassification to held for sale and discontinued operations, this business was reported as the Company's former Wireless Systems segment.

        Effective January 1, 2009, the Company established the Specialty Products Group from its existing businesses. Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, the results of this new organization are reported as a separate reporting segment. This new segment is comprised of the Medical Products, Circuit Protection, Touch Systems, and Aerospace, Defense, and Marine businesses which were formerly reported in the Electronic Components segment.

        The following segment information reflects the Company's current segment reporting structure. Prior period segment results have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

20.    Segment Data (Continued)

        Net sales by segment for the quarters and nine months ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008 were as follows:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Nine Months Ended  
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Electronic Components

  $ 1,424   $ 2,467   $ 4,329   $ 7,022  

Network Solutions

    425     574     1,283     1,602  

Specialty Products

    340     463     1,053     1,310  

Undersea Telecommunications

    319     278     893     863  
                   

Total(1)

  $ 2,508   $ 3,782   $ 7,558   $ 10,797  
                   

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

        Operating income (loss) by segment for the quarters and nine months ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008 was as follows:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Nine Months Ended  
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Electronic Components

  $ (82 ) $ 333   $ (3,754 )(1) $ 949  

Network Solutions

    31     66     96     186  

Specialty Products

    42     83     (13 )(1)   231  

Undersea Telecommunications

    73     40     165     122  

Pre-Separation litigation charges, net

        (7 )   (144 )   (30 )
                   

Operating income (loss)

  $ 64   $ 515   $ (3,650 ) $ 1,458  
                   

(1)
The Electronic Components and Specialty Products segments recorded charges of $3,435 million and $112 million, respectively, related to the impairment of goodwill. See Note 6 for additional information regarding the impairment of goodwill.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

20.    Segment Data (Continued)

        Segment assets and a reconciliation of segment assets to total assets at June 26, 2009 and September 26, 2008 were as follows:

 
  June 26,
2009
  September 26,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Electronic Components

  $ 4,237   $ 5,578  

Network Solutions

    950     1,139  

Specialty Products

    638     786  

Undersea Telecommunications

    716     654  
           

Total segment assets(1)

    6,541     8,157  

Other current assets

    2,123     2,820  

Other non-current assets

    7,628     10,623  
           

Total assets

  $ 16,292   $ 21,600  
           

21.    Subsequent Events

        On June 9, 2009, TEGSA commenced a tender offer to purchase up to $150 million principal amount of its 6.00% senior notes due 2012, up to $100 million principal amount of its 6.55% senior notes due 2017, and up to $100 million principal amount of its 7.125% senior notes due 2037. On July 7, 2009, the tender offer expired and on July 9, 2009, TEGSA purchased and cancelled $86 million principal amount of its 6.00% senior notes due 2012, $42 million principal amount of its 6.55% senior notes due 2017, and $23 million principal amount of its 7.125% senior notes due 2037 for an aggregate payment of $141 million, plus paid accrued interest through July 7, 2009 of $3 million to the sellers of the notes. As a result of the transaction, in the quarter ending September 25, 2009, the Company will record a pre-tax gain of approximately $22 million, including the write-off of unamortized discounts and fees of $1 million and the recognition of a gain of $12 million associated with terminated interest rate swaps previously designated as fair value hedges. Additionally, as a result of the re-purchase and cancellation, unamortized losses in accumulated other comprehensive income of $3 million related to terminated starting forward interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges will be recognized as interest expense.

        The Company has evaluated subsequent events through July 31, 2009, the date on which the financial statements were issued.

22.    Tyco Electronics Group S.A.

        In December 2006, prior to the Separation, TEGSA, a 100% owned subsidiary of Tyco Electronics Ltd., was formed. TEGSA, a Luxembourg company, is a holding company that owns directly, or indirectly, all of the operating subsidiaries of Tyco Electronics Ltd. TEGSA is the obligor under the Company's senior notes, five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility, and commercial paper, all of which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by its parent, Tyco Electronics Ltd. The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information for Tyco Electronics Ltd., TEGSA, and all other subsidiaries that are not providing a guarantee of debt but which represent assets of TEGSA, using the equity method.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

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

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Quarter Ended June 26, 2009

 
  Tyco
Electronics Ltd.
  Tyco
Electronics
Group S.A.
  Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Net sales

  $   $   $ 2,508   $   $ 2,508  

Cost of sales

            1,921         1,921  
                       
 

Gross income

            587         587  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

    48     3     279         330  

Research, development, and engineering expenses

            130         130  

Restructuring and other charges, net

            63         63  
                       
 

Operating income (loss)

    (48 )   (3 )   115         64  

Interest income

            4         4  

Interest expense

        (38 )   (4 )       (42 )

Other income, net

            5         5  

Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries

    (22 )   96         (74 )    

Equity in net loss of subsidiaries of discontinued operations

        (100 )       100      

Intercompany interest and fees

    (4 )   23     (19 )        
                       
 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest

    (74 )   (22 )   101     26     31  

Income tax expense

            (3 )       (3 )

Minority interest

            (2 )       (2 )
                       
 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

    (74 )   (22 )   96     26     26  

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

            (100 )       (100 )
                       
 

Net loss

  $ (74 ) $ (22 ) $ (4 ) $ 26   $ (74 )
                       

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

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


CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Quarter Ended June 27, 2008

 
  Tyco
Electronics Ltd.
  Tyco
Electronics
Group S.A.
  Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Net sales

  $   $   $ 3,782   $   $ 3,782  

Cost of sales

            2,683         2,683  
                       
 

Gross income

            1,099         1,099  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

    7     9     393         409  

Research, development, and engineering expenses

            152         152  

Pre-Separation litigation charges, net

    7                 7  

Restructuring and other charges, net

            16         16  
                       
 

Operating income (loss)

    (14 )   (9 )   538         515  

Interest income

            6         6  

Interest expense

        (41 )   (3 )       (44 )

Other income, net

        1             1  

Equity in net income of subsidiaries

    351     330         (681 )    

Equity in net income of subsidiaries of discontinued operations

        45         (45 )    

Intercompany interest and fees

    (7 )   25     (18 )        
                       
 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest

    330     351     523     (726 )   478  

Income tax expense

            (191 )       (191 )

Minority interest

            (2 )       (2 )
                       
 

Income from continuing operations

    330     351     330     (726 )   285  

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

            45         45  
                       
 

Net income

  $ 330   $ 351   $ 375   $ (726 ) $ 330  
                       

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

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


CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Nine Months Ended June 26, 2009

 
  Tyco
Electronics Ltd.
  Tyco
Electronics
Group S.A.
  Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Net sales

  $   $   $ 7,558   $   $ 7,558  

Cost of sales

            5,713         5,713  
                       
 

Gross income

            1,845         1,845  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

    76     7     987         1,070  

Research, development, and engineering expenses

            405         405  

Pre-Separation litigation charges, net

    144                 144  

Restructuring and other charges, net

            329         329  

Impairment of goodwill

            3,547         3,547  
                       
 

Operating loss

    (220 )   (7 )   (3,423 )       (3,650 )

Interest income

            13         13  

Interest expense

        (116 )   (9 )       (125 )

Other income, net

            7         7  

Equity in net loss of subsidiaries

    (3,106 )   (2,868 )       5,974      

Equity in net loss of subsidiaries of discontinued operations

        (166 )       166      

Intercompany interest and fees

    (23 )   51     (28 )        
                       

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest

    (3,349 )   (3,106 )   (3,440 )   6,140     (3,755 )

Income tax benefit

            577         577  

Minority interest

            (5 )       (5 )
                       
 

Loss from continuing operations

    (3,349 )   (3,106 )   (2,868 )   6,140     (3,183 )

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

            (166 )       (166 )
                       
 

Net loss

  $ (3,349 ) $ (3,106 ) $ (3,034 ) $ 6,140   $ (3,349 )
                       

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

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


CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Nine Months Ended June 27, 2008

 
  Tyco
Electronics Ltd.
  Tyco
Electronics
Group S.A.
  Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Net sales

  $   $   $ 10,797   $   $ 10,797  

Cost of sales

            7,632         7,632  
                       
 

Gross income

            3,165         3,165  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

    33     (2 )   1,146         1,177  

Research, development, and engineering expenses

            438         438  

Pre-Separation litigation charges, net

    30                 30  

Restructuring and other charges, net

            62         62  
                       
 

Operating income (loss)

    (63 )   2     1,519         1,458  

Interest income

            25         25  

Interest expense

        (136 )   (8 )       (144 )

Other income, net

            606         606  

Equity in net income of subsidiaries

    1,658     1,592         (3,250 )    

Equity in net income of subsidiaries of discontinued operations

        141         (141 )    

Intercompany interest and fees

    (15 )   59     (44 )        
                       
 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest

    1,580     1,658     2,098     (3,391 )   1,945  

Income tax expense

            (502 )       (502 )

Minority interest

            (4 )       (4 )
                       
 

Income from continuing operations

    1,580     1,658     1,592     (3,391 )   1,439  

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

            141         141  
                       
 

Net income

  $ 1,580   $ 1,658   $ 1,733   $ (3,391 ) $ 1,580  
                       

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

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

CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

As of June 26, 2009

 
  Tyco
Electronics Ltd.
  Tyco
Electronics
Group S.A.
  Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Assets

                               

Current Assets:

                               
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $   $   $ 1,258   $   $ 1,258  
 

Accounts receivable, net

            1,795         1,795  
 

Inventories

            1,640         1,640  
 

Intercompany receivables

    3         15     (18 )    
 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    209     1     452         662  
 

Deferred income taxes

            203         203  
                       
 

Total current assets

    212     1     5,363     (18 )   5,558  

Property, plant, and equipment, net

            3,106         3,106  

Goodwill

            3,152         3,152  

Intangible assets, net

            415         415  

Deferred income taxes

            2,577         2,577  

Investment in subsidiaries

    7,221     9,178         (16,399 )    

Intercompany loans receivable

    11     6,012     5,538     (11,561 )    

Receivable from Tyco International Ltd. and Covidien Ltd. 

