TE Connectivity announces fourth quarter and full year results for fiscal year 2020

Rhea-AI Summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) reported Q4 results with net sales of $3.26 billion, a 28% sequential increase but a 1% year-over-year decline. The Transportation segment saw a notable 49% growth, driven by the auto sector. For FY20, net sales reached $12.2 billion, down 10% due to COVID-19, with GAAP EPS showing a loss of $0.78, while adjusted EPS stood at $4.26. The company generated $2 billion in cash flow and returned $1.1 billion to shareholders. Looking ahead, Q1 FY21 forecasts net sales at approximately $3.2 billion and EPS around $0.83.

Positive

• Q4 net sales increased 28% sequentially, surpassing expectations.
• Transportation segment up 49% sequentially, indicating strong recovery in the auto business.
• Cash flow from continuing operations was $2 billion, signaling robust financial health.
• $1.1 billion returned to shareholders shows commitment to investor returns.
• Q1 FY21 guidance anticipates net sales of approximately $3.2 billion.

Negative

• Net sales down 10% year-over-year for FY20 due to COVID-19 impact.
• GAAP EPS from continuing operations reported a loss of $0.78 for FY20.
• Limited visibility on future demand causes lack of full year guidance.

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) today reported results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended Sept. 25, 2020.

Fourth Quarter Highlights

• Net sales were $3.26 billion, up 28% sequentially on a reported basis compared to the 10% increase the company expected. Sales were down 1% on a reported basis and down 4% on an organic basis year over year.
• Growth in all segments sequentially, with Transportation segment up 49%, driven by Auto business.
• GAAP earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations were $0.69, and adjusted EPS were $1.16.
• Cash flow from continuing operating activities was $719 million and free cash flow was $648 million.

Full Year Highlights

• Net sales were $12.2 billion, down 10% from fiscal year 2019 as a result of COVID-19 impact.
• GAAP EPS from continuing operations were a loss of $0.78, and adjusted EPS were $4.26.
• Cash flow from continuing operating activities was $2 billion and free cash flow was $1.5 billion, with $1.1 billion returned to shareholders.

"I am proud of our employees for delivering fourth quarter results well above our expectations, exiting the year with sequential sales growth in all segments. In particular, our Transportation segment was up nearly 50% from last quarter, driven by a recovery in auto production and our continued outperformance versus the market due to our strong position in hybrid and electric vehicle platform technology," said TE Connectivity CEO Terrence Curtin.  "Our global manufacturing strategy and acceleration of our cost reduction activities enabled us to meet our commitments to our customers as they continue to navigate the impacts of COVID-19. Our full year results demonstrate strong cash flow generation and our portfolio is well positioned. While the markets remain uncertain, we do expect our first quarter of 2021 to be back to pre-COVID revenue levels and we expect an increase in profitability with year-over-year adjusted margin and EPS growth."

First Quarter FY21 Outlook

For the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the company expects net sales of approximately $3.2 billion, reflecting an increase of 1% on a reported basis and down 2% on an organic basis year over year. GAAP EPS from continuing operations are expected to be approximately $0.83, with adjusted EPS of approximately $1.25.

The company is not providing full year guidance due to limited visibility of COVID-19 impact on future demand.  Information about TE Connectivity's use of non-GAAP financial measures is provided below. For reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures, see the attached tables.

Conference Call and Webcast

The company will hold a conference call today beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. The dial-in information is provided here:

• At TE Connectivity's website: investors.te.com
• By telephone: For both "listen-only" participants and those participants who wish to take part in the question-and-answer portion of the call, the dial-in number in the United States is (866) 211-4092, and for international callers, the dial-in number is (647) 689-6620.
• A replay of the conference call will be available on TE Connectivity's investor website at investors.te.com at 11:30 a.m. ET on Oct. 28, 2020.

