DRS/A

Confidential Draft Submission No. 3 submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2018.

This draft registration statement has not been publicly filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

All information herein remains strictly confidential.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Amendment No. 2

to

Form 10

 

 

GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES

PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Garrett Motion Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   82-4873189

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

La Pièce 16, Rolle, Switzerland   1180
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

+41 21 695 30 00

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

 

Title of Each Class to be so Registered

 

Name of Each Exchange on
Which Each Class is to be Registered

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share   New York Stock Exchange

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

None.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company.

See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer      Accelerated filer  
Non-accelerated filer   ☒  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company  
     Emerging growth company  

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

 

 

 

The registrant was formerly named Garrett Transportation Systems Inc. As of June 14, 2018, the registrant changed its name to Garrett Motion Inc.


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Garrett Motion Inc.

Information Required in Registration Statement

Cross-Reference Sheet between the Information Statement and Items of Form 10

This Registration Statement on Form 10 incorporates by reference information contained in our Information Statement, which is Exhibit 99.1 to this Registration Statement on Form 10.

 

Item No.

  

Name of Item

  

Location in Information Statement

1.    Business    See “Information Statement Summary,” “Business,” “The Spin-Off,” “Capitalization,” “Business,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Where You Can Find More Information”
1A.    Risk Factors    See “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements”
2.    Financial Information    See “Capitalization,” “Selected Historical Combined Financial Data,” “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”
3.    Properties    See “Business—Properties”
4.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management    See “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management”
5.    Directors and Executive Officers    See “Management”
6.    Executive Compensation    See “Management” and “Compensation Discussion and Analysis”
7.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence    See “Risk Factors,” “Management” and “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions”
8.    Legal Proceedings    See “Business—Legal Proceedings”
9.    Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters    See “The Spin-Off,” “Dividend Policy,” “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” and “Description of Our Capital Stock”
10.    Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities    See “Description of Our Capital Stock”
11.    Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered    See “Description of Our Capital Stock”
12.    Indemnification of Directors and Officers    See “Description of Our Capital Stock” and “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell—Separation and Distribution Agreement”
13.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data    See “Selected Historical Combined Financial Data,” “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements” and “Index to Combined Financial Statements” and the financial statements referenced therein
14.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure    None
15.    Financial Statements and Exhibits   

(a) Combined Financial Statements

 

See “Index to Combined Financial Statements,” “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements” and the financial statements referenced therein

 

(b) Exhibits

 

See the Exhibit Index of this Registration Statement on Form 10


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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Exhibit Description

  2.1    Form of Separation and Distribution Agreement between Honeywell International Inc. and the registrant+**
  2.2    Form of Transition Services Agreement between Honeywell International Inc. and the registrant+**
  2.3    Form of Tax Matters Agreement between Honeywell International Inc. and the registrant+**
  2.4    Form of Employee Matters Agreement between Honeywell International Inc. and the registrant+**
  2.5    Form of Intellectual Property Agreement between Honeywell International Inc. and the registrant+**
  2.6    Form of Trademark License Agreement between Honeywell International Inc. and the registrant+**
  2.7    Form of Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement by and between AlliedSignal Aerospace Service Corp., Honeywell Asia Pacific Inc. and Honeywell International Inc+**
  3.1    Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant+
  3.2    Form of Amended and Restated By-Laws of the registrant+
10.1    Offer Letter for Olivier Rabiller, dated May 2, 2018+
10.2    Employment Contract for Alessandro Gili, dated May 2, 2018+
10.3    Offer Letter of Daniel Deiro, dated June 1, 2018+
10.4    Offer Letter of Thierry Mabru, dated June 1, 2018+
10.5    Offer Letter of Craig Balis, dated June 1, 2018+
21.1    List of subsidiaries of the registrant*
99.1    Preliminary Information Statement
99.2    Pertinent pages from Honeywell International Inc.’s Proxy Statement, dated March 8, 2018, filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934+
99.3    Pertinent pages from the Annual Report of Honeywell International Inc. on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, filed pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934+

 

+  Previously filed.
* To be filed by amendment.
** Certain schedules and similar attachments have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The registrant hereby undertakes to furnish copies of any of the omitted schedules and similar attachments upon request by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.


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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused its Registration Statement on Form 10 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

GARRETT MOTION INC.
By:    
  Name:
  Title:

DATED:                 , 2018

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EXHIBIT 99.1

 

INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. A REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM 10 RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.

 

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION—DATED                 , 2018

INFORMATION STATEMENT

Garrett Motion Inc.

Common Stock

(par value $0.001 per share)

 

 

We are sending you this Information Statement in connection with the spin-off by Honeywell International Inc. (“Honeywell”) of its wholly owned subsidiary, Garrett Motion Inc. (the “Company” or “SpinCo”). To effect the spin-off, Honeywell will distribute all of the shares of SpinCo common stock on a pro rata basis to the holders of Honeywell common stock. We expect that the distribution of SpinCo common stock will be tax-free to holders of Honeywell common stock for U.S. federal income tax purposes, except for cash that stockholders may receive (if any) in lieu of fractional shares.

If you are a record holder of Honeywell common stock as of the close of business on                 , 2018, which is the record date for the distribution, you will be entitled to receive                 shares of SpinCo common stock for every share of Honeywell common stock that you hold on that date. Honeywell will distribute the shares of SpinCo common stock in book-entry form, which means that we will not issue physical stock certificates. The distribution agent will not distribute any fractional shares of SpinCo common stock.

The distribution will be effective as of 12:01 a.m., New York City time, on October 1, 2018. Immediately after the distribution becomes effective, SpinCo will be an independent, publicly traded company.

Honeywell’s stockholders are not required to vote on or take any other action to approve the spin-off. We are not asking you for a proxy, and request that you do not send us a proxy. Honeywell stockholders will not be required to pay any consideration for the shares of SpinCo common stock they receive in the spin-off, and they will not be required to surrender or exchange their shares of Honeywell common stock or take any other action in connection with the spin-off.

No trading market for SpinCo common stock currently exists. We expect, however, that a limited trading market for SpinCo common stock, commonly known as a “when-issued” trading market, will develop as early as one trading day prior to the record date for the distribution, and we expect “regular-way” trading of SpinCo common stock will begin on the first trading day after the distribution date. We intend to list SpinCo common stock on the New York Stock Exchange, under the ticker symbol “GTX.”

In reviewing this Information Statement, you should carefully consider the matters described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 15 of this Information Statement.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved these securities or determined if this Information Statement is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

This Information Statement is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities.

The date of this Information Statement is                 , 2018.


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Trademarks and Copyrights

     ii  

Industry and Market Data

     ii  

Information Statement Summary

     1  

Risk Factors

     15  

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

     38  

The Spin-Off

     40  

Dividend Policy

     49  

Capitalization

     50  

Selected Historical Combined Financial Data

     51  

Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements

     54  

Business

     63  

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

     75  

Management

     94  

Director Compensation

     100  

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

     101  

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

     125  

Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions

     127  

Description of Our Capital Stock

     134  

Where You Can Find More Information

     138  

Index to Combined Financial Statements

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TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTS

We own or have rights to various trademarks, logos, service marks and trade names that we use in connection with the operation of our business. We also own or have the rights to copyrights that protect the content of our products. Solely for convenience, the trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights referred to in this Information Statement are listed without the ™, ® or © symbols, but such references do not constitute a waiver of any rights that might be associated with the respective trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights included or referred to in this Information Statement.

INDUSTRY AND MARKET DATA

This Information Statement includes industry and market data that we obtained from various third-party industry and market data sources. These third-party sources include IHS Markit (“IHS”), with respect to light vehicle market data, and IHS, Knibb, Gormezano & Partners and Power Systems Research, with respect to the worldwide total-vehicle and turbocharger markets. All such industry data is available publicly or for purchase and was not commissioned specifically for us. Forecasts based upon such data involve inherent uncertainties, and actual results regarding the subject matter of such forecasts are subject to change based upon various factors beyond our control.

 

 

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INFORMATION STATEMENT SUMMARY

In this Information Statement, unless the context otherwise requires:

 

   

The “Company,” “SpinCo,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Garrett Motion Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries after giving effect to the Spin-Off; and

 

   

Honeywell” or “Parent” refers to Honeywell International Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

The transaction in which Honeywell will distribute to its stockholders all of the shares of our common stock is referred to in this Information Statement as the “Distribution” or the “Spin-Off.” Prior to Honeywell’s Distribution of the shares of our common stock to its stockholders, Honeywell will undertake a series of internal reorganization transactions, following which SpinCo will hold, directly or through its subsidiaries, Honeywell’s Transportation Systems business, which we refer to as the “Business.” We refer to this series of internal reorganization transactions as the “Reorganization Transactions.” The term “Distribution Date Currency Exchange Rate” refers to a Euro-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate to be determined by Honeywell as of a date within two business days prior to the Distribution Date.

The Spin-Off

On October 10, 2017, Honeywell announced plans for the complete legal and structural separation of our Business from Honeywell. In reaching the decision to pursue the Spin-Off, Honeywell considered a range of potential structural alternatives for the Business and concluded that the Spin-Off is the most attractive alternative for enhancing stockholder value. To effect the separation, first, Honeywell will undertake the series of Reorganization Transactions. Honeywell will subsequently distribute all of our common stock to Honeywell’s stockholders, and following the Distribution, SpinCo, holding the Business, will become an independent, publicly traded company. Prior to completion of the Spin-Off, we intend to enter into a Separation and Distribution Agreement and several other agreements with Honeywell related to the Spin-Off. These agreements will govern the relationship between Honeywell and SpinCo up to and after completion of the Spin-Off and allocate between Honeywell and SpinCo various assets, liabilities and obligations, including employee benefits, intellectual property and tax-related assets and liabilities. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions” for more information.

Completion of the Spin-Off is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions. In addition, Honeywell has the right not to complete the Spin-Off if, at any time, Honeywell’s board of directors, or the “Honeywell Board,” determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that the Spin-Off is not in the best interests of Honeywell or its stockholders, or is otherwise not advisable. See “The Spin-Off—Conditions to the Spin-Off” for more information.

Following the Spin-Off, Honeywell and SpinCo will each have a more focused business that will be better positioned to invest more in growth opportunities and execute strategic plans best suited to address the distinct market trends and opportunities for its business. Given that SpinCo is the only Honeywell business primarily focused on the automotive industry, SpinCo will be better positioned as an independent company to properly channel and fund investments to capitalize on long-term industry needs. SpinCo plans to focus on industry leadership in attractive products and invest selectively in growth areas and continued operational excellence. We believe that SpinCo’s separation from Honeywell will allow Honeywell to focus on a simplified portfolio (with fewer end markets following the Spin-Off) that offers multiple platforms for both organic and inorganic growth and margin expansion through further deployment of the Honeywell Operating System. Further, the Spin-Off will allow our management team to devote its time and attention to the corporate strategies and policies that are based specifically on the needs of our Business. We plan to create incentives for our management and employees that are more closely tied to business performance and our stockholders’ expectations, which will help us attract and retain highly qualified personnel. Additionally, we believe the Spin-Off will help align our stockholder base with the characteristics and risk profile of our business. See “The Spin-Off—Reasons for the Spin-Off” for more information.



 

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Following the Spin-Off, we expect our common stock to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GTX.”

On October 10, 2017, together with the announcement of the Spin-Off, Honeywell announced plans for the complete legal and structural separation of its Homes product portfolio and ADI global distribution business. We refer to this potential transaction as the “Homes Spin-Off.” The Homes Spin-Off is separate from the Spin-Off of our Company and neither spin-off is conditioned upon completion of the other.

Our Company

Our Company designs, manufactures and sells highly engineered turbocharger and electric-boosting technologies for light and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) and the aftermarket. We are a global technology leader with significant expertise in delivering products across gasoline, diesel, natural gas and electrified (hybrid and fuel cell) powertrains.

Our products are highly engineered for each individual powertrain platform, requiring close collaboration with our customers in the earliest years of powertrain and new vehicle design. Our turbocharging and electric-boosting products enable our customers to improve vehicle performance while addressing continually evolving and converging regulations that mandate significant increases in fuel efficiency and reductions in exhaust emissions worldwide. Market penetration of vehicles with a turbocharger is expected to increase from approximately 47% in 2017 to approximately 59% by 2022, according to IHS and other industry sources, which we believe will allow our business to grow at a faster rate than overall automobile production.

Our comprehensive portfolio of turbocharger, electric-boosting and connected vehicle technologies is supported by our five R&D centers, 13 close-to-customer engineering facilities and 13 factories, which are strategically located around the world. Our operations in each region have self-sufficient sales, engineering and production capabilities, making us a nimble local competitor, while our standardized manufacturing processes, global supply chain, worldwide technology R&D and size enable us to deliver the scale benefits, technology leadership, cross-regional support and extensive resources of a global enterprise. In high-growth regions, including China and India, we have established a local footprint, which has helped us secure strong positions with in-region OEM customers who demand localized engineering and manufacturing content but also require the capabilities and track record of a global leader.

We also sell our technologies in the global aftermarket through our distribution network of more than 160 distributors covering 160 countries. Through this network, we provide approximately 5,300 part-numbers and products to service garages across the globe. Our Garrett brand is a leading brand in the independent aftermarket for both service replacement turbochargers as well as high-end performance and racing turbochargers. We estimate that approximately 100 million vehicles on the road today utilize our products, further supporting our global aftermarket business. While there can be no assurances, we generally expect that our distribution network will continue to sell our technologies and be contractually obligated to us following the separation.

In addition, we have emerging opportunities in technologies, products and services that support the growing connected vehicle market, which include software focused on automotive cybersecurity and integrated vehicle health management (“IVHM”). For example, we are collaborating with tier-one suppliers on automotive cybersecurity software solutions and with several major OEMs on IVHM technologies.

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turbocharger for a mass-produced passenger vehicle. Since then, we have introduced many other notable technologies in mass-production vehicles, such as turbochargers with variable geometry turbines, dual-boost compressors, ball-bearing rotors and electronically actuated controls, all of which vastly improve engine response when accelerating at low speeds and increase power at higher speeds, and enable significant improvements in overall engine fuel economy and exhaust emissions for both gasoline and diesel engines. Our portfolio today includes more than 1,400 patents and patents pending.

Building on our expertise in turbocharger technology, we have also developed electric-boosting technologies targeted for use in electrified powertrains, primarily hybrid and fuel cell vehicles. Our products include electric turbochargers and electric compressors that provide more responsive driving and optimized fuel economy in electrified vehicles. In addition, our early-stage and collaborative relationships with our global OEM customer base have enabled us to increase our knowledge of customer needs for vehicle safety and predictive maintenance to develop new connected and software-enabled products.

As of December 31, 2017, we employed approximately 6,000 full-time employees and 1,500 temporary and contract workers globally, including 1,200 engineers. Our Company was incorporated on March 14, 2018 as a Delaware corporation in connection with the Spin-Off from Honeywell, and we maintain our headquarters in Rolle, Switzerland.

Fiscal 2017 Revenue Summary

 

LOGO

 

    We are a global business that generated revenues of approximately $3.1 billion in 2017.

 

    Light vehicle products (products for passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, and other products) accounted for approximately 80% of our revenues. Commercial vehicle products, (products for on-highway trucks and off-highway trucks, construction, agriculture and power-generation machines) accounted for the remaining 20%.

 

    Our OEM sales contributed to approximately 88% of our 2017 revenues while our aftermarket and other products contributed 12%.

 

    Approximately 52% of our 2017 revenues came from sales to customers located in Europe, 30% from sales to customers located in Asia, 10% from sales to customers in the United States and 8% from sales to customers in other international markets. For more information, see Note 20 Sales by Product Channels, Customer, Geographical and Supplier Concentrations of Notes to Combined Financial Statements.


 

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Our Industry

We compete in the global turbocharger market for gasoline, diesel and natural gas engines; in the electric-boosting market for electrified (hybrid and fuel cell) vehicle powertrains; and in the emerging connected vehicle software market. A turbocharger provides an engine with a controlled and pressurized air intake, which intensifies and improves the combustion of fuel to increase the amount of power sent through the transmission and to improve the efficiency and exhaust emissions of the engine. As vehicles become more and more electrified, our electric-boosting products use similar principles to further optimize air intake and thus further enhance performance, fuel economy and exhaust emissions with the help of an integrated high-speed electric motor. By using a turbocharger or electric-boosting technology, an OEM can deploy smaller, lighter powertrains with better fuel economy and exhaust emissions while delivering the same power and acceleration as larger, heavier powertrains. As such, turbochargers have become one of the most highly effective technologies for helping global OEMs meet increasingly stricter emission standards.

Throughout this section of this Information Statement, we reference certain industry sources. While we believe the compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) and other projections of the industry sources referenced in this Information Statement are reasonable, forecasts based upon such data involve inherent uncertainties, and actual outcomes are subject to change based upon various factors beyond our control.

Global Turbocharger market

The global turbocharger market includes turbochargers for new light and commercial vehicles as well as turbochargers for replacement use in the global aftermarket. According to IHS and other industry sources, the global turbocharger market consisted of approximately 49 million units sales volume with an estimated total value of approximately $12 billion in 2017. Within the global turbocharger market, light vehicles accounted for approximately 88% of total unit volume and commercial vehicles accounted for the remaining 12%.

IHS and other industry sources project that the turbocharger production volume will grow at a CAGR of approximately 6% from 2018 through 2022, driven by double-digit growth in turbochargers for light vehicle gasoline engines and continued low single-digit growth for commercial vehicles, offset by a modest decline in diesel turbochargers given a decline in diesel powertrains, particularly for light vehicles. This annual sales estimate would add approximately 307 million turbocharged vehicles on the road globally between 2018 and 2022.

Key trends affecting our industry

Global vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards. OEMs are facing increasingly strict constraints for vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards globally. Regulatory authorities in key vehicle markets such as the United States, the European Union, China, Japan, and Korea have instituted regulations that require sustained and significant improvements in carbon dioxide (“CO2”), mono-nitrogen oxide (“NOx”) and particulate matter vehicle emissions. OEMs are required to evaluate and adopt various solutions to address these stricter standards. Turbochargers allow OEMs to reduce engine size without sacrificing vehicle performance, thereby increasing fuel efficiency and decreasing harmful emissions. Furthermore, turbochargers allow more precise “air control” over both engine intake and exhaust conditions such as gas pressures, flows and temperatures, enabling optimization of the combustion process. This combustion optimization is critical to engine efficiency, exhaust emissions, power and transient response and enables such concepts as exhaust gas recirculation for diesel engines and miller-cycle operation for gasoline engines. Consequently, turbocharging will continue to be a key technology for automakers to meet future tough fuel economy and emissions standards without sacrificing performance.

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increasing their adoption of these technologies. IHS and other industry sources expect turbocharger penetration to increase from approximately 47% in 2017 to approximately 59% by 2022.

Growth in overall vehicle production. The global vehicle market is rapidly evolving as overall vehicle production growth shifts from gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines to electric and hybrid vehicles in response to increasingly strict fuel efficiency and regulatory standards and as technology continues to improve.

Medium-Term Powertrain Trends

 

LOGO

Source: IHS

Engine size and complexity. In order to address stricter fuel economy standards, OEMs have used turbochargers to reduce the average engine size on their vehicles over time without compromising performance. Stricter pollutants emissions standards (primarily for NOx and particulates) have driven higher turbocharger adoption as well, which will continue in the future, with a total automotive turbocharger sales volume CAGR of 6% between 2018 and 2022, in an industry with a total automobile sales volume CAGR of approximately 2% over the same period, in each case according to IHS and other industry sources. In addition, increasingly demanding fuel economy standards require continuous increases in turbocharger technology content (e.g., variable geometry, electronic actuation, multiple stages, ball bearings, electrical control, etc.) which results in steady increases in average turbocharger content per vehicle.

Powertrain electrification. To address stricter fuel economy standards, OEMs also have been increasing the electrification of their vehicle offerings, primarily with the addition of hybrid vehicles, which have powertrains equipped with a gasoline or diesel internal combustion engine in combination with an electric motor. IHS estimates that hybrid vehicles will grow from a total of approximately 4.6 million vehicles in 2018 to a total of approximately 18.1 million by 2022, representing a CAGR of 41%. The electrified powertrain of hybrid vehicles enables the usage of highly synergistic electric-boosting technologies which augment standard turbochargers with electrically assisted boosting and electrical-generation capability. Furthermore, the application of electric boosting extends the requirement for engineering collaboration with OEMs to include electrical integration, software controls, and advanced sensing. Overall, this move to electric boosting further increases the role and value of turbocharging in improving vehicle fuel economy and exhaust emissions.



 

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OEMs are also investing in full battery-electric vehicles, which have gained in popularity in recent years. However, IHS and other industry sources expect that they will compose only 4% of total vehicle production by 2022 due to their inherent limitations in driving range and recharging time and their relatively high cost. As OEMs strive to solve the issues of full battery electric vehicles, they are increasing investment in hydrogen fuel cell powered electric vehicles. These vehicles, like battery electric vehicles, have fully electric motor powertrains, but they rely on the hydrogen fuel cell to generate the required electricity. The hydrogen fuel cell also requires advanced electric-boosting technology for optimization of size and efficiency.

Connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and shared vehicles. In addition to powertrain evolution, the market for connected vehicles is also rapidly evolving. The size of the connected car market is expected to increase from approximately $52 billion in 2017 to $156 billion by 2022, an annual growth rate of 24%, with demand split between safety and security (37%), autonomous driving features (35%) and connected car services (28%). Our cybersecurity software offerings target the safety and security aspect of the market, the importance of which increases as vehicles become more connected, autonomous, and shared. Similarly, our IVHM, predictive maintenance, and diagnostics tools play a critical role in autonomous and shared vehicles, where correct vehicle function, vehicle uptime, and vehicle availability become crucial, and are more easily enabled in connected vehicles.

Vehicle ownership in China and other high-growth markets. Vehicle ownership in China and other emerging markets remains well below ownership levels in developed markets and will be a key driver of future vehicle production. At the same time, these markets are following the lead of developed countries by instituting stricter emission standards. Growth in production volume and greater penetration by large global OEMs in these markets, along with evolving emission standards and increasing fuel economy and vehicle performance demands, is driving increasing turbocharger penetration in high-growth regions.

Our Competitive Strengths

We believe that we differentiate ourselves through the following competitive strengths:

Global and broad market leadership

We are a global leader in the $12 billion turbocharger industry. We will continue to benefit from the increased adoption of turbochargers, as well as our global technology leadership, comprehensive portfolio, continuous product innovation and our deep-seated relationships with all global OEMs. We maintain a leadership position across all vehicle types, engine types and regions, including:

Light Vehicles.

 

    Gasoline: The adoption of turbochargers by OEMs on gasoline engines has increased rapidly from approximately 14% in 2013 to approximately 33% in 2017 and is forecasted by IHS to increase to 52% by 2022. We have launched a leading modern 1.5L variable nozzle turbine (“VNT”) gasoline application, which we believe to be among the first with a major OEM, and we expect to see increasing adoption of this technology in years to come. Key to our strategy for gasoline growth is to leverage our technology strengths in high-temperature materials and variable geometry as well as our scale, global footprint and in-market capabilities to meet the volume demands of global OEMs.

 

   

Diesel: We have a long history of technology leadership in diesel engine turbochargers. Despite diesel market weakness for some vehicle segments, the majority of our diesel turbochargers revenue comes from heavier and bigger vehicles like SUVs, pickup trucks and light commercial vehicles (such as delivery vans), which remain a stable part of the diesel market. Diesel maintains a unique advantage in



 

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terms of fuel consumption, hence cost of ownership, and towing capacity makes it still the powertrain of choice for heavier vehicle applications. Diesel also remains essential for OEMs to meet their CO2 fleet average regulatory target going forward, as diesel vehicles produce approximately 10-15% less CO2, on average, than gasoline vehicles.

 

    Electrified vehicles. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of turbocharger and electric-boosting technologies to manufacturers of hybrid-electric and fuel cell vehicles. OEMs have increased their adoption of these electrified technologies given regulatory standards and consumer demands driving an expected growth rate of approximately 39% from 2018 to 2022, according to IHS. Similar to turbochargers for gasoline and diesel engines, turbochargers for electric vehicles are an essential component of maximizing fuel efficiency and overall engine performance. Our products provide OEMs with solutions that further optimize engine performance and position us well to serve OEMs as they add more electrified vehicles into their fleets.

Commercial vehicles. Our Company traces its roots to the 1950s when we helped develop a turbocharged commercial vehicle for Caterpillar. We have maintained our strategic relationship with key commercial vehicle OEMs for over 60 years as well as market-leading positions across the commercial vehicle markets for both on- and off-highway use. Our products improve engine performance and lower emissions on trucks, buses, agriculture equipment, construction equipment and mining equipment with engine sizes ranging 1.8L to 105L.

High-growth regions. We have a strong track record serving global and emerging OEMs, including customers in China and India, with an in-market, for-market strategy and operate full R&D and three manufacturing facilities in the regions that serve light and commercial vehicle OEMs. Our local presence in high-growth regions has helped us win with key international and domestic Chinese OEMs, and we have grown between 2013 and 2017 significantly faster than the vehicle production in these regions.

Strong and collaborative relationships with leading OEMs globally

We supply our products to 40 OEMs globally. Our top ten customers accounted for approximately 65% of net sales and our largest customer represents approximately 14% of our net sales. With over 60 years in the turbocharger industry, we have developed strong capabilities working with all major OEMs. We consistently meet their stringent design, performance and quality standards while achieving capacity and delivery timelines that are critical for customer success. Our track record of successful collaborations, as demonstrated by our strong client base and our ability to successfully launch approximately 100 product applications annually, is well recognized. For example, we received a 2017 Automotive News PACE™ Innovation Partnership Award in supporting VW’s first launch of an industry-leading VNT turbocharged gasoline engine, which is just one example of our strong collaborative relationships with OEMs. Our regional research, development and manufacturing capabilities are a key advantage in helping us to supply OEMs as they expand geographically and shift towards standardized engines and vehicle platforms globally.

Global aftermarket platform

We have an estimated installed base of approximately 100 million vehicles that utilize our products through our global network of 160 distributors covering 160 countries. Our Garrett aftermarket brand has strong recognition across distributors and garages globally, and is known for boosting performance, quality and reliability. Our aftermarket business has historically provided a stable stream of revenue supported by our large installed base. As turbo penetration rates continue to increase, we expect that our installed base and aftermarket opportunity will grow.

Highly-engineered portfolio with continuous product innovation

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than 1,200 engineers across five R&D centers and 13 close-to-customer engineering centers. Our engineers have led the mainstream commercialization of several leading turbocharger innovations, including variable geometry turbines, dual-boost compressors, ball-bearing rotors, electrically actuated controls and air-bearing electric compressors for hydrogen fuel cells. We maintain a culture of continuous product innovation, introducing about ten new technologies per year and upgrading our existing key product lines approximately every 3 years. Outside of our turbocharger product lines, we apply this culture of continuous innovation to meet the needs of our customers in new areas, particularly in connected automotive technologies. We are developing solutions including IVHM and cybersecurity software solutions that leverage our knowledge of vehicle powertrains and experience working closely with OEM manufacturers.

Global and low cost manufacturing footprint with operational excellence

Our geographic footprint locates R&D, engineering and manufacturing capabilities close to our customers, enabling us to tailor technologies and products for the specific vehicle types sold in each geographic market. In all regions where we operate, we leverage low-cost sourcing through our robust supplier development program, which continually works to develop new suppliers able to meet our specific quality, productivity and cost requirements. We now source more than two-thirds of our materials from low-cost countries and believe our high-quality, low-cost supplier network to be a significant competitive advantage. We have invested heavily to bring differentiated local capabilities to our customers in high-growth region, including China and India.

We manufacture approximately three-fourths of our products in low-cost countries, including seven manufacturing facilities in China, India, Mexico, Romania and Slovakia. We have a long-standing culture of lean manufacturing excellence and continuous productivity improvement is part of everything we do. We have been a pioneer in the application of the “Honeywell Operating System” or “HOS” which is the operating system deployed across our former Parent’s manufacturing facilities. We believe this global uniformity and operational excellence across facilities is a key competitive advantage in our industry given OEM engine platforms are often designed centrally but manufactured locally requiring suppliers to meet the exact same specifications across all locations.

Attractive financial profile

Given the integral nature of a turbocharger to an engine’s overall performance, OEMs primarily select turbochargers on a sole-sourced basis early in the engine design phase, which is several years ahead of a vehicle launch. As the vehicle and engine platform move to production, our OEM customers share their build rates with us for planning purposes. As such, we believe that we maintain a predictable top line forecast based on existing platforms and production build rates. This visibility is further supported by our global aftermarket business, which derives revenue from an estimated global installed base of over 100 million vehicles. In addition, our flexible, low-cost, and variable cost structure enables us to respond quickly to changes in transportation market conditions. We believe that this operational profile together with our continuous improvement process provides us with the potential to generate consistent earnings growth and strong cash flow. The Company’s future growth may be limited due to its obligations under the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement and the Tax Matters Agreement, debt service obligations and other liabilities and restrictions in connection with agreements which we intend to enter into in connection with the Spin-Off, as well as other risks which we may be presently unable to predict, the effects of which on our financial condition and results of operations we may be unable to quantify. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Spin-Off—We expect to incur new indebtedness concurrently with or prior to the Distribution, and the degree to which we will be leveraged following completion of the Distribution could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations,” “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Business—We are subject to risks associated with the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement, pursuant to which we will be required to make substantial cash payments to Honeywell, measured in substantial part by reference to estimates by Honeywell of certain of its liabilities,” “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” for more information.



 

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Experienced team with proven track record

We have a strong management team with extensive experience within the industry and with SpinCo. Our key business leaders are long-time industry executives with established customer relationships globally. We have attracted a deep bench of engineering and technology talent given our reputation for being an innovation focused company. The combination of longstanding customer relationships, extensive experience in the turbocharger market, as well as strong knowledge of emerging technologies, are key skillsets that enable our management team to be successful. Our team has a proven track record of success and the right capabilities in place for continued strong performance.

Our Growth Strategies

We seek to continue to expand our business by employing the following business strategies:

Strengthen market leadership across core powertrain technologies

We are focused on strengthening our market position in light vehicles:

 

    Gasoline turbochargers, which historically lagged adoption of diesel turbochargers, are expected to grow at a 10% annual CAGR from 2018 to 2022, according to IHS, exceeding the growth of diesel turbochargers. We expect to benefit from this higher growth given the gasoline platforms we have been awarded over the past several years. We have launched the first modern 1.5L VNT gasoline application with a major OEM and we expect to see increasing adoption of this technology in years to come. Key to our strategy for gasoline growth is to leverage our technology strengths in high temperature materials and variable geometry technologies as well as our scale, global footprint and in-region capabilities to meet the volume demands of global OEMs.

 

    Growth in our share of the diesel turbochargers market will be driven by new product introductions focused on emissions-enforcement technologies and supported by our favorable positioning with large vehicles and high-growth regions within this market. The more stringent emissions standard require higher turbocharger technology content such as variable geometry, 2 stage systems, advanced bearings and materials, increasing our content per vehicle. We expect to grow our commercial vehicle business through new product introductions and targeted platform wins with key on-highway customers and underserved OEMs.

Strengthen our penetration of electrified vehicle boosting technologies

We stand to benefit from the increased adoption of hybrid-electric and fuel cell vehicles and the increased need for turbochargers associated with increased sales volumes for these engine types. IHS estimates that the production of electrified vehicles will increase from approximately six million vehicles in 2018 to approximately 22 million vehicles by 2022, representing an annualized growth rate of approximately 39%. OEMs will need to further improve engine performance for their increasingly electrified offerings, and our comprehensive portfolio of turbocharger and electric-boosting technologies will help OEMs do so. We expect to continue to invest in product innovations and new technologies and believe that we are well positioned to continue to be a technology leader in the propulsion of electrified vehicles.

Increase market position in high-growth regions

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capabilities. Our local footprint will continue to provide a strong competitive edge in high-growth regions due to our ability to work closely with OEMs throughout all stages of the product lifecycle including aftermarket support. For example, in China, our research center in Shanghai, our manufacturing facilities in Wuhan and Shanghai and our more than 1,000 employees support our differentiated end-to-end capabilities and will continue to support key platform wins in the Chinese market. Our positions in China will continue to benefit us as OEMs build global platforms in low cost regions. Our commitment to providing high-touch technology support to OEMs has allowed us to be recognized as a local player in other key high-growth regions, such as India.

Grow our aftermarket business

We have an opportunity to strengthen our global network of 160 distributors in 160 countries by deepening our channel penetration, leveraging our well-recognized Garrett brand, utilizing new online technologies for customer engagement and sales, and widening the product portfolio. For instance, in the US and Europe, we have launched a web-based platform providing self-service tools aiming at connecting 20,000 garage technicians in 2019.

Drive continuous product innovation across connected vehicles

We are actively investing in software and services that leverage our capabilities in powertrains, vehicle performance management, and electrical/mechanical design to capitalize on the growth relating to connected vehicles. Approximately 35% of passenger vehicles sold in 2015 were estimated to be connected in some way to the Internet. By the end of the decade, that number is expected to exceed 90%. Building on the software and connected vehicle capabilities of our former parent, we have assembled a team of engineers, software and technical experts and have opened new design centers in North America, India and the Czech Republic. Our focus is developing solutions for enhancing cybersecurity of connected vehicles, as well as in-vehicle monitoring to provide maintenance diagnostics which reduce vehicle downtime and repair costs. For example, our Intrusion Detection and Prevention System uses anomaly detection technology that functions like virus detection software to perform real-time data analysis to ensure every message received by a car’s computer is valid. Our IVHM tools detect intermittent faults and anomalies within complex vehicle systems to provide a more thorough understanding of the real-time health of a vehicle system and enable customers to fix faults before they actually occur. We continue to conduct research to determine key areas of the market where we are best positioned to leverage our existing technology platform and capabilities to serve our customers. We execute a portion of our connectivity investment in collaboration with OEMs and other Tier 1 suppliers and have multiple early-stage trials with customers underway.

Questions and Answers about the Spin-Off

The following provides only a summary of certain information regarding the Spin-Off. You should read this Information Statement in its entirety for a more detailed description of the matters described below.

 

  Q: What is the Spin-Off?

 

  A: The Spin-Off is the method by which we will separate from Honeywell. In the Spin-Off, Honeywell will distribute to its stockholders all the outstanding shares of our common stock. Following the Spin-Off, we will be an independent, publicly traded company, and Honeywell will not retain any ownership interest in our Company.

 

  Q: What are the reasons for the Spin-Off?

