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


FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)  

ý

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 28, 2008

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 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:

Large accelerated filer o   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer ý
(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 30, 2008 was 478,024,480.




TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 
   
  Page

Part I.

 

Financial Information

 

 

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations for the Quarters and Six Months Ended March 28, 2008 and March 30, 2007 (Unaudited)

 

1

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 28, 2008 and September 28, 2007 (Unaudited)

 

2

 

 

Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended March 28, 2008 and March 30, 2007 (Unaudited)

 

3

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

 

4

Item 2.

 

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

 

38

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

61

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

61

Part II.

 

Other Information

 

 

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

62

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

 

66

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

66

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

66

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

67

Item 5.

 

Other Information

 

67

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

 

68

Signatures

 

69


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

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

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
 
  (in millions, except per share data)

 
Net sales   $ 3,662   $ 3,204   $ 7,220   $ 6,179  
Cost of sales     2,692     2,372     5,358     4,560  
   
 
 
 
 
  Gross income     970     832     1,862     1,619  
Selling, general, and administrative expenses     421     405     820     795  
Litigation settlement     23         23      
Restructuring and other charges, net     25     8     46     17  
   
 
 
 
 
  Income from operations     501     419     973     807  
Interest income     9     14     19     29  
Interest expense     (49 )   (58 )   (99 )   (118 )
Other income     13         605      
   
 
 
 
 
  Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest     474     375     1,498     718  
Income taxes     (171 )   (93 )   (326 )   (200 )
Minority interest     (1 )   (1 )   (2 )   (2 )
   
 
 
 
 
  Income from continuing operations     302     281     1,170     516  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes     (1 )   (4 )   80     42  
   
 
 
 
 
  Net income   $ 301   $ 277   $ 1,250   $ 558  
   
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share:                          
    Income from continuing operations   $ 0.62   $ 0.57   $ 2.38   $ 1.04  
    Income (loss) from discontinued operations         (0.01 )   0.17     0.08  
   
 
 
 
 
    Net income   $ 0.62   $ 0.56   $ 2.55   $ 1.12  
   
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share:                          
    Income from continuing operations   $ 0.62   $ 0.57   $ 2.37   $ 1.04  
    Income (loss) from discontinued operations         (0.01 )   0.16     0.08  
   
 
 
 
 
    Net income   $ 0.62   $ 0.56   $ 2.53   $ 1.12  
   
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:                          
    Basic     486     497     491     497  
    Diluted     489     497     494     497  

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements.

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

 
  March 28,
2008

  September 28,
2007

 
 
  (in millions, except share data)
 
Assets              
Current Assets:              
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 748   $ 942  
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $51 and $57, respectively     2,806     2,594  
  Inventories     2,427     2,049  
  Class action settlement escrow         928  
  Class action settlement receivable         2,064  
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets     779     589  
  Deferred income taxes     238     325  
  Assets held for sale     290     505  
   
 
 
    Total current assets     7,288     9,996  
Property, plant, and equipment, net     3,618     3,412  
Goodwill     7,209     7,177  
Intangible assets, net     522     526  
Deferred income taxes     2,085     1,397  
Receivable from Tyco International Ltd. and Covidien Ltd.      1,390     844  
Other assets     363     336  
   
 
 
    Total Assets   $ 22,475   $ 23,688  
   
 
 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Current Liabilities:              
  Current maturities of long-term debt   $ 22   $ 5  
  Accounts payable     1,527     1,343  
  Class action settlement liability         2,992  
  Accrued and other current liabilities     1,672     1,417  
  Deferred revenue     325     181  
  Liabilities held for sale     102     266  
   
 
 
    Total current liabilities     3,648     6,204  
Long-term debt     3,173     3,373  
Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities     657     607  
Deferred income taxes     271     271  
Income taxes     2,535     1,242  
Other liabilities     610     599  
   
 
 
    Total Liabilities     10,894     12,296  
   
 
 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)              
Minority interest     11     15  
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; 499,131,506 and 497,467,930 issued, respectively     100     99  
  Capital in excess:              
    Share premium     40     13  
    Contributed surplus     10,084     10,029  
  Accumulated earnings     665     186  
  Treasury shares, at cost, 17,475,675 and 44,454 shares, respectively     (610 )   (2 )
  Accumulated other comprehensive income     1,291     1,052  
   
 
 
    Total Shareholders' Equity     11,570     11,377  
   
 
 
    Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   $ 22,475   $ 23,688  
   
 
 

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements.

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 
  For the Six Months Ended
 
 
  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
 
  (in millions)
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:              
Net income   $ 1,250   $ 558  
  Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes     (80 )   (42 )
   
 
 
Income from continuing operations     1,170     516  
Adjustments to reconcile net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:              
  Non-cash restructuring and other charges, net     20      
  Depreciation and amortization     271     251  
  Deferred income taxes     127     57  
  Provision for losses on accounts receivable and inventory     15     49  
  Tax sharing income     (605 )    
  Class action settlement     (936 )    
  Other     5     (2 )
  Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and divestitures:              
    Accounts receivable, net     (71 )   (13 )
    Inventories     (287 )   (216 )
    Accounts payable     34     3  
    Accrued and other liabilities     (34 )   (73 )
    Income taxes     17      
    Deferred revenue     147     25  
    Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities     12     23  
    Other     45     (44 )
   
 
 
      Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operating activities     (70 )   576  
      Net cash provided by discontinued operating activities     17     3  
   
 
 
      Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities     (53 )   579  
   
 
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:              
Capital expenditures     (283 )   (597 )
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment     31     31  
Class action settlement escrow     936      
Proceeds from divestiture of discontinued operations, net of cash retained by businesses sold     102     227  
Other     (17 )   (2 )
   
 
 
      Net cash provided by (used in) continuing investing activities     769     (341 )
      Net cash used in discontinued investing activities     (4 )   (11 )
   
 
 
      Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities     765     (352 )
   
 
 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:              
Change in short-term debt     (2 )   10  
Net increase in commercial paper     650      
Repayment of long-term debt     (951 )   (7 )
Proceeds from long-term debt     100      
Allocated debt activity         29  
Net transactions with former parent         (240 )
Repurchase of common shares     (592 )    
Payment of common dividends     (136 )    
Proceeds from exercise of share options     28      
Other     (7 )   (4 )
   
 
 
      Net cash used in continuing financing activities     (910 )   (212 )
      Net cash (used in) provided by discontinued financing activities     (15 )   13  
   
 
 
      Net cash used in financing activities     (925 )   (199 )
   
 
 
Effect of currency translation on cash     17     12  
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents     (196 )   40  
Less: net decrease (increase) in cash and cash equivalents related to discontinued operations     2     (5 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period     942     472  
   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $ 748   $ 507  
   
 
 

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements.

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND

COMBINED 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, undersea telecommunication systems, and wireless systems.

        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 accompanying Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements reflect the consolidated operations of Tyco Electronics Ltd. and its subsidiaries as an independent, publicly-traded company subsequent to the Separation and a combined reporting entity comprising the assets and liabilities used in managing and operating the electronics businesses of Tyco International, including Tyco Electronics Ltd., for periods prior to the Separation.

        The unaudited Condensed Consolidated and Combined 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 and Combined 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 and Combined 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 and Combined Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all of the information and note 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 for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2007.

        The Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for periods prior to the Separation may not be indicative of the Company's future performance and do not necessarily reflect what its consolidated and combined results of operations, financial position, and cash flows would have been had it operated as an independent, publicly-traded company during the periods presented. To the extent that an asset, liability, revenue, or expense is directly associated with the Company, it is reflected in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements. Certain general corporate overhead and other expenses as well as debt and related net interest expense for periods prior to the Separation were allocated by Tyco International to the Company. During the quarter and

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND

COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

1.    Basis of Presentation (Continued)


six months ended March 30, 2007, the Company was allocated $57 million and $107 million, respectively, of general corporate overhead expenses incurred by Tyco International, which are included within selling, general, and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations. In addition, during the quarter and six months ended March 30, 2007, Tyco International allocated to the Company interest expense of $55 million and $111 million, respectively, and interest income of $7 million and $16 million, respectively. (See Note 8 for additional information regarding allocated net interest expense.) Management believes such allocations were reasonable; however, they may not be indicative of the actual results of the Company had the Company been operating as an independent, publicly-traded company for the periods presented.

        Unless otherwise indicated, references in the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements to fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007 are to the Company's fiscal years ending September 26, 2008 and September 28, 2007, respectively.

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

2.    Recent Accounting Pronouncements

        In April 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Staff Position ("FSP") No. FAS 142-3, "Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets." FSP No. FAS 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." FSP No. FAS 142-3 is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The Company is currently assessing the impact that FSP No. FAS 142-3 will have on its results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, "Disclosures About Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133." SFAS No. 161 amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," to provide improved transparency into the uses and financial statement impact of derivative instruments and hedging activities. SFAS No. 161 is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The Company is currently assessing the impact that SFAS No. 161 will have on its Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements.

        Effective September 29, 2007, the beginning of fiscal 2008, the Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. ("FIN") 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109." This interpretation prescribes a comprehensive model for the financial statement recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns. FIN 48 requires that an enterprise must determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities, including resolution of any appeals or litigation processes, based upon the technical merits of the position. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not threshold is then measured to determine the amount of tax benefit to recognize in the financial statements. As a result of adopting FIN 48, the

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND

COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

2.    Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)


Company recorded a net increase in contingent tax liabilities of $1,282 million, an increase in deferred tax assets of $647 million, and a corresponding decrease in the opening balance of accumulated earnings of $635 million. See Note 13 for additional information regarding income taxes and the adoption of FIN 48.

3.    Restructuring and Other Charges, Net

        Charges to operations by segment during the quarters and six months ended March 28, 2008 and March 30, 2007 were as follows:

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

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
  (in millions)
Electronic Components   $ 15   $ 8   $ 30   $ 16
Network Solutions     9         14    
Undersea Telecommunications     2         3     1
   
 
 
 
    $ 26   $ 8   $ 47   $ 17
   
 
 
 

        Amounts recognized in the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations during the quarters and six months ended March 28, 2008 and March 30, 2007 were as follows:

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

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
  (in millions)
Restructuring and other charges, net:                        
  Cash charges   $ 13   $ 8   $ 27   $ 17
  Non-cash charges     12         19    
   
 
 
 
Total restructuring and other charges, net     25     8     46     17
Cost of sales     1         1    
   
 
 
 
    $ 26   $ 8   $ 47   $ 17
   
 
 
 

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND

COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

3.    Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Continued)

Cash Charges

        Activity in the Company's restructuring reserves during the first six months of fiscal 2008 is summarized as follows:

 
  Balance at
September 28,
2007

  Charges
  Utilization
  Currency
Translation

  Balance at
March 28,
2008

 
  (in millions)
Fiscal 2008 Actions:                              
  Employee severance   $   $ 17   $ (3 ) $   $ 14

Fiscal 2007 Actions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Employee severance     62         (20 )   4     46
  Facilities exit costs     1     3     (2 )       2
  Other     1     4     (4 )       1
   
 
 
 
 
    Total     64     7     (26 )   4     49
   
 
 
 
 
Pre-Fiscal 2007 Actions:                              
  Facilities exit costs     64     3     (6 )   4     65
   
 
 
 
 
Total Activity   $ 128   $ 27   $ (35 ) $ 8   $ 128
   
 
 
 
 

        The Company initiated restructuring actions during the first six months of fiscal 2008 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 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 2009 and to incur additional charges of approximately $6 million relating to these initiated actions by completion.

        Fiscal 2007 actions included the migration of product lines to low cost countries and the exit of certain manufacturing operations in the Electronic Components and Network Solutions segments. During the first six months of fiscal 2008 and the first six months of fiscal 2007, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $7 million and $16 million, respectively, related to these initiatives. The Company expects to complete all restructuring activities commenced in fiscal 2007 by the end of fiscal 2009 and to incur additional charges of approximately $24 million relating to these actions by completion.

        During the first six months of fiscal 2008 and the first six months of fiscal 2007, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $3 million and $1 million, respectively, related to interest accretion on restructuring reserves for activities announced in prior fiscal years.

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND

COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

3.    Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Continued)

Non-Cash Charges

        During the first six months of fiscal 2008, the Company recorded non-cash charges of $20 million primarily related to fixed assets and intangibles in connection with exited manufacturing facilities and product lines. No such charges were recorded in the first six months of fiscal 2007.

Total Restructuring Reserves

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

 
  March 28,
2008

  September 28,
2007

 
  (in millions)
Electronic Components   $ 29   $ 29
Network Solutions     39     34
Undersea Telecommunications     58     63
Wireless Systems     2     2
   
 
Restructuring reserves   $ 128   $ 128
   
 

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

 
  March 28,
2008

  September 28,
2007

 
  (in millions)
Accrued and other current liabilities   $ 76   $ 66
Other liabilities     52     62
   
 
Restructuring reserves   $ 128   $ 128
   
 

4.    Discontinued Operations

        In March 2008, the Company was authorized by its board of directors to pursue the divestiture of its Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem business.

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company completed the sale of its Power Systems business for $102 million in net cash proceeds and recorded a $56 million pre-tax gain on the sale. The proceeds received are subject to a final working capital adjustment.

        During the first quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company completed the sale of the Printed Circuit Group business for $227 million in net cash proceeds and recorded a $45 million pre-tax gain on the sale.

        The Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem, Power Systems, and Printed Circuit Group 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 business was a component of the Wireless Systems segment.

