# EDGAR Filing Document

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**Filing Date:** 2025-11
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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000833444-25-000097

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 10-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 143

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250930

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251114

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251114

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Johnson Controls International plc
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000833444
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** AIR COND & WARM AIR HEATING EQUIP & COMM & INDL REFRIG EQUIP [3585]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 06 Technology
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** L2
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0930

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-13836
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251482637

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE ALBERT QUAY
- **STREET 2:** ALBERT QUAY
- **CITY:** CORK
- **STATE:** L2
- **ZIP:** 00000
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 414-524-1200

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 5757 N. GREEN BAY AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** P.O. BOX 591
- **CITY:** MILWAUKEE
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53201

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** TYCO INTERNATIONAL plc
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20141117

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20100408

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD /BER/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19970715

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**UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 10-K** 

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| ☑ | **ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934** |

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**For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2025**

**OR**

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

**For the Transition Period From _____ To _____**

**Commission File Number 001-13836** 

**JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC** 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Ireland** | **98-0390500** |
| (Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| **One Albert Quay, Cork, Ireland, T12 X8N6** | **(353) 21-423-5000** |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices and Postal Code) | (Registrant's Telephone Number) |

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Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

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| **<u>Title of Each Class</u>** | **Trading <u>Symbol</u>** | **Name of Each Exchange <u>on Which Registered</u>** | **<u>Title of Each Class</u>** | **Trading <u>Symbol</u>** | **Name of Each Exchange <u>on Which Registered</u>** |
| Ordinary Shares, Par Value $0.01 | JCI | New York Stock Exchange | 4.250% Senior Notes due 2035 | JCI35 | New York Stock Exchange |
| 3.900% Notes due 2026 | JCI26A | New York Stock Exchange | 6.000% Notes due 2036 | JCI36A | New York Stock Exchange |
| 0.375% Senior Notes due 2027 | JCI27 | New York Stock Exchange | 5.70% Senior Notes due 2041 | JCI41B | New York Stock Exchange |
| 3.000% Senior Notes due 2028 | JCI28 | New York Stock Exchange | 5.250% Senior Notes due 2041 | JCI41C | New York Stock Exchange |
| 5.500% Senior Notes due 2029 | JCI29 | New York Stock Exchange | 4.625% Senior Notes due 2044 | JCI44A | New York Stock Exchange |
| 1.750% Senior Notes due 2030 | JCI30 | New York Stock Exchange | 5.125% Notes due 2045 | JCI45B | New York Stock Exchange |
| 2.000% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2031 | JCI31 | New York Stock Exchange | 6.950% Debentures due December 1, 2045 | JCI45A | New York Stock Exchange |
| 1.000% Senior Notes due 2032 | JCI32 | New York Stock Exchange | 4.500% Senior Notes due 2047 | JCI47 | New York Stock Exchange |
| 4.900% Senior Notes due 2032 | JCI32A | New York Stock Exchange | 4.950% Senior Notes due 2064 | JCI64A | New York Stock Exchange |
| 3.125% Senior Notes due 2033 | JCI33 | New York Stock Exchange |  |  |  |

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Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: **None**

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes 🗹&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No ◻

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes ◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No 🗹

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes 🗹&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No ◻

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

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| Large accelerated filer | 🗹 | Accelerated filer | ◻ |
| Non-accelerated filer | ◻  | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
| Emerging growth company | ☐ | | |

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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. ◻

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting

under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report 🗹

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes ☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No 🗹

As of March 31, 2025, the aggregate market value of Johnson Controls International plc Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $52.6 billion based on the closing sales price as reported on the New York Stock Exchange. As of October 31, 2025, 611,135,655 ordinary shares, par value $0.01 per share, were outstanding.

**DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE**

Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement to be delivered to shareholders in connection with the annual general meeting of shareholders to be held on March 4, 2026 are incorporated by reference into Part III.

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**JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC**

**Index to Annual Report on Form 10-K**

**Year Ended September 30, 2025** 

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| [PART I.](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_13) | [PART I.](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_13) | [PART I.](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_13) |
| ITEM 1. | [BUSINESS](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_16) | [3](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_16) |
| ITEM 1A. | [RISK FACTORS](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_19) | [11](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_19) |
| ITEM 1B. | [UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_22) | [26](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_22) |
| ITEM 1C. | [CYBERSECURITY](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_25) | [26](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_25) |
| ITEM 2. | [PROPERTIES](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_28) | [27](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_28) |
| ITEM 3. | [LEGAL PROCEEDINGS](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_31) | [27](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_31) |
| ITEM 4. | [MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_34) | [28](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_34) |
| | [EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_37) | [28](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_37) |
| [PART II.](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_40) | [PART II.](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_40) | [PART II.](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_40) |
| ITEM 5. | [MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_43) | [29](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_43) |
| ITEM 6. | [\[RESERVED\]](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_46) | [31](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_46) |
| ITEM 7. | [MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_52) | [31](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_52) |
| ITEM 7A. | [QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_169) | [47](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_169) |
| ITEM 8. | [FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_172) | [48](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_172) |
| ITEM 9. | [CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_262) | [108](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_262) |
| ITEM 9A. | [CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_265) | [108](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_265) |
| ITEM 9B. | [OTHER INFORMATION](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_268) | [108](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_268) |
| ITEM 9C. | [DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_274) | [109](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_274) |
| [PART III.](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_277) | [PART III.](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_277) | [PART III.](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_277) |
| ITEM 10. | [DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_280) | [109](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_280) |
| ITEM 11. | [EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_283) | [109](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_283) |
| ITEM 12. | [SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_286) | [110](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_286) |
| ITEM 13. | [CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_289) | [110](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_289) |
| ITEM 14. | [PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_292)[ANT](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_292)[FEES AND SERVICES](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_292) | [110](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_292) |
| [PART IV.](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_295) | [PART IV.](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_295) | [PART IV.](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_295) |
| ITEM 15. | [EXHIBIT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_298) | [111](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_298) |
| ITEM 16. | [FORM 10-K SUMMARY](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_301) | [111](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_301) |
| | [INDEX TO EXHIBITS](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_304) | [112](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_304) |
| | [SIGNATURES](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_307) | [117](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_307) |

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**<u>CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS FOR FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION</u>**

Unless otherwise indicated, references to "Johnson Controls," the "Company," "we," "our" and "us" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K refer to Johnson Controls International plc and its consolidated subsidiaries.

The Company has made statements in this document that are forward-looking and therefore are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements in this document other than statements of historical fact are, or could be, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this document, statements regarding the Company's future financial position, sales, costs, earnings, cash flows, other measures of results of operations, synergies and integration opportunities, capital expenditures, debt levels and market outlook are forward-looking statements. Words such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "should," "forecast," "project" or "plan" and terms of similar meaning are also generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The Company cautions that these statements are subject to numerous important risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control, that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, risks related to: the ability to develop or acquire new products and technologies that achieve market acceptance and meet applicable quality and regulatory requirements; the ability to manage general economic, business and capital market conditions, including the impacts of trade restrictions, recessions, economic downturns and global price inflation; the ability to manage macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility, including changes to laws or policies governing foreign trade, including tariffs, economic sanctions, foreign exchange and capital controls, import/export controls or other trade restrictions as well as any associated supply chain disruptions; the ability to execute on the Company's operating model and drive organizational improvement; the ability to innovate and adapt to emerging technologies, ideas and trends in the marketplace, including the incorporation of technologies such as artificial intelligence; fluctuations in the cost and availability of public and private financing for customers; the ability to manage disruptions caused by international conflicts, including Russia and Ukraine and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East; the ability to successfully execute and complete portfolio simplification actions, as well as the possibility that the expected benefits of such actions will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time frame; managing the risks and impacts of potential and actual security breaches, cyberattacks, privacy breaches or data breaches, maintaining and improving the capacity, reliability and security of the Company's enterprise information technology infrastructure; the ability to manage the lifecycle cybersecurity risk in the development, deployment and operation of the Company's digital platforms and services; fluctuations in currency exchange rates; the ability to hire and retain senior management and other key personnel; changes or uncertainty in laws, regulations, rates, policies, or interpretations that impact business operations or tax status; the ability to adapt to global climate change, climate change regulation and successfully meet the Company's public sustainability commitments; the outcome of litigation and governmental proceedings; the risk of infringement or expiration of intellectual property rights; the ability to manage disruptions caused by catastrophic or geopolitical events, such as natural disasters, armed conflict, political change, climate change, pandemics and outbreaks of contagious diseases and other adverse public health developments; any delay or inability of the Company to realize the expected benefits and synergies of recent portfolio transactions; the tax treatment of recent portfolio transactions; significant transaction costs and/or unknown liabilities associated with such transactions; labor shortages, work stoppages, union negotiations, labor disputes and other matters associated with the labor force; and the cancellation of or changes to commercial arrangements. A detailed discussion of risks related to Johnson Controls' business is included in the section entitled "Risk Factors" (refer to Part I, Item 1A, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K). The forward-looking statements included in this document are made only as of the date of this document, unless otherwise specified, and, except as required by law, Johnson Controls assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update such statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this document.

**<u>PART I</u>**

 **<u>ITEM 1</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>BUSINESS</u>**

**General**

Johnson Controls International plc, headquartered in Cork, Ireland, is a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, serving a wide range of customers around the globe. The Company's products, services, systems and solutions advance the safety, comfort and intelligence of spaces to serve people, places and the planet. The Company is committed to helping its customers win and creating greater value for all of its stakeholders through its strategic focus on buildings.

Johnson Controls was originally incorporated in the state of Wisconsin in 1885 as Johnson Electric Service Company to manufacture, install and service automatic temperature regulation systems for buildings and was renamed Johnson Controls,

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Inc. in 1974. In 2005, Johnson Controls acquired York International, a global supplier of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning ("HVAC") and refrigeration equipment and services. Following this acquisition, Johnson Controls continued to expand its portfolio of building-related product and service offerings. In 2016, Johnson Controls, Inc. and Tyco International plc ("Tyco") completed their combination (the "Merger"), combining Johnson Controls' portfolio of building efficiency solutions with Tyco's portfolio of fire and security solutions. Following the Merger, Tyco changed its name to "Johnson Controls International plc."

On July 31, 2025, the Company completed the divestiture of its Residential and Light Commercial ("R&LC") HVAC business to Robert Bosch GmbH ("Bosch"). The R&LC HVAC business included the Company's North America Ducted business and Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning Holding (UK) Ltd., the Company's global residential joint venture with Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc.

The Company is a global leader in engineering, manufacturing, commissioning and retrofitting building products and systems, including commercial HVAC equipment, industrial refrigeration systems, controls, security systems, fire-detection systems and fire-suppression solutions. The Company further serves customers by providing technical services, including maintenance, management, repair, retrofit and replacement of equipment (in the HVAC, industrial refrigeration, security and fire-protection space), and energy-management consulting. The Company's OpenBlue digital software platform enables enterprises to better manage their physical spaces by combining the Company's building products and services with cutting-edge technology and digital capabilities to enable data-driven "smart building" services and solutions. The Company partners with customers by leveraging its broad product portfolio with digital capabilities, together with its direct channel service and solutions capabilities, to deliver solutions and services addressing distinct and diverse operating environments and regulatory requirements that address customers' needs in their core missions.

**Business Segments**

In connection with the divestiture of the R&LC HVAC business, the Company realigned its organizational structure into three regional reporting segments (Americas, EMEA and APAC) from four reporting segments (Global Products, Building Solutions North America, Building Solutions EMEA/LA and Building Solutions APAC). The Company implemented this change effective April 1, 2025 as part of ongoing initiatives to drive simplification, accelerate growth, better reflect its organizational and operational structure and align with the manner in which the Company's chief operating decision maker assesses performance and makes decisions regarding the allocation of resources following portfolio simplification actions. As a result, the Company conducts its business through three operating segments, all of which are reportable segments:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Americas,* which designs, manufactures, sells, installs and services HVAC, controls, building management, refrigeration, integrated electronic security systems, integrated fire detection and suppression systems, and digital (software) solutions for commercial, industrial, data center, institutional and governmental customers in the Americas (United States, Canada, and Latin America – Central and South America). Americas also provides energy efficiency solutions and technical services, including inspection, scheduled maintenance, and repair and replacement of mechanical and control systems, as well as data-driven "smart building" solutions, to the Americas marketplace.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *EMEA,* which designs, manufactures sells, installs and services HVAC, controls, building management, refrigeration, integrated electronic security systems, integrated fire detection and suppression systems, and digital (software) solutions for commercial, residential security (Subscriber business), industrial, data center, institutional, governmental, and marine customers and provides technical services, including data-driven "smart building" solutions, to markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *APAC,* which designs, manufactures, sells, installs, and services HVAC, controls, building management, refrigeration, integrated electronic security systems, integrated fire detection and suppression systems, and digital (software) solutions for commercial, industrial, data center, institutional, and governmental customers and provides technical services, including data-driven "smart building" solutions, to the Asian and Pacific marketplaces.

For more information on the Company's segments, refer to Note 18, "Segment Information," of the notes to consolidated financial statements.

**Products, Systems, Services and Solutions**

The Company sells and installs its commercial HVAC equipment and systems, control systems, security systems, fire-detection and fire suppression systems, equipment and services primarily through its extensive direct channel, consisting of a global

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network of sales and service offices. Significant sales are also generated through global third-party channels, such as distributors of air-conditioning, controls, security and fire-detection and suppression products. The Company's large base of current customers leads to significant repeat business for the maintenance, retrofit and replacement markets. The Company is also able to leverage its installed base to generate sales for its service business. Trusted building brands, such as YORK®, Metasys®, Ansul®, Frick®, FM:Systems®, PENN®, Sabroe®, Silent-Aire®, Simplex® and Grinnell®, together with the breadth and depth of the products, systems and solutions offered by the Company, give it what it believes to be the most diverse portfolio in the building technology industry.

The Company has developed software platforms, including on-premises platforms and cloud-based software services, and integrated its products and services with digital capabilities to provide data-driven solutions to create smarter, safer and more sustainable buildings. The Company's OpenBlue platform combines the Company's building expertise with cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence and machine learning-powered service solutions such as remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, workplace management, compliance monitoring and advanced risk assessments. The Company leverages its product portfolio and service network, together with digital and data-driven technologies to offer integrated and customizable solutions focused on delivering outcomes to customers. These services are generally designed to generate recurring revenue for the Company as it supports its customers in achieving their desired outcomes.

In fiscal 2025, products and systems accounted for approximately 68% of sales from continuing operations and services accounted for 32% of sales from continuing operations.

**Competition**

The Company conducts its operations through a significant number of individual contracts that are either negotiated or awarded on a competitive basis. Key factors in the award of contracts include system and service performance, quality, price, design, reputation, technology, application engineering capability, availability of financing and construction or project management expertise. Competitors for HVAC equipment, security, fire detection, fire suppression and controls in the residential and non-residential marketplace include many local, regional, national and international providers. Larger competitors include Honeywell International, Inc.; Siemens Smart Infrastructure, an operating group of Siemens AG; Schneider Electric SA; Carrier Global Corporation; Trane Technologies plc; Vertiv Holdings Co., API Group and Daikin Industries, Ltd. In addition, the Company competes in a highly fragmented building services market. The Company also faces competition from a diverse range of established companies, start-ups and other emerging entrants to the buildings industry in the areas of digital services, software as a service and the Internet of Things. The loss of any individual contract or customer would not have a material adverse effect on the Company.

**Business Strategy**

The Company's business strategy is to sustain and expand its position as a leader in commercial building technology and solutions by developing and implementing solutions designed to address its customers' vertical specific needs in their core missions. In 2024 and 2025, the Company acted to optimize its core commercial buildings portfolio with the divestitures of its Air Distribution Technologies and R&LC HVAC businesses. Following these portfolio optimization actions, the Company's core strategy remains advancing smart, healthy and sustainable buildings to power its customers' missions, enabled by a simpler, more focused company focused on driving growth, profit, and cash flow.

The Company has leading positions in attractive and growing end-markets across HVAC, controls, fire, security and services, enhanced by its comprehensive product portfolio, significant installed base and substantial field position. The Company believes that it is well positioned to capitalize on the emerging and prevalent trends in the commercial buildings industry, including data centers, sustainable buildings, smart buildings and mission-critical environments. To capitalize on these trends, the Company is focused on offering differentiated services and solutions designed to address its customers' vertical specific needs in their core missions. In furtherance of these goals, the Company has four strategic priorities:

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*Bringing Value Across the Building Lifecycle*: The Company provides system and service solutions that maximize the opportunities around the lifecycle of the building, delivering outcomes to the customer that save energy, reduce emissions, maintain uptime, and optimize building lifecycle costs while delivering mission-critical environments and improving the overall occupant experience. The Company's ability to drive direct, integrated solutions within multiple domains enables opportunities for attachment, cross-selling, recurring revenue, and developing long-term relationships with customers from installation to service, retrofit, and replacement.

*Accelerate in High Growth Verticals*: The Company is focused on driving growth and profit by developing and implementing solutions designed to address its customers' vertical specific needs in their core missions, enabled by the Company's installed base, domain expertise and global coverage. The Company further intends to expand its presence in high growth verticals within the markets it serves, including data centers, hospitals, university campuses, advanced manufacturing, class A offices, and airports.

*Sustain a High-Performance, Customer-Centric Culture*: The Company recognizes that developing talent and creating positive customer experiences is central to accomplishing its business strategies. The Company is investing in its talent to build a workforce that is digitally capable, solutions oriented and focused on continuous learning and growth. The Company aims to leverage its talent capabilities and training to create a customer-focused culture to drive customer loyalty and decisions.

To realize these priorities, the Company is leveraging its technology leadership, product portfolio, global presence, substantial installed base, sizable field position and strong channels to monetize the lifecycle opportunities of systems, service, retrofit and replacement. The Company is augmenting its strategic priorities with disciplined execution, productivity enhancements and sustainable cost management to create a path to realize expanded margins and enhanced profitability.

**Backlog and Orders**

Backlog and orders are additional metrics that are meant to provide management with a deeper level of insight into the progress of specific strategic and growth initiatives. Backlog is applicable to sales of both products and systems and services and totaled $16.6 billion at September 30, 2025. Orders provide management with a signal of customer demand for the Company's products and services, as well as an indication of future revenues and performance. However, the timing and conversion of backlog and orders are subject to numerous uncertainties and risks and are not necessarily indicative of the amount of revenue to be earned in the upcoming fiscal year.

The following table summarizes backlog and orders by segment for the Systems and Services based businesses:

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| (in billions) | September 30, 2025 | Year-over-Year Change <sup>(1)</sup> | Year Ended September 30, 2025 | Year-over-Year Change <sup>(1)</sup> |
| Americas | $10.6 | 13% | $13.7 | 8% |
| EMEA | 2.5 | 12% | 4.4 | 6% |
| APAC | 1.8 | 17% | 2.6 | 3% |
| Total Building Solutions | $14.9 | 13% | $20.7 | 7% |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Change is compared to September 30, 2024 (backlog) and the year ended September 30, 2024 (orders) and excludes the impact of acquisitions, dispositions and foreign currency.

Remaining performance obligations were $22.7 billion at September 30, 2025. Differences between the Company's remaining performance obligations and backlog are primarily due to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Remaining performance obligations include large, multi-purpose contracts to construct hospitals, schools and other governmental buildings, which are services to be performed over the building's lifetime with average initial contract terms of 25 to 35 years for the entire term of the contract versus backlog which includes only the lifecycle period of these contracts which approximates five years;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Remaining performance obligations exclude service contracts with an original expected duration of one year or less and contracts that are cancellable without substantial penalty versus backlog which includes short-term and cancellable contracts; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Remaining performance obligations include the full remaining term of service contracts with substantial termination penalties versus backlog which includes only one year for all outstanding service contracts.

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The Company reports backlog, which it believes is a useful measure of evaluating the Company's operational performance and relationship to total orders.

**Raw Materials**

Raw materials used by the Company's businesses in connection with their operations include steel, aluminum, brass, copper, polypropylene and certain fluorochemicals used in fire suppression agents. The Company also uses semiconductors and other electronic components in the manufacture of its products. At times, the Company has experienced material cost increases due to global inflation, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, increased demand and other regulatory and macroeconomic factors. Recently, the Company has experienced increased raw material costs due to tariffs and reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States and other nations. Although the Company has been largely able to mitigate the impact of tariffs that have been enacted to date, if additional tariffs and reciprocal tariffs are implemented (whether as currently proposed or otherwise), such actions could negatively impact the Company's revenue growth and margins in future periods through decreased sales and increased cost of goods sold, as discussed in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The Company could experience further disruptions, shortages, tariffs and price inflation in the future, the effect of which will depend on the Company's ability to successfully mitigate and offset the impact of these events. In fiscal 2026, commodity prices and availability could fluctuate throughout the year and could significantly affect the Company's results of operations. For a more detailed description of the risks related to the availability of raw materials, components and commodities, see Item 1A. Risk Factors.

**Intellectual Property**

Generally, the Company seeks statutory protection for strategic or financially important intellectual property developed in connection with its business. The Company protects its intellectual property investments in a variety of ways. The Company works actively in the U.S. and internationally to ensure the enforcement of copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other protections that apply to the Company's products, services, software, solutions, and branding. Certain intellectual property, where appropriate, is protected by contracts, licenses, confidentiality or other agreements.

The Company owns numerous U.S. and non-U.S. patents (and their respective counterparts), the more important of which cover those technologies and inventions embodied in current products or which are used in the manufacture of those products. Internal development allows the Company to maintain competitive advantages that come from product differentiation and closer technical control over its products and services. While the Company believes patents are important to its business operations and in the aggregate constitute a valuable asset, no single patent, or group of patents, is critical to the success of the business. The Company, from time to time, grants licenses under its patents and technology and receives licenses under patents and technology of others.

The Company's trademarks, certain of which are material to its business, are registered or otherwise legally protected in the U.S. and many non-U.S. countries where products and services of the Company are sold. The Company, from time to time, becomes involved in trademark licensing transactions.

Most works of authorship produced for the Company, such as computer programs, catalogs and sales literature, carry appropriate notices indicating the Company's claim to copyright protection under U.S. law and appropriate international treaties.

**Environmental, Health and Safety Matters**

Laws addressing the protection of the environment and workers' safety and health govern the Company's ongoing global operations. They generally provide for civil and criminal penalties, as well as injunctive and remedial relief, for noncompliance or require remediation of sites where Company-related materials have been released into the environment.

A portion of the Company's products consume energy and use refrigerants. Increased public awareness and concern regarding global climate change has resulted in more regulations designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These regulations tend to be implemented under global, national and sub-national climate objectives or policies, and target the global warming potential ("GWP") of refrigerants, equipment energy efficiency, and the combustion of fossil fuels as a heating source. The Company continues to invest in its product portfolio to meet or exceed emerging emissions regulations and standards.

The Company has expended substantial resources globally, both financial and managerial, to comply with environmental laws and worker safety laws and maintains procedures designed to foster and ensure compliance. Certain of the Company's businesses are, or have been, engaged in the handling or use of substances that may impact workplace health and safety or the

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environment. The Company is committed to protecting its workers and the environment against the risks associated with these substances.

The Company's operations and facilities have been, and in the future may become, the subject of formal or informal enforcement actions or proceedings for noncompliance with environmental laws and worker safety laws or for the remediation of Company-related substances released into the environment. Such matters typically are resolved with regulatory authorities through commitments to compliance, abatement or remediation programs and, in some cases, payment of penalties. In addition, governments in the United States and internationally have increasingly been regulating perfluorooctane sulfonate ("PFOS"), perfluorooctanoic acid ("PFOA"), and/or other per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS"), which were contained in certain of the Company's legacy firefighting foam products. These regulations include declining emission standards and limits set as to the presence of certain compounds. See Note 20, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further discussion of environmental matters.

**Government Regulation and Supervision**

The Company's operations are subject to numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations, both within and outside the United States, in areas such as consumer protection, government contracts, international trade, environmental protection, labor and employment, tax, licensing and others. For example, most U.S. states and non-U.S. jurisdictions in which the Company operates have licensing laws directed specifically toward the alarm and fire suppression industries. The Company's security businesses currently rely extensively upon the use of wireline and wireless telephone service to communicate signals. Wireline and wireless telephone companies in the U.S. are regulated by the federal and state governments. In addition, government regulation of fire safety codes can impact the Company's fire businesses. The Company's businesses may also be affected by changes in governmental regulation of refrigerants, PFAS, energy efficiency standards, noise regulation and product safety regulations, including changes related to hydro fluorocarbons/emissions reduction efforts, energy conservation standards and the regulation of fluorinated gases. These and other laws and regulations impact the manner in which the Company conducts its business, and changes in legislation or government policies can affect the Company's worldwide operations, both favorably and unfavorably. For a more detailed description of the various laws and regulations that affect the Company's business, see Item 1A. Risk Factors.

**Regulatory Capital Expenditures**

The Company's efforts to comply with numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to its business and products often results in capital expenditures. The Company makes capital expenditures to design and upgrade its fire and security products to comply with or exceed standards applicable to the alarm, fire suppression and security industries. The Company also makes capital expenditures to meet or exceed energy efficiency standards and comply with applicable regulations, including the regulation of refrigerants, hydro fluorocarbons/emissions reduction efforts and the regulation of fluorinated gasses, particularly with respect to its HVAC products and solutions. The Company's ongoing environmental compliance program also results in capital expenditures. Regulatory and environmental considerations are a part of all significant capital expenditure decisions; however, expenditures in fiscal 2025 related solely to regulatory compliance were not material. It is management's expectation that the amount of any future capital expenditures related to compliance with any individual regulation or grouping of related regulations will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial results or competitive position in any one year. See Note 20, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further discussion of environmental matters.

**Seasonal Factors**

Certain of the Company's sales are seasonal as the demand for certain air conditioning equipment and services generally increases in the summer months. This seasonality is mitigated by the other products and services provided by the Company that have no material seasonal effect.

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**Research and Development Expenditures**

Refer to Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for research and development expenditures. The Company has committed to invest a substantial portion of its new product research and development in developing products and services supporting energy efficiency, decarbonization and mission-critical environments. The Company invests in enhancements to the capabilities of its product lines and services to support its strategy, meet consumer preferences and achieve regulatory compliance. This includes investments in the development of the Company's OpenBlue platform and related service offerings, digital product capabilities, energy efficient products, and low GWP refrigerants and technology.

**Human Capital Management**

*Overview and Governance*

The development of a High-Performance Culture enables the Company to achieve its purpose to build smarter, healthier, and more sustainable tomorrows. As the Company enters its next 140 years of innovation leadership, people are at the center of how it delivers value to customers. The Company's strategic drivers provide the direction that guides its workforce toward a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to exceed customers' expectations and provide solutions for global challenges in the building systems industry.

The responsibility to develop and maintain a High-Performance Culture is owned, embedded and executed throughout the Company. The Chief Human Resources Officer ("CHRO") is responsible for establishing and driving the execution of the Company's High-Performance Culture strategy, ensuring that the Company presents an employee value proposition that supports retention and the attraction of external talent. The Company's Board of Directors provides oversight of the Company's High-Performance Culture, with the Compensation and Talent Development Committee overseeing the Company's High-Performance Culture strategy and the Governance and Sustainability Committee overseeing employee health and safety. The Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), the CHRO, the General Counsel, the Vice President of Global Environment Health & Safety, the Vice President of Employee Engagement and Inclusion and other senior leaders within the Company are responsible for the execution of the High-Performance Culture strategy and engage with the Compensation and Talent Development Committee, the Governance and Sustainability Committee and the full Board of Directors on the critical components driving the Company's High-Performance Culture, including discussions of future of work, human capital trends, processes and practices, engagement and inclusion, health and safety, talent development, company culture and succession planning.

Key components driving the Company's High-Performance Culture include:

*Health and Safety*

Health and Wellness, Safety and Environment are the three pillars of the Company's Zero Harm vision. The Company's health and safety programs are designed around global standards with appropriate variations addressing multiple jurisdictions and regulations, specific hazards and unique working environments of the Company's manufacturing, service, systems, and headquarter operations.

The Company requires each of its locations to perform regular safety audits to ensure proper safety policies, program procedures, analyses and training are in place. In addition, the Company engages an independent third-party conformity assessment and certification vendor to audit selected operations for adherence to its global health and safety standards. Cultural and values-based safety initiatives have been deployed within the Company to sustain and further enhance performance.

The Company utilizes a mixture of leading and lagging indicators to assess the health and safety performance of its operations. Lagging indicators include the OSHA Total Recordable Incident Rate ("TRIR") and the Lost Time (or Lost Workday) Incident Rate ("LTIR") based upon the number of incidents per 100 employees (or per 200,000 work hours). In fiscal 2025, the Company had a TRIR of 0.34 and a LTIR of 0.15.

 *Employee Engagement and Inclusion*

The Company is dedicated to creating a workplace where uniqueness is celebrated and where every employee feels valued and included. The Company aims to foster a culture of engagement, innovation, collaboration, and respect that drives its success in the global marketplace. Employee engagement and inclusion ("EEI") is a component of the Company's strategy to drive a High-Performance Culture, recognized as adding value to the Company's creation and delivery of innovative high performing

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products and enabling solutions to its customers' toughest problems. The Company empowers employees to take an active role in creating a culture that values uniqueness, celebrates creativity and drives innovation.

The Company encourages employees to enable an inclusive culture through active participation in Business Resource Groups ("BRGs") - employee-led voluntary organizations of people with similar interests, experiences, or personal characteristics, which supports the acquisition and development of high-performing talent both internally and externally.

The Company recognizes that fostering an engaged and inclusive environment requires ongoing commitment, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Company regularly assesses its progress, recognizes employee contributions, and holds leaders accountable for driving initiatives. The Company has created mechanisms for open dialogue and feedback from employees to ensure that everyone's voices are heard.

The Company has implemented several measures that focus on ensuring accountabilities exist for fostering an engaged and inclusive environment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Organizational Engagement:** The Company measures the engagement of its employees using a quarterly pulse survey initially launched in fiscal 2023. The engagement survey provides managers with their own data dashboard to view their own engagement results and can be utilized by managers at all levels to understand how to improve the Company's culture and employee engagement. Managers are provided with resources to interpret their results and plan their actions following each survey, ensuring that all managers are reinforcing a continuous improvement culture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**• Inclusion and Engagement Objectives:** The CEO and other senior leaders have inclusion and engagement objectives in their annual performance goals.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**• Attracting High-Performing Talent:** The Company attracts high-performing talent by delivering a market and persona-based employee value proposition which incorporates the Company's mission. BRGs support these efforts through external engagement and talent acquisition sourcing initiatives.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**• Honoring Employee Contributions:** The Company provides formal recognition and encouragement for workforce contributions to the Company's EEI efforts. Awarded to eight employees three times per year, the nomination driven Inclusion Distinction Awards have become a highly regarded recognition of an employee's contribution to creating an inclusive culture at the Company.

*Talent Development*

The Company must ensure the continued development and advancement of its employees to maintain a High-Performance Culture. The Company has adopted a continuous improvement approach to talent development, working to support employees' growth while defining the skills and capabilities the organization will need in future years. To assess current enterprise capabilities and define future needs, strategic talent reviews and succession planning occur on a planned cadence annually – globally and across all business areas. The Company continues to provide opportunities for its employees to grow their careers, with more than two-thirds of open management positions filled internally during fiscal 2025.

The Company believes that high performance is an outcome of an employee's ability to change, adapt, and grow their capabilities throughout their career. This talent development approach includes self and multi-rater assessments, functional and leadership competency models, providing employees a personalized approach to their development planning and skill acquisition. The Company emphasizes real-life, real-time learning that enables each employee to meet the demands of challenging and changing work and focuses on reinforcing key principles that are designed to support an individual's effectiveness in his or her current job and in their future development. The Company provides technical and leadership training to employees, customers and suppliers who work for or with the Company's products and services.

The Company's focus on employee development has been structured through programs designed to embed essential skills with employees and reinforce strategic goals aligning with the Company's culture, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Front-Line Talent:** In support of the Company's growth strategy, the Company is investing in developing front line talent to ensure a customer-ready workforce. This includes investment in key learning curriculum and building skill-based career pathing for all front-line staff. Retention of program participants continues to increase year over year.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**• Leadership Development:** The Company has a strong leadership curriculum for first time managers, managers new to the Company, managers of managers and executive leaders. In 2025, the high potential courses had a greater than 75% application of content to the job and a net promoter score ("NPS") of greater than 70.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**• Engagement and Inclusion:** The Company has developed BRG-sponsored development programs structured across the levels and stages of individuals' careers to develop and align employees with the Company's High-Performance Culture.

In fiscal 2025, the Company offered a robust curriculum of almost 225,000 activities that were completed by employees, consisting of videos, courses, e-learning, documentation, articles and books, including over 4,000 active (in person or virtual) learning courses. In fiscal 2025, over 1.3 million learning activities were completed by over 75,000 employees (excluding non-wired). The total learning hours consumed by employees was 1.3 million hours, averaging over 17 hours per employee including time invested in formal learning and standard time invested in self-paced reading or video consumption.

*Employee Population and Demographics* 

As of September 30, 2025, the Company employed approximately 87,000 people worldwide, of which approximately 31,000 were employed in the United States and approximately 56,000 were outside the United States. The Company's workforce declined from 2024 primarily due to divestitures including the R&LC HVAC business. Approximately 18,000 employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements or works councils, and the Company believes that its relations with its labor unions are generally positive. The Company's EEO-1 Report published on our website outlines additional details on its U.S. workforce composition.

**Available Information**

The Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, definitive proxy statements on Schedule 14A, current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, are made available free of charge through the Investor Relations section of the Company's Internet website at http://www.johnsoncontrols.com as soon as reasonably practicable after the Company electronically files such material with, or furnishes it to, the SEC. Copies of any materials the Company files with the SEC can also be obtained free of charge through the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company also makes available, free of charge, its Code of Ethics, Corporate Governance Guidelines, Board of Directors committee charters and other information related to the Company on its Internet website or in printed form upon request. The Company is not including the information contained on its website as a part of, or incorporating it by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

**<u>ITEM 1A</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>RISK FACTORS</u>**

Provided below is a cautionary discussion of what we believe to be the most important risk factors applicable to the Company. Discussion of these factors is incorporated by reference into and considered an integral part of Part II, Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations." The disclosure of a risk should not be interpreted to imply that such risk has not already materialized. Additional risks not currently known to the Company or that the Company currently believes are immaterial may also impair the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

**<u>Risks Related to Our Business Operations</u>**

**Our future growth is dependent upon our ability to develop or acquire new products, services and technologies that achieve market acceptance with acceptable margins.**

Our future success depends on our ability to develop or acquire, manufacture and bring competitive, and increasingly complex, products and services to market quickly and cost-effectively. Our ability to develop or acquire new products, services and technologies requires the investment of significant resources. These acquisitions and development efforts divert resources from other potential investments in our businesses, and they may not lead to the development of new technologies, products or services on a timely basis. Further, we must continue to effectively adapt our products and services to a changing technological and regulatory environment to drive growth and defend against disruption caused by competitors, regulators or other external forces impacting our business and operations. If we are unable to be agile and responsive to disruption in the development of new products, services and technologies, including capabilities such as energy efficiency, cooling technology (including liquid

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cooling), artificial intelligence and machine learning, our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected.

Even after introduction, new or enhanced products may not satisfy customer preferences and product failures may cause customers to reject our products. Further, as we integrate emerging and rapidly evolving technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning into our products and services, we may not be able to anticipate or identify vulnerabilities, design flaws or security threats resulting from the use of such technology and develop adequate protection measures. As a result, these products may not achieve market acceptance and our brand image could suffer. We must also attract, develop and retain individuals with the requisite technical expertise and understanding of customers' needs to develop new technologies and introduce new products. The laws and regulations applicable to our products, and our customers' product and service needs, change from time to time, and regulatory changes may render our products and technologies noncompliant or result in new or enhanced regulatory scrutiny. In addition, the markets for our products, services and technologies may not develop or grow as we anticipate. The failure of our technology, products or services to gain market acceptance due to more attractive offerings by our competitors, the introduction of new competitors to the market with new or innovative product offerings or the failure to address any of the above factors could significantly reduce our revenues, increase our operating costs or otherwise materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

**Failure to increase organizational effectiveness through the execution of our operating model and organizational improvements may reduce our profitability or adversely impact our business.**

Our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows are dependent upon our ability to execute on our operating model and drive organizational improvement. We seek to develop and maintain a high-performance, customer centric culture and commercial organization characterized by differentiated products and services, the attraction and retention of top talent and delivering sustained results. Our ability to successfully implement our operating model includes our ability to organize our operations around our commercial and manufacturing strategy through organizational improvements and implementing incentive programs that promote and reward the effective execution of our strategy. The implementation of our operating model also depends on our ability to quickly respond to market and innovation driven changes and redeploy our resources as needed within our organization. If we are unable to successfully implement and execute our operating model, our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected.

We seek to drive organizational improvement through a variety of actions, including restructuring and integration activities, digital transformation, strategic initiatives, business portfolio reviews, productivity initiatives, functionalization, incentive programs, training, executive management changes, and business and operating model assessments. The Company has committed to a multi-year restructuring plan to address stranded costs and further right-size its global operations as a result of previously announced portfolio optimization transactions. In addition, during fiscal year 2025, the Company realigned its organizational structure into three regional reporting segments as part of ongoing initiatives to drive simplification, accelerate growth, and better reflect its organizational and operational structure. Risks associated with these actions include delays in execution, additional unexpected costs, loss of customer relationships, realization of fewer than estimated productivity improvements, increased change fatigue, organizational strain 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, our failure to effectively implement our operating model and manage organizational changes may lead to increased attrition of customers and employees and harm our ability to attract and retain key talent.

**Failure to achieve and maintain a high level of product and service quality and on-time delivery could damage our reputation with customers and negatively impact our results.**

Product and service quality issues could harm customer confidence in our Company and our brands. If certain of our product and service offerings do not meet applicable safety standards or our customers' expectations regarding quality, safety or performance, we could experience lost sales and increased costs and we could be exposed to legal, financial and reputational risks. In addition, a recall or claim could require us to review some or all of our product portfolio to assess whether similar issues are present in other products, which could result in a significant disruption to our business and our results of operations. We have experienced such quality issues in the past and may experience such issues in the future.

We cannot be certain that our quality controls and procedures will reveal defects in our products or their raw materials, which may not become apparent until after the products have been placed in use in the market. Accordingly, there is a risk that products will have defects, which could result in loss of sales or delays in market acceptance and require a product recall or field corrective action. Such remedial actions can be expensive to implement and may damage our reputation, customer

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relationships and market share. We have conducted product recalls and field corrective actions in the past and may do so again in the future.

When our products fail to perform as expected, we are exposed to warranty, product liability, personal injury and other claims. In many jurisdictions, product liability claims are not limited to any specified amount of recovery and such claims or contribution requests or requirements could exceed our available insurance. There can be no assurance that we will not experience any material warranty or product liability claims in the future, that we will not incur significant costs to defend such claims or that we will have adequate reserves to cover any recall, repair and replacement costs.

Our ability to compete and generate sales depends in part on our capacity to meet customer demand and ensure that products and services are delivered to the customer on time. If we are unable to manufacture and deliver products to customers on time, we could experience lost sales and increased costs and we could be exposed to legal, financial, and reputational risks. The inability to deliver our products to customers on time could also restrict our manufacturing capacity, which could lead to the loss of customers and restrict our ability to grow sales.

**The ability of suppliers to deliver raw materials, parts and components to our manufacturing facilities, and our ability to manufacture and deliver services without disruption, could affect our results of operations.**

We use a wide range of materials (primarily steel, copper and aluminum) and components (including semiconductors, electronic components, and components utilizing rare earth minerals) in the global production of our products, which come from numerous suppliers around the world. Because not all of our business arrangements provide for guaranteed supply and some key parts may be available only from a single supplier or a limited group of suppliers, we are subject to supply and pricing risk. Our operations and those of our suppliers are subject to disruption for a variety of reasons. For example, we have in the past experienced the following supply chain issues due to economic, political and other factors largely beyond our control: increased input material costs and component shortages; supply chain disruptions and delays and cost inflation. In addition, some of our subcontractors have experienced supply chain and labor disruptions, which have and could in the future impact our ability to timely complete projects and convert our backlog. Such disruptions have and could in the future interrupt our ability to manufacture or obtain certain products and components, thereby adversely impacting our ability to provide products to customers and realize expected profit margins. We could experience the recurrence of similar or new disruptions in the future, the effect of which will depend on our ability to successfully mitigate the impact of these disruptions. Any such disruption could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Material supply shortages and delays in deliveries, along with other factors such as price inflation, can also result in increased pricing. While many of our customers permit quarterly or other periodic adjustments to pricing based on changes in component prices and other factors, we may bear the risk of price increases that occur between any such repricing or, if such repricing is not permitted, during the balance of the term of the particular customer contract. The inability to timely convert our backlog due to supply chain disruptions subjects us to pricing risk due to cost inflation occurring between the generation of backlog and its conversion into revenue. If we are unable to effectively manage the impacts of price inflation and timely convert our backlog, our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows could materially and adversely be affected.

**Our business success depends on attracting and retaining qualified personnel.** 

Our ability to sustain and grow our business requires us to hire, retain and develop a high-performance, customer-centric management team and workforce. Continuous efficient and timely customer service, customer support and customer intimacy are essential to enabling customer loyalty and driving our financial results. Our growth strategies require that we pivot to new talent capability investments and build the workforce of the future, with an emphasis on developing skills in digital and consultative, outcome-based selling. Failure to ensure that we have leadership, technical and talent capacity with the necessary skillset and experience could impede our ability to deliver our growth objectives, execute our strategic plan and effectively transition our leadership. Any unplanned turnover or inability to attract and retain key employees could have a negative effect on our results of operations.

The nature of our business requires us to maintain a labor force that is sufficiently large enough to support our manufacturing operations to meet customer demand, as well as provide on-site services and project support for our customers. This includes recruiting, hiring and retaining skilled trade workers to support our direct channel field businesses. We have in the past, and could in the future, experience shortages for skilled or unskilled labor. The impacts of such labor shortages could limit our ability to scale our operations to meet increased demand and convert backlog into revenue, which could negatively impact our growth and results of operations.

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**Cybersecurity incidents impacting our IT systems and digital products could disrupt business operations, result in the loss of critical and confidential information, and materially and adversely affect our reputation and results of operations.**

We rely upon the capacity, reliability and security of our IT and data security infrastructure and our ability to expand and continually update this infrastructure in response to the changing needs of our business. As we implement new systems or integrate existing systems, they may not perform as expected. We also face the challenge of supporting our older systems, which are vulnerable to increased risks, including the risk of security breaches, system failures and disruptions, and implementing necessary upgrades. If we experience a problem with the functioning of an important IT system as a result of increased burdens placed on our IT infrastructure or a security breach of our IT systems, the resulting disruptions could have a material adverse effect on our business.

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. We and third parties utilize vendors to support our business and operations have experienced, and expect to continue to experience, these types of threats and incidents, which add to the risks to our IT systems (including our cloud services providers' systems), internal networks, our customers' systems and the information that they store and process. We have and may in the future experience cybersecurity incidents that cause us to incur significant costs, reputational damage, expose us to legal claims or enforcement actions and fines levied by governmental organizations, which in turn could materially and adversely affect our results of operations. There can be no assurance that unauthorized access or cyber incidents will not occur or that we will not suffer material losses in the future. Other potential consequences could include the theft of intellectual property and the diminution in the value of our investment in research, development and engineering, which in turn could materially and adversely affect our competitiveness and results of operations.

Our customers, including the U.S. government, are increasingly requiring cybersecurity protections and mandating cybersecurity standards in our products, and we may incur additional costs to comply with such demands. Despite our efforts to deploy countermeasures to deter, prevent, detect, respond to and mitigate cybersecurity threats, we have experienced, and will likely continue to experience, attacks and resulting breaches or breakdowns of our, or our third-party service providers', databases or systems. Cybersecurity incidents, depending on their nature and scope, have resulted, and may in the future result, in 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. Such incidents have remained, and could in the future remain, undetected for an extended period of time, and the losses arising from such incidents could exceed our available insurance coverage for such matters. In addition, security breaches impacting our IT systems have in certain cases resulted in, and in the future could result in, a risk of loss or unauthorized disclosure or theft of information, which could lead to enforcement actions, litigation, regulatory or governmental audits, investigations and possible liability.

An increasing number of our products, services and technologies, including our OpenBlue software platform, are delivered with digital capabilities and accompanying interconnected device networks, which include sensors, data, building management systems and advanced computing and analytics capabilities. If we are unable to manage the lifecycle cybersecurity risk in development, deployment and operation of our digital platforms and services, they could become susceptible to cybersecurity incidents and lead to third-party claims that our product failures have caused damage to our customers. This risk is enhanced by the increasingly connected nature of our products and the role they play in managing building systems.

**Data privacy, identity protection and information security compliance may require significant resources and presents certain risks.**

We collect, store, have access to and otherwise process certain confidential or sensitive data, including proprietary business information, customer data, personal data or other information that is subject to privacy and security laws, regulations and/or customer-imposed controls. Despite our efforts to protect such data, our business, data and our products have been and will in the future be vulnerable to security incidents, theft, misplaced or lost data, programming errors, or errors that could potentially lead to the compromise or further compromise of such data, improper use of our products, systems, software solutions or networks, unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification or destruction of information, defective products, production downtimes and operational disruptions. During September 2023, we experienced a cybersecurity event where certain data, primarily employee, job applicant and personal information and other related data, was impacted. The Company has taken appropriate actions to notify individuals and regulatory authorities.

The actual or perceived risk of theft, loss, fraudulent use or misuse of customer, employee or other data as a result of the foregoing or any other cybersecurity incident, as well as non-compliance with applicable industry standards or our contractual

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or other legal obligations or privacy and information security policies regarding such data, could result in litigation and/or regulatory activity and associated fines, damages, costs, awards, or settlements.

Such an event could lead customers to select the products and services of our competitors. Such incidents could harm our reputation, cause unfavorable publicity or otherwise adversely affect certain existing and potential customers' perception of the security and reliability of our services as well as our credibility and reputation, which could result in lost sales. In addition, we have and may in the future be required to make certain third-party notifications to individuals and regulators.

We operate in an environment in which there are different and potentially conflicting data privacy laws in effect in the various U.S. states and foreign jurisdictions in which we operate and we must understand and comply with each law and standard in each of these jurisdictions while ensuring the data is secured. For example, proposed regulations restricting the use of biometric security technology could impact the products and solutions offered by our security business. Government enforcement actions can be costly and interrupt the regular operation of our business, and violations of data privacy laws can result in fines, reputational damage and civil lawsuits, any of which may adversely affect our business, reputation and financial results.

Some of our contracts do not contain limitations of liability, and even where they do, there can be no assurance that limitations of liability in our contracts are sufficient to protect us from liabilities, damages, or claims related to our data privacy and security obligations. While we maintain general liability insurance coverage and coverage for errors or omissions, such coverage might not be adequate or otherwise protect us from liabilities or damages with respect to such claims. The successful assertion of one or more large claims against us that exceeds our available insurance coverage, or results in adverse changes to our insurance policies could have an adverse effect on our business.

**We are incorporating artificial intelligence technologies into our products, services and processes. These technologies may present business, compliance and reputational risks.**

Recent technological advances in artificial intelligence ("AI") and machine-learning technology both present opportunities and pose risks to us. If we fail to keep pace with rapidly evolving technological developments in AI, our competitive position and business results may suffer. The introduction of these technologies, particularly generative AI, into internal processes and/or new and existing offerings may result in new or expanded risks and liabilities, including due to enhanced governmental or regulatory scrutiny, litigation, compliance issues, ethical concerns, confidentiality or security risks, as well as other factors that could adversely affect our business, reputation, and financial results. In addition, our personnel could, unbeknownst to us, improperly utilize AI and machine learning-technology while carrying out their responsibilities. The use of AI in the development of our products and services could also cause loss or theft of intellectual property, as well as subject us to risks related to intellectual property infringement or misappropriation, data privacy and cybersecurity. The use of AI can lead to unintended consequences, including generating content that appears correct but is factually inaccurate, misleading or otherwise flawed, or that results in unintended biases and discriminatory outcomes, which could harm our stakeholders, our reputation and our business and expose us to risks related to inaccuracies or errors in the output of such technologies. We also face risks of competitive disadvantage if our competitors more effectively use AI to drive internal efficiencies or create new or enhanced products or services that we are unable to compete against on cost, quality or other attributes.

**Infringement or expiration of our intellectual property rights, or allegations that we have infringed upon the intellectual property rights of third parties, could negatively affect us.**

We rely on a combination of trademarks, trade secrets, patents, copyrights, know-how, confidentiality provisions and licensing arrangements to establish and protect our proprietary rights. We cannot guarantee that the steps we have taken to protect our intellectual property will be adequate to prevent infringement of our rights or misappropriation or theft of our technology, trade secrets or know-how. For example, effective patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret protection may be unavailable or limited in some of the countries in which we operate. Continued use of AI in the development of our products and services could also impact our intellectual property protections. While we generally enter into confidentiality agreements with our employees and third parties to protect our trade secrets, know-how, business strategy and other proprietary information, such confidentiality agreements could be breached or otherwise may not provide meaningful protection for our trade secrets and know-how related to the design, manufacture or operation of our products. From time to time, we resort to litigation to protect our intellectual property rights. Such proceedings can be burdensome and costly, and we may not prevail. Further, adequate remedies may not be available in the event of unauthorized use or disclosure of our trade secrets and manufacturing expertise. For those products in our portfolio that rely on patent protection, once a patent has expired, the product is generally open to competition. Products under patent protection usually generate significantly higher revenues than those not protected by

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patents. If we fail to successfully enforce our intellectual property rights, our competitive position could suffer, which could harm our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

In addition, we are, from time to time, subject to claims of intellectual property infringement by third parties, including practicing entities and non-practicing entities. Regardless of the merit of such claims, responding to infringement claims can be expensive and time-consuming. The litigation process is subject to inherent uncertainties, and we may not prevail in litigation matters regardless of the merits of our position. Intellectual property lawsuits or claims may become extremely disruptive if the plaintiffs succeed in blocking the trade of our products and services and they may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

**We rely on our global direct installation channel for a significant portion of our revenue. Failure to maintain and grow the installed base resulting from direct channel sales could adversely affect our business.**

Unlike many of our competitors, we rely on a direct sales channel for a substantial portion of our revenue. The direct channel provides for the installation of fire and security solutions, and HVAC equipment manufactured by us. This represents a significant distribution channel for our products, creates a large installed base of our fire and security solutions and HVAC equipment, and creates opportunities for longer term service, monitoring, solutions and retrofit revenue over the lifecycle of the building. If we are unable to maintain or grow this installation business, whether due to changes in economic conditions, a failure to anticipate changing customer needs, a failure to introduce innovative or technologically advanced solutions, or for any other reason, our installation revenue could decline, which could in turn adversely impact our product pull-through and our ability to grow service, monitoring, solutions and retrofit revenue.

**Global climate change and related regulations could negatively affect our business.**

The effects of climate change create financial and operational risks to our business. For example, the effects of climate change could impact the availability and cost of materials needed for manufacturing, exacerbate existing risks to our supply chain and increase insurance and other operating costs. These factors may impact our decisions to construct new facilities or maintain existing facilities in areas most prone to physical climate risks. We could also face indirect financial risks passed through the supply chain and disruptions that could result in increased prices for our products and the resources needed to produce them.

Increased public awareness and concern regarding global climate change has resulted in more regulations designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These regulations tend to target the global warming potential ("GWP") of refrigerants, equipment energy efficiency, and the combustion of fossil fuels. Many of our products consume energy and use refrigerants. Regulations which seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions present a risk predominantly to our HVAC business, if we do not adequately prepare and refresh our product portfolio. As a result, we have and may in the future be required to make increased research and development and other capital expenditures to meet new regulations and standards. Further, our customers and the markets we serve may impose emissions or other environmental standards through regulation, market-based emissions policies or consumer preference that we may not be able to timely meet due to the required level of capital investment or technological advancement. While we have been committed to continuous improvements to our product portfolio to meet and exceed anticipated regulations and preferences, there can be no assurance that our commitments will be successful, that our products will be accepted by the market, that proposed regulation or deregulation will not have a negative competitive impact or that economic returns will reflect our product development investments.

There continues to be a lack of consistent climate and refrigerant transition legislation, which creates economic and regulatory uncertainty. Such regulatory uncertainty extends to incentives, which if discontinued, could adversely impact the demand for energy efficient buildings, and could increase costs of compliance. In addition, the rollback of existing climate and refrigerant transition legislation in certain jurisdictions could increase our costs to adapt our portfolio for compliance and competitiveness in different markets. These factors may impact the demand for our products, obsolescence of our products and our results of operations.

**Failure to achieve our public sustainability commitments could negatively affect our reputation and business.**

As of the date of this filing, we have made several public commitments regarding our intended reduction of carbon emissions, including commitments to achieve net zero carbon emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2040 and the establishment of science-based targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions from our operations and Scope 3, category 11 emissions from the use of sold products in the operations of our customers. Although we intend to meet these commitments, we may be required to expend significant resources to do so, which could increase our operational and capital costs. Further, there can be no assurance of the extent to which any of our commitments will be achieved, or that any future investments we make in furtherance of achieving such targets and goals will meet investor expectations or any binding or non-binding legal standards regarding sustainability

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performance. We may determine that it is in the best interest of our company and our shareholders to prioritize other business, social, governance or sustainable investments over the achievement of our current commitments based on economic, regulatory and social factors, business strategy or pressure from investors, activist groups or other stakeholders. If we are unable to meet these commitments, we could incur adverse publicity and reaction from investors, activist groups and other stakeholders, which could adversely impact the perception of our brand and our products and services by current and potential customers, as well as investors, which could in turn adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations.

**A material disruption of our operations due to catastrophic or geopolitical events, particularly at our monitoring and/or manufacturing facilities, could materially and adversely affect our business.**

If our operations, particularly at our monitoring facilities and/or manufacturing facilities, were to be disrupted as a result of significant equipment failures, natural disasters, pandemics, climate change, cybersecurity incidents, power outages, fires, explosions, abrupt political change, armed conflict, terrorism, sabotage, adverse weather conditions, public health crises, labor disputes, labor shortages or other reasons, we may be unable to effectively respond to alarm signals, fill customer orders, convert our backlog, collect revenue and otherwise meet obligations to or demand from our customers, which could adversely affect our financial performance. These events may also cause us to experience increased costs and reduced productivity.

Interruptions to production could increase our costs and reduce our sales. Any interruption in production capability could require us to make substantial capital expenditures or purchase alternative material at higher costs to fill customer orders, which could negatively affect our profitability and financial condition. Any recovery under our insurance policies may not offset the lost sales or increased costs that may be experienced during the disruption of operations, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

**Our business may be adversely affected by work stoppages, union negotiations, labor disputes and other matters associated with our labor force.**

We employ approximately 87,000 people worldwide. Approximately 21% of these employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements or works councils. Although we believe that our relations with the labor unions and works councils that represent our employees are generally good and we have experienced no material strikes or work stoppages recently, no assurances can be made that we will not experience in the future these and other types of conflicts with labor unions, works councils, other groups representing employees or our employees generally, or that any future negotiations with our labor unions will not result in significant increases in our cost of labor. Additionally, a work stoppage at one of our suppliers could materially and adversely affect our operations if an alternative source of supply was not readily available. Work stoppages by employees of our customers could also result in reduced demand for our products.

**<u>Risks Related to Macroeconomic and Political Conditions</u>**

**Some of the industries in which we operate are cyclical and, accordingly, demand for our products and services could be adversely affected by downturns in these industries.**

Much of the demand for our products, services and solutions is driven by commercial, institutional, industrial, data center and governmental construction, industrial facility expansion, retrofit activity, maintenance projects and other capital investments in buildings within the sectors that we serve. Construction and other capital investment projects are heavily dependent on general economic conditions, localized demand for real estate and availability of credit, public funding or other sources of financing. Some of the real estate markets we serve are prone to significant fluctuations in supply and demand. In addition, most real estate developers rely heavily on project financing in order to initiate and complete projects. Declines in real estate values and increases in prevailing interest rates could lead to significant reductions in the demand for and availability of project financing, even in markets where demand may otherwise be sufficient to support new construction. These factors could in turn temper demand for new building products and solutions and have a corresponding impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Levels of industrial capital expenditures for facility expansions and maintenance are dependent on general economic conditions, economic conditions within specific industries we serve, expectations of future market behavior and available financing. The businesses of many of our industrial customers are to varying degrees cyclical and have experienced periodic downturns. During such economic downturns, customers in these industries tend to delay major capital projects, including greenfield construction, maintenance projects and upgrades. Additionally, demand for our products and services may be affected by volatility in energy, component and commodity prices, commodity and component availability and fluctuating demand forecasts, as our customers may be more conservative in their capital planning, which may reduce demand for our products and services as projects are postponed or cancelled. Increases in prevailing interest rates or disruptions in financial markets and

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banking systems could make credit and capital markets difficult for our customers to access and could significantly raise the cost of new debt for our customers. Any difficulty in accessing these markets and the increased associated costs can have a negative effect on investment in large capital projects, including necessary maintenance and upgrades, even during periods of favorable end-market conditions.

Many of our customers inside and outside of the industrial and commercial sectors, including governmental and institutional customers, have experienced budgetary constraints as sources of revenue have been negatively impacted by adverse or stagnant economic conditions, including sustained increases in interest rates. These budgetary constraints have in the past, and may in the future, reduce demand for our products and services among governmental and institutional customers.

Reduced demand for our products and services could result in the delay or cancellation of existing orders or lead to excess capacity, which unfavorably impacts our absorption of fixed costs. This reduced demand may also erode average selling prices in the industries we serve. Any of these results could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

**Changes in U.S. or foreign trade policies and other factors beyond our control may adversely impact our business and operating results.**

Geopolitical tensions and trade disputes can disrupt supply chains and increase the cost of our products. This could cause our products to be more expensive for customers, which could reduce the demand for, or attractiveness of, such products. In addition, a geopolitical conflict in a region where we operate could disrupt our ability to conduct business operations in that region. Countries also could adopt restrictive trade measures, such as tariffs, laws and regulations concerning investments and limitations on foreign ownership of businesses, taxation, foreign exchange controls, capital controls, employment regulations and the repatriation of earnings and controls on imports or exports of goods, technology, or data, any of which could adversely affect our operations and supply chain and limit our ability to offer our products and services as intended. Changes in laws or policies governing the terms of foreign trade, and in particular increased trade restrictions, tariffs or taxes on imports from countries where we manufacture products or from where we import products or raw materials (either directly or through our suppliers) could have an impact on our competitive position, business operations and financial results. For example, the U.S., China and other countries continue to implement restrictive trade actions, including tariffs, export controls, sanctions, legislation favoring domestic investment and other actions impacting the import and export of goods, foreign investment and foreign operations in jurisdictions in which we operate.

The United States has announced tariffs and reciprocal tariffs on a wide range of products manufactured or produced worldwide, including Canada, China, the European Union, Japan and Mexico, among others. Several countries have similarly announced reciprocal or other tariffs impacting products manufactured or produced in the United States. The United States has and may in the future pause, reimpose or increase tariffs, and countries subject to such tariffs have and, in the future, may impose reciprocal tariffs or other restrictive trade measures in response to the imposition of tariffs by the United States. We maintain operations worldwide, including the jurisdictions impacted by announced and contemplated tariffs. If the actual and potential tariffs and reciprocal tariffs are implemented, we expect that such actions could negatively impact our revenue growth and margins in future periods through increased costs, decreased demand and other adverse economic impacts. We could also experience increased material cost inflation and component shortages, as well as disruptions and delays in our supply chain. The net effect of these actions will depend on our ability to successfully mitigate and offset their impact, which may not be effective.

Trade restrictions could be adopted with little to no advanced notice, and we may not be able to effectively mitigate the adverse impacts from such measures. Political uncertainty surrounding trade or other international disputes also could have a negative impact on customer confidence and willingness to invest capital, which could impair our future growth. Any of these events could increase the cost of our products, create disruptions to our supply chain and impair our ability to effectively operate and compete in the countries where we do business.

**Risks associated with our non-U.S. operations could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.**

We have significant operations in a number of countries outside the U.S., some of which are located in emerging markets. Long-term economic and geopolitical uncertainty in any of the regions of the world in which we operate, such as Asia, South America, the Middle East, Europe and emerging markets, could result in the disruption of markets and negatively affect cash flows from our operations to cover our capital needs and debt service requirements. For example, during fiscal year 2024 and fiscal 2025, our results of operations were impacted by the softening of economic conditions in China, negatively impacting the

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performance of the APAC segment. The continuation of economic weakness in China or in other regions could adversely impact our financial performance in such regions, as well as our consolidated financial performance.

In addition, as a result of our global presence, a significant portion of our revenues and expenses is denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. We are therefore subject to non-U.S. currency risks and non-U.S. exchange exposure. While we employ financial instruments to hedge some of our transactional foreign exchange exposure, these activities do not insulate us completely from those exposures. Exchange rates can be volatile and a substantial weakening of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar could reduce our profit margin in various locations outside of the U.S. and adversely impact the comparability of results from period to period.

There are other risks that are inherent in our non-U.S. operations, including the potential for changes in socio-economic conditions, laws and regulations, including anti-trust, labor and environmental laws, and monetary and fiscal policies; the ability to enforce rights, collect revenues and protect assets in foreign jurisdictions; protectionist measures that may prohibit acquisitions or joint ventures, or impact trade volumes; unsettled or unstable political conditions; international conflict; government-imposed plant or other operational shutdowns; backlash from foreign labor organizations related to our restructuring actions; corruption; natural and man-made disasters, hazards and losses; violence, civil and labor unrest, and possible terrorist attacks. These and other factors may have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

**Economic, political, credit and capital market conditions could adversely affect our financial performance, our ability to grow or sustain our business and our ability to access the capital markets.**

We compete around the world in various geographic regions and product markets. Global economic and political conditions affect each of our primary businesses and the businesses of our customers and suppliers. Recessions, economic downturns, price instability, inflation, slowing economic growth and social and political instability in the industries and/or markets where we compete could negatively affect our revenues and financial performance in future periods, result in future restructuring charges, and adversely impact our ability to grow or sustain our business. For example, recent and ongoing macroeconomic and political instability caused by global supply chain disruptions, inflation, ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine as well as Israel and Hamas, and other geopolitical tensions have and could continue to adversely impact our results of operations. Other consequences arising from ongoing conflicts, the further escalation of geopolitical tensions globally and their effect on our business and results of operations as well as the global economy, cannot be predicted. This may include economic sanctions, embargoes, regional instability, geopolitical shifts, expansion of current conflicts, energy instability, retaliatory action by governments, supply chain disruptions, disruption to local markets, increased cybersecurity attacks against us, our third-party service providers and customers, collateral consequences from cyber conflicts between nation-states or other politically motivated actors targeting critical technology infrastructure. and increased tensions among countries in which we operate. Our failure to adequately react to these and other political and economic conditions could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.

The capital and credit markets provide us with liquidity to operate and grow our business beyond the liquidity that operating cash flows provide. A worldwide economic downturn and/or disruption of the credit markets could reduce our access to capital necessary for our operations and executing our strategic plan. In addition, we have experienced, and could continue to experience, increased capital costs due to fluctuations in global interest rates. If our access to capital were to become significantly constrained, or if costs of capital increased significantly due to increased interest rates, lowered credit ratings, prevailing industry conditions, the volatility of the capital markets or other factors; then our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected.

**Volatility in commodity prices may adversely affect our results of operations.**

Increases in commodity costs can negatively impact the profitability of orders in backlog as prices on such orders are typically fixed; therefore, in the short-term, our ability to adjust for changes in certain commodity prices is limited. In these cases, if we are not able to recover commodity cost increases through price increases to our customers on new orders, then such increases will have an adverse effect on our results of operations. In cases where commodity price risk cannot be naturally offset or hedged through supply-based fixed-price contracts, we use commodity hedge contracts to minimize overall price risk associated with our anticipated commodity purchases. Unfavourability in our hedging programs during a period of declining commodity prices could result in lower margins as we reduce prices to match the market on a fixed commodity cost level. Additionally, to the extent we do not or are unable to hedge certain commodities and the commodity prices substantially increase, such increases will have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

We have at times experienced increased commodity costs as a result of global macroeconomic trends, including global price inflation, supply chain disruption and international conflict. We could experience further cost fluctuations in the future, which

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could negatively impact our results of operations to the extent we are unable to successfully mitigate and offset the impact of increased costs.

**<u>Risks Relating to Strategic Transactions</u>**

**We may not realize the benefits of our ongoing efforts to simplify our portfolio.**

We continually evaluate the performance and strategic fit of all of our businesses and may sell businesses or product lines. Recently, we have been engaged in a strategic evaluation of our non-core product lines, leading to the divestiture of our Air Distribution Technologies business and our R&LC HVAC business. Divestitures such as these involve risks, including difficulties in the separation of operations, services, products and personnel, the diversion of management's attention from other business concerns, the disruption of our business, the potential loss of key employees and the retention of uncertain environmental or other contingent liabilities related to the divested business. We may also experience unfavorable reactions to the divestitures by customers, competitors, suppliers and employees, making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships. Some divestitures, including the divestiture of our R&LC HVAC business, are or may be dilutive to earnings and we may not be successful in executing restructurings and other actions to minimize or offset dilution. We may also fail to successfully complete divestitures, achieve the strategic objectives of divestitures or not realize such objectives within the expected time frame, including our objective to simplify our portfolio to be a pure-play provider of comprehensive solutions for commercial buildings. In addition, divestitures may result in significant asset impairment charges, including those related to goodwill and other intangible assets, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In the event we are unable to successfully divest a business or product line, we may be forced to wind down such business or product line, which could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. We cannot provide assurance as to whether we will be successful in managing these or any other significant risks that we encounter in divesting a business or product line, and any divestiture we undertake could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, and may also result in a diversion of management attention, operational difficulties and losses.

**We may be unable to successfully execute or effectively integrate acquisitions or joint ventures.**

We expect acquisitions of businesses and assets, as well as joint ventures (or other strategic arrangements), to play a role in our future growth and our ability to build capabilities in our products and services. We cannot be certain that we will be able to identify attractive acquisition or joint venture targets, obtain financing for acquisitions on satisfactory terms, successfully acquire identified targets or form joint ventures, or manage the timing of acquisitions with capital obligations across our businesses. Competition for acquisition opportunities may rise, thereby increasing our costs of making acquisitions or causing us to refrain from making further acquisitions.

Acquisitions and investments may involve significant cash expenditures, debt incurrences, equity issuances, operating losses and expenses and may be dilutive to earnings. Acquisitions involve numerous other risks, including: the diversion of management attention to integration matters; difficulties in integrating operations and systems; challenges in conforming standards, controls, procedures and accounting and other policies, business cultures and compensation structures; difficulties in assimilating employees and in attracting and retaining key personnel; challenges in successfully integrating and operating businesses with different characteristics than our current core businesses; challenges in keeping existing customers and obtaining new customers; difficulties in achieving anticipated cost savings, synergies, business opportunities and growth prospects; contingent liabilities (including contingent tax liabilities and earn-out obligations) that are larger than expected; and potential unknown liabilities, adverse consequences and unforeseen increased expenses associated with acquired companies. The goodwill and long-lived assets recorded in past acquisitions were significant, and in future acquisitions could be

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significant, and impairment of such assets could result in a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

Many of these factors are outside of our control, and any one of them could result in increased costs, decreased expected revenues and diversion of management time and energy, which could materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.

**<u>Risks Related to Government Regulations</u>**

**Our businesses operate in regulated industries and are subject to a variety of complex and continually changing laws and regulations.**

Our operations and employees are subject to various U.S. federal, state and local licensing laws, codes and standards and similar foreign laws, codes, standards and regulations. Changes in laws or regulations could require us to change the way we operate or to utilize resources to maintain compliance, which could increase costs or otherwise disrupt operations. In addition, failure to comply with any applicable laws or regulations could result in substantial fines or revocation of our operating permits and licenses. Competition or other regulatory investigations can continue for several years, be costly to defend and can result in substantial fines. If laws and regulations were to change or if we or our products failed to comply, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

Due to the international scope of our operations, the system of laws and regulations to which we are subject is complex and includes regulations issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control and various non U.S. governmental agencies, including applicable export controls, anti-trust, customs, currency exchange control and transfer pricing regulations, laws regulating the foreign ownership of assets, and laws governing certain materials that may be in our products. No assurances can be made that we will continue to be found to be operating in compliance with, or be able to detect violations of, any such laws or regulations.

We are also subject to a complex network of tax laws and tax treaties that impact our effective tax rate. For more information on risks related to tax regulation, see "Risks Related to Tax Matters" below.

We cannot predict the nature, scope or effect of future regulatory requirements to which our operations might be subject or the manner in which existing laws might be administered or interpreted.

**We are subject to requirements relating to environmental and safety regulations and environmental remediation matters which could adversely affect our business, results of operation and reputation.**

We are subject to numerous federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations governing, among other things, solid and hazardous waste storage, treatment and disposal, and remediation of releases of hazardous materials. There are significant capital, operating and other costs associated with compliance with these environmental laws and regulations. Environmental laws and regulations may become more stringent in the future, which could increase costs of compliance, decrease demand for our products, create reputational harm or require us to manufacture with alternative technologies and materials.

Federal, state and local authorities also regulate a variety of matters, including, but not limited to, health, safety laws governing employee injuries, and permitting requirements in addition to the environmental matters discussed above. If we are unable to adequately comply with applicable health and safety regulations and provide our employees with a safe working environment, we may be subject to litigation and regulatory action, in addition to negatively impacting our ability to attract and retain talented employees. New legislation and regulations may require us to make material changes to our operations, resulting in significant increases in the cost of production. Additionally, violations of environmental, health and safety laws are subject to civil, and, in some cases, criminal sanctions. As a result of these uncertainties, we may incur unexpected interruptions to operations, fines, penalties or other reductions in income which could adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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

The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the "FCPA"), the U.K. Bribery Act and similar anti-bribery laws in other jurisdictions generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to government officials or other persons for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business, and require that companies maintain accurate books and records. Our policies

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mandate compliance with these laws. We operate in many parts of the world that are recognized as having governmental and commercial corruption and local customs and practices that can be inconsistent with anti-bribery laws. We cannot provide assurance that our internal control policies and procedures will preclude reckless or criminal acts committed by our employees or third-party intermediaries. Where we believe or have reason to believe that our employees or agents have or may have violated applicable anti-corruption laws, or if we are subject to allegations of any such violations, we have and will investigate the allegations and from time to time as necessary may engage outside counsel to investigate the relevant facts and circumstances, which can be expensive and require significant time and attention from senior management. Violations of these laws may result in criminal or civil sanctions, which could disrupt our business and result in a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In addition, we could be subject to commercial impacts such as lost revenue from customers who decline to do business with us as a result of such compliance matters, which also could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

**We are subject to risks arising from regulations applicable to companies doing business with the U.S. government.**

Our customers include many U.S. federal, state and local government authorities. Doing business with the U.S. federal, state and local governments subjects us to certain particular risks, including dependence on the level of government spending and compliance with and changes in governmental procurement and security regulations. Agreements relating to the sale of products to government entities may be subject to termination, reduction or modification, either at the convenience of the government or for failure to perform under the applicable contract. We are subject to potential government investigations of business practices and compliance with government procurement and security regulations, which can be expensive and burdensome. If we were charged with wrongdoing as a result of an investigation, we could be suspended from bidding on or receiving awards of new government contracts, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. In addition, various U.S. federal and state legislative proposals have been made in the past that would deny governmental contracts to U.S. companies that have moved their corporate location abroad. We are unable to predict the likelihood that, or final form in which, any such proposed legislation might become law, the nature of regulations that may be promulgated under any future legislative enactments, or the effect such enactments and increased regulatory scrutiny may have on our business.

**<u>Risks Related to Litigation</u>**

**Potential liability for environmental contamination could result in substantial costs.**

We have projects underway at multiple current and former manufacturing and testing facilities to investigate and remediate environmental contamination resulting from past operations by us or by other businesses that previously owned or used the properties, including our Fire Technology Center and Stanton Street manufacturing facility located in Marinette, Wisconsin. These projects relate to a variety of activities, including arsenic, solvent, oil, metal, lead, PFOS, PFOA and/or other per- and polyfluorinated substances ("PFAS") and other hazardous substance contamination cleanup; and structure decontamination and demolition, including asbestos abatement. Governments in the United States and internationally have increasingly been regulating PFAS, which is contained in certain of the Company's legacy firefighting foam products. These regulations include declining emission standards and limits set as to the presence of certain compounds. Because of uncertainties associated with environmental regulation and environmental remediation activities at sites where we may be liable, future expenses that we may incur to remediate identified sites and resolve outstanding litigation could be considerably higher than the current accrued liability on our consolidated statements of financial position, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and cash flows.

In addition, we have been named, along with others, in a number of class action and other lawsuits relating to the use of fire-fighting foam products by the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. military and others for fire suppression purposes and related training exercises. It is difficult to predict the outcome or ultimate financial exposure represented by these matters. Such claims may also negatively affect our reputation. See Note 20, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information on these matters.

**We are party to asbestos-related product litigation that could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.**

We and certain of our subsidiaries, along with numerous other third parties, are named as defendants in personal injury lawsuits based on alleged exposure to asbestos containing materials. These cases typically involve product liability claims based primarily on allegations of manufacture, sale or distribution of industrial products that either contained asbestos or were used with asbestos containing components. We cannot predict with certainty the extent to which we will be successful in litigating or otherwise resolving lawsuits on satisfactory terms in the future and we continue to evaluate different strategies related to asbestos claims filed against us including entity restructuring and judicial relief. Unfavorable rulings, judgments or settlement

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terms could have a material adverse impact on our business and financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. See Note 20, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information on these matters.

**Legal proceedings in which we are, or may be, a party may adversely affect us.**

We are currently, and may in the future, become subject to legal proceedings and commercial or contractual disputes. These are typically claims that arise in the normal course of business including, without limitation, commercial or contractual disputes with our suppliers or customers, intellectual property matters, third party liability, including product liability claims, and employment claims. In addition, we may be exposed to greater risks of liability for employee acts or omissions, or system failure, in our fire and security businesses than may not be inherent in other businesses. In particular, because many of our fire and security products and services are intended to protect lives and real and personal property, we may have greater exposure to litigation risks than other businesses. The nature of the services we provide exposes us to the risks that we may be held liable for employee acts or omissions or system failures. As a result, such employee acts or omissions or system failures could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

**<u>Risks Related to Tax Matters</u>**

**Future potential changes to the tax laws could adversely affect us and our affiliates.**

Legislative and regulatory action may be taken in the U.S. and other jurisdictions in which we operate, which, if ultimately enacted, could result in an increase in our effective tax rate. For example, if the U.S or other jurisdictions override tax treaties upon which we rely, or broaden the circumstances under which we would be considered a U.S. resident, each of which could materially and adversely affect our effective tax rate. We cannot predict the outcome of any specific legislative or regulatory proposals and such changes could have a prospective or retroactive application. However, if proposals were enacted that had the effect of disregarding our incorporation in Ireland or limiting Johnson Controls International plc's ability, as an Irish company, to take advantage of tax treaties with the U.S., we could be subject to increased taxation, potentially significant expense, and/or other adverse tax consequences.

In October 2021, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ("OECD")/G20 inclusive framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the Inclusive Framework) published a statement updating and finalizing the key components of a two-pillar plan on global tax reform which has now been agreed upon by the majority of OECD members. Pillar One allows countries to reallocate a portion of residual profits earned by multinational enterprises ("MNE"), with an annual global revenue exceeding €20 billion and a profit margin over 10%, to other market jurisdictions. The adoption of Pillar One and its potential effective date remain uncertain. Pillar Two requires MNEs with an annual global revenue exceeding €750 million to pay a global minimum tax of 15%. The OECD has since issued administrative guidance providing transition and safe harbor rules around the implementation of the Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax. A number of countries, including Ireland, have enacted legislation to implement the core elements of Global Minimum Tax, which is applicable for the Company in fiscal 2025. However, the OECD and country governments are continuing to evaluate and adjust the Global Minimum Tax rules through administrative guidance, including legislative updates and adoption by additional countries, which could result in an increase in our effective tax rate.

**Future potential changes to the U.S. tax laws could result in us being treated as a U.S. corporation for U.S. federal tax purposes, and the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") may not agree that we should be treated as a non-U.S. corporation for U.S. federal tax purposes.**

Because Johnson Controls International plc is organized under the laws of Ireland, it would generally be classified as a foreign corporation under the general rule that a corporation is considered tax resident in the jurisdiction of its organization or incorporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes. However, Section 7874 of the Code ("Section 7874") provides an exception to this general rule under which a non-U.S. incorporated entity may, in certain circumstances, be treated as a U.S. corporation for U.S. federal tax purposes. The IRS may assert that, as a result of the Merger, Johnson Controls International plc should be treated as a U.S. corporation (and, therefore, a U.S. tax resident) for U.S. federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 7874 of the Internal Revenue Code. The IRS may also assert that the ability of our U.S. affiliates to utilize U.S. tax attributes, such as net operating losses and certain tax credits, to offset U.S. taxable income resulting from certain transactions may be limited under Section 7874. The application of these rules could result in significant additional U.S. tax liability. In addition, a retroactive change to U.S. tax laws in this area could change the tax classification of Johnson Controls International plc. If it

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were to be treated as a U.S. corporation for federal tax purposes, we could be subject to substantially greater U.S. tax liability than currently contemplated as a non-U.S. corporation.

Based on the terms of the Merger, we currently expect that Section 7874 does not apply to us or our affiliates as a result of the Merger. However, determining the applicability of Section 7874 is complex and subject to factual and legal uncertainties. Thus, there can be no assurance that the IRS will agree with the position that Johnson Controls International plc should not be treated as a U.S. corporation for U.S. federal tax purposes or that Section 7874 does not otherwise apply.

**Changes to the U.S. model income tax treaty could adversely affect us.**

On February 17, 2016, the U.S. Treasury released a revised U.S. model income tax convention (the "new model"), which is the baseline text used by the U.S. Treasury to negotiate tax treaties. If any or all of the modifications to the model treaty are adopted in the main jurisdictions in which we do business, they could, among other things, cause double taxation, increase audit risk and substantially increase our worldwide tax liability. We cannot predict the outcome of any specific modifications to the model treaty, and we cannot provide assurance that any such modifications will not apply to us.

**Negative or unexpected tax consequences could adversely affect our results of operations.**

Adverse changes in the underlying profitability and financial outlook of our operations in several jurisdictions could lead to additional changes in our valuation allowances against deferred tax assets and other tax reserves on our statement of financial position, and the future sales of certain businesses could potentially result in the reversal of outside basis differences that could adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows. Additionally, changes in tax laws in the U.S., Ireland or in other countries where we have significant operations could materially affect deferred tax assets and liabilities on our consolidated statements of financial position and our income tax provision in our consolidated statements of income.

We are also subject to tax audits by government authorities. Negative unexpected results from one or more such tax audits could adversely affect our results of operations.

**<u>Risks Relating to Our Jurisdiction of Incorporation</u>**

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

It may not be possible to enforce court judgments obtained in the U.S. against us in Ireland based on the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal or state securities laws. In addition, there is some uncertainty as to whether the courts of Ireland would recognize or enforce judgments of U.S. courts obtained against us or our directors or officers based on the civil liabilities provisions of the U.S. federal or state securities laws or hear actions against us or those persons based on those laws. We have been advised that the U.S. currently does not have a treaty with Ireland providing for the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters. Therefore, a final judgment for the payment of money rendered by any U.S. federal or state court based on civil liability, whether or not based solely on U.S. federal or state securities laws, would not automatically be enforceable in Ireland.

As an Irish company, Johnson Controls is governed by the Irish Companies Act, which differs in some material respects from laws generally applicable to U.S. corporations and shareholders, including, among others, differences relating to interested director and officer transactions and shareholder lawsuits. Likewise, the duties of directors and officers of an Irish company generally are owed to the company only. Shareholders of Irish companies generally do not have a personal right of action against directors or officers of the company and may exercise such rights of action on behalf of the company only in limited circumstances. Accordingly, holders of Johnson Controls International plc securities may have more difficulty protecting their interests than would holders of securities of a corporation incorporated in a jurisdiction of the U.S.

**Transfers of Johnson Controls ordinary shares may be subject to Irish stamp duty.**

For the majority of transfers of Johnson Controls ordinary shares, there is no Irish stamp duty. However, Irish stamp duty is payable for certain share transfers. A transfer of Johnson Controls ordinary shares from a seller who holds shares beneficially (i.e., through the Depository Trust Company ("DTC")) to a buyer who holds the acquired shares beneficially (i.e., through DTC), which is effected by the debit/credit of book-entry interests representing the shares through DTC, is not subject to Irish stamp duty. A transfer of Johnson Controls ordinary shares by a seller who holds shares directly (i.e., not through DTC) to any buyer, or by a seller who holds the shares beneficially to a buyer who holds the acquired shares directly, may be subject to Irish stamp duty (currently at the rate of 1% of the price paid or the market value of the shares acquired, if higher) payable by the buyer. A shareholder who directly holds shares may transfer those shares into his or her own broker account to be held through

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DTC without giving rise to Irish stamp duty provided that the shareholder has confirmed to Johnson Controls transfer agent that there is no change in the ultimate beneficial ownership of the shares as a result of the transfer and the transfer, into DTC is not effected in contemplation of a sale of such shares by the beneficial owner to a third party.

We currently intend to pay, or cause one of our affiliates to pay, stamp duty in connection with share transfers made in the ordinary course of trading by a seller who holds shares directly to a buyer who holds the acquired shares beneficially. In other cases, Johnson Controls may, in its absolute discretion, pay or cause one of its affiliates to pay any stamp duty. Johnson Controls Memorandum and Articles of Association provide that, in the event of any such payment, Johnson Controls (i) may seek reimbursement from the buyer, (ii) may have a lien against the Johnson Controls ordinary shares acquired by such buyer and any dividends paid on such shares and (iii) may set-off the amount of the stamp duty against future dividends on such shares. Parties to a share transfer may assume that any stamp duty arising in respect of a transaction in Johnson Controls ordinary shares has been paid unless one or both of such parties is otherwise notified by Johnson Controls.

**Dividends paid by us may be subject to Irish dividend withholding or Irish income tax.**

In certain circumstances, as an Irish tax resident company, we will be required to deduct Irish dividend withholding tax ("DWT") (currently at the rate of 25%) from dividends paid to our shareholders. Whether we will be required to deduct DWT from dividends paid to a shareholder will depend largely on whether the shareholder qualifies for an exemption from DWT under Irish law and the shareholder has provided a valid DWT form to his or her broker (in the case of shares held beneficially), or to our transfer agent (in the case of shares held directly).

Shareholders resident in the U.S., who are beneficially entitled to any dividends paid on their shares and hold their shares through DTC will not be subject to DWT provided the addresses of such shareholders in the records of the brokers holding such shares are recorded as being in the U.S. (and such brokers have further transmitted the relevant information to a qualifying intermediary appointed by us). U.S. resident shareholders that hold their shares outside of DTC and shareholders resident in European Union countries (other than Ireland) or other countries with which Ireland has signed a tax treaty (whether the treaty has been ratified or not) and irrespective of whether they hold their shares through DTC or outside DTC) should not be subject to DWT provided such shareholders are beneficially entitled to any dividends paid on their shares and they have furnished complete and valid DWT forms (or an Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") Form 6166 in the case of U.S resident shareholders only), to our transfer agent or their brokers (and such brokers have further transmitted the relevant information to our qualifying intermediary). However, some shareholders may be subject to withholding tax, which could adversely affect the price of their ordinary shares.

Dividends paid in respect of Johnson Controls ordinary shares generally are not subject to Irish income tax where the beneficial owner of these dividends is exempt from dividend withholding tax, unless the beneficial owner of the dividend has some connection with Ireland other than his or her shareholding in Johnson Controls.

Johnson Controls shareholders who receive their dividends subject to Irish dividend withholding tax generally will have no further liability to Irish income tax on the dividend unless the beneficial owner of the dividend has some connection with Ireland other than his or her shareholding in Johnson Controls.

**<u>General Risk Factors</u>**

**The potential insolvency or financial distress of third parties could adversely impact our business and results of operations.** 

We are exposed to the risk that third parties to various arrangements who owe us money or goods and services, or who purchase goods and services from us, will not be able to fulfil their obligations or continue to place orders due to insolvency or financial distress. If third parties fail to perform their obligations under arrangements with us, we may be forced to replace the underlying commitment at current or above market prices or on other terms that are less favorable to us. In such events, we may incur losses, or our results of operations, financial condition or liquidity could otherwise be adversely affected.

**A variety of other factors could adversely affect the results of operations of our business.**

Any of the following could materially and adversely impact the results of operations of our business: loss of, changes in, or failure to perform under guaranteed performance contracts with our major customers; cancellation of, or significant delays in, projects in our backlog; delays or difficulties in new product development; our ability to recognize the expected benefits of our restructuring actions; downgrades in the ratings of our debt, material increases to our level of indebtedness; risks related to our defined benefit retirement plans; increases in the costs of our products and services that we are unable to pass on to the market;

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changes in energy costs or governmental regulations that would decrease the incentive for customers to update or improve their building control systems; and natural or man-made disasters or losses that impact our ability to deliver products and services to our customers.

**<u>ITEM 1B</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS</u>**

The Company has no unresolved written comments regarding its periodic or current reports from the staff of the SEC.

**<u>ITEM 1C</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>CYBERSECURITY</u>**

**Cybersecurity Strategy and Risk Management**

The Company faces a wide variety of cybersecurity threats ranging from uncoordinated individual attempts to gain unauthorized access to information technology ("IT") systems to sophisticated and targeted measures known as advanced persistent threats directed at the Company, its products, its customers, supply chain and/or its third-party service providers, including cloud providers. These threats and incidents originate from many sources globally.

The Company's cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures apply to all users, creating awareness of threats and the importance of information security and cybersecurity across the Company's workforce. These policies and standards are reviewed annually to reflect emerging threats and evolving industry practices, including elements of recognized standards such as ISO 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for the overall enterprise and ISA/IEC 62443 for automation and control system products. The Company has implemented cybersecurity policies throughout its operations, including designing and incorporating cybersecurity into the development process for its products and services. The Company's enterprise risk management ("ERM") process considers cybersecurity threat risks alongside other significant risks as part of the Company's overall risk assessment process.

The Company leverages multiple channels to promote cybersecurity topics, deliver targeted initial and refresher training for all users, and conduct an annual mandatory global information security training campaign with certification, which is translated into 20 languages, and ongoing awareness campaigns. These elements are designed to maintain a risk aware culture.

The Company maintains a 24 x 7 operations center that monitors the Company's IT environment and coordinates the investigation and remediation of alerts. As cybersecurity events occur, the cybersecurity team focuses on responding to and containing the threat and minimizing impact. In the event of an incident, the cybersecurity team assesses, among other factors, supply chain and manufacturing disruption, data and personal information loss, business operations disruption, projected cost and potential for reputational harm, with participation from technical, legal and law enforcement support, as appropriate.

The Company's vulnerability management program conducts assessments with specified frequencies for specific asset types to validate system health against known threats. The Company leverages multiple tools, which are routinely updated with new threat signatures, to continually respond to evolving threats identified as part of its threat detection capability. The Company also maintains a cybersecurity insurance policy.

The Company engages with third parties to perform security assessments of its technology environment, including penetration testing and maturity assessments, in addition to providing services to support threat analysis and incident detection and response.

Cybersecurity considerations affect the selection and oversight of the Company's third-party product and service providers. The Company performs due diligence on third parties that have access to its critical systems and data and whose products and services are integrated into the Company's products. Contractual undertakings and oversight are put in place, based on the results of the risk assessment to manage and reduce the cybersecurity risk associated with such third-party providers. Such undertakings may include requirements to comply with administrative, technical and physical safeguards to provide notification of cyber incidents involving the Company's systems or data and agreements to be subject to cybersecurity audits, which the Company conducts as appropriate. The Company requires compliance with appropriate certifications (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.) or appropriate alternative requirements, depending on the offering, region of use, and other factors.