 

  A: The Honeywell Board believes that the separation of Transportation Systems from Honeywell is in the best interests of Honeywell stockholders and for the success of the Transportation Systems business for a number of reasons. See “The Spin-Off—Reasons for the Spin-Off” for more information.


 

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Is the completion of the Spin-Off subject to the satisfaction or waiver of any conditions?

 

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Yes, the completion of the Spin-Off is subject to the satisfaction, or the Honeywell Board’s waiver, of certain conditions. Any of these conditions may be waived by the Honeywell Board to the extent such waiver is permitted by law. In addition, Honeywell may at any time until the Distribution decide to abandon the Distribution or modify or change the terms of the Distribution. See “The Spin-Off—Conditions to the Spin-Off” for more information.

 

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Will the number of Honeywell shares I own change as a result of the Spin-Off?

 

  A:

No, the number of shares of Honeywell common stock you own will not change as a result of the Spin-Off.

 

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Will the Spin-Off affect the trading price of my Honeywell common stock?

 

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We expect the trading price of shares of Honeywell common stock immediately following the Distribution to be lower than the trading price immediately prior to the Distribution because the trading price will no longer reflect the value of the Business. There can be no assurance that, following the Distribution, the combined trading prices of the Honeywell common stock and our common stock will equal or exceed what the trading price of Honeywell common stock would have been in the absence of the Spin-Off.

 

    

It is possible that after the Spin-Off, the combined equity value of Honeywell and SpinCo will be less than Honeywell’s equity value before the Spin-Off.

 

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What will I receive in the Spin-Off in respect of my Honeywell common stock?

 

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As a holder of Honeywell common stock, you will receive a dividend of             shares of our common stock for every share of Honeywell common stock you hold on the Record Date (as defined below). The distribution agent will distribute only whole shares of our common stock in the Spin-Off. See “The Spin-Off—Treatment of Fractional Shares” for more information on the treatment of the fractional share you may be entitled to receive in the Distribution. Your proportionate interest in Honeywell will not change as a result of the Spin-Off. For a more detailed description, see “The Spin-Off.”

 

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What is being distributed in the Spin-Off?

 

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Honeywell will distribute approximately             shares of our common stock in the Spin-Off, based on the approximately             shares of Honeywell common stock outstanding as of                 , 2018. The actual number of shares of our common stock that Honeywell will distribute will depend on the total number of shares of Honeywell common stock outstanding on the Record Date. The shares of our common stock that Honeywell distributes will constitute all of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock immediately prior to the Distribution. For more information on the shares being distributed in the Spin-Off, see “Description of Our Capital Stock—Common Stock.”

 

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What is the record date for the Distribution?

 

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When and how will the Distribution occur?

 

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  the shares of our common stock to the distribution agent to distribute to Honeywell stockholders. The whole shares of our common stock will be credited in book-entry accounts for Honeywell stockholders entitled to receive the shares in the Distribution.

 

  Q: What do I have to do to participate in the Distribution?

 

  A: All holders of Honeywell’s common stock as of the Record Date will participate in the Distribution. You are not required to take any action in order to participate, but we urge you to read this Information Statement carefully. Holders of Honeywell common stock on the Record Date will not need to pay any cash or deliver any other consideration, including any shares of Honeywell common stock, in order to receive shares of our common stock in the Distribution. In addition, no stockholder approval of the Distribution is required. We are not asking you for a vote and request that you do not send us a proxy card.

 

  Q: If I sell my shares of Honeywell common stock on or before the Distribution Date, will I still be entitled to receive shares of SpinCo common stock in the Distribution?

 

  A: If you sell your shares of Honeywell common stock before the Record Date, you will not be entitled to receive shares of SpinCo common stock in the Distribution. If you hold shares of Honeywell common stock on the Record Date and decide to sell them on or before the Distribution Date, you may have the ability to choose to sell your Honeywell common stock with or without your entitlement to receive our common stock in the Distribution. You should discuss the available options in this regard with your bank, broker or other nominee. See “The Spin-Off—Trading Prior to the Distribution Date” for more information.

 

  Q: How will fractional shares be treated in the Distribution?

 

  A: The distribution agent will not distribute any fractional shares of our common stock in connection with the Spin-Off. Instead, the distribution agent will aggregate all fractional shares into whole shares and sell the whole shares in the open market at prevailing market prices on behalf of Honeywell stockholders entitled to receive a fractional share. The distribution agent will then distribute the aggregate cash proceeds of the sales, net of brokerage fees, transfer taxes and other costs, pro rata to these holders (net of any required withholding for taxes applicable to each holder). We anticipate that the distribution agent will make these sales in the “when-issued” market, and “when-issued” trades will generally settle within two trading days following the Distribution Date. See “Q:         How will our common stock trade?” for additional information regarding “when-issued” trading and “The Spin-Off—Treatment of Fractional Shares” for a more detailed explanation of the treatment of fractional shares. The distribution agent will, in its sole discretion, without any influence by Honeywell or us, determine when, how, through which broker-dealer and at what price to sell the whole shares of our common stock. The distribution agent is not, and any broker-dealer used by the distribution agent will not be, an affiliate of either Honeywell or us.

 

  Q: What are the U.S. federal income tax consequences to me of the Distribution?

 

  A: For U.S. federal income tax purposes, no gain or loss will be recognized by, or be includible in the income of, a U.S. Holder (as defined in “The Spin-Off—Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Spin-Off”) as a result of the Distribution, except with respect to any cash (if any) received by Honeywell stockholders in lieu of fractional shares. After the Distribution, Honeywell stockholders will allocate their basis in their Honeywell common stock held immediately before the Distribution between their Honeywell common stock and our common stock in proportion to their relative fair market values on the date of Distribution.


 

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See “The Spin-Off—Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Spin-Off” for more information regarding the potential tax consequences to you of the Spin-Off.

 

  Q:

Does SpinCo intend to pay cash dividends?

 

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Once the Spin-Off is effective, we will be evaluating whether to pay cash dividends to our stockholders. The timing, declaration, amount and payment of future dividends to stockholders, if any, will fall within the discretion of our board of directors (our “Board”). Among the items we will consider when establishing a dividend policy will be the capital needs of our business and opportunities to retain future earnings for use in the operation of our business and to fund future growth. Additionally, the terms of the indebtedness we intend to incur in connection with the Spin-Off and of the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement each will limit our ability to pay cash dividends. We will also be subject to certain cash payment obligations, including under the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement. See “Dividend Policy” for more information.

 

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Will SpinCo incur any debt prior to or at the time of the Distribution?

 

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In connection with the Spin-Off, we expect to incur substantial indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $1,580 million, which may comprise one or more senior secured term loan facilities and senior notes. We also intend to enter into a $500 million revolving credit facility, none of which is expected to be drawn at the closing of the Spin-Off. The terms of such indebtedness are subject to change and will be finalized prior to the closing of the Spin-Off. See “Capitalization,” “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements,” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources” for more information.

 

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How will our common stock trade?

 

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We intend to apply to list our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “GTX.” Currently, there is no public market for our common stock.

We anticipate that trading in our common stock will begin on a “when-issued” basis as early as one trading day prior to the Record Date for the Distribution and will continue up to and including the Distribution Date. “When-issued” trading in the context of a spin-off refers to a sale or purchase made conditionally on or before the Distribution Date because the securities of the spun-off entity have not yet been distributed. “When-issued” trades generally settle within two trading days after the Distribution Date. On the first trading day following the Distribution Date, any “when-issued” trading of our common stock will end and “regular-way” trading will begin. Regular-way trading refers to trading after the security has been distributed and typically involves a trade that settles on the second full trading day following the date of the trade. See “The Spin-Off—Trading Prior to the Distribution Date” for more information. We cannot predict the trading prices for our common stock before, on or after the Distribution Date.

 

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Do I have appraisal rights in connection with the Spin-Off?

 

  A:

No. Holders of Honeywell common stock are not entitled to appraisal rights in connection with the Spin-Off.

 

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Who is the transfer agent and registrar for SpinCo common stock?

 

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  Q: Are there risks associated with owning shares of SpinCo common stock?

 

  A: Yes, there are substantial risks associated with owning shares of SpinCo common stock. Accordingly, you should read carefully the information set forth under “Risk Factors” in this Information Statement.

 

  Q: Where can I get more information?

 

  A: If you have any questions relating to the mechanics of the Distribution, you should contact the distribution agent at:

Before the Spin-Off, if you have any questions relating to the Spin-Off, you should contact Honeywell at:

Investor Relations

Honeywell International Inc.

115 Tabor Road

Morris Plains, NJ 07950

After the Spin-Off, if you have any questions relating to SpinCo, you should contact us at:

Investor Relations

Garrett Motion Inc.

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RISK FACTORS

You should carefully consider all of the information in this Information Statement and each of the risks described below, which we believe are the principal risks that we face. Some of the risks relate to our business, others to the Spin-Off. Some risks relate principally to the securities markets and ownership of our common stock.

Any of the following risks could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and the actual outcome of matters as to which forward-looking statements are made in this Information Statement.

Risks Relating to Our Business

Industry and economic conditions may adversely affect the markets and operating conditions of our customers, which in turn can affect demand for our products and services and our results of operations.

We are dependent on the continued growth, viability and financial stability of our customers. A substantial portion of our customers are OEMs in the automotive industry. This industry is subject to rapid technological change often driven by regulatory changes, vigorous competition, short product life cycles and cyclical and reduced consumer demand patterns. In addition to general economic conditions, automotive sales and automotive vehicle production also depend on other factors, such as supplier stability, factory transitions, capacity constraints, the costs and availability of consumer credit, consumer confidence and consumer preferences. When our customers are adversely affected by these factors, we may be similarly affected to the extent that our customers reduce the volume of orders for our products. Economic declines and corresponding reductions in automotive sales and production by our customers, particularly with respect to light vehicles, have in the past had, and may in the future have, a significant adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Even if overall automotive sales and production remain stable, changes in regulation and consumer preferences may shift consumer demand away from the types of vehicles we prioritize or towards the types of vehicles where our products generate smaller profit margins. A decrease in consumer demand for the specific types of vehicles which have traditionally included our turbocharger products, such as a decrease in demand for diesel-fueled vehicles in favor of gasoline-fueled vehicles, or lower-than-expected consumer demand for specific types of vehicles where we anticipate providing significant components as part of our strategic growth plan, such as a decrease in demand for vehicles utilizing electric-hybrid and fuel cell powertrains in favor of full battery electric vehicles, could have a significant effect on our business. If we are unable to anticipate significant changes in consumer sentiment, or if consumer demand for certain vehicle types changes more than we expect, our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.

Sales in our aftermarket operations are also directly related to consumer demand and spending for automotive aftermarket products, which may be affected by additional factors such as the average useful life of OEM parts and components, severity of regional weather conditions, highway and roadway infrastructure deterioration and the average number of miles vehicles are driven by owners. Improvements in technology and product quality are extending the longevity of vehicle component parts, which may result in delayed or reduced aftermarket sales. Our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected if we fail to respond in a timely and appropriate manner to changes in the demand for our aftermarket products.

Changes in legislation or government regulations or policies can have a significant impact on our results of operations.

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energy efficiency standards for motor vehicles. Increased public awareness and concern regarding global climate change may result in more regional and/or federal requirements to reduce or mitigate the effects of greenhouse gas emissions. While such requirements can promote increased demand for our turbochargers and other products, several markets in which we operate are undertaking efforts to more strictly regulate or ban vehicles powered by certain older-generation diesel engines. If such efforts are pursued more broadly throughout the market than we have anticipated, such efforts may impact demand for our aftermarket products and consequently affect our results of operations.

In the long-term, several of the markets in which we operate are contemplating or undertaking multi-decade efforts to transition away from internal combustion engines in favor of hybrid or full-battery electric vehicles. Although we expect a significant number of hybrids will be turbocharged, if we overestimate the turbo penetration rate in hybrids or if a transition to battery-electric vehicles is pursued more broadly throughout the market or is implemented more rapidly than we have anticipated, the demand for our products could be impacted and our results of operations consequently could be affected.

Conversely, in the U.S., the current political administration has signaled that it may support efforts to slow or even reverse the adoption of environmental regulations. If requirements to reduce or mitigate the effects of greenhouse gas emissions are weakened or rolled back, whether in the U.S. or elsewhere in our markets, customer demand for our turbochargers could fall, negatively affecting our results of operations.

Our future growth is largely dependent upon our ability to develop new technologies and introduce new products with acceptable margins that achieve market acceptance or correctly anticipate regulatory changes.

The global automotive component supply industry is highly competitive. Our future growth rate depends upon a number of factors, including our ability to: (i) identify emerging technological trends in our target end-markets; (ii) develop and maintain competitive products; (iii) enhance our products by adding innovative features that differentiate our products from those of our competitors; (iv) develop, manufacture and bring compelling new products to market quickly and cost effectively; and (v) attract, develop and retain individuals with the requisite technical expertise and understanding of customers’ needs to develop new technologies and introduce new products.

We have identified a trend towards increased development and adoption by OEMs of hybrid-electric powertrains, fuel cell powertrains and associated electric boosting technologies in preference to pure battery electric cars, which continue to face range, charging time and sustainability issues. See “Information Statement Summary—Our Company.” Our results of operations could be adversely affected if our estimates regarding adoption and penetration rates for hybrid-electric and fuel cell powertrains or for pure battery electric cars are incorrect.

Failure to protect our intellectual property or allegations that we have infringed the intellectual property of others could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We rely on a combination of patents, copyrights, trademarks, tradenames, trade secrets and other proprietary rights, as well as contractual arrangements, including licenses, to establish, maintain and protect our intellectual property rights. Effective intellectual property protection may not be available, or we may not be able to acquire or maintain appropriate registered or unregistered intellectual property, in every country in which we do business. Accordingly, our intellectual property rights may not be sufficient to permit us to take advantage of some business opportunities.

The protection of our intellectual property may require us to spend significant amounts of money. Further, the steps we take to protect our intellectual property may not adequately protect our rights or prevent others from infringing, violating or misappropriating our intellectual proprietary rights. Any impairment of our intellectual property rights, including due to changes in U.S. or foreign intellectual property laws or the absence of effective

 

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legal protections or enforcement measures, could adversely impact our businesses, financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, as we adopt new technology, we face an inherent risk of exposure to the claims of others that we have allegedly violated their intellectual property rights. Successful claims that we infringe on the intellectual property rights of others could require us to enter into royalty or licensing agreements on unfavorable terms, or cause us to incur substantial monetary liability. We may also be prohibited preliminarily or permanently from further use of the intellectual property in question or be required to change our business practices to stop the infringing use, which could limit our ability to compete effectively. In addition, our customer agreements may require us to indemnify the customer for infringement. The time and expense of defending against these claims, whether meritorious or not, may have a material and adverse impact on our profitability, can be time-consuming and costly and may divert management’s attention and resources away from our businesses. Furthermore, the publicity we may receive as a result of infringing intellectual property rights may damage our reputation and adversely impact our existing customer relationships and our ability to develop new business.

We may incur material losses and costs as a result of warranty claims, including product recalls, and product liability actions that may be brought against us.

Depending on the terms under which we supply products to an auto manufacturer, we may be required to guarantee or offer warranties for our products and to bear the costs of recalls, repair or replacement of such products pursuant to new vehicle warranties. There can be no assurance that we will have adequate reserves to cover such recalls, repair and replacement costs. In the event that any SpinCo products fail to perform as expected, we may face direct exposure to warranty and product liability claims or may be required to participate in a government or self-imposed recall involving such products. SpinCo customers that are not end users, such as auto manufacturers, may face similar claims or be obliged to conduct recalls of their own, and in such circumstances, they may seek contribution from us. Our agreements with our customers typically do not contain limitation of liability clauses, so if any such claims or contribution requests exceed our available insurance or if there is a product recall, there could be a material adverse impact on our results of operations. In addition, a recall claim could require us to review our entire product portfolio to assess whether similar issues are present in other product lines, which could result in significant disruption to our business and could have a further adverse impact on our results of operations. See “Business—Customers—Supply Relationships with Our Customers” for more information.

We cannot assure you that we will not experience any material warranty or product liability claim losses in the future or that we will not incur significant costs to defend such claims.

The operational constraints and financial distress of third parties could adversely impact our business and results of operations.

Our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows could be adversely affected if our third-party suppliers lack sufficient quality control or if there are significant changes in their financial or business condition. If our third-party manufacturers fail to deliver products, parts and components of sufficient quality on time and at reasonable prices, we could have difficulties fulfilling our orders on similar terms or at all, sales and profits could decline, and our commercial reputation could be damaged. See “—Raw material price fluctuations, the ability of key suppliers to meet quality and delivery requirements, or catastrophic events can increase the cost of our products and services, impact our ability to meet commitments to customers and cause us to incur significant liabilities.” If we fail to adequately assess the creditworthiness and operational reliability of existing or future suppliers, if there is any unanticipated deterioration in their creditworthiness and operational reliability, or if our suppliers do not perform or adhere to our existing or future contractual arrangements, any resulting increase in nonperformance by them, our inability to otherwise obtain the supplies or our inability to enforce the terms of the contract or seek other remedies could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

 

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Work stoppages, other disruptions, or the need to relocate any of our facilities could significantly disrupt our business.

Our geographic footprint emphasizes locating R&D, engineering and manufacturing capabilities in close physical proximity to our customers, thereby enabling us to adopt technologies and products for the specific vehicle types sold in each geographic market. Because our facilities offer localized services in this manner, a work stoppage or other disruption at one or more of our R&D, engineering or manufacturing and assembly facilities in a given region could have material adverse effects on our business, especially insofar as it impacts our ability to serve customers in that region. Moreover, due to unforeseen circumstances or factors beyond our control, we may be forced to relocate our operations from one or more of our existing facilities to new facilities and may incur substantial costs, experience program delays and sacrifice proximity to customers and geographic markets as a result, potentially for an extended period of time.

The automotive industry relies heavily on “just-in-time” delivery of components during the assembly and manufacture of vehicles, and when we fail to make timely deliveries in accordance with our contractual obligations, we generally have to absorb our own costs for identifying and solving the “root cause” problem as well as expeditiously producing replacement components or products. We typically must also carry the costs associated with “catching up,” such as overtime and premium freight. Additionally, if we are the cause for a customer being forced to halt production, the customer may seek to recoup all of its losses and expenses from us. These losses and expenses could be significant, and may include consequential losses such as lost profits.

A significant disruption in the supply of a key component due to a work stoppage or other disruption at one of our suppliers or any other supplier could impact our ability to make timely deliveries to our customers and, accordingly, have a material adverse effect on our financial results. Where a customer halts production because of another supplier failing to deliver on time, or as a result of a work stoppage or other disruption, it is unlikely we will be fully compensated, if at all.

We may not realize sales represented by awarded business or effectively utilize our manufacturing capacity.

When we win a bid to offer products and services to an OEM customer, the customer typically does not commit to award us its business until a separate contract has been negotiated, generally with a term ranging from one year to the life of the model (usually three to seven years). Once business has been awarded, the OEM customer typically retains the ability to terminate the arrangement without penalty and does not commit to purchase a minimum volume of products while the contract is in effect.

In light of the foregoing, while we estimate awarded business using certain assumptions, including projected future sales volumes, the volume and timing of sales to our customers may vary due to: variation in demand for our customers’ products; our customers’ attempts to manage their inventory; design changes; changes in our customers’ manufacturing strategy; the success of customers’ goods and models; and acquisitions of or consolidations among customers. A significant decrease in demand for certain key models or a group of related models sold by any of our major customers, or the ability of a manufacturer to re-source and discontinue purchasing from us its requirements for a particular model or group of models, could have a material adverse effect on us. In particular, we may be unable to forecast the level of customer orders with sufficient certainty to allow us to optimize production schedules and maximize utilization of manufacturing capacity. Any excess capacity would cause us to incur increased fixed costs in our products relative to the net revenue we generate, which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations, particularly during economic downturns. Similarly, a significant failure or inability to adapt to increased production or desired inventory levels (including as a result of accelerated launch schedules for new automobile and truck platforms), comply with customer specifications and manufacturing requirements more generally or respond to other unexpected fluctuations, as well as any delays or other problems with existing or new products (including program launch difficulties) could result in financial penalties, increased costs, loss of sales, loss of customers or potential breaches of customer contracts, which could have an adverse effect on our profitability and results of operations.

 

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If actual production orders from our customers are not consistent with the projections we use in calculating the amount of our awarded business, or if we are unable to improve utilization levels for manufacturing lines that consequently are underutilized and correctly manage capacity, the increased expense levels will have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, and we could realize substantially less revenue over the life of these projects than the currently projected estimate. See “Business—Customers—Supply Relationships with Our Customers” for a detailed discussion of our supply agreements with our customers.

We may not be able to successfully negotiate pricing terms with our customers, which may adversely affect our results of operations.

We negotiate sales prices annually with our automotive customers. Our customer supply agreements generally require step-downs in component pricing over the period of production. In addition, our customers often reserve the right to terminate their supply contracts at any time, which enhances their ability to obtain price reductions. OEMs have also possessed significant leverage over their suppliers, including us, because the automotive component supply industry is highly competitive and serves a limited number of customers. Based on these factors, our status as a Tier I supplier (one that supplies vehicle components directly to manufacturers) and the fact that our customers’ product programs typically last a number of years and are anticipated to encompass large volumes, our customers are able to negotiate favorable pricing, and any cost-cutting initiatives that our customers adopt generally will result in increased downward pressure on our pricing. Any resulting impacts to our sales levels and margins, or the failure of our technologies or products to gain market acceptance due to more attractive offerings by our competitors, could over time significantly reduce our revenues and adversely affect our competitive standing and prospects. In particular, large commercial settlements with our customers may adversely affect our results of operations. See “Business—Customers—Supply Relationships with Our Customers” for more information.

We are subject to the economic, political, regulatory, foreign exchange and other risks of international operations.

We have created a geographic footprint that emphasizes locating R&D, engineering and manufacturing capabilities in close physical proximity to our customers. Our international geographic footprint subjects us to many risks, including: exchange control regulations; wage and price controls; antitrust and environmental regulations; employment regulations; foreign investment laws; monetary and fiscal policies and protectionist measures that may prohibit acquisitions or joint ventures, establish local content requirements, or impact trade volumes; import, export and other trade restrictions (such as embargoes); violations by our employees of anti-corruption laws (despite our efforts to mitigate these risks); changes in regulations regarding transactions with state-owned enterprises; nationalization of private enterprises; natural and man-made disasters, hazards and losses; backlash from foreign labor organizations related to our restructuring actions; violence, civil and labor unrest; acts of terrorism; and our ability to hire and maintain qualified staff and maintain the safety of our employees in these regions. Additionally, certain of the markets in which we operate have adopted increasingly strict data privacy and data protection requirements or may require local storage and processing of data or similar requirements. The European Commission has approved a data protection regulation, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), that came into force in May 2018. The GDPR includes operational requirements for companies that receive or process personal data of residents of the European Union that are different from those currently in place in the European Union, and includes significant penalties for non-compliance. The GDPR and similar data protection measures may increase the cost and complexity of our ability to deliver our services.

Instabilities and uncertainties arising from the global geopolitical environment can negatively impact our business. The U.K.’s referendum to leave the European Union, which we refer to as “Brexit,” has caused and may continue to cause interest rate, exchange rate and other market and economic volatility. As negotiations relating to the future terms of the U.K.’s relationship with the European Union proceed, our manufacturing operations in Cheadle and the businesses of our customers and suppliers could be negatively impacted if tariffs or

 

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other restrictions are imposed on the free flow of goods to and from the U.K. Similarly, President Donald Trump’s decisions in March 2018 to impose both an ad valorem tariff on steel products imported into the United States and a separate set of tariffs on certain Chinese imports, and the resulting discussions about potential retaliatory tariffs from the E.U., China and other countries, could result in the creation of further barriers to trade. Such barriers could adversely affect the businesses of our customers and suppliers, which could in turn negatively impact our sales and results of operations. These and other instabilities and uncertainties arising from the global geopolitical environment, along with the cost of compliance with increasingly complex and often conflicting regulations worldwide, can impair our flexibility in modifying product, marketing, pricing or other strategies for growing our businesses, as well as our ability to improve productivity and maintain acceptable operating margins.

As a result of our global presence, a significant portion of our revenues are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar whereas a significant amount of our payment obligations are denominated in U.S. Dollars, which exposes us to foreign exchange risk. We monitor and seek to reduce such risk through hedging activities; however, foreign exchange hedging activities bear a financial cost and may not always be available to us or be successful in eliminating such volatility.

Finally, we generate significant amounts of cash that is invested with financial and non-financial counterparties. While we employ comprehensive controls regarding global cash management to guard against cash or investment loss and to ensure our ability to fund our operations and commitments, a material disruption to the counterparties with whom we transact business could expose SpinCo to financial loss.

We have invested substantial resources in specific foreign markets where we expect growth and we may be unable to timely alter our strategies should such expectations not be realized.

We have identified certain countries, such as China and India, as key high-growth geographic markets. We believe these markets are likely to experience substantial long-term growth, and accordingly have made and expect to continue to make substantial investments in numerous manufacturing operations, technical centers, R&D activities and other infrastructure to support anticipated growth in these areas. If market demand for evolving vehicle technologies in these regions does not grow as quickly as we anticipate, or if we are unable to deepen existing and develop additional customer relationships in these regions, we may fail to realize expected rates of return, or even incur losses, on our existing investments and may be unable to timely redeploy the invested capital to take advantage of other markets or product categories, potentially resulting in lost market share to our competitors. In particular, our ability to remain competitive and continue to grow in these regions depends in part on the absence of competing state-sponsored domestic businesses. If a state-sponsored operation entered a local market as a competitor, it might have access to significant social and financial capital that would enable it to overcome the ordinary barriers to entry in the turbocharger industry and acquire potentially significant market share at our expense.

We could be adversely affected by our leading market position in certain markets.

We believe that we are a market leader in the turbocharger industry in many of the markets in which we operate. Although we believe we have acted properly in the markets in which we have significant market share, we could face allegations of abuse of our market position or of collusion with other market participants, which could result in negative publicity and adverse regulatory action by the relevant authorities, including the imposition of monetary fines, all of which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

We may not be able to obtain additional capital that we need in the future on favorable terms or at all.

We may require additional capital in the future to finance our growth and development, upgrade and improve our manufacturing capabilities, implement further marketing and sales activities, fund ongoing R&D activities, satisfy regulatory and environmental compliance obligations, satisfy post-Spin-Off indemnity obligations to Honeywell, and meet general working capital needs. Our capital requirements will depend on

 

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many factors, including acceptance of and demand for our products, the extent to which we invest in new technology and R&D projects and the status and timing of these developments. If our access to capital were to become constrained significantly, or if costs of capital increased significantly, due to lowered credit ratings, prevailing industry conditions, the volatility of the capital markets or other factors, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected.

Moreover, we have historically relied on Honeywell for assistance in satisfying our capital requirements. After the Spin-Off, we will not be able to rely on the earnings, assets or cash flow of Honeywell, and Honeywell will not provide funds to finance our capital requirements. As a result, after the Distribution, we will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining sufficient working capital and other funds to satisfy our cash requirements independent of Honeywell, and debt or equity financing may not be available to us on terms we find acceptable, if at all. Even if we are able to obtain financing or access the capital markets, incurring additional debt may significantly increase our interest expense and financial leverage, and our level of indebtedness could restrict our ability to fund future development and acquisition activities. Also, regardless of the terms of our debt or equity financing, our agreements and obligations under the Tax Matters Agreement that address compliance with Section 355 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) may limit our ability to issue stock. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell—Tax Matters Agreement.” We believe that, at the time of the Spin-Off, we will have adequate capital resources to meet our projected operating needs, capital expenditures and other cash requirements. However, we may need additional capital resources in the future and if we are unable to obtain sufficient resources for our operating needs, capital expenditures and other cash requirements for any reason, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. See “Risks Relating to the Spin-Off—We may be unable to make, on a timely or cost-effective basis, the changes necessary to operate as an independent, publicly traded company, and we may experience increased costs after the Spin-Off.”

We are subject to risks associated with the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement, pursuant to which we will be required to make substantial cash payments to Honeywell, measured in substantial part by reference to estimates by Honeywell of certain of its liabilities.

In connection with the Spin-Off, we intend to enter into an Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement (as defined below), pursuant to which we will have an obligation to make cash payments to Honeywell in amounts equal to 90% of Honeywell’s asbestos-related liability payments primarily related to Honeywell’s legacy Bendix friction materials (“Bendix”) business in the United States as well as certain environmental-related liability payments and accounts payable and non-United States asbestos-related liability payments, in each case related to legacy elements of the Business, including the legal costs of defending and resolving such liabilities, less 90% of Honeywell’s net insurance receipts and, as may be applicable, certain other recoveries associated with such liabilities.

The amount payable by the Company in respect of such liabilities arising in any given year will be payable in Euros, subject to a cap (denominated in Euros) equal to $175 million, calculated by reference to the Distribution Date Currency Exchange Rate. The cap shall be exclusive of any late payment fees up to 5% per annum.

For example, assuming a Distribution Date Currency Exchange Rate of €1.00-to-$1.15, if in any given year, Honeywell’s annual liabilities including associated legal costs that are within the scope of the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement totaled $200 million, and if Honeywell’s associated insurance receipts and other specified recoveries totaled $20 million (resulting in a net amount of $180 million), then our payment obligation in respect of that year would be based upon 90% of the net amount ($162 million), payable in Euros, calculated by reference to the Distribution Date Currency Exchange Rate (totaling approximately €140.9 million). However, if in any given year, such liabilities including associated legal costs totaled $250 million, and the associated insurance receipts and other specified recoveries totaled $30 million, then our payment obligation in respect of that year would be capped at approximately €152.1 million (which equals $175 million divided by the assumed Distribution Date Currency Exchange Rate) even though 90% of the net amount is higher at $198 million (€172.1 million calculated by reference to the Distribution Date Currency Exchange Rate).

Honeywell’s asbestos-related Bendix liability payments for the years 2017, 2016 and 2015, including any legal fees, were $223 million, $201 million and $193 million, respectively, and Honeywell’s associated insurance receipts for 2017, 2016 and 2015 were $20 million, $37 million and $33 million, respectively.

 

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In the event that Honeywell enters into a global settlement of all or substantially all of the asbestos-related Bendix claims in the United States, the Company will be obligated to pay 90% of the amount paid or payable by Honeywell in connection with such global settlement payment, less 90% of insurance receipts relating to such liabilities, and in such event, the Company will be required to pay an amount equal to the Distribution Date Currency Exchange Rate equivalent of $175 million per year until the amount payable by the Company in respect of such global settlement payment is less than an amount equal to the Distribution Date Currency Exchange Rate equivalent of $175 million. During that time, the annual payment by us to Honeywell of an amount equal to the Distribution Date Currency Exchange Rate equivalent of $175 million will be first allocated towards asbestos-related liabilities arising outside of the scope of the global settlement and environmental-related liabilities and then towards the global settlement payment. Payment amounts will be deferred to the extent that the payment thereof would cause a specified event of default under certain indebtedness, including our principal credit agreement or cause us to not be compliant with certain financial covenants in certain indebtedness, including our principal credit agreement on a pro forma basis, including the maximum total leverage ratio (ratio of debt to EBITDA, which excludes any amounts owed to Honeywell under the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement), and the minimum interest coverage ratio. In each calendar quarter, our ability to pay dividends and repurchase capital stock in such calendar quarter will be restricted until any amounts payable under the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement in such quarter (including any deferred payment amounts) are paid to Honeywell and we will be required to use available restricted payment capacity under our debt agreements to make payments in respect of any such deferred amounts. Payment of deferred amounts and certain other amounts (which are not expected to be material) could cause the amount we are required to pay under the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement in any given year to exceed an amount equal to the Distribution Date Currency Exchange Rate equivalent of $175 million per year (exclusive of any late payment fees up to 5% per annum). All amounts payable under the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement will be guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries that act as guarantors under our principal credit agreement, subject to certain exceptions. Under the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement, we will also be subject to certain of the affirmative and negative covenants to which we are subject under our principal credit agreement. Further, pursuant to the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement, our ability to (i) amend or replace our principal credit agreement, (ii) enter into another credit agreement and make amendments or waivers thereto, or (iii) enter into or amend or waive any provisions under other agreements, in each case, in a manner that would adversely affect the rights of Honeywell under the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement, will be subject to Honeywell’s prior written consent. This consent right will significantly limit our ability to engage in many types of significant transactions on favorable terms (or at all), including, but not limited to, equity and debt financings, liability management transactions, refinancing transactions, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic transactions. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell—Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement.”

This agreement may have material adverse effects on our liquidity and cash flows and on our results of operations, regardless of whether we experience a decline in net sales. The agreement may also require us to accrue significant long-term liabilities on our combined balance sheet, the amounts of which will be dependent on factors outside of our control, including Honeywell’s responsibility to manage and determine the outcomes of claims underlying the liabilities. As of December 31, 2017, we have accrued $1,703 million of liability in connection with Bendix-related asbestos, representing the estimated liability for pending claims as well as future claims expected to be asserted. The liabilities related to the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement may have a significant negative impact on the calculation of key financial ratios and other metrics that are important to investors, rating agencies and securities analysts in evaluating our creditworthiness and the value of our securities. Accordingly, our access to capital to fund our operations may be materially adversely affected and the value of your investment in our company may decline. Moreover, the payments that we will be required to make to Honeywell pursuant to that agreement will not be deductible for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Although we will have access to information regarding these liabilities as we may reasonably request for certain purposes, as well as the ability to participate in periodic standing meetings with Honeywell’s special counsel responsible for management of the underlying claims, the payment obligations under this agreement relate to legal proceedings that we will not control, and we accordingly do not expect to be able to make definitive decisions regarding settlements or other outcomes that could influence our potential related exposure.

 

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The Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement also includes other obligations that may impose significant operating and financial restrictions on us and our subsidiaries and limit our ability to engage in actions that may be in our long-term best interests.

Raw material price fluctuations, the ability of key suppliers to meet quality and delivery requirements, or catastrophic events can increase the cost of our products and services, impact our ability to meet commitments to customers and cause us to incur significant liabilities.

The cost and availability of raw materials (including, but not limited to, grey iron, aluminum, stainless steel and a nickel, iron and chromium-based alloy) is a key element in the cost of our products. Our inability to offset material price inflation through increased prices to customers, formula or long-term fixed price contracts with suppliers, productivity actions or through commodity hedges could adversely affect our results of operations.