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) is a $12 billion global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. With approximately 80,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We present non-GAAP performance and liquidity measures as we believe it is appropriate for investors to consider adjusted financial measures in addition to results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP"). These non-GAAP financial measures provide supplemental information and should not be considered replacements for results in accordance with GAAP. Management uses non-GAAP financial measures internally for planning and forecasting purposes and in its decision-making processes related to the operations of our company. We believe these measures provide meaningful information to us and investors because they enhance the understanding of our operating performance, ability to generate cash, and the trends of our business. Additionally, we believe that investors benefit from having access to the same financial measures that management uses in evaluating our operations. The primary limitation of these measures is that they exclude the financial impact of items that would otherwise either increase or decrease our reported results. This limitation is best addressed by using these non-GAAP financial measures in combination with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in order to better understand the amounts, character, and impact of any increase or decrease in reported amounts. These non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures reported by other companies.

The following provides additional information regarding our non-GAAP financial measures:

• Organic Net Sales Growth (Decline) – represents net sales growth (decline) (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, and acquisitions and divestitures that occurred in the preceding twelve months, if any. Organic Net Sales Growth (Decline) is a useful measure of our performance because it excludes items that are not completely under management's control, such as the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and items that do not reflect the underlying growth of the company, such as acquisition and divestiture activity. This measure is a significant component in our incentive compensation plans.
• Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) and Adjusted Operating Margin – represent operating income (loss) and operating margin, respectively, (the most comparable GAAP financial measures) before special items including restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, impairment of goodwill, and other income or charges, if any. We utilize these adjusted measures in combination with operating income (loss) and operating margin to assess segment level operating performance and to provide insight to management in evaluating segment operating plan execution and market conditions. Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) is a significant component in our incentive compensation plans.
• Adjusted Other Income (Expense), Net – represents net other income (expense) (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) before special items including tax sharing income related to adjustments to prior period tax returns and other items, if any.
• Adjusted Income Tax (Expense) Benefit and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate – represent income tax (expense) benefit and effective tax rate, respectively, (the most comparable GAAP financial measures) after adjusting for the tax effect of special items including restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, impairment of goodwill, other income or charges, and certain significant tax items, if any.
• Adjusted Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations – represents income (loss) from continuing operations (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) before special items including restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, impairment of goodwill, tax sharing income related to adjustments to prior period tax returns and other tax items, other income or charges, and certain significant tax items, if any, and, if applicable, the related tax effects.
• Adjusted Earnings (Loss) Per Share – represents diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) before special items including restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, impairment of goodwill, tax sharing income related to adjustments to prior period tax returns and other tax items, other income or charges, and certain significant tax items, if any, and, if applicable, the related tax effects. This measure is a significant component in our incentive compensation plans.
• Free Cash Flow (FCF) – is a useful measure of our ability to generate cash. The difference between net cash provided by continuing operating activities (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) and Free Cash Flow consists mainly of significant cash outflows and inflows that we believe are useful to identify. We believe Free Cash Flow provides useful information to investors as it provides insight into the primary cash flow metric used by management to monitor and evaluate cash flows generated from our operations.

Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash provided by continuing operating activities excluding voluntary pension contributions and the cash impact of special items, if any, minus net capital expenditures. Voluntary pension contributions are excluded from the GAAP financial measure because this activity is driven by economic financing decisions rather than operating activity. Certain special items, including net payments related to pre-separation tax matters and cash paid (collected) pursuant to collateral requirements related to cross-currency swap contracts, are also excluded by management in evaluating Free Cash Flow. Net capital expenditures consist of capital expenditures less proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment. These items are subtracted because they represent long-term commitments.