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND

COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

4.    Discontinued Operations (Continued)


Both the Power Systems and Printed Circuit Group businesses were components 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 during the quarters and six months ended March 28, 2008 and March 30, 2007:

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

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
 
  (in millions)
 
Net sales   $ 114   $ 238   $ 348   $ 513  
   
 
 
 
 

Pre-tax income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

$

3

 

$

(12

)

$

(4

)

$

(21

)
Pre-tax gain on sale of discontinued operations             56     45  
Income tax (provision) benefit     (4 )   8     28     18  
   
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes   $ (1 ) $ (4 ) $ 80   $ 42  
   
 
 
 
 

        The following table presents balance sheet information for discontinued operations and other businesses and assets held for sale at March 28, 2008 and September 28, 2007:

 
  March 28,
2008

  September 28,
2007

 
  (in millions)
Accounts receivable, net   $ 78   $ 188
Inventories     96     193
Intangible assets, net     29     29
Property, plant, and equipment, net     87     94
Other assets         1
   
 
  Total assets   $ 290   $ 505
   
 

Accounts payable

 

$

42

 

$

78
Accrued and other current liabilities     41     67
Other liabilities     19     121
   
 
  Total liabilities   $ 102   $ 266
   
 

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND

COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

5.    Inventories

        Inventories consisted of the following:

 
  March 28,
2008

  September 28,
2007

 
  (in millions)
Raw materials   $ 412   $ 349
Work in progress     991     837
Finished goods     1,024     863
   
 
Inventories   $ 2,427   $ 2,049
   
 

6.    Goodwill

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

 
  Electronic
Components

  Network
Solutions

  Wireless
Systems

  Total
 
  (in millions)
Balance at September 28, 2007   $ 6,008   $ 850   $ 319   $ 7,177
Purchase accounting adjustments     3             3
Currency translation     26     3         29
   
 
 
 
Balance at March 28, 2008   $ 6,037   $ 853   $ 319   $ 7,209
   
 
 
 

7.    Intangible Assets, Net

        The Company's intangible assets were as follows:

 
  March 28, 2008
  September 28, 2007
 
  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   $ 830   $ (321 ) $ 509   24 years   $ 809   $ (294 ) $ 515   24 years
Other     16     (3 )   13   49 years     14     (3 )   11   50 years
   
 
 
     
 
 
   
Total   $ 846   $ (324 ) $ 522   24 years   $ 823   $ (297 ) $ 526   24 years
   
 
 
     
 
 
   

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7.    Intangible Assets, Net (Continued)

        Intangible asset amortization expense, which is recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses, was $9 million and $8 million for the quarters ended March 28, 2008 and March 30, 2007, respectively, and $18 million and $17 million for the six months ended March 28, 2008 and March 30, 2007, 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 2008   $ 19
Fiscal 2009     35
Fiscal 2010     35
Fiscal 2011     34
Fiscal 2012     33
Fiscal 2013     33
Thereafter     333
   
    $ 522
   

8.    Debt

        Debt was as follows:

 
  March 28,
2008

  September 28,
2007

 
  (in millions)
6.00% senior notes due 2012   $ 800   $ 800
6.55% senior notes due 2017     751     747
7.125% senior notes due 2037     498     498
Unsecured senior bridge loan facility     400     550
Unsecured senior revolving credit facility         700
Commercial paper     657    
Other     89     83
   
 
Total debt     3,195     3,378
Less current portion(1)     22     5
   
 
Long-term debt   $ 3,173   $ 3,373
   
 

        In connection with the issuance by Tyco Electronics Group S.A. ("TEGSA"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, of 6.00% senior notes, 6.55% senior notes, and 7.125% senior notes in September 2007, TEGSA and the Company entered into an exchange and registration rights agreement with the initial purchasers under which TEGSA and the Company agreed, for the benefit of the holders of the senior notes, to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") an exchange offer registration statement within 210 days after the date of the original issue of the notes. The registration statement became effective April 15, 2008. If certain additional registration requirements are not met

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by the required time or registration is withdrawn or is subject to an effective stop order, there may be a registration default, requiring payment by the Company of liquidated damages in the form of special interest at a rate of 0.25% per annum for the first 90 days of such registration default, and at a rate of 0.50% thereafter, until such registration default is cured. As of March 28, 2008, the Company has determined that the likelihood of a registration default is remote and has not accrued any special interest.

        As of September 28, 2007, TEGSA had $700 million of indebtedness outstanding under the five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility, which bore interest at the rate of 5.38%. As of March 28, 2008, there was no balance outstanding under the five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility. Also, as of March 28, 2008 and September 28, 2007, TEGSA had $400 million and $550 million, respectively, of indebtedness outstanding under the unsecured senior bridge loan facility, which bore interest at the rate of 3.09% and 5.47%, respectively.

        In November 2007, TEGSA commenced issuing commercial paper to U.S. institutional accredited investors and qualified institutional buyers in accordance with available exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as part of the Company's ongoing effort to enhance financial flexibility and to potentially decrease the cost of borrowings. As of March 28, 2008, TEGSA had $657 million of commercial paper outstanding at an average interest rate of 3.26%. Borrowings under the commercial paper program are backed by the five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility.

        TEGSA's payment obligations under its senior notes, five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility, unsecured senior bridge loan facility, and commercial paper are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Tyco Electronics Ltd.

        The Company's debt agreements contain financial and other customary covenants. As of March 28, 2008, the Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants.

        During the second quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company entered into an interest rate swap to effectively convert fixed-rate debt into variable-rate debt on $100 million of the 6.55% senior notes due 2017. The maturity date of the interest rate swap coincides with the maturity date of the underlying debt. Under this agreement, the Company receives a fixed rate of interest applicable to the underlying debt and pays a floating rate of interest based on the six month London Interbank offered rate ("LIBOR"). The fair value of the interest rate swap was $3 million at March 28, 2008 and was recorded in other assets with a corresponding increase in the debt obligation. The changes in fair value of both the interest rate swap agreement and the underlying debt obligation were recorded in interest expense and were directly offsetting. See additional information on interest rate swaps in Note 11.

        For the quarter ended March 30, 2007, Tyco International allocated to the Company interest expense of $55 million and interest income of $7 million. For the six months ended March 30, 2007, Tyco International allocated to the Company interest expense of $111 million and interest income of $16 million. Net interest expense was allocated in the same proportions as debt through June 1, 2007 and includes the impact of interest rate swap agreements designated as fair value hedges. Management believes the allocation basis for debt and net interest expense was reasonable based on the historical financing needs of the Company. However, these amounts may not be indicative of the actual amounts

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8.    Debt (Continued)


that the Company would have incurred had it been operating as an independent, publicly-traded company for the periods presented.

        The fair value of the Company's debt was approximately $3,251 million and $3,413 million at March 28, 2008 and September 28, 2007, respectively.

        Certain of the Company's operating subsidiaries have overdraft and similar types of facilities, which total $48 million, of which $47 million was undrawn and available at March 28, 2008. These facilities, most of which are renewable, expire at various dates through the year 2010 and were established primarily within the Company's international operations.

9.    Guarantees

        Pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement and Tax Sharing Agreement, upon Separation, the Company entered into certain guarantee commitments and indemnifications with Tyco International and Covidien. Under these agreements, principally the Tax Sharing Agreement, Tyco International, Covidien, and Tyco Electronics share 27%, 42%, and 31%, respectively, of certain contingent liabilities relating to unresolved 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 September 28, 2007, the probability-weighted cash flows and risk premium of certain unresolved legacy tax matters for which the Company has made indemnifications to Tyco International and Covidien resulted in a fair value of the FIN 45 liability of $296 million. During the first quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company, while assessing its income tax positions under FIN 48, decreased this liability by $14 million to $282 million and recorded the adjustment to other income on the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statement of Operations. This liability under FIN 45 consists of two components. The first component is a SFAS No. 5, "Accounting for Contingencies," liability that represents the asserted liabilities that either Tyco International or Covidien have determined to be probable and estimable totaling $184 million. The remaining $98 million represents the fair value of the 31% indemnification made to Tyco International and Covidien under the Tax Sharing Agreement.

        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.

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9.    Guarantees (Continued)

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

        The Company generally records estimated product warranty costs at the time of sale. The changes in the Company's warranty liability for the quarters and six months ended March 28, 2008 and March 30, 2007 were as follows:

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

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
 
  (in millions)
 
Balance at beginning of period   $ 24   $ 21   $ 23   $ 25  
Warranties issued     2     1     3     2  
Warranty expirations and changes in estimate     1         2     (4 )
Settlements     (1 )   (1 )   (2 )   (2 )
   
 
 
 
 
Balance at end of period   $ 26   $ 21   $ 26   $ 21  
   
 
 
 
 

10.    Retirement Plans

        The net periodic benefit cost (credit) for all U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans and postretirement benefit plans in the quarters ended March 28, 2008 and March 30, 2007 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 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
  (in millions)
Service cost   $ 2   $ 1   $ 15   $ 14   $   $
Interest cost     14     14     20     17     1     1
Expected return on plan assets     (18 )   (19 )   (18 )   (14 )      
Amortization of net actuarial loss     1     4     2     4        
Settlement gain             (1 )          
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)   $ (1 ) $   $ 18   $ 21   $ 1   $ 1
   
 
 
 
 
 

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10.    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 28, 2008 and March 30, 2007 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 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
  (in millions)
Service cost   $ 3   $ 2   $ 30   $ 29   $   $
Interest cost     28     28     40     34     2     2
Expected return on plan assets     (37 )   (37 )   (36 )   (29 )      
Amortization of net actuarial loss     3     6     4     9        
Settlement gain             (2 )          
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)   $ (3 ) $ (1 ) $ 36   $ 43   $ 2   $ 2
   
 
 
 
 
 

        The Company anticipates that, at a minimum, it will make the minimum required contributions to its pension plans in fiscal 2008 of $4 million for U.S. plans and $66 million for non-U.S. plans. During the six months ended March 28, 2008, the Company contributed $35 million to its U.S. and non-U.S. plans.

        The Company expects to make contributions to its postretirement benefit plans of $3 million in fiscal 2008. During the six months ended March 28, 2008, the Company contributed $2 million to its postretirement benefit plans.

11.    Financial Instruments

        As part of managing the exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, the Company utilizes foreign exchange forwards and swaps. 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 forecasted cash transactions. These contracts are recorded at fair value with changes in the derivatives' fair value recognized currently in earnings as selling, general, and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations. At March 28, 2008, the Company had net liabilities of $1 million on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet related to these transactions.

        The Company issues debt, from time to time, in capital markets to fund its operations. Such borrowings can result in interest rate and/or currency exposure. To manage these exposures 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

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11.    Financial Instruments (Continued)

portion of its variable rate debt into fixed-rate debt (cash flow hedges). As of and during the six months ended March 28, 2008, the Company had one outstanding interest rate swap designated as a fair value hedge with an expiration date in 2017. Under this agreement, the Company receives fixed rates of interest of 6.55% and pays floating rates of interest based on six month LIBOR. As of March, 28, 2008, the Company's interest rate swap was in a net gain position of an insignificant amount. The changes in fair value of both the interest rate swap agreement and the underlying debt obligation were recorded in interest expense and were directly offsetting.

        During fiscal 2007, in anticipation of issuing new 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, "Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities." 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. In the quarter and six months ended March 28, 2008, the Company recognized $1 million and $3 million, respectively, of interest expense relating to the swaps in the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statement of Operations.

        The Company hedges its net investments in certain foreign operations using intercompany non-derivative financial instruments denominated in the same currencies. The aggregate notional value of these hedges was $2.5 billion at March 28, 2008. As a result of the hedges of net investments, $228 million and $337 million of foreign exchange loss was recorded as currency translation, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income, in the quarter and six months ended March 28, 2008, respectively. The Company did not hedge net investments in foreign operations during the quarter and six months ended March 30, 2007.

12.    Commitments and Contingencies

        At March 28, 2008, 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 has approved the system based on the guidelines set forth in the contract. A liability for this contingency has not been recorded in the Company's Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements as the outcome of this contingency currently is not estimable.

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

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12.    Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

        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 28, 2008, the Company concluded that it was probable that it would incur remedial costs in the range of approximately $12 million to $24 million. As of March 28, 2008, the Company concluded that the best estimate within this range is approximately $16 million, of which $3 million is included in accrued and other current liabilities and $13 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

        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.

Tyco International Legal Proceedings

        As a part of the Separation and Distribution Agreement entered into upon Separation, any existing or potential liabilities related to Tyco International's outstanding litigation were assigned to the Company if Tyco Electronics was specifically identified in the lawsuit. However, any existing or potential liabilities that could not be associated with Tyco Electronics were allocated appropriately and post-separation sharing agreements were established. See "Part I. Item 3. Legal Proceedings" of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2007, as supplemented by "Part II. Item 1. Legal Proceedings" of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 28, 2007 and in this report for a description of Tyco International's various significant outstanding litigation proceedings. Tyco Electronics will be responsible for certain potential liabilities that may arise upon the settlement of the pending litigation based on the Separation and Distribution Agreement. If Tyco International or Covidien were to default on their obligation to pay their allocated share of these liabilities, however, the Company would be required to pay additional amounts.

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COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

12.    Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

        As a result of actions taken by certain of Tyco International's former senior corporate management, Tyco International, some members of Tyco International's former senior corporate management, former members of Tyco International's board of directors, Tyco International's former General Counsels and former Chief Financial Officer, and Tyco International's current Chief Executive Officer are named as defendants in a number of purported class actions alleging violations of the disclosure provisions of the federal securities laws. In addition, Tyco International, certain of its current and former employees, some members of its former senior corporate management, and some former members of its board of directors also are named as defendants in several Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA") class actions. Tyco International is generally obligated to indemnify its directors and officers and its former directors and officers who are named as defendants in some or all of these matters to the extent required by Bermuda law. In addition, Tyco International's insurance carriers may decline coverage, or Tyco International's coverage may be insufficient to cover its expenses and liability, in some or all of these matters.

        On December 19, 2007, the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire entered a final order approving the settlement of 32 purported securities class action lawsuits. All legal contingencies that could have affected the final order approving the settlement expired on February 21, 2008.

