2023年4月25日,公司宣布已簽訂「股份購買協議」(下稱「協議」),以收購Viessmann Group GmbH & Co. KG(「Viessmann」)旗下的氣候解決方案業務(「VCS業務」),Viessmann為一家非上市公司。收購已於2024年1月2日完成。因此,VCS業務的資產、負債和業務結果已合併匯入隨附的未經審核簡明綜合財務報表中,截至收購日期的報告內容在公司的暖通空調(HVAC)業務部門中。詳見附註15 – 收購其他資訊。
投資組合轉型
於2023年12月7日,該公司簽訂了一項股份購買協議,將其Access Solutions業務(“Access Solutions”)賣給honeywell international inc。因此,Access Solutions的資產和負債列示為截至2023年12月31日的附屬未經審核簡明合併資產負債表中的待售資產,並按其攤銷價值或公平價值減去預估的賣出成本的較低者記錄。Access Solutions的出售已於2024年6月2日完成。請參閱附註16 - 出售以獲取更多信息。
2023年第四季,公司的工業消防業務("工業消防")符合被歸類為待售資產的標準。因此,工業消防的資產和負債在2023年12月31日隨附的未經審計簡明綜合資產負債表中按照其成本或公允價值減估售賣成本的較低者呈現為待售。2024年3月5日,公司簽訂了出售工業消防給Sentinel Capital Partners的股票購買協議。工業消防的出售已於2024年7月1日完成。詳細信息請參見第16條 - 資產出售說明。
2024年8月15日,公司達成了一項股票購買協議,將其商業和住宅防火業務(“CRF業務”)賣給Lone Star Funds的關聯公司,企業價值約為美元。3.0十億。因此,CRF業務的資產和負債被記為持有待售,在附帶之未經審核的簡明綜合賬戶資產負債表上,截至2024年9月30日和2023年12月31日,並以其帳面價值或公平價值減預估賣出成本的較低者記錄。請參見附註16 - 剝離業務以獲得更多信息。
在2024年7月,公司與barclays bank plc進行了跨貨幣掉期,作為銀團掉期安排者,以管理歐元計價資產的外幣轉換風險。這些掉期的名義總額為$2.0十億美元,並且使用可觀察的市場輸入,如遠期、折扣和利率期貨,定期以公允價值計量。公司將跨貨幣掉期指定為對其在某些以歐元為功能貨幣子公司的投資的部分對沖。因此,掉期的公允價值變動將記錄在 權益 隨附的未經審核的簡明綜合資產負債表中。
The Company accounts for income tax expense in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740"), which requires an estimate of the annual effective income tax rate for the full year to be applied to the respective interim period, taking into account year-to-date amounts and projected results for the full year. The effective tax rate was 22.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared with 37.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The year-over-year decrease was primarily driven by the absence of the non-deductible loss of $257 million on the mark-to-market valuation of the Company's window forward contracts associated with the expected cash outflows of the Euro-denominated purchase price of the VCS Business and a tax charge of $19 million related to the Company's intention to no longer permanently reinvest historical earnings from certain jurisdictions.
The effective tax rate was 21.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with 30.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The year-over-year decrease was primarily driven by the $368 million loss on the mark-to-market valuation of the Company's window forward contracts associated with the expected cash outflows of the Euro-denominated purchase price of the VCS Business during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. In addition, the Company recognized a tax benefit of $21 million associated with the TMA and UTC's conclusion of certain income tax matters from their 2017 and 2018 tax audit with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
The Company assesses the realizability of its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis through an analysis of potential sources of future taxable income, including prior year taxable income that may be available to absorb a carryback of tax losses, reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, tax planning strategies and forecasts of taxable income. The Company considers all negative and positive evidence, including the weight of the evidence, to determine whether valuation allowances against deferred tax assets are required. The Company maintains valuation allowances against certain deferred tax assets.
The Company conducts business globally and files income tax returns in U.S. federal, state and foreign jurisdictions. In certain jurisdictions, the Company's operations were included in UTC's combined tax returns for the periods through the Distribution. The IRS has completed its audit of UTC's 2017 and 2018 tax years. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examination for years prior to 2020 and, with few exceptions, is no longer subject to state, local and foreign income tax examinations for tax years prior to 2013.
In the ordinary course of business, there is inherent uncertainty in quantifying the Company's income tax positions. The Company assesses its income tax positions and records tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon management’s evaluation of the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that a net decrease in unrecognized tax benefits of $15 million to $35 million may occur within 12 months as a result of additional uncertain tax positions, the Separation, the revaluation of uncertain tax positions arising from examinations, appeals, court decisions and/or the expiration of tax statutes.
NOTE 14: EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per share is computed by dividing Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareowners by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period (excluding treasury stock). Diluted earnings per share is computed by giving effect to all potentially dilutive stock awards that are outstanding. The computation of diluted earnings per share excludes the effect of the potential exercise of stock-based awards, including stock appreciation rights and stock options, when the effect of the potential exercise would be anti-dilutive.
The following table summarizes the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share calculations:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions, except per share amounts)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareowners
$
447
$
357
$
3,053
$
929
Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding
901.2
838.7
900.9
836.6
Stock awards and equity units (share equivalent)
13.8
16.0
13.5
16.1
Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding
915.0
854.7
914.4
852.7
Antidilutive shares excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.9
NOTE 15: ACQUISITIONS
Acquisitions are recorded using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. As a result, the aggregate purchase price has been allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimate of fair market value of such assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition.
Viessmann Climate Solutions
On January 2, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of the VCS Business from Viessmann for total consideration of $14.2 billion. The purchase price consisted of (i) $11.2 billion in cash and (ii) 58,608,959 shares of the Company's common stock, subject to certain lock-up provisions and anti-dilution protection. The Company funded the cash portion of the purchase price with a combination of cash on hand, net proceeds from the USD Notes and Euro Notes and borrowings under the Delayed Draw Facility and the 60-day Loan.