The Company's results of operations, and financial condition were adversely affected by its previously disclosed September 2023 cybersecurity incident due to lost and deferred revenues, remediation expenses and billing and cash collection. However, the overall impact of the cybersecurity incident did not have a material impact on net income, net of insurance recoveries, or

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cash flows from operations for fiscal year 2024. The Company is regularly subject to cybersecurity threats. See "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on risks from cybersecurity threats.

**Cybersecurity Governance**

The Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") has oversight of the management of the most significant risks facing the Company, including cybersecurity. The Board receives information technology and cybersecurity updates from senior management, including the Chief Digital and Information Officer ("CDIO") and Chief Information Security Officer ("CISO") several times per year. These updates cover the cybersecurity risks facing the Company's enterprise information technology environment, as well as the Company's digital products and services. Regular oversight of cybersecurity matters is further delegated by the Board to the Governance and Sustainability Committee. The Governance and Sustainability Committee provides a deeper level of oversight through quarterly engagements with senior management, including the Chief Digital and Information Officer and CISO, to review the Company's cybersecurity program, including the highest risk areas and key mitigation strategies.

The Company maintains a Cybersecurity Steering Committee ("CSC") designed to ensure effective governance of risks associated with the Company's use of information and technology assets and demonstrate effective governance of cybersecurity risk. The CSC is chaired by the CISO, and includes the Company's Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, CDIO, and other senior representatives from the Company's business segments and functions. The CSC meets quarterly to monitor the current risk landscape and active risk reduction efforts. Through this review and monitoring activity, the CSC oversees effective governance of IT Risk Management in the Enterprise IT Portfolio, drives accountability and transparency of control effectiveness, and facilitates risk remediation and mitigation in a coordinated and comprehensive manner.

The CISO has been appointed by the Chief Digital and Information Officer and is responsible for cybersecurity risk management across the Company. The CISO leads a global enterprise security team responsible for enterprise-wide security strategy, architecture, engineering, and operations. The CSC has granted authority to the CISO to pause or stop business processes during the execution of cybersecurity incident response duties if they deem it necessary. The CSC maintains approval authority for the Company's Enterprise Information Security Policy.

The CISO has over 20 years of technology experience including cybersecurity, infrastructure, architecture, and data and analytics in highly regulated industries including healthcare and aviation and defense. The CISO has an undergraduate degree in Computer Information Systems.

**<u>ITEM 2</u>**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>PROPERTIES</u>**

The Company has properties in almost 60 countries throughout the world, with its world headquarters located in Cork, Ireland and its North American operational headquarters located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA. The Company's wholly- and majority-owned facilities primarily consist of manufacturing, sales and service offices, research and development facilities, monitoring centers, and assembly and/or warehouse centers. At September 30, 2025, these properties totaled approximately 23 million square feet of floor space of which 6 million square feet are owned and 17 million square feet are leased. The Company considers its facilities to be suitable for their current uses and adequate for current needs. The majority of the facilities are operating at normal levels based on capacity. The Company does not anticipate difficulty in renewing existing leases as they expire or in finding alternative facilities.

**<u>ITEM 3</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>LEGAL PROCEEDINGS</u>**

**Gumm v. Molinaroli, et al.**

In May 2024, stockholders of Johnson Controls, Inc., filed a putative class action Complaint against Johnson Controls, Inc., certain former officers and directors of Johnson Controls, Inc., and two related entities (Jagara Merger Sub LLC and Johnson Controls International plc) in Wisconsin state court relating to the 2016 merger of Johnson Controls and Tyco (Gumm et al. v. Molinaroli et al., Case No. 30106, filed May 23, 2024 in the Circuit Court for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin). The filing of the state court Complaint follows the dismissal of a related lawsuit originally filed in federal court in 2016, which dismissal was

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affirmed on appeal in November 2023. On March 28, 2025, the Court dismissed the complaint in its entirety. Plaintiffs have appealed the decision, though the timing of the decision by the court is currently unknown.

Refer to Note 20, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for discussion of environmental, asbestos, self-insured liabilities and other litigation matters, which is incorporated by reference herein and is considered an integral part of Part I, Item 3, "Legal Proceedings."

**<u>ITEM 4</u>**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES</u>**

Not applicable.

**<u>EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT</u>**

Pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the following list of executive officers of the Company as of November 14, 2025 is included as an unnumbered Item in Part I of this report in lieu of being included in the Company's Proxy Statement relating to the annual general meeting of shareholders to be held on March 4, 2026.

*Julie Brandt, 51*, has served as Vice President and President, Global Commercial & Field Operations since January 2025. Previously, Ms. Brandt served as Vice President and President, Building Solutions, North America from April 2023 until January 2025. Prior to joining Johnson Controls, Ms. Brandt served as Executive Vice President and General Manager, North America Western Region at Otis Worldwide Corp, an elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company, from September 2020 until April 2023. While at Otis, Ms. Brandt also served in roles of increasing responsibility from 2000 until 2020, including Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer, from January 2019 until August 2020 and Managing Director, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, from January 2016 until December 2018. Ms. Brandt has been a Director of United Rentals, an equipment rental company, since January 2025.

*John Donofrio,* 63, has served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Company since November 2017. He previously served as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Mars, Incorporated, a global food manufacturer from October 2013 to November 2017. Before joining Mars in October 2013, Mr. Donofrio was Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for The Shaw Group Inc., a global engineering and construction company, from October 2009 until February 2013. Prior to joining Shaw, Mr. Donofrio was Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Visteon Corporation, a global automotive supplier, a position he held from 2005 until October 2009.

*Todd Grabowski*, 55, has served as Vice President and President, Americas, since October 2025. Mr. Grabowski has served in roles of increasing responsibility at Johnson Controls since 1998, including President, Global Data Centers & Applied, from 2024 until 2025, Vice President and General Manager, Applied Equipment and Air Distribution, from 2021 until 2023, Vice President and General Manager, Applied Equipment, Americas, from 2019 until 2020, Vice President and General Manager, Air Handling Systems, Americas, from 2016 until 2018, and General Manager in various roles within the Company's North America operations from 2011 until 2016.

*Richard Lek*, 59, has served as Vice President and President, Building Solutions, Europe, Middle East and Africa since November 2024. Mr. Lek has served in roles of increasing responsibility at Johnson Controls since 2002, including Vice President and General Manager, Continental Europe, from March 2023 until November 2024, Chief Operating Officer and Business Transformation Leader Asia Pacific from August 2021 until March 2023, Vice President Business Transformation Global Products from August 2019 until March 2023, and Vice President Business Transformation EMEA/LA from January 2018 until August 2019. Earlier in his career, Mr. Lek held various Vice President and General Manager roles in the Middle East and Africa.

*Daniel C. "Skip" McConeghy,* 59, has served as Vice President, Chief Accounting and Tax Officer since June 2022. Mr. McConeghy previously served as Vice President, Global Tax from October 2020 until June 2022 and as interim Controller from February 2022 until June 2022. He also served as Vice President, Corporate Tax Planning, from July 2012 through October 2020. Prior to joining Johnson Controls, Mr. McConeghy was a Tax Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, from July 1999 through June 2012.

*Anu Rathninde*, 55, has served as Vice President and President, Building Solutions, Asia Pacific since May 2022. Prior to joining Johnson Controls, Mr. Rathninde served as President, Electrical Distribution Systems and Advanced Safety & User Experience, Asia Pacific at Aptiv plc, and mobility architecture company primarily serving the automotive sector, from November 2021 until May 2022 and as President, Electrical Distribution Systems from May 2016 until November 2021. Prior to joining Aptiv, Mr. Rathninde served as Vice President of the Automotive Products Group at Johnson Electric, manufacturer

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of electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. Earlier in his career, Mr. Rathninde held progressive leadership positions at Aptiv in general management, engineering, business development, strategy and business planning.

*Lei Zhang Schlitz*, 59, has served as Vice President and President, Global Products & Solutions, since November 2022. Prior to joining Johnson Controls, Ms. Schlitz served as Executive Vice President, Automotive OEM of Illinois Tool Works Inc. ("ITW"), a global manufacturer of a diversified range of industrial products and equipment, from 2019 until October 2022. Prior to serving as Vice President, Automotive OEM, Ms. Schlitz served in various leadership roles at ITW, including Executive Vice President, ITW Food Equipment Segment, from September 2015 until January 2020, Group President, Global Ware-Wash and Refrigeration Businesses and Food Equipment Asia Pacific, from January 2014 until August 2015, Group President, Worldwide Refrigeration & Weigh Wrap Business, from May 2011 until December 2013 and as Vice President, ITW Technology Center from October 2008 until April 2011. Prior to joining ITW, Ms. Schlitz served in roles of increasing responsibility at Siemens Energy & Automation from September 2001 until September 2008 and General Electric from 1998 until September 2001. Ms. Schlitz serves on the Board of Directors for Archer Daniels Midland Company, a leader in human and animal nutrition and agricultural origination and processing.

*Chris Scalia, 50*, has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer since July 2025. Prior to joining Johnson Controls, he served in various human resources leadership roles at the Hershey Company, an industry leading snacks company, since 2008, including the Chief Transformation Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer from January 2024 until July 2025, Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer from December 2019 until February 2024, Vice President, Global Human Resources from March 2018 until December 2019 and Vice President, Chief Talent Officer from November 2014 until March 2018.

*Marc Vandiepenbeeck,* 47, has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since January 2024. He previously served as Vice President and President, Building Solutions, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America from August 2023 until November 2024. From 2005 until 2023, Mr. Vandiepenbeeck served in roles of increasing responsibility at Johnson Controls, including Vice President, Finance in 2023, Vice President of Finance, Building Solutions North America, from 2021 through 2023, Vice President and Treasurer, from 2019 until 2021 and Treasurer, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Hong Kong/Shanghai and China, from 2012 until 2015.

*Joakim Weidemanis*, 56, has served as Chief Executive Officer since March 2025. Mr. Weidemanis previously served as Executive Vice President of Danaher Corporation, a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, from 2017 until 2024. Prior to becoming Executive Vice President, Mr. Weidemanis held various management positions within Danaher from 2011 until 2017. Prior to joining Danaher, Mr. Weidemanis served as Head of Product Inspection Division of Mettler Toledo from 2005 until 2011. From 1995 until 2005, Mr. Weidemanis served in various operating and corporate development roles at ABB Ltd.

There are no family relationships, as defined by the instructions to this item, among the Company's executive officers.

**<u>PART II</u>**

**<u>ITEM 5</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES</u>**

The shares of the Company's ordinary shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "JCI."

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| | Number of Record Holders |
| <u>Title of Class</u> | <u>as of October 31, 2025</u> |
| Ordinary Shares, $0.01 par value | 25525 |

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The Company and its predecessors has paid a consecutive dividend since 1887, including most recently a dividend of $0.40 per share in the first fiscal quarter of 2026, a $0.03 cent increase over the previous quarterly dividend. The timing, declaration and payment of future dividends to holders of the Company's ordinary shares will depend upon many factors, including the Company's financial condition and results of operations, the capital requirements of its businesses, industry practice and any other relevant factors.

In June 2025, the Company's Board of Directors approved a $9.0 billion increase to the Company's share repurchase authorization, adding to the $1.1 billion remaining as of March 31, 2025 under the prior share repurchase authorization approved in 2021. The share repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date and may be amended or terminated by

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the Board of Directors at any time without prior notice. On August 7, 2025, the Company entered into accelerated share repurchase transactions (the "ASR Transactions") to repurchase an aggregate of $5.0 billion (the "Repurchase Price") of the Company's ordinary shares (the "Shares"). The ASR Transactions are being completed under the Company's current share repurchase authorization. Under the terms of the ASR Transactions, on August 11, 2025, the Company paid the Repurchase Price to the Counterparties in exchange for an initial delivery of approximately 43,140,640 Shares. The total number of Shares to be repurchased under the ASR Transactions will be based on volume-weighted average prices of the Shares during the term of the ASR Transactions, less a discount and subject to customary adjustments. The ASR Transactions are scheduled to terminate in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.

The following table presents information regarding the repurchase of the Company's ordinary shares by the Company as part of the publicly announced program during the three months ended September 30, 2025.

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| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of the Publicly Announced Program | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased under the Programs |
| 7/1/25 - 7/31/25 | 195931 | $105.15 | 195931 | $9753103166 |
| 8/1/25 - 8/31/25 | 43140640 | 115.90 | 43140640 | 4753103166 |
| 9/1/25 - 9/30/25 | - | - | - | 4753103166 |

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During the three months ended September 30, 2025, acquisitions of shares by the Company from certain employees in order to satisfy employee tax withholding requirements in connection with the vesting of restricted shares were not material.

Equity compensation plan information is incorporated by reference from Part III, Item 12, "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters," of this document and should be considered an integral part of this Item 5.

The following information in Item 5 is not deemed to be "soliciting material" or to be "filed" with the SEC or subject to Regulation 14A or 14C under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into such a filing.

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The line graph below compares the cumulative total shareholder return on the Company's ordinary shares with the cumulative total return of companies on the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") 500 Stock Index and the companies on the S&P 500 Industrials Index. This graph assumes the investment of $100 on September 30, 2020 and the reinvestment of all dividends since that date.

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 **<u>ITEM 6</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[RESERVED]</u>**

**<u>ITEM 7</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS</u>**

**General**

Johnson Controls International plc, headquartered in Cork, Ireland, is a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, serving a wide range of customers around the globe. The Company's products and solutions advance the safety, comfort and intelligence of spaces to serve people, places and the planet. The Company is committed to helping its customers win and creating greater value for all of its stakeholders through its strategic focus on buildings.

The Company is a global leader in engineering, manufacturing, commissioning and retrofitting building products and systems, including commercial heating, ventilating, air-conditioning ("HVAC") equipment, industrial refrigeration systems, controls, security systems, fire-detection systems and fire-suppression solutions. The Company further serves customers by providing technical services, including maintenance, management, repair, retrofit and replacement of equipment (in the HVAC, industrial refrigeration, controls, security and fire-protection space) and energy-management consulting. The Company partners with customers by leveraging its broad product portfolio and digital capabilities, together with its direct channel service and solutions capabilities, to deliver solutions and services addressing distinct and diverse operating environments and regulatory requirements that address customers' needs in their core missions. On April 1, 2025, the Company, as part of ongoing initiatives to drive simplification, accelerate growth, better reflect its organizational and operational structure and align with the manner in which the Company's chief operating decision maker assesses performance and makes decisions regarding the allocation of resources following portfolio simplification actions, realigned into three reportable segments (Americas, EMEA and APAC) from four reportable segments (Global Products, Building Solutions North America, Building Solutions EMEA/LA and Building Solutions APAC). The Company began reporting under this segment structure on April 1, 2025.

The Company's fiscal year ends on September 30. Unless otherwise stated, references to years in this report relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years. This discussion summarizes the significant factors affecting the consolidated operating results,

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financial condition and liquidity of the Company on a continuing operations basis for the year ended September 30, 2025 and should be read in conjunction with Item 8, the consolidated financial statements and the notes to consolidated financial statements.

**Macroeconomic Trends**

Much of the demand for the Company's products and solutions is heavily dependent on general economic conditions, localized demand for real estate and the availability of credit, public funding or other financing sources. Positive or negative fluctuations in these dependencies could have a corresponding impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

The Company maintains global operations. The United States has announced tariffs and reciprocal tariffs on a wide range of products manufactured or produced worldwide, including Canada, China, the European Union, Japan and Mexico, among others. Several countries have similarly announced reciprocal or other tariffs impacting products manufactured or produced in the United States. In addition, the United States and other nations have, and may in the future, pause, reimpose, decrease or increase tariffs. Although the Company has been largely able to mitigate the impact of tariffs that have been enacted to date, if additional tariffs and reciprocal tariffs are implemented (whether as currently proposed or otherwise), such actions could negatively impact the Company's revenue growth and margins in future periods through decreased sales and increased cost of goods sold. Further, the Company has experienced, and could again experience, increased material cost inflation and component shortages, as well as disruptions and delays in its supply chain, as a result of global macroeconomic trends including the imposition of tariffs and other restrictive trade measures, as well as geopolitical and economic tensions. The net effect of these events will continue to depend on the Company's ability to successfully mitigate and offset their impact.

The Company is taking actions to mitigate the actual and anticipated impact of these events, including strengthening the Company's in region, for region manufacturing strategy, pivoting to local sourcing in its supply chain, accelerating pricing actions and asserting contractual rights through change orders. The Company has historically taken a variety of actions to mitigate trade restrictions, supply chain disruptions and inflation, including through expanding and redistributing its supplier network, supplier financing, accelerated purchasing and productivity improvements. These actions have largely been successful mitigating the impacts of the current macroeconomic environment, however, it is uncertain as to whether the actions taken or contemplated to be taken by the Company will be effective in continuing to mitigate the impact of current and future trade restrictions and their related impacts. The Company continues to actively monitor and evaluate the development and potential impacts of tariffs and other trade restrictions on its supply chain and results of operations.

As a result of the Company's global presence, a significant portion of its revenues and expenses are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, which results in non-U.S. currency risks and exchange exposure. While the Company employs financial instruments to hedge some of its transactional foreign exchange exposure, these activities do not insulate it completely from those exposures. In addition, currency exposure from the translation of non-U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries cannot be hedged. Exchange rates can be volatile and a substantial weakening or strengthening of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar could increase or reduce the Company's profit margin, respectively, and impact the comparability of results from period to period.

The Company continues to observe trends demonstrating increased interest and demand for its products and services that enable smart, safe, efficient and sustainable buildings, which are driven in part by government tax incentives, building performance standards and other regulations designed to limit emissions and combat climate change. In particular, legislative and regulatory initiatives such as the EU Energy Efficiency Directive, EU Heat Transition, U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive include provisions designed to fund and encourage investment in decarbonization and digital technologies for buildings. This demand is supplemented by an increase in commitments in both the public and private sectors to reduce emissions and/or achieve net zero emissions. In addition, the increased maturity and adoption of AI and high-performance computing is currently impacting the microchip and data center industry and driving technology innovation, which has led to increased demand for hyperscale and data center cooling solutions that deliver heat management and energy efficiency. The Company seeks to capitalize on these trends to enable delivery of sustainable, high-efficiency products and tailored services to enable customers to achieve their sustainability, heat management and energy efficiency goals. The Company is leveraging its install base, together with data-driven products and services, to offer outcome-based solutions to customers with a focus on generating accelerated growth in services and recurring revenue.

Certain of our customers, including governmental and institutional customers, have exhibited increased uncertainty regarding future spending decisions due to various political and economic factors, including budget reductions, reprioritization of spending, interest rate fluctuation and economic uncertainty. This uncertainty has and may in the future impact on the Company's ability to predict and forecast the revenue and backlog associated with these customers.

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The extent to which the Company's results of operations and financial condition are impacted by these and other factors in the future will depend on developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. See Part I, Item 1A, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for an additional discussion of risks.

**Portfolio Simplification Transactions**

The Company continues to engage in an ongoing evaluation of its non-core product lines in connection with its objective to be a pure-play provider of comprehensive solutions for commercial buildings. On July 31, 2025, the Company completed the divestiture of its Residential and Light Commercial ("R&LC") HVAC business to Robert Bosch GmbH ("Bosch") for net cash proceeds of approximately $5.6 billion after tax and transaction-related expenses. The R&LC HVAC business included the Company's North America Ducted business and Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning Holding (UK) Ltd., the Company's global residential joint venture with Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc.

**Restructuring and Cost Optimization Initiatives** 

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company committed to a multi-year restructuring plan to address stranded costs and further right-size global operations as a result of previously announced portfolio simplification actions. It is expected that one-time restructuring costs, including severance and other employee termination benefits, contract termination costs, and certain other related cash and non-cash charges, of approximately $400 million will be incurred over the course of fiscal 2025, 2026 and 2027, resulting in expected annual cost savings of approximately $500 million upon full completion of the plan. Restructuring and transformation costs in fiscal 2025 have been material, resulting in savings in 2025 and additional expected savings in fiscal 2026 and 2027. Restructuring costs will be incurred across all segments and Corporate functions. Refer to Note 16, "Restructuring and Related Costs," for an update on the restructuring plan.

**FISCAL YEAR 2025 COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR 2024**

**Net Sales**

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | |
| (in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
| Net sales | $23596 | $22952 | 3% |

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The increase in net sales was due to higher organic sales ($1,430 million), partially offset by the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures ($786 million). Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation and business acquisitions and divestitures, consolidated net sales increased 6% over the prior year, driven by growth in Services across all segments as well as growth in Products and Systems, led by the Americas. Refer to the "Segment Analysis" below within Item 7 for a discussion of net sales by segment. Refer to Note 4, "Revenue Recognition," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further disclosure related to the net sales allocation between products and systems versus services revenue.

**Cost of Sales / Gross Profit**

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | |
| (in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
| Cost of sales | $15004 | $14875 | 1% |
| Gross profit | 8592 | 8077 | 6% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;% of sales | 36.4% | 35.2% |  |

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The increase in gross profit was primarily due to margin improvements in Products and Systems and increased volumes for both Products and Systems and Services. Refer to the "Segment Analysis" below within Item 7 for a discussion of segment earnings.

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**Selling, General and Administrative Expenses**

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | |
| (in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | $5764 | $5661 | 2% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;% of sales | 24.4% | 24.7% |  |

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The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") was primarily due to higher costs to support operations ($277 million), higher transformation costs ($180 million), and the unfavorable impact of prior year earn-out adjustments ($68 million), partially offset by the net favorable impact of the prior year water systems AFFF settlement and related insurance recoveries ($422 million).

Refer to the "Segment Analysis" below within Item 7 for a discussion of segment earnings. Refer to Note 20, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further disclosure related to the water systems AFFF settlement.

**Restructuring and Impairment Costs**

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| (in millions) | 2025 | 2024 |
| Goodwill and other intangible asset impairments | $206 | $296 |
| Held for sale impairments |  | 35 |
| Other impairments | 176 | 36 |
| Restructuring and related costs | 164 | 143 |
| Restructuring and impairment costs | $546 | $510 |

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Refer to Note 6, "Property, Plant and Equipment," Note 7, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," and Note 16, "Restructuring and Related Costs," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further disclosure related to the Company's restructuring plans and impairment costs.

**Net Financing Charges**

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| Interest expense, net of capitalized interest costs | $227 | $381 |
| Other financing charges | 22 | 38 |
| Gain on debt extinguishment | (2) | (25) |
| Interest income | (19) | (17) |
| Net foreign exchange on financing activities | 91 | (35) |
| Net financing charges | $319 | $342 |

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Refer to Note 9, "Debt and Financing Arrangements," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further disclosure related to the Company's debt.

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**Income Tax Provision** 

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| (in millions) | 2025 | 2024 |
| Income tax provision | $245 | $111 |
| Effective tax rate | 12% | 7% |

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The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to non-recurring tax benefits in 2024. Refer to Note 17, "Income Taxes," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further details.

In October 2021, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ("OECD")/G20 inclusive framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the Inclusive Framework) published a statement updating and finalizing the key components of a two-pillar plan on global tax reform which has now been agreed upon by the majority of OECD members. Pillar One allows countries to reallocate a portion of residual profits earned by multinational enterprises ("MNE"), with an annual global revenue exceeding €20 billion and a profit margin over 10%, to other market jurisdictions. The adoption of Pillar One and its potential effective date remain uncertain. Pillar Two requires MNEs with an annual global revenue exceeding €750 million to pay a global minimum tax of 15%. The OECD has since issued administrative guidance providing transition and safe harbor rules around the implementation of the Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax. A number of countries, including Ireland, have enacted legislation to implement the core elements of Pillar Two, which is applicable to the Company in fiscal 2025. The OECD and governments are continuing to evaluate and adjust the Global Minimum Tax rules through legislative updates, administrative guidance, and adoption by additional countries, which could result in an increase in our effective tax rate.

**Income From Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax**

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | |
| (in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
| Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | $1789 | $489 | 266% |

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The increase in income from discontinued operations, net of tax was primarily due to the gain on sale of the R&LC HVAC business. Refer to Note 2, "Acquisitions and Divestitures," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further information.

**SEGMENT ANALYSIS**

The Chief Executive Officer, the Company's CODM, evaluates the performance of its segments and allocates resources based on two profitability measures, Segment EBITA and Segment EBIT:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Segment earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization ("EBITA") represents income from continuing operations, before income taxes and noncontrolling interests, excluding corporate expenses, restructuring and impairment costs, AFFF related settlement costs and insurance recoveries, gains or losses on divestitures, net mark-to-market gains and losses related to pension and post-retirement plans and restricted asbestos investments, net finance charges, and amortization. Segment EBITA is used as a tool to allow the CODM to evaluate the recurring profitability of the segments, including revenues and expenses that are within the operational control of the segments, and excluding the impact of certain non-cash and non-recurring items. Segment EBITA also provides the CODM with performance comparability across periods and for more accurate benchmarking against peer companies that may not have similar historical acquisition activity, by holding constant the impact of significant acquisitions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Segment earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT") represents Segment EBITA, adding back the impact of amortization of intangible assets. Segment EBIT allows the CODM to review profitability, inclusive of the impact of significant acquisition activity, informing the CODM of how the business is integrating key strategic initiatives and generating synergies.

Both EBITA and EBIT are reviewed by the CODM and compared against the profit plan and forecast for the current and prior year. Segment EBITA and Segment EBIT are not defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Measures of total assets by reportable segment are not provided to the CODM. Therefore, asset information by segment is not disclosed.

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Financial information relating to the Company's reportable segments is as follows (in millions):

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| | Year Ended September 30, 2025 | Year Ended September 30, 2025 | Year Ended September 30, 2025 |
| | Americas | EMEA | APAC |
| Net sales | $15831 | $4968 | $2797 |
| Cost of sales | 9742 | 3228 | 1777 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 3206 | 1094 | 548 |
| Equity income (loss) | 1 | (3) | (4) |
| Segment EBITA | 2882 | 649 | 476 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 356 | 68 | 15 |
| Segment EBIT | $2526 | $581 | $461 |

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| | Year Ended September 30, 2024 | Year Ended September 30, 2024 | Year Ended September 30, 2024 |
| | Americas | EMEA | APAC |
| Net sales | $15606 | $4620 | $2726 |
| Cost of sales | 9922 | 3024 | 1692 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 3003 | 996 | 558 |
| Equity income (loss) | 2 | 39 | (2) |
| Segment EBITA | 2679 | 561 | 478 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 379 | 80 | 17 |
| Segment EBIT | $2300 | $481 | $461 |

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| | Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2023 |
| | Americas | EMEA | APAC |
| Net sales | $14529 | $4491 | $3311 |
| Cost of sales | 9241 | 3035 | 2102 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 2945 | 1039 | 602 |
| Equity income (loss) |  | (1) | (2) |
| Segment EBITA | 2343 | 418 | 609 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 337 | 74 | 15 |
| Segment EBIT | $2006 | $344 | $594 |

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Refer to Note 18, "Segment Information," for a reconciliation of Segment EBITA and Segment EBIT to Income from continuing operations before income taxes.

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**Net Sales**

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| | Net Sales for the <br>Year Ended September 30, | Net Sales for the <br>Year Ended September 30, | |
| (in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
| Americas | $15831 | $15606 | 1% |
| EMEA | 4968 | 4620 | 8% |
| APAC | 2797 | 2726 | 3% |
|  | $23596 | $22952 | 3% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The increase in Americas was primarily due to organic growth ($1,058 million), partially offset by the impact of divestitures ($799 million) and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation ($34 million). Excluding the impact of divestitures and foreign currency translation, sales increased 7%, led by growth in Applied HVAC and Controls.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The increase in EMEA was primarily due to organic growth ($295 million), favorable foreign currency translation ($40 million), and incremental sales related to the net impact of business acquisitions and divestitures ($13 million). Excluding the impact of business acquisitions, divestitures, and foreign currency translation, sales growth was led by 8% growth in Services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The increase in APAC was primarily due to organic growth ($77 million), partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, sales growth was led by 12% growth in Services.

**Segment EBITA and Segment EBIT**

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| | Segment EBITA<br>for the Year Ended<br>September 30, | Segment EBITA<br>for the Year Ended<br>September 30, | | Segment EBIT<br>for the Year Ended<br>September 30 | Segment EBIT<br>for the Year Ended<br>September 30 | |
| (in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | Change | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
| Americas | $2882 | $2679 | 8% | $2526 | $2300 | 10% |
| EMEA | 649 | 561 | 16% | 581 | 481 | 21% |
| APAC | 476 | 478 | —% | 461 | 461 | —% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The increases for Americas were primarily due to higher margin backlog conversion and volumes, partially offset by the impact of prior year earn-out adjustments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The increases in EMEA were primarily driven by productivity improvements and positive mix from the growth in Services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• APAC was consistent with the prior year as increases in volume were offset by pricing challenges.

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**Net Sales**

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| | Net Sales<br>for the Year Ended<br>September 30, | Net Sales<br>for the Year Ended<br>September 30, | |
| (in millions) | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
| Americas | $15606 | $14529 | 7% |
| EMEA | 4620 | 4491 | 3% |
| APAC | 2726 | 3311 | (18)% |
|  | $22952 | $22331 | 3% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The increase in Americas was primarily due to organic growth. Excluding the impacts of foreign currency translation and business acquisitions and divestitures, sales growth was led by Commercial and Applied HVAC & Controls, partially offset by declines in Fire & Security and Industrial Refrigeration.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The increase in EMEA was primarily due to organic growth, including higher prices, and the net impact of business acquisitions and divestitures, partially offset by the negative impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation and business acquisitions and divestitures, sales growth was led by growth in Services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The decrease in APAC was primarily due to organic sales declines, the negative impact of foreign currency translation and the net impact of business acquisitions and divestitures. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation and business acquisitions and divestitures, sales decreased as Services growth was more than offset by weakness in the China Systems business.

**Segment EBITA and Segment EBIT**

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| | Segment EBITA<br>for the Year Ended<br>September 30, | Segment EBITA<br>for the Year Ended<br>September 30, | | Segment EBIT<br>for the Year Ended<br>September 30 | Segment EBIT<br>for the Year Ended<br>September 30 | |
| (in millions) | 2024 | 2023 | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
| Americas | $2679 | $2343 | 14% | $2300 | $2006 | 15% |
| EMEA | 561 | 418 | 34% | 481 | 344 | 40% |
| APAC | 478 | 609 | (22)% | 461 | 594 | (22)% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The increases for Americas were primarily due to higher margin backlog conversion, continued growth in Services and operational efficiencies leading to productivity improvements. A favorable earn-out liability adjustment also contributed to the increase in EBITA and EBIT.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The increases in EMEA were primarily due to growth in higher margin Services and productivity improvements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The decreases for APAC were primarily due to continued weakness in the Systems business in China.

**LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES**

**Working Capital**

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| | September 30, | September 30, | |
| (in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
| Current assets | $10162 | $11179 | (9)% |
| Current liabilities | (10941) | (11955) | (8)% |
| Working capital | $(779) | $(776) | —% |
| Accounts receivable - net | $6269 | $6051 | 4% |
| Inventories | 1820 | 1774 | 3% |
| Accounts payable | 3614 | 3389 | 7% |

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Working capital at September 30, 2025 was consistent with September 30, 2024 as decreases in short-term debt and increases in accounts receivable and other current assets were offset by decreases in cash, working capital associated with dispositions and various current liabilities.

**Cash Flows**

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| (in millions) | 2025 | 2024 |
| Continuing operations |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash provided by operating activities | $2554 | $1568 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash used by investing activities | (412) | (184) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash used by financing activities | (6784) | (1948) |
| Discontinued operations |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash provided by discontinued operations | $4787 | $361 |

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• The increase in cash provided by operating activities reflects higher net income and favorable changes in accounts receivable, partially offset by the timing of accrued income tax payments.

• The increase in cash used by investing activities was primarily due to proceeds from the ADTi divestiture in fiscal 2024, partially offset by the decrease in capital expenditures.

• The increase in cash used by financing activities was primarily due to the Accelerated Share Repurchase Transactions ("ASR Transactions").

• The increase in cash provided by discontinued operations was primarily due to the net proceeds from the sale of the R&LC HVAC business, partially offset by dividends paid.

**Capitalization**

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| | September 30, | September 30, |
| (in millions) | 2025 | 2024 |
| Short-term debt | $723 | $953 |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 566 | 536 |
| Long-term debt | 8591 | 8004 |
| Total debt | 9880 | 9493 |
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents | 379 | 606 |
| Net debt | $9501 | $8887 |
| Shareholders' equity attributable to Johnson Controls ordinary shareholders ("Equity") | $12927 | $16098 |
| Total capitalization (Total debt plus Equity) | 22807 | 25591 |
| Net capitalization (Net debt plus Equity) | 22428 | 24985 |
| Total debt as a % of Total capitalization | 43.3% | 37.1% |
| Net debt as a % of Net capitalization | 42.4% | 35.6% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Net debt and net debt as a percentage of net capitalization are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes the percentage of net debt to net capitalization is useful to understanding the Company's financial condition as it provides a view of the extent to which the Company relies on external debt financing for its funding and is a measure of risk to its shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company's material cash requirements primarily consist of working capital requirements, repayments of long-term debt and related interest, operating leases, dividends, capital expenditures, potential acquisitions and share repurchases.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Refer to Note 9, "Debt and Financing Arrangements," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information on debt obligations and maturities. Interest payable on long-term debt outstanding as of September 30, 2025 is $326 million in the twelve months following September 30, 2025 and $3.3 billion thereafter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Refer to Note 8, "Leases," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information on lease obligations and maturities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company received net cash proceeds related to the sale of its R&LC HVAC business of approximately $5.6 billion after tax and transaction-related expenses in connection with the close of the transaction on July 31, 2025. Consistent with its capital allocation policy and pursuant to its previously announced share repurchase authorization, the Company returned the net proceeds of the transaction to shareholders through the $5.0 billion ASR Transactions which were launched in August 2025 and are expected to be completed in the second quarter of fiscal 2026. The total number of the Company's ordinary shares (the "Shares") to be repurchased under the ASR Transactions will be based on volume-weighted average prices of the Shares during the term of the ASR Transactions, less a discount and subject to customary adjustments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• As of September 30, 2025, the Company had purchase obligations which were payable in the next twelve months of approximately $2 billion and payable thereafter of approximately $0.2 billion. These purchase obligations represent commitments under enforceable and legally binding agreements, and do not represent all future expected purchases.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• As of September 30, 2025, the Company expects to contribute $23 million and $162 million to the global pension and postretirement plans in the next twelve months and thereafter, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• As of September 30, 2025, approximately $4.8 billion remains available under the Company's share repurchase authorization, which does not have an expiration date and may be amended or terminated by the Board of Directors at any time without prior notice. The Company expects to repurchase outstanding shares from time to time depending on market conditions, alternate uses of capital, liquidity and economic environment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company declared dividends of $1.51 per share in fiscal 2025 and intends to continue paying quarterly dividends in fiscal 2026. The authority to declare and pay dividends is vested in the Board of Directors. The timing, declaration and payment of future dividends to holders of the Company's ordinary shares is determined by the Company's Board of Directors and depends upon many factors, including the Company's financial condition and results of operations, the capital requirements of the Company's businesses, industry practice and any other relevant factors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company believes its capital resources and liquidity position, including cash and cash equivalents of $379 million at September 30, 2025, are adequate to fund operations and meet its cash obligations for the foreseeable future.

–The Company manages its short-term debt position in the U.S. and euro commercial paper markets and bank loan markets. Commercial paper outstanding was $400 million as of September 30, 2025 and $350 million as of September 30, 2024.

–The Company maintains a shelf registration statement with the SEC under which it may issue additional debt securities, ordinary shares, preferred shares, depository shares, warrants, purchase contracts and units that may be offered in one or more offerings on terms to be determined at the time of the offering. The Company anticipates that the proceeds of any offering would be used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of indebtedness, acquisitions, additions to working capital, repurchases of ordinary shares, dividends, capital expenditures and investments in the Company's subsidiaries.

–The Company has the ability to draw on its syndicated $2.5 billion committed revolving credit facility, which is scheduled to expire in December 2028, and a syndicated $500 million committed revolving credit facility, which is scheduled to expire in December 2025. There were no draws on the facilities as of September 30, 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company's ability to access the global capital markets and the related cost of financing is dependent upon, among other factors, the Company's credit ratings. As of September 30, 2025, the Company's credit ratings and outlook were as follows:

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| S&P | A-2 | BBB+ | Stable |
| Moody's | P-2 | Baa1 | Stable |

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The security ratings set forth above are issued by unaffiliated third-party rating agencies and are not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities. The ratings may be subject to revision or withdrawal by the assigning rating organization at any time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Financial covenants in the Company's revolving credit facilities require a minimum consolidated shareholders' equity attributable to Johnson Controls of at least $3.5 billion at all times. The revolving credit facility also limits the amount of debt secured by liens that may be incurred to a maximum aggregated amount of 10% of consolidated shareholders' equity attributable to Johnson Controls for liens and pledges. For purposes of calculating these covenants, consolidated shareholders' equity attributable to Johnson Controls is calculated without giving effect to (i) the application of ASC 715-60, "Defined Benefit Plans - Other Postretirement," or (ii) the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment. As of September 30, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements set forth in its credit agreements and the indentures governing its notes and expects to remain in compliance for the foreseeable future. None of the Company's debt agreements limit access to stated borrowing levels or require accelerated repayment in the event of a decrease in the Company's credit rating.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company earns a significant amount of its income outside of the parent company. Outside basis differences in these subsidiaries are deemed to be permanently reinvested except in limited circumstances. The Company currently does not intend nor foresee a need to repatriate undistributed earnings included in the outside basis differences other than in tax efficient manners. The Company's intent is to reduce basis differences only when it would be tax efficient. The Company expects existing U.S. cash and liquidity to continue to be sufficient to fund the Company's U.S. operating activities and cash commitments for investing and financing activities for at least the next twelve months and thereafter for the foreseeable future. In the U.S., should the Company require more capital than is generated by its operations, the Company could elect to raise capital in the U.S. through debt or equity issuances. The Company has borrowed funds in the U.S. and continues to have the ability to borrow funds in the U.S. at reasonable interest rates. In addition, the Company expects existing non-U.S. cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and cash flows from operations to continue to be sufficient to fund the Company's non-U.S. operating activities and cash commitments for investing activities, such as material capital expenditures, for at least the next twelve months and thereafter for the foreseeable future. Should the Company require more capital at the Luxembourg and Ireland holding and financing entities, other than amounts that can be provided in tax efficient methods, the Company could also elect to raise capital through debt or equity issuances. These alternatives could result in increased interest expense or other dilution of the Company's earnings.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company may from time to time purchase its outstanding debt through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Purchases or retirement of debt, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amounts involved may be material.

**Co-Issued Securities: Summarized Financial Information**

The following information is provided in compliance with Rule 13-01 of Regulation S-X under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to the following unsecured, unsubordinated senior notes (collectively, the "Notes") which were issued by Johnson Controls International plc ("Parent Company") and Tyco Fire & Security Finance S.C.A. ("TFSCA"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• €500 million aggregate principal amount of 0.375% Senior Notes due September 2027

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• €600 million aggregate principal amount of 3.000% Senior Notes due September 2028

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $700 million aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due April 2029

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $625 million aggregate principal amount of 1.750% Senior Notes due September 2030

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $500 million aggregate principal amount of 2.000% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due September 2031

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• €500 million aggregate principal amount of 1.000% Senior Notes due September 2032

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $650 million aggregate principal amount of 4.900% Senior Notes due December 2032

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• €500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.125% Senior Notes due December 2033

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• €800 million aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Senior Notes due May 2035

TFSCA is a corporate partnership limited by shares (*société en commandite par actions*) incorporated and organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg ("Luxembourg") and is a wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary of the Company that

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is 99.924% owned directly by the Parent Company and 0.076% owned by TFSCA's sole general partner and manager, Tyco Fire & Security S.à r.l., which is itself wholly-owned by the Company. The Parent Company is incorporated and organized under the laws of Ireland. TFSCA is incorporated and organized under the laws of Luxembourg. The bankruptcy, insolvency, administrative, debtor relief and other laws of Luxembourg or Ireland, as applicable, may be materially different from, or in conflict with, those of the United States, including in the areas of rights of creditors, priority of governmental and other creditors, ability to obtain post-petition interest and duration of the proceeding. The application of these laws, or any conflict among them, could adversely affect noteholders' ability to enforce their rights under the Notes in those jurisdictions or limit any amounts that they may receive.

The following table presents the net loss attributable to the Parent Company and TFSCA (collectively, the "Obligor Group") and the net loss attributable to intercompany transactions between the Obligor Group and subsidiaries of the Parent Company other than TFSCA (collectively, the "Non-Obligor Subsidiaries") which are excluded from the Net loss attributable to the Obligor Group (in millions):

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| Net loss attributable to the Obligor Group | $844 |
| Net loss attributable to intercompany transactions | 56 |

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The following table presents summarized balance sheet information as of September 30, 2025 (in millions):

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| | Obligor<br>Group | Intercompany Balances | |
| Current assets | $2748 | $6161 |  |
| Noncurrent assets | 243 | 2450 |  |
| Current liabilities | 1585 | 4041 |  |
| Noncurrent liabilities | 8473 | 22450 | \* |

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\*Includes $17 billion of intercompany loans that were canceled as the result of a distribution by a non-obligor subsidiary in October 2025.

The same accounting policies as described in Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements are used by the Parent Company and each of its subsidiaries in connection with the summarized financial information presented above.

**CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES**

The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). This requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following estimates are considered by management to be the most critical to the understanding of the Company's consolidated financial statements as they require significant judgments that could materially impact the Company's results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

**Revenue Recognition**

The Company recognizes revenue from certain long-term contracts on an over-time basis, with progress towards completion measured using a cost-to-cost input method based on the relationship between actual costs incurred and total estimated costs at completion. Total estimated costs at completion are based primarily on estimated purchase contract terms, historical performance trends and other economic projections. Factors that may result in a change to these estimates include unforeseen engineering problems, construction delays, cost inflation, the performance of internal labor, subcontractors and major material suppliers, and weather conditions. As a result, changes to the original estimates may be required during the life of the contract. Such estimates are reviewed monthly and any adjustments to the measure of completion are recognized as adjustments to sales and gross profit using the cumulative catch-up method. Estimated losses are recorded when identified.

For agreements with multiple performance obligations, the Company allocates the transaction price of the contract to each performance obligation using the best estimate of the relative standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract. In order to estimate relative standalone selling price, market data and transfer price studies are utilized. If the

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standalone selling price is not directly observable, the Company estimates the standalone selling price using an adjusted market assessment approach or expected cost plus margin approach.

The Company assesses variable consideration that may affect the total transaction price, including discounts, rebates, refunds, credits or other similar sources of variable consideration, when determining the transaction price of each contract. The Company includes variable consideration in the estimated transaction price when it is probable that significant reversal of revenue recognized would not occur when the uncertainty associated with variable consideration is subsequently resolved. These estimates are based on the amount of consideration that the Company expects to be entitled to.

**Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets**

The Company performs impairment reviews for its reporting units, which have been determined to be one level below the Company's operating segments, using a qualitative assessment or a quantitative test. A qualitative assessment is performed when prior quantitative assessments have resulted in significant excess of fair value over the carrying value of a reporting unit, and consideration of qualitative factors allow the Company to conclude it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit remains greater than its carrying value. When performing a quantitative goodwill impairment test, the fair value of a reporting unit refers to the price that would be received to sell the unit as a whole in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To estimate the fair value, the Company uses a discounted cash flow model, the guideline company method under the market approach, or estimated sales price for reporting units held for sale. The assumptions included in the impairment tests require judgment, and changes to these inputs could impact the results of the calculations. The key assumptions used in the impairment tests were management's projections of future cash flows, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), weighted-average cost of capital, EBITDA multiples, and long-term growth rates. Although the Company's cash flow forecasts are based on assumptions that are considered reasonable by management and consistent with the plans and estimates management is using to operate the underlying business, there are significant judgments in determining the expected future cash flows attributable to a reporting unit.

Management completed its fiscal 2025 annual impairment test as of July 31, which included a qualitative assessment of all of its reporting units. The Company did not identify any qualitative factors that suggest that it is more likely than not that the fair value of its reporting units is less than their carrying amount, including goodwill, and as such, a quantitative impairment test was not necessary.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets are also subject to at least annual impairment testing in the fourth fiscal quarter or as events occur or circumstances change that indicate the assets may be impaired. Indefinite-lived intangible assets primarily consist of trademarks and trade names and are tested for impairment using a relief-from-royalty method. A considerable amount of management judgment and assumptions are required in performing the impairment tests. The key assumptions used in the impairment tests were long-term revenue growth projections, weighted-average cost of capital, and the royalty rate. The assumptions included in the impairment tests require judgment, and changes to these inputs could impact the results of the calculations.

The Company continuously monitors for events and circumstances that could negatively impact the key assumptions in determining fair value. While the Company believes the judgments and assumptions used in the goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible impairment tests are reasonable, different assumptions or changes in general industry, market and macro-economic conditions could change the estimated fair values and, therefore, future impairment charges could be required, which could be material to the consolidated financial statements.

Refer to Note 7, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for information regarding the results of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment testing performed in fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023.

**Pension Plans**

The Company provides a range of benefits, including pensions, to eligible active and former employees. Pension plan assets and obligations are measured annually, or more frequently if there is a significant remeasurement event, using various actuarial assumptions such as discount rates, assumed rates of return and compensation increases as of that date. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions on an annual basis and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends when appropriate.

The Company considers expected benefit payments on a plan-by-plan basis when estimating discount rates. Different discount rates are used for each plan depending on the plan jurisdiction and the expected timing of benefit payments. The Company uses

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country-specific discount rates determined by an independent third party which are based on government and high-quality corporate bond yields.

In estimating the expected return on plan assets, the Company considers historical returns on plan assets, adjusted for forward-looking considerations, inflation assumptions, asset mix and the impact of the active management of the plans' invested assets. For fiscal 2026, the Company believes the long-term rate of return will approximate 6.65% for U.S. pension plans and 6.04% for non-U.S. pension plans. Any differences between actual investment results and the expected long-term asset returns will be reflected in net periodic benefit costs in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or at the date of a significant remeasurement event. If actual returns on plan assets are less than the Company's expectations, additional contributions may be required.

Based on information provided by its independent actuaries and other relevant sources, the Company believes that the assumptions used are reasonable, however, changes in these assumptions could impact the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The estimated changes in projected benefit obligation and future ongoing pension expense, excluding any potential mark-to-market adjustments, assuming an increase of 25 basis points in the key assumptions used for the Company's pension plans are immaterial.

**Loss Contingencies**

Accruals are recorded for various contingencies including legal proceedings, environmental matters, self-insurance and other claims that arise in the normal course of business when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. The accruals are based on judgment, the probability of losses and, where applicable, the consideration of opinions of internal and/or external legal counsel and actuarial determined estimates. Additionally, the Company records receivables from third party insurers when recovery has been determined to be probable.

The Company is subject to laws and regulations relating to protecting the environment. It is difficult to estimate the Company's ultimate level of liability at many remediation sites due to the large number of other parties that may be involved, the complexity of determining the relative liability among those parties, the uncertainty as to the nature and scope of the investigations and remediation to be conducted, the uncertainty in the application of law and risk assessment, the various choices and costs associated with diverse technologies that may be used in corrective actions at the sites, and the often quite lengthy periods over which eventual remediation may occur. It is possible that technological, regulatory or enforcement developments, the results of additional environmental studies or other factors could change the Company's expectations with respect to future charges and cash outlays, and such changes could be material to the Company's future results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. Nevertheless, the Company does not currently believe that any claims, penalties or costs in addition to the amounts accrued will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Company provides for expenses associated with environmental remediation obligations when such amounts are probable and can be reasonably estimated. Refer to Note 20, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements.

Liabilities and expenses for workers' compensation, product, general and auto liabilities are dependent on claims experience. For most of these liabilities, claims incurred but not yet reported are estimated by utilizing actuarial valuations based upon historical claims experience. The Company maintains captive insurance companies to manage its insurable liabilities

**Asbestos-Related Contingencies and Insurance Receivables**

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries, along with numerous other companies, are named as defendants in personal injury lawsuits based on alleged exposure to asbestos-containing materials. The estimated liability and corresponding insurance recovery for pending and future claims and defense costs are based on the Company's historical claim experience, and estimates of the number and resolution cost of potential future claims that may be filed and is discounted to present values from the time that the costs are expected to be incurred which in some cases is not until 2068 (which is the Company's reasonable best estimate of the actuarial determined time period through which asbestos-related claims will be filed against its affiliates). Estimated asbestos-related defense costs are included in the asbestos liability. The Company's legal strategy for resolving claims also impacts these estimates. The Company considers various trends and developments in evaluating the period of time (the look-back period) over which historical claim and settlement experience is used to estimate and value claims reasonably projected to be made through 2068. At least annually, the Company assesses the sufficiency of its estimated liability for pending and future claims and defense costs by evaluating actual experience regarding claims filed, settled and dismissed, and amounts paid in settlements. In addition to claims and settlement experience, the Company considers additional quantitative and qualitative factors such as changes in legislation, the legal environment, and its defense strategy. The Company also evaluates

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the recoverability of its insurance receivable on an annual basis. The Company evaluates all of these factors and determines whether a change in the estimate of its liability for pending and future claims or insurance receivable is warranted.

The Company records asbestos-related insurance recoveries that are probable. Estimated asbestos-related insurance recoveries represent estimated amounts due to the Company for previously paid and settled claims and the probable reimbursements relating to its estimated liability for pending and future claims discounted to present value. In determining the amount of insurance recoverable, the Company considers available insurance, allocation methodologies, solvency and creditworthiness of the insurers.

Refer to Note 20, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for a discussion on management's judgments applied in the recognition and measurement of asbestos-related assets and liabilities.

**Income Taxes**

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and other loss carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The Company records a valuation allowance that primarily represents non-U.S. operating and other loss carryforwards for which realization is uncertain. Management judgment is required in determining the Company's provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and the valuation allowance recorded against the Company's net deferred tax assets.

The Company reviews the realizability of its deferred tax assets and related valuation allowances on a quarterly basis, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a review is required. In determining the requirement for a valuation allowance, the historical and projected financial results of the legal entity or consolidated group recording the net deferred tax asset are considered, along with any other positive or negative evidence. Since future financial results may differ from previous estimates, periodic adjustments to the Company's valuation allowances may be necessary. At September 30, 2025, the Company had a valuation allowance of $6.3 billion for continuing operations, of which $5.9 billion relates to net operating and capital loss carryforwards primarily in France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, and the United Kingdom for which sustainable taxable income has not been demonstrated; and $0.4 billion for other deferred tax assets.

The Company's federal income tax returns and certain non-U.S. income tax returns for various fiscal years remain under various stages of audit by the IRS and respective non-U.S. tax authorities. Although the outcome of tax audits is always uncertain, management believes that it has appropriate support for the positions taken on its tax returns and that its annual tax provisions included amounts sufficient to pay assessments, if any, which may be proposed by the taxing authorities. At September 30, 2025, the Company had recorded a liability of $1.9 billion for its best estimate of the probable loss on certain of its tax positions, the majority of which is included in other noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position. Nonetheless, the amounts ultimately paid, if any, upon resolution of the issues raised by the taxing authorities may differ materially from the amounts accrued for each year.

The Company does not generally provide additional U.S. or non-U.S. income taxes on outside basis differences of consolidated subsidiaries included in shareholders' equity attributable to Johnson Controls International plc, except in limited circumstances including anticipated taxation on planned divestitures. The reduction of the outside basis differences via the sale or liquidation of these subsidiaries and/or distributions could create taxable income. The Company's intent is to reduce the outside basis differences only when it would be tax efficient. Refer to "Capitalization" within the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section for discussion of U.S. and non-U.S. cash projections.

Refer to Note 17, "Income Taxes," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for the Company's income tax disclosures.

**NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS**

Refer to the "New Accounting Pronouncements" section within Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements.

**RISK MANAGEMENT**

The Company selectively uses derivative instruments to reduce market risk associated with changes in foreign currency, commodities, and interest rates. All hedging transactions are authorized and executed pursuant to clearly defined policies and procedures, which strictly prohibit the use of financial instruments for speculative purposes. At the inception of the hedge, the

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Company assesses the effectiveness of the hedge instrument and designates the hedge instrument as a hedge of either a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to an unrecognized asset or liability (a cash flow hedge) or a net investment in a non-U.S. operation (a net investment hedge).

The Company performs hedge effectiveness testing on an ongoing basis depending on the type of hedging instrument used. All derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging," are revalued in the consolidated statements of income.

For all foreign currency derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, retrospective effectiveness is tested on a monthly basis using a cumulative dollar offset test. The fair value of the hedged exposures and the fair value of the hedge instruments are revalued, and the ratio of the cumulative sum of the periodic changes in the value of the hedge instruments to the cumulative sum of the periodic changes in the value of the hedge is calculated. The hedge is deemed as highly effective if the ratio is between 80% and 125%. For commodity derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges, effectiveness is tested using a qualitative assessment of the critical terms of the hedging instrument and the hedged item. Ineffectiveness is minimal as the Company aligns most of the critical terms of its derivatives with the supply contracts.

For net investment hedges, the Company assesses its net investment positions in the non-U.S. operations and compares it with the outstanding net investment hedges on a quarterly basis. The hedge is deemed effective if the aggregate outstanding principal of the hedge instruments designated as the net investment hedge in a non-U.S. operation does not exceed the Company's net investment positions in the respective non-U.S. operation.

Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815 require no assessment of effectiveness.

A discussion of the Company's accounting policies for derivative financial instruments is included in Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements, and further disclosure relating to derivatives and hedging activities is included in Note 10, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," and Note 11, "Fair Value Measurements," of the notes to consolidated financial statements.

**Foreign Exchange**

The Company has manufacturing, sales and distribution facilities around the world and thus makes investments and enters into transactions denominated in various foreign currencies. In order to maintain strict control and achieve the benefits of the Company's global diversification, foreign exchange exposures for each currency are netted internally so that only its net foreign exchange exposures are, as appropriate, hedged with financial instruments.

The Company hedges 70% to 90% of the nominal amount of each of its known foreign exchange transactional exposures. The Company primarily enters into foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce the earnings and cash flow impact of the variation of non-functional currency denominated receivables and payables. Gains and losses resulting from hedging instruments offset the foreign exchange gains or losses on the underlying assets and liabilities being hedged. The maturities of the forward exchange contracts generally coincide with the settlement dates of the related transactions. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on these contracts are recognized in the same period as gains and losses on the hedged items. The Company also selectively hedges anticipated transactions that are subject to foreign exchange exposure, primarily with foreign currency exchange contracts, which are designated as cash flow hedges in accordance with ASC 815.

The Company has entered into foreign currency denominated debt obligations to selectively hedge portions of its net investment in non-U.S. subsidiaries. The currency effects of debt obligations are reflected in the accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") account within shareholders' equity attributable to Johnson Controls ordinary shareholders where they offset gains and losses recorded on the Company's net investments globally.

At September 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company estimates that an unfavorable 10% change in the exchange rates would have decreased net unrealized gains by approximately $214 million and $144 million, respectively.

**Interest Rates**

Substantially all of the Company's outstanding debt has fixed interest rates, and, therefore, any fluctuation in market interest rates is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's results of operations. A 100 basis point increase/decrease in the average interest rate on the Company's variable rate debt would have an immaterial impact on interest expense.

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**Commodities**

The Company uses commodity hedge contracts in the financial derivatives market in cases where commodity price risk cannot be naturally offset or hedged through supply base fixed price contracts. Commodity risks are systematically managed pursuant to policy guidelines. As a cash flow hedge, gains and losses resulting from the hedging instruments offset the gains or losses on purchases of the underlying commodities that will be used in the business. The maturities of the commodity hedge contracts coincide with the expected purchase of the commodities.

**ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY AND OTHER MATTERS**

The Company's global operations are governed by environmental laws and worker safety laws. Under various circumstances, these laws impose civil and criminal penalties and fines, as well as injunctive and remedial relief, for noncompliance and require remediation at sites where Company-related substances have been released into the environment.

The Company has expended substantial resources globally, both financial and managerial, to comply with applicable environmental laws and worker safety laws and to protect the environment and workers. The Company believes it is in substantial compliance with such laws and maintains procedures designed to foster and ensure compliance. However, the Company has been, and in the future may become, the subject of formal or informal enforcement actions or proceedings regarding noncompliance with such laws or the remediation of Company-related substances released into the environment. Such matters typically are resolved with regulatory authorities through commitments to compliance, abatement or remediation programs and in some cases payment of penalties.

Refer to Note 20, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information.

**<u>ITEM 7A</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK</u>**

See "Risk Management" included in Item 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

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**<u>ITEM 8</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA</u>**

**<u>Index to Consolidated Financial Statements</u>**

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| [Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_178) | [51](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_178) |
| [Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_181)[September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_181) | [52](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_181) |
| [Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of September 30, 2025 and 2024](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_184) | [53](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_184) |
| [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_187) | [54](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_187) |
| [Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_190) | [55](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_190) |
| [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_193) | [56](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_193) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_196) | [56](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_196) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[2. Acquisitions and Divestitures](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_199) | [66](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_199) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[3. Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_202) | [69](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_202) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[4. Revenue Recognition](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_205) | [69](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_205) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[5. Inventories](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_211) | [70](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_211) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[6. Property, Plant and Equipment](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_214) | [71](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_214) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_217) | [72](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_217) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[8. Leases](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_220) | [74](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_220) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[9. Debt and Financing Arrangements](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_223) | [75](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_223) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[10. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_226) | [77](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_226) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[11. Fair Value Measurements](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_229) | [80](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_229) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[12. Stock-Based Compensation](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_232) | [82](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_232) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[13. Earnings Per Share](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_235) | [84](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_235) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[14. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_238) | [85](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_238) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[15. Pension and Retirement Plans](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_241) | [85](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_241) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[16. Restructuring and Related Costs](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_244) | [92](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_244) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[17. Income Taxes](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_247) | [93](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_247) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[18. Segment Information](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_250) | [97](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_250) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[19. Guarantees](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_253) | [100](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_253) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[20. Commitments and Contingencies](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_256) | [101](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_256) |

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**Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm** 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Johnson Controls International plc

***Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting***

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of Johnson Controls International plc and its subsidiaries (the "Company") as of September 30, 2025 and 2024, and the related consolidated statements of income, of comprehensive income, of shareholders' equity and of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2025, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2025, based on criteria established in *Internal Control - Integrated Framework* (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2025 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2025, based on criteria established in *Internal Control - Integrated Framework* (2013) issued by the COSO.

***Basis for Opinions***

The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express opinions on the Company's consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

***Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting***

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

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

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***Critical Audit Matters***

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

*Revenue Recognition from Certain Contracts with Customers*

As described in Notes 1, 2 and 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company recognized net sales of $23,596 million from continuing operations and $3,790 million from discontinued operations for the year ended September 30, 2025, of which a majority relates to certain over time and point in time contracts with customers. Revenue from certain long-term contracts to design, manufacture and install building products and systems as well as unscheduled repair or replacement services is recognized on an over time basis, with progress towards completion measured using a cost-to-cost input method based on the relationship between actual costs incurred and total estimated costs at completion. The cost-to-cost input method is used as it best depicts the transfer of control to the customer that occurs as the Company incurs costs. Changes to the original estimates may be required during the life of the contract and estimated losses are recorded when identified. The Company enters into extended warranties and long-term service and maintenance agreements with certain customers. For these arrangements, revenue is recognized over time on a straight-line basis over the respective contract term. Revenue associated with the sale of equipment and related installations are generally recognized over time on a cost-to-cost input method, while the revenue for monitoring and maintenance services are recognized over time as services are rendered. In other cases, the Company recognizes revenue at the point in time when control over the goods or services transfers to the customer.

The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to revenue recognition from certain contracts with customers is a critical audit matter are a high degree of auditor effort in performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence related to the revenue recognized on certain of the Company's over time and point in time contracts with customers.

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to the revenue recognition process for the Company's over time and point in time contracts with customers. These procedures also included, among others, evaluating the appropriateness of the timing and amount of revenue recognized for a sample of over time and point in time contracts with customers. Evaluating the appropriateness of the timing and amount of revenue recognized for certain over time contracts with customers involved (i) obtaining and inspecting source documents, such as contracts or service tickets, change orders, and evidence of progress towards completion or services delivered; (ii) evaluating the appropriateness of the over time revenue recognition methods; (iii) testing, on a sample basis for certain over time contracts, the costs incurred to date; and (iv) performing a comparison of estimated gross margin in the prior year to gross margin at completion of the arrangement in the current year for certain over time contracts with customers. Evaluating the appropriateness of the timing and amount of revenue recognized for certain point in time contracts with customers involved (i) obtaining and inspecting source documents, such as contracts or purchase orders, evidence of goods delivered, and consideration received in exchange for those goods and (ii) evaluating the appropriateness of the point in time revenue recognition method.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

November 14, 2025

We have served as the Company's auditor since 1957.

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**Johnson Controls International plc**

**Consolidated Statements of Income**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Year Ended September 30,** | **Year Ended September 30,** | **Year Ended September 30,** |
| **(in millions, except per share data)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Net sales |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Products and systems | $16124 | $15967 | $15789 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Services | 7472 | 6985 | 6542 |
|  | 23596 | 22952 | 22331 |
| Cost of sales |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Products and systems | 10543 | 10677 | 10736 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Services | 4461 | 4198 | 3791 |
|  | 15004 | 14875 | 14527 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross profit | 8592 | 8077 | 7804 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 5764 | 5661 | 5387 |
| Restructuring and impairment costs | 546 | 510 | 1049 |
| Net financing charges | 319 | 342 | 258 |
| Equity income (loss) | 6 | (42) | 3 |
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 1969 | 1522 | 1113 |
| Income tax provision (benefit) | 245 | 111 | (468) |
| Income from continuing operations | 1724 | 1411 | 1581 |
| Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | 1789 | 489 | 452 |
| Net income | 3513 | 1900 | 2033 |
| Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests | 3 | 4 | 19 |
| Income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests | 219 | 191 | 165 |
| Net income attributable to Johnson Controls | $3291 | $1705 | $1849 |
| Amounts attributable to Johnson Controls |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income from continuing operations | $1721 | $1407 | $1562 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income from discontinued operations | 1570 | 298 | 287 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $3291 | $1705 | $1849 |
| Basic earnings per share attributable to Johnson Controls |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Continuing operations | $2.64 | $2.09 | $2.28 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discontinued operations | 2.40 | 0.44 | 0.42 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $5.04 | $2.53 | $2.70 |
| Diluted earnings per share attributable to Johnson Controls |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Continuing operations | $2.63 | $2.08 | $2.27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discontinued operations | 2.40 | 0.44 | 0.42 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $5.03 | $2.52 | $2.69 |

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**The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.**

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**Johnson Controls International plc**

**Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income** 

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Year Ended September 30,** | **Year Ended September 30,** | **Year Ended September 30,** |
| **(in millions)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Net income | $3513 | $1900 | $2033 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency translation adjustments | (502) | 39 | (84) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives | 15 | (19) | 25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cumulative currency translation adjustment release | 783 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pension and postretirement plans | (6) | (4) | (1) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | 290 | 16 | (60) |
| Total comprehensive income | 3803 | 1916 | 1973 |
| Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | 222 | 195 | 184 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency translation adjustments | (37) | 25 | (15) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives | 5 |  | (1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other comprehensive income (loss) | (32) | 25 | (16) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 190 | 220 | 168 |
| Comprehensive income attributable to Johnson Controls | $3613 | $1696 | $1805 |

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**The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.**

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**Johnson Controls International plc**

**Consolidated Statements of Financial Position**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **September 30,** | **September 30,** |
| **(in millions, except par value and share data)** | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Assets** |  |  |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $379 | $606 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, less allowance for <br>expected credit losses of $205 and $210, respectively | 6269 | 6051 |
| Inventories | 1820 | 1774 |
| Current assets held for sale | 14 | 1595 |
| Other current assets | 1680 | 1153 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current assets | 10162 | 11179 |
| Property, plant and equipment - net | 2193 | 2403 |
| Goodwill | 16633 | 16725 |
| Other intangible assets - net | 3613 | 4130 |
| Noncurrent assets held for sale | 140 | 3210 |
| Other noncurrent assets | 5198 | 5048 |
| Total assets | $37939 | $42695 |
| **Liabilities and Equity** |  |  |
| Short-term debt | $723 | $953 |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 566 | 536 |
| Accounts payable | 3614 | 3389 |
| Accrued compensation and benefits | 1268 | 1048 |
| Deferred revenue | 2470 | 2160 |
| Current liabilities held for sale | 12 | 1431 |
| Other current liabilities | 2288 | 2438 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current liabilities | 10941 | 11955 |
| Long-term debt | 8591 | 8004 |
| Pension and postretirement benefit obligations | 211 | 217 |
| Noncurrent liabilities held for sale | 9 | 405 |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 5233 | 4753 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noncurrent liabilities | 14044 | 13379 |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 20) |  |  |
| Ordinary shares (par value $0.01; 2.0 billion shares authorized; <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;shares issued: 2025 - 641,632,294; 2024 - 692,964,542) | 6 | 7 |
| Ordinary A shares (par value €1.00; 40,000 shares authorized, none outstanding as of <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;September 30, 2025 and 2024) |  |  |
| Preferred shares (par value $0.01; 200,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding as of <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;September 30, 2025 and 2024) |  |  |
| Ordinary shares held in treasury, at cost (shares held: 2025 - 30,501,903; <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2024 - 30,086,539) | (1302) | (1268) |
| Capital in excess of par value | 14865 | 17475 |
| Retained earnings |  | 848 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (642) | (964) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholders' equity attributable to Johnson Controls | 12927 | 16098 |
| Noncontrolling interests | 27 | 1263 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total equity | 12954 | 17361 |
| Total liabilities and equity | $37939 | $42695 |

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**The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.**

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**Johnson Controls International plc**

**Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Year Ended September 30,** | **Year Ended September 30,** | **Year Ended September 30,** |
| **(in millions)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| **Operating Activities of Continuing Operations** |  |  |  |
| Income from continuing operations attributable to Johnson Controls | $1721 | $1407 | $1562 |
| Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests | 3 | 4 | 19 |
| Income from continuing operations | 1724 | 1411 | 1581 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 865 | 816 | 745 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pension and postretirement benefit expense (income) | (10) | (43) | 58 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pension and postretirement contributions | (31) | (6) | (48) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity in earnings of partially-owned affiliates, net of dividends received | (2) | 44 | (3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income taxes | 195 | (403) | (602) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-cash restructuring and impairment charges | 427 | 411 | 827 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity-based compensation expense | 140 | 107 | 107 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other - net | (26) | (112) | (117) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and divestitures: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable | (211) | (537) | (259) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventories | (75) | (17) | (58) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | (581) | (482) | (187) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restructuring reserves | 1 | (76) | 57 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 694 | 645 | (85) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued income taxes | (556) | (190) | (160) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations | 2554 | 1568 | 1856 |
| **Investing Activities of Continuing Operations** |  |  |  |
| Capital expenditures | (434) | (494) | (446) |
| Sale of property, plant and equipment | 37 | 1 | 30 |
| Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | (10) | (3) | (726) |
| Business divestitures, net of cash divested | 5 | 345 | 28 |
| Other - net | (10) | (33) | 21 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash used by investing activities from continuing operations | (412) | (184) | (1093) |
| **Financing Activities of Continuing Operations** |  |  |  |
| Net proceeds from (repayments of) borrowings with maturities less than three months | 38 | 48 | (75) |
| Proceeds from debt | 1765 | 1281 | 1173 |
| Repayments of debt | (1648) | (924) | (1555) |
| Stock repurchases and retirements | (5991) | (1246) | (625) |
| Payment of cash dividends | (976) | (1000) | (980) |
| Other - net | 28 | (107) | 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash used by financing activities from continuing operations | (6784) | (1948) | (2059) |
| **Discontinued Operations** |  |  |  |
| Cash provided (used) by operating activities | (1155) | 530 | 365 |
| Cash provided (used) by investing activities | 6546 | (37) | (91) |
| Cash used by financing activities | (604) | (132) | (115) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash provided by discontinued operations | 4787 | 361 | 159 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (259) | 59 | (5) |
| Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash held for sale | (255) | (6) | (5) |
| **Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash** | (369) | (150) | (1147) |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 767 | 917 | 2064 |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | 398 | 767 | 917 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less: Restricted cash | 19 | 161 | 89 |
| **Cash and cash equivalents at end of period** | $379 | $606 | $828 |

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**The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.**

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**Johnson Controls International plc**

**Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Year Ended September 30,** | **Year Ended September 30,** | **Year Ended September 30,** |
| **(in millions)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| **Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beginning Balance | $16098 | $16545 | $16268 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Ordinary Shares** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beginning balance | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares | (1) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ending balance | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Ordinary Shares Held in Treasury, at Cost** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beginning balance | (1268) | (1240) | (1203) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee equity-based compensation withholding taxes | (34) | (28) | (37) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ending balance | (1302) | (1268) | (1240) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Capital in Excess of Par Value** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beginning balance | 17475 | 17349 | 17224 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share-based compensation expense | 104 | 85 | 85 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares | (2826) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other, including options exercised | 112 | 41 | 40 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ending balance | 14865 | 17475 | 17349 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Retained Earnings** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beginning balance | 848 | 1384 | 1151 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income attributable to Johnson Controls | 3291 | 1705 | 1849 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash dividends declared | (975) | (995) | (991) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares | (3164) | (1246) | (625) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ending balance |  | 848 | 1384 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beginning balance | (964) | (955) | (911) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other comprehensive gain (loss) | 322 | (9) | (44) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ending balance | (642) | (964) | (955) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ending Balance | 12927 | 16098 | 16545 |
| **Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beginning Balance | 1263 | 1149 | 1134 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 190 | 220 | 168 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends attributable to noncontrolling interests | (562) | (108) | (152) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Divestiture of noncontrolling interest | (805) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | (59) | 2 | (1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ending Balance | 27 | 1263 | 1149 |
| **Total Shareholders' Equity** | $12954 | $17361 | $17694 |
| **Cash Dividends Declared per Ordinary Share** | $1.51 | $1.48 | $1.45 |

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**The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.**

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**Johnson Controls International plc**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

**1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES**

The consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of Johnson Controls International plc, a public limited company organized under the laws of Ireland, and its subsidiaries (Johnson Controls International plc and all its subsidiaries, hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company," "Johnson Controls" or "JCI plc").

The Company's fiscal year ends on September 30. Unless otherwise stated, references to years in this report relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years.

**Nature of Operations**

Johnson Controls International plc, headquartered in Cork, Ireland, is a global leader in smart, safe, healthy and sustainable buildings, serving a wide range of customers around the globe. The Company's products and solutions advance the safety, comfort and intelligence of spaces to serve people, places and the planet. The Company is committed to helping its customers win and creating greater value for all of its stakeholders through its strategic focus on buildings.

The Company is a global leader in engineering, manufacturing, commissioning and retrofitting building products and systems, including commercial heating, ventilating, air-conditioning ("HVAC") equipment, industrial refrigeration systems, controls, security systems, fire-detection systems and fire-suppression solutions. The Company further serves customers by providing technical services, including maintenance, management, repair, retrofit and replacement of equipment (in the HVAC, industrial refrigeration, controls, security and fire-protection space) and energy-management consulting. The Company partners with customers by leveraging its broad product portfolio and digital capabilities, together with its direct channel service and solutions capabilities, to deliver outcome-based solutions across the lifecycle of a building that address customers' needs to improve energy efficiency, enhance security, create healthy environments and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In July 2025, the Company sold its Residential and Light Commercial ("R&LC") HVAC business, including the North America Ducted business and the global Residential joint venture with Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc. ("Hitachi"), of which Johnson Controls owned 60% and Hitachi owned 40%. The R&LC HVAC business, which was previously reported in the Global Products segment prior to the Company's resegmentation, met the criteria to be classified as a discontinued operation and, as a result, its historical financial results are reflected in the consolidated financial statements as a discontinued operation. Unless otherwise noted, all activities and amounts reported in the following footnotes relate to the continuing operations of the Company and exclude activities and amounts related to the R&LC HVAC business. Refer to Note 2, "Acquisitions and Divestitures," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for more information.

**Principles of Consolidation**

The consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of Johnson Controls International plc and its subsidiaries in conformity with U.S. GAAP. The results of companies acquired or disposed of during the reporting period are included in the consolidated financial statements from the effective date of acquisition or up to the date of disposal. Investments in partially-owned affiliates are accounted for by the equity method when the Company exercises significant influence, which typically occurs when its ownership interest exceeds 20%, and the Company does not have a controlling interest.

The Company consolidates variable interest entities ("VIE") when it has the power to direct the significant activities of the entity and the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits from the entity that may be significant. The Company did not have any material consolidated or nonconsolidated VIE's for the presented reporting periods.

**Use of Estimates**

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

**Fair Value of Financial Instruments**

ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement," defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes information used in developing assumptions when pricing an asset or liability as follows:

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*Level 1:* Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

*Level 2:* Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

*Level 3:* Unobservable inputs where there is little or no market data, which requires the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

ASC 820 requires the use of observable market data, when available, in making fair value measurements. When inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

**Acquisitions** 

The purchase price of acquired businesses is allocated to the related identifiable assets and liabilities based on estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the amount allocated to the assets and liabilities, if any, is recorded as goodwill. In addition, any contingent consideration is recorded at the estimated fair value as of the date of the acquisition and is recorded as part of the purchase price. This estimate is updated in future periods and any changes in the estimate, which are not considered an adjustment to the purchase price, are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. Payments for contingent earn-out liabilities that are less than or equal to estimates on the acquisition date are reflected as financing cash outflows. Amounts paid in excess of the estimated contingent earn-out liabilities on the acquisition date are reflected as operating cash outflows.

All available information is used to estimate fair values. External valuation specialists are typically engaged to assist in the fair value determination of identifiable intangible assets and any other significant assets or liabilities. The preliminary purchase price allocation is adjusted, as necessary, up to one year after the acquisition closing date as more information is obtained regarding assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date.

The purchase price allocation methodology contains uncertainties because it requires the Company to make assumptions and to apply judgment to estimate the fair value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities. The fair value of assets and liabilities is estimated based upon the carrying value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities and widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flows. Unanticipated events or circumstances may occur which could affect the accuracy of fair value estimates, including assumptions regarding industry economic factors and business strategies.

Other estimates used in determining fair value include, but are not limited to, future cash flows or income related to intangibles, market rate assumptions and discount rates. Fair value estimates are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but that are inherently uncertain, and therefore, may not be realized. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the estimates, assumptions, and values reflected in the valuations will be realized, and actual results could differ materially.

**Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale**

Assets and liabilities (disposal groups) to be sold are classified as held for sale in the period in which all of the following criteria are met:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the disposal group;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The disposal group is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such disposal groups;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• An active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the disposal group have been initiated;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Sale of the disposal group is probable and transfer of the disposal group is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year, except if events or circumstances beyond the Company's control extend the period of time required to sell the disposal group beyond one year;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The disposal group is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn.

The Company initially measures a disposal group that is classified as held for sale at the lower of its carrying value or fair value less any costs to sell in accordance with ASC 360-10-15, "Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." The carrying amount of any assets, including goodwill, that are part of the disposal group, but not in the scope of ASC 360-10, are tested for impairment under the relevant guidance prior to measuring the disposal group at fair value, less cost to sell.

Any loss resulting from this measurement is recognized in the period in which the held for sale criteria are met. Gains on the sale of a disposal group are not recognized until the date of sale. The Company assesses the fair value of a disposal group, less any costs to sell, each reporting period it remains classified as held for sale and reports any subsequent changes as an adjustment to the carrying value of the disposal group, as long as the new carrying value does not exceed the carrying value of the disposal group at the time it was initially classified as held for sale.

Upon determining that a disposal group meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale, the Company reports the assets and liabilities of the disposal group, if material, in the line items assets held for sale and liabilities held for sale in the consolidated statements of financial position.

**Cash and Cash Equivalents**

Cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased.

**Restricted Cash**

Restricted cash relates to amounts restricted for payment of asbestos liabilities and certain litigation and environmental matters and is recorded within other current assets in the consolidated statements of financial position.

**Receivables**

Receivables consist of billed receivables which are currently due from customers and unbilled receivables where the Company has satisfied its performance obligations, but has not yet issued the invoice to the customer. Incentives are periodically offered to customers, including early payment discounts and extended payment terms of certain receivables. The Company extends credit to customers in the normal course of business and maintains an allowance for expected credit losses resulting from the inability or unwillingness of customers to make required payments. The allowance for expected credit losses is based on historical experience, existing economic conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts, and any specific customer collection issues the Company has identified. The Company evaluates the reasonableness of the allowance for expected credit losses on a quarterly basis.

The Company has previously entered into various factoring agreements to sell certain accounts receivable to third-party financial institutions. The Company collected the majority of the factored receivables on behalf of the financial institutions, but maintained no other continuing involvement with the factored receivables. Sales of accounts receivable were reflected as a reduction of accounts receivable in the consolidated statements of financial position and the proceeds were included in cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company discontinued its receivables factoring program in March 2024.

**Inventories**

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method. Finished goods and work-in-process inventories include material, labor and manufacturing overhead costs.

**Property, Plant and Equipment**

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes and accelerated methods for income tax purposes. Estimated useful lives generally range from 3 to 40 years for buildings and improvements, up to 15 years for subscriber systems, and from 3 to 15 years for machinery and equipment. Interest on borrowings is capitalized during the active

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construction period of major capital projects, added to the cost of the underlying assets and amortized over the useful lives of the assets.

**Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets**

Goodwill reflects the cost of an acquisition in excess of the fair values assigned to identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment during the fourth fiscal quarter (as of July 31) or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate the asset might be impaired. The Company performs impairment reviews for its reporting units, which have been determined to be one level below the Company's operating segments, using a qualitative assessment or a quantitative test. A qualitative assessment is performed when prior quantitative assessments have resulted in significant excess of fair value over the carrying value of a reporting unit, and consideration of qualitative factors allow the Company to conclude it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit remains greater than its carrying value. When performing a quantitative goodwill impairment test, the fair value of a reporting unit refers to the price that would be received to sell the unit as a whole in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To estimate the fair value, the Company uses a discounted cash flow model, the guideline company method under the market approach, or estimated sales price for reporting units held for sale. The inputs utilized in the analyses are classified as Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy as defined in ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement." The estimated fair value is then compared to the carrying amount of the reporting unit, including recorded goodwill. The Company is subject to financial statement risk to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets are also subject to at least annual impairment testing in the fourth fiscal quarter or as events occur or circumstances change that indicate the assets may be impaired. Indefinite-lived intangible assets primarily consist of trademarks and trade names and are tested for impairment using a relief-from-royalty method. The Company considers the implications of both external (e.g., market growth, competition and local economic conditions) and internal (e.g., product sales and expected product growth) factors and their potential impact on cash flows related to the intangible asset in both the near- and long-term. The Company considers the profitability of the business, among other factors, to determine the royalty rate for use in the impairment assessment.

While the Company believes that the estimates and assumptions underlying the valuation methodologies are reasonable, different estimates and assumptions could result in different outcomes.

**Leases** 

***Lessee arrangements***

The Company leases certain administrative, production and other facilities, fleet vehicles, information technology equipment and other equipment under arrangements that are accounted for as operating leases. The Company determines whether an arrangement contains a lease at contract inception based on whether the arrangement involves the use of a physically distinct identified asset and whether the Company has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the asset throughout the period as well as the right to direct the use of the asset.

Right-of-use assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent its obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Right-of-use assets and the corresponding lease liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments for all leases with terms longer than twelve months. The majority of the Company's leases do not provide an implicit interest rate. To determine the present value of lease payments, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on information available on the lease commencement date or the implicit rate if it is readily determinable. The Company determines its incremental borrowing rate based on a comparable market yield curve consistent with its credit rating, term of the lease and relative economic environment. The Company has elected to combine lease and nonlease components for its leases.

Most leases contain options to renew or terminate the lease. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities reflect only the options which the Company is reasonably certain to exercise.

The Company has certain real estate leases that contain variable lease payments which are based on changes in the Consumer Price Index ("CPI"). Additionally, the Company's leases generally require it to pay for fuel, maintenance, repair, insurance and taxes. These payments are not included in the right-of-use asset or lease liability and are expensed as incurred.

Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

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***Lessor arrangements***

The Company has monitoring services and maintenance agreements within its security business that include subscriber system assets for which the Company retains ownership. These agreements contain both lease and nonlease components. The Company has elected to combine lease and nonlease components for these arrangements where the timing and pattern of transfer of the lease and nonlease components are the same and the lease component would be classified as an operating lease if accounted for separately. The Company has concluded that in these arrangements the nonlease components are the predominant characteristic, and as a result, the combined component is accounted for under the revenue guidance.

**Impairment of Long-Lived Assets**

Long-lived assets, including right-of-use assets under operating leases, other tangible assets and intangible assets with definite lives, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset's carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company conducts its long-lived asset impairment analyses in accordance with ASC 360-10-15, "Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," ASC 350-30, "General Intangibles Other than Goodwill" and ASC 985-20, "Costs of Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed."

Assets and liabilities are grouped at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities and evaluates the asset group against the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows. If the undiscounted cash flows do not indicate the carrying amount of the asset group is recoverable, an impairment charge is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds its fair value based on discounted cash flow analysis or appraisals.

Intangible assets acquired in a business combination that are used in research and development activities are considered indefinite-lived until the completion or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. During the period that those assets are considered indefinite lived, they are not amortized but are tested for impairment annually and more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired. If the carrying amount of an intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the Company recognizes an impairment loss in an amount equal to that excess.

Unamortized capitalized costs of a computer software product are compared to the net realizable value of the product. The amount by which the unamortized capitalized costs of a computer software product exceed the net realizable value of that asset is written off.

**Revenue Recognition**

Revenue from certain long-term contracts to design, manufacture and install building products and systems as well as unscheduled repair or replacement services is recognized on an over time basis, with progress towards completion measured using a cost-to-cost input method based on the relationship between actual costs incurred and total estimated costs at completion. The cost-to-cost input method is used as it best depicts the transfer of control to the customer that occurs as the Company incurs costs. Changes to the original estimates may be required during the life of the contract and such estimates are reviewed monthly. If contract modifications result in additional goods or services that are distinct from those transferred before the modification, they are accounted for prospectively as if the Company entered into a new contract. If the goods or services in the modification are not distinct from those in the original contract, sales and gross profit are adjusted using the cumulative catch-up method for revisions in estimated total contract costs and contract values. Estimated losses are recorded when identified. The Company does not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because at contract inception it expects to receive the payment within twelve months of transfer of goods or services.

The Company enters into extended warranties and long-term service and maintenance agreements with certain customers. For these arrangements, revenue is recognized over time on a straight-line basis over the respective contract term.

The Company also sells certain HVAC and refrigeration products and services in bundled arrangements with multiple performance obligations, such as equipment, commissioning, service labor and extended warranties. Approximately four to twenty-four months separate the timing of the first deliverable until the last piece of equipment is delivered. There may also be extended warranty arrangements with durations of one to five years commencing upon the end of the standard warranty period. In addition, the Company sells security monitoring systems that may have multiple performance obligations, including equipment, installation, monitoring services and maintenance agreements. Revenue associated with the sale of equipment and related installations are generally recognized over time on a cost-to-cost input method, while the revenue for monitoring and maintenance services are recognized over time as services are rendered. The transaction price is allocated to each performance

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obligation based on the relative standalone selling price method. In order to estimate relative standalone selling price, market data and transfer price studies are utilized. If the standalone selling price is not directly observable, the Company estimates the standalone selling price using an adjusted market assessment approach or expected cost plus margin approach. If the Company retains ownership of the subscriber system asset, fees for monitoring and maintenance services are recognized over the contract term on a straight-line basis. Non-refundable fees received in connection with the initiation of a monitoring contract, along with associated direct and incremental selling costs, are deferred and amortized over the estimated life of the contract.

In all other cases, the Company recognizes revenue at the point in time when control over the goods or services transfers to the customer.

The Company assesses variable consideration that may affect the total transaction price, including discounts, rebates, refunds, credits or other similar sources of variable consideration, when determining the transaction price of each contract. The Company includes variable consideration in the estimated transaction price when it is probable that significant reversal of revenue recognized would not occur when the uncertainty associated with variable consideration is subsequently resolved. These estimates are based on the amount of consideration that the Company expects to be entitled to.

Shipping and handling costs billed to customers are included in sales and the related costs are included in cost of sales when control transfers to the customer. The Company presents amounts collected from customers for sales and other taxes net of the related amounts remitted.

**Subscriber System Assets, Dealer Intangibles and Related Deferred Revenue Accounts**

The Company considers assets related to the acquisition of new customers in its electronic security business in three asset categories:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Internally generated residential subscriber systems outside of North America;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Internally generated commercial subscriber systems; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Customer accounts acquired through the ADT dealer program, primarily outside of North America (referred to as dealer intangibles).

Subscriber system assets include installed property, plant and equipment for which the Company retains ownership and deferred costs directly related to the customer acquisition and system installation. Subscriber system assets represent capitalized equipment (e.g., security control panels, touch pad, motion detectors, window sensors, and other equipment) and installation costs associated with electronic security monitoring arrangements under which the Company retains ownership of the security system assets in a customer's place of business or residence. Installation costs represent costs incurred to prepare the asset for its intended use. The Company pays property taxes on the subscriber system assets and may retrieve such assets when the agreement is terminated. These assets embody a probable future economic benefit as they generate future monitoring revenue for the Company.

Costs related to the subscriber system equipment and installation are categorized as property, plant and equipment rather than deferred costs. Deferred costs associated with subscriber system assets represent direct and incremental selling expenses (such as commissions) related to acquiring the customer. Commissions related to up-front consideration paid by customers in connection with the establishment of the monitoring arrangement are determined based on a percentage of the up-front fees and do not exceed deferred revenue. Such deferred costs are recorded as other current and noncurrent assets within the consolidated statements of financial position.

Subscriber system assets and any deferred revenue resulting from the customer acquisition are accounted for over the expected life of the subscriber. In certain geographical areas which have a large number of customers that behave in a similar manner over time, the Company accounts for subscriber system assets and related deferred revenue using pools, with separate pools for the components of subscriber system assets and any related deferred revenue based on the same month and year of acquisition. Pooled subscriber system assets and related deferred revenue are depreciated using a straight-line method with lives up to 12 years and considering customer attrition. Non-pooled subscriber systems (primarily in Europe, Latin America and Asia) and related deferred revenue are depreciated using a straight-line method with lives up to 15 years, with remaining balances written off upon customer termination.

Certain contracts and related customer relationships result from purchasing residential security monitoring contracts from an external network of independent dealers who operate under the ADT dealer program, primarily outside of North America.

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Acquired contracts and related customer relationships are recorded at their contractually determined purchase price. During the first 6 months (12 months in certain circumstances) after the purchase of the customer contract, any cancellation of monitoring service, including those that result from customer payment delinquencies, results in a chargeback by the Company to the dealer for the full amount of the contract purchase price. The Company records the amount charged back to the dealer as a reduction of the previously recorded intangible asset. Intangible assets arising from the ADT dealer program are amortized in pools determined by the same month and year of contract acquisition on a straight-line basis over the period of the customer relationship. The estimated useful life of dealer intangibles ranges from 12 to 15 years.

**Research and Development Costs**

Expenditures for research activities relating to product development and improvement are charged against income as incurred and primarily included within selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income. Such expenditures for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were $273 million, $267 million and $251 million, respectively.

