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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)    
ý   ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended September 27, 2013

or

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

001-33260
(Commission File Number)

LOGO

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

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

Rheinstrasse 20, CH-8200 Schaffhausen, Switzerland
(Address of principal executive offices)

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

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, Par Value CHF 0.57   New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

         Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ý    No o

         Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o    No ý

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

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

         Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.    ý

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

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

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

         The aggregate market value of the registrant's common shares held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $17.4 billion as of March 29, 2013, the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. Directors and executive officers of the registrant are considered affiliates for purposes of this calculation but should not necessarily be deemed affiliates for any other purpose.

         The number of common shares outstanding as of November 11, 2013 was 410,374,147.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

         Portions of the registrant's Proxy Statement to be filed in connection with the registrant's 2014 annual general meeting of shareholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.

   

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TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.
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Part I

  

Item 1.

  

Business

     1  

Item 1A.

  

Risk Factors

     11  

Item 2.

  

Properties

     25  

Item 3.

  

Legal Proceedings

     26  

Part II

  

Item 5.

  

Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

     29  

Item 6.

  

Selected Financial Data

     32  

Item 7.

  

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

     33  

Item 7A.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     63  

Item 8.

  

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

     65  

Item 9A.

  

Controls and Procedures

     65  

Part III

  

Item 10.

  

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

     67  

Item 11.

  

Executive Compensation

     67  

Item 12.

  

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

     67  

Item 13.

  

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

     68  

Item 14.

  

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

     68  

Part IV

  

Item 15.

  

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

     69  

Signatures

     72  

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

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SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

        We have made forward-looking statements in this Annual Report, including in the sections entitled "Business," "Risk Factors," "Properties," "Legal Proceedings," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk," that are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Forward-looking statements include, among others, the information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans, competitive position, potential growth opportunities, potential operating performance improvements, acquisitions, the effects of competition, and the effects of future legislation or regulations. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "may," "should," or the negative of these terms or similar expressions.

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

        The risk factors discussed in "Risk Factors" and other risks identified in this Annual Report could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. 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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PART I

ITEM 1.    BUSINESS

General

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

        Effective for the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we reorganized our management and segments to better align the organization around our strategy. We now operate through four reporting segments: Transportation Solutions, Network Solutions, Industrial Solutions, and Consumer Solutions. Our reporting segments manufacture and distribute our products and solutions to a number of end markets. The table below provides a summary of our reporting segments, the fiscal 2013 net sales contribution of each segment, and the key products and industry end markets that we serve:

Segment   Transportation
Solutions 		  Network
Solutions 		  Industrial
Solutions 		  Consumer
Solutions
% of Fiscal 2013 Net Sales
  41%   23%   23%   13%

Key Products

  

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Terminals and connector systems

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Relays

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Circuit protection devices

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Sensors

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Application tooling

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Wire and heat shrink tubing

  

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Terminals and connector systems

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Fiber optics

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Wire and cable

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Racks and panels

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Wireless

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Undersea telecommunication systems

  

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Terminals and connector systems

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Heat shrink tubing

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Relays

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Wire and cable

  

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Terminals and connector systems

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Circuit protection devices

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Relays

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Antennas

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Heat shrink tubing

Key Markets

  

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Automotive

  

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Telecom networks

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Data communications

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Enterprise networks

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Subsea communications

  

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Industrial

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Aerospace, defense, and marine

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Energy

  

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Consumer devices

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Appliances

Our Competitive Strengths

        We believe that we have the following competitive strengths:

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Segments

        Below is a description of our reporting segments and the primary products sold by each segment. See Notes 1 and 23 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional segment and geographic financial information relating to our business. Prior period segment results have been revised to conform to the current segment reporting structure.

        The Transportation Solutions segment is a leader in electronic components, including terminals and connectors, relays, and sensors, as well as application tooling, wire and heat shrink tubing, and other custom-engineered solutions for the automotive market including the industrial and commercial vehicle

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and hybrid and electric vehicle markets. The following are the primary product families sold by the segment:

        The above product families represent over 90% of the Transportation Solutions segment's net sales.

        The Network Solutions segment is one of the world's largest suppliers of infrastructure components and systems for the telecommunications market and electronic components for the data communications market. Our products include connectors, fiber optics, wire and cable, racks and panels, and wireless products. We also are a leader in developing, manufacturing, installing, and maintaining some of the world's most advanced subsea fiber optic communications systems. The following are the primary product families sold by the segment:

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        The above product families represent over 90% of the Network Solutions segment's net sales.

        The Industrial Solutions segment is a leading supplier of products that connect and distribute power and data, including connectors, heat shrink tubing, relays, and wire and cable, as well as custom-engineered solutions. Our products are used primarily in the industrial; aerospace, defense, and marine; and energy markets. The following are the primary product families sold by the segment:

        The above product families represent over 90% of the Industrial Solutions segment's net sales.

        The Consumer Solutions segment is a top supplier of electronic components, including connectors, circuit protection devices, relays, antennas, and heat shrink tubing, for the consumer devices and appliances markets. The following are the primary product families sold by the segment:

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        The above product families represent over 90% of the Consumer Solutions segment's net sales.

Markets

        We sell our products to manufacturers and distributors in a number of major markets. The approximate percentage of our total net sales by market in fiscal 2013 was as follows:

Markets
  Percentage  

Automotive

     41 %

Telecom Networks

     9  

Industrial

     9  

Aerospace, Defense, and Marine

     8  

Consumer Devices

     8  

Energy

     6  

Data Communications

     6  

Appliances

     5  

Enterprise Networks

     5  

Subsea Communications

     3  
       

Total

     100 %
       

        Our major markets are as follows:

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Customers

        We collaborate closely with our customers to meet their product needs. Our approach to our customers is driven by our dedication to further develop our product families and ensure that we are globally positioned to best provide our customers with sales and engineering support. We believe that as electronic component technologies continue to proliferate, our broad product portfolio and engineering capability give us a potential competitive advantage when addressing the needs of our global customers.

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        We maintain a strong local presence in each of the geographic regions in which we operate. Our net sales by geographic region as a percentage of our total net sales were as follows(1):

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  

Europe/Middle East/Africa

     34 %   34 %   36 %

Asia–Pacific

     33     34     33  

Americas(2)

     33     32     31  
               

Total

     100 %   100 %   100 %
               
(1)
Net sales to external customers is attributed to individual countries based on the legal entity that records the sale.

(2)
The Americas includes our Subsea Communications business.

        There is no single customer that accounted for a significant amount of our net sales in fiscal 2013, 2012, or 2011.

Sales, Marketing, and Distribution

        We sell our products into more than 150 countries primarily through direct selling efforts to manufacturers. We also sell some of our products indirectly via third-party distributors. In fiscal 2013, our direct sales represented 74% of net sales, with the remainder provided by sales to third-party distributors and independent manufacturer representatives.

        We maintain distribution centers around the world. Products are generally delivered to these distribution centers by our manufacturing facilities and then subsequently delivered to the customer. In some instances, product is delivered directly from our manufacturing facility to the customer. We contract with a wide range of transport providers to deliver our products via road, rail, sea, and air.

Seasonality and Backlog

        Customer orders typically fluctuate from quarter to quarter based upon business conditions and cancellation of unfilled orders prior to shipment of goods. We experience a slight seasonal pattern to our business. Overall, the third fiscal quarter is typically the strongest quarter of our fiscal year, whereas the first and fourth fiscal quarters are negatively affected by winter holidays and European holidays, respectively. The second fiscal quarter may also be affected by adverse winter weather conditions in some of our markets.

        Certain of our end markets experience some seasonality. Our sales into the automotive market are dependent upon global automotive production, and seasonal declines in European production may negatively impact net sales in the fourth fiscal quarter. Also, our sales into the telecom networks and energy markets typically increase in the third and fourth fiscal quarters as customer activity related to outdoor networks increases.

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        Backlog by reportable segment was as follows:

 
   Fiscal Year End  
 
   2013   2012  
 
   (in millions)
  

Transportation Solutions

   $ 996   $ 874  

Network Solutions(1)

     475     744  

Industrial Solutions

     791     743  

Consumer Solutions

     307     272  
           

Total

   $ 2,569   $ 2,633  
           
(1)
Includes our Subsea Communications business's backlog of $138 million and $352 million at fiscal year end 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        We expect that the majority of our backlog at September 27, 2013 will be filled during fiscal 2014.

Competition

        The industries in which we operate are highly competitive, and we compete with thousands of companies that range from large multinational corporations to local manufacturers. Competition is generally on the basis of breadth of product offering, product innovation, price, quality, delivery, and service. Our markets have generally been growing but with downward pressure on prices. The following is a listing of our major competitors by segment:

Raw Materials

        We use a wide variety of raw materials in the manufacture of our products. The principal raw materials that we use include plastic resins for molding, precious metals such as gold and silver for plating, and other metals such as copper, aluminum, brass, and steel for manufacturing cable, contacts, and other parts that are used for cable and component bodies and inserts. Many of these raw materials are produced in a limited number of countries around the world or are only available from a limited number of suppliers. The prices of these materials are driven by global supply and demand.

Research and Development

        We are engaged in both internal and external research and development in an effort to introduce new products to enhance the effectiveness, ease of use, safety, and reliability of our existing products, and to expand the applications for which the uses of our products are appropriate. We continually evaluate developing technologies in areas where we may have technological or marketing expertise for possible investment or acquisition.

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        Our research and development expense was as follows:

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Transportation Solutions

   $ 193   $ 185   $ 180  

Network Solutions

     197     200     192  

Industrial Solutions

     119     132     135  

Consumer Solutions

     67     78     86  
               

Total

   $ 576   $ 595   $ 593  
               

Intellectual Property

        Patents and other proprietary rights are important to our business. We also rely upon trade secrets, manufacturing know-how, continuing technological innovations, and licensing opportunities to maintain and improve our competitive position. We review third-party proprietary rights, including patents and patent applications, as available, in an effort to develop an effective intellectual property strategy, avoid infringement of third-party proprietary rights, identify licensing opportunities, and monitor the intellectual property claims of others.

        We own a large portfolio of patents that principally relate to electrical, optical, and electronic products. We also own a portfolio of trademarks and are a licensee of various patents and trademarks. Patents for individual products extend for varying periods according to the date of patent filing or grant and the legal term of patents in the various countries where patent protection is obtained. Trademark rights may potentially extend for longer periods of time and are dependent upon national laws and use of the trademarks.

        While we consider our patents and trademarks to be valued assets, we do not believe that our competitive position or our operations are dependent upon or would be materially impacted by any single patent or group of related patents.

Employees

        As of September 27, 2013, we employed approximately 84,000 people worldwide, of whom 27,000 were in the Americas region, 27,000 were in the Europe/Middle East/Africa region, and 30,000 were in the Asia–Pacific region. Of our total employees, approximately 49,000 were employed in manufacturing.

Government Regulation and Supervision

        The import and export of products are subject to regulation by the United States ("U.S.") and other countries. A small portion of our products, including defense-related products, may require governmental import and export licenses, whose issuance may be influenced by geopolitical and other events. We have a trade compliance organization and other systems in place to apply for licenses and otherwise comply with such regulations. Any failure to maintain compliance with domestic and foreign trade regulation could limit our ability to import and export raw materials and finished goods into or from the relevant jurisdiction.

Environmental

        Our operations are subject to numerous environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations, including those regulating the discharge of materials into the environment, greenhouse gas emissions, hazardous materials in products, chemical usage, and others. We are committed to complying with these laws and to the protection of our employees and the environment. We maintain a global

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environmental, health, and safety program that includes appropriate policies and standards, staff dedicated to environmental, health, and safety issues, periodic compliance auditing, training, and other measures. We have a program for compliance with the European Union ("EU") Restriction of Hazardous Substances and Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment Directives, the China Restriction of Hazardous Substances law, the EU REACH (chemical registration and evaluation) Regulation, and similar laws.

        Compliance with these laws has in the past and may in the future increase our costs of doing business in a variety of ways. For example, laws regarding product content and chemical registration require extensive and costly data collection, management, and reporting, and laws regulating greenhouse gas emissions are likely to increase our costs for energy and certain materials and products. We also have projects underway at a number of current and former manufacturing facilities to investigate and remediate environmental contamination resulting from past operations. Based upon our experience, current information, and applicable laws, we believe that it is probable that we will incur remedial costs in the range of approximately $12 million to $24 million. As of September 27, 2013, we believe that the best estimate within this range is approximately $13 million. We do not anticipate any material capital expenditures during fiscal 2014 for environmental control facilities or other costs of compliance with laws or regulations relating to greenhouse gas emissions.

Corporate History

        Tyco Electronics Ltd. was incorporated in Bermuda in fiscal 2000 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tyco International Ltd. ("Tyco International"). Effective June 29, 2007, Tyco International distributed all of our shares, as well as its shares of its former healthcare business, to its common shareholders (referred to in this report as the "separation"). We became an independent, publicly traded company owning the former electronics businesses of Tyco International.

        Our business was formed principally through a series of acquisitions, from fiscal 1999 through fiscal 2002, of established electronics companies and divisions, including the acquisition of AMP Incorporated and Raychem Corporation in fiscal 1999, and the Electromechanical Components Division of Siemens and OEM Division of Thomas & Betts in fiscal 2000. These companies each had more than 50 years of history in engineering and innovation excellence. We operated as a segment of Tyco International prior to our separation.

        Effective June 25, 2009, we discontinued our existence as a Bermuda company and, in accordance with article 161 of the Swiss Federal Code on International Private Law, continued our existence as a Swiss corporation under articles 620 et seq. of the Swiss Code of Obligations. The rights of holders of our shares are governed by Swiss law, our Swiss articles of association, and our Swiss organizational regulations.

        In March 2011, our shareholders approved an amendment to our articles of association to change our name from "Tyco Electronics Ltd." to "TE Connectivity Ltd." The name change was effective March 10, 2011. Our ticker symbol "TEL" on the New York Stock Exchange remained unchanged.

        We acquired Deutsch Group SAS ("Deutsch") and ADC Telecommunications, Inc. ("ADC") in fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information relating to these acquisitions.

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Available Information

        All periodic and current reports, registration filings, and other filings that we are required to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") are available free of charge through our internet website at www.te.com. Such documents are available as soon as reasonably practicable after electronic filing or furnishing of the material with the SEC.

        The public may also read and copy any document that we file, including this Annual Report, at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20549. Investors may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the SEC maintains an internet site at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, from which investors can electronically access our SEC filings.

        TE Connectivity and TE Connectivity (logo) are trademarks. © 2013 TE Connectivity Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS

        You should carefully consider the risks described below before investing in our securities. The risks described below are not the only ones facing us. Our business is also subject to risks that affect many other companies, such as general economic conditions, geopolitical events, competition, technological obsolescence, labor relations, natural disasters, and international operations. Additional risks not currently known to us or that we currently believe are immaterial also may impair our business operations, financial condition, and liquidity.

Risks Relating to Our Business

         Conditions in global or regional economies, capital and money markets, and banking systems and cyclical industry demand may adversely affect our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

        Our business and operating results have been and will continue to be affected by economic conditions regionally or globally, including the cost and availability of consumer and business credit, end demand from consumer and industrial markets, and concerns as to sovereign debt levels including credit rating downgrades and defaults on sovereign debt and significant bank failures or defaults, any of which could cause our customers to experience deterioration of their businesses, cash flow, and ability to obtain financing. As a result, existing or potential customers may delay or cancel plans to purchase our products and may not be able to fulfill their obligations to us in a timely fashion or in full. Further, our vendors may experience similar problems, which may impact their ability to fulfill our orders or meet agreed service and quality levels. If regional or global economic conditions deteriorate, our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows could be materially adversely affected. Also, deterioration in economic conditions could trigger the recognition of impairment charges for our goodwill or other long-lived assets. Impairment charges, if any, may be material to our results of operations and financial position.

         We are dependent on the automotive and other industries.

        We are dependent on end market dynamics to sell our products, and our operating results can be adversely affected by cyclical and reduced demand in these markets. Periodic downturns in our customers' industries can significantly reduce demand for certain of our products, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

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        Approximately 41% of our net sales for fiscal 2013 were to customers in the automotive industry. The automotive industry is dominated by large manufacturers that can exert significant price pressure on their suppliers. Additionally, the automotive industry has historically experienced significant downturns during periods of deteriorating global or regional economic or credit conditions. As a supplier of automotive electronics products, our sales of these products and our profitability have been and could continue to be negatively affected by significant declines in global or regional economic and credit conditions and changes in the operations, products, business models, part-sourcing requirements, financial condition, and market share of automotive manufacturers, as well as potential consolidations among automotive manufacturers.

        During fiscal 2013, our sales into the telecom networks; industrial; aerospace, defense, and marine; and consumer devices end markets accounted for 9%, 9%, 8%, and 8%, respectively, of our net sales. The telecom networks industry has historically experienced fluctuations in demand resulting from changes in carrier activity and capital investments by customers. Demand for industrial equipment is dependent upon economic conditions. The aerospace and defense industry has undergone significant fluctuations in demand, depending on worldwide economic and political conditions. The consumer devices industry can experience variability in demand depending on the underlying business and consumer demand for computer and consumer electronics products, as well as the market share of our customers.

         We encounter competition in substantially all areas of the electronic components industry.

        We operate in highly competitive markets for electronic components, and expect that both direct and indirect competition will increase in the future. Our overall competitive position depends on a number of factors including the price, quality, and performance of our products, the level of customer service, the development of new technology, our ability to participate in emerging markets, and customers' expectations relating to socially responsible operations. The competition we experience across product lines from other companies ranges in size from large, diversified manufacturers to small, highly specialized manufacturers. The electronic components industry has become increasingly concentrated and globalized in recent years, and our major competitors have significant financial resources and technological capabilities. A number of these competitors compete with us primarily on price, and in some instances may enjoy lower production costs for certain products. We cannot assure you that additional competitors will not enter our markets, or that we will be able to compete successfully against existing or new competitors. Increased competition may result in price reductions, reduced margins, or loss of market share, any of which could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

         We are dependent on market acceptance of new product introductions and product innovations for future revenue.

        Substantially all of the markets in which we operate are impacted by technological change or change in consumer tastes and preferences, which are rapid in certain end markets. Our operating results depend substantially upon our ability to continually design, develop, introduce, and sell new and innovative products, to modify existing products, and to customize products to meet customer requirements driven by such change. There are numerous risks inherent in these processes, including the risk that we will be unable to anticipate the direction of technological change or that we will be unable to develop and market profitable new products and applications in time to satisfy customer demands.

         Like other suppliers to the electronics industry, we are subject to continuing pressure to lower our prices.

        We have historically experienced, and we expect to continue to experience, continuing pressure to lower our prices. In recent years, we have experienced price erosion of approximately 1% each year. In

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order to maintain our margins, we must continue to reduce our costs by similar amounts. We cannot assure you that continuing pressures to reduce our prices will not have a material adverse effect on our margins, results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

         Our results are sensitive to raw material availability, quality, and cost.

        We are a large buyer of resin, copper, gold, silver, brass, steel, chemicals and additives, zinc, and other precious metals. Many of these raw materials are produced in a limited number of countries around the world or are only available from a limited number of suppliers. In addition, the price of many of these raw materials, including gold and copper, has increased in recent years and continues to fluctuate. In recent years, we have only been able to partially offset these increases through higher selling prices. Our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows may be materially and adversely affected if we have difficulty obtaining these raw materials, the quality of available raw materials deteriorates, or there are continued significant price increases for these raw materials. Any of these events could have a substantial impact on the price we pay for raw materials and, to the extent we cannot compensate for cost increases through productivity improvements or price increases to our customers, our margins may decline, materially affecting our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows. In addition, we use financial instruments to hedge the volatility of certain commodities prices. The success of our hedging program depends on accurate forecasts of planned consumption of the hedged commodity materials. We could experience unanticipated hedge gains or losses if these forecasts are inaccurate.

        The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act contains provisions to improve the transparency and accountability concerning the supply of minerals coming from the conflict zones of the Democratic Republic of Congo ("DRC"). As a result, the SEC established annual disclosure and reporting requirements for those companies who use "conflict" minerals mined from the DRC and adjoining countries in their products. These requirements were effective for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2013. These requirements could affect the sourcing, pricing, and availability of minerals used in the manufacture of certain of our products. As a result, there may only be a limited pool of suppliers who provide conflict free metals, and we cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain these metals in sufficient quantities or at competitive prices. Also, since our supply chain is complex, we may face reputational challenges with our customers and other stakeholders if we are unable to sufficiently verify the origins for all metals used in our products through the due diligence procedures that we are implementing.

         Foreign currency exchange rates may adversely affect our results.

        We are exposed to a variety of market risks, including the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on our costs and revenue. Approximately 53% of our net sales for fiscal 2013 were invoiced in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar, and we expect non-U.S. Dollar revenue to represent a significant and likely increased portion of our future net revenue. Therefore, when the U.S. Dollar strengthens in relation to the currencies of the countries where we sell our products, such as the Euro or Asian currencies, our U.S. Dollar reported revenue and income will decrease. Changes in the relative values of currencies may have a significant effect on our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows. We manage this risk in part by entering into financial derivative contracts. In addition to the risk of non-performance by the counterparty to these contracts, our efforts to manage these risks might not be successful.

         We may be negatively affected as our customers and vendors continue to consolidate.

        Many of the industries to which we sell our products, as well as many of the industries from which we buy materials, have become more concentrated in recent years, including the automotive, telecommunications, computer, and aerospace and defense industries. Consolidation of customers may

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lead to decreased product purchases from us. In addition, as our customers buy in larger volumes, their volume buying power has increased, enabling them to negotiate more favorable pricing and find alternative sources from which to purchase. Our materials suppliers similarly have increased their ability to negotiate favorable pricing. These trends may adversely affect the profit margins on our products, particularly for commodity components.

         The life cycles of our products can be very short.

        The life cycles of certain of our products can be very short relative to their development cycle. As a result, the resources devoted to product sales and marketing may not result in material revenue, and, from time to time, we may need to write off excess or obsolete inventory or equipment. If we were to incur significant engineering expenses and investments in inventory and equipment that we were not able to recover, and we were not able to compensate for those expenses, our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected.

         Future acquisitions may not be successful.

        We regularly evaluate the possible acquisition of strategic businesses, product lines, or technologies which have the potential to strengthen our market position or enhance our existing product offerings. We cannot assure you that we will identify or successfully complete transactions with acquisition candidates in the future. We also cannot assure you that completed acquisitions will be successful. If an acquired business fails to operate as anticipated or cannot be successfully integrated with our existing business, our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected.

         Future acquisitions could require us to issue additional debt or equity.

        If we were to make a substantial acquisition with cash, the acquisition may need to be financed in part through funding from banks, public offerings or private placements of debt or equity securities, or other arrangements. This acquisition financing might decrease our ratio of earnings to fixed charges and adversely affect other leverage measures. We cannot assure you that sufficient acquisition financing would be available to us on acceptable terms if and when required. If we were to make an acquisition partially or wholly funded by issuing equity securities or equity-linked securities, the issued securities may have a dilutive effect on the interests of the holders of our shares.

         Our future success is significantly dependent on our ability to attract and retain executive management employees and limitations affecting retention and hiring, including new Swiss regulations, could have a negative impact on our business and increase our expenses.

        Our success depends to a significant extent upon our continued ability to retain our executive management employees and hire new executive management employees to replace, succeed, or add to members of our executive management team. Our executive management team has significant industry experience and would be difficult to replace. Competition for executive talent is intense, and we compete for these personnel with other companies that are regulated by the laws of jurisdictions that provide significantly greater flexibility than Switzerland, our jurisdiction of incorporation, in compensation practices for executive management employees. As a Swiss company, we are and will be subject to limitations on compensation practices for our current and future executive management employees under a recently passed Swiss constitutional amendment (the Minder initiative) and its proposed regulations (the "New Swiss Regulations") which come into effect on and after January 1, 2014. The New Swiss Regulations, among other things, will require an annual binding say-on-pay vote by shareholders for the compensation of our executive management employees and board of directors; prohibit most forms of severance payments, advance payments, and payments provided in connection with a change of control of the company or an acquired or divested business unit; require that many

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aspects of the compensation practices for our executive management employees and board of directors be included in our articles of association and subject to the approval of shareholders when initially implemented and when changed in the future; and subject our management and board of directors to criminal sanctions relating to actions taken in connection with certain compensation practices. The New Swiss Regulations' restrictions on compensation practices generally are not representative of the regulatory environment applicable to most non-Swiss companies, and the applicability of the New Swiss Regulations to us could make it more difficult for us to retain and compete on a global basis for certain members of our executive management team who report to our chief executive officer. The loss of the services of one or more of our key executive management employees or our difficulty in hiring new executive management employees could have a negative impact on our business. In addition, the development of compensation practices complying in all respects with the New Swiss Regulations, as well as the search for new executive management personnel in the future, could divert management's time and attention and result in increased expenses to us. Furthermore, we are subject to the Exchange Act and its proxy rules, which provide for a non-binding say-on-pay vote by our shareholders for compensation of our chief executive officer, chief financial officer, and three other most highly compensated executive officers and other disclosures relating to our executive compensation. The regulatory scheme under the New Swiss Regulations for executive compensation is not consistent with the SEC's regulatory scheme, and the two conflicting bodies of executive compensation regulations applicable to us could lead to confusing and inconsistent proposals to our shareholders for approval at annual general meetings and inconsistencies in executive compensation disclosure in related proxy statements and our other SEC disclosure documents.

         We could suffer significant business interruptions.

        Our operations and those of our suppliers and customers, and the supply chains that supports their operations, may be vulnerable to interruption by natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, or floods, or other disasters such as fires, explosions, acts of terrorism or war, disease, or failures of management information or other systems due to internal or external causes. If a business interruption occurs and we are unsuccessful in our continuing efforts to minimize the impact of these events, our business, financial position, and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

         We may use components and products manufactured by third parties.

        We may rely on third-party suppliers for the components used in our products, and we may rely on third-party manufacturers to manufacture certain of our assemblies and finished products. Our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows could be adversely affected if such third parties lack sufficient quality control or if there are significant changes in their financial or business condition. If these third parties fail to deliver quality products, parts, and components on time and at reasonable prices, we could have difficulties fulfilling our orders, sales and profits could decline, and our commercial reputation could be damaged.

         Our ability to compete effectively depends, in part, on our ability to maintain the proprietary nature of our products and technology.

        The electronics industry is characterized by litigation regarding patent and other intellectual property rights. Within this industry, companies have become more aggressive in asserting and defending patent claims against competitors. There can be no assurance that we will not be subject to future litigation alleging infringement or invalidity of certain of our intellectual property rights or that we will not have to pursue litigation to protect our property rights. Depending on the importance of the technology, product, patent, trademark, or trade secret in question, an unfavorable outcome regarding one of these matters may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

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         A decline in the market value of our pension plans' investment portfolios or a reduction in returns on plan assets could adversely affect our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

        Concerns about deterioration in the global economy, together with concerns about credit, inflation, or deflation, have caused and could continue to cause significant volatility in the price of all securities, including fixed income and equity securities, which has reduced and could further reduce the value of our pension plans' investment portfolios. In addition, the expected returns on plan assets may not be achieved. A decrease in the value of our pension plans' investment portfolios or a reduction in returns on plan assets could have an adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

         Disruption in credit markets and volatility in equity markets may affect our ability to access sufficient funding.

        The global equity markets have been volatile and at times credit markets have been disrupted, which has reduced the availability of investment capital and credit. Recent downgrades of sovereign debt credit ratings have similarly affected the availability and cost of capital. As a result, we may be unable to access adequate funding to operate and grow our business. Our inability to access adequate funding or to generate sufficient cash from operations may require us to reconsider certain projects and capital expenditures. The extent of any impact will depend on several factors, including our operating cash flows, the duration of tight credit conditions and volatile equity markets, our credit ratings and credit capacity, the cost of financing, and other general economic and business conditions.

         Divestitures of some of our businesses or product lines may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

        We continue to evaluate the strategic fit of specific businesses and products which may result in additional divestitures. Any divestitures may result in significant write-offs, including those related to goodwill and other intangible assets, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position. Divestitures could involve additional risks, including difficulties in the separation of operations, services, products, and personnel, the diversion of management's attention from other business concerns, the disruption of our business, and the potential loss of key employees. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in addressing these or any other significant risks encountered.

         If any of our operations are found not to comply with applicable antitrust or competition laws or applicable trade regulations, our business may suffer.

        Our operations are subject to applicable antitrust and competition laws in the jurisdictions in which we conduct our business, in particular the U.S. and the EU. These laws prohibit, among other things, anticompetitive agreements and practices. If any of our commercial agreements and practices with respect to the electrical components or other markets are found to violate or infringe such laws, we may be subject to civil and other penalties. We also may be subject to third-party claims for damages. Further, agreements that infringe these antitrust and competition laws may be void and unenforceable, in whole or in part, or require modification in order to be lawful and enforceable. If we are unable to enforce our commercial agreements, whether at all or in material part, our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows could be adversely affected. Further, any failure to maintain compliance with trade regulations could limit our ability to import and export raw materials and finished goods into or from the relevant jurisdiction, which could negatively impact our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

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         We are subject to global risks of political, economic, and military instability.

        Our workforce; manufacturing, research, administrative, and sales facilities; markets; customers; and suppliers are located throughout the world. As a result, we are exposed to risks that could negatively affect sales or profitability, including:

        We have sizeable operations in China, including 16 manufacturing sites. In addition, approximately 15% of our net sales in fiscal 2013 were made to customers in China. The legal system in China is still developing and is subject to change. Accordingly, our operations and orders for products in China could be adversely affected by changes to or interpretation of Chinese law.

        In addition, any downgrade by rating agencies of long-term U.S. sovereign debt or downgrades or defaults of sovereign debt of other nations may negatively affect global financial markets and economic conditions, which could negatively affect our business, financial condition, and liquidity.

         We could be adversely affected by violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Anti-Bribery Act, and similar worldwide anti-bribery laws.

        The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Anti-Bribery Act, and similar worldwide anti-bribery laws generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to government officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Our policies mandate compliance with these anti-bribery laws. We operate in many parts of the world that have experienced governmental corruption to some degree, and in certain circumstances, strict compliance with anti-bribery laws may conflict with local customs and practices. Despite our training and compliance program, we cannot assure you that our internal control policies and procedures always will protect us from reckless or criminal acts committed by our employees or agents. Violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, could disrupt our business and result in a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

         Our operations expose us to the risk of material environmental liabilities, litigation, and violations.

        We are subject to numerous federal, state, and local environmental protection and health and safety laws and regulations in the various countries where we operate. These laws and regulations govern, among other things:

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        We may not have been, or we may not at all times be, in compliance with environmental and health and safety laws. If we violate these laws, we could be fined, criminally charged, or otherwise sanctioned by regulators. In addition, environmental and health and safety laws are becoming more stringent, resulting in increased costs and compliance burdens.

        Certain environmental laws assess liability on current or previous owners or operators of real property for the costs of investigation, removal, or remediation of hazardous substances or materials at their properties or at properties at which they have disposed of hazardous substances. Liability for investigative, removal, and remedial costs under certain federal and state laws are retroactive, strict, and joint and several. In addition to cleanup actions brought by governmental authorities, private parties could bring personal injury or other claims due to the presence of, or exposure to, hazardous substances. We have received notification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and similar environmental agencies that conditions at a number of formerly-owned sites where we and others have disposed of hazardous substances require investigation, cleanup, and other possible remedial action and require that we reimburse the government or otherwise pay for the costs of investigation and remediation and for natural resource damage claims from such sites.

        While we plan for future capital and operating expenditures to maintain compliance with environmental laws, we cannot assure you that our costs of complying with current or future environmental protection and health and safety laws, or our liabilities arising from past or future releases of, or exposures to, hazardous substances will not exceed our estimates or adversely affect our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows or that we will not be subject to additional environmental claims for personal injury or cleanup in the future based on our past, present, or future business activities.

         Our products are subject to various requirements related to chemical usage, hazardous material content, and recycling.

        The EU, China, and other jurisdictions in which our products are sold have enacted or are proposing to enact laws addressing environmental and other impacts from product disposal, use of hazardous materials in products, use of chemicals in manufacturing, recycling of products at the end of their useful life, and other related matters. These laws include the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances, End of Life Vehicle, and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directives, the EU REACH (chemical registration and evaluation) Regulation, the China law on Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products, and various other laws. These laws prohibit the use of certain substances in the manufacture of our products and directly and indirectly impose a variety of requirements for modification of manufacturing processes, registration, chemical testing, labeling, and other matters. These laws continue to proliferate and expand in these and other jurisdictions to address other materials and other aspects of our product manufacturing and sale. These laws could make manufacture or sale of our products more expensive or impossible and could limit our ability to sell our products in certain jurisdictions.

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         We are a defendant to a variety of litigation in the course of our business that could cause a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

        In the ordinary course of business, we are a defendant in litigation, including litigation alleging the infringement of intellectual property rights, anti-competitive behavior, product liability, breach of contract, and employment-related claims. In certain circumstances, patent infringement and antitrust laws permit successful plaintiffs to recover treble damages. The defense of these lawsuits may divert our management's attention, and we may incur significant expenses in defending these lawsuits. In addition, we may be required to pay damage awards or settlements, or become subject to injunctions or other equitable remedies, that could cause a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

         Covenants in our debt instruments may adversely affect us.

        Our bank credit facility contains financial and other covenants, such as a limit on the ratio of debt (as defined in the credit facility) to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (as defined in the credit facility) and limits on the amount of subsidiary debt and incurrence of liens. Our outstanding notes indentures contain customary covenants including limits on incurrence of liens, sale and lease-back transactions, and our ability to consolidate, merge, and sell assets.

        Although none of these covenants is presently restrictive to our operations, our continued ability to meet the bank credit facility financial covenant can be affected by events beyond our control, and we cannot provide assurance that we will continue to comply with the covenant. A breach of any of our covenants could result in a default under our credit facility or indentures. Upon the occurrence of certain defaults under our credit facility and indentures, the lenders or trustee could elect to declare all amounts outstanding thereunder to be immediately due and payable, and our lenders could terminate commitments to extend further credit under our bank credit facility. If the lenders or trustee accelerate the repayment of borrowings, we cannot provide assurance that we will have sufficient assets or access to lenders or capital markets to repay or fund the repayment of any amounts outstanding under our credit facility and our other affected indebtedness. Acceleration of any debt obligation under any of our material debt instruments may permit the holders or trustee of our other material debt to accelerate payment of debt obligations to the creditors thereunder.

        The indentures governing our outstanding senior notes contain covenants that may require us to offer to buy back the notes for a price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, to the repurchase date, upon a change of control triggering event (as defined in the indentures). We cannot assure you that we will have sufficient funds available or access to funding to repurchase tendered notes in that event, which could result in a default under the notes. Any future debt that we incur may contain covenants regarding repurchases in the event of a change of control triggering event.

Risks Relating to Our Separation from Tyco International

         We share responsibility for certain of our, Tyco International's, and Covidien's income tax liabilities for tax periods prior to and including the distribution date.

        In connection with our separation from Tyco International in 2007, we, Tyco International, and its former healthcare businesses ("Covidien") entered into a Tax Sharing Agreement, under which we share responsibility for certain of our, Tyco International's, and Covidien's income tax liabilities based on a sharing formula for periods prior to and including June 29, 2007. We, Tyco International, and Covidien share 31%, 27%, and 42%, respectively, of U.S. income tax liabilities that arise from adjustments made by tax authorities to our, Tyco International's, and Covidien's U.S. income tax returns, certain income tax liabilities arising from adjustments made by tax authorities to intercompany transactions or similar adjustments, and certain taxes attributable to internal transactions undertaken in

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anticipation of the separation. All costs and expenses associated with the management of these shared tax liabilities are shared equally among the parties. We are responsible for all of our own taxes that are not shared pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement's sharing formula. In addition, Tyco International and Covidien are responsible for their tax liabilities that are not subject to the Tax Sharing Agreement's sharing formula.