The VCS Business develops intelligent, integrated and sustainable technologies, including heat pumps, boilers, photovoltaic systems, home battery storage and digital solutions, primarily for residential customers in Europe. The Company believes that secular trends in these areas will drive significant, sustained future growth. In addition, the Company anticipates realizing significant operational synergies including savings through supplier rationalization and leverage, reduced manufacturing costs and lower general and administrative costs. Longer term, the Company expects to benefit from synergies related to service revenue expansion, leverage of distribution channels and cross-selling opportunities.
The components of the purchase price are as follows:
(In millions)
January 2, 2024
Cash
$
11,156
Common shares (58,608,959 shares at $51.20 per share)
The preliminary allocation of the purchase price is as follows:
(In millions)
Preliminary January 2, 2024
Measurement Period Adjustments
As Adjusted January 2, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents
$
394
$
(1)
$
393
Accounts receivable
408
5
413
Inventories
948
(28)
920
Other current assets
17
—
17
Fixed assets
913
6
919
Intangible assets
6,640
5
6,645
Other assets
284
15
299
Accounts payable
(288)
(2)
(290)
Other liabilities, current
(626)
(8)
(634)
Future income tax obligations
(1,825)
6
(1,819)
Other liabilities
(284)
(15)
(299)
Total identifiable net assets
6,581
(17)
6,564
Goodwill
7,576
17
7,593
Total consideration
$
14,157
$
—
$
14,157
The excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired was recognized as goodwill and totaled $7.6 billion, which is not deductible for tax purposes. Accounts receivable and current liabilities were stated at their historical carrying value, which approximates fair value given the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. The estimate of fair value for inventory and fixed assets was based on an assessment of the acquired assets' condition as well as an evaluation of the current market value of such assets.
The Company recorded intangible assets based on its estimate of fair value which consisted of the following:
(In millions)
Estimated Useful Life (in years)
Intangible Assets Acquired
Customer relationships
17
$
4,787
Technology
10 - 20
1,051
Trademark
40
679
Backlog
1
123
Other
50
5
Total intangible assets acquired
$
6,645
The valuation of intangible assets was determined using an income approach methodology including the multi-period excess earnings method and the relief from royalty method. Key assumptions used in estimating future cash flows included projected revenue growth rates, EBITDA margins, discount rates, customer attrition rates and royalty rates among others. The projected future cash flows are discounted to present value using an appropriate discount rate. As of September 30, 2024, the Company is substantially complete with the process of allocating the purchase price and valuing the acquired assets and liabilities assumed except for certain amounts associated with tax-related assets.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company incurred $3 million and $40 million of acquisition-related costs, respectively. During 2023, $80 million of acquisition-related costs were incurred, of which $19 million and $39 million were recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. These acquisition costs are reflected within Selling, general and administrative in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The assets, liabilities and results of operations of the VCS Business are consolidated in the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of the date of acquisition and reported within the Company's HVAC segment.
The following table summarizes the results of the VCS Business since the date of acquisition:
(In millions)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Net sales
$
806
$
2,425
Net earnings (loss)
(72)
(305)
The financial results of the VCS Business includes amortization of the step-up to fair value of inventory and backlog as well as intangible amortization totaling $170 million and $667 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively.
Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information
The following unaudited pro forma financial information is presented to illustrate the estimated effects of the acquisition of the VCS Business as if the business combination had occurred on January 1, 2023:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net sales
$
5,984
$
5,898
$
17,338
$
17,838
Net earnings (loss)
578
(44)
1,382
207
The pro forma amounts include the historical operating results of the Company and the VCS Business prior to the acquisition, with adjustments directly attributable to the acquisition including amortization of the step-up to fair value of inventory and amortization expense of acquired intangible assets. The unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that actually would have been achieved had the acquisition of the VCS Business been consummated as of the dates indicated, nor is it indicative of any future results. In addition, the unaudited pro forma financial information does not reflect the expected realization of any synergies or cost savings associated with the acquisition.
NOTE 16: DIVESTITURES
Discontinued Operations
In 2023, the Company announced plans to exit its Fire & Security and Commercial Refrigeration businesses over the course of 2024. The announced plan to exit the Fire & Security segment represents a single disposal plan to separately divest multiple businesses over different reporting periods. Upon the CRF Business qualifying as held for sale during the three months ended September 30, 2024, the components of the Fire & Security segment in aggregate met the criteria to be presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. In addition, the assets and liabilities of the CRF Business have been reclassified to held for sale at December 31, 2023. The results of the CCR business did not meet the criteria to be presented in discontinued operations.
The components of Discontinued operations, net of tax are as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net sales
$
475
$
796
$
1,992
$
2,361
Costs of sales
(285)
(466)
(1,179)
(1,457)
Research and development
(16)
(31)
(75)
(92)
Selling, general and administrative
(115)
(167)
(479)
(466)
Other income (expense), net
(593)
7
(592)
19
Gain (loss) on divestitures and deconsolidation
509
(4)
3,390
(297)
Interest (expense) income, net
(5)
(12)
(39)
(38)
Earnings before income taxes
(30)
123
3,018
30
Income tax (expense) benefit
112
(37)
154
(76)
Tax on divestitures and deconsolidation
(199)
1
(1,275)
5
Discontinued operations, net of tax
$
(117)
$
87
$
1,897
$
(41)
Portfolio transformation
On December 12, 2023, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement to sell the CCR business to Haier Group Corporation for an enterprise value of approximately $775 million. CCR, historically reported in the Company's Refrigeration segment, is a global supplier of turnkey solutions for commercial refrigeration systems and services, with a primary focus on serving food retail customers, cold storage facilities and warehouses. As a result, the assets and liabilities of CCR are presented as held for sale in the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, and recorded at the lower of their carrying value or fair value less estimated cost to sell. The sale of CCR was completed on October 1, 2024.