We obtain components and other products and services from numerous suppliers and other vendors throughout the world. Many major components and product equipment items are procured or subcontracted on a single- or sole-source basis. Although we believe that sources of supply for raw materials and components are generally adequate, it is difficult to predict what effects shortages or price increases may have in the future. Short- or long-term capacity constraints or financial distress at any point in our supply chain could disrupt our operations and adversely affect our financial performance, particularly when the affected suppliers and vendors are the sole sources of products that SpinCo requires or that have unique capabilities, or when our customers have directed us to use those specific suppliers and vendors. Our ability to manage inventory and meet delivery requirements may be constrained by our suppliers’ inability to scale production and adjust delivery of long-lead time products during times of volatile demand. Our inability to fill our supply needs would jeopardize our ability to fulfill obligations under commercial contracts, and could result in reduced sales and profits, contract penalties or terminations, and damage to customer relationships.

Failure to increase productivity through sustainable operational improvements, as well as an inability to successfully execute repositioning projects or to effectively manage our workforce, may reduce our profitability or adversely impact our businesses.

Our profitability and margin growth are dependent upon our ability to drive sustainable improvements. In addition, we seek productivity and cost savings benefits through repositioning actions and projects, such as consolidation of manufacturing facilities, transitions to cost-competitive regions, workforce reductions, asset impairments, product line rationalizations and other cost-saving initiatives. Risks associated with these actions include delays in execution of the planned initiatives, additional unexpected costs, realization of fewer than estimated productivity improvements and adverse effects on employee morale. We may not realize the full operational or financial benefits we expect, the recognition of these benefits may be delayed and these actions may potentially disrupt our operations. In addition, organizational changes, attrition, labor relations difficulties, or workforce stoppage could have a material adverse effect on our business, reputation, financial position and results of operations.

Our operations and the prior operations of predecessor companies expose us to the risk of material environmental liabilities.

We are subject to potentially material liabilities related to the investigation and cleanup of environmental hazards and to claims of personal injuries or property damages that may arise from hazardous substance releases and exposures. We are also subject to potentially material liabilities related to the compliance of our operations with the requirements of various federal, state, local and foreign governments that regulate the discharge of materials into the environment and the generation, handling, storage, treatment and disposal of and exposure to hazardous substances. If we are found to be in violation of these laws and regulations, we may be subject to substantial fines and criminal sanctions, and be required to install costly equipment or make operational changes to achieve compliance with such laws and regulations. In addition, changes in laws, regulations or government enforcement of policies concerning the environment, the discovery of previously unknown contamination or new information related to individual contaminated sites, the establishment of stricter state or federal toxicity

 

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standards with respect to certain contaminants, or the imposition of new clean-up requirements or remedial techniques, could require us to incur additional currently unanticipated costs in the future that would have a negative effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

We cannot predict with certainty the outcome of litigation matters, government proceedings and other contingencies and uncertainties.

In the ordinary course of business, we may make certain commitments, including representations, warranties and indemnities relating to current and past operations, including those related to divested businesses, and issue guarantees of third-party obligations. We are subject to a number of lawsuits, investigations and disputes (some of which involve substantial amounts claimed) arising out of our current and historical business, including matters relating to commercial transactions, product liability (including legacy asbestos claims involving the friction materials legacy business), prior acquisitions and divestitures, employment, employee benefits plans, intellectual property, antitrust, import and export, and environmental, health and safety matters. Our potential liabilities are subject to change over time due to new developments, changes in settlement strategy or the impact of evidentiary requirements, and we may become subject to or be required to pay damage awards or settlements that could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. If we were required to make payments, such payments could be significant and could exceed the amounts we have accrued with respect thereto, adversely affecting our business, financial condition and results of operations. While we maintain insurance for certain risks, the amount of our insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover the total amount of all insured claims and liabilities. The incurrence of significant liabilities for which there is no or insufficient insurance coverage could adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows, liquidity and financial condition.

We depend on the recruitment and retention of qualified personnel, and our failure to attract and retain such personnel could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Due to the complex nature of our business, our future performance is highly dependent upon the continued services of our key engineering personnel, scientists and executive officers (including those persons identified under “Management” below), the development of additional management personnel and the hiring of new qualified engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales and management personnel for our operations. Competition for qualified personnel in our industry is intense, and we may not be successful in attracting or retaining qualified personnel. The loss of key employees, our inability to attract new qualified employees or adequately train employees, or the delay in hiring key personnel, could negatively affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Internal system or service failures, including as a result of cyber or other security incidents, could disrupt business operations, result in the loss of critical and confidential information, and adversely impact our reputation and results of operations.

We create, deploy and maintain information technology (“IT”) and engineering systems, some of which involve sensitive information and may be conducted in hazardous environments. As a result, we are subject to systems or service failures, not only resulting from our own failures or the failures of third-party service providers, natural disasters, power shortages or terrorist attacks, but also from exposure to cyber or other security threats. Global cybersecurity threats and incidents can range from uncoordinated individual attempts to gain unauthorized access to IT systems to sophisticated and targeted measures known as advanced persistent threats, directed at the Company, its products, its customers and/or its third-party service providers, including cloud providers. There has been an increase in the frequency and sophistication of cyber and other security threats we face, and our customers are increasingly requiring cyber and other security protections and mandating cyber and other security standards in our products.

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we believe are less susceptible to cyber-attacks, continuous monitoring of our IT networks and systems and maintenance of backup and protective systems. Despite these efforts, cyber and other security incidents, depending on their nature and scope, could potentially result in the misappropriation, destruction, corruption or unavailability of critical data and confidential or proprietary information (our own or that of third parties) and the disruption of business operations. Moreover, employee error or malfeasance, faulty password management or other intentional or inadvertent non-compliance with our security protocols may result in a breach of our information systems. Cyber and other security incidents aimed at the software embedded in our products could lead to third-party claims that our product failures have caused a similar range of damages to our customers, and this risk is enhanced by the increasingly connected nature of our products.

The potential consequences of a material cyber or other security incident include financial loss, reputational damage, litigation with third parties, theft of intellectual property, fines levied by the United States Federal Trade Commission, diminution in the value of our investment in research, development and engineering, and increased cyber and other security protection and remediation costs due to the increasing sophistication and proliferation of threats, which in turn could adversely affect our competitiveness and results of operations. In addition to any costs resulting from contract performance or required corrective action, these incidents could generate increased costs or loss of revenue if our customers choose to postpone or cancel previously scheduled orders or decide not to renew any of our existing contracts.

The costs related to cyber or other security incidents may not be fully insured or indemnified by other means. The successful assertion of a large claim against us with respect to a cyber or other security incident could seriously harm our business. Even if not successful, these claims could result in significant legal and other costs, may be a distraction to our management and harm our customer relationships.

Our U.S. and non-U.S. tax liabilities are dependent, in part, upon the distribution of income among various jurisdictions in which we operate.

Our future results of operations could be adversely affected by changes in the effective tax rate as a result of a change in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in tax laws, regulations and judicial rulings (or changes in the interpretation thereof), changes in generally accepted accounting principles, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in the amount of earnings permanently reinvested offshore, the results of audits and examinations of previously filed tax returns and continuing assessments of our tax exposures and various other governmental enforcement initiatives. Our tax expense includes estimates of tax reserves and reflects other estimates and assumptions, including assessments of future earnings of the Company which could impact the valuation of our deferred tax assets. Changes in tax laws or regulations, including multi-jurisdictional changes enacted in response to the guidelines provided by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) to address base erosion and profit shifting, will increase tax uncertainty and may adversely impact our provision for income taxes.

U.S. federal income tax reform could adversely affect us.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act instituted fundamental changes to the taxation of multinational corporations. The Tax Act includes changes to the taxation of foreign earnings by implementing a dividend exemption system, expansion of the current anti-deferral rules, a minimum tax on low-taxed foreign earnings and new measures to deter base erosion. The Tax Act also includes a permanent reduction in the corporate tax rate to 21%, repeal of the corporate alternative minimum tax, expensing of capital investment, and limitation of the deduction for interest expense. Furthermore, as part of the transition to the new tax system, a one-time transition tax is imposed on a U.S. shareholder’s historical undistributed earnings of foreign affiliates. Although the Tax Act is generally effective January 1, 2018, GAAP requires recognition of the tax effects of new legislation during the reporting period that includes the enactment date, which was December 22, 2017. The impact on the year ended December 31, 2017 was, and the impact on future years may be, material to our

 

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financial statements. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2017—Tax Expense. We continue to examine the impact this tax reform legislation may have on our business.

In addition, pursuant to the Tax Matters Agreement, we will be required to make payments to a subsidiary of Honeywell in an amount payable in Euros (calculated by reference to the Distribution Date Currency Exchange Rate) representing the net tax liability of Honeywell under the mandatory transition tax attributable to the SpinCo Business, as determined by Honeywell. Following the Spin-Off but no later than November 15, 2018, Honeywell will determine the portion of its net tax liability attributable to the Business. While we believe this determination will be based on the historical undistributed earnings and assets of the Business on the relevant date, the final amount will be determined by Honeywell at its sole discretion. The amount will be payable in installments over 8 years and may be adjusted at Honeywell’s discretion in the event of an audit adjustment or otherwise. On this basis, we currently estimate that our aggregate payments to Honeywell with respect to the mandatory transition tax will be between $200 million and $400 million. Furthermore, Honeywell will control any subsequent tax audits or legal proceedings with respect to the mandatory transition tax, and accordingly we do not expect to be able to make definitive decisions regarding settlements or other outcomes that could influence our potential related exposure.

Because we have officers and directors who live outside of the United States, you may have no effective recourse against them for misconduct and may not be able to receive compensation for damages to the value of your investment caused by wrongful actions by our directors and officers.

We have officers and directors who live outside of the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for investors to enforce within the U.S. any judgments obtained against those officers and directors, or obtain judgments against them outside of the U.S. that are based on the civil liability provisions of the federal or state securities laws of the U.S. Investors may not be able to receive compensation for damages to the value of their investment caused by wrongful actions by our directors and officers.

Our emerging opportunities in technology, products and services depend in part on intellectual property and technology licensed from third parties.

A number of our emerging opportunities in technology, products and services rely on key technologies developed or licensed from third parties. While none of our current product offerings are covered by third-party licenses, many of our emerging technology offerings that we are developing use software components or other intellectual property licensed from third parties, including both through proprietary and open source licenses. Should such emerging products become a significant part of our product offerings, our reliance on third-party licenses may present various risks to the Business. These third-party software components may become obsolete, defective or incompatible with future versions of our emerging technology offerings, our relationship with these third parties may deteriorate, or our agreements with these third parties may expire or be terminated. We may face legal or business disputes with licensors that may threaten or lead to the disruption of inbound licensing relationships. In order to remain in compliance with the terms of our licenses, we must carefully monitor and manage our use of third-party components, including both proprietary and open source license terms that may require the licensing or public disclosure of our intellectual property without compensation or on undesirable terms. Additionally, some of these licenses may not be available for use in the future on terms that may be acceptable or that allow our emerging product offerings to remain competitive. Our inability to obtain licenses or rights on favorable terms could have a material effect on our emerging technology offerings. Moreover, it is possible that as a consequence of a future merger or acquisition involving SpinCo, third parties may obtain licenses to some of our intellectual property rights or our business may be subject to certain restrictions that were not in place prior to such transaction. Because the availability and cost from third parties depends upon the willingness of third parties to deal with us on the terms we request, there is a risk that third parties who license our competitors will either refuse to license us at all, or refuse to license us on terms equally favorable to those granted to our competitors. Consequently, we may lose a competitive advantage with respect to these intellectual property rights or we may be required to enter into costly arrangements in order to obtain these rights.

 

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Risks Relating to the Spin-Off

The Spin-Off could result in significant tax liability to Honeywell and its stockholders.

Completion of the Spin-Off is conditioned on Honeywell’s receipt of a separate written opinion from each of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Ernst & Young LLP to the effect that the Distribution will qualify for non-recognition of gain and loss under Section 355 and related provisions of the Code. Honeywell can waive receipt of either or both tax opinions as a condition to the completion of the Spin-Off.

The opinion of counsel does not address any U.S. state or local or foreign tax consequences of the Spin-Off. The opinion assumes that the Spin-Off will be completed according to the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement and relies on the facts as stated in the Separation and Distribution Agreement, the Tax Matters Agreement, the other ancillary agreements, this Information Statement and a number of other documents. In addition, the opinion is based on certain representations as to factual matters from, and certain covenants by Honeywell and us. The opinion cannot be relied on if any of the assumptions, representations or covenants is incorrect, incomplete or inaccurate or is violated in any material respect.

The opinion of counsel is not binding on the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) or the courts, and there can be no assurance that the IRS or a court will not take a contrary position. If the conclusions expressed in the opinion are challenged by the IRS, and if the IRS prevails in such challenge, the tax consequences of the Spin-Off could be materially less favorable. Honeywell has not requested, and does not intend to request, a ruling from the IRS regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Spin-Off.

If the Spin-Off were determined not to qualify for non-recognition of gain or loss under Section 355 and related provisions of the Code, each U.S. Holder who receives our common stock in the Distribution would generally be treated as receiving a distribution in an amount equal to the fair market value of our common stock received, which would generally result in: (1) a taxable dividend to the U.S. Holder to the extent of that U.S. Holder’s pro rata share of Honeywell’s current or accumulated earnings and profits; (2) a reduction in the U.S. Holder’s basis (but not below zero) in Honeywell common stock to the extent the amount received exceeds the stockholder’s share of Honeywell’s earnings and profits; and (3) taxable gain from the exchange of Honeywell common stock to the extent the amount received exceeds the sum of the U.S. Holder’s share of Honeywell’s earnings and profits and the U.S. Holder’s basis in its Honeywell common stock. See below and “The Spin-Off—Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Spin-Off.”

If the Spin-Off were determined not to qualify as tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we could have an indemnification obligation to Honeywell, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

If, as a result of any of our representations being untrue or our covenants being breached, the Spin-Off were determined not to qualify for non-recognition of gain or loss under Section 355 and related provisions of the Code, we could be required to indemnify Honeywell for the resulting taxes and related expenses. Those amounts could be material. Any such indemnification obligation could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, if we or our stockholders were to engage in transactions that resulted in a 50% or greater change by vote or value in the ownership of our stock during the four-year period beginning on the date that begins two years before the date of the Distribution, the Spin-Off would generally be taxable to Honeywell, but not to stockholders, under Section 355(e), unless it were established that such transactions and the Spin-Off were not part of a plan or series of related transactions. If the Spin-Off were taxable to Honeywell due to such a 50% or greater change in ownership of our stock, Honeywell would recognize gain equal to the excess of the fair market value on the Distribution Date of our common stock distributed to Honeywell stockholders over Honeywell’s tax basis in our common stock, and we generally would be required to indemnify Honeywell for the tax on such gain and related expenses. Those amounts would be material. Any such indemnification obligation could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell—Tax Matters Agreement.”

 

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We intend to agree to numerous restrictions to preserve the non-recognition treatment of the Spin-Off, which may reduce our strategic and operating flexibility.

We intend to agree in the Tax Matters Agreement to covenants and indemnification obligations that address compliance with Section 355 of the Code and are intended to preserve the tax-free nature of the Spin-Off. These covenants will include certain restrictions on our activity for a period of two years following the Spin-Off, unless Honeywell gives its consent for us to take a restricted action, which Honeywell is permitted to grant or withhold at its sole discretion. These covenants and indemnification obligations may limit our ability to pursue strategic transactions or engage in new businesses or other transactions that may maximize the value of our business, and might discourage or delay a strategic transaction that our stockholders may consider favorable. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell—Tax Matters Agreement.”

Until the separation occurs, Honeywell has sole discretion to change the terms of the separation in ways that may be unfavorable to us.

Until the Spin-Off occurs, SpinCo will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell. Accordingly, Honeywell will effectively have the sole and absolute discretion to determine and change the terms of the separation, including the establishment of the record date for the Distribution and the Distribution Date. These changes could be unfavorable to us. In addition, the separation and Distribution and related transactions are subject to the satisfaction or waiver by Honeywell in its sole discretion of a number of conditions. We cannot assure you that any or all of these conditions will be met. Honeywell may also decide at any time not to proceed with the separation and distribution.

We may be unable to achieve some or all of the benefits that we expect to achieve from the Spin-Off.

We believe that, as an independent, publicly traded company, we will be able to, among other things, design and implement corporate strategies and policies that are better targeted to our business’s areas of strength and differentiation, better focus our financial and operational resources on those specific strategies, create effective incentives for our management and employees that are more closely tied to our business performance, provide investors more flexibility and enable us to achieve alignment with a more natural stockholder base and implement and maintain a capital structure designed to meet our specific needs. We may be unable to achieve some or all of the benefits that we expect to achieve as an independent company in the time we expect, if at all, for a variety of reasons, including: (i) the completion of the Spin-Off will require significant amounts of our management’s time and effort, which may divert management’s attention from operating and growing our business; (ii) following the Spin-Off, we may be more susceptible to market fluctuations and other adverse events than if it were still a part of Honeywell; and (iii) following the Spin-Off, our businesses will be less diversified than Honeywell’s businesses prior to the separation. If we fail to achieve some or all of the benefits that we expect to achieve as an independent company, or do not achieve them in the time we expect, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

We may be unable to make, on a timely or cost-effective basis, the changes necessary to operate as an independent, publicly traded company, and we may experience increased costs after the Spin-Off.

We have historically operated as part of Honeywell’s corporate organization, and Honeywell has provided us with various corporate functions. Following the Spin-Off, Honeywell will have no obligation to provide us with assistance other than the transition and other services described under “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions.” These services do not include every service that we have received from Honeywell in the past, and Honeywell is only obligated to provide the transition services for limited periods following completion of the Spin-Off. The agreements relating to such transition services and to the Spin-Off more generally will be negotiated prior to the Spin-Off, at a time when SpinCo’s business will still be operated by Honeywell. The agreements generally will be entered into on arms-length terms similar to those that would be agreed with an unaffiliated third party such as a buyer in sale transaction, but SpinCo will not have an independent board of directors or a management team independent of Honeywell representing its interests while the agreements are

 

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being negotiated. It is possible that we might have been able to achieve more favorable terms if the circumstances differed. We will rely on Honeywell to satisfy its performance and payment obligations under any transition services agreements and other agreements related to the Spin-Off, and if Honeywell does not satisfy such obligations, we could incur operational difficulties or losses.

Following the Spin-Off and the cessation of any transition services agreements, we will need to provide internally or obtain from unaffiliated third parties the services we will no longer receive from Honeywell. These services include legal, accounting, information technology, software development, human resources and other infrastructure support, the effective and appropriate performance of which are critical to our operations. We may be unable to replace these services in a timely manner or on terms and conditions as favorable as those we receive from Honeywell. Because our business has historically operated as part of the wider Honeywell organization, we may be unable to successfully establish the infrastructure or implement the changes necessary to operate independently, or may incur additional costs that could adversely affect our business. In particular, our ability to position and market ourselves as a provider of connected vehicle software could be adversely affected by our loss of access to Honeywell’s development platforms. If we fail to obtain the quality of services necessary to operate effectively or incur greater costs in obtaining these services, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.

As we build our information technology infrastructure and transition our data to our own systems, we could incur substantial additional costs and experience temporary business interruptions, and our accounting and other management systems and resources may not be adequately prepared to meet the financial reporting and other requirements to which we will be subject following the Spin-Off.

Following the Spin-Off, we will install and implement information technology infrastructure to support certain of our business functions, including accounting and reporting, manufacturing process control, customer service, inventory control and distribution. We may incur substantially higher costs than currently anticipated as we transition from the existing transactional and operational systems and data centers we currently use as part of Honeywell. If we are unable to transition effectively, we may incur temporary interruptions in business operations. Any delay in implementing, or operational interruptions suffered while implementing, our new information technology infrastructure could disrupt our business and have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

In addition, if we are unable to replicate or transition certain systems, our ability to comply with regulatory requirements could be impaired. As a result of the Spin-Off, we will be directly subject to reporting and other obligations under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Beginning with our second required Annual Report on Form 10-K, we intend to comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002, as amended (the “Sarbanes Oxley Act”), which will require annual management assessments of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and a report by our independent registered public accounting firm addressing these assessments. These reporting and other obligations may place significant demands on management, administrative and operational resources, including accounting systems and resources.

The Exchange Act requires that we file annual, quarterly and current reports with respect to our business and financial condition. Under the Sarbanes Oxley Act, we are required to maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting. To comply with these requirements, we may need to upgrade our systems, implement additional financial and management controls, reporting systems and procedures and hire additional accounting and finance staff. We expect to incur additional annual expenses for the purpose of addressing these, and other public company reporting, requirements. If we are unable to upgrade our financial and management controls, reporting systems, information technology systems and procedures in a timely and effective fashion, our ability to comply with financial reporting requirements and other rules that apply to reporting companies under the Exchange Act could be impaired. Any failure to achieve and maintain effective internal controls could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flow. See “—Risks Relating to Our Common Stock and the Securities Market—If we fail to maintain proper and effective internal controls, our ability to produce accurate and timely financial statements could be impaired and investors’ views of us could be harmed.”

 

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We have no operating history as an independent, publicly traded company, and our historical combined financial information is not necessarily representative of the results we would have achieved as an independent, publicly traded company and may not be a reliable indicator of our future results.

We derived the historical combined financial information included in this Information Statement from Honeywell’s consolidated financial statements, and this information does not necessarily reflect the results of operations and financial position we would have achieved as an independent, publicly traded company during the periods presented, or those that we will achieve in the future. This is primarily because of the following factors:

 

   

Prior to the Spin-Off, we operated as part of Honeywell’s broader corporate organization, and Honeywell performed various corporate functions for us. Our historical combined financial information reflects allocations of corporate expenses from Honeywell for these and similar functions. These allocations may not reflect the costs we will incur for similar services in the future as an independent publicly traded company.

 

   

We will enter into transactions with Honeywell that did not exist prior to the Spin-Off, such as Honeywell’s provision of transition and other services, and undertake indemnification obligations, which will cause us to incur new costs. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell.”

 

   

Our historical combined financial information does not reflect changes that we expect to experience in the future as a result of our separation from Honeywell, including changes in the financing, cash management, operations, cost structure and personnel needs of our business. As part of Honeywell, we enjoyed certain benefits from Honeywell’s operating diversity, size, purchasing power, borrowing leverage and available capital for investments, and we will lose these benefits after the Spin-Off. As an independent entity, we may be unable to purchase goods, services and technologies, such as insurance and health care benefits and computer software licenses, or access capital markets, on terms as favorable to us as those we obtained as part of Honeywell prior to the Spin-Off, and our results of operations may be adversely affected. In addition, our historical combined financial data do not include an allocation of interest expense comparable to the interest expense we will incur as a result of the Reorganization Transactions and the Spin-Off, including interest expense in connection with the incurrence of indebtedness at SpinCo.

Following the Spin-Off, we will also face additional costs and demands on management’s time associated with being an independent, publicly traded company, including costs and demands related to corporate governance, investor and public relations and public reporting. While we have been profitable as part of Honeywell, we cannot assure you that our profits will continue at a similar level when we are an independent, publicly traded company. For additional information about our past financial performance and the basis of presentation of our Combined Financial Statements, see “Selected Historical Combined Financial Data,” “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our historical Combined Financial Statements and the Notes thereto included elsewhere in this Information Statement.

We expect to incur new indebtedness concurrently with or prior to the Distribution, and the degree to which we will be leveraged following completion of the Distribution could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In connection with the Spin-Off, we intend to incur substantial indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $1,580 million, of which $1,549 million of the net proceeds will be transferred to Honeywell or a subsidiary of Honeywell substantially concurrently with the consummation of the Spin-Off.

We have historically relied upon Honeywell to fund our working capital requirements and other cash requirements. After the Distribution, we will not be able to rely on the earnings, assets or cash flow of Honeywell, and Honeywell will not provide funds to finance our working capital or other cash requirements. As a result, after the Distribution, we will be responsible for servicing our own debt and obtaining and maintaining sufficient

 

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working capital and other funds to satisfy our cash requirements. After the Spin-Off, our access to and cost of debt financing will be different from the historical access to and cost of debt financing under Honeywell. Differences in access to and cost of debt financing may result in differences in the interest rate charged to us on financings, as well as the amount of indebtedness, types of financing structures and debt markets that may be available to us.

Our ability to make payments on and to refinance our indebtedness, including the debt incurred in connection with the Spin-Off, as well as any future debt that we may incur, will depend on our ability to generate cash in the future from operations, financings or asset sales. Our ability to generate cash is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control.

The terms of the new indebtedness we expect to incur concurrently in connection with the Distribution will restrict our current and future operations, particularly our ability to incur debt that we may need to fund initiatives in response to changes in our business, the industries in which we operate, the economy and governmental regulations.

We expect that the terms of the indebtedness we expect to incur in connection with the Distribution will include a number of restrictive covenants that impose significant operating and financial restrictions on us and our subsidiaries and limit our ability to engage in actions that may be in our long-term best interests. These may restrict our and our subsidiaries’ ability to take some or all of the following actions:

 

    incur or guarantee additional indebtedness or sell disqualified or preferred stock;

 

    pay dividends on, make distributions in respect of, repurchase or redeem capital stock;

 

    make investments or acquisitions;

 

    sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of certain assets;

 

    create liens;

 

    enter into sale/leaseback transactions;

 

    enter into agreements restricting the ability to pay dividends or make other intercompany transfers;

 

    consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our or our subsidiaries’ assets;

 

    enter into transactions with affiliates;

 

    prepay, repurchase or redeem certain kinds of indebtedness;

 

    issue or sell stock of our subsidiaries; and/or

 

    significantly change the nature of our business.

Furthermore, the lenders of this indebtedness may require that we pledge our assets as collateral as security for our repayment obligations or that we abide by certain financial or operational covenants. Our ability to comply with such covenants and restrictions may be affected by events beyond our control, including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions. If market or other economic conditions deteriorate, our ability to comply with these covenants may be impaired. A breach of any of these covenants, if applicable, could result in an event of default under the terms of this indebtedness. If an event of default occurred, the lenders would have the right to accelerate the repayment of such debt, and the event of default or acceleration could result in the acceleration of the repayment of any other debt to which a cross-default or cross-acceleration provision applies. We might not have, or be able to obtain, sufficient funds to make these accelerated payments, and lenders could then proceed against any collateral. Any subsequent replacement of the agreements governing such indebtedness or any new indebtedness could have similar or greater restrictions. The occurrence and ramifications of an event of default could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Moreover, as a result of all of these restrictions, we may be limited in how we conduct our business and pursue our strategy, unable to raise additional debt financing to operate during general economic or business downturns or unable to compete effectively or to take advantage of new business opportunities.

 

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The commercial and credit environment may adversely affect our access to capital.

Our ability to issue debt or enter into other financing arrangements on acceptable terms could be adversely affected if there is a material decline in the demand for our products or in the solvency of our customers or suppliers or if there are other significantly unfavorable changes in economic conditions. Volatility in the world financial markets could increase borrowing costs or affect our ability to access the capital markets. These conditions may adversely affect our ability to obtain targeted credit ratings prior to and following the Spin-Off.

Our customers, prospective customers, suppliers or other companies with whom we conduct business may need assurances that our financial stability on a stand-alone basis is sufficient to satisfy their requirements for doing or continuing to do business with them.

Some of our customers, prospective customers, suppliers or other companies with whom we conduct business may need assurances that SpinCo’s financial stability on a stand-alone basis is sufficient to satisfy their requirements for doing or continuing to do business with them. Any failure of parties to be satisfied with our financial stability could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

We may have potential business conflicts of interest with Honeywell with respect to our past and ongoing relationships.

Conflicts of interest may arise between Honeywell and us in a number of areas relating to our past and ongoing relationships, including:

 

    labor, tax, employee benefit, indemnification and other matters arising from our separation from Honeywell;

 

    intellectual property matters;

 

    employee recruiting and retention; and

 

    business combinations involving our company.

We may not be able to resolve any potential conflicts, and, even if we do so, the resolution may be less favorable to us than if we were dealing with an unaffiliated party.

Following the Spin-Off, certain of our directors and employees may have actual or potential conflicts of interest because of their financial interests in Honeywell.

Because of their current or former positions with Honeywell, certain of our expected executive officers and directors own equity interests in Honeywell. Continuing ownership of Honeywell shares and equity awards could create, or appear to create, potential conflicts of interest if SpinCo and Honeywell face decisions that could have implications for both SpinCo and Honeywell.

The allocation of intellectual property rights between Honeywell and SpinCo as part of the Spin-Off, and the shared use of certain intellectual property rights following the Spin-Off, could adversely impact our reputation, our ability to enforce certain intellectual property rights that are important to us and our competitive position.

In connection with the Spin-Off, we are entering into agreements with Honeywell governing the allocation of intellectual property rights related to our business. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell—Agreements Governing Intellectual Property.” These agreements could adversely affect our position and options relating to intellectual property enforcement, licensing negotiations and monetization. We also may not have sufficient rights to grant sublicenses of intellectual property used in our business. These circumstances could adversely affect our ability to protect our competitive position in the industry.

 

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Risks Relating to Our Common Stock and the Securities Market

No market for our common stock currently exists and an active trading market may not develop or be sustained after the Spin-Off. Following the Spin-Off our stock price may fluctuate significantly.

There is currently no public market for our common stock. Following the Spin-Off, we intend to list our common stock on a national securities exchange. We anticipate that before the Distribution Date, trading of shares of our common stock will begin on a “when-issued” basis and this trading will continue up to and including the Distribution Date. However, an active trading market for our common stock may not develop as a result of the Spin-Off or may not be sustained in the future. The lack of an active market may make it more difficult for stockholders to sell our shares and could lead to our share price being depressed or volatile.

We cannot predict the prices at which our common stock may trade after the Spin-Off or whether the combined market value of a share of our common stock and a share of Honeywell’s common stock will be less than, equal to or greater than the market value of a share of Honeywell common stock prior to the Spin-Off. The market price of our common stock may fluctuate widely, depending on many factors, some of which may be beyond our control, including:

 

    actual or anticipated fluctuations in our results of operations due to factors related to our business;

 

    success or failure of our business strategies;

 

    competition and industry capacity;

 

    changes in interest rates and other factors that affect earnings and cash flow;

 

    our level of indebtedness, our ability to make payments on or service our indebtedness and our ability to obtain financing as needed;

 

    our ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel;

 

    our quarterly or annual earnings, or those of other companies in our industry;

 

    announcements by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions or dispositions;

 

    changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations or principles;

 

    the failure of securities analysts to cover, or positively cover, our common stock after the Spin-Off;

 

    changes in earnings estimates by securities analysts or our ability to meet those estimates;

 

    the operating and stock price performance of other comparable companies;

 

    investor perception of our company and our industry;

 

    overall market fluctuations unrelated to our operating performance;

 

    results from any material litigation or government investigation;

 

    changes in laws and regulations (including tax laws and regulations) affecting our business;

 

    changes in capital gains taxes and taxes on dividends affecting stockholders; and

 

    general economic conditions and other external factors.

Furthermore, our business profile and market capitalization may not fit the investment objectives of some Honeywell stockholders and, as a result, these Honeywell stockholders may sell their shares of our common stock after the Distribution. See “—Substantial sales of our common stock may occur in connection with the Spin-Off, which could cause our stock price to decline.” Low trading volume for our stock, which may occur if an active trading market does not develop, among other reasons, would amplify the effect of the above factors on our stock price volatility.

 

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Should the market price of our shares drop significantly, stockholders may institute securities class action lawsuits against SpinCo. A lawsuit against us could cause us to incur substantial costs and could divert the time and attention of our management and other resources.

Substantial sales of our common stock may occur in connection with the Spin-Off, which could cause our stock price to decline.

Honeywell stockholders receiving shares of our common stock in the Distribution generally may sell those shares immediately in the public market. It is likely that some Honeywell stockholders, including some of its larger stockholders, will sell their shares of our common stock received in the Distribution if, for reasons such as our business profile or market capitalization as an independent company, we do not fit their investment objectives, or, in the case of index funds, we are not a participant in the index in which they are investing. The sales of significant amounts of our common stock or the perception in the market that such sales might occur may decrease the market price of our common stock.

We will evaluate whether to pay cash dividends on our common stock in the future, and the terms of our indebtedness will limit our ability to pay dividends on our common stock.

Once the Spin-Off is effective, we will be evaluating whether to pay cash dividends to our stockholders. The timing, declaration, amount and payment of future dividends to stockholders, if any, will fall within the discretion of our board of directors. The Board’s decisions regarding the payment of dividends will depend on consideration of many factors, such as our financial condition, earnings, sufficiency of distributable reserves, opportunities to retain future earnings for use in the operation of our business and to fund future growth, capital requirements, debt service obligations, obligations under the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement, legal requirements, regulatory constraints and other factors that the Board deems relevant. Additionally, the terms of the indebtedness we intend to incur in connection with the Spin-Off and obligations under the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement each will limit our ability to pay cash dividends. For more information, see “Dividend Policy.” There can be no assurance that we will pay a dividend in the future or continue to pay any dividend if we do commence paying dividends.

Your percentage ownership in SpinCo may be diluted in the future.

Your percentage ownership in SpinCo may be diluted in the future because of equity issuances for acquisitions, capital market transactions or otherwise, including equity awards that we will be granting to our directors, officers and other employees. We expect that up to          shares of Company common stock will be issuable upon the future vesting of certain Honeywell equity awards held by our employees that will be convertible into SpinCo equity awards in connection with the Spin-Off. The conversion of these awards is described in further detail in the section entitled “Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Details on Program Elements and Related 2017 Compensation Decisions.” In addition, prior to the Spin-Off, we expect our Board to adopt, and Honeywell, as our sole shareholder, to approve, the 2018 Stock Incentive Plan of SpinCo and its Affiliates (the “Equity Plan”) for the benefit of certain of our current and future employees and other service providers. Our non-employee directors will be eligible to participate in the 2018 Stock Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors. Such awards will have a dilutive effect on our earnings per share, which could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. For more information, see “Compensation Discussion and Analysis — SpinCo’s Anticipated Executive Compensation Programs — 2018 Stock Incentive Plan.”

In addition, our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation will authorize us to issue, without the approval of our stockholders, one or more classes or series of preferred stock having such designation, powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional and other special rights, including preferences over our common stock with respect to dividends and distributions, as our board of directors may generally determine. The terms of one or more classes or series of preferred stock could dilute the voting power or reduce the value of our common stock. For example, we could grant the holders of preferred stock the right to elect some number of the members

 

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of our board of directors in all events or upon the happening of specified events, or the right to veto specified transactions. Similarly, the repurchase or redemption rights or liquidation preferences that we could assign to holders of preferred stock could affect the residual value of our common stock. See “Description of Our Capital Stock.” We intend to issue debt securities in connection with the Spin-Off that will not be convertible into equity securities of SpinCo and therefore will not have a dilutive effect on SpinCo common stockholders’ percentage ownership in SpinCo.