**Stock-Based Compensation**

***Restricted (Non-vested) Stock /Units***

Restricted stock and restricted stock units are typically settled in shares for employees in the U.S. and in cash for employees not in the U.S. Restricted awards typically vest over a period of three years from the grant date. The Company's Compensation and Talent Development Committee may approve different vesting terms on specific grants. The fair value of each share-settled restricted award is based on the closing market value of the Company's ordinary shares on the date of grant. The fair value of each cash-settled restricted award is recalculated at the end of each reporting period based on the closing market value of the Company's ordinary shares at the end of the reporting period, and the liability and expense are adjusted based on the new fair value.

***Performance Share Awards***

Performance-based share unit ("PSU") awards are generally contingent on the achievement of predetermined performance goals over a performance period of one to three years and on the award holder's continuous employment until the vesting date. The majority of PSUs are also indexed to the achievement of specified levels of total shareholder return versus a peer group over the performance period.

Upon completion of the performance period, earned PSUs are typically settled with shares of the Company's ordinary shares for employees in the U.S. and in cash for employees not in the U.S.

The fair value of the portion of the PSU which is linked to the achievement of performance goals is based on the closing market value of the Company's ordinary shares on the date of grant. Share-based compensation expense for these PSUs is recognized over the performance period based on the probability of achieving the performance targets.

The fair value of the portion of the PSU that is indexed to total shareholder return is estimated on the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation that uses the following assumptions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The risk-free interest rate for periods during the contractual life of the PSU is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company's stock over the most recent three-year period as of the grant date.

Share-based compensation expense for PSUs which are indexed to total shareholder return is not adjusted for changes in performance subsequent to the grant date because the likelihood of achieving the market condition is incorporated in the grant date fair value of the award.

***Stock Options***

Stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company's stock at the date of grant. Stock option awards typically vest between two and three years after the grant date and expire ten years from the grant date.

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The fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option valuation model that uses the following assumptions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The expected life of options represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The risk-free interest rate for periods during the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company's stock corresponding to the expected life as of the grant date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The expected dividend yield is based on the expected annual dividend as a percentage of the market value of the Company's ordinary shares as of the grant date.

The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercises and employee terminations within the valuation model.

**Earnings Per Share**

The Company presents both basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") amounts. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income attributable to Johnson Controls by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income attributable to Johnson Controls by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and ordinary equivalent shares outstanding during the reporting period that are calculated using the treasury stock method for stock options, unvested restricted stock and unvested performance share awards. The treasury stock method assumes that the Company uses the proceeds from the exercise of stock option awards to repurchase ordinary shares at the average market price during the period. The assumed proceeds under the treasury stock method include the purchase price that the grantee will pay in the future and compensation cost for future service that the Company has not yet recognized. For unvested restricted stock and unvested performance share awards, assumed proceeds under the treasury stock method include unamortized compensation cost.

**Foreign Currency Translation**

Substantially all of the Company's international operations use the respective local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of international entities have been translated at period-end exchange rates, and income and expenses have been translated using average exchange rates for the period. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies are adjusted to reflect period-end exchange rates. Aggregate transaction gains (losses), net of the impact of foreign currency hedges, included in income from continuing operations for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were $(95) million, $(10) million and $22 million, respectively.

**Derivative Financial Instruments**

The Company has written policies and procedures that place all derivative financial instruments under the direction of Corporate treasury and restrict all derivative transactions to those intended for hedging purposes. The use of derivatives for speculative purposes is strictly prohibited. The Company selectively uses derivatives to manage the market risk from changes in foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, and interest rates.

The fair values of all derivatives are recorded in the consolidated statements of financial position. The change in a derivative's fair value is recorded each period in current earnings or accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI"), depending on whether the derivative is designated as part of a hedge transaction and if so, the type of hedge transaction.

**Investments**

Investments in debt and equity securities and deferred compensation plan assets are marked-to-market at the end of each accounting period. Unrealized gains and losses are recognized in the consolidated statements of income.

**Pension and Postretirement Benefits**

The Company utilizes a mark-to-market approach for recognizing pension and postretirement benefit expenses, including measuring plan assets at fair value and recognizing actuarial gains and losses in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or at the date of a remeasurement event.

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**Guarantees**

The Company records an estimate for future warranty-related costs based on actual historical claims and other known factors. Based on analysis of return rates and other factors, the Company's warranty provisions are adjusted as necessary. The Company monitors its warranty activity and adjusts its reserve estimates when it is probable that future warranty costs will be different from those estimates.

The Company's product warranty liability is recorded in the consolidated statements of financial position in other current liabilities if the warranty is less than one year and in other noncurrent liabilities if the warranty extends longer than one year.

**Loss Contingencies**

Accruals are recorded for various contingencies including legal proceedings, environmental matters, self-insurance and other claims that arise in the normal course of business when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. The accruals are based on judgment, the probability of losses and, where applicable, the consideration of opinions of internal and/or external legal counsel and actuarial determined estimates. Additionally, the Company records receivables from third party insurers when recovery has been determined to be probable.

The Company is subject to laws and regulations relating to protecting the environment. Expenses associated with environmental remediation obligations are recognized when such amounts are probable and can be reasonably estimated.

Liabilities and expenses for workers' compensation, product, general and auto liabilities are dependent on claims experience. For most of these liabilities, claims incurred but not yet reported are estimated by utilizing actuarial valuations based upon historical claims experience. The Company maintains captive insurance companies to manage its insurable liabilities.

**Asbestos-Related Contingencies and Insurance Receivables**

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries, along with numerous other companies, are named as defendants in personal injury lawsuits based on alleged exposure to asbestos-containing materials. The estimated liability and corresponding insurance recovery for pending and future claims and defense costs are based on the Company's historical claim experience, and estimates of the number and resolution cost of potential future claims that may be filed and is discounted to present values from the time that the costs are expected to be incurred which in some cases is not until 2068 (which is the Company's reasonable best estimate of the actuarial determined time period through which asbestos-related claims will be filed against its affiliates). Estimated asbestos-related defense costs are included in the asbestos liability. The Company's legal strategy for resolving claims also impacts these estimates. The Company considers various trends and developments in evaluating the period of time (the look-back period) over which historical claim and settlement experience is used to estimate and value claims reasonably projected to be made through 2068. At least annually, the Company assesses the sufficiency of its estimated liability for pending and future claims and defense costs by evaluating actual experience regarding claims filed, settled and dismissed, and amounts paid in settlements. In addition to claims and settlement experience, the Company considers additional quantitative and qualitative factors such as changes in legislation, the legal environment, and its defense strategy. The Company also evaluates the recoverability of its insurance receivable on an annual basis. The Company evaluates all of these factors and determines whether a change in the estimate of its liability for pending and future claims or insurance receivable is warranted.

The Company records asbestos-related insurance recoveries that are probable. Estimated asbestos-related insurance recoveries represent estimated amounts due to the Company for previously paid and settled claims and the probable reimbursements relating to its estimated liability for pending and future claims discounted to present value. In determining the amount of insurance recoverable, the Company considers available insurance, allocation methodologies, solvency and creditworthiness of the insurers.

**Income Taxes**

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been reflected in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred tax asset and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the book and tax basis of particular assets and liabilities and operating loss carryforwards, using tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce the carrying or book value of deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, including consideration of tax planning strategies, it is more-likely-than-not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

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The Company's federal income tax returns and certain non-U.S. income tax returns for various fiscal years remain under various stages of audit by the IRS and respective non-U.S. tax authorities. Although the outcome of tax audits is always uncertain, management believes that it has appropriate support for the positions taken on its tax returns and that its annual tax provisions included amounts sufficient to pay assessments, if any, which may be proposed by the taxing authorities. At September 30, 2025, the Company had recorded a liability of $1.9 billion for its best estimate of the probable loss on certain of its tax positions, the majority of which is included in other noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position.

**New Accounting Pronouncements**

***Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements***

In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-04, "Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations," which is intended to enhance the transparency surrounding the use of supplier finance programs. Supplier finance programs may also be referred to as reverse factoring, payables finance, or structured payables arrangements. The amendments require a buyer that uses supplier finance programs to make annual disclosures about the program's key terms, the balance sheet presentation of related amounts, the confirmed amount outstanding at the end of the period, and associated rollforward information. Only the amount outstanding at the end of the period must be disclosed in interim periods. The Company adopted the new disclosures as required at the beginning of fiscal 2024, other than the rollforward disclosure which was adopted for the annual period ended September 30, 2025.

The Company maintains agreements with third-party financial institutions who offer voluntary supply chain financing ("SCF") programs to its suppliers. The SCF programs enable suppliers to sell their receivables to third-party financial institutions and receive payments earlier than the negotiated commercial terms between the suppliers and the Company, which generally range from 90 to 120 days. Suppliers sell receivables to third-party financial institutions on terms negotiated between the supplier and the respective third-party financial institution. The Company remains obligated to make payments under the terms of the original commercial arrangement regardless of whether the supplier receivable is sold, and does not pledge any assets as security or provide other forms of guarantees for the committed payment to the third-party financial institutions.

Amounts outstanding related to SCF programs are included in accounts payable in the consolidated statements of financial position. Accounts payable included in the SCF programs were approximately $835 million and $703 million as of September 30, 2025, and September 30, 2024 respectively. The following table presents the Company's outstanding obligations confirmed as valid related to the SCF programs (in millions):

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| Confirmed obligations outstanding at beginning of period | $703 |
| Invoices confirmed during the period | 2249 |
| Confirmed invoices paid during the period | (2120) |
| Currency impact | 3 |
| Confirmed obligations outstanding at end of period | $835 |

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In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures," which is intended to improve reportable segment disclosures, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. In addition, the amendments enhance interim disclosure requirements, clarify circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, provide new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment and contain other disclosure requirements. The Company adopted the new annual disclosures as required for fiscal 2025 and will adopt the interim disclosures as required beginning with the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Refer to Note 18, "Segment Information," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for the Company's segment disclosures.

***Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements***

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, "Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses," which is intended to enhance transparency into the nature and function of expenses. The amendments require that on an annual and interim basis, entities disclose disaggregated operating expense information about specific categories, including purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization and depletion. The Company expects to adopt the new annual disclosures as required for fiscal 2028 and the interim disclosures as required beginning with the first quarter of fiscal 2029.

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In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures," which is intended to enhance the transparency about income tax information through improvements to income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. The amendments require that on an annual basis, entities disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation and provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. In addition, the amendments require that entities disclose additional information about income taxes paid as well as additional disclosures of pretax income and income tax expense, and remove the requirement to disclose certain items that are no longer considered cost beneficial or relevant. The Company expects to adopt the new annual disclosures as required for fiscal 2026.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software," which is intended to increase the operability of the recognition guidance considering different methods of software development. The amendments remove all references to prescriptive and sequential software development stages (referred to as "project stages") throughout Subtopic 350-40, and instead specify an entity is required to start capitalizing software costs when both of the following occur: (1) management has authorized and committed to funding the software project and (2) it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended (referred to as the "probable-to complete recognition threshold"). The Company expects to adopt the new guidance as required for fiscal 2029 and is evaluating the impact the new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Other recently issued accounting pronouncements are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

**2. ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES**

**Fiscal 2025**

In July 2024, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Residential and Light Commercial ("R&LC") HVAC business, which includes the North America Ducted businesses and the global Residential joint venture with Hitachi, of which Johnson Controls owns 60% and Hitachi owns 40%. The Company completed the sale of its R&LC HVAC business on July 31, 2025 for proceeds of $5.6 billion, net of cash disposed, after tax and transaction-related expenses. In connection with the sale, the Company recognized a gain, net of transaction and other costs, of $2.7 billion ($1.5 billion after tax) for the year ended September 30, 2025, subject to final post-closing working capital and net debt adjustments, within income from discontinued operations, net of tax, in the consolidated statements of income.

The Company determined that the R&LC HVAC business, which was previously reported in the Global Products segment prior to the Company's resegmentation, met the criteria to be classified as a discontinued operation as it represented a strategic shift in the Company's operations and resulted in the exit of substantially all of its residential and light commercial HVAC businesses. As a result, the R&LC HVAC business was presented in discontinued operations separate from continuing operations for all periods presented.

The Company determined that the assets and liabilities for the R&LC HVAC business met the held for sale criteria during the fourth quarter of 2024 and ceased recording depreciation and amortization for the held for sale assets upon meeting the held for sale criteria.

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The major classes of line items constituting income from discounted operations, net, in millions:

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Net sales | $3790 | $4466 | $4462 |
| Cost of goods sold | 2881 | 3300 | 3295 |
| Gross profit | 909 | 1166 | 1167 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (2008) | 761 | 794 |
| Restructuring and impairment costs | 30 | 34 | 15 |
| Net financing charges | 5 | 17 | 23 |
| Equity income | 240 | 276 | 262 |
| Income from discontinued operations before income taxes | 3122 | 630 | 597 |
| Provision for income taxes on discontinued operations | 1333 | 141 | 145 |
| Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | 1789 | 489 | 452 |
| Income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax | 219 | 191 | 165 |
| Income from discontinued operations | $1570 | $298 | $287 |

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The carrying amounts of major classes of assets and liabilities included as part of the R&LC HVAC business discontinued operations and reported as held for sale, were as follows, in millions:

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| | September 30, 2024 |
| Cash | $5 |
| Accounts receivable - net | 592 |
| Inventories | 876 |
| Other current assets | 122 |
| Current assets held for sale | 1595 |
| Property, plant and equipment - net | 793 |
| Goodwill | 1182 |
| Other intangible assets - net | 96 |
| Investments in partially-owned affiliates | 949 |
| Other noncurrent assets | 190 |
| Noncurrent assets held for sale | 3210 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total assets classified as held for sale** | $4805 |
| Accounts payable | $917 |
| Accrued compensation and benefits | 113 |
| Deferred revenue | 84 |
| Other current liabilities | 317 |
| Current liabilities held for sale | 1431 |
| Pension and postretirement benefit obligations | 28 |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 377 |
| Noncurrent liabilities held for sale | 405 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities classified as held for sale** | $1836 |

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In conjunction with the divestiture, we entered into Transition Services Agreements to provide administrative services to the buyers. The fees for services rendered under each of the Transition Service Agreements were not material to our results of operations.

**Fiscal 2024**

During fiscal 2024, the Company completed three divestitures, including the divestiture of its Air Distribution Technologies ("ADTi") business which was previously reported in the Global Products segment prior to the Company's resegmentation. The combined selling price, net of cash divested, was $347 million, of which $332 million was received as of September 30, 2024. In connection with the closing of the ADTi transaction, the Company recorded a pre-tax loss of $42 million within selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income. An impairment of $56 million was recorded within restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statements of income while the business was classified as held for sale. Net cash proceeds from the divestitures were used for general corporate purposes. The businesses did not meet the criteria to be classified as discontinued operations as the divestitures did not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on the Company's operations and financial results.

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**3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE**

During the third quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company signed a definitive agreement to sell its ADT Mexico residential security business. The ADT Mexico business, which was reported in the EMEA segment, did not meet the criteria to be classified as discontinued operations as it did not represent a strategic shift in the Company's operations nor result in the exit of substantially all of its residential security businesses.

The Company determined that the assets and liabilities of the ADT Mexico business met the held for sale criteria during the third quarter of 2025. Accordingly, $154 million of assets and $21 million of liabilities associated with the ADT Mexico business were reclassified to held for sale in the consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2025.

Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale are required to be recorded at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. As of September 30, 2025, the estimated fair value less costs to sell of the held for sale business exceeded their carrying value, and therefore, no adjustment was necessary. The transaction closed on October 31, 2025 and the gain on sale, net of transaction and other costs, is still being finalized, but will not be material.

During the year ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded impairment charges for the Global Retail business of $438 million. The impairment charges were primarily due to reductions in the estimated fair values of the business to be disposed as a result of negotiations with potential buyers and were recorded within restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statements of income. During the third quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company concluded that its Global Retail business no longer met the criteria to be classified as held for sale, as it was no longer probable that it would be sold in the next 12 months. The net assets were reclassified to held and used at the lower of fair value or adjusted carrying value, and due to prior period impairment charges recorded, there was no impact to the consolidated statements of income as a result of this reclassification.

**4. REVENUE RECOGNITION**

**Disaggregated Revenue**

The following table presents the Company's revenues disaggregated by segment and by products and systems versus services revenue (in millions):

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
| | Products & Systems | Services | Total | Products & Systems | Services | Total |
| Americas | $11187 | $4644 | $15831 | $11206 | $4400 | $15606 |
| EMEA | 2977 | 1991 | 4968 | 2789 | 1831 | 4620 |
| APAC | 1960 | 837 | 2797 | 1972 | 754 | 2726 |
| Total | $16124 | $7472 | $23596 | $15967 | $6985 | $22952 |

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**Contract Balances**

Contract assets represent the Company's right to consideration for performance obligations that have been satisfied but not billed and consist of unbilled receivables and costs in excess of billings. Contract liabilities are customer payments received before performance obligations are satisfied. Contract balances are classified as assets or liabilities on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period.

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The following table presents the location and amount of contract balances in the Company's consolidated statements of financial position (in millions):

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| | | September 30, | September 30, |
| |<br>Location of contract balances | 2025 | 2024 |
| Contract assets - current | Accounts receivable - net | $2178 | $1931 |
| Contract assets - noncurrent | Other noncurrent assets | 9 | 11 |
| Contract liabilities - current | Deferred revenue | 2470 | 2160 |
| Contract liabilities - noncurrent | Other noncurrent liabilities | 478 | 252 |

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The Company recognized revenue that was included in the beginning of period contract liability balance of approximately $1.8 billion and $1.7 billion for the years ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

**Performance Obligations**

Performance obligations are satisfied as of a point in time or over time. The timing of satisfying the performance obligation is typically indicated by the terms of the contract. As of September 30, 2025, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was approximately $22.7 billion, of which approximately 63% is expected to be recognized as revenue over the next two years. The remaining performance obligations expected to be recognized in revenue beyond two years primarily relate to large, multi-purpose construction contracts, which include services to be performed over the building's lifetime, with average initial contract terms of 25 to 35 years. Future contract modifications could affect both the timing and the amount of the remaining performance obligations. The Company excludes the value of remaining performance obligations for service contracts with an original expected duration of one year or less and contracts that are cancellable without substantial penalty.

**Costs to Obtain or Fulfill a Contract**

The Company recognizes the incremental costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer as an asset when the costs are recoverable. These costs consist primarily of sales commissions and design costs that relate to a contract or an anticipated contract that the Company expects to recover. Costs to obtain or fulfill a contract are capitalized when incurred and amortized to expense over the period of contract performance.

The following table presents the location and amount of costs to obtain or fulfill a contract recorded in the Company's consolidated statements of financial position (in millions):

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| | September 30, | September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| Other current assets | $327 | $265 |
| Other noncurrent assets | 249 | 291 |
| Total | $576 | $556 |

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Amortization of costs to obtain or fulfill a contract was $373 million and $312 million during the years ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

**5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;INVENTORIES**

Inventories consisted of the following (in millions):

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| | September 30, | September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| Raw materials and supplies | $716 | $765 |
| Work-in-process | 132 | 130 |
| Finished goods | 972 | 879 |
| Inventories | $1820 | $1774 |

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**6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT**

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (in millions):

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| | September 30, | September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| Buildings and improvements | $1095 | $1033 |
| Subscriber systems | 989 | 973 |
| Machinery and equipment | 3597 | 3374 |
| Construction in progress | 382 | 418 |
| Land | 47 | 48 |
| Total property, plant and equipment | 6110 | 5846 |
| Less: Accumulated depreciation | (3917) | (3443) |
| Property, plant and equipment - net | $2193 | $2403 |

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During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company determined that a triggering event had occurred for the Americas Retail asset group within the Americas segment, primarily as a result of customer contract terminations and the related impact on demand and forecasted operating results and cash flows. The Company conducted the two-step impairment test required in accordance with ASC 360, "Property, Plant & Equipment" and determined that the carrying amount of the asset group exceeded its fair value. A non-cash impairment charge of $156 million, comprised of $81 million of property, plant, and equipment and $75 million of definite-lived intangible assets, was recorded and is included in restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statements of income.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company determined that a triggering event had also occurred for the Subscriber asset groups within the EMEA segment due to a decline in the market value of the Subscriber business. The Company conducted the two-step impairment test required in accordance with ASC 360, "Property, Plant & Equipment" and determined that the carrying amount of the asset groups exceeded their fair value. A non-cash impairment charge of $184 million, comprised of $94 million of property, plant, and equipment and $90 million of definite-lived intangible assets, was recorded and is included in restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statements of income. The Company used a discounted cash flow model to estimate the fair value of the asset group. The primary assumptions and inputs used in the model included estimated proceeds from the disposition of the asset groups, management's internal projections of future cash flows, and the weighted-average cost of capital. The fair value measurement is classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy as defined in ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" due to the unobservable inputs used.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company determined that a triggering event had occurred in the asset group comprising the security subscriber business of Argentina, primarily as a result of the significant devaluation of the Argentine peso that occurred during the quarter and the resulting impact on operating results and cash flows. The Company conducted the two-step impairment test required in accordance with ASC 360, "Property, Plant & Equipment" and determined that the carrying amount of the asset group exceeded its fair value. A non-cash impairment charge to the subscriber system assets of $78 million was recorded and is included in restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statements of income. The Company used a discounted cash flow model to estimate the fair value of the asset group. The primary assumptions and inputs used in the model included management's internal projections of future cash flows, the weighted-average cost of capital and the long-term growth rate. The fair value measurement is classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy as defined in ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" due to the unobservable inputs used.

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**7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS**

**Goodwill**

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in each of the Company's reportable segments were as follows (in millions):

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| | Year Ended September 30, 2025 | Year Ended September 30, 2025 | Year Ended September 30, 2025 | Year Ended September 30, 2025 |
| | Americas | EMEA | APAC | Total |
| Goodwill | $14118 | $2409 | $1393 | 17920 |
| Accumulated impairment loss | (918) | (277) |  | (1195) |
| Balance at beginning of period | 13200 | 2132 | 1393 | 16725 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency translation and other <sup>(1)</sup> | (26) | (21) | (45) | (92) |
| Balance at end of period | $13174 | $2111 | $1348 | $16633 |

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| | Year Ended September 30, 2024 | Year Ended September 30, 2024 | Year Ended September 30, 2024 | Year Ended September 30, 2024 |
| | Americas | EMEA | APAC | Total |
| Goodwill | $14090 | $2302 | $1345 | 17737 |
| Accumulated impairment loss | (918) | (47) |  | (965) |
| Balance at beginning of period | 13172 | 2255 | 1345 | 16772 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Impairments |  | (230) |  | (230) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency translation and other <sup>(1)</sup> | 28 | 107 | 48 | 183 |
| Balance at end of period | $13200 | $2132 | $1393 | $16725 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup> Includes measurement period adjustments and the allocation of $21 million of goodwill from the ADTi disposal group classified as held for sale in June 2024 and subsequently divested in July 2024. Refer to Note 2, "Acquisitions and Divestitures," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further information.

At April 1, 2025, the Company reallocated goodwill of reporting units impacted by the change in reportable segments described in Note 18, "Segment Information," of the notes to consolidated financial statements and assessed goodwill for impairment. The Company determined that the estimated fair value of each reporting unit exceeded its corresponding carrying amount including recorded goodwill, and as such, no impairment existed at April 1, 2025.

Management completed its fiscal 2025 annual impairment test as of July 31, which included a qualitative assessment of all of its reporting units. The Company did not identify any qualitative factors that suggest that it is more likely than not that the fair value of its reporting units is less than their carrying amount, including goodwill, and as such, a quantitative impairment test was not necessary.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company signed a definitive agreement to sell its ADT Mexico residential security business, which resulted in a triggering event to assess the remaining goodwill in the reporting Subscriber reporting unit. The Company performed a quantitative goodwill impairment test of the remaining $174 million of goodwill, and its fair value was slightly in excess of its carrying value. While no impairment was recorded, it is possible that future changes in circumstances could result in a non-cash impairment charge as the fair value of this reporting unit approximates its carrying amount. The Company used a discounted cash flow model to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit. The primary assumptions used in the model were management's internal projections of future cash flows, the weighted-average cost of capital and the long-term growth rate, which are classified as Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy as defined in ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement." As noted in Note 6, "Property, Plant & Equipment", the Company identified a triggering event in the EMEA Subscriber asset groups in the fourth quarter, resulting in an impairment of long-lived asset groups, which has the effect of lowering the carrying value of the Subscriber reporting unit. This reporting unit was previously disclosed as being at risk of impairment in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year-ended September 30, 2024.

During fiscal 2024, the Company determined a triggering event had occurred for one of its reporting units which was previously reported in the Business Solutions EMEA/LA segment due to year-to-date results and projections for the remainder of fiscal

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2024 being lower than the forecast used in the previous annual goodwill impairment test, and a quantitative test of goodwill for possible impairment was necessary. As a result of the goodwill impairment test, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $230 million within restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statements of income, which was determined by comparing the carrying amount of the reporting unit to its fair value. The Company used a discounted cash flow model to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit. The primary assumptions used in the model were management's internal projections of future cash flows, the weighted-average cost of capital and the long-term growth rate, which are classified as Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy as defined in ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement."

During fiscal 2023, management completed an updated comprehensive review of the Silent-Aire reporting unit, which was previously reported in the Global Products segment. Because actual results were lower than planned and the nearer term forecast was revised to reflect lower margins and earnings, the Company determined a triggering event had occurred and a quantitative test of goodwill for possible impairment was necessary. As a result of the goodwill impairment test, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $184 million within restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statements of income in fiscal 2023, which was determined by comparing the carrying amount of the reporting unit to its fair value. The Company used a discounted cash flow model to estimate the fair value of the Silent-Aire reporting unit. The primary assumptions and inputs used in the model included management's internal projections of future cash flows, the weighted-average cost of capital and the long-term growth rate. The fair value measurement is classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy as defined in ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement" due to the unobservable inputs used. The Silent-Aire reporting unit had no remaining goodwill balance as of September 30, 2023.

There were no other triggering events requiring that an impairment assessment be conducted in fiscal 2025, 2024 or 2023. However, it is possible that future changes in circumstances would require the Company to record additional non-cash impairment charges.

**Other Intangible Assets**

The Company's other intangible assets, primarily from business acquisitions, consisted of (in millions):

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| | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, |
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| | Gross<br>Carrying<br>Amount | Accumulated<br>Amortization | Net | Gross<br>Carrying<br>Amount | Accumulated<br>Amortization | Net |
| Definite-lived intangible assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Technology | $1197 | $(714) | $483 | $1592 | $(955) | $637 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Customer relationships | 2026 | (1272) | 754 | 2632 | (1517) | 1115 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Miscellaneous | 910 | (511) | 399 | 886 | (480) | 406 |
|  | 4133 | (2497) | 1636 | 5110 | (2952) | 2158 |
| Indefinite-lived intangible assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trademarks/tradenames | 1977 |  | 1977 | 1972 |  | 1972 |
| Total intangible assets | $6110 | $(2497) | $3613 | $7082 | $(2952) | $4130 |

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During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company impaired $59 million and $90 million of customer relationships in the Americas segment and EMEA segment, respectively, and $16 million of technology in the Americas segment. Refer to Note 6, "Property, Plant, and Equipment," for additional disclosure regarding impairments in the Americas and EMEA segments.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company impaired $32 million and $13 million of miscellaneous intangible assets previously reported in the Global Products segment and Building Solutions North America segment, respectively. These non-cash charges were recorded within restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statement of income.

There were no impairments of other indefinite-lived intangible assets in any of these years, other than as disclosed above. For all other remaining indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company estimated fair values were greater than the carrying values, with the exception of two registered trademarks with estimated fair values that were consistent with their carrying values, which totaled $320 million as of July 31, 2025.

Amortization of other intangible assets included within continuing operations for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $439 million, $476 million and $426 million, respectively.

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The following table summarizes estimated amortization of existing definite-lived intangible assets as of September 30, 2025 for each of the next five fiscal years (in millions):

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| 2026 | $347 |
| 2027 | 323 |
| 2028 | 268 |
| 2029 | 175 |
| 2030 | 172 |

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**8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;LEASES**

The following table presents the Company's lease costs (in millions):

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Operating lease cost | $381 | $374 | $365 |
| Variable lease cost | 153 | 170 | 154 |
| Total lease costs | $534 | $544 | $519 |

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The following table presents supplemental consolidated statement of financial position information (in millions):

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| | | September 30, | September 30, |
| |<br>Location of lease balances | 2025 | 2024 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | Other noncurrent assets | $1347 | $1170 |
| Operating lease liabilities - current | Other current liabilities | 226 | 289 |
| Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent | Other noncurrent liabilities | 1084 | 921 |
| Weighted-average remaining lease term |  | 7 years | 7 years |
| Weighted-average discount rate |  | 4.1% | 3.8% |

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The following table presents supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases (in millions):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liability: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating cash outflows from operating leases | $452 | $377 | $355 |
| Noncash operating lease activity: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities | 555 | 354 | 389 |

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The following table presents future minimum rental payments for operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2025 (in millions):

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|:---|:---|
| 2026 | $274 |
| 2027 | 306 |
| 2028 | 245 |
| 2029 | 189 |
| 2030 | 132 |
| After 2030 | 370 |
| Total operating lease payments | 1516 |
| Less: Interest | (206) |
| Present value of lease payments | $1310 |

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**9. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS**

**Short-Term Debt**

Short-term debt consisted of the following (in millions):

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | September 30, | September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| Term loans | $320 | $603 |
| Commercial paper | 400 | 350 |
| Bank borrowings | 3 |  |
|  | $723 | $953 |
| Weighted average interest rate on short-term debt outstanding | 4.5% | 4.8% |

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**Long-Term Debt**

Long-term debt consisted of the following (in millions):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | | September 30, | September 30, |
| Issuer | Interest Rate | Due Date | 2025 | 2024 |
| **US dollar debt** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc | 3.90% | February 2026 | $487 | $487 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TIFSA<sup>1</sup> | 3.90% | February 2026 | 51 | 51 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc and TFSCA<sup>2</sup> | 5.50% | April 2029 | 700 | 700 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc and TFSCA<sup>2</sup> | 1.75% | September 2030 | 625 | 625 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc and TFSCA<sup>2</sup> | 2.00% | September 2031 | 500 | 500 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc and TFSCA<sup>2</sup> | 4.90% | December 2032 | 650 | 400 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc | 6.00% | January 2036 | 342 | 342 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI inc | 6.00% | January 2036 | 8 | 8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc | 5.70% | March 2041 | 190 | 190 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI inc | 5.70% | March 2041 | 30 | 30 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc | 5.25% | December 2041 | 155 | 155 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI inc | 5.25% | December 2041 | 6 | 6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc | 4.625% | July 2044 | 444 | 444 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI inc | 4.625% | July 2044 | 6 | 6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc | 5.125% | September 2045 | 246 | 253 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TIFSA<sup>1</sup> | 5.125% | September 2045 | 23 | 23 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc | 6.95% | December 2045 | 32 | 32 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc | 6.95% | December 2045 | 4 | 4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc | 4.50% | February 2047 | 500 | 500 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc | 4.95% | July 2064 | 341 | 341 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc | 4.95% | July 2064 | 15 | 15 |
| **Euro debt** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc | 1.375% | February 2025 |  | 472 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TIFSA<sup>1</sup> | 1.375% | February 2025 |  | 60 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc | EURIBOR plus 0.75% | April 2027 | 176 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc and TFSCA<sup>2</sup> | 0.375% | September 2027 | 587 | 559 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc and TFSCA<sup>2</sup> | 3.00% | September 2028 | 704 | 670 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc and TFSCA<sup>2</sup> | 1.00% | September 2032 | 587 | 559 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc and TFSCA<sup>2</sup> | 3.125% | December 2033 | 587 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc and TFSCA<sup>2</sup> | 4.25% | May 2035 | 939 | 894 |
| **Japanese yen debt** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc | TORF plus 0.40% | September 2027 | 203 | 211 |
| Other |  |  | 57 | 31 |
| Gross long-term debt |  |  | 9195 | 8568 |
| Less: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt issuance costs |  |  | 39 | 38 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unamortized discount | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unamortized discount |  | 38 | 38 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net purchase accounting adjustments | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net purchase accounting adjustments |  | (39) | (48) |
|  |  |  | 9157 | 8540 |
| Less: Current portion |  |  | 566 | 536 |
| Long-term debt |  |  | $8591 | $8004 |

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<sup>1</sup> TIFSA = Tyco International Finance S.A.

<sup>2</sup> TFSCA = Tyco Fire & Security Finance S.C.A.

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The following table presents maturities of long-term debt as of September 30, 2025 (in millions):

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|:---|:---|
| 2026 | $566 |
| 2027 | 972 |
| 2028 | 710 |
| 2029 | 706 |
| 2030 | 631 |
| After 2030 | 5610 |
| Total | $9195 |

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**Other**

As of September 30, 2025, the Company had two syndicated committed revolving credit facilities including $2.5 billion which is scheduled to expire in December 2028 and $500 million which is scheduled to expire in December 2025. There were no draws on the facilities as of September 30, 2025.

As of September 30, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants set forth in its credit agreements and the indentures governing its outstanding notes, and expects to remain in compliance for the foreseeable future.

Total interest paid on both short and long-term debt for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $321 million, $361 million and $288 million, respectively.

**10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES**

**Cash Flow Hedges**

The Company has global operations and participates in foreign exchange markets to minimize its risk of loss from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company selectively hedges anticipated transactions that are subject to foreign exchange rate risk primarily using foreign currency exchange forward contracts. The Company hedges 70% to 90% of the notional amount of each of its known foreign exchange transactional exposures.

The Company selectively hedges anticipated transactions that are subject to commodity price risk, primarily using commodity hedge contracts, to minimize overall price risk associated with the Company's purchases of copper and aluminum in cases where commodity price risk cannot be naturally offset or hedged through supply base fixed price contracts. Commodity risks are systematically managed pursuant to policy guidelines. The maturities of the commodity hedge contracts coincide with the expected purchase of the commodities.

Under ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging," cash flow hedge gains or losses due to changes in fair value are initially recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") and are subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged transactions occur and affect earnings. These contracts were highly effective in hedging the variability in future cash flows attributable to changes in currency exchange rates and commodity prices during the years ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.

The Company had the following outstanding contracts to hedge forecasted commodity purchases (in metric tons):

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | Volume Outstanding as of September 30, | Volume Outstanding as of September 30, |
| Commodity | 2025 | 2024 |
| Copper | 1,950 | 2,676 |
| Aluminum | 703 | 2,450 |

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The Company may enter into forward-starting interest rate swaps in conjunction with anticipated note issuances to manage exposure to interest rate changes. The forward-starting interest swaps are terminated when the anticipated notes are issued.

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During fiscal 2024, the Company terminated $600 million of forward-starting interest rate swaps related to an anticipated note issuance that was no longer highly likely to occur. Accumulated amounts previously recorded in AOCI were not material and were recognized as net financing charges in the consolidated statements of income when the swaps were terminated.

**Net Investment Hedges**

The Company may enter into cross-currency interest rate swaps and foreign currency denominated debt obligations to selectively hedge portions of its net investment in non-U.S. subsidiaries. The currency effects of the cross-currency interest rate swaps and debt obligations are reflected in the AOCI account within shareholders'equity attributable to Johnson Controls ordinary shareholders where they offset gains and losses recorded on the Company's net investments globally.

The following table summarizes net investment hedges (in billions):

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | September 30, | September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| Euro-denominated bonds designated as net investment hedges in Europe | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Yen-denominated debt designated as a net investment hedge in Japan | ¥30 | ¥30 |

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**Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments**

The Company holds certain foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815 to hedge foreign currency exposure resulting from monetary assets and liabilities denominated in nonfunctional currencies. The changes in fair value of these foreign currency forward exchange derivatives are recorded in the consolidated statements of income where they offset foreign currency transactional gains and losses on the nonfunctional currency denominated assets and liabilities being hedged.

**Fair Value of Derivative Instruments**

The following table presents the location and fair values of derivative instruments and hedging activities included in the Company's consolidated statements of financial position (in millions):

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Derivatives and Hedging Activities Designated<br>as Hedging Instruments | Derivatives and Hedging Activities Designated<br>as Hedging Instruments | Derivatives and Hedging Activities Not Designated<br>as Hedging Instruments | Derivatives and Hedging Activities Not Designated<br>as Hedging Instruments |
| | September 30, 2025 | September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2025 | September 30, 2024 |
| Other current assets |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency exchange derivatives | $14 | $19 | $— | $1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commodity derivatives | 1 | 2 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $15 | $21 | $— | $1 |
| Other current liabilities |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency exchange derivatives | $9 | $24 | $14 | $1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commodity derivatives | 1 | 1 |  |  |
| Long-term debt |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency denominated debt | 3607 | 3424 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | $3617 | $3449 | $14 | $1 |

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**Counterparty Credit Risk**

The use of derivative financial instruments exposes the Company to counterparty credit risk. The Company has established policies and procedures to limit the potential for counterparty credit risk, including establishing limits for credit exposure and continually assessing the creditworthiness of counterparties. As a matter of practice, the Company deals with major banks worldwide having strong investment grade long-term credit ratings. To further reduce the risk of loss, the Company generally enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association ("ISDA") master netting agreements with substantially all of its counterparties. The Company enters into ISDA master netting agreements with counterparties that permit the net settlement of amounts owed under the derivative contracts. The master netting agreements generally provide for net settlement of all

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outstanding contracts with a counterparty in the case of an event of default or a termination event. The Company has not elected to offset the fair value positions of the derivative contracts recorded in the consolidated statements of financial position.

The Company's derivative contracts do not contain any credit risk related contingent features and do not require collateral or other security to be furnished by the Company or the counterparties. The Company's exposure to credit risk associated with its derivative instruments is measured on an individual counterparty basis, as well as by groups of counterparties that share similar attributes. The Company does not anticipate any non-performance by any of its counterparties, and the concentration of risk with financial institutions does not present significant credit risk to the Company.

The gross and net amounts of derivative assets and liabilities were as follows (in millions):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Fair Value of Assets | Fair Value of Assets | Fair Value of Liabilities | Fair Value of Liabilities |
| | September 30, 2025 | September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2025 | September 30, 2024 |
| Gross amount recognized | $15 | $22 | $3631 | $3450 |
| Gross amount eligible for offsetting | (4) | (12) | (4) | (12) |
| Net amount | $11 | $10 | $3627 | $3438 |

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**Derivatives Impact on the Statements of Income and Statements of Comprehensive Income**

The following table presents the pre-tax gains (losses) recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) related to cash flow hedges (in millions):

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Foreign currency exchange derivatives | $20 | $(1) | $(13) |
| Commodity derivatives | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Interest rate swaps |  | (21) | 27 |
| Total | $23 | $(17) | $15 |

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The following table presents the location and amount of the pre-tax gains (losses) on cash flow hedges reclassified from AOCI into the Company's consolidated statements of income (in millions):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Derivatives in Cash Flow<br>Hedging Relationships | Location of Gain (Loss)<br>Reclassified from <br>AOCI into Income | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| Derivatives in Cash Flow<br>Hedging Relationships | Location of Gain (Loss)<br>Reclassified from <br>AOCI into Income | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Foreign currency exchange derivatives | Cost of sales | $10 | $1 | $(4) |
| Commodity derivatives | Cost of sales | 2 |  | (8) |
| Total |  | $12 | $1 | $(12) |

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The following table presents the location and amount of pre-tax gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments recognized in the Company's consolidated statements of income (in millions):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Derivatives Not Designated<br>as Hedging Instruments | Location of Gain (Loss)<br>Recognized in Income on Derivative | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| Derivatives Not Designated<br>as Hedging Instruments | Location of Gain (Loss)<br>Recognized in Income on Derivative | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Foreign currency exchange derivatives | Cost of sales | $(1) | $(5) | $(16) |
| Foreign currency exchange derivatives | Net financing charges | (92) | 43 | (103) |
| Foreign currency exchange derivatives | Selling, general and administrative | (3) | (1) |  |
| Interest rate swaps | Net financing charges |  |  | 1 |
| Total |  | $(96) | $37 | $(118) |

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The following table presents pre-tax gains (losses) on net investment hedges recorded as foreign currency translation adjustments ("CTA") within other comprehensive income (loss) (in millions):

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Net investment hedges | $(159) | $(173) | $(223) |

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**11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS**

The following tables present the Company's fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value (in millions):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Fair Value Measurements Using: | Fair Value Measurements Using: | Fair Value Measurements Using: | Fair Value Measurements Using: |
| | Total as of September 30, 2025 | Quoted Prices<br>in Active<br>Markets<br>(Level 1) | Significant<br>Other<br>Observable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 2) | Significant<br>Unobservable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 3) |
| Other current assets |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency exchange derivatives | $14 | $— | $14 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commodity derivatives | 1 |  | 1 |  |
| Other noncurrent assets |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred compensation plan assets | 63 | 63 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exchange traded funds (fixed income)<sup>(1)</sup> | 73 | 73 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exchange traded funds (equity)<sup>(1)</sup> | 217 | 217 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $368 | $353 | $15 | $— |
| Other current liabilities |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency exchange derivatives | $23 | $— | $23 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commodity derivatives | 1 |  | 1 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contingent earn-out liabilities | 19 |  |  | 19 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | $43 | $— | $24 | $19 |

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<sup>(</sup><sup>1</sup><sup>)</sup> Classified as restricted investments for payment of asbestos liabilities. Refer to Note 20, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further details.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Fair Value Measurements Using: | Fair Value Measurements Using: | Fair Value Measurements Using: | Fair Value Measurements Using: |
| | Total as of September 30, 2024 | Quoted Prices<br>in Active<br>Markets<br>(Level 1) | Significant<br>Other<br>Observable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 2) | Significant<br>Unobservable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 3) |
| Other current assets |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency exchange derivatives | $20 | $— | $20 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commodity derivatives | 2 |  | 2 |  |
| Other noncurrent assets |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred compensation plan assets | 56 | 56 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exchange traded funds (fixed income)<sup>(1)</sup> | 81 | 81 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exchange traded funds (equity)<sup>(1)</sup> | 200 | 200 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $359 | $337 | $22 | $— |
| Other current liabilities |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency exchange derivatives | $25 | $— | $25 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commodity derivatives | 1 |  | 1 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contingent earn-out liabilities | 14 |  |  | 14 |
| Other noncurrent liabilities |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contingent earn-out liabilities | 14 |  |  | 14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | $54 | $— | $26 | $28 |

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<sup>(</sup><sup>1</sup><sup>)</sup> Classified as restricted investments for payment of asbestos liabilities. Refer to Note 20, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further details.

**Valuation Methods**

*Commodity derivatives*: The commodity derivatives are valued under a market approach using publicized prices, where available, or dealer quotes.

*Contingent earn-out liabilities*: The contingent earn-out liabilities are generally established using a Monte Carlo simulation based on the forecasted operating results and the earn-out formulas specified in the purchase agreements.

*Deferred compensation plan assets*: Assets held in the deferred compensation plans will be used to pay benefits under certain of the Company's non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The investments primarily consist of mutual funds which are publicly traded on stock exchanges and are valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices. Unrealized gains (losses) on the deferred compensation plan assets are recognized in the consolidated statements of income where they offset unrealized gains and losses on the related deferred compensation plan liability.

*Exchange traded funds*: Investments in exchange traded funds are valued using a market approach based on quoted market prices, where available, or broker/dealer quotes of identical or comparable instruments. Refer to Note 20, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further information.

*Foreign currency exchange derivatives*: The foreign currency exchange derivatives are valued under a market approach using publicized spot and forward prices.

The following table presents the portion of unrealized gains recognized in the consolidated statements of income that relate to equity securities still held at September 30, 2025 and 2024 (in millions):

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| | Year Ended <br>September 30, | Year Ended <br>September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred compensation plan assets | $5 | $10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investments in exchange traded funds | 29 | 58 |

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The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term debt and accounts payable approximate their carrying values.

The fair value of long-term debt at September 30, 2025 and 2024 was as follows (in billions):

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| | September 30, | September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Public debt | $8.4 | $8.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other long-term debt | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total fair value of long-term debt | $8.9 | $8.3 |

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The fair value of public debt was determined primarily using market quotes which are classified as Level 1 inputs within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy. The fair value of other long-term debt was determined using quoted market prices for similar instruments and are classified as Level 2 inputs within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.

**12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION**

Unless otherwise noted, all activities and amounts reported in this footnote include both continuing operations of the Company and activities and amounts related to the R&LC HVAC business. See Note 2, "Acquisitions and Divestitures" for additional details regarding divestiture of the R&LC HVAC business.

The Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan authorizes stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted (non-vested) stock/units, performance shares, performance units and other stock-based awards. The Compensation and Talent Development Committee of the Company's Board of Directors determines the types of awards to be granted to individual participants and the terms and conditions of the awards. Annual awards are typically granted in the first quarter of the fiscal year. As of September 30, 2025, there were 55 million shares of the Company's common stock reserved and 30 million shares available for issuance under the 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan.

The following table summarizes stock-based compensation related charges and benefits (in millions):

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Compensation expense | $126 | $100 | $101 |
| Income tax benefit resulting from share-based compensation arrangements | 19 | 25 | 25 |
| Tax impact from exercise and vesting of equity settled awards | 14 | 1 | 7 |

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Substantially all compensation expense is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company does not settle stock options granted under share-based payment arrangements in cash.

**Restricted (Non-vested) Stock / Units**

A summary of non-vested restricted stock awards at September 30, 2025, and changes for the year then ended, is presented below:

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| | Weighted<br>Average<br>Price | Shares/Units<br>Subject to<br>Restriction |
| Non-vested, September 30, 2024 | $59.29 | 2904103 |
| Granted | 83.08 | 1297984 |
| Vested | 62.59 | (1231731) |
| Forfeited | 65.78 | (423369) |
| Non-vested, September 30, 2025 | $69.68 | 2546987 |

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At September 30, 2025, the Company had approximately $116 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock arrangements granted which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years.

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**Performance Share Awards (PSU's)**

The following table summarizes the assumptions used in determining the fair value of performance share awards granted:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Risk-free interest rate | 4.01% | 4.21% | 4.04% |
| Expected volatility of the Company's stock | 28.50% | 27.20% | 33.50% |

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A summary of the status of the Company's non-vested PSU's at September 30, 2025, and changes for the year then ended, is presented below:

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| | Weighted<br>Average<br>Price | Shares/Units<br>Subject to<br>PSU |
| Non-vested, September 30, 2024 | $71.20 | 795633 |
| Granted | 97.77 | 375308 |
| Vested | 90.50 | (230999) |
| Forfeited | 80.05 | (27178) |
| Non-vested, September 30, 2025 | $76.97 | 912764 |

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At September 30, 2025, the Company had approximately $46 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested performance-based share unit awards which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years.

**Stock Options**

The following table summarizes the assumptions used in determining the fair value of stock options granted:

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Expected life of option (years) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Risk-free interest rate | 4.07% | 3.86% | 3.59% |
| Expected volatility of the Company's stock | 30.20% | 29.80% | 29.40% |
| Expected dividend yield on the Company's stock | 1.83% | 2.77% | 2.10% |

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A summary of stock option activity at September 30, 2025, and changes for the year then ended, is presented below:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Weighted<br>Average<br>Option Price | Shares<br>Subject to<br>Option | Weighted<br>Average<br>Remaining<br>Contractual<br>Life (years) | Aggregate<br>Intrinsic<br>Value<br>(in millions) |
| Outstanding, September 30, 2024 | $46.51 | 4244782 |  |  |
| Granted | 82.15 | 530251 |  |  |
| Exercised | 39.99 | (2812821) |  |  |
| Forfeited or expired | 67.00 | (66609) |  |  |
| Outstanding, September 30, 2025 | $65.42 | 1895603 | 8.07 | $84 |
| Exercisable, September 30, 2025 | $62.05 | 688036 | 7.31 | $33 |

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The following table summarizes additional stock option information:

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted | $23.97 | $13.74 | $18.21 |
| Intrinsic value of options exercised (in millions) | 130 | 22 | 27 |

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At September 30, 2025, the Company had approximately $12 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years.

**13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EARNINGS PER SHARE**

The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share (in millions):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Income Available to Ordinary Shareholders** |  |  |  |
| Income from continuing operations | $1721 | $1407 | $1562 |
| Income from discontinued operations | 1570 | 298 | 287 |
| Basic and diluted income available to shareholders | $3291 | $1705 | $1849 |
| **Weighted Average Shares Outstanding** |  |  |  |
| Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 651.8 | 673.8 | 684.3 |
| Effect of dilutive securities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock options, unvested restricted stock and unvested<br> performance share awards | 2.3 | 2.2 | 3.1 |
| Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 654.1 | 676.0 | 687.4 |
| **Antidilutive Securities** |  |  |  |
| Stock options and unvested restricted stock | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |

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**14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)**

The following table includes changes attributable to both continuing and discontinued operations in AOCI attributable to Johnson Controls (in millions, net of tax):

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Foreign currency translation adjustments** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Balance at beginning of period | $(956) | $(970) | $(901) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net adjustment for the period | 318 | 14 | (69) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Balance at end of period | (638) | (956) | (970) |
| **Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Balance at beginning of period | (4) | 15 | (11) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current period changes in fair value | 21 | (17) | 19 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reclassification to income <sup>(1)</sup> | (12) | (1) | 11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net tax impact | 1 | (1) | (4) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Balance at end of period | 6 | (4) | 15 |
| **Pension and postretirement plans** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Balance at beginning of period | (4) |  | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reclassification to income | (8) | (5) | (1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net tax impact | 2 | 1 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Balance at end of period | (10) | (4) |  |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period | $(642) | $(964) | $(955) |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Refer to Note 10, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for disclosure of the line items in the consolidated statements of income affected by reclassifications from AOCI into income related to derivatives.

**15. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLANS**

Unless otherwise noted, all activities and amounts reported in this footnote include both continuing operations of the Company and activities and amounts related to the R&LC HVAC business. See Note 2, "Acquisitions and Divestitures" for additional details regarding divestiture of the R&LC HVAC business.

**Pension Benefits**

The Company has non-contributory defined benefit pension plans covering certain U.S. and non-U.S. employees. The benefits provided are primarily based on years of service and average compensation or a monthly retirement benefit amount. The Company's U.S. pension plans no longer allow new participants to enter the plans and no longer accrue benefits. Funding for U.S. pension plans equals or exceeds the minimum requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

Funding for non-U.S. plans observes the local legal and regulatory limits. Also, the Company makes contributions to union-trusteed pension funds for construction and service personnel.

The following table includes information for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations ("ABO") in excess of plan assets (in millions):

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| | September 30, | September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated benefit obligation | $1758 | $331 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair value of plan assets | 1595 | 149 |

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The following table includes information for pension plans with projected benefit obligations ("PBO") in excess of plan assets (in millions):

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| | September 30, | September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Projected benefit obligation | $1806 | $344 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair value of plan assets | 1607 | 163 |

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The Company contributed $31 million to the defined benefit plans in fiscal 2025 and expects to contribute approximately $21 million in cash in fiscal 2026. None of the contributions made by the Company were voluntary.

Projected benefit payments from the plans as of September 30, 2025 are estimated as follows (in millions):

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| 2026 | $259 |
| 2027 | 223 |
| 2028 | 218 |
| 2029 | 216 |
| 2030 | 217 |
| 2031 - 2035 | 1051 |

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**Postretirement Benefits**

The Company provides certain health care and life insurance benefits for eligible retirees and their dependents primarily in the U.S. and Canada. Most non-U.S. employees are covered by government sponsored programs. The cost to the Company is not significant.

Eligibility for coverage is based on meeting certain years of service and retirement age qualifications. These benefits may be subject to deductibles, co-payment provisions and other limitations. The Company has reserved the right to modify these benefits.

The health care cost trend assumption does not have a significant effect on the amounts reported.

The following table includes information for postretirement plans with accumulated postretirement benefit obligations ("APBO") in excess of plan assets (in millions):

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| | September 30, | September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation | $48 | $56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair value of plan assets | 24 | 26 |

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**Defined Contribution Plans**

The Company sponsors various defined contribution savings plans that allow employees to contribute a portion of their pre-tax and/or after-tax income in accordance with plan specified guidelines. Under specified conditions, the Company will contribute to certain savings plans based on predetermined percentages of compensation earned by the employee and/or will match a percentage of the employee contributions up to certain limits. Defined contribution plan contributions charged to expense amounted to $192 million, $208 million and $209 million during the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

**Multiemployer Benefit Plans**

The Company contributes to multiemployer benefit plans based on obligations arising from collective bargaining agreements related to certain of its hourly employees in the U.S and Canada. These plans provide retirement benefits to participants based on their service to contributing employers. The benefits are paid from assets held in trust for that purpose. The trustees typically

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are responsible for determining the level of benefits to be provided to participants as well as for such matters as the investment of the assets and the administration of the plans.

The risks of participating in these multiemployer benefit plans are different from single-employer benefit plans in the following aspects:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Assets contributed to the multiemployer benefit plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• If a participating employer stops contributing to the multiemployer benefit plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating employers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• If the Company stops participating in some of its multiemployer benefit plans, it may be required to pay those plans an amount based on its allocable share of the underfunded status of the plan, referred to as a withdrawal liability.

The Company participates in approximately 245 multiemployer benefit plans, none of which are individually significant to the Company. The number of employees covered by the Company's multiemployer benefit plans has remained consistent over the past three years, and there have been no significant changes that affect the comparability of fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023 contributions. The Company recognizes expense for the contractually-required contribution for each period. The Company contributed $86 million, $80 million and $67 million to multiemployer benefit plans during the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Based on the most recent information available, the Company believes that the present value of actuarial accrued liabilities in certain of these multiemployer benefit plans may exceed the value of the assets held in trust to pay benefits. Currently, the Company is not aware of any significant multiemployer benefit plans for which it is probable or reasonably possible that the Company will be obligated to make up any shortfall in funds. Moreover, if the Company were to exit certain markets or otherwise cease making contributions to these funds, the Company could trigger a withdrawal liability. Currently, the Company is not aware of any multiemployer benefit plans for which it is probable or reasonably possible that the Company will have a significant withdrawal liability. Any accrual for a shortfall or withdrawal liability will be recorded when it is probable that a liability exists and it can be reasonably estimated.

**Plan Assets**

The Company's investment policies employ an approach whereby a mix of equities, fixed income and alternative investments are used to maximize the long-term return of plan assets for a prudent level of risk. The investment portfolio primarily contains a diversified blend of equity and fixed income investments. Equity investments are diversified across U.S. and non-U.S. stocks, as well as growth, value and small to large capitalization. Fixed income investments include corporate and government issues, with short-, mid- and long-term maturities, with a focus on investment grade when purchased and a target duration close to that of the plan liability. Investment and market risks are measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through regular investment portfolio reviews, annual liability measurements and periodic asset/liability studies. The majority of the real estate component of the portfolio is invested in a diversified portfolio of high-quality, operating properties with cash yields greater than the targeted appreciation. Investments in other alternative asset classes, including hedge funds, diversify the expected investment returns relative to the equity and fixed income investments. As a result of the Company's diversification strategies, there are no significant concentrations of risk within the portfolio of investments.

The Company's actual asset allocations are in line with target allocations. The Company rebalances asset allocations as appropriate, in order to stay within a range of allocation for each asset category.

The expected return on plan assets is based on the Company's expectation of the long-term average rate of return of the capital markets in which the plans invest. The average market returns are adjusted, where appropriate, for active asset management returns. The expected return reflects the investment policy target asset mix and considers the historical returns earned for each asset category.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Fair Value Measurements Using: | Fair Value Measurements Using: | Fair Value Measurements Using: | Fair Value Measurements Using: |
| Asset Category | Total as of September 30, 2025 | Quoted Prices<br>in Active<br>Markets<br>(Level 1) | Significant<br>Other<br>Observable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 2) | Significant<br>Unobservable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 3) |
| **<u>U.S. Pension</u>** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Cash and Cash Equivalents** | $43 | $— | $43 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Equity Securities** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Large-Cap | 19 | 19 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small-Cap | 19 | 19 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;International - Developed | 49 | 49 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;International - Emerging | 11 | 11 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Fixed Income Securities** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Government | 197 | 197 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate/Other | 706 | 704 | 2 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy | 1044 | $999 | $45 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Investments Measured at Net Asset Value**<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Alternative | 193 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Real Estate | 230 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Due to Broker | (19) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Plan Assets | $1448 |  |  |  |
| **<u>Non-U.S. Pension</u>** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Cash and Cash Equivalents** | $18 | $18 | $— | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Equity Securities** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Large-Cap | 185 | 5 | 180 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;International - Developed | 91 | 5 | 86 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;International - Emerging | 7 |  | 7 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Fixed Income Securities** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Government | 685 | 10 | 675 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate/Other | 260 | 170 | 90 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Hedge Fund** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Real Estate** | 4 | 4 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy | 1250 | $212 | $1038 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Real Estate Investments Measured at Net Asset Value**<sup>(1)</sup> | 24 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Plan Assets | $1274 |  |  |  |
| **<u>Postretirement</u>** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Cash and Cash Equivalents** | $1 | $1 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Equity Securities** - Global | 99 |  | 99 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy | 100 | $1 | $99 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Multi-Credit Strategy Investments Measured at Net Asset Value**<sup>(1)</sup> | 75 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Plan Assets | $175 |  |  |  |

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| | Fair Value Measurements Using: | Fair Value Measurements Using: | Fair Value Measurements Using: | Fair Value Measurements Using: |
| Asset Category | Total as of September 30, 2024 | Quoted Prices<br>in Active<br>Markets<br>(Level 1) | Significant<br>Other<br>Observable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 2) | Significant<br>Unobservable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 3) |
| **<u>U.S. Pension</u>** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Cash and Cash Equivalents** | $23 | $— | $23 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Equity Securities** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Large-Cap | 19 | 19 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small-Cap | 23 | 23 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;International - Developed | 45 | 45 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;International - Emerging | 8 | 8 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Fixed Income Securities** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Government | 265 | 265 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate/Other | 786 | 784 | 2 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy | 1169 | $1144 | $25 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Investments Measured at Net Asset Value**<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Alternative | 235 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Real Estate | 266 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Due to Broker | (79) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Plan Assets | $1591 |  |  |  |
| **<u>Non-U.S. Pension</u>** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Cash and Cash Equivalents** | $42 | $42 | $— | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Equity Securities** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Large-Cap | 88 | 9 | 79 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;International - Developed | 64 | 10 | 54 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;International - Emerging | 3 |  | 3 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Fixed Income Securities** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Government | 789 | 26 | 763 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate/Other | 417 | 282 | 135 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Hedge Fund** | 22 |  | 22 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Real Estate** | 11 | 11 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy | 1436 | $380 | $1056 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Real Estate Investments Measured at Net Asset Value**<sup>(1)</sup> | 89 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Plan Assets | $1525 |  |  |  |
| **<u>Postretirement</u>** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Cash and Cash Equivalents** | $3 | $3 | $— | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Equity Securities** - Global | 89 |  | 89 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Investments in the Fair Value Hierarchy | 92 | $3 | $89 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Multi-Credit Strategy Investments Measured at Net Asset Value**<sup>(1)</sup> | 69 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Plan Assets | $161 |  |  |  |

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<sup>(1)</sup> The fair value of certain real estate, multi-credit strategy, and alternative investments do not have a readily determinable fair value and require the fund managers to independently arrive at fair value by calculating net asset value ("NAV") per share. In order to calculate NAV per share, the fund managers value the investments using any one, or a combination of, the following methods: independent third party appraisals, discounted cash flow analysis of net cash flows projected to be generated by the investment and recent sales of comparable investments. Assumptions used to revalue the investments are updated every quarter.

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Due to the fact that the fund managers calculate NAV per share, the Company utilizes a practical expedient for measuring the fair value of its real estate, multi-credit strategy, and alternative investments, as provided for under ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement." In applying the practical expedient, the Company is not required to further adjust the NAV provided by the fund manager in order to determine the fair value of its investments as the NAV per share is calculated in a manner consistent with the measurement principles of ASC 946, "Financial Services - Investment Companies," and as of the Company's measurement date. The Company believes this is an appropriate methodology to obtain the fair value of these assets. The fair value amounts presented in these tables are intended to permit reconciliation of total plan assets to the amounts presented in the notes to consolidated financial statements.

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value. Certain assets are held within commingled funds which are valued at the unitized NAV or percentage of the net asset value as determined by the manager of the fund. These values are based on the fair value of the underlying net assets owned by the fund.

*Cash and Cash Equivalents:* The fair value of cash and cash equivalents is valued at cost.

*Equity Securities:* The fair value of equity securities is determined by direct quoted market prices. The underlying holdings are direct quoted market prices on regulated financial exchanges.

*Fixed Income Securities:* The fair value of fixed income securities is determined by direct or indirect quoted market prices. If indirect quoted market prices are utilized, the value of assets held in separate accounts is not published, but the investment managers report daily the underlying holdings. The underlying holdings are direct quoted market prices on regulated financial exchanges.

*Hedge Funds:* The fair value of hedge funds is accounted for by the custodian. The custodian obtains valuations from underlying managers based on market quotes for the most liquid assets and alternative methods for assets that do not have sufficient trading activity to derive prices. The Company and custodian review the methods used by the underlying managers to value the assets. The Company believes this is an appropriate methodology to obtain the fair value of these assets.

*Real Estate:* The fair value of real estate is determined by quoted market prices of the underlying Real Estate Investment Trusts

("REITs"), which are securities traded on an open exchange.

The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.

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**Funded Status**

The following table contains the ABO and reconciliations of the changes in the PBO, the changes in plan assets and the funded status (in millions):

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| | Pension Benefits | Pension Benefits | Pension Benefits | Pension Benefits | Postretirement<br>Benefits | Postretirement<br>Benefits |
| | U.S. Plans | U.S. Plans | Non-U.S. Plans | Non-U.S. Plans | Postretirement<br>Benefits | Postretirement<br>Benefits |
| September 30, | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| **Accumulated Benefit Obligation** | $1473 | $1603 | $1335 | $1563 | $63 | $73 |
| **Change in Projected Benefit Obligation** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year | $1603 | $1564 | $1617 | $1473 | $73 | $77 |
| Service cost |  |  | 17 | 17 |  |  |
| Interest cost | 65 | 79 | 64 | 69 | 3 | 4 |
| Plan participant contributions |  |  | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Actuarial loss (gain) | (62) | 104 | (111) | 84 | (5) | 4 |
| Benefits and settlements paid | (133) | (144) | (96) | (132) | (9) | (13) |
| Divestitures |  |  | (131) | (5) |  |  |
| Other |  |  | (3) | 2 |  | (1) |
| Currency translation adjustment |  |  | 14 | 106 |  |  |
| Projected benefit obligation at end of year | $1473 | $1603 | $1374 | $1617 | $63 | $73 |
| **Change in Plan Assets** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year | $1591 | $1499 | $1525 | $1388 | $161 | $144 |
| Actual return on plan assets | (12) | 234 | (25) | 137 | 20 | 26 |
| Employer and employee contributions | 2 | 2 | 32 | 26 | 3 | 4 |
| Benefits and settlements paid | (133) | (144) | (96) | (132) | (9) | (13) |
| Divestitures |  |  | (168) |  |  |  |
| Other |  |  | (2) | 1 |  |  |
| Currency translation adjustment |  |  | 8 | 105 |  |  |
| Fair value of plan assets at end of year | $1448 | $1591 | $1274 | $1525 | $175 | $161 |
| Funded status | $(25) | $(12) | $(100) | $(92) | $112 | $88 |
| Amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position consist of: | Amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position consist of: | Amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position consist of: | Amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position consist of: | Amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position consist of: | Amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position consist of: | Amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position consist of: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other noncurrent assets | $1 | $2 | $72 | $62 | $136 | $118 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noncurrent assets held for sale |  |  |  | 52 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued compensation and benefits | (2) | (2) | (12) | (12) | (2) | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pension and postretirement benefit obligations | (24) | (12) | (157) | (166) | (22) | (28) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noncurrent liabilities held for sale |  |  | (3) | (28) |  |  |
| Net amount recognized | $(25) | $(12) | $(100) | $(92) | $112 | $88 |
| **Weighted Average Assumptions** <sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Discount rate <sup>(2)</sup> | 4.98% | 4.60% | 5.17% | 4.35% | 4.77% | 4.50% |
| Rate of compensation increase | N/A | N/A | 2.91% | 3.01% | N/A | N/A |
| Interest crediting rate | N/A | N/A | 1.75% | 1.58% | N/A | N/A |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Plan assets and obligations are determined based on a September 30 measurement date at September 30, 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(2)</sup> The Company considers the expected benefit payments on a plan-by-plan basis when setting assumed discount rates. As a result, the Company uses different discount rates for each plan depending on the plan jurisdiction, the demographics of participants and the expected timing of benefit payments. For the U.S. pension and postretirement plans, the Company uses a discount rate provided by an independent third party calculated based on an appropriate mix of high quality bonds. For the non-

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U.S. pension and postretirement plans, the Company consistently uses the relevant country specific benchmark indices for determining the various discount rates. The Company has elected to utilize a full yield curve approach in the estimation of service and interest components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) for pension and other postretirement for plans that utilize a yield curve approach. The full yield curve approach applies the specific spot rates along the yield curve used in the determination of the benefit obligation to the relevant projected cash flows.

The fiscal 2025 net actuarial gains related to changes in the projected benefit obligation were primarily the result of the increase in discount rates globally. The fiscal 2024 net actuarial losses related to changes in the projected benefit obligation were primarily the result of the decrease in discount rates globally.

**Net Periodic Benefit Cost**

The following table contains the components of net periodic benefit costs, which are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses or cost of sales consistent with the related employees' salaries in the consolidated statements of income (in millions):

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| | Pension Benefits | Pension Benefits | Pension Benefits | Pension Benefits | Pension Benefits | Pension Benefits | Postretirement Benefits | Postretirement Benefits | Postretirement Benefits |
| | U.S. Plans | U.S. Plans | U.S. Plans | Non-U.S. Plans | Non-U.S. Plans | Non-U.S. Plans | Postretirement Benefits | Postretirement Benefits | Postretirement Benefits |
| Year ended September 30, | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit):** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Service cost | $— | $— | $— | $17 | $17 | $16 | $— | $— | $— |
| Interest cost | 65 | 79 | 78 | 64 | 69 | 68 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Expected return on plan assets | (98) | (120) | (131) | (77) | (72) | (77) | (11) | (9) | (9) |
| Net actuarial (gain) loss | 48 | (9) | 28 | (2) | 22 | 86 | (14) | (14) | (5) |
| Settlement loss |  |  | 1 | (3) |  | 6 |  |  |  |
| Amortization of prior service credit |  |  |  |  |  |  | (5) | (5) | (4) |
| Other |  |  |  | 1 | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| Net periodic benefit cost (credit) | $15 | $(50) | $(24) | $— | $37 | $99 | $(27) | $(24) | $(14) |
| **Expense Assumptions:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Discount rate | 4.60% | 5.48% | 5.08% | 4.35% | 4.72% | 4.36% | 4.50% | 5.42% | 4.92% |
| Expected return on plan assets | 6.50% | 8.50% | 8.25% | 5.44% | 5.26% | 5.02% | 6.64% | 6.62% | 6.64% |
| Rate of compensation increase | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.01% | 2.90% | 3.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interest crediting rate | 6.00% | 6.00% | N/A | 1.58% | 1.63% | 1.69% | N/A | N/A | N/A |

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**16. RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED COSTS**

To better align its resources with its growth strategies and reduce the cost structure of its global operations in certain underlying markets, the Company commits to restructuring plans as necessary. Restructuring activities generally result in charges for workforce reductions, plant closures, asset impairments and other related costs which are reported as restructuring and impairment costs in the Company's consolidated statements of income. The Company expects the restructuring actions to reduce cost of sales and SG&A due to reduced employee-related costs, depreciation and amortization expense.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company completed its previous restructuring plan and committed to a new multi-year restructuring plan to address stranded costs and further right-size its global operations as a result of previously announced portfolio simplification actions. It is expected that one-time restructuring costs, including severance and other employee termination benefits, contract termination costs, and certain other related cash and non-cash charges, of approximately $400 million will be incurred over the course of fiscal 2025, 2026 and 2027. Restructuring costs will be incurred across all segments and Corporate functions.

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The following table summarizes restructuring and related costs (in millions):

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| | Year Ended September 30, 2025 |
| Americas | $51 |
| EMEA | 49 |
| APAC | 17 |
| Corporate | 47 |
| Total | $164 |

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The following table summarizes changes in the reserve under the Company's restructuring plan announced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, which is included within other current liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position (in millions):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Employee Severance and Termination Benefits | Long-Lived Asset Impairments | Other | Total |
| Restructuring and related costs | $100 | $40 | $24 | $164 |
| Utilized—cash | (69) |  | (18) | (87) |
| Utilized—noncash |  | (40) |  | (40) |
| Other | 8 |  | (1) | 7 |
| Balance at September 30, 2025 | $39 | $— | $5 | $44 |

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**17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;INCOME TAXES**

The components of the Company's income tax provision from continuing operations are as follows (in millions):

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| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Tax expense at Ireland statutory rate of 12.5% | $246 | $190 | $139 |
| U.S. state income tax, net of federal benefit | 60 | 42 | 30 |
| Income subject to the U.S. federal tax rate | 117 | 63 | 42 |
| Income subject to rates different than the statutory rate | (181) | (204) | 44 |
| Reserve and valuation allowance adjustments | 14 | (139) | (559) |
| Intellectual property transactions and adjustments |  |  | (176) |
| Impact of acquisitions and divestitures |  | 121 |  |
| Restructuring and impairment costs | (11) | 38 | 12 |
| Income tax provision (benefit) | $245 | $111 | $(468) |
| Effective tax rate | 12% | 7% | (42)% |

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For fiscal 2025, the effective tax rate for continuing operations was 12% and was lower than the statutory tax rate primarily due to the favorable impact of impairment and restructuring charges and the benefits of continuing global tax planning initiatives, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of tax audit resolutions.

For fiscal 2024, the effective tax rate for continuing operations was 7% and was lower than the statutory tax rate primarily due to tax reserve adjustments as the result of tax audit resolutions and expired statute of limitations for certain tax years, valuation allowance adjustments and the benefits of continuing global tax planning initiatives, partially offset by the establishment of a deferred tax liability on the outside basis difference of the Company's investment in certain subsidiaries as a result of the planned divestiture of its R&LC HVAC business and the unfavorable impact of impairment and restructuring charges.

For fiscal 2023, the effective tax rate for continuing operations was (42)% and was lower than the statutory tax rate primarily due to the favorable tax impacts of intellectual property tax adjustments, tax reserve adjustments as the result of tax audit resolutions and remeasurements, valuation allowance adjustments and the benefits of continuing global tax planning initiatives, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of impairment and restructuring charges.

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**Valuation Allowances**

The Company reviews the realizability of its deferred tax assets and related valuation allowances on a quarterly basis, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a review is required. In determining the requirement for a valuation allowance, the historical and projected financial results of the legal entity or consolidated group recording the net deferred tax asset are considered, along with any other positive or negative evidence. Since future financial results may differ from previous estimates, periodic adjustments to the Company's valuation allowances may be necessary.

In fiscal 2024, due to changes in forecasted taxable income, the Company determined that it was more likely than not that certain deferred tax assets of Mexico and Germany would be realized. The valuation allowance adjustment resulted in a tax benefit of $48 million.

In fiscal 2023, due to changes in forecasted taxable income, the Company determined that it was more likely than not that certain deferred tax assets of Canada, Mexico, and Spain would be realized. The valuation allowance adjustment resulted in a tax benefit of $121 million.

The following table summarizes changes in the valuation allowance (in millions):

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| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Balance at beginning of period | $6258 | $6279 | $5906 |
| Allowance provision for new operating and other loss carryforwards | 134 | 215 | 544 |
| Allowance reductions | (136) | (236) | (171) |
| Balance at end of period | $6256 | $6258 | $6279 |

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**Uncertain Tax Positions**

The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. and numerous non-U.S. jurisdictions. Judgment is required in determining the worldwide provision for income taxes and recording the related assets and liabilities. In the ordinary course of the Company's business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The Company is regularly under audit by tax authorities.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in millions):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Beginning balance, October 1 | $2053 | $2158 | $2485 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additions for tax positions related to the current year | 62 | 39 | 59 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additions for tax positions of prior years | 21 | 53 | 89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reductions for tax positions of prior years | (62) | (35) | (23) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Settlements with taxing authorities | (65) | (35) | (6) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Statute closings and audit resolutions | (82) | (127) | (446) |
| Ending balance, September 30 | $1927 | $2053 | $2158 |

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The following table summarizes tax effected unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate and the related accrued interest, net of tax benefit (in millions):

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| | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Tax effected unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate | $1427 | $1466 | $1533 |
| Net accrued interest | 459 | 398 | 329 |

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In the U.S., fiscal years 2019 through 2020 are currently under audit and fiscal years 2017 through 2018 are currently under appeal with the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") for certain legal entities. Additionally, the Company is currently under exam in the following major non-U.S. jurisdictions for continuing operations:

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| Tax Jurisdiction | Tax Years Covered |
| Belgium | 2016 - 2017; 2019-2020 |
| Germany | 2007 - 2021 |
| Mexico | 2016; 2018 - 2019 |
| United Kingdom | 2014 - 2015; 2018; 2020 - 2021 |

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It is reasonably possible that certain tax examinations and/or tax litigation will conclude within the next twelve months, which could have a material impact on tax expense. Based upon the circumstances surrounding these examinations, the impact is not currently quantifiable.

**Other Tax Matters**

During fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company incurred charges for restructuring and impairment costs of $546 million, $510 million and $1,049 million, which generated tax benefits of $80 million, $26 million and $120 million, respectively.

**Impacts of Tax Legislation and Change in Statutory Tax Rates**

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBB") was signed into law by the president of the United States. It includes a broad range of tax reform provisions affecting businesses, including extending and modifying certain key Tax Cuts & Jobs Act provisions (both U.S. and non-U.S.), and expanding certain Inflation Reduction Act incentives while accelerating the phase-out of others. The impact on tax expense in the 2025 fiscal year is not material and the Company does not anticipate the OBBB to have a material impact on tax expense in subsequent years.

On December 18, 2023, the president of Ireland signed into law the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023, which included legislation regarding the implementation of the Pillar Two global minimum tax. The Pillar Two legislation went into effect for the Company's 2025 fiscal year. The impact on tax expense in the 2025 fiscal year is not material.

On September 11, 2023, the Schaffhausen parliament approved a partial revision of the cantonal act on direct taxation: Immediate Minimum Taxation Measure ("IMTM"). On November 19, 2023, IMTM was approved in a public referendum in the canton of Schaffhausen, was published in the cantonal official gazette on December 8, 2023, and was effective starting January 1, 2024. The IMTM increased Switzerland's combined statutory income tax rate to approximately 15%. As a result, in fiscal 2024, the Company recorded a noncash discrete net tax benefit of $80 million due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities related to Switzerland and the canton of Schaffhausen.

During fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, other tax legislation was adopted in various jurisdictions. These law changes did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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**Selected Income Tax Data**

Selected income tax data related to continuing operations were as follows (in millions):

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| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Components of income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. | $(309) | $(406) | $(325) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. | 2278 | 1928 | 1438 |
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes | $1969 | $1522 | $1113 |
| Components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes: |  |  |  |
| Current |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. federal | $(239) | $330 | $(201) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. state | (12) | 86 | 94 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. | 302 | 102 | 289 |
|  | 51 | 518 | 182 |
| Deferred |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. federal | 385 | (299) | (267) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. state | 79 | (26) | (25) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. | (270) | (82) | (358) |
|  | 194 | (407) | (650) |
| Income tax provision (benefit) | $245 | $111 | $(468) |
| Income taxes paid <sup>(1)</sup> | $606 | $704 | $294 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> The Company also paid $1.4 billion of taxes related to the operation and disposition of the Residential & Light Commercial HVAC Business, which is reported through Discontinued Operations.

At September 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded within the consolidated statements of financial position in other current assets approximately $562 million and $100 million, respectively, of income tax assets. At September 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded within the consolidated statements of financial position in other current liabilities approximately $176 million and $211 million, respectively, of accrued income tax liabilities.

At September 30, 2025, the Company has not provided U.S. or non-U.S. income taxes on approximately $22.7 billion of outside basis differences of consolidated subsidiaries of Johnson Controls International plc. The Company is indefinitely reinvested in these basis differences. The reduction of the outside basis differences via the sale or liquidation of these subsidiaries and/or distributions could create taxable income. The Company's intent is to reduce the outside basis differences only when it would be tax efficient. Given the numerous ways in which the basis differences may be reduced, it is not practicable to estimate the amount of unrecognized withholding taxes and deferred tax liability on the outside basis differences.

Deferred taxes were classified in the consolidated statements of financial position as follows (in millions):

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| | September 30, | September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| Other noncurrent assets | $1777 | $1969 |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | (185) | (301) |
| Net deferred tax asset | $1592 | $1668 |

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Temporary differences and carryforwards which gave rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities included (in millions):

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | September 30, | September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| **Deferred tax assets** |  |  |
| Accrued expenses and reserves | $424 | $661 |
| Employee and retiree benefits | 38 | 43 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 522 | 729 |
| Net operating loss and other credit carryforwards | 6963 | 6628 |
| Research and development | 233 | 219 |
| Intangible assets | 137 | 306 |
| Operating lease liabilities | 327 | 294 |
| Other, net | 315 | 455 |
|  | 8959 | 9335 |
| Valuation allowances | (6256) | (6258) |
|  | 2703 | 3077 |
| **Deferred tax liabilities** |  |  |
| Subsidiaries, joint ventures and partnerships | 193 | 440 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 327 | 294 |
| Other liabilities | 591 | 675 |
|  | 1111 | 1409 |
| Net deferred tax asset | $1592 | $1668 |

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At September 30, 2025, the Company had available net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $26.1 billion, of which $15.7 billion will expire at various dates between 2026 and 2045, and the remainder has an indefinite carryforward period. The Company had available U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards at September 30, 2025 of $35 million which will expire in 2029. The valuation allowance, generally, is for loss and credit carryforwards for which realization is uncertain because it is unlikely that the losses and/or credits will be realized given the lack of sustained profitability and/or limited carryforward periods in certain countries.

**18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SEGMENT INFORMATION**

On April 1, 2025, the Company, as part of ongoing initiatives to drive simplification, accelerate growth, better reflect its organizational and operational structure and align with the manner in which the Company's chief operating decision maker ("CODM") assesses performance and makes decisions regarding the allocation of resources following portfolio simplification actions, realigned into three reportable segments (Americas, EMEA and APAC).

The Company conducts its business through three operating segments, all of which are reportable segments:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Americas,* which designs, manufactures, sells, installs and services HVAC, controls, building management, refrigeration, integrated electronic security systems, integrated fire detection and suppression systems, and digital (software) solutions for commercial, industrial, data center, institutional and governmental customers in the Americas (United States, Canada, and Latin America – Central and South America). Americas also provides energy efficiency solutions and technical services, including inspection, scheduled maintenance, and repair and replacement of mechanical and control systems, as well as data-driven "smart building" solutions, to the Americas marketplace.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *EMEA,* which designs, manufactures sells, installs and services HVAC, controls, building management, refrigeration, integrated electronic security systems, integrated fire detection and suppression systems, and digital (software) solutions for commercial, residential security (Subscriber business), industrial, data center, institutional, governmental, and marine customers and provides technical services, including data-driven "smart building" solutions, to markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *APAC,* which designs, manufactures, sells, installs, and services HVAC, controls, building management, refrigeration, integrated electronic security systems, integrated fire detection and suppression systems, and digital (software) solutions for commercial, industrial, data center, institutional, and governmental customers and provides technical services, including data-driven "smart building" solutions, to the Asian and Pacific marketplaces.

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The Chief Executive Officer, the Company's CODM, evaluates the performance of its segments and allocates resources based on two profitability measures, Segment EBITA and Segment EBIT:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Segment earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization ("EBITA") represents income from continuing operations, before income taxes and noncontrolling interests, excluding corporate expenses, restructuring and impairment costs, AFFF related settlement costs and insurance recoveries, gains or losses on divestitures, net mark-to-market gains and losses related to pension and post-retirement plans and restricted asbestos investments, net finance charges, and amortization. Segment EBITA is used as a tool to allow the CODM to evaluate the recurring profitability of the segments, including revenues and expenses that are within the operational control of the segments, and excluding the impact of certain non-cash and non-recurring items. Segment EBITA also provides the CODM with performance comparability across periods and for more accurate benchmarking against peer companies that may not have similar historical acquisition activity, by holding constant the impact of significant acquisitions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Segment earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT") represents Segment EBITA, adding back the impact of amortization of intangible assets. Segment EBIT allows the CODM to review profitability, inclusive of the impact of significant acquisition activity, informing the CODM of how the business is integrating key strategic initiatives and generating synergies.

Both EBITA and EBIT are reviewed by the CODM and compared against the profit plan and forecast for the current and prior year. Segment EBITA and Segment EBIT are not defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Measures of total assets by reportable segment are not provided to the CODM. Therefore, asset information by segment is not disclosed.

Financial information relating to the Company's reportable segments is as follows (in millions):

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| | Year Ended September 30, 2025 | Year Ended September 30, 2025 | Year Ended September 30, 2025 |
| | Americas | EMEA | APAC |
| Net sales | $15831 | $4968 | $2797 |
| Cost of sales | 9742 | 3228 | 1777 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 3206 | 1094 | 548 |
| Equity income (loss) | 1 | (3) | (4) |
| Segment EBITA | 2882 | 649 | 476 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 356 | 68 | 15 |
| Segment EBIT | $2526 | $581 | $461 |

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| | Year Ended September 30, 2024 | Year Ended September 30, 2024 | Year Ended September 30, 2024 |
| | Americas | EMEA | APAC |
| Net sales | $15606 | $4620 | $2726 |
| Cost of sales | 9922 | 3024 | 1692 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 3003 | 996 | 558 |
| Equity income (loss) | 2 | 39 | (2) |
| Segment EBITA | 2679 | 561 | 478 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 379 | 80 | 17 |
| Segment EBIT | $2300 | $481 | $461 |

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| | Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2023 |
| | Americas | EMEA | APAC |
| Net sales | $14529 | $4491 | $3311 |
| Cost of sales | 9241 | 3035 | 2102 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 2945 | 1039 | 602 |
| Equity income (loss) |  | (1) | (2) |
| Segment EBITA | 2343 | 418 | 609 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 337 | 74 | 15 |
| Segment EBIT | $2006 | $344 | $594 |

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A reconciliation of segment EBIT and segment EBITA to consolidated income before income taxes is as follows (in millions):

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Segment EBITA | $4007 | $3718 | $3370 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 439 | 476 | 426 |
| Segment EBIT | 3568 | 3242 | 2944 |
| Corporate expenses | 767 | 490 | 429 |
| Restructuring and impairment costs | 546 | 510 | 1049 |
| Water systems AFFF settlement <sup>(1)</sup> |  | 750 |  |
| Water systems AFFF insurance recoveries <sup>(1)</sup> | (39) | (367) |  |
| Net financing charges | 319 | 342 | 258 |
| Loss on divestiture |  | 42 |  |
| Net mark-to-market adjustments | 6 | (47) | 95 |
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes | $1969 | $1522 | $1113 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Refer to Note 20, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further disclosure related to the water systems AFFF settlement and insurance recoveries.

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Depreciation/Amortization** |  |  |  |
| Americas | $490 | $528 | $528 |
| EMEA | 115 | 132 | 129 |
| APAC | 36 | 37 | 43 |
|  | 641 | 697 | 700 |
| Corporate | 224 | 119 | 45 |
| Total | $865 | $816 | $745 |

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Capital Expenditures** |  |  |  |
| Americas | $151 | $190 | $197 |
| EMEA | 16 | 34 | 51 |
| APAC | 109 | 102 | 148 |
|  | 276 | 326 | 396 |
| Corporate | 158 | 168 | 50 |
| Total | $434 | $494 | $446 |

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In fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, no customer exceeded 10% of consolidated net sales.

**Geographic Areas**

Financial information relating to the Company's operations by geographic area is as follows (in millions):

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Net Sales** |  |  |  |
| United States | $13303 | $13171 | $12408 |
| Other Non-United States | 10293 | 9781 | 9923 |
| Total | $23596 | $22952 | $22331 |
| **Long-Lived Assets (Year-end)** |  |  |  |
| United States | $1108 | $1137 | $1277 |
| Other Non-United States | 1085 | 1266 | 1097 |
| Total | $2193 | $2403 | $2374 |

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Net sales attributed to geographic locations are based on the location of where the sale originated. Long-lived assets by geographic location consist of net property, plant and equipment.

**19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;GUARANTEES**

Certain of the Company's subsidiaries at the business segment level guarantee the performance of third-parties and provide financial guarantees for uncompleted work and financial commitments. The terms of these guarantees vary with end dates ranging from the current fiscal year through the completion of such transactions and would typically be triggered in the event of nonperformance. Performance under the guarantees, if required, would not have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company offers warranties to its customers depending upon the specific product and terms of the customer purchase agreement. Generally, the Company's warranties require the repair or replacement of defective products within a specified time period from the date of sale. The following table summarizes changes in the total product warranty liability (in millions).

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| | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| Balance at beginning of period | $122 | $91 |
| Accruals for warranties issued during the period | 97 | 85 |
| Settlements made (in cash or in kind) during the period | (99) | (87) |
| Changes in estimates to pre-existing warranties |  | 31 |
| Currency translation |  | 2 |
| Balance at end of period | $120 | $122 |

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**20.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES**

*Environmental Matters*

The Company accrues for potential environmental liabilities when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability is reasonably estimable. The following table presents the location and amount of reserves for environmental liabilities in the Company's consolidated statements of financial position (in millions):

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| | September 30, | September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| Other current liabilities | $27 | $32 |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 160 | 179 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total reserves for environmental liabilities | $187 | $211 |

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The Company periodically examines whether the contingent liabilities related to the environmental matters described below are probable and reasonably estimable based on experience and ongoing developments in those matters, including continued study and analysis of ongoing remediation obligations. The Company expects that it will pay the amounts recorded over an estimated period of up to 20 years. The Company is not able to estimate a possible loss or range of loss, if any, in excess of the established accruals for environmental liabilities at this time.

A substantial portion of the Company's environmental reserves relates to ongoing long-term remediation efforts to address contamination relating to Aqueous Film Forming Foam ("AFFF") containing perfluorooctane sulfonate ("PFOS"), perfluorooctanoic acid ("PFOA"), and/or other per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS") at or near the Tyco Fire Products L.P. ("Tyco Fire Products") Fire Technology Center ("FTC") located in Marinette, Wisconsin and surrounding areas in the City of Marinette and Town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, as well as the continued remediation of PFAS, arsenic and other contaminants at the Tyco Fire Products Stanton Street manufacturing facility also located in Marinette, Wisconsin (the "Stanton Street Facility"). Tyco Fire Products has discontinued the production and sale of fluorinated firefighting foams, including AFFF products, and has transitioned to non-fluorinated foam alternatives.

PFOA, PFOS, and other PFAS compounds are being studied by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and other environmental and health agencies and researchers. In April 2024, EPA published National Primary Drinking Water Regulation ("NPDWR") for six PFAS compounds including PFOA and PFOS. The NPDWR established legally enforceable levels, called Maximum Contaminant Levels, of 4.0 parts per trillion ("ppt") for each of PFOA and PFOS, 10 ppt for each of PFHxS, PFNA, and HFPO-DA (commonly known as GenX Chemicals), and a Hazard Index of one for mixtures containing two or more of PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, and PFBS. In February 2024, EPA released two proposed rules relating to PFAS under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"): one rule proposes to list nine PFAS (including PFOA and PFOS) as "hazardous constituents," and a second rule proposes to clarify that hazardous waste regulated under the rule includes not only substances listed or identified as hazardous waste in the regulations, but also any substances that meet the statutory definition of hazardous waste. In April 2024, EPA finalized a rule designating PFOA and PFOS, along with their salts and structural isomers, as "hazardous substances" under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA"). In May 2025, EPA announced that it will retain the 4.0 ppt limit on PFOS and PFOA but will institute a two-year delay in the compliance deadline from 2029 until 2031. EPA also announced its intent to rescind and reconsider the limits on four other types of PFAS (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, and PFBS).

