Tyco Electronics Reports First Quarter Results

PRNewswire
PEMBROKE, Bermuda
(NYSE:TEL)
Jan 28, 2009

First Quarter Results

- Net Sales Decreased 21 Percent to $2.8 Billion; Organic Sales Declined 18 Percent

- Loss Per Share From Continuing Operations of $0.08 on a GAAP Basis; Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.22

Second Quarter Outlook

- Company Expects Sales to Decline 32 to 35 Percent With an Organic Sales Decline of 28 to 31 Percent

- GAAP Loss From Continuing Operations Expected to be $0.10 to $0.15; Adjusted EPS Expected to be $0.05 to $0.10

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tyco Electronics Ltd. today reported results for the fiscal first quarter ended Dec. 26, 2008. The company reported net sales of $2.8 billion for the fiscal first quarter, a decrease of 21 percent compared to the prior-year period. Excluding currency effects, the organic sales decline was 18 percent. The GAAP loss per share from continuing operations was $0.08 for the quarter, compared to diluted EPS of $1.74 in the prior-year period. Included in the loss per share from continuing operations were $0.30 per share of charges -- $0.15 per share of costs associated with the termination of a contract by the State of New York, $0.12 per share of restructuring costs and $0.03 per share of charges related to other items. This compares to $1.15 per share of tax sharing income and $0.03 of restructuring charges in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations were $0.22 in the quarter, a decrease of 65 percent from last year's adjusted EPS of $0.62.

"We are in a very challenging and, in many ways, unprecedented environment," said Tyco Electronics Chief Executive Officer Tom Lynch. "Our business is experiencing a significant deterioration in demand, especially in the global consumer markets served by our Electronic Components segment. In automotive -- our largest market -- sales declined 31 percent on an organic basis compared to the prior year. In addition to weak end-user demand, inventory adjustments across the supply chain contributed to our overall sales declines. Despite these circumstances, I am confident that we will improve our competitive position by staying close to our customers, continuing to invest in key technologies, reducing our cost structure and maintaining our financial strength."

Organic Sales Growth, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Operating Margin and Free Cash Flow are all non-GAAP financial measures and are described at the end of this press release. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures, see the attached tables. All dollar amounts are pre-tax and stated in millions. All comparisons are to the quarter ended Dec. 28, 2007 unless otherwise indicated.

    ($ in millions)        Dec. 26, 2008 Dec. 28, 2007  $ Change  % Change
                           ------------  -------------  --------  --------
    Net Sales                   $2,809        $3,558     $(749)     (21)%
    Operating Income/(Loss)       $(21)         $472     $(493)      NM
    Restructuring-Related Costs   $(78)         $(21)
    Other Items, Net             $(128)           $0
                                 ------          ---
    Adjusted Operating Income     $185          $493     $(308)     (62)%
    Operating Margin                NM          13.3%
    Adjusted Operating Margin      6.6%         13.9%

The GAAP operating loss was $21 million, compared to $472 million of income in the prior-year period. Included in the current quarter operating income were restructuring costs of $78 million and other items of $128 million. Included in prior-year operating income were $21 million of restructuring costs. Excluding these items in both periods, adjusted operating income was $185 million compared to $493 million a year ago, a decrease of 62 percent. The adjusted operating margin was 6.6 percent, compared to 13.9 percent a year ago -- reflecting a 21 percent decline in sales, primarily in the company's Electronic Components segment, as well as approximately $50 million of losses related to foreign currency hedging activity.

CASH FLOW

Free cash flow was a use of $79 million in the quarter. Cash from continuing operations was $33 million versus $387 million in the prior-year quarter, primarily reflecting lower operating income and increased cash restructuring costs.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

  • On Jan. 14, 2009, the company announced that its Board of Directors had unanimously approved a proposed change of the company's place of incorporation from Bermuda to Switzerland. If approved by the company's shareholders, Tyco Electronics intends to implement the change as soon as practicable.
  • As disclosed on Jan. 15, 2009, the New York State Office for Technology terminated a master agreement for construction, operation and maintenance of the Statewide Wireless Network. First fiscal quarter results include charges of $111 million related to this termination. The charges include a $61 million asset impairment, as well as a $50 million request for payment under a standby letter of credit. Tyco Electronics believes that the termination was improper and is currently pursuing legal remedies to protect its rights under the contract.