        The settlement did not resolve all securities cases, and several remain outstanding. In addition, the proposed settlement did not resolve claims arising under ERISA and the lawsuits arising thereunder. If the unresolved securities proceedings, including the opt-out cases described below, were to be determined adversely to Tyco International, the Company's share of any additional potential losses, which are not presently estimable, may have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        Under the terms of the settlement, the plaintiffs agreed to release all claims against Tyco International, the other settling defendants, and ten other individuals in consideration for the payment of $2,975 million from Tyco International to the certified class.

        The deadline for deciding not to participate in the class settlement was September 28, 2007. As of such date, 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 claims separately against Tyco International and/or Tyco International, Covidien, and the Company. Any judgments resulting from such claims, or from claims that are filed in the future, would not reduce the settlement amount. Generally, the claims asserted by these plaintiffs include claims similar to those asserted by the settling plaintiffs; namely, violations of the disclosure provisions of federal securities laws. Tyco International has advised the Company that it intends to vigorously defend any litigation resulting from opt-out claims. It is not possible at this time to predict the final outcome or to estimate the amount of loss or range of possible loss, if any, that might result from an adverse resolution of the asserted or unasserted claims from individuals that have opted out.

        Under the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement entered into in connection with the Separation, each of Tyco International, Covidien, and the Company are jointly and severally liable for the full amount of the class action settlement and any judgments resulting from opt-out claims.

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12.    Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)


Additionally, under the Separation and Distribution Agreement, the companies share in the liability and related escrow account, with Tyco International assuming 27%, Covidien 42%, and Tyco Electronics 31% of the settlement amount.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company was allocated a charge from Tyco International of $922 million, for which no tax benefit was available. The portion allocated to the Company was consistent with the sharing percentage included in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Tyco International placed funds in escrow for the benefit of the class. The escrow account earned interest that is payable to the class. In addition, interest was accrued on the class action settlement liability. At September 28, 2007, the Company reflected $928 million on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet for its portion of the escrow. In addition, the Company reflected a $2,992 million liability and a $2,064 million receivable from Tyco International and Covidien for their portion of the liability at September 28, 2007.

        Since all legal contingencies that could have affected the settlement were exhausted on February 21, 2008, the administration and distribution of the settlement funds in escrow are now managed by the counsel of the certified class and the Company, Tyco International, and Covidien are not subject to any further liability related to the class action settlement. The finalization of the settlement in February 2008 resulted in the extinguishment of the Company's class action settlement liability of $3,020 million, interest in the escrow of $936 million, and class action settlement receivable of $2,084 million from the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. 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 the Company had previously fully funded its portion of the class action settlement into an escrow account intended to be used to settle the liability, as mentioned above.

        On April 29, 2008, Tyco International signed a definitive agreement with the State of New Jersey, on behalf of several of the State's pension funds, to settle the action captioned New Jersey v. Tyco International Ltd., et al., brought by the State in 2002 in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against Tyco International, its former auditors, and certain of its former officers and directors, alleging that the defendants had, among other things, violated federal and state securities and other laws through the unauthorized and improper actions of Tyco International's former management. This is one of the lawsuits not covered by the securities class action settlement discussed above.

        The agreement with the State of New Jersey provides for Tyco International to make a payment of $73 million to the plaintiffs in exchange for the plaintiffs' agreement to dismiss the case and release all claims asserted or which might have been asserted therein. In the second quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company recorded a charge of $23 million, for which no tax benefit was available. The charge represents the Company's share of the settlement costs in accordance with the sharing percentages included in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. At March 28, 2008, the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet reflected a $73 million liability in accrued and other current liabilities and a $50 million receivable in prepaid expenses and other current assets from Tyco International and

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12.    Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)


Covidien for their portion of the liability. Payment of the settlement amount is to be made on or before June 2, 2008. Upon the full execution of the definitive agreement by each of the other defendants party thereto, the parties will file the agreed upon order of dismissal with the court, the entry of which will dismiss the litigation with prejudice. The Company expects that Tyco International will pay the full amount of the settlement to the State and that the Company and Covidien will concurrently submit payment to Tyco International.

        Tyco International and others have received various subpoenas and requests from the SEC's Division of Enforcement, the U.S. Department of Labor, the General Service 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. 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, Tyco Electronics share of such potential losses also is not estimable and may have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        Tyco International has received and responded to various allegations that certain improper payments were made by Tyco International subsidiaries, including Tyco Electronics subsidiaries, in recent years. Tyco International has reported to the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") and the SEC the investigative steps and remedial measures that it had taken in response to the allegations. Tyco International also informed the DOJ and the SEC 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"), that it would continue to make periodic progress reports to these agencies, and that it would present its factual findings upon conclusion of the baseline review. Tyco International and Tyco Electronics have had communications with the DOJ and SEC to provide updates on the baseline review being conducted by outside counsel, including, as appropriate, briefings concerning additional instances of potential improper payments identified by Tyco International and the Company in the course of the Company's ongoing compliance activities. To date, the baseline review by the Company has revealed that some 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 its results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. Any judgment, settlement, or other cost incurred by Tyco International in connection with these matters would be subject to the liability sharing provisions of the Separation and Distribution

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12.    Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

Agreement, which provides that any liabilities not primarily related to any of the businesses of Tyco International, Covidien, or Tyco Electronics will be shared equally among the companies.

        The Company and its subsidiaries' income tax returns are periodically examined by various tax authorities. In connection with these examinations, tax authorities, including the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), have raised issues and proposed tax adjustments. The Company and Tyco International are reviewing and contesting certain of the proposed tax adjustments. Amounts related to these tax adjustments and other tax contingencies and related interest that management has assessed under the provisions of FIN 48, which relate specifically to Tyco Electronics entities, have been recorded in the Company's Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements. In addition, the Company may be required to pay additional taxes for contingencies not related to the Company's businesses as a result of the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien entered into upon Separation.

        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 sufficient. 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.

        In prior years, in connection with the IRS audit of the fiscal 1997 through 2000 years, Tyco International submitted to the IRS proposed adjustments to these prior period U.S. federal income tax returns. During fiscal 2006, the IRS accepted substantially all of the proposed adjustments. Also during fiscal 2006, Tyco International developed proposed amendments to U.S. federal income tax returns for additional periods through fiscal 2002. Tyco International continues to complete proposed adjustments to the remainder of its U.S. federal income tax returns. In the second quarter of fiscal 2008, certain proposed adjustments to U.S. federal income tax returns were completed by Tyco International and presented to the IRS. The Company recorded the tax impacts of these adjustments in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 which resulted in an $85 million net decrease in income tax liabilities, a $17 million net decrease in deferred tax assets, a $47 million decrease in the receivable from Tyco International and Covidien recorded in connection with the Tax Sharing Agreement, and a $21 million net increase in contributed surplus. As the Company's tax return positions continue to be updated, additional adjustments may be identified and recorded in the 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

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COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

12.    Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)


results of operations, financial condition, 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 legal entities for the periods prior to the Separation.

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

        Pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement and Tax Sharing Agreement, upon Separation, the Company has 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 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.

        See Note 13 for additional information regarding income taxes and the adoption of FIN 48.

13.    Income Taxes

        Effective September 29, 2007, the beginning of fiscal 2008, the Company adopted FIN 48. As a result of adopting FIN 48, the Company recorded a net increase in contingent tax liabilities of $1,282 million, an increase in deferred tax assets of $647 million, and a corresponding decrease in the opening balance of accumulated earnings of $635 million. Furthermore, pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement, certain contingent tax liabilities related to unresolved tax matters are subject to sharing between Tyco International, Covidien, and the Company. See Note 12 for additional information regarding responsibilities for unresolved legacy tax matters. Tyco International and Covidien would be contractually obligated for $558 million of the Company's net increase in contingent tax liabilities recorded in connection with its adoption of FIN 48. Accordingly, the Company recorded this amount in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 as other income and recorded the related increase in the receivable from Tyco International and Covidien for shared contingent tax liabilities. In addition, as a result of the adoption of FIN 48, the Company reassessed and decreased its FIN 45 liability to Tyco International and Covidien and recorded $14 million of other income. See Note 9 for additional information

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COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

13.    Income Taxes (Continued)


regarding the Company's indemnifications under the Tax Sharing Agreement. These adjustments are summarized in the following table:

Adoption of FIN 48 and Related Tax Sharing Agreement Income:

 
  Adjustment to
Opening Balance of Accumulated Earnings

  Tax Sharing
Income

 
  (in millions)
Contingent tax liabilities   $ (1,282 ) $ 558
Deferred tax assets     647    
FIN 45         14
   
 
    $ (635 ) $ 572
   
 

        As of September 29, 2007, the Company had total unrecognized tax benefits of $1,906 million. If recognized in future periods, $1,860 million of these currently unrecognized tax benefits would impact the income tax provision and effective tax rate. The remaining $46 million is associated with discontinued operations.

        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 29, 2007, the Company had recorded $1,092 million of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. During the quarter and six months ended March 28, 2008, the Company recognized $30 million and $80 million, respectively, of interest and penalties on the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statement of Operations. As of March 28, 2008, the balance of accrued interest and penalties is $1,116 million, which is recorded in income taxes in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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

        The Company files income tax returns on a combined, unitary, or stand-alone basis in multiple state and local jurisdictions, which generally have statutes of limitations ranging from 3 to 5 years. Various state and local income tax returns are currently in the process of examination or administrative appeal.

        The Company's non-U.S. subsidiaries file income tax returns in the countries in which they have operations. Generally, these countries have statutes of limitations ranging from 3 to 7 years.

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COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

13.    Income Taxes (Continued)

        As of September 29, 2007, under applicable statutes, the following tax years remained subject to examination in the major tax jurisdictions indicated:

Jurisdiction
  Open Years
Belgium   2005 through 2007
Brazil   2003 through 2007
Canada   2001 through 2007
China   2002 through 2007
Czech Republic   2003 through 2007
France   2002 through 2007
Germany   2003 through 2007
Hong Kong   2001 through 2007
India   2001 through 2007
Italy   2002 through 2007
Japan   2001 through 2007
Korea   2002 through 2007
Luxembourg   2007
Netherlands   2006 through 2007
Portugal   2004 through 2007
Singapore   1996 through 2007
Spain   2003 through 2007
Switzerland   2006 through 2007
United Kingdom   2001 through 2007
United States, federal, and state and local   1991 through 2007

        In most jurisdictions, taxing authorities retain the ability to review prior tax years and to adjust any net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards from these years that are utilized in a subsequent period.

        Although it is not possible to predict the timing or results of these 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 inherent in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 28, 2008.

14.    Other Income

        In the quarter and six months ended March 28, 2008, the Company recorded other income of $13 million and $605 million, respectively, pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien. In the first quarter of fiscal 2008, $572 million ($1.16 for both basic and diluted earnings per share in the six months ended March 28, 2008) of the amount recorded in other income related to certain incremental tax liabilities recorded by the Company upon the adoption of FIN 48. See Notes 2 and 13 for additional information regarding the adoption of FIN 48. See Note 12 for further information regarding the Tax Sharing Agreement.

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COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

15.    Shareholders' Equity

        In March 2008, the Company's board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share to be paid on May 6, 2008. The declared but unpaid dividend is recorded in accrued and other current liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 28, 2008.

        In September 2007, the Company's board of directors authorized a share repurchase program of $750 million to purchase a portion of the Company's outstanding common shares. In March 2008, the Company's board of directors authorized an increase in the share repurchase program from $750 million to $1.25 billion. In the first six months of fiscal 2008, the Company repurchased approximately 17 million common shares for $607 million under this program, of which $592 million was paid as of March 28, 2008.

16.    Comprehensive Income

        Comprehensive income consisted of the following:

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

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
 
  (in millions)

 
Net income   $ 301   $ 277   $ 1,250   $ 558  
Currency translation     210     38     233     258  
Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of income taxes         (1 )       (1 )
Gain on cash flow hedge     1         3      
Amortization of unrecognized pension and postretirement benefit costs, net of income taxes     2     (34 )   3     (34 )
   
 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive income   $ 514   $ 280   $ 1,489   $ 781  
   
 
 
 
 

17.    Earnings Per Share

        The computation of basic earnings per share is based on the Company's net income divided by the basic weighted-average number of common shares. On June 29, 2007, the Separation from Tyco International was completed in a tax-free distribution to the Company's shareholders of one common share of Tyco Electronics Ltd. for every four common shares of Tyco International held on June 18, 2007. As a result, on June 29, 2007, the Company had 497 million common shares outstanding. The same number of shares is being used for both diluted earnings per share and basic earnings per share for all periods prior to the date of Separation as no Tyco Electronics equity awards were outstanding prior to the Separation.

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COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

17.    Earnings Per Share (Continued)

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

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

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
  (in millions)

Weighted-average shares outstanding:                
  Basic   486   497   491   497
  Share options and restricted share awards   3     3  
   
 
 
 
  Diluted   489   497   494   497
   
 
 
 

        For the quarter and six months ended March 28, 2008, certain share option and restricted share awards were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the instruments' underlying exercise prices were greater than the average market prices of Tyco Electronics' common shares and inclusion would be antidilutive. Such shares not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share totaled 25 million.

        The Separation and Distribution Agreement entered into pursuant to the Separation requires that the Company issue common shares, as needed, to satisfy convertible debentures issued prior to the Separation by Tyco International and retained by Tyco International subsequent to the Separation. Up to approximately 225,000 shares could be issued to satisfy convertible debentures and are included in the calculation of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.

18.    Share Plans

        Effective October 1, 2005, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123R, "Share-Based Payment," using the modified prospective transition method. Total share-based compensation cost included in the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations was $35 million and $41 million during the six months ended March 28, 2008 and March 30, 2007, respectively, of which $2 million and $3 million, respectively, are included in income (loss) from discontinued operations. Total share-based compensation cost was $15 million and $18 million during the quarters ended March 28, 2008 and March 30, 2007, respectively, of which $1 million for both quarters is included in income (loss) from discontinued operations. All share-based compensation cost not related to discontinued operations is presented in selling, general, and administrative expenses.