In the calculation of Free Cash Flow, we subtract certain cash items that are ultimately within management's and the Board of Directors' discretion to direct and may imply that there is less or more cash available for our programs than the most comparable GAAP financial measure indicates. It should not be inferred that the entire Free Cash Flow amount is available for future discretionary expenditures, as our definition of Free Cash Flow does not consider certain non-discretionary expenditures, such as debt payments. In addition, we may have other discretionary expenditures, such as discretionary dividends, share repurchases, and business acquisitions, that are not considered in the calculation of Free Cash Flow.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainty and changes in circumstances, which may cause actual results, performance, financial condition or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, financial condition or achievements. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking and the words "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "plan," and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have no intention and are under no obligation to update or alter (and expressly disclaim any such intention or obligation to do so) our forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law. The forward-looking statements in this release include statements addressing our future financial condition and operating results, and the impact on our operations resulting from the coronavirus disease 2019 ("COVID-19"). Examples of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the extent, severity and duration of COVID-19 negatively affecting our business operations; business, economic, competitive and regulatory risks, such as conditions affecting demand for products in the automotive and other industries we serve; competition and pricing pressure; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices; natural disasters and political, economic and military instability in countries in which we operate; developments in the credit markets; future goodwill impairment; compliance with current and future environmental and other laws and regulations; and the possible effects on us of changes in tax laws, tax treaties and other legislation, including the effects of Swiss tax reform. In addition, the extent to which COVID-19 will impact our business and our financial results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. Such developments may include the geographic spread of the virus, the severity of the virus, the duration of the outbreak, the impact on our suppliers' and customers' supply chains, the actions that may be taken by various governmental authorities in response to the outbreak in jurisdictions in which we operate, and the possible impact on the global economy and local economies in which we operate.  More detailed information about these and other factors is set forth in TE Connectivity Ltd.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Sept. 27, 2019 as well as in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other reports filed by us with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
	For the Quarters Ended						For the Year Ended
	September 25,			September 27,			September 25,			September 27,
	2020			2019			2020			2019
	(in millions, except per share data)
Net sales	$	3,261		$	3,300		$	12,172		$	13,448
Cost of sales		2,292			2,248			8,437			9,054
Gross margin		969			1,052			3,735			4,394
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		352			372			1,392			1,490
Research, development, and engineering expenses		148			159			613			644
Acquisition and integration costs		9			6			36			27
Restructuring and other charges, net		113			71			257			255
Impairment of goodwill		-			-			900			-
Operating income		347			444			537			1,978
Interest income		2			6			15			19
Interest expense		(12)			(13)			(48)			(68)
Other income, net		-			-			20			2
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		337			437			524			1,931
Income tax (expense) benefit		(109)			(61)			(783)			15
Income (loss) from continuing operations		228			376			(259)			1,946
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		2			(4)			18			(102)
Net income (loss)	$	230		$	372		$	(241)		$	1,844
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.69		$	1.12		$	(0.78)		$	5.76
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		0.01			(0.01)			0.05			(0.30)
Net income (loss)		0.70			1.11			(0.73)			5.46
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.69		$	1.11		$	(0.78)		$	5.72
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		0.01			(0.01)			0.05			(0.30)
Net income (loss)		0.69			1.10			(0.73)			5.42
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:
Basic		330			336			332			338
Diluted		332			338			332			340

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
	September 25,			September 27,
	2020			2019
	(in millions, except share data)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	945		$	927
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $29 and $25, respectively		2,377			2,320
Inventories		1,950			1,836
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		512			471
Total current assets		5,784			5,554
Property, plant, and equipment, net		3,650			3,574
Goodwill		5,224			5,740
Intangible assets, net		1,593			1,596
Deferred income taxes		2,178			2,776
Other assets		813			454
Total assets	$	19,242		$	19,694
Liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests,  and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	694		$	570
Accounts payable		1,276			1,357
Accrued and other current liabilities		1,720			1,613
Total current liabilities		3,690			3,540
Long-term debt		3,452			3,395
Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities		1,336			1,367
Deferred income taxes		143			156
Income taxes		252			239
Other liabilities		874			427
Total liabilities		9,747			9,124
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests		112			-
Shareholders' equity:
Common shares, CHF 0.57 par value, 338,953,381 shares authorized and issued, and 350,951,381 shares authorized and issued, respectively		149			154
Accumulated earnings		10,348			12,256
Treasury shares, at cost, 8,295,878 and 15,862,337 shares, respectively		(669)			(1,337)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(445)			(503)
Total shareholders' equity		9,383			10,570
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' equity	$	19,242		$	19,694