ORDERS

Total company orders declined 35 percent compared to the prior year. On an organic basis, excluding the effects of currency translation, orders declined 33 percent and the book-to-bill ratio was 0.96. Order rates in the Electronic Components segment declined 34 percent organically compared to the prior year and the book-to-bill ratio was 0.88, reflecting declines in all regions and nearly all end markets.

SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2009 OUTLOOK

For the second quarter of fiscal 2009, the company expects a sales decline of 32 to 35 percent below prior-year sales of $3.7 billion, with an organic sales decline of 28 to 31 percent. The company further expects a GAAP loss from continuing operations of $0.10 to $0.15, which includes restructuring costs of approximately $0.20 per share. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations are expected to be $0.05 to $0.10, compared to adjusted EPS of $0.67 in the prior-year period. This outlook assumes current foreign exchange rates.

SEGMENT RESULTS

Tyco Electronics is comprised of four reporting segments: Electronic Components, Network Solutions, Undersea Telecommunications and Wireless Systems.

Electronic Components

The Electronic Components segment is one of the world's largest suppliers of passive electronic components, including connectors and interconnect systems, relays, switches, circuit protection devices, touchscreens, sensors, and wire and cable.

                                                   $         %      Organic
     ($ in millions) Dec. 26, 2008 Dec. 28, 2007  Change   Change   Growth
                     ------------- ------------- --------  ------   -------
     Net Sales           $1,992        $2,640    $(648)     (25)%    (22)%
     Operating Income       $12          $352    $(340)     (97)%
     Restructuring-
      Related Costs        $(56)         $(15)
     Other Items            $(8)           $0
                           ----          ----
     Adjusted Operating
      Income                $76          $367    $(291)     (79)%
     Operating Margin       0.6%         13.3%
     Adjusted Operating
      Margin                3.8%         13.9%

Sales in the segment declined 25 percent compared to the prior-year quarter and declined 22 percent organically. On an organic basis, the company experienced declines in the automotive (-31 percent), computer (-30 percent), communications (-19 percent) and industrial (-9 percent) markets. Specifically in automotive, Europe declined 36 percent, North America declined 33 percent, and Asia declined 22 percent.

Operating income decreased by $340 million and adjusted operating income decreased by $291 million. The adjusted operating margin decreased due to the sales declines, as well as an approximately $50 million loss related to currency hedging activities. Excluding the losses associated with these hedging activities, the adjusted operating margin was 6.3 percent. Restructuring costs in the quarter were $56 million and other charges were $8 million, compared to $15 million of restructuring costs in the prior-year quarter.

Network Solutions

The Network Solutions segment is one of the world's largest suppliers of infrastructure components and systems for the communication service provider, building networks and energy markets.

                                                   $         %     Organic
    ($ in millions)  Dec. 26, 2008 Dec. 28, 2007 Change    Change  Growth
                     ------------- ------------- --------  ------  -------

    Net Sales            $456        $512        $(56)      (11)%     (2)%
    Operating Income      $45         $69        $(24)      (35)%
    Restructuring-
     Related Costs       $(19)        $(5)
                         -----        ----
    Adjusted Operating
     Income               $64         $74        $(10)      (14)%
    Operating Margin      9.9%       13.5%
    Adjusted Operating
     Margin              14.0%       14.5%

Segment sales declined 11 percent compared to the prior-year quarter and declined 2 percent organically. On an organic basis, sales to the energy market grew 3 percent, while sales to the communication service provider and building networks markets each declined 5 percent.

Operating income decreased by $24 million and adjusted operating income decreased by $10 million. The decrease in the adjusted operating margin was primarily due to the overall sales decline. Restructuring costs in the quarter were $19 million, compared to $5 million in the prior-year quarter.

Undersea Telecommunications

The company's Undersea Telecommunications segment is a world leader in developing, manufacturing, installing and maintaining the world's most advanced fiber optic undersea networks.