            1,246         1,246  

Other assets

        13     225         238  
                       
 

Total Assets

  $ 7,444   $ 15,204   $ 21,622   $ (27,978 ) $ 16,292  
                       

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

                               

Current Liabilities:

                               
 

Current maturities of long-term debt

  $   $   $ 1   $   $ 1  
 

Accounts payable

    4         947         951  
 

Accrued and other current liabilities

    354     40     1,111         1,505  
 

Deferred revenue

            168         168  
 

Intercompany payables

    15         3     (18 )    
                       
 

Total current liabilities

    373     40     2,230     (18 )   2,625  

Long-term debt

        2,405     173         2,578  

Intercompany loans payable

        5,538     6,023     (11,561 )    

Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities

            706         706  

Deferred income taxes

            285         285  

Income taxes

            2,372         2,372  

Other liabilities

            645         645  
                       
 

Total Liabilities

    373     7,983     12,434     (11,579 )   9,211  
                       

Minority interest

            10         10  

Shareholders' Equity

    7,071     7,221     9,178     (16,399 )   7,071  
                       
 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

  $ 7,444   $ 15,204   $ 21,622   $ (27,978 ) $ 16,292  
                       

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

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


CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

As of September 26, 2008

 
  Tyco
Electronics Ltd.
  Tyco
Electronics
Group S.A.
  Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Assets

                               

Current Assets:

                               
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $   $   $ 1,090   $   $ 1,090  
 

Accounts receivable, net

            2,656         2,656  
 

Inventories

            2,159         2,159  
 

Intercompany receivables

    1         23     (24 )    
 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    2     86     668         756  
 

Deferred income taxes

            204         204  
 

Assets held for sale

            770         770  
                       
 

Total current assets

    3     86     7,570     (24 )   7,635  

Property, plant, and equipment, net

            3,342         3,342  

Goodwill

            6,749         6,749  

Intangible assets, net

            454         454  

Deferred income taxes

            1,915         1,915  

Investment in subsidiaries

    11,069     12,356         (23,425 )    

Investment in subsidiaries of discontinued operations

        601         (601 )    

Intercompany loans receivable

    167     6,551     5,500     (12,218 )    

Receivable from Tyco International Ltd. and Covidien Ltd. 

            1,218         1,218  

Other assets

        21     266         287  
                       
 

Total Assets

  $ 11,239   $ 19,615   $ 27,014   $ (36,268 ) $ 21,600  
                       

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

                               

Current Liabilities:

                               
 

Current maturities of long-term debt

  $   $   $ 20   $   $ 20  
 

Accounts payable

    27         1,406         1,433  
 

Accrued and other current liabilities

    83     81     1,394         1,558  
 

Deferred revenue

            207         207  
 

Intercompany payables

    23         1     (24 )    
 

Liabilities held for sale

            169         169  
                       
 

Total current liabilities

    133     81     3,197     (24 )   3,387  

Long-term debt

        2,998     163         3,161  

Intercompany loans payable

    33     5,467     6,718     (12,218 )    

Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities

            721         721  

Deferred income taxes

            289         289  

Income taxes

            2,291         2,291  

Other liabilities

            668         668  
                       
 

Total Liabilities

    166     8,546     14,047     (12,242 )   10,517  
                       

Minority interest

            10         10  

Shareholders' Equity

    11,073     11,069     12,957     (24,026 )   11,073  
                       
 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

  $ 11,239   $ 19,615   $ 27,014   $ (36,268 ) $ 21,600  
                       

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

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


CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Nine Months Ended June 26, 2009

 
  Tyco
Electronics Ltd.
  Tyco
Electronics
Group S.A.
  Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

                               
 

Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operating activities

  $ (183 ) $ 36   $ 976   $   $ 829  
 

Net cash used in discontinued operating activities

            (42 )       (42 )
                       
 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

    (183 )   36     934         787  
                       

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

                               

Capital expenditures

            (270 )       (270 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

            9         9  

Proceeds from divestiture of discontinued operations, net of cash retained by operations sold

            694         694  

Proceeds from divestiture of businesses, net of cash retained by businesses sold

            16         16  

Change in intercompany loans

    121     610         (731 )    

Other

            (2 )       (2 )
                       
 

Net cash provided by continuing investing
activities

    121     610     447     (731 )   447  
 

Net cash used in discontinued investing activities

            (3 )       (3 )
                       
 

Net cash provided by investing activities

    121     610     444     (731 )   444  
                       

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

                               

Net decrease in commercial paper

        (649 )           (649 )

Repayment of long-term debt

        (442 )   (19 )       (461 )

Proceeds from long-term debt

        442     6         448  

Changes in parent company equity

    435     3     (438 )        

Repurchase of common shares

    (152 )               (152 )

Payment of common share dividends

    (221 )               (221 )

Proceeds from exercise of share options

    1                 1  

Transfer to discontinued operations

            (49 )       (49 )

Loan borrowing from parent

            (731 )   731      

Other

    (1 )       (3 )       (4 )
                       
 

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing financing activities

    62     (646 )   (1,234 )   731     (1,087 )
 

Net cash provided by discontinued financing activities

            49         49  
                       
 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    62     (646 )   (1,185 )   731     (1,038 )
                       

Effect of currency translation on cash

            (21 )       (21 )

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

            172         172  

Less: net increase in cash and cash equivalents related to discontinued operations

            (4 )       (4 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

            1,090         1,090  
                       

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $   $   $ 1,258   $   $ 1,258  
                       

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

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


CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Nine Months Ended June 27, 2008

 
  Tyco
Electronics Ltd.
  Tyco
Electronics
Group S.A.
  Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

                               
 

Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operating activities

  $ (661 ) $ (17 ) $ 1,003   $   $ 325  
 

Net cash provided by discontinued operating activities

            26         26  
                       
 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

    (661 )   (17 )   1,029         351  
                       

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

                               

Capital expenditures

            (445 )       (445 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

            37         37  

Class action settlement escrow

    936                 936  

Proceeds from divestiture of discontinued operation, net of cash retained by operations sold

            102         102  

Change in intercompany loans

    (227 )   395         (168 )    

Other

    (8 )       (13 )       (21 )
                       
 

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing investing activities

    701     395     (319 )   (168 )   609  
 

Net cash used in discontinued investing activities

            (10 )       (10 )
                       
 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    701     395     (329 )   (168 )   599  
                       

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

                               

Net increase in commercial paper

        651             651  

Repayment of long-term debt

        (1,350 )   (1 )       (1,351 )

Proceeds from long-term debt

        500             500  

Repurchase of common shares

    (832 )               (832 )

Payment of common share dividends

    (205 )               (205 )

Proceeds from exercise of share options

    51                 51  

Changes in parent company equity

    945     (178 )   (767 )        

Transfer from discontinued operations

            32         32  

Loan borrowing from parent

            (168 )   168      

Other

            (12 )       (12 )
                       
 

Net cash used in continuing financing activities

    (41 )   (377 )   (916 )   168     (1,166 )
 

Net cash used in discontinued financing activities

            (31 )       (31 )
                       
 

Net cash used in financing activities

    (41 )   (377 )   (947 )   168     (1,197 )
                       

Effect of currency translation on cash

            19         19  

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

    (1 )   1     (228 )       (228 )

Less: net decrease in cash and cash equivalents related to discontinued operations

            15         15  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    2         942         944  
                       

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 1   $ 1   $ 729   $   $ 731  
                       

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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, as well as our Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and the accompanying notes and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 5, 2009. 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 dollars, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP").

Change of Domicile

        Effective June 25, 2009, Tyco Electronics Ltd. ("Tyco Electronics" or the "Company", which may be referred to as "we," "us," or "our") discontinued its existence as a Bermuda company as provided in Section 132G of The Companies Act of 1981 of Bermuda, as amended, and, in accordance with article 161 of the Swiss Federal Code on International Private Law, continued its existence as a Swiss company under articles 620 et seq. of the Swiss Code of Obligations (the "Change of Domicile"). The rights of holders of our shares are now governed by Swiss law, our Swiss articles of association, and our Swiss organizational regulations.

The Separation

        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 its shares of Tyco Electronics, as well as its shares of its former healthcare businesses ("Covidien"), to its common shareholders (the "Separation").

Overview

        We are a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, specialty products, and undersea telecommunication systems. We design, manufacture, and market approximately 500,000 different products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense, and marine; medical; energy; and lighting. We believe the end markets that we sell into are balanced with the total end market demand for our products.

        We operate through four reporting segments: Electronic Components, Network Solutions, Specialty Products, and Undersea Telecommunications. See Note 20 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our segment reporting structure. We sold our Wireless Systems business in May 2009, and beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2009, the Wireless Systems business has been reclassified as discontinued operations. Prior to reclassification to held for sale and discontinued operations, this business was reported as our former Wireless Systems segment. Also, effective January 1, 2009, we established the Specialty Products Group from our existing businesses. Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, the results of this new organization are reported as a separate reporting segment. This new segment is comprised of the Medical Products, Circuit Protection, Touch Systems, and Aerospace, Defense, and Marine businesses which were formerly reported in the Electronic Components segment. Prior period segment results have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

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        We have an established worldwide manufacturing presence with facilities in approximately 25 countries, and we operate in approximately 50 countries and territories. Our direct sales force, supported by approximately 7,000 engineers, serves customers in over 150 countries. Through our sales force and engineering resources, we are able to collaborate with our customers anywhere in the world to provide highly engineered products and solutions to meet their needs.

        Our strategic objective is to increase our revenue and profitability across all of our segments in the markets we serve. This strategy is dependent upon the following strategic priorities:

        Key business factors that influenced our results of operations for the periods discussed in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations include:

 
   
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Nine Months Ended  
 
  Measure   June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 

Copper

  Lb.   $ 2.42   $ 3.51   $ 2.71   $ 3.38  

Gold

  Troy oz.     893     896     841     870  

U.S. Dollar

    50 %

Euro

    28  

Japanese Yen

    7  

Chinese Renminbi

    4  

Korean Won

    2  

Brazilian Real

    2  

British Pound Sterling

    2  

All others

    5  
       

Total

    100 %
       

Economic Conditions

        Our business and operating results have been and will continue to be affected by worldwide economic conditions. Our sales are dependent on certain end markets that are impacted by consumer

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as well as industrial and infrastructure spending, and our operating results can be adversely affected by reduced demand in those markets. As a result of economic trends, we experienced a 33.7% and 30.0% decrease in net sales in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2009, respectively, as compared to the same periods of fiscal 2008. We also anticipate a decrease in net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 primarily due to declines in end market demand. We expect net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 to increase slightly from third quarter fiscal 2009 levels as a result of continued improvement in consumer end markets, partially offset by a decline in our Undersea Telecommunications segment.

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

        We test goodwill allocated to reporting units for impairment annually during the fiscal fourth quarter, or more frequently if events occur or circumstances exist that indicate that a reporting unit's carrying value may exceed its fair value. As a result of declines in sales and profitability of the Automotive and Communications and Industrial Solutions reporting units of the Electronic Components segment and the Circuit Protection reporting unit of the Specialty Products segment during the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we determined that an indicator of impairment had occurred and goodwill impairment testing of these reporting units was required. Significant judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred. In making this assessment, we rely on a number of factors including, among others, operating results, business plans, economic projections, and anticipated future cash flows. There are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and management's judgment in applying each to the analysis of the recoverability of goodwill.