From time-to-time, SpinCo may opportunistically evaluate and pursue acquisition opportunities, including acquisitions for which the consideration thereof may consist partially or entirely of newly-issued shares of SpinCo common stock and, therefore, such transactions, if consummated, would dilute the voting power and/or reduce the value of our common stock.

The rights associated with SpinCo common stock will differ from the rights associated with Honeywell common stock.

Upon completion of the Distribution, the rights of Honeywell stockholders who become SpinCo stockholders will be governed by the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of SpinCo and by Delaware law. The rights associated with Honeywell shares are different from the rights associated with SpinCo shares. Material differences between the rights of stockholders of Honeywell and the rights of stockholders of SpinCo include differences with respect to, among other things, the removal of directors, the convening of annual meetings of stockholders and special stockholder meetings, stockholder approval of certain transactions, anti-takeover measures and provisions relating to the ability to amend the certificate of incorporation. See “Description of Our Capital Stock—Certain Provisions of Delaware Law, Our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended and Restated By-Laws” for more information.

Certain provisions in our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended and Restated By-Laws and Delaware law may discourage takeovers.

Several provisions of our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Amended and Restated By-Laws and Delaware law may discourage, delay or prevent a merger or acquisition. These include, among others, provisions that:

 

    provide for staggered terms for directors on our Board for a period following the Spin-Off;

 

    do not permit our stockholders to act by written consent and require that stockholder action must take place at an annual or special meeting of our stockholders, in each case except as such rights may otherwise be provided to holders of preferred stock;

 

    establish advance notice requirements for stockholder nominations and proposals;

 

    limit the persons who may call special meetings of stockholders; and

 

    limit our ability to enter into business combination transactions.

These and other provisions of our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Amended and Restated By-Laws and Delaware law may discourage, delay or prevent certain types of transactions involving an actual or a threatened acquisition or change in control of SpinCo, including unsolicited takeover attempts, even though the transaction may offer our stockholders the opportunity to sell their shares of our common stock at a price above the prevailing market price. See “Description of Our Capital Stock” for more information.

Our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation will designate the courts of the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for certain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees.

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the State of Delaware will be the sole and exclusive forum for any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of SpinCo, any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer or other employee or stockholder of SpinCo to SpinCo or SpinCo’s stockholders, any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to the Delaware General Corporate Law (“DGCL”) or as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery located in the State of Delaware or any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine or any other action asserting an “internal corporate claim” as that term is defined in Section 115 of the DGCL. However, if the Court of Chancery within the State of Delaware does not have jurisdiction, the action may be brought in any other state or federal court located within the State of Delaware. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring or holding any interest in shares of our capital stock will be deemed to have notice of and to have consented to these provisions. This provision may limit a stockholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees, which may discourage such lawsuits. Alternatively, if a court were to find this provision of our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions.

If we fail to maintain proper and effective internal controls, our ability to produce accurate and timely financial statements could be impaired and investors’ views of us could be harmed.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires, among other things, that we maintain effective internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures. In particular, we must perform system and process evaluation and testing of our internal control over financial reporting to allow management and our independent registered public accounting firm to report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, with auditor attestation of the effectiveness of our internal controls, beginning with our second required annual report on Form 10-K. If we are not able to comply with the requirements of Section 404 in a timely manner, or if we or our independent registered public accounting firm identify deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting that are deemed to be material weaknesses, the market price of shares of common stock could decline and we could be subject to sanctions or investigations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or other regulatory authorities, which would require additional financial and management resources.

Our ability to successfully implement our business plan and comply with Section 404 requires us to be able to prepare timely and accurate financial statements. Any delay in the implementation of, or disruption in the transition to, new or enhanced systems, procedures or controls, may cause our operations to suffer, and we may be unable to conclude that our internal control over financial reporting is effective and to obtain an unqualified report on internal controls from our auditors as required under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Moreover, we cannot be certain that these measures would ensure that we implement and maintain adequate controls over our financial processes and reporting in the future. Even if we were to conclude, and our auditors were to concur, that our internal control over financial reporting provided reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP, because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting might not prevent or detect fraud or misstatements. This, in turn, could have an adverse impact on trading prices for our shares of common stock, and could adversely affect our ability to access the capital markets. See “—Risks Relating to the Spin-Off—As we build our information technology infrastructure and transition our data to our own systems, we could incur substantial additional costs and experience temporary business interruptions, and our accounting and other management systems and resources may not be adequately prepared to meet the financial reporting and other requirements to which we will be subject following the Spin-Off.”

There is a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting related to the estimation of our liability for unasserted Bendix-related asbestos claims which has resulted in a restatement of our previously issued financial statements.

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unasserted Bendix-related asbestos claims to reflect the full term of the epidemiological projections in its measurement of such liability. This matter also affected our financial statements. As a result of this error, the Company’s Combined Financial Statements were restated as described in Note 1, and a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting was identified related to a deficiency of internal control for the estimation of probable and reasonably estimable liability for unasserted Bendix-related asbestos claims.

Specifically, after assessing the deficiency that allowed the error to occur, and after assessing the materiality of the error to the Company’s Combined Financial Statements, it was determined that there were not effective controls in place to provide reasonable assurance that a material error would be prevented or detected related to the application of ASC 450 (Contingencies) in the estimation of such Bendix-related asbestos liability.

To address the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting described above, the Company will implement policies and procedures for the review, approval, and application of generally accepted accounting principles to, and disclosure with respect to, estimating the liability for unasserted Bendix-related asbestos claims. We will continue to complement the reassessed method of determining such liability (see Note 18 to our Combined Financial Statements) with appropriate analytical and review controls to ensure that the liability and related disclosures comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

If the remedial measures are insufficient to address the material weakness described above, then the Company’s consolidated financial statements may contain material misstatements, and the Company could be required to further restate its financial results, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

 

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Information Statement contains “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry and our business and financial results. Forward-looking statements often include words such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “continues,” “believes,” “may,” “will,” “goals” and words and terms of similar substance in connection with discussions of future operating or financial performance. As with any projection or forecast, forward-looking statements are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Our actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statement made by us or on our behalf. Although we believe that the forward-looking statements contained in this Information Statement are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect our actual financial results or results of operations and could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to:

 

   

changes in prevailing global and regional economic conditions;

 

   

changes in legislation or government regulations or policies;

 

   

the failure to protect our intellectual property or allegations that we have infringed the intellectual property of others;

 

   

potential material losses and costs as a result of warranty claims, including product recalls, and product liability actions that may be brought against us;

 

   

the operational constraints and financial distress of third parties;

 

   

work stoppages, other disruptions, or the need to relocate any of our facilities;

 

   

the volume of turbochargers or other software or hardware produced by SpinCo we are able to sell;

 

   

the prices we charge, and the margins we realize, from our sales of turbochargers or other software or hardware produced by SpinCo;

 

   

the significant failure or inability to comply with the specifications and manufacturing requirements of our OEM customers or by increases or decreases to the inventory levels maintained by our customers;

 

   

the demand for and price of turbochargers or other software or hardware produced by SpinCo, particularly in the markets we serve;

 

   

economic, political, regulatory, foreign exchange and other risks of international operations;

 

   

our substantial investment in foreign markets;

 

   

the potential for adverse regulatory action as a result of our leading market position;

 

   

our ability to borrow funds and access capital markets;

 

   

the amount of our obligations pursuant to the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement;

 

   

changes in the price and availability of raw materials that we use to produce our products;

 

   

the failure to increase productivity through sustainable operational improvements;

 

   

potential material environmental liabilities;

 

   

potential material litigation matters;

 

   

inability to recruit and retain qualified personnel;

 

   

technical difficulties or failures;

 

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unforeseen U.S. federal income tax and foreign tax liabilities;

 

   

U.S. federal income tax reform;

 

   

the level of competition from other companies;

 

   

changes in laws and regulations (or the interpretation thereof) or increased public scrutiny related to vehicle emissions and the environment;

 

   

labor disputes;

 

   

facility shutdowns in response to environmental regulatory actions;

 

   

environmental hazards;

 

   

fires, explosions, or other accidents;

 

   

natural disasters or inclement or hazardous weather conditions, including but not limited to cold weather, flooding, tornadoes and the physical impacts of climate change;

 

   

inability of our customers to take delivery;

 

   

difficulty collecting receivables;

 

   

inability to obtain necessary production equipment or replacement parts;

 

   

the loss of or a significant reduction in purchases by our largest customers;

 

   

inability to grow successfully through future acquisitions;

 

   

inaccuracies in estimates of volumes of award business;

 

   

failure to meet our minimum delivery requirements under our supply agreements;

 

   

material nonpayment or nonperformance by any our key customers;

 

   

development of either effective alternative turbochargers or new replacement technologies;

 

   

our inability to maintain third-party licenses and other intellectual property agreements; and

 

   

certain factors discussed elsewhere in this Information Statement.

These and other factors are more fully discussed in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections and elsewhere in this Information Statement. These risks could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by forward-looking statements in this Information Statement. Even if our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity and the development of the industry in which we operate are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this Information Statement, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods.

Any forward-looking statements made by us in this Information Statement speak only as of the date on which they are made. We are under no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any obligation to, update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or otherwise.

 

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THE SPIN-OFF

Background

On October 10, 2017, Honeywell announced plans for the complete legal and structural separation of the Business from Honeywell. To effect the separation, Honeywell is undertaking the Reorganization Transactions described under “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell—Separation and Distribution Agreement.”

Following the Reorganization Transactions, Honeywell will distribute all of its equity interest in us, consisting of all of the outstanding shares of our common stock, to holders of Honeywell’s common stock on a pro rata basis. Following the Spin-Off, Honeywell will not own any equity interest in us, and we will operate independently from Honeywell. No approval of Honeywell’s stockholders is required in connection with the Spin-Off, and Honeywell’s stockholders will not have any appraisal rights in connection with the Spin-Off.

Completion of the Spin-Off is subject to the satisfaction, or the Honeywell Board’s waiver, to the extent permitted by law, of a number of conditions. In addition, Honeywell may at any time until the Distribution decide to abandon the Distribution or modify or change the terms of the Distribution. For a more detailed discussion, see “—Conditions to the Spin-Off.”

Reasons for the Spin-Off

In 2017, the Honeywell Board authorized a review of Honeywell’s business portfolio and capital allocation options, with the goal of enhancing stockholder value. Due to differences in operational and strategic focus between Honeywell and our Business and because the automotive industry generally is subject to economic cycles, customer dynamics and macroeconomic trends that impact our Business differently from their impact on Honeywell’s remaining businesses, Honeywell considered a variety of alternatives for separating the Business from Honeywell. As part of its review process, Honeywell evaluated a range of potential structural alternatives in addition to the Spin-Off, including potential opportunities for dispositions and other separation transactions.

As part of this evaluation, Honeywell considered a number of factors, including strategic clarity and flexibility for Honeywell and SpinCo after the Spin-Off, the ability of SpinCo to compete and operate more efficiently and effectively (including SpinCo’s improved ability to retain and attract management talent) after the Spin-Off, the financial profile of SpinCo, SpinCo’s ability to optimize merger, acquisition and other capital allocation strategies for its focus areas, the expected tax impact of each structural alternative, and the potential reaction of investors. After evaluating each of these considerations, the Honeywell Board concluded that the other alternatives considered, including a sale of the SpinCo business, did not present the same advantages as a Spin-Off, that the separation of SpinCo from the remainder of Honeywell as a stand-alone, public company is the most attractive alternative for enhancing stockholder value and that proceeding with the Spin-Off would be in the best interests of Honeywell and its stockholders.

In particular, Honeywell considered the following potential benefits of this approach:

 

   

Enhanced Strategic and Operational Focus. Following the Spin-Off, Honeywell and SpinCo will each have a more focused business and be better able to dedicate financial, management and other resources to leverage their respective areas of strength and differentiation. Each company will pursue appropriate growth opportunities and execute strategic plans best suited to address the distinct market trends and opportunities for its business. Given that SpinCo is the only Honeywell business primarily focused on the automotive industry, SpinCo will be better positioned as an independent company to properly channel and fund investments to capitalize on long-term industry needs. SpinCo plans to focus on industry leadership in attractive products and invest selectively in growth areas and continued operational excellence. We believe that SpinCo’s separation from Honeywell will allow Honeywell to focus on a simplified portfolio (with fewer end markets following the Spin-Off) that offers multiple platforms for both organic and inorganic growth and margin expansion through further deployment of the Honeywell Operating System.

 

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Simplified Organizational Structure and Resources. The Spin-Off will allow the management of each of Honeywell and SpinCo to devote their time and attention to the development and implementation of corporate strategies and policies that are based primarily on the specific business characteristics of their respective companies. Each company will be able to adapt faster to clients’ changing needs, address specific market dynamics, target innovation and investments in select growth areas and accelerate decision-making processes.

 

   

Distinct and Clear Financial Profiles and Compelling Investment Cases. Investment in one company or the other may appeal to investors with different goals, interests and concerns. The Spin-Off will allow investors to make independent investment decisions with respect to Honeywell and SpinCo and may result in greater alignment between the interests of SpinCo’s stockholder base and the characteristics of SpinCo’s business, capital structure and financial results.

 

   

Performance Incentives. We believe that the Spin-Off will enable SpinCo to create incentives for its management and employees that are more closely tied to its business performance and stockholder expectations. SpinCo’s equity-based compensation arrangements will more closely align the interests of SpinCo’s management and employees with the interests of its stockholders and should increase SpinCo’s ability to attract and retain personnel.

 

   

Capital Structure. The Spin-Off will enable each of Honeywell and SpinCo to leverage its distinct growth profile and cash flow characteristics to optimize its capital structure and capital allocation strategy.

In determining whether to effect the Spin-Off, Honeywell considered the costs and risks associated with the transaction, including the costs associated with preparing SpinCo to become an independent, publicly traded company, the risk of volatility in our stock price immediately following the Spin-Off due to sales by Honeywell’s stockholders whose investment objectives may not be met by our common stock, the time it may take for us to attract our optimal stockholder base, the possibility of disruptions in our business as a result of the Spin-Off, the risk that the combined trading prices of our common stock and Honeywell’s common stock after the Spin-Off may drop below the trading price of Honeywell’s common stock before the Spin-Off and the loss of synergies and scale from operating as one company. Notwithstanding these costs and risks, taking into account the factors discussed above, Honeywell determined that the Spin-Off provided the best opportunity to achieve the above benefits and enhance stockholder value. Except with respect to taxes, which will be addressed by the Tax Matters Agreement, Honeywell will pay substantially all of the third-party fees, costs and expenses associated with the Spin-Off incurred before and in connection with the consummation of the Spin-Off, and each of Honeywell and the Company generally will bear its own third-party fees, costs and expenses associated with the Spin-Off incurred after the consummation of the Spin-Off.

Also as a result of this evaluation, Honeywell determined that proceeding with the Homes Spin-Off would be in the best interests of Honeywell and its stockholders. The Homes Spin-Off is being undertaken independently from the Spin-Off of our Company and you should receive a separate Information Statement with respect to the Homes Spin-Off. The Homes Spin-Off is separate from the Spin-Off of our Company and neither spin-off is conditioned upon completion of the other.

When and How You Will Receive SpinCo Shares

Honeywell will distribute to its stockholders, as a pro rata dividend,                  shares of our common stock for every share of Honeywell common stock outstanding as of                 , 2018, the Record Date of the Distribution.

Prior to the Distribution, Honeywell will deliver all of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock to the distribution agent. Equiniti Trust Company will serve as distribution agent in connection with the Distribution and as transfer agent and registrar for our common stock.

 

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If you own Honeywell common stock as of the close of business on                 , 2018, the shares of our common stock that you are entitled to receive in the Distribution will be issued to your account as follows:

 

   

Registered stockholders. If you own your shares of Honeywell common stock directly through Honeywell’s transfer agent, you are a registered stockholder. In this case, the distribution agent will credit the whole shares of our common stock you receive in the Distribution by way of direct registration in book-entry form to a new account with our transfer agent. Registration in book-entry form refers to a method of recording share ownership where no physical stock certificates are issued to stockholders, as is the case in the Distribution. You will be able to access information regarding your book-entry account for SpinCo shares at or by calling Equiniti Trust Company.

Commencing on or shortly after the Distribution Date, the distribution agent will mail to you an account statement that indicates the number of whole shares of our common stock that have been registered in book-entry form in your name. We expect it will take the distribution agent up to two weeks after the Distribution Date to complete the distribution of the shares of our common stock and mail statements of holding to all registered stockholders.

 

   

“Street name” or beneficial stockholders. If you own your shares of Honeywell common stock beneficially through a bank, broker or other nominee, the bank, broker or other nominee holds the shares in “street name” and records your ownership on its books. In this case, your bank, broker or other nominee will credit your account with the whole shares of our common stock that you receive in the Distribution on or shortly after the Distribution Date. We encourage you to contact your bank, broker or other nominee if you have any questions concerning the mechanics of having shares held in “street name.”

If you sell any of your shares of Honeywell common stock on or before the Distribution Date, the buyer of those shares may in some circumstances be entitled to receive the shares of our common stock to be distributed in respect of the Honeywell shares you sold. See “—Trading Prior to the Distribution Date” for more information.

We are not asking Honeywell stockholders to take any action in connection with the Spin-Off. We are not asking you for a proxy and request that you not send us a proxy. We are also not asking you to make any payment or surrender or exchange any of your shares of Honeywell common stock for shares of our common stock. The number of outstanding shares of Honeywell common stock will not change as a result of the Spin-Off.

Treatment of Fractional Shares

The distribution agent will not distribute any fractional shares of our common stock in connection with the Spin-Off. Instead, the distribution agent will aggregate all fractional shares into whole shares and sell the whole shares in the open market at prevailing market prices on behalf of Honeywell stockholders entitled to receive a fractional share. The distribution agent will then distribute the aggregate cash proceeds of the sales, net of brokerage fees, transfer taxes and other costs, pro rata to these holders (net of any required withholding for taxes applicable to each holder). We anticipate that the distribution agent will make these sales in the “when-issued” market, and “when-issued” trades will generally settle within two trading days following the Distribution Date. See “—Trading Prior to the Distribution Date” for additional information regarding “when-issued” trading. The distribution agent will, in its sole discretion, without any influence by Honeywell or us, determine when, how, through which broker-dealer and at what price to sell the whole shares. The distribution agent is not, and any broker-dealer used by the distribution agent will not be, an affiliate of either Honeywell or us.

The distribution agent will send to each registered holder of Honeywell common stock entitled to a fractional share a check in the cash amount deliverable in lieu of that holder’s fractional share as soon as practicable following the Distribution Date. We expect the distribution agent to take about two weeks after the Distribution Date to complete the distribution of cash in lieu of fractional shares to Honeywell stockholders. If

 

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you hold your shares through a bank, broker or other nominee, your bank, broker or nominee will receive, on your behalf, your pro rata share of the aggregate net cash proceeds of the sales. No interest will be paid on any cash you receive in lieu of a fractional share. The cash you receive in lieu of a fractional share will generally be taxable to you for U.S. federal income tax purposes. See “—Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Spin-Off” below for more information.

Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Spin-Off

Consequences to U.S. Holders of Honeywell common stock

The following is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences to holders of Honeywell common stock in connection with the Distribution. This summary is based on the Code, the Treasury Regulations promulgated under the Code and judicial and administrative interpretations of those laws, in each case as in effect and available as of the date of this Information Statement and all of which are subject to change at any time, possibly with retroactive effect. Any such change could affect the tax consequences described below.

This summary is limited to holders of Honeywell common stock that are U.S. Holders, as defined immediately below, that hold their Honeywell common stock as a capital asset. A “U.S. Holder” is a beneficial owner of Honeywell common stock that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes:

 

   

an individual who is a citizen or a resident of the United States;

 

   

a corporation, or other entity taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, created or organized under the laws of the United States or any state thereof or the District of Columbia;

 

   

an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; or

 

   

a trust if (1) a court within the United States is able to exercise primary jurisdiction over its administration and one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all of its substantial decisions or (2) in the case of a trust that was treated as a domestic trust under law in effect before 1997, a valid election is in place under applicable Treasury Regulations.

This summary does not discuss all tax considerations that may be relevant to stockholders in light of their particular circumstances, nor does it address the consequences to stockholders subject to special treatment under the U.S. federal income tax laws, such as:

 

   

dealers or traders in securities or currencies;

 

   

tax-exempt entities;

 

   

banks, financial institutions or insurance companies;

 

   

real estate investment trusts, regulated investment companies or grantor trusts;

 

   

persons who acquired Honeywell common stock pursuant to the exercise of employee stock options or otherwise as compensation;

 

   

stockholders who own, or are deemed to own, 10% or more, by voting power or value, of Honeywell equity;

 

   

stockholders owning Honeywell common stock as part of a position in a straddle or as part of a hedging, conversion or other risk reduction transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes;

 

   

certain former citizens or long-term residents of the United States;

 

   

stockholders who are subject to the alternative minimum tax;

 

   

persons who are subject to special accounting rules under Section 451(b) of the Code;

 

   

persons who own Honeywell common stock through partnerships or other pass-through entities; or

 

   

persons who hold Honeywell common stock through a tax-qualified retirement plan.

 

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This summary does not address any U.S. state or local or foreign tax consequences or any estate, gift or other non-income tax consequences.

If a partnership, or any other entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, holds Honeywell common stock, the tax treatment of a partner in that partnership will generally depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Such a partner or partnership is urged to consult its own tax advisor as to its tax consequences.

YOU ARE URGED TO CONSULT YOUR OWN TAX ADVISOR WITH RESPECT TO THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AND FOREIGN TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE DISTRIBUTION.

General

Completion of the Spin-Off is conditioned upon Honeywell’s receipt of a written opinion from each of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, counsel to Honeywell, and Ernst & Young LLP to the effect that the Distribution will qualify for nonrecognition of gain or loss under Section 355 and related provisions of the Code. Each opinion will be based on the assumption that, among other things, the representations made, and information submitted, in connection with it are accurate. If the Distribution qualifies for this treatment and subject to the qualifications and limitations set forth herein (including the discussion below relating to the receipt of cash in lieu of fractional shares), for U.S. federal income tax purposes:

 

   

no gain or loss will be recognized by, or be includible in the income of, a U.S. Holder as a result of the Distribution, except with respect to any cash received in lieu of fractional shares;

 

   

the aggregate tax basis of the Honeywell common stock and our common stock held by each U.S. Holder immediately after the Distribution will be the same as the aggregate tax basis of the Honeywell common stock held by the U.S. Holder immediately before the Distribution, allocated between the Honeywell common stock and our common stock in proportion to their relative fair market values on the date of the Distribution (subject to reduction upon the deemed sale of any fractional shares, as described below); and

 

   

the holding period of our common stock received by each U.S. Holder will include the holding period of their Honeywell common stock, provided that such Honeywell common stock is held as a capital asset on the date of the Distribution.

U.S. Holders that have acquired different blocks of Honeywell common stock at different times or at different prices are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the allocation of their aggregate adjusted tax basis among, and the holding period of, shares of our common stock distributed with respect to such blocks of Honeywell common stock.

The opinion of counsel and opinion of Ernst & Young LLP will not address any U.S. state or local or foreign tax consequences of the Spin-Off. The opinion will assume that the Spin-Off will be completed according to the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement and will rely on the facts as stated in the Separation and Distribution Agreement, the Tax Matters Agreement, the other ancillary agreements, this Information Statement and a number of other documents. In addition, the opinion will be based on certain representations as to factual matters from, and certain covenants by, Honeywell and us. The opinion cannot be relied on if any of the assumptions, representations or covenants is incorrect, incomplete or inaccurate or are violated in any material respect.

The opinion of counsel and opinion of Ernst & Young LLP will not be binding on the IRS or the courts, and there can be no assurance that the IRS or a court will not take a contrary position. If the conclusions expressed in the opinion are challenged by the IRS, and if the IRS prevails in such challenge, the tax consequences of the Spin-Off could be materially less favorable. Honeywell has not requested, and does not intend to request, a ruling from the IRS regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Spin-Off.

 

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If the Distribution were determined not to qualify for non-recognition of gain or loss, the above consequences would not apply and each U.S. Holder who receives our common stock in the Distribution would generally be treated as receiving a distribution in an amount equal to the fair market value of our common stock received, which would generally result in:

 

   

a taxable dividend to the U.S. Holder to the extent of that U.S. Holder’s pro rata share of Honeywell’s current or accumulated earnings and profits;

 

   

a reduction in the U.S. Holder’s basis (but not below zero) in Honeywell common stock to the extent the amount received exceeds the stockholder’s share of Honeywell’s earnings and profits; and

 

   

a taxable gain from the exchange of Honeywell common stock to the extent the amount received exceeds the sum of the U.S. Holder’s share of Honeywell’s earnings and profits and the U.S. Holder’s basis in its Honeywell common stock.

Cash in Lieu of Fractional Shares

If a U.S. Holder receives cash in lieu of a fractional share of common stock as part of the Distribution, the U.S. Holder will be treated as though it first received a distribution of the fractional share in the Distribution and then sold it for the amount of cash actually received. Provided the fractional share is considered to be held as a capital asset on the date of the Distribution, the U.S. Holder will generally recognize capital gain or loss measured by the difference between the cash received for such fractional share and the U.S. Holder’s tax basis in that fractional share, as determined above. Such capital gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder’s holding period for the Honeywell common stock is more than one year on the date of the Distribution.

Payments of cash in lieu of a fractional share of our common stock may, under certain circumstances, be subject to “backup withholding,” unless a U.S. Holder provides proof of an applicable exemption or a correct taxpayer identification number, and otherwise complies with the requirements of the backup withholding rules. Corporations will generally be exempt from backup withholding, but may be required to provide a certification to establish their entitlement to the exemption. Backup withholding is not an additional tax, and it may be refunded or credited against a U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability if the required information is timely supplied to the IRS.

Information Reporting

Treasury Regulations require each Honeywell stockholder that, immediately before the Distribution, owned 5% or more (by vote or value) of the total outstanding stock of Honeywell to attach to such stockholder’s U.S. federal income tax return for the year in which the Distribution occurs a statement setting forth certain information related to the Distribution.

Consequences to Honeywell

The following is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences to Honeywell in connection with the Spin-Off that may be relevant to holders of Honeywell common stock.

As discussed above, completion of the Spin-Off is conditioned upon Honeywell’s receipt of separate a written opinion from each of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, counsel to Honeywell, and Ernst & Young LLP to the effect that the Distribution will qualify for nonrecognition of gain or loss under Section 355 and related provisions of the Code. If the Distribution qualifies for nonrecognition of gain or loss under Section 355 and related provisions of the Code, no gain or loss will be recognized by Honeywell as a result of the Distribution (other than income or gain arising from any imputed income or other adjustment to Honeywell, us or our respective subsidiaries if and to the extent that the Separation and Distribution Agreement or any ancillary

 

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agreement is determined to have terms that are not at arm’s length). The opinion of counsel is subject to the qualifications and limitations as are set forth above under “—Consequences to U.S. Holders of Honeywell common stock.

If the Distribution were determined not to qualify for non-recognition of gain or loss under Section 355 and related provisions of the Code, then Honeywell would recognize gain equal to the excess of the fair market value of our common stock distributed to Honeywell stockholders over Honeywell’s tax basis in our common stock.

Indemnification Obligation

If, as a result of any of our representations being untrue or our covenants being breached, the Spin-Off were determined not to qualify for non-recognition of gain or loss under Section 355 and related provisions of the Code, we could be required to indemnify Honeywell for the resulting taxes and related expenses. In addition, if we or our stockholders were to engage in transactions that resulted in a 50% or greater change by vote or value in the ownership of our stock during the four-year period beginning on the date that begins two years before the date of the Distribution, the Spin-Off would generally be taxable to Honeywell, but not to stockholders, under Section 355(e), unless it were established that such transactions and the Spin-Off were not part of a plan or series of related transactions. If the Spin-Off were taxable to Honeywell due to such a 50% or greater change in ownership of our stock, Honeywell would recognize gain equal to the excess of the fair market value of our common stock distributed to Honeywell stockholders over Honeywell’s tax basis in our common stock and we generally would be required to indemnify Honeywell for the tax on such gain and related expenses.

Results of the Spin-Off

After the Spin-Off, we will be an independent, publicly traded company. Immediately following the Spin-Off, we expect to have approximately                  shares of our common stock outstanding, based on the number of Honeywell stockholders and shares of Honeywell common stock outstanding on                 , 2018. The actual number of shares of our common stock Honeywell will distribute in the Spin-Off will depend on the actual number of shares of Honeywell common stock outstanding on the Record Date, which will reflect any issuance of new shares or exercises of outstanding options pursuant to Honeywell’s equity plans, and any repurchase of Honeywell shares by Honeywell under its common stock repurchase program, on or prior to the Record Date. Shares of Honeywell common stock held by Honeywell as treasury shares will not be considered outstanding for purposes of, and will not be entitled to participate in, the Distribution. The Spin-Off will not affect the number of outstanding shares of Honeywell common stock or any rights of Honeywell stockholders. However, following the Distribution, the equity value of Honeywell will no longer reflect the value of the Business. There can be no assurance that the combined trading prices of the Honeywell common stock and our common stock will equal or exceed what the trading price of Honeywell common stock would have been in absence of the Spin-Off.

Before our separation from Honeywell, we intend to enter into a Separation and Distribution Agreement and several other agreements with Honeywell related to the Spin-Off. These agreements will govern the relationship between us and Honeywell up to and after completion of the Spin-Off and allocate between us and Honeywell various assets, liabilities, rights and obligations, including employee benefits, environmental, intellectual property and tax-related assets and liabilities. We describe these arrangements in greater detail under “Certain Relationships And Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell.”

Listing and Trading of Our Common Stock

As of the date of this Information Statement, we are a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell. Accordingly, no public market for our common stock currently exists, although a “when-issued” market in our common stock may develop prior to the Distribution. See “—Trading Prior to the Distribution Date” below for an explanation of a “when-issued” market. We intend to apply to list our shares of common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “GTX.” Following the Spin-Off, Honeywell common stock will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “HON.”

 

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Neither we nor Honeywell can assure you as to the trading price of Honeywell common stock or our common stock after the Spin-Off, or as to whether the combined trading prices of our common stock and the Honeywell common stock after the Spin-Off will equal or exceed the trading prices of Honeywell common stock prior to the Spin-Off. The trading price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly following the Spin-Off.

The shares of our common stock distributed to Honeywell stockholders will be freely transferable, except for shares received by individuals who are our affiliates. Individuals who may be considered our affiliates after the Spin-Off include individuals who control, are controlled by or are under common control with us, as those terms generally are interpreted for federal securities law purposes. These individuals may include some or all of our directors and executive officers. Individuals who are our affiliates will be permitted to sell their shares of our common stock only pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, or the “Securities Act,” or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, such as those afforded by Section 4(a)(1) of the Securities Act or Rule 144 thereunder.

Trading Prior to the Distribution Date

We expect a “when-issued” market in our common stock to develop as early as one trading day prior to the Record Date for the Distribution and continue up to and including the Distribution Date. “When-issued” trading refers to a sale or purchase made conditionally on or before the Distribution Date because the securities of the spun-off entity have not yet been distributed. If you own shares of Honeywell common stock at the close of business on the Record Date, you will be entitled to receive shares of our common stock in the Distribution. You may trade this entitlement to receive shares of our common stock, without the shares of Honeywell common stock you own, on the “when-issued” market. We expect “when-issued” trades of our common stock to settle within two trading days after the Distribution Date. On the first trading day following the Distribution Date, we expect that “when-issued” trading of our common stock will end and “regular-way” trading will begin.

We also anticipate that, as early as one trading day prior to the Record Date and continuing up to and including the Distribution Date, there will be two markets in Honeywell common stock: a “regular-way” market and an “ex-distribution” market. Shares of Honeywell common stock that trade on the regular-way market will trade with an entitlement to receive shares of our common stock in the Distribution. Shares that trade on the ex-distribution market will trade without an entitlement to receive shares of our common stock in the Distribution. Therefore, if you sell shares of Honeywell common stock in the regular-way market up to and including the Distribution Date, you will be selling your right to receive shares of our common stock in the Distribution. However, if you own shares of Honeywell common stock at the close of business on the Record Date and sell those shares on the ex-distribution market up to and including the Distribution Date, you will still receive the shares of our common stock that you would otherwise be entitled to receive in the Distribution.

If “when-issued” trading occurs, the listing for our common stock is expected to be under a trading symbol different from our regular-way trading symbol. We will announce our “when-issued” trading symbol when and if it becomes available. If the Spin-Off does not occur, all “when-issued” trading will be null and void.

Conditions to the Spin-Off

We expect that the Spin-Off will be effective on the Distribution Date, provided that the following conditions shall have been satisfied or waived by Honeywell, including the following conditions:

 

   

the Honeywell Board shall have approved the Reorganization Transactions and Distribution and not withdrawn such approval, and shall have declared the dividend of our common stock to Honeywell stockholders;

 

   

the ancillary agreements contemplated by the Separation and Distribution Agreement shall have been executed by each party to those agreements;

 

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the SEC shall have declared effective our Registration Statement on Form 10, of which this Information Statement is a part, under the Exchange Act, and no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement shall be in effect and no proceedings for that purpose shall be pending before or threatened by the SEC;

 

   

our common stock shall have been accepted for listing on a national securities exchange approved by Honeywell, subject to official notice of issuance;

 

   

Honeywell shall have received the written opinion of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, which shall remain in full force and effect, regarding the intended treatment of the Distribution under the Code;

 

   

Honeywell shall have received the written opinion of Ernst & Young LLP, which shall remain in full force and effect, regarding the intended treatment of the Distribution under the Code;

 

   

the Reorganization Transactions shall have been completed (other than those steps that are expressly contemplated to occur at or after the Distribution);

 

   

no order, injunction or decree issued by any governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing consummation of the Distribution shall be in effect, and no other event outside the control of Honeywell shall have occurred or failed to occur that prevents the consummation of the Distribution;

 

   

no other events or developments shall have occurred prior to the Distribution that, in the judgment of the Honeywell Board, would result in the Distribution having a material adverse effect on Honeywell or its stockholders;

 

   

prior to the Distribution Date, notice of Internet availability of this Information Statement or this Information Statement shall have been mailed to the holders of Honeywell common stock as of the Record Date; and

 

   

certain other conditions set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Any of the above conditions may be waived by the Honeywell Board to the extent such waiver is permitted by law. If the Honeywell Board waives any condition prior to the effectiveness of the Registration Statement on Form 10, of which this Information Statement Forms a part, and the result of such waiver is material to Honeywell stockholders, we will file an amendment to the Registration Statement on Form 10, of which this Information Statement forms a part, to revise the disclosure in the Information Statement accordingly. In the event that Honeywell waives a condition after this Information Statement becomes effective and such waiver is material, we would communicate such change to Honeywell’s stockholders by filing a Form 8-K describing the change.