                                                   $         %      Organic
    ($ in millions)  Dec. 26, 2008 Dec. 28, 2007  Change    Change  Growth
                     ------------- -------------  ------    ------  -------

    Net Sales             $265        $314        $(49)     (16)%    (16)%
    Operating Income       $38         $43         $(5)     (12)%
    Restructuring-
     Related
     Costs                 $(3)        $(1)
                           ----        ----
    Adjusted Operating
     Income                $41         $44         $(3)      (7)%
    Operating Margin      14.3%       13.7%
    Adjusted Operating
     Margin               15.5%       14.0%

Sales in the segment declined 16 percent organically versus the prior year due to construction of a large trans-Pacific project in the prior-year period. Adjusted operating income decreased $3 million. The adjusted operating margin increased to 15.5 percent, driven by a favorable project mix. Restructuring costs in the quarter were $3 million, compared to $1 million in the prior-year quarter.

Wireless Systems

The Wireless Systems segment is a leading innovator of wireless technology for critical communications.

                                                   $         %      Organic
    ($ in millions)  Dec. 26, 2008 Dec. 28, 2007  Change    Change  Growth
                     ------------- -------------  ------    ------  -------
    Net Sales              $96        $92          $4        4%       5%
    Operating Income/
     (Loss)              $(107)        $8       $(115)      NM
    Other Items          $(111)        $0
                         ------       ---
    Adjusted Operating
     Income                 $4         $8         $(4)     (50)%
    Operating Margin        NM        8.7%
    Adjusted Operating
     Margin                4.2%       8.7%

Sales in the segment grew 5 percent organically, due to increased radio systems deployments and implementations. Operating income decreased $115 million and adjusted operating income decreased $4 million. The decrease in operating income was due to charges of $111 million associated with the termination of the New York State Statewide Wireless Network contract. The decrease in the adjusted operating margin was primarily related to a lower-margin sales mix.

ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS

Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and wireless systems, with 2008 sales of US$14.8 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliance and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With nearly 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at www.tycoelectronics.com.

CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST

The company will hold a conference call for investors today beginning at 8:30 a.m. EST. The call can be accessed in three ways:

  • At Tyco Electronics' website: http://investors.tycoelectronics.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 telephone dial-in number in the United States is (800) 230-1059. The telephone dial-in number for participants outside the United States is (612) 234-9959.
  • An audio replay of the conference call will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 28, 2009 and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2009. The dial-in number for participants in the United States is (800) 475-6701. For participants outside the United States, the replay dial-in number is (320) 365-3844. The replay access code for all callers is 977906.

NON-GAAP MEASURES

"Organic Sales Growth," "Adjusted Operating Income," "Adjusted Earnings Per Share," "Adjusted Operating Margin," and "Free Cash Flow" (FCF) are non-GAAP measures and should not be considered replacements for GAAP results.

"Organic Sales Growth" is a useful measure used by the company to measure the underlying results and trends in the business. The difference between reported net sales growth (the most comparable GAAP measure) and Organic Sales Growth (the non-GAAP measure) consists of the impact from foreign currency, acquisitions and divestitures. Organic Sales Growth is a useful measure of the company's performance because it excludes items that: i) are not completely under management's control, such as the impact of foreign currency exchange; or ii) do not reflect the underlying growth of the company, such as acquisition and divestiture activity. It is also a component of the company's compensation programs. The limitation of this measure is that it excludes items that have an impact on the company's sales. This limitation is best addressed by using organic sales growth in combination with the GAAP numbers. See the accompanying tables to this press release for the reconciliation presenting the components of Organic Sales Growth.

The company has presented its operating income before unusual items including costs related to legal settlements, restructuring costs, impairment charges and other income or charges ("Adjusted Operating Income"). The company utilizes Adjusted Operating Income to assess segment level core operating performance and to provide insight to management in evaluating segment operating plan execution and underlying market conditions. It is also a significant component in the company's incentive compensation plans. Adjusted Operating Income is a useful measure for investors because it better reflects the company's underlying operating results, trends and the comparability of these results between periods. The difference between Adjusted Operating Income and operating income (the most comparable GAAP measure) consists of the impact of charges related to litigation settlement costs, restructuring costs and other income or charges that may mask the underlying operating results and/or business trends. The limitation of this measure is that it excludes the financial impact of items that would otherwise either increase or decrease the company's reported operating income. This limitation is best addressed by using Adjusted Operating Income in combination with operating income (the most comparable GAAP measure) in order to better understand the amounts, character and impact of any increase or decrease on reported results.