        All of the tax liabilities that are associated with our businesses, including liabilities that arose prior to our separation from Tyco International, became our tax liabilities. Although we have agreed to share certain of these tax liabilities with Tyco International and Covidien pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement, we remain primarily liable for all of these liabilities. If Tyco International and Covidien default on their obligations to us under the Tax Sharing Agreement, we would be liable for the entire amount of these liabilities.

        If any party to the Tax Sharing Agreement were to default in its obligation to another party to pay its share of the distribution taxes that arise as a result of no party's fault, each non-defaulting party would be required to pay, equally with any other non-defaulting party, the amounts in default. In addition, if another party to the Tax Sharing Agreement that is responsible for all or a portion of an income tax liability were to default in its payment of such liability to a taxing authority, we could be legally liable under applicable tax law for such liabilities and required to make additional tax payments. Accordingly, under certain circumstances, we may be obligated to pay amounts in excess of our agreed-upon share of our, Tyco International's, and Covidien's tax liabilities.

        Our, Tyco International's, and Covidien's income tax returns are examined periodically by various tax authorities. In connection with such examinations, tax authorities, including the U.S. Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), have raised issues and proposed tax adjustments. We are reviewing and contesting certain of the proposed tax adjustments. See additional information in "Income Tax Matters" in "Part I. Item 3. Legal Proceedings." Amounts related to these tax adjustments and other tax contingencies and related interest that we have assessed under the uncertain tax position provisions of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 740, Income Taxes, have been reflected as liabilities on the Consolidated Financial Statements. The calculation of our tax liabilities includes estimates for uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations across multiple global jurisdictions where we conduct our operations. We recognize liabilities for tax and related interest for issues in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes and related interest will be due. These tax liabilities and related interest are reflected net of the impact of related tax loss carryforwards. These estimates may change due to changing facts and circumstances. Due to the complexity of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a settlement that differs from our current estimate of the tax liabilities and related interest.

        Under the Tax Sharing Agreement, Tyco International has the right to administer, control, and settle all U.S. income tax audits for periods prior to and including June 29, 2007. The timing, nature, and amount of any settlement agreed to by Tyco International may not be in our best interests. Moreover, the other parties to the Tax Sharing Agreement will be able to remove Tyco International as the controlling party only under limited circumstances, including a change of control or bankruptcy of Tyco International, or by a majority vote of the parties. All other tax audits will be administered, controlled, and settled by the party that would be responsible for paying the tax.

         If the distribution or certain internal transactions undertaken in anticipation of the separation are determined to be taxable for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we could incur significant U.S. federal income tax liabilities.

        Tyco International received private letter rulings from the IRS regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the distribution of our common shares and Covidien common shares to the Tyco International shareholders substantially to the effect that the distribution, except for cash received in

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lieu of a fractional share of our common shares and the Covidien common shares, will qualify as tax-free under Sections 368(a)(1)(D) and 355 of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"). The private letter rulings also provided that certain internal transactions undertaken in anticipation of the separation would qualify for favorable treatment under the Code. In addition to obtaining the private letter rulings, Tyco International obtained opinions from outside legal counsel confirming the tax-free status of the distribution and certain internal transactions. The private letter rulings and the opinions relied on certain facts and assumptions, and certain representations and undertakings, from us, Tyco International, and Covidien regarding the past and future conduct of our respective businesses and other matters. Notwithstanding the private letter rulings and the opinions, the IRS could determine on audit that the distribution or the internal transactions should be treated as taxable transactions if it determines that any of these facts, assumptions, representations, or undertakings are not correct or have been violated, or that the distributions should be taxable for other reasons, including as a result of significant changes in stock or asset ownership after the distribution. If the distribution ultimately is determined to be taxable, Tyco International would recognize a gain in an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value of our common shares and Covidien common shares distributed to Tyco International shareholders on the distribution date over Tyco International's tax basis in such common shares, but such gain, if recognized, generally would not be subject to U.S. federal income tax. However, we would incur significant U.S. federal income tax liabilities if it is ultimately determined that certain internal transactions undertaken in anticipation of the separation should be treated as taxable transactions.

        In addition, under the terms of the Tax Sharing Agreement, in the event the distribution or the internal transactions were determined to be taxable and such determination was the result of actions taken after the distribution by us, Tyco International, or Covidien, the party responsible for such failure would be responsible for all taxes imposed on us, Tyco International, or Covidien as a result thereof. If such determination is not the result of actions taken after the distribution by us, Tyco International, or Covidien, then we, Tyco International, or Covidien would be responsible for 31%, 27%, and 42%, respectively, of any taxes imposed on us, Tyco International, or Covidien as a result of such determination. Such tax amounts could be significant. In the event that any party to the Tax Sharing Agreement defaults in its obligation to pay distribution taxes to another party that arise as a result of no party's fault, each non-defaulting party would be responsible for an equal amount of the defaulting party's obligation to make a payment to another party in respect of such other party's taxes.

Risks Relating to Our Swiss Jurisdiction of Incorporation

         Legislative and other proposals in Switzerland, the U.S., and other jurisdictions could cause a material change in our worldwide effective corporate tax rate.

        Various U.S. and non-U.S. legislative proposals and other initiatives have been directed at companies incorporated in lower-tax jurisdictions. We believe that recently there has been heightened focus on adoption of such legislation and other initiatives as various jurisdictions look for solutions to fiscal deficits. If adopted, these proposed changes could materially increase our worldwide corporate effective tax rate. We cannot predict the outcome of any specific legislative proposals or initiatives, and we cannot assure you that any such legislation or initiative will not apply to us.

         Legislation in the U.S. could adversely impact our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

        Various U.S. federal and state legislative proposals have been introduced in recent years that may negatively impact the growth of our business by denying government contracts to U.S. companies that have moved to lower-tax jurisdictions.

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        We expect the U.S. Congress to continue to consider implementation and/or expansion of policies that would restrict the federal and state governments from contracting with entities that have corporate locations abroad. We believe that we are less likely to be subject to such proposals since becoming a Swiss corporation in June 2009. However, we cannot predict the likelihood that, or final form in which, any such proposed legislation might become law, the nature of regulations that may be promulgated under any future legislative enactments, the effect such enactments and increased regulatory scrutiny may have on our business, or the outcome of any specific legislative proposals. Therefore, we cannot assure you that any such legislative action will not apply to us. In addition, we are unable to predict whether the final form of any potential legislation discussed above also would affect our indirect sales to U.S. federal or state governments or the willingness of our non-governmental customers to do business with us. As a result of these uncertainties, we are unable to assess the potential impact of any proposed legislation in this area and cannot assure you that the impact will not be materially adverse to us.

         As a Swiss corporation, we have less flexibility with respect to certain aspects of capital management involving the issuance of shares.

        As a Swiss corporation, our board of directors may not declare and pay dividends or distributions on our shares or reclassify reserves on our standalone unconsolidated Swiss balance sheet without shareholder approval and without satisfying certain other requirements. Our articles of association allow us to create authorized share capital that can be issued by the board of directors, but this authorization is limited to (i) authorized share capital up to 50% of the existing registered shares with such authorization valid for a maximum of two years, which authorization period ends on March 6, 2015, and (ii) conditional share capital of up to 50% of the existing registered shares that may be issued only for specific purposes. Additionally, subject to specified exceptions, Swiss law grants preemptive rights to existing shareholders to subscribe for new issuances of shares from authorized share capital and advance subscription rights to existing shareholders to subscribe for new issuances of shares from conditional share capital. Swiss law also does not provide much flexibility in the various terms that can attach to different classes of shares, and reserves for approval by shareholders many types of corporate actions, including the creation of shares with preferential rights with respect to liquidation, dividends, and/or voting. Moreover, under Swiss law, we generally may not issue registered shares for an amount below par value without prior shareholder approval to decrease the par value of our registered shares. Any such actions for which our shareholders must vote will require that we file a preliminary proxy statement with the SEC and convene a meeting of shareholders, which would delay the timing to execute such actions. Such limitations provide the board of directors less flexibility with respect to our capital management. While we do not believe that Swiss law requirements relating to the issuance of shares will have a material adverse effect on us, we cannot assure you that situations will not arise where such flexibility would have provided substantial benefits to our shareholders and such limitations on our capital management flexibility would make our stock less attractive to investors.

         Swiss law differs from the laws in effect in the U.S. and may afford less protection to holders of our securities.

        We are organized under the laws of Switzerland. It may not be possible to enforce court judgments obtained in the U.S. against us in Switzerland based on the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal or state securities laws. In addition, there is some uncertainty as to whether the courts of Switzerland would recognize or enforce judgments of U.S. courts obtained against us or our directors or officers based on the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal or state securities laws or hear actions against us or those persons based on those laws. We have been advised that the U.S. and Switzerland currently do not have a treaty providing for the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters. Some remedies available under the laws of U.S. jurisdictions, including some

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remedies available under the U.S. federal securities laws, would not be allowed in Swiss courts as they are contrary to that nation's public policy.

        Swiss corporate law, which applies to us, differs in certain material respects from laws generally applicable to U.S. corporations and their shareholders. These differences include the manner in which directors must disclose transactions in which they have an interest, the rights of shareholders to bring class action and derivative lawsuits, and the scope of indemnification available to directors and officers. Thus, holders of our securities may have more difficulty protecting their interests than would holders of securities of a corporation incorporated in a jurisdiction of the U.S.

Risks Relating to Our Shares

         The market price of our shares may fluctuate widely.

        The market price of our shares may fluctuate widely, depending upon many factors, including:

         We might not be able to make distributions on our shares without subjecting shareholders to Swiss withholding tax.

        In order to make distributions on our shares to shareholders free of Swiss withholding tax, we anticipate making distributions to shareholders through a reduction of contributed surplus (as determined for Swiss tax and statutory purposes) or registered share capital. Various tax law and corporate law proposals in Switzerland, if passed in the future, may affect our ability to pay dividends or distributions to our shareholders free from Swiss withholding tax. There can be no assurance that we will be able to meet the legal requirements for future distributions to shareholders through dividends from contributed surplus (as determined for Swiss tax and statutory purposes) or through a reduction of registered share capital, or that Swiss withholding rules would not be changed in the future. In addition, over the long term, the amount of registered share capital available for reductions will be limited. Our ability to pay dividends or distributions to our shareholders free from Swiss withholding tax is a significant component of our capital management and shareholder return practices that we believe is important to our shareholders, and any restriction on our ability to do so could make our stock less attractive to investors.

         Currency fluctuations between the U.S. Dollar and the Swiss Franc may limit the amount available for any future distributions on our shares without subjecting shareholders to Swiss withholding tax.

        Under Swiss corporate law, we are required to state our year end unconsolidated Swiss statutory financial statements in Swiss Francs. Although distributions that are effected through a return of contributed surplus or registered share capital are expected to be paid in U.S. Dollars, shareholder

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resolutions with respect to such distributions are required to be stated in Swiss Francs. If the U.S. Dollar were to increase in value relative to the Swiss Franc, the U.S. Dollar amount of registered share capital available for future distributions without Swiss withholding tax will decrease.

         We have certain limitations on our ability to repurchase our shares.

        The Swiss Code of Obligations regulates a corporation's ability to hold or repurchase its own shares. We and our subsidiaries may only repurchase shares to the extent that sufficient freely distributable reserves (including contributed surplus as determined for Swiss tax and statutory purposes) are available. The aggregate par value of our registered shares held by us and our subsidiaries may not exceed 10% of our registered share capital. We may repurchase our registered shares beyond the statutory limit of 10%, however, only if our shareholders have adopted a resolution at a general meeting of shareholders authorizing the board of directors to repurchase registered shares in an amount in excess of 10% and the repurchased shares are dedicated for cancellation. Additionally, various tax law and corporate law proposals in Switzerland, if passed in the future, may affect our ability to repurchase our shares. Our ability to repurchase our shares is a significant component of our capital management and shareholder return practices that we believe is important to our shareholders, and any restriction on our ability to repurchase our shares could make our stock less attractive to investors.

         Registered holders of our shares must be registered as shareholders with voting rights in order to vote at shareholder meetings.

        Our articles of association contain a provision regarding voting rights that is required by Swiss law for Swiss companies like us that issue registered shares (as opposed to bearer shares). This provision provides that to be able to exercise voting rights, holders of our shares must be registered in our share register (Aktienbuch) as shareholders with voting rights. Only shareholders whose shares have been registered with voting rights on the record date may participate in and vote at our shareholders' meetings, but all shareholders will be entitled to dividends, distributions, preemptive rights, advance subscription rights, and liquidation proceeds. The board of directors may, in its discretion, refuse to register shares as shares with voting rights if a shareholder does not fulfill certain disclosure requirements as set forth in our articles of association. Additionally, various proposals in Switzerland for corporate law changes, if passed in the future, may require shareholder registration in order to exercise voting rights for shareholders who hold their shares in street name through brokerages and banks. Such a registration requirement could make our stock less attractive to investors.

         Certain provisions of our articles of association may reduce the likelihood of any unsolicited acquisition proposal or potential change of control that our shareholders might consider favorable.

        Our articles of association contain provisions that could be considered "anti-takeover" provisions because they would make it harder for a third party to acquire us without the consent of our incumbent board of directors. Under these provisions, among others:

These provisions may only be amended by the affirmative vote of the holders of 80% of our issued voting shares, which could have the effect of discouraging an unsolicited acquisition proposal or delaying, deferring, or preventing a change of control transaction that might involve a premium price, or otherwise be considered favorable by our shareholders. Our articles of association also contain provisions permitting our board of directors to issue new shares from authorized or conditional capital

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(in either case, representing a maximum of 50% of the shares presently registered in the commercial register and in the case of issuances from authorized capital, until March 6, 2015 unless re-authorized by shareholders for a subsequent two-year period) without shareholder approval and without regard for shareholders' preemptive rights or advance subscription rights, for the purpose of the defense of an actual, threatened, or potential unsolicited takeover bid, in relation to which the board of directors, upon consultation with an independent financial advisor, has not recommended acceptance to the shareholders. We note that Swiss courts have not addressed whether or not a takeover bid of this nature is an acceptable reason under Swiss law for withdrawing or limiting preemptive rights with respect to authorized share capital or advance subscription rights with respect to conditional share capital. In addition, the New York Stock Exchange, on which our shares are listed, requires shareholder approval for issuances of shares equal to 20% or more of the outstanding shares or voting power, with limited exceptions.

ITEM 2.    PROPERTIES

Properties

        Our principal offices in the U.S. are located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania in a facility that we rent. We operate approximately 90 manufacturing, warehousing, and office locations in over 20 states in the U.S. We also operate nearly 300 manufacturing, warehousing, and office locations in over 50 countries and territories outside the U.S.

        We own approximately 20 million square feet of space and lease approximately 11 million square feet of space. Our facilities are reasonably maintained and suitable for the operations conducted in them.

Manufacturing

        We manufacture our products in over 20 countries worldwide. Our manufacturing sites focus on various aspects of the manufacturing processes, including our primary processes of stamping, plating, molding, extrusion, beaming, and assembly. We expect to continue to migrate our manufacturing activities to lower-cost countries as our customers' requirements shift. In addition, we will continue to look for efficiencies to reduce our manufacturing costs and believe that we can achieve cost reductions through improved manufacturing efficiency and migration of manufacturing to lower-cost countries.

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        Our principal centers of manufacturing output at September 27, 2013 included sites in the following countries:

 
   Number of Manufacturing Facilities  
 
   Transportation
Solutions 		  Network
Solutions 		  Industrial
Solutions 		  Consumer
Solutions 		  Total  

Americas:

                                

U.S. 

     6     9     10     2     27  

Mexico

     2     3     5     —     10  

Brazil

     1     —     —     —     1  

Europe/Middle East/Africa:

                                

India

     1     3     3     —     7  

United Kingdom

     —     2     5     —     7  

Germany

     3     1     2     —     6  

France

     —     —     4     —     4  

Czech Republic

     1     1     —     1     3  

Switzerland

     1     1     1     —     3  

Belgium

     1     1     —     —     2  

Italy

     1     —     —     1     2  

Austria

     —     —     1     —     1  

Hungary

     1     —     —     —     1  

Poland

     —     —     1     —     1  

Portugal

     1     —     —     —     1  

Spain

     1     —     —     —     1  

Ukraine

     1     —     —     —     1  

Asia–Pacific:

                                

China

     2     5     1     8     16  

Japan

     1     —     —     1     2  

Australia

     —     1     —     —     1  

Korea

     1     —     —     —     1  

New Zealand

     —     —     1     —     1  
                       

Total

     25     27     34     13     99  
                       

        We estimate that our manufacturing production by region in fiscal 2013 was approximately: Americas—30%, Europe/Middle East/Africa—40%, and Asia–Pacific—30%.

ITEM 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

        In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to various legal proceedings and claims, including product liability matters, employment disputes, disputes on agreements, other commercial disputes, environmental matters, antitrust claims, and tax matters, including non-income tax matters such as value added tax, sales and use tax, real estate tax, and transfer tax. In addition, we operate in an industry susceptible to significant patent legal claims. At any given time in the ordinary course of business, we are involved as either a plaintiff or defendant in a number of patent infringement actions. If infringement of a third party's patent were to be determined against us, we might be required to make significant royalty or other payments or might be subject to an injunction or other limitation on our ability to manufacture or sell one or more products. If a patent owned by or licensed to us were determined to be invalid or unenforceable, we might be required to reduce the value of the patent on our balance sheet and to record a corresponding charge, which could be significant in amount.

        At September 27, 2013, we had a contingent purchase price commitment of $80 million related to our fiscal 2001 acquisition of Com-Net. This represents the maximum amount payable to the former

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shareholders of Com-Net only after the construction and installation of a communications system was completed for and approved by the State of Florida in accordance with guidelines set forth in the contract. Under the terms of the purchase and sale agreement, we do not believe we have any obligation to the sellers. However, the sellers have contested our position and initiated a lawsuit in June 2006 in the Court of Common Pleas in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, which is in the discovery phase. A liability for this contingency has not been recorded on the Consolidated Financial Statements as we do not believe that any payment is probable at this time.

        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 effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. However, the proceedings discussed below in "Income Tax Matters" could have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

Income Tax Matters

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

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

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contesting the IRS' proposed adjustments. Tyco International has advised us that it believes there are meritorious defenses for the tax filings in question and that the IRS positions with regard to these matters are inconsistent with the applicable tax laws and existing Treasury regulations.

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

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

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PART II

ITEM 5.    MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Market Information

        Our common shares are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the symbol "TEL." The following table sets forth the high and low closing sales prices of our common shares as reported by the NYSE for the quarterly periods during the fiscal years ended September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012.

 
   Market Price Range  
 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012  
 
   High   Low   High   Low  

First Quarter

   $ 37.95   $ 32.03   $ 36.69   $ 27.25  

Second Quarter

     42.54     36.88     37.30     31.48  

Third Quarter

     46.87     39.11     36.97     30.51  

Fourth Quarter

     53.54     46.20     37.11     30.64  

        The number of registered holders of our common shares at November 8, 2013 was 28,351.

Dividends and Cash Distributions to Shareholders

        The following table sets forth the dividends and cash distributions to shareholders paid on our common shares during the quarterly periods presented below(1).

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012  

First Quarter

   $ 0.21 (CHF 0.20) (2) $ 0.18 (CHF 0.17 )

Second Quarter

   $ 0.21 (CHF 0.20) (2) $ 0.18 (CHF 0.17 )

Third Quarter

   $ 0.25 (CHF 0.24 ) $ 0.21 (CHF 0.20) (2)

Fourth Quarter

   $ 0.25 (CHF 0.24 ) $ 0.21 (CHF 0.20) (2)
(1)
Payments were declared in Swiss Francs ("CHF") and paid in U.S. Dollars based on a U.S. Dollar/Swiss Franc exchange rate shortly before shareholder approval.

(2)
Paid in the form of a reduction of registered share capital.

        Future dividends on our common shares or reductions of registered share capital for distribution to shareholders, if any, must be approved by our shareholders. In exercising their discretion to recommend to the shareholders that such dividends or distributions be approved, our board of directors will consider our results of operations, cash requirements and surplus, financial condition, statutory requirements of applicable law, contractual restrictions, and other factors that they may deem relevant. We may from time to time enter into financing agreements that contain financial covenants and restrictions, some of which may limit our ability to pay dividends or to distribute capital reductions.

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Performance Graph

        Set forth below is a graph comparing the cumulative total shareholder return on our common shares against the cumulative return on the S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Electrical Components and Equipment Index. The graph assumes the investment of $100 in our common shares and in each index on September 26, 2008 and assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The graph shows the cumulative total return as of the fiscal years ended September 25, 2009, September 24, 2010, September 30, 2011, September 28, 2012, and September 27, 2013. The comparisons in the graph below are based upon historical data and are not indicative of, nor intended to forecast, future performance of our common shares.


COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN
AMONG TE CONNECTIVITY LTD., S&P 500 INDEX, AND
DOW JONES ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND EQUIPMENT INDEX

GRAPHIC

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2008*   2009   2010   2011   2012   2013  

TE Connectivity Ltd. 

   $ 100.00   $ 85.35   $ 112.01   $ 109.89   $ 135.94   $ 212.30  

S&P 500 Index

     100.00     88.42     99.23     99.74     129.87     155.92  

Dow Jones Electrical Components and Equipment Index

     100.00     97.01     112.80     107.92     142.97     196.41  
*
$100 invested on September 26, 2008 in TE Connectivity's common shares and in indexes. Indexes calculated on month-end basis.

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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

        The following table presents information about our purchases of our common shares during the quarter ended September 27, 2013:

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)(3) 		 

June 29–July 26, 2013

     929,249   $ 47.62     925,000   $ 643,696,026  

July 27–August 30, 2013

     2,177,956     50.07     2,176,299     534,721,715  

August 31–September 27, 2013

     1,086,813     52.30     1,080,138     478,232,526  
                     

Total

     4,194,018   $ 50.11     4,181,437        
                     
(1)
This column includes the following transactions which occurred during the quarter ended September 27, 2013:

(i)
the acquisition of 12,581 common shares from individuals in order to satisfy tax withholding requirements in connection with the vesting of restricted share awards issued under equity compensation plans; and

(ii)
open market purchases totaling 4,181,437 common shares, summarized on a trade-date basis, in conjunction with the share repurchase program announced in September 2007.

(2)
Our share repurchase program authorizes us to purchase a portion of our outstanding common shares from time to time through open market or private transactions, depending on business and market conditions. The share repurchase program does not have an expiration date.

(3)
Amounts in this column reflect the maximum value of shares that could be purchased under our share repurchase program as of September 27, 2013. On October 29, 2013, our board of directors authorized an increase of $1 billion in the share repurchase program.

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ITEM 6.   SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

        The following table presents selected consolidated financial and other operating data. The data presented below should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Our consolidated financial information may not be indicative of our future performance.

 
   As of or for Fiscal  
 
   2013(1)   2012(2)   2011(3)   2010(4)   2009(5)  
 
   (in millions, except per share data)
  

Statement of Operations Data

                                

Net sales

   $ 13,280   $ 13,282   $ 13,778   $ 11,681   $ 9,926  

Gross margin

     4,329     4,046     4,271     3,643     2,436  

Acquisition and integration costs

     14     27     19     8     —  

Restructuring and other charges, net

     311     128     136     137     372  

Pre-separation litigation charges (income), net

     —     —     —     (7 )   144  

Impairment of goodwill

     —     —     —     —     3,547  

Operating income (loss)

     1,556     1,518     1,687     1,452     (3,523 )

Amounts attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd.:

                                

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     1,276     1,163     1,223     1,012     (3,146 )

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

     —     (51 )   22     91     (119 )

Net income (loss)

   $ 1,276   $ 1,112   $ 1,245   $ 1,103   $ (3,265 )

Per Share Data

                                

Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd.:

                                

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 3.05   $ 2.73   $ 2.79   $ 2.23   $ (6.85 )

Net income (loss)

     3.05     2.61     2.84     2.43     (7.11 )

Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd.:

                                

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 3.02   $ 2.70   $ 2.76   $ 2.21   $ (6.85 )

Net income (loss)

     3.02     2.59     2.81     2.41     (7.11 )

Dividends and cash distributions paid per common share

   $ 0.92   $ 0.78   $ 0.68   $ 0.64   $ 0.64  

Balance Sheet Data

                                

Total current assets

   $ 6,309   $ 6,503   $ 6,981   $ 7,047   $ 5,838  

Total assets

     18,461     19,306     17,723     16,992     16,018  

Total current liabilities

     3,924     4,004     3,410     3,468     2,618  

Long-term debt

     2,303     2,696     2,667     2,306     2,316  

Total equity

     8,386     7,977     7,484     7,056     7,006  

Working capital(6)

     2,385     2,499     3,571     3,579     3,220  

Other Operating Data

                                

Capital expenditures

   $ 615   $ 533   $ 574   $ 380   $ 319  
(1)
Fiscal 2013 results include $331 million of income tax benefits associated with the effective settlement of an audit of prior year tax returns as well as the related impact of $231 million to other expense pursuant to the tax sharing agreement with Tyco International and Covidien. (See Notes 13, 17, and 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.)

(2)
Fiscal 2012 results include $75 million of charges associated with the amortization of acquisition-related fair value adjustments primarily related to acquired inventories and customer order backlog associated with Deutsch and $107 million

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(3)
Fiscal 2011 results include $39 million of charges associated with the amortization of acquisition-related fair value adjustments primarily related to acquired inventories and customer order backlog associated with ADC and $35 million of income tax benefits associated with the completion of fieldwork and the settlement of certain U.S. tax matters as well as the related impact of $14 million of other expense pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien. (See Notes 5, 13, 17, and 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.)

(4)
Fiscal 2010 results include $178 million of other income pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien, $307 million of income tax charges primarily associated with certain proposed adjustments to prior year income tax returns and related accrued interest, $101 million of income tax benefits related to the completion of certain non-U.S. audits of prior year income tax returns, and $72 million of income tax benefits recognized in connection with a reduction in the valuation allowance associated with tax loss carry forwards in certain non-U.S. locations.

(5)
Fiscal 2009 results include a $22 million gain on retirement of debt, $68 million of other expense pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien, and $49 million of income tax benefits attributable to adjustments to prior year income tax returns.

(6)
Working capital is defined as current assets minus current liabilities.

ITEM 7.   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 Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Annual 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. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those factors discussed below and elsewhere in this Annual Report, particularly in "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information."

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

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

Overview

        We are a world leader in connectivity. We design and manufacture products to connect power, data, and signal in a broad array of industries including automotive, energy, industrial, broadband communications, consumer devices, healthcare, and aerospace and defense. We help our customers solve the need for more energy efficiency, always-on communications, and ever-increasing productivity.

        Effective for the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we reorganized our management and segments to align the organization around our strategy. We now operate through four reporting segments: Transportation Solutions, Network Solutions, Industrial Solutions, and Consumer Solutions. See Notes 1 and 23 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our segments. Prior period segment results have been restated to conform to the current segment reporting structure.

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

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consumer as well as industrial and infrastructure spending, and our operating results can be affected by changes in demand in those markets.

        Overall, our fiscal 2013 net sales and organic net sales were consistent with fiscal 2012 levels. On an organic basis, our sales into industrial- and infrastructure-based markets declined, primarily as a result of weakness in the subsea communications and data communications end markets in the Network Solutions segment and the industrial end market in the Industrial Solutions segment. Also, on an organic basis, our sales into consumer-based markets increased with growth in the automotive end market in the Transportation Solutions segment, partially offset by declines in the consumer devices and appliances end markets in the Consumer Solutions segment.

        Overall, our net sales decreased 3.6% in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. On an organic basis, net sales decreased 2.7% in fiscal 2012 from fiscal 2011 levels. On an organic basis, our sales into industrial- and infrastructure-based markets decreased, primarily as a result of weakness in the data communications, subsea communications, and telecom networks end markets in the Network Solutions segment and the industrial end market in the Industrial Solutions segment. Our sales into consumer-based markets experienced modest growth, on an organic basis, as growth in the automotive end market in the Transportation Solutions segment was partially offset by declines in the appliances and consumer devices end markets in the Consumer Solutions segment.

        The acquisition of Deutsch in April 2012 benefited the automotive and aerospace, defense, and marine end markets in the Transportation Solutions and Industrial Solutions segments, respectively, and contributed net sales of $327 million in fiscal 2012. Also, Deutsch contributed incremental net sales of $320 million in the first six months of fiscal 2013 over the same period of fiscal 2012. Fiscal 2011 included an additional week which contributed $267 million in net sales and $0.08 per share to diluted earnings per share. ADC, which was acquired in December 2010, contributed net sales of $843 million, of which $24 million related to the additional week, during fiscal 2011. Also, the acquisition of ADC resulted in incremental net sales of $154 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 over the same period of fiscal 2011.

        The March 2011 earthquake, subsequent tsunami, and aftershocks in Japan caused disruptions in our customers' operations and the supply chains that support their operations. We estimate that our fiscal 2011 net sales and diluted earnings per share were negatively impacted by $99 million and $0.07 per share, respectively, as a result of these disruptions. Our facilities in Japan were not materially damaged, and we did not experience further negative impacts after 2011.

        We expect net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 to be between $3.225 billion and $3.325 billion. This reflects sales increases in the Transportation Solutions segment and, to a lesser degree, the Industrial Solutions segment, partially offset by sales decreases in the Consumer Solutions and Network Solutions segments relative to the first quarter of fiscal 2013. In the Transportation Solutions segment, we expect our sales to increase approximately 10%, and we expect global automotive production to increase 3% in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013. In the Industrial Solutions segment, we expect our sales to increase approximately 10% in the industrial end market with smaller increases in the aerospace, defense, and marine and energy end markets in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2013. In the Consumer Solutions segment, we expect our sales to decline in the consumer devices end market, with this decline partially offset by a modest increase in our sales in the appliances end market in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2013. In the Network Solutions segment, we expect our sales to decline during the first quarter of fiscal 2014, reflecting continued weakness in the subsea communications and data communications end markets. We expect this decline

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to be partially offset by sales increases in the telecom networks end market. We expect diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $0.71 to $0.75 per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

        For fiscal 2014, we expect net sales to be between $13.65 billion and $14.15 billion, reflecting expected sales increases in the Transportation Solutions and Industrial Solutions segments and, to a lesser degree, the Consumer Solutions segment from fiscal 2013 levels. In the Transportation Solutions segment, we expect our sales growth to exceed an anticipated increase in global automotive production of approximately 4% from fiscal 2013 levels. In the Industrial Solutions segment, we expect our sales to increase in fiscal 2014 from fiscal 2013 levels in all end markets, with growth primarily in the aerospace, defense, and marine end market due to strength in commercial aviation and oil and gas markets. In the Consumer Solutions segment, we expect a slight increase in our sales in the appliances end market in fiscal 2014 while our sales in the consumer devices end market are expected to be consistent with fiscal 2013 levels. In the Network Solutions segment, we expect our fiscal 2014 sales to be consistent with fiscal 2013 levels, with increased sales in the telecom networks end market offset by decreased sales in the data communications end market. We expect diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $3.41 to $3.71 per share in fiscal 2014.

        The above outlook is based on foreign exchange rates and commodity prices that are consistent with current levels.

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

        On April 3, 2012, we acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Deutsch. The total value paid for the transaction amounted to €1.55 billion (approximately $2.05 billion using an exchange rate of $1.33 per €1.00), net of cash acquired. The total value paid included $659 million related to the repayment of Deutsch's financial debt and accrued interest. The acquired Deutsch businesses have been reported in the Transportation Solutions and Industrial Solutions segments from the date of acquisition. During fiscal 2012, Deutsch contributed net sales of $327 million and an operating loss of $54 million to our Consolidated Statement of Operations. The operating loss included charges of $75 million associated with the amortization of acquisition-related fair value adjustments primarily related to acquired inventories and customer order backlog, acquisition costs of $21 million, restructuring charges of $14 million, and integration costs of $6 million.

        In July 2010, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger to acquire 100% of the outstanding stock of ADC, a provider of broadband communications network connectivity products and related solutions. On December 9, 2010, upon effecting a short-form merger under Minnesota law, we owned 100% of the outstanding shares of ADC for a total purchase price of approximately $1,263 million in cash (excluding cash acquired of $546 million) and $22 million representing the fair value of ADC share-based awards exchanged for TE Connectivity share options and stock appreciation rights. The acquired ADC businesses have been included in the Network Solutions segment from the date of acquisition. During fiscal 2011, ADC contributed net sales of $843 million and an operating loss of $53 million to our Consolidated Statement of Operations. The operating loss included restructuring charges of $80 million, charges of $39 million associated with the amortization of acquisition-related fair value adjustments primarily related to acquired inventories and customer order backlog, integration costs of $10 million, and acquisition costs of $9 million.

        See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding acquisitions.

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        We plan to continue to simplify our global manufacturing footprint by migrating facilities from higher-cost to lower-cost countries, consolidating within countries, and transferring product lines to lower-cost countries. These initiatives are designed to help us maintain our competitiveness in the industry, improve our operating leverage, and position us for growth in the years ahead. In connection with these initiatives and in response to market conditions, we incurred net restructuring charges of $314 million during fiscal 2013 and expect to incur net restructuring charges of approximately $50 million during fiscal 2014. Cash spending related to restructuring was $151 million during fiscal 2013, and we expect total spending, which will be funded with cash from operations, to be approximately $175 million in fiscal 2014. Annualized cost savings related to these actions are expected to be approximately $115 million and are expected to be realized by the end of fiscal 2015. Cost savings will be reflected primarily in cost of sales and selling, general, and administrative expenses.

        During fiscal 2012, we sold our Touch Solutions business for net cash proceeds of $380 million and recognized an insignificant pre-tax gain on the transaction. Also, during fiscal 2012, we sold our TE Professional Services business for net cash proceeds of $28 million and recognized an insignificant pre-tax gain on the transaction. See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding discontinued operations.


Results of Operations

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

 
    
   Fiscal  
 
   Measure   2013   2012   2011  

Copper

   Lb.   $ 3.51   $ 3.90   $ 3.99  

Gold

   Troy oz.   $ 1,613   $ 1,599   $ 1,382  

Silver

   Troy oz.   $ 29.18   $ 34.30   $ 30.27  

        In fiscal 2014, we expect to purchase copper, gold, and silver in quantities similar to fiscal 2013 levels.

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Currencies
  Percentage  
 

U.S. Dollar

     47 %
 

Euro

     28  
 

Japanese Yen

     6  
 

Chinese Renminbi

     6  
 

Korean Won

     4  
 

Brazilian Real

     2  
 

British Pound Sterling

     2  
 

All others

     5  
         
 

Total

     100 %
         

Consolidated Operations

        Net Sales.    Net sales were $13,280 million and $13,282 million in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively. On an organic basis, net sales decreased $171 million, or 1.3%, in fiscal 2013 from fiscal 2012 as increased net sales in the Transportation Solutions segment were more than offset by decreases in the Network Solutions, Industrial Solutions, and Consumer Solutions segments. Price erosion adversely affected organic sales by $207 million in fiscal 2013. Foreign currency exchange rates negatively impacted net sales by $115 million, or 0.9%, in fiscal 2013. Deutsch, which was acquired on April 3, 2012, contributed incremental net sales of $320 million during the first six months of fiscal 2013 over the same period of fiscal 2012.