The fulfillment of the above conditions will not create any obligation on Honeywell’s part to complete the Spin-Off. We are not aware of any material federal, foreign or state regulatory requirements with which we must comply, other than SEC rules and regulations, or any material approvals that we must obtain, other than the approval for listing of our common stock and the SEC’s declaration of the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, in connection with the Distribution. Honeywell may at any time until the Distribution decide to abandon the Distribution or modify or change the terms of the Distribution.

Reasons for Furnishing this Information Statement

We are furnishing this Information Statement solely to provide information to Honeywell’s stockholders who will receive shares of our common stock in the Distribution. You should not construe this Information Statement as an inducement or encouragement to buy, hold or sell any of our securities or any securities of Honeywell. We believe that the information contained in this Information Statement is accurate as of the date set forth on the cover. Changes to the information contained in this Information Statement may occur after that date, and neither we nor Honeywell undertakes any obligation to update the information except in the normal course of our and Honeywell’s public disclosure obligations and practices.

 

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DIVIDEND POLICY

Once the Spin-Off is effective, we will be evaluating whether to pay cash dividends to our stockholders. The timing, declaration, amount and payment of future dividends to stockholders, if any, will fall within the discretion of our Board. Among the items we will consider when establishing a dividend policy will be the capital needs of our business and opportunities to retain future earnings for use in the operation of our business and to fund future growth. Additionally, the terms of the indebtedness we intend to incur in connection with the Spin-Off and obligations under the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement each will limit our ability to pay cash dividends. There can be no assurance that we will pay a dividend in the future or continue to pay any dividend if we do commence the payment of dividends.

 

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CAPITALIZATION

The following table sets forth our cash and cash equivalents and capitalization as of June 30, 2018, on a historical basis and on an as adjusted basis to give effect to the Spin-Off and the transactions related to the Spin-Off, as if they occurred on June 30, 2018. You should review the following table in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” our historical Combined Financial Statements and the accompanying notes thereto and our unaudited pro forma financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto included elsewhere in this Information Statement. For information on how each adjustment in the following table was computed, including a discussion of significant assumptions and estimates used to arrive at such adjustments, refer to the indicated note in the notes accompanying our pro forma combined financial statements. See “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements.”

 

     As of June 30, 2018  
     Historical
as Reported
     Notes      As Adjusted  
     (Dollars in millions)  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 252        (a)(b)(e)       $ 75  
  

 

 

       

 

 

 

Capitalization

        

Indebtedness:

        

Long-term debt

   $ —          (b)       $ 1,554  
  

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total indebtedness

     —           $ 1,554  

Equity:

        

Invested deficit

   $ (1,817      (a)(c)(e)(f)(g)       $ —    

Common Stock, par value $0.001

     —          (g)      

Additional paid in capital

     —          (g)         (2,866

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     9        (d)         25  
  

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total deficit

     (1,808         (2,841
  

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total capitalization

   $ (1,808       $ (1,287
  

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

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SELECTED HISTORICAL COMBINED FINANCIAL DATA

The following tables present certain selected historical combined financial information as of and for each of the years in the five-year period ended December 31, 2017 and as of June 30, 2018 and for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017. The selected historical combined financial data as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 are derived from historical audited Combined Financial Statements and was revised for the effects of the restatement described in this Information Statement. The selected historical combined financial data as of December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are derived from our unaudited combined financial information that is not included in this Information Statement and was revised for the effects of the restatement described in this Information Statement. The selected historical combined financial data as of June 30, 2018 and for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are derived from our unaudited Combined Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Information Statement. The unaudited Combined Financial Statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited Combined Financial Statements and, in the opinion of our management, include all adjustments, consisting of only ordinary recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the information set forth in this Information Statement.

The selected historical combined financial data presented below should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our historical Combined Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes thereto included elsewhere in this Information Statement. For each of the periods presented, our business was wholly owned by Honeywell. The financial information included herein may not necessarily reflect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows in the future or what our financial position, results of operations and cash flows would have been had we been an independent, publicly traded company during the periods presented. In addition, our historical combined financial information does not reflect changes that we expect to experience in the future as a result of our separation from Honeywell, including changes in the financing, operations, cost structure and personnel needs of our business. Further, the historical combined financial information includes allocations of certain Honeywell corporate expenses, as described in Note 3 Related Party Transactions with Honeywell to the historical Combined Financial Statements. We believe the assumptions and methodologies underlying the allocation of these expenses are reasonable. However, such expenses may not be indicative of the actual level of expense that we would have incurred if we had operated as an independent, publicly traded company or of the costs expected to be incurred in the future.

 

    Three Months
Ended June 30,
     Six Months
Ended June 30,
    Year Ended December 31,  
      2018         2017        2018     2017     2017     2016     2015     2014     2013  
                            

(restated)(1)

   

(restated)(1)

    (restated)(1)    

(restated)(1)

   

(restated)(1)

 
   

(Dollars in millions)

 

Selected Statement of Operations Information:

                  

Net Sales

  $ 877     $ 775      $ 1,792     $ 1,547     $ 3,096     $ 2,997     $ 2,908 (2)     $ 3,345     $ 3,266  

Net income (loss)

  $ 150     $ 105      $ 208     $ 180     $ (983 )(3)    $ 199     $ 254     $ 235     $ 145  

EBITDA (Non-GAAP)(4)

  $ 123     $ 114      $ 253     $ 214     $ 424     $ 300     $ 424      

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)(4)

  $ 167     $ 162      $ 344     $ 317     $ 590     $ 544     $ 614      

 

     As of
June 30,

2018
    As of December 31,  
    2017     2016     2015     2014     2013  
           (restated)(1)     (restated)(1)     (restated)(1)     (restated)(1)     (restated)(1)  
           (Dollars in millions)  

Selected Balance Sheet Information:

            

Total assets

   $ 2,248     $ 2,997     $ 2,661     $ 2,444     $ 3,428     $ 3,130  

Long-term debt

   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 116     $ 129     $ 147  

Total liabilities

   $ 4,056     $ 5,192     $ 3,882     $ 3,803     $ 4,432     $ 4,441  

Total deficit

   $ (1,808   $ (2,195   $ (1,221   $ (1,359   $ (1,004   $ (1,311

 

(1)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect the appropriate application of the provisions of ASC 450 (see Note 1 to the annual Combined Financial Statements for additional information).

 

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(2)

The decline in Net sales from the year ended December 31, 2014 to the year ended December 31, 2015 is largely attributable to a decrease in the EUR/USD exchange rate from 1.31 to 1.11.

(3)

2017 Net Income attributable to us was impacted by the Tax Act (as defined below) in the amount of $1,334 million; see Income Taxes of the Notes to Combined Financial Statements for further details.

(4)

See below “—Net Income, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.”

Net Income, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA(1)

It is management’s intent to provide non-GAAP financial information to enhance the understanding of our GAAP financial information, and it should be considered by the reader in addition to, but not instead of, the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Each non-GAAP financial measure is presented along with the corresponding GAAP measure so as not to imply that more emphasis should be placed on the non-GAAP measure. The non-GAAP financial information presented may be determined or calculated differently by other companies.

 

    Three Months
Ended June 30,
    Six Months
Ended June 30,
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2018             2017             2018             2017         2017     2016     2015  
                            (restated)(2)     (restated)(2)     (restated](2)  
    (Dollars in millions)  

Net income (loss) – GAAP

  $ 150     $ 105     $ 208     $ 180     $ (983   $ 199     $ 254  

Net interest (income) expense

    (2     (1     (3     (4     (6     (9     (8

Tax expense

    (43     (5     12       8       1,349       51       114  

Depreciation

    18       15       36       30       64       59       64  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

  $ 123     $ 114     $ 253     $ 214     $ 424     $ 300     $ 424  

Other operating expenses, net (which primarily consists of asbestos and environmental expenses)(3)

    39       44       81       86       130       183       167  

Non-operating (income) expense(4)

    —         —         (4     —         1       3       10  

Stock compensation expense(5)

    5       4       12       8       15       12       10  

Repositioning charges

    —         —         2       9       20       46       3  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)(6)

  $ 167     $ 162     $ 344     $ 317     $ 590     $ 544     $ 614  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

We evaluate performance on the basis of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. We define “EBITDA” as our net income (loss) calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, plus the sum of interest expense, tax expense and depreciation. We define “Adjusted EBITDA” as EBITDA, plus the sum of non-operating (income) expense, other expenses, net (which primarily consists of asbestos and environmental expenses), stock compensation expense, repositioning charges and foreign transaction losses (gains) on hedging instruments. We believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are important indicators of operating performance because:

 

   

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA exclude the effects of income taxes, as well as the effects of financing and investing activities by eliminating the effects of interest and depreciation expenses and therefore more closely measure our operational performance;

 

   

we may use Adjusted EBITDA in setting performance incentive targets in order to align performance measurement with operational performance; and

 

   

certain adjustment items, while periodically affecting our results, may vary significantly from period to period and have disproportionate effect in a given period, which affects comparability of our results.

 

(2)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect the appropriate application of the provisions of ASC 450 (see Note 1 to the annual Combined Financial Statements for additional information).

 

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On a going forward basis, pursuant to the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement, we expect to be responsible for 90% of Honeywell’s asbestos-related liability payments primarily related to Honeywell’s legacy Bendix friction materials business in the United States, as well as certain environmental-related liability payments and accounts payable and non-United States asbestos-related liability payments, in each case related to legacy elements of the Business including the legal costs of defending and resolving such liabilities, less 90% of Honeywell’s net insurance receipts and, as may be applicable, certain other recoveries associated with such liabilities. The amounts payable by the Company in respect of such liabilities arising in a given calendar year will be subject to a cap of an amount equal to the Distribution Date Currency Exchange Rate equivalent of $175 million. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell— Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement.”

(4)

Non-operating (income) expense adjustment excludes net interest (income), pension expense, equity income of affiliates, and foreign exchange.

(5)

Stock compensation expense adjustment includes only non-cash expenses.

(6)

The remaining fluctuations are largely attributable to fluctuations in the EUR/USD exchange rate resulting in hedging (gains) losses of $28 million and $(17) million in the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $(14) million, $18 million and $(67) million in the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements of SpinCo consists of the unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017 and an unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet as of June 30, 2018. The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements are derived from our historical Combined Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Information Statement, and are not intended to be a complete presentation of our financial position or results of operations had the transactions contemplated by the Separation and Distribution Agreement and related agreements occurred as of the dates indicated. The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements should be read in conjunction with our “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our historical Combined Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes included elsewhere in this Information Statement.

The unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017 reflect our results as if the Spin-Off and related transactions described below had occurred as of January 1, 2017. The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet as of June 30, 2018 reflects our results as if the Spin-Off and related transactions described below had occurred as of such date.

The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements give effect to the following:

 

   

the contribution by Honeywell to us of all the assets and liabilities that comprise our business and the retention by Honeywell of certain specified assets and liabilities reflected in our historical Combined Financial Statements, in each case, pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement;

 

   

the anticipated post-Distribution capital structure, including: (i) the incurrence of indebtedness and the making of a cash transfer to Honeywell; and (ii) the issuance of our common stock to holders of Honeywell common stock;

 

   

the impact of certain pension liabilities related to certain of our employees that we will assume after the Spin-Off and which will be paid by us at a future date; and

 

   

the impact of, and transactions contemplated by, the Separation and Distribution Agreement, Employee Matters Agreement, Tax Matters Agreement, the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement and other agreements related to the Distribution between us and Honeywell and the provisions contained therein.

The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements are subject to the assumptions and adjustments described in the accompanying notes that reflect the expected impacts of events directly attributable to the Spin-Off and that are factually supportable and, for purposes of statements of operations, are expected to have a continuing impact on us. However, these adjustments are subject to change as we and Honeywell finalize the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement and the other agreements related to the Distribution. The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements are provided for illustrative and informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of our future results of operations or financial condition as an independent, publicly traded company.

The operating expenses reported in our historical combined statements of operations include allocations of certain Honeywell costs. These costs include the allocation of all Honeywell corporate costs, shared services and other related costs that benefit us.

As a stand-alone public company, we expect to incur additional recurring costs. The significant assumptions involved in determining our estimates of recurring costs of being a stand-alone public company include:

 

   

costs to perform financial reporting, tax, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, treasury, legal, internal audit and investor relations activities;

 

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compensation, including equity-based awards, and benefits with respect to new and existing positions;

 

   

insurance premiums;

 

   

changes in our overall facility costs;

 

   

depreciation and amortization related to information technology infrastructure investments; and

 

   

the type and level of other costs expected to be incurred.

No pro forma adjustments have been made to our financial statements to reflect the additional costs and expenses described above because they are projected amounts based on estimates and would not be factually supportable.

We currently estimate that we will incur between $50 million and $55 million in costs associated with becoming a stand-alone public company within 24 months of the Distribution. The accompanying unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations are not adjusted for these estimated expenses as they are also projected amounts based on estimates and would not be factually supportable. These expenses primarily relate to the following:

 

   

accounting, tax and other professional costs pertaining to our separation and establishment as a stand-alone public company;

 

   

relocation costs;

 

   

recruiting and relocation costs associated with hiring key senior management personnel new to our company;

 

   

costs related to establishing our new brand in the marketplace;

 

   

costs to separate information systems; and

 

   

costs of retention bonuses.

Due to the scope and complexity of these activities, the amount of these costs could increase or decrease materially and the timing of incurrence could change.

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

 

     Historical As
Reported
    Pro Forma
Adjustments(1)
    Notes      As Adjusted  

Net sales

   $ 1,792     $ —          $ 1,792  

Costs of goods sold

     1,366       —            1,366  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     426       —            426  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     126       —            126  

Other expense, net

     81       (8     (a)         73  

Interest expense

     2       28       (b) (d)         30  

Non-operating (income) expense

     (3     3       (d) (f)         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Income before taxes

     220       (23        197  
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Tax expense

     12       31       (c)         43  
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

   $ 208     $ (54      $ 154  
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Unaudited Pro Forma Earnings Per Share

         

Basic

         (h)       $    

Diluted

         (i)       $    

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding

         

Basic

         (h)      

Diluted

         (i)      

 

(1)

The change in our cost structure related to our company becoming an independent, publicly traded company is not reflected above.

See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma combined financial statements.

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

 

     Historical As
Restated
    Pro Forma
Adjustments(1)
    Notes      As Adjusted  

Net sales

   $ 3,096     $ —          $ 3,096  

Costs of goods sold

     2,361       —            2,361  
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Gross profit

     735       —            735  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     249       —            249  

Other expense, net

     130       (13     (a)         117  

Interest expense

     8       53       (b) (d)         61  

Non-operating (income) expense

     (18     11       (d) (f)         (7
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Income before taxes

     366       (51        315  
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Tax expense

     1,349       (937     (c)         412  
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

   $ (983   $ 886        $ (97
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Unaudited Pro Forma Earnings Per Share

         

Basic

         (h)       $    

Diluted

         (i)       $    

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding

         

Basic

         (h)      

Diluted

         (i)      

 

(1)

The change in our cost structure related to our company becoming an independent, publicly traded company is not reflected above.

See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma combined financial statements.

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET

AS OF JUNE 30, 2018

(Dollars in millions)

 

     Historical As
Reported
    Pro Forma
Adjustments(1)
    Notes     As
Adjusted
 

ASSETS

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 252     $ (177     (e  )       75  

Accounts, notes and other receivable—net

     850       7       (d  )       857  

Inventories

     175       —           175  

Due from related parties, current

     11       (11     (d  )       —    

Other current assets

     48       (31     (a) (e)        17  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total current assets

     1,336       (212       1,124  

Investments and long-term receivables

     37       —           37  

Property, plant and equipment—net

     421       —           421  

Goodwill

     193       —           193  

Insurance recoveries for asbestos-related liabilities

     170       (170     (a  )       —    

Deferred income taxes

     41       181       (c  )       222  

Other assets

     50       5       (e  )       55  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 2,248     $ (196     $ 2,052  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

        

Current liabilities:

        

Accounts payable

   $ 891     $ 87       (d  )     $ 978  

Due to related parties, current

     197       (197     (d  )       —    

Accrued liabilities

     559       (187     (a  )       372  

Obligations payable to Honeywell, current

     —         209       (a) (c)        209  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,647       (88       1,559  

Long-term debt

     —         1,554       (b) (e)        1,554  

Deferred income taxes

     723       (709     (c  )       14  

Asbestos-related liabilities

     1,516       (1,512     (a  )       4  

Other liabilities

     170       20       (a) (c) (f)        190  

Obligations payable to Honeywell

     —         1,572       (a) (c)        1,572  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     4,056       837         4,893  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

        

EQUITY (DEFICIT)

        

Common Stock, par value $0.001

     —         —         (g  )       —    

Additional paid in capital

     —         (2,866     (g  )       (2,866

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     9       16       (d  )       25  

Invested deficit

     (1,817     1,817       (g  )       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total deficit

     (1,808     (1,033       (2,841
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities and deficit

   $ 2,248     $ (196     $ 2,052  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(1)

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

a)

Reflects the impact of the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement with Honeywell pursuant to which we will have an obligation to make cash payments to Honeywell in amounts equal to 90% of Honeywell’s asbestos-related liability payments primarily related to the Bendix business in the United States, as well as certain environmental-related liability payments and accounts payable and non-United States asbestos-related liability payments, in each case related to legacy elements of the Business, including the legal costs of defending and resolving such liabilities, less 90% of Honeywell’s net insurance receipts and, as may be applicable, certain other recoveries associated with such liabilities. The amount payable by the Company in respect of such liabilities arising any given year will be subject to a cap of an amount equal to the Distribution Date Currency Exchange Rate equivalent of $175 million. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell—Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement.”

As of June 30, 2018, the Company would have $1,364 million of liability (net of insurance assets owed to Honeywell) under the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement, calculated as 90% of the historical amounts reported for asbestos and environmental liabilities, net of insurance recoveries, excluding an upfront payment of $                     subject to a cap calculated as pro rata number of days remaining in 2018 multiplied by the annual cap at distribution date. Such obligations payable to Honeywell have been presented as current and non-current liabilities based on the proportionate classifications of the historical amounts reported. Accordingly, the following historical amounts reported will be reversed and replaced by the obligations payable to Honeywell as follows as of June 30, 2018:

 

     As of
June 30, 2018
 

(Dollars in millions)

   As Reported      As Adjusted  

Other current assets

   $ 17        —    

Insurance recoveries for asbestos related liability

   $ 170        —    

Accrued Liabilities

   $ 187        —    

Asbestos related liabilities

   $ 1,516        4  

Other liabilities

   $ 4        —    

Obligations payable to Honeywell, current

     —        $ 153  

Obligations payable to Honeywell

     —        $ 1,211  

In addition, Other expense, net will decrease $8 million and $13 million for six months ended June 30, 2018 and year ended December 31, 2017, respectively, which is the difference between historical expense as reported under 100% carryover basis and the indemnified expense pursuant to the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement.

 

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b)

Adjustments reflect interest expense and commitment fees related to indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount of $1,580 million that we expect will be incurred by us in connection with the consummation of the Spin-Off and that will be used primarily to make a cash transfer to Honeywell or a subsidiary of Honeywell. The adjustments assume that the indebtedness will comprise one or more term loan facilities in an aggregate principal amount of $1,100 million and senior notes in an aggregate principal amount of the Euro equivalent of approximately $480 million. The terms of such indebtedness are subject to change and will be finalized prior to the closing of the Spin-Off, and the pro forma adjustments may change accordingly. The adjustments also assume that we will enter into a revolving credit facility in an aggregate undrawn amount of $500 million. The terms of the revolving credit facility are subject to change and will be finalized prior to the closing of the Spin-Off, and the pro forma adjustments may change accordingly.

 

(Dollars in millions)    For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2018
     For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2017
 

Interest expense and commitment fees on our total assumed indebtedness with an estimated weighted average interest rate of 3.85%

   $ 30      $ 60  

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     0        1  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total pro forma adjustment to interest expense

   $   30      $   61  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

A 1/8% variance in the estimated weighted average interest rate on the debt incurrence would change the annual interest expense by approximately $1 million.

 

c)

For six months ended June 30, 2018 and year ended December 31, 2017 income tax expense increased by $31 million and decreased by $937 million, respectively. This includes the impact of restructuring activities in connection with the Spin-Off of an increase of $35 million and a decrease of $924 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017, respectively. The remaining decrease of $4 million and $13 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017 are the result of the income tax effects on adjustments included in pro forma notes a), b) and d).

Reflects the impact of restructuring activities in connection with the Spin-Off that will result in a reduction of deferred tax liabilities that were recorded from the Company’s intent to no longer permanently reinvest the historical undistributed earnings of its foreign affiliates. The reduction of deferred tax liabilities primarily consists of non-US withholding taxes that were recorded in 2017 as part of the provisional tax charge related to US tax reform. The restructuring changes the legal ownership structure and, thereby, changes the amount of withholding taxes. This adjustment is preliminary and subject to change based on Honeywell’s final determination of the fair value of assets and liabilities. As a result of the requirements to net deferred taxes on a jurisdictional basis, the $889 million reduction to the deferred tax liability is reflected as a $709 million decrease to deferred tax liabilities and a $180 million increase to deferred tax assets. The remaining increase of $1 million to deferred tax assets is the result of the income tax effects on adjustments included in pro forma note f).

Pursuant to the Tax Matters Agreement, we have agreed to make payments to a subsidiary of Honeywell in an amount payable in Euros (calculated by reference to the Distribution Date Currency Exchange Rate) representing the net tax liability of Honeywell under the mandatory transition tax attributable to the SpinCo Business, as determined by Honeywell. This amount will be payable in installments over 8 years. For purposes of the pro forma financial statements, we assume the cumulative payments will be $350 million and the associated liability has been included in Obligations payable to Honeywell, current and Obligations payable to Honeywell of $56 million and $294 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2018. In addition, pursuant to the Tax Matters Agreement, we have agreed to make payments to a subsidiary of Honeywell or taxing authority in case of any adjustment pursuant to a Determination with respect to any tax return filed by Honeywell attributable to the SpinCo group or other tax costs incurred by Honeywell in connection with transactions undertaken in anticipation of the spin as determined by Honeywell. For purposes of the pro forma financial statements, we assume the payments will be $80 million. The associated liability for these

 

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payments has been included in Obligations payable to Honeywell, $66 million, and Other Liabilities, $14 million, as of June 30, 2018. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell—Tax Matters Agreement.”

 

d)

Reflects the impact of the settlement of cash pooling and short-term notes receivables and payables, resulting in a reduction of interests expense of $2 million and $8 million, and interest income of $5 million and $14 million in the unaudited pro forma Combined Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017, respectively. In connection with the Spin-Off, we will settle or reclassify the following related party transactions in the unaudited pro forma Combined Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.

Due from related parties, current:

 

(Dollars in millions)    As of
June 30,
2018
 

Receivables from related parties (reclassified to accounts receivable)

     7  

Foreign currency exchange contracts(1) (settled)

     4  
  

 

 

 
   $ 11  
  

 

 

 

Due to related parties, current:

 

(Dollars in millions)    As of
June 30,
2018
 

Cash pooling and short-term notes payables (settled)

   $ 102  

Payables to related parties (reclassified to accounts payable)

     87  

Foreign currency exchange contracts(1) (settled)

     8  
  

 

 

 
   $ 197  
  

 

 

 

 

  (1)

Also included in the pro forma financial statements is an adjustment to Accumulated other comprehensive income of $16 million as of June 30, 2018 related to the settlement of foreign currency exchange contracts.

In connection with the Spin-Off, we will reclassify the following related party transactions to third-party accounts payable and accounts receivables, as reflected in the unaudited pro forma Combined Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018:

 

(Dollars in millions)    As of
June 30,

2018
 

Accounts, notes and other receivable-net

   $ 7  

Accounts payable

   $ 87  

 

e)

Represents adjustments to cash as follows:

 

(Dollars in millions)    As of
June 30,
2018
 

Cash received from incurrence of term loan

   $ 1,100  

Cash received from incurrence of senior notes

     480  

Cash received from maturity of time deposits

     14  

Cash transfer to Honeywell at Spin

     (1,549

Cash distribution to Honeywell prior to Spin

     (85

Cash paid for debt issuance costs

     (26

Cash paid for deferred financing fees

     (5

Cash paid from net settlement of due from (to) related parties

     (106
  

 

 

 

Total pro forma adjustment to cash

   $ (177
  

 

 

 

 

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f)

Reflects the impact of our assumption of certain pension assets and liabilities for employees who are eligible for benefits under defined benefit pension plans that are currently sponsored by Honeywell. For these employees we intend to sponsor a defined benefit pension plan after the Spin-Off with terms and benefits consistent with the existing Honeywell plans. The annual expense related to our employees for these defined benefit pension plans was allocated to us by Honeywell and such service cost allocation is reflected in our historical Combined Financial Statements. As of June 30, 2018, the total pension assets to be contributed to us amounted to $188 million and total projected benefit obligation amounted to $198 million. We recorded a net pension plan liability as follows: $(9) million in Switzerland, $(1) million in Germany and nil in United States. The unaudited pro forma financial statements reflect an estimate of interest costs and expected return on plan assets of $(2) million and $(3) million for the defined benefit pension plans six months ended June 30, 2018 and year ended December 31, 2017 respectively.

 

g)

Reflects the reclassification of Honeywell’s net investment in us, which was recorded in invested equity, into additional paid-in-capital and common stock to reflect the assumed issuance of              shares of our common stock at a par value of              pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement immediately prior to the Spin-Off. We have assumed the number of outstanding shares of our common stock based on the number of shares of Honeywell common stock outstanding on                      and a distribution ratio of shares of our common stock for every              shares of Honeywell common stock.

 

h)

Pro forma basic earnings per share (EPS) and pro forma weighted-average basic number of shares outstanding are based on the number of Honeywell basic weighted-average shares outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2018, and for the year ended December 31, 2017, adjusted for a distribution ratio of              shares of the Company’s common stock for every              shares of Honeywell common stock outstanding.

 

i)

Pro forma diluted EPS and pro forma weighted-average diluted shares outstanding are based on the number of Honeywell weighted-average diluted shares outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2018, and for the year ended December 31, 2017, adjusted for a distribution ratio of shares of the Company’s common stock for every share of Honeywell common stock outstanding. Due to the fact that outstanding awards granted to our employees under Honeywell’s stock-based compensation plans will be settled by Honeywell and in Honeywell common stock, we have only adjusted the pro forma diluted EPS and pro forma weighted-average diluted number of shares outstanding to give effect to the potential dilution from the issuance of restricted stock units to certain executives upon consummation of the Spin-Off. These awards are substitutes for the awards these executives received under Honeywell’s stock-based compensation programs which will be forfeited upon consummation of the Spin-Off. While the actual impact on a go-forward basis will depend on various factors, we believe the estimate yields a reasonable approximation of the future potentially dilutive impact of the Company’s equity plans.

 

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BUSINESS

Our Company

Our Company designs, manufactures and sells highly engineered turbocharger and electric-boosting technologies for OEMs and the aftermarket. We are a global technology leader with significant expertise in delivering products across gasoline, diesel, natural gas and electrified (hybrid and fuel cell) powertrains.

Our products are highly engineered for each individual powertrain platform, requiring close collaboration with our customers in the earliest years of powertrain and new vehicle design. Our turbocharging and electric-boosting products enable our customers to improve vehicle performance while addressing continually evolving and converging regulations that mandate significant increases in fuel efficiency and reductions in exhaust emissions worldwide. Market penetration of vehicles with a turbocharger is expected to increase from approximately 47% in 2017 to approximately 59% by 2022, according to IHS and other industry sources, which we believe will allow our business to grow at a faster rate than overall automobile production.

Our comprehensive portfolio of turbocharger, electric-boosting and connected vehicle technologies is supported by our five R&D centers, 13 close-to-customer engineering facilities and 13 factories, which are strategically located around the world. Our operations in each region have self-sufficient sales, engineering and production capabilities, making us a nimble local competitor, while our standardized manufacturing processes, global supply chain, worldwide technology R&D and size enable us to deliver the scale benefits, technology leadership, cross-regional support and extensive resources of a global enterprise. In high-growth regions, including China and India, we have established a local footprint, which has helped us secure strong positions with in-region OEM customers who demand localized engineering and manufacturing content but also require the capabilities and track record of a global leader.

We also sell our technologies in the global aftermarket through our distribution network of more than 160 distributors covering 160 countries. Through this network, we provide approximately 5,300 part-numbers and products to service garages across the globe. Our Garrett brand is a leading brand in the independent aftermarket for both service replacement turbochargers as well as high-end performance and racing turbochargers. We estimate that approximately 100 million vehicles on the road today utilize our products, further supporting our global aftermarket business. While there can be no assurances, we generally expect that our distribution network will continue to sell our technologies and be contractually obligated to us following the separation.

In addition, we have emerging opportunities in technologies, products and services that support the growing connected vehicle market, which include software focused on automotive cybersecurity and IVHM. For example, we are collaborating with tier-one suppliers on automotive cybersecurity software solutions and with several major OEMs on IVHM technologies.

Leading technology, continuous innovation, product performance and OEM engineering collaboration are central to our customer value proposition and a core part of our culture and heritage. In 1962, we introduced a turbocharger for a mass-produced passenger vehicle. Since then, we have introduced many other notable technologies in mass-production vehicles, such as turbochargers with variable geometry turbines, dual-boost compressors, ball-bearing rotors and electronically actuated controls, all of which vastly improve engine response when accelerating at low speeds and increase power at higher speeds, and enable significant improvements in overall engine fuel economy and exhaust emissions for both gasoline and diesel engines. Our portfolio today includes more than 1,400 patents and patents pending.

Building on our expertise in turbocharger technology, we have also developed electric-boosting technologies targeted for use in electrified powertrains, primarily hybrid and fuel cell vehicles. Our products include electric turbochargers and electric compressors that provide more responsive driving and optimized fuel

 

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economy in electrified vehicles. In addition, our early-stage and collaborative relationships with our global OEM customer base have enabled us to increase our knowledge of customer needs for vehicle safety and predictive maintenance to develop new connected and software-enabled products.

As of December 31, 2017, we employed approximately 6,000 full-time employees and 1,500 temporary and contract workers globally, including 1,200 engineers. Our Company was incorporated on March 14, 2018 as a Delaware corporation in connection with the Spin-Off from Honeywell, and we maintain our headquarters in Rolle, Switzerland.

Fiscal 2017 Revenue Summary

 

LOGO

 

   

We are a global business that generated revenues of approximately $3.1 billion in 2017.

 

   

Light vehicle products (products for passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, and other products) accounted for approximately 80% of our revenues. Commercial vehicle products, (products for on-highway trucks and off-highway trucks, construction, agriculture and power-generation machines) accounted for the remaining 20%.

 

   

Our OEM sales contributed to approximately 88% of our 2017 revenues while our aftermarket and other products contributed 12%.

 

   

Approximately 52% of our 2017 revenues came from sales to customers located in Europe, 30% from sales to customers located in Asia, 10% from sales to customers in the United States and 8% from sales to customers in other international markets. For more information, see Note 20 Sales by Product Channels, Customer, Geographical and Supplier Concentrations of Notes to Combined Financial Statements.

Our Industry

We compete in the global turbocharger market for gasoline, diesel and natural gas engines; in the electric-boosting market for electrified (hybrid and fuel cell) vehicle powertrains; and in the emerging connected vehicle software market. A turbocharger provides an engine with a controlled and pressurized air intake, which intensifies and improves the combustion of fuel to increase the amount of power sent through the transmission and to improve the efficiency and exhaust emissions of the engine. As vehicles become more and more electrified, our electric-boosting products use similar principles to further optimize air intake and thus further enhance performance, fuel economy and exhaust emissions with the help of an integrated high-speed electric motor. By using a turbocharger or electric-boosting technology, an OEM can deploy smaller, lighter powertrains with better fuel economy and exhaust emissions while delivering the same power and acceleration as larger, heavier powertrains. As such, turbochargers have become one of the most highly effective technologies for helping global OEMs meet increasingly stricter emission standards.

 

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Throughout this section of this Information Statement, we reference certain industry sources. While we believe the compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) and other projections of the industry sources referenced in this Information Statement are reasonable, forecasts based upon such data involve inherent uncertainties, and actual outcomes are subject to change based upon various factors beyond our control.

Global Turbocharger market

The global turbocharger market includes turbochargers for new light and commercial vehicles as well as turbochargers for replacement use in the global aftermarket. According to IHS and other industry sources, the global turbocharger market consisted of approximately 49 million units sales volume with an estimated total value of approximately $12 billion in 2017. Within the global turbocharger market, light vehicles accounted for approximately 88% of total unit volume and commercial vehicles accounted for the remaining 12%.

IHS and other industry sources project that the turbocharger production volume will grow at a CAGR of approximately 6% from 2018 through 2022, driven by double-digit growth in turbochargers for light vehicle gasoline engines and continued low single-digit growth for commercial vehicles, offset by a modest decline in diesel turbochargers given a decline in diesel powertrains, particularly for light vehicles. This annual sales estimate would add approximately 307 million turbocharged vehicles on the road globally between 2018 and 2022.

Key trends affecting our industry

Global vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards. OEMs are facing increasingly strict constraints for vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards globally. Regulatory authorities in key vehicle markets such as the United States, the European Union, China, Japan, and Korea have instituted regulations that require sustained and significant improvements in CO2, NOx and particulate matter vehicle emissions. OEMs are required to evaluate and adopt various solutions to address these stricter standards. Turbochargers allow OEMs to reduce engine size without sacrificing vehicle performance, thereby increasing fuel efficiency and decreasing harmful emissions. Furthermore, turbochargers allow more precise “air control” over both engine intake and exhaust conditions such as gas pressures, flows and temperatures, enabling optimization of the combustion process. This combustion optimization is critical to engine efficiency, exhaust emissions, power and transient response and enables such concepts as exhaust gas recirculation for diesel engines and miller-cycle operation for gasoline engines. Consequently, turbocharging will continue to be a key technology for automakers to meet future tough fuel economy and emissions standards without sacrificing performance.

