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 March 27, 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)

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

Second Floor, 96 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke, HM 08, Bermuda
(Address of principal executive offices)

441-294-0607
(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 o    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 April 29, 2009 was 458,060,320.



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 Six Months Ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008 (Unaudited)

  1

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 27, 2009 and September 26, 2008 (Unaudited)

  2

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 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

  45

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

  73

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

  74

Part II.

 

Other Information

   

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

  76

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

  77

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

  78

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

  78

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

  78

Item 5.

 

Other Information

  78

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

  79

Signatures

  80

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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
Six Months Ended
 
 
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
 
 
  (in millions, except per share data)
 

Net sales

  $ 2,456   $ 3,662   $ 5,265   $ 7,220  

Cost of sales

    2,016     2,692     4,271     5,358  
                   
 

Gross income

    440     970     994     1,862  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

    362     421     851     820  

Pre-Separation litigation charges, net

    135     23     144     23  

Restructuring and other charges, net

    198     25     275     46  

Impairment of goodwill

    3,547         3,547      
                   
 

(Loss) income from operations

    (3,802 )   501     (3,823 )   973  

Interest income

    3     9     9     19  

Interest expense

    (40 )   (49 )   (82 )   (99 )

Other income, net

    3     13     2     605  
                   
 

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest

    (3,836 )   474     (3,894 )   1,498  

Income tax benefit (expense)

    594     (171 )   617     (326 )

Minority interest

    (1 )   (1 )   (3 )   (2 )
                   
 

(Loss) income from continuing operations

    (3,243 )   302     (3,280 )   1,170  

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

    5     (1 )   5     80  
                   
 

Net (loss) income

  $ (3,238 ) $ 301   $ (3,275 ) $ 1,250  
                   

Basic (loss) earnings per share:

                         
   

(Loss) income from continuing operations

  $ (7.08 ) $ 0.62   $ (7.15 ) $ 2.38  
   

Income from discontinued operations

    0.01         0.01     0.17  
                   
   

Net (loss) income

  $ (7.07 ) $ 0.62   $ (7.14 ) $ 2.55  
                   

Diluted (loss) earnings per share:

                         
   

(Loss) income from continuing operations

  $ (7.08 ) $ 0.62   $ (7.15 ) $ 2.37  
   

Income from discontinued operations

    0.01         0.01     0.16  
                   
   

Net (loss) income

  $ (7.07 ) $ 0.62   $ (7.14 ) $ 2.53  
                   

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:

                         
   

Basic

    458     486     459     491  
   

Diluted

    458     489     459     494  

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

 
  March 27,
2009
  September 26,
2008
 
 
  (in millions, except share data)
 

Assets

             

Current Assets:

             
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 722   $ 1,086  
 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $43 and $42, respectively

    1,792     2,726  
 

Inventories

    1,989     2,312  
 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    781     767  
 

Deferred income taxes

    203     204  
           
   

Total current assets

    5,487     7,095  

Property, plant, and equipment, net

    3,284     3,517  

Goodwill

    3,444     7,068  

Intangible assets, net

    454     486  

Deferred income taxes

    2,670     1,915  

Receivable from Tyco International Ltd. and Covidien Ltd. 

    1,223     1,218  

Other assets

    258     301  
           
   

Total Assets

  $ 16,820   $ 21,600  
           

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

             

Current Liabilities:

             
 

Current maturities of long-term debt

  $ 1   $ 20  
 

Accounts payable

    901     1,469  
 

Accrued and other current liabilities

    1,709     1,596  
 

Deferred revenue

    196     247  
           
   

Total current liabilities

    2,807     3,332  

Long-term debt

    2,914     3,161  

Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities

    707     721  

Deferred income taxes

    285     289  

Income taxes

    2,311     2,291  

Other liabilities

    716     723  
           
   

Total Liabilities

    9,740     10,517  
           

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

             

Minority interest

    9     10  

Shareholders' Equity:

             
 

Preferred shares, $0.20 par value, 125,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding

         
 

Common shares, $0.20 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 500,264,413 and 500,241,706 issued, respectively

    100     100  
 

Capital in excess:

             
   

Share premium

    61     61  
   

Contributed surplus

    10,133     10,106  
 

Accumulated (deficit) earnings

    (2,286 )   1,141  
 

Treasury shares, at cost, 42,247,476 and 36,904,702 shares, respectively

    (1,391 )   (1,264 )
 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    454     929  
           
   

Total Shareholders' Equity

    7,071     11,073  
           
   

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

  $ 16,820   $ 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 Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

             

Net (loss) income

  $ (3,275 ) $ 1,250  
 

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

    (5 )   (80 )
           

(Loss) income from continuing operations

    (3,280 )   1,170  

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

             
 

Impairment of goodwill

    3,547      
 

Tax sharing income

    (5 )   (605 )
 

Class action settlement

        (936 )
 

Non-cash restructuring and other charges, net

    24     20  
 

Depreciation and amortization

    262     271  
 

Deferred income taxes

    (719 )   127  
 

Provision for losses on accounts receivable and inventory

    103     15  
 

Other

    38     5  
 

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

             
   

Accounts receivable, net

    827     (71 )
   

Inventories

    211     (226 )
   

Inventoried costs on long-term contracts

    (63 )   (61 )
   

Other current assets

    214     26  
   

Accounts payable

    (547 )   34  
   

Accrued and other current liabilities

    (152 )   (34 )
   

Income taxes

    27     17  
   

Deferred revenue

    (52 )   147  
   

Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities

    16     12  
   

Other

    6     19  
           
     

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities

    457     (70 )
     

Net cash provided by discontinued operating activities

        17  
           
     

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

    457     (53 )
           

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

             

Capital expenditures

    (211 )   (283 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

    7     31  

Class action settlement escrow

        936  

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

    29     102  

Other

    3     (17 )
           
     

Net cash (used in) provided by continuing investing activities

    (172 )   769  
     

Net cash used in discontinued investing activities

        (4 )
           
     

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

    (172 )   765  
           

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

             

Net (decrease) increase in commercial paper

    (649 )   650  

Repayment of long-term debt

    (119 )   (951 )

Proceeds from long-term debt

    442     100  

Repurchase of common shares

    (152 )   (592 )

Payment of common dividends

    (147 )   (136 )

Proceeds from exercise of share options

        28  

Other

    2     (9 )
           
     

Net cash used in continuing financing activities

    (623 )   (910 )
     

Net cash used in discontinued financing activities

        (15 )
           
     

Net cash used in financing activities

    (623 )   (925 )
           

Effect of currency translation on cash

    (26 )   17  

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

    (364 )   (196 )

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

        2  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    1,086     942  
           

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 722   $ 748  
           

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"), a company organized under the laws of Bermuda, is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, specialty products, undersea telecommunication systems, and wireless systems.

        Effective January 1, 2009, the Company established the Specialty Products Group from its existing businesses. The results of this new organization are reported as a separate reporting segment in this report. 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 21 for additional information regarding the Company's segments.

        On January 14, 2009, the Company announced that its board of directors unanimously approved a proposed change of the Company's place of incorporation from Bermuda to Switzerland (the "Swiss Continuation"). At a Special General Meeting on June 22, 2009, shareholders will be asked to vote in favor of the change of the Company's place of incorporation, an increase in the Company's registered share capital (par value of common shares), and a number of related Swiss organizational matters. If these matters are approved, and subject to the satisfaction of certain other conditions, the Company intends to implement the change as soon as practicable.

        If the Swiss Continuation is implemented, the Company will at all times continue to exist as the same company but will discontinue its Bermuda status and continue its corporate existence in Switzerland. The Company does not anticipate any material change in its operations or financial results as a result of the change in place of incorporation.

        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 amount 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

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

1.    Basis of Presentation (Continued)

information and disclosures required by GAAP. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended September 26, 2008.

        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.

        Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period classification.

2.    Accounting Pronouncements

        In January 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Staff Position ("FSP") No. Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") 99-20-1, "Amendments to the Impairment Guidance of EITF Issue No. 99-20." FSP No. EITF 99-20-1 provides guidance for determining whether other-than-temporary impairments with respect to purchased beneficial interests have occurred. The Company adopted FSP No. EITF 99-20-1 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 December 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 140-4 and FASB Interpretation No. ("FIN") 46(R)-8, "Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities." FSP No. FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8 enhances disclosure regarding the transfer of financial assets and the use of variable interest entities. The Company adopted FSP No. FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8 in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

        In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("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 effective for and adopted by the Company in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. See Note 12 for the required disclosures related to derivative instruments and hedging activities.

        In June 2007, the FASB issued 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.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

2.    Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

        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. See Note 14 for additional information related to fair value measurements.

        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 effective for and 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 14 for additional information related to fair value measurements.

        In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 157-4, "Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly." FSP No. FAS 157-4 provides guidance for estimating fair value when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased, as well as guidance on when a transaction is not considered orderly, as defined in SFAS No. 157. FSP No. FAS 157-4 is effective for the Company in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. The adoption of FSP No. FAS 157-4 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        In April 2009, the FASB issued 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. FSP No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 is effective for the Company in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. The adoption of FSP No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

        In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, "Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments." FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 amends current other-than-temporary impairment guidance for debt securities and improves the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

2.    Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)


statements. FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 is effective for the Company in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. The adoption of FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's 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 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 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

3.    State of New York Contract

        On September 19, 2005, the Company was 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, 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 funding of the $50 million is reflected as a use of cash in accrued and other current liabilities on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended March 27, 2009. 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 convenience." On April 8, 2009, the State filed a motion to dismiss all but the breach of contract claim.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

3.    State of New York Contract (Continued)

        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 include 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 impairment charge of $61 million is reflected in cost of sales with the remaining $50 million charged to selling, general, and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company has not recognized any revenue related to the lease contract.