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
	For the Quarters Ended						For the Year Ended
	September 25,			September 27,			September 25,			September 27,
	2020			2019			2020			2019
	(in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	230		$	372		$	(241)		$	1,844
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		(2)			4			(18)			102
Income (loss) from continuing operations		228			376			(259)			1,946
Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
Impairment of goodwill		-			-			900			-
Depreciation and amortization		181			175			711			690
Deferred income taxes		76			72			535			(218)
Non-cash lease cost		29			-			108			-
Provision for losses on accounts receivable and inventories		(14)			7			14			43
Share-based compensation expense		20			19			74			75
Other		14			25			54			51
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and divestitures:
Accounts receivable, net		(245)			136			(63)			31
Inventories		253			123			(89)			64
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		24			35			51			144
Accounts payable		1			(92)			(80)			(178)
Accrued and other current liabilities		105			132			(99)			(15)
Income taxes		(29)			(72)			(9)			(135)
Other		76			(57)			143			(44)
Net cash provided by continuing operating activities		719			879			1,991			2,454
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities		1			(1)			1			(32)
Net cash provided by operating activities		720			878			1,992			2,422
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(121)			(179)			(560)			(749)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment		11			27			17			43
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired		(11)			-			(339)			(283)
Proceeds from divestiture of discontinued operation, net of cash retained by sold operation		-			-			-			297
Other		4			(1)			17			2
Net cash used in continuing investing activities		(117)			(153)			(865)			(690)
Net cash used in discontinued investing activities		-			-			-			(2)
Net cash used in investing activities		(117)			(153)			(865)			(692)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase (decrease) in commercial paper		-			219			(219)			(51)
Proceeds from issuance of debt		-			-			593			746
Repayment of debt		-			(250)			(352)			(691)
Proceeds from exercise of share options		26			30			55			85
Repurchase of common shares		-			(178)			(523)			(1,091)
Payment of common share dividends to shareholders		(159)			(154)			(625)			(608)
Transfers (to) from discontinued operations		1			(1)			1			(34)
Other		(2)			(1)			(34)			(33)
Net cash used in continuing financing activities		(134)			(335)			(1,104)			(1,677)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities		(1)			1			(1)			34
Net cash used in financing activities		(135)			(334)			(1,105)			(1,643)
Effect of currency translation on cash		3			(10)			(4)			(8)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash		471			381			18			79
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of fiscal year		474			546			927			848
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of fiscal year	$	945		$	927		$	945		$	927
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid on debt, net	$	19		$	19		$	50		$	75
Income taxes paid, net of refunds		62			61			257			338