        The testing for goodwill impairment is a two step process. In performing step I of impairment testing, we determined the fair value of the Automotive, Communications and Industrial Solutions, and Circuit Protection reporting units based on a discounted cash flows analysis incorporating our estimate of future operating performance. The results of the step I goodwill impairment tests indicated that the book value of each of the reporting units exceeded its fair value. The failure of the step I goodwill impairment tests triggered step II goodwill impairment tests in which we determined the implied fair value of the reporting units' goodwill by comparing the reporting units' fair value determined in step I to the fair value of the reporting units' net assets, including unrecognized intangible assets. The step II goodwill impairment tests resulted in a full impairment charge of $2,088 million for the Automotive reporting unit and partial impairment charges of $1,347 million and $112 million for the Communications and Industrial Solutions and Circuit Protection reporting units, respectively, in the second quarter of fiscal 2009.

        Given current economic conditions and the impairment charges taken in the second quarter, we performed a sensitivity analysis of the estimated fair value of its reporting units using the income approach during the third quarter of fiscal 2009. Key assumptions used in the income approach include, but are not limited to, expected cash flows from the reporting unit operations and the weighted average cost of capital utilized for discounting such cash flow estimates. As a result of the sensitivity analysis, we determined that there was no further goodwill impairment as of June 26, 2009.

Discontinued Operations and Divestitures

        In April 2009, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell our Wireless Systems business. In the third quarter of fiscal 2009, we completed the sale for $665 million in net cash proceeds and recognized a pre-tax gain of $55 million on this transaction. The proceeds and gain on sale are subject to a final working capital adjustment. The divestiture of the Wireless Systems business substantially completes the streamlining of our portfolio that we began two years ago.

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        During the nine months ended June 26, 2009, we received additional cash proceeds related to working capital of $29 million in connection with the fiscal 2008 sale of the Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem and Automotive Radar Sensors businesses. Our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet reflected the $29 million in prepaid expenses and other current assets at September 26, 2008.

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2008, in connection with the sale of our Power Systems business, we received $102 million in net cash proceeds and recorded a $56 million pre-tax gain on the sale.

        The Wireless Systems, Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem, Automotive Radar Sensors, and Power Systems businesses have been included in discontinued operations in all periods presented on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Prior to reclassification to held for sale and discontinued operations, the Wireless Systems, Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem, and Automotive Radar Sensors businesses were components of the former Wireless Systems segment. The Power Systems business was a component of the Other segment, which was subsequently renamed the Undersea Telecommunications segment. See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding discontinued operations.

        During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we completed the sale of the Battery Systems business, which was part of the Electronic Components segment, for net cash proceeds of $14 million after working capital adjustments. The divestiture resulted in a $7 million pre-tax loss on sale which is reflected in restructuring and other charges, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. We have presented the loss on sale and the operations of the Battery Systems business in continuing operations due to immateriality.

Manufacturing Simplification and Cost Actions due to Current Economic Environment

        We plan to continue to simplify our global manufacturing footprint, by migrating facilities from higher-cost to lower-cost countries, consolidating within countries, and transferring product lines to lower-cost countries. These initiatives are designed to help us maintain our competitiveness in the industry, improve our operating leverage, and position us for profitability growth in the years ahead.

        We have closed a number of manufacturing facilities since we began our simplification program in 2007. By the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, we will have fewer than 100 manufacturing sites.

        As a result of the current economic environment, we have accelerated workforce reductions through the elimination of temporary workers, attrition, and reductions in force. In the first nine months of fiscal 2009, we have reduced our headcount by 22%, or approximately 21,000 positions.

        In connection with our manufacturing rationalization plan and in response to the current economic environment, we expect to incur total restructuring charges of approximately $375 million in fiscal 2009. In the first nine months of fiscal 2009, cash spending related to restructuring was approximately $200 million. We expect total restructuring spending to be approximately $300 million in fiscal 2009. Cost savings related to these actions are expected to be $200 million in fiscal 2009. We expect annualized savings of approximately $300 million, consisting of $200 million of manufacturing cost reductions and $100 million of savings in selling, general, and administrative expenses.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

        Organic net sales growth, which is included in the discussion below, 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. Organic net sales growth is also a component of our compensation programs. 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 below 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 below 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 below provide reconciliations of organic net sales growth to net sales growth calculated under GAAP.


Results of Operations

Consolidated Operations

        The following table sets forth certain items from our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and the percentage of net sales that such items represent for the periods shown.

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Nine Months Ended  
 
  June 26, 2009   June 27, 2008   June 26, 2009   June 27, 2008  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Net sales

  $ 2,508     100.0 % $ 3,782     100.0 % $ 7,558     100.0 % $ 10,797     100.0 %

Cost of sales

    1,921     76.6     2,683     70.9     5,713     75.6     7,632     70.7  
 

Gross income

    587     23.4     1,099     29.1     1,845     24.4     3,165     29.3  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

    330     13.2     409     10.8     1,070     14.2     1,177     10.9  

Research, development, and engineering expenses

    130     5.2     152     4.0     405     5.4     438     4.1  

Pre-Separation litigation charges, net

            7     0.2     144     1.9     30     0.3  

Restructuring and other charges, net

    63     2.5     16     0.4     329     4.4     62     0.6  

Impairment of goodwill

                    3,547     46.9          
 

Operating income (loss)

    64     2.6     515     13.6     (3,650 )   (48.3 )   1,458     13.5  

Interest income

    4     0.2     6     0.2     13     0.2     25     0.2  

Interest expense

    (42 )   (1.7 )   (44 )   (1.2 )   (125 )   (1.7 )   (144 )   (1.3 )

Other income, net

    5     0.2     1         7     0.1     606     5.6  
 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest

    31     1.2     478     12.6     (3,755 )   (49.7 )   1,945     18.0  

Income tax (expense) benefit

    (3 )   (0.1 )   (191 )   (5.1 )   577     7.6     (502 )   (4.6 )
 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

    26     1.0     285     7.5     (3,183 )   (42.1 )   1,439     13.3  

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

    (100 )   (4.0 )   45     1.2     (166 )   (2.2 )   141     1.3  
 

Net income (loss)

  $ (74 )   (3.0 )% $ 330     8.7 % $ (3,349 )   (44.3 )% $ 1,580     14.6 %

        Net Sales.    Net sales decreased $1,274 million, or 33.7%, to $2,508 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 from $3,782 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. In the first nine months of fiscal 2009, net sales decreased $3,239 million, or 30.0%, to $7,558 million, from $10,797 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2008. On an organic basis, net sales decreased 28.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and 25.5% in the first nine months of fiscal 2009, primarily as a result of declines in our Electronic Components, Specialty Products, and Network Solutions segments. Price erosion adversely affected net sales by $54 million and $136 million in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal

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2009, respectively. Foreign currency exchange rates, primarily the Euro, negatively impacted net sales by $166 million, or 4.4%, in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and $429 million, or 4.0%, in the first nine months of fiscal 2009. See further discussion 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 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 

Americas(1)

    37 %   33 %   38 %   33 %

Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA)

    34     40     34     39  

Asia-Pacific

    29     27     28     28  
                   

Total

    100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %
                   

(1)
The Americas includes our Undersea Telecommunications segment.

        The following table provides an analysis of the change in our net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 as well as the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008 by geographic region:

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended
June 26, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Quarter Ended June 27, 2008
  Change in Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended
June 26, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Nine Months Ended June 27, 2008
 
 
  Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Divestiture   Total   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Divestiture   Total  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Americas(3)

  $ (265 )   (21.4 )% $ (15 ) $ (28 ) $ (308 )   (24.9 )% $ (636 )   (17.8 )% $ (52 ) $ (23 ) $ (711 )   (19.9 )%

EMEA

    (509 )   (33.8 )   (130 )       (639 )   (42.5 )   (1,238 )   (29.5 )   (351 )   (2 )   (1,591 )   (37.9 )

Asia-Pacific

    (304 )   (29.1 )   (21 )   (2 )   (327 )   (31.4 )   (881 )   (29.0 )   (26 )   (30 )   (937 )   (30.9 )
                                                   

Total

  $ (1,078 )   (28.4 )% $ (166 ) $ (30 ) $ (1,274 )   (33.7 )% $ (2,755 )   (25.5 )% $ (429 ) $ (55 ) $ (3,239 )   (30.0 )%
                                                   

(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.

(3)
The Americas includes our Undersea Telecommunications segment.

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

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the Nine
Months Ended
 
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 

Electronic Components

    57 %   65 %   57 %   65 %

Network Solutions

    17     15     17     15  

Specialty Products

    13     12     14     12  

Undersea Telecommunications

    13     8     12     8  
                   

Total

    100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %
                   

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        The following table provides an analysis of the change in our net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 as well as the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008 by segment:

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended
June 26, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Quarter Ended June 27, 2008
  Change in Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended
June 26, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Nine Months Ended June 27, 2008
 
 
  Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Divestiture   Total   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Divestiture   Total  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Electronic Components

  $ (908 )   (36.9 )% $ (105 ) $ (30 ) $ (1,043 )   (42.3 )% $ (2,384 )   (34.0 )% $ (254 ) $ (55 ) $ (2,693 )   (38.4 )%

Network Solutions

    (98 )   (17.2 )   (51 )       (149 )   (26.0 )   (168 )   (10.6 )   (151 )       (319 )   (19.9 )

Specialty Products

    (112 )   (24.3 )   (11 )       (123 )   (26.6 )   (232 )   (17.8 )   (25 )       (257 )   (19.6 )

Undersea Tele-
communications

    40     14.5     1         41     14.7     29     3.3     1         30     3.5  
                                                   

Total

  $ (1,078 )   (28.4 )% $ (166 ) $ (30 ) $ (1,274 )   (33.7 )% $ (2,755 )   (25.5 )% $ (429 ) $ (55 ) $ (3,239 )   (30.0 )%
                                                   

(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 Income.    Gross income decreased by $512 million and gross income as a percentage of net sales decreased by 570 basis points in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008. In the first nine months of fiscal 2009, gross income decreased by $1,320 million and gross income as a percentage of net sales decreased by 490 basis points as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008. The decrease in both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2009 over the same periods of fiscal 2008 was due to sales declines and unfavorable absorption of manufacturing costs associated with reduced production levels related to lower sales and our efforts to reduce inventory levels. As of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2009, our inventory has been reduced to levels we believe are appropriate given current business conditions.

        Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses.    Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 13.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 from 10.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. In the first nine months of fiscal 2009, selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 14.2% from 10.9% in the first nine months in fiscal 2008. Results for the nine months ended June 26, 2009 included a net loss of approximately $50 million primarily associated with economic hedges of certain anticipated future transactions and resulting primarily from the devaluation of certain eastern European currencies. In the first nine months of fiscal 2008, selling, general, and administrative expenses included a $36 million gain on the sale of real estate related to our Electronic Components segment. Excluding these items, selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased in both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2009 over the same periods of fiscal 2008, but increased as a percentage of net sales primarily due to decreases in sales volume.

        Research, Development, and Engineering Expenses.    Research, development, and engineering expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 5.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 from 4.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. In the first nine months of fiscal 2009, research, development, and engineering expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 5.4% from 4.1% in the first nine months of fiscal 2008. The increase as a percentage of net sales in both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2009 over the same periods of fiscal 2008 was due to decreases in sales volume as well as our continued focus on future technologies within all four of our operating segments.