On August 15, 2024, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement to sell the CRF Business to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for an enterprise value of approximately $3.0 billion. The CRF Business, historically reported in the Company's Fire & Security segment, is a leading manufacturer of fire detection and alarm solutions for both commercial and residential applications. As a result, the assets and liabilities of the CRF Business are presented as held for sale in the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, and recorded at the lower of their carrying value or fair value less estimated cost to sell. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2024 and is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
On June 2, 2024, the Company completed the sale of Access Solutions for cash proceeds of $5.0 billion. Access Solutions, historically reported in the Company's Fire & Security segment, is a global supplier of physical security and digital access solutions supporting the hospitality, commercial, education and military markets. The Company recognized a net gain on the sale of $1.8 billion, which is included in Discontinued operations, net of tax on the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. The net proceeds received are subject to working capital and other adjustments provided in the stock purchase agreement governing the sale of Access Solutions.
On July 1, 2024, the Company completed the sale of Industrial Fire for cash proceeds of $1.4 billion. Industrial Fire, historically reported in the Company's Fire & Security segment, is a leading manufacturer of a full spectrum of fire detection and suppression solutions and services in critical high-hazard environments, including oil and gas, power generation, marine and offshore facilities, automotive, data centers and aircraft hangars. The Company recognized a net gain on the sale of $310 million, which is included in Discontinued operations, net of tax on the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. The net proceeds received are subject to working capital and other adjustments provided in the stock purchase agreement governing the sale of Industrial Fire.
The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities divested as of their respective dates of sale:
(In millions)
Access Solutions
Industrial Fire
Cash and cash equivalents
$
82
$
40
Accounts receivable, net
90
93
Inventories, net
43
73
Other current assets
6
55
Fixed assets, net
18
24
Intangible assets, net
53
2
Goodwill
1,467
452
Operating lease right-of-use assets
16
24
Other assets
8
2
Total assets held for sale
$
1,783
$
765
Accounts payable
$
54
$
43
Accrued liabilities
80
65
Operating lease liabilities
17
24
Other long-term liabilities
10
6
Total liabilities held for sale
$
161
$
138
NOTE 17: SEGMENT FINANCIAL DATA
The Company conducts its operations through two reportable operating segments: HVAC and Refrigeration. In accordance with ASC 280 - Segment Reporting, the Company's segments maintain separate financial information for which results of operations are evaluated on a regular basis by the Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.
•The HVAC segment provides products, controls, services and solutions to meet the heating, cooling and ventilation needs of residential and commercial customers while enhancing building performance, health, energy efficiency and sustainability.
•The Refrigeration segment includes transport refrigeration and monitoring products, services and digital solutions for trucks, trailers, shipping containers, intermodal and rail, as well as commercial refrigeration products.
The Company's customers are in both the public and private sectors and its businesses reflect extensive geographic diversification. Inter-company sales between segments are immaterial.
Due to the Company's ongoing portfolio transformation, certain business activities previously reported within the Fire & Security segment no longer meet the criteria of a reportable segment. As a result, these business activities have been included in Eliminations and other in the following tables.
Net sales and Operating profit by segment are as follows:
Net Sales
Operating Profit
Three Months Ended September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
HVAC
$
5,058
$
4,008
$
741
$
763
Refrigeration
938
924
109
107
Total segment
5,996
4,932
850
870
Eliminations and other
(12)
3
(25)
(252)
General corporate expenses
—
—
(62)
(108)
Total Consolidated
$
5,984
$
4,935
$
763
$
510
Net Sales
Operating Profit
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
HVAC
$
14,569
$
11,846
$
1,857
$
1,940
Refrigeration
2,795
2,794
319
327
Total segment
17,364
14,640
2,176
2,267
Eliminations and other
(26)
(5)
(84)
(399)
General corporate expenses
—
—
(220)
(247)
Total Consolidated
$
17,338
$
14,635
$
1,872
$
1,621
Geographic external sales are attributed to the geographic regions based on their location of origin. With the exception of the U.S. presented in the table below, there were no individually significant countries with sales exceeding 10% of total sales during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
The Company sells products to and purchases products from unconsolidated entities accounted for under the equity method and, therefore, these entities are considered to be related parties. Amounts attributable to equity method investees are as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Sales to equity method investees included in Product sales
$
774
$
730
$
2,329
$
2,371
Purchases from equity method investees included in Cost of products sold
$
64
$
57
$
178
$
159
The Company had receivables from and payables to equity method investees as follows:
(In millions)
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Receivables from equity method investees included in Accounts receivable, net
$
287
$
231
Payables to equity method investees included in Accounts payable
$
47
$
44
NOTE 19: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The Company is involved in various litigation, claims and administrative proceedings, including those related to environmental (including asbestos) and legal matters. In accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies, the Company records accruals for loss contingencies when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These accruals are generally based upon a range of possible outcomes. If no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other, the Company accrues the minimum amount. In addition, these estimates are reviewed periodically and adjusted to reflect additional information when it becomes available. The Company is unable to predict the final outcome of the following matters based on the information currently available, except as otherwise noted. However, the Company does not believe that the resolution of any of these matters will have a material adverse effect upon its results of operations or financial condition.
Environmental Matters
The Company’s operations are subject to environmental regulation by various authorities. The Company has accrued for the costs of environmental remediation activities, including but not limited to investigatory, remediation, operating and maintenance costs and performance guarantees. The most likely cost to be incurred is accrued based on an evaluation of currently available facts with respect to individual sites, including the technology required to remediate, current laws and regulations and prior remediation experience.