4.    Restructuring and Other Charges, Net

        Restructuring and other charges, net consisted of the following during the quarters and six months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Restructuring and related charges, net

  $ 192   $ 25   $ 269   $ 46  

Loss on divestiture

    6         6      
                   

  $ 198   $ 25   $ 275   $ 46  
                   

Restructuring and Related Charges, Net

        Charges to operations by segment during the quarters and six months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008 were as follows:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Electronic Components

  $ 160   $ 15   $ 202   $ 30  

Network Solutions

    7     9     26     14  

Specialty Products

    11         25      

Undersea Telecommunications

    1     2     4     3  

Wireless Systems

    11         11      
                   

    190     26     268     47  

(Charges) credits in cost of sales

    2     (1 )   1     (1 )
                   

Restructuring and related charges, net

  $ 192   $ 25   $ 269   $ 46  
                   

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4.    Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Continued)

        Amounts recognized on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations during the quarters and six months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008 were as follows:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Cash charges

  $ 176   $ 13   $ 244   $ 27  

Non-cash charges

    14     13     24     20  
                   

    190     26     268     47  

(Charges) credits in cost of sales

    2     (1 )   1     (1 )
                   

Restructuring and related charges, net

  $ 192   $ 25   $ 269   $ 46  
                   

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

 
  Balance at September 26, 2008   Charges   Utilization   Changes in Estimate   Currency Translation   Balance at March 27, 2009  
 
  (in millions)
 

Fiscal 2009 Actions:

                                     
 

Employee severance

  $   $ 182   $ (48 ) $   $ 3   $ 137  
 

Facility exit costs

        5                 5  
 

Other

        9     (2 )           7  
                           
   

Total

        196     (50 )       3     149  
                           

Fiscal 2008 Actions:

                                     
 

Employee severance

    118         (26 )   27     (9 )   110  
 

Facility exit costs

        5     (3 )       (1 )   1  
 

Other

    2     8     (4 )       (1 )   5  
                           
   

Total

    120     13     (33 )   27     (11 )   116  
                           

Pre-Fiscal 2008 Actions:

                                     
 

Employee severance

    31         (21 )   (2 )   (3 )   5  
 

Facilities exit costs

    58     8     (13 )       (4 )   49  
 

Other

    2     2     (2 )           2  
                           
   

Total

    91     10     (36 )   (2 )   (7 )   56  
                           

Total Activity

  $ 211   $ 219   $ (119 ) $ 25   $ (15 ) $ 321  
                           

        The Company initiated restructuring programs during fiscal 2009 primarily relating to headcount reductions in the Electronic Components, Specialty Products, Wireless Systems, and Network Solutions

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4.    Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Continued)

segments. In connection with these actions, during the six months ended March 27, 2009, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $196 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 $17 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 low-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 six months of fiscal 2009, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $40 million, primarily related to employee severance and benefits, including $27 million of changes in estimate associated with the exit of a European manufacturing operation in the Electronic Components segment. During the first six months of fiscal 2008, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $17 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 $26 million relating to these initiated actions by completion.

        During the first six months of fiscal 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $4 million and $7 million, respectively, related to pre-fiscal 2008 actions. The Company expects to complete all restructuring activities commenced in fiscal 2007 by the end of fiscal 2010 and to incur additional charges of approximately $1 million relating to these actions by completion.

        Also, during the first six 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 six months of fiscal 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded non-cash charges of $24 million and $20 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)

4.    Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Continued)

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

 
  March 27,
2009
  September 26,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Electronic Components

  $ 225   $ 120  

Network Solutions

    25     33  

Specialty Products

    15     3  

Undersea Telecommunications

    47     54  

Wireless Systems

    9     1  
           

Restructuring reserves

  $ 321   $ 211  
           

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

 
  March 27,
2009
  September 26,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Accrued and other current liabilities

  $ 241   $ 131  

Other liabilities

    80     80  
           

Restructuring reserves

  $ 321   $ 211  
           

Divestiture

        During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company completed the sale of the Battery Systems business which was part of the Electronic Components segment for $25 million and recorded a pre-tax loss on the sale of $6 million. After working capital adjustments, total cash proceeds are expected to be $14 million, of which $6 million was received in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. The proceeds are subject to a final working capital adjustment. The Company has presented the loss on sale and the operations of the Battery Systems business in continuing operations due to immateriality.

5.    Discontinued Operations

        In the second quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company recorded an additional pre-tax gain on sale of discontinued operations of $4 million in connection with the finalization of working capital adjustments relating to the sale of the Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem and Automotive Radar Sensors businesses which occurred during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. The total pre-tax gain on the sale of the Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem business and Automotive Radar Sensors business was $187 million and $32 million, respectively.

        During the six months ended March 27, 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

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5.    Discontinued Operations (Continued)


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.

        The 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, the Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem and Automotive Radar Sensors businesses were components of the 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 six months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Net sales

  $   $ 114   $   $ 348  
                   

Pre-tax income (loss) from discontinued operations

 
$

 
$

3
 
$

 
$

(4

)

Pre-tax gain on sale of discontinued operations

    4         4     56  

Income tax benefit (provision)

    1     (4 )   1     28  
                   

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

  $ 5   $ (1 ) $ 5   $ 80  
                   

        See Note 22 for additional information regarding discontinued operations.

6.    Inventories

        Inventories consisted of the following:

 
  March 27,
2009
  September 26,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Raw materials

  $ 307   $ 402  

Work in progress

    537     698  

Inventoried costs on long-term contracts

    289     228  

Finished goods

    856     984  
           

Inventories

  $ 1,989   $ 2,312  
           

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

7.    Goodwill

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

 
  Electronic
Components
  Network
Solutions
  Specialty
Products
  Wireless
Systems
  Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Balance at September 26, 2008

  $ 4,890   $ 849   $ 1,010   $ 319   $ 7,068  

Divestiture of the Battery Systems business

    (14 )               (14 )

Impairment

    (3,435 )       (112 )       (3,547 )

Currency translation

    (46 )   (8 )   (9 )       (63 )
                       

Balance at March 27, 2009

  $ 1,395   $ 841   $ 889   $ 319   $ 3,444  
                       

        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. Due to further 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. As a result of the partial impairment charges, the Communications and Industrial Solutions and Circuit Protection reporting units have remaining goodwill allocations of $1,335 million and $120 million, respectively.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

8.    Intangible Assets, Net

        The Company's intangible assets were as follows:

 
  March 27, 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

  $ 788   $ (347 ) $ 441   24 years   $ 815   $ (342 ) $ 473   24 years

Other

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

Total

  $ 805   $ (351 ) $ 454   24 years   $ 831   $ (345 ) $ 486   24 years
                                 

        Intangible asset amortization expense, which is recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses, was $9 million and $9 million for the quarters ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008, respectively, and $17 million and $18 million for the six months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008, respectively.

        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

  $ 17  

Fiscal 2010

    33  

Fiscal 2011

    32  

Fiscal 2012

    31  

Fiscal 2013

    31  

Fiscal 2014

    31  

Thereafter

    279  
       

  $ 454  
       

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9.    Debt

        Debt was as follows:

 
  March 27,
2009
  September 26,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

6.00% senior notes due 2012

  $ 813   $ 800  

5.95% senior notes due 2014

    300     300  

6.55% senior notes due 2017

    796     753  

7.125% senior notes due 2037

    498     498  

Unsecured senior revolving credit facility

    342      

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

        647  

Other

    166     183  
           

Total debt

    2,915     3,181  

Less current portion(1)

    1     20  
           

Long-term debt

  $ 2,914   $ 3,161  
           

        In April 2007, Tyco Electronics Group S.A. ("TEGSA"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, 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.

        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 Note 12 for additional information on interest rate swaps.

        The fair value of the Company's debt was approximately $2,220 million and $3,115 million at March 27, 2009 and September 26, 2008, respectively.

10.    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

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10.    Guarantees (Continued)


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 tax matters of legacy 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 legacy 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 legacy 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 March 27, 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 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 March 27, 2009, the Company had outstanding letters of credit and letters of guarantee in the amount of $332 million, of which $50 million was related to its contract with the State of New York. See Note 3 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 3, in January 2009, the State of New York 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.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

10.    Guarantees (Continued)

        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 six months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008 were as follows:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Balance at beginning of period

  $ 32   $ 24   $ 30   $ 23  

Warranties issued

    2     2     4     3  

Warranty expirations and changes in estimate

    4     1     5     2  

Settlements

    (1 )   (1 )   (2 )   (2 )
                   

Balance at end of period

  $ 37   $ 26   $ 37   $ 26  
                   

11.    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 March 27, 2009 and March 28, 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  
 
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Service cost

  $ 1   $ 2   $ 14   $ 15   $   $  

Interest cost

    15     14     22     20         1  

Expected return on plan assets

    (16 )   (18 )   (16 )   (18 )        

Amortization of net actuarial loss

    4     1     4     2          

Curtailment/settlement loss (gain)

            1     (1 )        
                           

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

  $ 4   $ (1 ) $ 25   $ 18   $   $ 1  
                           

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

11.    Retirement Plans (Continued)

        The net periodic benefit cost (credit) for all U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans and postretirement benefit plans in the six months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008 was as follows:

 
  Defined Benefit Pension Plans   Postretirement Benefit Plans  
 
  U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans    
   
 
 
  For the Six Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Service cost

  $ 3   $ 3   $ 29   $ 30   $   $  

Interest cost

    29     28     44     40     1     2  

Expected return on plan assets

    (31 )   (37 )   (32 )   (36 )        

Amortization of net actuarial loss

    8     3     7     4          

Curtailment/settlement gain

                (2 )        
                           

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

  $ 9   $ (3 ) $ 48   $ 36   $ 1   $ 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 six months ended March 27, 2009, the Company contributed $42 million to its U.S. and non-U.S. plans.

        The Company expects to make contributions to its postretirement benefit plans of $2 million in fiscal 2009. During the six months ended March 27, 2009, Company contributions to its postretirement benefit plans were insignificant.

        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.

12.    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.

        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 and Moody's 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 March 27, 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.

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12.    Financial Instruments (Continued)

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

        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.

        The Company accounts for the 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 in earnings 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.

        At March 27, 2009 and September 26, 2008, the Company had net liabilities of $11 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.

        During the first six months of fiscal 2009, the Company incurred a net loss of approximately $50 million primarily as a result of the devaluation of certain eastern European currencies. The net loss primarily related to economic hedges of certain anticipated future transactions and was recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        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 $5 million during the quarter and six months ended March 27, 2009, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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12.    Financial Instruments (Continued)

        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 $1 million in the quarters ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008, and $3 million in the six months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        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 $1,225 million and $1,161 million at March 27, 2009 and September 26, 2008, respectively. As a result of the hedges of net investment, the Company reclassified a foreign exchange gain of $86 million and a loss of $228 million during the quarters ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008, respectively, and a gain of $21 million and a loss of $337 million during the six months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 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 18.

        As part of managing the exposure to certain commodity price fluctuations, the Company utilizes commodity swap contracts. The objective of these contracts is to minimize impacts to cash flows and profitability due to changes in prices of commodities used in production. The Company accounts for the contracts on its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated as, and meets the required criteria for, a cash flow hedge 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 in cost of sales on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        At March 27, 2009 and September 26, 2008, the Company's commodity hedges, which related to purchases of gold, had a notional value of $15 million and $21 million, respectively, and were in a gain position of $2 million. 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 six months of fiscal 2008.

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12.    Financial Instruments (Continued)

        The fair value of the Company's derivative instruments as of March 27, 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)

  $ 1   $ 2  
 

Commodity swap contracts

    2      
           

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

    3     2  
           

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

             
 

Foreign currency contracts(3)

    17     27  
           

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

    17     27  
           

Total derivatives

  $ 20   $ 29  
           

        The effects of derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarter and six months ended March 27, 2009 were as follows:

 
   
  Amount of Gain Recognized  
 
   
  For the Quarter Ended   For the Six Months Ended  
Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedges
  Location of Gain Recognized on
Derivative
  March 27,
2009
  March 27,
2009
 
 
   
  (in millions)
 

Interest rate swaps(1)

 

Interest expense

  $ 2   $ 5  
               

Total

      $ 2   $ 5  
               

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

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12.    Financial Instruments (Continued)

        The effects of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarter and six months ended March 27, 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 March 27, 2009:

 
 

Foreign currency contracts

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

Commodity swap contracts

    1   Cost of sales     1   Cost of sales      
 

Forward starting interest rate swaps(1)

      Interest expense     (1 ) Interest expense      
                       
 

Total

  $       $       $  
                       


For the Six Months Ended March 27, 2009:


 
 

Foreign currency contracts

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

Commodity swap contracts

    1   Cost of sales     1   Cost of sales      
 

Forward starting interest rate swaps(1)

      Interest expense     (3 ) Interest expense      
                       
 

Total

  $       $ (2 )     $  
                       

(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.