        Net sales decreased $496 million, or 3.6%, to $13,282 million in fiscal 2012 from $13,778 million in fiscal 2011. On an organic basis, net sales decreased $372 million, or 2.7%, in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011 as a result of decreased net sales in the Network Solutions segment and, to a lesser degree, the Industrial Solutions and Consumer Solutions segments. Foreign currency exchange rates negatively impacted net sales by $338 million, or 2.4%, in fiscal 2012. Fiscal 2011 included an additional week which contributed $267 million in net sales. Deutsch contributed net sales of $327 million during fiscal 2012. Also, the acquisition of ADC on December 8, 2010 resulted in incremental net sales of $154 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 over the same period of fiscal 2011.

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

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

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  

Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA)

     34 %   34 %   36 %

Asia–Pacific

     33     34     33  

Americas

     33     32     31  
               

Total

     100 %   100 %   100 %
               

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        The following table provides an analysis of the change in our net sales compared to the prior fiscal year by geographic region:

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012  
 
   Change in Net Sales versus Prior Fiscal Year   Change in Net Sales versus Prior Fiscal Year  
 
   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Acquisition
(Divestiture) 		  Total   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Impact of
53rd Week(3) 		  Acquisitions   Total  
 
   ($ in millions)
  

EMEA

   $ (114 )   (2.5 )% $ 28   $ 146   $ 60     1.3 % $ (214 )   (4.3 )% $ (327 ) $ (96 ) $ 181   $ (456 )   (9.2 )%

Asia–Pacific

     (31 )   (0.7 )   (113 )   (7 )   (151 )   (3.4 )   (15 )   (0.3 )   33     (89 )   52     (19 )   (0.4 )

Americas

     (26 )   (0.6 )   (30 )   145     89     2.1     (143 )   (3.3 )   (44 )   (82 )   248     (21 )   (0.5 )
                                                       

Total

   $ (171 )   (1.3 )% $ (115 ) $ 284   $ (2 )   — % $ (372 )   (2.7 )% $ (338 ) $ (267 ) $ 481   $ (496 )   (3.6 )%
                                                       
(1)
Represents the change in net sales resulting from volume and price changes, before consideration of acquisitions, divestitures, the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and the impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2011.

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

(3)
Represents the impact of an additional week in fiscal 2011.

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

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  

Transportation Solutions

     41 %   39 %   36 %

Network Solutions

     23     25     26  

Industrial Solutions

     23     22     23  

Consumer Solutions

     13     14     15  
               

Total

     100 %   100 %   100 %
               

        The following table provides an analysis of the change in our net sales compared to the prior fiscal year by segment:

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012  
 
   Change in Net Sales versus Prior Fiscal Year   Change in Net Sales versus Prior Fiscal Year  
 
   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Acquisition
(Divestiture) 		  Total   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Impact of
53rd Week(3) 		  Acquisitions   Total  
 
   ($ in millions)
  

Transportation Solutions

   $ 251     4.9 % $ (54 ) $ 160   $ 357     7.0 % $ 325     6.6 % $ (181 ) $ (102 ) $ 174   $ 216     4.4 %

Network Solutions

     (192 )   (5.8 )   (16 )   (36 )   (244 )   (7.4 )   (374 )   (10.2 )   (66 )   (75 )   154     (361 )   (9.8 )

Industrial Solutions

     (122 )   (4.1 )   (18 )   160     20     0.7     (181 )   (5.8 )   (76 )   (53 )   153     (157 )   (5.0 )

Consumer Solutions

     (108 )   (5.8 )   (27 )   —     (135 )   (7.3 )   (142 )   (7.0 )   (15 )   (37 )   —     (194 )   (9.5 )
                                                       

Total

   $ (171 )   (1.3 )% $ (115 ) $ 284   $ (2 )   — % $ (372 )   (2.7 )% $ (338 ) $ (267 ) $ 481   $ (496 )   (3.6 )%
                                                       
(1)
Represents the change in net sales resulting from volume and price changes, before consideration of acquisitions, divestitures, the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and the impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2011.

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

(3)
Represents the impact of an additional week in fiscal 2011.

        Gross Margin.    In fiscal 2013, gross margin was $4,329 million, reflecting a $283 million increase from gross margin of $4,046 million in fiscal 2012. In fiscal 2012, gross margin included charges of $75 million associated with the amortization of acquisition-related fair value adjustments primarily related to acquired inventories and customer order backlog associated with Deutsch. Excluding this item, gross margin increased in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012 due primarily to improved manufacturing productivity and, to a lesser degree, lower material costs, partially offset by price erosion. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 32.6% in fiscal 2013 from 30.5% in fiscal 2012.

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        In fiscal 2012, gross margin was $4,046 million, reflecting a $225 million decrease from gross margin of $4,271 million in fiscal 2011. In fiscal 2012, gross margin included charges of $75 million associated with the acquisition of Deutsch, whereas in fiscal 2011, gross margin included similar charges of $39 million associated with the acquisition of ADC. Excluding these items, gross margin decreased in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. The decrease resulted from lower sales levels and, to a lesser degree, increased material costs, partially offset by improved manufacturing productivity. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales decreased to 30.5% in fiscal 2012 from 31.0% in fiscal 2011.

        Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses.    Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $88 million to $1,773 million in fiscal 2013 from $1,685 million in fiscal 2012. The increase resulted primarily from additional selling, general, and administrative expenses of Deutsch, increased incentive compensation costs, and impairment charges on certain assets held for sale, partially offset by benefits attributable to restructuring actions. Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 13.4% in fiscal 2013 from 12.7% in fiscal 2012.

        Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased $43 million to $1,685 million in fiscal 2012 from $1,728 million in fiscal 2011. The decrease resulted primarily from cost control measures and benefits attributable to restructuring actions, partially offset by the additional selling, general, and administrative expenses of Deutsch. Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 12.7% in fiscal 2012 from 12.5% in fiscal 2011 primarily as a result of the decrease in sales.

        Acquisition and Integration Costs.    In connection with the acquisition of Deutsch, we incurred acquisition and integration costs of $14 million and $27 million during fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively. In connection with the acquisition of ADC, we incurred acquisition and integration costs of $19 million during fiscal 2011.

        Restructuring and Other Charges, Net.    Net restructuring and other charges were $311 million, $128 million, and $136 million in fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. During fiscal 2013, we initiated a restructuring program associated with headcount reductions and manufacturing site closures impacting all segments. During fiscal 2012, we initiated a restructuring program to reduce headcount across all segments. Also, we initiated a restructuring program in the Transportation Solutions and Industrial Solutions segments associated with the acquisition of Deutsch. We initiated a restructuring program during fiscal 2011 which was primarily associated with the acquisition of ADC and related headcount reductions in the Network Solutions segment. Additionally, in fiscal 2011, we instituted reductions-in-force across all segments as a result of economic conditions. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding net restructuring and other charges.

        Operating Income.    Operating income was $1,556 million and $1,518 million in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively. Results for fiscal 2013 included $311 million of net restructuring and other charges and $14 million of acquisition and integration costs. Results for fiscal 2012 included $116 million of charges related to the acquisition of Deutsch, including $75 million of charges associated with the amortization of acquisition-related fair value adjustments primarily related to acquired inventories and customer order backlog, $27 million of acquisition and integration costs, and $14 million of net restructuring and other charges. Results for fiscal 2012 also included $114 million of additional net restructuring and other charges.

        Operating income was $1,518 million and $1,687 million in fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively. As discussed above, results for fiscal 2012 included $116 million of charges related to the acquisition of Deutsch. Results for fiscal 2012 also included $114 million of additional net restructuring and other charges. Results for fiscal 2011 included $138 million of charges related to the acquisition of ADC, including $80 million of net restructuring and other charges, $39 million of charges associated with the

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amortization of acquisition-related fair value adjustments primarily related to acquired inventories and customer order backlog, and $19 million of acquisition and integration costs. Results for fiscal 2011 also included $56 million of additional net restructuring and other charges and an additional week which contributed $52 million of operating income.

Non-Operating Items

        Interest Expense, Net.    Net interest expense was $125 million, $153 million, and $139 million in fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. The decrease of $28 million in fiscal 2013 from fiscal 2012 was due to lower average debt levels, while the increase of $14 million in fiscal 2012 from fiscal 2011 resulted from higher average debt levels.

        Other Income (Expense), Net.    In fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, we recorded net other expense of $183 million, net other income of $50 million, and net other income of $27 million, respectively, primarily pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the Tax Sharing Agreement. The net other expense in fiscal 2013 included $231 million related to the effective settlement of all undisputed tax matters for the period 1997 through 2000. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

        Income Taxes.    Our operations are conducted through our various subsidiaries in a number of countries throughout the world. We have provided for income taxes based upon the tax laws and rates in the countries in which our operations are conducted and income and loss from operations is subject to taxation.

        The tax benefit for fiscal 2013 reflects an income tax benefit of $331 million related to the effective settlement of all undisputed tax matters for the period 1997 through 2000. In addition, the tax benefit for fiscal 2013 reflects $23 million of net tax benefits primarily consisting of income tax benefits recognized in connection with a reduction in the valuation allowance associated with certain ADC tax loss carryforwards and income tax benefits recognized in connection with the lapse of statutes of limitations for examinations of prior year income tax returns, partially offset by income tax expense related to adjustments to prior year income tax returns.

        We assessed the realization of ADC's tax loss and credit carryforwards that we acquired in connection with our purchase of ADC, and we believe it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be realized on additional U.S. federal and state net operating losses. Based upon the fiscal years 2011 through 2013 U.S. operating results of the ADC business under our management, we reduced the valuation allowance provided at the date of acquisition and recorded a tax benefit of $63 million. As of fiscal year end 2013, we continue to maintain a valuation allowance of $177 million related to U.S. federal and state ADC tax attributes due to the uncertainty of their realization in the future.

        The tax provision for fiscal 2012 reflects an income tax benefit of $107 million recognized in connection with a reduction in the valuation allowance associated with tax loss carryforwards in certain non-U.S. locations. In addition, the tax provision for fiscal 2012 reflects $17 million of income tax expense associated with certain non-U.S. tax rate changes enacted in the quarter ended December 30, 2011.

        The tax provision for fiscal 2011 reflects income tax benefits of $35 million associated with the completion of fieldwork and the settlement of certain U.S. tax matters.

        The valuation allowance for deferred tax assets of $1,816 million and $1,719 million at fiscal year end 2013 and 2012, respectively, relates principally to the uncertainty of the utilization of certain deferred tax assets, primarily tax loss, capital loss, and credit carryforwards in various jurisdictions. We believe that we will generate sufficient future taxable income to realize the income tax benefits related to the remaining net deferred tax assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. The valuation allowance

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was calculated in accordance with the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes, which require that a valuation allowance be established or maintained when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of deferred tax assets will not be realized.

        The calculation of our tax liabilities includes estimates for uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations across multiple global jurisdictions where we conduct our operations. Under the uncertain tax position provisions of ASC 740, we recognize liabilities for tax and related interest for issues in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes and related interest will be due. These tax liabilities and related interest are reflected net of the impact of related tax loss carryforwards, as such tax loss carryforwards will be applied against these tax liabilities and will reduce the amount of cash tax payments due upon the eventual settlement with the tax authorities. These estimates may change due to changing facts and circumstances. Due to the complexity of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a settlement that differs from our current estimate of the tax liabilities and related interest. Furthermore, management has reviewed with tax counsel the issues raised by certain taxing authorities and the adequacy of these recorded amounts. If our current estimate of tax and interest liabilities is less than the ultimate settlement, an additional charge to income tax expense may result. If our current estimate of tax and interest liabilities is more than the ultimate settlement, income tax benefits may be recognized.

        We have provided income taxes for earnings that are currently distributed as well as the taxes associated with several subsidiaries' earnings that are expected to be distributed in the future. No additional provision has been made for Swiss or non-Swiss income taxes on the undistributed earnings of subsidiaries or for unrecognized deferred tax liabilities for temporary differences related to basis differences in investments in subsidiaries, as such earnings are expected to be permanently reinvested, the investments are essentially permanent in duration, or we have concluded that no additional tax liability will arise as a result of the distribution of such earnings. As of September 27, 2013, certain subsidiaries had approximately $18 billion of cumulative undistributed earnings that have been retained indefinitely and reinvested in our global manufacturing operations, including working capital, property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets, and research and development activities. A liability could arise if our intention to permanently reinvest such earnings were to change and amounts are distributed by such subsidiaries or if such subsidiaries are ultimately disposed. It is not practicable to estimate the additional income taxes related to permanently reinvested earnings or the basis differences related to investments in subsidiaries. As of September 27, 2013, we had approximately $4.5 billion of cash, cash equivalents, and intercompany deposits, principally in our subsidiaries, that we have the ability to distribute to Tyco Electronics Group S.A. ("TEGSA"), our Luxembourg subsidiary, which is the obligor of substantially all of our debt, and to TE Connectivity Ltd., our Swiss parent company, but we consider to be permanently reinvested. We estimate that up to approximately $1.5 billion of tax expense would be recognized on our Consolidated Financial Statements if our intention to permanently reinvest these amounts were to change. Our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate cash, cash equivalents, and intercompany deposits that are designated as permanently reinvested in order to fund our operations, including investing and financing activities.

        Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes.    During fiscal 2012, we sold our Touch Solutions business for net cash proceeds of $380 million and recognized an insignificant pre-tax gain on the transaction. The agreement includes contingent earn-out provisions through 2015 based on business performance. In connection with the divestiture, we incurred an income tax charge of $65 million, which is included in income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for fiscal 2012. This charge was primarily driven by the inability to fully realize a tax benefit associated with the write-off of goodwill at the time of the sale.

        During fiscal 2012, we sold our TE Professional Services business for net cash proceeds of $28 million and recognized an insignificant pre-tax gain on the transaction. Additionally, during fiscal 2012, we recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $28 million, which is included in income (loss) from

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discontinued operations, net of income taxes on the Consolidated Statement of Operations, to write the carrying value of this business down to its estimated fair value less costs to sell.

        In December 2011, the New York Court of Claims entered judgment in our favor in the amount of $25 million, payment of which was received in fiscal 2012, in connection with our former Wireless Systems business's State of New York contract. This judgment resolved all outstanding issues between the parties in this matter. This partial recovery of a previously recognized loss, net of legal fees, is reflected in income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for fiscal 2012.

        The Touch Solutions, TE Professional Services, and Wireless Systems businesses met the discontinued operations criteria and have been included as such in all periods presented on our Consolidated Financial Statements. Prior to reclassification to discontinued operations, the Touch Solutions and TE Professional Services businesses were included in the former Communications and Industrial Solutions segment and the Network Solutions segment, respectively. The Wireless Systems business was a component of the former Wireless Systems segment.

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

Results of Operations by Segment

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   ($ in millions)
  

Net sales

   $ 5,485   $ 5,128   $ 4,912  

Operating income

   $ 972   $ 754   $ 729  

Operating margin

     17.7 %   14.7 %   14.8 %

        The following table provides an analysis of the change in the Transportation Solutions segment's net sales compared to the prior fiscal year by primary industry end market(1):

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012  
 
   Change in Net Sales versus Prior Fiscal Year   Change in Net Sales versus Prior Fiscal Year  
 
   Organic(2)   Translation(3)   Acquisition   Total   Organic(2)   Translation(3)   Impact of
53rd Week(4) 		  Acquisition   Total  
 
   ($ in millions)
  

Automotive

   $ 251     4.9 % $ (54 ) $ 160   $ 357     7.0 % $ 325     6.6 % $ (181 ) $ (102 ) $ 174   $ 216     4.4 %
                                                       
(1)
Industry end market information 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, the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and the impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2011.

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

(4)
Represents the impact of an additional week in fiscal 2011.

        Net sales in the Transportation Solutions segment increased $357 million, or 7.0%, to $5,485 million in fiscal 2013 from $5,128 million in fiscal 2012. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $54 million, or 1.1%, in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012. Deutsch contributed incremental net sales of $160 million during the first six months of fiscal 2013 over the same period of fiscal 2012. Organic net sales increased by $251 million, or 4.9%, in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012.

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        In the automotive end market, our organic net sales increased 4.9% in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012. The increase was due primarily to growth of 9.9% in the Americas region, 5.1% in the Asia–Pacific region, and 2.2% in the EMEA region. Growth in the Americas region was driven by strong consumer demand resulting in increased vehicle production. In the Asia–Pacific region, growth was driven by increasing demand in China partially offset by declines in Japan. In the EMEA region, growth resulted primarily from increased exports to other regions while automotive demand was weak in the EMEA region.

        In fiscal 2013, operating income in the Transportation Solutions segment increased $218 million to $972 million from $754 million in fiscal 2012. Segment results for fiscal 2013 included $38 million of net restructuring and other charges and $7 million of acquisition and integration costs related to the acquisition of Deutsch. Segment results for fiscal 2012 included $67 million of charges related to the acquisition of Deutsch, including $42 million of charges associated with the amortization of acquisition-related fair value adjustments primarily related to acquired inventories and customer order backlog, $16 million of acquisition and integration costs, and $9 million of net restructuring and other charges. Segment results also included $9 million of additional net restructuring and other charges in fiscal 2012. Excluding these items, operating income increased in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012. The increase resulted primarily from higher volume, improved manufacturing productivity, and lower material costs, partially offset by price erosion.

        In fiscal 2012, net sales in the Transportation Solutions segment increased $216 million, or 4.4%, to $5,128 million from $4,912 million in fiscal 2011. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $181 million, or 3.7%, in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. Fiscal 2011 included an additional week which contributed approximately $102 million in net sales. Deutsch contributed net sales of $174 million during fiscal 2012. Organic net sales increased by $325 million, or 6.6%, in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011.

        In the automotive end market, our organic net sales increased 6.6% in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. The increase was due primarily to growth of 15.3% in the Asia–Pacific region and 11.0% in the Americas region, partially offset by declines of 1.1% in the EMEA region. Growth in the Asia–Pacific region resulted from higher automotive production and continued recovery following the earthquake in Japan. We estimate that the earthquake in Japan negatively impacted our sales in the automotive end market by $38 million in fiscal 2011. In the Americas region, growth resulted from increased production in North America, partially offset by weakness in South America. In the EMEA region, production levels decreased as a result of financial uncertainty in Europe.

        Operating income in the Transportation Solutions segment increased $25 million to $754 million in fiscal 2012 from $729 million in fiscal 2011. As discussed above, segment results for fiscal 2012 included $67 million of charges related to the acquisition of Deutsch. Segment results also included $9 million of net charges and $13 million of net credits to restructuring and other charges (credits) in fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively. Excluding these items, operating income increased in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. The increase resulted primarily from higher volume and, to a lesser degree, pricing actions and improved manufacturing productivity.

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   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   ($ in millions)
  

Net sales

   $ 3,066   $ 3,310   $ 3,671  

Operating income

   $ 136   $ 247   $ 300  

Operating margin

     4.4 %   7.5 %   8.2 %

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

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  

Telecom Networks

     42 %   40 %   37 %

Data Communications

     25     26     29  

Enterprise Networks

     20     20     18  

Subsea Communications

     13     14     16  
               

Total

     100 %   100 %   100 %
               
(1)
Industry end market information is presented consistently with our internal management reporting and may be periodically revised as management deems necessary.

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

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012  
 
   Change in Net Sales versus Prior Fiscal Year   Change in Net Sales versus Prior Fiscal Year  
 
   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Divestiture   Total   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Impact of
53rd Week(3) 		  Acquisition   Total  
 
   ($ in millions)
  

Telecom Networks

   $ (29 )   (2.2 )% $ (4 ) $ —   $ (33 )   (2.5 )% $ (109 )   (7.9 )% $ (33 ) $ (34 ) $ 117   $ (59 )   (4.3 )%

Data Communications

     (55 )   (6.3 )   (3 )   (36 )   (94 )   (10.8 )   (173 )   (16.1 )   (5 )   (16 )   —     (194 )   (18.2 )

Enterprise Networks

     (25 )   (3.9 )   (9 )   —     (34 )   (5.2 )   —     —     (30 )   (15 )   37     (8 )   (1.2 )

Subsea Communications

     (83 )   (17.3 )   —     —     (83 )   (17.3 )   (92 )   (15.8 )   2     (10 )   —     (100 )   (17.2 )
                                                       

Total

   $ (192 )   (5.8 )% $ (16 ) $ (36 ) $ (244 )   (7.4 )%   (374 )   (10.2 )% $ (66 ) $ (75 ) $ 154   $ (361 )   (9.8 )%
                                                       
(1)
Represents the change in net sales resulting from volume and price changes, before consideration of acquisitions, divestitures, the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and the impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2011.

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

(3)
Represents the impact of an additional week in fiscal 2011.

        In fiscal 2013, net sales in the Network Solutions segment decreased $244 million, or 7.4%, to $3,066 million from $3,310 million in fiscal 2012. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $16 million, or 0.5%, in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012. Organic net sales decreased $192 million, or 5.8%, in fiscal 2013 from fiscal 2012.

        In the telecom networks end market, our organic net sales decreased 2.2% in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012 as a result of market weakness and decreased capital investments by customers, particularly in the Asia–Pacific region and, to a lesser degree, the EMEA region. In the data communications end market, our organic net sales decreased 6.3% in fiscal 2013 from fiscal 2012 as a result of weakness in demand, particularly in the datacenter market. In the enterprise networks end

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market, our organic net sales decreased 3.9% in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012 with declines resulting primarily from continued market slowdowns in the EMEA region and North America. The subsea communications end market's organic net sales decreased 17.3% in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012 as a result of lower levels of project activity resulting from customer funding delays.

        Operating income in the Network Solutions segment decreased $111 million to $136 million in fiscal 2013 from $247 million in fiscal 2012. Segment results included $125 million and $59 million of net restructuring and other charges in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively. Excluding these items, operating income decreased in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012. The decrease resulted from price erosion, lower volume and, to a lesser degree, unfavorable material costs, partially offset by improved manufacturing productivity.

        Net sales in the Network Solutions segment decreased $361 million, or 9.8%, to $3,310 million in fiscal 2012 from $3,671 million in fiscal 2011. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $66 million, or 1.8%, in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. Fiscal 2011 included an additional week which contributed approximately $75 million in net sales. The acquisition of ADC on December 8, 2010 resulted in incremental net sales of $154 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 over the same period of fiscal 2011, as ADC contributed net sales of $198 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 as compared to $44 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2011. Organic net sales decreased $374 million, or 10.2%, in fiscal 2012 from fiscal 2011. We estimate that the earthquake in Japan negatively impacted our sales in the Network Solutions segment by $16 million in fiscal 2011.

        In the telecom networks end market, our organic net sales decreased 7.9% in fiscal 2012 from fiscal 2011 due primarily to decreased capital investments by major carriers in the telecommunications industry, particularly in the Americas and EMEA regions. In the data communications end market, our organic net sales decreased 16.1% in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011 as a result of market softness, primarily in the Asia–Pacific region, and inventory reductions in the supply chain. In the enterprise networks end market, our organic net sales were flat in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011 levels as declines resulting from weak office network demand were offset by increases resulting from continued data center investments. The subsea communications end market's organic net sales decreased 15.8% in fiscal 2012 from fiscal 2011 as a result of lower levels of project activity.

        In fiscal 2012, operating income in the Network Solutions segment decreased $53 million to $247 million from $300 million in fiscal 2011. Segment results for fiscal 2012 included $59 million of net restructuring and other charges. Segment results for fiscal 2011 included $138 million of charges related to the acquisition of ADC, including $80 million of net restructuring and other charges, $39 million of charges associated with the amortization of acquisition-related fair value adjustments primarily related to acquired inventories and customer order backlog, and $19 million of acquisition and integration costs. Segment results for fiscal 2011 also included additional net restructuring and other charges of $10 million. Excluding these items, operating income decreased in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. The decrease was attributable to lower volume and, to a lesser degree, price erosion, partially offset by improved manufacturing productivity.

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   ($ in millions)
  

Net sales

   $ 3,007   $ 2,987   $ 3,144  

Operating income

   $ 359   $ 378   $ 477  

Operating margin

     11.9 %   12.7 %   15.2 %

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

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  

Industrial

     39 %   43 %   50 %

Aerospace, Defense, and Marine

     34     29     22  

Energy

     27     28     28  
               

Total

     100 %   100 %   100 %
               
(1)
Industry end market information is presented consistently with our internal management reporting and may be periodically revised as management deems necessary.

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

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012  
 
   Change in Net Sales versus Prior Fiscal Year   Change in Net Sales versus Prior Fiscal Year  
 
   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Acquisition   Total   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Impact of
53rd Week(3) 		  Acquisition   Total  
 
   ($ in millions)
  

Industrial

   $ (98 )   (7.7 )% $ (15 ) $ —   $ (113 )   (8.8 )% $ (236 )   (15.1 )% $ (21 ) $ (29 ) $ —   $ (286 )   (18.2 )%

Aerospace, Defense, and Marine

     12     1.4     (2 )   160     170     19.6     41     5.7     (17 )   (10 )   153     167     23.8  

Energy

     (36 )   (4.3 )   (1 )   —     (37 )   (4.4 )   14     1.5     (38 )   (14 )   —     (38 )   (4.4 )
                                                       

Total

   $ (122 )   (4.1 )% $ (18 ) $ 160   $ 20     0.7 % $ (181 )   (5.8 )% $ (76 ) $ (53 ) $ 153   $ (157 )   (5.0 )%
                                                       
(1)
Represents the change in net sales resulting from volume and price changes, before consideration of acquisitions, divestitures, the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and the impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2011.

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

(3)
Represents the impact of an additional week in fiscal 2011.

        Net sales in the Industrial Solutions segment increased $20 million, or 0.7%, to $3,007 million in fiscal 2013 from $2,987 million in fiscal 2012. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $18 million, or 0.6%, in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012. Deutsch contributed incremental net sales of $160 million in the first six months of fiscal 2013 over the same period of fiscal 2012. Organic net sales decreased $122 million, or 4.1%, during fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012.

        In the industrial end market, our organic net sales decreased 7.7% in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012 due primarily to declines in the industrial equipment, solar, and medical markets. In the aerospace, defense, and marine end market, our organic net sales were flat in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012 as increased production in the commercial aviation market and growth in the marine market resulting from increased oil and gas exploration were offset by a slowdown in defense spending. In the energy end market, our organic net sales decreased 4.3% in fiscal 2013 from fiscal 2012 as a result of continued market declines, primarily in the EMEA and Asia–Pacific regions.

        In fiscal 2013, operating income in the Industrial Solutions segment decreased $19 million to $359 million from $378 million in fiscal 2012. Segment results for fiscal 2013 included $62 million of net restructuring and other charges and $7 million of acquisition and integration costs related to the acquisition of Deutsch. Segment results for fiscal 2012 included $49 million of charges related to the acquisition of Deutsch, including $33 million of charges associated with the amortization of acquisition-

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related fair value adjustments primarily related to acquired inventories and customer order backlog, $11 million of acquisition and integration costs, and $5 million of net restructuring and other charges. Segment results also included $23 million of additional net restructuring and other charges in fiscal 2012. Excluding these items, operating income decreased in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012. The decrease was due to lower volume and, to a lesser degree, price erosion, partially offset by improved manufacturing productivity and benefits attributable to Deutsch.

        In fiscal 2012, net sales in the Industrial Solutions segment decreased $157 million, or 5.0%, to $2,987 million from $3,144 million in fiscal 2011. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $76 million, or 2.4%, in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. Fiscal 2011 included an additional week which contributed approximately $53 million in net sales. Deutsch contributed net sales of $153 million in fiscal 2012. Organic net sales decreased $181 million, or 5.8%, during fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. We estimate that the earthquake in Japan negatively impacted our sales in the Industrial Solutions segment by $11 million in fiscal 2011.

        In the industrial end market, our organic net sales decreased 15.1% in fiscal 2012 from fiscal 2011 due to market weakness across all regions. In the aerospace, defense, and marine end market, our organic net sales increased 5.7% in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. The increase was attributable to increased production in the commercial aviation market, and growth in the marine market resulting from share gains and increased oil and gas exploration driven by increased crude oil prices. In the energy end market, our organic net sales were flat in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011 as growth in the Americas and Asia–Pacific regions was offset by declines in the EMEA region.

        Operating income in the Industrial Solutions segment decreased $99 million to $378 million in fiscal 2012 from $477 million in fiscal 2011. As discussed above, segment results for fiscal 2012 included $49 million of charges related to the acquisition of Deutsch. Segment results also included $23 million and $24 million of additional net restructuring and other charges in fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively. Excluding these items, operating income decreased in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. The decrease resulted from lower volume and, to a lesser degree, increased materials costs, partially offset by improved manufacturing productivity and pricing actions.

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   ($ in millions)
  

Net sales

   $ 1,722   $ 1,857   $ 2,051  

Operating income

   $ 89   $ 139   $ 181  

Operating margin

     5.2 %   7.5 %   8.8 %

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

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  

Consumer Devices

     59 %   60 %   59 %

Appliances

     41     40     41  
               

Total

     100 %   100 %   100 %
               
(1)
Industry end market information is presented consistently with our internal management reporting and may be periodically revised as management deems necessary.

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

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012  
 
   Change in Net Sales versus Prior Fiscal Year   Change in Net Sales versus Prior Fiscal Year  
 
   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Total   Organic(1)   Translation(2)   Impact of 53rd Week(3)   Total  
 
   ($ in millions)
  

Consumer Devices

   $ (86 )   (7.6 )% $ (22 ) $ (108 )   (9.7 )% $ (75 )   (6.2 )% $ 1   $ (23 ) $ (97 )   (8.0 )%

Appliances

     (22 )   (3.0 )   (5 )   (27 )   (3.7 )   (67 )   (8.2 )   (16 )   (14 )   (97 )   (11.6 )
                                               

Total

   $ (108 )   (5.8 )% $ (27 ) $ (135 )   (7.3 )% $ (142 )   (7.0 )% $ (15 ) $ (37 ) $ (194 )   (9.5 )%
                                               
(1)
Represents the change in net sales resulting from volume and price changes, before consideration of acquisitions, divestitures, the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and the impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2011.

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

(3)
Represents the impact of an additional week in fiscal 2011.

        Net sales in the Consumer Solutions segment decreased $135 million, or 7.3%, to $1,722 million in fiscal 2013 from $1,857 million in fiscal 2012. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $27 million, or 1.5%, in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012. Organic net sales decreased $108 million, or 5.8%, during fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012.

        In the consumer devices end market, our organic net sales decreased 7.6% in fiscal 2013 from fiscal 2012 due to continuing weakness in the personal computer market, partially offset by increased demand in the mobile phone and tablet computer markets. In the appliances end market, our organic net sales decreased 3.0% in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012 due primarily to declines in the EMEA and Americas regions.

        In fiscal 2013, operating income in the Consumer Solutions segment decreased $50 million to $89 million from $139 million in fiscal 2012. Segment results included net restructuring and other charges of $86 million and $23 million in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively. Excluding these items, operating income increased in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012. The increase resulted from improved manufacturing productivity, partially offset by price erosion and lower volume.

        In fiscal 2012, net sales in the Consumer Solutions segment decreased $194 million, or 9.5%, to $1,857 million from $2,051 million in fiscal 2011. The weakening of certain foreign currencies negatively affected net sales by $15 million, or 0.7%, in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. Fiscal 2011 included an additional week which contributed approximately $37 million in net sales. Organic net sales decreased $142 million, or 7.0%, during fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. We estimate that the earthquake in Japan negatively impacted our sales in the Consumer Solutions segment by $34 million in fiscal 2011.

        In the consumer devices end market, our organic net sales decreased 6.2% in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011 as a result of weaker demand in the personal computer and consumer electronics markets, partially offset by strong demand in the tablet computer market and increased demand in the mobile phone market. In the appliances end market, our organic net sales decreased 8.2% in fiscal 2012 from fiscal 2011 due primarily to weakness in the Asia–Pacific and EMEA regions, resulting from lower demand and inventory reductions in the supply chain, partially offset by growth in the Americas region.

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        Operating income in the Consumer Solutions segment decreased $42 million to $139 million in fiscal 2012 from $181 million in fiscal 2011. Segment results included $23 million and $35 million of net restructuring and other charges in fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively. Excluding these items, operating income decreased in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. The decrease resulted from lower volume, increased materials costs, and price erosion, partially offset by improved manufacturing productivity.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

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

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 2,046   $ 1,947   $ 1,779  

Net cash used in investing activities

     (545 )   (1,510 )   (1,043 )

Net cash used in financing activities

     (1,678 )   (65 )   (1,512 )

Effect of currency translation on cash

     (9 )   (1 )   5  
               

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   $ (186 ) $ 371   $ (771 )
               

        Our ability to fund our future capital needs will be affected by our ability to continue to generate cash from operations and may be affected by our ability to access the capital markets, money markets, or other sources of funding, as well as the capacity and terms of our financing arrangements. We believe that cash generated from operations and, to the extent necessary, these other sources of potential funding will be sufficient to meet our anticipated capital needs for the foreseeable future. In October, we called for early redemption all of our 5.95% senior notes due in January 2014. We may use excess cash to reduce our outstanding debt, including through the possible repurchase of our debt in accordance with applicable law, to purchase a portion of our common shares pursuant to our authorized share repurchase program, to pay distributions or dividends on our common shares, or to acquire strategic businesses or product lines. The cost or availability of future funding may be impacted by financial market conditions. We will continue to monitor financial markets and respond as necessary to changing conditions.

        As of September 27, 2013, our cash and cash equivalents were held in subsidiaries which are located in various countries throughout the world. Under current applicable laws, substantially all of these amounts can be repatriated to TEGSA, our Luxembourg subsidiary, which is the obligor of substantially all of our debt, and to TE Connectivity Ltd., our Swiss parent company; however, the repatriation of these amounts could subject us to additional tax costs. We provide for tax liabilities on our Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to amounts that we expect to repatriate; however, no tax liabilities are recorded for amounts that we consider to be retained indefinitely and reinvested in our global manufacturing operations. As of September 27, 2013, we had approximately $4.5 billion of cash, cash equivalents, and intercompany deposits, principally in our subsidiaries, that we have the ability to distribute to TEGSA, our Luxembourg subsidiary, and TE Connectivity Ltd., our Swiss parent company, but we consider to be permanently reinvested. We estimate that up to approximately $1.5 billion of tax expense would be recognized on our Consolidated Financial Statements if our intention to permanently reinvest these amounts were to change. Our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate cash, cash equivalents, and intercompany deposits that are designated as permanently reinvested in order to fund our operations, including investing and financing activities.

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        Net cash provided by continuing operating activities was $2,048 million in fiscal 2013 as compared to $1,888 million in fiscal 2012. The increase of $160 million in fiscal 2013 over fiscal 2012 resulted primarily from higher income levels.

        Net cash provided by continuing operating activities was $1,888 million in fiscal 2012 as compared to $1,722 million in fiscal 2011. The increase of $166 million in fiscal 2012 over fiscal 2011 resulted primarily from improved working capital, partially offset by lower income levels.

        Pension and postretirement benefit contributions in fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011 were $98 million, $98 million, and $90 million, respectively. We expect pension and postretirement benefit contributions to be $90 million in fiscal 2014, before consideration of any voluntary contributions. There were no voluntary pension contributions in fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011.

        The amount of income taxes paid, net of refunds, during fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $312 million, $290 million, and $299 million, respectively.

        In fiscal 2013 and 2012, cash payments included $67 million and $70 million, respectively, for tax deficiencies related to U.S. tax matters for the years 1997 through 2000. Also during fiscal 2013 and 2012, we received net reimbursements of $39 million and $51 million, respectively, from Tyco International and Covidien pursuant to their indemnifications for pre-separation U.S. tax matters. Net cash payments related to pre-separation tax matters were $129 million in fiscal 2011. We expect to make net cash payments related to pre-separation tax matters of approximately $182 million over the next twelve months. These amounts include payments in which we are the primary obligor to the taxing authorities and for which we expect a portion to be reimbursed by Tyco International and Covidien under the Tax Sharing Agreement as well as indemnification payments to Tyco International and Covidien under the Tax Sharing Agreement for tax matters where they are the primary obligor to the taxing authorities. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to pre-separation tax matters.