The company has presented adjusted diluted earnings per share, which is earnings per share from continuing operations before unusual items, including costs related to legal settlements, restructuring costs, impairment charges, loss on retirement of debt and other income or charges ("Adjusted Earnings Per Share"). The company presents Adjusted Earnings Per Share because we believe that it is appropriate for investors to consider results excluding these items in addition to our results in accordance with GAAP. We believe such a measure provides a picture of our results that is more comparable among periods since it excludes the impact of unusual items, which may recur occasionally, but tend to be irregular as to timing, thereby making comparisons between periods more difficult. This limitation is best addressed by using Adjusted Earnings Per Share in combination with earnings per share (the most comparable GAAP measure) in order to better understand the amounts, character and impact of any increase or decrease on reported results.

The company has presented its operating margin before unusual items including costs related to legal settlements, restructuring costs and other income or charges ("Adjusted Operating Margin"). The company presents and forecasts its Adjusted Operating Margin before unusual items to give investors a perspective on the underlying business results. Because the company cannot predict the amount and timing of such items and the associated charges or gains that will be recorded in the company's financial statements, it is difficult to include the impact of those items in the forecast.

"Free Cash Flow" (FCF) is a useful measure of the company's cash generation which is free from any significant existing obligation. The difference between cash flows from operating activities (the most comparable GAAP measure) and FCF (the non-GAAP measure) consists mainly of significant cash outflows that the company believes are useful to identify. FCF permits management and investors to gain insight into the number that management employs to measure cash that is free from any significant existing obligation. The difference reflects the impact from:

  • net capital expenditures,
  • voluntary pension contributions, and
  • cash impact of unusual items.

Net capital expenditures are subtracted because they represent long-term commitments. Voluntary pension contributions are subtracted from the GAAP measure because this activity is driven by economic financing decisions rather than operating activity. The company forecasts its cash flow results excluding any voluntary pension contributions because it has not yet made a determination about the amount and timing of any future such contributions. In addition, the company's forecast excludes the cash impact of unusual items because the company cannot predict the amount and timing of such items.

The limitation associated with using FCF is that it subtracts cash items that are ultimately within management's and the Board of Directors' discretion to direct and that therefore may imply that there is less or more cash that is available for the company's programs than the most comparable GAAP measure. This limitation is best addressed by using FCF in combination with the GAAP cash flow numbers.

FCF as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures reported by other companies. The measure should be used in conjunction with other GAAP financial measures. Investors are urged to read the company's financial statements as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the accompanying tables to this press release that show all the elements of the GAAP measures of Cash Flows from Operating Activities, Cash Flows from Investing Activities, Cash Flows from Financing Activities and a reconciliation of the company's total cash and cash equivalents for the period. See the accompanying tables to this press release for a cash flow statement presented in accordance with GAAP and a reconciliation presenting the components of FCF.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States 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. The forward-looking statements in this release include statements addressing the following subjects: future financial condition and operating results. Examples of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements include, among others, business, economic, competitive and regulatory risks, such as recent developments in the credit markets; conditions affecting demand for products, particularly the automotive industry and the telecommunications, computer and consumer electronics industries; competition and pricing pressure; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; political, economic and military instability in countries outside the U.S.; 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. Tyco Electronics has no intention and is under no obligation to update or alter (and expressly disclaims any such intention or obligation to do so) its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law. More detailed information about these and other factors is set forth in Tyco Electronics' Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended September 26, 2008, as well as in current reports on Form 8-K and other reports filed by Tyco Electronics.