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12.    Financial Instruments (Continued)

        The effects of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarter and six months ended March 27, 2009 were as follows:

 
   
  Amount of Loss Recognized  
 
   
  For the Quarter Ended   For the Six Months Ended  
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments
  Location of Loss Recognized on
Derivative
  March 27,
2009
  March 27,
2009
 
 
   
  (in millions)
 

Foreign currency contracts

 

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

  $ (5 ) $ (172 )
               

Total

      $ (5 ) $ (172 )
               

        During the six months ended March 27, 2009, the Company incurred losses of $172 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.

13.    Commitments and Contingencies

General Matters

        At March 27, 2009, the Company had a contingent purchase price commitment of $80 million related to the fiscal 2001 acquisition of Com-Net by the Wireless Systems segment. 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.

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 March 27, 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 March 27, 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

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$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.

Tyco Electronics Legal Proceedings

        See Note 3 for disclosure related to the State of New York contract.

        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.

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13.    Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

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.

        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 have 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.

        As previously reported, in November 2008, Tyco International entered into a definitive agreement to settle the action entitled Hess v. Tyco International Ltd., et al. brought against certain of Tyco International's former directors and officers, Tyco International's former auditors, and Tyco International. The settlement agreement provided that Tyco International make a payment of $16 million to the plaintiffs, which payment was subject to the sharing formula contained in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Pursuant to the sharing formula, in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company recorded a charge of $5 million, for which no tax benefit was available.

        As previously reported, in November 2008, Tyco International entered into a definitive agreement to settle an action entitled Sciallo v. Tyco International Ltd., et al. brought against Tyco International and certain former Tyco International directors and executives. The settlement agreement provided that Tyco International make a payment of $2 million to the plaintiffs, which payment was subject to the sharing formula contained in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Pursuant to the sharing formula, in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company recorded a charge of $1 million, for which no tax benefit was available.

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13.    Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

        As previously reported, in December 2008, Tyco Electronics, Tyco International, and Covidien entered into a settlement agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board (the "Massachusetts Pension Board") in connection with claims against Tyco International for which the Massachusetts Pension Board had opted out of the class action settlement described above. The settlement agreement and release provided that Tyco International make a payment of $11 million to the Massachusetts Pension Board, which payment was subject to the sharing formula contained in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Pursuant to the sharing formula, in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company recorded a charge of $3 million, for which no tax benefit was available.

        During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement, the Company, Tyco International, and Covidien settled opt-out cases with Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC and related plaintiffs and the Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado providing for payments of $43 million and $19 million, respectively. Additionally, 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 claims and cases arising under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The settlement payments, along with any payments resulting from pending securities litigation claims, are subject to the sharing formula of the Separation and Distribution Agreement. As a result, the Company recorded a charge in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 of $135 million, for which no tax benefit was available, and has established a reserve for the two settlements and the remaining open claims of $437 million in accrued and other current liabilities with a corresponding $302 million receivable from Tyco International and Covidien in prepaid expenses and other current assets for their portion of the liability. If the final outcome of the unresolved securities proceedings differs from the estimated reserve, the Company's share of any potential additional expense or income under the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement may have a material effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        As previously reported in the Company's periodic filings, Tyco International and others have received various subpoenas and requests from the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") Division of Enforcement, the U.S. Department of Labor, the General Services Administration, and others seeking the production of voluminous 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.

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13.    Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

        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.

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 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.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

13.    Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

        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 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.

14.    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, 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.

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14.    Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

        Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are valued using quoted market prices or under a market approach using other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable instruments and included:

 
  Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as    
 
 
  Fair Value at March 27, 2009  
Description
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3  
 
  (in millions)
 

Assets:

                         

Commodity derivatives

  $ 2   $   $   $ 2  

Foreign currency forward contracts

        5         5  

Rabbi trust assets

    73             73  
                   

Total assets at fair value

  $ 75   $ 5   $   $ 80  
                   

Liabilities:

                         

Foreign currency forward contracts

  $   $ 16   $   $ 16  
                   

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

        The Company uses various valuation techniques, which are primarily based upon the market and income approaches, with respect to financial assets and liabilities. 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 derivative instruments materially differ from the amounts that could be realized upon settlement or maturity.

15.    Income Taxes

        The Company recognized a tax benefit of $594 million, an effective income tax rate of 15.5%, for the quarter ended March 27, 2009 and recorded a tax provision of $171 million, an effective income tax rate of 36.1%, for the quarter ended March 28, 2008. The effective tax rate for the quarter ended March 27, 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 $135 million pre-tax charge related to pre-Separation securities litigation, for which no tax benefit was recorded. The effective tax rate for the quarter ended March 28, 2008 includes the effects of accruals related to uncertain tax positions, the impact of the pre-tax charge for a pre-Separation securities litigation settlement, for which no tax benefit was

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15.    Income Taxes (Continued)


recorded, and taxes recorded in connection with a gain realized on the sale of real estate in the Electronic Components segment.

        For the six months ended March 27, 2009, the Company recognized a tax benefit of $617 million, an effective income tax rate of 15.8%, and for the six months ended March 28, 2008 recorded a tax provision of $326 million, an effective income tax rate of 21.8%. The effective tax rate for the six months ended March 27, 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 six months ended March 28, 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 six months ended March 28, 2008 includes the effects of accruals related to uncertain tax positions and the impact of the pre-tax charge for a pre-Separation securities litigation settlement, for which no tax benefit was recorded.

        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 six months ended March 27, 2009, the Company recognized $23 million and $62 million, respectively, of interest and penalties on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 27, 2009, the balance of accrued interest and penalties was $1,169 million, of which $1,165 million was recorded in income taxes and $4 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 13 for additional information regarding the status of IRS examinations.

        Although it is not possible to predict the timing or results of certain pending examinations, the Company currently does not anticipate there will be significant changes in the next twelve months to the amount of unrecognized tax benefits reflected on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 27, 2009.

16.    Other Income

        In the quarters ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008, the Company recorded net other income of $3 million and $13 million, respectively, primarily consisting of income pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien. In the six months ended March 27, 2009, the Company recorded net other income of $2 million, primarily consisting of $5 million of income

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16.    Other Income (Continued)


pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien offset by $3 million of unrealized losses on rabbi trust assets. In the six months ended March 28, 2008, the Company recorded other income of $605 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.

17.    Shareholders' Equity

        In March 2009, the Company's board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share to be paid on May 5, 2009. Declared but unpaid dividends are recorded in accrued and other current liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 27, 2009 and September 26, 2008.

        During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company did not purchase any of its common shares. During the first six months of fiscal 2009, the Company purchased approximately 6 million of its common shares for $125 million. Also, during the first six 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.

18.    Comprehensive (Loss) Income

        Comprehensive (loss) income consisted of the following:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Net (loss) income

  $ (3,238 ) $ 301   $ (3,275 ) $ 1,250  

Currency translation(1)

    (143 )   210     (486 )   233  

Gain on cash flow hedge

        1     2     3  

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

    5     2     9     3  
                   

Total comprehensive (loss) income

  $ (3,376 ) $ 514   $ (3,750 ) $ 1,489  
                   

(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.

19.    (Loss) Earnings Per Share

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

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19.    (Loss) Earnings Per Share (Continued)

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

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

                         
 

Basic

    458     486     459     491  
 

Share options and restricted share awards

        3         3  
                   
 

Diluted

    458     489     459     494  
                   

        For the quarter and six months ended March 27, 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 0.2 million and 1 million for the quarter and six months ended March 27, 2009, respectively.

        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 27 million and 25 million as of March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008, respectively.

20.    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 $15 million during the quarters ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008, respectively, of which $1 million was included in income from discontinued operations for the quarter ended March 28, 2008. Total share-based compensation costs were $28 million and $35 million during the six months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008, respectively, of which $2 million was included in income from discontinued operations for the six months ended March 28, 2008. All share-based compensation costs not related to discontinued operations are presented in selling, general, and administrative expenses.

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20.    Share Plans (Continued)

        A summary of the Company's outstanding restricted share awards as of March 27, 2009 and changes during the six 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

    2,782,227     14.14  

Vested

    (806,248 )   33.86  

Forfeited

    (189,055 )   24.73  
             

Non-vested at March 27, 2009

    5,115,194   $ 25.50  
             

        As of March 27, 2009, there was $76 million of total 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 2.9 years.

        A summary of the Company's outstanding share option award grants as of March 27, 2009 and changes during the six 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

    4,170,200     14.33              

Exercised

    (10,849 )   16.50              

Expired

    (1,912,091 )   53.43              

Forfeited

    (222,821 )   34.59              
                         

Outstanding at March 27, 2009

    27,489,459   $ 38.75     5.1   $  
                         

Vested and non-vested expected to vest at March 27, 2009

    26,525,636   $ 39.27     5.1   $  

Exercisable at March 27, 2009

    20,236,949   $ 43.83     3.7   $  

        As of March 27, 2009, there was $39 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 2.8 years.

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20.    Share Plans (Continued)

        The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the six months ended March 27, 2009 and the weighted-average assumptions the Company used in the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model for the six months then ended were as follows:

Weighted-average grant-date fair value

  $ 3.50  

Assumptions:

       

Expected share price volatility

    39 %

Risk free interest rate

    2.3 %

Expected annual dividend per share

  $ 0.64  

Expected life of options (years)

    5.0  

21.    Segment Data

        Effective January 1, 2009, the Company established the Specialty Products Group from its existing businesses. The results of this new organization are reported as a separate reporting segment in this report. 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 new segment reporting structure. Prior period segment results have been reclassified to conform to the new segment structure.

        Net sales by segment for the quarters and six months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008 were as follows:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Electronic Components

  $ 1,280   $ 2,320   $ 2,905   $ 4,554  

Network Solutions

    402     517     858     1,029  

Specialty Products

    346     440     713     846  

Undersea Telecommunications

    309     272     574     586  

Wireless Systems

    119     113     215     205  
                   

Total(1)

  $ 2,456   $ 3,662   $ 5,265   $ 7,220  
                   

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

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21.    Segment Data (Continued)

        (Loss) income from operations by segment for the quarters and six months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008 was as follows:

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Electronic Components

    $(3,653) (1) $ 342     $(3,669) (1) $ 621  

Network Solutions

    22     53     67     122  

Specialty Products

    (82) (2)   77     (54) (2)   150  

Undersea Telecommunications

    55     39     93     82  

Wireless Systems

    (9 )   13     (116) (3)   21  

Pre-Separation litigation charges, net

    (135 )   (23 )   (144 )   (23 )
                   

(Loss) income from operations

    $(3,802 ) $ 501     $(3,823 ) $ 973  
                   

(1)
Includes charges of $3,435 million related to the impairment of goodwill. See Note 7 for additional information.