        Pre-Separation Litigation Charges, Net.    We recorded charges of $7 million related to pre-Separation securities litigation in the quarter ended June 27, 2008. There were no such charges in the quarter ended June 26, 2009. In the nine months ended June 26, 2009 and June 27, 2008, we

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recorded charges of $144 million and $30 million, respectively, related to pre-Separation securities litigation.

        During the third quarter of fiscal 2009, we, Tyco International, and Covidien settled five opt-out cases for $199 million. Pursuant to the sharing formula in the Separation and Distribution Agreement, our share of the settlement amounts was $62 million. As we had previously established reserves for these opt-out cases, the settlements did not impact our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

        During the third quarter of fiscal 2009, we, Tyco International, and Covidien agreed to settle for a total of $70 million, subject to the entry of a final order by the court approving the settlement, eight consolidated class actions brought under Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA") against Tyco International and certain of its current and former employees, officers and directors, which are subject to the sharing formula in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Pursuant to the sharing formula, our share of the settlement amount is $22 million. As discussed below, we had previously established a reserve for this consolidated action.

        During the third quarter of fiscal 2008, we recorded $11 million of charges related to the settlement of securities litigation captioned Ballard v. Tyco International Ltd., et al. and $4 million of income related to the recovery of certain costs from insurers.

        In the first nine months of fiscal 2009, we, Tyco International, and Covidien entered into definitive agreements to settle actions captioned Hess v. Tyco International Ltd., et al. and Sciallo v. Tyco International Ltd., et al. and opt-out cases brought by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board, Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC and related plaintiffs, and the Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado. Pursuant to the sharing formula in the Separation and Distribution Agreement, we recorded charges of $28 million for which no tax benefit was available. Additionally, in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we recorded reserves totaling $375 million representing the best estimate of probable loss for the remaining securities litigation claims subject to the Separation and Distribution Agreement, including remaining opt-out cases and cases arising under ERISA. As a result, we recorded a charge in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 of $116 million for our share of the reserves, for which no tax benefit was available.

        During the first nine months of fiscal 2008, we recorded charges of $23 million related to the settlement of securities litigation with the State of New Jersey. In addition, as discussed above, we recorded $11 million of charges related to the settlement of securities litigation captioned Ballard v. Tyco International Ltd., et al. and $4 million of income related to the recovery of certain costs from insurers.

        These charges represent our share of the settlement costs in accordance with the sharing percentages included in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. See "Part II. Item 1. Legal Proceedings" and Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the settlement of pre-Separation securities litigation.

        Restructuring and Other Charges, Net.    Net restructuring and other charges were $63 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to $16 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. In the first nine months of fiscal 2009, net restructuring and other charges were $329 million as compared to $62 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2008. Total charges, including amounts reflected in cost of sales, were $328 million and $63 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 and 2008, respectively. Increases resulted primarily from new actions initiated in fiscal 2009 to reduce costs in response to market conditions and primarily related to headcount reductions in the Electronic Components, Network Solutions, and Specialty Products segments. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding net restructuring and other charges.

        Impairment of Goodwill.    During the first nine months of fiscal 2009, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $3,435 million in our Electronic Components segment, of which $2,088 million

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and $1,347 million related to the Automotive and Communications and Industrial Solutions reporting units, respectively. We also recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $112 million in our Specialty Products segment related to the Circuit Protection reporting unit. See Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the impairment of goodwill.

        Operating Income (Loss).    Operating income was $64 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to $515 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. As discussed above, results for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 included restructuring and other charges of $63 million. Operating income in the third quarter of fiscal 2008 included restructuring and other charges of $16 million and pre-Separation litigation charges of $7 million. Excluding these items, lower sales levels and unfavorable absorption of manufacturing costs associated with reduced production levels and the focus on reducing inventories, partially offset by cost reduction programs, drove the decrease in operating income.

        Operating loss was $3,650 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to operating income of $1,458 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2008. Results for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 included goodwill impairment charges, restructuring and other charges, and pre-Separation litigation charges of $3,547 million, $328 million, and $144 million, respectively. In addition, results for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 included a net loss of approximately $50 million primarily associated with economic hedges of certain anticipated future transactions and resulting primarily from the devaluation of certain eastern European currencies. In the first nine months of fiscal 2008, operating income included a gain on the sale of real estate of $36 million, restructuring and other charges of $63 million, and pre-Separation litigation charges of $30 million. Excluding these items, the decreases in operating income resulted from lower sales levels and unfavorable absorption of manufacturing costs associated with reduced production levels and the focus on reducing inventories, which were partially offset by cost reduction programs.

Results of Operations by Segment

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the Nine
Months Ended
 
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Net sales

  $ 1,424   $ 2,467   $ 4,329   $ 7,022  

Operating income (loss)

  $ (82 ) $ 333   $ (3,754 ) $ 949  
 

Operating margin

    (5.8 )%   13.5 %   (86.7 )%   13.5 %

        The following table sets forth Electronic Components' percentage of total net sales by primary industry end market(1):

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the Nine
Months Ended
 
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 

Automotive

    49 %   49 %   45 %   49 %

Communications

    11     10     12     10  

Computer

    10     9     11     10  

Appliance

    6     6     6     6  

Industrial

    5     6     5     5  

Consumer Electronics

    2     2     2     2  

Other

    17     18     19     18  
                   

Total

    100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %
                   

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

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        The following table provides an analysis of the change in Electronic Components' net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 as well as the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008 by primary industry end market(1):

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended
June 26, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Quarter Ended June 27, 2008
  Change in Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended
June 26, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Nine Months Ended June 27, 2008
 
 
  Organic(2)   Translation(3)   Divestiture   Total   Organic(2)   Translation(3)   Divestiture   Total  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Automotive

  $ (433 )   (35.9 )% $ (78 ) $   $ (511 )   (42.4 )% $ (1,317 )   (38.4 )% $ (192 ) $   $ (1,509 )   (44.0 )%

Communications

    (69 )   (28.3 )   2     (22 )   (89 )   (36.3 )   (179 )   (24.9 )   11     (43 )   (211 )   (29.3 )

Computer

    (101 )   (41.6 )   (2 )   (1 )   (104 )   (43.0 )   (262 )   (35.9 )   (3 )   (2 )   (267 )   (36.6 )

Appliance

    (46 )   (32.6 )   (5 )       (51 )   (35.9 )   (122 )   (30.8 )   (12 )       (134 )   (33.8 )

Industrial

    (73 )   (51.1 )   (7 )   2     (78 )   (54.9 )   (125 )   (33.1 )   (21 )   2     (144 )   (38.2 )

Consumer Electronics

    (12 )   (25.4 )   1     (5 )   (16 )   (34.0 )   (36 )   (25.9 )   4     (7 )   (39 )   (28.1 )

Other

    (174 )   (39.1 )   (16 )   (4 )   (194 )   (43.8 )   (343 )   (27.9 )   (41 )   (5 )   (389 )   (31.6 )
                                                   

Total

  $ (908 )   (36.9 )% $ (105 ) $ (30 ) $ (1,043 )   (42.3 )% $ (2,384 )   (34.0 )% $ (254 ) $ (55 ) $ (2,693 )   (38.4 )%
                                                   

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

(2)
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.

(3)
Represents the change in net sales resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2009, Electronic Components' net sales decreased $1,043 million, or 42.3%, to $1,424 million from $2,467 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $105 million, or 4.3%, in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008. Organic net sales decreased 36.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 primarily due to declines in volume.

        In the automotive market, our organic net sales decline of 35.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 resulted from declines of 46.9% in the North America region, 38.7% in the EMEA region, and 27.6% in the Asia-Pacific region that were driven by reductions in production by automotive manufacturers as well as inventory reductions throughout the automotive supply chain. Our organic net sales decrease of 28.3% in the communications market in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 was driven by a 33.6% decline in our sales of interconnect components to communication equipment manufacturers resulting from reduced demand from service providers and inventory corrections in the supply chain in all major regions. In the computer market, our organic net sales decline of 41.6% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 was due to general market weakness and inventory corrections in the supply chain. In the appliance market, our organic net sales decreased 32.6% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 due to reduced consumer demand and weak housing starts. Our organic sales decreased 51.1% in the industrial market in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 as sales of factory automation and other industrial equipment decreased 51.4% due to a decline in capital investments. Reduced capital spending on industrial solar applications, particularly in the EMEA region, also drove a 50.0% decline in sales of products used in these applications.

        Electronic Components' operating results decreased $415 million to a loss of $82 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to income of $333 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. The decrease resulted from the sales decline, unfavorable absorption of manufacturing costs associated

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with reduced production levels and inventory reductions, and increased restructuring and other charges of $35 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

        Electronic Components' net sales decreased $2,693 million, or 38.4%, to $4,329 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 from $7,022 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2008. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $254 million, or 3.6%, in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008. Organic net sales decreased 34.0% in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008 primarily due to lower volumes.

        Our organic net sales declined 38.4% in the automotive market in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008. The decrease resulted from declines of 41.7% in the North America region, 41.2% in the EMEA region, and 33.2% in the Asia-Pacific region that were driven by reductions in production by automotive manufacturers as well as inventory reductions throughout the automotive supply chain. In the communications market, our organic net sales decrease of 24.9% in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008 was driven by declines of 21.5% and 31.3% in our sales of interconnect components to communication equipment manufacturers and mobile phone manufacturers, respectively. Our organic net sales decline of 35.9% in the computer market in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008 was attributable to general market weakness and inventory corrections in the supply chain. In the appliance market, our organic net sales decreased 30.8% in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008 due to reduced consumer demand and weak housing starts. Our organic sales decreased 33.1% in the industrial market in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008 primarily as a result of reduced demand for factory automation and other industrial equipment due to declines in capital investments.

        Electronic Components had an operating loss of $3,754 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to operating income of $949 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2008. As discussed above, segment results included goodwill impairment charges of $3,435 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009. Also, segment results included a $36 million gain on the sale of real estate in the first nine months of fiscal 2008. Excluding these items, the remaining decrease resulted from the sales decline, unfavorable absorption of manufacturing costs associated with reduced production levels and inventory reductions, a net foreign currency loss of approximately $50 million primarily associated with economic hedges of certain anticipated future transactions and resulting primarily from the devaluation of certain eastern European currencies, and increased restructuring and other charges of $213 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008.