                             TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.
          CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

                                                  For the Quarters Ended
                                                  ----------------------
                                                  December 26,  December 28,
                                                      2008          2007
                                                      ----          ----
                                                     (in millions, except
                                                        per share data)

    Net sales                                         $2,809        $3,558
    Cost of sales                                      2,255         2,666
                                                       -----         -----
      Gross income                                       554           892
    Selling, general, and
     administrative expenses                             489           399
    Litigation settlement                                  9             -
    Restructuring and other charges, net                  77            21
                                                         ---           ---
       (Loss) income from operations                     (21)          472
    Interest income                                        6            10
    Interest expense                                     (42)          (50)
    Other (expense) income, net                           (1)          592
                                                         ---           ---
       (Loss) income from continuing operations
        before income taxes and minority interest        (58)        1,024
    Income tax benefit (expense)                          23          (155)
    Minority interest                                     (2)           (1)
                                                         ---           ---
       (Loss) income from continuing operations          (37)          868
    Income from discontinued operations,
     net of income taxes                                   -            81
                                                         ---           ---
       Net (loss) income                                $(37)         $949
                                                        ====          ====

    Basic (loss) earnings per share:
       (Loss) income from continuing operations       $(0.08)        $1.75
       Income from discontinued operations                 -          0.16
                                                        ----          ----
       Net (loss) income                              $(0.08)        $1.91
                                                      ======         =====

    Diluted (loss) earnings per share:
       (Loss) income from continuing operations       $(0.08)        $1.74
       Income from discontinued operations                 -          0.16
                                                        ----          ----
       Net (loss) income                              $(0.08)        $1.90
                                                      ======         =====

    Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:
       Basic                                             459           496
       Diluted                                           459           499



                            TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.
              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

                                               December 26,  September 26,
                                                   2008           2008
                                                   ----           ----
                                           (in millions, except share data)
    Assets
    Current Assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                     $545         $1,086
      Accounts receivable, net of allowance
       for doubtful accounts of $41 and
       $42, respectively                           2,207          2,726
      Inventories                                  2,306          2,312
      Prepaid expenses and
       other current assets                          548            767
      Deferred income taxes                          203            204
                                                     ---            ---
        Total current assets                       5,809          7,095
    Property, plant, and equipment, net            3,406          3,517
    Goodwill                                       7,016          7,068
    Intangible assets, net                           472            486
    Deferred income taxes                          2,053          1,915
    Receivable from Tyco International
     Ltd. and Covidien Ltd.                        1,220          1,218
    Other assets                                     270            301
                                                     ---            ---
        Total Assets                             $20,246        $21,600
                                                 =======        =======

    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
    Current Liabilities:
      Current maturities of long-term debt            $1            $20
      Accounts payable                             1,232          1,469
      Accrued and other
       current liabilities                         1,281          1,596
      Deferred revenue                               203            247
                                                     ---            ---
        Total current liabilities                  2,717          3,332
    Long-term debt                                 3,018          3,161
    Long-term pension and
     postretirement liabilities                      722            721
    Deferred income taxes                            285            289
    Income taxes                                   2,299          2,291
    Other liabilities                                686            723
                                                     ---            ---
      Total Liabilities                            9,727         10,517
                                                   =====         ======
    Commitments and contingencies
    Minority interest                                 10             10
    Shareholders' equity:
      Preferred shares, $0.20 par
       value, 125,000,000 shares
       authorized; none outstanding                    -              -
      Common shares, $0.20 par value,
       1,000,000,000 shares
       authorized; 500,264,457
       and 500,241,706
       issued, respectively                          100            100
      Capital in excess:
        Share premium                                 61             61
        Contributed surplus                       10,120         10,106
      Accumulated earnings                         1,026          1,141
      Treasury stock, at cost,
       42,262,226 and
       36,904,702 shares,
       respectively                               (1,390)        (1,264)
      Accumulated other
       comprehensive income                          592            929
                                                     ---            ---
        Total Shareholders' Equity                10,509         11,073
                                                  ------         ------
        Total Liabilities and
         Shareholders' Equity                    $20,246        $21,600
                                                 =======        =======



                             TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.
          CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