        In addition to net cash provided by operating activities, we use free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, as a useful measure of our ability to generate cash. Free cash flow was $1,500 million in fiscal 2013 as compared to $1,434 million in fiscal 2012 and $1,342 million in fiscal 2011. The increase in free cash flow in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012 was primarily driven by higher income levels, partially offset by higher capital expenditures as reduced by proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment. The increase in free cash flow in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011 was primarily driven by improved working capital, as adjusted for net payments for pre-separation tax matters and certain Deutsch acquisition-related payments totaling $37 million, partially offset by lower income levels.

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

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Net cash provided by continuing operating activities

   $ 2,048   $ 1,888   $ 1,722  

Capital expenditures

     (615 )   (533 )   (574 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

     39     23     65  

Payments related to pre-separation tax matters, net

     28     19     129  

Payments related to accrued interest on debt assumed in the acquisition of Deutsch

     —     17     —  

Payments to settle acquisition-related foreign currency derivative contracts

     —     20     —  
               

Free cash flow

   $ 1,500   $ 1,434   $ 1,342  
               

        Capital spending increased $82 million in fiscal 2013 to $615 million as compared to $533 million in fiscal 2012. Capital spending was $574 million in fiscal 2011. We expect fiscal 2014 capital spending levels to be approximately 4% to 5% of net sales. We believe our capital funding levels are adequate to support new programs, and we continue to invest in our manufacturing infrastructure to further enhance productivity and manufacturing capabilities.

        During fiscal 2012, we acquired Deutsch. The total value paid for the transaction amounted to €1.55 billion (approximately $2.05 billion using an exchange rate of $1.33 per €1.00), net of cash acquired of $152 million. The total value paid included $659 million of debt assumed, including accrued interest, which we paid off in its entirety shortly after the completion of the acquisition. See additional information in Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        During fiscal 2011, we acquired ADC for a total purchase price of approximately $1,263 million in cash (excluding cash acquired of $546 million) and $22 million of other non-cash consideration. Short-term investments acquired in connection with the acquisition of ADC were sold for proceeds of $155 million in fiscal 2011. Certain other assets acquired in connection with the acquisition of ADC were sold for net proceeds of $111 million, of which approximately $106 million was received in fiscal 2011. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

        During fiscal 2012, we received net cash proceeds of $370 million related to the sale of our Touch Solutions business and $24 million related to the sale of our TE Professional Services business. An additional $14 million of cash proceeds was received during fiscal 2013. See additional information in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Total debt at fiscal year end 2013 and 2012 was $3,014 million and $3,711 million, respectively. See Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding debt.

        TEGSA, our 100%-owned subsidiary, has a five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility") with total commitments of $1,500 million. The Credit Facility was amended in August 2013 primarily to extend the maturity date from June 2016 to August 2018 and reduce borrowing costs. TEGSA had no borrowings under the Credit Facility at September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012.

        Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the option of TEGSA, (1) the London interbank offered rate ("LIBOR") plus an applicable margin based upon the

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senior, unsecured, long-term debt rating of TEGSA, or (2) an alternate base rate equal to the highest of (i) Deutsche Bank AG New York branch's base rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 1/2 of 1%, and (iii) one-month LIBOR plus 1%, plus, in each case, an applicable margin based upon the senior, unsecured, long-term debt rating of TEGSA. TEGSA is required to pay an annual facility fee ranging from 7.5 to 25.0 basis points based upon the amount of the lenders' commitments under the Credit Facility and the applicable credit ratings of TEGSA.

        The Credit Facility contains a financial ratio covenant providing that if, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, our ratio of Consolidated Total Debt (as defined in the Credit Facility) to Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Facility) for the then most recently concluded period of four consecutive fiscal quarters exceeds 3.75 to 1.0, an Event of Default (as defined in the Credit Facility) is triggered. The Credit Facility and our other debt agreements contain other customary covenants. None of our covenants are presently considered restrictive to our operations. As of September 27, 2013, we were in compliance with all of our debt covenants and believe that we will continue to be in compliance with our existing covenants for the foreseeable future.

        Periodically, TEGSA issues 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 maintain financial flexibility and to potentially decrease the cost of borrowings. Borrowings under the commercial paper program are backed by the Credit Facility. As of fiscal year end 2013, TEGSA had $350 million of commercial paper outstanding at a weighted-average interest rate of 0.28%. TEGSA had $300 million of commercial paper outstanding at a weighted-average interest rate of 0.40% as of fiscal year end 2012.

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

        On October 18, 2013, TEGSA called for redemption all of its outstanding 5.95% senior notes due 2014, representing $300 million aggregate principal amount. The redemption date will be November 18, 2013. We expect to pay an immaterial premium in connection with this early redemption.

        Payments of common share dividends and cash distributions to shareholders were $384 million, $332 million, and $296 million in fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

        In March 2010, our shareholders approved a cash distribution to shareholders in the form of a capital reduction to the par value of our common shares of CHF 0.72 (equivalent to $0.64) per share, payable in four equal quarterly installments of $0.16 per share beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 through the second quarter of fiscal 2011. We paid the third and fourth installments of the distribution during the quarters ended December 24, 2010 and March 25, 2011, respectively. These capital reductions reduced the par value of our common shares from CHF 1.73 (equivalent to $1.60) to CHF 1.37 (equivalent to $1.28).

        In March 2011, our shareholders approved a dividend payment to shareholders of CHF 0.68 (equivalent to $0.72) per share out of contributed surplus, payable in four equal quarterly installments beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 through the second quarter of fiscal 2012. We paid the installments of the dividend at a rate of $0.18 per share during each of the quarters ended June 24, 2011, September 30, 2011, December 30, 2011, and March 30, 2012.

        In March 2012, our shareholders approved a cash distribution to shareholders in the form of a capital reduction to the par value of our common shares of CHF 0.80 (equivalent to $0.84) per share, payable in four equal quarterly installments beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 through the second quarter of fiscal 2013. We paid the installments of the distribution at a rate of $0.21 per share during each of the quarters ended June 29, 2012, September 28, 2012, December 28, 2012 and March 29, 2013. These capital reductions reduced the par value of our common shares from CHF 1.37 (equivalent to $1.28) to CHF 0.57 (equivalent to $0.44).

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        In March 2013, our shareholders approved a dividend payment to shareholders of CHF 0.96 (equivalent to $1.00) per share out of contributed surplus, payable in four equal quarterly installments beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 through the second quarter of fiscal 2014. We paid the first and second installments of the dividend at a rate of $0.25 per share during each of the quarters ended June 28, 2013 and September 27, 2013.

        Future dividends on our common shares or reductions of registered share capital for distribution to shareholders, if any, must be approved by our shareholders. In exercising their discretion to recommend to the shareholders that such dividends or distributions be approved, our board of directors will consider our results of operations, cash requirements and surplus, financial condition, statutory requirements of applicable law, contractual restrictions, and other factors that they may deem relevant.

        During fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, we repurchased approximately 20 million of our common shares for $829 million, approximately 6 million of our common shares for $194 million, and approximately 25 million of our common shares for $867 million, respectively. At September 27, 2013, we had $478 million of availability remaining under our share repurchase authorization. On October 29, 2013, our board of directors authorized an increase of $1 billion in the share repurchase program.


Commitments and Contingencies

        The following table provides a summary of our contractual obligations and commitments for debt, minimum lease payment obligations under non-cancelable leases, and other obligations at fiscal year end 2013:

 
    
   Payments Due by Fiscal Year  
 
   Total   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018   Thereafter  
 
   (in millions)
  

Long-term debt, including current maturities

   $ 3,014   $ 711   $ 339   $ —   $ —   $ 727   $ 1,237  

Interest on long-term debt(1)

     1,304     128     115     110     110     87     754  

Operating leases

     420     125     96     58     41     30     70  

Purchase obligations(2)

     226     226     —     —     —     —     —  
                               

Total contractual cash obligations(3)(4)(5)

   $ 4,964   $ 1,190   $ 550   $ 168   $ 151   $ 844   $ 2,061  
                               
(1)
Interest payments exclude the impact of our interest rate swaps.

(2)
Purchase obligations consist of commitments for purchases of goods and services.

(3)
The table above does not reflect unrecognized income tax benefits of $1,620 million and related accrued interest and penalties of $1,018 million, the timing of which is uncertain. See Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding unrecognized income tax benefits, interest, and penalties.

(4)
The table above does not reflect pension and postretirement benefit obligations to certain employees and former employees. We are obligated to make contributions to our pension plans and postretirement benefit plans; however, we are unable to determine the amount of plan contributions due to the inherent uncertainties of obligations of this type, including timing, interest rate charges, investment performance, and amounts of benefit payments. We expect to contribute $90 million to pension and postretirement benefit plans in fiscal 2014, before consideration of voluntary contributions. These plans and our estimates of future contributions and benefit payments are more fully described in Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

(5)
Other long-term liabilities of $393 million are excluded from the table above as we are unable to estimate the timing of payment for these items.

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business taxes and taxes, if any, incurred as a result of any failure of the distribution of all of our shares or the shares of Covidien to qualify as a tax-free distribution for U.S. federal income tax purposes within the meaning of Section 355 of the Code or certain internal transactions undertaken in anticipation of the spin-offs to qualify for tax-favored treatment under the Code.

        Pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement, upon separation, we entered into certain guarantee commitments and indemnifications with Tyco International and Covidien. Under the Tax Sharing Agreement, we, Tyco International, and Covidien share 31%, 27%, and 42%, respectively, of certain contingent liabilities relating to unresolved pre-separation tax matters of Tyco International. The effect of the Tax Sharing Agreement is to indemnify us for 69% of certain liabilities settled in cash by us with respect to unresolved pre-separation tax matters. Pursuant to that indemnification, we have made similar indemnifications to Tyco International and Covidien with respect to 31% of certain liabilities settled in cash by the companies relating to unresolved pre-separation tax matters. If any of the companies responsible for all or a portion of such liabilities were to default in its payment of costs or expenses related to any such liability, we would be responsible for a portion of the defaulting party or parties' obligation. We are responsible for all of our own taxes that are not shared pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement's sharing formula. In addition, Tyco International and Covidien are responsible for their tax liabilities that are not subject to the Tax Sharing Agreement's sharing formula.

        Prior to separation, certain of our subsidiaries filed combined income tax returns with Tyco International. Those and other of our subsidiaries' income tax returns are periodically examined by various tax authorities. In connection with these examinations, tax authorities, including the IRS, have raised issues and proposed tax adjustments. Tyco International, as the U.S. income tax audit controlling party under the Tax Sharing Agreement, is 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 uncertain tax position provisions of ASC 740, which relate specifically to our entities have been recorded on the Consolidated Financial Statements. In addition, we may be required to fund portions of Tyco International's and Covidien's tax obligations. Estimates about these guarantees have also been recognized on the Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

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

        The disputed issue involves the tax treatment of certain intercompany debt transactions. The IRS field examination asserted that certain intercompany loans originating during the period 1997 through 2000 did not constitute debt for U.S. federal income tax purposes and disallowed approximately $2.7 billion of related interest deductions recognized during the period on Tyco International's U.S. income tax returns. In addition, if the IRS is ultimately successful in asserting its claim, it is likely to disallow an additional $6.6 billion of interest deductions reflected on U.S. income tax returns in years subsequent to fiscal 2000. Tyco International contends that the intercompany financing qualified as debt

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

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

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

        During fiscal 2013 and 2012, we made payments of $67 million and $70 million, respectively, for tax deficiencies related to undisputed tax adjustments for the years 1997 through 2000. Concurrent with remitting these payments, during fiscal 2013 and 2012, we were reimbursed $39 million and $51 million, respectively, from Tyco International and Covidien pursuant to their indemnifications for pre-separation tax matters.

        During fiscal 2011, the IRS completed its field examination of certain Tyco International income tax returns for the years 2001 through 2004, issued Revenue Agent Reports which reflect the IRS' determination of proposed tax adjustments for the 2001 through 2004 period, and issued certain notices of deficiency. As a result of the completion of fieldwork and the settlement of certain tax matters in fiscal 2011, we recognized income tax benefits of $35 million and other expense of $14 million pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement. Also, in fiscal 2011, we made net cash payments of $154 million related to pre-separation deficiencies.

        Tyco International's income tax returns for the years 2001 through 2004 remain subject to adjustment by the IRS upon ultimate resolution of the disputed issue involving certain intercompany loans originated during the period 1997 through 2000. The IRS commenced its audit of certain Tyco International income tax returns for the years 2005 through 2007 in fiscal 2011, and it is our understanding that fieldwork for this audit period is expected to be completed in fiscal 2014. Also, during fiscal 2012, the IRS commenced its audit of our income tax returns for the years 2008 through 2010. We expect fieldwork for the 2008 through 2010 audit to conclude in fiscal 2014. Over the next twelve months, we expect to pay approximately $182 million, inclusive of related indemnification payments, in connection with pre-separation tax matters.

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        At September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012, we have reflected $15 million and $71 million, respectively, of income tax liabilities related to the audits of Tyco International's and our income tax returns in accrued and other current liabilities as certain of these matters could be resolved within the next twelve months.

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

        In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to various legal proceedings and claims, including patent infringement claims, product liability matters, employment disputes, disputes on agreements, other commercial disputes, environmental matters, antitrust claims, and tax matters, including non-income tax matters such as value added tax, sales and use tax, real estate tax, and transfer tax. Management believes that these legal proceedings and claims likely will be resolved over an extended period of time. Although it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these proceedings, based upon our experience, current information, and applicable law, we do not expect that the outcome of these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. However, the proceedings discussed above in "Income Tax Matters" could have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. See "Part I. Item 3. Legal Proceedings" and Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding legal proceedings.

        At September 27, 2013, we had a contingent purchase price commitment of $80 million related to our fiscal 2001 acquisition of Com-Net. This represents the maximum amount payable to the former shareholders of Com-Net only after the construction and installation of a communications system was completed for and approved by the State of Florida in accordance with guidelines set forth in the contract. Under the terms of the purchase and sale agreement, we do not believe we have any obligation to the sellers. However, the sellers have contested our position and initiated a lawsuit in June 2006 in the Court of Common Pleas in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, which is in the discovery phase. A liability for this contingency has not been recorded on the Consolidated Financial Statements as we do not believe that any payment is probable at this time.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

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

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

        At September 27, 2013, we had outstanding letters of credit and letters of guarantee in the amount of $376 million.

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        We have recorded liabilities for known indemnifications included as part of environmental liabilities. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of these liabilities.

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

        Pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement, upon separation, we entered into certain guarantee commitments and indemnifications with Tyco International and Covidien. Under the Tax Sharing Agreement, we, Tyco International, and Covidien share 31%, 27%, and 42%, respectively, of certain contingent liabilities relating to unresolved pre-separation tax matters of Tyco International. The effect of the Tax Sharing Agreement is to indemnify us for 69% of certain liabilities settled in cash by us with respect to unresolved pre-separation tax matters. Pursuant to that indemnification, we have made similar indemnifications to Tyco International and Covidien with respect to 31% of certain liabilities settled in cash by the companies relating to unresolved pre-separation tax matters. If any of the companies responsible for all or a portion of such liabilities were to default in its payment of costs or expenses related to any such liability, we would be responsible for a portion of the defaulting party or parties' obligation. These arrangements have been valued upon our separation from Tyco International in accordance with ASC 460 and, accordingly, liabilities amounting to $223 million were recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 27, 2013. See Notes 12 and 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

        The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Our significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The following accounting policies are considered to be the most critical as they require significant judgments and assumptions that involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Management's estimates are based on the relevant information available at the end of each period.

        Our revenue recognition policies are in accordance with ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. Our revenues are generated principally from the sale of our products. Revenue from the sale of products is recognized at the time title and the risks and rewards of ownership pass to the customer. This generally occurs when the products reach the shipping point, the sales price is fixed and determinable, and collection is reasonably assured. For those items where title has not yet transferred, we have deferred the recognition of revenue. A reserve for estimated returns is established at the time of sale based on historical return experience and is recorded as a reduction of sales. Other allowances include customer quantity and price discrepancies. A reserve for other allowances is generally established at the time of sale based on historical experience and is also recorded as a reduction of sales.

        Contract revenues for construction related projects, which are generated in the Network Solutions segment, are recorded primarily using the percentage-of-completion method. Profits recognized on contracts in process are based upon estimated contract revenue and related cost to complete. Percentage-of-completion is measured based on the ratio of actual costs incurred to total estimated costs. Revisions in cost estimates as contracts progress have the effect of increasing or decreasing profits in the current period. Provisions for anticipated losses are made in the period in which they first become determinable. In addition, provisions for credit losses related to construction related projects are recorded as reductions of revenue in the period in which they first become determinable.

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        Acquired intangible assets include both indeterminable-lived residual goodwill and determinable-lived identifiable intangible assets. Intangible assets with a determinable life include primarily intellectual property, consisting of patents, trademarks, and unpatented technology, as well as customer relationships. Estimates of recoverability range from 1 to 50 years and are generally amortized on a straight-line basis. An evaluation of the remaining useful life of determinable-lived intangible assets is performed on a periodic basis and when events and circumstances warrant an evaluation. We assess determinable-lived intangible assets for impairment consistent with our policy for assessing other long-lived assets for impairment. Goodwill is assessed for impairment separately from determinable-lived intangible assets by comparing the carrying value of each reporting unit to its fair value on the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter of each year or whenever we believe a triggering event requiring a more frequent assessment has occurred. In assessing the existence of a triggering event, management relies on a number of reporting-unit-specific factors including operating results, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows, transactions, and market place data. There are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and management's judgment in applying these factors to the goodwill impairment analysis.

        A reporting unit is generally an operating segment or one level below an operating segment that constitutes a business for which discrete financial information is available and regularly reviewed by segment management. At fiscal year end 2013, we had eight reporting units, seven of which contained goodwill. There is one reporting unit in the Transportation Solutions segment, three reporting units in the Network Solutions segment, and two reporting units in both the Industrial Solutions and Consumer Solutions segments. We review our reporting unit structure each year as part of our annual goodwill impairment test, or more frequently based on changes in our structure.

        When testing for goodwill impairment, we follow the guidance prescribed in ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other. First, we perform a step I goodwill impairment test to identify a potential impairment. In doing so, we compare the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill may be impaired and a step II goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. In the step II goodwill impairment test, we compare the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in a manner consistent with how goodwill is recognized in a business combination. We allocate the fair value of a reporting unit to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit, including intangible assets, as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. Any excess of the fair value of a reporting unit over the amounts assigned to its assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill.

        Fair value estimates used in the step I goodwill impairment tests are calculated using an income approach based on the present value of future cash flows of each reporting unit. The income approach generally has been supported by guideline analyses (a market approach). These approaches incorporate a number of assumptions including future growth rates, discount rates, income tax rates, and market activity in assessing fair value and are reporting unit specific. Changes in economic and operating conditions impacting these assumptions could result in goodwill impairments in future periods.

        We completed our annual goodwill impairment test in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 and determined that no impairment existed.

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determination of the recoverability of certain deferred tax assets, which arise from temporary differences between the income tax return and financial statement recognition of revenue and expense.

        In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets, we consider all available positive and negative evidence including our past operating results, the existence of cumulative losses in the most recent years, and our forecast of future taxable income. In estimating future taxable income, we develop assumptions including the amount of future state, federal, and non-U.S. pre-tax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates we are using to manage the underlying businesses.

        We currently have recorded significant valuation allowances that we intend to maintain until it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets will be realized. Our income tax expense recorded in the future will be reduced to the extent of decreases in our valuation allowances. The realization of our remaining deferred tax assets is primarily dependent on future taxable income in the appropriate jurisdictions. Any reduction in future taxable income including any future restructuring activities may require that we record an additional valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. An increase in the valuation allowance would result in additional income tax expense in such period and could have a significant impact on our future earnings. Any changes in a valuation allowance that was established in connection with an acquisition will be reflected in the income tax provision.

        Changes in tax laws and rates also could affect recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities in the future. Management is not aware of any such changes that would have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

        In addition, the calculation of our tax liabilities includes estimates for uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations across multiple global jurisdictions where we conduct our operations. Under the uncertain tax position provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes, we recognize liabilities for tax and related interest for issues in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes and related interest will be due. These tax liabilities and related interest are reflected net of the impact of related tax loss carryforwards, as such tax loss carryforwards will be applied against these tax liabilities and will reduce the amount of cash tax payments due upon the eventual settlement with the tax authorities. These estimates may change due to changing facts and circumstances. Due to the complexity of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a settlement that differs from our current estimate of the tax liabilities and related interest. Furthermore, management has reviewed with tax counsel the issues raised by certain taxing authorities and the adequacy of these recorded amounts. If our current estimate of tax and interest liabilities is less than the ultimate settlement, an additional charge to income tax expense may result. If our current estimate of tax and interest liabilities is more than the ultimate settlement, income tax benefits may be recognized. These tax liabilities and related interest are recorded in income taxes and accrued and other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        Our pension expense and obligations are developed from actuarial assumptions. The funded status of our defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans is recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation at the measurement date. For defined benefit pension plans, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation, which represents the actuarial present value of benefits expected to be paid upon retirement factoring in estimated future compensation levels. For the postretirement benefit plans, the benefit obligation is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, which represents the actuarial present value of postretirement benefits attributed to employee services already rendered. The

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fair value of plan assets represents the current market value of cumulative company and participant contributions made to irrevocable trust funds, held for the sole benefit of participants, which are invested by the trustee of the funds. The benefits under pension and postretirement plans are based on various factors, such as years of service and compensation.

        Net periodic pension benefit cost is based on the utilization of the projected unit credit method of calculation and is charged to earnings on a systematic basis over the expected average remaining service lives of current participants.

        Two critical assumptions in determining pension expense and obligations are the discount rate and expected long-term return on plan assets. We evaluate these assumptions at least annually. Other assumptions reflect demographic factors such as retirement, mortality, and employee turnover. These assumptions are evaluated periodically and updated to reflect our actual experience. Actual results may differ from actuarial assumptions. The discount rate represents the market rate for high-quality fixed income investments and is used to calculate the present value of the expected future cash flows for benefit obligations to be paid under our pension plans. A decrease in the discount rate increases the present value of pension benefit obligations. At fiscal year end 2013, a 25 basis point decrease in the discount rate would have increased the present value of our pension obligations by $124 million; a 25 basis point increase would have decreased the present value of our pension obligations by $112 million. We consider the current and expected asset allocations of our pension plans, as well as historical and expected long-term rates of return on those types of plan assets, in determining the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. A 50 basis point decrease or increase in the expected long-term return on plan assets would have increased or decreased, respectively, our fiscal 2013 pension expense by $10 million.

        During fiscal 2012, our investment committee made the decision to change the target asset allocation of the U.S. plans' master trust from a previous target of 30% equity and 70% fixed income to 10% equity and 90% fixed income in an effort to better protect the funded status of the U.S. plans' master trust. Asset reallocation will continue over a multi-year period based on the funded status, as defined by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 ("the Pension Act Funded Status"), of the U.S. plans' master trust and market conditions. We expect to reach our target allocation when the Pension Act Funded Status exceeds 100%. Based on the Pension Act Funded Status as of September 27, 2013, our target asset allocation is 45% equity and 55% fixed income.

        We account for acquired businesses using the acquisition method of accounting. This method requires, among other things, that most assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date. We allocate the purchase price of acquired businesses to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair values, or as required by ASC 805, Business Combinations. The excess of the purchase price over the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. We may engage independent third-party appraisal firms to assist us in determining the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Such valuations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets.

        Critical estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include but are not limited to: future expected cash flows from customer and distributor relationships, acquired developed technologies, and patents; expected costs to develop in-process research and development into commercially viable products and estimated cash flows from projects when completed; brand awareness and market position, as well as assumptions about the period of time the brand will continue to be used in our product portfolio; customer and distributor attrition rates; royalty rates; and discount rates. Management's estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable. As a result, actual results may differ from estimates.

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        We record a loss contingency when the available information indicates it is probable that we have incurred a liability and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. When a range of possible losses with equal likelihood exists, we record the low end of the range. The likelihood of a loss with respect to a particular contingency is often difficult to predict, and determining a meaningful estimate of the loss or a range of loss may not be practicable based on information available. In addition, it is not uncommon for such matters to be resolved over many years, during which time relevant developments and new information must continuously be evaluated to determine whether a loss is probable and a reasonable estimate of that loss can be made. When a loss is probable but a reasonable estimate cannot be made, or when a loss is at least reasonably possible, disclosure is provided.


Non-GAAP Financial Measures

        Organic net sales growth is a non-GAAP financial measure. The difference between reported net sales growth (the most comparable GAAP measure) and organic net sales growth (the non-GAAP measure) consists of the impact from foreign currency exchange rates, acquisitions, divestitures, and an additional week in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year for fiscal years which are 53 weeks in length. 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 and the impact of an additional week in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year for fiscal years which are 53 weeks in length. The impact of the 53rd week was estimated using an average weekly sales figure for the last month of the fiscal year.

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

        Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. The difference between net cash provided by continuing operating activities (the most comparable GAAP measure) and free cash flow (the non-GAAP measure) consists mainly of significant cash outflows and inflows that we believe are useful to identify. Free cash flow is a useful measure of our ability to generate cash. It also is a significant component in our incentive compensation plans. We believe free cash flow provides useful information

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to investors as it provides insight into the primary cash flow metric used by management to monitor and evaluate cash flows generated from our operations.

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

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

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


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, acquisitions, the effects of competition, and the effects of future legislation or regulations. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "may," "should," or the negative of these terms or similar expressions.

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

        The following and other risks, which are described in greater detail in "Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors," as well as other risks described in this Annual Report, could also cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements:

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

ITEM 7A.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

        In the normal course of business, our financial position is routinely subject to a variety of risks, including market risks associated with interest rate and currency movements on outstanding debt and non-U.S. Dollar denominated assets and liabilities and commodity price movements. We utilize established risk management policies and procedures in executing derivative financial instrument transactions to manage a portion of these risks.

        We do not execute transactions or hold derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Substantially all counterparties to derivative financial instruments are limited to major financial institutions with at least an A/A2 credit rating. There is no significant concentration of exposures with any one counterparty.

Foreign Currency Exposures

        As part of managing the exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, we utilize foreign currency forward and swap contracts, a portion of which are designated as cash flow hedges. The objective of these contracts is to minimize impacts to cash flows and profitability due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on intercompany and other cash transactions. A 10% appreciation or depreciation of the underlying currency in our foreign currency forward or swap contracts from the September 27, 2013 market rates would have changed the unrealized value of our forward and swap

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contracts by $27 million. A 10% appreciation or depreciation of the underlying currency in our foreign currency forward or swap contracts from the September 28, 2012 market rates would have changed the unrealized value of our forward and swap contracts by $35 million. Such gains or losses on these contracts would be generally offset by the gains or losses on the revaluation or settlement of the underlying transactions.

Interest Rate and Investment Exposures

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

        During fiscal 2011, we entered into interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges on $150 million principal amount of the 4.875% senior notes due 2021. The maturity dates of the interest rate swaps coincide with the maturity date of the notes. Under these contracts, we receive fixed amounts of interest applicable to the underlying notes and pay a floating amount based upon the three-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR.

        Based on our floating rate debt balances of approximately $150 million at September 27, 2013 and $200 million at September 28, 2012, an increase in the levels of the U.S. Dollar interest rates by 0.5%, with all other variables held constant, would have resulted in an increase of annual interest expense of approximately $1 million in fiscal 2013 and 2012.

Commodity Exposures

        Our worldwide operations and product lines may expose us to risks from fluctuations in commodity prices. To limit the effects of fluctuations in the future market price paid and related volatility in cash flows, we utilize commodity swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges. We continually evaluate the commodity market with respect to our forecasted usage requirements over the next eighteen months and periodically enter into commodity swap contracts in order to hedge a portion of usage requirements over that period. At September 27, 2013, our commodity hedges, which related to expected purchases of gold, silver, and copper, were in a net loss position of $27 million and had a notional value of $278 million. At September 28, 2012, our commodity hedges, which related to expected purchases of gold and silver, were in a net gain position of $17 million and had a notional value of $246 million. A 10% appreciation or depreciation of the price of a troy ounce of gold, a troy ounce of silver, and a pound of copper, from the September 27, 2013 prices would have changed the unrealized value of our forward contracts by $25 million. A 10% appreciation or depreciation of the price of a troy ounce of gold and a troy ounce of silver from the September 28, 2012 prices would have changed the unrealized value of our forward contracts by $26 million.

        See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on financial instruments.

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ITEM 8.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

        The following Consolidated Financial Statements and schedule specified by this Item, together with the reports thereon of Deloitte & Touche LLP, are presented following Item 15 and the signature pages of this report:

        Financial Statements:

        Financial Statement Schedule:

        All other financial statements and schedules have been omitted since the information required to be submitted has been included on the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes or because they are either not applicable or not required under the rules of Regulation S-X.

ITEM 9A.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

        Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of September 27, 2013. Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 27, 2013.

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

        Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, management has concluded our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of September 27, 2013.

        Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with policies and procedures may deteriorate.

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        Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has issued an attestation report on our internal control over financial reporting as of September 27, 2013, which is included in this Annual Report.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

        During the quarter ended September 27, 2013, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART III

ITEM 10.    DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

        Information concerning directors, executive officers and corporate governance may be found under the captions "Agenda Item No. 1—Election of Directors," "Nominees for Election," "Corporate Governance," "The Board of Directors and Board Committees," and "Executive Officers" in our definitive proxy statement for our 2014 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the "2014 Proxy Statement"), which will be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the close of our fiscal year. Such information is incorporated herein by reference. The information in the 2014 Proxy Statement set forth under the caption "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" is incorporated herein by reference.

Code of Ethics

        We have adopted a guide to ethical conduct, which applies to all of our employees, officers, and directors. Our Guide to Ethical Conduct meets the requirements of a "code of ethics" as defined by Item 406 of Regulation S-K and applies to our chief executive officer, chief financial officer, and chief accounting officer, as well as all other employees and directors, as indicated above. Our Guide to Ethical Conduct also meets the requirements of a code of business conduct and ethics under the listing standards of the NYSE. Our Guide to Ethical Conduct is posted on our website at www.te.com under the heading "About TE—Who We Are—TE Corporate Responsibility—Guide to Ethical Conduct." We also will provide a copy of our Guide to Ethical Conduct to shareholders upon request. We intend to disclose any amendments to our Guide to Ethical Conduct, as well as any waivers for executive officers or directors, on our website.

ITEM 11.    EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

        Information concerning executive compensation may be found under the captions "Compensation Discussion and Analysis," "Management Development and Compensation Committee Report," "Executive Officer Compensation," "Compensation of Non-Employee Directors," and "Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" in our 2014 Proxy Statement. Such information is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12.    SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

        The information in our 2014 Proxy Statement set forth under the caption "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" is incorporated herein by reference.

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Equity Compensation Plan Information

        The following table provides information as of September 27, 2013 with respect to common shares issuable under our equity compensation plans or equity compensation plans of Tyco International prior to the separation:

Plan Category
  Number of securities
to be issued upon
exercise of outstanding
options, warrants
and rights
(a) 		  Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(b)(4) 		  Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation
plans (excluding
securities reflected
in column (a))
(c)(5) 		 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders:

                    

2007 Stock and Incentive Plan(1)

     16,433,541   $ 30.45     22,630,841  

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders:

                    

Equity awards under Tyco International Ltd. 2004 Stock and Incentive Plan and other equity incentive plans(2)

     2,360,224     37.80     —  

Equity awards under ADC Plans(3)

     1,451,537     41.81     3,496,891  
                 

Total

     20,245,302           26,127,732  
                 
(1)
The TE Connectivity Ltd. 2007 Stock and Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the "2007 Plan"), provides for the award of annual performance bonuses and long-term performance awards, including share options, restricted and performance units, deferred stock units, and other share-based awards (collectively, "Awards") to board members, officers, and non-officer employees. The 2007 Plan provides for a maximum of 59,843,452 common shares to be issued as Awards, subject to adjustment as provided under the terms of the 2007 Plan.

(2)
Includes common shares that may be issued by TE Connectivity pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement under equity awards, including share options, restricted shares, restricted stock units, and deferred stock units, granted to current and former employees and directors of Tyco International, which may include individuals currently or formerly employed by or serving with TE Connectivity, Tyco International, or Covidien subsequent to the separation.

(3)
In connection with the acquisition of ADC in December 2010, we assumed equity awards issued under plans sponsored by ADC and the remaining pool of shares available for grant under the ADC 2010 Global Stock Incentive Plan (collectively, the "ADC Plans"). Subsequent to the acquisition, we registered 6,764,455 shares related to the ADC Plans via Forms S-3 and S-8. Shares available represent the number of shares available for issuance under future awards from the ADC Plans, which are now available for issuance of TE Connectivity common shares. During fiscal 2012, the ADC 2010 Global Stock Incentive Plan was renamed the TE Connectivity Ltd. 2010 Stock and Incentive Plan.

(4)
Does not take into account restricted, performance, or deferred stock unit awards that do not have exercise prices.

(5)
The 2007 Plan applies a weighting factor of 1.80 to outstanding non-vested restricted shares, restricted share units, deferred stock units, and performance units. The ADC Plans apply a weighting factor of 1.21 to outstanding non-vested restricted shares, restricted share units, deferred stock units, and performance units. The remaining shares issuable under both the 2007 Plan and the ADC Plans are increased by forfeitures and cancellations, among other factors.

ITEM 13.   CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

        The information in our 2014 Proxy Statement set forth under the captions "Corporate Governance," "The Board of Directors and Board Committees," and "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 14.    PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

        The information in our 2014 Proxy Statement set forth under the caption "Agenda Item No. 7—Election of Auditors—Agenda Item No. 7.1" is incorporated herein by reference.

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 PART IV

ITEM 15.    EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)
1.     Financial Statements. See Item 8.