        Prior to the Separation on June 29, 2007, all equity awards (restricted share awards and share options) held by Company employees were granted under the Tyco International Ltd. 2004 Stock and Incentive Plan or other Tyco International equity incentive plans. All equity awards granted by the Company subsequent to the Separation were granted under the Tyco Electronics Ltd. 2007 Stock and Incentive Plan (the "2007 Plan"). The 2007 Plan is administered by the Management Development and Compensation Committee of the board of directors of Tyco Electronics, which consists exclusively of independent directors of Tyco Electronics and provides for the award of stock options, stock appreciation rights, annual performance bonuses, long-term performance awards, restricted units, deferred stock units, restricted stock, promissory stock, and other stock-based awards (collectively,

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COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

18.    Share Plans (Continued)


"Awards"). The 2007 Plan provides for a maximum of 25 million common shares to be issued as Awards, subject to adjustment as provided under the terms of the 2007 Plan. The 2007 Plan allows for the use of authorized but unissued shares or treasury shares to be used to satisfy such awards.

        A summary of the Company's outstanding restricted share awards as of March 28, 2008 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 28, 2007   4,398,545   $ 36.96
Granted   137,999     34.57
Vested   (838,775 )   35.98
Forfeited   (180,972 )   36.50
   
     
Non-vested at March 28, 2008   3,516,797   $ 37.12
   
     

        As of March 28, 2008, there was $74 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested Tyco Electronics restricted share awards. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years.

        A summary of the Company's outstanding share option award grants as of March 28, 2008 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 28, 2007   32,307,571   $ 42.86          
Granted   40,500     34.95          
Exercised   (1,402,531 )   20.09          
Expired   (1,271,635 )   54.03          
Forfeited   (191,849 )   37.16          
   
               
Outstanding at March 28, 2008   29,482,056   $ 43.49   4.7   $ 62
   
               
Vested and unvested expected to vest at March 28, 2008   28,570,556   $ 43.67   4.7   $ 62
Exercisable at March 28, 2008   24,278,223   $ 44.74   3.8   $ 62

        As of March 28, 2008, there was $44 million of total unrecognized compensation cost 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 2.4 years.

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COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

18.    Share Plans (Continued)

        The grant-date fair value of each option grant is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value is then amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the awards, which is generally the vesting period. Use of a valuation model requires management to make certain assumptions with respect to selected model inputs. Expected share price volatility was calculated based on the historical volatility of the stock of a composite of peers of Tyco Electronics and implied volatility derived from exchange traded options on that same composite of peers. The average expected life was based on the contractual term of the option and expected employee exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term equal to the expected life assumed at the date of grant. The expected annual dividend per share was based on Tyco Electronics' expected dividend rate. The compensation expense recognized is net of estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated based on voluntary termination behavior, as well as an analysis of actual option forfeitures.

        The weighted-average assumptions Tyco Electronics used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model for grants made during the six months ended March 28, 2008 were as follows:

Expected share price volatility     31 %
Risk free interest rate     3.3 %
Expected annual dividend per share   $ 0.56  
Expected life of options (years)     5.0  

19.    Segment Data

        Net sales by segment for the quarters and six months ended March 28, 2008 and March 30, 2007 was as follows:

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

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
  (in millions)

Electronic Components   $ 2,760   $ 2,540   $ 5,400   $ 4,930
Network Solutions     517     454     1,029     875
Undersea Telecommunications     272     122     586     198
Wireless Systems     113     88     205     176
   
 
 
 
Net sales(1)   $ 3,662   $ 3,204   $ 7,220   $ 6,179
   
 
 
 

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

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COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

19.    Segment Data (Continued)

        Income from operations by segment for the quarters and six months ended March 28, 2008 and March 30, 2007 was as follows:

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

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
  (in millions)

Electronic Components   $ 419   $ 351   $ 771   $ 678
Network Solutions     53     59     122     113
Undersea Telecommunications     39     4     82     3
Wireless Systems     13     5     21     13
Litigation settlement     (23 )       (23 )  
   
 
 
 
Income from operations   $ 501   $ 419   $ 973   $ 807
   
 
 
 

        Segment assets and a reconciliation of segment assets to total assets at March 28, 2008 and September 28, 2007 were as follows:

 
  March 28,
2008

  September 28,
2007

 
  (in millions)

Electronic Components   $ 3,889   $ 3,550
Network Solutions     813     704
Undersea Telecommunications     265     155
Wireless Systems     266     234
   
 
Total segment assets(1)     5,233     4,643
Other current assets     2,055     5,353
Non-current assets     15,187     13,692
   
 
Total assets   $ 22,475   $ 23,688
   
 

20.    Tyco Electronics Group S.A.

        In December 2006, prior to the Separation, TEGSA, a wholly 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 6.00% senior notes, 6.55% senior notes, 7.125% senior notes, five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility, unsecured senior bridge loan facility, and commercial paper, all of which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Tyco Electronics Ltd. The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information for Tyco Electronics Ltd., TEGSA, and all other subsidiaries of the Company, none of which guarantees these obligations but which represent assets of TEGSA, using the equity method.

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COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

20.    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  
Litigation settlement     23                 23  
Restructuring and other charges, net             25         25  
   
 
 
 
 
 
  Income (loss) 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 taxes             (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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COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

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


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  
Litigation settlement     23                 23  
Restructuring and other charges, net             46         46  
   
 
 
 
 
 
  Income (loss) 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 taxes             (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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COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

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


CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Quarter Ended March 30, 2007

 
  Tyco
Electronics Ltd.

  Other
Subsidiaries

  Total
 
 
  (in millions)
 
Net sales   $   $ 3,204   $ 3,204  
Cost of sales         2,372     2,372  
   
 
 
 
  Gross income         832     832  
Selling, general, and administrative expenses         405     405  
Restructuring and other charges, net         8     8  
   
 
 
 
  Income from operations         419     419  
Interest income         14     14  
Interest expense         (58 )   (58 )
   
 
 
 
  Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest         375     375  
Income taxes         (93 )   (93 )
Minority interest         (1 )   (1 )
   
 
 
 
  Income from continuing operations         281     281  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes         (4 )   (4 )
   
 
 
 
  Net income   $   $ 277   $ 277  
   
 
 
 

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


CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Six Months Ended March 30, 2007

 
  Tyco
Electronics Ltd.

  Other
Subsidiaries

  Total
 
 
  (in millions)
 
Net sales   $   $ 6,179   $ 6,179  
Cost of sales         4,560     4,560  
   
 
 
 
  Gross income         1,619     1,619  
Selling, general, and administrative expenses         795     795  
Restructuring and other charges, net         17     17  
   
 
 
 
  Income from operations         807     807  
Interest income         29     29  
Interest expense         (118 )   (118 )
   
 
 
 
  Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest         718     718  
Income taxes         (200 )   (200 )
Minority interest         (2 )   (2 )
   
 
 
 
  Income from continuing operations         516     516  
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes         42     42  
   
 
 
 
  Net income   $   $ 558   $ 558  
   
 
 
 

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND

COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

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

CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

As of March 28, 2008

 
  Tyco
Electronics Ltd.

  Tyco
Electronics Group S.A.

  Other
Subsidiaries

  Consolidating
Adjustments

  Total
 
  (in millions)
Assets                              
Current Assets:                              
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 1   $ 1   $ 746   $   $ 748
  Accounts receivable, net             2,806         2,806
  Inventories             2,427         2,427
  Intercompany receivables     2         20     (22 )  
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets     54     1     724         779
  Deferred income taxes             238         238
  Assets held for sale             290         290
   
 
 
 
 
  Total current assets     57     2     7,251     (22 )   7,288
Property, plant, and equipment, net             3,618         3,618
Goodwill             7,209         7,209
Intangible assets, net             522         522
Deferred income taxes             2,085         2,085
Investment in subsidiaries     11,382     13,328         (24,710 )  
Investment in subsidiaries held for sale     188     188         (376 )  
Intercompany loans receivable     166     6,615     5,342     (12,123 )  
Receivable from Tyco International Ltd. and Covidien Ltd.              1,390         1,390
Other assets         17     346         363
   
 
 
 
 
  Total Assets   $ 11,793   $ 20,150   $ 27,763   $ (37,231 ) $ 22,475
   
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity                              
Current Liabilities:                              
  Current maturities of long-term debt   $   $   $ 22   $   $ 22
  Accounts payable     19         1,508         1,527
  Accrued and other current liabilities     154     162     1,356         1,672
  Deferred revenue             325         325
  Intercompany payables     20         2     (22 )  
  Liabilities held for sale             102         102
   
 
 
 
 
  Total current liabilities     193     162     3,315     (22 )   3,648
Long-term debt         3,106     67         3,173
Intercompany loans payable     30     5,312     6,781     (12,123 )  
Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities             657         657
Deferred income taxes             271         271
Income taxes             2,535         2,535
Other liabilities             610         610
   
 
 
 
 
  Total Liabilities     223     8,580     14,236     (12,145 )   10,894
   
 
 
 
 
Minority interest             11         11
Shareholders' Equity     11,570     11,570     13,516     (25,086 )   11,570
   
 
 
 
 
  Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   $ 11,793   $ 20,150   $ 27,763   $ (37,231 ) $ 22,475
   
 
 
 
 

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND

COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

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


CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

As of September 28, 2007

 
  Tyco
Electronics Ltd.

  Tyco
Electronics
Group S.A.

  Other
Subsidiaries

  Consolidating
Adjustments

  Total
 
  (in millions)
Assets                              
Current Assets:                              
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 2   $   $ 940   $   $ 942
  Accounts receivable, net             2,594         2,594
  Inventories             2,049         2,049
  Class action settlement escrow     928                 928
  Class action settlement receivable     2,064                 2,064
  Intercompany receivables     181     29     (84 )   (126 )  
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets     (2 )       591         589
  Deferred income taxes             325         325
  Assets held for sale             505         505
   
 
 
 
 
  Total current assets     3,173     29     6,920     (126 )   9,996
Property, plant, and equipment, net             3,412         3,412
Goodwill             7,177         7,177
Intangible assets, net             526         526
Deferred income taxes             1,397         1,397
Investment in subsidiaries     11,136     13,329         (24,465 )  
Investment in subsidiaries held for sale     239     239         (478 )  
Intercompany loans receivable         6,267     5,024     (11,291 )  
Receivable from Tyco International Ltd. and Covidien Ltd.              844         844
Other assets         2     334         336
   
 
 
 
 
  Total Assets   $ 14,548   $ 19,866   $ 25,634   $ (36,360 ) $ 23,688
   
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity                              
Current Liabilities:                              
  Current maturities of long-term debt   $   $   $ 5   $   $ 5
  Accounts payable     1         1,342         1,343
  Class action settlement liability     2,992                 2,992
  Accrued and other current liabilities     61     3     1,353         1,417
  Deferred revenue             181         181
  Intercompany payables     29     181     (172 )   (38 )  
  Liabilities held for sale             266         266
   
 
 
 
 
  Total current liabilities     3,083     184     2,975     (38 )   6,204
Long-term debt         3,283     90         3,373
Intercompany loans payable     88     5,024     6,267     (11,379 )  
Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities             607         607
Deferred income taxes             271         271
Income taxes             1,242         1,242
Other liabilities             599         599
   
 
 
 
 
  Total Liabilities     3,171     8,491     12,051     (11,417 )   12,296
   
 
 
 
 
Minority interest             15         15
Shareholders' Equity     11,377     11,375     13,568     (24,943 )   11,377
   
 
 
 
 
  Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   $ 14,548   $ 19,866   $ 25,634   $ (36,360 ) $ 23,688
   
 
 
 
 

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND

COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

20.    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  
Increase 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:                                
Change in short-term debt, net             (2 )       (2 )
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             (7 )       (7 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
  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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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND

COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

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

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Six Months Ended March 30, 2007

 
  Tyco
Electronics Ltd.

  Other
Subsidiaries

  Total
 
 
  (in millions)
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:                    
  Net cash provided by continuing operating activities   $   $ 576   $ 576  
  Net cash provided by discontinued operating activities         3     3  
   
 
 
 
  Net cash provided by operating activities         579     579  
   
 
 
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:                    
Capital expenditures         (597 )   (597 )
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment         31     31  
Proceeds from divestiture of discontinued operation, net of cash retained by business sold         227     227  
Other         (2 )   (2 )
   
 
 
 
  Net cash used in continuing investing activities         (341 )   (341 )
  Net cash used in discontinued investing activities         (11 )   (11 )
   
 
 
 
  Net cash used in investing activities         (352 )   (352 )
   
 
 
 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:                    
Change in short-term debt         10     10  
Repayment of long-term debt         (7 )   (7 )
Allocated debt activity         29     29  
Net transactions with former parent         (240 )   (240 )
Other         (4 )   (4 )
   
 
 
 
  Net cash used in continuing financing activities         (212 )   (212 )
  Net cash provided by discontinued financing activities         13     13  
   
 
 
 
  Net cash used in financing activities         (199 )   (199 )
   
 
 
 
Effect of currency translation on cash         12     12  
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents         40     40  
Less: net increase in cash and cash equivalents related to discontinued operations         (5 )   (5 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period         472     472  
   
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $   $ 507   $ 507  
   
 
 
 

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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 and Combined 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."

Separation From Tyco International Ltd.

        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").

        The Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements reflect the consolidated operations of Tyco Electronics Ltd. and its subsidiaries as an independent, publicly-traded company subsequent to the Separation and a combined reporting entity comprising the assets and liabilities used in managing and operating the electronics businesses of Tyco International, including Tyco Electronics Ltd., for periods prior to the Separation.

        Our Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements have been prepared in United States dollars, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for periods prior to the Separation may not be indicative of our future performance and do not necessarily reflect what our consolidated and combined results of operations, financial position, and cash flows would have been had we operated as an independent, publicly-traded company during the periods presented. Certain general corporate overhead and other expenses as well as debt and related net interest expense for periods prior to the Separation have been allocated to us by Tyco International. Management believes such allocations were reasonable; however, they may not be indicative of our actual results had we been operating as an independent, publicly-traded company for the periods presented. See Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for further information regarding allocated expenses.