                                                    For the Quarters Ended
                                                    ----------------------
                                                  December 26,  December 28,
                                                      2008          2007
                                                      ----          ----
                                                         (in millions)
    Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
    Net (loss) income                                   $(37)         $949
      Income from discontinued
       operations, net of income taxes                     -           (81)
                                                         ---           ---
    (Loss) income from
     continuing operations                               (37)          868
    Adjustments to reconcile net cash
     provided by operating activities:
      Non-cash restructuring and
       other charges, net                                 10             7
      Depreciation and amortization                      132           134
      Deferred income taxes                             (110)           42
      Provision for losses on accounts
       receivable and inventory                           91             8
      Tax sharing income                                  (2)         (592)
      Other                                               20            49
      Changes in assets and
       liabilities, net of the effects
       of acquisitions and
       divestitures:
        Accounts receivable, net                         489           (32)
        Inventories                                     (138)         (128)
        Other current assets and accrued and
         other current liabilities                      (161)         (159)
        Accounts payable                                (206)            5
        Income taxes                                      22            46
        Deferred revenue                                 (49)          113
        Other                                            (28)           26
                                                         ---           ---
          Net cash provided by continuing
           operating activities                           33           387
          Net cash provided by discontinued
           operating activities                            -             6
                                                         ---           ---
          Net cash provided by
           operating activities                           33           393
                                                         ---           ---
    Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
    Capital expenditures                                (116)         (126)
    Proceeds from sale of property,
     plant, and equipment                                  4             4
    Proceeds from divestiture of
     discontinued operations, net of cash
     retained by businesses sold                          23           102
    Other                                                 (4)           (9)
                                                         ---           ---
          Net cash used in continuing
           investing activities                          (93)          (29)
          Net cash used in discontinued
           investing activities                            -            (3)
                                                         ---           ---
          Net cash used in investing activities          (93)          (32)
                                                         ---           ---
    Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
    Net (decrease) increase in
     commercial paper                                   (400)          505
    Repayment of long-term debt                          (19)         (700)
    Proceeds from long-term debt                         190           100
    Repurchase of common shares                         (152)         (232)
    Payment of common dividends                          (74)          (70)
    Proceeds from exercise of share options                -            19
    Other                                                 (2)           (6)
                                                         ---           ---
          Net cash used in continuing
           financing activities                         (457)         (384)
          Net cash used in discontinued
           financing activities                            -            (6)
                                                         ---           ---
          Net cash used in financing activities         (457)         (390)
                                                        ----          ----
    Effect of currency translation on cash               (24)            6
    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents           (541)          (23)
    Less: net decrease in cash and
     cash equivalents related to
     discontinued operations                               -             3
    Cash and cash equivalents at
     beginning of period                               1,086           942
                                                       -----           ---
    Cash and cash equivalents at
     end of period                                      $545          $922
                                                        ====          ====

    Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
    Income taxes paid, net of refunds                    $64           $81

    Reconciliation to Free Cash Flow:
    Net cash provided by continuing
     operating activities                                $33          $387
    Capital expenditures, net                           (112)         (122)
                                                        ----          ----
    Free cash flow (1)                                  $(79)         $265
                                                        ====          ====


    (1) Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure.  See description of non-GAAP
        measures contained in this release.



                         TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.
                 CONSOLIDATED SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)

                                For the Quarters Ended
                                ----------------------
                            December 26,           December 28,
                                 2008                   2007
                                 ----                   ----
                                    ($ in millions)
    Net Sales:
    Electronic Components       $1,992                 $2,640
    Network Solutions              456                    512
    Undersea Telecommunications    265                    314
    Wireless Systems                96                     92
                                    --                     --
      Total                     $2,809                 $3,558
                                ======                 ======

    (Loss) Income from Operations:
    Electronic Components          $12     0.6%          $352 13.3%
    Network Solutions               45     9.9%            69 13.5%
    Undersea Telecommunications     38    14.3%            43 13.7%
    Wireless Systems              (107) (111.5)%            8  8.7%
    Litigation settlement           (9)                     -
                                   ---                    ---
      Total                       $(21)   (0.7)%         $472 13.3%
                                  ====                   ====



                               TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.
                    NET SALES GROWTH RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED)