2.
Financial Statement Schedule. See Item 8.

3.
Exhibit Index:

Exhibit
Number 		  Description
  2.1   Separation and Distribution Agreement among Tyco International Ltd., Covidien Ltd. and Tyco Electronics Ltd., dated as of June 29, 2007 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to TE Connectivity's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed July 5, 2007)

 
3.1
 
Articles of Association of TE Connectivity Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to TE Connectivity's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 29, 2013)

 
3.2
 
Organizational Regulations of TE Connectivity Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to TE Connectivity's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 11, 2013)

 
4.1(a)
 
Indenture among Tyco Electronics Group S.A., Tyco Electronics Ltd. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, dated as of September 25, 2007 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1(a) to TE Connectivity's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2007, filed December 14, 2007)

 
4.1(b)
 
Second Supplemental Indenture among Tyco Electronics Group S.A., Tyco Electronics Ltd. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, dated as of September 25, 2007 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1(c) to TE Connectivity's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2007, filed December 14, 2007)

 
4.1(c)
 
Third Supplemental Indenture among Tyco Electronics Group S.A., Tyco Electronics Ltd. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, dated as of September 25, 2007 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1(d) to TE Connectivity's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2007, filed December 14, 2007)

 
4.1(d)
 
Fourth Supplemental Indenture among Tyco Electronics Group S.A., Tyco Electronics Ltd. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, dated as of July 14, 2008 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to TE Connectivity's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed July 14, 2008)

 
4.1(e)
 
Fifth Supplemental Indenture among Tyco Electronics Group S.A., Tyco Electronics Ltd. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, dated as of December 20, 2010 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to TE Connectivity's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed December 20, 2010)

 
4.1(f)
 
Sixth Supplemental Indenture among Tyco Electronics Group S.A., TE Connectivity Ltd. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, dated as of February 3, 2012 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to TE Connectivity's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed February 3, 2012)

 
4.1(g)
 
Seventh Supplemental Indenture among Tyco Electronics Group S.A., TE Connectivity Ltd. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, dated as of February 3, 2012 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to TE Connectivity's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed February 3, 2012)

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Exhibit
Number 		  Description
  10.1   Tax Sharing Agreement among Tyco International Ltd., Covidien Ltd. and Tyco Electronics Ltd., dated as of June 29, 2007 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to TE Connectivity's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed July 5, 2007)

 
10.2
 
Five-Year Senior Credit Agreement among Tyco Electronics Group S.A., as borrower, TE Connectivity Ltd., as guarantor, the lenders parties thereto and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as administrative agent, dated as of June 24, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to TE Connectivity's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed June 27, 2011)

 
10.3
 
First Amendment to the Five-Year Senior Credit Agreement dated as of August 2, 2013 among Tyco Electronics Group S.A., as borrower, TE Connectivity Ltd., as guarantor, the lenders parties thereto and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as administrative agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to TE Connectivity's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed August 2, 2013)

 
10.4
 
TE Connectivity Ltd. 2007 Stock and Incentive Plan (as amended and restated as of March 7, 2012) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to TE Connectivity's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed March 7, 2012)‡

 
10.5
 
TE Connectivity Ltd. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (as amended and restated) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to TE Connectivity's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2012, filed November 13, 2012)‡

 
10.6
 
Form of Founders' Grant Option Award Terms and Conditions (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to TE Connectivity's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed July 5, 2007)‡

 
10.7
 
Form of Option Award Terms and Conditions (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to TE Connectivity's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 24, 2010, filed January 24, 2011)‡

 
10.8
 
Form of Restricted Unit Award Terms and Conditions (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to TE Connectivity's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 24, 2010, filed January 24, 2011)‡

 
10.9
 
Form of Performance Stock Unit Award Terms and Conditions (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to TE Connectivity's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 28, 2012, filed January 25, 2013)‡

 
10.10
 
TE Connectivity Change in Control Severance Plan for Certain U.S. Officers and Executives (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to TE Connectivity's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2012, filed November 13, 2012)‡

 
10.11
 
TE Connectivity Severance Plan for U.S. Officers and Executives (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to TE Connectivity's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2012, filed November 13, 2012)‡

 
10.12
 
Tyco Electronics Ltd. Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to TE Connectivity's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2007, filed December 14, 2007)‡

 
10.13
 
Tyco Electronics Corporation Supplemental Savings and Retirement Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to TE Connectivity's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 25, 2009, filed November 18, 2009)‡

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Exhibit
Number 		  Description
  10.14   Tyco Electronics Ltd. UK Savings Related Share Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to TE Connectivity's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2007, filed December 14, 2007)‡

 
10.15
 
Form of Indemnification Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to TE Connectivity's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed October 16, 2009)

 
10.16
 
TE Connectivity Ltd. 2010 Stock and Incentive Plan (as amended and restated) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to TE Connectivity's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2012, filed November 13, 2012)‡

 
10.17
 
Sale and Purchase Agreement among TE Connectivity Ltd. and the Sellers named therein with respect to Deutsch Group SAS, dated as of December 14, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to TE Connectivity's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 30, 2011, filed January 27, 2012)

 
21.1
 
Subsidiaries of TE Connectivity Ltd.*

 
23.1
 
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm*

 
24.1
 
Power of Attorney*

 
31.1
 
Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

 
31.2
 
Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

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

 
101
 
Financial statements from the Annual Report on Form 10-K of TE Connectivity Ltd. for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2013, filed on November 15, 2013, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements*
*
Filed herewith

**
Furnished herewith

‡
Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

  TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

 

By:

  

/s/ ROBERT W. HAU

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

        Date: November 15, 2013

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature
 
Title
 
Date

 
 
 
 
 
/s/ THOMAS J. LYNCH
 Thomas J. Lynch		   Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)		   November 15, 2013

/s/ ROBERT W. HAU
 Robert W. Hau
 
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
November 15, 2013

/s/ ROBERT J. OTT
 Robert J. Ott
 
Senior Vice President and
Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 
November 15, 2013

*
 Pierre R. Brondeau
 
Director
 
November 15, 2013

*
 Juergen W. Gromer
 
Director
 
November 15, 2013

*
 William A. Jeffrey
 
Director
 
November 15, 2013

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Signature
 
Title
 
Date

 
 
 
 
 
*
 Yong Nam		   Director   November 15, 2013

*
 Daniel J. Phelan
 
Director
 
November 15, 2013

*
 Frederic M. Poses
 
Director
 
November 15, 2013

*
 Lawrence S. Smith
 
Director
 
November 15, 2013

*
 Paula A. Sneed
 
Director
 
November 15, 2013

*
 David P. Steiner
 
Director
 
November 15, 2013

*
 John C. Van Scoter
 
Director
 
November 15, 2013
*
John S. Jenkins, Jr., by signing his name hereto, does sign this document on behalf of the above noted individuals, pursuant to powers of attorney duly executed by such individuals, which have been filed as Exhibit 24.1 to this Report.

  By:   /s/ JOHN S. JENKINS, JR.
 John S. Jenkins, Jr.
 Attorney-in-fact

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TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
   Page  

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     75  

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended September 27, 2013, September 28, 2012, and September 30, 2011

    
78		  

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Fiscal Years Ended September 27, 2013, September 28, 2012, and September 30, 2011

    
79		  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012

    
80		  

Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Fiscal Years Ended September 27, 2013, September 28, 2012, and September 30, 2011

    
81		  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years Ended September 27, 2013, September 28, 2012, and September 30, 2011

    
82		  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

    
83		  

Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

    
154		  

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of TE Connectivity Ltd.:

        We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of TE Connectivity Ltd. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended September 27, 2013. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.

        We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended September 27, 2013, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

        We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of September 27, 2013, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated November 15, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 15, 2013

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of TE Connectivity Ltd.:

        We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of TE Connectivity Ltd. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of September 27, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

        We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company's board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

        Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

        In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 27, 2013, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

        We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of the Company as of and for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2013, and our report dated

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November 15, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 15, 2013

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TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Fiscal Years Ended September 27, 2013, September 28, 2012, and September 30, 2011

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions, except per share data)
  

Net sales

   $ 13,280   $ 13,282   $ 13,778  

Cost of sales

     8,951     9,236     9,507  
               

Gross margin

     4,329     4,046     4,271  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     1,773     1,685     1,728  

Research, development, and engineering expenses

     675     688     701  

Acquisition and integration costs

     14     27     19  

Restructuring and other charges, net

     311     128     136  
               

Operating income

     1,556     1,518     1,687  

Interest income

     17     23     22  

Interest expense

     (142 )   (176 )   (161 )

Other income (expense), net

     (183 )   50     27  
               

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     1,248     1,415     1,575  

Income tax (expense) benefit

     29     (249 )   (347 )
               

Income from continuing operations

     1,277     1,166     1,228  

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

     —     (51 )   22  
               

Net income

     1,277     1,115     1,250  

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

     (1 )   (3 )   (5 )
               

Net income attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd. 

   $ 1,276   $ 1,112   $ 1,245  
               

Amounts attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd.:

                    

Income from continuing operations

   $ 1,276   $ 1,163   $ 1,223  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     —     (51 )   22  
               

Net income

   $ 1,276   $ 1,112   $ 1,245  
               

Basic earnings per share attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd.:

                    

Income from continuing operations

   $ 3.05   $ 2.73   $ 2.79  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     —     (0.12 )   0.05  

Net income

     3.05     2.61     2.84  

Diluted earnings per share attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd.:

                    

Income from continuing operations

   $ 3.02   $ 2.70   $ 2.76  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     —     (0.11 )   0.05  

Net income

     3.02     2.59     2.81  

Dividends and cash distributions paid per common share of TE Connectivity Ltd. 

   $ 0.92   $ 0.78   $ 0.68  

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:

                    

Basic

     418     426     438  

Diluted

     423     430     443  

   

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Fiscal Years Ended September 27, 2013, September 28, 2012, and September 30, 2011

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Net income

   $ 1,277   $ 1,115   $ 1,250  

Other comprehensive income (loss):

                    

Currency translation

     (28 )   (131 )   50  

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

     131     (88 )   152  

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

     (29 )   20     (20 )
               

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     74     (199 )   182  
               

Comprehensive income

     1,351     916     1,432  

Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

     (1 )   (3 )   (5 )
               

Comprehensive income attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd. 

   $ 1,350   $ 913   $ 1,427  
               

   

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012

 
   Fiscal Year End  
 
   2013   2012  
 
   (in millions, except
share data)
  

Assets

              

Current assets:

              

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,403   $ 1,589  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $48 and $41, respectively           

     2,323     2,343  

Inventories

     1,762     1,808  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     487     474  

Deferred income taxes

     334     289  
           

Total current assets

     6,309     6,503  

Property, plant, and equipment, net

     3,166     3,213  

Goodwill

     4,326     4,308  

Intangible assets, net

     1,244     1,352  

Deferred income taxes

     2,146     2,460  

Receivable from Tyco International Ltd. and Covidien plc

     1,002     1,180  

Other assets

     268     290  
           

Total Assets

   $ 18,461   $ 19,306  
           

Liabilities and Equity

              

Current liabilities:

              

Current maturities of long-term debt

   $ 711   $ 1,015  

Accounts payable

     1,383     1,292  

Accrued and other current liabilities

     1,762     1,576  

Deferred revenue

     68     121  
           

Total current liabilities

     3,924     4,004  

Long-term debt

     2,303     2,696  

Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities

     1,155     1,353  

Deferred income taxes

     321     448  

Income taxes

     1,979     2,311  

Other liabilities

     393     517  
           

Total Liabilities

     10,075     11,329  
           

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

              

Equity:

              

TE Connectivity Ltd. shareholders' equity:

              

Common shares, 428,527,307 shares authorized and issued, CHF 0.57 par value, and 439,092,124 shares authorized and issued, CHF 0.97 par value, respectively

     189     193  

Contributed surplus

     6,136     6,837  

Accumulated earnings

     2,472     1,196  

Treasury shares, at cost, 17,020,636 and 16,408,049 shares, respectively

     (720 )   (484 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     303     229  
           

Total TE Connectivity Ltd. shareholders' equity

     8,380     7,971  

Noncontrolling interests

     6     6  
           

Total Equity

     8,386     7,977  
           

Total Liabilities and Equity

   $ 18,461   $ 19,306  
           

   

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

Fiscal Years Ended September 27, 2013, September 28, 2012, and September 30, 2011

 
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
   TE
Connectivity
Ltd.
Shareholders'
Equity 		   
    
  
 
   Common Shares   Treasury Shares    
    
   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income 		   
    
  
 
   Contributed
Surplus 		  Accumulated
Earnings
(Deficit) 		  Non-
controlling
Interests 		  Total
Equity 		 
 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount  
 
   (in millions)
  

Balance at September 24, 2010

     468   $ 599     (25 ) $ (721 ) $ 8,085   $ (1,161 ) $ 246   $ 7,048   $ 8   $ 7,056  

Net income

     —     —     —     —     —     1,245     —     1,245     5     1,250  

Other comprehensive income

     —     —     —     —     —     —     182     182     —     182  

Share-based compensation expense

     —     —     —     —     73     —     —     73     —     73  

Dividends approved

     —     —     —     —     (308 )   —     —     (308 )   —     (308 )

Exercise of share options

     —     —     4     80     —     —     —     80     —     80  

Restricted share award vestings and other activity

     —     —     2     132     (111 )   —     —     21     4     25  

Repurchase of common shares

     —     —     (25 )   (867 )   —     —     —     (867 )   —     (867 )

Cancellation of treasury shares

     (5 )   (6 )   5     141     (135 )   —     —     —     —     —  

Dividends to noncontrolling interests

     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     (7 )   (7 )
                                           

Balance at September 30, 2011

     463   $ 593     (39 ) $ (1,235 ) $ 7,604   $ 84   $ 428   $ 7,474   $ 10   $ 7,484  
                                           

Net income

     —     —     —     —     —     1,112     —     1,112     3     1,115  

Other comprehensive loss

     —     —     —     —     —     —     (199 )   (199 )   —     (199 )

Share-based compensation expense

     —     —     —     —     70     —     —     70     —     70  

Distributions approved

     —     (389 )   —     33     —     —     —     (356 )   —     (356 )

Exercise of share options

     —     —     2     60     —     —     —     60     —     60  

Restricted share award vestings and other activity

     —     —     3     51     (47 )   —     —     4     —     4  

Repurchase of common shares

     —     —     (6 )   (194 )   —     —     —     (194 )   —     (194 )

Cancellation of treasury shares

     (24 )   (11 )   24     801     (790 )   —     —     —     —     —  

Dividends to noncontrolling interests

     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     (7 )   (7 )
                                           

Balance at September 28, 2012

     439   $ 193     (16 ) $ (484 ) $ 6,837   $ 1,196   $ 229   $ 7,971   $ 6   $ 7,977  
                                           

Net income

     —     —     —     —     —     1,276     —     1,276     1     1,277  

Other comprehensive income

     —     —     —     —     —     —     74     74     —     74  

Share-based compensation expense

     —     —     —     —     78     —     —     78     —     78  

Dividends approved

     —     —     —     1     (413 )   —     —     (412 )   —     (412 )

Exercise of share options

     —     —     6     214     —     —     —     214     —     214  

Restricted share award vestings and other activity

     —     —     3     11     (3 )   —     —     8     —     8  

Repurchase of common shares

     —     —     (20 )   (829 )   —     —     —     (829 )   —     (829 )

Cancellation of treasury shares

     (10 )   (4 )   10     367     (363 )   —     —     —     —     —  

Dividends to noncontrolling interests

     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     (1 )   (1 )
                                           

Balance at September 27, 2013

     429   $ 189     (17 ) $ (720 ) $ 6,136   $ 2,472   $ 303   $ 8,380   $ 6   $ 8,386  
                                           

   

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Fiscal Years Ended September 27, 2013, September 28, 2012, and September 30, 2011

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

                    

Net income

   $ 1,277   $ 1,115   $ 1,250  

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

     —     51     (22 )
               

Income from continuing operations

     1,277     1,166     1,228  

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

                    

Depreciation and amortization

     607     609     564  

Non-cash restructuring charges

     84     1     9  

Deferred income taxes

     30     (48 )   103  

Provision for losses on accounts receivable and inventories

     59     58     18  

Tax sharing (income) expense

     181     (52 )   (27 )

Share-based compensation expense

     78     68     71  

Other

     56     63     (12 )

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

                    

Accounts receivable, net

     (81 )   17     26  

Inventories

     (61 )   116     (239 )

Inventoried costs on long-term contracts

     18     7     31  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     11     103     190  

Accounts payable

     167     (189 )   (38 )

Accrued and other current liabilities

     (13 )   (92 )   (225 )

Income taxes

     (371 )   7     (54 )

Other

     6     54     77  
               

Net cash provided by continuing operating activities

     2,048     1,888     1,722  

Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities

     (2 )   59     57  
               

Net cash provided by operating activities

     2,046     1,947     1,779  
               

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

                    

Capital expenditures

     (615 )   (533 )   (574 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

     39     23     65  

Proceeds from sale of intangible assets

     —     —     68  

Proceeds from sale of short-term investments

     —     —     155  

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

     (6 )   (1,384 )   (731 )

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

     14     394     —  

Other

     23     (9 )   (8 )
               

Net cash used in continuing investing activities

     (545 )   (1,509 )   (1,025 )

Net cash used in discontinued investing activities

     —     (1 )   (18 )
               

Net cash used in investing activities

     (545 )   (1,510 )   (1,043 )
               

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

                    

Net increase (decrease) in commercial paper

     50     300     (100 )

Proceeds from long-term debt

     —     748     249  

Repayment of long-term debt

     (715 )   (642 )   (565 )

Proceeds from exercise of share options

     214     60     80  

Repurchase of common shares

     (844 )   (185 )   (865 )

Payment of common share dividends and cash distributions to shareholders

     (384 )   (332 )   (296 )

Other

     (1 )   44     23  
               

Net cash used in continuing financing activities

     (1,680 )   (7 )   (1,474 )

Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities

     2     (58 )   (38 )
               

Net cash used in financing activities

     (1,678 )   (65 )   (1,512 )
               

Effect of currency translation on cash

     (9 )   (1 )   5  

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (186 )   371     (771 )

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

     —     —     (1 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of fiscal year

     1,589     1,218     1,990  
               

Cash and cash equivalents at end of fiscal year

   $ 1,403   $ 1,589   $ 1,218  
               

Supplemental Cash Flow Information:

                    

Interest paid

   $ 155   $ 181   $ 162  

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

     312     290     299  

   

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Basis of Presentation

        The Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the consolidated operations of TE Connectivity Ltd. and its subsidiaries and have been prepared in United States ("U.S.") Dollars in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP").

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

        We consist of four reportable segments:

        The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Significant estimates in these Consolidated Financial Statements include restructuring and other charges, assets acquired and liabilities assumed in acquisitions, allowances for doubtful accounts receivable, estimates of future cash flows and discount rates associated with asset impairments, useful lives for depreciation and amortization, loss contingencies, net realizable value of inventories, estimated contract revenue and related costs, legal contingencies, tax reserves and deferred tax asset valuation allowances, and the determination of discount and other rate assumptions for pension and postretirement employee benefit expenses. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.

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1. Basis of Presentation (Continued)

        Unless otherwise indicated, references in the Consolidated Financial Statements to fiscal 2013, fiscal 2012, and fiscal 2011 are to our fiscal years ended September 27, 2013, September 28, 2012, and September 30, 2011, respectively. Our fiscal year is a "52-53 week" year ending on the last Friday of September, such that each quarterly period is 13 weeks in length. For fiscal years in which there are 53 weeks, the fourth quarter reporting period will include 14 weeks. Fiscal 2013 and 2012 were each 52 weeks in length. Fiscal 2011 was a 53 week year.

        We have reclassified certain items on our Consolidated Financial Statements to conform to the current year presentation.

        In March 2011, our shareholders approved an amendment to our articles of association to change our name from "Tyco Electronics Ltd." to "TE Connectivity Ltd." The name change was effective March 10, 2011. Our ticker symbol "TEL" on the New York Stock Exchange remained unchanged.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

        We consolidate entities in which we own or control more than fifty percent of the voting shares or otherwise have the ability to control through similar rights. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The results of companies acquired or disposed of are included on the Consolidated Financial Statements from the effective date of acquisition or up to the date of disposal.

        Our revenues are generated principally from the sale of our products. Revenue from the sale of products is recognized at the time title and the risks and rewards of ownership pass to the customer. This generally occurs when the products reach the shipping point, the sales price is fixed and determinable, and collection is reasonably assured. For those items where title has not yet transferred, we have deferred the recognition of revenue.

        Contract revenues for construction related projects, which are generated in the Network Solutions segment, are recorded primarily using the percentage-of-completion method. Profits recognized on contracts in process are based upon estimated contract revenue and related cost to complete. Percentage-of-completion is measured based on the ratio of actual costs incurred to total estimated costs. Revisions in cost estimates as contracts progress have the effect of increasing or decreasing profits in the current period. Provisions for anticipated losses are made in the period in which they first become determinable. In addition, provisions for credit losses related to construction related projects are recorded as reductions of revenue in the period in which they first become determinable.

        We generally warrant that our products will conform to our or mutually agreed to specifications and that our products will be free from material defects in materials and workmanship for a limited time. We limit our warranty to the replacement or repair of defective parts or a refund or credit of the

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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

price of the defective product. We accept returned goods only when the customer makes a verified claim and we have authorized the return. Returns result primarily from defective products or shipping discrepancies. A reserve for estimated returns is established at the time of sale based on historical return experience and is recorded as a reduction of sales.

        Additionally, certain of our long-term contracts in the Network Solutions segment have warranty obligations. Estimated warranty costs for each contract are determined based on the contract terms and technology-specific considerations. These costs are included in total estimated contract costs and are accrued over the construction period of the respective contracts under percentage-of-completion accounting.

        We provide certain distributors with an inventory allowance for returns or scrap equal to a percentage of qualified purchases. A reserve for estimated returns and scrap allowances is established at the time of the sale, based on a fixed percentage of sales to distributors authorized and agreed to by us, and is recorded as a reduction of sales.

        Other allowances include customer quantity and price discrepancies. A reserve for other allowances is generally established at the time of sale based on historical experience and is recorded as a reduction of sales. We believe we can reasonably and reliably estimate the amounts of future allowances.

        All highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less from the time of purchase are considered to be cash equivalents.

        The allowance for doubtful accounts receivable reflects the best estimate of probable losses inherent in our outstanding receivables after consideration of aging, known troubled accounts, and other currently available information.

        Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or market value using the first-in, first-out cost method, except for inventoried costs incurred in the performance of long-term contracts primarily by the Network Solutions segment.

        Property, plant, and equipment is recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Maintenance and repair expenditures are charged to expense when incurred. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are 10 to 20 years for land improvements, 5 to 40 years for buildings and improvements, and 1 to 15 years for machinery and equipment.

        We periodically evaluate, when events and circumstances warrant, the net realizable value of long-lived assets, including property, plant, and equipment and amortizable intangible assets, relying on a number of factors including operating results, business plans, economic projections, and anticipated

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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

future cash flows. When indicators of potential impairment are present, the carrying values of the asset group are evaluated in relation to the operating performance and estimated future undiscounted cash flows of the underlying asset group. Impairment of the carrying value of an asset group is recognized whenever anticipated future undiscounted cash flows from an asset group are estimated to be less than its carrying value. The amount of impairment recognized is the difference between the carrying value of the asset group and its fair value. Fair value estimates are based on assumptions concerning the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows and discount rates, reflecting varying degrees of perceived risk.

        Acquired intangible assets include both indeterminable-lived residual goodwill and determinable-lived identifiable intangible assets. Intangible assets with a determinable life include primarily intellectual property, consisting of patents, trademarks, and unpatented technology, as well as customer relationships. Estimates of recoverability range from 1 to 50 years and are generally amortized on a straight-line basis. See Note 9 for additional information regarding intangible assets. An evaluation of the remaining useful life of determinable-lived intangible assets is performed on a periodic basis and when events and circumstances warrant an evaluation. We assess determinable-lived intangible assets for impairment consistent with our policy for assessing other long-lived assets for impairment. Goodwill is assessed for impairment separately from determinable-lived intangible assets by comparing the carrying value of each reporting unit to its fair value on the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter of each year or whenever we believe a triggering event requiring a more frequent assessment has occurred. In assessing the existence of a triggering event, management relies on a number of reporting-unit-specific factors including operating results, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows, transactions, and market place data. There are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and management's judgment in applying these factors to the goodwill impairment analysis.

        At fiscal year end 2013, we had eight reporting units, seven of which contained goodwill. There is one reporting unit in the Transportation Solutions segment, three reporting units in the Network Solutions segment, and two reporting units in both the Industrial Solutions and Consumer Solutions segments. See Note 8 for information regarding goodwill impairment testing. When changes occur in the composition of one or more reporting units, goodwill is reassigned to the reporting units affected based on their relative fair values.

        When testing for goodwill impairment, we perform a step I goodwill impairment test to identify a potential impairment. In doing so, we compare the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill may be impaired and a step II goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. In the step II goodwill impairment test, we compare the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in a manner consistent with how goodwill is recognized in a business combination. We allocate the fair value of a reporting unit to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit, including intangible assets, as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. Any excess of the fair value of a reporting unit over the amounts assigned to its assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill.

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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

        Fair value estimates used in the step I goodwill impairment tests are calculated using an income approach based on the present value of future cash flows of each reporting unit. The income approach generally has been supported by guideline analyses (a market approach). These approaches incorporate a number of assumptions including future growth rates, discount rates, income tax rates, and market activity in assessing fair value and are reporting unit specific. Changes in economic and operating conditions impacting these assumptions could result in goodwill impairments in future periods.

        Research and development expenditures are expensed when incurred and are included in research, development, and engineering expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Research and development expenses include salaries, direct costs incurred, and building and overhead expenses. The amounts expensed in fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011 were $576 million, $595 million, and $593 million, respectively.

        Income taxes are computed in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 740, Income Taxes. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been reflected on the Consolidated Financial Statements. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the differences between the book and tax bases of particular assets and liabilities and operating loss carryforwards using tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided to offset deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

        Our financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, debt, and derivative financial instruments.

        We account for derivative financial instrument contracts on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. For instruments not designated as hedges under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, the changes in the instruments' fair value are recognized currently in earnings. For instruments designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of a derivative is recorded in other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the underlying hedged item affects earnings. Ineffective portions of a cash flow hedge, including amounts excluded from the hedging relationship, are recognized currently in earnings. Changes in the fair value of instruments designated as fair value hedges affect the carrying value of the asset or liability hedged, with changes in both the derivative instrument and the hedged asset or liability being recognized currently in earnings.

        We determine the fair value of our financial instruments by using methods and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each balance sheet date. Standard market conventions are used to determine the fair value of financial instruments, including derivatives.

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

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        Our derivative financial instruments present certain market and counterparty risks. Concentration of counterparty risk is mitigated, however, as we deal with financial institutions worldwide, substantially all of which have long-term Standard & Poor's, Moody's, and/or Fitch credit ratings of A/A2 or higher. In addition, only conventional derivative financial instruments are utilized. We are exposed to potential losses if a counterparty fails to perform according to the terms of its agreement. With respect to counterparty net asset positions recognized at September 27, 2013, we have assessed the likelihood of counterparty default as remote. We currently provide guarantees from a wholly-owned subsidiary to the counterparties to our commodity swap derivatives. The likelihood of performance on those guarantees has been assessed as remote. For all other derivative financial instruments, we are not required to provide, nor do we require counterparties to provide, collateral or other security.

        See Note 14 for additional information regarding derivative financial instruments.

        ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, specifies a fair value hierarchy based upon the observable inputs utilized in valuation of certain assets and liabilities. Observable inputs (highest level) reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs (lowest level) reflect internally developed market assumptions. Fair value measurements are classified under the following hierarchy:

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

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        Financial instruments other than derivative instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and long-term debt. These instruments are recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at book value. For cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, we believe book value approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. See Note 11 for disclosure of the fair value of debt. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for the respective financial instruments:

        The funded status of our defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans is recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation at the measurement date. For defined benefit pension plans, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation, which represents the actuarial present value of benefits expected to be paid upon retirement factoring in estimated future compensation levels. For the postretirement benefit plans, the benefit obligation is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, which represents the actuarial present value of postretirement benefits attributed to employee services already rendered. The fair value of plan assets represents the current market value of cumulative company and participant contributions made to irrevocable trust funds, held for the sole benefit of participants, which are invested by the trustee of the funds. The benefits under pension and postretirement plans are based on various factors, such as years of service and compensation.

        Net periodic pension benefit cost is based on the utilization of the projected unit credit method of calculation and is charged to earnings on a systematic basis over the expected average remaining service lives of current participants.

        The measurement of benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost is based on estimates and assumptions determined by our management. These valuations reflect the terms of the plans and use

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participant-specific information such as compensation, age, and years of service, as well as certain assumptions, including estimates of discount rates, expected return on plan assets, rate of compensation increases, interest crediting rates, and mortality rates.

        We determine the fair value of share awards on the date of grant. Share options are valued using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model; restricted share awards and performance awards are valued using our end-of-day share price on the date of grant. That fair value is expensed ratably over the expected service period, with an allowance made for estimated forfeitures based on historical employee activity. Estimates regarding the attainment of performance criteria are periodically reviewed; the cumulative impact of a change in estimate regarding the attainment of performance criteria is recorded in the period in which that change is made. See Note 22 for additional information related to share-based compensation.

        Basic earnings per share attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd. is computed by dividing net income attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd. by the basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd. is computed by dividing net income attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd. by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding adjusted for the potentially dilutive impact of share-based compensation arrangements.

        For our non-U.S. Dollar functional currency subsidiaries, assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. Dollars using fiscal year end exchange rates. Sales and expenses are translated at average monthly exchange rates. Foreign currency translation gains and losses are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income within equity.

        Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions, which are included in earnings, were immaterial amounts in fiscal 2013 and 2011. Such gains were $18 million during fiscal 2012.

        Restructuring activities involve employee-related termination costs, facility exit costs, and asset impairments resulting from reductions-in-force, migration of facilities or product lines from higher-cost to lower-cost countries, or consolidation of facilities within countries. We recognize termination costs based on requirements established per severance policy, government law, or previous actions. Facility exit costs generally reflect the cost to terminate a facility lease before the end of its term (measured at fair value at the time we cease using the facility) or costs that will continue to be incurred under the facility lease without future economic benefit to us. Restructuring activities often result in the disposal or abandonment of assets that require an acceleration of depreciation or impairment reflecting the excess of the assets' carrying values over fair value.

        The recognition of restructuring costs require that we make certain judgments and estimates regarding the nature, timing, and amount of costs associated with the planned exit activity. To the extent our actual results differ from our estimates and assumptions, we may be required to revise the

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estimated liabilities, requiring the recognition of additional restructuring costs or the reduction of liabilities already recognized. At the end of each reporting period, we evaluate the remaining accrued balances to ensure these balances are properly stated and the utilization of the reserves are for their intended purpose in accordance with developed exit plans. See Note 3 for additional information on restructuring activities.

        We account for acquired businesses using the acquisition method of accounting. This method requires, among other things, that most assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date. We allocate the purchase price of acquired businesses to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair values, or as required by ASC 805, Business Combinations. The excess of the purchase price over the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. We may engage independent third-party appraisal firms to assist us in determining the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Such valuations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets.

        We record a loss contingency when the available information indicates it is probable that we have incurred a liability and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. When a range of possible losses with equal likelihood exists, we record the low end of the range. The likelihood of a loss with respect to a particular contingency is often difficult to predict, and determining a meaningful estimate of the loss or a range of loss may not be practicable based on information available. In addition, it is not uncommon for such matters to be resolved over many years, during which time relevant developments and new information must continuously be evaluated to determine whether a loss is probable and a reasonable estimate of that loss can be made. When a loss is probable but a reasonable estimate cannot be made, or when a loss is at least reasonably possible, disclosure is provided.

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        Restructuring and other charges consisted of the following:

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Restructuring charges, net

   $ 314   $ 128   $ 136  

Gain on divestitures, net

     (3 )   —     —  
               

  $ 311   $ 128   $ 136  
               

        Net restructuring charges by segment were as follows:

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Transportation Solutions

   $ 38   $ 18   $ (13 )

Network Solutions

     129     59     90  

Industrial Solutions

     61     28     24  

Consumer Solutions

     86     23     35  
               

Restructuring charges, net

   $ 314   $ 128   $ 136  
               

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        Activity in our restructuring reserves is summarized as follows:

 
   Balance at
Beginning
of Fiscal
Year 		  Charges   Changes in
Estimate 		  Cash
Payments 		  Non-Cash
Items 		  Currency
Translation
and Other 		  Balance at
End
of Fiscal
Year 		 
 
   (in millions)
  

Fiscal 2013 Activity:

                                            

Fiscal 2013 Actions:

                                            

Employee severance

   $ —   $ 253   $ (8 ) $ (79 ) $ —   $ 2   $ 168  

Facility and other exit costs

     —     5     —     (4 )   —     —     1  

Property, plant, and equipment

     —     58     —     —     (58 )   —     —  
                               

Total

     —     316     (8 )   (83 )   (58 )   2     169  
                               

Fiscal 2012 Actions:

                                            

Employee severance

     79     7     (10 )   (43 )   —     2     35  

Facility and other exit costs

     2     1     —     (3 )   —     —     —  

Property, plant, and equipment

     —     26     —     —     (26 )   —     —  
                               

Total

     81     34     (10 )   (46 )   (26 )   2     35  
                               

Fiscal 2011 Actions:

                                            

Employee severance

     32     —     (16 )   (9 )   —     1     8  

Facility and other exit costs

     2     2     —     (2 )   —     —     2  
                               

Total

     34     2     (16 )   (11 )   —     1     10  
                               

Pre-Fiscal 2011 Actions:

                                            

Employee severance

     19     —     (5 )   (6 )   —     —     8  

Facility and other exit costs

     27     1     —     (5 )   —     1     24  
                               

Total

     46     1     (5 )   (11 )   —     1     32  
                               

Total fiscal 2013 activity

   $ 161   $ 353   $ (39 ) $ (151 ) $ (84 ) $ 6   $ 246  
                               

Fiscal 2012 Activity:

                                            

Fiscal 2012 Actions:

                                            

Employee severance

   $ —   $ 128   $ (3 ) $ (46 ) $ —   $ —   $ 79  

Facility and other exit costs

     —     3     —     (1 )   —     —     2  

Property, plant, and equipment

     —     1     —     —     (1 )   —     —  
                               

Total

     —     132     (3 )   (47 )   (1 )   —     81  
                               

Fiscal 2011 Actions:

                                            

Employee severance

     104     6     (14 )   (61 )   —     (3 )   32  

Facility and other exit costs

     5     3     (1 )   (5 )   —     —     2  
                               

Total

     109     9     (15 )   (66 )   —     (3 )   34  
                               

Pre-Fiscal 2011 Actions:

                                            

Employee severance

     33     3     (1 )   (15 )   —     (1 )   19  

Facility and other exit costs

     33     4     (1 )   (9 )   —     —     27  
                               

Total

     66     7     (2 )   (24 )   —     (1 )   46  
                               

Total fiscal 2012 activity

   $ 175   $ 148   $ (20 ) $ (137 ) $ (1 ) $ (4 ) $ 161  
                               

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   Balance at
Beginning
of Fiscal
Year 		  Charges   Changes in
Estimate 		  Cash
Payments 		  Non-Cash
Items 		  Currency
Translation
and Other 		  Balance at
End
of Fiscal
Year 		 
 
   (in millions)
  

Fiscal 2011 Activity:

                                            

Fiscal 2011 Actions:

                                            

Employee severance

   $ —   $ 155   $ (3 ) $ (58 ) $ —   $ 10   $ 104  

Facility and other exit costs

     —     3     —     (4 )   —     6     5  

Property, plant, and equipment

     —     7     —     —     (7 )   —     —  
                               

Total

     —     165     (3 )   (62 )   (7 )   16 (1)   109  
                               

Pre-Fiscal 2011 Actions:

                                            

Employee severance

     97     1     (30 )   (38 )   —     3     33  

Facility and other exit costs

     48     7     (6 )   (17 )   —     1     33  

Property, plant, and equipment

     —     2     —     —     (2 )   —     —  
                               

Total

     145     10     (36 )   (55 )   (2 )   4     66  
                               

Total fiscal 2011 activity

   $ 145   $ 175   $ (39 ) $ (117 ) $ (9 ) $ 20   $ 175  
                               
(1)
Reflects $16 million of ADC Telecommunications, Inc. ("ADC") liabilities assumed.

        During fiscal 2013, we initiated a restructuring program associated with headcount reductions and manufacturing site closures impacting all segments. In connection with this program, we recorded net restructuring charges of $308 million primarily related to employee severance and benefits and fixed assets in connection with exited manufacturing sites' product lines. We expect to complete all restructuring programs commenced in fiscal 2013 by the end of fiscal 2015 and to incur total charges of approximately $355 million. Cash spending related to this program was $83 million in fiscal 2013.