It is not possible to estimate the Company's ultimate level of liability at many remediation sites due to the large number of other parties that may be involved, the complexity of determining the relative liability among those parties, the financial viability of

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other potentially responsible parties and third-party indemnitors, the uncertainty as to the nature and scope of the investigations and remediation to be conducted, changes in environmental regulations, changes in permissible levels of specific compounds in soil, groundwater and drinking water sources, or changes in enforcement theories and policies, including efforts to recover natural resource damages, the uncertainty in the application of law and risk assessment, the various choices and costs associated with diverse technologies that may be used in corrective actions at the sites, and the often quite lengthy periods over which eventual remediation may occur. It is possible that technological, regulatory or enforcement developments, the results of additional environmental studies or other factors could change the Company's expectations with respect to future charges and cash outlays, and such changes could be material to the Company's future results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. Nevertheless, the Company does not currently believe that any claims, penalties or costs in addition to the amounts accrued will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In addition, the Company has identified asset retirement obligations for environmental matters that are expected to be addressed at the retirement, disposal, removal or abandonment of existing owned facilities. Conditional asset retirement obligations were $7 million at both September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

**FTC-Related Matters**

***FTC and Stanton Street Remediation***

The use of fire-fighting foams at the FTC was primarily for training and testing purposes to ensure that such products sold by the Company's affiliates, Chemguard, Inc. ("Chemguard") and Tyco Fire Products, were effective at suppressing high intensity fires that may occur at military installations, airports or elsewhere.

Tyco Fire Products has been engaged in remediation activities at the Stanton Street Facility since 1990. Its corporate predecessor, Ansul Incorporated ("Ansul"), manufactured arsenic-based agricultural herbicides at the Stanton Street Facility, which resulted in significant arsenic contamination of soil and groundwater on the site and in parts of the adjoining Menominee River. In 2009, Ansul entered into an Administrative Consent Order (the "Consent Order") with the EPA to address the presence of arsenic at the site. Under this agreement, Tyco Fire Products' principal obligations are to contain the arsenic contamination on the site, pump and treat on-site groundwater, dredge, treat and properly dispose of contaminated sediments in the adjoining river areas, and monitor contamination levels on an ongoing basis. Activities completed under the Consent Order since 2009 include the installation of a subsurface barrier wall around the facility to contain contaminated groundwater, the installation and ongoing operation and monitoring of a groundwater extraction and treatment system and the dredging and offsite disposal of treated river sediment. In addition to ongoing remediation activities, the Company is also working with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources ("WDNR") to investigate and remediate the presence of PFAS at or near the Stanton Street Facility as part of the evaluation and remediation of PFAS in the Marinette region.

Tyco Fire Products is operating and monitoring at the FTC a Groundwater Extraction and Treatment System ("GETS"), a permanent groundwater remediation system that extracts groundwater containing PFAS, treats it using advanced filtration systems, and returns the treated water to the environment. Tyco Fire Products has also completed the removal and disposal of PFAS-affected soil from the FTC. The Company is also continuing to replace private drinking water wells that may have been impacted by PFAS migrating from the FTC. The Company's reserves for continued remediation of the FTC, the Stanton Street Facility and surrounding areas in Marinette and Peshtigo are based on estimates of costs associated with the long-term remediation actions, including the continued operation of the GETS, the implementation of long-term drinking water solutions for the area impacted by groundwater migrating from the FTC, continued monitoring and testing of groundwater monitoring wells, the operation and wind-down of other legacy remediation and treatment systems and the completion of ongoing investigation obligations.

***FTC-Related Litigation*** 

Wisconsin approved final regulatory standards for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water and surface water in February 2022. In August 2024, WDNR issued a new proposed rule to adopt the EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels for PFAS in drinking water. In February 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services ("WDHS") recommended individual groundwater enforcement standards of 4 ng/L for PFOA and PFOS, 10 ng/L for PFHxS, PFNA, and HFPO-DA, and 2,000 ng/L for PFBS. Following the February 2025 WDHS recommendation, the WDNR Secretary and the Governor signed the WDNR scope statement and WDNR is in the early stages of rule development for enforcement standards for these six PFAS constituents.

In July 2019, the Company received a letter from the WDNR directing the expansion of the evaluation of PFAS in the Marinette region to include (1) biosolids sludge produced by the City of Marinette Waste Water Treatment Plant and spread on certain fields in the area and (2) the Menominee and Peshtigo Rivers. On October 16, 2019, the WDNR issued a "Notice of

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Noncompliance" to Tyco Fire Products and Johnson Controls, Inc. regarding the WDNR's July 2019 letter. In February 2020, the WDNR sent a letter to Tyco Fire Products and Johnson Controls, Inc. further directing the expansion of the evaluation of PFAS in the Marinette region to include investigation activities south and west of the previously defined FTC study area. In September 2021, the WDNR sent an additional "Notice of Noncompliance" to Tyco Fire Products and Johnson Controls, Inc. concerning land-applied biosolids, which reviewed and responded to the Company's biosolids investigation conducted to that date. On April 10, 2023, the WDNR issued a third "Notice of Noncompliance" to Tyco Fire Products and Johnson Controls, Inc. concerning land-applied biosolids in the Marinette region. Tyco Fire Products and Johnson Controls, Inc. believe that they have complied with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. The Company cannot predict what regulatory or enforcement actions, if any, might result from the WDNR's actions, or the consequences of any such actions, including the potential assessment of penalties.

In March 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Justice ("WDOJ") filed a civil enforcement action against Johnson Controls Inc. and Tyco Fire Products in Wisconsin state court relating to environmental matters at the FTC (*State of Wisconsin v. Tyco Fire Products, LP and Johnson Controls, Inc.*, Case No. 22-CX-1 (filed March 14, 2022 in Circuit Court in Marinette County, Wisconsin)). The WDOJ alleges that the Company failed to timely report the presence of PFAS chemicals at the FTC, and that the Company has not sufficiently investigated or remediated PFAS at or near the FTC. The WDOJ seeks monetary penalties and an injunction ordering these two subsidiaries to complete a site investigation and cleanup of PFAS contamination in accordance with the WDNR's requests. The parties have completed briefing of summary judgment and pretrial motions. The Court has continued the trial previously scheduled for March 3, 2025 and has not yet set a new trial date. The parties are actively working toward the finalization of a settlement to resolve the matter.

In October 2022, the Town of Peshtigo filed a tort action in Wisconsin state court against Tyco Fire Products, Johnson Controls Inc., Chemguard, Inc., and ChemDesign, Inc. relating to environmental matters at the FTC (*Town of Peshtigo v. Tyco Fire Products L.P. et al.*, Case No. 2022CV000234 (filed October 18, 2022 in Circuit Court in Marinette County, Wisconsin)). The Town alleges that use of AFFF products at the FTC caused contamination of water supplies in Peshtigo. The Town seeks monetary penalties and an injunction ordering abatement of PFAS contamination in Peshtigo. The case has been removed to federal court and transferred to a multi-district litigation ("MDL") before the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.

In November 2022, individuals filed six actions in Dane County, Wisconsin alleging personal injury and/or property damage against Tyco Fire Products, Johnson Controls Inc., Chemguard, and other unaffiliated defendants related to environmental matters at the FTC. Plaintiffs allege that use of AFFF products at the FTC and activities by third parties unrelated to the Company contaminated nearby drinking water sources, surface waters, and other natural resources and properties, including their personal properties. The individuals seek monetary damages for their personal injury and/or property damage. These lawsuits have been transferred to the MDL. Subsequently, several additional plaintiffs have direct-filed in the MDL complaints with similar allegations.

The Company is vigorously defending each of these cases and believes that it has meritorious defenses, but it is presently unable to predict the duration, scope, or outcome of these actions.

**Aqueous Film-Forming Foam ("AFFF") Matters**

***AFFF Litigation***

Two of the Company's subsidiaries, Chemguard and Tyco Fire Products, have been named, along with other defendant manufacturers, suppliers and distributors, and, in some cases, certain subsidiaries of the Company affiliated with Chemguard and Tyco Fire Products, in a number of class action and other lawsuits relating to the use of fire-fighting foam products by the U.S. Department of Defense (the "DOD") and others for fire suppression purposes and related training exercises. Plaintiffs generally allege that the firefighting foam products contain or break down into the chemicals PFOS and PFOA and/or other PFAS compounds and that the use of these products by others at various airbases, airports and other sites resulted in the release of these chemicals into the environment and ultimately into communities' drinking water supplies neighboring those airports, airbases and other sites. Plaintiffs generally seek compensatory damages, including damages for alleged personal injuries, medical monitoring, diminution in property values, investigation and remediation costs, and natural resources damages, and also seek punitive damages and injunctive relief to address remediation of the alleged contamination.

In September 2018, Tyco Fire Products and Chemguard filed a Petition for Multidistrict Litigation with the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ("JPML") seeking to consolidate all existing and future federal cases into one

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jurisdiction. On December 7, 2018, the JPML issued an order transferring various AFFF cases to the MDL. Additional cases have been identified for transfer to or are being directly filed in the MDL.

***AFFF Municipal and Water Provider Cases*** 

Chemguard and Tyco Fire Products have been named as defendants in more than 280 cases in federal and state courts involving municipal or water provider plaintiffs that were filed in state or federal courts originating from 36 states and territories. The vast majority of these cases have been transferred to or were directly filed in the MDL, and it is anticipated that the remaining cases will be transferred to the MDL. These municipal and water provider plaintiffs generally allege that the use of the defendants' fire-fighting foam products at fire training academies, municipal airports, Air National Guard bases, or Navy or Air Force bases released PFOS and PFOA into public water supply wells and/or other public property, allegedly requiring remediation.

Tyco Fire Products and Chemguard are also periodically notified by other municipal entities that those entities may assert claims regarding PFOS and/or PFOA contamination allegedly resulting from the use of AFFF.

*Water Systems AFFF Settlement Agreement*

On April 12, 2024, Tyco Fire Products agreed to a settlement with a nationwide class of public water systems that detected PFAS in their drinking water systems that they allege to be associated with the use of AFFF. Under the terms of the agreement, Tyco Fire Products agreed to contribute $750 million to resolve these PFAS claims. The settlement releases these claims against Tyco Fire Products, Chemguard, and other related corporate entities. In accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement, Tyco Fire Products made its final required payment of $415 million in December 2024 and has now paid the full settlement amount.

The class of public water systems included in this settlement broadly includes any public water system (as defined in the settlement agreement) that has detected PFAS in its drinking water sources as of May 15, 2024. The following systems are excluded from the settlement class: water systems owned and operated by a State or the United States government; systems that have not detected the presence of PFAS as of May 15, 2024; small transient water systems; privately-owned drinking water wells; and the water system in the city of Marinette, Wisconsin (which is included only if it so requests). The settlement does not resolve claims of public water systems that request exclusion from the class ("opt out") pursuant to the process to be established by the MDL court. It also does not resolve potential future claims of public water systems that detect PFAS in their water systems for the first time after May 15, 2024, or certain claims not related to drinking water, such as separate alleged claims relating to real property damage or stormwater or wastewater treatment. Finally, this settlement does not affect the other categories of cases that remain at issue in the MDL, such as personal injury cases, property damage cases, other types of class actions, claims brought by state or territory attorneys general, or other types of damages alleged to be related to the historical use of AFFF manufactured and sold by Tyco Fire Products and Chemguard. While it is reasonably possible that the excluded systems or claims could result in additional future lawsuits, claims, assessments or proceedings, it is not possible to predict the outcome of any such matters, and as such, the Company is unable to develop an estimate of a possible loss or range of losses, if any, at this time.

The settlement does not constitute an admission of liability or wrongdoing by Tyco Fire Products or Chemguard.

***AFFF Putative Class Actions***

Chemguard and Tyco Fire Products are named in 49 pending putative class actions in federal courts originating from 20 states and territories. All of these cases have been direct-filed in or transferred to the MDL. In addition, seven proposed class actions were filed in Canada (British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec and Ontario), which name Tyco Fire Products and other manufacturers as defendants, on behalf of various classes of members (including individuals and government entities) who seek to recover for remediation (past and future) costs, claim property or other environmental damages, or claim personal injuries or other harms arising from alleged exposure to or contamination with PFAS or PFAS-containing products (including AFFF).

***AFFF Individual or Mass Actions***

There are more than 12,400 individual or "mass" actions pending that were filed in state or federal courts originating from 53 states and territories against Chemguard and Tyco Fire Products and other defendants in which the plaintiffs generally seek compensatory damages, including damages for alleged personal injuries, medical monitoring, and alleged diminution in property values. The Company is currently unable to determine a precise count of personal injury claimants currently pending. The vast majority of these matters have been tagged for transfer to, transferred to, or directly-filed in the MDL, and it is

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anticipated that several newly-filed state court actions will be similarly tagged and transferred. There are several matters that are or will be proceeding in state courts, including actions in Arizona, Illinois and Washington.

Tyco and Chemguard are also periodically notified by other individuals that they may assert claims regarding PFOS and/or PFOA contamination allegedly resulting from the use of AFFF.

***AFFF State or U.S. Territory Attorneys General Litigation***

In June 2018, the State of New York filed a lawsuit in New York state court (*State of New York v. The 3M Company et al* No. 904029-18 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Albany County)) against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to alleged PFOS and PFOA contamination purportedly resulting from firefighting foams used at locations across New York, including Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh and Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Southampton, Plattsburgh Air Force Base in Plattsburgh, Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, and unspecified "other" sites throughout the State. The lawsuit seeks to recover costs and natural resource damages associated with contamination at these sites. This suit has been removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and transferred to the MDL.

In February 2019, the State of New York filed a second lawsuit in New York state court (*State of New York v. The 3M Company et al* (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Albany County)), against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to alleged PFOS and PFOA contamination purportedly resulting from firefighting foams used at additional locations across New York. This suit has been removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and transferred to the MDL. In July 2019, the State of New York filed a third lawsuit in New York state court (*State of New York v. The 3M Company et al* (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Albany County)), against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to alleged PFOS and PFOA contamination purportedly resulting from firefighting foams used at further additional locations across New York. This suit has been removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and transferred to the MDL. In November 2019, the State of New York filed a fourth lawsuit in New York state court (*State of New York v. The 3M Company et al* (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Albany County)), against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to alleged PFOS and PFOA contamination purportedly resulting from firefighting foams used at further additional locations across New York. This suit has been removed to federal court and transferred to the MDL.

In April 2021, the State of Alaska filed a lawsuit in the superior court of the State of Alaska against a number of manufacturers and other defendants, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFOS and PFOA damage of the State's land and natural resources allegedly resulting from the use of firefighting foams at various locations throughout the State. The State's case has been removed to federal court and transferred to the MDL. The State of Alaska has also named a number of manufacturers and other defendants, including affiliates of the Company, as third-party defendants in two cases brought by individuals against the State. These two cases have also been transferred to the MDL.

In early November 2021, the Attorney General of the State of North Carolina filed four individual lawsuits in the superior courts of the State of North Carolina against a number of manufacturers and other defendants, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFOS and PFOA damage of the State's land, natural resources, and property allegedly resulting from the use of firefighting foams at four separate locations throughout the State. These four cases have been removed to federal court and transferred to the MDL. In October 2022, the Attorney General filed two similar lawsuits in the superior courts of the State of North Carolina regarding alleged PFAS damages at two additional locations. These two cases have also been removed to federal court and transferred to the MDL.

In addition, 33 other states and territories have filed 35 lawsuits against a number of manufacturers and other defendants, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFAS damage of each of those State's environmental and natural resources allegedly resulting from the manufacture, storage, sale, distribution, marketing, and use of PFAS-containing AFFF within each respective State. The states and territories are: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico. All of these complaints, if not filed directly in the MDL, have been removed to federal court and transferred to the MDL.

In addition, an affiliate of the Company has been named with other manufacturers as a third party by the Canadian Federal Government who is seeking contribution and indemnity in respect of a single-plaintiff action filed in Ontario relating to alleged PFAS and benzene contamination of a private well from the use of AFFF in firefighting training.

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***Other AFFF Related Matters***

In March 2020, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians (a federally recognized Tribe) and two tribal corporations filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, and the United States with respect to PFAS contamination allegedly resulting from the use and disposal of AFFF by the United States Air Force at and around Fairchild Air Force Base in eastern Washington. This case has been transferred to the MDL.

In October 2022, the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (a federally recognized tribe) filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFAS contamination allegedly resulting from the use and disposal of AFFF at Duluth Air National Guard Base in Duluth, Minnesota. This case has been transferred to the MDL.

In July 2023, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (a federally recognized tribe) direct-filed a lawsuit in the MDL against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFAS contamination allegedly resulting from the use and disposal of AFFF at Duluth Air National Guard Base in Duluth, Minnesota.

In September 2025, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (one of six federally recognized sovereign bands that make up the federally recognized Minnesota Chippewa Tribe) filed a lawsuit in Minnesota state court against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFAS contamination allegedly resulting from, among other things, the alleged use and disposal of AFFF on and near the Band's property. This case has been transferred to the MDL.

Four AFFF property damage proceedings have been filed in Belgium against numerous defendants, including an affiliate of the Company*.* The cases are currently on hold pending efforts to dismiss the proceedings.

The Company is vigorously defending all of the above AFFF matters and believes that it has meritorious defenses to class certification and the claims asserted, including statutes of limitations, the government contractor defense, various medical and scientific defenses, and other factual and legal defenses. The Company has a historical general liability insurance program and is pursuing coverage under the program from various insurers through insurance claims discussions and litigation pending in a state court in Wisconsin. The Company has reached settlements with certain insurers and remains in discussions and litigation with the remaining carriers. The Company is unable to predict the amount and timing of any future recoveries under its insurance policies with the remaining carriers. The insurance litigation involves numerous factual and legal issues. There are numerous factual and legal issues to be resolved in connection with these claims. The Company is presently unable to predict the outcome or ultimate financial exposure beyond the water systems AFFF settlement discussed above, if any, represented by these matters, and there can be no assurance that any such exposure will not be material.

**Asbestos Matters**

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries, along with numerous other third parties, are named as defendants in personal injury lawsuits based on alleged exposure to asbestos containing materials. These cases have typically involved product liability claims based primarily on allegations of manufacture, sale or distribution of industrial products that either contained asbestos or were used with asbestos containing components.

The following table presents the location and amount of asbestos-related assets and liabilities in the Company's consolidated statements of financial position (in millions):

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| | September 30, | September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other current liabilities | $58 | $58 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other noncurrent liabilities | 329 | 350 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total asbestos-related liabilities | 387 | 408 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other current assets | 13 | 14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other noncurrent assets | 326 | 320 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total asbestos-related assets | 339 | 334 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net asbestos-related liabilities | $48 | $74 |

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The following table presents the components of asbestos-related assets (in millions):

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | September 30, | September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| Restricted |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash | $5 | $6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investments | 290 | 281 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total restricted assets | 295 | 287 |
| Insurance receivables for asbestos-related liabilities | 44 | 47 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total asbestos-related assets | $339 | $334 |

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The amounts recorded for asbestos-related liabilities and insurance-related assets are based on the Company's strategies for resolving its asbestos claims, currently available information, and a number of estimates and assumptions. Key variables and assumptions include the number and type of new claims that are filed each year, the average cost of resolution of claims, the identity of defendants, the resolution of coverage issues with insurance carriers, amount of insurance, and the solvency risk with respect to the Company's insurance carriers. Other factors that may affect the Company's liability and cash payments for asbestos-related matters include uncertainties surrounding the litigation process from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and from case to case, reforms of state or federal tort legislation and the applicability of insurance policies among subsidiaries. As a result, actual liabilities or insurance recoveries could be significantly higher or lower than those recorded if assumptions used in the Company's calculations vary significantly from actual results.

**Self-Insured Liabilities**

The Company records liabilities for its workers' compensation, product, general and auto liabilities. The determination of these liabilities and related expenses is dependent on claims experience. For most of these liabilities, claims incurred but not yet reported are estimated by utilizing actuarial valuations based upon historical claims experience. The Company maintains captive insurance companies to manage a portion of its insurable liabilities.

The following table presents the location and amount of self-insured liabilities in the Company's consolidated statements of financial position (in millions):

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| | September 30, | September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| Other current liabilities | $87 | $92 |
| Accrued compensation and benefits | 38 | 20 |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 289 | 239 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total self-insured liabilities | $414 | $351 |

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The following table presents the location and amount of insurance receivables in the Company's consolidated statements of financial position (in millions):

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| | September 30, | September 30, |
| | 2025 | 2024 |
| Other current assets | $4 | $5 |
| Other noncurrent assets | 13 | 13 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total insurance receivables | $17 | $18 |

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**Other Matters** 

The Company is involved in various lawsuits, claims and proceedings incident to the operation of its businesses, including those pertaining to product liability, environmental, safety and health, intellectual property, employment, commercial and contractual matters, and various other casualty matters. Although the outcome of litigation cannot be predicted with certainty and some lawsuits, claims or proceedings may be disposed of unfavorably to the Company, it is management's opinion that none of these will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Costs related to such matters were not material to the periods presented.

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**<u>ITEM 9</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE</u>**

None.

**<u>ITEM 9A</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES</u>**

**Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures**

The Company's management, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) as of September 30, 2025. Based on such evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of September 30, 2025, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in recording, processing, summarizing, and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act, and that information is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

**Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting**

The Company's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). The Company's management, with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, the Company's management has concluded that, as of September 30, 2025, the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective.

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

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2025 as stated in its report which is included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

**Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting**

There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2025, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

**<u>ITEM 9B</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>OTHER INFORMATION</u>**

**(b) Officer Rule 10b5-1 Plan**

During the three months ended September 30, 2025, except as provided below, none of the Company's directors or Section 16 officers adopted, amended or terminated a "Rule 10b5–1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5–1 trading arrangement" (as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K).

***Nathan Manning Rule 10b5-1 Plan***

On September 12, 2025 and prior to his departure from the Company, Nathan Manning, the Company's then-serving Vice President and President, Americas, entered into a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement (the "Manning 10b5-1 Plan") during the Company's fiscal fourth quarter open trading window. The Manning 10b5-1 Plan is intended to satisfy the Rule 10b5-1 affirmative defense and contemplates the sale of 10,123 ordinary shares of Company stock previously issued upon the vesting of restricted stock unit awards and the sale of 20,576 ordinary shares of Company stock issuable upon the exercise of option awards. The shares are expected to be sold in regular intervals between the plan's start date and termination date. The Manning

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10b5-1 Plan is expected to become effective on or about February 5, 2026 and is scheduled to terminate upon the earlier of the sale of all shares contemplated under the Manning 10b5-1 Plan or November 7, 2026.

**<u>ITEM 9C</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS</u>**

None.

**<u>PART III</u>**

In response to Part III, Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, parts of the Company's definitive proxy statement (to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after Registrant's fiscal year-end of September 30, 2025) for its annual meeting to be held on March 4, 2026, are incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K.

**<u>ITEM 10</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE</u>**

The information relating to directors and nominees of Johnson Controls is set forth under the caption "Proposal Number One" in Johnson Controls' proxy statement for its annual meeting of shareholders to be held on March 4, 2026 (the "Johnson Controls Proxy Statement") and is incorporated by reference herein. Information about executive officers is included in Part I, Item 4 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The information required by Items 405, 407(c)(3), (d)(4) and (d)(5) of Regulation S-K is contained under the captions "Governance of the Company - Nomination of Directors and Board Diversity," "Governance of the Company - Board Committees", "Committees of the Board - Audit Committee", and "Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports" of the Johnson Controls Proxy Statement and such information is incorporated by reference herein.

**Code of Ethics**

Johnson Controls has adopted a code of ethics for directors, officers (including the Company's principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) and employees, known as Values First, The Johnson Controls Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics is available on the Company's website at valuesfirst.johnsoncontrols.com. The Company posts any amendments to or waivers of its Code of Ethics (to the extent applicable to the Company's directors or executive officers) at the same location on the Company's website. In addition, copies of the Code of Ethics may be obtained in print without charge upon written request by any stockholder to the office of the Company at One Albert Quay, Cork, Ireland.

**Insider Trading Policy**

The Company has adopted an insider trading policy governing the purchase, sale, and/or other dispositions of its securities by its directors, officers, employees and independent contractors that the Company believes is reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations, and the exchange listing standards applicable to the Company.

Directors, executive officers, employees and other related persons may not buy, sell or engage in other transactions in the Company's shares while aware of material non-public information; buy or sell securities of other companies while aware of material non-public information about those companies that they became aware of as a result of business dealings between the Company and those companies; or disclose material non-public information to any unauthorized persons outside of the Company. The policy also restricts trading and other transactions for a limited group of Company employees (including executives and directors) to defined window periods that follow the Company's quarterly earnings releases and restricts trading and other transactions following announcement of a share repurchase program.

**<u>ITEM 11</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION</u>**

The information required by Item 402 of Regulation S-K is contained under the captions "Compensation Discussion & Analysis" (excluding the information under the caption "Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation"), "Executive Compensation Tables" "Compensation of Non-Employee Directors" and "CEO Pay Ratio" of the Johnson Controls Proxy Statement. Such information is incorporated by reference.

The information required by Items 407(e)(4) and (e)(5) of Regulation S-K is contained under the captions "Committees of the Board - Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" and "Compensation Discussion & Analysis - Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation" of the Johnson Controls Proxy Statement. Such information (other than the Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation, which shall not be deemed to be "filed") is incorporated by reference.

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**<u>ITEM 12</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS</u>**

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

The Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan authorizes stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted (non-vested) stock/units, performance shares, performance units and other stock-based awards. The Compensation and Talent Development Committee of the Company's Board of Directors determines the types of awards to be granted to individual participants and the terms and conditions of the awards. Annual awards are typically granted in the first quarter of the fiscal year.

The following table provides information about the Company's equity compensation plans as of September 30, 2025:

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| | (a)<br>Number of Securities to be Issued upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights | (b)<br>Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights | (c)<br>Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Securities Reflected in Column (a)) |
| <u>Plan Category</u> |  |  |  |
| Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders | 1895603 | $65.42 | 26952544 |
| Equity compensation plans not approved by shareholders |  |  |  |
| Total | 1895603 | $65.42 | 26952544 |

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**<u>ITEM 13</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE</u>**

The information in the Johnson Controls Proxy Statement set forth under the captions "Committees of the Board," "Governance of the Company - Director Independence," and "Governance of the Company - Other Directorships, Conflicts and Related Party Transactions," is incorporated herein by reference.

**<u>ITEM 14</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES</u>**

The information in the Johnson Controls Proxy Statement set forth under "Proposal Number Two" related to the appointment of auditors is incorporated herein by reference.

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**<u>PART IV</u>**

**<u>ITEM 15</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>EXHIBIT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES</u>**

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| | Page in<br>Form 10-K |
| (a) The following documents are filed as part of this Form 10-K: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Financial Statements |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_175) | [49](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_175) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_178) | [51](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_178) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_181) | [52](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_181) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at September 30, 2025 and 2024](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_184) | [53](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_184) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_187) | [54](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_187) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_190) | [55](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_190) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_193) | [56](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_193) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Exhibits |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reference is made to the separate exhibit index contained on page [112](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_304) filed herewith. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reference is made to the separate exhibit index contained on page [112](#i4b0f49eeba1c4e41bd4adb47130de5cd_304) filed herewith. |

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All Financial Statement Schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.

Financial statements of 50% or less-owned companies have been omitted because the proportionate share of their revenue or profit before income taxes is individually less than 20% of the respective consolidated amounts and investments in such companies are less than 20% of consolidated total assets.

**<u>ITEM 16</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>FORM 10-K SUMMARY</u>**

Not applicable.

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**Johnson Controls International plc**

**Index to Exhibits**

(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) and (2) Financial Statements and Supplementary Data - See Item 8

(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit Index:

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| **Exhibit** | **Title** |
| 2.1 | <u>[Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 23, 2024, by and between Johnson Controls International plc and Robert Bosch GmbH (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 26, 2024)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000119312524186281/d835802dex21.htm)</u> |
| 3.1 | <u>[Memorandum and Articles of Association of Johnson Controls International plc, as amended by special resolutions dated September 8, 2014, August 17, 2016 and March 7, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 3, 2018)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344418000021/q2ex31fy1810-q.htm)</u> |
| 4.1 | <u>[Indenture, dated December 28, 2016, between Johnson Controls International plc and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the registrant's current report on Form 8-K filed on December 28, 2016)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000110465916164074/a16-23370_1ex4d1.htm)</u> |
| 4.2 | <u>[First Supplemental Indenture, dated December 28, 2016, between Johnson Controls International plc, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, and Elavon Financial Services DAC, UK Branch, as paying agent for the New Euro Notes attaching forms of 2.355% Senior Notes due 2017 (retired; no longer outstanding), 7.125% Senior Notes due 2017 (retired; no longer outstanding), 1.400% Senior Notes due 2017 (retired; no longer outstanding), 3.750% Notes due 2018 (retired; no longer outstanding), 5.000% Senior Notes due 2020 (retired; no longer outstanding), 4.25% Senior Notes due 2021 (retired; no longer outstanding), 3.750% Senior Notes due 2021 (retired; no longer outstanding), 3.625% Senior Notes due 2024 (retired; no longer outstanding), 6.000% Notes due 2036, 5.70% Senior Notes due 2041, 5.250% Senior Notes due 2041, 4.625% Senior Notes due 2044, 6.950% Debentures due December 1, 2045, 4.950% Senior Notes due 2064, 4.625% Notes due 2023, 1.375% Notes due 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000110465916164074/a16-23370_1ex4d2.htm)[(retired; no longer outstanding)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000110465916164074/a16-23370_1ex4d2.htm)[, 3.900% Notes due 2026, and 5.125% Notes due 2045 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's current report on Form 8-K filed on December 28, 2016)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000110465916164074/a16-23370_1ex4d2.htm)</u> |
| 4.3 | <u>[Second Supplemental Indenture, dated February 7, 2017, between Johnson Controls International plc and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, attaching form of 4.500% Senior Notes due 2047 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 7, 2017)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000110465917006814/a17-3457_11ex4d2.htm)</u> |
| 4.4 | <u>[Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated September 11, 2020, among Johnson Controls International plc, Tyco Fire & Security Finance S.C.A. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, attaching form of the 1.750% Senior Notes due 2030 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 11, 2020)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000119312520244119/d23518dex42.htm)</u> |
| 4.5 | <u>[Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated September 15, 2020, among Johnson Controls International plc, Tyco Fire & Security Finance S.C.A., U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, and Elavon Financial Services DAC, as paying agent, attaching forms of the 0.375% Senior Notes due 2027 and the 1.000% Senior Notes due 2032 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 15, 2020)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000119312520246240/d31385dex42.htm)</u> |
| 4.6 | <u>[Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated September 16, 2021, among Johnson Controls International plc, Tyco Fire & Security Finance S.C.A. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, attaching form of the 2.000% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2031 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 16, 2021)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000119312521275152/d195759dex42.htm)</u> |
| 4.7 | <u>[Eighth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 7, 2022, among Johnson Controls International plc, Tyco Fire & Security Finance S.C.A., U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee and Elavon Financial Services DAC, as paying agent attaching form of the 3.000% Senior Notes due 2028 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 7, 2022)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000119312522240030/d357921dex42.htm)</u> |

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**Johnson Controls International plc**

**Index to Exhibits**

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| **Exhibit** | **Title** |
| 4.8 | <u>[Ninth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 14, 2022, among Johnson Controls International plc, Tyco Fire & Security Finance S.C.A. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (attaching form of the 4.900% Senior Notes due 2032). (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2022)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000119312522244741/d291852dex42.htm)</u> |
| 4.9 | <u>[Tenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 23, 2023, among Johnson Controls International plc, Tyco Fire & Security Finance S.C.A., U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee and Elavon Financial Services DAC, as paying agent (attaching form of the 4.250% Senior Notes due 2035).(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2023)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000119312523151889/d675825dex42.htm)</u> |
| 4.10 | <u>[Eleventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 19, 2024, among Johnson Controls International plc, Tyco Fire & Security Finance S.C.A. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (attaching form of the 5.500% Senior Notes due 2029).(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 19, 2024)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000119312524102867/d830386dex42.htm)</u> |
| 4.11 | <u>[Twelfth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 10, 2024, among Johnson Controls International plc, Tyco Fire & Security Finance S.C.A. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (attaching form of 4.900% Senior Notes due 2032) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 10, 2024).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000119312524274338/d864359dex43.htm)</u> |
| 4.12 | <u>[Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 11, 2024, among Johnson Controls International plc, Tyco Fire & Security Finance S.C.A., U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee and U.S. Bank Europe DAC, as paying agent (attaching form of 3.125% Senior Notes due 2033) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 11, 2024).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000119312524275613/d916485dex42.htm)</u> |
| 4.13 | <u>[Description of the Ordinary Shares of Johnson Controls International plc (filed herewith)](ex413202510-k.htm)</u> |
| 4.14 | <u>[Description of the Johnson Controls International plc Notes (filed herewith)](ex414202510-k.htm)</u> |
| 4.15 | <u>[Description of the Johnson Controls International plc and Tyco Fire & Security Finance S.C.A. Notes (filed herewith)](ex415202510-k.htm)</u> |
| 4.16 | Miscellaneous long-term debt agreements and financing leases with banks and other creditors and debenture indentures.\* |
| 4.17 | Miscellaneous industrial development bond long-term debt issues and related loan agreements and leases.\* |
| 10.1 | <u>[Credit Agreement, dated as of December 11, 2023, among Johnson Controls International plc, certain of its subsidiaries party thereto from time to time, the lenders party thereto from time to time, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 14, 2023)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344423000048/ex101202310-k.htm)</u> |
| 10.2 | <u>[Form of Deed of Indemnification between Johnson Controls International plc and certain of its directors and officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 14, 2023)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344423000048/ex107202310-k.htm)</u> |
| 10.3 | <u>[Form of Indemnification Agreement between Tyco Fire & Security (US) Management, LLC and certain directors and officers of Johnson Controls International plc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 14, 2023)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344423000048/ex108202310-k.htm)</u> |
| 10.4 | <u>[Johnson Controls International plc 2012 Share and Incentive Plan, amended and restated as of March 8, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 4, 2017)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344417000016/q2ex102fy1710-q.htm)</u>\*\* |

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| **Johnson Controls International plc** | **Johnson Controls International plc** |
| **Index to Exhibits** | **Index to Exhibits** |
| **Exhibit** | **Title** |
| 10.5 | <u>[Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan, as amended and restated as of September 10, 2025 (filed herewith)](ex105202510-k.htm)</u>\*\* |
| 10.6 | <u>[Johnson Controls International plc Severance and Change in Control Policy for Officers, amended and restated September 10, 2025 (filed herewith)](ex106202510-k.htm)</u>\*\* |
| 10.7 | <u>[Johnson Controls International plc Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated March 11, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on April 30, 2021)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344421000020/q2ex105fy2110-q.htm)</u>\*\* |
| 10.8 | <u>[Johnson Controls International plc Senior Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective March 11, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on April 30, 2021)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344421000020/q2ex106fy2110-q.htm)</u>[\*\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344421000020/q2ex106fy2110-q.htm) |
| 10.9 | <u>[Johnson Controls International plc Retirement Restoration Plan, as amended and restated March 11, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on April 30, 2021)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344421000020/q2ex107fy2110-q.htm)</u>\*\* |
| 10.10 | <u>[Tyco Supplemental Savings and Retirement Plan as amended and restated effective January 1, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 19, 2017)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344417000049/exhibit102tycosupplemental.htm)</u> \*\* |
| 10.11 | <u>[Letter Agreement between Johnson Controls International plc and George R. Oliver dated December 8, 2017 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 11, 2017)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344417000064/exh101letteragreementbetwe.htm)</u>\*\* |
| 10.12 | <u>[Form of terms and conditions for Option / SAR Awards, Restricted Stock / Unit Awards, Performance Share Awards under the Johnson Controls International plc 2012 Share and Incentive Plan for periods commencing December 6, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed February 1, 2019)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344419000005/q1ex102optionrsupsuagreeme.htm)</u>\*\* |
| 10.13 | <u>[Form of Option/SAR Award for Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019 filed on November 21, 2019)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344419000051/ex1024201910-k.htm)</u>\*\*  |
| 10.14 | <u>[Form of terms and conditions for Option / SAR Awards, Restricted Stock / Unit Awards, Performance Share Awards under the Johnson Controls International plc 2012 Share and Incentive Plan for periods commencing on September 2, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 filed on November 23, 2016)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344416000216/ex10332016plc10-k.htm)</u>\*\* |
| 10.15 | <u>[Restrictive covenants applicable to equity award agreements beginning December 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on January 31, 2020)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344420000006/q1ex103fy2010-q.htm)</u>\*\* |
| 10.16 | <u>[Form of terms and conditions for Option / SAR Awards, Restricted Stock / Unit Awards, Performance Share Awards under the Johnson Controls International plc 2012 Share and Incentive Plan for fiscal 2021](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344421000011/q1ex101fy2110-q.htm) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on January 29, 2021)</u>\*\* |
| 10.17 | <u>[Form of terms and conditions for Option / SAR Awards, Restricted Stock / Unit Awards, Performance Share Awards under the Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344421000020/q2ex102fy2110-q.htm) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on April 30, 2021)</u>\*\* |
| 10.18 | <u>[Form of terms and conditions for Restricted Stock Units for Directors under the Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344421000020/q2ex103fy2110-q.htm) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on April 30, 2021)</u>\*\* |

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| **Johnson Controls International plc** | **Johnson Controls International plc** |
| **Index to Exhibits** | **Index to Exhibits** |
| **Exhibit** | **Title** |
| 10.19 | <u>[Form of terms and conditions for Option / SAR Awards, Restricted Stock / Unit Awards, Performance Share Awards under the Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan for fiscal 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on February 1, 2023)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344423000005/q1ex101fy2310-q.htm)</u>\*\* |
| 10.20 | <u>[Form of terms and conditions for Option / SAR Awards under the Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan for fiscal 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on January 30, 2024)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344424000011/q1ex101fy2410-q.htm)</u>\*\* |
| 10.21 | <u>[Restrictive covenants applicable to equity award agreements beginning March 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 1, 2024)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344424000029/q2ex102fy2410-q.htm)</u>\*\* |
| 10.22 | <u>[Form of terms and conditions for Option / SAR Awards, Restricted Stock / Unit Awards, Performance Share Awards under the Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan for fiscal 2026 (filed herewith)](ex1022202510-k.htm)</u>\*\* |
| 10.23 | <u>[Employment Transition Agreement, dated February 5, 2025, between the Company and Mr. Oliver (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 5, 2025)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000110465925009733/tm255534d1_ex10-1.htm)</u>\*\* |
| 19.1 | <u>[Johnson Controls International plc Insider Trading Policy, effective September 1](ex191202510-k.htm)[0](ex191202510-k.htm)[, 202](ex191202510-k.htm)[5](ex191202510-k.htm)[(filed herewith)](ex191202510-k.htm)</u> |
| 21.1 | <u>[Subsidiaries of Johnson Controls International plc (filed herewith)](ex211202510-k.htm)</u> |
| 22.1 | <u>[Co-Issuer of Debt Securities (filed herewith)](ex221202510-k.htm)</u> |
| 23.1 | <u>[Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (filed herewith)](ex231202510-k.htm)</u> |
| 31.1 | <u>[Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)](ex311202510-k.htm)</u> |
| 31.2 | <u>[Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)](ex312202510-k.htm)</u> |
| 32.1 | <u>[Certification by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)](ex321202510-k.htm)</u> |
| 97 | <u>[Johnson Controls International plc Executive Compensation Recoupment Policy effective October 2, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97 of the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 14, 2023)\*\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/833444/000083344423000048/ex97202310-k.htm)</u> |
| 101 | Financial statements from the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Johnson Controls International plc for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 formatted in iXBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (filed herewith), and (vii) the information included in Part I, Item 1C, Part II, Item 9B(b) and Part III, Item 10 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the iXBRL document and contained in Exhibit 101) (filed herewith) |

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| **Johnson Controls International plc** | **Johnson Controls International plc** |
| **Index to Exhibits** | **Index to Exhibits** |
| **Exhibit** | **Title** |
| \* | These instruments are not being filed as exhibits herewith because none of the long-term debt instruments authorizes the issuance of debt in excess of 10% of the total assets of Johnson Controls International plc and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Johnson Controls International plc agrees to furnish a copy of each agreement to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request. |
| \*\* | Management contract or compensatory plan. |

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**SIGNATURES**

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

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|:---|:---|
| JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC | JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC |
| By | /s/ Marc Vandiepenbeeck |
| | Marc Vandiepenbeeck |
| | Executive Vice President and<br>Chief Financial Officer |
| Date: | November 14, 2025 |

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below as of November 14, 2025, by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated:

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|:---|:---|
| <u>/s/ Joakim Weidemanis</u><br>Joakim Weidemanis<br>Chief Executive Officer<br>(Principal Executive Officer) | <u>/s/ Marc Vandiepenbeeck</u><br>Marc Vandiepenbeeck<br>Executive Vice President and <br>Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
| <u>/s/ Daniel C. McConeghy</u><br>Daniel C. McConeghy<br>Vice President and Chief Accounting and Tax Officer <br>(Principal Accounting Officer) | <u>/s/ Timothy M. Archer</u><br>Timothy M. Archer<br>Director |
| <u>/s/ Jean Blackwell</u><br>Jean Blackwell<br>Director | <u>/s/ Pierre Cohade</u><br>Pierre Cohade <br>Director |
| <u>/s/ Patrick K. Decker</u><br>Patrick K. Decker<br>Director | <u>/s/ W. Roy Dunbar</u><br>W. Roy Dunbar<br>Director |
| <u>/s/ Gretchen R. Haggerty</u><br>Gretchen R. Haggerty<br>Director | <u>/s/ Ayesha Khanna</u><br>Ayesha Khanna<br>Director |
| <u>/s/ Seetarama Kotagiri</u><br>Seetarama Kotagiri<br>Director | <u>/s/ Jürgen Tinggren</u><br>Jürgen Tinggren<br>Director |
| <u>/s/ Mark P. Vergnano</u><br>Mark P. Vergnano<br>Chairman and Director | <u>/s/ John D. Young</u><br>John D. Young<br>Director |

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## Exhibit 4.13

**Exhibit 4.13**

**DESCRIPTION OF ORDINARY SHARES**

The following description of the material terms of our ordinary shares is based on the provisions of our Irish memorandum and articles of association. This description is not complete and is subject to the applicable provisions of Irish law and our memorandum and articles of association, which are incorporated by reference as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The transfer agent and registrar for our ordinary shares is Equiniti Trust Company. Our ordinary shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "JCI."

**Capital Structure**

*Authorized and Issued Share Capital*

Our authorized share capital is $22,000,000 and €40,000, divided into 2,000,000,000 ordinary shares with a par value of $0.01 per share, 200,000,000 preferred shares with a par value of $0.01 per share, and 40,000 ordinary A shares with a par value of €1.00 per share. The authorized share capital includes 40,000 ordinary A shares with a par value of €1.00 per share in order, at the time of its incorporation, to satisfy statutory requirements for the incorporation of all Irish public limited companies. We may issue shares subject to the maximum amount prescribed by our authorized share capital contained in our memorandum and articles of association.

As a matter of Irish company law, the directors of a company may issue new ordinary or preferred shares (including the grant of options and issue of warrants) without shareholder approval once authorized to do so by the memorandum and articles of association of the company or by an ordinary resolution adopted by the shareholders at a general meeting. An ordinary resolution requires over 50% of the votes cast by a company's shareholders at a general meeting. The authority conferred can be granted for a maximum period of five years, at which point it will lapse unless renewed by the shareholders of the company by an ordinary resolution. The board of directors is authorized, under an annual authorization by shareholders pursuant to an ordinary resolution, to issue ordinary shares subject to a maximum of approximately 20% of our issued share capital. The current annual authorization will expire at the earlier of the date of our annual general meeting in 2025 or September 13, 2025 unless renewed (a renewal of the authorization will be proposed at our annual general meeting in 2025, which if approved would expire on the date of our annual general meeting in 2026 or 18 months after the date of our 2025 annual general meeting (whichever is earlier)).

Notwithstanding this authority, under the Irish Takeover Rules the board of directors would not be permitted to issue any shares, during a period when an offer has been made for us or is believed to be imminent unless the issue is (i) approved by shareholders at a general meeting, (ii) consented to by the Irish Takeover Panel on the basis it would not constitute action frustrating the offer, (iii) consented to by the Irish Takeover Panel and approved by the holders of more than 50% of our voting rights, (iv) consented to by the Irish Takeover Panel in circumstances where a contract for the issue of the shares had been entered into prior to that period, or (v) consented to by the Irish Takeover Panel in circumstances where the issue of the shares was decided by our board of directors prior to that period and either action has been taken to implement the issuance (whether in part or in full) prior to such period or the issuance was otherwise in the ordinary course of business.

The board of directors has previously represented that it will not, without prior shareholder approval, approve the issuance or use of any of the preferred shares for any defensive or anti-takeover purpose or for the purpose of implementing any shareholder rights plan. Within these limits, the board of directors may approve the issuance or use of preferred shares for capital raising, financing or acquisition needs or opportunities that has the effect of making a takeover of us or other acquisition transaction more difficult or costly, as could also be the case if the board of directors were to issue additional ordinary shares.

The authority to issue preferred shares provides us with the flexibility to consider and respond to future business needs and opportunities as they arise from time to time, including in connection with capital raising, financing, and acquisition transactions or opportunities.

The authorized but unissued share capital may be increased or reduced by way of an ordinary resolution of our shareholders. The shares comprising our authorized share capital may be divided into shares of such par value as the

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resolution shall prescribe. The rights and restrictions to which the ordinary shares will be subject are prescribed in our memorandum and articles of association.

Irish law does not recognize fractional shares held of record; accordingly, our memorandum and articles of association do not provide for the issuance of fractional shares, and our official Irish register will not reflect any fractional shares.

**Dividends**

Under Irish law, dividends and distributions may only be made from distributable reserves. Distributable reserves, broadly, means our accumulated realized profits less our accumulated realized losses. In addition, no distribution or dividend may be made unless our net assets are equal to, or in excess of, the aggregate of our called up share capital plus undistributable reserves and the distribution does not reduce our net assets below such aggregate. Undistributable reserves include the share premium account, the par value of shares acquired by us and the amount by which our accumulated unrealized profits, so far as not previously utilized by any capitalization, exceed our accumulated unrealized losses, so far as not previously written off in a reduction or reorganization of capital.

The determination as to whether or not we have sufficient distributable reserves to fund a dividend must be made by reference to our "relevant financial statements." The "relevant financial statements" will be either the last set of unconsolidated annual audited financial statements or unaudited financial statements prior to the declaration of a dividend prepared in accordance with the Irish Companies Act, which give a "true and fair view" of our unconsolidated financial position and accord with accepted accounting practice. The relevant financial statements must be filed in the Companies Registration Office (the official public registry for companies in Ireland).

The mechanism as to who declares a dividend and when a dividend shall become payable is governed by our articles of association, which authorize the directors to declare such dividends as appear justified from our profits without the approval of the shareholders at a general meeting. The board of directors may also recommend a dividend to be approved and declared by the shareholders at a general meeting. Although the shareholders may direct that the payment be made by distribution of assets, shares or cash, no dividend issued may exceed the amount recommended by the directors. The dividends can be declared and paid in the form of cash or non-cash assets.

Our directors may deduct from any dividend payable to any shareholder all sums of money (if any) payable by him or her to us in relation to our shares. Our directors are also entitled to issue shares with preferred rights to participate in dividends we declare. The holders of such preferred shares may, depending on their terms, be entitled to claim arrears of a declared dividend out of subsequently declared dividends in priority to ordinary shareholders.

**Preemptive Rights and Advance Subscription Rights**

Certain statutory preemption rights apply automatically in favor of our shareholders where our shares are to be issued for cash (including pursuant to non-compensatory options). Statutory preemption rights do not apply (i) where shares are issued for non-cash consideration (such as in a stock-for-stock acquisition), (ii) to the issue of non-equity shares (that is, shares that have the right to participate only up to a specified amount in any income or capital distribution) or (iii) where shares are issued pursuant to an employee option or similar equity plan. In addition, and without prejudice to any existing authorities granted to the board of directors, the board of directors is authorized, under an annual authorization by shareholders pursuant to a special resolution, to issue ordinary shares without the application of preemption rights of up to approximately 20% of our issued share capital. The current annual authorization will expire at the earlier of the date of our annual general meeting in 2026 or September 12, 2026 unless renewed (a renewal of the authorization will be proposed at our annual general meeting in 2026, which if approved would expire on the date of our annual general meeting in 2027 or 18 months after the date of our 2026 annual general meeting (whichever is earlier)).

A special resolution requires not less than 75% of the votes cast by our shareholders at a general meeting. If the opt-out is not renewed, shares issued for cash must be offered to our pre-existing shareholders pro rata to their

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existing shareholding in accordance with the statutory preemption rights described above before the shares can be issued to any new shareholders.

**Issuance of Warrants and Options**

Our articles of association provide that, subject to any shareholder approval requirement under any laws, regulations or the rules of any stock exchange to which we are subject, the board is authorized, from time to time, in its discretion, to grant such persons, for such periods and upon such terms as the board deems advisable, options to purchase such number of shares of any class or classes or of any series of any class as the board may deem advisable, and to cause warrants or other appropriate instruments evidencing such options to be issued. The issuance of warrants or options is subject to the same requirements for shareholder authority and statutory preemption rights as applies to the issue of ordinary shares described under the headings "–*Capital Structure– Authorized and Issued Share Capital*" and "–*Preemptive Rights and Advance Subscription Rights*" in this summary and the number of shares capable of being issued under options and warrants are aggregated with the number of shares issued under those authorizations for determining the utilization of those authorizations. The board may issue shares upon exercise of warrants or options without shareholder approval or authorization provided that the original warrants or options were issued when valid authorization was in place.

**Share Repurchases and Redemptions**

*Overview*

Article 3 of our articles of association provides that any ordinary share which we have acquired or agreed to acquire shall be deemed to be a redeemable share. Accordingly, for Irish company law purposes, the repurchase of ordinary shares by us will technically be effected as a redemption of those shares as described below. If our articles of association did not contain Article 3(d), repurchases of our ordinary shares would be subject to many of the same rules that apply to purchases of our ordinary shares by subsidiaries described below, including the shareholder approval requirements described below and the requirement that any on-market purchases be effected on a "recognized stock exchange." Except where otherwise noted, when we refer to repurchasing or buying back our ordinary shares, we are referring to the redemption of ordinary shares by us pursuant to Article 3(d) of the articles of association or the purchase of our ordinary shares by a subsidiary of ours, in each case in accordance with our articles of association and Irish company law as described below.

*Repurchases and Redemptions by Us*

Under Irish law, a company can issue redeemable shares and redeem them out of distributable reserves or the proceeds of a new issue of shares for that purpose. The issue of redeemable shares may only be made by us where the nominal value of the issued share capital that is not redeemable is not less than 10% of the aggregate of the par value and share premium in respect of the allotment of our shares together with the par value of any shares acquired by us. All redeemable shares must also be fully paid and the terms of redemption of the shares must provide for payment on redemption. Redeemable shares may, upon redemption, be cancelled or held in treasury. Shareholder approval will not be required to redeem our ordinary shares. Our board of directors will also be entitled to issue preferred shares which may be redeemed at either our option or the that of the shareholder, depending on the terms of such preferred shares.

Repurchased and redeemed shares may be cancelled or held as treasury shares. The nominal value of treasury shares held by us at any time must not exceed 10% of our company capital (consisting of the aggregate of the par value and share premium in respect of the allotment of our shares together with the par value of any shares acquired by us). While we hold shares as treasury shares, we cannot exercise any voting rights in respect of those shares. We may cancel or reissue treasury shares subject to certain conditions.

*Purchases by Our Subsidiaries*

Under Irish law, it may be permissible for an Irish or non-Irish subsidiary to purchase our shares either on-market or off-market. A general authority of our shareholders is required to allow a subsidiary of ours to make on-market purchases of our ordinary shares; however, as long as this general authority has been granted, no specific

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shareholder authority for a particular on-market purchase by a subsidiary of our ordinary shares is required. Such an authority has been adopted by our shareholders. We have sought such general authority, which must expire no later than 18 months after the date on which it was granted, at previous annual general meetings and expect to seek to renew such authority at subsequent annual general meetings. In order for a subsidiary of ours to make an on-market purchase of our shares, such shares must be purchased on a "recognized stock exchange." The New York Stock Exchange, on which our shares are listed, is a recognized stock exchange for this purpose under Irish company law. For an off-market purchase by a subsidiary of ours, the proposed purchase contract must be authorized by special resolution of our shareholders before the contract is entered into. The person whose shares are to be bought back cannot vote in favor of the special resolution and, from the date of the notice of the meeting at which the resolution approving the contract is to be proposed, the purchase contract must be on display or must be available for inspection by shareholders at our registered office.

The number of shares held by our subsidiaries at any time will count as treasury shares and will be included in any calculation of the permitted treasury share threshold of 10% of the aggregate of the par value and share premium in respect of the allotment of our shares together with the par value of any shares acquired by us. While a subsidiary holds our shares, it cannot exercise any voting rights in respect of those shares. The acquisition of our shares by a subsidiary must be funded out of distributable reserves of the subsidiary.

*Lien on Shares, Calls on Shares and Forfeiture of Shares*

Our articles of association provide that we will have a first and paramount lien on every share for all moneys payable, whether presently due or not, in respect of such share. Subject to the terms of their allotment, directors may call for any unpaid amounts in respect of any shares to be paid, and if payment is not made, the shares may be forfeited. These provisions are standard inclusions in the articles of association of an Irish company limited by shares, such as us.

*Bonus Shares*

Under our articles of association, the board of directors may resolve to capitalize any amount credited to any reserve or fund available for distribution or the share premium account or other undistributable reserve of ours for issuance and distribution to shareholders as fully paid up bonus shares on the same basis of entitlement as would apply in respect of a dividend distribution.

**Consolidation and Division; Subdivision**

Under our articles of association, we may by ordinary resolution consolidate and divide all or any of our share capital into shares of larger par value than its existing shares or subdivide our shares into smaller amounts than is fixed by our articles of association.

**Reduction of Share Capital**

We may, by ordinary resolution, reduce our authorized but unissued share capital in any way and reduce the nominal value of any of its shares. We also may, by special resolution and subject to confirmation by the Irish High Court (or as otherwise permitted under the Irish Companies Act), reduce or cancel our issued share capital in any way.

**General Meetings of Shareholders**

We are generally required to hold an annual general meeting at intervals of no more than fifteen months, provided that an annual general meeting is held in each calendar year, no more than nine months after our fiscal year-end.

Our articles of association provide that shareholder meetings may be held outside of Ireland (subject to compliance with the Irish Companies Act). Where a company holds its annual general meeting or extraordinary general meeting outside of Ireland, the Irish Companies Act requires that the company, at its own expense, make all

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necessary arrangements to ensure that members can by technological means participate in the meeting without leaving Ireland (unless all of the members entitled to attend and vote at the meeting consent in writing to the meeting being held outside of Ireland).

Extraordinary general meetings may be convened by (i) the board of directors, (ii) on requisition of the shareholders holding not less than 10% of the paid up share capital of our shares carrying voting rights or (iii) on requisition of our auditors. Extraordinary general meetings are generally held for the purposes of approving shareholder resolutions as may be required from time to time.

Notice of a general meeting must be given to all of our shareholders and to our auditors. Our articles of association provide that the maximum notice period is 60 days. The minimum notice periods are 21 days' notice in writing for an annual general meeting or an extraordinary general meeting to approve a special resolution and 14 days' notice in writing for any other extraordinary general meeting. In each case the notice period excludes the date of mailing, the date of the meeting and is in addition to two days for deemed delivery where this is by electronic means. General meetings may be called by shorter notice, but only with the consent of our auditors and all of the shareholders entitled to attend and vote thereat. Because of the 21-day and 14-day requirements described in this paragraph, our articles of association include provisions reflecting these requirements of Irish law.

In the case of an extraordinary general meeting convened by our shareholders, the proposed purpose of the meeting must be set out in the requisition notice. The requisition notice can contain any resolution. Upon receipt of this requisition notice, the board of directors has 21 days to convene a meeting of our shareholders to vote on the matters set out in the requisition notice. This meeting must be held within two months of the receipt of the requisition notice. If the board of directors does not convene the meeting within such 21-day period, the requisitioning shareholders, or any of them representing more than one half of the total voting rights of all of them, may themselves convene a meeting, which meeting must be held within three months of the receipt of the requisition notice.

The only matters which must, as a matter of Irish company law, be transacted at an annual general meeting are the presentation of the annual accounts, balance sheet and reports of the directors and auditors, the appointment of auditors and the fixing of the auditor's remuneration (or delegation of same). If no resolution is made in respect of the reappointment of an auditor at an annual general meeting, the previous auditor will be deemed to have continued in office. Directors are elected by the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by shareholders at an annual general meeting and, pursuant to our articles of association, serve for one-year terms. Any nominee for director who does not receive a majority of the votes cast is not elected to the board. However, because Irish law requires a minimum of two directors at all times, in the event that an election results in no directors being elected, each of the two nominees receiving the greatest number of votes in favor of his or her election shall hold office until his or her successor shall be elected. In the event that an election results in only one director being elected, that director shall be elected and shall serve for a one-year term, and the nominee receiving the greatest number of votes in favor of their election shall hold office until his or her successor shall be elected.

If the directors become aware that our net assets are half or less of the amount of our called-up share capital, the directors must convene an extraordinary general meeting of our shareholders not later than 28 days from the date that they learn of this fact. This meeting must be convened for the purposes of considering whether any, and if so what, measures should be taken to address the situation.

**Voting**

*General*

Where a poll is demanded at a general meeting, every shareholder shall have one vote for each ordinary share that he or she holds as of the record date for the meeting. Voting rights on a poll may be exercised by shareholders registered in our share register as of the record date for the meeting or by a duly appointed proxy of such a registered shareholder, which proxy need not be a shareholder. Where interests in shares are held by a nominee trust company this company may exercise the rights of the beneficial holders on their behalf as their proxy. All proxies must be appointed in the manner prescribed by the Irish Companies Act. Our articles of association permit the appointment of proxies by the shareholders to be notified by us electronically, when permitted by the directors.

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Our articles of association provide that all resolutions shall be decided by a show of hands unless a poll is demanded by the chairman, by at least three shareholders as of the record date for the meeting or by any shareholder or shareholders holding not less than 10% of the total voting rights of ours as of the record date for the meeting. Each of our shareholders of record as of the record date for the meeting has one vote at a general meeting on a show of hands.

In accordance with our articles of association, our directors may from time to time cause us to issue preferred shares. These preferred shares may have such voting rights as may be specified in the terms of such preferred shares (e.g., they may carry more votes per share than ordinary shares or may entitle their holders to a class vote on such matters as may be specified in the terms of the preferred shares).

Treasury shares will not be entitled to vote at general meetings of shareholders

*Supermajority Voting*

Irish company law requires "special resolutions" of the shareholders at a general meeting to approve certain matters. A special resolution requires not less than 75% of the votes cast by our shareholders at a general meeting. This may be contrasted with "ordinary resolutions," which require a simple majority of the votes cast by our shareholders at a general meeting. Examples of matters requiring special resolutions include:

 • amending our objects;

 • amending our memorandum and articles of association;

 • approving the change of our name;

 • authorizing the entering into of a guarantee or provision of security in connection with a loan, quasi-loan or credit transaction to a director or connected person;

 • opting out of pre-emption rights on the issuance of new shares;

 • re-registration from a public limited company as a private company;

 • variation of class rights attached to classes of shares;

 • purchase of own shares off-market;

 • the reduction of share capital;

 • resolving that we be wound up by the Irish courts; <br> • resolving in favor of a shareholders' voluntary winding-up;

 • re-designation of shares into different share classes; and

 • setting the re-issue price of treasury shares.

A scheme of arrangement with shareholders requires a court order from the Irish High Court and the approval of (1) 75% of the voting shareholders by value and (2) 50% in number of the voting shareholders, at a meeting called to approve the scheme.

**Variation of Class Rights Attaching to Shares**

Variation of all or any special rights attached to any class of our shares is addressed in our articles of association as well as the Irish Companies Act. Any variation of class rights attaching to our issued shares must be approved by a special resolution of the shareholders of the class affected.

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**Quorum for General Meetings**

The presence, in person or by proxy, of the holders of our ordinary shares outstanding which entitle the holders to a majority of the voting power of shares outstanding constitutes a quorum for the conduct of business. No business may take place at a general meeting if a quorum is not present in person or by proxy. The board of directors has no authority to waive quorum requirements stipulated in our articles of association. Abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted as present for purposes of determining whether there is a quorum in respect of the proposals.

**Inspection of Books and Records**

Under Irish law, shareholders have the right to: (1) receive a copy of our memorandum and articles of association and any act of the Irish Government which alters our memorandum of association; (2) inspect and obtain copies of our minutes of general meetings and resolutions; (3) inspect and receive a copy of the register of shareholders, register of directors and secretaries, register of directors' interests and other statutory registers maintained by us; (4) receive copies of financial statements and directors' and auditors' reports which have previously been sent to shareholders prior to an annual general meeting; and (5) receive financial statements of a subsidiary company of ours which have previously been sent to shareholders prior to an annual general meeting for the preceding ten years. Our auditors will also have the right to inspect all of our books, records and vouchers. The auditors' report must be circulated to the shareholders with our audited financial statements 21 days before the annual general meeting and must be laid before the shareholders at our annual general meeting.

**Acquisitions and Appraisal Rights**

There are a number of mechanisms for acquiring an Irish public limited company, including:

•  a court-approved scheme of arrangement under the Irish Companies Act. A scheme of arrangement with shareholders requires a court order from the Irish High Court and the approval of: (1) 75% of the voting shareholders by value; and (2) greater than 50% in number of the voting shareholders, at a meeting called to approve the scheme;

•  through a tender offer by a third party for all of our shares. Where the holders of 80% or more of our shares have accepted an offer for their shares, the remaining shareholders may be statutorily required to also transfer their shares. If the bidder does not exercise its "squeeze out" right, then the non-accepting shareholders also have a statutory right to require the bidder to acquire their shares on the same terms. If our shares were listed on Euronext Dublin or another regulated stock exchange in the European Union, this threshold would be increased to 90%; and

•  by way of a merger with an EEA-incorporated company under the E.U. Cross Border Merger Directive (Directive 2017/1132/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on cross-border mergers of limited liability companies). Such a merger must be approved by a special resolution (there is no statutory merger regime pursuant to Irish law for mergers between an Irish company and a company based outside of the European Economic Area, but Irish law nevertheless allows for the transfer of all assets and liabilities in accordance with an agreement such as the merger agreement).

Under Irish law, there is no requirement for a company's shareholders to approve a sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of a company's property and assets. However, our articles of association provide that the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding voting shares on the relevant record date is required to approve a sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of its property or assets.

**Disclosure of Interests in Shares**

Under the Irish Companies Act, there is a notification requirement for shareholders who acquire or cease to be interested in 3% of the shares of an Irish public limited company. A shareholder of ours must therefore make such a notification to us if as a result of a transaction the shareholder will be interested in 3% or more of our shares; or if as a result of a transaction a shareholder who was interested in more than 3% of our shares ceases to be so interested. Where a shareholder is interested in more than 3% of our shares, any alteration of his or her interest that brings his or her total holding through the nearest whole percentage number, whether an increase or a reduction,

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must be notified to us. The relevant percentage figure is calculated by reference to the aggregate par value of the shares in which the shareholder is interested as a proportion of the entire par value of our share capital. Where the percentage level of the shareholder's interest does not amount to a whole percentage this figure may be rounded down to the next whole number. All such disclosures should be notified to us within 5 business days of the transaction or alteration of the shareholder's interests that gave rise to the requirement to notify. Where a person fails to comply with the notification requirements described above no right or interest of any kind whatsoever in respect of any of our shares concerned, held by such person, shall be enforceable by such person, whether directly or indirectly, by action or legal proceeding. However, such person may apply to the court to have the rights attaching to the shares concerned reinstated.

In addition to the above disclosure requirement, under the Irish Companies Act we may by notice in writing require a person whom we know or have reasonable cause to believe to be, or at any time during the three years immediately preceding the date on which such notice is issued, to have been interested in shares comprised in our relevant share capital to: (a) indicate whether or not it is the case, and (b) where such person holds or has during that time held an interest in our shares, to give such further information as may be required by us including particulars of such person's own past or present interests in our shares. Any information given in response to the notice is required to be given in writing within such reasonable time as may be specified in the notice.

Where such a notice is served by us on a person who is or was interested in our shares and that person fails to give us any information required within the reasonable time specified, we may apply to court for an order directing that the affected shares be subject to certain restrictions.

Under the Irish Companies Act, the restrictions that may be placed on the shares by the court are as follows:

 • any transfer of those shares, or in the case of unissued shares any transfer of the right to be issued with shares and any issue of shares, shall be void;

 • no voting rights shall be exercisable in respect of those shares;

 • no further shares shall be issued in right of those shares or in pursuance of any offer made to the holder of those shares; and

 • no payment shall be made of any sums due from us on those shares, whether in respect of capital or otherwise.

Where our shares are subject to these restrictions, the court may order the shares to be sold and may also direct that the shares shall cease to be subject to these restrictions. Failure to comply with such a court order is a criminal offence.

**Anti-Takeover Provisions**

*Business Combinations with Interested Shareholders*

Our articles of association include a provision similar to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which generally prohibits us from engaging in a business combination with an interested shareholder for a period of three years following the date the person became an interested shareholder, unless, in general:

 • our board of directors approved the transaction which resulted in the shareholder becoming an interested shareholder;

•  upon consummation of the transaction which resulted in the shareholder becoming an interested shareholder, the shareholder owned at least 85% of the voting shares outstanding at the time of commencement of such transaction, excluding for purposes of determining the number of voting shares outstanding (but not the outstanding voting shares owned by the interested shareholder), voting shares owned by persons who are directors and also officers and by certain employee share plans; or

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•  the business combination is approved by our board of directors and authorized at an annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders by a special resolution, excluding for this purpose any votes cast by the interested shareholder.

A "business combination" is generally defined as a merger, asset or stock sale or other transaction resulting in a financial benefit to the interested shareholder. An "interested shareholder" is generally defined as a person who, together with affiliates and associates, owns or, within three years prior to the date in question, owned 15% or more of our outstanding voting shares.

*Shareholder Rights Plans and Share Issuances*

Irish law does not expressly prohibit companies from issuing share purchase rights or adopting a shareholder rights plan as an anti-takeover measure. However, there is no directly relevant case law on the validity of such plans under Irish law, and shareholder approval may be required under Irish law to implement such a plan. In addition, such a plan would be subject to the Irish Takeover Rules described below.

Subject to the Irish Takeover Rules described below, the board also has power to issue any of our authorized and unissued shares on such terms and conditions as it may determine and any such action should be taken in our best interests. It is possible, however, that the terms and conditions of any issue of preferred shares could discourage a takeover or other transaction that holders of some or a majority of the ordinary shares believe to be in their best interests or in which holders might receive a premium for their shares over the then market price of the shares. The board of directors represents that, it will not, without prior shareholder approval, approve the issuance or use of any of the preferred shares for any defensive or anti-takeover purpose or for the purpose of implementing any shareholder rights plan. Within these limits, the board of directors may approve the issuance or use of preferred shares for capital raising, financing or acquisition needs or opportunities that has the effect of making a takeover of us or other acquisition transactions more difficult or costly, as could also be the case if the board of directors were to issue additional ordinary shares.

*Irish Takeover Rules and Substantial Acquisition Rules*

A transaction by virtue of which a third party is seeking to acquire 30% or more of the voting rights of our shares will be governed by the Irish Takeover Panel Act 1997 and the Irish Takeover Rules made thereunder and will be regulated by the Irish Takeover Panel. The "General Principles" of the Irish Takeover Rules and certain important aspects of the Irish Takeover Rules are described below.

**General Principles**

The Irish Takeover Rules are built on the following General Principles which will apply to any transaction regulated by the Irish Takeover Panel:

 • in the event of an offer, all classes of shareholders of the target company should be afforded equivalent treatment and, if a person acquires control of a company, the other holders of securities must be protected;

 • the holders of securities in the target company must have sufficient time to allow them to make an informed decision regarding the offer;

•  the board of a company must act in the interests of the company as a whole. If the board of the target company advises the holders of securities as regards the offer it must advise on the effects of the implementation of the offer on employment, employment conditions and the locations of the target company's place of business;

 • false markets in the securities of the target company or any other company concerned by the offer must not be created;

 • a bidder can only announce an offer after ensuring that he or she can fulfill in full the consideration offered;

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•  a target company may not be hindered longer than is reasonable by an offer for its securities. This is a recognition that an offer will disrupt the day-to-day running of a target company particularly if the offer is hostile and the board of the target company must divert its attention to resist the offer; and

•  a "substantial acquisition" of securities (whether such acquisition is to be effected by one transaction or a series of transactions) will only be allowed to take place at an acceptable speed and shall be subject to adequate and timely disclosure.

**Mandatory Bid**

Under certain circumstances, a person who acquires our shares or other voting rights may be required under the Irish Takeover Rules to make a mandatory cash offer for our remaining outstanding shares at a price not less than the highest price paid for the shares by the acquirer (or any parties acting in concert with the acquirer) during the previous 12 months. This mandatory bid requirement is triggered if, unless the Panel otherwise consents, an acquisition of shares would (i) increase the aggregate holding of an acquirer (including the holdings of any parties acting in concert with the acquirer) to shares representing 30% or more of the voting rights in us, or (ii) in the case of a person holding (together with its concert parties) shares representing 30% or more of the voting rights in us, after giving effect to the acquisition, increase the percentage of the voting rights held by that person (together with its concert parties) by 0.05% within a 12-month period. Any person (excluding any parties acting in concert with the holder) holding shares representing more than 50% of the voting rights of a company is not subject to these mandatory offer requirements in purchasing additional securities.

**Voluntary Bid; Requirements to Make a Cash Offer and Minimum Price Requirements**

A voluntary offer is an offer that is not a mandatory offer. If a bidder or any of its concert parties acquire our ordinary shares within the period of three months prior to the commencement of the offer period, the offer price must be not less than the highest price paid for our ordinary shares by the bidder or its concert parties during that period. The Irish Takeover Panel has the power to extend the "look back" period to 12 months if the Irish Takeover Panel, having regard to the General Principles, believes it is appropriate to do so.

If the bidder or any of its concert parties has acquired our ordinary shares (i) during the period of 12 months prior to the commencement of the offer period which represent more than 10% of our total ordinary shares or (ii) at any time after the commencement of the offer period, the offer shall be in cash (or accompanied by a full cash alternative) and the price per ordinary share shall be not less than the highest price paid by the bidder or its concert parties during, in the case of (i), the period of 12 months prior to the commencement of the offer period and, in the case of (ii), the offer period. The Irish Takeover Panel may apply this rule to a bidder who, together with its concert parties, has acquired less than 10% of our total ordinary shares in the 12-month period prior to the commencement of the offer period if the Panel, having regard to the General Principles, considers it just and proper to do so.

An offer period will generally commence from the date of the first announcement of the offer or proposed offer.

**Substantial Acquisition Rules**

The Irish Takeover Rules also contain rules governing substantial acquisitions of shares which restrict the speed at which a person may increase his or her holding of shares and rights over shares to an aggregate of between 15% and 30% of the voting rights of our shares. Except in certain circumstances, an acquisition or series of acquisitions of shares or rights over shares representing 10% or more of the voting rights of our shares is prohibited, if such acquisition(s), when aggregated with shares or rights already held, would result in the acquirer holding 15% or more but less than 30% of the voting rights of our shares and such acquisitions are made within a period of seven days. These rules also require accelerated disclosure of acquisitions of shares or rights over shares relating to such holdings.

**Frustrating Action**

Under the Irish Takeover Rules, our board of directors is not permitted to take any action which might frustrate an offer for our shares once the board of directors has received an approach which may lead to an offer or

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has reason to believe an offer is imminent except as noted below. Potentially frustrating actions such as (i) the issue of shares, options or convertible securities, or the redemption or purchase of own securities (other than under a contract entered into prior to the announcement of the offer or the board having reason to believe an offer is imminent), (ii) material acquisitions or disposals, (iii) entering into contracts other than in the ordinary course of business or (iv) any action, other than seeking alternative offers, which may result in frustration of an offer, are prohibited during the course of an offer or at any time during which the board has reason to believe an offer is imminent. Exceptions to this prohibition are available where:

 • the action is approved by the offeree at a general meeting; or

 • with the consent of the Irish Takeover Panel where:

 • the Irish Takeover Panel is satisfied the action would not constitute a frustrating action;

•  the holders of 50% of the voting rights state in writing that they approve the proposed action and would vote in favor of it at a general meeting;

 • the action is taken in accordance with a contract entered into prior to the announcement of the offer; or

 • the decision to take such action was made before the announcement of the offer and either has been at least partially implemented or is in the ordinary course of business.

**Corporate Governance**

Our articles of association delegate the day-to-day management of us to the board of directors. The board of directors may then delegate the management of us to committees, executives or to a management team, but regardless, the directors will remain responsible, as a matter of Irish law, for the proper management of our affairs.

Our corporate governance guidelines and general approach to corporate governance as reflected in our memorandum and articles of association and our internal policies and procedures are guided by U.S. practice and applicable federal securities laws and regulations and the requirements of the New York Stock Exchange. Although we are an Irish public limited company, we are not subject to the listing rules of Euronext Dublin or the listing rules of the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority and we are therefore not subject to, nor will we adopt, the Irish Corporate Governance Code, the U.K. Corporate Governance Code, any guidelines issued by the Investment Association or the Pre-Emption Group Statement of Principles, or any other non-statutory Irish or U.K. governance standards or guidelines. While there are many similarities and overlaps between the U.S. corporate governance standards applied by us and the Irish and U.K. Corporate Governance Code and other Irish/U.K. governance standards or guidelines, there are differences, in particular relating to the extent of the authorization to issue share capital and effect share repurchases that may be granted to the board and the criteria for determining the independence of directors.

**Duration; Dissolution; Rights upon Liquidation**

Our duration is unlimited. We may be dissolved and wound up at any time by way of either a shareholders' voluntary winding up or a creditors' winding up. In the case of a shareholders' voluntary winding up, the consent of not less than 75% of the votes cast by our shareholders is required. We may also be dissolved by way of court order on the application of a creditor or the Corporate Enforcement Authority (where the court is satisfied on a petition of the Corporate Enforcement Authority that it is in the public interest that we should be would up), or by the Companies Registration Office (by way of strike-off) as an enforcement measure where we have failed to file certain returns.

The rights of the shareholders to a return of our assets on dissolution or winding up, following the settlement of all claims of creditors, may be prescribed in our memorandum and articles of association or the terms of any preferred shares issued by our directors from time to time. The holders of preferred shares in particular may have the right to priority in a dissolution or winding up of us. If the articles of association contain no specific provisions in respect of a dissolution or winding up then, subject to the priorities of any creditors, the assets will be distributed to shareholders in proportion to the paid-up par value of the shares held. Our articles of association provide that our

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ordinary shareholders are entitled to participate pro rata in a winding up, but their right to do so may be subject to the rights of any preferred shareholders to participate under the terms of any series or class of preferred shares.

**Stock Exchange Listing**

Our ordinary shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "JCI".

**Uncertificated Shares**

Pursuant to the Irish Companies Act a shareholder is entitled to be issued a share certificate on request and subject to payment of a nominal fee.

**Transfer and Registration of Shares**

Our share register is maintained by its transfer agent. Registration in this share register is determinative of membership in us. A shareholder of ours who holds shares beneficially is not the holder of record of such shares. Instead, the depository (for example, Cede & Co., as nominee for DTC) or other nominee is the holder of record of such shares. Accordingly, a transfer of shares from a person who holds such shares beneficially to a person who also holds such shares beneficially through the same depository or other nominee will not be registered in our official share register, as the depository or other nominee will remain the record holder of such shares.

A written instrument of transfer is required under Irish law in order to register on our official share register any transfer of shares (i) from a person who holds such shares directly to any other person, (ii) from a person who holds such shares beneficially to a person who holds such shares directly, or (iii) from a person who holds such shares beneficially to another person who holds such shares beneficially where the transfer involves a change in the depository or other nominee that is the record owner of the transferred shares. An instrument of transfer also is required for a shareholder who directly holds shares to transfer those shares into his or her own broker account (or vice versa). Such instruments of transfer may give rise to Irish stamp duty, which must be paid prior to registration of the transfer on our official Irish share register.

We may, in our absolute discretion, pay or cause one of our affiliates to pay any stamp duty. Our articles of association provide that, in the event of any such payment, we shall be entitled to (i) seek reimbursement from the buyer, (ii) set-off the amount of the stamp duty against future dividends on such shares, and (iii) claim a first and permanent lien on our ordinary shares acquired by such buyer and any dividends paid on such shares. Parties to a share transfer may assume that any stamp duty arising in respect of a transaction in our ordinary shares has been paid unless one or both of such parties is otherwise notified by us.

Our articles of association delegate to our Secretary (or his or her nominee) the authority to execute an instrument of transfer on behalf of a transferring party. In order to help ensure that the official share register is regularly updated to reflect trading of our ordinary shares occurring through normal electronic systems, we regularly produce any required instruments of transfer in connection with any transactions for which we pay stamp duty (subject to the reimbursement and set-off rights described above). In the event that we notify one or both of the parties to a share transfer that we believe stamp duty is required to be paid in connection with such transfer and that we will not pay such stamp duty, such parties may either themselves arrange for the execution of the required instrument of transfer (and may request a form of instrument of transfer from us for this purpose) or request that we execute an instrument of transfer on behalf of the transferring party in a form determined by us. In either event, if the parties to the share transfer have the instrument of transfer duly stamped (to the extent required) and then provide it to our transfer agent, the transferee will be registered as the legal owner of the relevant shares on our official Irish share register (subject to the matters described below).

Our directors have general discretion to decline to register an instrument of transfer unless the transfer is in respect of one class of shares only, the instrument of transfer is accompanied by the certificate of shares to which it relates and such other evidence as the directors may reasonably require to show the right of the transferor to make the transfer, a fee of €10 or such lesser sum is paid to us, the instrument of transfer is in favor of not more than four transferees and it is lodged at our registered office or such other place as the board of directors may appoint.

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The registration of transfers may be suspended by the directors at such times and for such period, not exceeding in the whole 30 days in each year, as the directors may from time to time determine.

**Formation; Fiscal Year; Registered Office**

We were incorporated in Ireland as a public limited company on May 9, 2014 (under the name "Tyco International plc") with company registration number 543654. Our fiscal year ends on September 30 of each year and our registered address is One Albert Quay, Cork, T12 X8N6, Ireland.

**No Sinking Fund**

The ordinary shares have no sinking fund provisions.

**No Liability for Further Calls or Assessments**

When the ordinary shares are issued, they will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

## Exhibit 4.14

**Exhibit 4.14**

**DESCRIPTION OF JCI PLC NOTES**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capitalized terms used in this "*Description of JCI plc Notes*" and not otherwise defined have the meanings set forth under the heading "—*Definitions*" below. For purposes of this "Description of JCI plc Notes" section, (a) the terms "*JCI plc*," "*we*," and "*us*" refer only to Johnson Controls International plc, a public limited company organized under the laws of Ireland, and its successors permitted by the terms of the JCI plc Indenture (as defined below) and (b) the term "Johnson Controls" refers to Johnson Controls International plc and its consolidated subsidiaries.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For purposes of this description, the "JCI plc Notes" mean the following series of notes issues by JCI plc:

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| **Initial Aggregate Principal <br>Amount (millions)** | **Series of JCI plc <br>Notes** |
| $400 | 6.000% Notes due 2036 |
| $300 | 5.70% Senior Notes due 2041 |
| $250 | 5.250% Senior Notes due 2041 |
| $450 | 4.625% Senior Notes due 2044 |
| $125 | 6.950% Debentures due December 1, 2045 |
| $450 | 4.950% Senior Notes due 2064 |
| $750 | 3.900% Notes due 2026 |
| $750 | 5.125% Notes due 2045 |
| $500 | 4.500% Senior Notes Due 2047 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each series of JCI plc Notes is a series of debt securities that were issued under an Indenture and a supplemental indenture thereto (collectively, the "*JCI plc Indenture*"), between JCI plc and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (successor in interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as trustee (the "*Trustee*"). We also entered into separate agency agreements among us, and (1) Elavon Financial Services DAC, as transfer agent and security registrar for the JCI plc notes other than the 4.500% Senior Notes Due 2047 and (2) U.S. Bank National Association as transfer agent, security registrar and Trustee for the 4.500% Senior Notes Due 2047. The terms of the JCI plc Notes include those expressly set forth in such notes and the JCI plc Indenture and those made part of the JCI plc Indenture by reference to the Trust Indenture Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This description is a summary of the material provisions of the JCI plc Notes and the JCI plc Indenture. This description does not restate those agreements and instruments in their entirety. You are encouraged to read the applicable JCI plc Notes and the JCI plc Indenture, as supplemented, which is filed as an exhibit to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, carefully and in their entirety as they contain information not included in this summary.

**General**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The JCI plc Notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of JCI plc. The Notes rank senior in right of payment to JCI plc's existing and future indebtedness and other obligations that are expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Notes; equal in right of payment to JCI plc's existing and future indebtedness and other obligations that are not so subordinated; effectively junior to any of JCI plc's secured indebtedness and other obligations to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness or other obligations; and structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations incurred by JCI plc's subsidiaries.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The JCI plc Notes were issued in book-entry form, represented by Dollar Global Securities (as defined below), and delivered through the facilities of DTC.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The JCI plc Notes were issued in registered form without interest coupons and only in denominations of $2,000 and whole multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The table below sets forth the interest rate and calculation method, interest payment dates, and maturity date for each series of JCI plc Notes. Interest with respect to each series of JCI plc Notes is payable on each interest payment date to the holders of record at the close of business on each corresponding record date indicated below.

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| **Series of JCI plc Notes** | **Interest Rate and<br>Calculation Method** | **Interest<br>Payment Dates** | **Record Dates** | **Maturity Date** |
| 6.000% Notes due 2036 | 6.000% per annum, calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months | January 15 and July 15 | Preceding January 1 and July 1, respectively | January 15, 2036 |
| 5.70% Senior Notes due 2041 | 5.70% per annum, calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months | March 1 and September 1 | Preceding February 15 and August 15, respectively | March 1, 2041 |
| 5.250% Senior Notes due 2041 | 5.250% per annum, calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months | June 1 and December 1 | Preceding May 15 and November 15, respectively | December 1, 2041 |
| 4.625% Senior Notes due 2044 | 4.625% per annum, calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months | January 2 and July 2 | Preceding December 18 and June 18, respectively | July 2, 2044 |
| 6.950% Debentures due December 1, 2045 | 6.950% per annum, calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months | June 1 and December 1 | Preceding May 15 and November 15, respectively | December 1, 2045 |
| 4.950% Senior Notes due 2064 | 4.950% per annum, calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months | January 2 and July 2 | Preceding December 18 and June 18, respectively | July 2, 2064 |
| 3.900% Notes due 2026 | 3.900% per annum, calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months | February 14 and August 14 | Preceding February 1 and August 1, respectively | February 14, 2026 |
| 5.125% Notes due 2045 | 5.125% per annum, calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months | March 14 and September 14 | Preceding March 1 and September 1, respectively | September 14, 2045 |
| 4.500 Senior Notes due 2047 | 4.500% per annum, calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months | February 15 and August 15 | Preceding February 1 and August 1, respectively | February 15, 2047 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except as provided below, the JCI plc Notes are not subject to redemption, repurchase or repayment at the option of any holder thereof, upon the occurrence of any particular circumstance or otherwise. The JCI plc Notes do not have the benefit of any sinking fund. The JCI plc Notes are not convertible into or exchangeable for shares or other securities of JCI plc.

**JCI plc Indenture May Be Used for Future Issuances**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We may, without the consent of the then existing holders of the JCI plc Notes of any series, "re-open" any series of JCI plc Notes and issue additional JCI plc Notes of such series, which additional JCI plc Notes will have the same terms as the JCI plc Notes of such series except for the issue price, issue date and, under some circumstances, the first interest payment date; provided that, if such additional JCI plc Notes are not fungible with the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series for U.S. federal income tax purposes, such additional JCI plc Notes will have a separate CUSIP, ISIN and/or other identifying number, as applicable. Additional JCI plc Notes issued in this manner will form a single series with the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition, the JCI plc Indenture does not limit the amount of debt securities that can be issued thereunder and provides that debt securities of any series may be issued thereunder up to the aggregate principal amount that we may authorize from time to time. All debt securities issued as a series, including those issued pursuant to any reopening of a series, will vote together as a single class. Debt securities issued pursuant to the JCI plc Indenture may have terms that differ from those of the JCI plc Notes, as set forth in Section 2.01 of the JCI plc Indenture.

**Optional Redemption**

*JCI plc Notes*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior to the applicable Par Call Date set forth in the table below, JCI plc may, at its option, redeem the JCI plc Dollar Notes of any series (other than the JCI plc Notes designated as "non-par callable" under the caption "Par Call Date" and/or "non-callable prior to maturity" under the caption "Applicable Spread" in the table below), in whole at any time or in part from time to time (in $1,000 increments, provided that any remaining principal amount thereof shall be at least the minimum authorized denomination thereof), at a redemption price equal to the greater of (the "*Applicable Par Call Date Notes Premium*"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (i) 100% of the principal amount of the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series to be redeemed, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (ii) as determined by the Quotation Agent and delivered to the Trustee in writing, the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon that would be due if the applicable JCI plc Notes matured on the applicable Par Call Date (exclusive of interest accrued to the redemption date), discounted to the redemption date (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Adjusted Redemption Treasury Rate plus the Applicable Spread set forth in the table below, plus, in either situation (i) or

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(ii), accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On or after the applicable Par Call Date, JCI plc may, at its option, redeem the JCI plc Notes of any series (other than the JCI plc Notes designated as "non-par callable" under the caption "Par Call Date" and/or "non-callable prior to maturity" under the caption "Applicable Spread" in the table below), in whole at any time or in part from time to time (in $1,000 increments, provided that any remaining principal amount thereof shall be at least the minimum authorized denomination thereof), at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc may, at its option, redeem each series of JCI plc Notes designated as "non-par callable" under the caption "Par Call Date" and not designated as "non-callable prior to maturity" under the caption "Applicable Spread" in the table below, in whole at any time or in part from time to time (in $1,000 increments, provided that any remaining principal amount thereof shall be at least the minimum authorized denomination thereof), at a redemption price equal to the greater of (the "*Applicable Non-Par Call Date Notes Premium*"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (i) 100% of the principal amount of the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series to be redeemed, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (ii) as determined by the Quotation Agent and delivered to the Trustee in writing, the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon (exclusive of interest accrued to the redemption date), discounted to the redemption date (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Adjusted Redemption Treasury Rate plus the Applicable Spread set forth in the table below, plus, in either situation (i) or (ii), accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each series of JCI plc Notes designated as "non-callable prior to maturity" under the caption "Applicable Spread" in the table below is not redeemable prior to maturity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Par Call Date, Applicable Spread and minimum authorized denominations for each series of JCI plc Notes are as follows:

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| **Series of JCI plc Notes** | **Par Call Date** | **Applicable Spread** | **Minimum<br>Authorized<br>Denominations** |
| 6.000% Notes due 2036 | non-par callable | 25 basis points | $2000 |
| 5.70% Senior Notes due 2041 | non-par callable | 20 basis points | $2000 |
| 5.250% Senior Notes due 2041 | June 1, 2041 (six months prior to the maturity date) | 35 basis points | $2000 |
| 4.625% Senior Notes due 2044 | January 2, 2044 (six months prior to the maturity date) | 20 basis points | $2000 |
| 6.950% Debentures due 2045 | non-par callable | non-callable prior to maturity | $2000 |
| 4.950% Senior Notes due 2064 | January 2, 2064 (six months prior to the maturity date) | 25 basis points | $2000 |
| 3.900% Notes due 2026 | November 14, 2025 (three months prior to the maturity date) | 30 basis points | $2000 |
| 5.125% Notes due 2045 | March 14, 2045 (six months prior to the maturity date) | 35 basis points | $2000 |
| 4.500 Senior Notes due 2047 | August 15, 2046 (six months prior to the maturity date) | 25 basis points | $2000 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Adjusted Redemption Treasury Rate*," with respect to any redemption date for the JCI plc Notes of any series, means the rate equal to the semiannual equivalent yield to maturity or interpolated (on a 30/360 day count basis) yield to maturity of the Comparable Redemption Treasury Issue, assuming a price for the Comparable Redemption Treasury Issue (expressed as a percentage of its principal amount) equal to the Comparable Redemption Treasury Price for such redemption date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Comparable Redemption Treasury Issue*" means the United States Treasury security selected by the Quotation Agent as having a maturity comparable to the remaining term of the JCI plc Notes to be redeemed that would be utilized at the time of selection and in accordance with customary financial practice in pricing new issues of corporate debt securities of comparable maturity to the remaining term of such JCI plc Notes.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Comparable Redemption Treasury Price*," with respect to any redemption date for the JCI plc Notes of any series, means (i) the average of the Redemption Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations for such redemption date, after excluding the highest and lowest such Redemption Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations (unless there is more than one highest or lowest quotation, in which case only one such highest and/or lowest quotation shall be excluded), or (ii) if the Quotation Agent obtains fewer than four such Redemption Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations, the average of all such Redemption Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Independent Investment Banker*" means one of the Redemption Reference Treasury Dealers appointed by us.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Quotation Agent*" means a Redemption Reference Treasury Dealer appointed as such agent by JCI plc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Redemption Reference Treasury Dealer*" means (1) each of Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (with respect to the JCI plc Notes other than the 4.500 Senior Notes due 2047) and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (with respect to the 4.500 Senior Notes due 2047) (or their respective Affiliates that are Primary Treasury Dealers (as defined below)) and their respective successors and (2) two other Primary Treasury Dealers selected by JCI plc after consultation with the Independent Investment Banker; provided, however, that if any of the foregoing shall cease to be a primary U.S. government securities dealer in New York City (a "*Primary Treasury Dealer*"), JCI plc will substitute therefor another Primary Treasury Dealer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *"Redemption Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations,"* with respect to each Redemption Reference Treasury Dealer and any redemption date for the JCI plc Notes of any series, means the average, as determined by the Quotation Agent, of the bid and offer prices at 11:00 a.m., New York City time, for the Comparable Redemption Treasury Issue (expressed in each case as a percentage of its principal amount) for settlement on the redemption date quoted in writing to the Quotation Agent by such Redemption Reference Treasury Dealer on the third business day preceding such redemption date.