(2)
Includes charges of $112 million related to the impairment of goodwill. See Note 7 for additional information.

(3)
Includes charges of $111 million related to the State of New York contract. See Note 3 for additional information.

        Segment assets and a reconciliation of segment assets to total assets at March 27, 2009 and September 26, 2008 were as follows:

 
  March 27,
2009
  September 26,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Electronic Components

  $ 4,317   $ 5,534  

Network Solutions

    982     1,130  

Specialty Products

    679     777  

Undersea Telecommunications

    670     652  

Wireless Systems

    417     462  
           

Total segment assets(1)

    7,065     8,555  

Other current assets

    1,706     2,057  

Other non-current assets

    8,049     10,988  
           

Total assets

  $ 16,820   $ 21,600  
           

(1)
Segment assets are comprised of accounts receivable, inventory, and property, plant, and equipment. Corporate assets are allocated to the segments based on segment assets.

22.    Subsequent Events

        On April 16, 2009, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Wireless Systems business for $675 million in cash, subject to a final working capital adjustment. The Company expects

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22.    Subsequent Events (Continued)


to recognize a pre-tax gain of approximately $55 million on this transaction which is expected to close by the end of fiscal 2009.

        The Wireless Systems business will meet the held for sale and discontinued operation reporting criteria and be included in discontinued operations beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. Prior period results will be reclassified to conform to this presentation. This business is currently reported as the Wireless Systems segment.

        The following table presents balance sheet information for the Wireless Systems business which is included on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 27, 2009 and September 26, 2008:

 
  March 27,
2009
  September 26,
2008
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Accounts receivable, net

  $ 75   $ 71  

Inventories

    149     153  

Property, plant, and equipment, net

    169     175  

Goodwill

    319     319  

Intangible assets, net

    30     32  

Other assets

    24     20  
           
 

Total assets

  $ 766   $ 770  
           

Accounts payable

  $ 33   $ 36  

Accrued and other current liabilities

    58     54  

Deferred revenue

    74     76  

Other liabilities

    3     3  
           
 

Total liabilities

  $ 168   $ 169  
           

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

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Quarter Ended March 27, 2009

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

Net sales

  $   $   $ 2,456   $   $ 2,456  

Cost of sales

            2,016         2,016  
                       
 

Gross income

            440         440  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

    19     3     340         362  

Pre-Separation litigation charges, net

    135                 135  

Restructuring and other charges, net

            198         198  

Impairment of goodwill

            3,547         3,547  
                       
 

Loss from operations

    (154 )   (3 )   (3,645 )       (3,802 )

Interest income

            3         3  

Interest expense

        (39 )   (1 )       (40 )

Other income, net

            3         3  

Equity in net income of subsidiaries

    (3,080 )   (3,055 )       6,135      

Intercompany interest and fees

    (4 )   17     (13 )        
                       
 

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest

    (3,238 )   (3,080 )   (3,653 )   6,135     (3,836 )

Income tax benefit

            594         594  

Minority interest

            (1 )       (1 )
                       
 

Loss from continuing operations

    (3,238 )   (3,080 )   (3,060 )   6,135     (3,243 )

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

            5         5  
                       
 

Net loss

  $ (3,238 ) $ (3,080 ) $ (3,055 ) $ 6,135   $ (3,238 )
                       

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


CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Quarter Ended March 28, 2008

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

Net sales

  $   $   $ 3,662   $   $ 3,662  

Cost of sales

            2,692         2,692  
                       
 

Gross income

            970         970  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

    19     (2 )   404         421  

Pre-Separation litigation charges, net

    23                 23  

Restructuring and other charges, net

            25         25  
                       
 

(Loss) income from operations

    (42 )   2     541         501  

Interest income

            9         9  

Interest expense

        (47 )   (2 )       (49 )

Other income, net

        5     8         13  

Equity in net income of subsidiaries

    349     370         (719 )    

Equity in net income of subsidiaries held for sale

    (1 )   (1 )       2      

Intercompany interest and fees

    (5 )   19     (14 )        
                       
 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest

    301     348     542     (717 )   474  

Income tax expense

            (171 )       (171 )

Minority interest

            (1 )       (1 )
                       
 

Income from continuing operations

    301     348     370     (717 )   302  

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

            (1 )       (1 )
                       
 

Net income

  $ 301   $ 348   $ 369   $ (717 ) $ 301  
                       

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Six Months Ended March 27, 2009

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

Net sales

  $   $   $ 5,265   $   $ 5,265  

Cost of sales

            4,271         4,271  
                       
 

Gross income

            994         994  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

    28     4     819         851  

Pre-Separation litigation charges, net

    144                 144  

Restructuring and other charges, net

            275         275  

Impairment of goodwill

            3,547         3,547  
                       
 

Loss from operations

    (172 )   (4 )   (3,647 )       (3,823 )

Interest income

            9         9  

Interest expense

        (78 )   (4 )       (82 )

Other income, net

            2         2  

Equity in net income of subsidiaries

    (3,084 )   (3,030 )       6,114      

Intercompany interest and fees

    (19 )   28     (9 )        
                       
 

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest

    (3,275 )   (3,084 )   (3,649 )   6,114     (3,894 )

Income tax benefit

            617         617  

Minority interest

            (3 )       (3 )
                       
 

Loss from continuing operations

    (3,275 )   (3,084 )   (3,035 )   6,114     (3,280 )

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

            5         5  
                       
 

Net loss

  $ (3,275 ) $ (3,084 ) $ (3,030 ) $ 6,114   $ (3,275 )
                       

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Six Months Ended March 28, 2008

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

Net sales

  $   $   $ 7,220   $   $ 7,220  

Cost of sales

            5,358         5,358  
                       
 

Gross income

            1,862         1,862  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

    26     (11 )   805         820  

Pre-Separation litigation charges, net

    23                 23  

Restructuring and other charges, net

            46         46  
                       
 

(Loss) income from operation

    (49 )   11     1,011         973  

Interest income

            19         19  

Interest expense

        (95 )   (4 )       (99 )

Other (expense) income, net

        (1 )   606         605  

Equity in net income of subsidiaries

    1,227     1,278         (2,505 )    

Equity in net income of subsidiaries held for sale

    80     80         (160 )    

Intercompany interest and fees

    (8 )   34     (26 )        
                       
 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest

    1,250     1,307     1,606     (2,665 )   1,498  

Income tax expense

            (326 )       (326 )

Minority interest

            (2 )       (2 )
                       
 

Income from continuing operations

    1,250     1,307     1,278     (2,665 )   1,170  

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

            80         80  
                       
 

Net income

  $ 1,250   $ 1,307   $ 1,358   $ (2,665 ) $ 1,250  
                       

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

CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

As of March 27, 2009

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

Assets

                               

Current Assets:

                               
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $   $ 2   $ 720   $   $ 722  
 

Accounts receivable, net

            1,792         1,792  
 

Inventories

            1,989         1,989  
 

Intercompany receivables

    1         33     (34 )    
 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    303         478         781  
 

Deferred income taxes

            203         203  
                       
 

Total current assets

    304     2     5,215     (34 )   5,487  

Property, plant, and equipment, net

            3,284         3,284  

Goodwill

            3,444         3,444  

Intangible assets, net

            454         454  

Deferred income taxes

            2,670         2,670  

Investment in subsidiaries

    7,119     9,059         (16,178 )    

Intercompany loans receivable

    199     7,097     6,235     (13,531 )    

Receivable from Tyco International Ltd. and Covidien Ltd. 

            1,223         1,223  

Other assets

        14     244         258  
                       
 

Total Assets

  $ 7,622   $ 16,172   $ 22,769   $ (29,743 ) $ 16,820  
                       

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

                               

Current Liabilities:

                               
 

Current maturities of long-term debt

  $   $   $ 1   $   $ 1  
 

Accounts payable

            901         901  
 

Accrued and other current liabilities

    518     69     1,122         1,709  
 

Deferred revenue

            196         196  
 

Intercompany payables

    33         1     (34 )    
                       
 

Total current liabilities

    551     69     2,221     (34 )   2,807  

Long-term debt

        2,749     165         2,914  

Intercompany loans payable

        6,235     7,296     (13,531 )    

Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities

            707         707  

Deferred income taxes

            285         285  

Income taxes

            2,311         2,311  

Other liabilities

            716         716  
                       
 

Total Liabilities

    551     9,053     13,701     (13,565 )   9,740  
                       

Minority interest

            9         9  

Shareholders' Equity

    7,071     7,119     9,059     (16,178 )   7,071  
                       
 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

  $ 7,622   $ 16,172   $ 22,769   $ (29,743 ) $ 16,820  
                       

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

23.    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

  $   $   $ 1,086   $   $ 1,086  
 

Accounts receivable, net

            2,726         2,726  
 

Inventories

            2,312         2,312  
 

Intercompany receivables

    1         23     (24 )    
 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    2     86     679         767  
 

Deferred income taxes

            204         204  
                       
 

Total current assets

    3     86     7,030     (24 )   7,095  

Property, plant, and equipment, net

            3,517         3,517  

Goodwill

            7,068         7,068  

Intangible assets, net

            486         486  

Deferred income taxes

            1,915         1,915  

Investment in subsidiaries

    11,069     12,957         (24,026 )    

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     280         301  
                       
 

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         1,442         1,469  
 

Accrued and other current liabilities

    83     81     1,432         1,596  
 

Deferred revenue

            247         247  
 

Intercompany payables

    23         1     (24 )    
                       
 

Total current liabilities

    133     81     3,142     (24 )   3,332  

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

            723         723  
                       
 

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)

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

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Six Months Ended March 27, 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 operating activities

  $ (47 ) $ 85   $ 419   $   $ 457  
                       

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

                               

Capital expenditures

            (211 )       (211 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

            7         7  

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

            29         29  

Change in intercompany loans

    (65 )   222         (157 )    

Other

            3         3  
                       
 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

    (65 )   222     (172 )   (157 )   (172 )
                       

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

                               

Net decrease in commercial paper

        (649 )           (649 )

Repayment of long-term debt

        (100 )   (19 )       (119 )

Proceeds from long-term debt

        442             442  

Changes in parent company equity

    411     2     (413 )        

Repurchase of common shares

    (152 )               (152 )

Payment of common dividends

    (147 )               (147 )

Loan borrowing from parent

            (157 )   157      

Other

            2         2  
                       
 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    112     (305 )   (587 )   157     (623 )
                       

Effect of currency translation on cash

            (26 )       (26 )

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

        2     (366 )       (364 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

            1,086         1,086  
                       

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $   $ 2   $ 720   $   $ 722  
                       

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

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


CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Six Months Ended March 28, 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

  $ (660 ) $ 65   $ 525   $   $ (70 )
 

Net cash provided by discontinued operating activities

            17         17  
                       
 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

    (660 )   65     542         (53 )
                       

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

                               

Capital expenditures

            (283 )       (283 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

            31         31  

Class action settlement escrow

    936                 936  

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

            102         102  

Change in intercompany loans

    (224 )   (60 )       284      

Other

    (8 )       (9 )       (17 )
                       
 

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing investing activities

    704     (60 )   (159 )   284     769  
 

Net cash used in discontinued investing activities

            (4 )       (4 )
                       
 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    704     (60 )   (163 )   284     765  
                       

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

                               

Net increase in commercial paper

        650             650  

Repayment of long-term debt

        (950 )   (1 )       (951 )

Proceeds from long-term debt

        100             100  

Repurchase of common shares

    (592 )               (592 )

Payment of common dividends

    (136 )               (136 )

Proceeds from exercise of share options

    28                 28  

Changes in parent company equity

    655     196     (851 )        

Loan borrowing from parent

            284     (284 )    

Other

            (9 )       (9 )
                       
 

Net cash used in continuing financing activities

    (45 )   (4 )   (577 )   (284 )   (910 )
 

Net cash used in discontinued financing activities

            (15 )       (15 )
                       
 

Net cash used in financing activities

    (45 )   (4 )   (592 )   (284 )   (925 )
                       

Effect of currency translation on cash

            17         17  

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

    (1 )   1     (196 )       (196 )

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

            2         2  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    2         940         942  
                       

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 1   $ 1   $ 746   $   $ 748  
                       

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

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

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

        Effective June 29, 2007, Tyco Electronics Ltd. ("Tyco Electronics" or the "Company", which may be referred to as "we," "us," or "our"), a company organized under the laws of Bermuda, 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").