The outstanding liabilities for environmental obligations are as follows:
(In millions)
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Environmental reserves included in Accrued liabilities
$
11
$
19
Environmental reserves included in Other long-term liabilities
202
199
Total Environmental reserves
$
213
$
218
For sites with multiple responsible parties, the Company considers its likely proportionate share of the anticipated remediation costs and the ability of other parties to fulfill their obligations in establishing a provision for these costs. Accrued environmental liabilities are not reduced by potential insurance reimbursements and are undiscounted.
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Asbestos Matters
The Company has been named as a defendant in lawsuits alleging personal injury as a result of exposure to asbestos allegedly integrated into certain Carrier products or business premises. While the Company has never manufactured asbestos and no longer incorporates it into any currently-manufactured products, certain products that the Company no longer manufactures contained components incorporating asbestos. A substantial majority of these asbestos-related claims have been dismissed without payment or have been covered in full or in part by insurance or other forms of indemnity. Additional cases were litigated and settled without any insurance reimbursement. The amounts involved in asbestos-related claims were not material individually or in the aggregate in any period.
The Company's asbestos liabilities and related insurance recoveries are as follows:
(In millions)
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Asbestos liabilities included in Accrued liabilities
$
17
$
15
Asbestos liabilities included in Other long-term liabilities
208
206
Total Asbestos liabilities
$
225
$
221
Asbestos-related recoveries included in Other current assets
$
7
$
5
Asbestos-related recoveries included in Other assets
88
88
Total Asbestos-related recoveries
$
95
$
93
The amounts recorded for asbestos-related liabilities are based on currently available information and assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable and are made with input from outside actuarial experts. These amounts are undiscounted and exclude the Company’s legal fees to defend the asbestos claims, which are expensed as incurred. In addition, the Company has recorded insurance recovery receivables for probable asbestos-related recoveries.
Aqueous Film Forming Foam Litigation
As of September 30, 2024, the Company, Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. ("KFI") and others have been named as defendants in more than 8,000 lawsuits filed in United States state or federal courts and a single case in Canada alleging that the historic use of Aqueous Film Forming Foam ("AFFF") caused personal injuries and damage to property and water supplies. In December 2018, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred and consolidated all AFFF cases pending in the U.S. federal courts against the Company, KFI and others to the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina (the "MDL Proceedings"). Individual plaintiffs in the MDL Proceedings generally seek damages for alleged personal injuries, medical monitoring, diminution in property value and injunctive relief to remediate alleged contamination of water supplies. U.S. state, municipal and water utility plaintiffs in the MDL Proceedings generally seek damages and costs related to the remediation of public property and water supplies.
AFFF is a firefighting foam, developed beginning in the late 1960s pursuant to U.S. military specification, used to extinguish certain types of hydrocarbon-fueled fires. The lawsuits identified above relate to Kidde Fire Fighting, Inc., which owned the “National Foam” business that manufactured AFFF for sale to government (including the U.S. federal government) and non-government customers in the U.S. at a single facility located in West Chester, Pennsylvania (the "Pennsylvania Site"). Kidde Fire Fighting, Inc. was acquired by a UTC subsidiary in 2005 and merged into KFI in 2007. In 2013, KFI divested the AFFF businesses to an unrelated third party. The Company acquired KFI as part of the Separation in April 2020.
The key components that contribute to AFFF's fire-extinguishing capabilities are known as fluorosurfactants. Neither the Company, nor KFI, nor any of the Company's subsidiaries involved in the AFFF litigation manufactured fluorosurfactants. Instead, the National Foam business purchased these substances from unrelated third parties for use in manufacturing AFFF. Plaintiffs in the MDL Proceedings allege that the fluorosurfactants used by various manufacturers in producing AFFF contained, or over time degraded into, compounds known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (referred to collectively as "PFAS"), including perflourooctanesulfonic acid ("PFOS") and perflourooctanoic acid ("PFOA"). Plaintiffs further allege that, as a result of the use of AFFF, PFOS and PFOA were released into the environment and, in some instances, ultimately reached drinking water supplies.
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Plaintiffs in the MDL Proceedings have named multiple defendants, including suppliers of chemicals and raw materials used to manufacture fluorosurfactants, fluorosurfactant manufacturers and AFFF manufacturers. The defendants in the MDL Proceedings moved for summary judgment on the government contractor defense, which potentially applies to AFFF sold to or used by the U.S. government. After full briefing and oral argument, on September 16, 2022, the MDL court declined to enter summary judgment for the defendants. The defense, however, remains available at any trial in which it would apply.
On May 14, 2023, KFI filed a voluntary petition with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Bankruptcy Court”) seeking relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, after the Company determined that it would not provide financial support to KFI going forward other than ensuring KFI has access to services necessary for the effective operation of its business. As a result, all litigation against KFI was automatically stayed. By agreement, all AFFF-related litigation against the Company, its other subsidiaries and RTX also was stayed. On November 21, 2023, the Bankruptcy Court ordered certain parties, including the Company, to participate in mediation sessions with respect to claims that might be asserted by and against it in the bankruptcy proceedings.
Following the conclusion of these mediation sessions in October 2024, the Company entered into a Settlement and Plan Support Agreement which contemplates that the Company will subsequently enter into three distinct settlement agreements (collectively, the “Proposed Settlement Agreements”) with KFI, the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors appointed in KFI’s bankruptcy case (the “Committee”) and the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee (the “MDL PEC”) appointed in the MDL Proceedings.