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the Nine
Months Ended
 
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Net sales

  $ 425   $ 574   $ 1,283   $ 1,602  

Operating income

  $ 31   $ 66   $ 96   $ 186  
 

Operating margin

    7.3 %   11.5 %   7.5 %   11.6 %

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

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the Nine
Months Ended
 
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 

Energy

    46 %   45 %   46 %   45 %

Service Providers

    29     28     29     29  

Enterprise Networks

    24     26     24     25  

Other

    1     1     1     1  
                   

Total

    100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %
                   

(1)
Industry end market information about net sales 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 Network Solutions' net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 as well as the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008 by primary industry end market(1):

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended
June 26, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Quarter Ended June 27, 2008
  Change in Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended
June 26, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Nine Months Ended June 27, 2008
 
 
  Organic(2)   Translation(3)   Total   Organic(2)   Translation(3)   Total  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Energy

  $ (38 )   (14.7 )% $ (26 ) $ (64 )   (24.8 )% $ (49 )   (6.8 )% $ (76 ) $ (125 )   (17.4 )%

Service Providers

    (20 )   (12.3 )   (16 )   (36 )   (22.4 )   (42 )   (9.1 )   (47 )   (89 )   (19.3 )

Enterprise Networks

    (40 )   (27.0 )   (11 )   (51 )   (33.8 )   (76 )   (18.9 )   (30 )   (106 )   (26.0 )

Other

        (4.8 )   2     2     50.0     (1 )   (10.0 )   2     1     6.7  
                                           

Total

  $ (98 )   (17.2 )% $ (51 ) $ (149 )   (26.0 )% $ (168 )   (10.6 )% $ (151 ) $ (319 )   (19.9 )%
                                           

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

(2)
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.

(3)
Represents the percentage change in net sales resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2009, Network Solutions' net sales decreased $149 million, or 26.0%, to $425 million from $574 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $51 million, or 8.8%, in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008. Organic net sales decreased $98 million, or 17.2%, in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

        In the energy industry end market, our organic net sales decrease of 14.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 was primarily attributable to declines in the EMEA region driven by slower investment levels by utilities. In the service providers market, our organic net sales decrease of 12.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 reflected decreased capital spending of telecommunications companies. Our organic net sales in the enterprise networks market decreased 27.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 largely due to global declines in commercial construction and delayed investment in network upgrades.

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        Network Solutions' operating income decreased $35 million, or 53.0%, to $31 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 from $66 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. The decline resulted from decreases in sales and unfavorable absorption of manufacturing costs associated with reduced production levels and our targeted inventory reductions, which were partially offset by cost reduction programs and increased restructuring and other charges of $11 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

        Network Solutions' net sales decreased $319 million, or 19.9%, to $1,283 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009, from $1,602 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2008. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $151 million, or 9.3%, in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008. In the first nine months of fiscal 2009, organic net sales decreased $168 million, or 10.6%, as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008.

        Our organic net sales decrease of 6.8% in the energy industry end market in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008 was due to declines in Europe that were partially offset by increases in North America. Sales in Europe were negatively impacted by slower investment levels by utilities and reduced customer inventory levels. In North America, growth resulted from the upgrade of aging grids and the demand for alternate energy sources. In the service providers market, our organic net sales decline of 9.1% in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008 was largely due to decreased spending levels at certain U.S. carriers and a general slowing of capital spending of telecommunications companies. In the enterprise networks market, our organic net sales decreased 18.9% in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008 as a result of global declines in commercial construction and delayed investment in network upgrades.

        Network Solutions' operating income decreased $90 million, or 48.4%, to $96 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 from $186 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2008. The decrease was the result of decreases in sales, unfavorable absorption of manufacturing costs associated with reduced production levels and our targeted inventory reductions, and increased restructuring and other charges of $24 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008.

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the Nine
Months Ended
 
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Net sales

  $ 340   $ 463   $ 1,053   $ 1,310  

Operating income (loss)

  $ 42   $ 83   $ (13 ) $ 231  
 

Operating margin

    12.4 %   17.9 %   (1.2 )%   17.6 %

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        The following table sets forth Specialty Products' percentage of total net sales by primary industry end market(1):

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the Nine
Months Ended
 
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 

Aerospace, Defense, and Marine

    45 %   42 %   45 %   42 %

Touch Systems

    23     26     23     25  

Medical

    17     15     18     15  

Circuit Protection

    15     17     14     18  
                   

Total

    100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %
                   

(1)
Industry end market information about net sales 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 Specialty Products' net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 as well as the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008 by primary industry end market(1):

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended
June 26, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Quarter Ended June 27, 2008
  Change in Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended
June 26, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Nine Months Ended June 27, 2008
 
 
  Organic(2)   Translation(3)   Total   Organic(2)   Translation(3)   Total  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Aerospace, Defense, and Marine

  $ (38 )   (19.6 )% $ (6 ) $ (44 )   (22.6 )% $ (60 )   (11.1 )% $ (16 ) $ (76 )   (13.8 )%

Touch Systems

    (39 )   (32.6 )   (4 )   (43 )   (35.5 )   (76 )   (23.3 )   (10 )   (86 )   (26.2 )

Medical

    (9 )   (12.5 )   (1 )   (10 )   (14.5 )   (12 )   (6.2 )   (2 )   (14 )   (7.0 )

Circuit Protection

    (26 )   (33.5 )       (26 )   (33.3 )   (84 )   (36.5 )   3     (81 )   (35.1 )
                                           

Total

  $ (112 )   (24.3 )% $ (11 ) $ (123 )   (26.6 )% $ (232 )   (17.8 )% $ (25 ) $ (257 )   (19.6 )%
                                           

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

(2)
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.

(3)
Represents the percentage change in net sales resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2009, Specialty Products' net sales decreased $123 million, or 26.6%, to $340 million from $463 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $11 million, or 2.3%, in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008. Organic net sales decreased 24.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 primarily due to declines in volume.

        In the aerospace, defense, and marine market, our organic net sales decrease of 19.6% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 was primarily attributable to reduced production levels for commercial aircraft and inventory corrections in the supply chain. Our organic net sales in the touch systems market decreased 32.6% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 largely due to global weakness in demand from the retail market. In the medical market, our organic net sales decrease of 12.5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 was due to reduced demand for products used in capital intensive ultrasound and patient monitoring applications. In the circuit protection market, our organic net sales decrease of 33.5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 reflects reduced original equipment manufacturer production levels as well as significant inventory corrections in the supply chain.

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        Specialty Products' operating income decreased $41 million, or 49.4%, to $42 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to $83 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. The decrease resulted from lower sales, unfavorable absorption of manufacturing costs associated with reduced production levels and our targeted inventory reductions, and increased restructuring and other charges of $1 million that were partially offset by cost reduction programs in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

        Specialty Products' net sales decreased $257 million, or 19.6%, to $1,053 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 from $1,310 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2008. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $25 million, or 1.8%, in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008. Organic net sales decreased 17.8% in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008.

        Our organic net sales declined 11.1% in the aerospace, defense, and marine industry end market in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008 as a result of slowing demand for commercial aircraft and inventory corrections in the supply chain. In the touch systems market, our organic net sales decreased 23.3% in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008 due to global weakness in demand from the retail market. In the medical market, our organic net sales decrease of 6.2% in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to first nine months of fiscal 2008 was due to inventory corrections in the supply chain and delayed capital spending by most healthcare providers. In the circuit protection market, our organic net sales decline of 36.5% in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008 was attributable to reduced original equipment manufacturer production levels as well as significant inventory corrections in the supply chain.

        Specialty Products' operating results decreased $244 million to a loss of $13 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to income of $231 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2008. As discussed above, segment results included a goodwill impairment charge of $112 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009. The remaining decrease in operating results was due to lower sales, unfavorable absorption of manufacturing costs associated with reduced production levels and our targeted inventory reductions, and increased restructuring and other charges of $27 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008.

 
  For the
Quarters Ended
  For the Nine
Months Ended
 
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Net sales

  $ 319   $ 278   $ 893   $ 863  

Operating income

  $ 73   $ 40   $ 165   $ 122  
 

Operating margin

    22.9 %   14.4 %   18.5 %   14.1 %

        Undersea Telecommunications' net sales increased $41 million, or 14.7%, to $319 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 from $278 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. Undersea Telecommunications' organic net sales increased 14.5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 reflecting project execution and progress on contracts in backlog.

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        Undersea Telecommunications' operating income increased $33 million, or 82.5%, to $73 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 from $40 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. The increase was the result of project execution and a more favorable project mix as well as an increase in net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

        In the first nine months of fiscal 2009, Undersea Telecommunications' net sales increased $30 million, or 3.5%, to $893 million from $863 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2008. Undersea Telecommunications' organic net sales increased 3.3% in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008 as revenue from new projects more than offset the reduction caused by the completion, in fiscal 2008, of a transoceanic system that connects the U.S. and China.

        In the first nine months of fiscal 2009, Undersea Telecommunications' operating income increased $43 million, or 35.2%, to $165 million from $122 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2008. Increased restructuring and other charges of $1 million and the decrease in income from the transoceanic system were more than offset by income from new projects and favorable project mix in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008.

Non-Operating Items

        Net interest expense was $38 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and 2008. In the first nine months of fiscal 2009, net interest expense was $112 million as compared to $119 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2008. The decrease in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 was driven by lower average debt levels resulting in lower interest expense offset by lower interest income.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and 2008, we recorded net other income of $5 million and $1 million, respectively, primarily consisting of income pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien. In the nine months ended June 26, 2009, we recorded net other income of $7 million, primarily consisting of $9 million of income pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien offset by $2 million of unrealized losses on rabbi trust assets. In the nine months ended June 27, 2008, we recorded other income of $606 million, pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien, of which $572 million related to certain incremental tax liabilities recorded by us upon the initial adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Interpretation No. ("FIN") 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109."

        We recorded a tax provision of $3 million, an effective income tax rate of 9.7%, for the quarter ended June 26, 2009 and recorded a tax provision of $191 million, an effective income tax rate of 40.0%, for the quarter ended June 27, 2008. The effective tax rate for the quarter ended June 26, 2009 reflects the tax benefits recognized in connection with fiscal 2009 profitability in certain entities operating in lower tax rate jurisdictions partially offset by accruals of interest and taxes related to uncertain tax positions. The effective tax rate for the quarter ended June 27, 2008 includes the effects of accruals related to the estimated tax impacts of certain intercompany dividends as well as accruals of interest and taxes related to uncertain tax positions.

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        For the nine months ended June 26, 2009, we recognized a tax benefit of $577 million, an effective income tax rate of 15.4%, and for the nine months ended June 27, 2008 recorded a tax provision of $502 million, an effective income tax rate of 25.8%. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended June 26, 2009 was impacted by the $3,547 million pre-tax impairment of goodwill for which a tax benefit was not fully recognized, as well as a $144 million pre-tax charge related to pre-Separation securities litigation, for which no tax benefit was recorded. For the nine months ended June 27, 2008, the effective tax rate includes the impact of $572 million of pre-tax income recognized in connection with our adoption of FIN 48, for which no tax was provided. In addition, the effective tax rate for the nine months ended June 27, 2008 includes the effects of accruals of interest and taxes related to uncertain tax positions.