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.
RECONCILIATION OF FREE CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)
	For the Quarters Ended						For the Year Ended
	September 25,			September 27,			September 25,			September 27,
	2020			2019			2020			2019
	(in millions)
Net cash provided by continuing operating activities	$	719		$	879		$	1,991		$	2,454
Excluding:
Cash (collected) paid pursuant to collateral requirements related to cross-currency swap contracts		39			(39)			34			(132)
Capital expenditures, net		(110)			(152)			(543)			(706)
Free cash flow (1)	$	648		$	688		$	1,482		$	1,616
(1) Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.
CONSOLIDATED SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)
	For the Quarters Ended												For the Year Ended
	September 25,						September 27,						September 25,						September 27,
	2020						2019						2020						2019
	($ in millions)
	Net Sales						Net Sales						Net Sales						Net Sales
Transportation Solutions	$	1,865					$	1,896					$	6,845					$	7,821
Industrial Solutions		959						1,014						3,713						3,954
Communications Solutions		437						390						1,614						1,673
Total	$	3,261					$	3,300					$	12,172					$	13,448
	Operating			Operating			Operating			Operating			Operating			Operating			Operating			Operating
	Income			Margin			Income			Margin			Income (Loss)			Margin			Income			Margin
Transportation Solutions	$	198		10.6	%		$	270		14.2	%		$	(93)		(1.4)	%		$	1,226		15.7	%
Industrial Solutions		85		8.9				150		14.8				412		11.1				543		13.7
Communications Solutions		64		14.6				24		6.2				218		13.5				209		12.5
Total	$	347		10.6	%		$	444		13.5	%		$	537		4.4	%		$	1,978		14.7	%
	Adjusted			Adjusted			Adjusted			Adjusted			Adjusted			Adjusted			Adjusted			Adjusted
	Operating			Operating			Operating			Operating			Operating			Operating			Operating			Operating
	Income (1)			Margin (1)			Income (1)			Margin (1)			Income (1)			Margin (1)			Income (1)			Margin (1)
Transportation Solutions	$	245		13.1	%		$	334		17.6	%		$	952		13.9	%		$	1,401		17.9	%
Industrial Solutions		133		13.9				157		15.5				522		14.1				621		15.7
Communications Solutions		95		21.7				47		12.1				260		16.1				258		15.4
Total	$	473		14.5	%		$	538		16.3	%		$	1,734		14.2	%		$	2,280		17.0	%
(1) Adjusted operating income and adjusted operating margin are non-GAAP financial measures. See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.
RECONCILIATION OF NET SALES GROWTH (DECLINE) (UNAUDITED)
	Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended September 25, 2020
	versus Net Sales for the Quarter Ended September 27, 2019
	Net Sales						Organic Net Sales
	Growth (Decline)						Growth (Decline) (1)						Translation (2)			Acquisitions
	($ in millions)
Transportation Solutions (3):
Automotive	$	(38)		(2.8)	%		$	(61)		(4.2)	%		$	23		$	-
Commercial transportation		(17)		(6.0)				(17)		(6.0)				-			-
Sensors		24		10.0				(39)		(16.5)				3			60
Total		(31)		(1.6)				(117)		(6.0)				26			60
Industrial Solutions (3):
Aerospace, defense, oil, and gas		(39)		(11.2)				(43)		(12.5)				4			-
Industrial equipment		(2)		(0.7)				(6)		(2.2)				4			-
Medical		(16)		(8.6)				(16)		(8.6)				-			-
Energy		2		1.1				-		-				2			-
Total		(55)		(5.4)				(65)		(6.4)				10			-
Communications Solutions (3):
Data and devices		20		8.3				17		7.1				3			-
Appliances		27		18.0				27		18.0				-			-
Total		47		12.1				44		11.3				3			-
Total	$	(39)		(1.2)	%		$	(138)		(4.1)	%		$	39		$	60
	Change in Net Sales for the Year Ended September 25, 2020
	versus Net Sales for the Year Ended September 27, 2019
	Net Sales						Organic Net Sales
	Growth (Decline)						Growth (Decline) (1)						Translation (2)			Acquisitions
	($ in millions)
Transportation Solutions (3):
Automotive	$	(783)		(13.8)	%		$	(742)		(12.9)	%		$	(41)		$	-
Commercial transportation		(170)		(13.9)				(176)		(14.4)				(21)			27
Sensors		(23)		(2.5)				(148)		(16.3)				(3)			128
Total		(976)		(12.5)				(1,066)		(13.5)				(65)			155
Industrial Solutions (3):
Aerospace, defense, oil, and gas		(105)		(8.0)				(100)		(7.8)				(5)			-
Industrial equipment		(144)		(11.6)				(133)		(10.7)				(11)			-
Medical		(10)		(1.4)				(9)		(1.3)				(1)			-
Energy		18		2.6				30		4.3				(12)			-
Total		(241)		(6.1)				(212)		(5.4)				(29)			-
Communications Solutions (3):
Data and devices		(20)		(2.0)				(23)		(2.5)				3			-
Appliances		(39)		(5.7)				(31)		(4.4)				(8)			-
Total		(59)		(3.5)				(54)		(3.2)				(5)			-