The first of the Proposed Settlement Agreements relates to claims that the Company is responsible for liabilities arising from KFI’s manufacture or sale of AFFF (“Estate Claims Settlement”). Upon Bankruptcy Court approval, the Estate Claims Settlement will permanently resolve all present and future claims that the Company is responsible for any liabilities of KFI, including all liabilities arising from KFI’s manufacture and sale of AFFF. The second and third of the Proposed Settlement Agreements release a very substantial amount of current and future direct claims against the Company (the “Direct Claims Settlements”).Direct claims allege that UTC, which indirectly owned KFI’s AFFF business for eight years, engaged in conduct independent of KFI that caused harm to AFFF claimants.The Company agreed to indemnify UTC for these direct claims when it was spun-off from UTC. Upon approval by the MDL Court, the Direct Claims Settlements resolve and enjoin all current and future AFFF-related direct claims against the Company by participating public water providers and airports. Non-settling parties may still assert direct AFFF-related claims, although we expect a vast majority of public water providers and airports will participate in the Direct Claims Settlements.
As part of the Proposed Settlement Agreements, the Company will pay $615 million in cash over five years, 100% of the net sale proceeds from the sale of KFI’s assets from its sale to Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, which are estimated to be $115 million, and contribute the right to recover proceeds under certain of its insurance policies. The Company will be entitled to receive up to $2.4 billion of proceeds from those insurance policies and will contribute the first $125 million of such proceeds as additional consideration in the Direct Claims Settlements. The Company also will be entitled to any earnouts payable to KFI under the KFI sale agreement. The Company expects insurance payments it receives in the future, in the aggregate, to cover the amount paid under the Proposed Settlement Agreements. As a result of the Proposed Settlement Agreements, the Company recorded a liability in the amount of $565 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024. The amount recognized is in addition to liabilities of $50 million that the Company recorded upon the deconsolidation of KFI on May 14, 2023, as further discussed below. As of September 30, 2024, the Company has not recorded any amounts associated with expected insurance proceeds.
The Company and KFI believe that they have meritorious defenses to the remaining AFFF claims. Given the numerous factual, scientific and legal issues to be resolved relating to these claims, the Company is unable to assess the probability of liability or to reasonably estimate a range of possible loss at this time. There can be no assurance that any such future exposure will not be material in any period.
Deconsolidation Due to Bankruptcy
As of May 14, 2023, the Company no longer controlled KFI as its activities are subject to review and oversight by the Bankruptcy Court. Therefore, KFI was deconsolidated and its respective assets and liabilities were derecognized from the Company’s Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Upon deconsolidation, the Company determined the fair value of its retained interest in KFI to be zero and we accounted for it prospectively using the cost method. As a result of these actions, the Company recognized a loss of $297 million in its Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
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within within Other income/(expense), net. In addition, the deconsolidation resulted in an investing cash outflow of $134 million in the Company's Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
In connection with the bankruptcy filing, KFI entered into several agreements with subsidiaries of the Company to ensure they have access to services necessary for the effective operation of their business. All post-deconsolidation activity between the Company and KFI are reported as third-party transactions recorded within the Company's Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. Since the petition date, there were no material transactions between the Company and KFI other than a $15 million payment by the Company to KFI under the terms of a tax sharing arrangement.
Income Taxes
Under the TMA relating to the Separation, the Company is responsible to UTC for its share of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act transition tax associated with foreign undistributed earnings as of December 31, 2017. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized a $46 million gain associated with the TMA and UTC's conclusion of certain income tax matters from their 2017 and 2018 tax audit with the IRS. Liabilities under the TMA of $118 million and $108 million are included within the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet within Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities as of September 30, 2024, respectively. This obligation is expected to be settled in annual installments with the next installment of $118 million due in April 2025 and the final installment of $108 million due in April 2026. The Company believes that the likelihood of incurring losses materially in excess of this amount is remote.
Other
The Company has other commitments and contingent liabilities related to legal proceedings, self-insurance programs and matters arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company accrues for contingencies generally based upon a range of possible outcomes. If no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other, the Company accrues the minimum amount.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is also routinely a defendant in, party to or otherwise subject to many pending and threatened legal actions, claims, disputes and proceedings. These matters are often based on alleged violations of contract, product liability, warranty, regulatory, environmental, health and safety, employment, intellectual property, tax and other laws. In some of these proceedings, claims for substantial monetary damages are asserted against the Company and could result in fines, penalties, compensatory or treble damages or non-monetary relief. The Company does not believe that these matters will have a material adverse effect upon its results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.
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With respect to the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PricewaterhouseCoopers") reported that it has applied limited procedures in accordance with professional standards for a review of such information. However, its report dated October 25, 2024, appearing below, states that the firm did not audit and does not express an opinion on the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. PricewaterhouseCoopers has not carried out any significant or additional audit tests beyond those that would have been necessary if their report had not been included. Accordingly, the degree of reliance on its report on such information should be restricted in light of the limited nature of the review procedures applied. PricewaterhouseCoopers is not subject to the liability provisions of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), for its report on the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements because that report is not a "report" or a "part" of a registration statement prepared or certified by PricewaterhouseCoopers within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the Securities Act.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareowners of Carrier Global Corporation
Results of Review of Interim Financial Information
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Carrier Global Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of September 30, 2024, and the related condensed consolidated statements of operations, of comprehensive income (loss), and of changes in equity for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the “interim financial information”). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial information for it to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2023, and the related consolidated statements of operations, of comprehensive income (loss), of changes in equity and of cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated February 6, 2024, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. As discussed in Note 16 to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial information, the Company has reflected the effects of discontinued operations. The accompanying December 31, 2023 condensed consolidated balance sheet reflects this change.
Basis for Review Results
This interim financial information is the responsibility of the Company’s management. 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 review in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Miami, Florida
October 25, 2024
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Business Summary
Carrier Global Corporation ("we" or "our") is a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions with a focus on providing differentiated, digitally-enabled lifecycle solutions to our customers. Our portfolio includes industry-leading brands such as Carrier, Viessmann, Toshiba, Automated Logic and Carrier Transicold that offer innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning ("HVAC"), refrigeration, and cold chain transportation solutions to help make the world safer and more comfortable. We also provide a broad array of related building services, including audit, design, installation, system integration, repair, maintenance and monitoring. Our operations are classified into two segments: HVAC and Refrigeration.