**Redemption Upon Changes in Withholding Taxes**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc may redeem all, but not less than all, of the JCI plc Notes of any series under the following conditions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• if there is an amendment to, or change in, the laws or regulations of a Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction (as defined below) or any change in the application or official interpretation of such laws, including any action taken by, or a change in published administrative practice of, a taxing authority or a holding by a court of competent jurisdiction, regardless of whether such action, change or holding is with respect to JCI plc, which amendment or change is announced on or after the date of issuance of the applicable JCI plc Notes (or, in the case of any Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction that becomes a Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction after the date of issuance of the applicable JCI plc Notes, after such later date);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• as a result of such amendment or change, JCI plc becomes, or there is a material probability that JCI plc will become, obligated to pay Additional Amounts (as defined below), on the next payment date with respect to the JCI plc Notes of such series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• JCI plc delivers to the Trustee a written opinion of independent tax counsel to JCI plc of recognized standing to the effect that JCI plc has, or there is a material probability that it will become obligated, to pay Additional Amounts as a result of a change, amendment, official interpretation or application described above; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• following the delivery of the opinion described in the previous bullet point, JCI plc provides notice of redemption not less than 30 days, but not more than 90 days, prior to the redemption date. The notice of redemption cannot be given more than 90 days before the earliest date on which JCI plc would be otherwise required to pay Additional Amounts, and the obligation to pay Additional Amounts must still be in effect when the notice is given.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon the occurrence of each of the bullet points above, JCI plc may redeem the JCI plc Notes of such series at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The foregoing provisions shall apply *mutatis mutandis* to any Successor Person (as defined below) to JCI plc.

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**Notice of Redemption**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notice of any redemption will be mailed, or delivered electronically if the JCI plc Notes are held by any depositary, at least 30 days but not more than 90 days before the date fixed for such redemption to each holder of JCI plc Notes of a series to be redeemed. If less than all the JCI plc Notes of such series are to be redeemed, the Trustee will select the outstanding JCI plc Notes of such series to be redeemed in accordance with a method that complies with the requirements, if any, of any stock exchange on which such JCI plc Notes are listed, and the applicable procedures of the depositary, if the JCI plc Notes of such series are held by any depositary; provided, however, that with respect to any JCI plc Notes not listed on any stock exchange and/or held by a depositary, the Trustee will select such JCI plc Notes by lot or by such other method that the Trustee considers fair and appropriate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest on such JCI plc Notes or portions of JCI plc Notes will cease to accrue on and after the date fixed for redemption, unless JCI plc defaults in the payment of such redemption price and accrued interest (if any) with respect to any such JCI plc Note or portion thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If any redemption date of any JCI plc Note is not a business day, then payment of principal and interest may be made on the next succeeding business day with the same force and effect as if made on the nominal redemption date and no interest will accrue for the period after such nominal date.

**Payment of Additional Amounts**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All payments in respect of the JCI plc Notes will be made by JCI plc free and clear of, and without withholding or deduction for or on account of, any present or future taxes, duties, levies, imposts, assessments or governmental charges of whatever nature ("*Taxes*") unless the withholding or deduction of such Taxes is required by law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In the event that JCI plc is required to withhold or deduct any amount for or on account of any Taxes imposed or levied by or on behalf of Ireland or any other jurisdiction (other than the United States of America) in which JCI plc is organized, resident or doing business for tax purposes or from or through which payments by or on behalf of JCI plc are made, or any political subdivision or any authority thereof or therein (each, but not including the United States of America or any political subdivision or any authority thereof or therein, a "*Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction*") from any payment made under or with respect to any JCI plc Note, JCI plc will pay such additional amounts ("*Additional Amounts*") so that the net amount received by each holder of JCI plc Notes (including Additional Amounts) after such withholding or deduction will equal the amount that such holder would have received if such Taxes had not been required to be withheld or deducted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional Amounts will not be payable with respect to a payment made to a holder of JCI plc Notes or a holder of beneficial interests in Global Securities where such holder is subject to taxation on such payment by the Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction for any reason other than such Person's mere ownership of the JCI plc Notes or beneficial interests or for or on account of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any Taxes that are imposed or withheld solely because such holder or a fiduciary, settlor, beneficiary, or member of such holder if such holder is an estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company or other fiscally transparent entity, or a Person holding a power over an estate or trust administered by a fiduciary holder:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ is or was present or engaged in, or is or was treated as present or engaged in, a trade or business in the Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction or has or had a permanent establishment in the Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ has or had any present or former connection (other than the mere fact of ownership of such JCI plc Notes) with the Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction, including being or having been a national citizen or resident thereof, being treated as being or having been a resident thereof or being or having been physically present therein;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any estate, inheritance, gift, transfer, excise, personal property or similar Taxes imposed with respect to the JCI plc Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any Taxes imposed solely as a result of the presentation of such JCI plc Notes, where presentation is required, for payment on a date more than 30 days after the date on which such payment became due and payable or the date on which payment thereof is duly provided for, whichever is later, except to the extent that the beneficiary or holder thereof would have been entitled to the payment of Additional Amounts had such JCI plc Notes been presented for payment on any date during such 30-day period;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any Taxes imposed or withheld solely as a result of the failure of such holder or any other Person to comply with applicable certification, information, documentation or other reporting requirements concerning the nationality, residence, identity or connection with the Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction, if such compliance is required by statute or regulation of the Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction as a precondition to relief or exemption from such Taxes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any Taxes that are payable by any method other than withholding or deduction by JCI plc or any paying agent from payments in respect of such JCI plc Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any Taxes required to be withheld by any paying agent from any payment in respect of any JCI plc Notes if such payment can be made without such withholding by at least one other paying agent;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any withholding or deduction for Taxes which would not have been imposed if the relevant JCI plc Notes had been presented to another paying agent in a Member State of the European Union;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any withholding or deduction required pursuant to sections 1471 through 1474 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (or any amended or successor provisions), any regulations, rules, practices or agreements entered into pursuant thereto, official interpretations thereof or any law implementing an intergovernmental approach thereto; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any combination of the above conditions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional Amounts also will not be payable to any holder of JCI plc Notes or the holder of a beneficial interest in a global JCI plc Note that is a fiduciary, partnership, limited liability company or other fiscally transparent entity, or to such holder that is not the sole holder of such JCI plc Note or holder of such beneficial interests in such JCI plc Note, as the case may be. This exception, however, will apply only to the extent that a beneficiary or settlor with respect to the fiduciary, or a beneficial owner or member of the partnership, limited liability company or other fiscally transparent entity, would not have been entitled to the payment of an Additional Amount had the beneficiary, settlor, beneficial owner or member received directly its beneficial or distributive share of the payment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc also:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• will make such withholding or deduction of Taxes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• will remit the full amount of Taxes so deducted or withheld to the relevant tax authority in accordance with all applicable laws;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• will use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain from each relevant tax authority imposing such Taxes certified copies of tax receipts evidencing the payment of any Taxes so deducted or withheld; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• upon request, will make available to the holders of the JCI plc Notes, within 90 days after the date the payment of any Taxes deducted or withheld is due pursuant to applicable law, certified copies of tax receipts evidencing such payment by JCI plc (unless, notwithstanding JCI plc's efforts to obtain such receipts, the same are not obtainable).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At least 30 days prior to each date on which any payment under or with respect to the JCI plc Notes of a series is due and payable, if JCI plc will be obligated to pay Additional Amounts with respect to such payment, JCI plc will deliver to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate stating the fact that such Additional Amounts will be payable, the amounts so payable and such other information as is necessary to enable the Trustee to pay such Additional Amounts to holders of such JCI plc Notes on the payment date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition, JCI plc will pay any stamp, issue, registration, documentary or other similar taxes and duties, including interest, penalties and Additional Amounts with respect thereto, payable in a Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction in respect of the creation, issue, offering, enforcement, redemption or retirement of the JCI plc Notes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The foregoing provisions shall survive any termination or the discharge of the JCI plc Indenture and shall apply *mutatis mutandis* to any Successor Person to JCI plc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Whenever in the JCI plc Indenture, any JCI plc Notes, or in this "*Description of JCI plc Notes*" there is mentioned, in any context, the payment of principal, premium, if any, redemption price, repurchase price, interest or any other amount payable under or with respect to any JCI plc Notes, such mention shall be deemed to include the payment of Additional Amounts to the extent payable in the particular context.

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**Offer to Repurchase Upon Change of Control Triggering Event**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control Triggering Event with respect to a series of JCI plc Notes (other than the 6.000% Notes due 2036 and the 6.950% Debentures due December 1, 2045), unless we have exercised our right to redeem the JCI plc Notes of such series by giving irrevocable notice on or prior to the 30th day after the Change of Control Triggering Event in accordance with the JCI plc Indenture, each holder of JCI plc Notes of such series will have the right to require us to purchase all or a portion of such holder's JCI plc Notes of such series pursuant to the offer described below (the "*Change of Control Offer*"), at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the date of purchase (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date) (the "*Change of Control Payment*"). If the Change of Control Payment Date (as defined below) falls on a day that is not a business day, the related payment of the Change of Control Payment will be made on the next business day as if it were made on the date such payment was due, and no interest will accrue on the amounts so payable for the period from and after such date to the next business day.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Within 30 days following the date upon which the Change of Control Triggering Event occurs or, at our option, prior to any Change of Control but after the public announcement of the pending Change of Control, we will be required to send, by first class mail, or deliver electronically if the applicable JCI plc Notes are held by any depositary, a notice to each holder of JCI plc Notes of the applicable series, with a copy to the Trustee, which notice will govern the terms of the Change of Control Offer. Such notice will state, among other things, the purchase date, which must be no earlier than 30 days nor later than 60 days from the date such notice is mailed or delivered electronically (or, in the case of a notice mailed or delivered electronically prior to the date of consummation of a Change of Control, no earlier than 30 days nor later than 60 days from the date of the Change of Control Triggering Event), other than as may be required by law (the "*Change of Control Payment Date*"). The notice, if mailed or delivered electronically prior to the date of consummation of the Change of Control, will state that the Change of Control Offer is conditioned on the Change of Control being consummated on or prior to the Change of Control Payment Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On the Change of Control Payment Date, we will, to the extent lawful:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• accept or cause a third party to accept for payment all JCI plc Notes of the applicable series properly tendered pursuant to the Change of Control Offer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• deposit or cause a third party to deposit with the applicable paying agent an amount equal to the Change of Control Payment in respect of all JCI plc Notes of the applicable series properly tendered; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series properly accepted together with an Officer's Certificate stating the aggregate principal amount of JCI plc Notes of each series being repurchased.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We will not be required to make a Change of Control Offer with respect to the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series if a third party makes such an offer in the manner, at the times and otherwise in compliance with the requirements for such an offer made by us and such third party purchases all the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series properly tendered and not withdrawn under its offer. In addition, we will not repurchase any JCI plc Notes of the applicable series if there has occurred and is continuing on the Change of Control Payment Date an Event of Default under the JCI plc Indenture, other than a Default in the payment of the Change of Control Payment on the Change of Control Payment Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We must comply in all material respects with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act, and any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent those laws and regulations are applicable in connection with the repurchase of the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series as a result of a Change of Control Triggering Event. To the extent that the provisions of any such securities laws or regulations conflict with the Change of Control Offer provisions of the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series, we will be required to comply with those securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached our obligations under the Change of Control Offer provisions of the JCI plc Notes of such series by virtue of any such conflict.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The definition of Change of Control includes a phrase relating to the direct or indirect sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of "all or substantially all" of the properties or assets of JCI plc and its subsidiaries taken as a whole. Although there is a limited body of case law interpreting the phrase "substantially all," there is no precise, established definition of the phrase under applicable law. Accordingly, the applicability of the requirement that we offer to repurchase the JCI plc Notes as a result of a sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of less than all of the assets of JCI plc and its subsidiaries taken as a whole to another "person" or "group" (as those terms are used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) may be uncertain.

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**Certain Covenants**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The JCI plc Indenture contains the following covenants:

*Limitation on Liens*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, issue, incur, assume or guarantee any Indebtedness that is secured by a lien upon any asset that at the time of such issuance, assumption or guarantee constitutes a Principal Property, or any shares of stock of or Indebtedness issued by any Restricted Subsidiary, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, without effectively providing that, for so long as such lien shall continue in existence with respect to such secured Indebtedness, the JCI plc Notes and any other debt securities issued pursuant to the Indenture and any supplement thereto (together with, if JCI plc shall so determine, any other Indebtedness of JCI plc ranking equally with the JCI plc Notes and any other debt securities issued pursuant to the Indenture and any supplement thereto, it being understood that for purposes hereof, Indebtedness which is secured by a lien and Indebtedness which is not so secured shall not, solely by reason of such lien, be deemed to be of different ranking) shall be equally and ratably secured by a lien ranking ratably with or equal to (or at JCI plc's option prior to) such secured Indebtedness; provided, however, that the foregoing covenant shall not apply to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens existing on the date the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series are first issued;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens on the stock, assets or Indebtedness of a Person existing at the time such Person becomes a Restricted Subsidiary, unless created in contemplation of such Person becoming a Restricted Subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens on any assets or Indebtedness of a Person existing at the time such Person is merged with or into or consolidated with or acquired by JCI plc or a Restricted Subsidiary or at the time of a purchase, lease or other acquisition of the assets of a corporation or firm as an entirety or substantially as an entirety by JCI plc or any Restricted Subsidiary; provided, however, that no such lien shall extend to any other Principal Property of JCI plc or such Restricted Subsidiary prior to such acquisition or to any other Principal Property thereafter acquired other than additions to such acquired property;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens on any Principal Property existing at the time of acquisition thereof by JCI plc or any Restricted Subsidiary, or liens to secure the payment of the purchase price of such Principal Property by JCI plc or any Restricted Subsidiary, or to secure any Indebtedness incurred, assumed or guaranteed by JCI plc or a Restricted Subsidiary for the purpose of financing all or any part of the purchase price of such Principal Property or improvements or construction thereon, which Indebtedness is incurred, assumed or guaranteed prior to, at the time of or within one year after such acquisition, or in the case of real property, completion of such improvement or construction or commencement of full operation of such property, whichever is later; provided, however, that in the case of any such acquisition, construction or improvement, the lien shall not apply to any other Principal Property, other than the Principal Property so acquired, constructed or improved, and accessions thereto and improvements and replacements thereof and the proceeds of the foregoing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens securing Indebtedness owing by any Restricted Subsidiary to JCI plc or a subsidiary thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens in favor of the United States of America or any State thereof, or any department, agency or instrumentality or political subdivision of the United States of America or any State thereof, or in favor of any other country or any political subdivision thereof, to secure partial, progress, advance or other payments pursuant to any contract, statute, rule or regulation or to secure any Indebtedness incurred or guaranteed for the purpose of financing all or any part of the purchase price, or, in the case of real property, the cost of construction or improvement, of the Principal Property subject to such liens, including liens incurred in connection with pollution control, industrial revenue or similar financings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• pledges, liens or deposits under workers' compensation or similar legislation, and liens thereunder that are not currently dischargeable, or in connection with bids, tenders, contracts, other than for the payment of money, or leases to which JCI plc or any Restricted Subsidiary is a party, or to secure the public or statutory obligations of JCI plc or any Restricted Subsidiary, or in connection with obtaining or maintaining self-insurance, or to obtain the benefits of any law, regulation or arrangement pertaining to unemployment insurance, old age pensions, social security or similar matters, or to secure surety, performance, appeal or customs bonds to which JCI plc or any Restricted Subsidiary is a party, or in litigation or other proceedings in connection with the matters heretofore referred to in this clause, such as interpleader proceedings, and other similar pledges, liens or deposits made or incurred in the ordinary course of business;

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Restricted Subsidiary for the purpose of obtaining a stay or discharge in the course of any litigation or other proceeding to which JCI plc or such Restricted Subsidiary is a party;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens for taxes or assessments or governmental charges or levies not yet due or delinquent; or that can thereafter be paid without penalty, or that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings; landlord's liens on property held under lease; and any other liens or charges incidental to the conduct of the business of JCI plc or any Restricted Subsidiary, or the ownership of their respective assets, that were not incurred in connection with the borrowing of money or the obtaining of advances or credit and that, in the opinion of the Board of Directors of JCI plc, do not materially impair the use of such assets in the operation of the business of JCI plc or such Restricted Subsidiary or the value of such Principal Property for the purposes of such business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens to secure JCI plc's or any Restricted Subsidiary's obligations under agreements with respect to spot, forward, future and option transactions, entered into in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens not permitted by the foregoing clauses, inclusive, if at the time of, and after giving effect to, the creation or assumption of any such lien, the aggregate amount of all outstanding Indebtedness of JCI plc and its Restricted Subsidiaries, without duplication, secured by all such liens not so permitted by the foregoing bullets, inclusive, together with the Attributable Debt in respect of Sale and Lease-Back Transactions permitted by the first bullet under "*Limitation on Sale and Lease-Back Transactions*" below, do not exceed the greater of $100,000,000 and 10% of Consolidated Net Worth; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any extension, renewal or replacement (or successive extensions, renewals or replacements) in whole or in part, of any lien referred to in the foregoing bullets inclusive; provided, however, that the principal amount of Indebtedness secured thereby unless otherwise excepted under the foregoing bullets shall not exceed the principal amount of Indebtedness so secured at the time of such extension, renewal or replacement (plus any premium, fee, cost, expense or charge payable in connection with any such extension, renewal or replacement), and that such extension, renewal or replacement shall be limited to all or a part of the assets, or any replacements therefor, that secured the lien so extended, renewed or replaced, plus improvements and construction on such assets.

*Limitation on Sale and Lease-Back Transactions*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, enter into any Sale and Lease-Back Transaction unless:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• JCI plc or such Restricted Subsidiary, at the time of entering into a Sale and Lease-Back Transaction, would be entitled to incur Indebtedness secured by a lien on the Principal Property to be leased in an amount at least equal to the Attributable Debt in respect of such Sale and Lease-Back Transaction, without equally and ratably securing the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series pursuant to the covenant described under "*Limitations on Liens*" above; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the direct or indirect proceeds of the sale of the Principal Property to be leased are at least equal to the fair value of such Principal Property, as determined by JCI plc's Board of Directors in good faith, and an amount equal to the net proceeds from the sale of the assets so leased is applied, within 180 days of the effective date of any such Sale and Lease-Back Transaction, to the purchase or acquisition (or, in the case of real property, commencement of the construction) of assets or to the retirement (other than at maturity or pursuant to a mandatory sinking fund or mandatory redemption or prepayment provision) of the JCI plc Notes and any other debt securities issued pursuant to the Indenture and any supplement thereto or of Funded Indebtedness ranking on a parity with or senior to the JCI plc Notes and any other debt securities issued pursuant to the Indenture and any supplement thereto; provided that there shall be credited to the amount of net proceeds required to be applied pursuant to this provision an amount equal to the sum of (i) the principal amount of the JCI plc Notes and any other debt securities issued pursuant to the Indenture and any supplement thereto delivered within 180 days of the effective date of such Sale and Lease-Back Transaction to the Trustee for retirement and cancellation and (ii) the principal amount of other Funded Indebtedness voluntarily retired by JCI plc within such 180-day period, excluding retirements of the JCI plc Notes and any other debt securities issued pursuant to the Indenture and any supplement thereto and other Funded Indebtedness at maturity or pursuant to mandatory sinking fund or mandatory redemption or prepayment provisions.

*Merger and Consolidation*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; JCI plc will not, directly or indirectly, consolidate with or merge with or into, or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all its assets in one or a series of related transactions to, any Person, unless:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the resulting, surviving or transferee Person (the "*Successor Person*") will be a corporation, limited liability company, public limited company, limited partnership or other entity organized and existing under the laws

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of (u) the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia, (v) Ireland, (w) England and Wales, (x) Jersey, (y) any member state of the European Union as in effect on the date the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series are first issued or (z) Switzerland; provided that the Successor Person (if not JCI plc) will expressly assume, by a supplemental indenture, executed and delivered to the Trustee, in form reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee, all the obligations of JCI plc under the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series and the JCI plc Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) immediately after giving effect to such transaction (and treating any Indebtedness which becomes an obligation of the Successor Person or any Restricted Subsidiary as a result of such transaction as having been incurred by the Successor Person or such Restricted Subsidiary at the time of such transaction), no Default shall have occurred and be continuing; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) JCI plc shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel under the JCI plc Indenture, each stating that such consolidation, merger or transfer and such supplemental indenture (if any) comply with the JCI plc Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notwithstanding the foregoing, (A) any conveyance, transfer or lease of assets between or among JCI plc and its subsidiaries shall not be prohibited under the JCI plc Indenture and (B) JCI plc may, directly or indirectly, consolidate with or merge with or into an Affiliate incorporated solely for the purpose of reincorporating JCI plc in another jurisdiction within the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia, Ireland, England and Wales, Jersey, any member state of the European Union as in effect on the date the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series are first issued or Switzerland to realize tax or other benefits.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Successor Person will succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of, JCI plc under the JCI plc Indenture, and the predecessor issuer, other than in the case of a lease, will be automatically released from all obligations under the JCI plc Notes and the JCI plc Indenture, including, without limitation, the obligation to pay the principal of and interest on the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series.

*Reports by JCI plc*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So long as any JCI plc Notes are outstanding, JCI plc shall file with the Trustee, within 15 days after JCI plc is required to file with the SEC, copies of the annual reports and of the information, documents and other reports (or copies of such portions of any of the foregoing as the SEC may from time to time by rules and regulations prescribe) that JCI plc may be required to file with the SEC pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act. JCI plc shall be deemed to have complied with the previous sentence to the extent that such information, documents and reports are filed with the SEC via EDGAR, or any successor electronic delivery procedure; provided, however, that the Trustee shall have no obligation whatsoever to determine whether or not such information, documents or reports have been filed pursuant to the EDGAR system (or its successor). Delivery of such reports, information and documents to the Trustee is for informational purposes only and the Trustee's receipt of such shall not constitute constructive notice of any information contained therein or determinable from information contained therein, including JCI plc's compliance with any of its covenants under the JCI plc Indenture (as to which the Trustee is entitled to rely exclusively on Officer's Certificates).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc will furnish to the Trustee on or before 120 days after the end of each fiscal year an Officer's Certificate stating that in the course of the performance by the signers of their duties as Officers of JCI plc, they would normally have knowledge of any Default by JCI plc in the performance or fulfillment or observance of any covenants or agreements contained in the JCI plc Indenture during the preceding fiscal year, stating whether or not they have knowledge of any such Default and, if so, specifying each such Default of which the signers have knowledge and the nature thereof.

**Listing**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The JCI plc Notes are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. We have no obligation to maintain such listing, and we may delist the JCI plc Notes at any time.

**Events of Default**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As to any series of JCI plc Notes, an "*Event of Default*" means any one of the following events (whatever the reason for such Event of Default and whether it shall be voluntary or involuntary or be effected by operation of law or pursuant to any judgment, decree or order of any court or any order, rule or regulation of any administrative or governmental body):

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) failure to pay any interest on the JCI plc Notes of that series when due, which failure continues for 30 days;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) failure to pay principal or premium, if any, with respect to the JCI plc Notes of that series when due;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) failure on the part of JCI plc to observe or perform any other covenant, warranty or agreement in the JCI plc Notes of that series, or in the JCI plc Indenture as it relates to the JCI plc Notes of that series, other than a covenant, warranty or agreement, a Default in whose performance or whose breach is specifically dealt with elsewhere in the section of the JCI plc Indenture governing Events of Default, if the failure continues for 90 days after written notice by the Trustee or the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the JCI plc Notes of that series then outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) an Event of Default with respect to any other series of debt securities issued under the JCI plc Indenture or an uncured or unwaived failure to pay principal of or interest on any of our other obligations for borrowed money beyond any period of grace with respect thereto if, in either case, (a) the aggregate principal amount thereof is in excess of $200,000,000; and (b) the default in payment is not being contested by us in good faith and by appropriate proceedings; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or reorganization.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;However, the Event of Default in clause (4) above is subject to the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• if such Event of Default with respect to such other series of debt securities issued under the JCI plc Indenture or such default in payment with respect to such other obligations for borrowed money shall be remedied or cured by JCI plc or waived by the requisite holders of such other series of debt securities or such other obligations for borrowed money, then the Event of Default under the JCI plc Indenture by reason thereof shall be deemed likewise to have been thereupon remedied, cured or waived without further action upon the part of either the Trustee or any of the holders of JCI plc Notes; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• subject to certain duties, responsibilities and rights of the Trustee under the JCI plc Indenture, the Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge of any such Event of Default with respect to such other series of debt securities issued under the JCI plc Indenture or such payment default with respect to such other obligations for borrowed money unless written notice thereof shall have been given to a Trust Officer of the Trustee by JCI plc, by the holder or an agent of the holder of such other obligations for borrowed money, by the trustee then acting under any indenture or other instrument under which such payment default with respect to such other obligations for borrowed money shall have occurred, or by the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of outstanding debt securities of such other series.

*Notice and Declaration of Defaults*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The JCI plc Indenture provides that the Trustee will, within the later of 90 days after the occurrence of a Default with respect to any series for which there are JCI plc Notes outstanding which is continuing and which is known to a Trust Officer of the Trustee, or 60 days after such Default is actually known to such Trust Officer of the Trustee or written notice of such Default is received by the Trustee, give to the holders of such JCI plc Notes notice, by mail as the names and addresses of such holders appear on the security register, or electronically if such JCI plc Notes are held by any depositary, of all uncured Defaults known to it, including events specified above without grace periods, unless such Defaults shall have been cured before the giving of such notice; provided, that except in the case of Default in the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, or interest on any of the JCI plc Notes of any series, or in the payment of any sinking fund installment with respect to the JCI plc Notes of any series, the Trustee shall be protected in withholding such notice to the holders if the Trustee in good faith determines that withholding of such notice is in the interests of the holders of the JCI plc Notes of such series.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Trustee or the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding JCI plc Notes of any series may declare the JCI plc Notes of that series immediately due and payable upon the occurrence of any Event of Default. The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding JCI plc Notes of all series issued under the JCI plc Indenture and any supplement thereto affected by such waiver (voting as one class), on behalf of the holders of all of the JCI plc Notes of all such series, may waive any existing Default and its consequences, except a Default in the payment of principal, premium, if any, or interest, including sinking fund payments (provided, however, that only holders of a majority in principal amount of the JCI plc Notes of an applicable series may rescind an acceleration with respect to such series and its consequences, including any related payment default that resulted from such acceleration).

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*Actions upon Default*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In case an Event of Default with respect to any series of JCI plc Notes occurs and is continuing, the JCI plc Indenture provides that the Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under the JCI plc Indenture at the request, order or direction of any of the holders of JCI plc Notes outstanding of any series unless the applicable holders have offered to the Trustee reasonable security and indemnity, satisfactory to the Trustee in its sole discretion, against any loss, liability or expense which may be incurred thereby. The right of a holder to institute a proceeding with respect to the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series is subject to conditions precedent including notice and indemnity to the Trustee, but the right of any holder of any applicable JCI plc Note to receive payment of the principal of, and premium, if any, and interest on their due dates or to institute suit for the enforcement thereof shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such holder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the JCI plc Notes outstanding of the series in Default will have the right to direct the time, method and place for conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee or exercising any power or trust conferred on the Trustee, in each case with respect to such series. Any direction by such holders will be in accordance with law and the provisions of the JCI plc Indenture. Subject to certain provisions of the JCI plc Indenture, the Trustee shall have the right to decline to follow any such direction if the Trustee in good faith, by a Trust Officer or Trust Officers of the Trustee, shall determine that the action or proceeding so directed may not be lawfully taken, would involve the Trustee in personal liability, would be materially or unjustly prejudicial to the rights of holders of JCI plc Notes of such series not joining in such direction or would be unduly prejudicial to the interests of the holders of JCI plc Notes and other debt securities issued under the JCI plc Indenture of all series not joining in the giving of such direction. The Trustee will be under no obligation to act in accordance with any such direction unless the applicable holders offer the Trustee reasonable security and indemnity, satisfactory to the Trustee in its sole discretion, against costs, expenses and liabilities which may be incurred thereby.

**Modification of the JCI plc Indenture**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc and the Trustee may from time to time and at any time enter into an indenture or indentures supplemental to the JCI plc Indenture, which shall conform to the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act as then in effect, without the consent of the holders of any series of JCI plc Notes for one or more of the following purposes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency in the JCI plc Indenture or JCI plc Notes of any series, including making any such changes as are required for the JCI plc Indenture to comply with the Trust Indenture Act;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to add an additional obligor on the JCI plc Notes or to add a guarantor of any outstanding series of JCI plc Notes, or to evidence the succession of another Person to JCI plc or any additional obligor or guarantor of the JCI plc Notes, or successive successions, and the assumption by the Successor Person of the covenants, agreements and obligations of JCI plc or such obligor or guarantor, as the case may be, pursuant to provisions in the JCI plc Indenture concerning consolidation, merger, the sale of assets or successor entities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to provide for uncertificated debt securities in addition to or in place of certificated debt securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to add to the covenants of JCI plc for the benefit of the holders of any outstanding series of JCI plc Notes (and if such covenants are to be for the benefit of less than all outstanding series of debt securities, stating that such covenants are expressly being included solely for the benefit of such series) or to surrender any of JCI plc's rights or powers under the JCI plc Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to add any additional Events of Default for the benefit of the holders of any outstanding series of JCI plc Notes (and if such Events of Default are to be applicable to less than all outstanding series, stating that such Events of Default are expressly being included solely to be applicable to such series);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to change or eliminate any of the provisions of the JCI plc Indenture, provided that any such change or elimination shall not become effective with respect to any outstanding JCI plc Note of any series created prior to the execution of such supplemental indenture which is entitled to the benefit of such provision;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to secure the JCI plc Notes of any series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to make any other change that does not adversely affect the rights of any holder of outstanding JCI plc Notes in any material respect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to provide for the issuance of and establish the form and terms and conditions of a series of debt securities, to provide which, if any, of the covenants of JCI plc shall apply to such series, to provide which of the events of default set forth in the base indenture shall apply to such series, to name one or more guarantors and provide for guarantees of such series, to provide for the terms and conditions upon which the guarantee by any

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guarantor of such series may be released or terminated, or to define the rights of the holders of such series of debt securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to issue additional JCI plc Notes of any series to the extent permitted by the JCI plc Indenture; provided that such additional JCI plc Notes have the same terms as, and be deemed part of the same series as, the applicable series of JCI plc Notes to the extent required under the JCI plc Indenture; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment under the JCI plc Indenture by a successor Trustee with respect to the JCI plc Notes of one or more series and to add to or change any of the provisions of the JCI plc Indenture as shall be necessary to provide for or facilitate the administration of the trust thereunder by more than one Trustee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition, under the JCI plc Indenture, with the consent (evidenced as provided in the JCI plc Indenture) of the holders of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of all series affected by such supplemental indenture or indentures (voting as one class), JCI plc and the Trustee from time to time and at any time may enter into an indenture or indentures supplemental to the JCI plc Indenture for the purpose of adding any provisions to or changing in any manner or eliminating any of the provisions of the JCI plc Indenture or of any supplemental indenture thereto or of modifying in any manner not covered by the immediately preceding paragraph the rights of the holders of the debt securities of each such series under the JCI plc Indenture. However, the following changes may only be made with the consent of each holder of outstanding JCI plc Notes affected:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• extend a fixed maturity of or any installment of principal of any JCI plc Notes of any series or reduce the principal amount thereof or reduce the amount of principal of any original issue discount security that would be due and payable upon declaration of acceleration of the maturity thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• reduce the rate of or extend the time for payment of interest on any JCI plc Note of any series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• reduce the premium payable upon the redemption of any JCI plc Note of any series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• make any JCI plc Note of any series payable in currency other than that stated in the applicable JCI plc Note;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment in respect of any JCI plc Note of any series on or after the fixed maturity thereof or, in the case of redemption, on or after the redemption date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• modify the subordination provisions applicable to any JCI plc Note of any series in a manner adverse in any material respect to the holder thereof; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• reduce the aforesaid percentage of JCI plc Notes of the applicable series, the holders of which are required to consent to any such supplemental indenture or indentures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A supplemental indenture that changes or eliminates any covenant, event of default set forth in the base indenture or other provision of the JCI plc Indenture that has been expressly included solely for the benefit of one or more particular series of debt securities, if any, or which modifies the rights of the holders of debt securities of such series with respect to such covenant, event of default or other provision, shall be deemed not to affect the rights under the JCI plc Indenture of the holders of securities of any other series.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notwithstanding anything herein or otherwise, the provisions under the JCI plc Indenture relative to JCI plc's obligation to make any offer to repurchase the JCI plc Notes of any series as a result of a Change of Control Triggering Event as provided under Section 4.08 of the base indenture may be waived or modified with the written consent of the holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of the applicable series or multiple affected series.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It will not be necessary for the consent of the holders of the JCI plc Notes of any series to approve the particular form of any proposed supplement, amendment or waiver, but it shall be sufficient if such consent approves the substance thereof.

**Information Concerning the Trustee**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If an Event of Default with respect to the JCI plc Notes of a series has occurred and is continuing, the Trustee shall exercise with respect to the JCI plc Notes of such series such of the rights and powers vested in it by the JCI plc Indenture, and use the same degree of care and skill in its exercise, as a prudent Person would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of such Person's own affairs. If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under the JCI plc Indenture at the request, order or direction of any holders of JCI plc Notes of the applicable series, unless such holders shall have offered to the Trustee security and indemnity, satisfactory to it in its sole discretion, against any loss, liability or expense which may be incurred

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thereby, and then only to the extent required by the terms of the JCI plc Indenture. No provision of the JCI plc Indenture shall require the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur financial liability in the performance of any of its duties under the JCI plc Indenture or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Trustee may resign with respect to the JCI plc Notes of a series at any time by giving a written notice to JCI plc. The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding JCI plc Notes of a particular series may remove the Trustee with respect to such series of JCI plc Notes by notifying JCI plc and the Trustee in writing. JCI plc may remove the Trustee if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the Trustee has or acquires a "conflicting interest," within the meaning of Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act, and fails to comply with the provisions of Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act, or otherwise fails to comply with the eligibility requirements provided in the JCI plc Indenture and fails to resign after written request therefor by JCI plc in accordance with the JCI plc Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the Trustee is adjudged a bankrupt or an insolvent or an order for relief is entered with respect to the Trustee under any bankruptcy law;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a custodian or public officer takes charge of the Trustee or its property; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the Trustee becomes incapable of acting.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If the Trustee resigns or is removed or if a vacancy exists in the office of Trustee with respect to the JCI plc Notes of any series for any reason, JCI plc shall promptly appoint a successor Trustee with respect to the JCI plc Notes of such series.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A resignation or removal of the Trustee and appointment of a successor Trustee shall become effective only upon the successor Trustee's acceptance of the appointment as provided in the JCI plc Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Trustee and its Affiliates have engaged, currently are engaged, and may in the future engage in financial or other transactions with JCI plc and our Affiliates in the ordinary course of their respective businesses.

**Payment and Paying Agents**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc will pay the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the JCI plc Notes at any office of ours or any agency designated by us.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Trustee was appointed by JCI plc as paying agent with regard to the JCI plc Notes. The location of the corporate trust office of the Trustee for payment on the JCI plc Notes is U.S. Bank Global Corporate Trust Services, Attn: Payments, EP-MN-WS2N, 111 Fillmore Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55107-1402.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition JCI plc will maintain a transfer agent and a security registrar for the JCI plc Notes. The transfer agent and security registrar for the JCI plc Notes other than the 4.500% Senior Notes Due 2047 is Elavon Financial Services DAC. The transfer agent and security registrar for the 4.500% Senior Notes Due 2047 is the Trustee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The security registrar as to any series of JCI plc Notes will maintain a register reflecting ownership of the JCI plc Notes of such series outstanding from time to time, if any, and together with the applicable transfer agent, will make payments on and facilitate transfers of the JCI plc Notes of such series on behalf of JCI plc. No service charge will be made for any registration of transfer or exchange of JCI plc Notes. However, we may require holders to pay any transfer taxes or other similar governmental charges payable in connection with any such transfer or exchange.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc may change or appoint any paying agent, security registrar or transfer agent with respect to the JCI plc Notes of a series without prior notice to the holders of the JCI plc Notes of such series. JCI plc or any of its subsidiaries may act as paying agent, transfer agent or security registrar in respect of any JCI plc Notes.

**Governing Law**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The JCI plc Indenture and any JCI plc Notes issued thereunder shall be deemed to be a contract made under the internal laws of the State of New York, and for all purposes shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to conflicts of laws principles that would require the application of any other law. The JCI plc Indenture is subject to the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act that are required to be part of the JCI plc Indenture and shall, to the extent applicable, be governed by such provisions.

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**Satisfaction and Discharge of the JCI plc Indenture**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The JCI plc Indenture shall cease to be of further effect with respect to a series of JCI plc Notes if, at any time:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) JCI plc has delivered or has caused to be delivered to the Trustee for cancellation all JCI plc Notes of such series theretofore authenticated, other than any JCI plc Notes that have been destroyed, lost or stolen and that have been replaced or paid as provided in the JCI plc Indenture, and JCI plc Notes for whose payment funds or governmental obligations have theretofore been deposited in trust or segregated and held in trust by JCI plc and thereupon repaid to JCI plc or discharged from such trust, as provided in the JCI plc Indenture; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) all such JCI plc Notes of a particular series not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation have become due and payable or are by their terms to become due and payable within one year or are to be called for redemption within one year under arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee for the giving of notice of redemption, and JCI plc shall irrevocably deposit or cause to be deposited with the Trustee as trust funds the entire amount, in funds or governmental obligations, or a combination thereof, sufficient to pay at maturity or upon redemption all JCI plc Notes of such series not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation, including principal, premium, if any, and interest due or to become due on such date of maturity or redemption date, as the case may be, and if in either case JCI plc shall also pay or cause to be paid all other sums payable under the JCI plc Indenture with respect to such series by JCI plc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With respect to any redemption of any JCI plc Notes that requires the payment of any premium, the amount deposited pursuant to the above paragraph shall be sufficient for purposes of the JCI plc Indenture to the extent that an amount is so deposited with the Trustee or paying agent, as applicable, equal to t such premium, on such JCI plc Notes calculated as of the date of the notice of redemption, with any deficit on the redemption date only required to be deposited with the Trustee or paying agent, as applicable, on or prior to the redemption date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notwithstanding the above, JCI plc may not be discharged from the following obligations, which will survive until the date of maturity or the redemption date, as the case may be, for the applicable series of JCI plc Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to make any interest or principal payments that may be required with respect to the JCI plc Notes of such series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to register the transfer or exchange of the JCI plc Notes of such series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to execute and authenticate the JCI plc Notes of such series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to replace stolen, lost or mutilated JCI plc Notes of such series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to maintain an office or agency with respect to the JCI plc Notes of such series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to maintain paying agencies with respect to the JCI plc Notes of such series; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to appoint new Trustees with respect to the JCI plc Notes of such series as required by the Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc also may not be discharged from the following obligations, which will survive the satisfaction and discharge of the applicable series of JCI plc Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to compensate and reimburse the Trustee in accordance with the terms of the JCI plc Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to receive unclaimed payments held by the Trustee for at least one year after the date upon which the principal, if any, or interest on the JCI plc Notes of such series shall have respectively come due and payable and remit those payments to the holders thereof if required; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to withhold or deduct taxes as provided in the JCI plc Indenture.

**Defeasance and Discharge of Obligations**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc's obligations with respect to the JCI plc Notes of any series will be discharged upon compliance with the conditions under the caption "*Covenant Defeasance*"; provided that JCI plc may not be discharged from the following obligations, which will survive until such date of maturity or the redemption date, as the case may be, for the applicable series of JCI plc Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to make any interest or principal payments that may be required with respect to the JCI plc Notes of such series;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to register the transfer or exchange of the JCI plc Notes of such series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to execute and authenticate the JCI plc Notes of such series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to replace stolen, lost or mutilated JCI plc Notes of such series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to maintain an office or agency with respect to the JCI plc Notes of such series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to maintain paying agencies with respect to the JCI plc Notes of such series; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to appoint new Trustees with respect to the JCI plc Notes of such series as required by the Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JCI plc also may not be discharged from the following obligations, which will survive the satisfaction and discharge of the applicable series of JCI plc Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to compensate and reimburse the Trustee in accordance with the terms of the JCI plc Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to receive unclaimed payments held by the Trustee for at least one year after the date upon which the principal, if any, or interest on the JCI plc Notes of such series shall have respectively come due and payable and remit those payments to the holders thereof if required; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to withhold or deduct taxes as provided in the JCI plc Indenture.

**Covenant Defeasance**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon compliance with specified conditions, JCI plc, at its option and at any time, by written notice executed by an Officer delivered to the Trustee, may elect to have its obligations, to the extent applicable, under the covenants described under "*—Offer to Repurchase Upon Change of Control Triggering Event*" and "*—Certain Covenants*" above, and the operation of the Event of Default described in clause (4) of the first paragraph under the caption "*—Events of Default*" above, discharged with respect to all outstanding JCI plc Notes of a series and the JCI plc Indenture insofar as such JCI plc Notes are concerned. For this purpose, such covenant defeasance means that, with respect to the outstanding JCI plc Notes of a series, JCI plc may omit to comply with and shall have no liability in respect of any term, condition or limitation set forth in any such covenant, whether directly or indirectly, by reason of any reference in the JCI plc Indenture to any such covenant or by reason of reference in any such covenant to any other provision of the JCI plc Indenture or in any other document, and such omission to comply shall not constitute a Default or an Event of Default relating to the applicable series of JCI plc Notes. These conditions are:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• JCI plc irrevocably deposits in trust with the Trustee or, at the option of the Trustee, with a trustee satisfactory to the Trustee and JCI plc, as the case may be, under the terms of an irrevocable trust agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Trustee, funds or governmental obligations or a combination thereof sufficient, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certification thereof delivered to the Trustee, to pay principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the outstanding JCI plc Notes of such series to maturity or redemption, as the case may be, and to pay all other amounts payable by it under the JCI plc Indenture (provided that, with respect to any redemption of any JCI plc Notes that requires the payment of any premium, the amount deposited pursuant to the above paragraph shall be sufficient for purposes of the JCI plc Indenture to the extent that an amount is so deposited with the Trustee or paying agent, as applicable, equal to the such premium on such JCI plc Notes calculated as of the date of the notice of redemption, with any deficit on the redemption date only required to be deposited with the Trustee or paying agent, as applicable, on or prior to the redemption date), provided that (A) the trustee of the irrevocable trust shall have been irrevocably instructed to pay such funds or the proceeds of such governmental obligations to the Trustee and (B) the Trustee shall have been irrevocably instructed to apply such funds or the proceeds of such governmental obligations to the payment of such principal, premium, if any, and interest with respect to the JCI plc Notes of such series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• JCI plc delivers to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate stating that all conditions precedent specified herein relating to defeasance or covenant defeasance, as the case may be, have been complied with, and an Opinion of Counsel to the same effect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, and no event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become such an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, on the date of such deposit; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• JCI plc shall have delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel (which, in the case of a defeasance, must be based on a change in law) or a ruling received from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to the effect that the beneficial owners of the JCI plc Notes of such series will not recognize income, gain or loss for U.S. federal

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income tax purposes as a result of JCI plc's exercise of such defeasance or covenant defeasance and will be subject to U.S. Federal income tax in the same amount and in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such election had not been exercised.

**Definitions**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As used in the JCI plc Notes and this "*Description of JCI plc Notes*," the following defined terms shall have the following meanings with respect to the JCI plc Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Affiliate*", with respect to any specified Person, means any other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such specified Person. For the purposes of this definition, "*control*" when used with respect to any specified Person means the power to direct the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; and the terms "*controlling*" and "*controlled*" have meanings correlative to the foregoing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Attributable Debt*," in connection with a Sale and Lease-Back Transaction, as of any particular time, means the aggregate of present values (discounted at a rate that, at the inception of the lease, represents the effective interest rate that the lessee would have incurred to borrow over a similar term the funds necessary to purchase the leased assets) of the obligations of JCI plc or any Restricted Subsidiary for net rental payments during the remaining term of the applicable lease, including any period for which such lease has been extended or, at the option of the lessor, may be extended. The term "*net rental payments*" under any lease of any period shall mean the sum of the rental and other payments required to be paid in such period by the lessee thereunder, not including any amounts required to be paid by such lessee, whether or not designated as rental or additional rental, on account of maintenance and repairs, reconstruction, insurance, taxes, assessments, water rates or similar charges required to be paid by such lessee thereunder or any amounts required to be paid by such lessee thereunder contingent upon the amount of sales, maintenance and repairs, reconstruction, insurance, taxes, assessments, water rates or similar charges.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Board of Directors*" means the Board of Directors of JCI plc or any duly authorized committee of such Board of Directors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*business day*" means any day other than a Saturday or Sunday that is not a day on which banking institutions in the City of New York or London are authorized or obligated by law, executive order or regulation to close, or any successor thereto, is open.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Change of Control*" means the occurrence of any of the following after the date of issuance of the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the direct or indirect sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or consolidation), in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of our assets and the assets of our subsidiaries taken as a whole to any "person" or "group" (as those terms are used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) other than to us or one of our subsidiaries, other than any such transaction or series of related transactions where holders of our Voting Stock outstanding immediately prior thereto hold Voting Stock of the transferee Person representing a majority of the voting power of the transferee Person's Voting Stock immediately after giving effect thereto;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the consummation of any transaction (including, without limitation, any merger or consolidation) the result of which is that any "person" or "group" (as those terms are used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) (other than us or one of our subsidiaries) becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of our Voting Stock representing a majority of the voting power of our outstanding Voting Stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) we consolidate with, or merge with or into, any Person, or any Person consolidates with, or merges with or into, us, in any such event pursuant to a transaction in which any of our outstanding Voting Stock or Voting Stock of such other Person is converted into or exchanged for cash, securities or other property, other than any such transaction where our Voting Stock outstanding immediately prior to such transaction constitutes, or is converted into or exchanged for, Voting Stock representing a majority of the voting power of the Voting Stock of the surviving Person (or its parent) immediately after giving effect to such transaction; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) the adoption by our shareholders of a plan relating to our liquidation or dissolution.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notwithstanding the foregoing, a transaction will not be deemed to involve a change of control under clause (2) above if (1) we become a direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of a holding company or other Person and (2)(A) the direct or indirect holders of the Voting Stock of such holding company or other Person immediately following that transaction are substantially the same as the holders of our Voting Stock immediately prior to that transaction or (B) immediately following that transaction no person (as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) (other than a holding company or other Person satisfying the requirements of this sentence) is the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the Voting Stock of such holding company or other Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Change of Control Triggering Event*" means, with respect to the applicable series of JCI plc Notes, the JCI plc Notes of such series cease to be rated Investment Grade by each of the Rating Agencies on any date during the period (the "*Trigger Period*") commencing 60 days prior to the first public announcement by us of any Change of Control (or pending Change of Control) and ending 60 days following consummation of such Change of Control (which Trigger Period will be extended following consummation of a Change of Control for so long as any of the Rating Agencies has publicly announced that it is considering a possible ratings downgrade or withdrawal). However, a Change of Control Triggering Event otherwise arising by virtue of a particular reduction in, or withdrawal of, rating shall not be deemed to have occurred in respect of a particular Change of Control (and thus shall not be deemed a Change of Control Triggering Event for purposes of the definition of Change of Control Triggering Event) if the Rating Agencies making the reduction in, or withdrawal of, rating to which this definition would otherwise apply do not announce or publicly confirm or inform the Trustee in writing at our request that the reduction or withdrawal was the result, in whole or in part, of any event or circumstance comprised of or arising as a result of, or in respect of, the applicable Change of Control (whether or not the applicable Change of Control shall have occurred at the time of the Change of Control Triggering Event). If a Rating Agency is not providing a rating for the JCI plc Notes of such series at the commencement of any Trigger Period, the JCI plc Notes of such series will be deemed to have ceased to be rated Investment Grade by such Rating Agency during that Trigger Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Change of Control Triggering Event will be deemed to have occurred in connection with any particular Change of Control unless and until such Change of Control has actually been consummated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Consolidated Net Worth*" at any date means total assets less total liabilities, in each case appearing on the most recently prepared consolidated balance sheet of JCI plc and its subsidiaries as of the end of a fiscal quarter of JCI plc, prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles as in effect on the date of the consolidated balance sheet.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Consolidated Tangible Assets*" at any date means total assets less all intangible assets appearing on the most recently prepared consolidated balance sheet of JCI plc and its subsidiaries as of the end of a fiscal quarter of JCI plc, prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles as in effect on the date of the consolidated balance sheet.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Default*" means any event, act or condition that with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Funded Indebtedness*" means any Indebtedness of JCI plc or any consolidated subsidiary maturing by its terms more than one year from the date of the determination thereof, including any Indebtedness renewable or extendable at the option of the obligor to a date later than one year from the date of the determination thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Indebtedness*" means, without duplication, the principal amount (such amount being the face amount or, with respect to original issue discount bonds or zero coupon notes, bonds or debentures or similar securities, determined based on the accreted amount as of the date of the most recently prepared consolidated balance sheet of JCI plc and its subsidiaries as of the end of a fiscal quarter of JCI plc prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles as in effect on the date of such consolidated balance sheet) of (i) all obligations for borrowed money, (ii) all obligations evidenced by debentures, notes or other similar instruments, (iii) all obligations in respect of letters of credit or bankers acceptances or similar instruments or reimbursement obligations with respect thereto (such instruments to constitute Indebtedness only to the extent that the outstanding reimbursement obligations in respect thereof are collateralized by cash or cash equivalents reflected as assets on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles), (iv) all obligations to pay the deferred purchase price of property or services, except (A) trade and similar accounts payable and accrued expenses, (B) employee compensation, deferred compensation and pension obligations, and other obligations arising from employee benefit programs and agreements or other similar employment arrangements, (C) obligations in respect of customer advances received and (D) obligations in connection with earnout and holdback agreements, in each case in the ordinary course of business, (v) all obligations as lessee to the extent capitalized in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles and (vi) all

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Indebtedness of others consolidated in such balance sheet that is guaranteed by JCI plc or any of its subsidiaries or for which JCI plc or any of its subsidiaries is legally responsible or liable (whether by agreement to purchase indebtedness of, or to supply funds or to invest in, others).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Intangible assets*" means the amount, if any, stated under the headings "Goodwill" and "Other intangible assets, net" or under any other heading of intangible assets separately listed, in each case on the face of the most recently prepared consolidated balance sheet of JCI plc and its subsidiaries as of the end of a fiscal quarter of JCI plc, prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles as in effect on the date of the consolidated balance sheet.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Investment Grade*" means a rating of Baa3 or better by Moody's (or its equivalent under any successor rating category of Moody's) and a rating of BBB– or better by S&P (or its equivalent under any successor rating category of S&P), and the equivalent investment grade credit rating from any replacement rating agency or rating agencies selected by us under the circumstances permitting us to select a replacement rating agency and in the manner for selecting a replacement rating agency, in each case as set forth in the definition of "*Rating Agency*."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*lien*" means a mortgage, pledge, security interest, lien or encumbrance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Moody's*" means Moody's Investors Service, Inc., a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, and its successors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Officer*" means any director, any managing director, the chairman or any vice chairman of the Board of Directors, the chief executive officer, the president, the chief financial officer, any vice president, the treasurer, any assistant treasurer, the secretary or any assistant secretary, or any equivalent of the foregoing, of JCI plc or any Person duly authorized to act for or on behalf of JCI plc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Officer's Certificate*" means a certificate, signed by any Officer of JCI plc, that is delivered to the Trustee in accordance with the terms of the JCI plc Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Opinion of Counsel*" means a written opinion acceptable to the Trustee from legal counsel licensed in any State of the United States of America and applying the laws of such State. The counsel may be an employee of or counsel to JCI plc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Person*" means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, business trust, association, joint-stock company, joint venture, trust, incorporated or unincorporated organization or government or any agency or political subdivision thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Principal Property*" means any manufacturing, processing or assembly plant or any warehouse or distribution facility, or any office or parcel of real property (including fixtures but excluding leases and other contract rights which might otherwise be deemed real property) of JCI plc or any of its subsidiaries that is used by any U.S. Subsidiary of JCI plc and is located in the United States of America (excluding its territories and possessions and Puerto Rico) and (A) is owned by JCI plc or any subsidiary of JCI plc on the date the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series are issued, (B) the initial construction of which has been completed after the date on which the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series are issued, or (C) is acquired after the date on which the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series are issued, in each case, other than any such plants, facilities, warehouses or portions thereof, that in the opinion of the Board of Directors of JCI plc, are not collectively of material importance to the total business conducted by JCI plc and its subsidiaries as an entirety, or that have a net book value (excluding any capitalized interest expense), on the date the JCI plc Notes of the applicable series are issued in the case of clause (A) of this definition, on the date of completion of the initial construction in the case of clause (B) of this definition or on the date of acquisition in the case of clause (C) of this definition, of less than 2.0% of Consolidated Tangible Assets on the consolidated balance sheet of JCI plc and its subsidiaries as of the applicable date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Rating Agency*" means each of Moody's and S&P; provided, that if any of Moody's or S&P ceases to provide rating services to issuers or investors, we may appoint another "nationally recognized statistical rating organization" as defined under Section 3(a)(62) of the Exchange Act as a replacement for such Rating Agency; provided, that we shall give notice of such appointment to the Trustee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Restricted Subsidiary*" means any subsidiary of JCI plc that owns or leases a Principal Property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Sale and Lease-Back Transaction*" means an arrangement with any Person providing for the leasing by JCI plc or a Restricted Subsidiary of any Principal Property whereby such Principal Property has been or is to be sold or transferred by JCI plc or a Restricted Subsidiary to such Person other than JCI plc or any of its subsidiaries; provided, however, that the

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foregoing shall not apply to any such arrangement involving a lease for a term, including renewal rights, for not more than three years.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"S&P"* means Standard & Poor's Global Ratings, a division of S&P Global Inc., and its successors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Trust Officer*" means any officer within the corporate trust department of the Trustee, including any vice president, senior associate, associate, trust officer or any other officer of the Trustee who customarily performs functions similar to those performed by the Persons who at the time shall be such officers, respectively, or to whom any corporate trust matter is referred because of such Person's knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject and who shall have direct responsibility for the administration of the JCI plc Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*U.S. Subsidiary*" means any subsidiary of JCI plc that was formed under the laws of the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia (but not any territory thereof).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"*Voting Stock*" of any specified Person as of any date means the capital stock of such Person that is at the time entitled to vote generally in the election of the board of directors of such Person.

## Exhibit 4.15

**Exhibit 4.15**

**DESCRIPTION OF JCI PLC AND TFSCA NOTES**

Capitalized terms used in this "*Description of JCI plc and TFSCA Notes*" and not otherwise defined have the meanings set forth under the heading "*—Definitions*" below. For purposes of this "*Description of the JCI plc and TFSCA Notes*" section, (a) the terms "*JCI plc*" or "*Company*" refer only to Johnson Controls International plc, a public limited company organized under the laws of Ireland, and its successors permitted by the terms of the Indenture, (b) the terms "*TFSCA*" or "*Co-Issuer*" refer to Tyco Fire & Security Finance S.C.A., a corporate partnership limited by shares incorporated and organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and its successors permitted by the terms of the Indenture, (c) the terms "*Issuers,*" "*we*," "*us*" and "*our*" refer to JCI plc and TFSCA together, and (d) the term "*Johnson Controls*" refers to JCI plc and its consolidated subsidiaries, including TFSCA.

For purposes of this description:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• "*2027 Notes*" refers to our 0.375% Senior Notes due 2027

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• "*2028 Notes*" refers to our 3.000% Senior Notes due 2028

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• "*2029 Notes*" refers to our 5.500% Senior Notes due 2029

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• "2030 Notes" refers to our 1.750% Senior Notes due 2030

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• "2031 Notes" refers to our 2.000% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2031

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• "2032 USD Notes" refers to our 4.900% Senior Notes due 2032

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• "2032 Euro Notes" refers to our 1.000% Senior Notes due 2032

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• "2033 Notes" refers to our 3.125% Senior Notes due 2033

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• "2035 Notes" refers to our 4.250% Senior Notes due 2035

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• "Euro Notes" refers to the 2027 Notes, the 2028 Notes, the 2032 Euro Notes, the 2033 Notes and the 2035 Notes

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• "USD Notes" refers to the 2029 Notes, the 2030 Notes, the 2031 Notes and the 2032 USD Notes

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• "Notes" refers to the Euro Notes and the USD Notes.

The 2030 Notes were issued under the Indenture, dated as of December 28, 2016 (the "*Base Indenture*"), between JCI plc and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (successor in interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as trustee (the "Trustee") and a Fifth Supplemental Indenture among JCI plc, TFSCA and the Trustee. The 2027 Notes and the 2032 Euro Notes were issued under the Base Indenture and a Sixth Supplemental Indenture among JCI plc, TFSCA, the Trustee and Elavon Financial Services DAC, as paying agent. The 2031 Notes were issued under the Base Indenture and a Seventh Supplemental Indenture among JCI plc, TFSCA and the Trustee. The 2028 Notes were issued under the Base Indenture and an Eighth Supplemental Indenture among JCI plc, TFSCA, the Trustee and Elavon Financial Services DAC, as paying agent. The 2032 USD Notes were issued under the Base Indenture a Ninth Supplemental Indenture among JCI plc, TFSCA and the Trustee and a

Twelfth Supplemental Indenture among JCI plc, TFSCA and the Trustee. The 2035 Notes were issued under the Base Indenture and a Tenth Supplemental Indenture among JCI plc, TFSCA, the Trustee and Elavon Financial Services DAC, as paying agent. The 2029 Notes were issued under the Base Indenture and an Eleventh Supplemental Indenture among JCI plc, TFSCA and the Trustee. The 2033 Notes were issued under the Base Indenture and a Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture among JCI plc, TFSCA and the Trustee (together with the Base Indenture, the Fifth Supplemental Indenture, the Sixth Supplemental Indenture, the Seventh Supplemental Indenture,

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the Eighth Supplemental Indenture, the Ninth Supplemental Indenture, the Tenth Supplemental Indenture the Twelfth Supplemental Indenture and the Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture, the "*Indenture*"). We entered into agency agreements with respect to (i) the Euro Notes (other than the 2033 Notes) among us, Elavon Financial Services DAC, as paying agent, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (successor in interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as transfer agent, security registrar and Trustee and (ii) the 2033 Notes among us,

U.S. Bank Europe DAC, as paying agent, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (successor in interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as transfer agent, security registrar and Trustee.

The terms of the Notes include those expressly set forth in such Notes and the Indenture and those made part of the Indenture by reference to the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (15 U.S.C. §§77aaa-77bbbb), as in effect from time to time (the "*Trust Indenture Act*").

The 2027 Notes and the 2032 Euro Notes were each issued in an aggregate initial principal amount of €500,000,000. The 2028 Notes were issued in an aggregate initial principal amount of €600,000,000. The 2029 Notes were issued in an aggregate initial principal amount of $700,000,000. The 2030 Notes were issued in an aggregate initial principal amount of $625,000,000. The 2031 Notes were issued in an aggregate principal amount of $500,000,000. The 2032 USD Notes were issued in an aggregate initial principal amount of $650,000,000. The 2033 Notes were issued in an aggregate initial principal amount of €500,000,000. The 2035 Notes were issued in an aggregate initial principal amount of €800,000,000.

The Issuers are jointly and severally liable for all obligations under the Notes. The Co-Issuer is a wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary of the Company that is 99.924% owned directly by the Company and 0.076% owned by TFSCA's sole general partner and manager, Tyco Fire & Security S.à.r.l., which is itself wholly owned by the Company. The Co-Issuer is a holding company that directly and indirectly holds significantly all of the subsidiaries of JCI plc. The Co-Issuer engages in intercompany financial services on behalf of JCI plc, including engaging in intercompany loan transactions and engaging in currency hedging transactions on behalf of JCI plc and its subsidiaries.

This description is a summary of the material provisions of the Notes and the Indenture. This description does not restate those agreements and instruments in their entirety. We urge you to read the Notes and the Indenture, which are filed as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, because they, not the summaries below, define the rights of holders of the Notes.

**General**

The Notes constitute separate series and are JCI plc's and the Co-Issuer's unsecured, unsubordinated obligations. The Notes rank senior in right of payment to JCI plc's and the Co-Issuer's existing and future indebtedness and other obligations that are expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Notes; equal in right of payment to JCI plc's and the Co-Issuer's existing and future indebtedness and other obligations that are not so subordinated; effectively junior to any of JCI plc's and the Co-Issuer's secured indebtedness and other obligations to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness or other obligations; and structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations incurred by JCI plc's and the Co-Issuer's subsidiaries.

The Euro Notes were issued in book-entry form, represented by Global Securities (as defined below), deposited with or on behalf of a common depositary on behalf of Clearstream and Euroclear and registered in the name of the nominee of the common depositary for the accounts of Clearstream and Euroclear. The USD Notes were issued in book-entry form, represented by Global Securities and delivered through the facilities of DTC.

The Euro Notes were issued in registered form without interest coupons and only in denominations of €100,000 and whole multiples of €1,000 in excess thereof. The USD Notes were issued in registered form without interest coupons and only in denominations of $2,000 and whole multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof.

Except as provided below, the Notes are not subject to redemption, repurchase or repayment at the option of any holder thereof, upon the occurrence of any particular circumstance or otherwise. The Notes do not have the

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benefit of any sinking fund. The Notes are not convertible into or exchangeable for shares or other securities of the Issuers.

For the avoidance of doubt, articles 470-1 to 470-19 of the Luxembourg law of 10 August 1915 relating to commercial companies, as amended, do not apply to the Notes.

**Maturity and Interest**

*Euro Notes*

The 2027 Notes mature on September 15, 2027 and bear interest at a rate of 0.375% per annum. The 2028 Notes mature on September 15, 2028 and bear interest at a rate of 3.000% per annum. The 2032 Euro Notes mature on September 15, 2032 and bear interest at a rate of 1.000% per annum. The 2033 Notes mature on

December 11, 2033 and bear interest at a rate of 3.125% per annum. The 2035 Notes mature on May 23, 2035 and bear interest at a rate of 4.250% per annum. The date from which interest accrued on the 2027 Notes and 2032 Euro Notes was September 15, 2020. The date from which interest accrued on the 2028 Notes was September 7, 2022. The date from which interest accrued on the 2033 Notes was December 11, 2024. The date from which interest accrued on the 2035 Notes was May 23, 2023. Interest in respect of the 2027 Notes and the 2032 Euro Notes is payable annually in arrears on September 15 of each year to the applicable holders of record at the close of business on the September 1 next preceding such interest payment date. Interest in respect of the 2028 Notes is payable annually in arrears on September 15 of each year to the applicable holders of record at the close of business on the September 1 next preceding such interest payment date. Interest in respect of the 2033 Notes is payable annually in arrears on December 11 of each year, beginning on December 11, 2025, to the applicable holders of record at the close of business on the November 26 next preceding such interest payment date. Interest in respect of the 2035 Notes is payable annually in arrears on May 23 of each year, to the applicable holders of record at the close of business on the May 8 next preceding such interest payment date. The basis upon which interest shall be calculated is the actual number of days in the period for which interest is being calculated and the actual number of days from and including the last date on which interest was paid on such series of Euro Notes, to but excluding the next scheduled interest payment date. This payment convention is referred to as "*ACTUAL/ACTUAL (ICMA)*," as defined in the statutes, by-laws, rules and recommendations published by the International Capital Markets Association (the "*ICMA Rulebook*").

*2029 Notes, 2030 Notes and 2032 USD Notes*

The 2029 Notes mature on April 19, 2029 and bear interest at a rate of 5.500% per annum.The 2030 Notes mature on September 15, 2030 and bear interest at a rate of 1.750% per annum. The 2032 USD Notes mature on December 1, 2032 and bear interest at a rate of 4.900% per annum. The date from which interest accrued on the 2029 Notes was April 19, 2024. The date from which interest accrued on the 2030 Notes was September 11, 2020. The date from which interest accrued on the 2032 USD Notes was September 14, 2022, in the case of the initial $400 million of 2032 USD Notes and December 1, 2024, in the case of the additional $250 million of 2032 USD Notes. Interest in respect of the 2029 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on April 19 and October 19 of each year, to the applicable holders of record at the close of business on the April 4 and October 4 next preceding such interest payment date. Interest in respect of the 2030 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year, to the applicable holders of record at the close of business on the March 1 and September 1 next preceding such interest payment date. Interest in respect of the 2032 USD Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, to the applicable holders of record at the close of business on the May 15 and November 15 next preceding such interest payment date. Interest is computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months.

*2031 Notes*

The 2031 Notes will mature on September 16, 2031 and bear interest at a rate of 2.000% per annum. The date from which interest accrued on the 2031 Notes was September 16, 2021. Interest in respect of the 2031 Notes is

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payable semi-annually in arrears on March 16 and September 16 of each year, to the applicable holders of record at the close of business on the March 2 and September 2 next preceding such interest payment date. Interest is computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months.

The interest rate applicable to the 2031 Notes was subject to adjustment based upon the satisfaction or non-satisfaction of the Sustainability Performance. Targets (as defined in the Seventh Supplemental Indenture) by a specified notification date. The Issuers provided notification of satisfaction to the Trustee prior to the required notification date (and the Issuers received a related assurance letter from the External Verifier (as defined in the Seventh Supplemental Indenture)). As a result, pursuant to the terms of the 2031 Notes and the Seventh Supplemental Indenture, the interest rate payable on the 2031 Notes is no longer subject to adjustment.

**Indenture May Be Used for Future Issuances**

We may, without the consent of the then existing holders of the Notes, "re-open" and issue additional Notes of any series, which additional Notes will have the same terms as such series of Notes except for the issue price, issue date and, under some circumstances, the first interest payment date; provided that, if such additional Notes are not fungible with the existing Notes of such series for U.S. federal income tax purposes, such additional Notes will have a separate CUSIP, ISIN and/or other identifying number, as applicable. Additional Notes issued in this manner will form a single series with the applicable series of Notes.

In addition, the Indenture does not limit the amount of debt securities that can be issued thereunder and provides that debt securities of any series may be issued thereunder up to the aggregate principal amount that we may authorize from time to time. All debt securities issued as a series, including those issued pursuant to any reopening of a series, will vote together as a single class. Debt securities issued pursuant to the Indenture may have terms that differ from those of the Notes, as set forth in Section 2.01 of the Indenture.

**Issuance of Notes in Euros**

All payments of interest and principal, including payments made upon any redemption or repurchase of the Euro Notes, are payable in euros. If the euro is unavailable to us due to the imposition of exchange controls or other circumstances beyond our control or if the euro is no longer being used by the then member states of the European Monetary Union that have adopted the euro as their currency or for the settlement of transactions by public institutions of or within the international banking community, then all payments in respect of the Euro Notes will be made in U.S. dollars until the euro is again available to us or so used. In such circumstances, the amount payable on any date in euros will be converted into U.S. dollars at the rate mandated by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board as of the close of business on the second business day prior to the relevant payment date or, in the event the U.S. Federal Reserve Board has not mandated a rate of conversion, on the basis of the then most recent U.S. dollar/euro exchange rate available on or prior to the second business day prior to the relevant payment date as determined by the Issuers in their sole discretion. Any payment in respect of the Euro Notes so made in U.S. dollars will not constitute an Event of Default (as defined below) under the Euro Notes or the Indenture. Neither the Trustee nor the paying agent shall have any responsibility for any calculation or conversion in connection with the foregoing.

**Optional Redemption**

***Euro Notes***

*2027 Notes*

Prior to July 15, 2027 (the "*2027 Par Call Date*"), the Issuers may, at their option, redeem the 2027 Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time (in €1,000 increments, provided that any remaining principal amount thereof shall be at least the minimum authorized denomination of €100,000), at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount of the 2027 Notes to be redeemed and (ii) the sum of the present values of the Remaining Scheduled Payments (as defined below) that would be due if the 2027 Notes matured on the 2027 Par Call Date, discounted to the redemption date, on an annual basis (ACTUAL/ACTUAL (ICMA)), at a rate equal to the Treasury Rate (as defined below) plus 20 basis points plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest, if any,

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thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

On or after the 2027 Par Call Date, the Issuers may, at their option, redeem the 2027 Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time (in €1,000 increments, provided that any remaining principal amount thereof shall be at least the minimum authorized denomination of €100,000), at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2027 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

*2028 Notes*

Prior to July 15, 2028 (the "*2028 Par Call Date*"), the Issuers may, at their option, redeem the 2028 Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time (in €1,000 increments, provided that any remaining principal amount thereof shall be at least the minimum authorized denomination of €100,000), at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount of the 2028 Notes to be redeemed and (ii) the sum of the present values of the Remaining Scheduled Payments (as defined below) that would be due if the 2028 Notes matured on the 2028 Par Call Date, discounted to the redemption date, on an annual basis (ACTUAL/ACTUAL (ICMA)), at a rate equal to the Treasury Rate (as defined below) plus 30 basis points plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

On or after the 2028 Par Call Date, the Issuers may, at their option, redeem the 2028 Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time (in €1,000 increments, provided that any remaining principal amount thereof shall be at least the minimum authorized denomination of €100,000), at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2028 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

*2032 Euro Notes*

Prior to June 15, 2032 (the "2032 Euro Par Call Date"), the Issuers may, at their option, redeem the 2032 Euro Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time (in €1,000 increments, provided that any remaining principal amount thereof shall be at least the minimum authorized denomination of €100,000), at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount of the 2032 Euro Notes to be redeemed and (ii) the sum of the present values of the Remaining Scheduled Payments (as defined below) that would be due if the 2032 Euro Notes matured on the 2032 Euro Par Call Date, discounted to the redemption date, on an annual basis (ACTUAL/ACTUAL (ICMA)), at a rate equal to the Treasury Rate (as defined below) plus 25 basis points plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

On or after the 2032 Euro Par Call Date, the Issuers may, at their option, redeem the 2032 Euro Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time (in €1,000 increments, provided that any remaining principal amount thereof shall be at least the minimum authorized denomination of €100,000), at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2032 Euro Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

*2033 Notes*

Prior to September 11, 2033 (the "2033 Par Call Date"), the Issuers may, at their option, redeem the 2033 Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time (in €1,000 increments, provided that any remaining principal amount thereof shall be at least the minimum authorized denomination of €100,000), at a redemption price equal to

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the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount of the 2033 Notes to be redeemed, and (ii) the sum of the present values of the Remaining Scheduled Payments (as defined below) that would be due if the 2033 Notes matured on the 2033 Par Call Date, discounted to the redemption date, on an annual basis (ACTUAL/ACTUAL (ICMA)), at a rate equal to the Treasury Rate (as defined below) plus 20 basis points, plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant regular record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

On or after the 2033 Par Call Date, the Issuers may, at their option, redeem the 2033 Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time (in €1,000 increments, provided that any remaining principal amount thereof shall be at least the minimum authorized denomination of €100,000), at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2033 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant regular record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

*2035 Notes*

Prior to February 23, 2035 (the "2035 Par Call Date"), the Issuers may, at their option, redeem the 2035 Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time (in €1,000 increments, provided that any remaining principal amount thereof shall be at least the minimum authorized denomination of €100,000), at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount of the 2035 Notes to be redeemed and (ii) the sum of the present values of the Remaining Scheduled Payments (as defined below) that would be due if the 2035 Notes matured on the 2035 Par Call Date, discounted to the redemption date, on an annual basis (ACTUAL/ACTUAL (ICMA)), at a rate equal to the Treasury Rate (as defined below) plus 30 basis points plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

On or after the 2035 Par Call Date, the Issuers may, at their option, redeem the 2035 Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time (in €1,000 increments, provided that any remaining principal amount thereof shall be at least the minimum authorized denomination of €100,000), at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2035 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

*Certain definitions with respect to the Optional Redemption provisions of the Euro Notes:*

"*Treasury Rate*" means the rate per annum (which, solely in the case of the 2027 Notes and 2032 Euro Notes, if less than zero, shall be deemed to be zero) equal to the annual equivalent yield to maturity of the Reference Bond (as defined below), assuming a price for the Reference Bond (expressed as a percentage of its principal amount) equal to the middle market price of the Reference Bond prevailing at 11:00 a.m. (London time) on the third business day preceding such redemption date as determined by us or an independent investment bank appointed by us.

"*Reference Bond*" means, in relation to any Treasury Rate calculation, a German government bond whose maturity is closest to the maturity of the applicable series of Euro Notes, or if we or an independent investment bank appointed by us considers that such similar bond is not in issue, such other German government bond as we or an independent investment bank appointed by us, with the advice of three brokers of, and/or market makers in, German government bonds selected by us or an independent investment bank appointed by us, determine to be appropriate for determining the Treasury Rate.

"*Remaining Scheduled Payments*" means, with respect to each Euro Note to be redeemed, the remaining scheduled payments of principal of and interest on the relevant Euro Note that would be due after the related redemption date but for the redemption. If that redemption date is not an interest payment date with respect to a Euro Note, the amount of the next succeeding scheduled interest payment on the relevant Euro Note will be reduced by the amount of interest accrued on the Euro Note to the redemption date.

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***USD Notes***

*2029 Notes*

Prior to March 19, 2029 (the "*2029 Par Call Date*"), the Issuers may redeem the 2029 Notes at their option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount and rounded to three decimal places) equal to the greater of: (1)(a) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the redemption date (assuming the 2029 Notes matured on the 2029 Par Call Date) on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Treasury Rate plus 15 basis points less (b) interest accrued to the date of redemption, and (2) 100% of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes to be redeemed, plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

On or after the 2029 Par Call Date, the Issuers, at their option, may redeem the 2029 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

*Certain definitions with respect to the Optional Redemption provisions of the 2029 Notes:*

"*Treasury Rate*" means, with respect to any redemption date for the 2029 Notes, the yield determined by JCI plc in accordance with the following two paragraphs. The Treasury Rate shall be determined by JCI plc after 4:15 p.m., New York City time (or after such time as yields on U.S. government securities are posted daily by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System), on the third business day preceding the redemption date based upon the yield or yields for the most recent day that appear after such time on such day in the most recent statistical release published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System designated as "Selected Interest Rates (Daily)—H.15" (or any successor designation or publication) ("H.15") under the caption "U.S. government securities–Treasury constant maturities–Nominal" (or any successor caption or heading) ("H.15 TCM"). In determining the Treasury Rate, JCI plc shall select, as applicable: (1) the yield for the Treasury constant maturity on H.15 exactly equal to the period from the redemption date to the 2029 Par Call Date (the "*Remaining Life*"); or (2) if there is no such Treasury constant maturity on H.15 exactly equal to the Remaining Life, the two yields – one yield corresponding to the Treasury constant maturity on H.15 immediately shorter than and one yield corresponding to the Treasury constant maturity on H.15 immediately longer than the Remaining Life – and shall interpolate to the 2029 Par Call Date on a straight-line basis (using the actual number of days) using such yields and rounding the result to three decimal places; or (3) if there is no such Treasury constant maturity on H.15 shorter than or longer than the Remaining Life, the yield for the single Treasury constant maturity on H.15 closest to the Remaining Life. For purposes of this paragraph, the applicable Treasury constant maturity or maturities on H.15 shall be deemed to have a maturity date equal to the relevant number of months or years, as applicable, of such Treasury constant maturity from the redemption date.

If on the third business day preceding the redemption date H.15 TCM is no longer published, JCI plc shall calculate the Treasury Rate based on the rate per annum equal to the semi-annual equivalent yield to maturity at 11:00 a.m., New York City time, on the second business day preceding such redemption date of the United States Treasury security maturing on, or with a maturity that is closest to, the 2029 Par Call Date, as applicable. If there is no United States Treasury security maturing on the 2029 Par Call Date but there are two or more United States Treasury securities with a maturity date equally distant from the 2029 Par Call Date, one with a maturity date preceding the 2029 Par Call Date and one with a maturity date following the 2029 Par Call Date, JCI plc shall select the United States Treasury security with a maturity date preceding the 2029 Par Call Date. If there are two or more United States Treasury securities maturing on the 2029 Par Call Date or two or more United States Treasury

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securities meeting the criteria of the preceding sentence, JCI plc shall select from among these two or more United States Treasury securities the United States Treasury security that is trading closest to par based upon the average of the bid and asked prices for such United States Treasury securities at 11:00 a.m., New York City time. In determining the Treasury Rate in accordance with the terms of this paragraph, the semi-annual yield to maturity of the applicable United States Treasury security shall be based upon the average of the bid and asked prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) at 11:00 a.m., New York City time, of such United States Treasury security, and rounded to three decimal places.

*2030 Notes*

Prior to June 15, 2030 (the "*2030 Par Call Date*"), the Issuers may, at their option, redeem the 2030 Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time , at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount of the 2030 Notes to be redeemed and (ii) as determined by the Quotation Agent and delivered to the Trustee in writing, the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon that would be due if the 2030 Notes matured on the 2030 Par Call Date (exclusive of interest accrued to the redemption date), discounted to the redemption date (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Adjusted Redemption Treasury Rate plus 20 basis points, plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

On or after the 2030 Par Call Date, the Issuers may, at their option, redeem the 2030 Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2030 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

*2031 Notes*

Prior to June 16, 2031 (the *"2031 Par Call Date"*), the Issuers may, at their option, redeem the 2031 Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time , at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount of the 2031 Notes to be redeemed and (ii) as determined by the Quotation Agent and delivered to the Trustee in writing, the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon that would be due if the 2031 Notes matured on the 2031 Par Call Date (exclusive of interest accrued to the redemption date), discounted to the redemption date (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Adjusted Redemption Treasury Rate plus 15 basis points, plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

On or after the 2031 Par Call Date, the Issuers may, at their option, redeem the 2031 Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2031 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

*2032 USD Notes*

Prior to September 1, 2032 (the "2032 USD Par Call Date"), the Issuers may, at their option, redeem the 2032 USD Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount of the 2032 USD Notes to be redeemed and (ii) as determined by the Quotation Agent and delivered to the Trustee in writing, the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon that would be due if the 2032 USD Notes matured on the 2032 USD Par Call Date (exclusive of interest accrued to the redemption date), discounted to the redemption date (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Adjusted Redemption Treasury Rate plus 30 basis points, plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

On or after the 2032 USD Par Call Date, the Issuers may, at their option, redeem the 2032 USD Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the

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2032 USD Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

*Certain definitions with respect to the Optional Redemption provisions of the 2030 Notes, 2031 Notes and 2032 USD Notes:*

"*Adjusted Redemption Treasury Rate*" means, with respect to any redemption date for the 2030 Notes, 2031 Notes and 2032 USD Notes, the rate equal to the semiannual equivalent yield to maturity or interpolated (on a 30/360 day count basis) yield to maturity of the Comparable Redemption Treasury Issue, assuming a price for the Comparable Redemption Treasury Issue (expressed as a percentage of its principal amount) equal to the Comparable Redemption Treasury Price for such redemption date.

"*Comparable Redemption Treasury Issue*" means the United States Treasury security selected by the Quotation Agent as having a maturity comparable to the remaining term of such series of the 2030 Notes, 2031 Notes and 2032 USD Notes to be redeemed if such series matured on the par call date applicable to such series that would be utilized at the time of selection and in accordance with customary financial practice in pricing new issues of corporate debt securities of comparable maturity to such remaining term of the applicable series of the 2030 Notes, 2031 Notes and 2032 USD Notes, as applicable.

"*Comparable Redemption Treasury Price,*" with respect to any redemption date for the 2030 Notes, 2031 Notes and 2032 USD Notes, means (i) the average of the Redemption Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations for such redemption date, after excluding the highest and lowest such Redemption Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations (unless there is more than one highest or lowest quotation, in which case only one such highest and/or lowest quotation shall be excluded), or (ii) if the Quotation Agent obtains fewer than four such Redemption Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations, the average of all such Redemption Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations.

"*Independent Investment Banker*" means one of the Redemption Reference Treasury Dealers appointed by JCI plc.

"*Quotation Agent*" means a Redemption Reference Treasury Dealer appointed as such by JCI plc.

"*Redemption R*eference Treasury Dealer" means (1) each of Barclays Capital Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (with respect to the 2031 Notes), Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and BofA Securities, Inc. (with respect to the 2030 Notes); and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, BofA Securities, Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (with respect to the 2032 USD Notes) (or their respective Affiliates that are Primary Treasury Dealers (as defined below)) and their respective successors and (2) two other Primary Treasury Dealers selected by JCI plc after consultation with the Independent Investment Banker; provided, however, that if any of the foregoing shall cease to be a primary U.S. government securities dealer in New York City (a "*Primary Treasury Dealer*"), JCI plc will substitute therefor another Primary Treasury Dealer.

"*Redemption Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations,*" with respect to each Redemption Reference Treasury Dealer and any redemption date for the 2030 Notes, 2031 Notes and 2032 USD Notes, means the average, as determined by the Quotation Agent, of the bid and offer prices at 11:00 a.m., New York City time, for the Comparable Redemption Treasury Issue (expressed in each case as a percentage of its principal amount) for settlement on the redemption date quoted in writing to the Quotation Agent by such Redemption Reference Treasury Dealer on the third business day preceding such redemption date.

**Redemption Upon Changes in Withholding Taxes**

Either or both of the Issuers may redeem all, but not less than all, of the Notes of a series under the following conditions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• if there is an amendment to, or change in, the laws or regulations of a Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction (as defined below) or any change in the written application or official written interpretation of such laws or

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regulations, including any action taken by, or a change in published administrative practice of, a taxing authority or a holding by a court of competent jurisdiction, regardless of whether such action, change or holding is with respect to either or both of the Issuers, which amendment or change is publicly announced and becomes effective on or after the date of issuance of such series of Notes (or, in the case of any Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction that becomes a Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction after such date of issuance, after such later date);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• as a result of such amendment or change, either or both of the Issuers become, or there is a material probability that either or both of the Issuers will become obligated to pay Additional Amounts (as defined below), on the next payment date with respect to such series of Notes, and such Issuer cannot avoid any such payment obligation by taking reasonable measures available (including having the other Issuer make payments on the Notes if such action would be reasonable);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the relevant Issuer (or Issuers) delivers to the Trustee a written opinion of independent tax counsel to such Issuer (or Issuers) of recognized standing to the effect that such Issuer (or Issuers) has become, or there is a material probability that it will become, obligated to pay Additional Amounts as a result of a change or amendment described above; in addition, before the Issuer (or Issuers) mails notice of redemption of the Notes as described below, it will deliver to the Trustee an officer's certificate to the effect that the obligation to pay Additional Amounts cannot be avoided by such Issuer by taking reasonable measures available (including having the other Issuer make payments on the Notes if such action would be reasonable); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• following the delivery of the opinion described in the previous bullet point, the relevant Issuer (or Issuers) provides notice of redemption for such series of Notes not less than 10 days, but not more than 90 days, prior to the redemption date. The notice of redemption cannot be given more than 90 days before the earliest date on which the Issuer (or Issuers) would be otherwise required to pay Additional Amounts, and the obligation to pay Additional Amounts must still be in effect when the notice is given.

Upon the occurrence of each of the bullet points above, the relevant Issuer (or Issuers) may redeem such series of Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date and all Additional Amounts (if any) then due and that will become due on such redemption date as a result of the redemption or otherwise (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on an interest payment date that is prior to the redemption date and Additional Amounts (if any) in respect thereof).

The foregoing provisions shall apply *mutatis mutandis* to any Successor Company or Successor Co-Issuer (each as defined below).

**Notice of Redemption**

Notice of any redemption of any series of Notes will be mailed or delivered electronically if the Notes to be redeemed are held by any depositary, at least 10 days but not more than 90 days before the date fixed for such redemption to each holder of Notes to be redeemed. For the 2029 Notes and 2033 Notes, any redemption notice may, at the Issuers' discretion, be subject to the satisfaction or waiver of one or more conditions precedent. In that case, such notice shall state the nature of such condition precedent.

If less than all of a series of Notes are to be redeemed, the Trustee will select the outstanding Notes of such series to be redeemed in accordance with a method that complies with the requirements, if any, of any stock exchange on which the Notes of such series are listed, and the applicable procedures of the depositary, if such Notes are held by any depositary; provided, however, that with respect to any series of Notes not listed on any stock exchange and/or held by a depositary, the Trustee will select such Notes by lot or by such other method that the Trustee considers fair and appropriate.

No Euro Notes of a principal amount of €100,000 or less shall be redeemed in part. No USD Notes of a principal amount of $2,000 or less shall be redeemed in part. Unless the Issuers default in payment of the

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redemption price, on and after the redemption date, interest will cease to accrue on Notes or portions thereof called for redemption. Additionally, at any time, the Issuers may repurchase Notes in the open market and may hold such Notes or surrender such Notes to the trustee for cancellation.

If any redemption date of any Note is not a business day, then payment of principal and interest may be made on the next succeeding business day with the same force and effect as if made on the nominal redemption date and no interest will accrue for the period after such nominal date.

**Payment of Additional Amounts**

All payments in respect of the Notes will be made by (or on behalf of) the Issuers free and clear of, and without withholding or deduction for or on account of, any present or future taxes, duties, levies, imposts, assessments or governmental charges of whatever nature (including, without limitation, penalties and interest and other similar liabilities related thereto) ("*Taxes*"), unless the withholding or deduction of such Taxes is required by law.