                                                               Percentage of
                                                                  Segment's
                  Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended         Total
                              December 26, 2008                   Net Sales
                   versus Net Sales for the Quarter Ended          for the
                              December 28, 2007                    Quarter
                  -----------------------------------------        Ended
                                       Trans-                   December 26,
                      Organic (1)    lation (2)      Total         2008
                      ------------   ----------      -----      ------------
                                   ($ in millions)
    Electronic
     Components (3):
      Automotive    $(330) (30.7)%         $(50) $(380) (35.4)%       35%
      Commun-
       ications       (45) (18.6)            (4)   (49) (20.2)        10
      Computer        (79) (30.0)             1    (78) (29.7)         9
      Industrial      (15)  (8.7)             -    (15)  (9.1)         7
      Appliance       (27) (22.0)            (3)   (30) (24.2)         5
      Aerospace and
       Defense          1    0.8             (5)    (4)  (4.4)         4
      Consumer
       Electronics     (9) (18.2)             1     (8) (15.7)         2
      Other           (69) (10.9)           (15)   (84) (13.3)        28
                      ---  -----            ---    ---  -----         --
        Total        (573) (21.7)           (75)  (648) (24.5)       100
                     ----  -----            ---   ----  -----        ---
    Network
     Solutions (3):
      Energy            7    3.2            (22)   (15)  (6.6)        47
      Building
       Networks        (6)  (5.4)            (8)   (14) (11.7)        23
      Commun-
       ication
       Service
       Provider        (6)  (4.8)           (13)   (19) (16.0)        22
      Other            (6) (13.8)            (2)    (8) (17.4)         8
                       --  -----             --     --  -----         --
        Total         (11)  (2.2)           (45)   (56) (10.9)       100%
                      ---   ----            ---    ---  -----        ---
    Undersea
     Telecommun-
     ications         (49) (15.7)             -    (49) (15.6)
                      ---  -----            ---    ---  -----
    Wireless
     Systems            4    4.6              -      4    4.3
                      ---    ---            ---    ---    ---
       Total        $(629) (17.7)%        $(120) $(749) (21.1)%
                    =====  =====          =====  =====  =====


    (1) Represents the change in net sales resulting from volume and price
        changes, before consideration of acquisitions, divestitures, and the
        impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.   Organic net
        sales growth is a non-GAAP measure.   See description of non-GAAP
        measures in this release.
    (2) Represents the change in net sales resulting from changes in foreign
        currency exchange rates.
    (3) Industry end market information about net sales is presented
        consistently with our internal management reporting and may be
        periodically revised as management deems necessary.



                               TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.
             ADJUSTED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
                      For the Quarter Ended December 26, 2008

                                           Adjustments
                                           -----------
                                 Restructuring                      Adjusted
                                   and Other    State of   Other     Results
                          US       Charges,     New York   Items,  (Non-GAAP)
                         GAAP         Net       Contract  Net (1)      (2)
                         ----    -------------  --------  -------  ----------
                                 (in millions, except per share data)

    Net sales           $2,809              $-        $-       $-    $2,809
    Cost of sales        2,255              (1)      (61)       -     2,193
                         -----             ---       ---      ---     -----
      Gross income         554               1        61        -       616
    Selling,
     general, and
     administrative
     expenses              489               -       (50)      (8)      431
    Litigation
     settlement              9               -         -       (9)        -
    Restructuring and
     other charges, net     77             (77)        -        -         -
                           ---             ---       ---      ---       ---
       (Loss) income
        from operations    (21)             78       111       17       185
    Interest income          6               -         -        -         6
    Interest expense       (42)              -         -        -       (42)
    Other
     expense, net           (1)              -         -        -        (1)
                           ---             ---       ---      ---       ---
       (Loss) income
        from continuing
        operations
        before income
        taxes and
        minority
        interest           (58)             78       111       17       148
    Income tax
     benefit
     (expense)              23             (23)      (42)      (3)      (45)
    Minority
     interest               (2)              -         -        -        (2)
                           ---             ---       ---      ---       ---
       (Loss) income
        from
        continuing
        operations        $(37)            $55       $69      $14      $101
                          ====             ===       ===      ===      ====