Swiss Continuation

        On January 14, 2009, we announced that our board of directors unanimously approved a proposed change of our place of incorporation from Bermuda to Switzerland (the "Swiss Continuation"). At a Special General Meeting on June 22, 2009, shareholders will be asked to vote in favor of the change of our place of incorporation, an increase in our registered share capital (par value of common shares), and a number of related Swiss organizational matters. If these matters are approved, and subject to the satisfaction of certain other conditions, we intend to implement the change as soon as practicable.

        If the Swiss Continuation is implemented, we will at all times continue to exist as the same company but will discontinue our Bermuda status and continue our corporate existence in Switzerland. We do not anticipate any material change in our operations or financial results as a result of the change in place of incorporation.

Overview

        We are a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, specialty products, undersea telecommunication systems, and wireless 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; alternative energy and lighting; and public safety communications. We believe the end markets that we sell into are balanced with the total end market demand for electronic components.

        We operate through five reporting segments: Electronic Components, Network Solutions, Specialty Products, Undersea Telecommunications, and Wireless Systems. As discussed in Note 21 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, effective January 1, 2009, we established the Specialty Products Group from our existing businesses. The results of this new organization are reported as a separate reporting segment in this report. 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 reflect the new segment reporting structure.

        We have an established worldwide manufacturing presence with facilities in over 25 countries, and we operate in approximately 50 countries and territories. Our direct sales force, supported by

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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 Six Months Ended  
 
  Measure   March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
  March 27,
2009
  March 28,
2008
 

Copper

  Lb.   $ 3.03   $ 3.31   $ 2.82   $ 3.32  

Gold

  Troy oz.     843     922     821     853  

U.S. Dollar

    52 %

Euro

    26  

Japanese Yen

    7  

Chinese Renminbi

    4  

Korean Won

    2  

British Pound Sterling

    2  

All others

    7  
       

Total

    100 %
       

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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 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 32.9% and 27.1% decrease in net sales in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2009, respectively, as compared to the same periods of fiscal 2008. We also anticipate a decrease in net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008. This decline reflects both a decline in the end market demand as well as inventory reductions in the supply chain. The decline in net sales coupled with anticipated unfavorable factory cost absorption will result in lower operating income in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

        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. Due to further 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. As a result of the partial impairment charges, the Communications and Industrial Solutions and Circuit Protection reporting units have remaining goodwill allocations of $1,335 million and $120 million, respectively.

        Should economic conditions deteriorate further or remain depressed for a prolonged period of time, estimates of future cash flows for our reporting units may be insufficient to support carrying value and the goodwill assigned to it, requiring us to perform additional tests for impairment. Further impairment charges, if any, may be material to our results of operations and financial position.

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Discontinued Operations and Divestitures

        In the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we recorded an additional pre-tax gain on sale of discontinued operations of $4 million in connection with the finalization of working capital adjustments relating to the sale of the Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem and Automotive Radar Sensors businesses which occurred during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. The total pre-tax gain on the sale of the Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem business and Automotive Radar Sensors business was $187 million and $32 million, respectively.

        During the six months ended March 27, 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 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, the Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem and Automotive Radar Sensors businesses were components of the Wireless Systems segment. The Power Systems business was a component of the Other segment, which was subsequently renamed the Undersea Telecommunications segment. See Note 5 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 $25 million. After working capital adjustments, total cash proceeds are expected to be $14 million, of which $6 million was received in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. The proceeds are subject to a final working capital adjustment. The divestiture resulted in a $6 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.

Planned Divestiture

        On April 16, 2009, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell our Wireless Systems business for $675 million in cash, subject to a final working capital adjustment. We expect to recognize a pre-tax gain of approximately $55 million on this transaction which is expected to close by the end of fiscal 2009.

        The Wireless Systems business will meet the held for sale and discontinued operation reporting criteria and be included in discontinued operations beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. Prior period results will be reclassified to conform to this presentation. This business is currently reported as the Wireless Systems segment.

        The carrying amount of the Wireless Systems business's net assets was $598 million at March 27, 2009. See Note 22 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the divestiture of the Wireless Systems business.

        The divestiture of the Wireless Systems business substantially completes the streamlining of our portfolio that we began two years ago.

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Manufacturing Simplification and Cost Actions due to Current Economic Environment

        We plan to continue to simplify our global manufacturing footprint, by migrating facilities from high-cost to low-cost countries, consolidating within countries, and transferring product lines to low-cost countries. These initiatives are designed to help us maintain our competitiveness in the industry.

        The current economic environment has resulted in a decline in end-market user demand, particularly those areas that serve consumer related markets. These declines have accelerated workforce reductions through the elimination of temporary workers, attrition, and reductions in force.

        In connection with our manufacturing rationalization plan and in response to the current economic environment, we expect to incur total restructuring charges of approximately $350 million in fiscal 2009.

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.

        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 include 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 impairment charge of $61 million is reflected in cost of sales with the remaining $50 million charged to selling, general, and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. We have not recognized any revenue related to the lease contract.

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

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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.

        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 Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008   March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Net sales

  $ 2,456     100.0 % $ 3,662     100.0 % $ 5,265     100.0 % $ 7,220     100.0 %

Cost of sales

    2,016     82.1     2,692     73.5     4,271     81.1     5,358     74.2  
 

Gross income

    440     17.9     970     26.5     994     18.9     1,862     25.8  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

    362     14.7     421     11.5     851     16.2     820     11.4  

Pre-Separation litigation charges, net

    135     5.5     23     0.6     144     2.7     23     0.3  

Restructuring and other charges, net

    198     8.1     25     0.7     275     5.2     46     0.6  

Impairment of goodwill

    3,547     144.4             3,547     67.4          
 

(Loss) income from operations

    (3,802 )   (154.8 )   501     13.7     (3,823 )   (72.6 )   973     13.5  

Interest income

    3     0.1     9     0.2     9     0.2     19     0.3  

Interest expense

    (40 )   (1.6 )   (49 )   (1.3 )   (82 )   (1.6 )   (99 )   (1.4 )

Other income, net

    3     0.1     13     0.4     2         605     8.4  
 

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest

    (3,836 )   (156.2 )   474     12.9     (3,894 )   (74.0 )   1,498     20.7  

Income tax benefit (expense)

    594     24.2     (171 )   (4.7 )   617     11.7     (326 )   (4.5 )
 

(Loss) income from continuing operations

    (3,243 )   (132.0 )   302     8.2     (3,280 )   (62.3 )   1,170     16.2  

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

    5     0.2     (1 )       5     0.1     80     1.1  
 

Net (loss) income

  $ (3,238 )   (131.8 )% $ 301     8.2 % $ (3,275 )   (62.2 )% $ 1,250     17.3 %

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        Net Sales.    Net sales decreased $1,206 million, or 32.9%, to $2,456 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 from $3,662 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. In the first six months of fiscal 2009, net sales decreased $1,955 million, or 27.1%, to $5,265 million, from $7,220 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008. On an organic basis, net sales decreased 28.4% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and 23.1% in the first six 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 $40 million and $82 million in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2009, respectively. Foreign currency exchange rates, primarily the Euro, negatively impacted net sales by $162 million, or 4.5%, in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and $290 million, or 4.0%, in the first six 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 Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008   March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008  

Americas(1)

    43 %   35 %   41 %   35 %

Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA)

    33     38     33     37  

Asia-Pacific

    24     27     26     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 second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as well as the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008 by geographic region:

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended March 27, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Quarter Ended March 28, 2008
  Change in Net Sales for the Six Months Ended March 27, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Six Months Ended March 28, 2008
 
 
  Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Total   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Total  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Americas(3)

  $ (189 )   (14.9 )% $ (27 ) $ (216 )   (17.0 )% $ (337 )   (13.3 )% $ (56 ) $ (393 )   (15.5 )%

EMEA

    (483 )   (34.3 )   (120 )   (603 )   (42.8 )   (728 )   (27.1 )   (224 )   (952 )   (35.4 )

Asia-Pacific

    (372 )   (38.0 )   (15 )   (387 )   (39.4 )   (600 )   (30.2 )   (10 )   (610 )   (30.7 )
                                           

Total

  $ (1,044 )   (28.4 )% $ (162 ) $ (1,206 )   (32.9 )% $ (1,665 )   (23.1 )% $ (290 ) $ (1,955 )   (27.1 )%
                                           

(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 Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008   March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008  

Electronic Components

    52 %   64 %   55 %   63 %

Network Solutions

    16     14     16     14  

Specialty Products

    14     12     14     12  

Undersea Telecommunications

    13     7     11     8  

Wireless Systems

    5     3     4     3  
                   

Total

    100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %
                   

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

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended March 27, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Quarter Ended March 28, 2008
  Change in Net Sales for the Six Months Ended March 27, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Six Months Ended March 28, 2008
 
 
  Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Total   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Total  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Electronic Components

  $ (950 )   (40.9 )% $ (90 ) $ (1,040 )   (44.8 )% $ (1,481 )   (32.5 )% $ (168 ) $ (1,649 )   (36.2 )%

Network Solutions

    (59 )   (11.4 )   (56 )   (115 )   (22.2 )   (70 )   (6.8 )   (101 )   (171 )   (16.6 )

Specialty Products

    (83 )   (18.9 )   (11 )   (94 )   (21.4 )   (119 )   (14.0 )   (14 )   (133 )   (15.7 )

Undersea Telecommunications

    38     14.0     (1 )   37     13.6     (13 )   (2.2 )   1     (12 )   (2.0 )

Wireless Systems

    10     9.6     (4 )   6     5.3     18     8.7     (8 )   10     4.9  
                                           

Total

  $ (1,044 )   (28.4 )% $ (162 ) $ (1,206 )   (32.9 )% $ (1,665 )   (23.1 )% $ (290 ) $ (1,955 )   (27.1 )%
                                           

(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 $530 million and gross income as a percentage of net sales decreased by 860 basis points in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008 primarily as a result of the sales declines and unfavorable manufacturing variances associated with reduced production levels related to lower sales and our efforts to reduce inventory levels. In the first six months of fiscal 2009, gross income decreased by $868 million and gross income as a percentage of net sales decreased by 690 basis points as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008. The decrease was due to sales declines, unfavorable manufacturing variances associated with reduced production levels related to lower sales and our efforts to reduce inventory levels, and an impairment charge of $61 million related to the State of New York contract recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2009.

        Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses.    Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 14.7% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 from 11.5% in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. In the first six months of fiscal 2009, selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 16.2% from 11.4% in the first six months in fiscal 2008. First quarter fiscal 2009 results included charges of $50 million related to the State of New York contract and 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 second quarter and first six 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 second quarter and first six 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.

        Pre-Separation Litigation Charges, Net.    We recorded charges of $135 million and $23 million related to pre-Separation securities litigation in the quarters ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008, respectively. In the six months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008, we recorded charges of $144 million and $23 million, respectively, related to pre-Separation securities litigation.

        During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement, we, Tyco International, and Covidien settled opt-out cases with Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC and related plaintiffs and the Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado providing for

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payments of $43 million and $19 million, respectively. Additionally, 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 claims and cases arising under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The settlement payments, along with any payments resulting from pending securities litigation claims, are subject to the sharing formula of the Separation and Distribution Agreement. As a result, we recorded a charge in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 of $135 million, for which no tax benefit was available, and have established a reserve for the two settlements and the remaining open claims of $437 million in accrued and other current liabilities with a corresponding $302 million receivable from Tyco International and Covidien in prepaid expenses and other current assets for their portion of the liability.

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2009, charges of $6 million, for which no tax benefits were available, were recorded in connection with Tyco International's settlement of securities litigation captioned Hess v. Tyco International Ltd., et al. and Sciallo v. Tyco International Ltd., et al. for $16 million and $2 million, respectively. In addition, in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, in connection with Tyco International's settlement of securities litigation with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board for $11 million, we recorded a charge of $3 million, for which no tax benefit was available.

        In the second quarter of fiscal 2008, in connection with Tyco International's settlement of securities litigation with the State of New Jersey for $73 million, we recorded a charge of $23 million, for which no tax benefit was available.

        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 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the class action settlement and the settlement of pre-Separation securities litigation.

        Restructuring and Other Charges, Net.    Net restructuring and other charges were $198 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to $25 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. In the first six months of fiscal 2009, restructuring and other charges, net were $275 million as compared to $46 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008. Total charges, including amounts reflected in cost of sales, were $196 million and $26 million in the second quarters of fiscal 2009 and 2008, respectively, and $274 million and $47 million in the first six 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, Specialty Products, Wireless Systems, and Network Solutions segments. See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding net restructuring and other charges.

        Impairment of Goodwill.    During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $3,435 million in our Electronic Components segment, of which $2,088 million 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 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the impairment of goodwill.

        (Loss) Income from Operations.    Loss from operations was $3,802 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to income from operations of $501 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. As discussed above, results for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 included goodwill impairment charges of $3,547 million, restructuring and other charges of $196 million, and pre-Separation litigation charges of $135 million. Income from operations in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 included a gain on the sale of real estate of $36 million, pre-Separation litigation charges of $23 million, and restructuring and

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other charges of $26 million. Excluding these items, lower sales levels and the focus on reducing inventories, partially offset by cost reduction programs, drove the decrease in income from operations.

        Loss from operations was $3,823 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to income from operations of $973 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008. Results for the first six months of fiscal 2009 included goodwill impairment charges, restructuring and other charges, and pre-Separation litigation charges of $3,547 million, $274 million, and $144 million, respectively. In addition, results for the first six months of fiscal 2009 included charges of $111 million related to the State of New York contract and 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 six months of fiscal 2008, income from operations included a gain on the sale of real estate of $36 million, restructuring and other charges of $47 million, and pre-Separation litigation charges of $23 million. Excluding these items, the decreases in income from operations resulted from lower sales 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 Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008   March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Net sales

  $ 1,280   $ 2,320   $ 2,905   $ 4,554  

(Loss) income from operations

  $ (3,653 ) $ 342   $ (3,669 ) $ 621  
 

Operating margin

    (285.4 )%   14.7 %   (126.3 )%   13.6 %

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

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008   March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008  

Automotive

    41 %   49 %   42 %   49 %

Communications

    13     10     12     10  

Computer

    11     10     11     11  

Industrial

    6     5     6     5  

Appliance

    6     6     6     6  

Consumer Electronics

    2     2     3     2  

Other

    21     18     20     17  
                   

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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months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008 by primary industry end market(1):

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended March 27, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Quarter Ended March 28, 2008
  Change in Net Sales for the Six Months Ended March 27, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Six Months Ended March 28, 2008
 
 
  Organic(2)   Translation(3)   Total   Organic(2)   Translation(3)   Total  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Automotive

  $ (556 )   (48.5 )% $ (62 ) $ (618 )   (53.9 )% $ (883 )   (39.7 )% $ (114 ) $ (997 )   (44.8 )%

Communications

    (67 )   (28.9 )   (5 )   (72 )   (31.2 )   (111 )   (23.5 )   (9 )   (120 )   (25.4 )

Computer

    (86 )   (36.7 )   (2 )   (88 )   (37.8 )   (160 )   (33.0 )   (2 )   (162 )   (33.3 )

Industrial

    (46 )   (36.9 )   (7 )   (53 )   (42.1 )   (53 )   (22.7 )   (12 )   (65 )   (27.4 )

Appliance

    (49 )   (37.2 )   (4 )   (53 )   (40.5 )   (76 )   (30.0 )   (7 )   (83 )   (32.7 )

Consumer Electronics

    (17 )   (39.8 )   1     (16 )   (37.2 )   (25 )   (27.9 )   1     (24 )   (25.8 )

Other

    (129 )   (31.3 )   (11 )   (140 )   (34.1 )   (173 )   (22.1 )   (25 )   (198 )   (25.2 )
                                           

Total

  $ (950 )   (40.9 )% $ (90 ) $ (1,040 )   (44.8 )% $ (1,481 )   (32.5 )% $ (168 ) $ (1,649 )   (36.2 )%
                                           

(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 second quarter of fiscal 2009, Electronic Components' net sales decreased $1,040 million, or 44.8%, to $1,280 million from $2,320 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $90 million, or 3.9%, in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Organic net sales decreased 40.9% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008 primarily due to declines in volume.

        In the automotive market, our organic net sales decline of 48.5% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008 resulted from declines of 48.4% in the EMEA region, 50.7% in the Asia-Pacific region, and 46.8% in the North America 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 28.9% in the communications market in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008 was driven by a 42.6% decline in our sales of interconnect components to mobile phone manufacturers resulting from reduced demand for higher-end phones and inventory corrections in the supply chain. In the computer market, our organic net sales decline of 36.7% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008 was due to general market weakness and inventory corrections in the supply chain. Our organic sales decreased 36.9% in the industrial market in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as sales of factory automation and other industrial equipment produced primarily for use in emerging markets decreased 41.2% due to a decline in capital investments. Reduced capital spending on industrial solar applications, particularly in the EMEA region, also drove a 15.9% decline in sales of products used in these applications. In the appliance market, our organic net sales decreased 37.2% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008 due to reduced consumer demand and weak housing starts.

        Electronic Components' operating results decreased $3,995 million to a loss of $3,653 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to income of $342 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. As discussed above, second quarter fiscal 2009 segment results included goodwill impairment charges of $3,435 million relating to the Automotive and Communications and Industrial Solutions

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reporting units. Also, segment results included a $36 million gain on the sale of real estate in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Excluding these items, the remaining decrease resulted from the sales decline, inventory reductions, and increased restructuring and other charges of $151 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008.

        Electronic Components' net sales decreased $1,649 million, or 36.2%, to $2,905 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009 from $4,554 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $168 million, or 3.7%, in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008. Organic net sales decreased 32.5% in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008 primarily due to lower volumes.

        Our organic net sales declined 39.7% in the automotive market in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008. The decrease resulted from declines of 42.5% in the EMEA region, 36.2% in the Asia-Pacific region, and 39.3% in the North America 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 23.5% in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008 was driven by a 37.8% decline in our sales of interconnect components to mobile phone manufacturers resulting from reduced demand for higher-end phones and inventory corrections in the supply chain. Our organic net sales decline of 33.0% in the computer market in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008 was attributable to general market weakness and inventory corrections in the supply chain. Our organic sales decreased 22.7% in the industrial market in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008 as a result of reduced demand for factory automation and other industrial equipment produced for use in emerging markets. In the appliance market, our organic net sales decreased 30.0% in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008 due to reduced consumer demand and weak housing starts.

        Electronic Components had an operating loss of $3,669 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to operating income of $621 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008. As discussed above, segment results included goodwill impairment charges of $3,435 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009. Also, segment results included a $36 million gain on the sale of real estate in the first six months of fiscal 2008. Excluding these items, the remaining decrease resulted from the sales decline, 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 $178 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008.

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008   March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Net sales

  $ 402   $ 517   $ 858   $ 1,029  

Income from operations

  $ 22   $ 53   $ 67   $ 122  
 

Operating margin

    5.5 %   10.3 %   7.8 %   11.9 %

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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 Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008   March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008  

Energy

    47 %   45 %   47 %   45 %

Service Providers

    29     28     29     29  

Enterprise Networks

    23     26     23     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 second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as well as the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008 by primary industry end market(1):

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended
March 27, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Quarter Ended March 28, 2008
  Change in Net Sales for the Six Months Ended
March 27, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Six Months Ended March 28, 2008
 
 
  Organic(2)   Translation(3)   Total   Organic(2)   Translation(3)   Total  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Energy

  $ (19 )   (8.1 )% $ (27 ) $ (46 )   (19.7 )% $ (12 )   (2.5 )% $ (50 ) $ (62 )   (13.4 )%

Service Providers

    (11 )   (7.7 )   (18 )   (29 )   (19.9 )   (22 )   (7.4 )   (31 )   (53 )   (17.7 )

Enterprise Networks

    (29 )   (22.4 )   (11 )   (40 )   (30.1 )   (36 )   (14.2 )   (19 )   (55 )   (21.6 )

Other

        15.8                     0.3     (1 )   (1 )   (8.3 )
                                           

Total

  $ (59 )   (11.4 )% $ (56 ) $ (115 )   (22.2 )% $ (70 )   (6.8 )% $ (101 ) $ (171 )   (16.6 )%
                                           

(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 second quarter of fiscal 2009, Network Solutions' net sales decreased $115 million, or 22.2%, to $402 million from $517 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $56 million, or 10.8%, in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Organic net sales decreased $59 million, or 11.4%, in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008.