Total	$	(1,276)		(9.5)	%		$	(1,332)		(9.9)	%		$	(99)		$	155
(1) Organic net sales growth (decline) is a non-GAAP financial measure. See description of non-GAAP financial measures.
(2) Represents the change in net sales resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
(3) Industry end market information is presented consistently with our internal management reporting and may be periodically revised as management deems necessary.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
For the Quarter Ended September 25, 2020
(UNAUDITED)
					Adjustments
					Acquisition-			Restructuring
					Related			and Other						Adjusted
	U.S. GAAP				Charges (1)			Charges, Net (1)			Tax Items (2)			(Non-GAAP) (3)
	($ in millions, except per share data)
Operating income:
Transportation Solutions	$	198			$	11		$	36		$	-		$	245
Industrial Solutions		85				2			46			-			133
Communications Solutions		64				-			31			-			95
Total	$	347			$	13		$	113		$	-		$	473
Operating margin		10.6	%												14.5	%
Income tax expense	$	(109)			$	(4)		$	(21)		$	56		$	(78)
Effective tax rate		32.3	%												16.8	%
Income from continuing operations	$	228			$	9		$	92		$	56		$	385
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.69			$	0.03		$	0.28		$	0.17		$	1.16
(1) The tax effect of each non-GAAP adjustment is calculated based on the jurisdictions in which the expense (income) is incurred and the tax laws in effect for each such jurisdiction.
(2) Income tax expense related to increases to the valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets.
(3) See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
For the Quarter Ended September 27, 2019
(UNAUDITED)
					Adjustments
						Acquisition-
						Related Charges		Restructuring
						and Other		and Other						Adjusted
	U.S. GAAP					Items (1)(2)		Charges, Net (1)			Tax Items			(Non-GAAP) (3)
	($ in millions, except per share data)
Operating income:
Transportation Solutions	$	270			$	18		$	46		$	-		$	334
Industrial Solutions		150				4			3			-			157
Communications Solutions		24				1			22			-			47
Total	$	444			$	23		$	71		$	-		$	538
Operating margin		13.5	%												16.3	%
Income tax expense	$	(61)			$	(5)		$	(15)		$	1		$	(80)
Effective tax rate		14.0	%												15.1	%
Income from continuing operations	$	376			$	18		$	56		$	1		$	451
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	1.11			$	0.05		$	0.17		$	-		$	1.33
(1) The tax effect of each non-GAAP adjustment is calculated based on the jurisdictions in which the expense (income) is incurred and the tax laws in effect for each such jurisdiction.
(2) Includes acquisition-related charges of $6 million and a write-off of spare parts of $17 million.
(3) See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
For the Year Ended September 25, 2020
(UNAUDITED)
					Adjustments
					Acquisition-			Restructuring
					Related			and Other			Impairment						Adjusted
	U.S. GAAP				Charges (1)			Charges, Net (1)			of Goodwill (1)			Tax Items (2)			(Non-GAAP) (4)
	($ in millions, except per share data)
Operating income (loss):
Transportation Solutions	$	(93)			$	32		$	113		$	900		$	-		$	952
Industrial Solutions		412				8			102			-			-			522
Communications Solutions		218				-			42			-			-			260
Total	$	537			$	40		$	257		$	900		$	-		$	1,734
Operating margin		4.4	%															14.2	%
Other income, net	$	20			$	-		$	-		$	-		$	(8)		$	12
Income tax expense	$	(783)			$	(8)		$	(46)		$	(4)		$	550		$	(291)
Effective tax rate		149.4	%															17.0	%
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(259)			$	32		$	211		$	896		$	542		$	1,422
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations (3)	$	(0.78)			$	0.10		$	0.63		$	2.68		$	1.62		$	4.26
(1) The tax effect of each non-GAAP adjustment is calculated based on the jurisdictions in which the expense (income) is incurred and the tax laws in effect for each such jurisdiction.
(2) Includes $355 million of income tax expense related to the tax impacts of certain measures of Swiss tax reform and $226 million of income tax expense related to increases to the valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets, partially offset by a $31 million income tax benefit related to pre-separation tax matters and the termination of the tax sharing agreement with Tyco International and Covidien.