        Loss from discontinued operations was $100 million and income from discontinued operations was $45 million in the third quarters of fiscal 2009 and 2008, respectively. In the first nine months of fiscal 2009 and 2008, loss from discontinued operations was $166 million and income from discontinued operations was $141 million, respectively.

        In April 2009, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell our Wireless Systems business. We completed the sale for $665 million in net cash proceeds and recognized a pre-tax gain of $55 million on this transaction in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. The proceeds and gain on sale are subject to a final working capital adjustment.

        Pre-tax loss from discontinued operations for the nine months ended June 26, 2009 included pre-tax charges of $111 million related to the Wireless Systems business's contract with the State of New York. See Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the State of New York contract. The income tax provision on discontinued operations for the quarter and nine months ended June 26, 2009 includes $68 million relating to the impact of $319 million of goodwill written off in connection with the divestiture of the Wireless Systems business, for which a tax benefit was not fully realized, as well as $35 million of adjustments to the estimated tax provision on a previously divested business as a result of the finalization of the tax basis of assets sold upon the filing of the fiscal 2008 income tax returns.

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2008, in connection with the sale of our Power Systems business, we received $102 million in net cash proceeds and recorded a $56 million pre-tax gain on the sale.

        See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding discontinued operations.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

        The following table summarizes the sources and uses of our cash flows from continuing operating activities:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Nine Months Ended  
 
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
  June 26,
2009
  June 27,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Operating income (loss)

  $ 64   $ 515   $ (3,650 ) $ 1,458  

Impairment of goodwill

            3,547      

Class action settlement

                (936 )

Depreciation and amortization

    130     138     382     399  

Deferred income taxes

    (13 )   90     (692 )   205  

Provisions for losses on accounts receivable and inventory

    19     17     57     30  

Other, net

    24     14     78     36  

Changes in assets and liabilities, net

    153     (124 )   642     (246 )

Interest income

    4     6     13     25  

Interest expense

    (42 )   (44 )   (125 )   (144 )

Income tax (expense) benefit

    (3 )   (191 )   577     (502 )
                   

Net cash provided by continuing operating activities

  $ 336   $ 421   $ 829   $ 325  
                   

Other cash flow items:

                         
 

Capital expenditures

  $ (61 ) $ (165 ) $ (270 ) $ (445 )
 

Net proceeds from divestiture of businesses and discontinued operations

    675         710     102  
 

Payment of common share dividends

    (74 )   (69 )   (221 )   (205 )
 

Repurchase of common shares

        (240 )   (152 )   (832 )

        Net cash provided by continuing operating activities decreased to $336 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to $421 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. The decrease was primarily a result of lower income levels partially offset by working capital improvements.

        We continue to fund capital expenditures to support new programs and to invest in machinery and our manufacturing facilities to further enhance productivity and manufacturing capabilities. Capital spending decreased $104 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 to $61 million as compared to $165 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008 as we continue to closely manage our capital. We expect fiscal 2009 capital spending levels to be approximately $350 million.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2009, we received net cash proceeds of $665 million related to the sale of our Wireless Systems business. Also, in the third quarter of fiscal 2009, we received additional cash proceeds of $10 million primarily related to the divestiture of the Battery Systems business.

        The amount of income taxes paid, net of refunds, during the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and 2008 was $15 million and $105 million, respectively. The decrease reflects lower taxable earnings levels.

        Net cash provided by continuing operating activities increased to $829 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 from $325 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2008. The increase was primarily driven by the class action settlement of $936 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2008.

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The finalization of the class action settlement resulted in a decrease to cash flows from operating activities and an increase to cash flows from investing activities during the first nine months of fiscal 2008. It did not affect the cash balance on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet because we had previously fully funded our portion of the class action settlement into an escrow account intended to be used to settle the liability. Excluding the class action settlement, net cash provided by continuing operating activities in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 was lower as compared to the first nine months of 2008, primarily due to lower income levels partially offset by working capital improvements.

        Capital spending decreased $175 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 to $270 million as compared to $445 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2008.

        In the first nine months of fiscal 2009, we received net cash proceeds of $665 million related to the sale of our Wireless Systems business. Also, in the first nine months of fiscal 2009, we received additional cash proceeds related to working capital of $29 million in connection with the sale of the Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem and Automotive Radar Sensors businesses which occurred in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 and $16 million primarily related to the divestiture of the Battery Systems business.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2008, we received $102 million in net cash proceeds related to the sale of the Power Systems business.

        The amount of income taxes paid, net of refunds, during the first nine months of fiscal 2009 and 2008 was $87 million and $297 million, respectively. Refunds received in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 included $15 million which was remitted to Tyco International and Covidien pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement.

Capitalization

        Total debt at June 26, 2009 and September 26, 2008 was $2,579 million and $3,181 million, respectively. See Note 8 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding debt.

        On June 9, 2009, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Tyco Electronics Group S.A. ("TEGSA"), commenced a tender offer to purchase up to $150 million principal amount of its 6.00% senior notes due 2012, up to $100 million principal amount of its 6.55% senior notes due 2017, and up to $100 million principal amount of its 7.125% senior notes due 2037. On July 7, 2009, the tender offer expired and on July 9, 2009, TEGSA purchased and cancelled $86 million principal amount of its 6.00% senior notes due 2012, $42 million principal amount of its 6.55% senior notes due 2017, and $23 million principal amount of its 7.125% senior notes due 2037 for an aggregate payment of $141 million, plus paid accrued interest through July 7, 2009 of $3 million to the sellers of the notes. As a result of the transaction, in the quarter ending September 25, 2009, we will record a pre-tax gain of approximately $22 million, including the write-off of unamortized discounts and fees of $1 million and the recognition of a gain of $12 million associated with terminated interest rate swaps previously designated as fair value hedges. Additionally, as a result of the re-purchase and cancellation, unamortized losses in accumulated other comprehensive income of $3 million related to terminated starting forward interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges will be recognized as interest expense.

        In April 2007, TEGSA entered into a five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility"). In the quarter ended March 27, 2009, $75 million of the commitment was assigned by Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB to TEGSA, reducing the total effective commitment to $1,425 million. At June 26, 2009, TEGSA had no borrowings under the Credit Facility.

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        At September 26, 2008, TEGSA had $647 million of commercial paper outstanding at an average interest rate of 4.01%. We have repaid and suspended our borrowings under the commercial paper program as a result of unfavorable market conditions.

        Our Credit Facility contains a financial ratio covenant that requires us to limit our ratio of Consolidated Total Debt (as defined in the Credit Facility) to Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Facility) for the then most recently concluded period of four consecutive fiscal quarters to no more than 3.5 to 1.0. The Credit Facility and our other debt agreements contain other customary covenants. None of our covenants are presently considered restrictive to our operations. As of June 26, 2009, 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.

        On June 22, 2009, our shareholders approved a cash distribution to shareholders in the form of a capital reduction to the par value of our common shares of CHF 0.17 per share, which will be paid to holders of record on the record date upon effectiveness of the capital reduction. The record date and the payment date are expected to occur in the quarter ending September 25, 2009. This capital reduction will reduce the par value of our common shares from CHF 2.60 (equivalent to $2.40) to CHF 2.43 (equivalent to $2.24). The distribution will be paid in U.S. Dollars at a rate of $0.16 per share. In July 2009, our board of directors approved a capital reduction recommendation of $0.16 per share cash distribution for each of the first and second quarters of fiscal 2010. This capital reduction, and future distributions or dividends on our common shares, if any, must be approved by our shareholders. In exercising their discretion to recommend to the shareholders that such distributions or dividends be approved, our board of directors will consider our results of operations, cash requirements and surplus, financial condition, statutory requirements of applicable law, contractual restrictions, and other factors that they may deem relevant.

        During the third quarter of fiscal 2009, we did not purchase any of our common shares under our share repurchase program. During the first nine months of fiscal 2009, we purchased approximately 6 million of our common shares for $125 million. Also, during the first nine months of fiscal 2009, we settled purchases of $27 million of our common shares which occurred prior to the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Since inception of the share repurchase program, which has a current authorization of $2,000 million, we have purchased approximately 43 million shares for $1,394 million.

        Our ability to fund our future capital needs will be affected by our ability to continue to generate cash from operations and our ability to access the capital markets, money markets, or other sources of financing, 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 are sufficient to meet our anticipated capital needs for the foreseeable future. Also, we may use excess capital to reduce our outstanding debt levels, including the possible repurchase of our public debt in accordance with applicable law. Current economic conditions have negatively impacted cash generated from operations; however, we continue to believe that actions taken by management to reduce costs and working capital, along with other sources of liquidity, will enable us to meet our future capital needs. There can be no assurance, however, that the cost or availability of future financing will not be impacted by continued financial market instability. We will continue to monitor financial markets, to respond as necessary to changing conditions.

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Backlog

        At June 26, 2009, we had a backlog of unfilled orders of $2,523 million compared to a backlog of $3,122 million at September 26, 2008. Backlog by reportable segment was as follows:

 
  June 26,
2009
  September 26,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Electronic Components

  $ 1,064   $ 1,291  

Network Solutions

    292     339  

Specialty Products

    356     364  

Undersea Telecommunications

    811     1,128  
           

Total

  $ 2,523   $ 3,122  
           


Commitments and Contingencies

Income Tax Matters

        In prior years, in connection with Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") audits of various fiscal years, Tyco International submitted to the IRS proposed adjustments to prior period U.S. federal income tax returns resulting in a reduction in the taxable income previously filed. The IRS accepted substantially all of the proposed adjustments for fiscal years 1997 through 2000 for which the IRS had completed its field work. On the basis of previously accepted amendments, we have determined that acceptance of adjustments presented for additional periods through fiscal 2005 is probable and, accordingly, have recorded them, as well as the impacts of the adjustments accepted by the IRS, on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

        During fiscal 2007, the IRS concluded its field examination of certain of Tyco International's U.S. federal income tax returns for the fiscal years 1997 through 2000 and issued anticipated Revenue Agent Reports which reflect the IRS' determination of proposed tax adjustments for the periods under audit. Tyco International has agreed with the IRS on adjustments totaling $498 million. It is our understanding that Tyco International has appealed other proposed adjustments totaling approximately $1 billion and is vigorously defending its prior filed tax return positions. 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. Any penalty imposed would be subject to sharing with Tyco International and Covidien under the Tax Sharing Agreement. It is our understanding that Tyco International is vigorously opposing the assertion of any such penalties. We continue to believe that the amounts recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements relating to these matters are appropriate; however, the ultimate resolution is uncertain and, should Tyco International lose its appeal, it could result in a material impact to our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        Tyco International continues to complete proposed adjustments to the remainder of its U.S. federal income tax returns. In fiscal 2008, certain proposed adjustments to U.S. federal income tax returns were completed by Tyco International and presented to the IRS. In connection with the amendment process, during the third quarter of fiscal 2009, we recorded the tax impacts of certain proposed adjustments to previously filed tax returns that resulted in a $31 million increase in income tax liabilities, a $5 million increase in deferred tax assets, an $18 million increase in the receivable from Tyco International and Covidien recorded in connection with the Tax Sharing Agreement, and an $8 million decrease in contributed surplus. In addition, in fiscal 2008, Tyco International, Covidien, and we completed and filed certain fiscal 2007 U.S. consolidated federal and state income tax returns which included a combination of Tyco International, Covidien, and our subsidiaries. As our tax return positions continue to be updated, additional adjustments may be identified and recorded on the

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Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. While the final adjustments cannot be determined until the income tax return amendment process is completed, we believe that any resulting adjustments will not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. Additionally, adjustments may be recorded to shareholders' equity in the future for the impact of filing final or amended income tax returns in certain jurisdictions where those returns include a combination of Tyco International, Covidien, and/or our subsidiaries for the periods prior to the Separation.