        In the energy industry end market, our organic net sales decrease of 8.1% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second 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 7.7% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008 reflected decreased spending levels at certain U.S. carriers and a general slowing of capital spending of telecommunications companies. Our organic net sales in the enterprise networks market decreased 22.4% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of

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fiscal 2008 largely due to global declines in commercial construction and delayed investment in network upgrades.

        Network Solutions' operating income decreased $31 million, or 58.5%, to $22 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 from $53 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The decline resulted from decreases in sales and our targeted inventory reductions, which were partially offset by cost reduction programs in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008.

        Network Solutions' net sales decreased $171 million, or 16.6%, to $858 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009, from $1,029 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $101 million, or 9.8%, in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008. In the first six months of fiscal 2009, organic net sales decreased $70 million, or 6.8%, as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008.

        Our organic net sales decrease of 2.5% in the energy industry end market in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008 was due to declines in Europe that were largely 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 7.4% in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six 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 14.2% in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008 as a result of global declines in commercial construction and delayed investment in network upgrades.

        Network Solutions' operating income decreased $55 million, or 45.1%, to $67 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009 from $122 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008. The decrease was the result of decreases in sales, our targeted inventory reductions, and increased restructuring and other charges of $12 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008.

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008   March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Net sales

  $ 346   $ 440   $ 713   $ 846  

(Loss) income from operations

  $ (82 ) $ 77   $ (54 ) $ 150  
 

Operating margin

    (23.7 )%   17.5 %   (7.6 )%   17.7 %

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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 Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008   March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008  

Aerospace, Defense, and Marine

    48 %   43 %   45 %   42 %

Touch Systems

    23     26     23     24  

Medical

    18     14     18     16  

Circuit Protection

    11     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 second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as well as the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008 by primary industry end market(1):

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended
March 27, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Quarter Ended March 28, 2008
  Change in Net Sales for the Six Months Ended
March 27, 2009 versus Net Sales for the
Six Months Ended March 28, 2008
 
 
  Organic(2)   Translation(3)   Total   Organic(2)   Translation(3)   Total  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Aerospace, Defense, and Marine

  $ (23 )   (12.3 )% $ (6 ) $ (29 )   (15.3 )% $ (21 )   (6.1 )% $ (11 ) $ (32 )   (9.0 )%

Touch Systems

    (26 )   (24.1 )   (4 )   (30 )   (26.8 )   (37 )   (17.9 )   (6 )   (43 )   (20.8 )

Medical

    3     4.2     (1 )   2     3.2     (3 )   (2.9 )   (1 )   (4 )   (3.1 )

Circuit Protection

    (37 )   (48.7 )       (37 )   (48.7 )   (58 )   (38.1 )   4     (54 )   (35.5 )
                                           

Total

  $ (83 )   (18.9 )% $ (11 ) $ (94 )   (21.4 )% $ (119 )   (14.0 )% $ (14 ) $ (133 )   (15.7 )%
                                           

(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 second quarter of fiscal 2009, Specialty Products' net sales decreased $94 million, or 21.4%, to $346 million from $440 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $11 million, or 2.5%, in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Organic net sales decreased 18.9% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008 primarily due to declines in volume.

        In the aerospace, defense, and marine market, our organic net sales decrease of 12.3% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second 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 24.1% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008 largely due to global weakness in demand from the retail market. In the medical market, our organic net sales increase of 4.2% in the second

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quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008 was due to strong demand for products used in ultrasound and patient monitoring applications. In the circuit protection market, our organic net sales decrease of 48.7% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008 reflects reduced original equipment manufacturer production levels as well as significant inventory corrections in the supply chain.

        Specialty Products' operating results decreased $159 million to a loss of $82 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to income of $77 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. As discussed above, second quarter fiscal 2009 segment results included a goodwill impairment charge of $112 million relating to the Circuit Protection reporting unit. The remaining decrease resulted from lower sales, our targeted inventory reductions, and increased restructuring and other charges of $11 million that were partially offset by cost reduction programs in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008.

        Specialty Products' net sales decreased $133 million, or 15.7%, to $713 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009 from $846 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $14 million, or 1.7%, in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008. Organic net sales decreased 14.0% in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008.

        Our organic net sales declined 6.1% in the aerospace, defense, and marine industry end market in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six 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 17.9% in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008 due to global weakness in demand from the retail market. In the medical market, our organic net sales decrease of 2.9% in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to first six 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 38.1% in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six 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 $204 million to a loss of $54 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to income of $150 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008. As discussed above, segment results included a goodwill impairment charge of $112 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009. The remaining decrease in operating results was due to lower sales, our targeted inventory reductions, and increased restructuring and other charges of $25 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008.

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008   March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Net sales

  $ 309   $ 272   $ 574   $ 586  

Income from operations

  $ 55   $ 39   $ 93   $ 82  
 

Operating margin

    17.8 %   14.3 %   16.2 %   14.0 %

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Telecommunications' organic net sales increased 14.0%, in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008 reflecting progress on contracts in backlog.

        Undersea Telecommunications' operating income increased $16 million, or 41.0%, to $55 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 from $39 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The increase was the result of a more favorable project mix, an increase in net sales, and decreased restructuring and other charges of $1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008.

        In the first six months of fiscal 2009, Undersea Telecommunications' net sales decreased $12 million, or 2.0%, to $574 million from $586 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008. Undersea Telecommunications' organic net sales decreased 2.2%, in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008 due to the completion, in fiscal 2008, of a transoceanic system that connects the U.S. and China. Revenue from new projects only partially offset the reduction caused by the completion of the transoceanic system and other projects.

        In the first six months of fiscal 2009, Undersea Telecommunications' operating income increased $11 million, or 13.4%, to $93 million from $82 million in the first six 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 favorable project mix in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008.

 
  For the Quarters Ended   For the Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008   March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008  
 
  ($ in millions)
 

Net sales

  $ 119   $ 113   $ 215   $ 205  

(Loss) income from operations

  $ (9 ) $ 13   $ (116 ) $ 21  
 

Operating margin

    (7.6 )%   11.5 %   (54.0 )%   10.2 %

        Wireless Systems' net sales increased $6 million, or 5.3%, to $119 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 from $113 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Organic net sales growth of 9.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 over the second quarter of fiscal 2008 resulted primarily from the continued migration from analog to digital systems.

        Wireless Systems' operating results decreased $22 million to a loss of $9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to income of $13 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 primarily resulting from increased restructuring and other charges of $11 million, unfavorable program mix, and higher costs attributable to rework on certain products in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008.

        In the first six months of fiscal 2009, Wireless Systems' net sales increased $10 million, or 4.9%, to $215 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009 from $205 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $8 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008. Organic net sales growth of

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8.7% in the first six months of fiscal 2009 over the first six months of fiscal 2008 was largely due to the continued migration from analog to digital systems.

        In the first six months of fiscal 2009, Wireless Systems' operating results decreased $137 million to a loss of $116 million as compared to income of $21 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008. As discussed above, charges of $111 million related to the State of New York contract were included in segment results for the first six months of fiscal 2009. Excluding these charges, the remaining decrease was primarily the result of increased restructuring and other charges of $11 million, unfavorable program mix, and higher costs attributable to rework on certain products in the first six months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008.

Non-Operating Items

        Net interest expense was $37 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to $40 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. In the first six months of fiscal 2009, net interest expense was $73 million as compared to $80 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008. The decreases were driven by lower average debt levels resulting in lower interest expense offset by lower interest income.

        In the quarters ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008, we recorded net other income of $3 million and $13 million, respectively, primarily consisting of income pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien. In the six months ended March 27, 2009, we recorded net other income of $2 million, primarily consisting of $5 million of income pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien offset by $3 million of unrealized losses on rabbi trust assets. In the six months ended March 28, 2008, we recorded other income of $605 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 recognized a tax benefit of $594 million, an effective income tax rate of 15.5%, for the quarter ended March 27, 2009 and recorded a tax provision of $171 million, an effective income tax rate of 36.1%, for the quarter ended March 28, 2008. The effective tax rate for the quarter ended March 27, 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 $135 million pre-tax charge related to pre-Separation securities litigation, for which no tax benefit was recorded. The effective tax rate for the quarter ended March 28, 2008 includes the effects of accruals related to uncertain tax positions, the impact of the pre-tax charge for a pre-Separation securities litigation settlement, for which no tax benefit was recorded, and taxes recorded in connection with a gain realized on the sale of real estate in our Electronic Components segment.

        For the six months ended March 27, 2009, we recognized a tax benefit of $617 million, an effective income tax rate of 15.8%, and for the six months ended March 28, 2008 recorded a tax provision of $326 million, an effective income tax rate of 21.8%. The effective tax rate for the six months ended March 27, 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 six months ended March 28, 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

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six months ended March 28, 2008 includes the effects of accruals related to uncertain tax positions and the impact of the pre-tax charge for a pre-Separation securities litigation settlement, for which no tax benefit was recorded.

        Income from discontinued operations was $5 million and loss from discontinued operations was $1 million in the second quarters of fiscal 2009 and 2008, respectively. In the first six months of fiscal 2009 and 2008, income from discontinued operations was $5 million and $80 million, respectively.

        In the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we recorded an additional pre-tax gain on sale of discontinued operations of $4 million in connection with the finalization of working capital adjustments relating to the sale of the Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem and Automotive Radar Sensors businesses which occurred during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.

        During the six months ended March 27, 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.

        See Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding discontinued operations.


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 Six Months Ended  
 
  March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008   March 27, 2009   March 28, 2008  
 
  (in millions)
 

(Loss) income from operations

  $ (3,802 ) $ 501   $ (3,823 ) $ 973  

Impairment of goodwill

    3,547         3,547      

Class action settlement

        (936 )       (936 )

Depreciation and amortization

    130     137     262     271  

Deferred income taxes

    (609 )   85     (719 )   127  

Provisions for losses on accounts receivable and inventory

    12     7     103     15  

Other, net

    31     (32 )   56     23  

Changes in assets and liabilities, net

    558     (8 )   487     (137 )

Interest income

    3     9     9     19  

Interest expense

    (40 )   (49 )   (82 )   (99 )

Income tax benefit (expense)

    594     (171 )   617     (326 )
                   

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities

  $ 424   $ (457 ) $ 457   $ (70 )
                   

Other cash flow items:

                         
 

Capital expenditures

  $ (95 ) $ (157 ) $ (211 ) $ (283 )
 

Proceeds from divestitures of businesses

    12         35     102  
 

Payment of common dividends

    (73 )   (66 )   (147 )   (136 )
 

Repurchase of common shares

        (360 )   (152 )   (592 )

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        Net cash provided by continuing operating activities increased to $424 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 from $457 million of net cash used in continuing operating activities in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The use of cash in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 was driven by the class action settlement of $936 million. 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 second quarter 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 second quarter of fiscal 2009 was lower as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The decrease was primarily a result of lower income levels and the draw down of the $50 million letter of credit by the State of New York upon termination of the contract with us to provide a wireless communications network for the State.