    Basic (loss) earnings
     per share:
       (Loss) income
        from continuing
        operations      $(0.08)                                       $0.22
    Diluted (loss)
     earnings per share:
       (Loss) income
        from continuing
        operations      $(0.08)                                       $0.22
    Weighted-average
     number of shares
     outstanding:
       Basic               459                                          459
       Diluted             459                                          461



       ADJUSTED CONSOLIDATED (LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT
                                 (UNAUDITED)
                   For the Quarter Ended December 26, 2008

                                        Adjustments
                                        -----------
                               Restructuring                   Adjusted
                                 and Other   State of  Other    Results
                         US      Charges,    New York  Items, (Non-GAAP)
                        GAAP        Net      Contract Net (1)     (2)
                        ----   ------------- -------- -------  ---------
                                         (in millions)
    (Loss) Income from
     Operations:
    Electronic
     Components          $12             $56       $-      $8        $76
    Network Solutions     45              19        -       -         64
    Undersea
     Telecommunications   38               3        -       -         41
    Wireless Systems    (107)              -      111       -          4
    Litigation
     settlement           (9)              -        -       9          -
                         ---             ---      ---     ---        ---
      Total             $(21)            $78     $111     $17       $185
                        ====             ===     ====     ===       ====


    (1) Contains $9 million of costs related to the settlement of legacy
        securities litigation and $8 million of costs related to a product
        liability matter from several years ago.
    (2) Adjusted results is a non-GAAP measure.  See description of non-GAAP
        measures contained in this release.



                             TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.
           ADJUSTED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
                    For the Quarter Ended December 28, 2007

                                        Adjustments
                                        -----------
                                                               Adjusted
                                 Restructuring                  Results
                          US       and Other    Tax Sharing   (Non-GAAP)
                         GAAP    Charges, Net    Income (1)       (2)
                         ----    -------------  -----------   ----------
                               (in millions, except per share data)

    Net sales           $3,558              $-           $-        $3,558
    Cost of sales        2,666               -            -         2,666
                         -----             ---          ---         -----
      Gross income         892               -            -           892
    Selling,
     general, and
     administrative
     expenses              399               -            -           399
    Restructuring and
     other charges, net     21             (21)           -             -
                           ---             ---          ---           ---
       Income from
        operations         472              21            -           493
    Interest income         10               -            -            10
    Interest expense       (50)              -            -           (50)
    Other income, net      592               -         (572)           20
                           ---             ---         ----           ---
       Income from
        continuing
        operations
        before income
        taxes and
        minority
        interest         1,024              21         (572)          473
    Income tax expense    (155)             (6)           -          (161)
    Minority interest       (1)              -            -            (1)
                           ---             ---          ---           ---
       Income from
        continuing
        operations        $868             $15        $(572)         $311
                          ====             ===        =====          ====

    Basic earnings per
     share:
       Income from
        continuing
        operations       $1.75                                      $0.63
    Diluted earnings
     per share:
       Income from
        continuing
        operations       $1.74                                      $0.62
    Weighted-average
     number of shares
     outstanding:
       Basic               496                                        496
       Diluted             499                                        499



       ADJUSTED CONSOLIDATED INCOME FROM OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT (UNAUDITED)
                     For the Quarter Ended December 28, 2007

                                             Adjustments
                                             -----------
                                                                  Adjusted
                                      Restructuring                Results
                                 US     and Other   Tax Sharing  (Non-GAAP)
                                GAAP  Charges, Net   Income (1)      (2)
                                ----  ------------- -----------  ----------
                                                (in millions)
    Income from Operations:
    Electronic Components       $352            $15          $-       $367
    Network Solutions             69              5           -         74
    Undersea Telecommunications   43              1           -         44
    Wireless Systems               8              -           -          8
                                 ---            ---         ---        ---
      Total                     $472            $21          $-       $493
                                ====            ===          ==       ====


    (1) In connection with the adoption of FIN 48, the Company recorded
        income pursuant to its Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International
        and Covidien.
    (2) Adjusted results is a non-GAAP measure.  See description of non-GAAP
        measures contained in this release. 

SOURCE: Tyco Electronics Ltd.

Web site: http://www.tycoelectronics.com/