        As discussed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, prior to the Separation, we used the corporate services of Tyco International for a variety of functions including treasury, tax, legal, internal audit, human resources, and risk management. We no longer rely on Tyco International for these services.

Overview

        We are a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems, and wireless systems. We operate through four reporting segments: Electronic Components, Network Solutions, Undersea Telecommunications, and Wireless Systems. We design, manufacture, and market approximately 500,000 different products for customers in industries ranging from automotive, appliance, and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computer, and consumer electronics. We believe the end markets that we sell into are balanced with the total end market demand for electronic components.

        We service our customers primarily through our direct sales force that serves customers in over 150 countries. The sales force is supported by over 7,000 engineers, as well as globally deployed

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manufacturing sites. 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 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

Copper   Lb.   $ 3.31   $ 2.77   $ 3.32   $ 2.98
Gold   Troy oz.     922     650     853     632

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US Dollar   48 %
Euro   30  
Japanese Yen   7  
British Pound Sterling   3  
Chinese Renminbi   3  
Korean Won   2  
All Others   7  
   
 
Total   100 %
   
 

        In March 2008, our board of directors authorized us to pursue the divestiture of our Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem business, which met the held for sale and discontinued operations criteria. We have reclassified amounts previously reported to reflect this business in discontinued operations in all periods presented. Prior to reclassification to held for sale, this business was a component of our Wireless Systems segment.

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2008, we completed the sale of our Power Systems business for $102 million in net cash proceeds and recorded a $56 million pre-tax gain on the sale. The proceeds received are subject to a final working capital adjustment.

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2007, we completed the sale of the Printed Circuit Group business for $227 million in net cash proceeds and recorded a $45 million pre-tax gain on the sale.

        The Power Systems and Printed Circuit Group businesses have been included in discontinued operations for all periods presented in our Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements. Prior to reclassification to held for sale, these businesses were components of the Other segment, which was subsequently renamed the Undersea Telecommunications segment.

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

        As part of our strategy, we regularly review and consider the divestiture of underperforming or non-strategic businesses to improve our operating results and better utilize our capital. Some of these divestitures may have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. We currently believe that these divestitures, including the potential divestiture of our Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem business described above, the divestiture of the Power Systems business discussed above, and other product exits, could reduce our consolidated net sales by approximately 15%. We have made strategic divestitures in the past and expect that we may make additional divestitures in the future.

        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. In connection with our manufacturing rationalization plan, we expect to incur total restructuring charges of approximately $130 million in fiscal 2008 and up to $250 million in fiscal 2009 and 2010.

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        On December 19, 2007, the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire entered a final order approving the settlement of 32 purported securities class action lawsuits. All legal contingencies that could have affected the final order approving the settlement expired on February 21, 2008.

        The settlement did not resolve all securities cases, and several remain outstanding. In addition, the proposed settlement did not resolve claims arising under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA") and the lawsuits arising thereunder. See "Part II. Item 1. Legal Proceedings" for additional information about these proceedings. If the unresolved securities proceedings, including the opt-out cases described below, were to be determined adversely to Tyco International, our share of any additional potential losses, which are not presently estimable, may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        Under the terms of the settlement, the plaintiffs agreed to release all claims against Tyco International, the other settling defendants, and ten other individuals in consideration for the payment of $2,975 million from Tyco International to the certified class.

        The deadline for deciding not to participate in the class settlement was September 28, 2007. As of such date, 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 claims separately against Tyco International and/or Tyco International, Covidien, and us. Any judgments resulting from such claims, or from claims that are filed in the future, would not reduce the settlement amount. Generally, the claims asserted by these plaintiffs include claims similar to those asserted by the settling plaintiffs; namely, violations of the disclosure provisions of federal securities laws. Tyco International has advised us that it intends to vigorously defend any litigation resulting from opt-out claims. It is not possible at this time to predict the final outcome or to estimate the amount of loss or range of possible loss, if any, that might result from an adverse resolution of the asserted or unasserted claims from individuals that have opted out.

        Under the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement entered into in connection with the Separation, each of Tyco International, Covidien, and Tyco Electronics are jointly and severally liable for the full amount of the class action settlement and any judgments resulting from opt-out claims. Additionally, under the Separation and Distribution Agreement, the companies share in the liability and related escrow account, with Tyco International assuming 27%, Covidien 42%, and Tyco Electronics 31% of the settlement amount.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2007, we were allocated a charge from Tyco International of $922 million, for which no tax benefit was available. The portion allocated to us was consistent with the sharing percentage included in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Tyco International placed funds in escrow for the benefit of the class. The escrow account earned interest that is payable to the class. In addition, interest was accrued on the class action settlement liability. At September 28, 2007, we reflected $928 million on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet for our portion of the escrow. We also reflected a $2,992 million liability and a $2,064 million receivable from Tyco International and Covidien for their portion of the liability at September 28, 2007.

        Since all legal contingencies that could have affected the settlement were exhausted on February 21, 2008, the administration and distribution of the settlement funds in escrow are now managed by the counsel of the certified class and we, Tyco International, and Covidien are not subject to any further liability related to the class action settlement. The finalization of the settlement in February 2008 resulted in the extinguishment of our class action settlement liability of $3,020 million, interest in the escrow of $936 million, and class action settlement receivable of $2,084 million from the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The finalization of the

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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, as mentioned above.

        On April 29, 2008, Tyco International signed a definitive agreement with the State of New Jersey, on behalf of several of the State's pension funds, to settle the action captioned New Jersey v. Tyco International Ltd., et al., brought by the State in 2002 in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against Tyco International, its former auditors, and certain of its former officers and directors, alleging that the defendants had, among other things, violated federal and state securities and other laws through the unauthorized and improper actions of Tyco International's former management. This is one of the lawsuits not covered by the securities class action settlement discussed above.

        The agreement with the State of New Jersey provides for Tyco International to make a payment of $73 million to the plaintiffs in exchange for the plaintiffs' agreement to dismiss the case and release all claims asserted or which might have been asserted therein. In the second quarter of fiscal 2008, we recorded a charge of $23 million, for which no tax benefit was available. This charge represents our share of the settlement costs in accordance with the sharing percentages included in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. At March 28, 2008, our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet reflected a $73 million liability in accrued and other current liabilities and a $50 million receivable in prepaid expenses and other current assets from Tyco International and Covidien for their portion of the liability. Payment of the settlement amount is to be made on or before June 2, 2008. Upon the full execution of the definitive agreement by each of the other defendants party thereto, the parties will file the agreed upon order of dismissal with the court, the entry of which will dismiss the litigation with prejudice. We expect that Tyco International will pay the full amount of the settlement to the State and that we and Covidien will concurrently submit payment to Tyco International.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

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

        We believe organic net sales growth provides useful information to investors because it reflects the underlying growth from the ongoing activities of our business. Furthermore, it provides investors with a view of our operations from management's perspective. We use organic net sales growth to monitor and evaluate performance, as it is an important measure of the underlying results of our operations. Management uses organic net sales growth together with GAAP measures such as net sales growth and operating income in its decision making processes related to the operations of our reporting segments and our overall company. We believe that investors benefit from having access to the same financial measures that management uses in evaluating operations. The discussion and analysis of organic net sales growth in Results of Operations 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

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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 and Combined Operations

        The following table sets forth certain items from our Condensed Consolidated and Combined 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 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
 
  ($ in millions)

 
Net sales   $ 3,662   100.0 % $ 3,204   100.0 % $ 7,220   100.0 % $ 6,179   100.0 %
Cost of sales     2,692   73.5     2,372   74.0     5,358   74.2     4,560   73.8  
  Gross income     970   26.5     832   26.0     1,862   25.8     1,619   26.2  
Selling, general, and administrative expenses     421   11.5     405   12.6     820   11.4     795   12.9  
Litigation settlement     23   0.6           23   0.3        
Restructuring and other charges, net     25   0.7     8   0.2     46   0.6     17   0.3  
  Income from operations     501   13.7     419   13.1     973   13.5     807   13.1  
Interest income     9   0.2     14   0.4     19   0.3     29   0.5  
Interest expense     (49 ) (1.3 )   (58 ) (1.8 )   (99 ) (1.4 )   (118 ) (1.9 )
Other income     13   0.4           605   8.4        
  Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest     474   12.9     375   11.7     1,498   20.7     718   11.6  
Income taxes     (171 ) (4.7 )   (93 ) (2.9 )   (326 ) (4.5 )   (200 ) (3.2 )
  Income from continuing operations     302   8.2     281   8.8     1,170   16.2     516   8.4  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes     (1 )     (4 ) (0.1 )   80   1.1     42   0.7  
  Net income   $ 301   8.2 % $ 277   8.6 % $ 1,250   17.3 % $ 558   9.0 %

        Net Sales.    Net sales increased $458 million, or 14.3%, to $3,662 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 from $3,204 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. In the first six months of fiscal 2008, net sales increased $1,041 million, or 16.8%, to $7,220, from $6,179 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. On an organic basis, net sales increased 6.8% in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 and 9.8% in the first six months of fiscal 2008, reflecting growth in all of our business segments with above Company average growth in our Undersea Telecommunications and Wireless Systems segments. Price erosion adversely affected net sales by $51 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 and $47 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. In both the first six months of fiscal 2008 and the first six months of fiscal 2007, price erosion negatively impacted net sales by $104 million. Foreign currency exchange rates favorably impacted net sales by $238 million, or 7.5%, in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 and $431 million, or 7.0%, in the first six months of fiscal 2008.

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        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 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
Americas(1)   35 % 34 % 35 % 33 %
Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA)   38   39   37   38  
Asia-Pacific   27   27   28   29  
   
 
 
 
 
Total   100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
   
 
 
 
 

        The following table provides an analysis of the change in our net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007 as well as the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007 by geographic region:

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter
Ended March 28, 2008 versus Net Sales
for the Quarter Ended March 30, 2007

  Change in Net Sales for the Six Months
Ended March 28, 2008 versus Net Sales
for the Six Months Ended March 30, 2007

 
 
  Organic(1)
  Translation(2)
  Total
  Organic(1)
  Translation(2)
  Total
 
 
  ($ in millions)

 
Americas(3)   $ 160   14.8 % $ 28   $ 188   17.3 % $ 378   18.3 % $ 95   $ 473   22.9 %
Europe/Middle East/Africa     14   1.1     155     169   13.6     92   3.9     254     346   14.7  
Asia-Pacific     46   5.2     55     101   11.5     140   7.9     82     222   12.6  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total   $ 220   6.8 % $ 238   $ 458   14.3 % $ 610   9.8 % $ 431   $ 1,041   16.8 %
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(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 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
Electronic Components   75 % 79 % 75 % 80 %
Network Solutions   14   14   14   14  
Undersea Telecommunications   8   4   8   3  
Wireless Systems   3   3   3   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 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007 as well as the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007 by segment:

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter
Ended March 28, 2008 versus Net Sales
for the Quarter Ended March 30, 2007

  Change in Net Sales for the Six Months
Ended March 28, 2008 versus Net Sales
for the Six Months Ended March 30, 2007

 
 
  Organic(1)
  Translation(2)
  Total
  Organic(1)
  Translation(2)
  Total
 
 
  ($ in millions)

 
Electronic Components   $ 28   1.1 % $ 192   $ 220   8.7 % $ 128   2.6 % $ 342   $ 470   9.5 %
Network Solutions     22   4.9     41     63   13.9     72   8.2     82     154   17.6  
Undersea Telecommunications     149   122.0     1     150   123.0     385   194.5     3     388   196.0  
Wireless Systems     21   24.3     4     25   28.4     25   14.1     4     29   16.5  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total   $ 220   6.8 % $ 238   $ 458   14.3 % $ 610   9.8 % $ 431   $ 1,041   16.8 %
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(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.

        Cost of Sales and Gross Income.    Gross income increased by $138 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007 as a result of higher sales volume. Gross income as a percentage of net sales increased by 50 basis points, as higher sales and favorable mix drove improved margins in the Undersea Telecommunications and Wireless Systems segments. In the first six months of fiscal 2008, gross income increased by $243 million over the first six months of fiscal 2007, but decreased as a percentage of net sales by 40 basis points. We were negatively impacted by lower volume growth in certain consumer related end markets in our Electronic Components segment in the first six months of fiscal 2008.

        Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses.    Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 11.5% in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to 12.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. In the first six months of fiscal 2008, selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 11.4% from 12.9% in the first six months in fiscal 2007. 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 this gain, selling, general, and administrative expenses were lower as a percentage of sales in both the second quarter and the first six months of fiscal 2008 due to sales volume leverage of our overhead structure. In 2007, selling, general, and administrative expenses included allocated overhead expenses from Tyco International of $57 million and $107 million during the second quarter and first six months, respectively. We also incurred costs of $14 million and $16 million in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2007, respectively, related to building separate company functions. A portion of these costs were duplicative in fiscal 2007 as we were also allocated costs related to these functions from Tyco International until the Separation date.

        Litigation Settlement.    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. This charge represents our share of the settlement costs in accordance with the sharing percentages included in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. See "Part II. Item 1. Legal Proceedings" and Note 12 to the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for further information regarding the settlement of the securities litigation with the State of New Jersey.

        Restructuring and Other Charges, Net.    Restructuring and other charges, net were $25 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to $8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. In the first

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six months of fiscal 2008, restructuring and other charges, net were $46 million as compared to $17 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. Total charges, including amounts reflected in cost of sales, were $26 million and $47 million in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2008. Increases resulted from the continuation of actions initiated in fiscal 2007 and new actions initiated in fiscal 2008 related 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. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for further information regarding restructuring and other charges, net.