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

 
   Total Expected
Charges 		  Charges Incurred   Remaining
Expected Charges 		 
 
   (in millions)
  

Employee severance

   $ 269   $ 245   $ 24  

Facility and other exit costs

     13     5     8  

Property, plant, and equipment

     73     58     15  
               

Total

   $ 355   $ 308   $ 47  
               

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

 
   Total Expected
Charges 		  Charges
Incurred 		  Remaining
Expected Charges 		 
 
   (in millions)
  

Transportation Solutions

   $ 44   $ 37   $ 7  

Network Solutions

     132     111     21  

Industrial Solutions

     75     66     9  

Consumer Solutions

     104     94     10  
               

Total

   $ 355   $ 308   $ 47  
               

        During fiscal 2012, we initiated a restructuring program to reduce headcount across all segments. Also, we initiated a restructuring program in the Transportation Solutions and Industrial Solutions segments associated with the acquisition of Deutsch Group SAS ("Deutsch"). In connection with these actions, in fiscal 2013 we recorded net restructuring charges of $24 million primarily related to a building impairment in the Network Solutions segment. In fiscal 2012, we recorded net restructuring charges of $129 million primarily related to employee severance and benefits. We do not expect to incur any additional expense related to restructuring programs commenced in fiscal 2012. Cash spending related to these plans was $46 million in fiscal 2013.

        The following table summarizes expected and incurred charges (credits) for fiscal 2012 programs by type:

 
    
   Charges (Credits)
Incurred 		 
 
    
   Fiscal  
 
   Total Expected
Charges 		 
 
   2013   2012  
 
   (in millions)
  

Employee severance

   $ 122   $ (3 ) $ 125  

Facility and other exit costs

     4     1     3  

Property, plant, and equipment

     27     26     1  
               

Total

   $ 153   $ 24   $ 129  
               

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        The following table summarizes expected and incurred charges (credits) for fiscal 2012 programs by segment:

 
    
   Charges (Credits)
Incurred 		 
 
    
   Fiscal  
 
   Total Expected
Charges 		 
 
   2013   2012  
 
   (in millions)
  

Transportation Solutions

   $ 30   $ 3   $ 27  

Network Solutions

     76     20     56  

Industrial Solutions

     29     3     26  

Consumer Solutions

     18     (2 )   20  
               

Total

   $ 153   $ 24   $ 129  
               

        We initiated a restructuring program during fiscal 2011 which was primarily associated with the acquisition of ADC and related headcount reductions in the Network Solutions segment. Additionally, we instituted reductions-in-force across all segments as a result of economic conditions. In connection with these actions, during fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, we recorded net restructuring credits of $14 million, credits of $6 million, and charges of $162 million, respectively, primarily related to employee severance and benefits. We do not expect to incur any additional expenses related to restructuring programs commenced in fiscal 2011. Cash spending related to these plans was $11 million in fiscal 2013.

        The following table summarizes expected and incurred charges (credits) for fiscal 2011 programs by type:

 
    
   Charges (Credits)
Incurred 		 
 
    
   Fiscal  
 
   Total Expected
Charges 		 
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Employee severance

   $ 128   $ (16 ) $ (8 ) $ 152  

Facility and other exit costs

     7     2     2     3  

Property, plant, and equipment

     7     —     —     7  
                   

Total

   $ 142   $ (14 ) $ (6 ) $ 162  
                   

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        The following table summarizes expected and incurred charges (credits) for fiscal 2011 programs by segment:

 
    
   Charges (Credits)
Incurred 		 
 
    
   Fiscal  
 
   Total Expected
Charges 		 
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Transportation Solutions

   $ 2   $ —   $ (6 ) $ 8  

Network Solutions

     89     (2 )   1     90  

Industrial Solutions

     23     (7 )   (2 )   32  

Consumer Solutions

     28     (5 )   1     32  
                   

Total

   $ 142   $ (14 ) $ (6 ) $ 162  
                   

        We initiated a restructuring program during fiscal 2010 primarily related to headcount reductions in the Transportation Solutions segment. During fiscal 2009, we initiated a restructuring program primarily related to headcount reductions and manufacturing site closures across all segments in response to economic conditions and implementation of our manufacturing simplification plan. Also, we initiated a restructuring program during fiscal 2008 primarily relating to the migration of product lines to lower-cost countries and the exit of certain manufacturing operations in the Transportation Solutions and Network Solutions segments. We have completed all restructuring programs commenced in fiscal 2010, 2009, and 2008.

        In connection with these actions, during fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, we recorded net restructuring credits of $4 million, charges of $5 million, and credits of $26 million, respectively. The credits in fiscal 2011 related primarily to decreases in planned employee headcount reductions associated with the Industrial Solutions and Transportation Solutions segments. Cash spending related to pre-fiscal 2011 actions was $11 million in fiscal 2013.

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

 
   Fiscal
Year End 		 
 
   2013   2012  
 
   (in millions)
  

Accrued and other current liabilities

   $ 168   $ 118  

Other liabilities

     78     43  
           

Restructuring reserves

   $ 246   $ 161  
           

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4. Discontinued Operations

        During fiscal 2012, we sold our Touch Solutions business for net cash proceeds of $380 million and recognized an insignificant pre-tax gain on the transaction. The agreement includes contingent earn-out provisions through 2015 based on business performance. In connection with the divestiture, we incurred an income tax charge of $65 million, which is included in income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for fiscal 2012. This charge was primarily driven by the inability to fully realize a tax benefit associated with the write-off of goodwill at the time of the sale.

        During fiscal 2012, we sold our TE Professional Services business for net cash proceeds of $28 million and recognized an insignificant pre-tax gain on the transaction. Additionally, during fiscal 2012, we recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $28 million, which is included in income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes on the Consolidated Statement of Operations, to write the carrying value of this business down to its estimated fair value less costs to sell.

        In December 2011, the New York Court of Claims entered judgment in our favor in the amount of $25 million, payment of which was received in fiscal 2012, in connection with our former Wireless Systems business's State of New York contract. This judgment resolved all outstanding issues between the parties in this matter. This partial recovery of a previously recognized loss, net of legal fees, is reflected in income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for fiscal 2012.

        The following table presents net sales, pre-tax income (loss), pre-tax gain (loss) on sale, and income tax (expense) benefit from discontinued operations:

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Net sales from discontinued operations

   $ —   $ 355   $ 534  
               

Pre-tax income (loss) from discontinued operations

  
$
(1
)
$
19		  
$
54		  

Pre-tax gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations

     (4 )   7     (4 )

Income tax (expense) benefit

     5     (77 )   (28 )
               

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

   $ —   $ (51 ) $ 22  
               

        The Touch Solutions, TE Professional Services, and Wireless Systems businesses met the discontinued operations criteria and have been included as such in all periods presented on our Consolidated Financial Statements. Prior to reclassification to discontinued operations, the Touch Solutions and TE Professional Services businesses were included in the former Communications and Industrial Solutions segment and the Network Solutions segment, respectively. The Wireless Systems business was a component of the former Wireless Systems segment.

5. Acquisitions

        On April 3, 2012, we acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Deutsch Group SAS ("Deutsch"). The total value paid for the transaction amounted to €1.55 billion (approximately

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$2.05 billion using an exchange rate of $1.33 per €1.00), net of cash acquired. The total value paid included $659 million related to the repayment of Deutsch's financial debt and accrued interest. Deutsch is a global leader in high-performance connectors for harsh environments, and significantly expands our product portfolio and enables us to better serve customers in the industrial and commercial transportation; aerospace, defense, and marine; and rail markets. We realized cost savings and other synergies through operational efficiencies. The acquired Deutsch businesses have been reported in the Transportation Solutions and Industrial Solutions segments from the date of acquisition.

        During fiscal 2012, we finalized the valuation of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition, in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting:

 
   (in millions)  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 152  

Other current assets

     330  

Property, plant, and equipment

     131  

Goodwill

     1,042  

Intangible assets

     827  

Other long-term assets

     11  
       

Total assets acquired

     2,493  
       

Current maturities of long-term debt

     642  

Other current liabilities

     143  

Deferred income taxes

     148  

Other long-term liabilities

     24  
       

Total liabilities assumed

     957  
       

Net assets acquired

     1,536  

Cash and cash equivalents acquired

     (152 )
       

Net cash paid

   $ 1,384  
       

        Other current assets primarily consisted of inventories of $189 million and trade accounts receivable of $121 million. Other current liabilities primarily consisted of accrued and other current liabilities of $76 million and trade accounts payable of $56 million.

        The fair values assigned to intangible assets were determined through the use of the income approach, specifically the relief from royalty and the multi-period excess earnings methods. Both valuation methods rely on management judgment, including expected future cash flows resulting from existing customer relationships, customer attrition rates, contributory effects of other assets utilized in the business, peer group cost of capital and royalty rates, and other factors. The valuation of tangible assets was derived using a combination of the income, market, and cost approaches. Significant judgments used in valuing tangible assets include estimated reproduction or replacement cost, useful lives of assets, estimated selling prices, costs to complete, and reasonable profit. Useful lives for intangible assets were determined based upon the remaining useful economic lives of the intangible assets that are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to future cash flows.

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        Intangible assets acquired consisted of the following:

 
   Amount   Weighted-Average
Amortization
Period 		 
 
   (in millions)
   (in years)
  

Customer relationships

   $ 490     15  

Developed technology

     165     12  

Trade names and trademarks

     150     20  

Customer order backlog

     22     < 1  
             

Total

   $ 827     15  
             

        The acquired intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected lives.

        Goodwill of $1,042 million was recognized in the transaction, representing the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. This goodwill is attributable primarily to cost savings and other synergies related to operational efficiencies including the consolidation of manufacturing, marketing, and general and administrative functions. The goodwill has been allocated to the Transportation Solutions and Industrial Solutions segments and is not deductible for tax purposes. However, prior to its merger with us, Deutsch completed certain acquisitions that resulted in approximately $215 million of goodwill that is deductible primarily for U.S. tax purposes, which we will deduct through 2025.

        During fiscal 2012, Deutsch contributed net sales of $327 million and an operating loss of $54 million to our Consolidated Statement of Operations. The operating loss included charges of $75 million associated with the amortization of acquisition-related fair value adjustments primarily related to acquired inventories and customer order backlog, acquisition costs of $21 million, restructuring charges of $14 million, and integration costs of $6 million.

        In July 2010, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") to acquire 100% of the outstanding stock of ADC Telecommunications, Inc. ("ADC"), a provider of broadband communications network connectivity products and related solutions. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, we commenced a tender offer through a subsidiary to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of ADC common stock at a purchase price of $12.75 per share in cash followed by a merger of the subsidiary with and into ADC, with ADC surviving as an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary. On December 8, 2010, we acquired 86.8% of the outstanding common shares of ADC. On December 9, 2010, we exercised our option under the Merger Agreement to purchase additional shares from ADC that, when combined with the shares purchased in the tender offer, were sufficient to give us ownership of more than 90% of the outstanding ADC common shares. On December 9, 2010, upon effecting a short-form merger under Minnesota law, we owned 100% of the outstanding shares of ADC for a total purchase price of approximately $1,263 million in cash (excluding cash acquired of $546 million) and $22 million representing the fair value of ADC share-based awards exchanged for TE Connectivity share options and stock appreciation rights.

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        Based on the terms and conditions of ADC's share option and stock appreciation right ("SAR") awards (the "ADC Awards"), all ADC Awards became exercisable upon completion of the acquisition. Each outstanding ADC Award was exchanged for approximately 0.4 TE Connectivity share options or SARs and resulted in approximately 3 million TE Connectivity share options being issued with a weighted-average exercise price of $38.88. Issued SARs and the associated liability were insignificant. The fair value associated with the exchange of ADC Awards for TE Connectivity awards was approximately $24 million based on Black-Scholes-Merton pricing valuation model, of which $22 million was recorded as consideration given in the acquisition, and the remaining $2 million was recorded as acquisition and integration costs on the Consolidated Statement of Operations during fiscal 2011.

        The acquisition was made to accelerate our growth potential in the global broadband connectivity market. We realized cost savings and other synergies through operational efficiencies. The acquired ADC businesses have been included in the Network Solutions segment from the date of acquisition.

        We completed the valuation of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed during fiscal 2011. The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition, in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting:

 
   (in millions)  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 546  

Short-term investments

     155  

Other current assets

     540  

Property, plant, and equipment

     198  

Goodwill

     366  

Intangible assets

     308  

Deferred income taxes

     164  

Other long-term assets

     18  
       

Total assets acquired

     2,295  
       

Current maturities of long-term debt

     653  

Other current liabilities

     260  

Long-term pension liabilities

     74  

Other long-term liabilities

     19  
       

Total liabilities assumed

     1,006  
       

Net assets acquired

     1,289  

Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests

     (4 )

Conversion of ADC Awards to TE Connectivity share awards

     (22 )

Cash and cash equivalents acquired

     (546 )
       

Net cash paid

   $ 717  
       

        Other current assets included trade accounts receivable of $171 million, inventories of $166 million, and deferred income taxes of $16 million. Other current assets also included assets held for sale of $109 million. Those assets were sold for net proceeds of $111 million, of which

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approximately $106 million was received prior to September 30, 2011. Other current liabilities assumed include accrued and other current liabilities of $165 million and trade accounts payable of $88 million.

        The fair values assigned to intangible assets were determined through the use of the income approach, specifically the relief from royalty, multi-period excess earnings, and avoided cost methods. The valuation of tangible assets was derived using a combination of the income, market, and cost approaches. Useful lives for intangible assets were determined based upon the remaining useful economic lives of the intangible assets that were expected to contribute directly or indirectly to future cash flows.

        Intangible assets acquired consisted of the following:

 
   Amount   Weighted-Average
Amortization
Period 		 
 
   (in millions)
   (in years)
  

Customer relationships

   $ 175     11  

Developed technology and patents

     118     12  

Customer order backlog

     11     < 1  

Trade names and trademarks

     4     1  
             

Total

   $ 308     11  
             

        The acquired intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected lives.

        The $366 million of goodwill is attributable to the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The goodwill recognized is attributable primarily to cost savings and other synergies related to operational efficiencies including the consolidation of manufacturing, marketing, and general and administrative functions. All of the goodwill has been allocated to the Network Solutions segment and is not deductible for tax purposes. However, prior to its merger with us, ADC completed certain acquisitions that resulted in approximately $346 million of goodwill that is deductible for U.S. tax purposes, which we will deduct through 2021. These future tax deductions have been considered in our valuation allowance assessment of the realization of the ADC U.S. federal and U.S. state tax loss and credit carryforwards.

        During fiscal 2011, ADC contributed net sales of $843 million and an operating loss of $53 million to our Consolidated Statement of Operations. The operating loss included restructuring charges of $80 million, charges of $39 million associated with the amortization of acquisition-related fair value adjustments primarily related to acquired inventories and customer order backlog, integration costs of $10 million, and acquisition costs of $9 million.

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        The following unaudited pro forma financial information reflects our consolidated results of operations had the Deutsch and ADC acquisitions occurred at the beginning of the preceding fiscal years:

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions, except
per share data)
  

Net sales

   $ 13,625   $ 14,612  

Net income attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd. 

     1,194     1,228  

Diluted earnings per share attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd. 

   $ 2.78   $ 2.77  

        The pro forma financial information is based on our final allocation of the purchase price of the acquisitions. The significant pro forma adjustments, which are described below, are net of income tax expense (benefit) at the statutory rate.

        Pro forma results for fiscal 2012 were adjusted to exclude $30 million of charges related to the fair value adjustment to acquisition-date inventories, $29 million of interest expense based on pro forma changes in our capital structure, $20 million of income tax expense based on the estimated impact of combining Deutsch into our global tax position, $14 million of charges related to acquired customer order backlog, $13 million of acquisition costs, $4 million of charges related to other acquisition-related adjustments, $2 million of share-based compensation expense incurred by Deutsch as a result of the change in control of Deutsch, and $2 million of charges related to depreciation expense. In addition, pro forma results for fiscal 2012 were adjusted to include $10 million of charges related to the amortization of the fair value of acquired intangible assets.

        Pro forma results for fiscal 2011 were adjusted to exclude $39 million of interest expense based on pro forma changes in our capital structure, $20 million of income tax expense based on the estimated impact of combining Deutsch into our global tax position, $15 million of share-based compensation expense incurred by ADC as a result of the change in control of ADC, $13 million of acquisition costs, and $5 million of charges related to depreciation expense. In addition, pro forma results for fiscal 2011 were adjusted to include $20 million of charges related to the amortization of the fair value of acquired intangible assets, $15 million of charges related to the fair value adjustment to acquisition-date inventories, $7 million of charges related to acquired customer order backlog, and $4 million of charges related to other acquisition-related adjustments.

        Pro forma results do not include any synergies. Accordingly, the unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of either future results of operations or results that might have been achieved had the Deutsch and ADC acquisitions occurred at the beginning of the preceding fiscal years.

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6. Inventories

        Inventories consisted of the following:

 
   Fiscal Year End  
 
   2013   2012  
 
   (in millions)
  

Raw materials

   $ 258   $ 282  

Work in progress

     597     573  

Finished goods

     870     896  

Inventoried costs on long-term contracts

     37     57  
           

Inventories

   $ 1,762   $ 1,808  
           

7. Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net

        Net property, plant, and equipment consisted of the following:

 
   Fiscal Year End  
 
   2013   2012  
 
   (in millions)
  

Land and improvements

   $ 251   $ 266  

Buildings and improvements

     1,503     1,470  

Machinery and equipment

     7,280     7,103  

Construction in process

     485     462  
           

Gross property, plant, and equipment

     9,519     9,301  

Accumulated depreciation

     (6,353 )   (6,088 )
           

Property, plant, and equipment, net

   $ 3,166   $ 3,213  
           

        Depreciation expense was $496 million, $502 million, and $499 million in fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

8. Goodwill

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

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

September 30, 2011(2)

   $ 62   $ 989   $ 1,574   $ 663   $ 3,288  

Acquisition

     730     —     312     —     1,042  

Currency translation

     1     (8 )   (10 )   (5 )   (22 )
                       

September 28, 2012(2)

     793     981     1,876     658     4,308  

Currency translation and other

     4     (4 )   13     5     18  
                       

September 27, 2013(2)

   $ 797   $ 977   $ 1,889   $ 663   $ 4,326  
                       
(1)
In connection with our change in segment structure during fiscal 2013, goodwill was re-allocated to reporting units using a relative fair value approach. See Note 23 for additional information regarding the change in our segment structure.

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(2)
At fiscal year end 2013, 2012, and 2011, accumulated impairment losses for the Transportation Solutions, Network Solutions, Industrial Solutions, and Consumer Solutions segments were $2,191 million, $1,236 million, $641 million, and $607 million, respectively.

        During fiscal 2012, we completed the acquisition of Deutsch and recognized $1,042 million of goodwill, which benefits the Transportation Solutions and Industrial Solutions segments. See Note 5 for additional information on the Deutsch acquisition.

        We completed our annual goodwill impairment test in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 and determined that no impairment existed.

9. Intangible Assets, Net

        Intangible assets consisted of the following:

 
   Fiscal Year End  
 
   2013   2012  
 
   Gross
Carrying
Amount 		  Accumulated
Amortization 		  Net
Carrying
Amount 		  Gross
Carrying
Amount 		  Accumulated
Amortization 		  Net
Carrying
Amount 		 
 
   (in millions)
  

Intellectual property

   $ 1,144   $ (499 ) $ 645   $ 1,146   $ (439 ) $ 707  

Customer relationships

     658     (92 )   566     655     (44 )   611  

Other

     46     (13 )   33     76     (42 )   34  
                           

Total

   $ 1,848   $ (604 ) $ 1,244   $ 1,877   $ (525 ) $ 1,352  
                           

        Intangible asset amortization expense was $111 million, $107 million, and $65 million for fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

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

 
   (in millions)  

Fiscal 2014

   $ 111  

Fiscal 2015

     111  

Fiscal 2016

     111  

Fiscal 2017

     111  

Fiscal 2018

     110  

Thereafter

     690  
       

Total

   $ 1,244  
       

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10. Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

        Accrued and other current liabilities consisted of the following:

 
   Fiscal Year End  
 
   2013   2012  
 
   (in millions)
  

Accrued payroll and employee benefits

   $ 498   $ 440  

Dividends and cash distributions to shareholders payable

     206     178  

Tax Sharing Agreement guarantee liabilities pursuant to ASC 460

     185     14  

Restructuring reserves

     168     118  

Income taxes payable

     112     139  

Deferred income taxes

     54     85  

Interest payable

     51     72  

Warranty liability

     21     31  

Other

     467     499  
           

Accrued and other current liabilities

   $ 1,762   $ 1,576  
           

11. Debt

        Debt was as follows:

 
   Fiscal Year End  
 
   2013   2012  
 
   (in millions)
  

Current maturities of long-term debt:

              

6.00% senior notes due 2012

   $ —   $ 714  

5.95% senior notes due 2014

     300     —  

Commercial paper, at a weighted-average interest rate of 0.28%
and 0.40%, respectively

     350     300  

Other

     61     1  
           

Total

     711     1,015  
           

Long-term debt:

              

5.95% senior notes due 2014

     —     300  

1.60% senior notes due 2015

     250     250  

6.55% senior notes due 2017

     727     732  

4.875% senior notes due 2021

     263     274  

3.50% senior notes due 2022

     498     498  

7.125% senior notes due 2037

     475     475  

3.50% convertible subordinated notes due 2015

     89     90  

Other

     1     77  
           

Total

     2,303     2,696  
           

Total debt(1)

   $ 3,014   $ 3,711  
           
(1)
Senior notes are presented at face amount and, if applicable, are net of unamortized discount and the effects of interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges.

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        Tyco Electronics Group S.A. ("TEGSA"), our 100%-owned subsidiary, has a five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility") with total commitments of $1,500 million. The Credit Facility was amended in August 2013 primarily to extend the maturity date from June 2016 to August 2018 and reduce borrowing costs. TEGSA had no borrowings under the Credit Facility at September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012.

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

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

        Periodically, TEGSA issues 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 maintain financial flexibility and to potentially decrease the cost of borrowings. Borrowings under the commercial paper program are backed by the Credit Facility.

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

        The aggregate amounts of total debt maturing are as follows:

 
   (in millions)  

Fiscal 2014

   $ 711  

Fiscal 2015

     339  

Fiscal 2016

     —  

Fiscal 2017

     —  

Fiscal 2018

     727  

Thereafter

     1,237  
       

Total

   $ 3,014  
       

        The fair value of our debt, based on indicative valuations, was approximately $3,180 million and $4,034 million at fiscal year end 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        See Note 25 for information regarding TEGSA's redemption of its 5.95% senior notes due 2014.

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12. Guarantees

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

        Upon separation, we entered into a Tax Sharing Agreement, under which we share responsibility for certain of our, Tyco International's, and Covidien's income tax liabilities based on a sharing formula for periods prior to and including June 29, 2007. We, Tyco International, and Covidien share 31%, 27%, and 42%, respectively, of U.S. income tax liabilities that arise from adjustments made by tax authorities to our, Tyco International's, and Covidien's U.S. income tax returns. The effect of the Tax Sharing Agreement is to indemnify us for 69% of certain liabilities settled in cash by us with respect to unresolved pre-separation tax matters. Pursuant to that indemnification, we have made similar indemnifications to Tyco International and Covidien with respect to 31% of certain liabilities settled in cash by the companies relating to unresolved pre-separation tax matters. All costs and expenses associated with the management of these shared tax liabilities are shared equally among the parties. We are responsible for all of our own taxes that are not shared pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement's sharing formula. In addition, Tyco International and Covidien are responsible for their tax liabilities that are not subject to the Tax Sharing Agreement's sharing formula.

        All of the tax liabilities that are associated with our businesses, including liabilities that arose prior to our separation from Tyco International, became our tax liabilities. Although we have agreed to share certain of these tax liabilities with Tyco International and Covidien pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement, we remain primarily liable for all of these liabilities. If Tyco International and Covidien default on their obligations to us under the Tax Sharing Agreement, we would be liable for the entire amount of these liabilities.

        If any party to the Tax Sharing Agreement were to default in its obligation to another party to pay its share of the distribution taxes that arise as a result of no party's fault, each non-defaulting party would be required to pay, equally with any other non-defaulting party, the amounts in default. In addition, if another party to the Tax Sharing Agreement that is responsible for all or a portion of an income tax liability were to default in its payment of such liability to a taxing authority, we could be legally liable under applicable tax law for such liabilities and required to make additional tax payments. Accordingly, under certain circumstances, we may be obligated to pay amounts in excess of our agreed-upon share of our, Tyco International's, and Covidien's tax liabilities.

        Our indemnification created under the Tax Sharing Agreement qualifies as a guarantee of a third party entity's debt under ASC 460, Guarantees. ASC 460 addresses the measurement and disclosure of a guarantor's obligation to pay a debt incurred by a third party. To value the initial guarantee obligation, we considered a range of probability-weighted future cash flows that represented the likelihood of payment of each class of liability by each of the three post-separation companies. The expected cash flows incorporated interest and penalties that the companies believed would be incurred on each class of liabilities and were discounted to the present value to reflect the value associated with each at separation. The calculation of the guarantee liability also included a premium that reflected the cost for an insurance carrier to stand in and assume the payment obligation at the separation date.

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        At inception of the guarantee, based on the probability-weighted future cash flows related to unresolved tax matters, we, under the Tax Sharing Agreement, faced a maximum potential liability of $3 billion, based on undiscounted estimates and interest and penalties used to determine the fair value of the guarantee and an assumption of 100% default on the parts of Tyco International and Covidien, a likelihood that management believes to be remote. In the event that we are required, due to bankruptcy or other business interruption on the part of Tyco International or Covidien, to pay more than the contractually determined 31%, we retain the right to seek payment from the effected entity.

        At September 27, 2013, we had a liability representing the indemnifications made to Tyco International and Covidien pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement of $223 million of which $185 million was reflected in accrued and other current liabilities and $38 million was reflected in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. At September 28, 2012, the liability was $241 million and consisted of $14 million in accrued and other current liabilities and $227 million in other liabilities. The amount reflected in accrued and other current liabilities is our estimated cash obligation under the Tax Sharing Agreement to Tyco International and Covidien in connection with pre-separation tax matters that could be resolved within the next twelve months.

        We have assessed the probable future cash payments to Tyco International and Covidien for pre-separation income tax matters pursuant to the terms of the Tax Sharing Agreement and determined that $223 million is sufficient to satisfy these expected obligations.

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

        At September 27, 2013, we had outstanding letters of credit and letters of guarantee in the amount of $376 million.

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

        We generally record estimated product warranty costs when contract revenues are recognized under the percentage-of-completion method for construction related contracts and at the time of sale for products. The estimation is primarily based on historical experience and actual warranty claims. Amounts accrued for warranty claims at fiscal year end 2013 and 2012 were $38 million and $48 million, respectively.

13. Commitments and Contingencies

General Matters

        We have facility, land, vehicle, and equipment leases that expire at various dates. Rental expense under these leases was $154 million, $160 million, and $158 million for fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011,

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respectively. At fiscal year end 2013, the minimum lease payment obligations under non-cancelable lease obligations were as follows:

 
   (in millions)  

Fiscal 2014

   $ 125  

Fiscal 2015

     96  

Fiscal 2016

     58  

Fiscal 2017

     41  

Fiscal 2018

     30  

Thereafter

     70  
       

Total

   $ 420  
       

Legal Proceedings

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

        At September 27, 2013, we had a contingent purchase price commitment of $80 million related to our fiscal 2001 acquisition of Com-Net. This represents the maximum amount payable to the former shareholders of Com-Net only after the construction and installation of a communications system was completed for and approved by the State of Florida in accordance with guidelines set forth in the contract. Under the terms of the purchase and sale agreement, we do not believe we have any obligation to the sellers. However, the sellers have contested our position and initiated a lawsuit in June 2006 in the Court of Common Pleas in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, which is in the discovery phase. A liability for this contingency has not been recorded on the Consolidated Financial Statements as we do not believe that any payment is probable at this time.

Income Tax Matters

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

        Pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement, upon separation, we entered into certain guarantee commitments and indemnifications with Tyco International and Covidien. Under the Tax Sharing

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Agreement, we, Tyco International, and Covidien share 31%, 27%, and 42%, respectively, of certain contingent liabilities relating to unresolved pre-separation tax matters of Tyco International. See Note 12 for additional information regarding the Tax Sharing Agreement.

        Prior to separation, certain of our subsidiaries filed combined income tax returns with Tyco International. Those and other of our 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. Tyco International, as the U.S. income tax audit controlling party under the Tax Sharing Agreement, is 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 uncertain tax position provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes, which relate specifically to our entities have been recorded on the Consolidated Financial Statements. In addition, we may be required to fund portions of Tyco International's and Covidien's tax obligations. Estimates about these guarantees have also been recognized on the Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 12 for additional information.

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

        The disputed issue involves the tax treatment of certain intercompany debt transactions. The IRS field examination asserted that certain intercompany loans originating during the period 1997 through 2000 did not constitute debt for U.S. federal income tax purposes and disallowed approximately $2.7 billion of related interest deductions recognized during the period on Tyco International's U.S. income tax returns. In addition, if the IRS is ultimately successful in asserting its claim, it is likely to disallow an additional $6.6 billion of interest deductions reflected on U.S. income tax returns in years subsequent to fiscal 2000. Tyco International contends that the intercompany financing qualified as debt for U.S. tax purposes and that the interest deductions reflected on the income tax returns are appropriate. The IRS and Tyco International were unable to resolve this matter through the IRS appeals process. On June 20, 2013, Tyco International advised us that it had received Notices of Deficiency from the IRS for certain former U.S. subsidiaries of Tyco International increasing taxable income by approximately $2.9 billion in connection with the audit of Tyco International's fiscal years 1997 through 2000. The Notices of Deficiency assert that Tyco International owes additional taxes totaling $778 million, associated penalties of $154 million, and withholding taxes of $105 million. In addition, Tyco International received Final Partnership Administrative Adjustments for certain U.S. partnerships owned by former U.S. subsidiaries with respect to which Tyco International estimates an

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additional tax deficiency of approximately $30 million will be asserted. The amounts asserted by the IRS exclude any applicable deficiency interest, and do not reflect any impact to subsequent period tax liabilities in the event that the IRS were to prevail on some or all of its assertions. We understand that Tyco International strongly disagrees with the IRS position and has filed petitions in the U.S. Tax Court contesting the IRS' proposed adjustments. Tyco International has advised us that it believes there are meritorious defenses for the tax filings in question and that the IRS positions with regard to these matters are inconsistent with the applicable tax laws and existing Treasury regulations.

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

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

        During fiscal 2013 and 2012, we made payments of $67 million and $70 million, respectively, for tax deficiencies related to undisputed tax adjustments for the years 1997 through 2000. Concurrent with remitting these payments, during fiscal 2013 and 2012, we were reimbursed $39 million and $51 million, respectively, from Tyco International and Covidien pursuant to their indemnifications for pre-separation tax matters.

        During fiscal 2011, the IRS completed its field examination of certain Tyco International income tax returns for the years 2001 through 2004, issued Revenue Agent Reports which reflect the IRS' determination of proposed tax adjustments for the 2001 through 2004 period, and issued certain notices of deficiency. As a result of the completion of fieldwork and the settlement of certain tax matters in fiscal 2011, we recognized income tax benefits of $35 million and other expense of $14 million pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement. Also, in fiscal 2011, we made net cash payments of $154 million related to pre-separation deficiencies.

        Tyco International's income tax returns for the years 2001 through 2004 remain subject to adjustment by the IRS upon ultimate resolution of the disputed issue involving certain intercompany loans originated during the period 1997 through 2000. The IRS commenced its audit of certain Tyco International income tax returns for the years 2005 through 2007 in fiscal 2011, and it is our understanding that fieldwork for this audit period is expected to be completed in fiscal 2014. Also, during fiscal 2012, the IRS commenced its audit of our income tax returns for the years 2008 through 2010. We expect fieldwork for the 2008 through 2010 audit to conclude in fiscal 2014. Over the next twelve months, we expect to pay approximately $182 million, inclusive of related indemnification payments, in connection with pre-separation tax matters.

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        At September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012, we have reflected $15 million and $71 million, respectively, of income tax liabilities related to the audits of Tyco International's and our income tax returns in accrued and other current liabilities as certain of these matters could be resolved within the next twelve months.

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

        We are involved in various stages of investigation and cleanup related to environmental remediation matters at a number of sites. The ultimate cost of site cleanup is difficult to predict given the uncertainties regarding the extent of the required cleanup, the interpretation of applicable laws and regulations, and alternative cleanup methods. As of fiscal year end 2013, we concluded that it was probable that we would incur remedial costs in the range of $12 million to $24 million. As of fiscal year end 2013, we concluded that the best estimate within this range is $13 million, of which $3 million is included in accrued and other current liabilities and $10 million is included in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. We believe that any potential payment of such estimated amounts will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

14. Financial Instruments

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

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

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

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

        During fiscal 2012, in conjunction with the issuance of the 1.60% senior notes due 2015 and 3.50% senior notes due 2022, we terminated forward starting interest rate swaps and swaptions designated as cash flow hedges on notional amounts of $400 million originated in fiscal 2010, for a cash payment of

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$24 million. The effective portion of the forward starting interest rate swaps, a loss of approximately $24 million, was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and is being reclassified to interest expense through January 2016. The ineffective portion of the forward starting interest rate swaps and the remaining unamortized premium of the swaptions were insignificant and were recorded in interest expense during fiscal 2012. Also during fiscal 2012 and in conjunction with the issuance of the 3.50% senior notes due 2022, we entered into, and subsequently terminated, an interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedge on a notional amount of $300 million for a cash payment of $2 million. That cash payment was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and is being reclassified to interest expense through January 2022.

        During fiscal 2011, we entered into interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges on $150 million principal amount of the 4.875% senior notes due 2021. The maturity dates of the interest rate swaps coincide with the maturity date of the notes. Under these contracts, we receive fixed amounts of interest applicable to the underlying notes and pay a floating amount based upon the three-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR.

        We utilize swaps to manage exposure related to certain of our non-qualified deferred compensation liabilities. The notional amount of the swaps was $38 million and $30 million at September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012, respectively. The swaps act as economic hedges of changes in a portion of the liabilities. The change in value of both the swap contracts and the non-qualified deferred compensation liabilities are recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        We hedge our net investment in certain foreign operations using intercompany non-derivative financial instruments denominated in the same currencies. The aggregate notional value of these hedges was $2,374 million and $2,981 million at September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012, respectively. We reclassified foreign exchange losses of $18 million, gains of $21 million, and losses of $70 million in fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. These amounts were recorded as currency translation, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income, offsetting foreign exchange gains or losses attributable to the translation of the net investment. See Note 21 for additional information.

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

        At September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012, our commodity hedges had notional values of $278 million and $246 million, respectively. We expect that significantly all of the balance in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with the commodity hedges will be reclassified into the Consolidated Statements of Operations within the next twelve months.

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        The fair value of our derivative instruments is summarized below:

 
   Fiscal Year End  
 
   2013   2012  
 
   Fair Value
of Asset
Positions(1) 		  Fair Value
of Liability
Positions(2) 		  Fair Value
of Asset
Positions(1) 		  Fair Value
of Liability
Positions(2) 		 
 
   (in millions)
  

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

                          

Foreign currency contracts(3)

   $ 1   $ 1   $ 2   $ 1  

Interest rate swaps

     14     —     26     —  

Commodity swap contracts(3)

     2     29     18     1  
                   

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

     17     30     46     2  
                   

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

                          

Foreign currency contracts(3)

     —     1     2     2  

Investment swaps

     3     —     1     —  
                   

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

     3     1     3     2  
                   

Total derivatives

   $ 20   $ 31   $ 49   $ 4  
                   
(1)
All derivative instruments in asset positions that mature within one year of the balance sheet date are recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and totaled $5 million and $19 million at September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012, respectively. All derivative instruments in asset positions that mature more than one year from the balance sheet date are recorded in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and totaled $15 million and $30 million at September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012, respectively.