In the event that the Issuers are required to withhold or deduct any amount for or on account of any Taxes imposed or levied by or on behalf of Ireland, Luxembourg or any other jurisdiction (other than the United States) in which either of the Issuers is incorporated, resident or doing business for tax purposes or from or through which payments by or on behalf of the Issuers are made, or any political subdivision or any authority thereof or therein (each, but not including the United States or any political subdivision or any authority thereof or therein, a "*Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction*"), from any payment made under or with respect to any Note (including, without limitation, payments of principal, redemption price, purchase price, interest or premium), the Issuers will pay such additional amounts ("*Additional Amounts*") so that the net amount received by each holder or beneficial owner of Notes (including Additional Amounts) after such withholding or deduction will equal the amount that such holder or beneficial owner would have received if such Taxes had not been required to be withheld or deducted.

Additional Amounts will not be payable with respect to a payment made to a holder or beneficial owner of Notes or a holder of beneficial interests in Global Securities where such holder or beneficial owner is subject to taxation on such payment by the Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction for or on account of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any Taxes that are imposed or withheld because such holder or beneficial owner (or a fiduciary, settlor, beneficiary, or member of such holder or beneficial owner if such holder or beneficial owner is an estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company or other fiscally transparent entity, or a Person holding a power over an estate or trust administered by a fiduciary holder): (i) is or was present or engaged in, or is or was treated as present or engaged in, a trade or business in the Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction or has or had a permanent establishment or other taxable presence in the Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction; or (ii) has or had any present or former connection (other than the mere fact of ownership of such Notes) with the Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction, including being or having been a national citizen or resident thereof, being treated as being or having been a resident thereof or being or having been physically present therein;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any estate, inheritance, gift, transfer, personal property or similar Taxes imposed with respect to the Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any Taxes imposed as a result of the presentation of such Notes, where presentation is required, for payment on a date more than 30 days after the date on which such payment became due and payable or the date on which payment thereof is duly provided for, whichever is later, except to the extent that the beneficiary or holder thereof would have been entitled to the payment of Additional Amounts had such Notes been presented for payment on any date during such 30-day period;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any Taxes imposed or withheld as a result of the failure of such holder or beneficial owner, upon a written request, made to the holder or beneficial owner in writing at least 30 days before any such withholding or deduction would be made, by an Issuer, broker or other withholding agent, to timely and accurately comply (to the extent such holder or beneficial owner is legally eligible to do so) with any applicable certification, information, documentation or other reporting requirements concerning the nationality, residence, identity or connection of the holder or beneficial owner with the Relevant Taxing

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Jurisdiction, if such compliance is required by statute or regulation of the Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction as a precondition to relief or exemption from such Taxes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any Taxes that are payable by any method other than withholding or deduction by the Issuers or any paying agent from payments in respect of such Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• (with respect to the 2027 Notes and the 2032 Euro Notes) has presented the Notes for payment through a bank, encashment agent or paying agent and a withholding or deduction for Taxes arises which would not have been imposed if the Notes had been presented to another bank, encashment agent or paying agent in a different Member State of the European Union;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any withholding or deduction required pursuant to Sections 1471 through 1474 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "*Code*"), as of the issue date of the Notes (or any amended or successor provisions of such sections that are substantively comparable and not materially more onerous to comply with), any regulations thereunder or official interpretations thereof, any agreements entered into pursuant to Section 1471(b) of the Code, or any law or regulation implemented pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement between a non-U.S. jurisdiction and the United States with respect to the foregoing; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any combination of the above.

Additional Amounts also will not be payable for any Taxes that are imposed with respect to any payment on a Note to any holder who is a fiduciary or partnership or person other than the sole beneficial owner of such payment to the extent that no Additional Amounts would have been payable had the beneficial owner of the applicable Note been the holder of such Note.

The Issuers also:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• will make such withholding or deduction of Taxes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• will remit the full amount of Taxes so deducted or withheld to the relevant tax authority in accordance with all applicable laws;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• will use their commercially reasonable efforts to obtain from each relevant tax authority imposing such Taxes certified copies of tax receipts evidencing the payment of any Taxes so deducted or withheld; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• upon request, will make available to the holders of the Notes, within 90 days after the date the payment of any Taxes deducted or withheld is due pursuant to applicable law, certified copies of tax receipts evidencing such payment by the Issuers (unless, notwithstanding the Issuers' efforts to obtain such receipts, the same are not obtainable, in which case the Issuers will provide other evidence of payments by the Issuers).

At least 30 days prior to each date on which any payment under or with respect to the Notes is due and payable, if the Issuers will be obligated to pay Additional Amounts with respect to such payment, the Issuers will deliver to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate stating the fact that such Additional Amounts will be payable, the amounts so payable and such other information as is necessary to enable the Trustee to pay such Additional Amounts to holders of such Notes on the payment date (unless such obligation to pay Additional Amounts arises less than 30 days prior to the relevant payment date, in which case the Issuers may deliver such Officer's Certificate as promptly as practicable after the date that is 30 days prior to the payment date).

In addition, the Issuers will pay for any present or future stamp, issue, registration, property, excise, transfer, court or documentary or other similar Taxes and duties, including interest, penalties and Additional Amounts with respect thereto, payable in a Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction in respect of the creation, execution, issue, offering, enforcement, redemption or retirement of the Notes or any other document or instrument referred to therein, or the receipt of any payments with respect thereto.

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Upon the Issuers' request, each holder and beneficial owner shall provide a properly completed and executed IRS Form W-9 or IRS Form W-8, as applicable, as would have been applicable if the Issuers were incorporated in the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia.

The foregoing provisions shall survive any termination or the discharge of the Indenture and shall apply *mutatis mutandis* to any Successor Company or Successor Co-Issuer.

Whenever in the Indenture, any Notes, or in this "*Description of JCI plc and TFSCA Notes*" there is mentioned, in any context, the payment of principal, premium, if any, redemption price, repurchase price, interest or any other amount payable under or with respect to any Notes, such mention shall be deemed to include the payment of Additional Amounts to the extent payable in the particular context.

**Offer to Repurchase Upon Change of Control Triggering Event**

Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control Triggering Event, unless we have exercised our right to redeem the Notes of such series as described above under "—*Optional Redemption*," each holder of the Notes will have the right to require us to purchase all or a portion (equal to €100,000 or an integral multiple of €1,000 in excess thereof with respect to the Euro Notes, and equal to $2,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof with respect to the USD Notes) of such holder's Notes pursuant to the offer described below (the "*Change of Control Offer*"), at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the date of purchase (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date) (the "*Change of Control Payment*"). If the Change of Control Payment Date (as defined below) falls on a day that is not a business day, the related payment of the Change of Control Payment will be made on the next business day as if it were made on the date such payment was due, and no interest will accrue on the amounts so payable for the period from and after such date to the next business day.

Within 30 days following the date upon which the Change of Control Triggering Event occurs or, at our option, prior to and conditioned on the occurrence of, any Change of Control, but after the public announcement of the pending Change of Control, we will be required to send, by first class mail, or deliver electronically if the Notes are held by any depositary, a notice to each holder of Notes, with a copy to the Trustee, which notice will govern the terms of the Change of Control Offer. Such notice will state, among other things, the purchase date, which must be no earlier than 30 days nor later than 60 days from the date such notice is mailed or delivered electronically (or, in the case of a notice mailed or delivered electronically prior to the date of consummation of a Change of Control, no earlier than the date of the occurrence of the Change of Control), other than as may be required by law (the "*Change of Control Payment Date*"). The notice, if mailed or delivered electronically prior to the date of consummation of the Change of Control, will state that the Change of Control Offer is conditioned on the Change of Control being consummated on or prior to the Change of Control Payment Date.

On the Change of Control Payment Date, we will, to the extent lawful:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• accept or cause a third party to accept for payment all Notes properly tendered pursuant to the Change of Control Offer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• deposit or cause a third party to deposit with the applicable paying agent an amount equal to the Change of Control Payment in respect of all Notes properly tendered; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee the Notes properly accepted together with an Officer's Certificate stating the aggregate principal amount of Notes being repurchased.

We will not be required to make a Change of Control Offer with respect to the Notes if a third party makes such an offer in the manner, at the times and otherwise in compliance with the requirements for such an offer made by us and such third party purchases all the Notes properly tendered and not withdrawn under its offer. In addition, we will not repurchase any Notes if there has occurred and is continuing on the Change of Control Payment Date an Event of Default under the Indenture, other than a Default in the payment of the Change of Control Payment on the Change of Control Payment Date.

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We must comply in all material respects with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent those laws and regulations are applicable in connection with the repurchase of the Notes as a result of a Change of Control Triggering Event. To the extent that the provisions of any such securities laws or regulations conflict with the Change of Control Offer provisions of the Notes, we will be required to comply with those securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached our obligations under the Change of Control Offer provisions of the Indenture with respect to the Notes by virtue of any such conflict.

The definition of Change of Control includes a phrase relating to the direct or indirect sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of "all or substantially all" of the properties or assets of JCI plc and its subsidiaries taken as a whole. Although there is a limited body of case law interpreting the phrase "substantially all," there is no precise, established definition of the phrase under applicable law. Accordingly, the applicability of the requirement that we offer to repurchase the Notes as a result of a sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of less than all of the assets of JCI plc and its subsidiaries taken as a whole to another "person" or "group" (as those terms are used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) may be uncertain.

**Other Provisions of the Notes**

Claims against the Issuers for the payment of principal or Additional Amounts, if any, of the Notes will be prescribed ten years after the applicable due date for payment thereof. Claims against the Issuers for the payment of interest, if any, of the Notes will be prescribed five years after the applicable due date for payment of interest.

**Certain Covenants**

The Indenture contains the following covenants:

*Limitation on Liens*

JCI plc will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, issue, incur, assume or guarantee any Indebtedness that is secured by a mortgage, pledge, security interest, lien or encumbrance (each a "*lien*") upon any asset that at the time of such issuance, assumption or guarantee constitutes a Principal Property, or any shares of stock of or Indebtedness issued by any Restricted Subsidiary, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, without effectively providing that, for so long as such lien shall continue in existence with respect to such secured Indebtedness, the Notes and any other debt securities issued pursuant to the Base Indenture (together with, if JCI plc shall so determine, any other Indebtedness of JCI plc ranking equally with the Notes and any other debt securities issued pursuant to the Base Indenture, it being understood that for purposes hereof, Indebtedness which is secured by a lien and Indebtedness which is not so secured shall not, solely by reason of such lien, be deemed to be of different ranking) shall be equally and ratably secured by a lien ranking ratably with or equal to (or at JCI plc's option prior to) such secured Indebtedness; provided, however, that the foregoing covenant shall not apply to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens existing on the date the Notes are first issued;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens on the stock, assets or Indebtedness of a Person existing at the time such Person becomes a Restricted Subsidiary, unless created in contemplation of such Person becoming a Restricted Subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens on any assets or Indebtedness of a Person existing at the time such Person is merged with or into or consolidated with or acquired by JCI plc or a Restricted Subsidiary or at the time of a purchase, lease or other acquisition of the assets of a corporation or firm as an entirety or substantially as an entirety by JCI plc or any Restricted Subsidiary; provided, however, that no such lien shall extend to any other Principal Property of JCI plc or such Restricted Subsidiary prior to such acquisition or to any other Principal Property thereafter acquired other than additions to such acquired property;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens on any Principal Property existing at the time of acquisition thereof by JCI plc or any Restricted Subsidiary, or liens to secure the payment of the purchase price of such Principal Property by JCI plc or any Restricted Subsidiary, or to secure any Indebtedness incurred, assumed or guaranteed by JCI plc or a Restricted Subsidiary for the purpose of financing all or any part of the purchase price of such Principal Property or improvements or construction thereon, which Indebtedness is incurred, assumed or

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guaranteed prior to, at the time of or within one year after such acquisition, or in the case of real property, completion of such improvement or construction or commencement of full operation of such property, whichever is later; provided, however, that in the case of any such acquisition, construction or improvement, the lien shall not apply to any other Principal Property, other than the Principal Property so acquired, constructed or improved, and accessions thereto and improvements and replacements thereof and the proceeds of the foregoing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens securing Indebtedness owing by any Restricted Subsidiary to JCI plc or a subsidiary thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens in favor of the United States of America or any State thereof, or any department, agency or instrumentality or political subdivision of the United States of America or any State thereof, or in favor of any other country or any political subdivision thereof, to secure partial, progress, advance or other payments pursuant to any contract, statute, rule or regulation or to secure any Indebtedness incurred or guaranteed for the purpose of financing all or any part of the purchase price, or, in the case of real property, the cost of construction or improvement, of the Principal Property subject to such liens, including liens incurred in connection with pollution control, industrial revenue or similar financings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• pledges, liens or deposits under workers' compensation or similar legislation, and liens thereunder that are not currently dischargeable, or in connection with bids, tenders, contracts, other than for the payment of money, or leases to which JCI plc or any Restricted Subsidiary is a party, or to secure the public or statutory obligations of JCI plc or any Restricted Subsidiary, or in connection with obtaining or maintaining self-insurance, or to obtain the benefits of any law, regulation or arrangement pertaining to unemployment insurance, old age pensions, social security or similar matters, or to secure surety, performance, appeal or customs bonds to which JCI plc or any Restricted Subsidiary is a party, or in litigation or other proceedings in connection with the matters heretofore referred to in this bullet, such as interpleader proceedings, and other similar pledges, liens or deposits made or incurred in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens for taxes or assessments or governmental charges or levies not yet due or delinquent; or that can thereafter be paid without penalty, or that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings; landlord's liens on property held under lease; and any other liens or charges incidental to the conduct of the business of JCI plc or any Restricted Subsidiary, or the ownership of their respective assets, that were not incurred in connection with the borrowing of money or the obtaining of advances or credit and that, in the opinion of the Board of Directors of JCI plc, do not materially impair the use of such assets in the operation of the business of JCI plc or such Restricted Subsidiary or the value of such Principal Property for the purposes of such business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens to secure JCI plc's or any Restricted Subsidiary's obligations under agreements with respect to spot, forward, future and option transactions, entered into in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liens not permitted by the foregoing bullets, inclusive, if at the time of, and after giving effect to, the creation or assumption of any such lien, the aggregate amount of all outstanding Indebtedness of JCI plc and the Restricted Subsidiaries, without duplication, secured by all such liens not so permitted by the foregoing bullets, inclusive, together with the Attributable Debt in respect of Sale and Lease-Back Transactions permitted by the first bullet under "Limitation on Sale and Lease-Back Transactions" below, do not exceed the greater of $100,000,000 and 10% of Consolidated Net Worth; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any extension, renewal or replacement (or successive extensions, renewals or replacements) in whole or in part, of any lien referred to in the foregoing bullets inclusive; provided, however, that the principal

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amount of Indebtedness secured thereby unless otherwise excepted under the foregoing bullets shall not exceed the principal amount of Indebtedness so secured at the time of such extension, renewal or replacement (plus any premium, fee, cost, expense or charge payable in connection with any such extension, renewal or replacement), and that such extension, renewal or replacement shall be limited to all or a part of the assets (or any replacements therefor) that secured the lien so extended, renewed or replaced, plus improvements and construction on such assets.

*Limitation on Sale and Lease-Back Transactions*

JCI plc will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, enter into any Sale and Lease-Back Transaction unless:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• JCI plc or such Restricted Subsidiary, at the time of entering into a Sale and Lease-Back Transaction, would be entitled to incur Indebtedness secured by a lien on the Principal Property to be leased in an amount at least equal to the Attributable Debt in respect of such Sale and Lease-Back Transaction, without equally and ratably securing the Notes pursuant to the covenant described under "*Limitations on Liens*" above; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the direct or indirect proceeds of the sale of the Principal Property to be leased are at least equal to the fair value of such Principal Property, as determined by JCI plc's Board of Directors in good faith, and an amount equal to the net proceeds from the sale of the assets so leased is applied, within 180 days of the effective date of any such Sale and Lease-Back Transaction, to the purchase or acquisition (or, in the case of real property, commencement of the construction) of assets or to the retirement (other than at maturity or pursuant to a mandatory sinking fund or mandatory redemption or prepayment provision) of the Notes and any other debt securities issued pursuant to the Base Indenture, or of Funded Indebtedness ranking on a parity with or senior to the Notes and any other debt securities issued pursuant to the Base Indenture; provided that there shall be credited to the amount of net proceeds required to be applied pursuant to this provision an amount equal to the sum of (i) the principal amount of the Notes and any other debt securities issued pursuant to the Base Indenture delivered within 180 days of the effective date of such Sale and Lease-Back Transaction to the Trustee for retirement and cancellation and (ii) the principal amount of other Funded Indebtedness voluntarily retired by JCI plc within such 180-day period, excluding retirements of the Notes and any other debt securities issued pursuant to the Base Indenture and other Funded Indebtedness at maturity or pursuant to mandatory sinking fund or mandatory redemption or prepayment provisions.

*Merger and Consolidation*

JCI plc will not, directly or indirectly, consolidate with or merge with or into, or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of its assets in one or a series of related transactions to, any Person, unless:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the resulting, surviving or transferee Person (the "*Successor Company*") will be a corporation, limited liability company, public limited company, limited partnership or other entity organized and existing under the laws of (u) the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia, (v) Ireland, (w) England and Wales, (x) Jersey, (y) any member state of the European Union as in effect on the date the Notes are first issued or (z) Switzerland; provided that the Successor Company (if not the Company) will expressly assume, by a supplemental indenture, executed and delivered to the Trustee, in form reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee, all the obligations of the Company under the Notes and the Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;immediately after giving effect to such transaction (and treating any Indebtedness which becomes an obligation of the Successor Company or any Restricted Subsidiary as a result of such transaction as having been incurred by the Successor Company or such Restricted Subsidiary at the time of such transaction), no Default shall have occurred and be continuing; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that such consolidation, merger or transfer and such supplemental indenture (if any) comply with the Indenture.

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, (A) any conveyance, transfer or lease of assets between or among the Company and its subsidiaries, including the Co-Issuer, shall not be prohibited under the Indenture and (B) the Company may, directly or indirectly, consolidate with or merge with or into an Affiliate incorporated solely for the purpose of reincorporating the Company in another jurisdiction within the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia, Ireland, England and Wales, Jersey, any member state of the European Union as in effect on the date the Notes are first issued or Switzerland to realize tax or other benefits.

The Successor Company will succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of, the Company under the Indenture, and the predecessor issuer, other than in the case of a lease, will be automatically released from all obligations under the Notes and the Indenture, including, without limitation, the obligation to pay the principal of and interest on the Notes.

The Co-Issuer will not, directly or indirectly, consolidate with or merge with or into, or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of the Co-Issuer's assets in one or a series of related transactions to, any Person, unless:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the resulting, surviving or transferee Person (the "*Successor Co-Issuer*") will be a corporation, limited liability company, public limited company, limited partnership or other entity organized and existing under the laws of (u) the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia, (v) Ireland, (w) England and Wales, (x) Jersey, (y) any member state of the European Union as in effect on the date the Notes are first issued or (z) Switzerland; provided that the Successor Co-Issuer (if not the Co-Issuer) will expressly assume, by a supplemental indenture, executed and delivered to the Trustee, in form reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee, all the obligations of the Co-Issuer under the Notes and the Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;immediately after giving effect to such transaction (and treating any Indebtedness which becomes an obligation of the Successor Co-Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary as a result of such transaction as having been incurred by the Successor Co-Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiary at the time of such transaction), no Default shall have occurred and be continuing; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Co-Issuer shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that such consolidation, merger or transfer and such supplemental indenture (if any) comply with the Indenture.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Co-Issuer may, directly or indirectly, consolidate with or merge with or into an Affiliate incorporated solely for the purpose of reincorporating the Co-Issuer in another jurisdiction within the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia, Ireland, England and Wales, Jersey, any member state of the European Union as in effect on the date the Notes are first issued or Switzerland to realize tax or other benefits.

The Successor Co-Issuer will succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of, the Co-Issuer under the Indenture, and the predecessor issuer, other than in the case of a lease, will be automatically released from all obligations under the Notes and the Indenture, including, without limitation, the obligation to pay the principal of and interest on the Notes.

*Reports by JCI plc*

So long as any Notes are outstanding, JCI plc shall file with the Trustee, within 15 days after JCI plc is required to file with the SEC, copies of the annual reports and of the information, documents and other reports (or copies of such portions of any of the foregoing as the SEC may from time to time by rules and regulations prescribe) that JCI plc may be required to file with the SEC pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act. JCI plc shall be deemed to have complied with the previous sentence to the extent that such information, documents and reports are filed with the SEC via EDGAR, or any successor electronic delivery procedure; provided, however, that the Trustee shall have no obligation whatsoever to determine whether or not such information, documents or reports have been filed pursuant to the EDGAR system (or its successor). Delivery of such reports, information and documents to the Trustee is for informational purposes only and the Trustee's receipt of such shall not constitute constructive notice of any information contained therein or determinable from information contained therein,

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including the Issuers' compliance with any of their covenants under the Indenture (as to which the Trustee is entitled to rely exclusively on Officer's Certificates).

The Issuers will furnish to the Trustee on or before 120 days after the end of each fiscal year an Officer's Certificate stating that in the course of the performance by the signers of their duties as Officers of the Issuers, they would normally have knowledge of any Default by the Issuers in the performance or fulfillment or observance of any covenants or agreements contained in the Indenture during the preceding fiscal year, stating whether or not they have knowledge of any such Default and, if so, specifying each such Default of which the signers have knowledge and the nature thereof.

**Listing**

The Notes are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. We have no obligation to maintain such listing, and we may delist the Notes at any time.

**Events of Default**

As to the Notes of each series, an "*Event of Default*" means any one of the following events (whatever the reason for such Event of Default and whether it shall be voluntary or involuntary or be effected by operation of law or pursuant to any judgment, decree or order of any court or any order, rule or regulation of any administrative or governmental body):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;failure to pay any interest on the Notes of such series when due, which failure continues for 30 days;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;failure to pay principal or premium, if any, with respect to the Notes of such series when due;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;failure on the part of the Issuers to observe or perform any other covenant, warranty or agreement in the Notes of such series, or in the Indenture as it relates to the Notes of such series, other than a covenant, warranty or agreement, a Default in whose performance or whose breach is specifically dealt with elsewhere in the section of the Indenture governing Events of Default, if the failure continues for 90 days after written notice by the Trustee or the holders of at least 25% (or 30%, solely in the case of the 2029 Notes, the 2033 Notes and the 2035 Notes) in aggregate principal amount of the Notes of such series then outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;an Event of Default with respect to any other series of debt securities issued under the Indenture or an uncured or unwaived failure to pay principal of or interest on any of our other obligations for borrowed money beyond any period of grace with respect thereto if, in either case, (a) the aggregate principal amount thereof is in excess of $300,000,000; and (b) the default in payment is not being contested by us in good faith and by appropriate proceedings; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or reorganization.

However, the Event of Default in clause (4) above is subject to the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• if such Event of Default with respect to such other series of debt securities issued under the Indenture or such default in payment with respect to such other obligations for borrowed money shall be remedied or cured by the Issuers or waived by the requisite holders of such other series of debt securities or such other obligations for borrowed money, then the Event of Default under the Indenture by reason thereof shall be deemed likewise to have been thereupon remedied, cured or waived without further action upon the part of either the Trustee or any of the holders of Notes of such series; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• subject to certain duties, responsibilities and rights of the Trustee under the Indenture, the Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge of any such Event of Default with respect to such other series of debt securities issued under the Indenture or such payment default with respect to such other obligations for borrowed money unless written notice thereof shall have been given to a Trust Officer of the Trustee by the Issuers, by the holder or an agent of the holder of such other obligations for borrowed money, by the trustee then acting under any indenture or other instrument under which such payment default with respect to such other obligations for borrowed money shall have occurred, or by the holders of not less

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than 25% (or 30%, solely in the case of the 2029 Notes, the 2033 Notes and the 2035 Notes) in aggregate principal amount of outstanding debt securities of such other series.

*Notice and Declaration of Defaults*

The Indenture provides that the Trustee will, within the later of 90 days after the occurrence of a Default with respect to any Notes of a series outstanding which is continuing and which is known to a Trust Officer of the Trustee, or 60 days after such Default is actually known to such Trust Officer of the Trustee or written notice of such Default is received by the Trustee, give to the holders of the Notes of such series notice, by mail as the names and addresses of such holders appear on the security register, or electronically if the Notes of such series are held by any depositary, of all uncured Defaults known to it, including events specified above without grace periods, unless such Defaults shall have been cured before the giving of such notice; provided that, except in the case of Default in the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, or interest on any of the Notes of a series, the Trustee shall be protected in withholding such notice to the holders if the Trustee in good faith determines that withholding of such notice is in the interests of the holders of the Notes of such series.

The Trustee or the holders of not less than 25% (or 30%, solely in the case of the 2029 Notes, the 2033 Notes and the 2035 Notes) in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes of a series may declare the Notes of such series immediately due and payable upon the occurrence of any Event of Default. The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of all series issued under the Base Indenture affected by such waiver (voting as one class), on behalf of the holders of all of the debt securities of all such series, may waive any existing Default and its consequences, except a Default in the payment of principal, premium, if any, or interest, including sinking fund payments (provided, however, that only holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the debt securities of an applicable series may rescind an acceleration with respect to such series and its consequences, including any related payment default that resulted from such acceleration).

*Actions upon Default*

In case an Event of Default with respect to the Notes of a series occurs and is continuing, the Indenture provides that the Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under the Indenture at the request, order or direction of any of the holders of Notes of such series unless the applicable holders have offered to the Trustee security and indemnity, satisfactory to the Trustee in its sole discretion, against any loss, liability or expense which may be incurred thereby. The right of a holder of any Note of a series to institute a proceeding with respect to the Notes of such series is subject to conditions precedent including notice and indemnity to the Trustee, but the right of any holder of any Note of such series to receive payment of the principal of, and premium, if any, and interest on their due dates or to institute suit for the enforcement thereof shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such holder.

The holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes of a series outstanding will have the right to direct the time, method and place for conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee or exercising any power or trust conferred on the Trustee. Any direction by such holders will be in accordance with law and the provisions of the Indenture. Subject to certain provisions of the Indenture, the Trustee shall have the right to decline to follow any such direction if the Trustee in good faith, by a Trust Officer or Trust Officers of the Trustee, shall determine that the action or proceeding so directed may not be lawfully taken, would involve the Trustee in personal liability, would be materially or unjustly prejudicial to the rights of holders of Notes of such series not joining in such direction or would be unduly prejudicial to the interests of the holders of the debt securities issued under the Base Indenture of all series not joining in the giving of such direction. The Trustee will be under no obligation to act in accordance with any such direction unless the applicable holders offer the Trustee reasonable security and indemnity, satisfactory to the Trustee in its sole discretion, against costs, expenses and liabilities which may be incurred thereby.

**Modification of the Indenture**

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The Issuers and the Trustee may from time to time and at any time enter into an indenture or indentures supplemental to the Indenture, which shall conform to the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act as then in effect, without the consent of the holders of the Notes, for one or more of the following purposes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency in the Indenture or the Notes, including making any such changes as are required for the Indenture to comply with the Trust Indenture Act;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to add an additional obligor on the Notes or to add a guarantor of the Notes, or to evidence the succession of another Person to the Company or the Co-Issuer or any additional obligor or guarantor of the Notes, or successive successions, and the assumption by any Successor Company or Successor Co-Issuer of the covenants, agreements and obligations of such Company, Co-Issuer or such obligor or guarantor, as the case may be, pursuant to provisions in the Indenture concerning consolidation, merger, the sale of assets or successor entities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to provide for uncertificated debt securities in addition to or in place of certificated debt securities (*provided,* that the uncertificated Notes are issued in registered form for purposes of Section 163(f) of the Code);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to add to the covenants of the Issuers for the benefit of the holders of all or any series of Notes (and if such covenants are to be for the benefit of less than all outstanding series of debt securities, stating that such covenants are expressly being included solely for the benefit of such series) or to surrender any of the Issuers' rights or powers under the Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to add any additional Events of Default for the benefit of the holders of the Notes of all or any series of Notes (and if such Events of Default are to be applicable to less than all outstanding series, stating that such Events of Default are expressly being included solely to be applicable to such series);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to change or eliminate any of the provisions of the Indenture, provided that any such change or elimination shall not become effective with respect to any outstanding Notes created prior to the execution of such supplemental indenture which is entitled to the benefit of such provision;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to secure the Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to make any other change that does not adversely affect the rights of any holder of the Notes in any material respect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to provide for the issuance of and establish the form and terms and conditions of a series of debt securities, to provide which, if any, of the covenants of the Issuers shall apply to such series, to provide which of the events of default set forth in the Base Indenture shall apply to such series, to add a co-issuer, to name one or more guarantors and provide for guarantees of such series, to provide for the terms and conditions upon which the guarantee by any guarantor of such series may be released or terminated, or to define the rights of the holders of such series of debt securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to issue additional Notes to the extent permitted by the Indenture; provided that such additional Notes have the same terms as, and be deemed part of the same series as, the applicable series of Notes to the extent required under the Indenture; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment under the Indenture by a successor Trustee with respect to the Notes and to add to or change any of the provisions of the Indenture as shall be necessary to provide for or facilitate the administration of the trust thereunder by more than one Trustee.

In addition, under the Indenture, with the consent (evidenced as provided in the Indenture) of the holders of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of all series affected by such supplemental indenture or indentures (voting as one class), the Issuers and the Trustee from time to time and at any time may enter into an indenture or indentures supplemental to the Indenture for the purpose of adding any provisions to or changing in any manner or eliminating any of the provisions of the Indenture or of any supplemental indenture thereto or of modifying in any manner not covered by the immediately preceding paragraph the rights of the holders of the debt securities of each such series under the Indenture. However, the following changes may only be made with the consent of each holder of outstanding Notes of a series affected:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• extend a fixed maturity of or any installment of principal of any Notes or reduce the principal amount thereof or reduce the amount of principal of any original issue discount security that would be due and payable upon declaration of acceleration of the maturity thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• reduce the rate of or extend the time for payment of interest on any Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• reduce the premium payable upon the redemption of any Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• make the Notes payable in currency other than that stated in the applicable debt security;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment in respect of the Notes on or after the fixed maturity thereof or, in the case of redemption, on or after the redemption date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• reduce the obligation to pay additional amounts or indemnity amounts for Taxes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• modify the subordination provisions applicable to any Note in a manner adverse in any material respect to the holder thereof; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• reduce the aforesaid percentage of the Notes, the holders of which are required to consent to any such supplemental indenture or indentures.

A supplemental indenture that changes or eliminates any covenant, event of default set forth in the Base Indenture or other provision of the Indenture that has been expressly included solely for the benefit of one or more particular series of debt securities, if any, or which modifies the rights of the holders of debt securities of such series with respect to such covenant, event of default or other provision, shall be deemed not to affect the rights under the Indenture of the holders of debt securities of any other series.

Notwithstanding anything herein or otherwise, the provisions under the Indenture relative to the Issuers' obligation to make any offer to repurchase the Notes as a result of a Change of Control Triggering Event as provided in Section 4.08 of the Base Indenture may be waived or modified with the written consent of the holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of the applicable series or multiple affected series.

It will not be necessary for the consent of the holders of the Notes of a series to approve the particular form of any proposed supplement, amendment or waiver, but it shall be sufficient if such consent approves the substance thereof.

**Information Concerning the Trustee**

If an Event of Default with respect to a series of the Notes has occurred and is continuing, the Trustee shall exercise with respect to such series of Notes such of the rights and powers vested in it by the Indenture, and use the same degree of care and skill in its exercise, as a prudent Person would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of such Person's own affairs. If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under the Indenture at the request, order or direction of any holders of Notes of such series, unless such holders shall have offered to the Trustee security and indemnity, satisfactory to it in its sole discretion, against any loss, liability or expense which may be incurred thereby, and then only to the extent required by the terms of the Indenture. No provision of the Indenture shall require the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur financial liability in the performance of any of its duties under the Indenture or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers.

The Trustee may resign with respect to the Notes by giving a written notice to the Issuers. The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes of a series may remove the Trustee with respect to the Notes of such series by notifying the Issuers and the Trustee in writing. The Issuers may remove the Trustee if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the Trustee has or acquires a "conflicting interest," within the meaning of Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act, and fails to comply with the provisions of Section 310(b) of the Trust Indenture Act, or otherwise fails to comply with the eligibility requirements provided in the Indenture and fails to resign after written request therefor by the Issuers in accordance with the Indenture;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the Trustee is adjudged a bankrupt or an insolvent or an order for relief is entered with respect to the Trustee under any bankruptcy law;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a custodian or public officer takes charge of the Trustee or its property; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the Trustee becomes incapable of acting.

If the Trustee resigns or is removed or if a vacancy exists in the office of Trustee with respect to either series of the Notes for any reason, the Issuers shall promptly appoint a successor Trustee with respect to the Notes of such series.

A resignation or removal of the Trustee and appointment of a successor Trustee shall become effective only upon the successor Trustee's acceptance of the appointment as provided in the Indenture.

The Trustee and its Affiliates have engaged, currently are engaged, and may in the future engage in financial or other transactions with the Issuers and our Affiliates in the ordinary course of their respective businesses.

**Payment and Paying Agents**

The Issuers will pay the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Notes at any office of ours or any agency designated by us.

The initial paying agent for the Euro Notes except for the 2033 Notes is Elavon Financial Services DAC and the initial paying agent for the 2033 Notes is U.S. Bank Europe DAC. For so long as the Euro Notes are in global form, payment of principal and interest on, and any other amount due in respect of, the Euro Notes will be made by or to the order of the paying agent on behalf of the common depositary or its nominee as the registered holder thereof. After payment by the Issuers or the paying agent of interest, principal or other amounts in respect of the Euro Notes to the common depositary (or its nominee), the Issuers will not have responsibility or liability for such amounts to Euroclear or Clearstream, or to holders or beneficial owners of book-entry interests in the Euro Notes. The initial paying agent for the USD Notes is the Trustee.

In addition, the Issuers maintain a transfer agent and a security registrar for the Notes. The initial transfer agent and security registrar is the Trustee.

The security registrar as to the Notes maintains a register reflecting ownership of the Notes outstanding from time to time, if any, and together with the applicable transfer agent, will make payments on and facilitate transfers of the Notes on behalf of the Issuers. No service charge will be made for any registration of transfer or exchange of Notes. However, we may require holders to pay any transfer taxes or other similar governmental charges payable in connection with any such transfer or exchange.

The Issuers may change or appoint any paying agent, security registrar or transfer agent with respect to the Notes without prior notice to the holders of the Notes. The Issuers or any of their subsidiaries may act as paying agent, transfer agent or security registrar in respect of any Notes.

**Governing Law**

The Indenture and any Notes issued thereunder shall be deemed to be a contract made under the internal laws of the State of New York, and for all purposes shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to conflicts of laws principles that would require the application of any other law. The Indenture is subject to the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act that are required to be part of the Indenture and shall, to the extent applicable, be governed by such provisions.

For the avoidance of doubt, articles 470-1 to 470-19 of the Luxembourg law of 10 August 1915 relating to commercial companies, as amended, do not apply to the Notes.

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**Satisfaction and Discharge of the Indenture**

The Indenture shall cease to be of further effect with respect to the Notes of either series if, at any time:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Issuers have delivered or have caused to be delivered to the Trustee for cancellation all Notes of such series theretofore authenticated, other than any Notes of such series that have been destroyed, lost or stolen and that have been replaced or paid as provided in the Indenture, and Notes of such series for whose payment funds or governmental obligations have theretofore been deposited in trust or segregated and held in trust by the Issuers and thereupon repaid to the Issuers or discharged from such trust, as provided in the Indenture; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;all such Notes of such series not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation have become due and payable or are by their terms to become due and payable within one year or are to be called for redemption within one year under arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee for the giving of notice of redemption, and the Issuers shall irrevocably deposit or cause to be deposited with the Trustee as trust funds the entire amount, in funds or governmental obligations, or a combination thereof, sufficient to pay at maturity or upon redemption all Notes of such series not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation, including principal, premium, if any, and interest due or to become due on such date of maturity or redemption date, as the case may be, and if in either case the Issuers shall also pay or cause to be paid all other sums payable under the Indenture with respect to such Notes by the Issuers.

With respect to any redemption of any Notes that requires the payment of any premium, the amount deposited pursuant to the above paragraph shall be sufficient for purposes of the Indenture to the extent that an amount is so deposited with the Trustee or paying agent, as applicable, equal to such premium on such Notes calculated as of the date of the notice of redemption, with any deficit on the redemption date only required to be deposited with the Trustee or paying agent, as applicable, on or prior to the redemption date.

Notwithstanding the above, the Issuers may not be discharged from the following obligations, which will survive until the date of maturity or the redemption date, as the case may be, for the Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to make any interest or principal payments that may be required with respect to the Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to register the transfer or exchange of the Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to execute and authenticate the Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to replace stolen, lost or mutilated Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to maintain an office or agency with respect to the Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to maintain paying agencies with respect to the Notes; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to appoint new trustees with respect to the Notes as required by the Indenture.

The Issuers also may not be discharged from the following obligations, which will survive the defeasance and discharge of the Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to compensate and reimburse the Trustee in accordance with the terms of the Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to receive unclaimed payments held by the Trustee for at least one year after the date upon which the principal, if any, or interest on the Notes shall have respectively come due and payable and remit those payments to the holders thereof if required; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to withhold or deduct taxes as provided in the Indenture.

For purposes of this description the term "*governmental obligations*" shall have the following meaning with respect to the USD Notes: securities that are (i) direct obligations of the United States of America for the payment of which its full faith and credit is pledged or (ii) obligations of a Person controlled or supervised by and acting as an agency or instrumentality of the United States of America, the payment of which is unconditionally guaranteed as a full faith and credit obligation by the United States of America that, in either case, are not callable or redeemable at

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the option of the issuer thereof, and shall also include a depositary receipt issued by a bank (as defined in Section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act) as custodian with respect to any such Governmental Obligation or a specific payment of principal of or interest on any such Governmental Obligation held by such custodian for the account of the holder of such depositary receipt; provided, however, that (except as required by law) such custodian is not authorized to make any deduction from the amount payable to the holder of such depositary receipt from any amount received by the custodian in respect of the Governmental Obligation or the specific payment of principal of or interest on the Governmental Obligation evidenced by such depositary receipt.

For purposes of this description the term "*governmental obligations*" shall have the following meaning with respect to the Euro Notes: (x) any security which is (i) a direct obligation of the German government or (ii) an obligation of a Person controlled or supervised by and acting as an agency or instrumentality of the German government the payment of which is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the German government, the central bank of the German government or a governmental agency of the German government, which, in either case (x)(i) or (ii), is not callable or redeemable at the option of the issuer thereof, and (y) certificates, depositary receipts or other instruments which evidence a direct ownership interest in obligations described in clause (x)(i) or (x)(ii) above or in any specific principal or interest payments due in respect thereof.

**Defeasance and Discharge of Obligations**

The Issuers' obligations with respect to the Notes will be discharged upon compliance with the conditions under the caption "*Covenant Defeasance*"; provided that the Issuers may not be discharged from the following obligations, which will survive until such date of maturity or the redemption date, as the case may be, for the Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to make any interest or principal payments that may be required with respect to the Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to register the transfer or exchange of the Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to execute and authenticate the Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to replace stolen, lost or mutilated Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to maintain an office or agency with respect to the Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to maintain paying agencies with respect to the Notes; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to appoint new trustees with respect to the Notes as required by the Indenture.

The Issuers also may not be discharged from the following obligations, which will survive the satisfaction and discharge of the Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to compensate and reimburse the Trustee in accordance with the terms of the Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to receive unclaimed payments held by the Trustee for at least one year after the date upon which the principal, if any, or interest on the Notes shall have respectively come due and payable and remit those payments to the holders thereof if required; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to withhold or deduct taxes as provided in the Indenture.

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**Covenant Defeasance**

Upon compliance with specified conditions, the Issuers may, at their option and at any time, by written notice executed by an Officer delivered to the Trustee, elect to have their obligations, to the extent applicable, under the covenants described under "—*Offer to Repurchase Upon Change of Control Triggering Event*" and "—*Certain Covenants*" above, and the operation of the Event of Default described in clause (3) of the first paragraph under the caption "—*Events of Default*" above, discharged with respect to all outstanding Notes of a series and the Indenture insofar as such Notes are concerned. For this purpose, such covenant defeasance means that, with respect to the outstanding Notes of a series, the Issuers may omit to comply with and shall have no liability in respect of any term, condition or limitation set forth in any such covenant, whether directly or indirectly, by reason of any reference in the Indenture to any such covenant or by reason of reference in any such covenant to any other provision of the Indenture or in any other document and such omission to comply shall not constitute a Default or an Event of Default relating to the Notes of such series. These conditions are:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the Issuers irrevocably deposit in trust with the Trustee or, at the option of the Trustee, with a trustee satisfactory to the Trustee and the Issuers, as the case may be, under the terms of an irrevocable trust agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Trustee, funds or governmental obligations or a combination thereof sufficient to pay principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the outstanding Notes of such series to maturity or redemption, as the case may be, and to pay all other amounts payable by it under the Indenture (provided that, with respect to any redemption of any Notes of a series that requires the payment of any premium, the amount deposited pursuant to this paragraph shall be sufficient for purposes of the Indenture to the extent that an amount is so deposited with the Trustee or paying agent, as applicable, equal to such premium on such Notes calculated as of the date of the notice of redemption, with any deficit on the redemption date only required to be deposited with the Trustee or paying agent, as applicable, on or prior to the redemption date), provided that (A) the trustee of the irrevocable trust shall have been irrevocably instructed to pay such funds or the proceeds of such governmental obligations to the Trustee and (B) the Trustee shall have been irrevocably instructed to apply such funds or the proceeds of such governmental obligations to the payment of such principal, premium, if any, and interest with respect to the Notes of such series;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the Issuers deliver to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate stating that all conditions precedent specified herein relating to defeasance or covenant defeasance, as the case may be, have been complied with, and an Opinion of Counsel to the same effect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, and no event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become such an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, on the date of such deposit; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the Issuers shall have delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel (which, in the case of a defeasance, must be based on a change in law) or a ruling received from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to the effect that the beneficial owners of the Notes of a series will not recognize income, gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of the Issuers' exercise of such defeasance or covenant defeasance and will be subject to U.S. Federal income tax in the same amount and in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such election had not been exercised.

**Definitions**

As used in the Notes and this "*Description of JCI plc and TFSCA Notes*," the following defined terms shall have the following meanings with respect to the Notes:

"*Affiliate*," with respect to any specified Person, means any other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such specified Person. For the purposes of this definition, "*control*" when used with respect to any specified Person means the power to direct the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; and the terms "*controlling*" and "*controlled*" have meanings correlative to the foregoing.

"*Attributable Debt*," in connection with a Sale and Lease-Back Transaction, as of any particular time, means the aggregate of present values (discounted at a rate that, at the inception of the lease, represents the effective

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interest rate that the lessee would have incurred to borrow over a similar term the funds necessary to purchase the leased assets) of the obligations of JCI plc or any Restricted Subsidiary for net rental payments during the remaining term of the applicable lease, including any period for which such lease has been extended or, at the option of the lessor, may be extended. The term "*net rental payments*" under any lease of any period shall mean the sum of the rental and other payments required to be paid in such period by the lessee thereunder, not including any amounts required to be paid by such lessee, whether or not designated as rental or additional rental, on account of maintenance and repairs, reconstruction, insurance, taxes, assessments, water rates or similar charges required to be paid by such lessee thereunder or any amounts required to be paid by such lessee thereunder contingent upon the amount of sales, maintenance and repairs, reconstruction, insurance, taxes, assessments, water rates or similar charges.

"*Board of Directors*" means the Board of Directors of the Company or any duly authorized committee of such Board of Directors.

"*business day*" means any day other than a Saturday or Sunday, (1) that is not a day on which banking institutions in the City of New York or London are authorized or obligated by law, executive order or regulation to close and (2) on which the Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross Settlement Express Transfer System (the TARGET2 system), or any successor thereto, is open.

"*Change of Control*" means the occurrence of any of the following after the date of issuance of the Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the direct or indirect sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or consolidation), in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the Company's assets and the assets of its subsidiaries taken as a whole to any "person" or "group" (as those terms are used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) other than to the Company or one of its subsidiaries, other than any such transaction or series of related transactions where holders of our Voting Stock outstanding immediately prior thereto hold Voting Stock of the transferee Person representing a majority of the voting power of the transferee Person's Voting Stock immediately after giving effect thereto;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the consummation of any transaction (including, without limitation, any merger or consolidation) the result of which is that any "person" or "group" (as those terms are used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) (other than us or one of our subsidiaries) becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of the Company's Voting Stock representing a majority of the voting power of the Company's outstanding Voting Stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Company consolidates with, or merges with or into, any Person, or any Person consolidates with, or merges with or into, the Company, in any such event pursuant to a transaction in which any of the Company's outstanding Voting Stock or Voting Stock of such other Person is converted into or exchanged for cash, securities or other property, other than any such transaction where the Company's Voting Stock outstanding immediately prior to such transaction constitutes, or is converted into or exchanged for, Voting Stock representing a majority of the voting power of the Voting Stock of the surviving Person (or its parent) immediately after giving effect to such transaction; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the adoption by the Company's shareholders of a plan relating to our liquidation or dissolution.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a transaction will not be deemed to involve a change of control under clause (2) above if (1) the Company becomes a direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of a holding company or other Person and (2)(A) the direct or indirect holders of the Voting Stock of such holding company or other Person immediately following that transaction are substantially the same as the holders of the Company's Voting Stock immediately prior to that transaction or (B) immediately following that transaction no person (as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) (other than a holding company or other Person satisfying the requirements of this sentence) is the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the Voting Stock of such holding company or other Person.

"*Change of Control Triggering Event*" means, with respect to the Notes of a series, such Notes cease to be rated Investment Grade by each of the Rating Agencies on any date during the period (the "*Trigger Period*") commencing 60 days prior to the first public announcement by us of any Change of Control (or pending Change of Control) and ending 60 days following consummation of such Change of Control (which Trigger Period will be

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extended following consummation of a Change of Control for so long as any of the Rating Agencies has publicly announced that it is considering a possible ratings downgrade or withdrawal). However, a Change of Control Triggering Event otherwise arising by virtue of a particular reduction in, or withdrawal of, rating shall not be deemed to have occurred in respect of a particular Change of Control (and thus shall not be deemed a Change of Control Triggering Event for purposes of the definition of Change of Control Triggering Event) if the Rating Agencies making the reduction in, or withdrawal of, rating to which this definition would otherwise apply do not announce or publicly confirm or inform the Trustee in writing at our request that the reduction or withdrawal was the result, in whole or in part, of any event or circumstance comprised of or arising as a result of, or in respect of, the applicable Change of Control (whether or not the applicable Change of Control shall have occurred at the time of the Change of Control Triggering Event). If a Rating Agency is not providing a rating for the Notes at the commencement of any Trigger Period, the Notes will be deemed to have ceased to be rated Investment Grade by such Rating Agency during that Trigger Period.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Change of Control Triggering Event will be deemed to have occurred in connection with any particular Change of Control unless and until such Change of Control has actually been consummated.

"*Consolidated Net Worth*" at any date means total assets less total liabilities, in each case appearing on the most recently prepared consolidated balance sheet of the Company and its subsidiaries as of the end of a fiscal quarter of the Company, prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles as in effect on the date of the consolidated balance sheet.

"*Consolidated Tangible Assets*" at any date means total assets less all intangible assets appearing on the most recently prepared consolidated balance sheet of the Company and its subsidiaries as of the end of a fiscal quarter of the Company, prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles as in effect on the date of the consolidated balance sheet.

"*Default*" means any event, act or condition that with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default.

"*Funded Indebtedness*" means any Indebtedness of the Company or any consolidated subsidiary maturing by its terms more than one year from the date of the determination thereof, including any Indebtedness renewable or extendable at the option of the obligor to a date later than one year from the date of the determination thereof.

"*Global Security*" means a security executed by the Issuers and delivered by the Trustee to the depositary or pursuant to the depositary's instruction, all in accordance with the Indenture, which shall be registered in the name of the depositary or its nominee.

"*governmental obligations*" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the section "Satisfaction and Discharge of the Indenture" of this description.

"*Indebtedness*" means, without duplication, the principal amount (such amount being the face amount or, with respect to original issue discount bonds or zero coupon notes, bonds or debentures or similar securities, determined based on the accreted amount as of the date of the most recently prepared consolidated balance sheet of the Company and its subsidiaries as of the end of a fiscal quarter of the Company prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles as in effect on the date of such consolidated balance sheet) of (i) all obligations for borrowed money, (ii) all obligations evidenced by debentures, notes or other similar instruments, (iii) all obligations in respect of letters of credit or bankers acceptances or similar instruments or reimbursement obligations with respect thereto (such instruments to constitute Indebtedness only to the extent that the outstanding reimbursement obligations in respect thereof are collateralized by cash or cash equivalents reflected as assets on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles), (iv) all obligations to pay the deferred purchase price of property or services, except (A) trade and similar accounts payable and accrued expenses, (B) employee compensation, deferred compensation and pension obligations, and other obligations arising from employee benefit programs and agreements or other similar employment arrangements, (C) obligations in respect of customer advances received and (D) obligations in connection with earnout and

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holdback agreements, in each case in the ordinary course of business, (v) all obligations as lessee to the extent capitalized in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles and (vi) all Indebtedness of others consolidated in such balance sheet that is guaranteed by JCI plc or any of its subsidiaries or for which JCI plc or any of its subsidiaries is legally responsible or liable (whether by agreement to purchase indebtedness of, or to supply funds or to invest in, others).

"*Intangible assets*" means the amount, if any, stated under the headings "*Goodwill*" and "*Other intangible assets, net*" or under any other heading of intangible assets separately listed, in each case on the face of the most recently prepared consolidated balance sheet of the Company and its subsidiaries as of the end of a fiscal quarter of JCI plc, prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles as in effect on the date of the consolidated balance sheet.

"*Investment Grade*" means a rating of Baa3 or better by Moody's (or its equivalent under any successor rating category of Moody's) and a rating of BBB– or better by S&P (or its equivalent under any successor rating category of S&P), and the equivalent investment grade credit rating from any replacement rating agency or rating agencies selected by us under the circumstances permitting us to select a replacement rating agency and in the manner for selecting a replacement rating agency, in each case as set forth in the definition of "*Rating Agency*."

"*Moody's*" means Moody's Investors Service, Inc., a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, and its successors.

"*Officer*" means any manager, director, any managing director, the chairman or any vice chairman of the Board of Directors or a board of managers, as applicable, the chief executive officer, the president, the chief financial officer, any vice president, the treasurer, any assistant treasurer, the secretary or any assistant secretary, or any equivalent of the foregoing, of the Company or the Co-Issuer, as applicable, or any Person duly authorized to act for or on behalf of the Company or the Co-Issuer, as applicable.

"*Officer's Certificate*" means a certificate, signed by any Officer of JCI plc and/or the Co-Issuer, as the case may be, that is delivered to the Trustee in accordance with the terms of the Indenture.

"*Opinion of Counsel*" means a written opinion acceptable to the Trustee from legal counsel licensed in any State of the United States of America and applying the laws of such State. The counsel may be an employee of or counsel to either Issuer.

"*Person*" means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, business trust, association, joint-stock company, joint venture, trust, incorporated or unincorporated organization or government or any agency or political subdivision thereof.

"*Principal Property*" means any manufacturing, processing or assembly plant or any warehouse or distribution facility, or any office or parcel of real property (including fixtures but excluding leases and other contract rights which might otherwise be deemed real property) of JCI plc or any of its subsidiaries that is used by any U.S. Subsidiary of JCI plc and is located in the United States of America (excluding its territories and possessions and Puerto Rico) and (A) is owned by JCI plc or any subsidiary of JCI plc on the date the Notes are issued, (B) the initial construction of which has been completed after the date on which the Notes are issued, or (C) is acquired after the date on which the Notes are issued, in each case, other than any such plants, facilities, warehouses or portions thereof, that in the opinion of the Board of Directors of JCI plc, are not collectively of material importance to the total business conducted by JCI plc and its subsidiaries as an entirety, or that have a net book value (excluding any capitalized interest expense), on the date the Notes are issued in the case of clause (A) of this definition, on the date of completion of the initial construction in the case of clause (B) of this definition or on the date of acquisition in the case of clause (C) of this definition, of less than 2.0% of Consolidated Tangible Assets on the consolidated balance sheet of JCI plc and its subsidiaries as of the applicable date.

"*Rating Agency*" means each of Moody's and S&P; provided, that if any of Moody's or S&P ceases to provide rating services to issuers or investors, we may appoint another "nationally recognized statistical rating organization"

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as defined under Section 3(a)(62) of the Exchange Act as a replacement for such Rating Agency; provided, that we shall give notice of such appointment to the Trustee.

"*Restricted Subsidiary*" means any subsidiary of JCI plc that owns or leases a Principal Property.

"*Sale and Lease-Back Transaction*" means an arrangement with any Person providing for the leasing by JCI plc or a Restricted Subsidiary of any Principal Property whereby such Principal Property has been or is to be sold or transferred by JCI plc or a Restricted Subsidiary to such Person other than JCI plc or any of its subsidiaries; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not apply to any such arrangement involving a lease for a term, including renewal rights, for not more than three years.

"*S&P*" means Standard & Poor's Global Ratings, a division of S&P Global Inc., and its successors.

"*Trust Officer*" means any officer within the corporate trust department of the Trustee, including any vice president, senior associate, associate, trust officer or any other officer of the Trustee who customarily performs functions similar to those performed by the Persons who at the time shall be such officers, respectively, or to whom any corporate trust matter is referred because of such Person's knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject and who shall have direct responsibility for the administration of the Indenture.

"*U.S. Subsidiary*" means any subsidiary of JCI plc that was formed under the laws of the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia (but not any territory thereof).

"*Voting Stock*" of any specified Person as of any date means the capital stock of such Person that is at the time entitled to vote generally in the election of the board of directors of such Person.

## Exhibit 10.5

**Exhibit 10.5**

**JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC**

**2021 EQUITY AND INCENTIVE PLAN**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.Purpose, Effective Date and Prior Plan.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)*Purpose*. The Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan has two complementary purposes: (i) to attract and retain outstanding individuals to serve as officers, employees, directors, consultants and advisors and (ii) to increase shareholder value. This Plan will provide participants incentives to increase shareholder value by offering such individuals the opportunity to acquire ordinary shares of the Company, or receive monetary payments either based on the value of the ordinary shares of the Company or as a result of the achievement of performance goals, on the potentially favorable terms that this Plan provides.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)*Effective Date; History*. This Plan shall become effective on the date of the Company's 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the "<u>Effective Date</u>"), *provided* that the Company's shareholders approve the Plan on such date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)*Termination of Prior Plan*. Upon the Effective Date, the Johnson Controls International plc. 2012 Share and Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the "<u>Prior Plan</u>") shall terminate, and no new awards may be granted thereunder after the Effective Date, although awards previously granted under the Prior Plan and still outstanding as of the Effective Date will remain outstanding and continue to be subject to all terms and conditions of the Prior Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.Definitions.** Capitalized terms used in this Plan have the meanings given below. Additional defined terms are set forth in other sections of this Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)"10% Shareholder" means an employee of the Company or a Subsidiary who, as of the date an ISO is granted to such individual, owns more than ten percent (10%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of shares then issued by the Company or a Subsidiary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)"Administrator" means the Committee or the Board; provided that, with respect to Participants who are Non-Employee Directors, the Administrator shall mean the Board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)"Affiliate" means each Subsidiary and any other entity that, directly or through one or more intermediaries, is controlled by, controls, or is under common control with the Company within the meaning of Code Sections 414(b) or (c), provided that, in applying such provisions, the phrase "at least 50 percent" shall be used in place of "at least 80 percent" each place it appears therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)"Award" means a grant of Options, Share Appreciation Rights, Performance Share Units, Restricted Shares, Restricted Share Units, Dividend Equivalent Units, a Cash Incentive Award, and Other Share-Based Awards.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)"Beneficial Ownership" (or derivatives thereof) shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Rule 13d-3 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)"Board" means the Board of Directors of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)"Cash Incentive Award" means the right to receive a cash payment to the extent Performance Goals are achieved (or other requirements are met), as described in Section 10.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)"Cause" means, with respect to a Participant, the Administrator's determination, made in good faith, that a Participant has committed any of the following: (i) a violation of the provisions of any Award agreement, employment agreement, non-competition agreement, confidentiality agreement, or similar agreement with the Company or an Affiliate, or the Company's or an Affiliate's code of ethics or other policy governing the Participant's conduct, as then in effect; (ii) conduct rising to the level of gross negligence or willful misconduct in the course of employment with the Company or an Affiliate, or a Participant's refusal to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Participant's job; (iii) any conduct that does, or is reasonably likely to, bring the Company or an Affiliate negative publicity or cause financial or reputational harm to the Company or its Affiliates; (iv) commission of an act of dishonesty or disloyalty involving the Company or an Affiliate, including but not limited to theft of Company or Affiliate property; (v) violation of any federal, state or local law in connection with the Participant's employment or service; (vi) breach of any fiduciary duty to the Company or an Affiliate; (vii) embezzlement, misappropriation or fraud, whether or not related to the Participant's employment or service; or (viii) the Participant's conviction of or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a crime that constitutes a felony (or state law equivalent) or a crime that constitutes a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)"Change of Control" means the first to occur of the following events after the Effective Date:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)The acquisition by any Person of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act) of 35% or more of either (A) the then-outstanding Shares (the "<u>Outstanding Company Shares</u>") or (B) the combined voting power of the then-outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the "<u>Outstanding Company Voting Securities</u>"); *provided*, however, that the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change of Control: (1) any acquisition directly from the Company, (2) any acquisition (including any purchase or redemption) by the Company, (3) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or any Affiliate or (4) any acquisition by any corporation pursuant to a transaction that complies with Sections 2(i)(iii)(A) – 2(i)(iii)(C);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)Any time at which individuals who, as of immediately following the Effective Date, constitute the Board (the "<u>Incumbent Board</u>") cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board; *provided*, *however*, that any individual becoming a director subsequent to the Effective Date whose election, or nomination for election by the

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Company's shareholders, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board shall be considered as though such individual were a member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a Person other than the Board;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)Consummation of a reorganization, merger, takeover, scheme of arrangement, statutory share exchange or consolidation or similar corporate transaction involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries, a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, or the acquisition of assets or shares of another entity by the Company or any of its subsidiaries (each, a "<u>Business Combination</u>"), in each case unless, following such Business Combination, (A) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities that were the beneficial owners of the Outstanding Company Shares and the Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the then-outstanding shares and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination (including, without limitation, a corporation that, as a result of such transaction, owns the Company or all or substantially all of the Company's assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) in substantially the same proportions as their ownership immediately prior to such Business Combination of the Outstanding Company Shares and the Outstanding Company Voting Securities, as the case may be, (B) no Person (excluding any corporation resulting from such Business Combination or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of the Company or an Affiliate or such corporation resulting from such Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 35% or more of, respectively, the then-outstanding shares of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination or the combined voting power of the then-outstanding voting securities of such corporation, except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination, and (C) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination were members of the Incumbent Board at the time of the execution of the initial agreement or of the action of the Board providing for such Business Combination; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)Approval by the shareholders of the Company of a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of an Award (x) that provides for the payment of deferred compensation that is subject to Code Section 409A or (y) with respect to which the Company permits a deferral election, the definition of Change of Control herein shall be deemed amended to conform to the requirements of Code Section 409A to the extent necessary for the Award and deferral election to comply with Code Section 409A.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)"Code" means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Any reference to a specific provision of the Code includes any successor provision and the regulations promulgated under such provision.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)"Committee" means the Compensation Committee of the Board (or a successor committee with the same or similar authority).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l)"Company" means Johnson Controls International plc, an Irish public limited company, or any successor thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m)"Director" means a director of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n)"Disability" means: (i) with respect to an ISO, the meaning given in Code Section 22(e)(3), and (ii) with respect to all other Awards, the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least twelve (12) months, as determined by the Administrator. The Administrator shall make the determination of Disability and may request such evidence of disability as it reasonably determines.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o)"Dividend Equivalent Unit" means the right, granted in tandem with another Award to the extent permitted by Section 11, to receive a payment, in cash or property, equal to the cash dividends or other distributions paid with respect to a Share.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p)"Exchange Act" means the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any reference to a specific provision of the Exchange Act includes any successor provision and the regulations and rules promulgated under such provision.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q)"Fair Market Value" means, a price that is based (i) on the opening, closing, actual, high or low sale price, or the arithmetic mean of selling prices of, a Share on the New York Stock Exchange or such other exchange or automated trading system on which the Shares are then principally traded (the "Applicable Exchange") on the applicable date, the preceding trading day or the next succeeding trading day, or (ii) the arithmetic mean of selling prices on all trading days over a specified averaging period that is within 30 days before or 30 days after the applicable date, or such arithmetic mean weighted by volume of trading on each trading day in the period, in each case as determined by the Administrator in its discretion; provided that, if an arithmetic mean of prices is used to set a grant price or an exercise price for an Option or Share Appreciation Right that is intended to be exempt from Code Section 409A, then the commitment to grant the applicable Award based on such arithmetic mean must be irrevocable before the beginning of the specified averaging period in accordance with United States Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-1(b)(5)(iv)(A). The method of determining Fair Market Value with respect to an Award shall be determined by the Administrator and may differ depending on whether Fair Market Value is in reference to the grant, exercise, vesting, settlement, or payout of an Award; provided that, if the Administrator does not specify a different method, then the Fair Market Value of a Share as of a given date shall be the closing sale price on the day as of which Fair

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Market Value is to be determined or, if there shall be no such sale on such date, the next preceding day on which such a sale shall have occurred. If the Shares are not traded on an established stock exchange, the Administrator shall determine in good faith the Fair Market Value of a Share. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of a sale of Shares on the Applicable Exchange, the actual sale price shall be the Fair Market Value of such Shares. The Administrator also shall establish the Fair Market Value of any other property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r)"ISO" means an Option that meets the requirements of Code Section 422 to be an incentive stock option.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s)"Non-Employee Director" means a Director who is not also an officer (other than being an officer solely by virtue of being a Director) or an employee of the Company or an Affiliate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t)"Option" means the right to purchase Shares at a stated price for a specified period of time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u)"Other Share-Based Awards" means the awards described in Section 11.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)"Participant" means an individual selected by the Administrator to receive an Award pursuant to Section 4.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(w)"Performance Awards" means a Performance Share Unit, Cash Incentive Award, and any Award of Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units the payment or vesting of which is contingent on the attainment of one or more Performance Goals.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x)"Performance Goals" means any objective or subjective goals (including individual performance goals) that the Administrator establishes with respect to an Award which may, but is not required to, relate to one or more of the following: basic or diluted earnings per share for the Company on a consolidated basis, total shareholder return, Fair Market Value of Shares, net sales, cost of sales, gross profit, selling, general and administrative expenses, operating income, segment income, earnings before interest and the provision for income taxes (EBIT), earnings before interest, the provision for income taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), net income, accounts receivable, inventories, trade working capital, return on equity, return on assets, return on invested capital, return on sales, economic value added, or other measure of profitability that considers the cost of capital employed, free cash flow, net cash provided by operating activities, net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, customer satisfaction, which may include customer backlog and/or relationships, market share, quality, safety, realization or creation of innovation projects or products, employee engagement employee and/or supplier diversity improvement, sustainability measures, such as reduction in greenhouse gases, completion of integration of acquired businesses and/or strategic activities, development, completion and implementation of succession planning.

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The Performance Goals may be measured for the Company on a consolidated basis, for any one or more Affiliates or divisions of the Company and/or for any other business unit or units of the Company or an Affiliate as defined by the Administrator at the time of selection.

Where applicable, the Performance Goals may be expressed, without limitation, in terms of attaining a specified level of the particular criterion or the attainment of an increase or decrease (expressed as absolute numbers, averages and/or percentages) in the particular criterion or achievement in relation to a peer group or other index. The Performance Goals may include a threshold level of performance below which no payment will be made (or no vesting will occur), levels of performance at which specified payments will be paid (or specified vesting will occur), and a maximum level of performance above which no additional payment will be made (or at which full vesting will occur).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(y)"Performance Share Unit" means the right to receive a Share (including a Restricted Share) to the extent Performance Goals are achieved.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(z)"Person" means any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(aa)"Plan" means this Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan, as it may be amended from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ab)"Restriction Period" means the length of time established relative to an Award during which the Participant cannot sell, assign, transfer, pledge or otherwise encumber the Shares or units subject to such Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ac)"Restricted Share" means a Share that is subject to a risk of forfeiture, a Restriction Period, or both a risk of forfeiture and a Restriction Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ad)"Restricted Share Unit" means the right to receive a Share (including a Restricted Share) or a payment equal to the Fair Market Value of one Share, that is subject to a risk of forfeiture, a Restriction Period, or both a risk of forfeiture and a Restriction Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ae)"Retirement" means, except as otherwise determined by the Administrator and set forth in an Award agreement, termination of employment from the Company and its Affiliates (for other than Cause) on or after attainment of age fifty-five (55) and completion of five (5) years of continuous service with the Company and its Affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(af)"Rule 16b-3" means Rule 16b-3 promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (or any successor agency) under the Exchange Act, or any successor rule or regulation thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ag)"Section 16 Participants" means Participants who are subject to the provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ah)"Share" means an ordinary share of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ai)"Share Appreciation Right" or "SAR" means the right to receive a payment (in cash or in Shares having a Fair Market Value) equal to the appreciation of the Fair Market Value of a Share during a specified period of time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(aj)"Subsidiary" has the meaning given in Code Section 422.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ak)"Unrestricted Shares" means Shares issued under the Plan that are not subject to either a risk of forfeiture or a Restriction Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.Administration.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)*Administration.* The Administrator shall administer this Plan and all Awards made hereunder. In addition to the authority specifically granted to the Administrator in this Plan, the Administrator has full discretionary authority to: (i) interpret the provisions of this Plan and any Award agreement; (ii) prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to this Plan and Awards; (iii) correct any defect, supply any omission, or reconcile any inconsistency in this Plan, any Award or agreement covering an Award in the manner and to the extent it deems desirable to carry this Plan or such Award into effect; and (iv) make all other determinations necessary or advisable for the administration of this Plan and Awards. All Administrator determinations shall be made in the sole discretion of the Administrator, need not be uniform among all Participants (even if similarly situated), and are final and binding on all interested parties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)*Delegation to Other Committees or Officers*. To the extent applicable law permits, the Board may delegate to another committee of the Board or to one or more officers of the Company, or the Committee may delegate to a sub-committee of the Committee or one or more officers of the Company, any or all of their respective authority and responsibility as an Administrator of the Plan; provided that no such delegation is permitted with respect to Share-based Awards made to Section 16 Participants at the time any such delegated authority or responsibility is exercised unless the delegation is to another committee of the Board consisting entirely of directors who are "non-employee directors" within the meaning of Rule 16b-3. If the Board or the Committee has made such a delegation, then all references to the Administrator in this Plan include such other committee, sub-committee or one or more officers to the extent of such delegation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)*Indemnification.* No member of the Board or the Committee, and no officer or member of any other committee or sub-committee to whom a delegation under Section 3(b) has been made, will be liable for any act done, or determination made, by the individual in good faith with respect to this Plan or any Award to the maximum extent such exculpation is permitted by applicable law. The Company will indemnify and hold harmless each member of the Board and the Committee, and each officer or member of any other committee or sub-committee to whom a delegation under Section 3(b) has been made, as to any acts or omissions with respect to this Plan or any Award to the maximum extent that the law, the Company's charter documents and

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any indemnification agreement or deed of indemnification between such member and the Company or an Affiliate permit.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.Eligibility.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)*General.* The Administrator (to the extent of its authority) may designate any of the following as a Participant from time to time: any officer or other employee of the Company or its Affiliates or any individual that the Company or an Affiliate has engaged to become an officer or employee; any consultant or advisor who provides services to the Company or its Affiliates; or any Director, including a Non-Employee Director. The Administrator's designation of a Participant in any year will not require the Administrator to designate such person to receive an Award in any other year. No individual shall have any right to be granted an Award, even if an Award was granted to such individual at any prior time, or if a similarly-situated individual is or was granted an Award under similar circumstances.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)*Non-Employee Director Limit*. The total grant date fair value of Awards granted to a Non-Employee Director during any fiscal year of the Company under this Plan may not exceed $750,000 less the value of all other compensation paid to such Non-Employee Director during such fiscal year for services as a Non-Employee Director. For avoidance of doubt, compensation will count towards this limit for the fiscal year in which it was granted or earned, and not later when distributed, in the event it is deferred or otherwise settled in a later year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.Types of Awards.** Subject to the terms of this Plan, the Administrator may grant any type of Award to any Participant it selects, but only employees of the Company or a Subsidiary may receive grants of ISOs. Awards may be granted alone or in addition to, in tandem with, or (subject to the prohibition on repricing set forth in Section 16(e)) in substitution for any other Award (or any other award granted under another plan of the Company or any Affiliate).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.Shares Reserved under this Plan.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)*Plan Reserve.* Subject to adjustment as provided in Section 18, an aggregate of fifty-five million (55,000,000) Shares (the "Reserve") Shares (the "Reserve") are reserved for issuance under this Plan, all of which may be issued pursuant to ISOs. The Shares reserved for issuance may be either authorized and unissued Shares or Shares reacquired at any time and now or hereafter held as treasury shares. For purposes of determining the aggregate number of Shares in the Reserve, any fractional Share shall be rounded to the next highest full Share.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(b)Depletion of the Reserve.* The Reserve shall be depleted on the date of grant of an Award by one Share for each Share subject to an Option or SAR (that will be settled in Shares), and by 3.46 Shares for the maximum number of Shares subject to an Award other than an Option or SAR. For clarity, an Award that provides for settlement solely in cash shall not cause any depletion of the Reserve at the time such Award is granted. If an award is later amended, however, to permit or require settlement in Shares, then the Reserve shall be depleted at the time

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of such amendment by the maximum number of Shares which may be issued in settlement of such Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)*Replenishment of Shares Under this Plan.* To the extent (i) an Award lapses, expires, terminates or is cancelled without the issuance of Shares under the Award (whether due currently or on a deferred basis), (ii) an Award is settled in cash in lieu of Shares, (iii) it is determined during or at the conclusion of the term of an Award that all or some portion of the Shares with respect to which the Award was granted will not be issuable on the basis that the conditions for such issuance will not be satisfied, (iv) Shares are forfeited under an Award, or (v) Shares are issued under an Award and the Company subsequently reacquires them pursuant to rights reserved upon the issuance of the Shares, then such Shares shall be credited to the Plan's reserve (in the same number as they depleted the reserve) and may again be used for new Awards under this Plan, but Shares credited to the Plan's reserve pursuant to clause (v) may not be issued pursuant to ISOs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the following Shares be recredited to the Reserve: Shares tendered in payment of or withheld to satisfy the exercise price of an Option or as a result of the net settlement of an outstanding Share Appreciation Right (subject to compliance with applicable law); Shares withheld to satisfy federal, state or local tax withholding obligations (including in connection with the exercise or net settlement of an outstanding Share Appreciation Right); or Shares purchased by the Company (subject to compliance with applicable law) using proceeds from Option exercises.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.Options.** Subject to the terms of this Plan, the Administrator will determine all terms and conditions of each Option, including but not limited to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)whether the Option is an ISO or a "nonqualified share option" which does not meet the requirements of Code Section 422, provided that if the aggregate Fair Market Value of the Shares subject to all ISOs granted to a Participant (as determined on the date of grant of each such Option) that become exercisable during a calendar year exceeds the dollar limitation set forth in Code Section 422(d), then such ISOs shall be treated as nonqualified share options to the extent such limitation is exceeded;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)the number of Shares subject to the Option;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)the date of grant, which may not be prior to the date of the Administrator's approval of the grant;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)the exercise price, which may not be less than the Fair Market Value of the Shares subject to the Option as determined on the date of grant; provided that an ISO granted to a 10% Shareholder must have an exercise price at least equal to 110% of the Fair Market Value of the Shares subject to the Option as determined on the date of grant;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)the terms and conditions of exercise, including the manner and form of payment of the exercise price, which may be made by (i) delivery of cash or other Shares or other securities of the Company (including by attestation) having a then Fair Market Value equal to the exercise price of such Shares, (ii) by delivery (including by fax) to the Company or its designated

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agent of an executed irrevocable option exercise form together with irrevocable instructions to a broker-dealer to sell or margin a sufficient portion of the Shares and deliver the sale or margin loan proceeds directly to the Company to pay for the exercise price, (iii) by surrendering and/or waiving the right to receive Shares otherwise deliverable to the Participant upon exercise of the Award having a Fair Market Value at the time of exercise equal to the total exercise price, or (iv) any combination of the foregoing; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)the term; *provided* that each Option must terminate no later than ten (10) years after the date of grant and each ISO granted to a 10% Shareholder must terminate no later than five (5) years after the date of grant.

In all other respects, the terms of any ISO should comply with the provisions of Code Section 422 except to the extent the Administrator determines otherwise. If an Option that is intended to be an ISO fails to meet the requirements thereof, the Option shall automatically be treated as a nonqualified share option to the extent of such failure.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share Appreciation Rights.** Subject to the terms of this Plan, the Administrator will determine all terms and conditions of each SAR, including but not limited to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)the number of Shares to which the SAR relates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)the date of grant, which may not be prior to the date of the Administrator's approval of the grant;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)the grant price, provided that the grant price shall not be less than the Fair Market Value of the Shares subject to the SAR as determined on the date of grant;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)the terms and conditions of exercise or maturity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)the term, provided that each SAR must terminate no later than ten (10) years after the date of grant; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)whether the SAR will be settled in cash, Shares or a combination thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Share and Unit Awards.** Subject to the terms of this Plan, the Administrator will determine all terms and conditions of each award of Restricted Shares, Restricted Share Units, or Performance Share Units, including but not limited to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)the number of Shares and/or units to which such Award relates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)whether, as a condition for the Participant to realize all or a portion of the benefit provided under the Award, one or more Performance Goals must be achieved during such period as the Administrator specifies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)the Restriction Period with respect to Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)the performance period for Performance Awards; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)with respect to Restricted Share Units and Performance Share Units, whether to settle such Awards in cash, in Shares, or a combination thereof and the timing of settlement thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**10. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Incentive Awards.** Subject to the terms of this Plan, the Administrator will determine all terms and conditions of a Cash Incentive Award, including but not limited to the Performance Goals, performance period, the potential amount payable, and the manner and timing of payment. Nothing herein shall preclude the Company or any Affiliate from making cash incentive award payments outside the terms of this Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Share-Based Awards.** Subject to the terms of this Plan, the Administrator may grant to Participants other types of Awards not described in Sections 7, 8 and 9, which shall be denominated or payable in, valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, Shares, either alone or in addition to or in conjunction with other Awards, and payable in Shares or cash. Without limitation, such Other Share-Based Award may include the issuance of (a) Unrestricted Shares, which may be awarded in lieu of cash compensation to which a Participant is otherwise entitled, in exchange for cancellation of a compensation right (except as prohibited by Section 16(e)), as a bonus, upon the attainment of Performance Goals or otherwise or (b) rights to acquire Shares from the Company. The Administrator shall determine all terms and conditions of any Other Share-Based Award, including but not limited to, the time or times at which such Awards shall be made, and the number of Shares to be granted pursuant to such Awards or to which such Award shall relate; *provided* that any Other Share-Based Award that provides for purchase rights shall be priced at 100% of Fair Market Value on the date of grant of the Award; and *provided further* that the date of grant cannot be prior to the date the Administrator takes action to approve the Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends and Dividend Equivalent Units.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Dividends*. If dividends are paid in cash on Restricted Shares, then such dividends will either, at the discretion of the Administrator, be (i) automatically reinvested as additional Restricted Shares that are subject to the same terms and conditions, including the Restriction Period, as the original grant of Restricted Shares, or (ii) paid out in cash at the same time and to the same extent that the underlying Restricted Shares vest. For clarity, in no event will dividends be paid on unvested Restricted Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Dividend Equivalent Units*. The Administrator may grant Dividend Equivalent Units only in tandem with a "full value" Award (defined as an Award of Restricted Share Units, Performance Share Units, and any other similar Award under which the value of the Award is measured as the full value of a Share rather than the increase in the value of a Share) other than an Award of Restricted Shares that includes the right to receive dividends. Dividend Equivalent Units will either, at the discretion of the Administrator, be (i) accumulated and paid, in cash or Shares in the Administrator's discretion, at the same time and to the same extent that the tandem

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Award vests or is earned or (ii) reinvested in additional units or shares, as applicable, that are subject to the same terms and conditions (including vesting and forfeiture) as the tandem Award. For clarity, in no event will Dividend Equivalent Units be paid on unvested tandem Awards.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Minimum Vesting Period; Discretion to Accelerate Vesting.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Minimum Vesting Period*. All Awards granted under the Plan that may be settled in Shares must have a minimum vesting period of one (1) year from the date of grant, provided that such minimum vesting period will not apply to Awards with respect to up to five percent (5%) of the Reserve. For purposes of Awards granted to Non-Employee Directors, "one year" may mean the period of time from one annual shareholders meeting to the next annual shareholders meeting, provided that such period of time is not less than fifty (50) weeks.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discretion to Accelerate.* Notwithstanding Section 13(a), the Administrator may accelerate the vesting of an Award or deem an Award to be earned, in whole or in part, in the event of (i) a Participant's death, Disability, Retirement, or termination without Cause, (ii) as provided in Section 19, or (iii) upon any other event as determined by the Administrator in its sole and absolute discretion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effect of Termination on Awards**. Subject to the terms of the Plan, the Administrator shall have the discretion to determine, at the time an Award is made to a Participant or any time thereafter, the effect of the Participant's termination of employment or service with the Company and its Affiliates on the Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transferability*.***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restrictions on Transfer*. No Award (other than Unrestricted Shares), and no right under any such Award, shall be assignable, alienable, saleable, or transferable by a Participant other than (i) by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, or (ii) to the extent the Administrator allows a Participant to designate in writing a beneficiary to exercise or receive the value of the Award after the Participant's death or to transfer an Award; *provided* that no such transfer will be allowed with respect to ISOs if such transferability is not permitted by Code Section 422.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restrictions on Exercisability*. Each Award, and each right under any Award, shall be exercisable during the lifetime of the Participant only by such individual or, if permissible under applicable law, by such individual's guardian or legal representative.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Termination and Amendment of Plan; Amendment, Modification or Cancellation of Awards.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)*Term of Plan*. Unless the Board or Committee earlier terminates this Plan pursuant to Section 16(b), this Plan will terminate on the tenth (10<sup>th</sup>) anniversary of the Effective Date.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)*Termination and Amendment of Plan*. The Board or the Committee may amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or terminate this Plan at any time, subject to the following limitations:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Board must approve any amendment of this Plan to the extent the Company determines such approval is required by: (A) prior action of the Board, (B) applicable corporate law, or (C) any other applicable law;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;shareholders must approve any amendment of this Plan to the extent the Company determines such approval is required by: (A) Section 16 of the Exchange Act, (B) the Code, (C) the listing requirements of any principal securities exchange or market on which the Shares are then traded, or (D) any other applicable law; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;shareholders must approve any of the following Plan amendments: (A) an amendment to materially increase the Shares in the Reserve (except as permitted by Section 18), (B) an amendment to materially expand the group of individuals that may become Participants, or (C) an amendment that would diminish the limitations set forth in Section 13(a) or 16(e).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)*Amendment, Modification, Cancellation and Disgorgement of Awards*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject to the requirements of the Plan, including the limitations of Section 16(e), the Administrator may modify, amend or cancel any Award or waive any restrictions or conditions applicable to any Award or the exercise of the Award, *provided* that any such action that materially diminishes the rights of the Participant, or which results in cancellation of the Award, shall be effective only if agreed to by the Participant or any other Person(s) as may then have an interest in the Award, but the Administrator need not obtain Participant (or other interested party) consent for the modification, amendment or cancellation of an Award pursuant to the provisions of Section 18 or 19 or as follows: (A) to the extent the Administrator deems such action necessary to comply with any applicable law or the listing requirements of any principal securities exchange or market on which the Shares are then traded; (B) to the extent the Administrator deems necessary to preserve favorable accounting or tax treatment of any Award for the Company or an Affiliate; (C) to the extent the Administrator determines that such action does not materially and adversely affect the value of an Award or that such action is in the best interest of the affected Participant or any other Person(s) as may then have an interest in the Award; (D) as provided in Section 20(n); or (E) adjust or replace any Performance Goals applicable to an Award at any time before the end of the relevant performance period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any Awards granted pursuant to this Plan, and any Shares issued or cash paid pursuant to an Award, shall be subject to (A) any recoupment, clawback, equity holding, share ownership or similar policies adopted by the Company from time to time and (B) any recoupment, clawback, equity holding, share ownership or similar

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requirements made applicable by law, regulation or listing standards to the Company from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless the Award agreement specifies otherwise, the Administrator may cancel any Award at any time if the Participant is not in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Award agreement and the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)*Survival of Authority and Awards*. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the termination of the Plan will not affect the authority of the Board and the Administrator to take the actions set forth in this Section 16, and to otherwise administer the Plan and Awards, with respect to Awards outstanding as of the date of such termination. In addition, termination of this Plan will not affect the rights of Participants with respect to Awards outstanding as of the date of such termination.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)*Repricing and Backdating Prohibited*. Notwithstanding anything in this Plan to the contrary, and except for the adjustments provided in Section 18, the following actions are prohibited under the Plan: (i) an amendment to the terms of outstanding Options or SARs to reduce the exercise price of such outstanding Options or SARs; (ii) the cancellation of outstanding Options or SARs in exchange for Options or SARs with an exercise price that is less than the exercise price of the original Options or SARs; or (iii) the cancellation of outstanding Options or SARs with an exercise price above the current Share price in exchange for cash or other securities or other Awards issued under the Plan. In addition, the Administrator may not make a grant of an Option or SAR with a grant date that is effective prior to the date the Administrator takes action to approve such Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)*Foreign Participation*. To assure the viability of Awards granted to Participants employed or residing in countries or jurisdictions other than the United States of America, the Administrator may provide for such special terms as it may consider necessary or appropriate to accommodate differences in local law, tax policy or custom, including different definitions for those terms defined in Section 2. Moreover, the Administrator may approve such supplements to, or amendments, restatements or alternative versions of, this Plan as it determines is necessary or appropriate for such purposes. Any such amendment, restatement or alternative versions that the Administrator approves for purposes of using this Plan in one country or jurisdiction will not affect the terms of this Plan for any other country or jurisdiction. In addition, all such supplements, amendments, restatements or alternative versions must comply with the provisions of Section 16(b).

In addition, if an Award is held by a Participant who is employed or residing in a country or jurisdiction other than the United States of America and the amount payable or Shares issuable under such Award would be taxable to the Participant under Code Section 457A in the year such Award is no longer subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture, then the amount payable or Shares issuable under such Award shall be paid or issued to the Participant as soon as practicable after such substantial risk of forfeiture lapses (or, for Awards that are not considered nonqualified deferred compensation subject to Code Section 409A, no later than the end of the short-term

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deferral period permitted by Code Section 457A) notwithstanding anything in this Plan or the Award agreement to contrary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxes.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) *&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Withholding*. In the event the Company or an Affiliate of the Company is required to withhold any Federal, state or local taxes or other amounts in respect of any income recognized by a Participant as a result of the grant, vesting, payment or settlement of an Award or disposition of any Shares acquired under an Award, the Company or an Affiliate may satisfy such obligation by:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;deducting cash from any payments of any kind otherwise due to the Participant, including under the Award;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;withholding (or permitting the Participant to elect withholding of) Shares otherwise issuable under the Award;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;cancelling (or permitting the Participant to elect the cancellation of) Shares otherwise vesting under the Award;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;permitting or requiring the Participant to tender back Shares received in connection with such Award or deliver other previously owned Shares;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;permitting or requiring the Participant to sell Shares issued pursuant to an Award and having the Company or an agent of the Company withhold from the proceeds of the sale of such Shares; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;requiring the Participant to pay cash, promptly on demand, or make other arrangements satisfactory to the Company regarding the payment to the Company of the aggregate amount of any such taxes and other amounts; *provided* that, if the Participant fails to make such payment or other satisfactory arrangements, then the Administrator may cancel the Award.

If an election is provided, the election must be made before the date as of which the amount of tax to be withheld is determined and otherwise as the Administrator requires. If Shares are used to satisfy the withholding obligation, then the Fair Market Value of such Shares may not exceed the total maximum statutory tax withholding obligations associated with the transaction to the extent needed for the Company or its Affiliate to avoid an accounting charge. The Company may require the Participant to repay the Company or an Affiliate of the Company, in cash or Shares, for taxes paid on the Participant's behalf.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) *&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Guarantee of Tax Treatment*. Notwithstanding any provisions of the Plan, the Company does not guarantee to any Participant or any other Person with an interest in an Award that (i) any Award intended to be exempt from Code Section 409A shall be so exempt, (ii) any Award intended to comply with Code Section 409A or Code Section 422 shall so comply, (iii)

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any Award shall otherwise receive a specific tax treatment under any other applicable tax law, nor in any such case will the Company or any Affiliate indemnify, defend or hold harmless any individual with respect to the tax consequences of any Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Participant Responsibilities*. If a Participant shall dispose of Shares acquired through exercise of an ISO within either (i) two (2) years after the date the Option is granted or (ii) one (1) year after the date the Option is exercised (i.e., in a disqualifying disposition), such Participant shall notify the Company within seven (7) days of the date of such disqualifying disposition. In addition, if a Participant elects, under Code Section 83, to be taxed at the time an Award of Restricted Shares (or other property subject to such Code section) is made, rather than at the time the Award vests, such Participant shall notify the Company within seven (7) days of the date the Participant makes such an election.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustment Provisions.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)*Definition of Corporate Event.* For purposes of this Section 18, a "<u>Corporate Event</u>" means the occurrence of any of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Company is involved in a merger or other transaction in which the Shares are changed or exchanged;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Company subdivides or combines the Shares or declares a dividend payable in Shares, other securities or other property;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Company effects a cash dividend the amount of which, on a per Share basis, exceeds ten percent (10%) of the Fair Market Value of a Share at the time the dividend is declared, or the Company effects any other dividend or other distribution on the Shares in the form of cash, or a repurchase or redemption of Shares, that the Board determines by resolution is special or extraordinary in nature or that is in connection with a transaction that the Company characterizes publicly as a recapitalization or reorganization involving the Shares; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;any other event shall occur, which, in the case of this clause (iv), in the judgment of the Board or Committee necessitates an adjustment to prevent dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under this Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)*Adjustment of Shares Upon Corporate Event*. If a Corporate Event occurs, then, subject to subsection (c):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Administrator shall, in such manner as it may deem equitable to prevent dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under this Plan, adjust as applicable: (A) the number and type of shares included in the Reserve; (B) the number and type of shares subject to outstanding Awards; (C) the grant, purchase, or exercise price with respect to any Award; and (D) the

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Performance Goals of an Award. If the Corporate Event results in a change to or elimination of the Shares, then such adjustment may include, without limitation, the substitution, on an equitable basis as the Administrator determines, of each Share then subject to an Award and the Shares subject to this Plan (if the Plan will continue in effect), for the number and kind of shares, other securities, cash or other property to which holders of Shares are or will be entitled in respect of each Share pursuant to the Corporate Event; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of the foregoing, the Administrator may make provision for a cash payment to the holder of an outstanding Award in exchange for the cancellation of all or a portion of the Award (without the necessity of the consent of the Award holder) in an amount determined by the Administrator effective at such time as the Administrator specifies (which may be the time such transaction or event is effective).