        Income from Operations.    Income from operations was $501 million, or 13.7% of net sales, in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to $419 million, or 13.1% of net sales, in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. In the first six months of fiscal 2008, income from operations was $973 million, or 13.5% of net sales, as compared to $807 million, or 13.1% of net sales, in the first six months of fiscal 2007. Higher sales levels drove the increases in income from operations. The increase as a percentage of net sales resulted from increased operating margin in our Undersea Telecommunications and Wireless Systems segments as well as the gain on the sale of real estate. Higher raw materials costs, litigation settlement costs, and increased restructuring and other charges negatively impacted income from operations in the quarter and six months ended March 28, 2008.

Results of Operations by Segment

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

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
 
  ($ in millions)

 
Net sales   $ 2,760   $ 2,540   $ 5,400   $ 4,930  
Income from operations   $ 419   $ 351   $ 771   $ 678  
  Operating margin     15.2 %   13.8 %   14.3 %   13.8 %

        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 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
Automotive   41 % 40 % 41 % 39 %
Computer   9   10   10   11  
Communications   8   7   9   8  
Industrial   6   6   6   6  
Appliance   5   5   5   5  
Aerospace and Defense   4   3   3   3  
Consumer Electronics   2   2   2   2  
Other   25   27   24   26  
   
 
 
 
 
Total   100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
   
 
 
 
 

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

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        The following table provides an analysis of the change in Electronic Components' net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007 as well as the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007 by primary industry end market(1):

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter
Ended March 28, 2008 versus Net Sales
for the Quarter Ended March 30, 2007

  Change in Net Sales for the Six Months
Ended March 28, 2008 versus Net Sales
for the Six Months Ended March 30, 2007

 
 
  Organic(2)
  Translation(3)
  Total
  Organic(2)
  Translation(3)
  Total
 
 
  ($ in millions)

 
Automotive   $ 20   2.0 % $ 102   $ 122   12.1 % $ 96   5.0 % $ 180   $ 276   14.3 %
Computer     (15 ) (6.1 )   9     (6 ) (2.4 )   (29 ) (5.6 )   18     (11 ) (2.1 )
Communications     26   13.7     15     41   21.6     68   17.9     27     95   25.2  
Industrial     23   16.1     14     37   26.4     39   14.2     25     64   23.3  
Appliance     (7 ) (5.2 )   9     2   1.5     (12 ) (4.6 )   16     4   1.6  
Aerospace and Defense     10   10.8     5     15   17.2     17   10.4     10     27   16.4  
Consumer Electronics     (11 ) (20.4 )   3     (8 ) (15.1 )   (13 ) (11.6 )   6     (7 ) (6.5 )
Other     (18 ) (2.7 )   35     17   2.5     (38 ) (2.9 )   60     22   1.7  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total   $ 28   1.1 % $ 192   $ 220   8.7 % $ 128   2.6 % $ 342   $ 470   9.5 %
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(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 2008, Electronic Components' net sales increased $220 million, or 8.7%, to $2,760 million from $2,540 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. The strengthening of certain foreign currencies favorably impacted net sales by $192 million, or 7.6%, in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007. Organic net sales growth of 1.1% in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 over the second quarter of fiscal 2007 was attributable to increases in volume partially offset by price erosion.

        Electronic Components' organic net sales growth by industry end market was strong in the industrial, communications, and aerospace and defense markets. In the industrial market, our organic net sales growth of 16.1% in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007 was attributable to global demand for products in the solar and oil and gas markets. Our organic net sales growth of 13.7% in the communications market in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 over the second quarter of fiscal 2007 primarily resulted from 43.5% growth in our sales of interconnect components to mobile phone manufacturers which is a market where we continue to penetrate. Our organic net sales growth of 10.8% in the aerospace and defense market in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007 was due to continued strong demand in the U.S. commercial aerospace market. In the automotive market, our organic net sales growth of 2.0% in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 over the second quarter of fiscal 2007 was due to growth in the Asia-Pacific region of 10.1% and the EMEA region of 3.3% partially offset by a 16.7% decline in the North America region that was driven by continued reductions in production by automotive manufacturers. Our organic net sales decline of 6.1% in the computer market in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007 resulted from a strategic decision to exit certain low-margin products, which negatively impacted net sales by approximately

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$11 million, and to be more selective in the new projects in which we participate. Finally, in the consumer electronics market, our organic net sales declined 20.4% in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007 due to weakening consumer demand and our increased level of selectivity in the new projects that we are pursuing in this market.

        Electronic Components' operating income increased $68 million, or 19.4%, to $419 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 from $351 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. As previously discussed, we recorded a $36 million gain on the sale of real estate in our Electronic Components segment in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Additional benefits from higher sales were partially offset by higher raw material costs coupled with the low volume growth. Restructuring costs in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 increased $7 million over the second quarter of fiscal 2007. Also, segment results included $11 million of costs in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 that related to our Separation from Tyco International.

        Electronic Components' net sales increased $470 million, or 9.5%, to $5,400 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008 from $4,930 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. Organic net sales growth of 2.6% in the first six months of fiscal 2008 over the first six months of fiscal 2007 resulted from increases in volume partially offset by price erosion. The strengthening of certain foreign currencies favorably impacted net sales by $342 million, or 6.9%, in the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007.

        In the first six months of fiscal 2008, Electronic Components' organic net sales growth by industry end market was strong in the communications, industrial, and aerospace and defense markets. Our organic net sales growth of 17.9% in the communications market in the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007 primarily resulted from 53.9% growth in our sales of interconnect components to mobile phone manufacturers. In the industrial market, our organic net sales growth of 14.2% in the first six months of fiscal 2008 over the first six months of fiscal 2007 was due to global demand for products in the solar and oil and gas markets. Our organic net sales growth of 10.4% in the aerospace and defense market in the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007 was attributable to continued strong demand in the U.S. commercial aerospace market. In the automotive market, our organic net sales growth of 5.0% in the first six months of fiscal 2008 over the first six months of fiscal 2007 resulted from growth in the Asia-Pacific region of 12.0% and the EMEA region of 6.0% partially offset by a 12.3% decline in the North America region that was driven by reduced production by automotive manufacturers. In the computer market, our organic net sales decline of 5.6% in the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007 resulted from a strategic decision to exit certain low-margin products, which negatively impacted net sales by approximately $41 million, and to be more selective in the new projects in which we participate. Our organic net sales declined 11.6% in the consumer electronics market in the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007 due to weakening consumer demand and our increased level of selectivity in the new projects that we are pursuing in this market.

        Electronic Components' operating income increased $93 million, or 13.7%, to $771 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008 from $678 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. Segment results benefited from the $36 million gain on the sale of real estate in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Higher sales were partially offset by lower productivity in our U.S. automotive operations during the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and by higher raw material costs and low volume growth during the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as well as increased restructuring costs of $14 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008 over the first six months of fiscal 2007. In addition, Electronic Components incurred $13 million of costs in the first six months of fiscal 2007 that related to our Separation from Tyco International.

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

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
 
  ($ in millions)

 
Net sales   $ 517   $ 454   $ 1,029   $ 875  
Income from operations   $ 53   $ 59   $ 122   $ 113  
  Operating margin     10.3 %   13.0 %   11.9 %   12.9 %

        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 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
Energy   45 % 44 % 45 % 45 %
Communication Service Provider   27   29   28   28  
Building Networks   25   24   24   24  
Other   3   3   3   3  
   
 
 
 
 
Total   100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
   
 
 
 
 

        The following table provides an analysis of the change in Network Solutions' net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007 as well as the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007 by primary industry end market(1):

 
  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter
Ended March 28, 2008 versus Net Sales
for the Quarter Ended March 30, 2007

  Change in Net Sales for the Six Months
Ended March 28, 2008 versus Net Sales
for the Six Months Ended March 30, 2007

 
 
  Organic(2)
  Translation(3)
  Total
  Organic(2)
  Translation(3)
  Total
 
 
  ($ in millions)

 
Energy   $ 10   5.1 % $ 21   $ 31   15.4 % $ 25   6.7 % $ 42   $ 67   17.1 %
Communication Service Provider     (1 ) (0.8 )   9     8   6.1     23   9.5     18     41   16.6  
Building Networks     15   14.2     10     25   23.6     24   12.3     22     46   22.3  
Other     (2 ) (12.9 )   1     (1 ) (6.7 )     (10.0 )          
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total   $ 22   4.9 % $ 41   $ 63   13.9 % $ 72   8.2 % $ 82   $ 154   17.6 %
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(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 2008, Network Solutions' net sales increased $63 million, or 13.9%, to $517 million from $454 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. Approximately $41 million, or 9.0%, of the increase was due to the strengthening of certain foreign currencies in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 over the second quarter of fiscal 2007. Organic net sales growth was $22 million, or 4.9%, for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007.

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        On an organic basis, Network Solutions' net sales growth was strongest in the building networks industry end market in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 over the second quarter of fiscal 2007. In the building networks market, our organic net sales growth of 14.2% was attributable to strong demand for faster and more secure networks, particularly in non-U.S. markets, in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007. Our organic net sales growth of 5.1% in the energy market in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007 resulted from solid growth in both EMEA and Asia. In EMEA, growth was due to the upgrade/replacement of aging grids and the demand for alternative energy sources, while in Asia it was driven by the build-out of energy infrastructure in developing nations. In the communication service provider market, our organic net sales declined 0.8% in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007, with growth in North America of 14.7% offset by a decline in EMEA of 19.1%. The decline in EMEA was primarily due to delays in capital spending by several large carriers.

        Network Solutions' operating income decreased $6 million, or 10.2%, to $53 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 from $59 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. In the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007, benefits from higher sales and favorable foreign currency effects were more than offset by increased restructuring costs of $9 million as well as a lower margin product mix and lower productivity levels in our communications service provider business in Europe driven by the sales decrease. Also, segment results included $2 million of costs in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 that related to our Separation from Tyco International.

        Network Solutions' net sales increased $154 million, or 17.6%, to $1,029 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008 from $875 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. The strengthening of certain foreign currencies favorably affected net sales by $82 million, or 9.4%, in the first six months of fiscal 2008 over the first six months of fiscal 2007. In the first six months of fiscal 2008, organic net sales growth was $72 million, or 8.2%, as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007.

        In the first six months of fiscal 2008, Network Solutions' organic net sales growth was strong across the building networks, communication service provider, and energy industry end markets. Our organic net sales growth of 12.3% in the building networks market in the first six months of fiscal 2008 over the first six months of fiscal 2007 resulted from strong demand for faster and more secure networks, particularly in non-U.S. markets. In the communication service provider market, our organic net sales growth of 9.5% in the first six months of fiscal 2008 over the first six months of fiscal 2007 reflects increased spending levels at certain U.S. carriers. In the energy market, our organic net sales growth of 6.7% in the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007 was attributable to solid growth in both EMEA and Asia. In EMEA, growth resulted from the upgrade/replacement of aging grids and the demand for alternate energy sources, and in Asia, growth was due to the build-out of energy infrastructure in developing nations.

        Network Solutions' operating income increased $9 million, or 8.0%, to $122 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008 from $113 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. The operating income increase resulted from increases in volume partially offset by increased restructuring costs of $14 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008 compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007 and $2 million of costs in the first six months of fiscal 2007 that related to our Separation from Tyco International.

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

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
 
  ($ in millions)

 
Net sales   $ 272   $ 122   $ 586   $ 198  
Income from operations   $ 39   $ 4   $ 82   $ 3  
  Operating margin     14.3 %   3.3 %   14.0 %   1.5 %

        Undersea Telecommunications' net sales increased $150 million, or 123.0%, to $272 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 from $122 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. Undersea Telecommunications' organic net sales growth of $149 million, or 122.0%, in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007 resulted from our execution of several construction projects, including large projects within Asia, Africa, and North America. The impact of foreign currency exchange rates was minimal in the second quarter of fiscal 2008.

        Activity in this market remains robust, especially in Asia and emerging markets where broadband requirements continue to increase. As construction of a transoceanic system linking the U.S. and China nears completion, we expect Undersea Telecommunications' revenue to decrease in the second half of fiscal 2008 as compared to the first half of the fiscal year. Additionally, we do not expect year-over-year growth rates for the remainder of fiscal 2008 to be as strong as the first two quarters, as sales levels in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2007 also benefited from the increase of activity.

        Undersea Telecommunications' operating income increased $35 million to $39 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 from $4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 reflecting increased volumes with improved operating leverage and favorable project mix. Also, restructuring costs increased $2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 over the second quarter of fiscal 2007.

        In the first six months of fiscal 2008, Undersea Telecommunications' net sales increased $388 million, or 196.0%, to $586 million from $198 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. Undersea Telecommunications' organic net sales growth of $385 million, or 194.5%, in the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007 was attributable to our execution of the construction of a transoceanic system that connects the U.S. and China, as well as several other projects, including large projects in Asia, Africa, and North America. In the first six months of fiscal 2008, the impact of foreign currency exchange rates was minimal.

        In the first six months of fiscal 2008, Undersea Telecommunications' operating income increased $79 million to $82 million from $3 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007 as a result of increased volumes and improved operating leverage. Also, in the first six months of fiscal 2008, restructuring costs increased $2 million compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007.

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

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
 
  ($ in millions)

 
Net sales   $ 113   $ 88   $ 205   $ 176  
Income from operations   $ 13   $ 5   $ 21   $ 13  
  Operating margin     11.5 %   5.7 %   10.2 %   7.4 %

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        Wireless Systems' net sales increased $25 million, or 28.4%, to $113 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 from $88 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. Organic net sales growth of $21 million, or 24.3%, in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007 resulted primarily from higher radio sales related to federally mandated re-banding efforts. The strengthening of certain foreign currencies favorably affected net sales by $4 million, or 4.1%, in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 over the second quarter of fiscal 2007.

        Wireless Systems' operating income increased $8 million to $13 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 from $5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. The increase was primarily due to higher sales volumes and favorable sales mix in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007. Segment results for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 included $1 million of costs related to our Separation from Tyco International.