(3) U.S. GAAP diluted shares excludes two million of nonvested share awards and options outstanding as the inclusion of these securities would have been antidilutive because of our loss during the period. Such amounts are included in adjusted (non-GAAP) diluted shares.
(4) See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
For the Year Ended September 27, 2019
(UNAUDITED)
					Adjustments
					Acquisition-
					Related Charges			Restructuring
					and Other			and Other						Adjusted
	U.S. GAAP				Items (1)(2)			Charges, Net (1)			Tax Items (3)			(Non-GAAP) (4)
	($ in millions, except per share data)
Operating income:
Transportation Solutions	$	1,226			$	31		$	144		$	-		$	1,401
Industrial Solutions		543				15			63			-			621
Communications Solutions		209				1			48			-			258
Total	$	1,978			$	47		$	255		$	-		$	2,280
Operating margin		14.7	%												17.0	%
Other income, net	$	2			$	-		$	-		$	-		$	2
Income tax (expense) benefit	$	15			$	(9)		$	(61)		$	(291)		$	(346)
Effective tax rate		(0.8)	%												15.5	%
Income from continuing operations	$	1,946			$	38		$	194		$	(291)		$	1,887
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	5.72			$	0.11		$	0.57		$	(0.86)		$	5.55
(1) The tax effect of each non-GAAP adjustment is calculated based on the jurisdictions in which the expense (income) is incurred and the tax laws in effect for each such jurisdiction.
(2) Includes acquisition-related charges of $30 million and a write-off of spare parts of $17 million.
(3) Includes a $216 million income tax benefit related to the tax impacts of certain measures of Swiss tax reform, a $90 million income tax benefit related to the effective settlement of a tax audit in a non-U.S. jurisdiction, and $15 million of income tax expense associated with the tax impacts of certain legal entity restructurings and intercompany transactions.
(4) See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
For the Quarter Ended December 27, 2019
(UNAUDITED)
					Adjustments
					Acquisition-			Restructuring
					Related			and Other						Adjusted
	U.S. GAAP				Charges (1)			Charges, Net (1)			Tax Items (2)			(Non-GAAP) (3)
	($ in millions, except per share data)
Operating income:
Transportation Solutions	$	316			$	5		$	4		$	-		$	325
Industrial Solutions		115				2			15			-			132
Communications Solutions		40				-			5			-			45
Total	$	471			$	7		$	24		$	-		$	502
Operating margin		14.9	%												15.8	%
Other income, net	$	5			$	-		$	-		$	-		$	5
Income tax expense	$	(447)			$	(1)		$	-		$	355		$	(93)
Effective tax rate		95.1	%												18.6	%
Income from continuing operations	$	23			$	6		$	24		$	355		$	408
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.07			$	0.02		$	0.07		$	1.05		$	1.21
(1) The tax effect of each non-GAAP adjustment is calculated based on the jurisdictions in which the expense (income) is incurred and the tax laws in effect for each such jurisdiction.
(2) Income tax expense related to the tax impacts of certain measures of Swiss tax reform.
(3) See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.
RECONCILIATION OF FORWARD-LOOKING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
TO FORWARD-LOOKING GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
As of October 28, 2020
(UNAUDITED)
	Outlook for
	Quarter Ending
	December 25,
	2020
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.83
Restructuring and other charges, net		0.40
Acquisition-related charges		0.02
Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (1)	$	1.25
Net sales growth (decline)		1.0	%
Translation		(1.7)
(Acquisitions) divestitures, net		(1.3)
Organic net sales growth (decline) (1)		(2.0)	%
(1) See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

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FAQ

What were TE Connectivity's Q4 results for fiscal year 2020?

TE Connectivity reported Q4 net sales of $3.26 billion, up 28% sequentially but down 1% year-over-year.

How did the Transportation segment perform in Q4 FY20?

The Transportation segment grew by 49% sequentially, primarily fueled by the recovery in the auto business.

What is the EPS forecast for TE Connectivity's Q1 FY21?

TE Connectivity expects GAAP EPS of approximately $0.83 and adjusted EPS around $1.25 for Q1 FY21.

What is the impact of COVID-19 on TE Connectivity's full year results?

For FY20, TE Connectivity's net sales decreased by 10%, resulting in a GAAP EPS loss of $0.78.

How much cash flow did TE Connectivity generate in FY20?

TE Connectivity generated cash flow from continuing operations of $2 billion in FY20.