(2)
All derivative instruments in liability positions that mature within one year of the balance sheet date are recorded in accrued and other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and totaled $29 million and $4 million at September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012, respectively. All derivative instruments in liability positions that mature more than one year from the balance sheet date are recorded in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and totaled $2 million at September 27, 2013; there were no derivatives in other liabilities at September 28, 2012.

(3)
Contracts are presented gross without regard to any right of offset that exists.

        The effects of derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges on the Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows:

 
   Gain Recognized  
 
    
   Fiscal  
Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedges
  Location   2013   2012   2011  
 
    
   (in millions)
  

Interest rate swaps(1)

   Interest expense   $ 5   $ 7   $ 6  
                   
(1)
Certain interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges were terminated in December 2008. Terminated interest rate swaps resulted in all gains presented in this table. Interest rate swaps in place at September 27, 2013 had no ineffective gain or loss recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Operations during fiscal 2013, 2012, or 2011.

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        The effects of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges on the Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows:

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

Fiscal 2013:

                            

Foreign currency contracts

   $ (1 ) Cost of sales   $ —   Cost of sales   $ —  

Commodity swap contracts

     (64 ) Cost of sales     (20 ) Cost of sales     —  

Interest rate swaps(1)

     —   Interest expense     (9 ) Interest expense     —  
                       

Total

   $ (65 )     $ (29 )     $ —  
                       

Fiscal 2012:

                            

Foreign currency contracts

   $ —   Cost of sales   $ (1 ) Cost of sales   $ —  

Commodity swap contracts

     28   Cost of sales     10   Cost of sales     —  

Interest rate swaps and swaptions(1)

     (5 ) Interest expense     (10 ) Interest expense     —  
                       

Total

   $ 23       $ (1 )     $ —  
                       

Fiscal 2011:

                            

Foreign currency contracts

   $ 1   Cost of sales   $ 5   Cost of sales   $ —  

Commodity swap contracts

     29   Cost of sales     42   Cost of sales     —  

Interest rate swaps and swaptions(1)

     (9 ) Interest expense     (5 ) Interest expense     (1 )
                       

Total

   $ 21       $ 42       $ (1 )
                       
(1)
As of fiscal year end 2013 and 2012, there were no outstanding interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges. During fiscal 2012, we terminated forward starting interest rate swaps and swaptions designated as cash flow hedges. Prior to the termination, the forward starting interest rate swaps generated losses of $3 million and $9 million in other comprehensive income related to the effective portions of the hedges during fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively. Also during fiscal 2012, we entered into and terminated an interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedge, recording a loss of $2 million in other comprehensive income. The forward starting interest rate swaps, subsequent to termination, and certain forward starting interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges that were terminated in September 2007 resulted in losses of $9 million, $10 million, and $5 million reflected in interest expense in fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Swaptions terminated in fiscal 2012 resulted in losses of $1 million in interest expense in fiscal 2011 as a result of amounts excluded from the hedging relationship; losses in fiscal 2012 were insignificant.

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        The effects of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows:

 
   Gain (Loss) Recognized  
 
    
   Fiscal  
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments
  Location   2013   2012   2011  
 
    
   (in millions)
  

Foreign currency contracts

   Selling, general, and administrative expenses   $ (11 ) $ (33 ) $ 7  

Investment swaps

   Selling, general, and administrative expenses     7     7     (1 )
                   

Total

       $ (4 ) $ (26 ) $ 6  
                   

        During fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, we incurred losses of $11 million, losses of $33 million, and gains of $7 million, respectively, as a result of marking foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments to fair value. The impacts of these derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, which included losses of $20 million incurred in anticipation of the acquisition of Deutsch during fiscal 2012, were offset by gains or losses realized as a result of re-measuring underlying assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies to primarily the Euro or U.S. Dollar. The losses incurred in connection with the acquisition of Deutsch were offset by gains realized as a result of re-measuring certain non-U.S. Dollar-denominated intercompany non-derivative financial instruments to the U.S. Dollar.

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15. Fair Value Measurements

        Financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:

 
   Fair Value
Measurements
Using Inputs
Considered as 		   
  
 
   Fair Value  
Description
  Level 1   Level 2  
 
   (in millions)
  

September 27, 2013:

                    

Assets:

                    

Commodity swap contracts

   $ 2   $ —   $ 2  

Interest rate swaps

     —     14     14  

Investment swaps

     —     3     3  

Foreign currency contracts(1)

     —     1     1  

Rabbi trust assets

     3     80     83  
               

Total assets at fair value

   $ 5   $ 98   $ 103  
               

Liabilities:

                    

Commodity swap contracts

   $ 29   $ —   $ 29  

Foreign currency contracts(1)

     —     2     2  
               

Total liabilities at fair value

   $ 29   $ 2   $ 31  
               

September 28, 2012:

                    

Assets:

                    

Commodity swap contracts

   $ 18   $ —   $ 18  

Interest rate swaps

     —     26     26  

Investment swaps

     —     1     1  

Foreign currency contracts(1)

     —     4     4  

Rabbi trust assets

     4     79     83  
               

Total assets at fair value

   $ 22   $ 110   $ 132  
               

Liabilities:

                    

Commodity swap contracts

   $ 1   $ —   $ 1  

Foreign currency contracts(1)

     —     3     3  
               

Total liabilities at fair value

   $ 1   $ 3   $ 4  
               
(1)
Contracts are presented gross without regard to any right of offset that exists. See Note 14 for a reconciliation of amounts to the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        The majority of the derivatives that we enter into are valued using over-the-counter quoted market prices for similar instruments. We do not believe that the fair values of these derivative instruments differ materially from the amounts that would be realized upon settlement or maturity.

        As of September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012, we did not have significant financial assets or liabilities that were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. We also did not have any significant non-financial assets or liabilities that were measured at fair value as of September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012.

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16. Retirement Plans

        We have a number of contributory and noncontributory defined benefit retirement plans covering certain of our U.S. and non-U.S. employees, designed in accordance with local customs and practice.

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

 
   U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans  
 
   Fiscal   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011   2013   2012   2011  
 
   ($ in millions)
  

Service cost

   $ 6   $ 7   $ 7   $ 55   $ 51   $ 65  

Interest cost

     46     51     52     70     76     88  

Expected return on plan assets

     (60 )   (58 )   (63 )   (69 )   (54 )   (59 )

Amortization of net actuarial loss

     36     42     35     33     29     41  

Other

     —     (1 )   —     (18 )   (5 )   (4 )
                           

Net periodic pension benefit cost

   $ 28   $ 41   $ 31   $ 71   $ 97   $ 131  
                           

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net pension benefit cost during the fiscal year:

                                      

Discount rate

     3.98 %   4.71 %   5.10 %   3.27 %   4.12 %   3.97 %

Expected return on plan assets

     6.65 %   7.10 %   7.45 %   6.31 %   5.43 %   5.37 %

Rate of compensation increase

     — %   4.00 %   4.00 %   2.88 %   3.01 %   3.50 %

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        The following table represents the changes in benefit obligation and plan assets and the net amount recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for all U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans:

 
   U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans  
 
   Fiscal   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2013   2012  
 
   ($ in millions)
  

Change in benefit obligation:

                          

Benefit obligation at beginning of fiscal year

   $ 1,177   $ 1,114   $ 2,206   $ 1,896  

Service cost

     6     7     55     51  

Interest cost

     46     51     70     76  

Actuarial (gain) loss

     (84 )   69     48     248  

Benefits and administrative expenses paid

     (69 )   (63 )   (98 )   (86 )

New plans

     —     —     —     47  

Currency translation

     —     —     (74 )   (24 )

Other

     (2 )   (1 )   (26 )   (2 )
                   

Benefit obligation at end of fiscal year

     1,074     1,177     2,181     2,206  
                   

Change in plan assets:

                          

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of fiscal year

     941     851     1,118     980  

Actual return on plan assets

     58     152     131     101  

Employer contributions

     2     1     94     95  

Benefits and administrative expenses paid

     (69 )   (63 )   (98 )   (86 )

Currency translation

     —     —     (62 )   4  

Other

     (1 )   —     2     24  
                   

Fair value of plan assets at end of fiscal year

     931     941     1,185     1,118  
                   

Funded status

   $ (143 ) $ (236 ) $ (996 ) $ (1,088 )
                   

Amounts recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

                          

Other assets

   $ —   $ —   $ 3   $ —  

Accrued and other current liabilities

     (3 )   (4 )   (20 )   (18 )

Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities

     (140 )   (232 )   (979 )   (1,070 )
                   

Net amount recognized

   $ (143 ) $ (236 ) $ (996 ) $ (1,088 )
                   

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine pension benefit obligation at fiscal year end:

                          

Discount rate

     4.84 %   3.98 %   3.38 %   3.31 %

Rate of compensation increase(1)

     — %   — %   2.86 %   2.88 %
(1)
During fiscal 2012, the sole remaining active U.S. defined benefit pension plan was frozen to new benefit accruals.

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        The pre-tax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income for all U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans were as follows:

 
   U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans  
 
   Fiscal   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2013   2012  
 
   (in millions)
  

Change in net loss:

                          

Unrecognized net loss at beginning of fiscal year

   $ 438   $ 504   $ 705   $ 539  

Current year change recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income

     (82 )   (24 )   (80 )   195  

Amortization reclassified to earnings

     (36 )   (42 )   (33 )   (29 )
                   

Unrecognized net loss at end of fiscal year

   $ 320   $ 438   $ 592   $ 705  
                   

Change in prior service credit:

                          

Unrecognized prior service credit at beginning of fiscal year

   $ —   $ —   $ (112 ) $ (120 )

Current year change recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income

     —     —     37     (1 )

Amortization reclassified to earnings

     —     —     7     9  
                   

Unrecognized prior service credit at end of fiscal year

   $ —   $ —   $ (68 ) $ (112 )
                   

        Unrecognized actuarial gains recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income for U.S. defined benefit pension plans in fiscal 2013 is principally the result of improved discount rates. Unrecognized actuarial gains recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income for non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans in fiscal 2013 are principally the result of improved asset performance and the effects of currency translation. Unrecognized actuarial losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income for non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans in fiscal 2012 are principally the result of declining discount rates. Amortization of prior service credit is included in other in the above table summarizing the components of net periodic pension benefit cost.

        The estimated amortization of actuarial losses from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic pension benefit cost for U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans in fiscal 2014 is expected to be $25 million and $24 million, respectively. The estimated amortization of prior service credit from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic pension benefit cost for non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans in fiscal 2014 is expected to be $5 million.

        In determining the expected return on plan assets, we consider the relative weighting of plan assets by class and individual asset class performance expectations.

        The investment strategy for the U.S. pension plans is governed by our investment committee; investment strategies for non-U.S. pension plans are governed locally. Our investment strategy for our pension plans is to manage the plans on a going concern basis. Current investment policy is to achieve a reasonable return on assets, subject to a prudent level of portfolio risk, for the purpose of enhancing the security of benefits for participants. Projected returns are based primarily on pro forma asset allocation, expected long-term returns, and forward-looking estimates of active portfolio and investment management.

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        During fiscal 2012, our investment committee made the decision to change the target asset allocation of the U.S. plans' master trust from a previous target of 30% equity and 70% fixed income to 10% equity and 90% fixed income in an effort to better protect the funded status of the U.S. plans' master trust. Asset reallocation will continue over a multi-year period based on the funded status, as defined by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (the "Pension Act Funded Status"), of the U.S. plans' master trust and market conditions. We expect to reach our target allocation when the Pension Act Funded Status exceeds 100%. Based on the Pension Act Funded Status as of September 27, 2013, our target asset allocation is 45% equity and 55% fixed income.

        Target weighted-average asset allocation and weighted-average asset allocation for U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans were as follows:

 
   U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans  
 
   Target(1)   Fiscal
Year End
2013 		  Fiscal
Year End
2012 		  Target   Fiscal
Year End
2013 		  Fiscal
Year End
2012 		 

Asset Category:

                                      

Equity securities

     45 %   45 %   38 %   43 %   43 %   41 %

Debt securities

     55     55     62     33     35     37  

Insurance contracts and other investments

     —     —     —     22     20     20  

Real estate investments

     —     —     —     2     2     2  
                           

Total

     100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %
                           
(1)
Based on our Pension Act Funded Status as of September 27, 2013, equity securities of the U.S. plans' master trust cannot exceed 45%.

        Our common shares are not a direct investment of our pension funds; however, the pension funds may indirectly include our shares. The aggregate amount of our common shares would not be considered material relative to the total pension fund assets.

        Our funding policy is to make contributions in accordance with the laws and customs of the various countries in which we operate as well as to make discretionary voluntary contributions from time to time. We anticipate that, at a minimum, we will make the minimum required contributions to our pension plans in fiscal 2014 of $3 million to U.S. plans and $84 million to non-U.S. plans.

        Benefit payments, which reflect future expected service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid as follows:

 
   U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans  
 
   (in millions)
  

Fiscal 2014

   $ 68   $ 86  

Fiscal 2015

     66     77  

Fiscal 2016

     66     80  

Fiscal 2017

     67     82  

Fiscal 2018

     68     87  

Fiscal 2019-2023

     360     508  

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        Set forth below is the accumulated benefit obligation for all U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans as well as additional information related to plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets and plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets.

 
   U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans  
 
   Fiscal Year End   Fiscal Year End  
 
   2013   2012   2013   2012  
 
   (in millions)
  

Accumulated benefit obligation

   $ 1,074   $ 1,177   $ 2,021   $ 2,004  

Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:

                          

Accumulated benefit obligation

     1,074     1,177     1,930     1,916  

Fair value of plan assets

     931     941     1,072     1,012  

Pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:

                          

Projected benefit obligation

     1,074     1,177     2,120     2,206  

Fair value of plan assets

     931     941     1,122     1,118  

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        We value our pension assets based on the fair value hierarchy of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. Details of the fair value hierarchy are described in Note 2. The following table presents our defined benefit pension plans' asset categories and their associated fair value within the fair value hierarchy:

 
   U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans  
 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  
 
   (in millions)
  

September 27, 2013(1):

                                                  

Equity:

                                                  

Equity securities:

                                                  

U.S. equity securities(2)

   $ 237   $ —   $ —   $ 237   $ 57   $ —   $ —   $ 57  

Non-U.S. equity securities(2)

     179     —     —     179     95     —     —     95  

Commingled equity funds(3)

     —     —     —     —     —     362     —     362  

Fixed income:

                                                  

Government bonds(4)

     —     77     —     77     —     143     —     143  

Corporate bonds(5)

     —     413     —     413     —     119     —     119  

Commingled bond funds(6)

     —     —     —     —     —     217     —     217  

Other(7)

     —     14     —     14     1     90     72     163  
                                   

Subtotal

   $ 416   $ 504   $ —     920   $ 153   $ 931   $ 72     1,156  
                                       

Items to reconcile to fair value of plan assets(8)

                       11                       29  
                                               

Fair value of plan assets

                     $ 931                     $ 1,185  
                                               

September 28, 2012(1):

                                                  

Equity:

                                                  

Equity securities:

                                                  

U.S. equity securities(2)

   $ 176   $ —   $ —   $ 176   $ 52   $ —   $ —   $ 52  

Non-U.S. equity securities(2)

     165     —     —     165     81     —     —     81  

Commingled equity funds(3)

     —     —     —     —     —     287     —     287  

Fixed income:

                                                  

Government bonds(4)

     —     89     —     89     —     186     —     186  

Corporate bonds(5)

     —     488     —     488     —     123     —     123  

Commingled bond funds(6)

     —     —     —     —     —     155     —     155  

Other(7)

     —     14     —     14     1     145     67     213  
                                   

Subtotal

   $ 341   $ 591   $ —     932   $ 134   $ 896   $ 67     1,097  
                                       

Items to reconcile to fair value of plan assets(8)

                       9                       21  
                                               

Fair value of plan assets

                     $ 941                     $ 1,118  
                                               
(1)
During fiscal 2013, we corrected the fiscal 2012 presentation of assets held by non-U.S. plans by reclassifying $102 million of non-U.S. securities classified as level 1 within the fair value hierarchy as of September 28, 2012 to level 2, and changed certain non-U.S. asset categorizations.

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(2)
U.S. and non-U.S. equity securities are valued at the closing price reported on the stock exchange on which the individual securities are traded.

(3)
Commingled equity funds are pooled investments, including common/collective trusts, in equity-type securities. Fair value, as determined by the custodian of a fund on a net asset value ("NAV") basis, is calculated as the closing price of the underlying investments (an observable market condition) less fund liabilities, divided by the number of shares of the fund outstanding.

(4)
Government bonds are marked to fair value based on market approach valuation models using observable market data such as quotes, spreads, and data points for yield curves or quoted market prices from markets that are not as actively traded as equity markets.

(5)
Corporate bonds are marked to fair value based on market approach valuation models using observable market data such as quotes, spreads, and data points for yield curves or quoted market prices from markets that are not as actively traded as equity markets.

(6)
Commingled bond funds are pooled investments, including common/collective trusts, in debt-type securities. Fair value, as determined by the custodian of a fund on a NAV basis, is calculated as the closing price of the underlying investments (an observable market condition) less fund liabilities, divided by the number of shares of the fund outstanding.

(7)
Other investments are comprised of insurance contracts, derivatives, short-term investments, structured products such as collateralized obligations and mortgage- and asset-backed securities, real estate investments, and hedge funds. Insurance contracts are valued using cash surrender value, or face value of the contract if a cash surrender value is unavailable (level 2). These values represent the amount that the plan would receive on termination of the underlying contract. Derivatives, short-term investments, and structured products are marked to fair value using models that are supported by observable market based data (level 2). Real estate investments include investments in commingled real estate funds. The investments are valued at their net asset value which is calculated using unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity (level 3). Hedge funds are valued at their net asset value which is calculated using unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity (level 3).

(8)
Items to reconcile to fair value of plan assets include amounts receivable for securities sold, amounts payable for securities purchased, and any cash balances, considered to be carried at book value, that are held in the plans.

        The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of Level 3 assets contained in the non-U.S. plans:

 
   Real Estate   Hedge Funds  
 
   (in millions)
  

Balance at September 30, 2011

   $ 20   $ 34  

Return on assets held at end of fiscal year

     (1 )   2  

Purchases, sales, and settlements, net

     —     12  
           

Balance at September 28, 2012

     19     48  
           

Return on assets held at end of fiscal year

     (2 )   4  

Purchases, sales, and settlements, net

     3     —  
           

Balance at September 27, 2013

   $ 20   $ 52  
           

        We maintain several defined contribution retirement plans, the most significant of which is located in the U.S. These plans include 401(k) matching programs, as well as qualified and nonqualified profit sharing and share bonus retirement plans. Expense for the defined contribution plans is computed as a percentage of participants' compensation and was $61 million, $61 million, and $65 million for fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

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        We maintain nonqualified deferred compensation plans, which permit eligible employees to defer a portion of their compensation. A record keeping account is set up for each participant and the participant chooses from a variety of measurement funds for the deemed investment of their accounts. The measurement funds correspond to a number of funds in our 401(k) plans and the account balance fluctuates with the investment returns on those funds. Total deferred compensation liabilities were $99 million and $83 million at fiscal year end 2013 and 2012, respectively. See Note 14 for additional information regarding our risk management strategy related to deferred compensation liabilities.

        Additionally, we have established rabbi trusts, related to certain acquired companies, through which the assets may be used to pay non-qualified plan benefits. The trusts primarily hold bonds and equities. The rabbi trust assets are subject to the claims of our creditors in the event of our insolvency; plan participants are general creditors of ours with respect to these benefits. The value of the assets held by these trusts, included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $83 million at each of fiscal year end 2013 and 2012. Total liabilities related to the assets held by the rabbi trust and reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets were $13 million and $17 million at fiscal year end 2013 and 2012, respectively, and include certain deferred compensation liabilities (referred to above), split dollar life insurance policy liabilities, and an unfunded pension plan in the U.S. Plan participants are general creditors of ours with respect to these benefits.

        In addition to providing pension and 401(k) benefits, we also provide certain health care coverage continuation for qualifying retirees from the date of retirement to age 65.

        Net periodic postretirement benefit cost was $4 million in fiscal 2013 and $3 million in each of fiscal 2012 and 2011 and consisted primarily of service and interest costs. The weighted-average assumptions used to determine net postretirement benefit cost were as follows:

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  

Discount rate

     3.85 %   5.00 %   4.95 %

Rate of compensation increase

     3.35 %   4.00 %   4.00 %

        The accrued postretirement benefit obligation was $39 million and $55 million at fiscal year end 2013 and 2012, respectively. The fair value of plan assets was $3 million at each of fiscal year end 2013 and 2012. The underfunded status of the postretirement benefit plans was primarily included in long-term pension and postretirement liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The weighted-average assumptions used to determine the postretirement benefit obligation were as follows:

 
   Fiscal Year
End 		 
 
   2013   2012  

Discount rate

     4.85 %   3.85 %

Rate of compensation increase

     4.00 %   3.35 %

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        Unrecognized prior service costs and actuarial gains of $6 million and losses of $11 million at fiscal year end 2013 and 2012, respectively, were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. Amortization of these balances into net periodic postretirement benefit cost is expected to be insignificant in fiscal 2014.

        Our investment strategy for our postretirement benefit plans is to achieve a reasonable return on assets, subject to a prudent level of portfolio risk. The plan is invested in debt securities, which are considered level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, and equity securities, which are considered level 1 in the fair value hierarchy, and targets an allocation of 50% in each category.

        We anticipate that we will make insignificant contributions to our postretirement benefit plans in fiscal 2014.

        Benefit payments, which reflect future expected service, as appropriate, are expected to be $3 million annually from fiscal 2014 through fiscal 2018 and $13 million in total from fiscal 2019 through fiscal 2023. Health care cost trend assumptions used to determine the postretirement benefit obligation were as follows:

 
   Fiscal Year End  
 
   2013   2012  

Health care cost trend rate assumed for next fiscal year

     7.33 %   7.51 %

Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline

     4.50 %   4.50 %

Fiscal year the ultimate trend rate is achieved

     2029     2029  

        A one-percentage point change in assumed healthcare cost trend rates would have the following effects:

 
   One Percentage
Point Increase 		  One Percentage
Point Decrease 		 
 
   (in millions)
  

Effect on total of service and interest cost

   $ —   $ —  

Effect on postretirement benefit obligation

     3     (3 )

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17. Income Taxes

        Our operations are conducted through our various subsidiaries in a number of countries throughout the world. We have provided for income taxes based upon the tax laws and rates in the countries in which our operations are conducted and income and loss from operations is subject to taxation.

        Significant components of the income tax provision (benefit) were as follows:

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Current:

                    

U.S.:

                    

Federal

   $ (295 ) $ 92   $ 50  

State

     (85 )   11     20  

Non-U.S. 

     321     194     174  
               

Current income tax provision (benefit)

     (59 )   297     244  
               

Deferred:

                    

U.S.:

                    

Federal

     71     (50 )   55  

State

     (1 )   4     —  

Non-U.S. 

     (40 )   (2 )   48  
               

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

     30     (48 )   103  
               

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

   $ (29 ) $ 249   $ 347  
               

        The U.S. and non-U.S. components of income from continuing operations before income taxes were as follows:

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

U.S. 

   $ (238 ) $ (96 ) $ 134  

Non-U.S. 

     1,486     1,511     1,441  
               

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

   $ 1,248   $ 1,415   $ 1,575  
               

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        The reconciliation between U.S. federal income taxes at the statutory rate and provision (benefit) for income taxes on continuing operations was as follows:

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Notional U.S. federal income tax provision at the statutory rate

   $ 437   $ 495   $ 551  

Adjustments to reconcile to the income tax provision (benefit):

                    

U.S. state income tax provision (benefit), net

     (56 )   10     13  

Other (income) expense—Tax Sharing Agreement

     64     (18 )   (9 )

Tax law changes

     —     21     (4 )

Tax credits

     (11 )   (9 )   (9 )

Non-U.S. net earnings(1)

     (277 )   (225 )   (253 )

Nondeductible charges

     3     3     14  

Change in accrued income tax liabilities

     (162 )   95     30  

Valuation allowance

     (31 )   (107 )   1  

Other

     4     (16 )   13  
               

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

   $ (29 ) $ 249   $ 347  
               
(1)
Excludes nondeductible charges and other items which are broken out separately in the table.

        The tax benefit for fiscal 2013 reflects an income tax benefit of $331 million related to the effective settlement of all undisputed tax matters for the period 1997 through 2000. In addition, the tax benefit for fiscal 2013 reflects $23 million of net tax benefits primarily consisting of income tax benefits recognized in connection with a reduction in the valuation allowance associated with certain ADC tax loss carryforwards and income tax benefits recognized in connection with the lapse of statutes of limitations for examinations of prior year income tax returns, partially offset by income tax expense related to adjustments to prior year income tax returns.

        We assessed the realization of ADC's tax loss and credit carryforwards that we acquired in connection with our purchase of ADC, and we believe it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be realized on additional U.S. federal and state net operating losses. Based upon the fiscal years 2011 through 2013 U.S. operating results of the ADC business under our management, we reduced the valuation allowance provided at the date of acquisition and recorded a tax benefit of $63 million. As of fiscal year end 2013, we continue to maintain a valuation allowance of $177 million related to U.S. federal and state ADC tax attributes due to the uncertainty of their realization in the future.

        The tax provision for fiscal 2012 reflects an income tax benefit of $107 million recognized in connection with a reduction in the valuation allowance associated with tax loss carryforwards in certain non-U.S. locations. In addition, the tax provision for fiscal 2012 reflects $17 million of income tax expense associated with certain non-U.S. tax rate changes enacted in the quarter ended December 30, 2011.

        The tax provision for fiscal 2011 reflects income tax benefits of $35 million associated with the completion of fieldwork and the settlement of certain U.S. tax matters.

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        Deferred income taxes result from temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting and tax purposes. The components of the net deferred income tax asset were as follows:

 
   Fiscal Year End  
 
   2013   2012  
 
   (in millions)
  

Deferred tax assets:

              

Accrued liabilities and reserves

   $ 320   $ 270  

Tax loss and credit carryforwards

     3,431     3,382  

Inventories

     55     54  

Pension and postretirement benefits

     235     331  

Deferred revenue

     5     15  

Interest

     372     342  

Unrecognized income tax benefits

     364     469  

Other

     19     22  
           

    4,801     4,885  
           

Deferred tax liabilities:

              

Intangible assets

     (778 )   (764 )

Property, plant, and equipment

     (64 )   (101 )

Other

     (38 )   (85 )
           

    (880 )   (950 )
           

Net deferred tax asset before valuation allowance

     3,921     3,935  

Valuation allowance

     (1,816 )   (1,719 )
           

Net deferred tax asset

   $ 2,105   $ 2,216  
           

        Unrecognized income tax benefits decreased primarily due to the effective settlement of the IRS's audit of all tax matters for the period 1997 through 2000, excluding the disputed issue involving the tax treatment of certain intercompany debt transactions. See Note 13 for additional information regarding the effective settlement. Pension and postretirement benefits decreased primarily due to a reduction in the pension obligation. See Note 16 for additional information regarding the retirement plans.

        At fiscal year end 2013, we had approximately $1,597 million of U.S. federal and $124 million of U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards (tax effected) which will expire in future years through 2033. In addition, at fiscal year end 2013, we had approximately $171 million of U.S. federal tax credit carryforwards, of which $46 million have no expiration and $125 million will expire in future years through 2033, and $37 million of U.S. state tax credits carryforwards which will expire in future years through 2028.

        At fiscal year end 2013, we had approximately $1,461 million of net operating loss carryforwards (tax effected) in certain non-U.S. jurisdictions, of which $1,300 million have no expiration and $161 million will expire in future years through 2033. Also, at fiscal year end 2013, there were $1 million of non-U.S. tax credit carryforwards which have no expiration. In addition, $40 million of non-U.S. capital loss carryforwards (tax effected) have no expiration.

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        The valuation allowance for deferred tax assets of $1,816 million and $1,719 million at fiscal year end 2013 and 2012, respectively, relates principally to the uncertainty of the utilization of certain deferred tax assets, primarily tax loss, capital loss, and credit carryforwards in various jurisdictions. We believe that we will generate sufficient future taxable income to realize the income tax benefits related to the remaining net deferred tax assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. The valuation allowance was calculated in accordance with the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes, which require that a valuation allowance be established or maintained when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of deferred tax assets will not be realized. At fiscal year end 2013, approximately $79 million of the valuation allowance relates to share-based compensation and will be recorded to equity if certain net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards are utilized.

        The calculation of our tax liabilities includes estimates for uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations across multiple global jurisdictions where we conduct our operations. Under the uncertain tax position provisions of ASC 740, we recognize liabilities for tax and related interest for issues in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes and related interest will be due. These tax liabilities and related interest are reflected net of the impact of related tax loss carryforwards, as such tax loss carryforwards will be applied against these tax liabilities and will reduce the amount of cash tax payments due upon the eventual settlement with the tax authorities. These estimates may change due to changing facts and circumstances. Due to the complexity of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a settlement that differs from our current estimate of the tax liabilities and related interest. Furthermore, management has reviewed with tax counsel the issues raised by certain taxing authorities and the adequacy of these recorded amounts. If our current estimate of tax and interest liabilities is less than the ultimate settlement, an additional charge to income tax expense may result. If our current estimate of tax and interest liabilities is more than the ultimate settlement, income tax benefits may be recognized.

        We have provided income taxes for earnings that are currently distributed as well as the taxes associated with several subsidiaries' earnings that are expected to be distributed in the future. No additional provision has been made for Swiss or non-Swiss income taxes on the undistributed earnings of subsidiaries or for unrecognized deferred tax liabilities for temporary differences related to basis differences in investments in subsidiaries, as such earnings are expected to be permanently reinvested, the investments are essentially permanent in duration, or we have concluded that no additional tax liability will arise as a result of the distribution of such earnings. As of September 27, 2013, certain subsidiaries had approximately $18 billion of cumulative undistributed earnings that have been retained indefinitely and reinvested in our global manufacturing operations, including working capital, property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets, and research and development activities. A liability could arise if our intention to permanently reinvest such earnings were to change and amounts are distributed by such subsidiaries or if such subsidiaries are ultimately disposed. It is not practicable to estimate the additional income taxes related to permanently reinvested earnings or the basis differences related to investments in subsidiaries. As of September 27, 2013, we had approximately $4.5 billion of cash, cash equivalents, and intercompany deposits, principally in our subsidiaries, that we have the ability to distribute to TEGSA, our Luxembourg subsidiary, which is the obligor of substantially all of our debt, and to TE Connectivity Ltd., our Swiss parent company, but we consider to be permanently reinvested. We estimate that up to approximately $1.5 billion of tax expense would be recognized on our Consolidated Financial Statements if our intention to permanently reinvest these amounts were to change. Our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate cash, cash equivalents, and

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intercompany deposits that are designated as permanently reinvested in order to fund our operations, including investing and financing activities.

        As of September 27, 2013, we had total unrecognized income tax benefits of $1,620 million. If recognized in future periods, $1,471 million of these currently unrecognized income tax benefits would impact the income tax provision and effective tax rate. As of September 28, 2012, we had total unrecognized income tax benefits of $1,795 million. If recognized in future periods, $1,714 million of these unrecognized income tax benefits would impact the income tax provision and effective tax rate. The following table summarizes the activity related to unrecognized income tax benefits:

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Balance at beginning of fiscal year

   $ 1,795   $ 1,783   $ 1,689  

Additions related to prior periods tax positions

     90     41     123  

Reductions related to prior periods tax positions

     (271 )   (36 )   (98 )

Additions related to current period tax positions

     88     31     43  

Acquisitions

     —     7     45  

Settlements

     (8 )   (12 )   (3 )

Reductions due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations

     (74 )   (19 )   (16 )
               

Balance at end of fiscal year

   $ 1,620   $ 1,795   $ 1,783  
               

        We record accrued interest as well as penalties related to uncertain tax positions as part of the provision for income taxes. As of September 27, 2013, we had recorded $1,018 million of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions on the Consolidated Balance Sheet of which $1,015 million was recorded in income taxes and $3 million was recorded in accrued and other current liabilities. As of September 28, 2012, the balance of accrued interest and penalties was $1,335 million of which $1,299 million was recorded in income taxes and $36 million was recorded in accrued and other current liabilities. The decrease in the accrued interest and penalties from fiscal year end 2012 is due mainly to the effective settlement of all undisputed tax matters for the period 1997 through 2000. During fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, we recognized a benefit of $247 million, expense of $95 million, and expense of $86 million, respectively, related to interest and penalties on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        For tax years 1997 through 2004, Tyco International has resolved all matters, excluding one disputed issue related to the tax treatment of certain intercompany debt transactions. The IRS commenced its audit of certain Tyco International income tax returns for the years 2005 through 2007 in fiscal 2011, and it is our understanding that fieldwork for this audit period is expected to be completed in fiscal 2014. Also, during fiscal 2012, the IRS commenced its audit of our income tax returns for the years 2008 through 2010. We expect fieldwork for the 2008 through 2010 audit to conclude in fiscal 2014. See Note 13 for additional information regarding the status of IRS examinations.

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        We file income tax returns on a unitary, consolidated, or stand-alone basis in multiple state and local jurisdictions, which generally have statutes of limitations ranging from 3 to 4 years. Various state and local income tax returns are currently in the process of examination or administrative appeal.

        Our 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 10 years. Various non-U.S. subsidiary income tax returns are currently in the process of examination by taxing authorities.

        As of September 27, 2013, under applicable statutes, the following tax years remained subject to examination in the major tax jurisdictions indicated:

Jurisdiction
  Open Years  

Belgium

     2011 through 2013  

Brazil

     2008 through 2013  

Canada

     2002 and 2005 through 2013  

China

     2003 through 2013  

Czech Republic

     2010 through 2013  

France

     2010 through 2013  

Germany

     2008 through 2013  

Hong Kong

     2007 through 2013  

India

     2006 through 2013  

Italy

     2008 through 2013  

Japan

     2007 through 2013  

Korea

     2007 through 2013  

Luxembourg

     2008 through 2013  

Netherlands

     2008 through 2013  

Portugal

     2009 through 2013  

Singapore

     2006 through 2013  

Spain

     2009 through 2013  

Switzerland

     2011 through 2013  

United Kingdom

     2011 through 2013  

U.S.—federal and state and local

     1997 through 2013  

        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 difficult to predict the timing or results of our worldwide examinations, we estimate that up to approximately $190 million of unrecognized income tax benefits, excluding the impact relating to accrued interest and penalties, could be resolved within the next twelve months.

        We are not aware of any other matters that would result in significant changes to the amount of unrecognized income tax benefits reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 27, 2013.

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18. Other Income (Expense), Net

        In fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, we recorded net other expense of $183 million, net other income of $50 million, and net other income of $27 million, respectively, primarily pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International and Covidien. See Note 12 for further information regarding the Tax Sharing Agreement. The net other expense in fiscal 2013 included $231 million related to the effective settlement of all undisputed tax matters for the period 1997 through 2000. See Note 13 for additional information.

19. Earnings Per Share

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

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Basic

     418     426     438  

Dilutive impact of share-based compensation arrangements

     5     4     5  
               

Diluted

     423     430     443  
               

        Certain share options were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the instruments' underlying exercise prices were greater than the average market prices of our common shares and inclusion would be antidilutive. Share options not included in the computation totaled 3 million, 12 million, and 13 million for fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

20. Equity

        We are organized under the laws of Switzerland. The rights of holders of our shares are governed by Swiss law, our Swiss articles of association, and our Swiss organizational regulations. Accordingly, the par value of our common shares is stated in Swiss Francs ("CHF"). We continue to use the U.S. Dollar, however, as our reporting currency on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Subject to certain conditions specified in our articles of association, we are authorized to increase our share capital by issuing new shares in aggregate not exceeding 50% of our authorized shares. In March 2013, our shareholders reapproved and extended through March 6, 2015 our board of directors' authorization to issue additional new shares, subject to certain conditions specified in the articles, in aggregate not exceeding 50% of the amount of our authorized shares.