Turbocharger penetration. The utilization of turbochargers and electric-boosting technologies on vehicle powertrain systems is one of the most cost-effective solutions to address stricter standards, and OEMs are increasing their adoption of these technologies. IHS and other industry sources expect turbocharger penetration to increase from approximately 47% in 2017 to approximately 59% by 2022.

Growth in overall vehicle production. The global vehicle market is rapidly evolving as overall vehicle production growth shifts from gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines to electric and hybrid vehicles in response to increasingly strict fuel efficiency and regulatory standards and as technology continues to improve.

 

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Medium-Term Powertrain Trends

 

LOGO

Source: IHS

Engine size and complexity. In order to address stricter fuel economy standards, OEMs have used turbochargers to reduce the average engine size on their vehicles over time without compromising performance. Stricter pollutants emissions standards (primarily for NOx and particulates) have driven higher turbocharger adoption as well, which will continue in the future, with a total automotive turbocharger sales volume CAGR of 6% between 2018 and 2022, in an industry with a total automobile sales volume CAGR of approximately 2% over the same period, in each case according to IHS and other industry sources. In addition, increasingly demanding fuel economy standards require continuous increases in turbocharger technology content (e.g., variable geometry, electronic actuation, multiple stages, ball bearings, electrical control, etc.) which results in steady increases in average turbocharger content per vehicle.

Powertrain electrification. To address stricter fuel economy standards, OEMs also have been increasing the electrification of their vehicle offerings, primarily with the addition of hybrid vehicles, which have powertrains equipped with a gasoline or diesel internal combustion engine in combination with an electric motor. IHS estimates that hybrid vehicles will grow from a total of approximately 4.6 million vehicles in 2018 to a total of approximately 18.1 million by 2022, representing a CAGR of 41%. The electrified powertrain of hybrid vehicles enables the usage of highly synergistic electric-boosting technologies which augment standard turbochargers with electrically assisted boosting and electrical-generation capability. Furthermore, the application of electric boosting extends the requirement for engineering collaboration with OEMs to include electrical integration, software controls, and advanced sensing. Overall, this move to electric boosting further increases the role and value of turbocharging in improving vehicle fuel economy and exhaust emissions.

OEMs are also investing in full battery-electric vehicles, which have gained in popularity in recent years. However, IHS and other industry sources expect that they will compose only 4% of total vehicle production by 2022 due to their inherent limitations in driving range and recharging time and their relatively high cost. As OEMs strive to solve the issues of full battery electric vehicles, they are increasing investment in hydrogen fuel cell powered electric vehicles. These vehicles, like battery electric vehicles, have fully electric motor powertrains, but they rely on the hydrogen fuel cell to generate the required electricity. The hydrogen fuel cell also requires advanced electric-boosting technology for optimization of size and efficiency.

 

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Connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and shared vehicles. In addition to powertrain evolution, the market for connected vehicles is also rapidly evolving. The size of the connected car market is expected to increase from approximately $52 billion in 2017 to $156 billion by 2022, an annual growth rate of 24%, with demand split between safety and security (37%), autonomous driving features (35%) and connected car services (28%). Our cybersecurity software offerings target the safety and security aspect of the market, the importance of which increases as vehicles become more connected, autonomous, and shared. Similarly, our IVHM, predictive maintenance, and diagnostics tools play a critical role in autonomous and shared vehicles, where correct vehicle function, vehicle uptime, and vehicle availability become crucial, and are more easily enabled in connected vehicles.

Vehicle ownership in China and other high-growth markets. Vehicle ownership in China and other emerging markets remains well below ownership levels in developed markets and will be a key driver of future vehicle production. At the same time, these markets are following the lead of developed countries by instituting stricter emission standards. Growth in production volume and greater penetration by large global OEMs in these markets, along with evolving emission standards and increasing fuel economy and vehicle performance demands, is driving increasing turbocharger penetration in high-growth regions.

Our Competitive Strengths

We believe that we differentiate ourselves through the following competitive strengths:

Global and broad market leadership

We are a global leader in the $12 billion turbocharger industry. We will continue to benefit from the increased adoption of turbochargers, as well as our global technology leadership, comprehensive portfolio, continuous product innovation and our deep-seated relationships with all global OEMs. We maintain a leadership position across all vehicle types, engine types and regions, including:

Light Vehicles.

 

   

Gasoline: The adoption of turbochargers by OEMs on gasoline engines has increased rapidly from approximately 14% in 2013 to approximately 33% in 2017 and is forecasted by IHS to increase to 52% by 2022. We have launched a leading modern 1.5L VNT gasoline application, which we believe to be among the first with a major OEM, and we expect to see increasing adoption of this technology in years to come. Key to our strategy for gasoline growth is to leverage our technology strengths in high-temperature materials and variable geometry as well as our scale, global footprint and in-market capabilities to meet the volume demands of global OEMs.

 

   

Diesel: We have a long history of technology leadership in diesel engine turbochargers. Despite diesel market weakness for some vehicle segments, the majority of our diesel turbochargers revenue comes from heavier and bigger vehicles like SUVs, pickup trucks and light commercial vehicles (such as delivery vans), which remain a stable part of the diesel market. Diesel maintains a unique advantage in terms of fuel consumption, hence cost of ownership, and towing capacity makes it still the powertrain of choice for heavier vehicle applications. Diesel also remains essential for OEMs to meet their CO2 fleet average regulatory target going forward, as diesel vehicles produce approximately 10-15% less CO2, on average, than gasoline vehicles.

 

   

Electrified vehicles. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of turbocharger and electric-boosting technologies to manufacturers of hybrid-electric and fuel cell vehicles. OEMs have increased their adoption of these electrified technologies given regulatory standards and consumer demands driving an expected growth rate of approximately 39% from 2018 to 2022, according to IHS. Similar to turbochargers for gasoline and diesel engines, turbochargers for electric vehicles are an essential component of maximizing fuel efficiency and overall engine performance. Our products provide OEMs

 

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with solutions that further optimize engine performance and position us well to serve OEMs as they add more electrified vehicles into their fleets.

Commercial vehicles. Our Company traces its roots to the 1950s when we helped develop a turbocharged commercial vehicle for Caterpillar. We have maintained our strategic relationship with key commercial vehicle OEMs for over 60 years as well as market-leading positions across the commercial vehicle markets for both on- and off-highway use. Our products improve engine performance and lower emissions on trucks, buses, agriculture equipment, construction equipment and mining equipment with engine sizes ranging 1.8L to 105L.

High-growth regions. We have a strong track record serving global and emerging OEMs, including customers in China and India, with an in-market, for-market strategy and operate full R&D and three manufacturing facilities in the regions that serve light and commercial vehicle OEMs. Our local presence in high-growth regions has helped us win with key international and domestic Chinese OEMs, and we have grown between 2013 and 2017 significantly faster than the vehicle production in these regions.

Strong and collaborative relationships with leading OEMs globally

We supply our products to 40 OEMs globally. Our top ten customers accounted for approximately 65% of net sales and our largest customer represents approximately 14% of our net sales. With over 60 years in the turbocharger industry, we have developed strong capabilities working with all major OEMs. We consistently meet their stringent design, performance and quality standards while achieving capacity and delivery timelines that are critical for customer success. Our track record of successful collaborations, as demonstrated by our strong client base and our ability to successfully launch approximately 100 product applications annually, is well recognized. For example, we received a 2017 Automotive News PACE™ Innovation Partnership Award in supporting VW’s first launch of an industry-leading VNT turbocharged gasoline engine, which is just one example of our strong collaborative relationships with OEMs. Our regional research, development and manufacturing capabilities are a key advantage in helping us to supply OEMs as they expand geographically and shift towards standardized engines and vehicle platforms globally.

Global aftermarket platform

We have an estimated installed base of approximately 100 million vehicles that utilize our products through our global network of 160 distributors covering 160 countries. Our Garrett aftermarket brand has strong recognition across distributors and garages globally, and is known for boosting performance, quality and reliability. Our aftermarket business has historically provided a stable stream of revenue supported by our large installed base. As turbo penetration rates continue to increase, we expect that our installed base and aftermarket opportunity will grow.

Highly-engineered portfolio with continuous product innovation

We have led the revolution in turbocharging technology over the last 60 years and maintain a leading technology portfolio of more than 1,400 patents and patents pending. We have a globally deployed team of more than 1,200 engineers across five R&D centers and 13 close-to-customer engineering centers. Our engineers have led the mainstream commercialization of several leading turbocharger innovations, including variable geometry turbines, dual-boost compressors, ball-bearing rotors, electrically actuated controls and air-bearing electric compressors for hydrogen fuel cells. We maintain a culture of continuous product innovation, introducing about ten new technologies per year and upgrading our existing key product lines approximately every 3 years. Outside of our turbocharger product lines, we apply this culture of continuous innovation to meet the needs of our customers in new areas, particularly in connected automotive technologies. We are developing solutions including IVHM and cybersecurity software solutions that leverage our knowledge of vehicle powertrains and experience working closely with OEM manufacturers.

 

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Global and low cost manufacturing footprint with operational excellence

Our geographic footprint locates R&D, engineering and manufacturing capabilities close to our customers, enabling us to tailor technologies and products for the specific vehicle types sold in each geographic market. In all regions where we operate, we leverage low-cost sourcing through our robust supplier development program, which continually works to develop new suppliers able to meet our specific quality, productivity and cost requirements. We now source more than two-thirds of our materials from low-cost countries and believe our high-quality, low-cost supplier network to be a significant competitive advantage. We have invested heavily to bring differentiated local capabilities to our customers in high-growth region, including China and India.

We manufacture approximately three-fourths of our products in low-cost countries, including seven manufacturing facilities in China, India, Mexico, Romania and Slovakia. We have a long-standing culture of lean manufacturing excellence and continuous productivity improvement is part of everything we do. We have been a pioneer in the application of the “Honeywell Operating System” or “HOS” which is the operating system deployed across our former Parent’s manufacturing facilities. We believe this global uniformity and operational excellence across facilities is a key competitive advantage in our industry given OEM engine platforms are often designed centrally but manufactured locally requiring suppliers to meet the exact same specifications across all locations.

Attractive financial profile

Given the integral nature of a turbocharger to an engine’s overall performance, OEMs primarily select turbochargers on a sole-sourced basis early in the engine design phase, which is several years ahead of a vehicle launch. As the vehicle and engine platform move to production, our OEM customers share their build rates with us for planning purposes. As such, we believe that we maintain a predictable top line forecast based on existing platforms and production build rates. This visibility is further supported by our global aftermarket business, which derives revenue from an estimated global installed base of over 100 million vehicles. In addition, our flexible, low-cost, and variable cost structure enables us to respond quickly to changes in transportation market conditions. We believe that this operational profile together with our continuous improvement process provides us with the potential to generate consistent earnings growth and strong cash flow. The Company’s future growth may be limited due to its obligations under the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement and the Tax Matters Agreement, debt service obligations and other liabilities and restrictions in connection with agreements which we intend to enter into in connection with the Spin-Off, as well as other risks which we may be presently unable to predict, the effects of which on our financial conditions and operations we may be unable to quantify. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Spin-Off—We expect to incur new indebtedness concurrently with or prior to the Distribution, and the degree to which we will be leveraged following completion of the Distribution could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations,” “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Business—We are subject to risks associated with the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement, pursuant to which we will be required to make substantial cash payments to Honeywell, measured in substantial part by reference to estimates by Honeywell of certain of its liabilities,” Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” for more information.

Experienced team with proven track record

We have a strong management team with extensive experience within the industry and with SpinCo. Our key business leaders are long-time industry executives with established customer relationships globally. We have attracted a deep bench of engineering and technology talent given our reputation for being an innovation focused company. The combination of longstanding customer relationships, extensive experience in the turbocharger market, as well as strong knowledge of emerging technologies, are key skillsets that enable our management team to be successful. Our team has a proven track record of success and the right capabilities in place for continued strong performance.

 

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Our Growth Strategies

We seek to continue to expand our business by employing the following business strategies:

Strengthen market leadership across core powertrain technologies

We are focused on strengthening our market position in light vehicles:

 

   

Gasoline turbochargers, which historically lagged adoption of diesel turbochargers, are expected to grow at a 10% annual CAGR from 2018 to 2022, according to IHS, exceeding the growth of diesel turbochargers. We expect to benefit from this higher growth given the gasoline platforms we have been awarded over the past several years. We have launched the first modern 1.5L VNT gasoline application with a major OEM and we expect to see increasing adoption of this technology in years to come. Key to our strategy for gasoline growth is to leverage our technology strengths in high temperature materials and variable geometry technologies as well as our scale, global footprint and in-region capabilities to meet the volume demands of global OEMs.

 

   

Growth in our share of the diesel turbochargers market will be driven by new product introductions focused on emissions-enforcement technologies and supported by our favorable positioning with large vehicles and high-growth regions within this market. The more stringent emissions standard require higher turbocharger technology content such as variable geometry, 2 stage systems, advanced bearings and materials, increasing our content per vehicle. We expect to grow our commercial vehicle business through new product introductions and targeted platform wins with key on-highway customers and underserved OEMs.

Strengthen our penetration of electrified vehicle boosting technologies

We stand to benefit from the increased adoption of hybrid-electric and fuel cell vehicles and the increased need for turbochargers associated with increased sales volumes for these engine types. IHS estimates that the production of electrified vehicles will increase from approximately six million vehicles in 2018 to approximately 22 million vehicles by 2022, representing an annualized growth rate of approximately 39%. OEMs will need to further improve engine performance for their increasingly electrified offerings, and our comprehensive portfolio of turbocharger and electric-boosting technologies will help OEMs do so. We expect to continue to invest in product innovations and new technologies and believe that we are well positioned to continue to be a technology-leader in the propulsion of electrified vehicles.

Increase market position in high-growth regions

IHS expects vehicle production in emerging markets to grow at an estimated CAGR of approximately 4% from 2018 to 2022. We will continue to strengthen our relationships with OEMs in high-growth, emerging regions by demonstrating our technology leadership through our local research, development and manufacturing capabilities. Our local footprint will continue to provide a strong competitive edge in high-growth regions due to our ability to work closely with OEMs throughout all stages of the product lifecycle including aftermarket support. For example, in China, our research center in Shanghai, our manufacturing facilities in Wuhan and Shanghai and our more than 1,000 employees support our differentiated end-to-end capabilities and will continue to support key platform wins in the Chinese market. Our positions in China will continue to benefit us as OEMs build global platforms in low cost regions. Our commitment to providing high-touch technology support to OEMs has allowed us to be recognized as a local player in other key high-growth regions, such as India.

Grow our aftermarket business

We have an opportunity to strengthen our global network of 160 distributors in 160 countries by deepening our channel penetration, leveraging our well-recognized Garrett brand, utilizing new online technologies for customer engagement and sales, and widening the product portfolio. For instance, in the US and Europe, we have launched a web-based platform providing self-service tools aiming at connecting 20,000 garage technicians in 2019.

 

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Drive continuous product innovation across connected vehicles

We are actively investing in software and services that leverage our capabilities in powertrains, vehicle performance management, and electrical/mechanical design to capitalize on the growth relating to connected vehicles. Approximately 35% of passenger vehicles sold in 2015 were estimated to be connected in some way to the Internet. By the end of the decade, that number is expected to exceed 90%. Building on the software and connected vehicle capabilities of our former parent, we have assembled a team of engineers, software and technical experts and have opened new design centers in North America, India and the Czech Republic. Our focus is developing solutions for enhancing cybersecurity of connected vehicles, as well as in-vehicle monitoring to provide maintenance diagnostics which reduce vehicle downtime and repair costs. For example, our Intrusion Detection and Prevention System uses anomaly detection technology that functions like virus detection software to perform real-time data analysis to ensure every message received by a car’s computer is valid. Our IVHM tools detect intermittent faults and anomalies within complex vehicle systems to provide a more thorough understanding of the real-time health of a vehicle system and enable customers to fix faults before they actually occur. We continue to conduct research to determine key areas of the market where we are best positioned to leverage our existing technology platform and capabilities to serve our customers. We execute a portion of our connectivity investment in collaboration with OEMs and other Tier 1 suppliers and have multiple early-stage trials with customers underway.

Research, Development and Intellectual Property

We maintain technical engineering centers in major regions of the world to develop and provide advanced products, process and manufacturing support for all of our manufacturing sites, and to provide our customers with local engineering capabilities and design developments on a global basis. As of December 31, 2017, we employed approximately 1,200 engineers. Our total R&D expenses were approximately $121 million, $110 million and $110 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

We currently hold approximately 1,400 patents and patents pending. While no individual patent or group of patents, taken alone, is considered material to our business, taken in the aggregate, these patents provide meaningful protection for our intellectual property.

Materials

The most significant raw materials we use to manufacture our products are grey iron, aluminum, stainless steel and a nickel, iron and chromium-based alloy. As of December 31, 2017, we have not experienced any significant shortages of raw materials and normally do not carry inventories of such raw materials in excess of those reasonably required to meet our production and shipping schedules.

Customers

Our global customer base includes nine of the ten largest light vehicle OEMs and nine of the ten largest commercial vehicle engine makers.

Our ten largest applications in 2017 were with seven different OEMs. Approximately 52% of our 2017 revenues came from customers located in Europe, 30% from customers located in Asia, 10% from customers located in the United States and 8% from customers located in other international markets. Our OEM sales contributed to approximately 88% of our 2017 revenues while our aftermarket and other products contributed 12%.

Our largest customer is Ford Motor Company (“Ford”). In 2017, 2016 and 2015, our sales to Ford were 14%, 15% and 15%, respectively, of our total sales. Our next largest customer is Volkswagen AG (“Volkswagen”). In 2017, 2016 and 2015, our sales to Volkswagen were 8%, 10% and 12%, respectively, of our total sales.

 

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Supply Relationships with Our Customers

We typically supply products to our OEM customers through “open” purchase orders, which are generally governed by general terms and conditions negotiated with each OEM. Although the terms and conditions vary from customer to customer, they typically contemplate a relationship under which our customers are not required to purchase any minimum amount of products from us. These relationships typically extend over the life of the related engine platform. Prices are negotiated with respect to each business award, which may be subject to adjustments under certain circumstances, such as commodity or foreign exchange escalation/de-escalation clauses or for cost reductions achieved by us. The terms and conditions typically provide that we are subject to a warranty on the products supplied. We may also be obligated to share in all or a part of recall costs if the OEM recalls its vehicles for defects attributable to our products.

Individual purchase orders are terminable for cause or non-performance and, in most cases, upon our insolvency and certain change of control events. In addition, many of our OEM customers have the option to terminate for convenience on certain programs, which permits our customers to impose pressure on pricing during the life of the vehicle program, and issue purchase contracts for less than the duration of the vehicle program, which potentially reduces our profit margins and increases the risk of our losing future sales under those purchase contracts. We manufacture and ship based on customer release schedules, normally provided on a weekly basis, which can vary due to cyclical automobile production or inventory levels throughout the supply chain.

Although customer programs typically extend to future periods, and although there is an expectation that we will supply certain levels of OEM production during such future periods, customer agreements including applicable terms and conditions do not necessarily constitute firm orders. Firm orders are generally limited to specific and authorized customer purchase order releases placed with our manufacturing and distribution centers for actual production and order fulfillment. Firm orders are typically fulfilled as promptly as possible from the conversion of available raw materials, sub-components and work-in-process inventory for OEM orders and from current on-hand finished goods inventory for aftermarket orders. The dollar amount of such purchase order releases on hand and not processed at any point in time is not believed to be significant based upon the time frame involved.

Regulatory and Environmental Compliance

We are subject to the requirements of environmental and safety and health laws and regulations in each country in which we operate. These include laws regulating air emissions, water discharge, hazardous materials and waste management. We have an environmental management structure designed to facilitate and support our compliance with these requirements globally. Although it is our intent to comply with all such requirements and regulations, we cannot provide assurance that we are at all times in compliance. Environmental requirements are complex, change frequently and have tended to become more stringent over time. Accordingly, we cannot assure that environmental requirements will not change or become more stringent over time or that our eventual environmental costs and liabilities will not be material.

Certain environmental laws assess liability on current or previous owners or operators of real property for the cost of removal or remediation of hazardous substances. At this time, we are involved in various stages of investigation and cleanup related to environmental remediation matters at certain of our present and former facilities. In addition, there may be soil or groundwater contamination at several of our properties resulting from historical, ongoing or nearby activities.

As of December 31, 2017, the undiscounted reserve for environmental investigation and remediation was approximately $10.5 million. We do not currently possess sufficient information to reasonably estimate the amounts of environmental liabilities to be recorded upon future completion of studies, litigation or settlements, and we cannot determine either the timing or the amount of the ultimate costs associated with environmental

 

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matters, which could be material to our combined results of operations and operating cash flows in the periods recognized or paid. However, considering our past experience and existing reserves, we do not expect that environmental matters will have a material adverse effect on our combined financial position.

Additionally, we will be required to indemnify Honeywell in amounts equal to 90% of Honeywell’s asbestos-related liability payments primarily related to the Bendix business in the United States, as well as certain environmental-related liability payments and accounts payable and non-United States asbestos-related liability payments, in each case related to legacy elements of the Business, including the legal costs of defending and resolving such liabilities, less 90% of Honeywell’s net insurance receipts and, as may be applicable, certain other recoveries associated with such liabilities. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell—Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement” for more information.

Employees

As of December 31, 2017, we employed approximately 6,000 full-time employees and 1,500 temporary and contract workers globally. Approximately 37% of our full-time employees are represented worldwide by numerous unions and works councils.

Seasonality

Our business is moderately seasonal. Our primary North American customers historically reduce production during the month of July and halt operations for approximately one week in December; our European customers generally reduce production during the months of July and August and for one week in December; and our Chinese customers often reduce production during the period surrounding the Chinese New Year. Shut-down periods in the rest of the world generally vary by country. In addition, automotive production is traditionally reduced in the months of July, August and September due to the launch of parts production for new vehicle models. Accordingly, our results reflect this seasonality.

Properties

We have created a geographic footprint that emphasizes locating R&D, engineering and manufacturing capabilities in close physical proximity to our customers, thereby enabling us to adopt technologies and products for the specific vehicle types sold in each geographic market. Over the past several years, we have invested heavily to be close to our Chinese, Indian and other high-growth region OEM customers to be able to offer world-leading technologies, localized engineering support and unparalleled manufacturing productivity.

As of December 31, 2017, we owned or leased 13 manufacturing sites, five R&D centers and 13 close-to-customer engineering sites. We also have many smaller sales offices, warehouses, cybersecurity and IVHM sites and other investments strategically located throughout the world. The following table shows the regional distribution of our manufacturing sites, R&D centers and customer engineering sites:

 

     North America      Europe,
Middle East &
Africa
     South Asia &
Asia Pacific
     South America      Total  

Manufacturing Sites

     2        5        5        1        13  

R&D Centers

     1        2        2        0        5  

Close-to-Customer Engineering Sites

     3        6        3        1        13  

We frequently review our real estate portfolio and develop footprint strategies to support our customers’ global plans, while at the same time supporting our technical needs and optimizing operating cost base. We believe our evolving portfolio will meet current and anticipated future needs. For more information, see Note 20 Sales by Product Channels, Customer, Geographical and Supplier Concentrations of Notes to Combined Financial Statements.

 

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Legal Proceedings

We are involved in various lawsuits, claims and proceedings incident to the operation of its businesses, including those pertaining to product liability, product safety, environmental, safety and health, intellectual property, employment, commercial and contractual matters and various other matters. Although the outcome of any such lawsuit, claim or proceeding cannot be predicted with certainty and some may be disposed of unfavorably to us, we do not currently believe that such lawsuits, claims or proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. We accrue for potential liabilities in a manner consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Accordingly, we accrue for a liability when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability is reasonably estimable.

Additionally, in connection with our entry into the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement, we will be required to make payments to Honeywell for a certain amount of Honeywell’s asbestos-related liability payments primarily related to the Bendix business in the United States, as well as certain environmental-related liability payments and accounts payable and non-United States asbestos-related liability payments, in each case related to legacy elements of the Business, including the legal costs of defending and resolving such liabilities, less 90% of Honeywell’s net insurance receipts and, as may be applicable, certain other recoveries associated with such liabilities. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell—Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement” for more information.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read together with the Combined Financial Statements and related Notes thereto and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this Information Statement. All of the financial information presented in this section has been revised to reflect the restatement more fully described in Note 1 to the Combined Financial Statements.

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is intended to help you understand the results of operations and financial condition of the Business for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 and for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.

Overview and Business Trends

Our Business designs, manufactures and sells highly engineered turbocharger and electric-boosting technologies for light and commercial vehicle OEMs and the global vehicle and independent aftermarket. These OEMs in turn ship to consumers globally. We are a global technology leader with significant expertise in delivering products across gasoline, diesel and electric (hybrid and fuel cell) powertrains. These products are key enablers for fuel economy and emission standards compliance.

Market penetration of vehicles with a turbocharger is expected to increase from approximately 47% in 2017 to approximately 59% by 2022, according to IHS and other industry sources, which we believe will allow our business to grow at a faster rate than overall automobile production. The turbocharger market volume growth was particularly strong in China and other high-growth regions.

The growth trajectory for turbochargers is expected to continue, as the technology is one of the most cost-effective solutions for OEMs to address strict constraints for vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards. As a result, OEMs are increasing their adoption of turbocharger technologies across gasoline and diesel engines as well as hybrid-electric and fuel cell vehicles. In recent years, we have also seen a shift in demand from diesel engines to gasoline engines.

In particular, the commercial vehicle OEM market and light vehicle gasoline markets in China and other high-growth regions have increased due to favorable economic conditions and rising income levels which have led to an increase in automotive and vehicle content demand. While the respective growth rates may potentially decline as the local markets mature, we continue to expect an increase in future vehicle production utilizing turbocharger technologies as vehicle ownership remains well below ownership levels in developed markets.

We are entering into certain agreements with Honeywell that did not exist prior to the Spin-Off, such as the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement, Tax Matters Agreement and Transition Services Agreement, which will cause us to incur new costs. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations— Liquidity and Capital Resources,” “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell—Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement,” “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell—Tax Matters Agreement” and “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell—Transition Services Agreement” for a description of the material terms thereof.

Basis of Presentation

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managed in conformity with U.S. GAAP. Therefore, the historical combined financial information may not be indicative of our future performance and does not necessarily reflect what our combined results of operations, financial condition and cash flows would have been had the Business operated as a separate, publicly traded company during the periods presented, particularly because of changes that we expect to experience in the future as a result of our separation from Honeywell, including changes in the financing, cash management, operations, cost structure and personnel needs of our business.

The Combined Financial Statements include certain assets and liabilities that have historically been held at the Honeywell corporate level but are specifically identifiable or otherwise allocable to the Business. Additionally, Honeywell provides certain services, such as legal, accounting, information technology, human resources and other infrastructure support, on behalf of the Business. The cost of these services has been allocated to the Business on the basis of the proportion of revenues. The Business and Honeywell consider these allocations to be a reasonable reflection of the benefits received by the Business. Actual costs that would have been incurred if the Business had been a stand-alone company would depend on multiple factors, including organizational structure and strategic decisions made in various areas, including information technology and infrastructure. Both we and Honeywell consider the basis on which the expenses have been allocated to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided to or the benefits received by the Business during the periods presented.

Subsequent to the completion of the Spin-Off, we expect to incur expenditures consisting of employee-related costs, costs to start up certain stand-alone functions and information technology systems, and other one-time transaction related costs. Recurring stand-alone costs include establishing the internal audit, treasury, investor relations, tax and corporate secretary functions as well as the annual expenses associated with running an independent publicly traded company including listing fees, compensation of non-employee directors, related board of director fees and other fees and expenses related to insurance, legal and external audit. Recurring stand-alone costs that differ from historical allocations may have an impact on profitability and operating cash flows but we believe the impact will not be significant. As a stand-alone public company, we do not expect our recurring stand-alone corporate costs to be materially higher than the expenses historically allocated to us from Honeywell. We believe our cash flow from operations will be sufficient to fund our corporate expenses.

Our asbestos-related and environmental expenses, net of probable insurance recoveries, are reported within Other expense, net in our Combined Statement of Operations. Honeywell is subject to certain asbestos-related and environmental-related liabilities, primarily related to its legacy Bendix business. In conjunction with the Business’s separation from Honeywell, certain operations that were part of the Bendix business, along with the ownership of the Bendix trademark, as well as certain operations that were part of other legacy elements of the Business, will be transferred to us. Our Combined Financial Statements reflect an estimated liability for resolution of pending and future asbestos-related and environmental liabilities related to these businesses, calculated as if we were responsible for 100% of the Bendix asbestos-liability payments. See Asbestos Matters in Note 18, Commitments and Contingencies of Notes to Combined Financial Statements for additional information. In connection with the separation from Honeywell, we plan to enter into an Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement to make payments to Honeywell in amounts equal to 90% of Honeywell’s asbestos-related liability payments primarily related to the Bendix business in the United States, as well as certain environmental-related liability payments and accounts payable and non-United States asbestos-related liability payments, in each case related to legacy elements of the Business, including the legal costs of defending and resolving such liabilities, less 90% of Honeywell’s net insurance receipts and, as may be applicable, certain other recoveries associated with such liabilities. Pursuant to this Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement, we will be responsible for paying to Honeywell such amounts, up to a cap of an amount equal to the Distribution Date Currency Exchange Rate equivalent of $175 million in respect of such liabilities arising in any given calendar year. The payments that the Business will be required to make to Honeywell pursuant to this agreement will not be deductible for U.S. federal income tax purposes. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell—Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement.”

 

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Results of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with the three and six months ended June 30, 2017

Net Sales

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
         2018             2017              2018             2017      
    

(Dollars in millions)

 

Net sales

   $ 877     $ 775      $ 1,792     $ 1,547  

% change compared with prior period

     13.2        15.8  

The change in net sales compared to prior year period is attributable to the following:

 

     Year to Date     Three Months  

Volume

     8.2     8.4

Price

     (1.1 )%      (1.2 )% 

Foreign Currency Translation

     6.1     8.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     13.2     15.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 compared with Three Months Ended June 30, 2017

Our net sales increased for the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the prior year period by $102 million or approximately 13.2% (7.1% excluding foreign currency translation) primarily driven by increases in sales volume partially offset by contractual price reductions. The increase in sales volume, net of contractual price reductions, was primarily driven by light vehicles OEM products growth of approximately $78 million and commercial vehicles OEM products growth of approximately $24 million.

Our light vehicles OEM product growth was primarily driven by increased gasoline volumes in China, Europe and South Korea, as a result of increased turbocharger penetration in gasoline engines. Additionally, revenues for diesel OEM products increased primarily in South Korea and Europe due to favorable foreign currency translation despite slightly lower volumes in these regions. The commercial vehicles OEM product growth was primarily driven by volume increases in North America and China. Our aftermarket product sales were approximately flat, with volume increases in South Korea offset by a decrease in Europe and North America.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 compared with Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

Our net sales increased for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the prior year period by $245 million or approximately 15.8% (7.2% excluding foreign currency translation) primarily driven by increases in sales volume partially offset by contractual price reductions. The increase in sales volume, net of contractual price reductions, was primarily driven by light vehicles OEM products growth of approximately $182 million, commercial vehicles OEM products growth of approximately $59 million and aftermarket products growth of approximately $7 million.

Our light vehicles OEM product growth was primarily driven by increased gasoline volumes in China, Europe, and South Korea, as a result of increased turbocharger penetration in gasoline engines. Further, revenues for diesel OEM products as well as aftermarket products increased primarily in Europe due to favorable foreign currency translation despite slightly lower volumes in this region. The commercial vehicles OEM product growth was primarily driven by volume increases in China, North America and Europe.

 

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Cost of Goods Sold

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
         2018             2017             2018             2017      
    

(Dollars in millions)

 

Cost of goods sold

   $ 662     $ 578     $ 1,366     $ 1,162  

% change compared with prior period

     14.5       17.6  

Gross Profit percentage

     24.5     25.4     23.8     24.9

Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 compared with Three Months Ended June 30, 2017

Costs of goods sold increased in the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the prior year period by $84 million or approximately 14.5% primarily driven by an increase in direct material costs of approximately $66 million (due to an increase in volume and the impacts of foreign currency translation) and in research and development costs of $7 million.

Gross profit percentage decreased primarily due to unfavorable impacts from mix and price (approximately 1.6 percentage point impact), partially offset by favorable volume leverage (approximately 0.4 percentage point impact) and net favorable impacts from foreign currency translation (approximately 0.3 percentage point impact).

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 compared with Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

Costs of goods sold increased in the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the prior year period by $204 million or approximately 17.6% primarily driven by an increase in direct material costs of approximately $165 million (due to an increase in volume and the impacts of foreign currency translation).

Gross profit percentage decreased primarily due to unfavorable impacts from mix and price (approximately 2.0 percentage point impact), partially offset by favorable volume leverage (approximately 0.9 percentage point impact).

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
         2018             2017             2018             2017      
     (Dollars in millions)  

Selling, general and administrative expense

   $ 63     $ 58     $ 126     $ 119  

% of sales

     7.2     7.5     7.0     7.7 %

Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 compared with Three Months Ended June 30, 2017

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the prior year period primarily as a result of higher sales volume. The decline in expenses as a percentage of sales was primarily due to favorable volume leverage.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 compared with Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the prior year period primarily as a result of higher sales volume. The decline in expenses as a percentage of sales was primarily due to favorable volume leverage.

 

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Other Expense, Net

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
         2018             2017             2018             2017      
    

(Dollars in millions)

 

Other expense, net

   $ 39     $ 44     $ 81     $ 86  

% of sales

     4.4     5.7 %     4.5     5.6 %

Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 compared with Three Months Ended June 30, 2017

Other expense, net decreased in the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the prior year period primarily driven by $5 million of lower asbestos charges.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 compared with Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

Other expense, net decreased in the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the prior year period primarily driven by $5 million of lower asbestos charges.    

Tax Expense (Benefit)

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
         2018             2017             2018             2017      
     (Dollars in millions)  

Tax expense (benefit)

   $ (43   $ (5   $ 12     $ 8  

Effective tax rate

     (40.2 )%      (5.0 )%      5.5     4.3 %

Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 compared with Three Months Ended June 30, 2017

The effective tax rate decreased for the quarter year-over-year primarily due to increased tax benefits attributable to currency impacts for withholding taxes on undistributed foreign earnings, partially offset by adjustments to the provisional tax amount related to U.S. tax reform.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended in 2018 was lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% from tax benefits related to the currency impacts on withholding taxes on undistributed foreign earnings, partially offset by non-deductible expenses.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended in 2017 was lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% from the resolution of tax matters with certain jurisdictions and non-U.S. earnings taxed at lower rates, partially offset by non-deductible expenses.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 compared with Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

The effective tax rate increased for the six months year-over-year primarily due to U.S. tax reform’s expansion of the anti-deferral rules that impose U.S. taxes on foreign earnings and decreased tax benefits from tax reserves from the resolution of tax matters, partially offset by adjustments to the provisional tax amount related to U.S. tax reform.