Notwithstanding clause (i) or (ii), in the case of a Share dividend (other than a Share dividend declared in lieu of an ordinary cash dividend) or subdivision or combination of the Shares (including a reverse share split), if no action is taken by the Administrator, adjustments contemplated by this subsection that are proportionate shall nevertheless automatically be made as of the date of such share dividend or subdivision or combination of the Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)*Requirements for Adjustment.* With respect to Awards of ISOs, no adjustment may be authorized to the extent that such authority would cause this Plan to violate Code Section 422(b). Further, the number of Shares subject to any Award payable or denominated in Shares must always be a whole number. In any event, previously granted Options or SARs are subject only to such adjustments as are necessary to maintain the relative proportionate interest the Options and SARs represented immediately prior to any such event and to preserve, without exceeding, the value of such Options or SARs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)*Issuance or Assumption*. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan, and without affecting the number of Shares otherwise available in the Reserve, in connection with any merger, consolidation, acquisition of property or shares, or reorganization, the Administrator may authorize the issuance or assumption of awards under this Plan upon such terms and conditions as it may deem appropriate, subject to the listing requirements of any principal securities exchange or market on which the Shares are then traded.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change of Control.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)*Governing Treatment*. With respect to a Participant, to the extent the Participant has in effect an Award agreement, or employment, retention, change of control, severance or similar agreement, or is covered by a change of control, severance or similar plan or policy that specifically provides for the treatment of an Award upon a Change of Control (or upon certain terminations of employment or service following a Change of Control), then such provisions shall control over the remainder of the provisions of this Section 19. In all other cases, the following provisions of this Section 19 shall apply.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)*Treatment Upon Change of Control*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If the purchaser, successor or surviving corporation (or parent thereof) (the "<u>Survivor</u>") so agrees, some or all outstanding Awards shall be continued, or assumed or replaced with the same type of award with similar terms and conditions, by the Survivor in the Change of Control transaction (the "<u>Replacement Award"</u>). If applicable, each Replacement Award shall be appropriately adjusted, immediately after such Change of Control, to apply to the number and class of securities which would have been issuable to the Participant upon the consummation of such Change of Control had the Award been exercised, vested or earned immediately prior to such Change of Control, and other appropriate adjustments in the terms and conditions of the Award shall be made. If a Participant with outstanding Replacement Awards experiences a Change of Control Termination (as defined below), then effective upon the date of the Participant's termination of employment or service, all outstanding Replacement Awards shall automatically vest in full, assuming, with respect to Awards subject to Performance Goals for which the performance period has not been completed at the time of such termination, that any such Performance Goals either (A) were to continue to be achieved at the same rate as the level of achievement in effect at the date of termination through the end of the performance period as determined by the Administrator, or (B) had been met at the target level, whichever is higher.

A "<u>Change of Control Termination</u>" means a termination of employment or service within twenty-four (24) months following a Change of Control where either of the following applies: (1) the Survivor terminates the Participant's employment or service without Cause or, (2) if as of immediately prior to the Change of Control the Participant has in effect an employment, retention, change of control, severance or similar agreement with the Company or any Affiliate, or the Company or an Affiliate has a severance or change in control plan or policy that applies to the Participant, in either case that contemplates the termination of Participant's employment or service for good reason, and the Participant terminates the Participant's employment or service for good reason.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To the extent the Survivor in the Change of Control transaction does not agree to provide Replacement Awards, then:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Immediately prior to the date of the Change of Control, all outstanding Awards shall automatically vest in full, assuming, with respect to Awards subject to Performance Goals for which the performance period has not been completed at the time of the Change of Control, that any such Performance Goals either (1) were to continue to be achieved at the same rate as the level of achievement in effect as of the date of the Change of Control through the end of the performance period, as determined by the Administrator, or (2) had been met at the target level, whichever is higher; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All outstanding Awards shall be cancelled as of the date of the Change of Control and the vested value thereof shall be paid in full in cash or

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Shares, as provided by the Award, on (or as soon as practicable following) the date of the Change of Control. For purposes hereof, the vested value (1) of an Option or SAR shall be the excess, if any, of the Change of Control Price (as defined below) of the Shares subject to the Award over the exercise or grant price for such Shares, (2) of any Award that is valued in relation to the full Fair Market Value of Shares shall be the Change of Control Price multiplied by the number of Shares subject to such Award, and (3) of all other Awards, shall be the amount due under such Award.

The "<u>Change of Control Price</u>" shall mean the per share price paid or deemed paid in the Change of Control transaction, as determined by the Administrator.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notwithstanding clauses (i) or (ii) above, unless the Board or the Administrator takes action prior to a Change of Control to provide otherwise, if the Shares following the Change of Control will not be traded on an established securities exchange, then:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With respect to any Award that would otherwise be settled in Shares, the Participant may elect, at the time of such settlement, to receive a cash payment equal to the Fair Market Value of the Shares to be delivered (or in the case of an Option or SAR, the excess of the Fair Market Value the Shares covered by the Award over the purchase or grant price of such Shares under the Award) in lieu of such Shares; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Fair Market Value of the Shares subject to the Awards shall be determined without regard to any discounts for lack of marketability, minority ownership or similar factors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Deferral Elections.* Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 19, (i) no acceleration of payment will be made if it would cause an Award that is subject to Code Section 409A to be subject to the tax imposed by Code Section 409A, and in such event, payment shall be made as originally contemplated by such Award as necessary to avoid such taxation, and (ii) if the Participant has a deferral election in effect under Code Section 409A with respect to any amount due under any Award, then such amount shall be deferred pursuant to such election and shall not be paid at the times provided herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) *&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Application of Limits on Payments*. Except to the extent the Participant has in effect an employment or similar agreement with the Company or any Affiliate or is subject to a policy that provides for a more favorable result to the Participant upon a Change of Control, in the event that the Company's legal counsel or accountants determine that any payment, benefit or transfer by the Company under this Plan or any other plan, agreement, or arrangement to or for the benefit of the Participant (in the aggregate, the "<u>Total Payments</u>") to be subject to the tax ("<u>Excise Tax</u>") imposed by Code Section 4999 but for this Section 19(d), then, notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan to the contrary, the Total Payments shall be delivered either (i) in full or (ii) in an amount such that the value of the aggregate Total Payments that the Participant is entitled to receive shall be One Dollar ($1.00) less than the maximum amount that the

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Participant may receive without being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of (i) or (ii) results in the receipt by the Participant of the greatest benefit on an after-tax basis (taking into account applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax). In the event that (ii) results in a greater after-tax benefit to the Participant, payments or benefits included in the Total Payments shall be reduced or eliminated by applying the following principles, in order: (A) the payment or benefit with the higher ratio of the parachute payment value to present economic value (determined using reasonable actuarial assumptions) shall be reduced or eliminated before a payment or benefit with a lower ratio; (B) the payment or benefit with the later possible payment date shall be reduced or eliminated before a payment or benefit with an earlier payment date; and (C) cash payments shall be reduced prior to non-cash benefits; *provided* that if the foregoing order of reduction or elimination would violate Code Section 409A, then the reduction shall be made pro rata among the payments or benefits included in the Total Payments (on the basis of the relative present value of the parachute payments).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**20. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Miscellaneous.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)*Other Terms and Conditions*. The grant of any Award may also be subject to other provisions (whether or not applicable to the Award granted to any other Participant) as the Administrator determines appropriate, including, without limitation, provisions for:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;one or more means to enable Participants to defer the delivery of Shares or recognition of taxable income relating to Awards or cash payments derived from the Awards on such terms and conditions as the Administrator determines, including, by way of example, the form and manner of the deferral election, the treatment of dividends paid on the Shares during the deferral period or a means for providing a return to a Participant on amounts deferred, and the permitted distribution dates or events (provided that no such deferral means may result in an increase in the number of Shares issuable under this Plan);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;restrictions on resale or other disposition of Shares; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;compliance with federal or state securities laws and stock exchange requirements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)*Employment and Service*. The issuance of an Award shall not confer upon a Participant any right with respect to continued employment or service with the Company or any Affiliate and shall not lessen or affect any right of the Company or any Affiliate to terminate the employment or service of such Participant. Unless determined otherwise by the Administrator, for purposes of the Plan and all Awards, the following rules shall apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a Participant who transfers employment between the Company and its Affiliates, or between Affiliates, will not be considered to have terminated employment; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a Participant employed by an Affiliate will be considered to have terminated employment when such entity ceases to be an Affiliate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)*Compliance with Code Section 409A.* Notwithstanding the terms of the Plan or any Award agreement to the contrary, if an Award is subject to Code Section 409A, or is eligible for deferral pursuant to a deferred compensation plan governed by Code Section 409A, then the provisions of Code Section 409A are incorporated into this Plan and such Award to the extent necessary for such Award to comply therewith, including the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the term "Change of Control" and "Disability" shall have the meanings given in Code Section 409A;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the term "termination of employment", "termination of service" or similar terms shall mean a "separation from service" within the meaning of Code Section 409A;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;if the payment of compensation under an Award is made upon a Participant's termination of service, and if such Participant is a "specified employee" within the meaning of Code Section 409A, then such payment shall not be made before a date that is six months after the date of the separation from service to the extent needed to comply with Code Section 409A; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;except to the extent specifically provided otherwise in the applicable award agreement, in the case of any Award that includes a "series of installment payments" (within the meaning of Section 1.409A-2(b)(2)(iii) of the Treasury Regulations), the Award holder's right to the series of installment payments shall be treated as a right to a series of separate payments and not as a right to a single payment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)*No Fractional Shares*. No fractional Shares or other securities may be issued or delivered pursuant to this Plan. If, but for this provision, fractional Shares would be issuable pursuant to an Award, then such fractional Share shall be canceled without payment thereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator may alternatively decide, in its sole discretion, and the Administrator may determine whether cash, other securities or other property will be paid or transferred in lieu of any fractional Shares or other securities, or whether such fractional Shares or other securities or any rights to fractional Shares or other securities will be canceled, terminated or otherwise eliminated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)*Offset*. The Company shall have the right to offset, from any amount payable or shares deliverable hereunder, any amount that the Participant owes to the Company or any Affiliate without the consent of the Participant or any individual with a right to the Participant's Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)*Unfunded Plan; Awards Not Includable for Benefits Purposes*. This Plan is unfunded and does not create, and should not be construed to create, a trust or separate fund with respect to this Plan's benefits. This Plan does not establish any fiduciary relationship between the Company and any Participant or other Person. To the extent any Person holds any rights by

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virtue of an Award granted under this Plan, such rights are no greater than the rights of the Company's or an Affiliate's general unsecured creditors. Income recognized by a Participant pursuant to an Award shall not be included in the determination of benefits under any employee pension benefit plan (as such term is defined in Section 3(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended) or group insurance or other benefit plans applicable to the Participant which are maintained by the Company or any Affiliate, except as may be provided under the terms of such plans or determined by resolution of the Board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)*Requirements of Law and Securities Exchange*. The granting of Awards and the issuance of Shares in connection with an Award are subject to all applicable laws, rules and regulations and to such approvals by any governmental agencies or national securities exchanges as may be required. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan or any Award agreement, the Company has no liability to deliver any Shares under this Plan or make any payment unless such delivery or payment would comply with all applicable laws and the applicable requirements of any securities exchange or similar entity, and unless and until the Participant has taken all actions required by the Company in connection therewith. The Company may impose such restrictions on any Shares issued under the Plan as the Company determines necessary or desirable to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations or the requirements of any national securities exchange.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)*Restrictive Legends; Representations*. All Shares delivered (whether in certificated or book entry form) pursuant to any Award or the exercise thereof shall bear such legends or be subject to such stop transfer orders as the Administrator may deem advisable under the Plan or under applicable laws, rules or regulations or the requirements of any national securities exchange. The Administrator may require each Participant or other Person who acquires Shares under the Plan by means of an Award to represent to the Company in writing that such Participant or other Person is acquiring the Shares without a view to the distribution thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)*Delivery and execution of electronic documents*. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Administrator may (i) deliver by email or other electronic means (including posting on a web site maintained by the Company or by a third party under contract with the Company) all documents relating to the Plan or any Award thereunder and all other documents that the Company is required to deliver to Participants or to its shareholders in connection with the Plan and (ii) permit Participants to electronically execute applicable Plan documents (including, but not limited to, Award agreements) in the manner prescribed by the Administrator.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)*Governing Law; Arbitration Policy*. This Plan, and all Awards hereunder, and all determinations made and actions taken pursuant to this Plan, shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of Wisconsin (without reference to conflict of law principles thereof) and construed in accordance therewith, to the extent not otherwise governed by the laws of the United States or as otherwise provided hereinafter. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, any disputes related to this Plan or any Award made hereunder shall be subject to the Company's arbitration policy, as in effect from time to time. By accepting an Award made

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hereunder, each Participant agrees to be bound by the Company's Mutual Arbitration Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)*Construction*. Whenever any words are used herein in the masculine, they shall be construed as though they were used in the feminine in all cases where they would so apply; and wherever any words are used in the singular or plural, they shall be construed as though they were used in the plural or singular, as the case may be, in all cases where they would so apply. Titles of sections are for general information only, and this Plan is not to be construed with reference to such titles.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l)*No Rights as Shareholders*. A Participant who is granted an Award under the Plan will have no rights as a shareholder of the Company with respect to the Award unless and until the Shares underlying the Award are registered in the Participant's name.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m)*Nature of Payments*. Any gain realized or income recognized pursuant to Awards under the Plan constitutes a special incentive payment to the Participant and will not be taken into account as compensation or otherwise included in the determination of benefits for purposes of any other employee benefit plan of the Company or an Affiliate, except as the Administrator otherwise provides. The adoption of the Plan will have no effect on Awards made or to be made under any other benefit plan covering an employee of the Company or an Affiliate or any predecessor or successor of the Company or an Affiliate. The grant of an Option or SAR will impose no obligation upon the Participant to exercise the Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n)*Severability; Reformation*. If any provision of this Plan or any Award agreement or any Award (i) is or becomes or is deemed to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, or as to any Person or Award, or (ii) would disqualify this Plan, any Award agreement or any Award under any law the Administrator deems applicable, then such provision should be construed or deemed amended to conform to applicable laws, or if it cannot be so construed or deemed amended without, in the determination of the Administrator, materially altering the intent of this Plan, Award agreement or Award, then such provision should be stricken as to such jurisdiction, Person or Award, and the remainder of this Plan, such Award agreement and such Award will remain in full force and effect. In addition, if any provision of any Award agreement or any Award is not permitted by the terms of the Plan, then the Administrator may determine, in its discretion, whether to void the Award, or construe or amend such provision to conform to the terms of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o)*Manner of Action.* Actions, determinations and authorizations taken by the Administrator or the Board with respect to the Plan and Awards are not required to take any specific form. For example, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any action or authorization by the Board or the Administrator that is not described as an amendment, but that would be inconsistent with the Plan or an Award agreement as then in effect without an amendment, shall be given the same effect as a formal amendment thereto, *provided* that such amendment is permitted by Section 16.

## Exhibit 10.6

**Exhibit 10.6**

**JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC**

**SEVERANCE AND CHANGE IN CONTROL POLICY FOR OFFICERS**

**Amended and Restated Effective September 10, 2025**

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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| ARTICLE I PURPOSE AND TERM | 1 |
| Section 1.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purpose of the Policy | 1 |
| Section 1.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Term of the Policy | 1 |
| ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS | 2 |
| Section 2.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Annual Bonus Target Amount" | 2 |
| Section 2.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Average Bonus Amount" | 2 |
| Section 2.03&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Base Salary" | 2 |
| Section 2.04&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Board" | 2 |
| Section 2.05&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Cause" | 2 |
| Section 2.06&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Change in Control" | 2 |
| Section 2.07&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Change in Control Termination" | 3 |
| Section 2.08&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"COBRA" | 3 |
| Section 2.09&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Code" | 3 |
| Section 2.10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Committee" | 3 |
| Section 2.11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Company" | 3 |
| Section 2.12&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Covered Termination" | 3 |
| Section 2.13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Eligible Employee" | 3 |
| Section 2.14&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Employee" | 3 |
| Section 2.15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Employer" | 3 |
| Section 2.16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Employment Period" | 4 |
| Section 2.17&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"ERISA" | 4 |
| Section 2.18&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Exchange Act" | 4 |
| Section 2.19&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Good Reason Resignation" | 4 |
| Section 2.20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Involuntary Termination" | 5 |
| Section 2.21&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Key Employee" | 5 |
| Section 2.22&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Participant" | 5 |
| Section 2.23&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Permanent Disability" | 5 |
| Section 2.24&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Plan Administrator" | 5 |
| Section 2.25&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Policy" | 5 |
| Section 2.26&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Postponement Period" | 5 |
| Section 2.27&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Potential Change in Control" | 6 |
| Section 2.28&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Release" | 6 |
| Section 2.29&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Separation from Service" | 7 |
| Section 2.30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Separation from Service Date" | 7 |
| Section 2.31&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Severance Benefits" | 7 |
| Section 2.32&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Subsidiary" | 7 |
| Section 2.33&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Successor" | 7 |
| Section 2.34&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Voluntary Resignation" | 7 |
| ARTICLE III TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOLLOWING A CHANGE IN CONTROL | 8 |
| Section 3.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Participation | 8 |
| Section 3.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Position and Duties | 8 |
| ARTICLE IV PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY FOR SEVERANCE BENEFITS | 10 |
| Section 4.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Participation | 10 |

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| Section 4.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Conditions | 10 |
| ARTICLE V DETERMINATION OF SEVERANCE BENEFITS | 12 |
| Section 5.01 Amount of Severance Benefits Upon a Covered Termination | 12 |
| Section 5.02 Amount of Severance Benefits Upon a Change in Control | 13 |
| Section 5.03 Termination for Cause | 14 |
| Section 5.04 Reduction of Severance Benefits | 14 |
| Section 5.05 Non-Duplication of Benefits | 15 |
| Section 5.06 Outplacement Services | 15 |
| Article VI METHOD, DURATION AND LIMITATION OF SEVERANCE BENEFIT PAYMENTS | 16 |
| Section 6.01 Method of Payment | 16 |
| Section 6.02 Code Section 409A | 16 |
| Section 6.03 Termination of Eligibility for Benefits | 17 |
| Section 6.04 Limitation on Benefits | 17 |
| Section 6.05 Source of Payment | 18 |
| Article VII RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS | 19 |
| Section 7.01 Confidential Information | 19 |
| Section 7.02 Non-Competition | 20 |
| Section 7.03 Non-Solicitation | 20 |
| Section 7.04 Non-Disparagement | 21 |
| Section 7.05 Reasonableness | 21 |
| Section 7.06 Equitable Relief | 22 |
| Section 7.07 Survival of Provisions | 22 |
| Article VIII POLICY ADMINISTRATION | 23 |
| Section 8.01 Authority and Duties | 23 |
| Section 8.02 Compensation of the Plan Administrator | 23 |
| Section 8.03 Records, Reporting and Disclosure | 23 |
| Section 8.04 Discretion | 23 |
| Article IX AMENDMENT, TERMINATION AND DURATION | 24 |
| Section 9.01 Amendment, Suspension and Termination | 24 |
| Section 9.02 Duration | 24 |
| Article X CLAIMS PROCEDURES; ARBITRATION | 25 |
| Section 10.01 Initial Claim | 25 |
| Section 10.02 Decision on Initial Claim | 25 |
| Section 10.03 Appeals of Denied Administrative Claims | 25 |
| Section 10.04 Decision on Appeal | 25 |
| Section 10.05 Arbitration Policy | 26 |
| Article XI MISCELLANEOUS | 27 |
| Section 11.01 Nonalienation of Benefits | 27 |
| Section 11.02 Notices | 27 |
| Section 11.03 Successors | 27 |
| Section 11.04 Other Payments | 27 |
| Section 11.05 No Mitigation | 27 |
| Section 11.06 No Contract of Employment | 27 |
| Section 11.07 Severability of Provisions | 27 |

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| Section 11.08 Heirs, Assigns, and Personal Representatives | 28 |
| Section 11.09 Headings and Captions | 28 |
| Section 11.10 Gender and Number | 28 |
| Section 11.11 Unfunded Policy | 28 |
| Section 11.12 Payments to Incompetent Persons | 28 |
| Section 11.13 Lost Payees | 28 |
| Section 11.14 Controlling Law | 28 |

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**ARTICLE I** 

**<u>PURPOSE AND TERM</u>**

**Section 1.01 <u>Purpose of the Policy</u>**. The purpose of the Policy is to provide Eligible Employees with certain compensation and benefits as set forth in the Policy in the event the Eligible Employee's employment with the Company or a Subsidiary is terminated or in the event of a Change in Control.

The Policy is not intended to be an "employee pension benefit plan" or "pension plan" within the meaning of ERISA Section 3(2). Rather, the severance provisions of this Policy are intended to be a "welfare benefit plan" within the meaning of ERISA Section 3(1) and to meet the descriptive requirements of a plan constituting a "severance pay plan" within the meaning of regulations published by the Secretary of Labor at Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, section 2510.3-2(b). Accordingly, the Severance Benefits paid by the Policy are not deferred compensation and no employee shall have a vested right to such benefits.

**Section 1.02 <u>Term of the Policy</u>.** The Policy shall continue until terminated pursuant to Article VIII of the Policy.

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**ARTICLE II**

**<u>DEFINITIONS</u>**

**Section 2.01 <u>"Annual Bonus Target Amount"</u>** shall mean 100% of the Participant's target annual bonus; *provided* that if the Participant's target annual bonus for the year has not yet been established as of the date of his or her Separation from Service, then the target annual bonus in effect for the immediately preceding year shall apply.

**Section 2.02 <u>"Average Bonus Amount"</u>** shall mean the average annual cash bonuses paid or payable, including any amount that would have been paid or have been payable were it not for a mandatory or voluntary deferral of such amount, to a Participant by the Employer in respect of the three fiscal years (or the actual length of the Participant's employment if less than three fiscal years) immediately preceding the fiscal year in which the Change in Control occurs. If a Participant was not employed by the Employer for each of the full three fiscal years, then the Participant's annual cash bonus paid with respect to a partial year shall be annualized for purposes of determining his or her Average Bonus Amount.

**Section 2.03 <u>"Base Salary"</u>** shall mean the annual base salary in effect as of the Participant's Separation from Service Date (determined prior to any reduction thereof if such reduction was the basis for the Participant's Good Reason Resignation).

**Section 2.04 <u>"Board"</u>** shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company, or any successor thereto, or a committee thereof specifically designated for purposes of making determinations hereunder.

**Section 2.05 <u>"Cause"</u>** shall mean, with respect to an Employee, the Plan Administrator's determination, made in good faith, that the Employee has committed any of the following: (i) a violation of the provisions of any employment agreement, non-competition agreement, confidentiality agreement, or similar agreement with the Company or an affiliate, or the Company's or an affiliate's code of ethics or other policy governing the Employee's conduct, as then in effect; (ii) conduct rising to the level of gross negligence or willful misconduct in the course of employment with the Company or an affiliate, or the Employee's refusal to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Employee's job; (iii) any conduct that does, or is reasonably likely to, bring the Company or an affiliate negative publicity or cause financial or reputational harm to the Company or an affiliate; (iv) commission of an act of dishonesty or disloyalty involving the Company or an affiliate, including but not limited to theft of Company or affiliate property; (v) violation of any federal, state or local law in connection with the Employee's employment or service; (vi) breach of any fiduciary duty to the Company or an affiliate; (vii) embezzlement, misappropriation or fraud, whether or not related to the Employee's employment or service; or (viii) the Employee's conviction of or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a crime that constitutes a felony (or state law equivalent) or a crime that constitutes a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.

**Section 2.06 <u>"Change in Control"</u>** shall have the meaning given in the Company's 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan (or any successor or replacement plan thereto as in effect from time to time).

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**Section 2.07 <u>"Change in Control Termination"</u>** shall mean a Participant's Involuntary Termination or Good Reason Resignation that occurs during the period beginning sixty (60) days prior to the date of a Change in Control and ending two (2) years after the date of such Change in Control; *provided* that if the termination occurs prior to the Change in Control then the Eligible Employee must reasonably demonstrate that such termination of employment (i) was at the request of a third party who has taken steps reasonably calculated to effect the Change in Control or (ii) otherwise arose in connection with or anticipation of the Change in Control. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Employees who become Eligible Employees within the two (2) year period after a specific Change in Control shall not be eligible for a Change in Control Termination with respect to such Change in Control.

**Section 2.08 <u>"COBRA"</u>** shall mean the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended, and the regulations and rulings promulgated thereunder.

**Section 2.09 <u>"Code"</u>** shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations and rulings promulgated thereunder.

**Section 2.10 <u>"Committee"</u>** shall mean the Compensation Committee of the Board or such other committee appointed by the Board to assist the Company in making determinations required under the Policy in accordance with its terms. The Committee may delegate its authority under the Policy to an individual or another committee.

**Section 2.11 <u>"Company"</u>** shall mean Johnson Controls International plc. Unless it is otherwise clear from the context, Company shall generally include participating Subsidiaries.

**Section 2.12 <u>"Covered Termination"</u>** shall mean a Participant's Involuntary Termination that does not constitute a Change in Control Termination.

**Section 2.13 <u>"Eligible Employee"</u>** shall mean an Employee who is employed as an officer (whether or not elected by the Board) of Johnson Controls International plc and who does not have in effect an individual employment or severance agreement with the Employer. If there is any question as to whether an Employee is deemed an Eligible Employee for purposes of the Policy, the Plan Administrator shall make the determination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Plan Administrator may designate in writing, and subject to such terms and conditions as the Plan Administrator may prescribe, that (a) any Employee not otherwise described above shall be considered an Eligible Employee hereunder, or (b) that a former officer shall remain an Eligible Employee hereunder.

**Section 2.14 <u>"Employee"</u>** shall mean an individual employed by an Employer as a common law employee of the Employer, and shall not include any person working for the Company through a temporary service or on a leased basis or who is hired by the Company as an independent contractor, consultant, or otherwise as a person who is not an employee for purposes of withholding federal employment taxes, as evidenced by payroll records or a written agreement with the individual, regardless of any contrary governmental or judicial determination or holding relating to such status or tax withholding.

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**Section 2.15 <u>"Employer"</u>** shall mean the Company or any Subsidiary with respect to which this Policy has been adopted.

**Section 2.16 <u>"Employment Period"</u>** shall mean, with respect to an Eligible Employee who is in employment with the Employer immediately prior to a Change in Control, the period beginning on the Change in Control and ending on the second anniversary thereof.

**Section 2.17 <u>"ERISA"</u>** shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the regulations and rulings promulgated thereunder.

**Section 2.18 <u>"Exchange Act"</u>** shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the regulations and rulings promulgated thereunder.

**Section 2.19 <u>"Good Reason Resignation"</u>** shall mean a Participant's Separation from Service that is not initiated by the Employer and that is caused by any one or more of the following events which occurs during the period beginning sixty (60) days prior to the date of a Change in Control and ending two (2) years after the date of such Change in Control:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Without the Participant's written consent, assignment to the Participant of any authority, duties or responsibilities inconsistent in any material respect with the Participant's authority, duties or responsibilities as in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control which represent a diminution of such authority, duties or responsibilities, or any other action by the Company which results in a material diminution in such authority, duties or responsibilities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Without the Participant's written consent, a change in the geographic location at which the Participant must perform services to a location which is more than fifty (50) miles from the Participant's principal place of business immediately preceding the Change in Control; *provided*, that such change in location extends the commute of such Participant;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Without the Participant's written consent, a material reduction to the Participant's base compensation or a material reduction to the sum of the Participant's target cash and the value of the target equity incentive opportunities (determined on a grant date fair value basis), in each case as in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Company's failure to obtain a satisfactory agreement from any Successor to assume and agree to perform the Company's obligations to the Participant under this Policy, as contemplated in Section 11.03 herein.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Participant shall be considered to have a Good Reason Resignation only if the Participant provides written notice to the Company specifying in reasonable detail the events or conditions upon which the Participant is basing such Good Reason Resignation and the Participant provides such notice within ninety (90) days after the event that gives rise to the Good Reason Resignation. Within thirty (30) days after notice has been received, the Company shall have the opportunity, but shall have no obligation, to cure such events or conditions that give rise to the Good Reason Resignation. If the Company does not cure such events or conditions within the thirty (30)-day period, the Participant may terminate employment with the Company based on Good Reason Resignation within thirty (30) days after the expiration of the cure period.

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**Section 2.20 <u>"Involuntary Termination"</u>** shall mean an Employer-initiated Separation from Service other than a Separation from Service for Cause, Permanent Disability or death, as provided under and subject to the conditions of Article IV.

**Section 2.21 <u>"Key Employee"</u>** shall mean an Employee who, at any time during the twelve (12)-month period ending on the identification date, is a "specified employee" under Code Section 409A, as determined by the Committee or its delegate. The determination of Key Employees, including the number and identity of persons considered specified employees and the identification date, shall be made by the Committee or its delegate in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 409A.

**Section 2.22 <u>"Participant"</u>** shall mean any Eligible Employee who has executed a participation agreement as provided under Section 4.01. Unless provided otherwise by the Plan Administrator, an individual shall cease to be a Participant eligible for benefits hereunder when he or she no longer qualifies as an Eligible Employee other than as a result of a Covered Termination or Change in Control Termination; *provided, however,* that such individual will remain a Participant solely for purposes of, and shall continue to be subject to, the provisions of Article VII.

**Section 2.23 <u>"Permanent Disability"</u>** shall mean an Employee's inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least twelve (12) months, as determined by the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator shall make the determination of Permanent Disability and may request such evidence of disability as it reasonably determines.

**Section 2.24 <u>"Plan Administrator"</u>** shall mean the individual(s) appointed by the Committee to administer the terms of the Policy as set forth herein and if no individual is appointed by the Committee to serve as the Plan Administrator for the Policy, the Plan Administrator shall be the Chief Human Resources Officer of the Company. In the event of the occurrence of a Potential Change in Control, the Chief Human Resources Officer of the Company shall appoint a person or entity independent of the Company and any person operating under the Company's control or on its behalf to serve as Plan Administrator (and such person or entity shall be the Plan Administrator for all purposes after such appointment), and such appointment shall take effect and become irrevocable as of the date of said appointment (*provided* that such appointment shall be revocable if a Change in Control does not occur and the Potential Change in Control expires in accordance with Section 2.27 (y)). For periods prior to a Potential Change in Control, the Plan Administrator may delegate all or any portion of its authority under the Policy to any other person(s).

**Section 2.25 <u>"Policy"</u>** shall mean this Johnson Controls International plc Severance and Change in Control Policy for Officers, as set forth herein, and as the same may from time to time be amended.

**Section 2.26 <u>"Postponement Period"</u>** shall mean, for a Key Employee, the period of six (6) months after the Key Employee's Separation from Service Date (or such other period as may

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be required by Code Section 409A) during which deferred compensation may not be paid to the Key Employee under Code Section 409A.

**Section 2.27 <u>"Potential Change in Control"</u>** shall mean the occurrence and continuation of any of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) any "person" (as defined in Section 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act), excluding for this purpose, (i) the Company or any subsidiary company (wherever incorporated) of the Company as defined by the law of the Company's place of incorporation, or (ii) any employee benefit plan of the Company (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or any such subsidiary company, is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) directly or indirectly of securities of the Company representing more than five percent (5%) of the combined voting power of the Company's then outstanding securities unless such Person has reported or is required to report such ownership on Schedule 13G under the Exchange Act (or any comparable or successor report) or on Schedule 13D under the Exchange Act (or any comparable or successor report), which Schedule 13D does not state any intention to or reserve the right to control or influence the management or policies of the Company or engage in any of the actions specified in Item 4 of such Schedule (other than the disposition of the ordinary shares) so long as such Person neither reports nor is required to report such ownership other than as described in this paragraph; *provided, however*, that a Potential Change in Control will not be deemed to have occurred as a result of a change in ownership percentage resulting solely from an acquisition of securities by the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the Company enters into an agreement, the consummation of which would result in the occurrence of a Change in Control;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) any "person" (as defined in subsection (a)) publicly announces an intention to take or to consider taking actions which, if consummated, would constitute or result in a Change in Control;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) any person (as defined in subsection (a)) commences a solicitation (as defined in Rule 14a-1 of the Exchange Act) of proxies or consents that has the purpose of effecting or would (if successful) result in a Change in Control;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) a tender or exchange offer for at least thirty percent (30%) of the outstanding voting securities of the Company, made by a "person" (as defined in subsection (a)), is first published or sent or given (within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the Exchange Act); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) the Board adopts a resolution to the effect that, for purposes of the Policy, a Potential Change in Control has occurred.

The Potential Change in Control shall be deemed in effect until the earlier of (x) the occurrence of a Change in Control, or (y) the adoption by the Board of a resolution stating that, for purposes of the Policy, the Potential Change in Control has expired.

**Section 2.28 <u>"Release"</u>** shall mean the Separation of Employment Agreement and General Release, in the form as provided by the Company.

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**Section 2.29 <u>"Separation from Service"</u>** shall mean "separation from service" within the meaning of Code Section 409A(a)(2)(A)(i).

**Section 2.30 <u>"Separation from Service Date"</u>** shall mean, with respect to a Participant, the date on which such Participant experiences a Separation from Service.

**Section 2.31 <u>"Severance Benefits"</u>** shall mean the cash amounts and other benefits that a Participant is eligible to receive pursuant to Article V of the Policy.

**Section 2.32 <u>"Subsidiary"</u>** shall mean (a) a subsidiary company (wherever incorporated) as defined by the law of the Company's place of incorporation, (b) any separately organized business unit, whether or not incorporated, of the Company, (c) any employer that is required to be aggregated with the Company pursuant to Code Section 414, and (d) any service recipient or employer that is (i) within a controlled group of corporations with the Company as defined in Code Sections 1563(a)(1), (2) and (3) where the phrase "at least 50%" is substituted in each place "at least 80%" appears or (ii) with the Company as part of a group of trades or businesses under common control as defined in Code Section 414(c) and Treas. Reg. Section 1.414(c)-2 where the phrase "at least 50%" is substituted in each place "at least 80%" appears, *provided, however*, that when the relevant determination is to be based upon legitimate business criteria (as described in Treas. Reg. Section 1.409A-1(b)(5)(iii)(E) and Section 1.409A-1(h)(3)), the phrase "at least 20%" shall be substituted in each place "at least 80%" appears as described above with respect to both a controlled group of corporations and trades or business under common control. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of Article VII, "Subsidiary shall mean any corporation or other entity a majority of whose outstanding voting shares or voting power is beneficially owned directly or indirectly by the Company.

**Section 2.33 <u>"Successor"</u>** shall mean any corporation or unincorporated entity or group of corporations or unincorporated entities which acquires ownership, directly or indirectly, through merger, consolidation, purchase or otherwise, of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company.

**Section 2.34 <u>"Voluntary Resignation"</u>** shall mean any Separation from Service that is not initiated by the Employer, other than a Good Reason Resignation.

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**ARTICLE III**

**<u>TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOLLOWING A CHANGE IN CONTROL</u>**

**Section 3.01 <u>Participation</u>.** Each Eligible Employee who is in the employment of the Employer immediately prior to a Change in Control shall be subject to the provisions of this Article III. Nothing herein shall be deemed to guarantee employment to a Participant during the Employment Period. Rather, if a Participant is terminated or terminates from employment during the Employment Period, then all of the amounts due and benefits provided under this Article III shall cease as of the date of such termination of employment, and the sole amounts due or benefits to be provided to the Participant shall be those set forth in Article V if such individual is eligible therefor.

**Section 3.02 <u>Position and Duties</u>**. During the Employment Period, the Participant's position (including status, offices, titles and reporting requirements), authority, duties and responsibilities shall be at least commensurate in all material respects with the most significant of those held, exercised and assigned at any time during the ninety (90)-day period immediately preceding the Change in Control.

**Section 3.03 <u>Compensation</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Base Salary</u>. During the Employment Period, the Participant shall receive an annual base salary at least equal to the Participant's highest annual base salary as in effect with the Employer during the twelve (12)-month period immediately preceding the month in which the Change in Control occurs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Annual Bonus</u>. During the Employment Period, the Participant shall be eligible to participate in any annual bonus program available to other officers of the Company, provided that the amount of annual bonus paid to the Participant for any fiscal year ending during the Employment Period may not be less than the Average Bonus Amount and each such annual bonus shall be paid no later than the fifteenth (15<sup>th</sup>) day of the third month of the fiscal year next following the fiscal year for which the annual bonus is awarded, unless the Participant shall elect to defer the receipt of such annual bonus in accordance with the terms of any deferred compensation plan then in effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Incentive, Savings and Retirement Plans</u>. During the Employment Period, the Participant shall be entitled to participate in all incentive, savings and retirement plans, practices, policies and programs applicable generally to other peer executives of the Company, but in no event shall such plans, practices, policies and programs provide the Participant with incentive opportunities (measured with respect to both regular and special incentive opportunities, to the extent, if any, that such distinction is applicable), savings opportunities and retirement benefit opportunities, in each case, less favorable, in the aggregate, than the most favorable of those provided by the Employer for the Participant under such plans, practices, policies and programs as in effect at any time during the ninety (90)-day period immediately preceding the Change in Control. The amount payable to the Participant under any such incentive program(s) that provide for an annual bonus will be reduced (but not below zero (0)) by the amount of the annual bonus paid or payable to the Participant for the same performance period in accordance with Section

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3.03(b) above. Any amounts payable to the Participant under the incentive program(s) for any performance period shall be paid no later than the fifteenth (15<sup>th</sup>) day of the third month of the fiscal year next following the fiscal year that includes the performance period for which such payments are awarded.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Welfare Benefit Plans</u>. During the Employment Period, the Participant and the Participant's spouse, dependents and beneficiaries, as the case may be, shall be eligible for participation in and shall receive all benefits under welfare benefit plans, practices, policies and programs provided by the Company (including, without limitation, medical, prescription, dental, disability, salary continuance, employee life, group life, accidental death and travel, accident insurance plans and programs) to the extent applicable generally to other peer executives of the Company, but in no event shall such plans, practices, policies and programs provide the Participant with benefits which are less favorable, in the aggregate, than the most favorable of such plans, practices, policies and programs in effect for the Participant at any time during the ninety (90)day period immediately preceding the Change in Control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Office and Support Staff</u>. During the Employment Period, the Participant shall be entitled to an office or offices of a size and with furnishings and other appointments, and to exclusive personal secretarial and other assistance, at least equal to the most favorable of the foregoing provided to the Participant by the Employer at any time during the ninety (90)-day period immediately preceding the Change in Control or, if more favorable to the Participant, as provided generally at any time thereafter with respect to other peer executives of the Company.

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**ARTICLE IV**

**<u>PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY FOR SEVERANCE BENEFITS</u>**

**Section 4.01 <u>Participation</u>**. The Company may require an Eligible Employee to execute a participation agreement, which agreement shall include a requirement that the Eligible Employee agrees to be bound by the provisions of Article VII. An Eligible Employee who executes such a participation agreement shall become a Participant hereunder. Each Participant who incurs a Covered Termination or a Change in Control Termination and who satisfies the conditions of Section 4.02 shall be eligible to receive the Severance Benefits described in this Policy, subject however, to the application of the non-duplication provisions of Section 5.06.

**Section 4.02 <u>Conditions</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Eligibility for any Severance Benefits is expressly conditioned on the occurrence of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) execution by the Participant of a Release by the deadline established by the Company and, if applicable, non-revocation of the Release during the period specified therein;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) compliance by the Participant with all the terms and conditions of such Release;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) the Participant having complied with any confidentiality, non-solicitation, non-competition, and non-disparagement covenants in effect with the Company or any Affiliates, as well as the provisions in Article VII (collectively, the "**Restrictive Covenants**"), at all times before the Separation from Service Date and the Participant's execution of a written agreement within sixty (60) days after the Participant's Separation from Service Date to re-affirm that the Participant will be bound by such Restrictive Covenants after the Participant's Separation from Service Date; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) to the extent permitted in Section 5.05 of the Policy, execution of a written agreement within sixty (60) days after the Participant's Separation from Service Date that authorizes the deduction of amounts owed to the Company prior to the payment of any Severance Benefits (or in accordance with any other schedule as is agreed between the Participant and the Company).

If the Plan Administrator determines, in its sole discretion, that the Participant has not fully complied with any of the terms of Article VII, the Release, and/or any of the agreements described hereinabove, then the Plan Administrator may withhold Severance Benefits not yet in pay status or discontinue the payment of the Participant's Severance Benefits and may require the Participant, by providing written notice of such repayment obligation to the Participant, to repay any portion of the Severance Benefits already received under the Policy. If the Plan Administrator notifies a Participant that repayment of all or any portion of the Severance Benefits received under the Policy is required, such amounts shall be repaid within thirty (30) calendar days of the date the written notice is sent, *provided, however*, that if the Participant files an appeal of such determination under the claims procedures described in Article X, then such

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repayment obligation shall be suspended pending the outcome of the appeals procedure; if the Severance Benefits are later continued or paid, they will be resumed without any interest or other adjustment for the delayed payment(s). Any remedy under this subsection (a) shall be in addition to, and not in place of, any other remedy, including injunctive relief, that the Company may have for a breach of Article VII and/or the Release.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Notwithstanding compliance with Section 4.02(a), an Eligible Employee will not be eligible to receive Severance Benefits under any of the following circumstances:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) The Eligible Employee's Voluntary Resignation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) The Eligible Employee resigns employment (other than a Good Reason Resignation) before the job-end date mutually agreed to in writing between the Participant and the Employer, including any extension thereto as is mutually agreed to in writing between the parties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) The Eligible Employee's employment is terminated for Cause;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) The Eligible Employee's employment is terminated due to the Eligible Employee's death or Permanent Disability;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) The Eligible Employee does not return to work within the period prescribed by law (or if there is no such period prescribed by law, then within a reasonable period as is determined by the Plan Administrator) following an approved leave of absence, unless such period is extended by mutual written agreement of the parties; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) The Eligible Employee's employment with the Employer terminates as a result of a Change in Control and the Eligible Employee accepts employment, or has the opportunity to continue employment, with a Successor (other than under terms and conditions which would permit a Good Reason Resignation).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Plan Administrator has the sole discretion to make determinations regarding an Eligible Employee's eligibility to receive Severance Benefits hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) An Eligible Employee returning from approved military leave will be eligible for Severance Benefits if: (i) he or she is eligible for reemployment under the provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA); (ii) his or her pre-military leave job is eliminated; and (iii) the Employer's circumstances are changed so as to make reemployment in another position impossible or unreasonable, or re-employment would create an undue hardship for the Employer. If the Eligible Employee returning from military leave qualifies for Severance Benefits, his/her severance benefits will be calculated as if he or she had remained continuously employed from the date he or she began his or her military leave. The Eligible Employee must also satisfy any other relevant conditions for payment, including execution of a Release.

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**ARTICLE V**

**<u>DETERMINATION OF SEVERANCE BENEFITS</u>**

**Section 5.01 <u>Amount of Severance Benefits Upon a Covered Termination</u>**. If a Participant experiences a Covered Termination and is determined to be eligible for Severance Benefits, then the following Severance Benefits will be paid or provided:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) **<u>Salary and Bonus Replacement Benefits</u>**. The Participant shall receive a cash payment equal to one and one- half (1.5) (or two (2.0), if the Participant is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company) times the sum of (i) the Participant's annual Base Salary and (ii) the Participant's Annual Bonus Target Amount. Payment will be made in accordance with Article VI. Payment under this Section 5.01(a) shall be in lieu of, and not in addition to, payment under the terms of the annual bonus plan with respect to any bonus for which the performance period had not expired at the time of the Covered Termination.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) **<u>Welfare Benefits</u>**. Provided that the Participant is eligible for and timely elects COBRA continuation following the Participant's Separation from Service Date, the Participant shall continue to be eligible to participate in the health benefits plan coverage in effect at the Separation from Service Date (or generally comparable coverage) for himself or herself and, where applicable, his or her eligible dependents, as the same may be changed from time to time for employees of the Employer generally, as if Participant had continued in employment for eighteen (18) months (or twenty-four (24) months, if the Participant is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company) following the Separation from Service Date (such period is referred to herein as the "**<u>Benefits Continuation Period</u>**"). The Participant shall be responsible for the payment of the employee portion of any premiums or contributions that are required during the Benefits Continuation Period and such premiums and contributions shall be made within the time period and in the amounts that other employees are required to pay to the Company for similar coverage. The Participant's failure to pay the applicable premiums or contributions shall result in the cessation of the applicable coverage for the Participant and his or her eligible dependents. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Policy to the contrary, in the event that a Participant commences employment with another company at any time during the Benefits Continuation Period and becomes eligible for coverage under the plan(s) of such other company, the benefits provided under the Company's plans will become secondary to those provided under the other employer's plans through the end of the Benefits Continuation Period. Within thirty (30) days following the Participant's commencement of employment with another company, the Participant shall provide the Company written notice of such employment and provide information to the Company regarding the welfare benefits provided to the Participant by his or her new employer. The COBRA continuation coverage period under Code Section 4980B shall run concurrently with the continuation period described herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) **<u>Treatment of Equity Awards.</u>** Notwithstanding any equity plan or agreement under which an award of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance share units or similar types of awards are granted (collectively, the "Equity Awards"), a pro rata portion of the total number of options, shares or units subject to the Equity Awards shall vest based on the number of full months of the Participant's employment during the vesting, restriction or performance period with respect to such Equity Award prior to such termination compared to the total number of full months in the original vesting, restriction or performance period with respect

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to such Equity Award (with an offset for any portion of the Equity Award that had previously vested), and assuming, with respect to any Equity Awards that are subject to performance goals for which the performance period has not been completed, that target performance had been met. If the terms of any Equity Award, or the plan under which such award was granted, provide a more favorable result than that described above, the terms of such Equity Award or plan, as the case may be, shall control over this Section 5.01(c).

**Section 5.02 <u>Amount of Severance Benefits Upon a Change in Control Termination</u>.** If a Participant experiences a Change in Control Termination and is determined to be eligible for Severance Benefits, then the following Severance Benefits will be paid or provided:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) **<u>Salary and Bonus Replacement Benefits</u>**. The Participant shall receive a cash payment equal to two (2.0) (or three (3.0), if the Participant is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company) times the sum of (i) the Participant's annual Base Salary and (ii) the Participant's Annual Bonus Target Amount. Payment will be made in accordance with Article VI.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) **<u>Bonus</u>**. The Participant shall receive a cash payment equal to his or her pro-rated annual target bonus (based on the number of full months completed from the beginning of the fiscal year through the Separation from Service), determined as if the target performance goals had been achieved, for the year in which the Participant's Separation from Service occurs; *provided, however*, that to the extent that a bonus payment for such period is paid as a result of a Change in Control under the terms of the incentive plan governing annual bonuses, then the amount otherwise payable under this Section 5.02(b) will be offset by the payment made under such other incentive plan. Payment will be made in accordance with Article VI.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) **<u>Welfare Benefits</u>**. The Participant shall be eligible for the continued health benefits plan coverage as described in Section 5.01(b) above, except that the Benefits Continuation Period shall be twenty-four (24) months (or thirty-six (36) months, if the Participant is the Chief Executive Officer).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) **<u>Retirement Make-Up Payment</u>**. If the Participant is participating in any qualified or nonqualified defined contribution retirement plan immediately prior to the Change in Control, then the Participant shall receive a cash payment equal to the amount of employer contributions that would have been allocated for such Participant under such plans through the end of the Benefits Continuation Period, if the Participant's compensation had continued until the end of the Benefits Continuation Period at the same level as was in effect immediately prior to his or her Change in Control Termination, but determined without regard to any interest such amounts would have earned until the end of the Benefits Continuation Period. Payment will be made in accordance with Article VI.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) **<u>Treatment of Equity Awards.</u>** Notwithstanding any equity plan or agreement under which an award of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance share units or similar types of awards are granted (collectively, the "Equity Awards"), a pro rata portion of the total number of options, shares or units subject to the Equity Awards shall vest based on the number of full months of the Participant's employment during the vesting, restriction or performance period with respect to such

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Equity Award prior to such termination compared to the total number of full months in the original vesting, restriction or performance period with respect to such Equity Award (with an offset for any portion of the Equity Award that had previously vested), and assuming, with respect to any Equity Awards that are subject to performance goals for which the performance period has not been completed, that target performance had been met. If the terms of any Equity Award, or the plan under which such award was granted, provide a more favorable result than that described above, the terms of such Equity Award or plan, as the case may be, shall control over this Section 5.02(e).

**Section 5.03 <u>Termination for Cause</u>.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Policy to the contrary, if the Committee or the Plan Administrator determines that a Participant (a) has engaged in conduct that constitutes Cause at any time prior to the Participant's Separation from Service Date, or (b) after the Employee's Separation from Service Date, has been convicted of or entered a plea of *nolo contendere* with respect to either a felony, or a misdemeanor which involves dishonesty, fraud or morally repugnant behavior, based on conduct which occurred prior to the Participant's Separation from Service Date, then any Severance Benefits payable to the Participant under this Policy shall immediately cease, and the Participant shall be required to return any Severance Benefits paid to the Participant prior to such determination, and the Employer may take any other legal action allowable under law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Employer may withhold paying Severance Benefits under the Policy pending resolution of any good faith inquiry that is likely to lead to a finding resulting in Cause or that may result in the termination of benefits hereunder. If the Employer has offset other payments owed to the Participant under any other plan or program, it may, in its sole discretion, waive its repayment right solely with respect to the amount of the offset so credited. If the Severance Benefits are later continued or paid, they will be resumed without any interest or other adjustment for the delayed payment(s).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Any dispute regarding a termination for Cause or the termination of benefits hereunder will be resolved by the Plan Administrator. Such determination will be based on all of the facts and circumstances presented to the Plan Administrator by the Employer. If the Plan Administrator determines that the Participant's termination of employment is for Cause, or determinates that the Participant has engaged in conduct after his or her Separation from Service date that will result in the cessation of benefits hereunder, then the Plan Administrator will notify the Participant in writing of such determination, describing in detail the reason for such determination, including without limitation the specific conduct that constituted the basis for the determination. The Participant shall have the right to contest the determination of the Plan Administrator in accordance with the claims procedures described in Article IV.

**Section 5.04 <u>Reduction of Severance Benefits</u>**. With respect to amounts paid under the Policy that are not subject to Code Section 409A, the Plan Administrator reserves the right to make deductions in accordance with applicable law for any monies owed to the Company by the Participant or the value of Company property that the Participant has retained in his or her possession; *provided, however*, that such deductions cannot exceed $5,000 in the aggregate to the extent needed to comply with Code Section 409A.

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**Section 5.05 <u>Non-Duplication of Benefits</u>**. The Policy is intended to supersede, and not to duplicate, the provisions of any severance or other plan that specifically provide the same type or types of benefits as are described herein. In addition, and for the sake of clarity, a Participant shall not be entitled to benefits under both Section 5.01 and Section 5.02. However, the Policy is not intended to supersede any other plan, program, arrangement or agreement providing a Participant with benefits upon a termination of employment that are not described herein, including but not limited to, payment of accrued vacation pay, the vesting or exercise rights of any equity award, or the payment of any long-term cash bonus. In such case, the Participant shall be entitled to receive the payments or benefits so provided by any such other plan, program, arrangement or agreement in accordance with its terms.

**Section 5.06 <u>Outplacement Services</u>**. The Company may, in its sole absolute discretion, pay the cost of outplacement services for the Participant at the outplacement agency that the Company regularly uses for such purpose or, provided the Chief Human Resources Officer of the Company provides prior approval, at an outpatient agency selected by the Participant; *provided, however*, that the period of outplacement services shall not exceed twelve (12) months from the Participant's Separation from Service.

**Section 5.07 <u>Other Arrangements</u>**. The Board, the Committee or the Plan Administrator may provide to a Participant additional severance pay or benefits not otherwise described herein in its sole and absolute discretion, including providing for payments to the Participant under certain compensation or bonus plans under circumstances where such plans would not otherwise provide for payment thereof. It is the specific intention of the Company that if such discretion is exercised, then any such additional pay or benefits provided shall be subject to this Policy as if fully set forth herein.

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**ARTICLE VI**

**<u>METHOD, DURATION AND LIMITATION OF SEVERANCE BENEFIT PAYMENTS</u>**

**Section 6.01 <u>Method of Payment</u>**. The cash Severance Benefits to which a Participant is entitled pursuant to Section 5.01 shall be paid in a single lump sum payment within ninety (90) days following the Participant's Separation from Service Date, or shall be paid in such amounts during such period (not to exceed the period ending two (2) calendar years after the year in which the Separation from Service Date occurs), as is determined in the sole discretion of the Plan Administrator (or the Committee, if the Plan Administrator is the Participant). Notwithstanding the foregoing, no discretion as to the timing and form of payment is allowed for the amount of the cash Severance Benefits that exceed the lesser of (a) two (2) times the Participant's annualized compensation (as determined pursuant to Code Section 409A) for the calendar year preceding the year of Separation from Service, or (b) two (2) times the compensation limit in effect under Code Section 401(a)(17) for the year in which the Separation from Service occurs; such amount shall be required to be paid in a lump sum within ninety (90) days following the Participant's Separation from Service Date.

The cash Severance Benefits to which a Participant is entitled pursuant to Sections 5.02(a) and (b) shall be paid in a single lump sum payment within sixty (60) days following the Participant's Separation from Service Date and the health continuation Severance Benefits to which a Participant is entitled pursuant to Section 5.02(c) shall be provided in accordance with the terms thereof.

In no event will interest be credited on the unpaid balance for which a Participant may become eligible. Payment shall be made by a check mailed to the last address provided by the Participant to the Company or such other reasonable method as determined by the Plan Administrator. All payments of Severance Benefits are subject to applicable federal, state and local taxes and other withholdings. In the event of the Participant's death prior to receiving the full cash payment due to him or her, the remaining amount of such payment shall be paid to the Participant's estate in a single lump-sum payment within sixty (60) days following the Plan Administrator's receipt of notice of the Participant's death.

**Section 6.02 <u>Code Section 409A</u>.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Notwithstanding any provision of the Policy to the contrary, to the extent required by Code Section 409A and if a Participant is a Key Employee, then no Severance Benefits shall be paid to the Participant during the Postponement Period. If a Participant is a Key Employee and payment of Severance Benefits is required to be delayed for the Postponement Period under Code Section 409A, the accumulated amounts withheld on account of Code Section 409A shall be paid in a lump sum payment within thirty (30) days after the end of the Postponement Period and no interest or other adjustment shall be made for the delayed payment. If the Participant dies during the Postponement Period prior to the payment of Severance Benefits, then the amounts withheld on account of Code Section 409A shall be paid to the Participant's estate within sixty (60) days after the Plan Administrator's receipt of notice of the Participant's death.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Severance Benefits payable under this Policy are intended to meet the requirements of the "short-term deferral" exception, the "separation pay" exception and other exceptions under Code Section 409A. Notwithstanding anything in this Policy to the contrary, if required by Code Section 409A, payments may only be made under this Policy upon an event and in a manner permitted by Code Section 409A, to the extent applicable. For purposes of Code Section 409A, the right to a series of payments under the Policy shall be treated as a right to a series of separate payments. All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under the Policy shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirement that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during the period of time specified in the Policy, (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits provided, during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made no later than the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred, and (iv) the right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit. In no event may a Participant designate the year of payment for any amounts payable under this Policy.

**Section 6.03 <u>Termination of Eligibility for Benefits</u>.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In addition to the conditions set forth in Section 4.02, all Eligible Employees and Participants shall cease to be eligible to participate in this Policy, and all Severance Benefits payments shall cease upon the occurrence of the earlier of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Subject to Article IX, termination or modification of the Policy; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Completion of any obligation of the Employer to make any payment or distribution under Articles III and V for the benefit of the Participant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Employer shall have the right to cease all Severance Benefits payments and to recover payments previously made to the Participant should the Participant at any time breach the Participant's undertakings under the terms of the Policy, including, but not limited to, the provisions of Article VII or the Release.

**Section 6.04 <u>Limitation on Benefits</u>**. Except to the extent the Participant has in effect an employment or similar agreement with the Employer or is subject to a policy that provides for a more favorable result to the Participant upon a Change in Control, in the event that the Company's legal counsel or accountants determine that any payment, benefit or transfer by the Company under this Policy or any other plan, agreement, or arrangement to or for the benefit of the Participant (in the aggregate, the "**Total Payments**") may be subject to the tax ("**Excise Tax**") imposed by Code Section 4999, or the payor of such payment(s) may lose a tax deduction therefor under Code Section 280G, in either case but for this Section 6.04, then, notwithstanding any other provision of this Policy to the contrary, the Total Payments shall be delivered either (i) in full or (ii) in an amount such that the value of the aggregate Total Payments that the Participant is entitled to receive shall be One Dollar ($1.00) less than the maximum amount that the Participant may receive without being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of (i) or (ii) results in the receipt by the Participant of the greatest benefit on an after-tax basis (taking into account applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax). In the event that (ii) results in a greater after-tax benefit to the Participant, payments or benefits included in the

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Total Payments shall be reduced or eliminated by applying the following principles, in order: (A) the payment or benefit with the higher ratio of the parachute payment value to present economic value (determined using reasonable actuarial assumptions) shall be reduced or eliminated before a payment or benefit with a lower ratio; (B) the payment or benefit with the later possible payment date shall be reduced or eliminated before a payment or benefit with an earlier payment date; and (C) cash payments shall be reduced prior to non-cash benefits; *provided* that if the foregoing order of reduction or elimination would violate Code Section 409A, then the reduction shall be made pro rata among the payments or benefits included in the Total Payments (on the basis of the relative present value of the parachute payments).

**Section 6.05 <u>Source of Payment</u>**. Payments of Severance Benefits to Participants shall be made from the Employer's general assets or from a supplemental unemployment benefits trust.

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**ARTICLE VII**

**<u>RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS</u>**

**Section 7.01 <u>Confidential Information</u>**. In consideration for the Participant's participation in this Policy and for the Company's promise to provide Participant with confidential and competitively sensitive information from time to time concerning, among other things, the Company, its strategies, objectives, performance and business prospects, the Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company and its Subsidiaries, and until such time thereafter as the Confidential Information is no longer confidential through no fault of the Participant, the Participant shall not use or disclose any Confidential Information except for the benefit of the Company or its Subsidiaries in the course of the Participant's employment, and shall not use or disclose any Confidential Information (as defined below) in competition with, to the detriment of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or for the benefit of the participant or anyone else other than the Company or its Subsidiaries.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prohibit the Participant from reporting or otherwise disclosing possible violations of state, local or federal law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or making other disclosures that, in each case, are protected under whistleblower provisions of local, state or federal law or regulation (*provided* that if the Participant is required to take such action, he or she provides the Company with prior notice of the contemplated action and reasonably cooperates with the Company at its expense in seeking a protective order or other appropriate protection of such information). Nothing in this Policy is intended to discourage or restrict the Participant from reporting any theft of trade secrets pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 ("**DTSA**") or other applicable state or federal law. The DTSA provides: An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that: (a) is made (i) in confidence to a federal, state or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to any attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation or law; or (b) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to an attorney for the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"**Confidential Information**" means any information that is not generally known outside the Company or its Subsidiaries relating to any phase of business of the Company or its Subsidiaries, whether existing or foreseeable, including information conceived, discovered or developed by the Participant. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to: project files, product designs, drawings, sketches and processes; production characteristics; testing procedures and results thereof; manufacturing methods, processes, techniques and test results; plant layouts, tooling, engineering evaluations and reports; business plans, financial statements and projections; operating forms (including contracts) and procedures; payroll and personnel records; non-public marketing materials, plans and proposals; customer lists and information, and target lists for new clients and information relating to potential clients; software codes and computer programs; training manuals; policy and procedure manuals; raw materials sources, price and cost

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information; administrative techniques and documents; and any information received by the Company or a Subsidiary under an obligation of confidentiality to a third party.

**Section 7.02 <u>Non-Competition</u>**. The Participant acknowledges that he or she performs services of a unique nature for the Company and the Employer that are irreplaceable, and that his or her performance of such services for a competing business will result in irreparable harm to the Company and the Employer. Accordingly, except as prohibited by law, during the Participant's employment with the Employer and for the eighteen (18) month period following termination of employment for any reason, the Participant agrees that the Participant will not, directly or indirectly, own, manage, operate, control (including indirectly through a debt or equity investment), provide services to, or be employed by any person or entity engaged in any business that is (a) located in or provides services or products to a region with respect to which the Participant had substantial responsibilities while employed by the Company or its Subsidiaries, and () either (i) is competitive with the business unit(s) of the Company or its Subsidiaries that the Participant was employed with (including any prospective business to be developed or acquired that was proposed at the date of termination of employment and of which the Participant was aware), or any other business of the Company or its Subsidiaries with respect to which the Participant had substantial exposure, or (ii) designs, develops, produces, offers for sale or sells a product or service that can be used as a substitute for, or is generally intended to satisfy the same customer needs for, any one or more products or services designed, developed, manufactured, produced or offered for sale or sold by any of the Company's businesses. This Section 7.02 shall not prevent the Participant from owning not more than one percent (1%) of the total shares of all classes of stock outstanding of any publicly held entity engaged in such business, nor will it restrict the Participant from rendering services to charitable organizations, as such term is defined in Code Section 501(c).

**Section 7.03 <u>Non-Solicitation</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) **<u>Non-Solicitation of Customers</u>**. Except as prohibited by law, Participant agrees that during Employee's employment with the Company, and for the twenty-four (24) month period following the Termination Date, Participant will not, directly or Indirectly, on Participant's own behalf or on behalf of another (a) solicit, aid or induce any Restricted Customer of the Company to purchase goods or services then sold by the Company from another person or entity, or assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or soliciting any such Restricted Customer, or (b) solicit, aid or induce any Restricted Customer that was pursued by the Company and with which Participant had contact, participated in the contact, or about which Participant had knowledge of Confidential Information by reason of Participant's relationship with the Company within the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the Termination Date. For purposes of this Section, a Restricted Customer shall mean a customer of the Company with whom Participant directly or indirectly sold or provided products or services on behalf of the Company or with whom Participant had material business contact during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the Termination Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) **<u>Non-Solicitation of Restricted Prospects</u>**. Except as prohibited by law, Participant agrees that during Participant's employment with the Company, and for the twenty-four (24) month period following the Termination Date, Participant will not, directly or Indirectly, on Participant's own behalf or on behalf of another (a) solicit, aid or induce any Restricted Prospects of the Company to purchase goods or services then sold by the Company from another

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person or entity, or assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or soliciting any such Restricted Prospects, or (b) solicit, aid or induce any Restricted Prospects that were pursued by the Company and with which Participant had contact, participated in the contact or about which Participant had knowledge of Confidential Information by reason of Participant's relationship with the Company within the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the Termination Date. For purposes of this Section, a Restricted Prospect shall mean a business and any of its subsidiaries or affiliates to whom Participant directly or indirectly made a proposal in the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the Termination Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) **<u>Non-Solicitation of Employees</u>**. Participant acknowledges and recognizes that the Company's workforce is a valuable and essential asset of the Company's business and that its employees were recruited and trained at considerable time, effort and expense to the Company. Participant therefore agrees that during Participant's employment with the Company and then for a twenty-four (24) month period following the Termination Date, Participant shall not, on behalf of Participant or any company, firm or entity (a) solicit, recruit, aid, or induce any employee of the Company to leave their employment with the Company in order to accept employment with or render services to another person or entity unaffiliated with the Company, or (b) hire or knowingly take any action to assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or hiring any employees.

**Section 7.04 <u>Non-Disparagement</u>**. Each of the Participant and the Company (for purposes hereof, the Company shall mean only the officers and directors thereof and not any other employees) agrees not to make any statements that disparage the other party, or in the case of the Company or its Subsidiaries, their respective affiliates, employees, officers, directors, products or services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, statements made in the course of sworn testimony in administrative, judicial or arbitral proceedings (including, without limitation, depositions in connection with such proceedings) shall not be subject to this Section 7.04.

**Section 7.05 <u>Reasonableness</u>**. Participant understands and agrees that the covenants in this section are necessary and essential to protect the Company's proprietary and Confidential Information; that the area, duration and scope of the covenants in this section are reasonable and necessary to protect the Company's legitimate protectable business interests; that they do not unduly oppress or restrict Participant's ability to earn a livelihood in Participant's chosen profession; that they are not an undue restraint on Participant's trade or any of the public interests that may be involved; that good and valuable consideration exists for Participant's agreement to be bound by such covenants; and that the Company has a legitimate business purpose in requiring Participant to abide by the covenants set forth in this section. In the event the provisions of this Article VII shall ever be deemed to exceed the time, service, scope, geographic or other limitations permitted by applicable laws in any jurisdiction, then such provisions shall be deemed reformed in such jurisdiction to the maximum time, service, scope, geographic or other limitations, as the case may be, permitted by applicable laws. In addition, the Company shall have the right to include the provisions of this Article VII in the Release, but modified as the Company deems reasonably necessary to ensure compliance with the maximum time, service, scope, geographic or other limitations, as the case may be, permitted by applicable laws.

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**Section 7.06 <u>Equitable Relief</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) By participating in the Policy, the Participant acknowledges that the restrictions contained in this Article VII are reasonable and necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the Company, its Subsidiaries and its affiliates, that the Company would not have established this Policy in the absence of such restrictions, and that any violation of any provision of this Article VII will result in irreparable injury to the Company. By agreeing to participate in the Policy, the Participant represents that his or her experience and capabilities are such that the restrictions contained in this Article VII will not prevent the Participant from obtaining employment or otherwise earning a living at the same general level of economic benefit as is currently the case. The Participant further represents and acknowledges that (i) he or she has been advised by the Company to consult his or her own legal counsel in respect of this Policy, and (ii) that he or she has had full opportunity, prior to agreeing to participate in this Policy, to review thoroughly this Policy with his or her counsel. The Company likewise acknowledges that the restrictions contained in Section 7.04 are necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the Participant, and that any violation of Section 7.04 by the Company will result in irreparable injury to the Participant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Participant agrees that the Company shall be entitled to preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, without the necessity of proving actual damages, as well as an equitable accounting of all earnings, profits and other benefits arising from any violation of this Article VII, which rights shall be cumulative and in addition to any other rights or remedies to which the Company may be entitled. Further, in the event that a court determines that the Participant has breached or threatened to breach this Article VII, the Participant agrees to reimburse the Company for all attorneys' fees and costs incurred in enforcing this Article VII.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Participant irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agrees that any action commenced by the Company for preliminary and permanent injunctive relief or other equitable relief under this Article VII may be brought in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, or if such court does not have jurisdiction or will not accept jurisdiction, in any court of general jurisdiction in Wisconsin, (ii) consents to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of any such court in any such suit, action or proceeding, and (iii) waives any objection which the Participant may have to the laying of venue of any such suit, action or proceeding in any such court. The Participant also irrevocably and unconditionally consents to the service of any process, pleadings, notices or other papers in a manner permitted by the notice provisions of Section 12.02.

**Section 7.07 <u>Survival of Provisions</u>**. The obligations contained in this Article VII shall survive the termination of Participant's employment with the Company or a Subsidiary and shall be fully enforceable thereafter, without respect to whether the Participant receives benefits under this Policy.

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**ARTICLE VIII**

**<u>POLICY ADMINISTRATION</u>**

**Section 8.01 <u>Authority and Duties</u>**. It shall be the duty of the Plan Administrator, on the basis of information supplied to it by the Company, the Employer and the Committee, to properly administer the Policy. The Plan Administrator shall have the full power, authority and discretion to construe, interpret and administer the Policy, to make factual determinations, to correct deficiencies therein, and to supply omissions. The Plan Administrator may adopt such rules and regulations and may make such decisions as it deems necessary or desirable for the proper administration of the Policy.

**Section 8.02 <u>Compensation of the Plan Administrator</u>**. The Plan Administrator appointed for periods prior to a Potential Change in Control shall receive no compensation for services as such. The Plan Administrator appointed for periods on and after a Potential Change in Control will be entitled to receive reasonable compensation as is mutually agreed upon between the parties. All reasonable expenses of the Plan Administrator shall be paid or reimbursed by the Company upon proper documentation. The Plan Administrator shall be indemnified by the Company against personal liability for actions taken in good faith in the discharge of the Plan Administrator's duties.

**Section 8.03 <u>Records, Reporting and Disclosure</u>**. The Plan Administrator shall keep a copy of all records relating to the payment of Severance Benefits to Participants and former Participants and all other records necessary for the proper operation of the Policy. All Policy records shall be made available to the Committee, the Company, the Employer and to each Participant for examination during business hours except that a Participant shall examine only such records as pertain exclusively to the examining Participant and to the Policy. The Plan Administrator shall prepare and shall file as required by law or regulation all reports, forms, documents and other items required by ERISA, the Code, and every other relevant statute, each as amended, and all regulations thereunder (except that the Employer, as payor of the Severance Benefits, shall prepare and distribute to the proper recipients all forms relating to withholding of income or wage taxes, Social Security taxes, and other amounts that may be similarly withheld or reportable).

**Section 8.04 <u>Discretion</u>**. Any decisions, actions or interpretations to be made under the Policy by the Committee or the Plan Administrator, or any other person acting on behalf of either, shall be made in each of their respective sole discretion, and need not be uniformly applied to similarly situated individuals except as required by ERISA, and such decisions, actions or interpretations shall be final, binding and conclusive upon all parties. As a condition of participating in the Policy, each Participant acknowledges that all decisions and determinations of the Committee and the Plan Administrator and any of their delegates shall be final and binding on the Participant, his or her beneficiaries and any other person having or claiming an interest under the Policy on his or her behalf.

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**ARTICLE IX**

**<u>AMENDMENT, TERMINATION AND DURATION</u>**

**Section 9.01 <u>Amendment, Suspension and Termination</u>**. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.01, the Committee or its delegate shall have the right, at any time and from time to time prior, to amend, suspend or terminate the Policy in whole or in part, for any reason or without reason, and without either the consent of or the prior notification to any Participant, by a formal written action. Notwithstanding the foregoing:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) After the occurrence of a Potential Change in Control (and prior to its expiration in accordance with Section 2.27(y)), (i) any termination or suspension of the Policy will not be applicable to Eligible Employees who are employed on the date of occurrence of the Potential Change in Control, and (ii) no amendment shall adversely affect any right of a Participant or Eligible Employee without the written consent of such Participant or Eligible Employee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) After the occurrence of a Change in Control, (i) any termination or suspension of the Policy during the two (2) year period following the Change in Control will not be applicable to Eligible Employees who are employed on the date of occurrence of the Change in Control, (ii) no amendment during the two (2) year period following the Change in Control shall adversely affect any right of a Participant or Eligible Employee without the written consent of such Participant or Eligible Employee, and (iii) no amendment shall give the Company the right to recover any amount paid to any Participant prior to the date of such amendment or to cause the cessation of Severance Benefits already approved for a Participant who has executed a Release.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no amendment, suspension or termination shall relieve a Participant of any ongoing obligations or responsibilities that he or she would otherwise be subject to, including but not limited to those confidentiality and other restrictive covenants under Article VII.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Any amendment, suspension or termination of the Policy must comply with all applicable legal requirements including, without limitation, compliance with Code Section 409A, securities, tax, or other laws, rules, regulations or regulatory interpretations thereof, applicable to the Policy.

**Section 9.02 <u>Duration</u>**. The Policy shall continue in full force and effect until the earlier of (a) termination of the Policy pursuant to Section 9.01 or (b) the second anniversary of a Change in Control; *provided, however*, that after the termination of the Policy, if any Participant terminated employment due to a Covered Termination or Change in Control Termination prior to the termination of the Policy and is still entitled to receive payments or benefits hereunder, then the Policy shall remain in effect with respect to such Participant until all of the obligations of the Employer are satisfied with respect to such Participant.

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**ARTICLE X**

**<u>CLAIMS PROCEDURES; ARBITRATION</u>**

**Section 10.01 <u>Initial Claim</u>**. An Eligible Employee or an Eligible Employee's beneficiary ("claimant") who believes that they have been wrongly denied Severance Benefits may file a written claim for benefits with the Plan Administrator no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days following the Eligible Employee's Separation from Service Date. Although no particular form of written claim is required, no such claim shall be considered unless it provides a reasonably coherent explanation of the claimant's position. The Plan Administrator may request that the claimant supplement the claim with any information that the Plan Administrator deems relevant and appropriate.

**Section 10.02 <u>Decision on Initial Claim</u>**. The Plan Administrator shall approve or deny the claim in writing within ninety (90) days after the receipt of the claim for benefits. This period may be extended an additional ninety (90) days if the Plan Administrator determines such extension is necessary and the Plan Administrator provides notice of extension to the claimant prior to the end of the initial ninety (90) day period. If the claim is denied, then the notice advising of the denial shall specify the following: (a) the reason or reasons for denial, (b) the specific Policy provisions on which the determination was based, (c) any additional material or information necessary for the claimant to perfect the claim (explaining why such material or information is needed), and (d) the Policy's review procedures and the time limits applicable to such procedures, including a statement of the claimant's right to initiate an arbitration proceeding following an adverse benefit determination on review.

**Section 10.03 <u>Appeals of Denied Administrative Claims</u>**. If a claimant wishes to submit an appeal of the denied claim, then the claimant shall make such appeal by filing with the Plan Administrator a notice of appeal of the denial within sixty (60) calendar days of the receipt of the Plan Administrator's written notice of the denial of a claim. The appeal shall be made in writing, and shall set forth all of the facts upon which the appeal is based. Appeals not timely filed shall be barred.

**Section 10.4 <u>Decision on Appeal</u>**. The Plan Administrator shall consider the merits of the claimant's written presentations, the merits of any facts or evidence in support of the denial of benefits, and such other facts and circumstances as the Plan Administrator shall deem relevant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Plan Administrator shall render a determination upon the appealed claim which determination shall be accompanied by a written statement as to the reasons therefor. The determination shall be made to the claimant within sixty (60) days of the claimant's request for review, unless the Plan Administrator determines that special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the claim. In such case, the Plan Administrator shall notify the claimant of the need for an extension of time to render its decision prior to the end of the initial sixty (60) day period, and the Plan Administrator shall have an additional sixty (60) day period to make its determination. The determination so rendered shall be binding upon all parties. If the determination is adverse to the claimant, the notice shall provide (i) the reason or reasons for denial, (ii) the specific Policy provisions on which the determination was based, (iii) a statement that the claimant is entitled to receive, upon request and free of charge, reasonable access to, and

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copies of, all documents, records and other information relevant to the claimant's claim for benefits, and (iv) a statement that the claimant has the right to initiate an arbitration proceeding.

**Section 10.05 <u>Arbitration Policy</u>**. Except as provided in Section 7.06(c), any disputes related to this Policy shall be subject to the Company's arbitration policy, as in effect from time to time. By executing a participation agreement or otherwise becoming eligible for benefits hereunder, and as consideration for the opportunity to receive such benefits, each Participant agrees to be bound by the Company's arbitration policy, as it may be in effect from time to time. No claimant may initiate arbitration until the claims and appeals procedures described in this Article X are exhausted and a final determination is made by the Plan Administrator and in no event after one-hundred and eighty (180) days following the decision on appeal (or one-hundred and eighty (180) days following the expiration of the time for the Plan Administrator to issue an appeal decision if no appeal decision is made).

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**ARTICLE XI**

**<u>MISCELLANEOUS</u>**

**Section 11.01 <u>Nonalienation of Benefits</u>**. None of the payments, benefits or rights of any Participant shall be subject to any claim of any creditor of any Participant, and, in particular, to the fullest extent permitted by law, all such payments, benefits and rights shall be free from attachment, garnishment (if permitted under applicable law), trustee's process, or any other legal or equitable process available to any creditor of such Participant. No Participant shall have the right to alienate, anticipate, commute, pledge, encumber or assign any of the benefits or payments that he or she may expect to receive, contingently or otherwise, under this Policy.

**Section 11.02 <u>Notices</u>**. All notices and other communications required hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally or mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by overnight express courier service. In the case of the Participant, mailed notices shall be addressed to him or her at the home address which he or she most recently communicated to the Company in writing. In the case of the Company, mailed notices shall be addressed to the Plan Administrator.

**Section 11.03 <u>Successors</u>**. Any Successor shall assume the obligations under this Policy and expressly agree to perform the obligations under this Policy.

**Section 11.04 <u>Other Payments</u>**. Except as otherwise provided in this Policy, no Participant shall be entitled to any cash payments or other severance benefits under any of the Company's or affiliate's then current severance pay policies for a termination that is covered by this Policy for the Participant.

**Section 11.05 <u>No Mitigation</u>**. Participants shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any Severance Benefits provided for in this Policy by seeking other employment or otherwise, nor shall the amount of any Severance Benefits provided for herein be reduced by any compensation earned by other employment or otherwise, except as otherwise expressly provided herein (including but not limited to the adjustment of the COBRA benefit under Section 5.01(b)) or if the Participant is re-employed by the Company, its Subsidiaries or any affiliates, in which case Severance Benefits shall be adjusted or cease as the case may be.

**Section 11.06 <u>No Contract of Employment</u>**. Neither the establishment of the Policy, nor any modification thereof, nor the creation of any fund, trust or account, nor the payment of any benefits shall be construed as giving any Eligible Employee or any person whosoever, the right to be retained in the service of the Company or the Employer, and all Eligible Employees shall remain subject to discharge to the same extent as if the Policy had never been adopted.

**Section 11.07 <u>Severability of Provisions</u>**. Except as set forth in Section 7.05, if any provision of this Policy shall be held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions hereof, and this Policy shall be construed and enforced as if such provisions had not been included.

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**Section 11.08 <u>Heirs, Assigns, and Personal Representatives</u>**. This Policy shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties, including each Participant, present and future.

**Section 11.09 <u>Headings and Captions</u>**. The headings and captions herein are provided for reference and convenience only, shall not be considered part of the Policy, and shall not be employed in the construction of the Policy.

**Section 11.10 <u>Gender and Number</u>**. Where the context admits, words in any gender shall include any other gender, and, except where otherwise clearly indicated by context, the singular shall include the plural, and vice-versa.

**Section 11.11 <u>Unfunded Policy</u>**. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein (including but not limited to Section 6.05), the Policy shall not be funded. No Participant shall have any right to, or interest in, any assets of the Employer that may be applied by the Employer to the payment of Severance Benefits.

**Section 11.12 <u>Payments to Incompetent Persons</u>**. Any benefit payable to or for the benefit of a minor, an incompetent person or other person incapable of receipting therefor shall be deemed paid when paid to such person's guardian or to the party providing or reasonably appearing to provide for the care of such person, and such payment shall fully discharge the Company, the Committee and all other parties with respect thereto.

**Section 11.13 <u>Lost Payees</u>**. A benefit shall be deemed forfeited if the Plan Administrator is unable to locate a Participant to whom Severance Benefits are due. Such Severance Benefits shall be reinstated if application is made by the Participant for the forfeited Severance Benefits while this Policy is in operation.

**Section 11.14 <u>Controlling Law</u>**. This Policy shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of Wisconsin to the extent not superseded by Federal law.

## Exhibit 10.22

**Exhibit 10.22**

**JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC**

**2021 EQUITY AND INCENTIVE PLAN (THE "PLAN")**

**OPTION OR SHARE APPRECIATION RIGHT AWARD AGREEMENT**

**<u>Terms for FY2026 Nonqualified Share Options and Share Appreciation Rights</u>**

**Definitions**. Certain capitalized terms used in this Award Agreement have the meanings set forth below. Other capitalized terms used but not defined in this Award Agreement have the same meaning as in the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)"Award" means this grant of Options and/or an SAR.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)"Award Notice" means the Award notification delivered or made available to the Participant (in either paper or electronic form).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)"Grant Date" is the date the Award was made to the Participant, as specified in the Award Notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)"Inimical Conduct" means any act or omission that is inimical to the best interests of the Company or any Affiliate as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, including but not limited to: (i) violation of any employment, non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality or other agreement in effect with the Company or any Affiliate, (ii) taking any steps or doing anything which would damage or negatively reflect on the reputation of the Company or an Affiliate, or (iii) failure to comply with applicable laws relating to trade secrets, confidential information or unfair competition.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)"Option" means this nonqualified share option representing the right to purchase Shares at a stated price for a specified period of time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)"Plan" means the Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan as amended from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)"Retirement" means Termination of Employment (for other than Cause) on or after attainment of age fifty-five (55) and completion of five (5) years of continuous service with the Company and its Affiliates (including, for Participants who are Legacy Johnson Controls Employees, service with Johnson Controls, Inc. and its affiliates prior to the Merger).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)"SAR" is an Award of Share Appreciation Rights which will be settled in cash. The Participant will receive the economic equivalent of the excess of the Fair Market Value on the exercise date over the Exercise Price.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) "Termination of Employment" means, subject to the terms of any Attachment hereto, the date of cessation of the Participant's employment relationship with the Company and its Affiliates for any reason, with or without Cause, as determined by the Company.

The parties agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.**Grant of Award**. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, a copy of which has been made available to the Participant and made a part of this Award, and to the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement, the Company grants to the Participant an Award of Options or an SAR, as specified in the Award Notice.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.**Exercise Price.** The purchase price payable upon exercise of the Options or used to determine the value of the SARs shall be the Exercise Price per Share stated in the Award Notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.**Exercise of Vested Portion of Award.** The Award may be exercised by the Participant, in whole or in part, from time to time, to the extent the Award is vested and prior to the Expiration Date stated in the Award Notice. The vesting schedule of the Award is set forth in the Award Notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.**Exercise Procedure.** The Award may only be exercised through the Company's Option/SAR execution service provider following the procedures established by the Committee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.**Rights as Shareholder.** The Participant shall not be deemed for any purposes to be a shareholder of the Company with respect to any Shares which may be acquired hereunder except to the extent that the Option shall have been exercised with respect thereto and Shares issued therefore.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.**No Reinstatement of Award.** After this Award or any portion thereof expires, is cancelled or otherwise terminates for any reason, the Award or such portion shall not be reinstated, extended or otherwise continued.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.**Alienation of Award.** The Participant (or beneficiary) shall not have any right to assign, transfer, sell, pledge or otherwise encumber this Award, other than pursuant to the laws of descent and distribution. For clarity, this Award may only be exercised by the Participant during the Participant's lifetime.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.**Termination of Employment**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>General</u>. In the event a Participant's employment with the Company or any of its Affiliates is terminated for any reason, except Retirement, death, Disability, Disposition of Assets (as defined below), Disposition of a Subsidiary (as defined below), Outsourcing Agreement (as defined below) or Cause, a Participant may exercise this Award (to the extent vested and exercisable as of the date of the Participant's Termination of Employment) for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of the Participant's Termination of Employment, but not later than the Award's expiration date. Thereafter, all rights to exercise the Award shall terminate. Any portion of this Award that is not, or does not become, vested and exercisable as of the date of the Participant's Termination of Employment shall automatically be forfeited as of the date of such Termination of Employment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Retirement</u>. If the Participant ceases to be an employee of the Company or any Affiliate by reason of Retirement at a time when the Participant's employment could not have been terminated for Cause, then the Award shall vest and become exercisable with respect to a pro rata portion of the Award and will remain

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exercisable (to the extent vested upon Retirement) until the earlier of three (3) years after the date of such Retirement and its expiration date. The pro rata portion of the Award that shall vest upon the Participant's Retirement shall be calculated as follows: (i) the total number of Options or SARs subject to this Award multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which equals the total number of full months that the Participant was employed during the Award's original vesting period and the denominator of which equals the total number of months in the Award's original vesting period, less (iii) the number of Options or SARs that previously vested in the normal course as of the Participant's Termination of Employment. For the avoidance of doubt, any portion of this Award that is not, or does not become, vested and exercisable as of the date of the Participant's Retirement shall automatically be forfeited as of the date of such Retirement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Death or Disability</u>. If the Participant ceases to be an employee of the Company or any Affiliate by reason of death or Disability at a time when the Participant could not be terminated for Cause, then the Award shall become exercisable in full without regard to any vesting requirements, and may be exercised by the Participant at any time within three (3) years after the Participant's Termination of Employment, but not later than the Award's expiration date. In the case of the Participant's death, the Award may be exercised by the person to whom the Award is transferred by will or by applicable laws of descent and distribution. In the event of the death of a Participant who has had a Retirement or ceased to be an employee by reason of Disability, the Award may be exercised by the person to whom the Option is transferred, by will or by applicable laws of descent and distribution, as if the Participant had remained living under Section 8(b) or this Section 8(c), as applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Divestiture or Outsourcing</u>. If the Participant's employment with the Company and its Affiliates terminates as a result of a Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement (each as defined below) at a time when the Participant could not have been terminated for Cause, then, except to the extent this Award has been assumed or replaced pursuant to Section 9, the Award shall become exercisable with respect to a pro rata portion of the Award and will remain exercisable (to the extent vested upon the Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement) until the earlier of three (3) years after the date of such Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement and the Award's expiration date. The pro rata portion of the Award that shall vest upon the Participant's Termination of Employment shall be calculated as follows: (i) the total number of Options or SARs subject to this Award multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which equals the total number of full months that the Participant was employed during the Award's original vesting period and the denominator of which equals the total number of months in the Award's original vesting period, less (iii) the number of Options or SARs that previously vested in the normal course as of the Participant's

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Termination of Employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Participant shall not be eligible for such pro rata vesting if (A) the Participant's Termination of Employment occurs on or prior to the closing date of such Disposition of Assets or Disposition of a Subsidiary, as applicable, or on such later date as is specifically provided in the applicable transaction agreement or related agreements, or on the effective date of such Outsourcing Agreement applicable to the Participant (the "Applicable Employment Date"), and (B) the Participant is offered Comparable Employment (as defined below) with the buyer, successor company or outsourcing agent, as applicable, but does not commence such employment on the Applicable Employment Date. For the avoidance of doubt, any portion of this Award that is not, or does not become, vested and exercisable as of the date of the Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement shall automatically be forfeited as of the date of such Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement, as applicable. For purposes of this Section 8(d), "Comparable Employment" shall mean employment (x) with base compensation and benefits (not including perquisites, allowances or long term incentive compensation) that, taken as whole, is not materially reduced from that which is in effect immediately prior to the Participant's Termination of Employment and (y) that is at a geographic location no more than 50 miles from the Participant's principal place of employment in effect immediately prior to the Participant's Termination of Employment; "Disposition of Assets" shall mean the disposition by the Company or an Affiliate of all or a portion of the assets used by the Company or Affiliate in a trade or business to an unrelated corporation or entity; "Disposition of a Subsidiary" shall mean the disposition by the Company or an Affiliate of its interest in a subsidiary or controlled entity to an unrelated individual or entity (which, for the avoidance of doubt, excludes a spin-off or split-off or similar transaction), provided that such subsidiary or entity ceases to be controlled by the Company as a result of such disposition; and "Outsourcing Agreement" shall mean a written agreement between the Company or an Affiliate and an unrelated third party ("Outsourcing Agent") pursuant to which (i) the Company transfers the performance of services previously performed by employees of the Company or Affiliate to the Outsourcing Agent, and (ii) the Outsourcing Agent is obligated to offer employment to any employee whose employment is being terminated as a result of or in connection with said Outsourcing Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Termination for Cause</u>. If the Participant's Termination of Employment is due to Cause, then such termination shall cause the immediate cancellation and forfeiture of any Award, regardless of vesting; and any pending exercises shall be cancelled on the date of termination.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.**Impact of Disposition of Assets or Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement**. In connection with a Disposition of Assets, a Disposition of a Subsidiary or an Outsourcing Agreement (any of the foregoing, a "Transaction"), the Committee may authorize the assumption or replacement, in part or in whole, of this Award by (a) the subsidiary,

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controlled entity or other organizational unit being sold or otherwise disposed of, or any affiliate thereof or successor thereto, or (b) the entity that employs the Participant following the Transaction or any affiliate thereof, or (c) the entity that directly or indirectly acquires or controls (or any affiliate thereof) the disposed-of assets, facility, subsidiary, controlled entity or other organizational unit following the Transaction. Such assumption or replacement may be on such terms and conditions as the Committee may authorize in its sole and absolute discretion, and may, without limitation, be carried out through the substitution of different award types or awards with different terms and conditions from this Award; provided that, immediately following such assumption or replacement, the assumed or replaced award must have a vesting schedule and performance conditions, if any, no less favorable to the Participant than those provided by this Award, and substantially equivalent or better economic value compared with this Award, immediately prior to such assumption or replacement, in each case as determined by the Committee in its discretion. This Award shall be terminated, without any obligation of the Company to issue Shares or other payment hereunder, to the extent and on the date the Award is assumed or replaced as provided in this Section 9. Any Shares subject to any portion of this Award that is so terminated shall be recredited to the Plan's reserve in accordance with Section 6(c) of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.**Inimical Conduct.** Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if the Committee determines at any time that a Participant has engaged in Inimical Conduct, whether before or after Termination of Employment, the Award shall be cancelled, regardless of vesting; and any pending exercises shall be cancelled on that date. In addition, the Committee or the Company may suspend any exercise of the Option or SAR pending the determination of whether the Participant has engaged in Inimical Conduct.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.**Withholding**. The Participant agrees to remit to the Company any foreign, Federal, state and/or local taxes (including the Participant's FICA tax obligation) required by law to be withheld with respect to the issuance of Shares under this Award, the vesting of this Award or the payment of cash under this Award. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Award, if the Company or any Affiliate of the Company is required to withhold any Federal, state or local taxes or other amounts in connection with the Award, then the Company may require the Participant to pay to the Company, in cash, promptly on demand, amounts sufficient to satisfy such tax obligations or make other arrangements satisfactory to the Company regarding the payment to the Company of the aggregate amount of any such taxes and other amounts. Alternatively, the Company can withhold Shares no longer restricted, or can withhold from cash or property, including cash or Shares under this Award, payable or issuable to the Participant, in the amount needed to satisfy any withholding obligations; provided that, to the extent Shares are withheld to satisfy taxes, the amount to be withheld may not exceed the total maximum statutory tax withholding obligations associated with the transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to a Participant who is a Section 16 Participant, if payment hereunder is to be made in the form of Shares, then any withholding obligations shall be satisfied by the Company withholding Shares otherwise issuable under this Award unless the Committee

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approves an alternative method by which the Participant shall pay such withholding taxes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.**No Claim for Forfeiture.** Neither the Award nor any benefit accruing to the Participant from the Award will be considered to be part of the Participant's normal or expected compensation or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments. In no event may the Award or any benefit accruing to the Participant from the Award be considered as compensation for, or relating in any way to, past services for the Company or any Affiliate. In consideration of the Award, no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of the Award resulting from termination of the Participant's employment by the Company or any Affiliate (for any reason whatsoever and whether or not in breach of local labor laws) and the Participant irrevocably releases the Company and its Affiliates from any such claim that may arise. If, notwithstanding the foregoing, any such claim is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have arisen, then, by acknowledging the grant, the Participant shall have been deemed irrevocably to have waived any entitlement to pursue such claim.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.**Electronic Delivery.** The Company or its Affiliates may, in its or their sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan or related to this Award by electronic means. The Participant hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company. The Participant hereby agrees that all on-line acknowledgements shall have the same force and effect as a written signature.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.**Securities Compliance.** The Participant agrees for himself/herself and the Participant's heirs, legatees, and legal representatives, with respect to all Shares acquired pursuant to this Award (or any Shares issued pursuant to a share dividend or share split thereon or any securities issued in lieu of or in substitution or exchange for such Shares) that the Participant and the Participant's heirs, legatees, and legal representatives will not sell or otherwise dispose of such shares except pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or except in a transaction which, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, is exempt from registration under such act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.**Successors**. All obligations of the Company under this Award shall be binding on any successor to the Company. The terms of this Award and the Plan shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Participant, and his or her heirs, executors, administrators or legal representatives.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.**Legal Compliance**. The granting of this Award and the issuance of Shares under this Award shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations and to such approvals by any governmental agencies or national securities exchanges as may be required.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.**Governing Law; Arbitration.** This Award, and the interpretation of this Award Agreement, shall be governed by (a) the internal laws of Ireland (without reference to conflict of law principles thereof that would direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction) with respect to the validity and authorization of any Shares issued under this Award, and (b) the internal laws of the State of Wisconsin (without reference to conflict of law principles thereof that would direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction) with respect to all other matters. Any disputes regarding this Award or any other matter relating to the Participant's employment will be subject to the Company's Mutual Arbitration Agreement, as described in Section 20(i) of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.**Data Privacy and Sharing**. As a requirement of the Award, it is necessary for some of the Participant's personal identifiable information to be provided to certain employees of the Company, the third-party data processor that administers the Plan and the Company's designated third party broker in the United States. These transfers will be made pursuant to a contract that requires the processor to provide adequate levels of protection for data privacy and security interests and in accordance with the "legitimate interest" provisions of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the implementing legislation of the Participant's home country (or any successor or superseding regulation). By acknowledging the Award, the Participant acknowledges having been informed of the processing of the Participant's personal identifiable information described in the preceding sentences and consents to the Company collecting and transferring to the Company's independent benefit plan administrator and third-party broker, the Participant's personal data that are necessary to administer the Award and the Plan. The Participant understands that his or her personal information may be transferred, processed and stored outside of the Participant's home country in a country that may not have the same data protection laws as his or her home country, for the purposes mentioned in this Award. <br>

The provision of personal data is a requirement for the performance of this Award Agreement and the terms of the Award. Refusing or withdrawing the Participant's consent to share the Participant's data may affect the Participant's ability to participate in the Plan.