Legal Matters

        In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to various legal proceedings and claims, including patent infringement claims, antitrust claims, product liability matters, environmental matters, employment disputes, disputes on agreements, and other commercial disputes. 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 these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our financial position. However, one or more of the proceedings could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations for a future period. See "Part II. Item 1. Legal Proceedings" and Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding legal proceedings.

        Prior to the announcement of the planned separation in January 2006, Tyco International and certain former directors and officers were named as defendants in several lawsuits relating to securities class action, shareholder lawsuits, and ERISA related litigation. As a part of the Separation and Distribution Agreement, any existing or potential liabilities related to this outstanding litigation have been allocated among Tyco International, Covidien, and us. We are responsible for 31% of potential liabilities that may arise upon the settlement of the pending litigation. If Tyco International or Covidien were to default on their obligation to pay their allocated share of these liabilities, however, we would be required to pay additional amounts. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Separation and Distribution Agreement, Tyco International will manage and control all the legal matters related to assumed contingent liabilities, including the defense or settlement thereof, subject to certain limitations. The liability sharing provisions regarding these class actions are set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement among Tyco International, Covidien, and us.

Class Action Settlement

        As previously reported, Tyco International settled 32 purported securities class action lawsuits arising from actions alleged to have been taken by its prior management. All legal contingencies that could have affected the final order approving the settlement expired on February 21, 2008. The settlement did not resolve all securities cases, and several remain outstanding. See "Part I. Item 3. Legal Proceedings" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended September 26, 2008 and Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and "Part II. Item 1. Legal Proceedings" of this report for additional information about these proceedings.

Settlement of Securities Proceedings Not Covered by the Class Action Settlement

        As previously reported, in the first six months of fiscal 2009, we, Tyco International, and Covidien entered into definitive agreements to settle actions captioned Hess v. Tyco International Ltd., et al. and Sciallo v. Tyco International Ltd., et al. and opt-out cases brought by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board, Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC and related plaintiffs, and the Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado. Pursuant to the sharing formula in the Separation and Distribution Agreement, we recorded charges of $28 million for which no tax benefit was available. Additionally, as previously reported, in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we recorded reserves totaling $375 million representing the best estimate of probable loss for the

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remaining securities litigation claims subject to the Separation and Distribution Agreement. As a result, we recorded a charge in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 of $116 million for our share of the reserves, for which no tax benefit was available.

        During the third quarter of fiscal 2009, we, Tyco International, and Covidien settled five of the remaining opt-out cases for $199 million. Pursuant to the sharing formula, our share of the settlement amounts was $62 million. As we had previously established reserves for these opt-out cases, the settlements did not impact our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

        During the third quarter of fiscal 2009, we, Tyco International, and Covidien agreed to settle for a total of $70 million, subject to the entry of a final order by the court approving the settlement, eight consolidated class actions brought under ERISA against Tyco International and certain of its current and former employees, officers and directors, which are subject to the sharing formula in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Pursuant to the sharing formula, our share of the settlement amount is $22 million. As discussed above, we had previously established a reserve for this consolidated action.

Matters Related to the Company's Former Wireless Systems Business

        Certain liabilities and contingencies related to our Wireless Systems business were retained by us when this business was sold in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. These include certain retained liabilities related to the State of New York contract and a contingent purchase price commitment related to the acquisition of Com-Net by the Wireless Systems business in 2001. See additional information below. Also, see Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the divestiture of the Wireless Systems business.

State of New York Contract

        On September 19, 2005, we were awarded a twenty-year lease contract with the State of New York (the "State") to construct, operate, and maintain a statewide wireless communications network for use by state and municipal first responders. On August 29, 2008, we were served by the State with a default notice related to the first regional network, pursuant to the contract. Under the terms of the contract, we had 45 days to rectify the purported deficiencies noted by the State. On October 16, 2008, we informed the State that all technical deficiencies had been remediated and the system was operating in accordance with the contract specifications and certified the system ready for testing. The State conducted further testing during November and December 2008. On January 15, 2009, the State notified us that, in the State's opinion, we had not fully remediated the issues cited by the State and it had determined that we were in default of the contract and that it had exercised its right to terminate the contract. The State contends that it has the right under the contract to recoup costs incurred by the State in conjunction with the implementation of the network, and as a result of this contention, on January 16, 2009, the State drew down $50 million against an irrevocable standby letter of credit funded by us. The State has the ability to draw up to an additional $50 million against the standby letter of credit, although we dispute that the State has any basis to do so.

        On February 13, 2009, we filed a claim in the New York Court of Claims, seeking over $100 million in damages, and alleging a number of causes of action, including breach of contract, unjust enrichment, defamation, conversion, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, the imposition of a constructive trust, and seeking a declaration that the State terminated the contract "for convenience." On April 8, 2009, the State filed a motion to dismiss all but the breach of contract claim, thereby automatically staying all discovery in the litigation. On April 27, 2009, we filed a motion to lift the automatic stay on discovery, and on May 14, 2009, we filed a brief in opposition to the State's motion to dismiss. The return date for both of these motions was set at May 20, 2009. Both motions are currently under consideration with the court.

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        As a result of these actions, in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, we recorded pre-tax charges totaling $111 million associated with this contract. These charges are reflected in income (loss) from discontinued operations on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations as a result of our sale of the Wireless Systems business. See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of discontinued operations and the sale of the Wireless Systems business. The charges included an impairment charge of $61 million to write-off all costs incurred in constructing the network as well as a charge equal to the amount drawn by the State against the standby letter of credit of $50 million. The assets related to the impairment charge were previously reflected primarily as inventory on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. We have not recognized any revenue related to the lease contract.

Com-Net

        At June 26, 2009, 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 for the State of Florida is finished and the State of Florida has approved the system based on the 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, which is in the motion pleading and discovery phase. A liability for this contingency has not been recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as we do not believe that any payment is probable or estimable at this time.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

        Certain of our segments 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 2009 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 the 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 have the ability to estimate the potential liability from such indemnities because they relate to unknown conditions. However, we have no reason to believe that these uncertainties would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        At June 26, 2009, we had outstanding letters of credit and letters of guarantee in the amount of $341 million, of which $50 million was related to our contract with the State of New York. See Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the State of New York contract.

        We have recorded liabilities for known indemnifications included as part of environmental liabilities. See Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of these liabilities.

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York discussed below, such obligations will not significantly affect our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        As disclosed in Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, in January 2009, the State of New York drew down $50 million against an irrevocable standby letter of credit funded by us. As a result, we recorded a pre-tax charge equal to the draw. The State has the ability to draw up to an additional $50 million against the standby letter of credit which could result in additional charges and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

        Pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement and Tax Sharing Agreement, upon Separation, we entered into certain guarantee commitments and indemnifications with Tyco International and Covidien. Under these agreements, principally the Tax Sharing Agreement, Tyco International, Covidien, and Tyco Electronics share 27%, 42%, and 31%, 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 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 by the companies with respect 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 FIN 45, "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others," and, accordingly, liabilities amounting to $339 million were recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 26, 2009 and September 26, 2008. See Notes 9 and 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

        We record estimated product warranty costs at the time of sale. See Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding estimated product warranty.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

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

        Our accounting policies for revenue recognition, inventories, goodwill and other intangible assets, income taxes, pension and postretirement benefits, and share-based compensation are based on, among other things, judgments and assumptions made by management. During the nine months ended June 26, 2009, 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 and Combined Financial Statements and accompanying notes contained in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 5, 2009.


Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

        In May 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 165, "Subsequent Events." SFAS No. 165 establishes general standards for accounting and disclosure of events occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date but prior to issuance of the financial statements. We adopted SFAS No. 165 in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. See Note 21 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the required disclosures related to subsequent events.

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        In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position ("FSP") No. FAS 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board ("APB") 28-1, "Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments." FSP No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 amends SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments," to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. It also amends APB Opinion No. 28, "Interim Financial Reporting," to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. We adopted FSP No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. See Note 11 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the required disclosures related to the fair value of financial instruments.

        In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133." SFAS No. 161 amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," to provide improved transparency into the uses and financial statement impact of derivative instruments and hedging activities. SFAS No. 161 was adopted by us in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. See Note 11 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the required disclosures related to derivative instruments and hedging activities.

        In June 2007, the FASB issued Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") Issue No. 06-11, "Accounting for Income Tax Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards." EITF 06-11 requires that a realized income tax benefit from dividends or dividend equivalent units paid on non-vested restricted shares and restricted share units be reflected as an increase in contributed surplus and reflected as an addition to our excess tax benefit pool, as defined under SFAS No. 123(R), "Share-Based Payment." We adopted EITF 06-11 in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Adoption did not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        In March 2007, the FASB issued EITF Issue No. 06-10, "Accounting for Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements." We adopted EITF 06-10 in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Accordingly, we recognized accrued and other current liabilities of $1 million and other liabilities of $4 million on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2009 with a corresponding decrease in the opening balance of accumulated earnings of $5 million.

        In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities." SFAS No. 159 permits an entity, on a contract-by-contract basis, to make an irrevocable election to account for certain types of financial instruments and warranty and insurance contracts at fair value, rather than historical cost, with changes in the fair value, whether realized or unrealized, recognized in earnings. We adopted SFAS No. 159 in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. We did not elect to value any existing assets or liabilities at fair value upon adoption, nor did we apply the fair value option to any eligible assets acquired or liabilities incurred during the quarter.

        In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements." SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 was adopted by us in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. We will adopt the non-financial asset and liability fair value provisions in fiscal 2010. See Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to fair value measurements.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

        In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, "The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles—a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162." SFAS No. 168 introduces the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the "Codification") that will serve as the single source of authoritative GAAP. Use of the Codification is effective for us in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. The adoption of the Codification is not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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        In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, "Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)." SFAS No. 167 addresses accounting for variable interest entities, amending FIN 46(R). SFAS No. 167 is effective us in the first quarter of fiscal 2011. We are currently assessing the impact that SFAS No. 167 will have on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 141(R)-1, "Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies." FSP No. FAS 141(R)-1 addresses initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement and accounting, and disclosure of assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in a business combination. FSP No. FAS 141(R)-1 is effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. We are currently assessing the impact that FSP No. FAS 141(R)-1 will have on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 132(R)-1, "Employers' Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets." FSP No. FAS 132(R)-1 enhances disclosures regarding assets in defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. FSP No. FAS 132(R)-1 is effective for us in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. We are currently assessing the impact that FSP No. FAS 132(R)-1 will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.