Our worldwide operations are affected by global and regional industrial, economic and political factors and trends. These include the mega-trends of urbanization, climate change and increasing requirements for food safety driven by the food needs of the growing global population and the rising standards of living in emerging markets. We believe that our business segments are well positioned to benefit from favorable secular trends, including these mega-trends and from the strength of our industry-leading brands and track record of innovation. In addition, we regularly review our end markets to proactively identify trends and adapt our strategies accordingly.
Our business is also affected by changes in the general level of economic activity, such as changes in business and consumer spending, construction and shipping activity as well as short-term economic factors such as currency fluctuations, commodity price volatility and supply disruptions. We continue to invest in our business, take pricing actions to mitigate supply chain and inflationary pressures, develop new products and services in order to remain competitive in our markets and use risk management strategies to mitigate various exposures. We believe that we have industry-leading global brands, which form the foundation of our business strategy. Coupled with our focus on growth, innovation and operational efficiency, we expect to drive long-term future growth and increased value for our shareowners.
Recent Developments
Acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions
On April 25, 2023, we announced that we entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire the climate solutions business (the "VCS Business") of Viessmann Group GmbH & Co. KG (“Viessmann”), a privately-held company. The VCS Business develops intelligent, integrated and sustainable technologies, including heat pumps, boilers, photovoltaic systems, home battery storage and digital solutions, primarily for residential customers in Europe. The acquisition was completed on January 2, 2024. As a result, the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the VCS Business are consolidated in the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of the date of acquisition and reported within our HVAC segment.
Portfolio Transformation
On June 2, 2024, we completed the sale of our Access Solutions business ("Access Solutions") to Honeywell International Inc. ("Honeywell") for cash proceeds of $5.0 billion. Access Solutions, historically reported in our Fire & Security segment, is a global supplier of physical security and digital access solutions supporting the hospitality, commercial, education and military markets. We recognized a net gain on the sale of $1.8 billion, which is included in Discontinued operations, net of tax on the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. The net proceeds received are subject to working capital and other adjustments provided in the stock purchase agreement.
On July 1, 2024, we completed the sale of our Industrial Fire business ("Industrial Fire") for cash proceeds of $1.4 billion. Industrial Fire, historically reported in our Fire & Security segment, is a leading manufacturer of a full spectrum of fire detection and suppression solutions and services in critical high-hazard environments, including oil and gas, power generation, marine and offshore facilities, automotive, data centers and aircraft hangars. We recognized a net gain on the sale of $310 million, which is included in Discontinued operations, net of tax on the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated
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Statement of Operations. The net proceeds received are subject to working capital and other adjustments provided in the stock purchase agreement governing the sale of Industrial Fire.
On December 12, 2023, we entered into a stock purchase agreement to sell our Commercial Refrigeration business ("CCR") to Haier Group Corporation for an enterprise value of approximately $775 million. CCR, historically reported in our Refrigeration segment, is a global supplier of turnkey solutions for commercial refrigeration systems and services, with a primary focus on serving food retail customers, cold storage facilities and warehouses. The sale of CCR was completed on October 1, 2024.
On August 15, 2024, we entered into a stock purchase agreement to sell our Commercial and Residential Fire business (“CRF Business") to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for an enterprise value of approximately $3.0 billion. The CRF Business, historically reported in our Fire & Security segment, is a leading manufacturer of fire detection and alarm solutions for both commercial and residential applications. The transaction is expected to close in 2024, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Discontinued Operations
In 2023, we announced plans to exit our Fire & Security and Commercial Refrigeration businesses over the course of 2024. The announced plan to exit the Fire & Security segment represents a single disposal plan to separately divest multiple businesses over different reporting periods. Upon the CRF Business qualifying as held for sale during the three months ended September 30, 2024, the components of the Fire & Security segment in aggregate met the criteria to be presented as discontinued operations. In addition, the assets and liabilities of the CRF Business have been reclassified to held for sale at December 31, 2023. The results of CCR did not meet the criteria to be presented in discontinued operations.
Deconsolidation of Kidde-Fenwal, Inc.
On May 14, 2023, Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. ("KFI"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of ours, filed a petition for voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code ("Chapter 11") in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. KFI, an industrial fire detection and suppression business historically reported in our Fire & Security segment, indicated that it intended to use the bankruptcy process to explore strategic alternatives, including the sale of KFI as a going concern. As of the petition date, KFI was deconsolidated and its respective assets and liabilities were derecognized from our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Preparation of our financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales and expenses. We believe that the most complex and sensitive judgments, because of their potential significance to the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, result primarily from the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. In "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of our 2023 Form 10-K, we describe the significant accounting estimates and policies used in the preparation of the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Except as noted below, there have been no significant changes in our critical accounting estimates.