        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 $62 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 to $95 million as compared to $157 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. We expect fiscal 2009 capital spending levels to be approximately $400 million.

        In the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we received additional cash proceeds related to working capital of $6 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. Also, in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we received cash proceeds of $6 million related to the divestiture of the Battery Systems business.

        The amount of income taxes paid, net of refunds, during the second quarters of fiscal 2009 and 2008 was $10 million and $118 million, respectively.

        Net cash provided by continuing operating activities increased to $457 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009 from $70 million of net cash used in continuing operating activities in the first six months of fiscal 2008. The increase was primarily driven by the class action settlement of $936 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008. Excluding the class action settlement, net cash provided by continuing operating activities in the first six months of fiscal 2009 was lower as compared to the first six months of 2008, primarily due to lower income levels and the draw down of the $50 million letter of credit by the State of New York upon termination of the contract with us to provide a wireless communications network for the State.

        Capital spending decreased $72 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009 to $211 million as compared to $283 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008.

        In the first six 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. Also, in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we received cash proceeds of $6 million related to the divestiture of the Battery Systems business. In the second 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 six months of fiscal 2009 and 2008 was $74 million and $199 million, respectively. Refunds received in the first six months of fiscal 2009 included $15 million which was remitted to Tyco International and Covidien pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement.

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Capitalization

        Total debt at March 27, 2009 and September 26, 2008 was $2,915 million and $3,181 million, respectively. See Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding debt.

        In April 2007, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Tyco Electronics Group S.A. ("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. As of March 27, 2009, TEGSA had $342 million of indebtedness outstanding under the Credit Facility leaving $1,083 million of remaining availability.

        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 low demand and unattractive market conditions. Our commercial paper was partially replaced by borrowings under our Credit Facility and cash from operations.

        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 March 27, 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.

        In March 2009, our board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share to be paid on May 5, 2009. Future dividends to holders of our common shares, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on, among other things, our results of operations, cash requirements and surplus, financial condition, statutory requirements of applicable law, contractual restrictions, and other factors that the board of directors may deem relevant.

        During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we did not purchase any of our common shares. During the first six months of fiscal 2009, we purchased approximately 6 million of our common shares for $125 million. Also, during the first six 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 March 27, 2009, we had a backlog of unfilled orders of $3,063 million compared to a backlog of $3,473 million at September 26, 2008. Backlog by reportable segment was as follows:

 
  March 27, 2009   September 26, 2008  
 
  (in millions)
 

Electronic Components

  $ 940   $ 1,291  

Network Solutions

    304     339  

Specialty Products

    346     364  

Undersea Telecommunications

    1,086     1,128  

Wireless Systems(1)

    387     351  
           

Total

  $ 3,063   $ 3,473  
           


Commitments and Contingencies

        At March 27, 2009, we had a contingent purchase price commitment of $80 million related to the fiscal 2001 acquisition of Com-Net by the Wireless Systems segment. 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.

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 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

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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 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 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 13 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 Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("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.

        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.

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        The settlement did not resolve all securities cases, and several remain outstanding, including opt-out cases from the class action settlement. In addition, the settlement did not resolve claims arising under ERISA and the lawsuits arising thereunder. 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 "Part II. Item 1. Legal Proceedings" of this report for additional information about these proceedings.

        As previously reported, in November 2008, Tyco International entered into a definitive agreement to settle the action entitled Hess v. Tyco International Ltd., et al. brought against certain of Tyco International's former directors and officers, Tyco International's former auditors, and Tyco International. The settlement agreement provided that Tyco International make a payment of $16 million to the plaintiffs, which payment was subject to the sharing formula contained in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Pursuant to the sharing formula, in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, we recorded a charge of $5 million, for which no tax benefit was available.

        As previously reported, in November 2008, Tyco International entered into a definitive agreement to settle an action entitled Sciallo v. Tyco International Ltd., et al. brought against Tyco International and certain former Tyco International directors and executives. The settlement agreement provided that Tyco International make a payment of $2 million to the plaintiffs, which payment was subject to the sharing formula contained in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Pursuant to the sharing formula, in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, we recorded a charge of $1 million, for which no tax benefit was available.

        As previously reported, in December 2008, we, Tyco International, and Covidien entered into a settlement agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board (the "Massachusetts Pension Board") in connection with claims against Tyco International for which the Massachusetts Pension Board had opted out of the class action settlement described above. The settlement agreement and release provided that Tyco International make a payment of $11 million to the Massachusetts Pension Board, which payment was subject to the sharing formula contained in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Pursuant to the sharing formula, in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, we recorded a charge of $3 million, for which no tax benefit was available.

        During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement, we, Tyco International, and Covidien settled opt-out cases with Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC and related plaintiffs and the Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado providing for payments of $43 million and $19 million, respectively. Additionally, 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 claims and cases arising under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The settlement payments, along with any payments resulting from pending securities litigation claims, are subject to the sharing formula of the Separation and Distribution Agreement. As a result, we recorded a charge in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 of $135 million, for which no tax benefit was available, and have established a reserve for the two settlements and the remaining open claims of $437 million in accrued and other current liabilities with a corresponding $302 million receivable from Tyco International and Covidien in prepaid expenses and other current assets for their portion of the liability. If the final outcome of the unresolved securities proceedings differs from the estimated reserve, our share of any potential additional expense or income under the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement may have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

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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 March 27, 2009, we had outstanding letters of credit and letters of guarantee in the amount of $332 million, of which $50 million was related to our contract with the State of New York. See Note 3 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 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of these liabilities.

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

        As disclosed in Note 3 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 tax matters of legacy 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 legacy 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 legacy 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 March 27, 2009 and September 26, 2008. See Notes 10 and 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

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        We record estimated product warranty costs at the time of sale. See Note 10 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 six months ended March 27, 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended September 26, 2008.


Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

        In January 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position ("FSP") No. Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") 99-20-1, "Amendments to the Impairment Guidance of EITF Issue No. 99-20." FSP No. EITF 99-20-1 provides guidance for determining whether other-than-temporary impairments with respect to purchased beneficial interests have occurred. We adopted FSP No. EITF 99-20-1 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 December 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8, "Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities." FSP No. FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8 enhances disclosure regarding the transfer of financial assets and the use of variable interest entities. We adopted FSP No. FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8 in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Adoption did not have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

        In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("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 effective for and adopted by us in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. See Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the required disclosures related to derivative instruments and hedging activities.

        In June 2007, the FASB issued 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

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$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. See Note 14 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to fair value measurements.

        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 effective for and 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 14 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to fair value measurements.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

        In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 157-4, "Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly." FSP No. FAS 157-4 provides guidance for estimating fair value when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased, as well as guidance on when a transaction is not considered orderly, as defined in SFAS No. 157. FSP No. FAS 157-4 is effective for us in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. The adoption of FSP No. FAS 157-4 is not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        In April 2009, the FASB issued 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. FSP No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 is effective for us in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. The adoption of FSP No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 is not expected to have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

        In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, "Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments." FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 amends current other-than-temporary impairment guidance for debt securities and improves the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements. FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 is effective for us in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. The adoption of FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 is not expected to have a material impact 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.

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        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 Condensed 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 Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 26, 2008 and in this quarterly report, and in Tyco Electronics' Registration Statement on Form S-4 relating to the Swiss Continuation, 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 rate risk during the first six 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.

Foreign Currency Exposures

        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 manage our foreign currency exposures 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 March 27, 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 $2 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.

Interest Rate Exposures

        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

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rate debt into fixed-rate debt (cash flow hedges). During the first six 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 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the termination of the interest rate swaps. Based on our floating rate debt balances of $342 million and $1,147 million at March 27, 2009 and September 26, 2008, respectively, 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 $2 million and $6 million at March 27, 2009 and September 26, 2008, respectively.

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 March 27, 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 March 27, 2009, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 27, 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 March 27, 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 December 26, 2008. 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 Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 26, 2008.

Securities Proceedings

        In March 2009, we, Tyco International, and Covidien entered into a settlement agreement and release with the plaintiffs in an action entitled Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC, et al. v. Tyco International Ltd. arising from class action litigation against Tyco International. The plaintiffs in this case 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." The settlement agreement provided that Tyco International make a payment of $43 million to the plaintiffs, which payment was subject to the sharing formula contained in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Pursuant to the sharing formula, in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we recorded a charge of $13 million, for which no tax benefit was available.

        In March 2009, we, Tyco International, and Covidien entered into a settlement agreement and release with the Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado arising from class action litigation against Tyco International. The plaintiff in this case 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." The settlement agreement provided that Tyco International make a payment of $19 million to the plaintiff, which payment was subject to the sharing formula contained in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Pursuant to the sharing formula, in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we recorded a charge of $6 million, for which no tax benefit was available.

        In March 2009, we recorded an estimated reserve of $375 million representing the best estimate of probable loss for the remaining securities litigation under the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Based upon the sharing formula, in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we recorded a charge of $116 million, for which no tax benefit was available. At March 27, 2009, our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet reflected a $375 million liability in accrued and other current liabilities and a $259 million receivable from Tyco International and Covidien in prepaid expenses and other current assets for their portion of the liability.

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

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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.

        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 include 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 impairment charge of $61 million is reflected in cost of sales with the remaining $50 million charged to selling, general, and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. We have not recognized any revenue related to the lease contract.

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 Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 26, 2008 other than the modification of the risk factor set forth below. The risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and subsequent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as updated below, 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.

        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. Due to further 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

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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. As a result of the partial impairment charges, the Communications and Industrial Solutions and Circuit Protection reporting units have remaining goodwill allocations of $1,335 million and $120 million, respectively.

        Should economic conditions deteriorate further or remain depressed for a prolonged period of time, estimates of future cash flows for our reporting units may be insufficient to support carrying value and the goodwill assigned to it, requiring us to perform additional tests for impairment. Further impairment charges, if any, may be material to our results of operations and financial position.

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

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

        None.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

        The following table presents information about our purchases of our common shares during the fiscal quarter ended March 27, 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)  

December 27, 2008—January 23, 2009

    1,357   $       $ 606,379,371  

January 24—February 27, 2009

    1,912             606,379,371  

February 28—March 27, 2009

    512             606,379,371  
                   

Total

    3,781   $       $ 606,379,371  
                   

(1)
This column includes the following transactions which occurred during the fiscal quarter ended March 27, 2009:

(i)
the acquisition of 3,781 common shares from individuals in order to satisfy tax withholding requirements in connection with the vesting of restricted shares 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

        None.

ITEM 5.    OTHER INFORMATION

        None.

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ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS

        The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:

Exhibit Number  
Exhibit
  10.1   Tyco Electronics Ltd. Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan (filed herewith)
  10.2   Asset Purchase Agreement between Harris Corporation, Tyco Electronics Group S.A. and, solely for the limited purposes of Section 11.09, Tyco Electronics Ltd., dated as of April 16, 2009 (filed herewith)
  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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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: May 4, 2009

 

 

 

 

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