The provisions below apply only to participants in the EUROPEAN UNION ("EU") / EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA ("EEA") AND THE UNITED KINGDOM:

In compliance with the GDPR:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Participant may request to receive (a) the contact details of the controller of the Participant's data (usually the administrator and/or the Company) and, where applicable, of the controller's representative; (b) the contact details of the Company's data protection officer, where applicable; (c) the recipients, or categories of recipients, of the Participant's personal data; and (d) the period for which the personal data will be stored, or if that is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The purposes of the processing of personal data is for the grant, administration and vesting of the Award and the legal basis for the processing is that this is required for the

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performance of this Award Agreement and for compliance with its terms and the Award or to cover the legitimate interests of the data controller and the data processor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The controller intends to transfer personal data to a third country or international organization subject to the existence of an adequacy decision by the European Commission, or reference to the appropriate or suitable safeguards (reliance on the US/EU Privacy Shield or adoption of the EU Model Clauses). The Participant may obtain a copy of these or details of where they are made available on the administrator's portal, upon request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Participant has the right to request from the controller access to and rectification or erasure, in certain circumstances but this could impact the Award, of personal data or restriction of processing concerning the data subject or to object to processing as well as the right to data portability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Participant has a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19.**Restrictive Covenants.** In consideration for the Participant's opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement, Participant agrees to be bound by the restrictive covenants in Attachment A. For the sake of clarity, by accepting this Award, Participant agrees to be bound by such restrictive covenants even if Participant ultimately forfeits this Award or otherwise fails to receive any benefits under this Award Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20.**Recoupment.** This Award, and any Shares issued or cash paid pursuant to this Award, shall be subject to the Company's Executive Compensation Recoupment Policy, or any successor policy or other recoupment policy adopted by the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21.**No Restrictions on Certain Actions.** The existence of the Award shall not affect in any way the right or power of the Company or its shareholders to make or authorize any or all adjustments, recapitalizations, reorganizations, or other changes in the Company's capital structure or its business, or any merger or consolidation of the Company, or any issuance of bonds, debentures, preferred, or prior preference shares ahead of or affecting the Shares or the rights thereof, or dissolution or liquidation of the Company, or any sale or transfer of all or any part of its assets or business, or any other corporate act or proceeding, whether of a similar character or otherwise.

This Award Agreement, the Award Notice, and any other documents expressly referenced in this Award Agreement contain all of the provisions applicable to the Award and no other statements, documents or practices may modify, waive or alter such provisions unless expressly set forth in writing, signed by an authorized officer of the Company and delivered to the Participant.

**Failure of the Participant to affirmatively ACKNOWLEDGE or reject this Award within the sixty (60) day period following the date of grant will result in the Participant's IMMEDIATE AND AUTOMATIC acceptance of this Award and the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, including the non-competition and non-solicitation provisions contained herein.** 

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The Company has caused this Award to be executed by one of its authorized officers as of the Grant Date.

**JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC** 

John Donofrio

Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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**Attachment A**

**Johnson Controls International plc** 

**Restrictive Covenants for Award Agreements** 

In consideration for the Participant's opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement (regardless of whether benefits under this Award Agreement are actually realized by the Participant), and except as prohibited by law, the Participant agrees as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. **<u>Non-Competition</u>**. Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and for the period of one (1) year following the Participant's Termination of Employment for any reason, or such longer period of non-competition as is included in any offer letter or any other agreement between Participant and the Company or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, the Participant will not directly or indirectly, own, manage, operate, control (including indirectly through a debt, equity investment, or otherwise), provide services to, or be employed by, any person or entity engaged in any business that (i) conducts or is planning to conduct a business in competition with any business conducted or planned by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (1) that is located in a region in which Participant had substantial responsibilities during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's termination, and (2) for which Participant (A) was materially involved in during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's termination, or (B) had knowledge of operations or substantial exposure to during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's termination; or (ii) designs, develops, produces, offers for sale or sells a product or service that can be used as a substitute for, or is generally intended to satisfy the same customer needs for, any one or more products or services designed, developed, manufactured, produced or offered for sale or sold by any of the Company's business (1) that is located in a region in which Participant had substantial responsibilities during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's termination, and (2) for which Participant (A) was materially involved in during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's termination, or (B) had knowledge of operations or substantial exposure to during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's termination.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. **<u>Non-Solicitation of Customers</u>**. Participant agrees that during Employee's employment with the Company, and for the twenty-four (24) month period following the Termination Date, Participant will not, directly or Indirectly, on Participant's own behalf or on behalf of another (a) solicit, aid or induce any Restricted Customer of the Company to purchase goods or services then sold by the Company from another person or entity, or assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or soliciting any such Restricted Customer, or (b) solicit, aid or induce any Restricted Customer that was pursued by the Company and with which Participant had contact, participated in the contact, or about which Participant had knowledge of Confidential Information by reason of Participant's relationship with the Company within the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the Termination Date. For purposes of this Section, a Restricted Customer shall mean a customer of the Company with whom Participant directly or indirectly sold or provided products or services on behalf of the Company or with whom Participant had material business contact during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the Termination Date.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. **<u>Non-Solicitation of Restricted Prospects</u>**. Participant agrees that during Participant's employment with the Company, and for the twenty-four (24) month period following the Termination Date, Participant will not, directly or Indirectly, on Participant's own behalf or on behalf of another (a) solicit, aid or induce any Restricted Prospects of the Company to purchase goods or services then sold by the Company from another person or entity, or assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or soliciting any such Restricted Prospects, or (b) solicit, aid or induce any Restricted Prospects that were pursued by the Company and with which Participant had contact, participated in the contact or about which Participant had knowledge of Confidential Information by reason of Participant's relationship with the Company within the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the Termination Date. For purposes of this Section, a Restricted Prospect shall mean a business and any of its subsidiaries or affiliates to whom Participant directly or indirectly made a proposal in the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the Termination Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. **<u>Non-Solicitation of Employees</u>**. Participant acknowledges and recognizes that the Company's workforce is a valuable and essential asset of the Company's business and that its employees were recruited and trained at considerable time, effort and expense to the Company. Participant therefore agrees that during Participant's employment with the Company and then for a twenty-four (24) month period following the Termination Date, Participant shall not, on behalf of Participant or any company, firm or entity (a) solicit, recruit, aid, or induce any employee of the Company to leave their employment with the Company in order to accept employment with or render services to another person or entity unaffiliated with the Company, or (b) hire or knowingly take any action to assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or hiring any employees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. **<u>Confidentiality</u>**. In consideration for the Participant's opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement (regardless of whether benefits under this Award Agreement are actually realized by the Participant) and for the Company's and its Subsidiaries' promise to provide Participant with confidential and competitively sensitive information from time to time concerning, among other things, the Company and its Subsidiaries strategies, objectives, performance and business prospects, the Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and until such time thereafter as the Confidential Information is no longer confidential through no fault of the Participant, the Participant shall not use or disclose any Confidential Information except for the benefit of the Company or its Subsidiaries in the course of the Participant's employment, and shall not use or disclose any Confidential Information in competition with or to the detriment of the Company or its Subsidiaries, or for the benefit of the Participant or anyone else other than the Company or its Subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prohibit the Participant from reporting or otherwise disclosing possible violations of state, local or federal law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or making other disclosures that, in each case, are protected under whistleblower provisions of local, state or federal law or regulation. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to discourage or restrict Employee from reporting any theft of trade secrets pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 ("DTSA") or other applicable state or federal law. The DTSA provides: An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable

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under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that: (a) is made (i) in confidence to a federal, state or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to any attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation or law; or (b) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to an attorney for the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (a) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (b) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

"Confidential Information" means any information that is not generally known outside the Company and its Subsidiaries, relating to any phase of business of the Company or any Subsidiary, whether existing or foreseeable, including information conceived, discovered or developed by the Participant. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to: project files, product designs, drawings, sketches and processes; production characteristics; testing procedures and results thereof; manufacturing methods, processes, techniques and test results; plant layouts, tooling, engineering evaluations and reports; business plans, financial statements and projections; operating forms (including contracts) and procedures; payroll and personnel records; non-public marketing materials, plans and proposals; customer lists and information, and target lists for new clients and information relating to potential clients; software codes and computer programs; training manuals; policy and procedure manuals; raw materials sources, price and cost information; administrative techniques and documents; and any information received by the Company under an obligation of confidentiality to a third party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. **<u>Non-Disparagement</u>**. Each of the Participant and the Company and its Subsidiaries (for purposes hereof, the Company and its Subsidiaries shall mean only the officers and directors thereof and not any other employees) agrees not to make any statements that disparage the other party, or in the case of the Company or its Subsidiaries, their respective Subsidiaries, employees, officers, directors, products or services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, statements made in the course of sworn testimony in administrative, judicial or arbitral proceedings (including, without limitation, depositions in connection with such proceedings) shall not be subject to the limitations in this paragraph.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. **<u>Remedies</u>**. Irreparable injury will result to the Company, and to its business, in the event of a breach by the Participant of any of the Participant's covenants and commitments under this Award, including the covenants of non-competition and non-solicitation. Therefore, in the event of a breach of such covenants and commitments, in the sole discretion of the Company, any of the Participant's unvested Performance Units shall be immediately rescinded and the Participant will forfeit any rights he or she has with respect thereto. Furthermore, by acknowledging this Award, and not declining the Award, in the event of such a breach, upon demand by the Company, the Participant hereby agrees and promises immediately to deliver to the Company the number of Shares (or, in the discretion of the Company, the cash value of said Shares) the Participant received for Performance Units that

vested or were delivered at any time from and after the earlier of (i) the date of the breach or (ii) six months prior to the Participant's Termination of Employment. In the event the Shares subject

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to repayment are, at the time of the Company's demand, allocated to a deferred compensation plan, the Company may forfeit such Shares and the Participant will forfeit any rights he or she has with respect thereto. In addition, the Company reserves all rights to seek any and all remedies and damages permitted under law, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, equitable relief and compensatory damages. The Participant further acknowledges and confirms that the terms of this Attachment, including but not limited to the time and geographic restrictions, are reasonable, fair, just and enforceable by a court.

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**JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC**

**2021 EQUITY AND INCENTIVE PLAN (THE "PLAN")**

**RESTRICTED SHARE OR RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT**

**<u>Terms for FY2026 Award of Restricted Share or Restricted Share Units</u>**

**Definitions**. Certain capitalized terms used in this Award Agreement have the meanings set forth below. Other capitalized terms used but not defined in this Award Agreement have the same meaning as in the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)"Award" means this grant of Restricted Shares and/or Restricted Share Units.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)"Award Notice" means the Award notification delivered or made available to the Participant (in either paper or electronic form).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)"Inimical Conduct" means any act or omission that is inimical to the best interests of the Company or any Affiliate as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, including but not limited to: (i) violation of any employment, non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality or other agreement in effect with the Company or any Affiliate, (ii) taking any steps or doing anything which would damage or negatively reflect on the reputation of the Company or an Affiliate, or (iii) failure to comply with applicable laws relating to trade secrets, confidential information or unfair competition.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)"Plan" means the Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan as amended from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)"Restriction Period" means the length of time indicated in the Award Notice during which the Award is subject to vesting. During the Restriction Period, the Participant cannot sell, transfer, pledge, assign or otherwise encumber the Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units (or a portion thereof) subject to this Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)"Restricted Share" means a Share that is subject to a risk of forfeiture and the Restriction Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)"Restricted Share Unit" means the right to receive one Share or a cash payment equal to the Fair Market Value of one Share, that is subject to a risk of forfeiture and the Restriction Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)"Retirement" means Termination of Employment (for other than Cause) on or after attainment of age fifty-five (55) and completion of five (5) years of continuous service with the Company and its Affiliates (including, for Participants who are Legacy Johnson Controls Employees, service with Johnson Controls, Inc. and its affiliates prior to the Merger).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) "Termination of Employment" means, subject to the terms of any Attachment hereto, the date of cessation of the Participant's employment relationship with the Company and its Affiliates for any reason, with or without Cause, as determined by the Company.

The parties agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.**Grant of Award**. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, a copy of which has been delivered to the Participant and made a part of this Award, and to the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement, the Company grants to the Participant an award of Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units, as specified in the Award Notice, on the date and with respect to the number of Shares specified in the Award Notice.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.**Restricted Shares**. If the Award is in the form of Restricted Shares, the Shares are subject to the following terms:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.<u>Restriction Period</u>**.** The Company will hold the Shares in escrow for the Restriction Period. During this period, the Shares shall be subject to forfeiture as provided in Section.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.<u>Removal of Restrictions</u>. Subject to any applicable deferral election under the Johnson Controls International plc Senior Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (or any successor or similar deferred compensation plan for which the Participant is eligible) and to Section 4 below, Shares that have not been forfeited shall become available to the Participant after the last day of the Restriction Period upon payment in full of all taxes due with respect to such Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c.<u>Voting Rights</u>. During the Restriction Period, the Participant may exercise full voting rights with respect to the Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d.<u>Dividends and Other Distributions</u>. Any cash dividends or other distributions paid or delivered with respect to Restricted Shares for which the record date occurs on or before the last day of the Restriction Period will be credited to a bookkeeping account for the benefit of the Participant. For U.S. domestic Participants, the account will be converted into and settled in additional Shares issued under the Plan at the end of the applicable Restriction Period; for all other Participants, the account will be paid to the Participant in cash at the end of the applicable Restriction Period. Prior to the end of the Restriction Period, such account will be subject to the same terms and conditions (including risk of forfeiture) as the Restricted Shares to which the dividends or other distributions relate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.**Restricted Share Units.** If the Award is in the form of Restricted Share Units**,** the Restricted Share Units are subject to the following terms:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.<u>Restriction Period</u>. During the Restriction Period, the Restricted Share Units shall be subject to forfeiture as provided in Section 4.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.<u>Settlement of Restricted Share Units</u>. Subject to any applicable deferral election under the Johnson Controls International plc Senior Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (or any successor or similar deferred compensation plan for which the Participant is eligible) and to Section 4 and Section 5 below, the Restricted Share Units shall be settled by, (a) for U.S. and United Kingdom domestic Participants, the Company's issuance of a number of Shares to the Participant equal to the number of whole Units that have been earned; or (b) for all other Participants, payment of a cash sum to the Participant by the local entity equal to the Fair Market Value of one Share (determined as of the vesting date) multiplied by the number of whole Units that have been earned. The Shares or the cash payment shall be issued or paid in each case within forty-five (45) days after the last day of the Restriction Period (subject to a six-month delay to the extent required to comply with Code Section 409A).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c.<u>Dividend Equivalent Units</u>. Any cash dividends or other distributions paid or delivered with respect to the Shares for which the record date occurs on or before the last day of the Restriction Period will result in a credit to a bookkeeping account for the benefit of the Participant. The credit will be equal to the dividends or other distributions that would have been paid with respect to the Shares subject to the Restricted Share Units had such Shares been outstanding. For U.S. and United Kingdom domestic Participants, the account will be converted into and settled in additional Shares issued under the Plan at the end of the applicable Restriction Period; for all other Participants, the account will be paid to the Participant in cash or, at the discretion of the Company, converted into and settled in additional Shares issued under the Plan at the end of the applicable Restriction Period. Prior to the end of the Restriction Period, such account will be subject to the same terms and conditions (including risk of forfeiture) as the Restricted Share Units to which the dividends or other distributions relate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.**Termination of Employment – Risk of Forfeiture.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.<u>Retirement</u>. If the Participant terminates employment from the Company and its Affiliates due to Retirement at a time when the Participant's employment could not have been terminated for Cause, then the Participant shall become vested in, and the Restriction Period shall lapse with respect to, a pro rata portion of the total number of Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units subject to this Award. Such pro rata portion that shall vest upon Retirement shall be calculated as follows: (i) the total number of Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units granted under this Award multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which equals the total number of full months that the Participant was employed during the Restriction Period as of the Participant's Termination of Employment and the denominator of which equals the total number of months in the Restriction Period, less (iii) any Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units that previously vested in the normal course as of the Participant's Termination of Employment. Any Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units subject to this Award that do not become vested under this paragraph upon the Participant's Retirement shall automatically be forfeited and returned to the Company as of the date of his Retirement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.<u>Death</u>. If the Participant's employment with the Company and its Affiliates terminates because of death at a time when the Participant could not have been terminated for Cause, then, effective as of the date the Company determines the Participant's employment terminated due to death (provided such determination is made no later than the end of the calendar year following the calendar year in which death occurs), the Participant shall become fully vested in all of the Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units subject to this Award and any remaining Restriction Period shall automatically lapse.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c.<u>Disability</u>. If the Participant's employment with the Company and its Affiliates terminates because of Disability at a time when the Participant could not have been terminated for Cause, then the Participant shall become fully vested in all of

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the Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units subject to this Award and any remaining Restriction Period shall automatically lapse as of the date of such Termination of Employment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d.<u>Divestiture or Outsourcing</u>. If the Participant's employment with the Company and its Affiliates terminates as a result of a Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement (each as defined below), at a time when the Participant could not have been terminated for Cause, then, except to the extent this Award has been assumed or replaced pursuant to Section 5, the Participant shall become vested in a pro rata portion of the total number of Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units subject to this Award. Such pro rata portion shall be calculated as follows: (i) the total number of Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units granted under this Award multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which equals the total number of full months that the Participant was employed during the Restriction Period as of the Participant's Termination of Employment and the denominator of which equals the total number of months in the Restriction Period, less (iii) any Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units that previously vested in the normal course as of the Participant's Termination of Employment; provided that, if such Termination of Employment does not constitute a "separation from service" within the meaning of Code Section 409A, then any remaining Restriction Period shall continue with respect to the vested Shares or Restricted Share Units as if the Participant continued in active employment to the extent required for compliance with Code Section 409A. Any Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units subject to this Award that do not become vested under this paragraph as a result of such Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement shall automatically be forfeited and returned to the Company as of the date of the Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement, as applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Participant shall not be eligible for such pro rata vesting if (A) the Participant's Termination of Employment occurs on or prior to the closing date of such Disposition of Assets or Disposition of a Subsidiary, as applicable, or on such later date as is specifically provided in the applicable transaction agreement or related agreements, or on the effective date of such Outsourcing Agreement applicable to the Participant (the "Applicable Employment Date"), and (B) the Participant is offered Comparable Employment (as defined below) with the buyer, successor company or outsourcing agent, as applicable, but does not commence such employment on the Applicable Employment Date.

For purposes of this Section 4(d), "Comparable Employment" shall mean employment (x) with base compensation and benefits (not including perquisites, allowances or long term incentive compensation) that, taken as whole, is not materially reduced from that which is in effect immediately prior to the Participant's Termination of Employment and (y) that is at a geographic location no more than 50 miles from the Participant's principal place of employment in effect immediately prior to the Participant's Termination of Employment; "Disposition of Assets" shall mean the disposition by the Company or an Affiliate of all or a portion of the assets used by the Company or Affiliate in a trade or

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business to an unrelated corporation or entity; "Disposition of a Subsidiary" shall mean the disposition by the Company or an Affiliate of its interest in a subsidiary or controlled entity to an unrelated individual or entity (which, for the avoidance of doubt, excludes a spin-off or split-off or similar transaction), provided that such subsidiary or entity ceases to be controlled by the Company as a result of such disposition; and "Outsourcing Agreement" shall mean a written agreement between the Company or an Affiliate and an unrelated third party ("Outsourcing Agent") pursuant to which (i) the Company transfers the performance of services previously performed by employees of the Company or Affiliate to the Outsourcing Agent, and (ii) the Outsourcing Agent is obligated to offer employment to any employee whose employment is being terminated as a result of or in connection with said Outsourcing Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;e.<u>Other Termination.</u> If the Participant's employment terminates for any reason not described above (including for Cause), then any Restricted Shares or any Restricted Share Units (and all deferred dividends paid or credited thereon) still subject to the Restriction Period as of Participant's Termination of Employment shall automatically be forfeited and returned to the Company. The Company may suspend payment or delivery of Shares (without liability for interest thereon) pending the Committee's determination of whether the Participant was or should have been terminated for Cause.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.**Impact of Disposition of Assets or Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement**. In connection with a Disposition of Assets, a Disposition of a Subsidiary or an Outsourcing Agreement (any of the foregoing, a "Transaction"), the Committee may authorize the assumption or replacement, in part or in whole, of this Award by (a) the subsidiary, controlled entity or other organizational unit being sold or otherwise disposed of, or any affiliate thereof or successor thereto, or (b) the entity that employs the Participant following the Transaction or any affiliate thereof, or (c) the entity that directly or indirectly acquires or controls (or any affiliate thereof) the disposed-of assets, facility, subsidiary, controlled entity or other organizational unit following the Transaction. Such assumption or replacement may be on such terms and conditions as the Committee may authorize in its sole and absolute discretion, and may, without limitation, be carried out through the substitution of different award types or awards with different terms and conditions from this Award; provided that, immediately following such assumption or replacement, the assumed or replaced award must have a vesting schedule and performance conditions, if any, no less favorable to the Participant than those provided by this Award, and substantially equivalent or better economic value compared with this Award, immediately prior to such assumption or replacement, in each case as determined by the Committee in its discretion. This Award shall be terminated, without any obligation of the Company to issue Shares or other payment hereunder, to the extent and on the date the Award is assumed or replaced as provided in this Section 5. Any Shares subject to any portion of this Award that is so terminated shall be recredited to the Plan's reserve in accordance with Section 6(c) of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.**Inimical Conduct.** Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if the Committee determines at any time that a Participant has engaged in Inimical Conduct, whether before or after Termination of Employment, the Award shall be cancelled, regardless of

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vesting. In addition, the Committee or the Company may suspend any vesting, payment of cash or issuance of Shares hereunder pending the determination of whether the Participant has engaged in Inimical Conduct.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.**Withholding**. The Participant agrees to remit to the Company any foreign, Federal, state and/or local taxes (including the Participant's FICA tax obligation) required by law to be withheld with respect to the issuance of Shares under this Award, the vesting of this Award or the payment of cash under this Award. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Award, if the Company or any Affiliate of the Company is required to withhold any Federal, state or local taxes or other amounts in connection with the Award, then the Company may require the Participant to pay to the Company, in cash, promptly on demand, amounts sufficient to satisfy such tax obligations or make other arrangements satisfactory to the Company regarding the payment to the Company of the aggregate amount of any such taxes and other amounts. Alternatively, the Company can withhold Shares no longer restricted, or can withhold from cash or property, including cash or Shares under this Award, payable or issuable to the Participant, in the amount needed to satisfy any withholding obligations; provided that, to the extent Shares are withheld to satisfy taxes, the amount to be withheld may not exceed the total maximum statutory tax withholding obligations associated with the transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to a Participant who is a Section 16 Participant, if payment hereunder is to be made in the form of Shares, then any withholding obligations shall be satisfied by the Company withholding Shares otherwise issuable under this Award unless the Committee approves an alternative method by which the Participant shall pay such withholding taxes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.**No Claim for Forfeiture**. Neither the Award nor any benefit accruing to the Participant from the Award will be considered to be part of the Participant's normal or expected compensation or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Award, in no event may the Award or any benefit accruing to the Participant from the Award be considered as compensation for, or relating in any way to, past services for the Company or any Affiliate. In consideration of the Award, no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of the Award resulting from termination of the Participant's employment by the Company or any Affiliate (for any reason whatsoever and whether or not in breach of local labor laws) and the Participant irrevocably releases the Company and its Affiliates from any such claim that may arise. If, notwithstanding the foregoing, any such claim is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have arisen, then, by acknowledging the grant, the Participant shall have been deemed irrevocably to have waived any entitlement to pursue such claim.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.**Electronic Delivery**. The Company or its Affiliates may, in its or their sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan or related to this Award by electronic means. The Participant hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party

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designated by the Company. The Participant hereby agrees that all on-line acknowledgements shall have the same force and effect as a written signature.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.**Securities Compliance.** The Company may place a legend or legends upon the certificates for Shares issued under the Plan and may issue "stop transfer" instructions to its transfer agent in respect of such Shares as it determines to be necessary or appropriate to (a) prevent a violation of, or to obtain an exemption from, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, applicable state or other country securities laws or other legal requirements, or (b) implement the provisions of the Plan, this Award or any other agreement between the Company and the Participant with respect to such Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.**Successors**. All obligations of the Company under this Award shall be binding on any successor to the Company. The terms of this Award and the Plan shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Participant, and his or her heirs, executors, administrators or legal representatives.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.**Legal Compliance**. The granting of this Award and the issuance of Shares under this Award shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations and to such approvals by any governmental agencies or national securities exchanges as may be required.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.**Governing Law; Arbitration**. This Award, and the interpretation of this Award Agreement, shall be governed by (a) the internal laws of Ireland (without reference to conflict of law principles thereof that would direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction) with respect to the validity and authorization of any Shares issued under this Award, and (b) the internal laws of the State of Wisconsin (without reference to conflict of law principles thereof that would direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction) with respect to all other matters. Any disputes regarding this Award or any other matter relating to the Participant's employment will be subject to the Company's Mutual Arbitration Agreement, as described in Section 20(i) of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.**Data Privacy and Sharing**. As a requirement of the Award, it is necessary for some of the Participant's personal identifiable information to be provided to certain employees of the Company, the third-party data processor that administers the Plan and the Company's designated third party broker in the United States. These transfers will be made pursuant to a contract that requires the processor to provide adequate levels of protection for data privacy and security interests and in accordance with the "legitimate interest" provisions of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the implementing legislation of the Participant's home country (or any successor or superseding regulation). By acknowledging the Award, the Participant acknowledges having been informed of the processing of the Participant's personal identifiable information described in the preceding sentences and consents to the Company collecting and transferring to the Company's independent benefit plan administrator and third-party broker, the Participant's personal data that are necessary to administer the Award and the Plan. The Participant understands that his or her personal information may be transferred, processed and stored outside of the Participant's home country in a country that may not have the same data protection laws as his or her home country, for the purposes mentioned in this Award.

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The provision of personal data is a requirement for the performance of this Award Agreement and the terms of the Award. Refusing or withdrawing the Participant's consent to share the Participant's data may affect the Participant's ability to participate in the Plan.

The provisions below apply only to participants in the EUROPEAN UNION ("EU") / EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA ("EEA") AND THE UNITED KINGDOM:

In compliance with the GDPR:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ The Participant may request to receive (a) the contact details of the controller of the Participant's data (usually the administrator and/or the Company) and, where applicable, of the controller's representative; (b) the contact details of the Company's data protection officer, where applicable; (c) the recipients, or categories of recipients, of the Participant's personal data; and (d) the period for which the personal data will be stored, or if that is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ The purposes of the processing of personal data is for the grant, administration and vesting of the Award and the legal basis for the processing is that this is required for the performance of this Award Agreement and for compliance with its terms and the Award or to cover the legitimate interests of the data controller and the data processor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ The controller intends to transfer personal data to a third country or international organization subject to the existence of an adequacy decision by the European Commission, or reference to the appropriate or suitable safeguards (reliance on the US/EU Privacy Shield or adoption of the EU Model Clauses). The Participant may obtain a copy of these or details of where they are made available on the administrator's portal, upon request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ The Participant has the right to request from the controller access to and rectification or erasure, in certain circumstances but this could impact the Award, of personal data or restriction of processing concerning the data subject or to object to processing as well as the right to data portability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ The Participant has a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.**Restrictive Covenants.** In consideration for the Participant's opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement, Participant agrees to be bound by the restrictive covenants in Attachment A. For the sake of clarity, by accepting this Award, Participant agrees to be bound by such restrictive covenants even if Participant ultimately forfeits this Award or otherwise fails to receive any benefits under this Award Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.**Recoupment.** This Award, and any Shares issued or cash paid pursuant to this Award, shall be subject to the Company's Executive Compensation Recoupment Policy, or any successor policy or other recoupment policy adopted by the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.**No Restrictions on Certain Actions.** The existence of the Award shall not affect in any way the right or power of the Company or its shareholders to make or authorize any or all adjustments, recapitalizations, reorganizations, or other changes in the Company's capital structure or its business, or any merger or consolidation of the Company, or any issuance of bonds, debentures, preferred, or prior preference shares ahead of or affecting the

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Shares or the rights thereof, or dissolution or liquidation of the Company, or any sale or transfer of all or any part of its assets or business, or any other corporate act or proceeding, whether of a similar character or otherwise.

This Award Agreement, the Award Notice and any other documents expressly referenced in this Award Agreement contain all of the provisions applicable to the Award and no other statements, documents or practices may modify, waive or alter such provisions unless expressly set forth in writing, signed by an authorized officer of the Company and delivered to the Participant.

**Failure of the Participant to affirmatively ACKNOWLEDGE or reject this Award within the sixty (60) day period following the date of grant will result in the Participant's IMMEDIATE AND AUTOMATIC acceptance of this Award and the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, including the non-competition and non-solicitation provisions contained herein.** 

The Company has caused this Award to be executed by one of its authorized officers as of the date of grant.

**JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC** 

John Donofrio

Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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**Attachment A** 

**Johnson Controls International plc** 

**Restrictive Covenants for Award Agreements** 

In consideration for the Participant's opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement (regardless of whether benefits under this Award Agreement are actually realized by the Participant), and except as prohibited by law, the Participant agrees as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. **<u>Non-Competition</u>**. Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and for the period of one (1) year following the Participant's Termination of Employment for any reason, or such longer period of non-competition as is included in any offer letter or any other agreement between Participant and the Company or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, the Participant will not directly or indirectly, own, manage, operate, control (including indirectly through a debt, equity investment, or otherwise), provide services to, or be employed by, any person or entity engaged in any business that (i) conducts or is planning to conduct a business in competition with any business conducted or planned by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (1) that is located in a region in which Participant had substantial responsibilities during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's Termination of Employment, and (2) for which Participant (A) was materially involved in during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's Termination of Employment, or (B) had knowledge of operations or substantial exposure to during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's Termination of Employment; or (ii) designs, develops, produces, offers for sale or sells a product or service that can be used as a substitute for, or is generally intended to satisfy the same customer needs for, any one or more products or services designed, developed, manufactured, produced or offered for sale or sold by any of the Company's business (1) that is located in a region in which Participant had substantial responsibilities during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's Termination of Employment, and (2) for which Participant (A) was materially involved in during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's Termination of Employment, or (B) had knowledge of operations or substantial exposure to during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's Termination of Employment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. **<u>Non-Solicitation of Customers</u>**. Participant agrees that during Employee's employment with the Company, and for the twenty-four (24) month period following the Termination Date, Participant will not, directly or Indirectly, on Participant's own behalf or on behalf of another (a) solicit, aid or induce any Restricted Customer of the Company to purchase goods or services then sold by the Company from another person or entity, or assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or soliciting any such Restricted Customer, or (b) solicit, aid or induce any Restricted Customer that was pursued by the Company and with which Participant had contact, participated in the contact, or about which Participant had knowledge of Confidential Information by reason of Participant's relationship with the Company within the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the Termination Date. For purposes of this Section, a Restricted Customer shall mean a customer of the Company with whom Participant directly or indirectly sold or provided products or services on behalf of the Company or with whom Participant had material business contact during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the Termination Date.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. **<u>Non-Solicitation of Restricted Prospects</u>**. Participant agrees that during Participant's employment with the Company, and for the twenty-four (24) month period following the Termination Date, Participant will not, directly or Indirectly, on Participant's own behalf or on behalf of another (a) solicit, aid or induce any Restricted Prospects of the Company to purchase goods or services then sold by the Company from another person or entity, or assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or soliciting any such Restricted Prospects, or (b) solicit, aid or induce any Restricted Prospects that were pursued by the Company and with which Participant had contact, participated in the contact or about which Participant had knowledge of Confidential Information by reason of Participant's relationship with the Company within the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the Termination Date. For purposes of this Section, a Restricted Prospect shall mean a business and any of its subsidiaries or affiliates to whom Participant directly or indirectly made a proposal in the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the Termination Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. **<u>Non-Solicitation of Employees</u>**. Participant acknowledges and recognizes that the Company's workforce is a valuable and essential asset of the Company's business and that its employees were recruited and trained at considerable time, effort and expense to the Company. Participant therefore agrees that during Participant's employment with the Company and then for a twenty-four (24) month period following the Termination Date, Participant shall not, on behalf of Participant or any company, firm or entity (a) solicit, recruit, aid, or induce any employee of the Company to leave their employment with the Company in order to accept employment with or render services to another person or entity unaffiliated with the Company, or (b) hire or knowingly take any action to assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or hiring any employees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. **<u>Confidentiality</u>**. In consideration for the Participant's opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement (regardless of whether benefits under this Award Agreement are actually realized by the Participant) and for the Company's and its Subsidiaries' promise to provide Participant with confidential and competitively sensitive information from time to time concerning, among other things, the Company and its Subsidiaries strategies, objectives, performance and business prospects, the Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and until such time thereafter as the Confidential Information is no longer confidential through no fault of the Participant, the Participant shall not use or disclose any Confidential Information except for the benefit of the Company or its Subsidiaries in the course of the Participant's employment, and shall not use or disclose any Confidential Information in competition with or to the detriment of the Company or its Subsidiaries, or for the benefit of the Participant or anyone else other than the Company or its Subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prohibit the Participant from reporting or otherwise disclosing possible violations of state, local or federal law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or making other disclosures that, in each case, are protected under whistleblower provisions of local, state or federal law or regulation. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to discourage or restrict Employee from reporting any theft of trade secrets pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 ("DTSA") or other applicable state or federal law. The DTSA provides: An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that: (a) is made (i) in confidence to a federal, state or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to any attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation or law; or (b) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to an attorney for the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (a) files

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any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (b) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

"Confidential Information" means any information that is not generally known outside the Company and its Subsidiaries, relating to any phase of business of the Company or any Subsidiary, whether existing or foreseeable, including information conceived, discovered or developed by the Participant. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to: project files, product designs, drawings, sketches and processes; production characteristics; testing procedures and results thereof; manufacturing methods, processes, techniques and test results; plant layouts, tooling, engineering evaluations and reports; business plans, financial statements and projections; operating forms (including contracts) and procedures; payroll and personnel records; non-public marketing materials, plans and proposals; customer lists and information, and target lists for new clients and information relating to potential clients; software codes and computer programs; training manuals; policy and procedure manuals; raw materials sources, price and cost information; administrative techniques and documents; and any information received by the Company under an obligation of confidentiality to a third party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. **<u>Non-Disparagement</u>**. Each of the Participant and the Company and its Subsidiaries (for purposes hereof, the Company and its Subsidiaries shall mean only the officers and directors thereof and not any other employees) agrees not to make any statements that disparage the other party, or in the case of the Company or its Subsidiaries, their respective Subsidiaries, employees, officers, directors, products or services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, statements made in the course of sworn testimony in administrative, judicial or arbitral proceedings (including, without limitation, depositions in connection with such proceedings) shall not be subject to the limitations in this paragraph.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. **<u>Remedies</u>**. Irreparable injury will result to the Company, and to its business, in the event of a breach by the Participant of any of the Participant's covenants and commitments under this Award, including the covenants of non-competition and non-solicitation. Therefore, in the event of a breach of such covenants and commitments, in the sole discretion of the Company, any of the Participant's unvested Performance Units shall be immediately rescinded and the Participant will forfeit any rights he or she has with respect thereto. Furthermore, by acknowledging this Award, and not declining the Award, in the event of such a breach, upon demand by the Company, the Participant hereby agrees and promises immediately to deliver to the Company the number of Shares (or, in the discretion of the Company, the cash value of said Shares) the Participant received for Performance Units that vested or were delivered at any time from and after the earlier of (i) the date of the breach or (ii) six months prior to the Participant's Termination of Employment. In the event the Shares subject to repayment are, at the time of the Company's demand, allocated to a deferred compensation plan, the Company may forfeit such Shares and the Participant will forfeit any rights he or she has with respect thereto. In addition, the Company reserves all rights to seek any and all remedies and damages permitted under law, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, equitable relief and compensatory damages. The Participant further acknowledges and confirms that the terms of this Attachment, including but not limited to the time and geographic restrictions, are reasonable, fair, just and enforceable by a court.

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**JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC**

**2021 EQUITY AND INCENTIVE PLAN (THE "PLAN")**

**PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT**

**<u>Terms for FY2026 Award of Performance Share Units</u>**

**Definitions**. Certain capitalized terms used in this Award Agreement have the meanings set forth below. Other capitalized terms used but not defined in this Award Agreement have the same meaning as in the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)"Award" means this grant of Performance Units.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)"Award Notice" means the Award notification delivered or made available to the Participant (in either paper or electronic form).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) "Inimical Conduct" means any act or omission that is inimical to the best interests of the Company or any Affiliate as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, including but not limited to: (i) violation of any employment, non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality or other agreement in effect with the Company or any Affiliate, (ii) taking any steps or doing anything which would damage or negatively reflect on the reputation of the Company or an Affiliate, or (iii) failure to comply with applicable laws relating to trade secrets, confidential information or unfair competition.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)"Performance Unit" or "Unit" means the right to receive one Share or a cash payment equal to the Fair Market Value of one Share, to the extent the Performance Goals specified in the Summary of Terms and Conditions delivered to the Participant are achieved.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)"Plan" means the Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan as amended from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)"Retirement" means Termination of Employment (for other than Cause) on or after attainment of age fifty-five (55) and completion of five (5) years of continuous service with the Company and its Subsidiaries (including, for Participants who are Legacy Johnson Controls Employees, service with Johnson Controls, Inc. and its affiliates prior to the Merger).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) "Termination of Employment" means, subject to the terms of any Attachment hereto, the date of cessation of the Participant's employment relationship with the Company and its Affiliates for any reason, with or without Cause, as determined by the Company.

The parties agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.**Grant of Award**. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, a copy of which has been delivered to the Participant and made a part of this Award, and to the terms and conditions of this Award, the Company grants to the Participant an award of Performance Units on the date and with respect to the number of Units specified in the Award Notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.**Units Earned**. At the end of the performance period indicated in the Award Notice, the number of Units earned by the Participant shall be determined, in the sole discretion of the Committee, as set forth in the Summary of Terms and Conditions delivered to the Participant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.**Dividend Equivalent Units**. Any cash dividends or other distributions paid or delivered with respect to the Shares for which the record date occurs on or before the settlement of the Performance Units under Section 4 below will result in a credit to a bookkeeping account for the benefit of the Participant. The credit will be equal to the dividends or

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other distributions that would have been paid with respect to the Shares subject to the Performance Units had such Shares been outstanding. For U.S. domestic Participants, the account will be converted into and settled in additional Shares issued under the Plan at the same time as the Performance Units are settled under Section 4 below; for any other Participants, the account will be paid to the Participant in cash at such time. Such account will be subject to the same terms and conditions (including Performance Goals and risk of forfeiture) as the Performance Units to which the dividends or other distributions relate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.**Settlement of Units**. Subject to any applicable deferral election under Johnson Controls International plc Senior Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (or any successor or similar deferred compensation plan for which the Participant is eligible) and to the provisions of Section 7 and Section 8 below, the Performance Units shall be settled by (a) for U.S. domestic Participants, the issuance of a number of Shares to the Participant by the Company equal to the number of whole Units that have been earned; or (b) for all other Participants, payment of a cash sum to the Participant by the local entity in an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of one Share (determined as of the vesting date) multiplied by the number of whole Units that have been earned. The Shares or the cash payment shall be issued or paid within 90 days following the end of the performance period (for U.S. domestic Participants, subject to a six-month delay to the extent required to comply with Code Section 409A).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.**Alienation of Award**. The Participant (or beneficiary) shall not have any right to assign, transfer, sell, pledge or otherwise encumber this Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.**No Voting Rights**. The Participant shall not have any voting rights with respect to the number of Shares underlying the Units until such Shares have been earned and issued.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.**Termination of Employment – Risk of Forfeiture.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Retirement</u>. If, prior to the settlement of the Units, the Participant terminates employment from the Company and its Affiliates due to Retirement at a time when the Participant's employment could not have been terminated for Cause, then the Participant shall be eligible to earn a pro rata number of Units at the end of the performance period based on actual performance. The pro rata number of Units that the Participant shall be eligible to earn following Retirement (subject to the achievement of the Performance Goals) shall be calculated as follows: (i) the total number of Units subject to this Award multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of full months that the Participant was employed during the performance period and the denominator of which equals the total number of months in the performance period. Any Units subject to this Award that do not become vested under this paragraph as a result of such Retirement and actual performance shall automatically be forfeited and returned to the Company as of the date on which actual performance is determined.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Death or Disability</u>. If, prior to the settlement of the Units, the Participant terminates employment from the Company and its Affiliates due to death or Disability at a time when the Participant's employment could not have been terminated for Cause, then the Participant shall be eligible to earn the Units at the end of the performance period based on actual performance and without pro ration for the number of months of employment during the performance period. Any Units subject to this Award that do not become vested under this paragraph as a

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result of such Termination of Employment due to death or Disability and actual performance shall automatically be forfeited and returned to the Company as of the date on which actual performance is determined.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Divestiture or Outsourcing</u>. If the Participant's employment with the Company and its Affiliates terminates as a result of a Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement (each as defined below) at a time when the Participant could not have been terminated for Cause, then, except to the extent this Award has been assumed or replaced pursuant to Section 8, the Participant shall become vested in a pro rata portion of the target number of Units subject to this Award, which shall be calculated by multiplying the target number of Units times a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of full months of that the Participant was employed during the performance period prior to such Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement and the denominator of which is the total number of full months in the performance period. Any Units subject to this Award that do not become vested under this paragraph as a result of such Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement shall automatically be forfeited and returned to the Company as of the date of the Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement, as applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Participant shall not be eligible for such pro rata vesting if (i) the Participant's Termination of Employment occurs on or prior to the closing date of such Disposition of Assets or Disposition of a Subsidiary, as applicable, or on such later date as is specifically provided in the applicable transaction agreement or related agreements, or on the effective date of such Outsourcing Agreement applicable to the Participant (the "Applicable Employment Date"), and (ii) the Participant is offered Comparable Employment (as defined below) with the buyer, successor company or outsourcing agent, as applicable, but does not commence such employment on the Applicable Employment Date.

For purposes of this Section 7(c), "Comparable Employment" shall mean employment (x) with base compensation and benefits (not including perquisites, allowances or long term incentive compensation) that, taken as whole, is not materially reduced from that which is in effect immediately prior to the Participant's Termination of Employment and (y) that is at a geographic location no more than 50 miles from the Participant's principal place of employment in effect immediately prior to the Participant's Termination of Employment; "Disposition of Assets" shall mean the disposition by the Company or an Affiliate of all or a portion of the assets used by the Company or Affiliate in a trade or business to an unrelated corporation or entity; "Disposition of a Subsidiary" shall mean the disposition by the Company or an Affiliate of its interest in a subsidiary or controlled entity to an unrelated individual or entity (which, for the avoidance of doubt, excludes a spin-off or split-off or similar transaction), provided that such subsidiary or entity ceases to be controlled by the Company as a result of such disposition; and "Outsourcing Agreement" shall mean a written agreement between the Company or an Affiliate and an unrelated third party ("Outsourcing Agent") pursuant to which (i) the Company transfers the performance of services previously performed by employees of the Company or Affiliate to the Outsourcing Agent, and (ii) the Outsourcing Agent is obligated to offer employment to any employee whose employment is being terminated as a result of or in connection with said Outsourcing Agreement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Other Termination.</u> If the Participant's employment terminates for any reason not described above (including for Cause) prior to the settlement of the Units, then this Award shall automatically be forfeited in its entirety immediately upon such Termination of Employment. The Company may suspend payment or delivery of Shares (without liability for interest thereon) pending the Committee's determination of whether the Participant was or should have been terminated for Cause.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.**Impact of Disposition of Assets or Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement**. In connection with a Disposition of Assets, a Disposition of a Subsidiary or an Outsourcing Agreement (any of the foregoing, a "Transaction"), the Committee may authorize the assumption or replacement, in part or in whole, of this Award by (a) the subsidiary, controlled entity or other organizational unit being sold or otherwise disposed of, or any affiliate thereof or successor thereto, or (b) the entity that employs the Participant following the Transaction or any affiliate thereof, or (c) the entity that directly or indirectly acquires or controls (or any affiliate thereof) the disposed-of assets, facility, subsidiary, controlled entity or other organizational unit following the Transaction. Such assumption or replacement may be on such terms and conditions as the Committee may authorize in its sole and absolute discretion, and may, without limitation, be carried out through the substitution of different award types or awards with different terms and conditions from this Award; provided that, immediately following such assumption or replacement, the assumed or replaced award must have a vesting schedule and performance conditions, if any, no less favorable to the Participant than those provided by this Award, and substantially equivalent or better economic value compared with this Award, immediately prior to such assumption or replacement, in each case as determined by the Committee in its discretion. This Award shall be terminated, without any obligation of the Company to issue Shares or other payment hereunder, to the extent and on the date the Award is assumed or replaced as provided in this Section 8. Any Shares subject to any portion of this Award that is so terminated shall be recredited to the Plan's reserve in accordance with Section 6(c) of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.**Inimical Conduct.** Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if the Committee determines at any time that a Participant has engaged in Inimical Conduct, whether before or after Termination of Employment, the Award shall be cancelled, regardless of vesting. In addition, the Committee or the Company may suspend any vesting, payment of cash or issuance of Shares hereunder pending the determination of whether the Participant has engaged in Inimical Conduct.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.**Withholding.** The Participant agrees to remit to the Company any foreign, Federal, state and/or local taxes (including the Participant's FICA tax obligation) required by law to be withheld with respect to the Units or the issuance of Shares under this Award. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Award, if the Company or any Affiliate of the Company is required to withhold any Federal, state or local taxes or other amounts in connection with the Award, then the Company may require the Participant to pay to the Company, in cash, promptly on demand, amounts sufficient to satisfy such tax obligations or make other arrangements satisfactory to the Company regarding the payment to the Company of the aggregate amount of any such taxes and other amounts. The Company can withhold from cash or property, including cash or Shares under this Award, payable or issuable to the Participant, in the amount needed to satisfy any withholding obligations; provided that, to the extent Shares are withheld to satisfy taxes, the amount to be withheld may not exceed the total maximum statutory tax withholding obligations associated with the transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect

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to a Participant who is a Section 16 Participant, if payment hereunder is to be made in the form of Shares, then any withholding obligations shall be satisfied by the Company withholding Shares otherwise issuable under this Award unless the Committee approves an alternative method by which the Participant shall pay such withholding taxes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.**No Claim for Forfeiture**. Neither the Award nor any benefit accruing to the Participant from the Award will be considered to be part of the Participant's normal or expected compensation or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Award, in no event may the Award or any benefit accruing to the Participant from the Award be considered as compensation for, or relating in any way to, past services for the Company or any Affiliate, nor shall the Participant have at any time a legally binding right to compensation under this Award unless and until the Committee approves, in its discretion, the number of Units earned at the completion of the performance period. In consideration of the Award, no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of the Award resulting from termination of the Participant's employment by the Company or any Affiliate (for any reason whatsoever and whether or not in breach of local labor laws) and the Participant irrevocably releases the Company and its Affiliates from any such claim that may arise. If, notwithstanding the foregoing, any such claim is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have arisen, then, by acknowledging the grant, the Participant shall have been deemed irrevocably to have waived any entitlement to pursue such claim.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.**Electronic Delivery**. The Company or its Affiliates may, in its or their sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan or related to this Award by electronic means. The Participant hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company. The Participant hereby agrees that all on-line acknowledgements shall have the same force and effect as a written signature.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.**Securities Compliance.** The Company may place a legend or legends upon the certificates for Shares issued under the Plan and may issue "stop transfer" instructions to its transfer agent in respect of such Shares as it determines to be necessary or appropriate to (a) prevent a violation of, or to obtain an exemption from, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, applicable state or other country securities laws or other legal requirements, or (b) implement the provisions of the Plan, this Award or any other agreement between the Company and the Participant with respect to such Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.**Successors.** All obligations of the Company under this Award shall be binding on any successor to the Company. The terms of this Award and the Plan shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Participant and his or her heirs, executors, administrators or legal representatives.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.**Legal Compliance.** The granting of this Award and the issuance of Shares under this Award shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations and to such approvals by any governmental agencies or national securities exchanges as may be required.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.**Governing Law; Arbitration.** This Award, and the interpretation of this Award Agreement, shall be governed by (a) the internal laws of Ireland (without reference to conflict of law principles thereof that would direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction) with respect to the validity and authorization of any Shares issued under this Award, and (b) the internal laws of the State of Wisconsin (without reference to conflict of law principles thereof that would direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction) with respect to all other matters. Any disputes regarding this Award or any other matter relating to the Participant's employment will be subject to the Company's Mutual Arbitration Agreement, as described in Section 20(i) of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.**Data Privacy and Sharing**. As a requirement of the Award, it is necessary for some of the Participant's personal identifiable information to be provided to certain employees of the Company, the third-party data processor that administers the Plan and the Company's designated third party broker in the United States. These transfers will be made pursuant to a contract that requires the processor to provide adequate levels of protection for data privacy and security interests and in accordance with the "legitimate interest" provisions of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the implementing legislation of the Participant's home country (or any successor or superseding regulation). By acknowledging the Award, the Participant acknowledges having been informed of the processing of the Participant's personal identifiable information described in the preceding sentences and consents to the Company collecting and transferring to the Company's independent benefit plan administrator and third-party broker, the Participant's personal data that are necessary to administer the Award and the Plan. The Participant understands that his or her personal information may be transferred, processed and stored outside of the Participant's home country in a country that may not have the same data protection laws as his or her home country, for the purposes mentioned in this Award.

The provision of personal data is a requirement for the performance of this Award Agreement and the terms of the Award. Refusing or withdrawing the Participant's consent to share the Participant's data may affect the Participant's ability to participate in the Plan.

The provisions below apply only to participants in the EUROPEAN UNION ("EU") / EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA ("EEA") AND THE UNITED KINGDOM:

In compliance with the GDPR:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Participant may request to receive (a) the contact details of the controller of the Participant's data (usually the administrator and/or the Company) and, where applicable, of the controller's representative; (b) the contact details of the Company's data protection officer, where applicable; (c) the recipients, or categories of recipients, of the Participant's personal data; and (d) the period for which the personal data will be stored, or if that is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The purposes of the processing of personal data is for the grant, administration and vesting of the Award and the legal basis for the processing is that this is required for the performance of this Award Agreement and for compliance with its terms and the Award or to cover the legitimate interests of the data controller and the data processor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The controller intends to transfer personal data to a third country or international organization subject to the existence of an adequacy decision by the European Commission, or reference to the appropriate or suitable safeguards (reliance on

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the US/EU Privacy Shield or adoption of the EU Model Clauses). The Participant may obtain a copy of these or details of where they are made available on the administrator's portal, upon request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Participant has the right to request from the controller access to and rectification or erasure, in certain circumstances but this could impact the Award, of personal data or restriction of processing concerning the data subject or to object to processing as well as the right to data portability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Participant has a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.**Restrictive Covenants.** In consideration for the Participant's opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement, Participant agrees to be bound by the restrictive covenants in Attachment A. For the sake of clarity, by accepting this Award, Participant agrees to be bound by such restrictive covenants even if Participant ultimately forfeits this Award or otherwise fails to receive any benefits under this Award Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19.**Recoupment.** This Award, and any Shares issued or cash paid pursuant to this Award, shall be subject to the Company's Executive Compensation Recoupment Policy, or any successor policy or other recoupment policy adopted by the Company.

This Award Agreement, the Award Notice, the Summary of Terms and Conditions delivered to the Participant and any other documents expressly referenced in this Award Agreement contain all of the provisions applicable to the Award and no other statements, documents or practices may modify, waive or alter such provisions unless expressly set forth in writing, signed by an authorized officer of the Company and delivered to the Participant.

**Failure of the Participant to affirmatively ACKNOWLEDGE or reject this Award within the sixty (60) day period following the date of grant will result in the Participant's IMMEDIATE AND AUTOMATIC acceptance of this Award and the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, including the non-competition and non-solicitation provisions contained herein.**

The Company has caused this Award to be executed by one of its authorized officers as of the date of grant.

**JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC** 

John Donofrio

Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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**Attachment A** 

**Johnson Controls International plc** 

**Restrictive Covenants for Award Agreements** 

In consideration for the Participant's opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement (regardless of whether benefits under this Award Agreement are actually realized by the Participant), and except as prohibited by law, the Participant agrees as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. **<u>Non-Competition</u>**. Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and for the period of one (1) year following the Participant's Termination of Employment for any reason, or such longer period of non-competition as is included in any offer letter or any other agreement between Participant and the Company or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, the Participant will not directly or indirectly, own, manage, operate, control (including indirectly through a debt, equity investment, or otherwise), provide services to, or be employed by, any person or entity engaged in any business that (i) conducts or is planning to conduct a business in competition with any business conducted or planned by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (1) that is located in a region in which Participant had substantial responsibilities during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's termination, and (2) for which Participant (A) was materially involved in during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's Termination of Employment, or (B) had knowledge of operations or substantial exposure to during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's Termination of Employment; or (ii) designs, develops, produces, offers for sale or sells a product or service that can be used as a substitute for, or is generally intended to satisfy the same customer needs for, any one or more products or services designed, developed, manufactured, produced or offered for sale or sold by any of the Company's business (1) that is located in a region in which Participant had substantial responsibilities during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's Termination of Employment, and (2) for which Participant (A) was materially involved in during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's Termination of Employment, or (B) had knowledge of operations or substantial exposure to during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant's Termination of Employment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. **<u>Non-Solicitation of Customers</u>**. Participant agrees that during Employee's employment with the Company, and for the twenty-four (24) month period following the Termination Date, Participant will not, directly or Indirectly, on Participant's own behalf or on behalf of another (a) solicit, aid or induce any Restricted Customer of the Company to purchase goods or services then sold by the Company from another person or entity, or assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or soliciting any such Restricted Customer, or (b) solicit, aid or induce any Restricted Customer that was pursued by the Company and with which Participant had contact, participated in the contact, or about which Participant had knowledge of Confidential Information by reason of Participant's relationship with the Company within the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the Termination Date. For purposes of this Section, a Restricted Customer shall mean a customer of the Company with whom Participant directly or indirectly sold or provided products or services on behalf of the Company or with whom Participant had material business contact during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the Termination Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. **<u>Non-Solicitation of Restricted Prospects</u>**. Participant agrees that during Participant's employment with the Company, and for the twenty-four (24) month period following the Termination Date, Participant will not, directly or Indirectly, on Participant's own

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behalf or on behalf of another (a) solicit, aid or induce any Restricted Prospects of the Company to purchase goods or services then sold by the Company from another person or entity, or assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or soliciting any such Restricted Prospects, or (b) solicit, aid or induce any Restricted Prospects that were pursued by the Company and with which Participant had contact, participated in the contact or about which Participant had knowledge of Confidential Information by reason of Participant's relationship with the Company within the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the Termination Date. For purposes of this Section, a Restricted Prospect shall mean a business and any of its subsidiaries or affiliates to whom Participant directly or indirectly made a proposal in the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the Termination Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. **<u>Non-Solicitation of Employees</u>**. Participant acknowledges and recognizes that the Company's workforce is a valuable and essential asset of the Company's business and that its employees were recruited and trained at considerable time, effort and expense to the Company. Participant therefore agrees that during Participant's employment with the Company and then for a twenty-four (24) month period following the Termination Date, Participant shall not, on behalf of Participant or any company, firm or entity (a) solicit, recruit, aid, or induce any employee of the Company to leave their employment with the Company in order to accept employment with or render services to another person or entity unaffiliated with the Company, or (b) hire or knowingly take any action to assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or hiring any employees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. **<u>Confidentiality</u>**. In consideration for the Participant's opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement (regardless of whether benefits under this Award Agreement are actually realized by the Participant) and for the Company's and its Subsidiaries' promise to provide Participant with confidential and competitively sensitive information from time to time concerning, among other things, the Company and its Subsidiaries strategies, objectives, performance and business prospects, the Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and until such time thereafter as the Confidential Information is no longer confidential through no fault of the Participant, the Participant shall not use or disclose any Confidential Information except for the benefit of the Company or its Subsidiaries in the course of the Participant's employment, and shall not use or disclose any Confidential Information in competition with or to the detriment of the Company or its Subsidiaries, or for the benefit of the Participant or anyone else other than the Company or its Subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prohibit the Participant from reporting or otherwise disclosing possible violations of state, local or federal law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or making other disclosures that, in each case, are protected under whistleblower provisions of local, state or federal law or regulation. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to discourage or restrict Employee from reporting any theft of trade secrets pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 ("DTSA") or other applicable state or federal law. The DTSA provides: An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that: (a) is made (i) in confidence to a federal, state or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to any attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation or law; or (b) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to an attorney for the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (a) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (b) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

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"Confidential Information" means any information that is not generally known outside the Company and its Subsidiaries, relating to any phase of business of the Company or any Subsidiary, whether existing or foreseeable, including information conceived, discovered or developed by the Participant. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to: project files, product designs, drawings, sketches and processes; production characteristics; testing procedures and results thereof; manufacturing methods, processes, techniques and test results; plant layouts, tooling, engineering evaluations and reports; business plans, financial statements and projections; operating forms (including contracts) and procedures; payroll and personnel records; non-public marketing materials, plans and proposals; customer lists and information, and target lists for new clients and information relating to potential clients; software codes and computer programs; training manuals; policy and procedure manuals; raw materials sources, price and cost information; administrative techniques and documents; and any information received by the Company under an obligation of confidentiality to a third party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. **<u>Non-Disparagement</u>**. Each of the Participant and the Company and its Subsidiaries (for purposes hereof, the Company and its Subsidiaries shall mean only the officers and directors thereof and not any other employees) agrees not to make any statements that disparage the other party, or in the case of the Company or its Subsidiaries, their respective Subsidiaries, employees, officers, directors, products or services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, statements made in the course of sworn testimony in administrative, judicial or arbitral proceedings (including, without limitation, depositions in connection with such proceedings) shall not be subject to the limitations in this paragraph.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. **<u>Remedies</u>**. Irreparable injury will result to the Company, and to its business, in the event of a breach by the Participant of any of the Participant's covenants and commitments under this Award, including the covenants of non-competition and non-solicitation. Therefore, in the event of a breach of such covenants and commitments, in the sole discretion of the Company, any of the Participant's unvested Performance Units shall be immediately rescinded and the Participant will forfeit any rights he or she has with respect thereto. Furthermore, by acknowledging this Award, and not declining the Award, in the event of such a breach, upon demand by the Company, the Participant hereby agrees and promises immediately to deliver to the Company the number of Shares (or, in the discretion of the Company, the cash value of said Shares) the Participant received for Performance Units that vested or were delivered at any time from and after the earlier of (i) the date of the breach or (ii) six months prior to the Participant's Termination of Employment. In the event the Shares subject to repayment are, at the time of the Company's demand, allocated to a deferred compensation plan, the Company may forfeit such Shares and the Participant will forfeit any rights he or she has with respect thereto. In addition, the Company reserves all rights to seek any and all remedies and damages permitted under law, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, equitable relief and compensatory damages. The Participant further acknowledges and confirms that the terms of this Attachment, including but not limited to the time and geographic restrictions, are reasonable, fair, just and enforceable by a court.

## Exhibit 19.1

**Exhibit 19.1**

**JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC<br>INSIDER TRADING POLICY**

<u><br></u>

U.S. Federal securities laws, and other countries' securities laws, prohibit the use of material nonpublic information in connection with securities Transactions (defined below). Individuals violating these restrictions may be subject to serious criminal and civil liabilities and sanctions, including civil penalties of up to three times the illegal profit gained or loss avoided on the securities Transaction. The violation may also subject Johnson Controls International plc ("Johnson Controls, " "JCI" or the "Company") to criminal and civil penalties and would severely damage Johnson Controls' reputation and business relationships.

Accordingly, Johnson Controls has adopted this Insider Trading Policy<sup>1</sup> (this "Policy") in an effort to apply uniform conduct guidelines to the Company, all Directors, Section 16 Officers (defined below), employees, and Related Persons (defined below) of Johnson Controls and its subsidiaries globally. The Company may also determine that other persons should be subject to this Policy, such as contractors or consultants who have access to material nonpublic information. Any violation of this Policy may result in Johnson Controls imposing serious sanctions on the persons involved, including dismissal for cause.

1.**Objectives**. The objectives of this Policy are to: (a) promote compliance with applicable securities laws and avoid improper conduct and/or the appearance of improper conduct relative to such laws; (b) preserve the reputation and integrity of Johnson Controls and its Directors, Section 16 Officers, employees and Related Persons; and (c) describe the general standards and procedures for engaging in Transactions involving JCI Securities (defined below) and the securities of other publicly traded companies. While this Policy and the Company's authorized employees may provide advice and guidance relative to insider trading compliance, ultimate responsibility for compliance resides with the entity or individual engaging in a Transaction involving JCI Securities.

2.**Scope**. This Policy applies to all Directors, Section 16 Officers, employees, and Related Persons (collectively referred to herein as "you" or "your"). This Policy also applies to Transactions involving JCI Securities by the Company.

3.**Policy**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Prohibition Against Trading on Material Nonpublic Information</u>. You may not trade in JCI Securities if you are aware of any material nonpublic information relating to Johnson Controls ("material" and "nonpublic" are defined below). This prohibition also applies to any material nonpublic information you become aware of in the course of your employment or service with Johnson Controls relating to any other company, including, but not limited to, Johnson Controls' suppliers and customers. Similarly, the Company may not trade in JCI Securities if it is aware of any material nonpublic information relating to Johnson Controls.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Prohibition Against Tipping</u>. You may not disclose material nonpublic information to persons within the Company whose jobs do not require them to have that information, or outside of the Company to other persons, including, but not limited to, family, friends, business associates, investors and expert consulting firms, unless any such disclosure is made in accordance with the Company's policies regarding the protection or authorized external disclosure of information regarding the Company, including the Company's Disclosure Policy. Such disclosure may be viewed as "tipping," resulting in liability under U.S. Federal securities laws for both the person who provides the information and the person who receives the information. This prohibition also applies to any material nonpublic information you become aware of in the course of your employment or service with Johnson Controls relating to any other company, including, but not limited to, Johnson Controls' suppliers and customers.

<sup>1</sup> This Policy supersedes any previous policy regarding insider trading and misuse of material nonpublic information. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this Policy and any previous policy, this Policy shall govern.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Prohibition Against Misappropriation</u>. You may not engage in transactions in the securities of other companies where, in the course of working for or otherwise in service of Johnson Controls, you learn of material nonpublic information about a company (1) with which Johnson Controls does business, such as Johnson Controls distributors, vendors, customers and suppliers, or (2) that is involved in a potential transaction or business relationship with Johnson Controls. This prohibition against trading in another company's securities lasts until the material nonpublic information you gained through the course of your employment or service to Johnson Controls becomes public or is no longer material.

4.**Penalties for Violations**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.<u>Individual Penalties</u>. U.S. Federal securities laws impose severe penalties on persons who trade securities while aware of material nonpublic information or who improperly disclose such information to a third party. Individuals trading on (or tipping) material nonpublic information may be liable for criminal fines of up to $5 million, 20 years imprisonment and civil penalties of up to three times the profit gained or loss avoided.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.<u>Control Person Penalties</u>. Penalties may also be imposed against so-called "controlling persons" who fail to take appropriate steps to prevent and detect insider trading violations (including tipping) by their employees or subordinates. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") may impose upon control persons a civil penalty of up to the greater of $1 million or three times the amount of profit gained or loss avoided as a result of the employee's or subordinate's violation. In addition, incorporated violators may be fined up to $25 million if found guilty of a criminal insider trading violation. It is possible that a person's status as a Director, Section 16 Officer and/or employee would implicate them as a controlling person subject to personal liability for the insider trading violations of Johnson Controls' employees.

5.**Definitions.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.<u>JCI Securities</u>. "JCI Securities" includes ordinary and preferred shares, derivative securities (e.g., stock options), and debt securities (e.g., bonds and notes) of Johnson Controls.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.<u>Material information</u>. It is difficult to describe exhaustively what constitutes "material" information, but you should assume that any information, positive or negative, that might affect the price of JCI Securities or otherwise might be of significance to an investor in determining whether to purchase, sell or hold JCI Securities would be "material." Some examples of information that would typically be considered material include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• earnings information, including annual, quarterly or monthly financial results and guidance or projections relating to future earnings performance;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• mergers, tender offers, joint ventures or material acquisitions or dispositions of assets;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• new products or services, or developments regarding customers or suppliers (e.g., the acquisition or loss of an important contract);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in control of Johnson Controls or in its senior management;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a change in auditors or an auditor notification that Johnson Controls may no longer rely on an auditor's audit report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• events regarding JCI Securities (e.g., defaults on senior securities, calls of securities for redemption, a new share repurchase program or an increase to an existing share repurchase program, stock splits, changes in the dividend policy, changes to the rights of security holders, financing transactions or public or private offerings of securities);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• pending significant litigation or a change in the status of such litigation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• bankruptcies or receiverships involving Johnson Controls or parties with whom Johnson Controls has a material relationship; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a significant disruption in Johnson Controls' operations or loss, potential loss, breach or unauthorized access of its property or assets, including its facilities, product platforms and information technology infrastructure.

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This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Questions concerning the materiality of particular information should be directed to Shareholder Services <u>prior to</u> your trading in JCI Securities or the securities of another publicly traded company, such as a customer or supplier of Johnson Controls.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c.<u>Nonpublic information</u>. "Nonpublic information" is generally not known or available to the public. Johnson Controls generally considers information to be public after one full trading day has elapsed following Johnson Controls' release of such information to the general public.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d.<u>Related Persons</u>. For purposes of this Policy, a "Related Person" includes your spouse, minor children and relatives who share your home or who are financially dependent upon you, and certain entities affiliated with you (e.g., trusts, partnerships, estates, and corporations). A Related Person of the Company includes all of the Company's subsidiaries and affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;e.<u>Section 16 Officer</u>. For purposes of this Policy, a "Section 16 Officer" is an individual designated by the Johnson Controls Board of Directors on behalf of Johnson Controls as an "officer" of Johnson Controls for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;f.<u>Trades or Transactions</u>. "Trades" or "Transactions" include, but are not limited to, sales, purchases, stock option exercises, standing orders (outside of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan)<sup>2</sup>, gifts, transfers and certain employee benefit plan transactions as discussed below. This list is not all-inclusive; questions regarding whether an activity is considered a Trade or Transaction should be directed to Shareholder Services prior to consummation.

6.**Applicability of this Policy to Transactions under Company Benefit Plans**.

The following are applications of this Policy under Company benefit plans:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.<u>401(k) Plan a</u>nd Managed Account Program. The trading prohibition **<u>does not apply</u>** to purchases or acquisitions of Johnson Controls stock units in your 401(k) plan account resulting from periodic contributions of money pursuant to an existing payroll deduction. However, the trading prohibition **<u>does apply</u>** to an election to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• begin or terminate investing in the Johnson Controls stock fund of the 401(k) plan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• increase or decrease the percentage of your periodic contributions that will be allocated to the Johnson Controls stock fund of the 401(k) plan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• make an intra-plan transfer of an existing account balance into or out of the Johnson Controls stock fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• borrow money against your 401(k) plan balance if the loan will result in a liquidation of some or all of your Johnson Controls stock fund balance; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• pre-pay a plan loan if the pre-payment will result in the allocation of loan proceeds to the Johnson Controls stock fund.

The same prohibition applies to employees who participate in the Managed Account Program. Section 16 Officers are not eligible to participate in the Managed Account Program.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.<u>Deferred Compensation Plan</u>. The trading prohibition **<u>does not apply</u>** to acquisitions of Johnson Controls stock units in your deferred compensation account resulting from periodic deferrals of compensation pursuant to the deferral methods allowed under the deferred compensation plan and your advance deferral election. However, the trading prohibition **<u>does apply</u>** to an election to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• begin or terminate investing in the Johnson Controls stock fund of the deferred compensation plan;

<sup>2</sup> You may be liable for Trades made pursuant to standing orders (e.g., market and/or limit orders) if such Trade is made while you are in possession of material nonpublic information. Accordingly, you are strongly discouraged from entering into standing orders outside of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• increase or decrease the percentage of your periodic contributions that will be allocated to the Johnson Controls stock fund of the deferred compensation plan; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• make an intra-plan transfer of an existing account balance into or out of the Johnson Controls stock fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c.<u>Shareowner Services Plus Plan</u>. The trading prohibition **<u>does not apply</u>** to acquisitions of JCI shares under the Shareowner Services Plus Plan administered by EQ for Johnson Controls resulting from your reinvestment of dividends paid on Johnson Controls shares. The trading prohibition **<u>does apply</u>** to an election to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• sell Johnson Controls shares acquired via the Shareowner Services Plus Plan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• begin or terminate participation in the Shareowner Services Plus Plan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• increase or decrease your level of participation in the Shareowner Services Plus Plan; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• make additional contributions to the Shareowner Services Plus Plan which result in a voluntary purchase of Johnson Controls shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d.<u>Performance Share Awards and Restricted Stock Awards</u>. The trading prohibition **<u>does not apply</u>** to the awarding or vesting of performance share or restricted stock awards and related dividend equivalents, or the withholding of JCI stock to cover the employee's minimum tax liability upon vesting. However, the trading prohibition **<u>does apply</u>** to Trades and Transactions involving the underlying JCI Securities after vesting (e.g., the sale or transfer of Johnson Controls shares).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;e.<u>Stock Appreciation Rights and Stock Options</u>. The trading prohibition **<u>does not apply</u>** to the granting or vesting of stock appreciation rights and stock options. However, the trading prohibition **<u>does apply</u>** to all exercises of Johnson Controls stock appreciation rights and stock options, except as set forth in the Blackout Guidelines and pursuant to approved Rule 10b5-1 trading plans (as discussed in Section 14 below).

7.**Pre-Clearance Guidelines**. The Company, Directors, Section 16 Officers and certain other individuals designated by the General Counsel or the Corporate Secretary must contact the General Counsel and/or Corporate Secretary (or their designee) prior to engaging in or making any commitment to engage in a Transaction in JCI Securities, including the entry into, modification of or termination of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Transactions in JCI Securities are subject to Pre-Clearance Guidelines administered by the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. A copy of the Pre-Clearance Guidelines is available on the Shareholder Services SharePoint site and will be provided to you if you are subject the Pre-Clearance Guidelines. -

8.**Blackout Guidelines**. The Company, Directors, Section 16 Officers, certain employees and Related Persons are subject to periodic prohibitions on the trading of JCI Securities under Johnson Controls' Blackout Guidelines. A copy of the Blackout Guidelines is available on the Shareholder Services SharePoint site and will be provided to you if you are subject to a trading blackout.

9.**Restrictions on Certain Types of Transactions**. Trading on an exchange in puts, calls or any other derivative securities relating to JCI Securities, and engaging in hedging or monetization transactions relating to JCI Securities (including through the use of financial instruments such as prepaid variable forwards, equity swaps, collars and exchange funds) or short sales of JCI Securities, **<u>is prohibited</u>** at all times. Investments in mutual fund(s) or exchange traded fund(s) that invest in a broad index or sector ("ETF") that also invest in JCI Securities, **<u>are not prohibited</u>**, although the purchase, sale or hedging of mutual fund or ETF shares based on material nonpublic information about Johnson Controls would violate this Policy and implicate the securities laws.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

10.**Discretionary Brokerage Accounts**. If a Trade involving JCI Securities may be executed at a time when you are in possession of material nonpublic information, we strongly discourage you from holding JCI Securities in a discretionary brokerage account. A discretionary brokerage account, also known as a controlled account, is an investment account whereby the broker has complete authority to act on your behalf in buying and selling securities without your prior approval or knowledge of the type and price of the security.

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11.**Margin Accounts and Pledges**. Except as provided below, Directors and Section 16 Officers are prohibited from holding JCI Securities in a margin account, or pledging JCI Securities as collateral for a loan. JCI Securities held in a margin account or pledged as collateral for a loan may be sold without your consent when you are aware of material nonpublic information or otherwise are not permitted to trade in JCI Securities by the broker if you fail to meet a margin call or by the lender in a foreclosure if you default on a loan. An exception to this prohibition may be granted if you wish to pledge JCI Securities as collateral for a loan (not including margin debt) and clearly demonstrate the financial capacity to repay the loan without resorting to the pledged JCI Securities. If you wish to pledge JCI Securities as collateral for a loan, you must submit a request for approval to Shareholder Services, at least two weeks prior to the proposed execution of documents evidencing the proposed pledge. Such requests will be reviewed and must receive prior written approval from the General Counsel.

12.**Confidentiality**. You should not discuss internal Johnson Controls matters or developments with anyone outside of Johnson Controls, except as required in your performance of regular employment duties. Please refer to Johnson Controls' Communication Policy, Disclosure Policy and Johnson Controls' Code of Ethics for further guidance on Johnson Controls' policies concerning confidential information.

13.**Post-Termination Transactions**. The prohibitions in this Policy apply to Trades and Transactions in JCI Securities even after termination of service to or employment with Johnson Controls. If you are in possession of material nonpublic information when your service or employment terminates, you may not trade in JCI Securities until that information has become public or is no longer material.

14.**Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans**. The Company and certain individuals as determined by the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary are permitted to enter Rule 10b5-1 trading plans that are approved by the Company in advance and meet certain guidelines, including the guidelines and requirements proscribed by the SEC under Rule 10b5-1(c). For additional information regarding Rule 10b5-1 trading plans contact Shareholder Services.

15.**Company Assistance**. If you have any doubts as to your responsibilities under this Policy, you should seek guidance and clarification from Shareholder Services. Please do not try to resolve uncertainties on your own.

16.**Interpretation Authority**. The General Counsel and Corporate Secretary shall have the authority to interpret this Policy and all related policies and procedures and such other authority and responsibility as described in this Policy or in related policies and procedures. The Shareholder Services department has authority to manage this Policy and all related policies and procedures.

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**JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC<br>INSIDER TRADING POLICY – BLACKOUT GUIDELINES**

<u><br></u>

As a Director, Section 16 Officer or employee of Johnson Controls International plc ("Johnson Controls") with access to material nonpublic information, including sensitive, nonpublic financial information, you may be subject to periodic prohibitions on the trading of JCI Securities, such periodic prohibitions are referred to as "Blackout Periods" and also apply to your Related Persons. Unless otherwise defined, all terms used in this document shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Insider Trading Policy.

1)**Types of Blackout Periods**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) <u>Quarterly Earnings-Related Blackout Periods: During the fiscal year, we impose four routine, quarterly</u> <u>Blackout Periods ("Quarterly Blackout") which coincide with the release of our quarterly and annual</u> <u>earnings</u>. The purpose of the Quarterly Blackout is to help prevent potential insider trading by individuals with access to the information contained in our quarterly earnings announcements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• <u>Who is Subject to Quarterly Blackouts?</u> In addition to all Directors and Section 16 Officers, certain individuals will be subject to Quarterly Blackouts as determined by the Johnson Controls Legal Department. Unless otherwise determined by the Legal Department, the following roles will generally be subject to Quarterly Blackouts:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Group Presidents and their direct reports;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Group Regional Financial Controllers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Members of the Executive Leadership Team;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Employees who receive or have access to monthly financial statements, periodic financial plans and forecasts (such recipients may be periodically updated by the Chief Financial Officer); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Other persons in light of the access they may have to material nonpublic financial and other data.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• <u>When do Quarterly Blackouts begin?</u> Each of the four Quarterly Blackouts begins on or about the 15th day of the last month of a fiscal quarter. If the day of the month falls on a weekend, then the Quarterly Blackout begins upon the close of the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") on the prior business day. For example, if the 15th of the month falls on a Sunday, then the Quarterly Blackout commences at 3:00 PM central on the preceding Friday.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• <u>When do Quarterly Blackouts terminate?</u> Each of the four Quarterly Blackouts terminates one full trading day after earnings have been released. For example, if Johnson Controls issues a quarterly earnings press release at 7:00 AM central on a Tuesday, and the NYSE is open for trading on Tuesday, the Quarterly Blackout terminates when the NYSE opens on Wednesday. Additional examples are set forth in the attached Appendix A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• <u>If I am subject to a Quarterly Blackout, will I be notified?</u> Individuals who have not previously been subject to a Quarterly Blackout but due to a change in circumstances are subsequently deemed to be subject to the Quarterly Blackout will be notified via email by Shareholder Services before the commencement of the Quarterly Blackout. Shareholder Services will also distribute via email a notification of the commencement and termination of Quarterly Blackouts. However, you are not entitled to rely upon the receipt of a communication in respect of Quarterly Blackout periods and should assume that, once subject to a Quarterly Blackout, you will remain subject to future blackout periods unless otherwise notified. You are encouraged to contact Shareholder Services at any time to verify Quarterly Blackout commencement and termination dates. See Appendix A for Shareholder Services' contact information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) <u>Special Blackout Periods</u>: At any time, the General Counsel may implement a "Special Blackout" due to the pendency of certain events or transactions. During a Special Blackout, individuals who may be in

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possession of or have access to the information giving rise to the Special Blackout being imposed will be prohibited from trading in JCI Securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• <u>How will I know if I am subject to a Special Blackout?</u> An individual who becomes subject to a Special Blackout will be notified via email by the General Counsel or Shareholder Services as soon as he or she becomes subject to the Special Blackout.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• <u>When do Special Blackouts terminate, and will I be notified prior to its termination?</u> Generally, the Special Blackout will remain in effect until you receive notice via email from the General Counsel or Shareholder Services that the Special Blackout has terminated and trading may resume. You should not assume that a Special Blackout has terminated until you receive such notice from the General Counsel or Shareholder Services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c) <u>Share Repurchase Program Special Blackout</u>: The General Counsel will implement a Special Blackout upon the approval of a share repurchase program or an increase of repurchase authority under an existing share repurchase program by the Company's Board of Directors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• <u>Who is subject to a share repurchase program Special Blackout?</u> All Directors and Section 16 Officers will be subject to the share repurchase program Special Blackout. In addition, other individuals may be designated as being subject to the Special Blackout as determined by the Legal Department.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• <u>When does a share repurchase program Special Blackout begin?</u> The share repurchase program Special Blackout will begin on the date the Company's Board of Directors approves the share repurchase program or an increase of repurchase authority under an existing share repurchase program. An individual who becomes subject to a Special Blackout will be notified via email by the General Counsel or Shareholder Services when he or she becomes subject to the Special Blackout.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• <u>When does a share repurchase program Special Blackout terminate?</u> The share repurchase program Special Blackout will terminate four business days after public announcement of the share repurchase program or the announcement of an increase of an existing share repurchase plan or program. You will be notified via email by the General Counsel or Shareholder Services when the Special Blackout terminates. You should not assume that a Special Blackout has terminated until you receive such notice from the General Counsel or Shareholder Services.

2)**Applicability of Blackout Guidelines to Transactions in JCI Securities**. While subject to a Quarterly Blackout and/or Special Blackout, you are prohibited from engaging in any Transaction involving JCI Securities as discussed in the Insider Trading Policy (subject to Section 6 of the Insider Trading Policy).

3)**Exceptions to Quarterly Blackouts and Special Blackouts**. In addition to those described in Section 6 of the Insider Trading Policy, the following are the only other exceptions to Quarterly Blackouts and/or Special Blackouts that may be permitted:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) <u>Expiring Grants of Stock Appreciation Rights and Stock Options</u>. Grants of Johnson Controls' stock appreciation rights and stock options that will expire during a Quarterly Blackout and/or Special Blackout may be exercised, subject to the following conditions. For stock options, upon exercise, the resulting shares must be held in the employee's Morgan Stanley brokerage account, and may not be sold until the Quarterly Blackout and/or Special Blackout ends. The employee may request Johnson Controls to withhold shares acquired on the exercise of such stock options to the extent needed to satisfy the minimum tax withholding due. An employee wishing to receive approval to exercise this exception must request and receive written authorization from Shareholder Services prior to performing the stock option exercise.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) <u>Transactions Pursuant to Approved Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans</u>. Transactions in JCI Securities that are executed pursuant to an approved trading plan meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act (a "Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan") are not subject to the prohibition on trading on the basis of material nonpublic information contained in the Insider Trading Policy or to the restrictions set forth above relating to Blackout Periods. For additional information regarding Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans contact Shareholder Services.

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**Blackout Guidelines** 

**Appendix A**

The following are additional examples of the termination of a Quarterly Blackout based on the date and time the earnings are released:

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| **If Earnings are Announced:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;** | **You May Begin Trading When the Market Opens on:** |
| **Before the market opens on a Tuesday** | **Wednesday** |
| **After the market opens on a Tuesday** | **Thursday** |
| **Before the market opens on Friday** | **Monday** |
| **After the market opens on Friday** | **Tuesday** |

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## Exhibit 21.1

**EXHIBIT 21.1**

**JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC**

The following is a list of significant subsidiaries of Johnson Controls International plc, as defined by Section 1.02(w) of Regulation S-X, as of September 30, 2025.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Name of Company** | **Jurisdiction Where Subsidiary is Incorporated** |
| Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP | Delaware, United States |
| Johnson Controls, Inc. | Wisconsin, United States |

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## Exhibit 22.1

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**Exhibit 22.1**

<u>Co-Issuer of Debt Securities</u>

Tyco Fire & Security Finance S.C.A., a subsidiary of Johnson Controls International plc (the "Company"), co-issued with the Company the debt securities listed below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 0.375% Senior Notes due 2027

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 3.000% Senior Notes due 2028

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 5.500% Senior Notes due 2029

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 1.750% Senior Notes due 2030

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 2.000% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2031

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 1.000% Senior Notes due 2032

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 4.900% Senior Notes due 2032

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 3.125% Senior Notes due 2033

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 4.25% Senior Notes due 2035

## Exhibit 23.1

**EXHIBIT 23.1**

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-269534) and Form S-8 (Nos. 333-254239, 333-226258, 333-200320 and 333-213508) of Johnson Controls International plc of our report dated November 14, 2025 relating to the financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

November 14, 2025

## Exhibit 31.1

**EXHIBIT 31.1**

**CERTIFICATIONS**

I, Joakim Weidemanis, of Johnson Controls International plc, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Johnson Controls International plc;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 14, 2025

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| */s/ Joakim Weidemanis* |
| Joakim Weidemanis<br>Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 31.2

**EXHIBIT 31.2**

**CERTIFICATIONS**

I, Marc Vandiepenbeeck, of Johnson Controls International plc, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Johnson Controls International plc;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 14, 2025

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| */s/ Marc Vandiepenbeeck* |
| Marc Vandiepenbeeck<br>Executive Vice President and<br>Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 32.1

**EXHIBIT 32.1**

**CERTIFICATION OF PERIODIC FINANCIAL REPORTS**

We, Joakim Weidemanis and Marc Vandiepenbeeck, of Johnson Controls International plc, certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2025 (Periodic Report) to which this statement is an exhibit fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)) and

2. information contained in the Periodic Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Johnson Controls International plc.

Date: November 14, 2025

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| */s/ Joakim Weidemanis* |
| Joakim Weidemanis<br>Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |

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| */s/ Marc Vandiepenbeeck* |
| Marc Vandiepenbeeck<br>Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

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