Business Combinations
In accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"), acquisitions that meet the definition of a business are recorded using the acquisition method of accounting. We recognize and measure the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest as of the acquisition date at fair value. The valuation of intangible assets is determined by an income approach methodology, using assumptions such as projected future revenues, customer attrition rates, royalty rates, tax rates and discount rates. The excess, if any, of total consideration transferred in a business combination over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest is recognized as goodwill. Costs incurred as a result of a business combination other than costs related to the issuance of debt or equity securities are recorded in the period the costs are incurred.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 Compared with the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
The following represents our consolidated net sales and operating results:
Three Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2024
2023
Period Change
% Change
Net sales
$
5,984
$
4,935
$
1,049
21
%
Cost of products and services sold
(4,307)
(3,449)
(858)
25
%
Gross margin
1,677
1,486
191
13
%
Operating expenses
(914)
(976)
62
(6)
%
Operating profit
763
510
253
50
%
Non-operating income (expense), net
7
(39)
46
(118)
%
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
770
471
299
63
%
Income tax expense
(172)
(177)
5
(3)
%
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
598
294
304
103
%
Discontinued operations, net of income taxes
(117)
87
(204)
(234)
%
Net earnings (loss)
481
381
100
26
%
Less: Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries' earnings from operations
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24
10
42
%
Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareowners
$
447
$
357
$
90
25
%
Net Sales
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Net sales were $6.0 billion, a 21% increase compared with the same period of 2023. The components of the year-over-year change were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
Organic
4
%
Acquisitions and divestitures, net
17
%
Total % change
21
%
Organic sales for the three months ended September 30, 2024, increased by 4% compared with the same period of 2023. The organic increase was primarily driven by our HVAC segment due to improved end-markets in the Americas and EMEA, which more than offset reduced end-market demand in Asia. Results in our Refrigeration segment were mixed as growth in Transport refrigeration was partially offset by challenges in Commercial refrigeration end-markets. Refer to "Segment Review" below for a discussion of Net sales by segment.
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Gross Margin
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, gross margin was $1.7 billion, a 13% increase compared with the same period of 2023. The components were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2024
2023
Net sales
$
5,984
$
4,935
Cost of products and services sold
(4,307)
(3,449)
Gross margin
$
1,677
$
1,486
Percentage of net sales
28.0
%
30.1
%
Gross margin increased by $191 million compared with the three months ended September 30, 2023. The main driver of the increase related to ongoing customer demand, pricing improvements and our continued focus on productivity initiatives. Operating results associated with the VCS Business since the date of acquisition further benefited gross margin during the period. However, the results of the VCS Business included inventory step-up, backlog amortization and intangible asset amortization resulting from the recognition of acquired assets at fair value. These costs had a 220 basis point unfavorable impact on gross margin as a percentage of Net sales. As a result, gross margin as a percentage of Net sales decreased by 210 basis points compared with the same period of 2023.
Operating Expenses
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, operating expenses, including Equity method investment net earnings, were a benefit of $0.9 billion, a 6% decrease compared with the same period of 2023. The components were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2024
2023
Selling, general and administrative
$
(799)
$
(664)
Research and development
(172)
(126)
Equity method investment net earnings
66
75
Other income (expense), net
(9)
(261)
Total operating expenses
$
(914)
$
(976)
Percentage of net sales
15.3
%
19.8
%
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Selling, general and administrative expenses were $799 million, a 20% increase compared with the same period of 2023. The increase is primarily due to incremental expenses associated with the VCS Business since the date of acquisition. In addition, the current period also included $15 million of acquisition and divestiture-related costs compared with $35 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Research and development costs relate to new product development and new technology innovation. Due to the variable nature of program development schedules, year-over-year spending levels can fluctuate. In addition, we continue to invest to prepare for future energy efficiency and refrigerant regulation changes and in digital controls technologies.
Investments over which we do not exercise control, but have significant influence, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Equity method investment net earnings were $66 million, a 12% decrease compared with the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily driven by the absence of a $16 million benefit recognized in connection with a favorable tax ruling at a minority owned joint venture in the prior year. As a result, we reported higher earnings in HVAC joint ventures across all regions.
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Other income (expense), net primarily includes the impact of gains and losses related to the sale of businesses or interests in our equity method investments, foreign currency gains and losses on transactions that are denominated in a currency other than an entity's functional currency and hedging-related activities. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized a $257 million loss on the mark-to-market valuation of our window forward contracts associated with the expected cash outflows of the Euro-denominated purchase price of the VCS Business.
Non-Operating Income (Expense), net
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Non-operating income (expense), net was $7 million, a 118% decrease compared with the same period of 2023. The components were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2024
2023
Non-service pension (expense) benefit
$
(1)
$
—
Interest expense
$
(131)
$
(73)
Interest income
139
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Interest (expense) income, net
$
8
$
(39)
Non-operating income (expense), net
$
7
$
(39)
Non-operating income (expense), net includes the results from activities other than normal business operations such as interest expense, interest income and the non-service components of pension and post-retirement obligations. Interest expense is affected by the amount of debt outstanding and the interest rates on that debt. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Interest expense was $131 million, a 79% increase compared with the same period of 2023. In connection with the acquisition of the VCS Business, we entered into several financing arrangements to fund the cash portion of the Euro-denominated purchase price. In July 2024, we completed tender offers to repurchase approximately $1.0 billion aggregate principal which included $125 million of notes due 2034, $350 million of notes due 2054 and approximately $600 million of notes due 2050. Upon settlement, we wrote off $11 million of unamortized deferred financing costs in Interest expense and recognized a net gain of $97 million in Interest income. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we amortized $12 million of deferred financing cost in Interest expense, of which $11 million related to our senior unsecured bridge term loan facility (the "Bridge Loan").
