Johnson Controls reports double digit 2016 first quarter adjusted earnings per share improvement

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first quarter of fiscal 2016, Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), a global multi-industrial company, reported net income from continuing operations of $450 million on $8.9 billion in revenues. Adjusted non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the quarter were $0.82, up 11 percent from the prior year quarter. Prior year financial statements have been revised to reflect Global Workplace Solutions, a divested business, as discontinued operations.

Excluding transaction / integration / separation costs in the first quarter, continuing operations highlights include:

• Net revenues of $8.9 billion versus $9.6 billion in Q1 fiscal 2015, due primarily to the deconsolidation of the Company's Automotive Interiors business and foreign exchange, partially offset by incremental revenues from the Hitachi joint venture. Excluding the impact of these items, sales increased 2 percent.
• Segment income from continuing operations of $788 million compared with $719 million a year ago, up 10 percent (up 15 percent excluding foreign exchange)
• Segment income margins increased 130 basis points versus the fiscal 2015 first quarter (up 80 basis points excluding the impact of the Hitachi and Interiors joint ventures)
• Diluted earnings per share of $0.82 were up 11 percent versus $0.74 in the same quarter last year

Non-recurring items that impacted reported Q1 2016 and Q1 2015 income from continuing operations include:

2016 first quarter (net charge of $0.13 per share)

• Transaction, integration and separation costs of $101 million ($87 million after tax and non-controlling interest)

2015 first quarter (net charge of $0.02 per share)

• Transaction and integration costs of $13 million ($12 million after tax)

"First quarter results continued our track record of sustained profitability improvements," said Alex Molinaroli, Johnson Controls chairman, president and chief executive officer. "We delivered significant margin expansion in our Power Solutions and Automotive Experience businesses, are seeing positive signs of our North American growth investments in Building Efficiency, and continue to see increasing benefits from the Johnson Controls Operating System across the enterprise. We remain committed to consistent execution with a strong focus on our customers in order to deliver long-term shareholder value."

Business results (Excluding transaction / integration / separation costs)

Building Efficiency sales in the fiscal first quarter of 2016 were $3.0 billion, up 18 percent versus the prior year first quarter. Excluding the incremental revenue associated with the Hitachi joint venture and the impact of foreign currency, revenues increased 1 percent as higher revenues in North America and Middle East were largely offset by lower revenues in Asia (excluding Hitachi), Latin America and Europe.

Orders in the quarter, excluding Hitachi and adjusted for foreign exchange, were 5 percent higher year-over-year. Order growth in North America and Asia, driven by share gains, was partially offset by softness in the Rest of World segment. The backlog of projects at the end of the quarter, adjusted for foreign exchange improved to level with prior year at $4.5 billion and North American bidding activity remained strong with the pipeline of order opportunities for the next six months up 7 percent versus the prior year.

Building Efficiency segment income was $180 million, up 10 percent (up 15 percent excluding foreign exchange) from $164 million in the fiscal 2015 first quarter as a result of incremental segment income from the Hitachi joint venture. Overall Building Efficiency segment margins in the fiscal 2016 first quarter decreased 50 basis points compared with last year. Excluding Hitachi, segment margins were level versus the prior year quarter.

As previously disclosed, effective October 1, 2015, the Company reorganized the reportable segments within its Building Efficiency business to align with its new management reporting structure and business activities. Details of this segment change and segment financial information revised on a comparable basis will be provided in a separate Form 8-K issued today.

Power Solutions sales in the fiscal first quarter of 2016 were $1.7 billion, down 6 percent versus the prior year quarter. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange and lower lead pass-throughs, sales increased 3 percent, with higher volumes in all regions including improved mix. Global shipments of AGM batteries for start-stop vehicles increased 41 percent compared with the prior year quarter.

Power Solutions segment income was $342 million, up 9 percent (15 percent excluding foreign exchange), versus $315 million in the fiscal 2015 first quarter due to higher volumes, lower lead prices, improved mix and productivity improvements. Segment margins were 19.7 percent in the quarter, up 260 basis points (up 70 basis points excluding foreign exchange and lead impact) from the prior year quarter.

In the month of December, Power Solutions experienced a first time ever record 1 million shipments of batteries in China, up 35 percent from the prior year December. The Company also held the groundbreaking for its previously announced third Power Solutions plant in China. This plant is expected to add 6.6 million units of capacity and be operational during fiscal 2017.

Automotive Experience revenues in the fiscal first quarter of 2016 were $4.2 billion, down 20 percent compared to the fiscal 2015 quarter, primarily due to the deconsolidation of the Interiors business. Excluding the impact of the Interiors deconsolidation and foreign exchange, sales grew 4 percent, generally in-line with global industry production. Revenues in China, which are primarily generated through non-consolidated joint ventures, increased 58 percent to $3.3 billion. Excluding the impact of the Interiors joint venture and adjusted for foreign exchange, revenues increased 11 percent, consistent with industry production which increased 13 percent versus last year.

Automotive Experience segment income was a first quarter record at $266 million, an increase of 11 percent versus the prior year first quarter. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, segment income increased 15 percent in the quarter primarily due to higher seating volumes and operational efficiencies. Segment margins were up 180 basis points in the quarter (up 70 basis points adjusting for the impact of the deconsolidation of the Interiors joint venture).

During the quarter, the Company revealed that Adient will be the name of its automotive business after the entity is spun-off into a new publicly traded company, which is expected in October 2016. The Company noted the separation process is progressing on track. Automotive Experience also announced $850 million in new business awards as well as $750 million in replacement business secured within the previous six months.

Johnson Controls disclosed it expects earnings per diluted share of $0.80 - $0.83 in the second quarter of fiscal 2016. The Company also reaffirmed its guidance of $3.70 - $3.90 for fiscal 2016. Quarterly and fiscal year guidance excludes transaction, integration and separation costs and other non-recurring items. Estimated separation costs for Automotive Experience are $400 to $600 million in fiscal 2016.

Johnson Controls expects to resume its previously authorized share repurchase program in the second half of fiscal year 2016 and plans to repurchase $500 million before the end of the fiscal year.

In a joint press release earlier this week, Johnson Controls and Tyco International plc (NYSE: TYC) announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Johnson Controls will combine with Tyco, a global fire and security provider, to create the multi-industrial leader in building products and technology, integrated solutions and energy storage. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of fiscal 2016 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and approval by both Johnson Controls and Tyco shareholders.

"It is an unprecedented time at Johnson Controls. This fiscal year, we are making history as we continue to strengthen our position as a world-leading multi-industrial, while evolving our market-leading Automotive Experience business into what we believe will be an even more successful stand-alone company," said Molinaroli. "The proposed merger of Johnson Controls and Tyco represents the next phase of our multi-industrial transformation, with its world-class fire and security businesses expected to further enhance our combined buildings platform. We are building on our great legacy as we form the foundations of two great companies, remaining committed to executing on our enterprise plan and delivering increasing growth, profitability and long-term shareholder value."

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