        In the first six months of fiscal 2008, Wireless Systems' net sales increased $29 million, or 16.5%, to $205 million from $176 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. Approximately $4 million of the increase was due to the strengthening of certain foreign currencies in the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007. Organic net sales growth of $25 million, or 14.1%, in the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007 was attributable to higher radio sales related to federally mandated re-banding efforts.

        In the first six months of fiscal 2008, Wireless Systems' operating income increased $8 million to $21 million from $13 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. The increase was the result of higher sales volumes and favorable sales mix in the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007. Also, segment results included $1 million of costs in the first six months of fiscal 2007 that related to our Separation from Tyco International.

Non-Operating Items

        Interest expense, net was $40 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to $44 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. In the first six months of fiscal 2008, interest expense, net was $80 million as compared to $89 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. The decrease was driven by lower average debt levels.

        A portion of Tyco International's net interest expense was allocated to us through June 1, 2007. During the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2007, we were allocated net interest expense of $48 million and $95 million, respectively, which included the impact of Tyco International's interest rate swaps. Management believes the net interest expense allocation basis was reasonable. However, these amounts may not be indicative of the actual amounts that we would have incurred had we been operating as an independent, publicly-traded company for these periods.

        In the quarter and six months ended March 28, 2008, we recorded other income of $13 million and $605 million, respectively, pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien. In the first quarter of fiscal 2008, $572 million of the amount recorded in other income related to certain incremental tax liabilities recorded upon the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Interpretation No. ("FIN") 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109." See Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for additional information regarding the adoption of FIN 48. For

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further information regarding the Tax Sharing Agreement, see Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements.

        Our effective income tax rate was 36.1% and 24.8% for the quarters ended March 28, 2008 and March 30, 2007, respectively. The change in the effective tax rate is primarily the result of tax benefits recognized in the second quarter of 2007 associated with the receipt of a non-U.S. tax ruling and increased accruals in the second quarter of 2008 of interest and taxes related to uncertain tax positions. In addition, the change in the effective tax rate is due to the second quarter 2008 pre-tax charge for the State of New Jersey securities litigation settlement, for which no tax benefit was recorded, as well as taxes recorded in the second quarter of 2008 in connection with a gain realized on the sale of real estate in our Electronic Components segment.

        Our effective income tax rate was 21.8% and 27.9% for the six months ended March 28, 2008 and March 30, 2007, respectively. The effective tax rate for the six months ended March 28, 2008 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. The change in the effective tax rate is also due to increased accruals in fiscal 2008 of interest and taxes related to uncertain tax positions, tax benefits recognized in the second quarter of 2007 associated with the receipt of a non-U.S. tax ruling, and the fiscal 2008 pre-tax charge for the State of New Jersey securities litigation settlement for which no tax benefit was recorded.

        Loss from discontinued operations was $1 million and $4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 and the second quarter of fiscal 2007, respectively. Income from discontinued operations was $80 million and $42 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008 and first six months of fiscal 2007, respectively. During the first quarter of 2008, we completed the sale of our Power Systems business for $102 million in net cash proceeds and recorded a $56 million pre-tax gain on the sale. The proceeds received are subject to a final working capital adjustment. In the first quarter of fiscal 2007, we completed the sale of the Printed Circuit Group business for $227 million in net cash proceeds and recorded a $45 million pre-tax gain on the sale. See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for additional information regarding discontinued operations.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

        The following table summarizes the sources of our cash flow from operating activities and the use of a portion of that cash in our operations:

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

  March 30,
2007

  March 28,
2008

  March 30,
2007

 
 
  (in millions)

 
Income from operations   $ 501   $ 419   $ 973   $ 807  
Class action settlement     (936 )       (936 )    
Depreciation and amortization     137     128     271     251  
Deferred income taxes     85     36     127     57  
Provisions for losses on accounts receivable and inventory     7     17     15     49  
Other, net     (32 )   (3 )   23     (4 )
Changes in assets and liabilities, net     (8 )   (96 )   (137 )   (295 )
Interest income     9     14     19     29  
Interest expense     (49 )   (58 )   (99 )   (118 )
Income tax expense     (171 )   (93 )   (326 )   (200 )
   
 
 
 
 
Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operating activities   $ (457 ) $ 364   $ (70 ) $ 576  
   
 
 
 
 
Other cash flow items:                          
  Capital expenditures   $ (157 ) $ (150 ) $ (283 ) $ (597 )
  Divestiture of businesses             102     227  

        Net cash from continuing operating activities decreased $821 million to $457 million of net cash used in continuing operating activities in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 from $364 million of net cash provided by continuing operating activities in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. The use of cash in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 was driven by the class action settlement of $936 million. As discussed above, 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.

        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 increased $7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 to $157 million as compared to $150 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. We expect long-term capital investment levels of approximately 4% to 5% of net sales.

        The amount of income taxes paid, net of refunds, during the second quarter of fiscal 2008 and 2007 was $118 million and $61 million, respectively.

        Net cash from continuing operating activities decreased $646 million to $70 million of net cash used in continuing operating activities in the first six months of fiscal 2008 from $576 million of net cash provided by continuing operating activities in the first six months of fiscal 2007. The decrease was primarily driven by the class action settlement of $936 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008 partially offset by improved income levels in the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007.

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        Capital spending decreased $314 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008 to $283 million as compared to $597 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. During the first six months of fiscal 2007, we exercised our option to buy five cable-laying sea vessels that were previously leased to us and used by the Undersea Telecommunications segment at a cost of $280 million, which was reflected as a capital expenditure.

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2008, we received $102 million in net cash proceeds related to the sale of the Power Systems business. In the first quarter of fiscal 2007, we received $227 million in net cash proceeds related to the sale of the Printed Circuit Group business.

        The amount of income taxes paid, net of refunds, during the first six months of fiscal 2008 and 2007 was $199 million and $136 million, respectively.

Capitalization

        Total debt at March 28, 2008 and September 28, 2007 was $3,195 million and $3,378 million, respectively. See Note 8 to the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for further information regarding debt.

        In connection with the issuance by Tyco Electronics Group S.A. ("TEGSA"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tyco Electronics Ltd., of 6.00% senior notes, 6.55% senior notes, and 7.125% senior notes in September 2007, we and TEGSA entered into an exchange and registration rights agreement with the initial purchasers under which we and TEGSA agreed, for the benefit of the holders of the senior notes, to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") an exchange offer registration statement within 210 days after the date of the original issue of the notes. The registration statement became effective April 15, 2008. If certain additional registration requirements are not met by the required time or registration is withdrawn or is subject to an effective stop order, there may be a registration default, requiring payment by us of liquidated damages in the form of special interest at a rate of 0.25% per annum for the first 90 days of such registration default, and at a rate of 0.50% thereafter, until such registration default is cured. As of March 28, 2008, we have determined that the likelihood of a registration default is remote and have not accrued any special interest.

        As of September 28, 2007, TEGSA had $700 million of indebtedness outstanding under the five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility, which bore interest at the rate of 5.38%. As of March 28, 2008, there were no balances outstanding under the five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility. Also, as of March 28, 2008 and September 28, 2007, TEGSA had $400 million and $550 million, respectively, of indebtedness outstanding under the unsecured senior bridge loan facility, which bore interest at the rate of 3.09% and 5.47%, respectively. Subsequent to March 28, 2008, we paid off all balances and cancelled all commitments under the unsecured senior bridge loan facility using borrowings under the five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility.

        In November 2007, TEGSA commenced issuing commercial paper to U.S. institutional accredited investors and qualified institutional buyers in accordance with available exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as part of our ongoing effort to enhance financial flexibility and to potentially decrease the cost of borrowings. As of March 28, 2008, TEGSA had $657 million of commercial paper outstanding at an average interest rate of 3.26%. Borrowings under the commercial paper program are backed by the five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility.

        TEGSA's payment obligations under its senior notes, five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility, unsecured senior bridge loan facility, and commercial paper are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Tyco Electronics Ltd.

        Our debt agreements contain financial and other customary covenants. None of these covenants are presently considered restrictive to our operations. As of March 28, 2008, we were in compliance with all of our debt covenants.

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        In March 2008, our board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share to be paid on May 6, 2008. 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 Bermuda law, contractual restrictions, and other factors that the board of directors may deem relevant.

        In September 2007, our board of directors authorized a share repurchase program of $750 million to purchase a portion of our outstanding common shares. In March 2008, our board of directors authorized an increase in the share repurchase program from $750 million to $1.25 billion. In the first six months of fiscal 2008, we repurchased approximately 17 million common shares for $607 million under this program, of which $592 million was paid as of March 28, 2008.

        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 which are discussed above. We believe that these sources of potential funding are sufficient to meet our anticipated capital needs.

        On September 19, 2005, we were awarded a contract to build and operate the statewide private radio system for the State of New York. Under the contractual terms, this is a 20-year contract that requires us to build the network and lease it to the State. As we build the network over the next two years, we will need to invest approximately $500 to $550 million. As of March 28, 2008, we have invested $44 million, primarily consisting of inventory. We expect that in fiscal 2008 we will invest approximately $50 to $75 million which will be funded by cash generated from operations.

Backlog

        At March 28, 2008, we had a backlog of unfilled orders of $3,655 million compared to a backlog of $2,760 million at September 28, 2007. Backlog by reportable segment was as follows:

 
  March 28,
2008

  September 28,
2007

 
  (in millions)

Electronic Components   $ 1,918   $ 1,663
Network Solutions     357     277
Undersea Telecommunications     1,072     560
Wireless Systems     308     260
   
 
Total   $ 3,655   $ 2,760
   
 


Commitments and Contingencies

        At March 28, 2008, 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 has approved the system based on the guidelines set forth in the contract. A liability for this contingency has not been recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as the amount of this contingency currently is not estimable.

Income Tax Matters

        Our income tax returns are periodically examined by various tax authorities. In connection with these examinations, tax authorities, including the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), have raised issues and proposed tax adjustments. We and Tyco International are reviewing and contesting certain of the proposed tax adjustments. Amounts related to these tax adjustments and other tax contingencies and related interest that management has assessed under the provisions of FIN 48, which relate specifically

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to Tyco Electronics entities, have been recorded in our Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements. In addition, we may be required to pay additional taxes for contingencies not related to our businesses as a result of the tax liability sharing arrangements with Tyco International and Covidien entered into upon Separation.

        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 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 sufficient. 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.

        In prior years, in connection with the IRS audit of the fiscal 1997 through 2000 years, Tyco International submitted to the IRS proposed adjustments to these prior period U.S. federal income tax returns. During fiscal 2006, the IRS accepted substantially all of the proposed adjustments. Also during fiscal 2006, Tyco International developed proposed amendments to U.S. federal income tax returns for additional periods through fiscal 2002. Tyco International continues to complete proposed adjustments to the remainder of its U.S. federal income tax returns. In the second quarter of fiscal 2008, certain proposed adjustments to U.S. federal income tax returns were completed by Tyco International and presented to the IRS. We recorded the tax impacts of these adjustments in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 which resulted in an $85 million net decrease in income tax liabilities, a $17 million net decrease in deferred tax assets, a $47 million decrease in the receivable from Tyco International and Covidien recorded in connection with our Tax Sharing Agreement, and a $21 million net increase in contributed surplus. As our tax return positions continue to be updated, additional adjustments may be identified and recorded in the 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 condition, 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 legal entities for the periods prior to the Separation.

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

        Pursuant to the 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 Tyco Electronics with

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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.

        See Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for additional information regarding income taxes and the adoption of FIN 48.

Legal Matters

        In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to various legal proceedings and claims, including patent infringement claims, antitrust claims, product liability matters, environmental matters, employment disputes, disputes on agreements, and other commercial disputes. Management believes that these legal proceedings and claims likely will be resolved over an extended period of time. Although it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these proceedings, based upon our experience, current information, and applicable law, we do not expect that these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our financial position. However, one or more of the proceedings could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations for a future period. See "Part II. Item 1. Legal Proceedings" and Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for further information regarding legal proceedings.

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


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 2008 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.

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

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

        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 with the assistance of a third-party valuation firm 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 $98 million were recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 28, 2008. See Notes 9 and 12 to the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for additional information.

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


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

        The preparation of the Condensed Consolidated and Combined 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. As discussed below and in Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements, at the beginning of the quarter ended December 28, 2007, we adopted FIN 48. During the six months ended March 28, 2008, there were no other significant changes to our critical accounting policies or the underlying accounting assumptions and estimates used in the above critical accounting policies from those disclosed in the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and accompanying notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2007.


Accounting Pronouncements

        In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position ("FSP") No. FAS 142-3, "Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets." FSP No. FAS 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." FSP No. FAS 142-3 is effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. We are

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currently assessing the impact that FSP No. FAS 142-3 will have on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, "Disclosures About Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133." SFAS No. 161 amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," to provide improved transparency into the uses and financial statement impact of derivative instruments and hedging activities. SFAS No. 161 is effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. We are currently assessing the impact that SFAS No. 161 will have on our Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements.

        Effective September 29, 2007, the beginning of fiscal 2008, we adopted FIN 48. This interpretation prescribes a comprehensive model for the financial statement recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns. FIN 48 requires that an enterprise must determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities, including resolution of any appeals or litigation processes, based upon the technical merits of the position. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not threshold is then measured to determine the amount of tax benefit to recognize in the financial statements. As a result of adopting FIN 48, we recorded a net increase in contingent tax liabilities of $1,282 million, an increase in deferred tax assets of $647 million, and a corresponding decrease in the opening balance of accumulated earnings of $635 million. See Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for additional information regarding income taxes and the adoption of FIN 48.


Forward-Looking Information

        Certain statements in this report 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 report except as required by law.

        Among the risks that could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements are the risks described in "Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2007. 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.

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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 2008, except foreign currency exposures 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 for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2007.