The effective tax rate for the six months ended in 2018 was lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% primarily from tax benefits related to the currency impacts on withholding taxes on undistributed foreign earnings, partially offset by non-deductible expenses.

The effective tax rate for the six months ended in 2017 was lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% from the resolution of tax matters with certain jurisdictions and non-U.S. earnings taxed at lower rates, partially offset by non-deductible expenses.

 

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On December 22, 2017, the U.S. enacted tax reform that instituted fundamental changes to the taxation of multinational corporations. As a result of the tax reform, we recorded a provisional tax charge at December 31, 2017 of $354 million related to the mandatory transition tax and $980 million related to taxes on undistributed foreign earnings that are no longer intended to be permanently reinvested. We recorded a provisional amount because certain information related to the computation of earnings and profits, distributable reserves, and foreign exchange gains and losses is not readily available; some of the testing dates to determine taxable amounts have not yet occurred; and there is limited information from federal and state taxing authorities regarding the application and interpretation of the recently enacted legislation. In accordance with current SEC guidance, the Company will report the impact of final provisional amounts in the reporting period in which the accounting is completed, which will not exceed one year from the date of enactment of tax reform.

As described in our Combined Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2017, we reasonably estimated certain effects of the tax legislation and, therefore, recorded provisional amounts, including the deemed repatriation transition tax and withholding taxes on undistributed earnings. During the quarter, the Company recorded an adjustment to the provisional tax amount related to the deemed repatriation transition tax and taxes on undistributed earnings of $(4) million and $8 million, respectively. This net adjustment of $4 million results in an increase to the effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2018 of 1.8%. The Company has not finalized the accounting for the tax effects of the tax legislation as we are continuing to gather additional information and expect to complete our accounting within the prescribed measurement period.

The effective tax rate can vary from quarter to quarter for unusual or infrequently occurring items, such as the tax impacts from the resolution of income tax audits, changes in tax laws, revisions to the provisional amounts from U.S. tax reform or internal restructurings.

Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015

Net Sales

 

     2017     2016     2015  
     (Dollars in millions)  

Net sales

   $ 3,096     $ 2,997     $ 2,908  

% change compared with prior period

     3.3     3.1  

 

     2017     2016  

Volume

     3.7     4.7

Price

     (1.3 )%      (1.3 )% 

Foreign Currency Translation

     0.9     (0.3 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     3.3     3.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

2017 compared with 2016

Our net sales for 2017 were $3,096 million, an increase of $99 million, or 3.3% (2.4% excluding foreign currency translation), from $2,997 million in 2016, primarily driven by increases in sales volume partially offset by price reductions. The increase in sales volume, net of price reductions, was primarily driven by commercial vehicles OEM products growth of approximately $122 million, partially offset by declines in our light vehicles OEM products of approximately $51 million.

The commercial vehicles OEM product growth was primarily driven by volume increases in China, North America and Europe. Our light vehicles OEM product decline was primarily driven by lower diesel volumes to our OEM customers in Europe, North America and South Korea, partially offset by increased gasoline volumes in China and South Korea, as a result of increased turbocharger penetration in gasoline engines. Our aftermarket product sales were approximately flat, with volume increases in North America offset by a decrease in Europe.

 

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2016 compared with 2015

Our net sales for 2016 were $2,997 million, an increase of $89 million, or 3.1% (3.4% excluding foreign currency translation), from $2,908 million in 2015, primarily driven by increases in sales volume, partially offset by price reductions. The increase in sales volume, net of price reductions, was primarily driven by light vehicles OEM products growth of approximately $91 million, and commercial vehicles OEM products growth of approximately $16 million. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in sales volumes in our aftermarket products of approximately $21 million.

Our light vehicles OEM product sales growth was primarily driven by higher gasoline volumes to our OEM customers in China and Europe, partially offset by lower diesel volumes to our OEM customers in Japan, North America and South Korea. Our commercial vehicles OEM product growth was primarily driven by volume increases in China and Europe, partially offset by a decrease in North America. Our aftermarket product sales decline was primarily driven by volume declines in Europe and North America, partially offset by an increase in Japan.

Cost of Goods Sold

 

     2017     2016     2015  
     (Dollars in millions)  

Cost of goods sold

   $ 2,361     $ 2,365     $ 2,179  

% change compared with prior period

     (0.2 )%      8.5  

Gross Profit percentage

     23.7     21.1     25.1

2017 compared with 2016

Cost of goods sold for 2017 was $2,361 million, a decrease of $4 million, or 0.2%, from $2,365 million in 2016.

This decrease was primarily driven by a reduction in repositioning costs of approximately $26 million. Direct material and labor costs were approximately flat in 2017 compared to 2016 (principally due to a favorable impact of productivity, net of inflation, partially offset by increased volume and foreign currency translation). R&D costs increased by $11 million.

Gross profit percentage increased primarily due to higher productivity net of inflation (approximately 4.5 percentage point impact) and net reductions in repositioning and other costs (approximately 0.6 percentage point impact), partially offset by impacts from mix and price (approximately 2.1 percentage point impact) and unfavorable foreign currency translation (approximately 0.1 percentage point impact).

2016 compared with 2015

Cost of goods sold for 2016 was $2,365 million, an increase of $186 million, or 8.5%, from $2,179 million in 2015.

This increase was primarily driven by an increase in direct material costs of approximately $122 million in 2016 compared to 2015 (principally due to an increase in volume partially offset by a favorable impact of productivity, net of inflation) and an increase in repositioning costs of approximately $43 million related to projects to optimize our product costs and to right-size our organizational structure. R&D costs were flat.

Gross profit percentage decreased primarily due to impacts from mix and price (approximately 2.6 percentage point impact), net increases in repositioning and other costs (approximately 1.5 percentage point impact), and unfavorable foreign currency translation (approximately 0.3 percentage point impact), partially offset by productivity net of inflation (approximately 0.2 percentage point impact).

 

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

     2017     2016     2015  
     (Dollars in millions)  

Selling, general and administrative expense

   $ 249     $ 197     $ 186  

% of sales

     8.0     6.6     6.4

2017 compared with 2016

Selling, general and administrative expense for 2017 was $249 million, an increase of $52 million, or 26.4%, from $197 million in 2016. This increase was primarily driven by a net increase in information technology (IT) costs of approximately $35 million, primarily due to higher corporate allocations from Honeywell. Allocations of corporate expenses from Honeywell are not necessarily indicative of future expenses and do not necessarily reflect the results that the Business would have experienced as an independent company for the periods presented. Additionally, selling costs increased by approximately $6 million related to investments for our software offerings.

2016 compared with 2015

Selling, general and administrative expense for 2016 was $197 million, an increase of $11 million, or 5.9%, from $186 million in 2015. This increase was primarily driven by an increase in selling costs of approximately $8 million related to investments for our software offerings.

Other Expense, Net

 

     2017     2016     2015  
     (restated)(1)     (restated)(1)     (restated)(1)  
     (Dollars in millions)  

Other expense, net

   $ 130     $ 183     $ 167  

% of sales

     4.2     6.1     5.7

 

(1)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect the appropriate application of the provisions of ASC 450 (see Note 1 to the annual Combined Financial Statements for additional information).

2017 compared with 2016

Other expense, net for 2017, was $130 million, a decrease of $53 million, or 29.0%, from $183 million in 2016. This decrease was primarily driven by lower asbestos charges, net of insurance recoveries, in the year.

2016 compared with 2015

Other expense, net for 2016, was $183 million, an increase of $16 million, or 9.6%, from $167 million in 2015. This increase was primarily driven by higher asbestos charges, net of insurance recoveries, in the year.

Interest Expense

 

     2017      2016      2015  
     (Dollars in millions)  

Interest Expense

   $ 8      $ 7      $ 5  

Interest expense relates to interest on related party notes and cash pool arrangements which are expected to be settled in cash prior to the Spin-Off. See Note 3 Related Party Transactions with Honeywell of Notes to Combined Financial Statements.

 

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Non-operating (income) expense

 

     2017      2016      2015  
     (Dollars in millions)  

Non-operating (income) expense

   $ (18    $ (5    $ 3  

2017 compared with 2016

Non-operating (income) expense for 2017 increased to income of ($18) million from income of ($5) million in 2016 primarily driven by lower foreign exchange losses of $9 million.

2016 compared with 2015

Non-operating (income) expense for 2016 increased to income of ($5) million from expense of $3 million in 2015 primarily driven by higher interest income and lower other non-operating expenses.

Tax Expense

 

     2017     2016     2015  
     (Dollars in millions)  

Tax expense

   $ 1,349     $ 51     $ 114  

Effective tax rate

     368.6     20.4     31.0

2017 compared with 2016

The effective tax rate increased by 348.2 percentage points in 2017 compared to 2016. The increase was primarily attributable to the provisional impact of U.S. tax reform. On December 22, 2017, the U.S. enacted H.R.1, commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax Act”), that instituted fundamental changes to the U.S. tax system. The Tax Act includes changes to the taxation of foreign earnings by implementing a dividend exemption system, expansion of the current anti-deferral rules, a minimum tax on low-taxed foreign earnings and new measures to deter base erosion. The Tax Act also permanently reduces the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, imposes a one-time mandatory transition tax on the historical earnings of foreign affiliates and implements a territorial-style tax system. The impacts of these changes are reflected in the 2017 tax expense, which resulted in provisional charges of approximately $980 million due to the Company’s change in assertion regarding foreign unremitted earnings and $354 million due to the mandatory transition tax. These charges are subject to adjustment given the provisional nature of the charges. The Tax Act provisional charges were the primary driver of the increase in the effective tax rate in 2017, partially offset by increased tax benefits from the resolution of tax audits.

Most of the $980 million provisional charge described above relates to non-U.S. withholding taxes that will be payable at the time of the actual cash transfer and is based on the legal entity structure that existed at December 31, 2017. Changes to the legal entity structure or changes in future management’s intent whether to permanently reinvest its foreign undistributed earnings could result in a significantly different tax liability.

2016 compared with 2015

The effective tax rate decreased by 10.6 percentage points in 2016 compared to 2015. The decrease was primarily attributable to a change in valuation allowance, partially offset by lower earnings in lower tax rate jurisdictions.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Historical Liquidity

Historically, we have generated positive cash flows from operations.

 

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As part of the Parent, the Company is dependent upon Honeywell for all of its working capital and financing requirements. Honeywell uses a centralized approach to cash management and financing of its operations. The majority of the Business’s cash is transferred to Honeywell daily and Honeywell funds its operating and investing activities as needed. This arrangement is not reflective of the manner in which the Business would have been able to finance its operations had it been a stand-alone business separate from Honeywell during the periods presented. Cash transfers to and from Honeywell’s cash management accounts are reflected within Invested deficit.

The Company operates a centralized non-interest-bearing cash pool in U.S. and regional interest-bearing cash pools outside of U.S. As of June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had non-interest-bearing cash pooling balances of $3 million, $51 million and $65 million, respectively, which are presented in Invested deficit within the Combined Balance Sheets. As part of the preparation for the Spin-Off, the Company has been delinking from U.S. and regional cash pools operated by Honeywell, which results in a significant decrease in Due from related parties and Due to related parties balances as of June 30, 2018.

All intracompany transactions have been eliminated. All significant transactions between the Business and Honeywell have been included in these Combined Financial Statements and are expected to be settled for cash prior to the Spin-Off, with the exception of certain related party notes which are expected to be forgiven. These transactions which are expected to be settled for cash prior to the Spin-Off are reflected in the Combined Balance Sheets as Due from related parties or Due to related parties. In the Combined Statements of Cash Flows, the cash flows related to related party notes receivables presented in the Combined Balance Sheets in Due from related parties are reflected as investing activities since these balances represent amounts loaned to Parent. The cash flows related to related party notes payables presented in the Combined Balances in Due to related parties are reflected as financing activities since these balances represent amounts financed by Parent. For the related party notes, which are expected to be forgiven, the total net effect of the settlement of these transactions is reflected in the Combined Balance Sheets as Invested deficit and in the Combined Statements of Cash Flows as financing activities.

The cash and cash equivalents held by Honeywell at the corporate level are not specifically identifiable to the Business and therefore were not allocated for any of the periods presented. Honeywell third-party debt and the related interest expense have not been allocated for any of the periods presented as Honeywell’s borrowings were not directly attributable to the Business.

In addition, the Company had related party notes receivables of $61 million, which are presented in Due from related parties, non-current within the Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2016. The Company received interest income for related party notes receivables of less than $1 million for the three and for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 and of $1 million, $4 million and $2 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Additionally, the Company incurred interest expense for related party notes payable of less than $1 million and $1 million for the three and for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively and of $6 million, $6 million and $5 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Future Liquidity

On a recurring basis, our primary future cash needs will be centered on operating activities, working capital, capital expenditures, asbestos and environmental compliance costs, and interest payments. Our ability to fund these needs will depend, in part, on our ability to generate or raise cash in the future, which is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control.

Following the separation from Parent, our capital structure and sources of liquidity will change from its historical capital structure because we will no longer participate in Parent’s centralized cash management program. Our ability to fund our operating needs will depend on our future ability to continue to generate

 

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positive cash flow from operations and raise cash in the capital markets. Based upon our history of generating strong cash flows, we believe will be able to meet our short-term liquidity needs. We believe we will meet known or reasonably likely future cash requirements, through the combination of cash flows from operating activities, available cash balances and available borrowings through our debt agreements. We expect that our primary cash requirements in 2018 will primarily be to fund capital expenditures and to meet our obligation under the debt instruments and the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement described below, as well as the Tax Matters Agreement. See “—Capital Expenditures” for more information. If these sources of liquidity need to be augmented, additional cash requirements would likely be financed through the issuance of debt or equity securities; however, there can be no assurances that we will be able to obtain additional debt or equity financing on acceptable terms in the future.

Senior Credit Facilities

In connection with the Spin-Off, we expect to incur substantial indebtedness in the form of term loans in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $1,100 million, and we also intend to enter into an approximately $500 million revolving credit facility. The definitive terms are subject to change and will be finalized prior to the closing of the Spin-Off.

The term loan facilities may consist of a tranche denominated in Euros and a tranche denominated in U.S. Dollars. This indebtedness is intended to be available to finance, in part, the cash transfer to Honeywell or a subsidiary of Honeywell substantially concurrently with the consummation of the Spin-Off, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions customary for financings of this type, including the Spin-Off and the issuance of the senior notes contemplated hereby and the payment of certain upfront fees and/or original issue discount in respect of the senior credit facilities. After the effective date, availability under the revolving credit facility from time to time will be subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent customary for financings of this type.

We expect to be obligated to make quarterly principal payments throughout the term of the term loan facility according to the amortization provisions in the credit agreement. Borrowings under the credit agreement are expected to be prepayable at our option without premium or penalty, subject to a 1.00% prepayment premium in connection with any repricing transaction in the first six months after the closing date. We may request to extend the maturity date of all or a portion of the senior credit facilities subject to certain conditions customary for financings of this type. The credit agreement also may contain certain mandatory prepayment provisions in the event that we incur certain types of indebtedness or receive net cash proceeds from certain non-ordinary course asset sales or other dispositions of property, in each case subject to terms and conditions customary for financings of this type.

The credit agreement is expected to contain certain affirmative and negative covenants customary for financings of this type that, among other things, limit our and our subsidiaries’ ability to incur additional indebtedness or liens, to dispose of assets, to make certain fundamental changes, to designate subsidiaries as unrestricted, to make certain investments, to prepay certain indebtedness and to pay dividends, or to make other distributions or redemptions/ repurchases, in respect of the our and our subsidiaries’ equity interests. In addition, the credit agreement may require that we maintain a maximum consolidated total leverage ratio and a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio. The credit agreement also is expected to contain events of default customary for financings of this type, including certain customary change of control events.

We anticipate that the obligations of each borrower under the credit agreement will be jointly and severally guaranteed by certain of our existing and future direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions customary for financings of this type. All obligations of the borrowers and the guarantors will be secured by certain assets of such borrowers and guarantors, including a perfected first-priority pledge of all of the equity securities of each borrower and each wholly owned subsidiary of SpinCo held by any loan party, subject to certain customary exceptions and limitations.

 

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Senior Notes

We anticipate that certain wholly owned subsidiaries of SpinCo will issue an aggregate principal amount of senior notes of the Euro equivalent of approximately $480 million in connection with the Spin-Off. It is expected that the senior notes will bear interest at a fixed annual interest rate and mature on the eighth anniversary of their issuance.

We anticipate that SpinCo and each of SpinCo’s subsidiaries that provides a guarantee under the senior credit facilities will initially jointly and severally guarantee the senior notes on a senior unsecured basis. The senior notes will be senior debt obligations of the senior notes issuers, secured by certain notes collateral on a junior basis (pursuant to an intercreditor agreement) to the liens on such notes collateral securing the senior credit facilities. The senior notes guarantees will be unsecured senior debt obligations of the senior notes guarantors, subordinated in right of payment (pursuant to an intercreditor agreement) to obligations of the senior notes guarantors under the senior credit facilities.

The indenture governing the senior notes, among other things, is expected to limit our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to: (i) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, (ii) pay dividends or distributions on, or redeem or repurchase, capital stock and make other restricted payments, (iii) make investments, (iv) consummate certain asset sales, (v) engage in certain transactions with affiliates, (vi) grant or assume certain liens and (vii) consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of our assets.

The net proceeds from the borrowings under the term loan facilities and the offering of the senior notes will be used as part of the financing for the Spin-Off of SpinCo from Honeywell.

Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement

In connection with the separation from Honeywell, we plan to enter into an Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement to make certain payments to Honeywell in amounts equal to 90% of Honeywell’s asbestos-related liability payments primarily related to the Bendix business in the United States, as well as certain environmental-related liability payments and accounts payable and non-United States asbestos-related liability payments, in each case related to legacy elements of the Business, including the legal costs of defending and resolving such liabilities, less 90% of Honeywell’s net insurance receipts and, as may be applicable, certain other recoveries associated with such liabilities. Pursuant to the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement, we will be responsible for paying to Honeywell such amounts, up to a cap of an amount equal to the Distribution Date Currency Exchange Rate equivalent of $175 million (exclusive of any late payment fees) in respect of such liabilities arising in any given calendar year. The payments that the Business will be required to make to Honeywell pursuant to such agreement will not be deductible for U.S. federal income tax purposes. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell—Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement.”

Cash Flow Summary for the Six Months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

Our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, as reflected in the Combined Interim Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Information Statement, are summarized as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2018      2017  
     (Dollars in millions)  

Cash provided by (used for):

     

Operating activities

   $ 279      $ 169  

Investing activities

     236        (43

Financing activities

     (556      (43

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (7      7  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   $ (48    $ 90  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash provided by operating activities increased by $110 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 versus the same period last year, primarily due to increases in cash flows related to Receivables from related

 

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parties of $52 million which principally relates to the settlement by the Parent on behalf of the Company of foreign R&D tax credits. The remaining increase was primarily attributable to an increase in Net income before deferred tax and foreign exchange (gain) loss of $30 million and cash flows related to Payables to related parties of $23 million.

Cash provided by (used for) investing activities increased by $279 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 versus the same period last year, primarily due to favorable net cash impacts from marketable securities investment activities period over period of $289 million, partially offset by an increase in capital expenditures of $13 million.

Cash used for financing activities decreased by $513 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 versus the same period last year. The change was primarily due to a decrease of $327 million in proceeds from related party notes payable and an increase of $167 million in payments for related party notes payable period over period.

Cash Flow Summary for the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015

Our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, as reflected in the audited Combined Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Information Statement, are summarized as follows:

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2017      2016      2015  
     (restated)(1)         
     (Dollars in millions)  

Cash provided by (used for):

        

Operating activities

   $ 71      $ 305      $ 367  

Investing activities

     30        (182      (144

Financing activities

     60        (149      (275

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     20        (1      (13
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   $ 181      $ (27    $ (65
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect the appropriate application of the provisions of ASC 450 (see Note 1 to the annual Combined Financial Statements for additional information).

2017 compared with 2016

Cash provided by operating activities decreased by $234 million, primarily due to higher income taxes settled with the Parent of $357 million, mainly due to the provisional mandatory transition tax impact of the Tax Act. This was partially offset by higher Income before taxes of $116 million, favorable impacts from working capital of approximately $6 million and payables to related parties of $37 million.

Cash from investing activities increased by $212 million, primarily due to lower issuances of related party notes receivables to the Parent of $63 million and favorable net cash impacts from marketable securities investment activities year over year of $145 million.

Cash provided by financing activities increased by $209 million. The change was primarily due to a $133 million increase in cash received from the Parent’s cash pools and lower increase in Invested deficit of $76 million.

2016 compared with 2015

Cash provided by operating activities decreased by $62 million, primarily due to lower Income before taxes of $118 million and unfavorable impacts from working capital of approximately $47 million, partially offset by lower tax payments of $30 million and favorable impacts from accrued liabilities of $62 million.

 

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Cash used for investing activities increased by $38 million, primarily due to an increase in expenditures for property, plant and equipment of $34 million.

Cash used for financing activities decreased by $126 million. The decrease in usage was primarily due to a lower increase in Invested deficit of $610 million, partially offset by a $484 million decrease in cash received from the Parent’s cash pools.

Contractual Obligations and Probable Liability Payments

Following is a summary of our significant contractual obligations and probable liability payments at December 31, 2017:

 

           Payments by Period        
     Total(5)     2018     2019-2020     2021-2022     Thereafter  
           (restated)(1)     (restated)(1)     (restated)(1)     (restated)(1)  
     (Dollars in millions)  

Minimum operating lease payments

   $ 23     $ 7     $ 10     $ 4     $ 2  

Purchase obligations(2)

     85       85       —         —         —    

Asbestos-related liability payments(3)

     1,712       185       374       375       778  

Asbestos insurance receipts(4)

     (191     (17     (31     (29     (114
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 1,629     $ 260     $ 353     $ 350     $ 666  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Certain amounts have been restated to reflect the appropriate application of the provisions of ASC 450 (see Note 1 to the annual Combined Financial Statements for additional information).

(2)

Purchase obligations are entered into with various vendors in the normal course of business and are consistent with our expected requirements.

(3)

These amounts are estimates of asbestos-related cash settlement payments for Bendix based on our liabilities for unasserted Bendix-related asbestos claims which are probable and reasonably estimable as of December 31, 2017, calculated as if we were responsible for 100% of the Bendix asbestos-related liability payments. See Asbestos Matters in Note 18, Commitments and Contingencies of Notes to Combined Financial Statements for additional information. On a going forward basis, pursuant to the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement, we expect to be responsible for 90% of Honeywell’s asbestos-related liability payments primarily related to Honeywell’s legacy Bendix friction materials business in the United States, as well as certain environmental-related liability payments and accounts payable and non-United States asbestos-related liability payments, in each case related to legacy elements of the Business, including the legal costs of defending and resolving such liabilities, less 90% of Honeywell’s net insurance receipts and, as may be applicable, certain other recoveries associated with such liabilities. The amount payable by the Company in respect of such liabilities arising in a given calendar year will be subject to a cap of an amount equal to the Distribution Date Currency Exchange Rate equivalent of $175 million. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell—Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement.”

(4)

These amounts represent Honeywell’s estimated insurance receipts that are deemed probable for asbestos-related liabilities as of December 31, 2017, calculated as if we were the beneficiary of 100% of such receipts. On a going forward basis, pursuant to the Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement, we expect to receive the benefit of 90% of such receipts, the amount of which will be deducted from 90% of payments made in respect of such liabilities and corresponding legal fees subject in each case to the applicable cap. See Asbestos Matters in Note 18, Commitments and Contingencies of Notes to Combined Financial Statements for additional information.

(5)

The table excludes related party notes payable as they will either be forgiven or cash settled prior to the Spin-Off. The table also excludes tax liability payments, including those for unrecognized tax benefits and excludes amounts related to the mandatory transition tax that will be payable to Honeywell under the Tax Matters Agreement. See Note 6 Income Taxes and Note 3 Related Party Transactions with Honeywell of Notes to Combined Financial Statements for additional information.

 

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Capital Expenditures

We believe our capital spending in recent years has been sufficient to maintain efficient production capacity, to implement important product and process redesigns and to expand capacity to meet increased demand. Productivity projects have freed up capacity in our manufacturing facilities and are expected to continue to do so. We expect to continue investing to expand and modernize our existing facilities and invest in our facilities to create capacity for new product development.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not engage in any off-balance sheet financial arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of our combined financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles is based on the selection and application of accounting policies that require us to make significant estimates and assumptions about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. We consider the accounting policies discussed below to be critical to the understanding of our financial statements. Actual results could differ from our estimates and assumptions, and any such differences could be material to our combined financial statements.

Contingent Liabilities—We are subject to lawsuits, investigations and claims that arise out of the conduct of our global business operations or those of previously owned entities, including matters relating to commercial transactions, government contracts, product liability (including asbestos), prior acquisitions and divestitures, employee benefit plans, intellectual property, legal and environmental, health and safety matters. We continually assess the likelihood of any adverse judgments or outcomes to our contingencies, as well as potential amounts or ranges of probable losses, and recognize a liability, if any, for these contingencies based on a careful analysis of each matter with the assistance of outside legal counsel and, if applicable, other experts. Such analysis includes making judgments concerning matters such as the costs associated with environmental matters, the outcome of negotiations, the number and cost of pending and future asbestos claims, and the impact of evidentiary requirements. Because most contingencies are resolved over long periods of time, liabilities may change in the future due to new developments (including new discovery of facts, changes in legislation and outcomes of similar cases through the judicial system), changes in assumptions or changes in our settlement strategy. See Note 18, Commitments and Contingencies of Notes to Combined Financial Statements for a discussion of management’s judgment applied in the recognition and measurement of our environmental and asbestos liabilities which represent our most significant contingencies.

Asbestos-Related Contingencies and Insurance Recoveries—We recognize a liability for any asbestos-related contingency that is probable of occurrence and reasonably estimable. In connection with the recognition of liabilities for asbestos-related matters, we record asbestos-related insurance recoveries that are deemed probable. Asbestos-related expenses, net of probable insurance recoveries, are presented within Other expense, net in the Combined Statements of Operations. For additional information, see Note 18, Commitments and Contingencies of Notes to Combined Financial Statements.

Warranties and Guarantees—Expected warranty costs for products sold are recognized based on an estimate of the amount that eventually will be required to settle such obligations. These accruals are based on factors such as past experience, length of the warranty and various other considerations. Costs of product recalls, which may include the cost of the product being replaced as well as the customer’s cost of the recall, including labor to remove and replace the recalled part, are accrued as part of our warranty accrual at the time an obligation becomes probable and can be reasonably estimated. These estimates are adjusted from time to time based on facts and circumstances that impact the status of existing claims. See Note 18, Commitments and Contingencies of Notes to Combined Financial Statements included herein for additional information.

 

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Pension Benefits—Certain of our employees participate in a defined benefit pension plan (the “Shared Plan”) sponsored by Honeywell which includes participants of other Honeywell subsidiaries and operations. Accordingly, we do not record an asset or liability to recognize the funded status of the Shared Plan. The related pension expense is based on annual service cost of active Business participants and reported within Costs of goods sold in the Combined Statements of Operations. The pension expense specifically identified for the active Business participants in the Shared Plan for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 was $2 million and $4 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 was $2 million and $4 million, and for each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $7 million, $6 million and $6 million, respectively.

We also sponsor a funded defined benefit pension plan covering the majority of our employees and retirees in Ireland (the “Ireland Plan”). Other pension plans sponsored by the Company outside of Ireland are not material to the Company either individually or in the aggregate. We recognize net actuarial gains or losses in excess of 10% of the greater of the fair value of plan assets or the plans’ projected benefit obligation (the corridor) annually in the fourth quarter each year (the “MTM Adjustment”), and, if applicable, in any quarter in which an interim remeasurement is triggered. The remaining components of pension (income) expense, primarily service and interest costs and assumed return on plan assets, are recognized on a quarterly basis.

On January 1, 2018, we retrospectively adopted the new accounting guidance on presentation of net periodic pension costs. That guidance requires that we disaggregate the service cost component of net benefit costs and report those costs in the same line item or items in the Combined Interim Statement of Operations as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other non-service components of net benefit costs are required to be presented separately from the service cost component.

Following the adoption of this guidance, we continue to record the service cost component of Pension ongoing (income) expense in Costs of goods sold. The remaining components of net benefit costs within Pension ongoing (income) expense, primarily interest costs and assumed return on plan assets, are now recorded in Non-operating (income) expense. We will continue to recognize net actuarial gains or losses in excess of 10% of the greater of the fair value of plan assets or the plans’ projected benefit obligation (the corridor) annually in the fourth quarter each year (MTM Adjustment). The MTM Adjustment will also be reported in Non-operating (income) expense.

The MTM Adjustment represents the recognition of net actuarial gains or losses in excess of the corridor. Net actuarial gains and losses occur when the actual experience differs from any of the various assumptions used to value our pension plans or when assumptions change. The primary factors contributing to actuarial gains and losses are changes in the discount rate used to value pension obligations as of the measurement date each year and the difference between expected and actual returns on plan assets. The mark-to-market accounting method results in the potential for volatile and difficult to forecast MTM Adjustments. MTM charges were $0 million, $7 million and $0 million in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

We determine the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets utilizing historical plan asset returns over varying long-term periods combined with our expectations of future market conditions and asset mix considerations (see Note 19 Defined Benefit Pension Plans of Notes to Combined Financial Statements for details on the actual various asset classes and targeted asset allocation percentages for our pension plans). We plan to continue to use an expected rate of return on plan assets of 4.0% for 2018 as this is a long-term rate based on historical plan asset returns over varying long-term periods combined with our expectations of future market conditions and the asset mix of the plan’s investments.

The discount rate reflects the market rate on December 31 (measurement date) for high-quality fixed-income investments with maturities corresponding to our benefit obligations and is subject to change each year. The discount rate can be volatile from year to year as it is determined based upon prevailing interest rates as of the measurement date. We used a 1.80% discount rate to determine benefit obligations as of December 31, 2017, reflecting the decrease in the market interest rate environment since the prior year-end.

 

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Inventories—Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined on a first-in, first-out basis, including direct material costs and direct and indirect manufacturing costs, or net realizable value. Obsolete inventory is identified based on analysis of inventory for known obsolescence issues. The original equipment inventory on hand in excess of one year’s forecasted usage is fully reserved.

Goodwill—Goodwill is subject to impairment testing annually as of March 31, and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. This testing compares carrying value to fair value and, when appropriate, the carrying value is reduced to fair value. We completed our annual goodwill impairment test as of March 31, 2018 and 2017, and determined that there was no impairment as of that date.

Income Taxes—The tax provision is presented on a separate company basis as if we were a separate filer. The effects of tax adjustments and settlements from taxing authorities are presented in our Combined Financial Statements in the period to which they relate as if we were a separate filer. Our current obligations for taxes are settled with our Parent on an estimated basis and adjusted in later periods as appropriate. All income taxes due to or due from our Parent that have not been settled or recovered by the end of the period are reflected in Invested deficit within the Combined Financial Statements. We are subject to income tax in the United States (federal, state and local) as well as other jurisdictions in which we operate.

Our provision for income tax expense is based on our income, the statutory tax rates and other provisions of the tax laws applicable to us in each of these various jurisdictions. These laws are complex, and their application to our facts is at times open to interpretation. The process of determining our combined income tax expense includes significant judgments and estimates, including judgments regarding the interpretation of those laws. Our provision for income taxes and our deferred tax assets and liabilities incorporate those judgments and estimates, and reflect management’s best estimate of current and future income taxes to be paid.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to temporary differences between the financial reporting and income tax bases of our assets and liabilities, as well as the impact of tax loss carryforwards or carrybacks. Deferred income tax expense or benefit represents the expected increase or decrease to future tax payments as these temporary differences reverse over time. Deferred tax assets are specific to the jurisdiction in which they arise, and are recognized subject to management’s judgment that realization of those assets is “more likely than not.” In making decisions regarding our ability to realize tax assets, we evaluate all positive and negative evidence, including projected future taxable income, taxable income in carryback periods, expected reversal of deferred tax liabilities, and the implementation of available tax planning strategies.

Significant judgment is required in evaluating tax positions. We establish additional reserves for income taxes when, despite the belief that tax positions are fully supportable, there remain certain positions that do not meet the minimum recognition threshold. The approach for evaluating certain and uncertain tax positions is defined by the authoritative guidance which determines when a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority. In the normal course of business, Honeywell and its subsidiaries are examined by various federal, state and foreign tax authorities. We regularly assess the potential outcomes of these examinations and any future examinations for the current or prior years in determining the adequacy of our provision for income taxes. We continually assess the likelihood and amount of potential adjustments and adjust the income tax provision, the current tax liability and deferred taxes in the period in which the facts that give rise to a change in estimate become known.

The tax provision has been calculated as if the Business was operating on a stand-alone basis and filed separate tax returns in the jurisdictions in which it operates. Therefore, cash tax payments and items of current and deferred taxes may not be reflective of the actual tax balances had the Business been a stand-alone company during the periods presented.

 

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Market Risk Management

We are exposed to market risks from changes in currency exchange rates. These exposures may impact future earnings and/or operating cash flows. Our exposure to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates arises from international financing activities between subsidiaries, foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities and transactions arising from international trade. Our primary objective is to preserve the U.S. Dollar value of foreign currency denominated cash flows and earnings. We attempt to hedge currency exposures with natural offsets to the fullest extent possible and, once these opportunities have been exhausted, through foreign currency exchange forward and option contracts (foreign currency exchange contracts).

We hedge monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies. Prior to conversion into U.S. dollars, these assets and liabilities are remeasured at spot exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet date. The effects of changes in spot rates are recognized in earnings and included in Non-operating (income) expense. We partially hedge forecasted sales and purchases, which primarily occur in the next twelve months and are denominated in non-functional currencies, with foreign currency exchange contracts. Changes in the forecasted non-functional currency cash flows due to movements in exchange rates are substantially offset by changes in the fair value of the foreign currency exchange contracts designated as hedges. Market value gains and losses on these contracts are recognized in earnings when the hedged transaction is recognized. Open foreign currency exchange contracts mature in the next twelve months. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, we had contracts with notional amounts of $1,275 million and $928 million, respectively, to exchange foreign currencies, principally the U.S. Dollar, Euro, Chinese Yuan, Japanese Yen, Mexican Peso, New Romanian Leu and Korean Won.