        At September 27, 2013, approximately 17 million common shares were held in treasury, of which 8 million were owned by one of our subsidiaries. At September 28, 2012, approximately 16 million common shares were held in treasury, of which 11 million were owned by one of our subsidiaries. Shares held both directly by us and by our subsidiary are presented as treasury shares on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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        In March 2013, our shareholders approved the cancellation of 10 million shares repurchased under our share repurchase program during the period from December 31, 2011 to December 28, 2012. The capital reduction by cancellation of shares was subject to a notice period and filing with the commercial register and became effective in May 2013.

        In March 2012, our shareholders approved the cancellation of 24 million shares repurchased under our share repurchase program during the period from December 25, 2010 to December 30, 2011. The capital reduction by cancellation of shares was subject to a notice period and filing with the commercial register and became effective in May 2012.

        In March 2011, our shareholders approved the cancellation of 5 million shares repurchased under our share repurchase program during the period from July 27, 2010 to December 24, 2010. The capital reduction by cancellation of shares was subject to a notice period and filing with the commercial register and became effective in May 2011.

        Contributed surplus established for Swiss tax and statutory purposes ("Swiss Contributed Surplus"), subject to certain conditions, is a freely distributable reserve. Distributions to shareholders from Swiss Contributed Surplus are free from withholding tax. As of September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012, Swiss Contributed Surplus was CHF 9,342 million and CHF 9,745 million, respectively (equivalent to $8,520 million and $8,940 million, respectively).

        Under Swiss law, subject to certain conditions, distributions to shareholders made in the form of a reduction of registered share capital or from reserves from capital contributions (equivalent to Swiss Contributed Surplus) are exempt from Swiss withholding tax. See "Contributed Surplus" for additional information regarding our ability to make distributions free from withholding tax from contributed surplus. Distributions or dividends on our shares must be approved by our shareholders.

        In March 2010, our shareholders approved a cash distribution to shareholders in the form of a capital reduction to the par value of our common shares of CHF 0.72 (equivalent to $0.64) per share, payable in four equal quarterly installments of $0.16 per share beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 through the second quarter of fiscal 2011. We paid the third and fourth installments of the distribution during the quarters ended December 24, 2010 and March 25, 2011, respectively. These capital reductions reduced the par value of our common shares from CHF 1.73 (equivalent to $1.60) to CHF 1.37 (equivalent to $1.28).

        In March 2011, our shareholders approved a dividend payment to shareholders of CHF 0.68 (equivalent to $0.72) per share out of contributed surplus, payable in four equal quarterly installments beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 through the second quarter of fiscal 2012. We paid the installments of the dividend at a rate of $0.18 per share during each of the quarters ended June 24, 2011, September 30, 2011, December 30, 2011, and March 30, 2012.

        In March 2012, our shareholders approved a cash distribution to shareholders in the form of a capital reduction to the par value of our common shares of CHF 0.80 (equivalent to $0.84) per share, payable in four equal quarterly installments beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 through the second quarter of fiscal 2013. We paid the installments of the distribution at a rate of $0.21 per share

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during each of the quarters ended June 29, 2012, September 28, 2012, December 28, 2012 and March 29, 2013. These capital reductions reduced the par value of our common shares from CHF 1.37 (equivalent to $1.28) to CHF 0.57 (equivalent to $0.44).

        In March 2013, our shareholders approved a dividend payment to shareholders of CHF 0.96 (equivalent to $1.00) per share out of contributed surplus, payable in four equal quarterly installments beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 through the second quarter of fiscal 2014. We paid the first and second installments of the dividend at a rate of $0.25 per share during each of the quarters ended June 28, 2013 and September 27, 2013.

        Upon approval by the shareholders of a dividend payment or cash distribution in the form of a capital reduction, we record a liability with a corresponding charge to contributed surplus or common shares. At September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012, the unpaid portion of the dividends and distributions recorded in accrued and other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets totaled $206 million and $178 million, respectively.

        During fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, we repurchased approximately 20 million of our common shares for $829 million, approximately 6 million of our common shares for $194 million, and approximately 25 million of our common shares for $867 million, respectively. At September 27, 2013, we had $478 million of availability remaining under our share repurchase authorization. See additional information regarding the share repurchase program in Note 25.

21. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

        The components of accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:

 
   Currency
Translation(1) 		  Unrecognized
Pension and
Postretirement
Benefit Costs 		  Gain (Loss)
on Cash
Flow
Hedges 		  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income 		 
 
   (in millions)
  

Balance at September 24, 2010

   $ 1,040   $ (764 ) $ (30 ) $ 246  

Pre-tax current period change

     50     238     (21 )   267  

Income tax (expense) benefit

     —     (86 )   1     (85 )
                   

Balance at September 30, 2011

     1,090     (612 )   (50 )   428  

Pre-tax current period change

     (131 )   (114 )   24     (221 )

Income tax (expense) benefit

     —     26     (4 )   22  
                   

Balance at September 28, 2012

     959     (700 )   (30 )   229  

Pre-tax current period change

     (28 )   204     (36 )   140  

Income tax (expense) benefit

     —     (73 )   7     (66 )
                   

Balance at September 27, 2013

   $ 931   $ (569 ) $ (59 ) $ 303  
                   
(1)
Includes hedges of net investment foreign exchange gains or losses which offset foreign exchange gains or losses attributable to the translation of the net investments.

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22. Share Plans

        Equity awards (primarily restricted share awards, performance share awards, and share options) granted by us are administered by the management development and compensation committee of our board of directors, which consists exclusively of independent directors. Our plans, of which the TE Connectivity Ltd. 2007 Stock and Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, is the primary plan, provide for the award of annual performance bonuses and long-term performance awards, including share options, restricted and performance units, deferred stock units, and other share-based awards (collectively, "Awards") and allow for the use of unissued shares or treasury shares to be used to satisfy such Awards. As of September 27, 2013, our plans provided for a maximum of 67 million shares to be issued as Awards, subject to adjustment as provided under the terms of the plans. A total of 26 million shares remained available for issuance under our plans as of September 27, 2013.

        Total share-based compensation expense, which was primarily included in selling, general, and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, was $78 million, $68 million, and $71 million during fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. We have recognized a related tax benefit associated with our share-based compensation arrangements of $24 million, $21 million, and $22 million in fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

        Restricted share awards, which are generally in the form of restricted share units, are granted subject to certain restrictions. Conditions of vesting are determined at the time of grant. All restrictions on an award will lapse upon death or disability of the employee. If the employee satisfies retirement or normal retirement requirements, all or a portion of the award may vest, depending on the terms and conditions of the particular grant. Recipients of restricted units have no voting rights, but do receive dividend equivalents. For grants that vest based on certain specified performance criteria, the fair value of the shares or units is expensed over the period of performance, once achievement of criteria is deemed probable. For grants that vest through passage of time, the fair value of the award at the time of the grant is amortized to expense over the period of vesting. The fair value of restricted share awards is determined based on the closing value of our shares on the grant date. Restricted share awards generally vest in increments over a period of four years as determined by the management development and compensation committee.

        A summary of restricted share award activity is presented below:

 
   Shares   Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value 		 

Non-vested at September 28, 2012

     4,585,994   $ 30.09  

Granted

     1,764,936     34.69  

Vested

     (1,906,890 )   26.65  

Forfeited

     (460,115 )   32.50  
             

Non-vested at September 27, 2013

     3,983,925   $ 33.50  
             

        The weighted-average grant-date fair value of restricted share awards granted during fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $34.69, $34.63, and $34.14, respectively.

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22. Share Plans (Continued)

        As of September 27, 2013, there was $81 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted share awards. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.

        Performance share awards, which are generally in the form of performance share units, are granted with pay-out subject to vesting requirements and certain performance conditions that are determined at the time of grant. Based on our performance, the pay-out of performance share units can range from 0% to 200% of the number of units originally granted. Certain employees who receive performance share awards also are granted an opportunity to earn additional performance shares subject to the attainment of additional performance criteria which are set at the time of grant. Attainment of the performance criteria will result in an additional pay-out of performance share units equal to 100% of the performance share units paid out under the original performance share award. The grant date fair value of performance share awards is expensed over the period of performance once achievement of the performance criteria is deemed probable. Recipients of performance share units have no voting rights but do receive dividend equivalents. Performance share awards generally vest after a period of three years as determined by the management development and compensation committee of the board of directors.

        A summary of performance share award activity is presented below:

 
   Shares   Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value 		 

Outstanding at September 28, 2012

     —   $ —  

Granted

     327,226     34.16  

Forfeited

     (15,807 )   34.05  
             

Outstanding at September 27, 2013

     311,419   $ 34.17  
             

        As of September 27, 2013, there was $7 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested performance share awards. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.1 years.

        Share options are granted to purchase our common shares at prices which are equal to or greater than the market price of the common shares on the date the option is granted. Conditions of vesting are determined at the time of grant. All restrictions on the award will lapse upon death or disability of the employee. If the employee satisfies retirement or normal retirement requirements, all or a portion of the award may vest, depending on the terms and conditions of the particular grant. Options generally vest and become exercisable in equal annual installments over a period of four years and expire ten years after the date of grant.

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22. Share Plans (Continued)

        A summary of share option award activity is presented below:

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

Outstanding at September 28, 2012

     20,552,689   $ 32.25              

Granted

     2,854,600     34.27              

Exercised

     (6,507,750 )   32.79              

Expired

     (423,261 )   39.77              

Forfeited

     (644,414 )   32.44              
                         

Outstanding at September 27, 2013

     15,831,864   $ 32.18     5.9   $ 314  
                         

Vested and expected to vest at September 27, 2013

     15,393,747   $ 32.15     5.9   $ 306  

Exercisable at September 27, 2013

     9,088,414   $ 31.39     4.3   $ 188  

        The weighted-average exercise price of share option awards granted during fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011 were $34.27, $34.49, and $33.86, respectively.

        As of September 27, 2013, there was $38 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share options granted under our share option plans. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.

        At acquisition, all share options and stock appreciation right ("SAR") awards related to ADC were converted into share options and SARs related to our common shares. See Note 5 for additional information regarding the conversion of ADC share options and SARs.

        The grant-date fair value of each share option grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. 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 our peers 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 was based on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term that approximated the expected life assumed at the date of grant. The expected annual dividend per share was based on our expected dividend rate. The recognized share-based compensation expense was net of estimated forfeitures, which are based on voluntary termination behavior as well as an analysis of actual option forfeitures.

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        The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted and the weighted-average assumptions we used in the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model were as follows:

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011  

Weighted-average grant-date fair value

   $ 8.62   $ 9.49   $ 9.13  

Assumptions:

                    

Expected share price volatility

     34 %   36 %   36 %

Risk free interest rate

     0.9 %   1.3 %   1.2 %

Expected annual dividend per share

   $ 0.84   $ 0.84   $ 0.72  

Expected life of options (in years)

     6.0     6.0     5.1  

        The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $69 million, $31 million, and $50 million, respectively. The total fair value of restricted share awards that vested during fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $51 million, $42 million, and $54 million, respectively. We received cash related to the exercise of options of $214 million, $60 million, and $80 million in fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. The related excess cash tax benefit classified as a financing cash inflow on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011 was not material.

23. Segment and Geographic Data

        Effective for the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we reorganized our management and segments to better align the organization around our strategy. We now operate through four reporting segments: Transportation Solutions, Network Solutions, Industrial Solutions, and Consumer Solutions. See Note 1 for a description of the segments in which we operate. We aggregate our operating segments into reportable segments based upon similar economic characteristics and business groupings of products, services, and customers.

        Segment performance is evaluated based on net sales and operating income. Generally, we consider all expenses to be of an operating nature, and, accordingly, allocate them to each reportable segment. Costs specific to a segment are charged to the segment. Corporate expenses, such as headquarters administrative costs, are allocated to the segments based on segment operating income. Intersegment sales were not material and were recorded at selling prices that approximate market prices. Corporate assets are allocated to the segments based on segment assets.

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

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        Net sales and operating income by segment were as follows:

 
   Net Sales   Operating Income  
 
   Fiscal   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Transportation Solutions

   $ 5,485   $ 5,128   $ 4,912   $ 972   $ 754   $ 729  

Network Solutions

     3,066     3,310     3,671     136     247     300  

Industrial Solutions

     3,007     2,987     3,144     359     378     477  

Consumer Solutions

     1,722     1,857     2,051     89     139     181  
                           

Total

   $ 13,280   $ 13,282   $ 13,778   $ 1,556   $ 1,518   $ 1,687  
                           

        No single customer accounted for a significant amount of our net sales in fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011.

        As we are not organized by product or service, it is not practicable to disclose net sales by product or service.

        Depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures were as follows:

 
   Depreciation and
Amortization 		  Capital Expenditures  
 
   Fiscal   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012   2011   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Transportation Solutions

   $ 296   $ 271   $ 234   $ 325   $ 288   $ 264  

Network Solutions

     139     164     158     86     104     119  

Industrial Solutions

     92     86     86     109     67     90  

Consumer Solutions

     80     88     86     95     74     101  
                           

Total

   $ 607   $ 609   $ 564   $ 615   $ 533   $ 574  
                           

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23. Segment and Geographic Data (Continued)

        Segment assets and a reconciliation of segment assets to total assets were as follows:

 
   Segment Assets  
 
   Fiscal Year End  
 
   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Transportation Solutions

   $ 2,977   $ 2,877   $ 2,732  

Network Solutions

     1,684     1,857     1,955  

Industrial Solutions

     1,603     1,549     1,499  

Consumer Solutions

     987     1,081     1,173  
               

Total segment assets(1)

     7,251     7,364     7,359  

Other current assets

     2,224     2,352     2,762  

Other non-current assets

     8,986     9,590     7,602  
               

Total assets

   $ 18,461   $ 19,306   $ 17,723  
               
(1)
Segment assets are comprised of accounts receivable, inventories, and property, plant, and equipment.

        Net sales and net property, plant, and equipment by geographic region were as follows:

 
   Net Sales(1)   Property, Plant,
and Equipment, Net 		 
 
   Fiscal   Fiscal Year End  
 
   2013   2012   2011   2013   2012   2011  
 
   (in millions)
  

Americas:

                                      

U.S. 

   $ 3,811   $ 3,664   $ 3,657   $ 958   $ 1,042   $ 968  

Other Americas

     566     624     652     80     84     65  
                           

Total Americas

     4,377     4,288     4,309     1,038     1,126     1,033  
                           

Europe/Middle East/Africa:

                                      

Switzerland

     3,689     3,719     3,870     54     52     59  

Germany

     123     120     426     356     339     381  

Other Europe/Middle East/Africa

     750     663     662     702     692     677  
                           

Total Europe/Middle East/Africa

     4,562     4,502     4,958     1,112     1,083     1,117  
                           

Asia–Pacific:

                                      

China

     2,197     2,159     2,172     516     432     395  

Other Asia–Pacific

     2,144     2,333     2,339     500     572     595  
                           

Total Asia–Pacific

     4,341     4,492     4,511     1,016     1,004     990  
                           

Total

   $ 13,280   $ 13,282   $ 13,778   $ 3,166   $ 3,213   $ 3,140  
                           
(1)
Net sales to external customers is attributed to individual countries based on the legal entity that records the sale.

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24. Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)

        Summarized quarterly financial data was as follows:

 
   Fiscal  
 
   2013   2012  
 
   First
Quarter(1) 		  Second
Quarter 		  Third
Quarter 		  Fourth
Quarter(2) 		  First
Quarter 		  Second
Quarter 		  Third
Quarter(3) 		  Fourth
Quarter(4) 		 
 
   (in millions, except per share data)
  

Net sales

   $ 3,134   $ 3,265   $ 3,449   $ 3,432   $ 3,170   $ 3,249   $ 3,499   $ 3,364  

Gross margin

     989     1,052     1,132     1,156     943     1,021     1,018     1,064  

Acquisition and integration costs

     5     3     3     3     4     4     15     4  

Restructuring and other charges, net

     92     81     67     71     18     32     36     42  

Amounts attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd.:

                                                  

Income from continuing operations

     279     278     332     387     238     267     260     398  

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

     (2 )   (1 )   3     —     22     (10 )   (61 )   (2 )

Net income

     277     277     335     387     260     257     199     396  

Basic earnings per share attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd.:

                                                  

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.66   $ 0.66   $ 0.80   $ 0.94   $ 0.56   $ 0.63   $ 0.61   $ 0.93  

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

     —     —     0.01     —     0.05     (0.03 )   (0.15 )   —  

Net income

     0.66     0.66     0.81     0.94     0.61     0.60     0.46     0.93  

Diluted earnings per share attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd.:

                                                  

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.65   $ 0.66   $ 0.79   $ 0.92   $ 0.55   $ 0.62   $ 0.60   $ 0.93  

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

     —     —     0.01     —     0.06     (0.02 )   (0.14 )   (0.01 )

Net income

     0.65     0.65     0.80     0.92     0.61     0.60     0.46     0.92  

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:

                                                  

Basic

     422     420     415     413     425     427     428     426  

Diluted

     426     424     421     420     429     431     431     429  
(1)
Results for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 include $331 million of income tax benefits associated with the effective settlement of an audit of prior year tax returns as well as the related impact of $231 million to other expense pursuant to the tax sharing agreement with Tyco International and Covidien. Results for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 also include $30 million of income tax expense related to adjustments to prior year income tax returns and the estimated impacts of certain intercompany dividends.

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(2)
Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 include $63 million of income tax benefits recognized in connection with a reduction in the valuation allowance associated with certain ADC tax loss carryforwards.

(3)
Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 include $68 million of charges associated with the amortization of acquisition-related fair value adjustments primarily related to acquired inventories and customer order backlog associated with Deutsch.

(4)
Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 include $107 million of income tax benefits recognized in connection with a reduction in the valuation allowance associated with tax loss carryforwards in certain non-U.S. locations.

25. Subsequent Events

        On October 18, 2013, TEGSA called for redemption all of its outstanding 5.95% senior notes due 2014, representing $300 million aggregate principal amount. The redemption date will be November 18, 2013. We expect to pay an immaterial premium in connection with this early redemption.

        On October 29, 2013, our board of directors authorized an increase of $1 billion in the share repurchase program.

26. Tyco Electronics Group S.A.

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

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
For the Fiscal Year Ended September 27, 2013

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

Net sales

   $ —   $ —   $ 13,280   $ —   $ 13,280  

Cost of sales

     —     —     8,951     —     8,951  
                       

Gross margin

     —     —     4,329     —     4,329  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     156     3     1,614     —     1,773  

Research, development, and engineering expenses

     —     —     675     —     675  

Acquisition and integration costs

     —     —     14     —     14  

Restructuring and other charges, net

     —     —     311     —     311  
                       

Operating income (loss)

     (156 )   (3 )   1,715     —     1,556  

Interest income

     —     —     17     —     17  

Interest expense

     —     (135 )   (7 )   —     (142 )

Other expense, net

     —     —     (183 )   —     (183 )

Equity in net income of subsidiaries

     1,445     1,533     —     (2,978 )   —  

Intercompany interest and fees

     (13 )   54     (41 )   —     —  
                       

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     1,276     1,449     1,501     (2,978 )   1,248  

Income tax (expense) benefit

     —     (4 )   33     —     29  
                       

Net income

     1,276     1,445     1,534     (2,978 )   1,277  

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

     —     —     (1 )   —     (1 )
                       

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

     1,276     1,445     1,533     (2,978 )   1,276  

Other comprehensive income

     74     74     64     (138 )   74  
                       

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

   $ 1,350   $ 1,519   $ 1,597   $ (3,116 ) $ 1,350  
                       

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
For the Fiscal Year Ended September 28, 2012

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

Net sales

   $ —   $ —   $ 13,282   $ —   $ 13,282  

Cost of sales

     —     —     9,236     —     9,236  
                       

Gross margin

     —     —     4,046     —     4,046  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses, net(1)

     102     (122 )   1,705     —     1,685  

Research, development, and engineering expenses

     —     —     688     —     688  

Acquisition and integration costs

     1     2     24     —     27  

Restructuring and other charges, net

     —     —     128     —     128  
                       

Operating income (loss)

     (103 )   120     1,501     —     1,518  

Interest income

     —     —     23     —     23  

Interest expense

     —     (168 )   (8 )   —     (176 )

Other income, net

     —     —     50     —     50  

Equity in net income of subsidiaries

     1,277     1,256     —     (2,533 )   —  

Equity in net loss of subsidiaries of discontinued operations

     (51 )   (51 )   —     102     —  

Intercompany interest and fees

     (11 )   69     (58 )   —     —  
                       

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     1,112     1,226     1,508     (2,431 )   1,415  

Income tax expense

     —     —     (249 )   —     (249 )
                       

Income from continuing operations

     1,112     1,226     1,259     (2,431 )   1,166  

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     —     —     (51 )   —     (51 )
                       

Net income

     1,112     1,226     1,208     (2,431 )   1,115  

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

     —     —     (3 )   —     (3 )
                       

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

     1,112     1,226     1,205     (2,431 )   1,112  

Other comprehensive loss

     (199 )   (199 )   (203 )   402     (199 )
                       

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

   $ 913   $ 1,027   $ 1,002   $ (2,029 ) $ 913  
                       
(1)
TEGSA selling, general, and administrative expenses include gains of $125 million related to intercompany transactions. These gains are offset by corresponding losses recorded by Other Subsidiaries.

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2011

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

Net sales

   $ —   $ —   $ 13,778   $ —   $ 13,778  

Cost of sales

     —     —     9,507     —     9,507  
                       

Gross margin

     —     —     4,271     —     4,271  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     177     91     1,460     —     1,728  

Research, development, and engineering expenses

     —     —     701     —     701  

Acquisition and integration costs

     3     —     16     —     19  

Restructuring and other charges, net

     —     —     136     —     136  
                       

Operating income (loss)

     (180 )   (91 )   1,958     —     1,687  

Interest income

     —     —     22     —     22  

Interest expense

     —     (150 )   (11 )   —     (161 )

Other income, net

     —     —     27     —     27  

Equity in net income of subsidiaries

     1,422     1,572     —     (2,994 )   —  

Equity in net income of subsidiaries of discontinued operations

     22     22     —     (44 )   —  

Intercompany interest and fees

     (19 )   91     (72 )   —     —  
                       

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     1,245     1,444     1,924     (3,038 )   1,575  

Income tax expense

     —     —     (347 )   —     (347 )
                       

Income from continuing operations

     1,245     1,444     1,577     (3,038 )   1,228  

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     —     —     22     —     22  
                       

Net income

     1,245     1,444     1,599     (3,038 )   1,250  

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

     —     —     (5 )   —     (5 )
                       

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

     1,245     1,444     1,594     (3,038 )   1,245  

Other comprehensive income

     182     182     187     (369 )   182  
                       

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

   $ 1,427   $ 1,626   $ 1,781   $ (3,407 ) $ 1,427  
                       

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

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of September 27, 2013

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

Assets

                                

Current assets:

                                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ —   $ —   $ 1,403   $ —   $ 1,403  

Accounts receivable, net

     —     —     2,323     —     2,323  

Inventories

     —     —     1,762     —     1,762  

Intercompany receivables

     1,823     222     255     (2,300 )   —  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets           

     6     1     480     —     487  

Deferred income taxes

     —     —     334     —     334  
                       

Total current assets

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

Property, plant, and equipment, net

     —     —     3,166     —     3,166  

Goodwill

     —     —     4,326     —     4,326  

Intangible assets, net

     —     —     1,244     —     1,244  

Deferred income taxes

     —     —     2,146     —     2,146  

Investment in subsidiaries

     7,014     17,040     —     (24,054 )   —  

Intercompany loans receivable

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

Receivable from Tyco International Ltd. and Covidien plc

     —     —     1,002     —     1,002  

Other assets

     —     28     240     —     268  
                       

Total Assets

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

Liabilities and Equity

                                

Current liabilities:

                                

Current maturities of long-term debt

   $ —   $ 650   $ 61   $ —   $ 711  

Accounts payable

     1     —     1,382     —     1,383  

Accrued and other current liabilities

     213     49     1,500     —     1,762  

Deferred revenue

     —     —     68     —     68  

Intercompany payables

     256     —     2,044     (2,300 )   —  
                       

Total current liabilities

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

Long-term debt

     —     2,213     90     —     2,303  

Intercompany loans payable

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

Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities

     —     —     1,155     —     1,155  

Deferred income taxes

     —     —     321     —     321  

Income taxes

     —     —     1,979     —     1,979  

Other liabilities

     —     —     393     —     393  
                       

Total Liabilities

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

Total Equity

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

Total Liabilities and Equity

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

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of September 28, 2012

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

Assets

                                

Current assets:

                                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ —   $ —   $ 1,589   $ —   $ 1,589  

Accounts receivable, net

     1     —     2,342     —     2,343  

Inventories

     —     —     1,808     —     1,808  

Intercompany receivables

     16     —     29     (45 )   —  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets          

     2     1     471     —     474  

Deferred income taxes

     —     —     289     —     289  
                       

Total current assets

     19     1     6,528     (45 )   6,503  

Property, plant, and equipment, net

     —     —     3,213     —     3,213  

Goodwill

     —     —     4,308     —     4,308  

Intangible assets, net

     —     —     1,352     —     1,352  

Deferred income taxes

     —     —     2,460     —     2,460  

Investment in subsidiaries

     8,192     17,341     —     (25,533 )   —  

Intercompany loans receivable

     11     2,779     8,361     (11,151 )   —  

Receivable from Tyco International Ltd. and Covidien plc

     —     —     1,180     —     1,180  

Other assets

     —     40     250     —     290  
                       

Total Assets

   $ 8,222   $ 20,161   $ 27,652   $ (36,729 ) $ 19,306  
                       

Liabilities and Equity

                                

Current liabilities:

                                

Current maturities of long-term debt

   $ —   $ 1,014   $ 1   $ —   $ 1,015  

Accounts payable

     2     —     1,290     —     1,292  

Accrued and other current liabilities

     210     70     1,296     —     1,576  

Deferred revenue

     —     —     121     —     121  

Intercompany payables

     29     —     16     (45 )   —  
                       

Total current liabilities

     241     1,084     2,724     (45 )   4,004  

Long-term debt

     —     2,529     167     —     2,696  

Intercompany loans payable

     4     8,356     2,791     (11,151 )   —  

Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities

     —     —     1,353     —     1,353  

Deferred income taxes

     —     —     448     —     448  

Income taxes

     —     —     2,311     —     2,311  

Other liabilities

     —     —     517     —     517  
                       

Total Liabilities

     245     11,969     10,311     (11,196 )   11,329  
                       

Total Equity

     7,977     8,192     17,341     (25,533 )   7,977  
                       

Total Liabilities and Equity

   $ 8,222   $ 20,161   $ 27,652   $ (36,729 ) $ 19,306  
                       

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Fiscal Year Ended September 27, 2013

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

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

                                

Net cash provided by continuing operating activities

   $ 3,621   $ 1,972   $ 2,331   $ (5,876 ) $ 2,048  

Net cash used in discontinued operating activities                           

     —     —     (2 )   —     (2 )
                       

Net cash provided by operating activities

     3,621     1,972     2,329     (5,876 )   2,046  

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

                                

Capital expenditures

     —     —     (615 )   —     (615 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

     1     —     38     —     39  

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

     —     —     (6 )   —     (6 )

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

     —     —     14     —     14  

Intercompany distributions(1)

     —     1,100     —     (1,100 )      

Change in intercompany loans

     —     1,566     —     (1,566 )   —  

Other

     (3 )   —     26     —     23  
                       

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (2 )   2,666     (543 )   (2,666 )   (545 )
                       

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

                                

Changes in parent company equity(2)

     (826 )   (174 )   1,000     —     —  

Net increase in commercial paper

     —     50     —     —     50  

Repayment of long-term debt

     —     (714 )   (1 )   —     (715 )

Proceeds from exercise of share options

     —     —     214     —     214  

Repurchase of common shares

     (602 )   —     (242 )   —     (844 )

Payment of common share dividends and cash distributions to shareholders

     (391 )   —     7     —     (384 )

Intercompany distributions(1)

     —     (3,800 )   (3,176 )   6,976     —  

Loan activity with parent

     (1,800 )   —     234     1,566     —  

Other

     —     —     (1 )   —     (1 )
                       

Net cash used in continuing financing activities

     (3,619 )   (4,638 )   (1,965 )   8,542     (1,680 )

Net cash provided by discontinued financing activities

     —     —     2     —     2  
                       

Net cash used in financing activities

     (3,619 )   (4,638 )   (1,963 )   8,542     (1,678 )
                       

Effect of currency translation on cash

     —     —     (9 )   —     (9 )

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     —     —     (186 )   —     (186 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of fiscal year

     —     —     1,589     —     1,589  
                       

Cash and cash equivalents at end of fiscal year

   $ —   $ —   $ 1,403   $ —   $ 1,403  
                       
(1)
During fiscal 2013, other subsidiaries made distributions to TEGSA in the amount of $3,176 million and TEGSA made distributions to TE Connectivity Ltd. of $3,800 million. Cash flows are presented based upon the nature of the distributions.

(2)
Changes in parent company equity includes cash flows related to certain intercompany equity and funding transactions, and other intercompany activity.

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Fiscal Year Ended September 28, 2012

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

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

                                

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities

   $ (97 ) $ 171   $ 2,098   $ (284 ) $ 1,888  

Net cash provided by discontinued operating activities

     —     —     59     —     59  
                       

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     (97 )   171     2,157     (284 )   1,947  

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

                                

Capital expenditures

     —     —     (533 )   —     (533 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

     7     —     16     —     23  

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

     —     —     (1,384 )   —     (1,384 )

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

     —     —     394     —     394  

Change in intercompany loans

     (22 )   2,160     —     (2,138 )   —  

Other

     —     —     (9 )   —     (9 )
                       

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing investing activities

     (15 )   2,160     (1,516 )   (2,138 )   (1,509 )

Net cash used in discontinued investing activities               

     —     —     (1 )   —     (1 )
                       

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (15 )   2,160     (1,517 )   (2,138 )   (1,510 )
                       

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

                                

Changes in parent company equity(1)

     639     (3,371 )   2,732     —     —  

Net increase in commercial paper

     —     300     —     —     300  

Proceeds from long-term debt

     —     748     —     —     748  

Repayment of long-term debt

     —     —     (642 )   —     (642 )

Proceeds from exercise of share options

     —     —     60     —     60  

Repurchase of common shares

     (185 )   —     —     —     (185 )

Payment of common share dividends and cash distributions to shareholders

     (342 )   —     10     —     (332 )

Intercompany distributions

     —     —     (284 )   284     —  

Loan activity with parent

     —     —     (2,138 )   2,138     —  

Other

     —     (8 )   52     —     44  
                       

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing financing activities

     112     (2,331 )   (210 )   2,422     (7 )

Net cash used in discontinued financing activities               

     —     —     (58 )   —     (58 )
                       

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     112     (2,331 )   (268 )   2,422     (65 )
                       

Effect of currency translation on cash

     —     —     (1 )   —     (1 )

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     —     —     371     —     371  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of fiscal year

     —     —     1,218     —     1,218  
                       

Cash and cash equivalents at end of fiscal year

   $ —   $ —   $ 1,589   $ —   $ 1,589  
                       
(1)
Changes in parent company equity includes cash flows related to certain intercompany equity and funding transactions, and other intercompany activity.

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2011

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

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

                                

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities(1)

   $ 3,100   $ (151 ) $ 2,073   $ (3,300 ) $ 1,722  

Net cash provided by discontinued operating activities

     —     —     57     —     57  
                       

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     3,100     (151 )   2,130     (3,300 )   1,779  
                       

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

                                

Capital expenditures

     —     —     (574 )   —     (574 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

     —     —     65     —     65  

Proceeds from sale of intangible assets

     —     —     68     —     68  

Proceeds from sale of short-term investments

     —     —     155     —     155  

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

     —     —     (731 )   —     (731 )

Change in intercompany loans

     9     4,418     —     (4,427 )   —  

Other

     —     —     (8 )   —     (8 )
                       

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing investing activities

     9     4,418     (1,025 )   (4,427 )   (1,025 )

Net cash used in discontinued investing activities           

     —     —     (18 )   —     (18 )
                       

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     9     4,418     (1,043 )   (4,427 )   (1,043 )
                       

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

                                

Changes in parent company equity(2)

     (1,936 )   (1,116 )   3,052     —     —  

Net decrease in commercial paper

     —     (100 )   —     —     (100 )

Proceeds from long-term debt

     —     249     —     —     249  

Repayment of long-term debt

     —     —     (565 )   —     (565 )

Proceeds from exercise of share options

     —     —     80     —     80  

Repurchase of common shares

     (865 )   —     —     —     (865 )

Payment of common share dividends and cash distributions to shareholders

     (308 )   —     12     —     (296 )

Intercompany distributions(1)

     —     (3,300 )   —     3,300     —  

Loan activity with parent

     —     —     (4,427 )   4,427     —  

Other

     —     —     23     —     23  
                       

Net cash used in continuing financing activities

     (3,109 )   (4,267 )   (1,825 )   7,727     (1,474 )

Net cash used in discontinued financing activities           

     —     —     (38 )   —     (38 )
                       

Net cash used in financing activities

     (3,109 )   (4,267 )   (1,863 )   7,727     (1,512 )
                       

Effect of currency translation on cash

     —     —     5     —     5  

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     —     —     (771 )   —     (771 )

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

     —     —     (1 )   —     (1 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of fiscal year

     —     —     1,990     —     1,990  
                       

Cash and cash equivalents at end of fiscal year

   $ —   $ —   $ 1,218   $ —   $ 1,218  
                       
(1)
During fiscal 2011, TEGSA made a $3,300 million distribution to TE Connectivity Ltd.

(2)
Changes in parent company equity includes cash flows related to certain intercompany equity and funding transactions, and other intercompany activity.

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27. Disclosures Required by Swiss Law

        We are subject to statutory reporting requirements in Switzerland. The following disclosures are presented in accordance with, and are based on definitions contained in, the Swiss Code of Obligations.

        Total personnel expenses were $3,967 million and $3,876 million in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        The fire insurance values of property, plant, and equipment were $11,641 million and $11,555 million at fiscal year end 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        Our board of directors is responsible for appraising our major risks and overseeing that appropriate risk management and control procedures are in place. The audit committee of the board meets to review and discuss, as determined to be appropriate, our major financial and accounting risk exposures and related policies and practices with management, the internal auditor, and the independent registered public accountants to assess and control such exposures, and assist the board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities regarding our policies and guidelines with respect to risk assessment and risk management.

        Our risk assessment process was in place during fiscal 2013 and 2012 and followed by the board of directors.

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SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Fiscal Years Ended September 27, 2013, September 28, 2012, and September 30, 2011

Description
  Balance at
Beginning of Year 		  Additions
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses 		  Acquisitions,
Divestitures,
and Other 		  Deductions   Balance at
End of Year 		 
 
   (in millions)
  

Fiscal 2013

                                

Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable

   $ 41   $ 11   $ —   $ (4 ) $ 48  

Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets

     1,719     323     —     (226 )   1,816  

Fiscal 2012

                                

Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable

   $ 38   $ 7   $ 2   $ (6 ) $ 41  

Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets

     1,921     54     31     (287 )   1,719  

Fiscal 2011

                                

Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable

   $ 43   $ (2 ) $ 1   $ (4 ) $ 38  

Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets

     2,231     50     260     (620 )   1,921  

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