Foreign Currency Exposures

        As part of managing the exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, we use foreign exchange forwards and swaps. The objective is to manage our foreign currency exposures on intercompany transactions, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and forecasted transactions denominated in certain foreign currencies. A 10% appreciation of the U.S. dollar from the March 28, 2008 market rates would decrease the unrealized value of our forward contracts by $21 million, while a 10% depreciation of the U.S. dollar would increase the unrealized value of our forward contracts by $26 million. A 10% appreciation of the U.S. dollar from the September 28, 2007 market rates would increase the unrealized value of our forward contracts by $59 million, while a 10% depreciation of the U.S. dollar would decrease the unrealized value of our forward contracts by $72 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.

ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

        Under the rules and regulations of the SEC, we are not required to comply with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 until we file our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ending September 26, 2008, so long as we continue to meet the definition of a non-accelerated filer. In our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending September 26, 2008, management and our independent registered public accounting firm will be required to provide an assessment as to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.

        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 Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")) as of March 28, 2008. 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 SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the company's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

        In our information statement filed as Exhibit 99.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K on June 8, 2007, we disclosed a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting relating to accounting for income taxes. As a result of this material weakness, which was not remediated as of March 28, 2008, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 28, 2008.

        We are continuing to build our tax accounting resources and capabilities to remediate this material weakness, and are implementing new control processes and procedures as part of our efforts to become compliant with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Although we have taken several steps to strengthen controls, we continue to develop improvements to our control processes, including:

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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 that have occurred during the quarter ended March 28, 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 for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2007 and to "Part II. Item 1. Legal Proceedings" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 28, 2007.

Tyco International Securities Class Actions

        As previously reported in our 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 this outstanding litigation were 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 manages and controls 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, Tyco Electronics, and Covidien. Tyco International stipulated, pursuant to a court order, that each party to the Separation and Distribution Agreement will be primarily liable for a portion of the obligations arising from such litigation. The stipulation also provides that if any party defaults on its obligations, the other parties will be jointly and severally liable for those obligations.

        Most of the securities class actions were transferred to the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation for coordinated or consolidated pretrial 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."

Class Action Settlement

        On December 19, 2007, the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire entered a final order approving the settlement of 32 purported securities class action lawsuits. All legal contingencies that could have affected the final order approving the settlement expired on February 21, 2008. The settlement did not resolve the following securities cases, which remain outstanding and are discussed under "Securities Proceedings Not Covered by the Settlement" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 28, 2007 and updated below as applicable under "Certain Other Securities Proceedings Not Covered by the Settlement": New Jersey v. Tyco International Ltd., et al., Hess v. Tyco International Ltd., et al., Stumpf v. Tyco International Ltd., et al., Ballard v. Tyco International Ltd., et al., Sciallo v. Tyco International Ltd., et al., Jasin v. Tyco International Ltd., et al., Hall v. Kozlowski, et al., and Davis v. Kozlowski, et al. The settlement also does not resolve claims arising under ERISA which are not common to all class members, including any claims asserted in Overby, et al. v. Tyco International Ltd. In addition, individuals and entities totaling approximately 4% of the shares owned by the class members have opted out of the settlement.

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        Under the terms of the settlement, the plaintiffs agreed to release all claims against Tyco International, the other settling defendants, and ten other individuals in consideration for the payment of $2,975 million from Tyco International to the certified class and assignment to the class of any net recovery of any claims possessed by Tyco International and the other settling defendants against Tyco International's former auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers. Defendant PricewaterhouseCoopers was not a settling defendant and is not a party to the memorandum. However, PricewaterhouseCoopers subsequently agreed to participate in the settlement as a settling defendant, and in consideration of a release of all claims against it by the parties to the settlement, agreed to make a payment of $225 million. Tyco International and the other settling defendants have denied and continue to deny any wrongdoing and legal liability arising from any of the facts or conduct alleged in the actions.

        Pursuant to the terms of the settlement, L. Dennis Kozlowski, Mark H. Swartz, and Frank E. Walsh, Jr. also are excluded from the settling defendants, and the class will assign to Tyco International all of their claims against defendants Kozlowski, Swartz, and Walsh. In exchange, Tyco International agreed to pay to the certified class 50% of any net recovery against these defendants.

        The deadline for deciding not to participate in the class settlement was September 28, 2007. As of such date, 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 claims separately against Tyco International and/or Tyco International, Covidien, and us. Any judgments resulting from such claims, or from claims that are filed in the future, would not reduce the settlement amount. Generally, the claims asserted by these plaintiffs include claims similar to those asserted by the settling plaintiffs; namely, violations of the disclosure provisions of federal securities laws. Tyco International has advised us that it intends to vigorously defend any litigation resulting from opt-out claims. It is not possible at this time to predict the final outcome or to estimate the amount of loss or range of possible loss, if any, that might result from an adverse resolution of the asserted or unasserted claims from individuals that have opted out.

        Under the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement entered into on June 29, 2007, each of Tyco International, Covidien, and Tyco Electronics are jointly and severally liable for the full amount of the class action settlement and any judgments resulting from opt-out claims. Additionally, under the Separation and Distribution Agreement, the companies share in the liability with Tyco International assuming 27%, Covidien 42%, and Tyco Electronics 31% of the settlement amount.

        In connection with the class action settlement, in the third quarter of fiscal 2007, we were allocated a charge from Tyco International of $922 million, for which no tax benefit was available. The portion allocated to us was consistent with the sharing percentage included in the Separation and Distribution Agreement which was entered into upon separation. Tyco International placed funds in escrow for the benefit of the class. The escrow account earned interest that is payable to the class. In addition, interest was accrued on the class action settlement liability. Under the Separation and Distribution Agreement, at September 28, 2007, we reflected $928 million for our portion of the escrow, a $2,992 million liability, and a $2,064 million receivable from Tyco International and Covidien for their portion of the liability on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Tyco International and Covidien also have funded their portion of the settlement liability.

        Since all legal contingencies that could have affected the settlement were exhausted on February 21, 2008, the administration and distribution of the settlement funds in escrow are now managed by the counsel of the certified class and we, Tyco International, and Covidien are not subject to any further liability related to the class action settlement. The finalization of the settlement in February 2008 resulted in the extinguishment of our class action settlement liability of $3,020 million, interest in the escrow of $936 million, and class action settlement receivable of $2,084 million from the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet in the second quarter of fiscal 2008.

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        If the unresolved securities proceedings were to be determined adversely to Tyco International, our share of any additional potential losses, which are not presently estimable, may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

Certain Other Securities Proceedings Not Covered by the Settlement

        On April 29, 2008, Tyco International signed a definitive agreement with the State of New Jersey, on behalf of several of the State's pension funds, to settle the action captioned New Jersey v. Tyco International Ltd., et al., brought by the State in 2002 in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against Tyco International, its former auditors, and certain of its former officers and directors, alleging that the defendants had, among other things, violated federal and state securities and other laws through the unauthorized and improper actions of Tyco International's former management. This is one of the lawsuits not covered by the securities class action settlement discussed above.

        The agreement with the State of New Jersey provides for Tyco International to make a payment of $73 million to the plaintiffs in exchange for the plaintiffs' agreement to dismiss the case and release all claims asserted or which might have been asserted therein. In the second quarter of fiscal 2008, we recorded a charge of $23 million, for which no tax benefit was available. This charge represents our share of the settlement costs in accordance with the sharing percentages included in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. At March 28, 2008, our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet reflected a $73 million liability in accrued and other current liabilities and a $50 million receivable in prepaid expenses and other current assets from Tyco International and Covidien for their portion of the liability. Payment of the settlement amount is to be made on or before June 2, 2008. Upon the full execution of the definitive agreement by each of the other defendants party thereto, the parties will file the agreed upon order of dismissal with the court, the entry of which will dismiss the litigation with prejudice. We expect that Tyco International will pay the full amount of the settlement to the State and that we and Covidien will concurrently submit payment to Tyco International.

        As previously reported in our periodic filings, on October 16, 2007, Tyco International filed a cross-motion to dismiss Davis v. Kozlowski, et al., a class action originally filed on December 9, 2003 on behalf of holders of Tyco International common shares that asserted claims based on alleged violations of state securities laws. In June 2007, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred the case to the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, and on February 20, 2008, the court granted Tyco International's motion to dismiss.

Litigation Against Tyco International's Former Senior Management

        This litigation is discussed under "Tyco International Litigation Against Former Senior Management" in "Part II. Item 1. Legal Proceedings" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 28, 2007 and updated below as applicable.

        Dennis Kozlowski, Tyco International's former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, was tried on criminal charges in New York County. The first criminal trial resulted in a mistrial declared on April 2, 2004. The retrial of Mr. Kozlowski began on January 18, 2005 and concluded on June 17, 2005, when the jury returned verdicts. Of the thirty-one counts submitted to it, twenty-two were against Mr. Kozlowski. The jury found Mr. Kozlowski guilty on all charges of grand larceny, conspiracy, and securities fraud, and all but one count of falsification of business records. On September 19, 2005, Mr. Kozlowski was sentenced to a term of imprisonment of eight and one-third years to twenty-five years, and ordered to pay an individual fine of $70 million and restitution, jointly and severally with Mr. Swartz, to Tyco International of $134 million within one year. On September 19, 2005, Mr. Kozlowski filed a notice of appeal from his conviction. On January 2, 2007, by order of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, the New York County District Attorney's office released to

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Tyco International, on behalf of Mr. Kozlowski, $98 million in restitution. The payment by Mr. Kozlowski was made pending the outcome of his appeal, which was denied on November 15, 2007. However, on February 29, 2008, the New York State Court of Appeals agreed to review Mr. Kozlowski's case. A hearing date has not yet been scheduled.

        Mark Swartz, Tyco International's former Chief Financial Officer, was tried on criminal charges in New York County. The first criminal trial resulted in a mistrial declared on April 2, 2004. The retrial of Mr. Swartz began on January 18, 2005 and concluded on June 17, 2005, when the jury returned verdicts. Of the thirty-one counts submitted to it, twenty-three were against Mr. Swartz. The jury found Mr. Swartz guilty on all charges of grand larceny, conspiracy, and securities fraud, and all but one count of falsification of business records. On September 19, 2005, Mr. Swartz was sentenced to a term of imprisonment of eight and one-third years to twenty-five years, and ordered to pay an individual fine of $35 million and restitution, jointly and severally with Mr. Kozlowski, to Tyco International of $134 million within one year, and Mr. Swartz was ordered individually to pay damages to Tyco International in the amount of $1 million. On September 19, 2005, Mr. Swartz filed a notice of appeal from his conviction. On October 27, 2006, Mr. Swartz paid restitution to Tyco International in the amount of $38 million. The payment by Mr. Swartz was made pending the outcome of his appeal, which was denied on November 15, 2007. However, on February 29, 2008, the New York State Court of Appeals agreed to review Mr. Swartz's case. A hearing date has not yet been scheduled.

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ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS

        There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in "Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2007.


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

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

        Under the Separation and Distribution Agreement among Tyco International, Covidien, and Tyco Electronics, we may be required from time to time to issue common shares upon the conversion of convertible notes of Tyco International that were outstanding at the time of the Separation. During the fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2008, we issued 23,759 unregistered common shares upon the conversion of Tyco International convertible notes.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

        The following table presents information about our purchases of our common shares during the fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2008:

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 29, 2007—January 25, 2008   3,404,311   $ 33.79   3,354,700   $ 378,130,970
January 26—February 29, 2008   4,087,099     34.34   4,086,962     237,779,294
March 1—March 28, 2008   2,909,655     32.58   2,896,487     643,420,716
   
 
 
 
Total   10,401,065   $ 33.67   10,338,149   $ 643,420,716
   
 
 
 

(1)
This column includes the following transactions which occurred during the fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2008:

(i)
the acquisition of 62,916 common shares from individuals in order to satisfy tax withholding requirements in connection with the vesting of restricted shares issued under equity compensation plans; and

(ii)
the purchase of 10,338,149 common shares, summarized on a trade-date basis, in conjunction with the repurchase program announced in September 2007, which transactions occurred in open market purchases and pursuant to a trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act.

(2)
On March 13, 2008, we announced that our board of directors had approved and authorized an increase of the share repurchase program by $500 million. The share repurchase program authorizes the company 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.

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

        The 2008 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") of Tyco Electronics Ltd. was held on March 10, 2008 to elect eleven nominees for director to one-year terms and to appoint the company's independent registered public accounting firm ("Independent Auditor") for the ensuing year and authorize the audit committee of the board of directors to set the Independent Auditor's remuneration.

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

        A total of 429,910,395 common shares (87.56% of 491,006,431 common shares outstanding as of January 8, 2008, the record date for the Meeting) were present in person or by proxy, constituted a quorum for the transaction of business and were voted at the Meeting. The two proposals submitted at the Meeting were passed as described below. Percentages indicated below reflect the percentage of the total number of common shares voted at the Meeting.

        Proposal 1.    To elect the board of directors of the Company:

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

 
  Number of
Votes For

  % of Quorum
  Number of
Votes Withheld

Pierre R. Brondeau   396,115,322   92.14 % 33,795,073
Ram Charan   396,081,065   92.13   33,829,330
Juergen W. Gromer   424,587,298   98.76   5,323,097
Robert M. Hernandez   425,196,478   98.90   4,713,917
Thomas J. Lynch   425,387,777   98.95   4,522,618
Daniel J. Phelan   425,363,154   98.94   4,547,241
Frederic M. Poses   323,838,678   75.33   106,071,717
Lawrence S. Smith   425,414,606   98.95   4,495,789
Paula A. Sneed   425,395,900   98.95   4,514,495
David P. Steiner   425,388,376   98.95   4,522,019
Sandra S. Wijnberg   425,301,724   98.93   4,608,671

        Proposal 2.    To appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Independent Auditor and to authorize the audit committee to set the Independent Auditor's remuneration:

        A total of 425,305,194 shares (98.93%) were voted for and 650,469 shares (0.15%) were voted against this proposal. There were 3,954,732 abstentions and zero broker non-votes.

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


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 5, 2008

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