As of June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and 2016, the net fair value of all financial instruments with exposure to currency risk was approximately a $4 million liability, $37 million liability and $45 million asset, respectively. The potential loss or gain in fair value for such financial instruments from a hypothetical 10% adverse or favorable change in quoted currency exchange rates would be approximately $(134) million and $123 million at June 30, 2018, $(121) million and $65 million at December 31, 2017 and $(45) million and $153 million at December 31, 2016. The model assumes a parallel shift in currency exchange rates; however, currency exchange rates rarely move in the same direction. The assumption that currency exchange rates change in a parallel fashion may overstate the impact of changing currency exchange rates on assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. See Note 14 Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measures of Notes to Combined Financial Statements for further discussion on the agreements.

While we are exposed to commodity price risk, we pass through abnormal changes in component and raw material costs to our customers based on the contractual terms of our arrangements. In limited situations we may not be fully compensated for such changes in costs.

Other Matters

Litigation and Environmental Matters

See Note 18, Commitments and Contingencies of Notes to Combined Financial Statements for a discussion of environmental, asbestos and other litigation matters.

Agreements with Honeywell

We are entering into certain agreements with Honeywell that did not exist prior to the Spin-Off, such as Honeywell’s provision of transition and other services, and undertaking indemnification obligations, which will cause us to incur new costs. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Honeywell” for a description of the material terms thereof.

 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted new accounting guidance on revenue from contracts with customers, using the modified retrospective method applied to contracts that were not completed as of January 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018 are presented under that guidance, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the previous guidance. See Note 4 Revenue Recognition and Contracts with Customers for further details.

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted a new accounting standard that resulted in the components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost other than service costs to no longer be presented in Cost of products and services sold and Selling, general and administrative expenses, but to instead be presented within Non-operating (income) expense. See Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Combined Financial Statements for further details.

See Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Combined Financial Statements for a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements.

 

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MANAGEMENT

The following table presents information concerning our executive officers and directors following the Spin-Off, including a five-year employment history.

 

Name

   Age     

Position

Olivier Rabiller

     48      Director, President & Chief Executive Officer

Carlos Cardoso

     60      Chairman of the Board

Maura J. Clark

     59      Director

Courtney Enghauser

     46      Director

Susan L. Main

     59      Director

Carsten J. Reinhardt

     51      Director

Scott Tozier

     57      Director

Craig Balis

     53      Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer

Daniel Deiro

     46      Senior Vice President, Global Customer Management & General Manager Japan/Korea

Alessandro Gili

     46      Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Thierry Mabru

     50      Senior Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain

Jerome Maironi

     52      Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

Fabrice Spenninck

     49      Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

The following are brief biographies describing the backgrounds of the executive officers and directors of the Company.

Olivier Rabiller

Mr. Rabiller has led the Transportation Systems division at Honeywell since July 2016. From January 2015 to July 2016, he served as Vice President and General Manager of Transportation Systems for High Growth Regions, Business Development, and Aftermarket. From January 2012 to January 2014, he served as Vice President and General Manager, Transportation Systems Aftermarket. Earlier positions within Honeywell included roles as the Vice President of Sourcing for Transportation Systems for three years; Vice President of Customer Management for Passenger Vehicles at Honeywell Turbo Technologies; Vice President, European Sales and Customer Management; and Director of Marketing and Business Development for the European region. He joined Honeywell in 2002 as Senior Program Manager and Business Development Manager for Turbo Technologies EMEA. Mr. Rabiller is a director of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit organization which facilitates business relations between Switzerland and the United States. From 2012 until 2016, Mr. Rabiller was a director of Friction Material Pacifica, Australia. He holds a Master’s degree in engineering from École Centrale Nantes and an MBA from INSEAD. Mr. Rabiller was chosen to lead SpinCo and serve as a member of the Board of Directors because of his extensive experience at the Transportation Systems division at Honeywell, his background within the automotive industry and his strong leadership abilities.

Carlos Cardoso

Mr. Cardoso is a Senior Advisor of Irving Place Capital focusing on investments in industrial manufacturing and distribution companies since July 2015. From 2007 to 2015, Mr. Cardoso was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kennametal, a global leader in metalworking solutions and engineered components serving a diverse set of industrial and infrastructure markets. Before serving as CEO, Mr. Cardoso served as Kennametal’s Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Kennametal, he held executive roles at Flowserve and Honeywell (Allied Signal). Mr. Cardoso currently serves on the boards of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., Hubbell Incorporated and the Ohio Transmission Corporation. He has been named one of America’s “Best Chief Executive Officers” by Institutional Investor Magazine. Mr. Cardoso earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Fairfield University and a Master’s degree in management from the Rensselaer

 

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Polytechnic Institute. Mr. Cardoso was chosen as Chairman of our Board of Directors because of his background as a director for public companies and his valuable expertise in companies with extensive manufacturing operations and distribution operations.

Maura J. Clark

Ms. Clark has served as a Corporate Director of Direct Energy since 2014. From 2005 to 2014, Ms. Clark served as President of Direct Energy Business, LLC and Senior Vice President North American Strategy and Mergers and Acquisitions and was responsible for all aspects of the North American commercial and industrial energy business. Her prior experience includes investment banking and serving as Chief Financial Officer of an independent oil refining and marketing company, as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and Chief Financial Officer of the Clark USA and as a Managing Director of Investment Banking Services at Goldman Sachs & Co., where she built a portfolio of clients involved in merchant power, gas and electric utilities and industrial companies. She also served as Vice President of Finance of North American Life Assurance Company, a financial services company. Ms. Clark is a member of the Board of Fortis Inc., Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Agrium Inc., Elizabeth Arden, Inc., Primary Care Development Corp. and Sabine River. She graduated from Queens University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. She is a Charted Professional Accountant and a member of the Association of Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario. Ms. Clark offers the board extensive experience managing the operations of an international commercial and industrial business as well as significant experience from her service on other public company boards.

Courtney Enghauser

Ms. Enghauser is the Chief Financial Officer of Sensus, now a part of Xylem, a leading global water technology company since April 2013. Prior to her current role, Ms. Enghauser was the Chief Financial Officer of Kinetek, Inc., where she was responsible for the financial management and reporting of a global portfolio company consisting of eleven operating subsidiaries and sixteen holding companies in the electric motors and controls industries located throughout the world. Ms. Enghauser also served as Director of Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions of Kinetek, Inc. and Chief Financial Officer of Finishing Services & Technologies, Inc. after starting her career as an Auditor at PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Ms. Enghauser graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Indiana University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Ms. Enghauser will provide the board with significant experience in the technology sector and financial strategies from a global perspective.

Susan L. Main

Ms. Main is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, a leading provider of sophisticated instrumentation, digital imaging products and software, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems since November 2012. Prior to her current role, Ms. Main was the Vice President and Controller since March 2004. From 1999-2004, Ms. Main served as Vice President and Controller for Water Pik Technologies, Inc. Ms. Main also held numerous financial roles at the former Allegheny Teledyne Incorporated in its government, industrial and commercial segments. Earlier in her career, Ms. Main held financial and auditing roles at the former Hughes Aircraft Company. Ms. Main is a member of the board of directors of Ashland Global Holdings, Inc., where she serves as the Chairperson of the Audit Committee and as a member of the Governance and Nominating Committee. Ms. Main is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors and Women Corporate Directors. Ms. Main graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration. We believe Ms. Main will provide the board with valuable experience in financial management given her background in various financial roles.

Carsten J. Reinhardt

Mr. Reinhardt has served as Senior Advisor for RLE International since October 2016. From July 2012 to October 2016, Mr. Reinhardt was President and CEO of Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG, a supplier of advanced

 

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powertrain technologies to the rail, commercial vehicle, marine, power generation, oil & gas and mining industries. Mr. Reinhardt currently sits on the Boards of Grundfos A/S Holding, SAF-Holland S.A., Rosti Group, Rosti Automotive, Tegimus Holding, GmbH, and Beinbauer Group (Germany). Mr. Reinhardt holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Esslingen Technical University in Germany and a Master of Science degree in automobile engineering from the University of Hertfordshire, UK. Through his extensive experience in the automotive industry across global markets, Mr. Reinhardt provides operational expertise and strengthens the Board’s experience within the industry.

Scott Tozier

Mr. Tozier has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Albemarle Corporation since January 2011. Prior to joining Albemarle, he served as Vice President of Finance, Transformation and Operations of Honeywell International, Inc. where he was responsible for Honeywell’s global financial shared services and best practices management. His 16-year career with Honeywell spanned senior financial positions in the United States, Asia Pacific and Europe. Mr. Tozier currently serves as a director on the boards of directors for FCCSA and Volta Energy Technologies. He is also a trustee for Blumenthal Performing Arts and Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, and on the Board of Advisors for Junior Achievement of the Carolinas. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1988. Mr. Tozier holds an MBA from the University of Michigan, where he graduated with honors in 1994. He is a Certified Public Accountant. As a former executive within Honeywell, Mr. Tozier offers the board valuable expertise in best practices for a public company on a global scale, as well as financial management given his background as a CFO and a Certified Public Accountant.

Craig Balis

Mr. Balis was appointed our Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer in                      2018. From June 2014 until such appointment, Mr. Balis was the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Honeywell Transportation Systems. From December 2008 to June 2014, Mr. Balis was the Vice President of Engineering of Honeywell Transportation Systems. Mr. Balis has a Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degree in engineering from the University of Illinois.

Daniel Deiro

Mr. Deiro was appointed our Senior Vice President, Global Customer Management, and General Manager Japan/Korea in                  2018. From August 2014 until such appointment, Mr. Deiro was the Vice President of Customer Management and General Manager for Honeywell Transportation Systems for Japan and Korea. From April 2012 until August 2014, Mr. Deiro was a Senior Customer Management Director at Honeywell Transportation Systems. Mr. Deiro has a degree in Automotive Engineering from Haute école spécialisée bernoise, Technique et Informatique (BFH-TI), Biel, Switzerland.

Alessandro Gili

Mr. Gili was appointed our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in              2018. From June 2018 until such appointment, Mr. Gili was the Chief Financial Officer of Honeywell Transportation Systems. From February 2015 until May 2018, Mr. Gili was the Chief Financial Officer of Ferrari N.V. In April 2015 he was also appointed as President of Ferrari Financial Services S.p.A. From June 2013 to February 2015, he was a Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. From June 2011 to June 2013, Mr. Gili was Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Chrysler Group LLC. Prior to joining the Fiat Group, Mr. Gili was a project manager for Innovative Redesign Managements Consultants. Mr. Gili spent the first years of his career in Audit at Coopers & Lybrand. Mr. Gili holds a Bachelor’s degree in finance from Turin University and is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Public Auditor in Italy.

 

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Thierry Mabru

Thierry Mabru was appointed our Senior Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain in                  2018. From March 2013 until such appointment, Mr. Mabru was the Vice President of Global Integrated Supply Chain for Honeywell Transportation Systems. From April 2011 until February 2013, Mr. Mabru was Senior Director of Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineering for Honeywell Transportation Systems. From September 2006 to February 2011, Mr. Mabru was Director of the Program Management Office of Honeywell Aerospace EMEAI. Mr. Mabru currently serves as director of both the Board of Friction Material Pacific (FMP) Group Australia PTY Limited and Board of Friction Material Pacific (FMP) Group PTY Limited. Mr. Mabru holds a Master of Science degree from the École Nationale de Mécanique et d’Aérotechniques (ISAE/ENSMA), Poitier, France.

Jerome Maironi

Jerome Maironi was appointed our Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in                  2018. For the past five years and until such appointment, Mr. Maironi was the Vice President of Global Legal Affairs for Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies. Mr. Maironi graduated with an Executive MBA from INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France. Mr. Maironi received a post-graduate degree in Law & Practice of International Trade and a Master of Law from the University Rene Descartes, Paris, France. Mr. Maironi is a member of the Association Francaise des Juristes d’Entreprise and has also passed the French Bar Exam.

Fabrice Spenninck

Mr. Spenninck was appointed our Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer in                          2018. From August 2015 until such appointment, Mr. Spenninck was Vice President of Human Resources of Honeywell Transportation Systems. From 2013 to 2015, Mr. Spenninck was Vice President of Labor and Employee Relations and, from 2011 to 2013, he was Senior Director of Human Resources (One Country Leader) in France and North Africa at Honeywell. Mr. Spenninck holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources and Labor Relations from the University of Montpellier, France.

Our Board of Directors Following the Spin-Off and Director Independence

Immediately following the Spin-Off, we expect that our Board will be comprised of seven directors. A majority of our directors will meet the independence requirements set forth in the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange at the time of the Spin-Off.

Committees of the Board

Effective upon the completion of the Spin-Off, our Board will have the following committees, each of which will operate under a written charter that will be posted on our website prior to the Spin-Off.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will be established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) and Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act. The responsibilities of our Audit Committee will be more fully described in our Audit Committee charter. We anticipate that our Audit Committee, among other duties, will oversee:

 

   

management’s conduct of our financial reporting process (including the development and maintenance of systems of internal accounting and financial controls);

 

   

the integrity of our financial statements;

 

   

our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;

 

   

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the performance of our internal audit function;

 

   

the outside auditor’s annual audit of our financial statements; and

 

   

the preparation of certain reports required by the rules and regulations of the SEC.

The Audit Committee will have at least three (3) members and will consist entirely of independent directors, each of whom will meet the independence requirements set forth in the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange, Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act and our Audit Committee charter. Each member of the Audit Committee will be financially literate, and at least one member of the Audit Committee will have accounting and related financial management expertise and satisfy the criteria to be an “audit committee financial expert” under the rules and regulations of the SEC, as those qualifications are interpreted by our Board in its business judgment. The initial members of the Audit Committee will be determined prior to the Spin-Off.

Compensation Committee

The responsibilities of our Compensation Committee will be more fully described in our Compensation Committee charter, and we anticipate that they will include, among other duties:

 

   

determining and approving the compensation of our Chief Executive Officer;

 

   

reviewing and approving the compensation of our other executives;

 

   

overseeing the administration and determination of awards under our compensation plans; and

 

   

preparing any report on executive compensation required by the rules and regulations of the SEC.

The Compensation Committee will consist entirely of independent directors, each of whom will meet the independence requirements set forth in the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange, Rule 10C-1 under the Exchange Act and our Compensation Committee charter. The members of our Compensation Committee will be “non-employee directors” (within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act) and “outside directors” (within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code). The initial members of our Compensation Committee will be determined prior to the Spin-Off.

Nominating and Governance Committee

The responsibilities of our Nominating and Governance Committee will be more fully described in our Nominating and Governance Committee charter, and we anticipate that they will include, among other duties:

 

   

overseeing our corporate governance practices;

 

   

reviewing and recommending to our Board amendments to our by-laws, certificate of incorporation, committee charters and other governance policies;

 

   

reviewing and making recommendations to our Board regarding the structure of our various board committees;

 

   

identifying, reviewing and recommending to our Board individuals for election to the Board;

 

   

adopting and reviewing policies regarding the consideration of candidates for our Board proposed by stockholders and other criteria for membership on our Board;

 

   

overseeing the Chief Executive Officer succession planning process, including an emergency succession plan;

 

   

reviewing the leadership structure for our Board;

 

   

overseeing our Board’s annual self-evaluation; and

 

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overseeing and monitoring general governance matters, including communications with stockholders and regulatory developments relating to corporate governance.

The Nominating and Governance Committee will consist entirely of independent directors, each of whom will meet the independence requirements set forth in the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange and our Nominating and Governance Committee charter. The initial members of the Nominating and Governance Committee will be determined prior to the Spin-Off.

Code of Business Ethics

Prior to the completion of the Spin-Off, we will adopt a written code of business ethics that is designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote, among other things:

 

   

honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;

 

   

the protection of the confidentiality of our non-public information;

 

   

the responsible use of and control over our assets and resources;

 

   

full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that we file with the SEC and other regulators and in our other public communications;

 

   

compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; and

 

   

accountability for adherence to the code and prompt internal reporting of any possible violation of the code.

Director Nomination Process

Our initial Board will be selected through a process involving both Honeywell and us. The initial directors who will serve after the Spin-Off will begin their terms at the time of the Distribution, with the exception of one independent director who will begin his or her term prior to the date on which “when-issued” trading of our common stock commences and will serve on our Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee.

Communications with Non-Management Members of the Board of Directors

Generally, it is the responsibility of our management to speak for us in communications with outside parties, but we intend to set forth, in our corporate governance policies, certain processes by which stockholders and other interested third parties may communicate with non-management members of our Board.

Director Compensation

We expect to adopt a compensation program for our non-employee directors effective upon the completion of the Spin-Off that consists of a combination of annual cash retainer fees and equity-based compensation. Directors who are also employees of SpinCo will not receive any additional compensation for their service as a director.

 

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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

Following the Spin-Off, we expect that our Compensation Committee will periodically review and make recommendations to our Board regarding the form and amount of compensation for non-employee directors. Directors who are also our employees are expected to receive no compensation for service on our Board. Honeywell has approved an initial director compensation program for the Company that is designed to enable continued attraction and retention of highly qualified directors and to address the time, effort, expertise and accountability required of active Board membership. This program is described in further detail below.

Annual Compensation

In general, we believe that annual compensation for non-employee directors should consist of both a cash component, designed to compensate members for their service on the Board and its committees, and an equity component, designed to align the interests of directors and shareowners and, by vesting over time, to create an incentive for continued service on the Board.

 

Board of Directors’ Annual Compensation

    

 

Cash Retainer

   $80,000

Independent Board Chairman – Additional Cash Retainer

   $100,000

Board Committee Membership – Additional Cash Retainer

  

Audit Committee Chair: $20,000

Audit Committee Member: $10,000

Compensation Committee Chair: $15,000

Compensation Committee Member: $7,500

Nominating and Governance Committee Chair: $15,000

Nominating and Governance Committee Member: $5,000

Other Committee Chair: $10,000

Other Committee Member: $5,000

Annual Equity Grants

  

Restricted Stock Units vest on the earliest of the first anniversary of the date of grant, the director’s death or disability, or removal from the Board coincident with the occurrence of a change in control.

   Each non-employee director receives an annual restricted stock unit grant with a target value of $120,000 on the date of the Annual Meeting of Shareowners. New directors in 2018 will receive a prorated award for the partial year commencing on the Spin-Off.

Cash elements are paid in quarterly installments and prorated for partial years of service.

Other Benefits

Non-employee directors will also be provided with $350,000 in business travel accident insurance.

Stock Ownership Guidelines

We expect to adopt a stock ownership policy pursuant to which each non-employee director, while serving as a director of the Company, must hold Company common stock (including unvested RSUs) with a market value of at least five times the annual cash retainer (or $400,000) before being permitted to sell any SpinCo common stock holdings, including net shares from vesting of restricted stock unit grants (i.e., shares vested less shares required to pay applicable taxes).

 

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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

As discussed above, we are currently part of Honeywell and not an independent company, and our Compensation Committee has not yet been formed. Decisions about our executive compensation and benefits to date have been made by the Management Development and Compensation Committee of the Honeywell Board (the “Honeywell Compensation Committee”) and Honeywell senior management. Accordingly, this Compensation Discussion and Analysis (“CD&A”) focuses on Honeywell’s compensation and benefit programs and decisions for 2017. Following the Spin-Off, we expect that our Compensation Committee will review our executive compensation and benefit programs and determine the appropriate compensation and benefits for our executives, and accordingly our executive compensation and benefits programs following the Spin-Off may not be the same as those discussed below.

For purposes of this CD&A and the disclosure that follows, Olivier Rabiller, who currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Business, and is expected to serve as our President and Chief Executive Officer following the Spin-Off, is the only “Named Executive Officer” that was also designated as an officer of Honeywell in 2017. For purposes of these disclosures, we also include as our Named Executive Officers: the executive temporarily acting as our Chief Financial Officer at the end of 2017, and our next three highest paid executive officers at the end of 2017 who are expected to remain as SpinCo executives after the Spin-Off.

For purposes of this CD&A and the disclosure that follows, our “Named Executive Officers” (or “NEOs”) are:

 

   

Olivier Rabiller, President and Chief Executive Officer;

 

   

Peter Bracke, Acting Chief Financial Officer;

 

   

Craig Balis, Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer;

 

   

Thierry Mabru, Senior Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain; and

 

   

Daniel Deiro, Senior Vice President, Global Customer Management and General Manager Japan/Korea.

In addition, Alessandro Gili will become our Chief Financial Officer effective as of the completion of the Spin-Off. The terms of his offer letter are described below. Since he was not an employee of the Business during 2017, he is not considered one of our NEOs for 2017, but he will be one of our named executive officers for 2018.

Honeywell’s Executive Compensation Philosophy and Approach

Honeywell’s executive compensation and benefit programs are designed to support the creation of stockholder value through four key objectives: (1) attract and retain world-class leadership talent; (2) drive performance that creates stockholder value; (3) pay for superior results and sustainable growth; and (4) manage risk through oversight and compensation design. In setting total compensation to meet these key objectives, Honeywell seeks to achieve the optimal balance between (1) fixed and variable (or “at-risk”) pay elements, (2) short- and long-term pay elements and (3) cash- and equity-based elements.

The factors applicable to our NEOs that generally shape Honeywell’s assessment of performance and the appropriate levels of compensation include: (1) operational and financial performance for Honeywell and each strategic business group (“SBG”) (including Aerospace, the SBG of which we are a part) in the context of industry and macroeconomic conditions; (2) a review of compensation history, in total and for each element of compensation; (3) leadership potential and associated retention risk; (4) Honeywell performance relative to the competitive marketplace; (5) the senior executive succession plan; (6) relative level of responsibility within Honeywell and specific contributions over the performance period; (7) trends and best practices in executive compensation; and (8) peer group comparisons of pay levels and related practices.

 

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Details on Program Elements and Related 2017 Compensation Decisions

Base Salary

Base salaries are intended to attract and compensate high-performing and experienced leaders and are determined based on performance, scope of responsibility, years of experience and with reference made to relevant competitive market data (but not targeted to a specific competitive position). In 2017, based on his strong performance record, experience and leadership potential, the Honeywell Compensation Committee raised Mr. Rabiller’s base salary from a rate of $505,000 to $557,000 annually, effective April 1, 2017.

Mr. Bracke transferred into SpinCo, effective November 1, 2017, from another Honeywell business unit and did not receive a base salary increase upon transfer. Effective April 1, 2017, base salary increases for the other NEOs ranged from 1.0% to 5.0%, which was within country-specific merit budgets established by Honeywell for 2017, and took into consideration differentiation based on internal performance and behavior ratings and external market data.

The following table summarizes the changes in base salary for the other NEOs:

 

NEO

   1/1/2017 Base
Salary*
     New Base
Salary*
 

Peter Bracke

     —        $ 440,318  

Craig Balis

   $ 378,352      $ 382,142  

Thierry Mabru

   $ 360,530      $ 364,832  

Daniel Deiro

   $ 342,299      $ 359,404  

 

*

Base salary and other compensation values in this CD&A originally denoted in local currency (CHF) have been converted to USD using a December 31, 2017 exchange rate of CHF 1 to USD 1.024234.

Short-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (“ICP”) Awards

ICP awards are intended to motivate and reward executives for achieving annual corporate, SBG and functional goals in key areas of financial and operational performance. In 2017, Mr. Rabiller participated in the Honeywell ICP program on the same basis as other officers of Honeywell, with 80% of his award based on performance against equally weighted financial metrics for total Honeywell and its Aerospace business (“Quantitative Portion”) and 20% of the award based on his individual performance (“Qualitative Portion”). The following tables summarize Mr. Rabiller’s target ICP award opportunity and the final ICP award earned by him for 2017 as approved by the Honeywell Compensation Committee.

Target ICP Award (Rabiller):

 

2017 Base

Salary*

   x   

Individual Target

ICP Award (% of

Base Salary)

   =   

Target ICP Award

($)

$544,014       65%    $353,609

 

*

Reflects ICP eligible base salary for the 2017 calendar year.

Earned ICP Award (Rabiller):

 

Formulaic Portion(1)

 

  +  

Qualitative Portion(2)

 

  =   Total
Individual
ICP Payout
Percentage
  x   Target
ICP
Award
Amount
  =   Actual
2017
ICP
Award

Attainment

  x   Weight   =   Payout %   Attainment   x   Weight   =   Payout %

129.4%

    80%     103.5%     154.4%     20%     30.9%     134.38%     $353,609     $475,180

 

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Attainment based on performance against 2017 Aerospace ICP goals and application of plan leverage table. Attainment can range from 0% to 200%. Payout can range from 0% to 160%.

(2)

Attainment based on Honeywell Compensation Committee assessment. Attainment can range from 0% to 200%. Payout can range from 0% to 40%.

In determining the Qualitative Portion of his 2017 ICP award, the Honeywell Compensation Committee considered Mr. Rabiller’s individual performance against objectives as well as the overall strong performance of the Business in 2017, including:

 

   

Achieved above plan business retention, win rates and flawless launch metrics.

 

   

Accelerated the innovation pipeline (e.g. e-Turbo, next generation new product introductions), technology roadmap and connected software initiatives.

 

   

Delivered new record year of performance for material and operations productivity; exceeded plan.

 

   

Accomplished significant leadership team transitions and enhanced global diversity.

 

   

Advanced Honeywell Velocity Product Development and Honeywell Operating System initiatives, with 100% of Business revenue and manufacturing costs at “silver” level or better.

The other NEOs participated in Honeywell’s ICP program on the same basis as other similarly situated executives of Honeywell with individual award decisions made by Honeywell management based on ICP funding pools approved by the Honeywell Compensation Committee for each business unit. Individual ICP awards are capped at 200% of their target ICP award amount. Target ICP award levels and actual funded awards for the other NEOs were as follows:

 

NEO

   2017 Base
Salary(1)
     Target
ICP
Award (%
of Base
Salary)
    Target ICP
Award ($)
     Approved
Funding
    Actual 2017
ICP

Award
 

Peter Bracke(2)

   $ 73,317        45   $ 32,993        69.26   $ 22,852  

Craig Balis

   $ 381,207        40   $ 152,483        122.59   $ 186,923  

Thierry Mabru

   $ 363,771        40   $ 145,509        152.75   $ 222,259  

Daniel Deiro

   $ 355,186        35   $ 124,315        154.48   $ 192,044  

 

(1)

Reflects ICP eligible base salary for 2017.

(2)

The amounts shown for Mr. Bracke have been prorated to reflect the portion of the 2017 calendar year that Mr. Bracke was employed by the Business.

For more information on the ICP program, including how Honeywell determined payouts for 2017 based on Honeywell’s performance and other factors considered relevant by the Honeywell Compensation Committee, please see the section entitled “Executive Compensation—Compensation Program Description—Annual Incentive Compensation Plan (“ICP”),” which is deemed incorporated by reference herein from the pertinent pages of Honeywell’s 2018 Proxy Statement attached as Exhibit 99.2 to the Registration Statement on Form 10 of which this Information Statement forms a part.

Long-Term Incentive (“LTI”) Compensation

Honeywell generally grants annual LTI awards in February of each year during an open trading window period following the release of Honeywell’s financial results for the preceding fiscal year. In determining the size of annual LTI awards to executives, Honeywell considers (1) an executive’s prior year performance, (2) his or her leadership impact and expected contribution toward the future performance of Honeywell or a business unit, (3) the relative size of previous LTI grants awarded to the executive, (4) the value of LTI awarded to executives in comparable peer group positions, and (5) the vested and unvested equity held by the applicable executive.

 

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Stock Options and RSUs. Stock option awards are long-term incentives intended to motivate and reward executives for making strategic decisions and taking actions that drive year-over-year improvements in company performance that translate into future increases in stock price. Stock options are directly aligned with the interests of Honeywell’s stockholders because executives only realize value if the stock price appreciates.

Restricted stock units (“RSUs”) represent a right to receive Honeywell common stock only if certain conditions are met (e.g., continued employment through a specific date or the attainment of certain performance conditions). RSU awards are intended to reward executives for improvements in company performance and are linked with stockholder value since the value of RSU awards rises or falls with Honeywell’s stock price. RSUs are also intended to encourage retention as they generally vest after a period of at least three years.

Based on their assessment using the criteria noted above, on February 28, 2017, the Honeywell Compensation Committee awarded Mr. Rabiller 22,000 stock options at an exercise price of $124.99 per share. The total value of this award was $366,300, based on a grant date unit value of $16.65. These stock options vest in equal 25% installments over a four-year period and expire ten years from the date of grant. Consistent with other officers of Honeywell, Mr. Rabiller was not awarded RSUs in 2017, as the RSU grant made to him in 2016 was intended to cover a two-year period.

The other NEOs were awarded annual stock options and RSUs on the same basis as other similarly situated executives of Honeywell, with individual award decisions made by Honeywell management based on LTI award pools approved by the Honeywell Compensation Committee. Stock options granted to the other NEOs in 2017 also had an exercise price of $124.99 per share and a grant date unit value of $16.65, and vest in equal 25% installments over a four-year period. RSUs granted to the other NEOs had a grant date unit value of $124.99 and vest 100% on the third anniversary of the grant date. The following table summarizes the number and value of stock options and RSUs awarded to the other NEOs:

 

NEO

   # Options
Awarded
     Stock Options
Grant Date
Value
     # RSUs
Awarded
     RSUs
Grant Date
Value
 

Peter Bracke(1)

     2,507      $ 41,739        359      $ 44,911  

Craig Balis

     12,500      $ 208,125        1,790      $ 223,732  

Thierry Mabru

     9,700      $ 161,505        1,390      $ 173,736  

Daniel Deiro

     7,700      $ 128,205        1,100      $ 137,489  

 

(1)

No awards were granted to Mr. Bracke while he was employed by the Business. The amounts shown reflect the number and value of Honeywell equity awards granted to Mr. Bracke in 2017 prior to his transfer to the Business while he was employed in a different Honeywell business unit, and have been prorated for the period of time that he worked in the Business during 2017.

To strengthen longer term retention for select executives, the Honeywell Compensation Committee also approved and issued additional RSUs to the following two NEOs in July 2017 at a grant date value of $137.53 per unit, which will vest over a six-year period, with one-third vesting on each of the second, fourth and sixth anniversaries of the grant date, contingent on continued employment through the applicable vesting date:

 

NEO

   # RSUs
Awarded
     RSUs
Grant Date
Value
 

Craig Balis

     3,000      $ 412,590  

Thierry Mabru

     2,500      $ 343,825  

Treatment of Honeywell Stock Options in the Spin-Off. In connection with the Spin-Off, any Honeywell stock options held by SpinCo employees that are vested as of the Distribution Date will remain outstanding with Honeywell until exercised by the employee or normal expiration, subject to the terms of the applicable

 

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Honeywell equity incentive plan and related grant agreement under which such options were granted. Stock options held by SpinCo employees that are unvested as of the Distribution Date will terminate and be canceled in accordance with their terms as of the Distribution Date and, in respect of such canceled stock options, SpinCo will issue restricted stock units (“SpinCo RSUs”) that will vest in accordance with the same vesting schedule that applied to the corresponding Honeywell stock options. In respect of stock options held by SpinCo employees that were granted prior to 2018 and remain unvested as of the Distribution Date, the initial value of the new SpinCo RSUs will be determined based on the excess of the “regular way” closing price of Honeywell common stock subject to each such option immediately prior to the Distribution Date less the exercise price of the applicable option, while the replacement value in respect of unvested Honeywell stock options held by SpinCo employees that were granted in 2018 will be based on the formula used to determine the value of the Honeywell stock options at the time of grant. The number of SpinCo RSUs issued will be determined based on the “when issued” closing price of SpinCo shares immediately prior to the Distribution Date (and will be rounded up to the nearest whole SpinCo share).

Treatment of Honeywell RSUs in the Spin-Off. In connection with the Spin-Off, any Honeywell RSUs held by SpinCo employees that are outstanding and unvested as of the Distribution Date will terminate and be canceled in accordance with their terms and, in respect of each such canceled Honeywell RSU award, SpinCo will replace the economic value by issuing SpinCo RSUs that will vest in accordance with the same vesting schedule that applied to the corresponding Honeywell RSUs. In respect of such SpinCo RSUs, the initial value will be determined based on the “regular way” closing price of Honeywell common stock subject to such Honeywell RSUs immediately prior to the Distribution Date, with the number of SpinCo RSUs determined based on the “when issued” closing price of SpinCo shares immediately prior to the Distribution Date (rounded up to the nearest whole SpinCo share).

Long-Term Performance Awards. The Honeywell Performance Plan was introduced in 2017 to provide performance-contingent, long-term incentive awards to focus executives on achievement of objective, three-year financial metrics (e.g. 2017-2019) that are aligned with Honeywell’s long-term targets then in effect. The operational focus of the Performance Plan adds balance to Honeywell’s executive compensation programs and is intended to complement stock options and RSUs, which reward stock price appreciation. Awards made to Honeywell officers under the Performance Plan were made in the form of performance stock units (“PSUs”).

In February 2017, Mr. Rabiller was awarded 4,000 PSUs under the Honeywell Performance Plan for the 2017-2019 performance period, at a grant date value per unit of $131.35 (for a total grant date value of $525,400). The number of PSUs earned at the end of the three-year performance period is determined based on performance against four equally weighted metrics: three internal financial measures and a fourth measure of total shareholder return relative to Honeywell’s compensation peer group. The total payout value is capped at 200% of the target award at grant.

Performance Plan awards made to the other NEOs were in the form of cash-based units, with each unit having a target value of $100. The actual value of the cash unit earned at the end of the three-year performance period is determined based on performance against the same three internal financial metrics that apply to the officer awards. The total payout value is capped at 200% of the target award at grant. The following table summarizes the number and value of Performance Plan cash units awarded to the other NEOs:

 

NEO

   # Performance
Plan Units
     Performance
Plan Units
Target Value
 

Peter Bracke(1)

     418      $ 41,781  

Craig Balis

     2,100      $ 210,000  

Thierry Mabru

     1,650      $ 165,000  

Daniel Deiro

     1,300      $ 130,000  

 

(1)

No awards were granted to Mr. Bracke while he was employed by the Business. The amounts shown reflect the number and value of awards granted to Mr. Bracke in 2017 prior to his transfer to the Business while he

 

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  was employed in a different Honeywell business unit, and have been prorated for the period of time that he worked in the Business during 2017.

Note that the 2017-2019 cash Performance Plan awards are not reflected as 2017 compensation on the Summary Compensation Table as SEC rules require cash-based awards to be reported in the final year of the performance period (i.e. 2019) when the amounts earned are determinable.

Treatment of Honey