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, 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 quarterly report on Form 10-Q except as required by law.

        The following risks, which are described in greater detail in "Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended September 26, 2008 and "Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors" of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended December 26, 2008 and March 27, 2009 and in this quarterly report 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 2009, except the items discussed below. 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/A for the fiscal year ended September 26, 2008.

        As part of managing the exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, we use foreign exchange forward and swap contracts. The objective is to minimize impacts to cash flows and profitability due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on intercompany transactions, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other cash transactions denominated in certain foreign currencies. A 10% appreciation of the U.S. Dollar from the June 26, 2009 market rates would increase the unrealized value of our forward contracts by $2 million, while a 10% depreciation of the U.S. Dollar would decrease the unrealized value of our forward contracts by $3 million. A 10% appreciation of the U.S. Dollar from the September 26, 2008 market rates would increase the unrealized value of our forward contracts by $95 million, while a 10% depreciation of the U.S. Dollar would decrease the unrealized value of our forward contracts by $116 million. However, such gains or losses on these contracts would be generally offset by the gains or losses on the revaluation or settlement of the underlying transactions.

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        We issue debt, from time to time, in capital and money markets to fund our operations. Such borrowings can result in interest rate exposure. To manage the interest rate exposure and to minimize overall interest cost, we have used, and may in the future use, interest rate swaps to convert a portion of the fixed-rate debt into variable rate debt (fair value hedges) and/or convert a portion of the variable rate debt into fixed-rate debt (cash flow hedges). During the first nine months of fiscal 2009, we terminated interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges on $300 million principal amount of our 6.55% senior notes and $200 million principal amount of our 6.00% senior notes that had been outstanding as of September 26, 2008. See Note 11 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the termination of the interest rate swaps. At June 26, 2009, we had no floating rate debt outstanding. Based on our floating rate debt balance of $1,147 million at September 26, 2008, an increase in the levels of the U.S. Dollar interest rates by 0.5%, with all other variables held constant, would result in an increase of annual interest expense of approximately $6 million at September 26, 2008.

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 26, 2009. Disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the company's management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

        As discussed in "Part II. Item 9A. Controls and Procedures" in our Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended September 26, 2008, we disclosed a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting relating to accounting for income taxes in our Information Statement filed as Exhibit 99.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K on June 8, 2007. As a result of this material weakness, which was not remediated as of June 26, 2009, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 26, 2009.

Remediation Plan

        During fiscal 2008, we enhanced our tax accounting resources and capabilities to remediate the material weakness indicated above and implemented new control processes and procedures. Improvements to our control processes included the following:

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        Although we believe that the improvements in our control processes as designed are adequate to remediate the material weakness, we will not consider the material weakness to be remediated until the new processes operate for a sufficient period of time, and we are confident that they are operating effectively.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

        During the quarter ended June 26, 2009, 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 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 27, 2009. 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/A for the fiscal year ended September 26, 2008 and to "Part II. Item 1. Legal Proceedings" in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended December 26, 2008 and March 27, 2009.

Securities Proceedings

        During the third quarter of fiscal 2009, we, Tyco International, and Covidien settled five of the remaining opt-out cases for which the plaintiffs had opted out of the class action settlement described under "Part 1. Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Commitments and Contingencies-Class Action Settlement." Pursuant to the sharing formula contained in the Separation and Distribution Agreement, our share of the settlement amounts was $62 million. As we had previously established reserves for these opt-out cases, the settlements did not impact our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

        During the third quarter of fiscal 2009, we, Tyco International, and Covidien agreed to settle for a total of $70 million, subject to the entry of a final order by the court approving the settlement, eight consolidated class actions brought under ERISA against Tyco International and certain of its current and former employees, officers and directors, which are subject to the sharing formula in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Pursuant to the sharing formula, our share of the settlement amount is $22 million. We had previously established a reserve for this consolidated action.

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/A for the fiscal year ended September 26, 2008 and in "Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended December 26, 2008 and March 27, 2009. The risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, in addition to the other information set forth 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.

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

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

        None.

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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

        The following table presents information about our purchases of our common shares during the fiscal quarter ended June 26, 2009:

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 28—April 24, 2009

    1,038   $       $ 606,379,371  

April 25—May 29, 2009

    79             606,379,371  

May 30—June 26, 2009

    30,640             606,379,371  
                   

Total

    31,757   $       $ 606,379,371  
                   

(1)
This column includes the following transactions which occurred during the fiscal quarter ended June 26, 2009:

(i)
the acquisition of 31,757 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.

(2)
Our $2.0 billion 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 3.   DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

        None.

ITEM 4.    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

        The 2009 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the "AGM") of Tyco Electronics Ltd. was held on June 22, 2009 to elect eleven nominees for director to one-year terms, to approve the amended and restated Tyco Electronics Ltd. 2007 Stock and Incentive Plan, and to appoint the Company's independent registered public accounting firm ("Independent Auditor") for the ensuing year and authorize the audit committee of the board of directors to set the Independent Auditor's remuneration.

        In addition, Tyco Electronics Ltd. held a Special General Meeting of Shareholders (the "SGM") immediately following the AGM.

        Proxies for the AGM and the SGM were solicited pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act, and there was no solicitation in opposition to Tyco Electronics Ltd.'s solicitation.

Annual General Meeting

        A total of 414,500,593 common shares (90.50% of 458,020,148 common shares outstanding as of April 3, 2009, the record date for the AGM) were present in person or by proxy, constituted a quorum for the transaction of business, and were voted at the AGM. The three proposals submitted at the AGM were passed as described below.

        The following is a brief description of each matter voted upon at the AGM. Percentages indicated below reflect the percentage of the total number of common shares voted at the AGM.

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        The following is a tabulation of the votes submitted in respect of this proposal. There were zero broker non-votes.

 
  Number of
Votes For
  % of
Quorum
  Number of
Votes Withheld
 

Pierre R. Brondeau

    398,247,721     96.08 %   16,252,872  

Ram Charan

    412,543,367     99.53     1,957,226  

Juergen W. Gromer

    411,715,470     99.33     2,785,123  

Robert M. Hernandez

    410,350,488     99.00     4,150,105  

Thomas J. Lynch

    412,469,056     99.51     2,031,537  

Daniel J. Phelan

    412,535,146     99.53     1,965,447  

Frederic M. Poses

    412,128,061     99.43     2,372,532  

Lawrence S. Smith

    398,591,927     96.16     15,908,666  

Paula A. Sneed

    412,582,699     99.54     1,917,894  

David P. Steiner

    412,612,530     99.54     1,888,063  

John C. Van Scoter

    412,606,258     99.54     1,894,335  

        A total of 376,019,922 shares (90.72%) were voted for and 11,118,776 shares (2.68%) were voted against this proposal. There were 654,111 abstentions and 26,707,784 broker non-votes.

        A total of 412,763,724 shares (99.58%) were voted for and 1,340,777 shares (0.32%) were voted against this proposal. There were 396,092 abstentions and zero broker non-votes.

Special General Meeting

        A total of 415,429,811 common shares (90.70% of 458,020,148 common shares outstanding as of April 6, 2009, the record date for the SGM) were present in person or by proxy, constituted a quorum for the transaction of business, and were voted at the SGM. Of the proposals submitted at the SGM, Proposals 1 through 11 and Proposal 14 were carried by the necessary majority. Proposals 12 and 13 were not passed.

        The following is a brief description of each matter voted upon at the SGM. Except as specified below, percentages indicated below reflect the percentage of the total number of common shares voted at the SGM.

        A total of 383,944,530 shares (92.42%) were voted for and 5,127,081 shares (1.23%) were voted against this proposal. There were 551,283 abstentions and 25,806,917 broker non-votes.

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        A total of 413,231,690 shares (90.22% of outstanding shares entitled to vote) were voted for and 1,435,751 shares (0.31% of outstanding shares entitled to vote) were voted against this proposal. There were 762,370 abstentions and zero broker non-votes.

        A total of 411,318,485 shares (99.01%) were voted for and 3,412,854 shares (0.82%) were voted against this proposal. There were 698,472 abstentions and zero broker non-votes.

        A total of 412,037,627 shares (99.18%) were voted for and 2,642,096 shares (0.64%) were voted against this proposal. There were 750,088 abstentions and zero broker non-votes.

        A total of 410,081,854 shares (98.71%) were voted for and 4,563,714 shares (1.10%) were voted against this proposal. There were 784,243 abstentions and zero broker non-votes.

        A total of 412,397,353 shares (99.27%) were voted for and 2,476,087 shares (0.60%) were voted against this proposal. There were 556,371 abstentions and zero broker non-votes.

        A total of 410,005,934 shares (98.69%) were voted for and 4,481,997 shares (1.08%) were voted against this proposal. There were 941,880 abstentions and zero broker non-votes.

        A total of 410,013,781 shares (98.70%) were voted for and 4,606,388 shares (1.11%) were voted against this proposal. There were 809,642 abstentions and zero broker non-votes.

        A total of 410,100,116 shares (98.72%) were voted for and 4,591,462 shares (1.11%) were voted against this proposal. There were 738,233 abstentions and zero broker non-votes.

        A total of 410,691,092 shares (98.86%) were voted for and 3,975,254 shares (0.96%) were voted against this proposal. There were 763,465 abstentions and zero broker non-votes.

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        A total of 410,479,316 shares (98.81%) were voted for and 4,325,462 shares (1.04%) were voted against this proposal. There were 625,033 abstentions and zero broker non-votes.

        A total of 81,736,816 shares (19.68%) were voted for and 332,994,354 shares (80.16%) were voted against this proposal. There were 698,641 abstentions and zero broker non-votes.

        A total of 74,169,616 shares (17.85%) were voted for and 340,503,761 shares (81.96%) were voted against this proposal. There were 756,434 abstentions and zero broker non-votes.

        A total of 393,571,793 shares (94.74%) were voted for and 21,169,075 shares (5.10%) were voted against this proposal. There were 688,943 abstentions and zero broker non-votes.

ITEM 5.    OTHER INFORMATION

        None.

ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS

        The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:

Exhibit
Number
  Exhibit
  31.1   Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)

 

31.2

 

Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)

 

32.1

 

Certification by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)

 

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Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Tyco Electronics Ltd. for the quarterly period ended June 26, 2009, filed on July 31, 2009, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements tagged as blocks of text.

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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.


 

 

TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

 

 

By:

 

/s/ TERRENCE R. CURTIN  
       
Terrence R. Curtin
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and
Principal Financial Officer)

Date: July 31, 2009

 

 

 

 

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