Income Taxes
Three Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
Effective tax rate
22.3
%
37.6
%
We account for income tax expense in accordance with ASC 740, which requires an estimate of the annual effective income tax rate for the full year to be applied to the respective interim period, taking into account year-to-date amounts and projected results for the full year. The effective tax rate was 22.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared with 37.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The year-over-year decrease was primarily driven by the absence of the non-deductible loss of $257 million on the mark-to-market valuation of the Company's window forward contracts associated with the expected cash outflows of the Euro-denominated purchase price of the VCS Business and a tax charge of $19 million related to the Company's intention to no longer permanently reinvest historical earnings from certain jurisdictions.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Compared with the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
The following represents our consolidated net sales and operating results:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2024
2023
Period Change
% Change
Net sales
$
17,338
$
14,635
$
2,703
18
%
Cost of products and services sold
(12,701)
(10,590)
(2,111)
20
%
Gross margin
4,637
4,045
592
15
%
Operating expenses
(2,765)
(2,424)
(341)
14
%
Operating profit
1,872
1,621
251
15
%
Non-operating income (expense), net
(291)
(126)
(165)
131
%
Income from operations before income taxes
1,581
1,495
86
6
%
Income tax expense
(339)
(453)
114
(25)
%
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
1,242
1,042
200
19
%
Discontinued operations, net of tax
1,897
(41)
1,938
(4727)
%
Net earnings (loss)
3,139
1,001
2,138
214
%
Less: Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries' earnings from operations
86
72
14
19
%
Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareowners
$
3,053
$
929
$
2,124
229
%
Net Sales
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Net sales were $17.3 billion, a 18% increase compared with the same period of 2023. The components of the year-over-year change were as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Organic
2
%
Foreign currency translation
(1)
%
Acquisitions and divestitures, net
17
%
Total % change
18
%
Organic sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased by 2% compared with the same period of 2023. The organic increase was primarily driven by our HVAC segment due to improved end-markets in the Americas, which more than offset reduced end-markets in EMEA and Asia. Results in Refrigeration were flat compared to the prior year as each of the segment's businesses experienced challenges in certain end-markets. Refer to "Segment Review" below for a discussion of Net sales by segment.
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Gross Margin
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, grossmargin was $4.6 billion, a 15% increase compared with the same period of 2023. The components were as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2024
2023
Net sales
$
17,338
$
14,635
Cost of products and services sold
(12,701)
(10,590)
Gross margin
$
4,637
$
4,045
Percentage of net sales
26.7
%
27.6
%
Gross margin increased by $592 million compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The main driver of the increase related to ongoing customer demand, pricing improvements and our continued focus on productivity initiatives. Operating results associated with the VCS Business since the date of acquisition further benefited gross margin during the period. However, the results of the VCS Business included inventory step-up, backlog amortization and intangible asset amortization resulting from the recognition of acquired assets at fair value. These costs had a 270 basis point unfavorable impact on gross margin as a percentage of Net sales. As a result, gross margin as a percentage of Net sales decreased by 90 basis points compared with the same period of 2023.
Operating Expenses
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, operating expenses, including Equity method investment net earnings, were a benefit of $2.8 billion, a 14% increase compared with the same period of 2023. The components were as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2024
2023
Selling, general and administrative
$
(2,394)
$
(1,870)
Research and development
(524)
(355)
Equity method investment net earnings
187
171
Other income (expense), net
(34)
(370)
Total operating expenses
$
(2,765)
$
(2,424)
Percentage of net sales
15.9
%
16.6
%
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Selling, general and administrative expenses were $2.4 billion, a 28% increase compared with the same period of 2023. The increase is primarily due to incremental expenses associated with the VCS Business since the date of acquisition. In addition, higher compensation and other employee-related costs further contributed to the increase. The current period also included $87 million of acquisition and divestiture-related costs compared with $58 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Research and development costs relate to new product development and new technology innovation. Due to the variable nature of program development schedules, year-over-year spending levels can fluctuate. In addition, we continue to invest to prepare for future energy efficiency and refrigerant regulation changes and in digital controls technologies.
Investments over which we do not exercise control, but have significant influence, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Equity method investment net earnings were $187 million, a 9% increase compared with the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily driven by higher earnings in HVAC joint ventures across all regions. The increase was partially offset by a $23 million charge associated with the devaluation of U.S. Dollar denominated balances at an HVAC equity investment in Egypt. In addition, prior year results include a $16 million benefit recognized in connection with a favorable tax ruling at a minority owned joint venture.
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Other income (expense), net primarily includes the impact of gains and losses related to the sale of businesses or interests in our equity method investments, foreign currency gains and losses on transactions that are denominated in a currency other than an entity's functional currency and hedging-related activities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recognized a $46 million gain associated with our share of United Technologies Corporation's conclusion of certain income tax matters from their 2017 and 2018 tax audit with the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"). In connection with the acquisition of the VCS Business, we recognized an $86 million loss on the mark-to-market valuation of our window forward contracts associated with the cash outflows of the Euro-denominated purchase price. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized a $368 million loss on the mark-to-market valuation of our window forward contracts associated with the expected cash outflows of the Euro-denominated purchase price of the VCS Business.
Non-Operating Income (Expense), net
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Non-operating income (expense), net was $291 million, a 131% increase compared with the same period of 2023. The components were as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2024
2023
Non-service pension (expense) benefit
$
(1)
$
—
Interest expense
$
(462)
$
(209)
Interest income
172
83
Interest (expense) income, net
$
(290)
$
(126)
Non-operating income (expense), net
$
(291)
$
(126)
Non-operating income (expense), net includes the results from activities other than normal business operations such as interest expense, interest income and the non-service components of pension and post-retirement obligations. Interest expense is affected by the amount of debt outstanding and the interest rates on that debt. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Interest expense was $462 million, a 121% increase compared with the same period of 2023. In connection with the acquisition of the VCS Business, we entered into several financing arrangements to fund the Euro-denominated purchase price. We also redeemed $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.80% notes due in 2025 and completed tender offers to repurchase approximately $1.0 billion aggregate principal which included $125 million of notes due 2034, $350 million of notes due 2054 and approximately $600 million of notes due 2050. Upon settlement, we incurred a make-whole premium of $8 million in Interest expense, wrote off $11 million of unamortized deferred financing costs in Interest expense and recognized a net gain of $97 million in Interest income. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we amortized $34 million of deferred financing cost in Interest expense, of which $30 million related to our Bridge Loan.
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Income Taxes
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
Effective tax rate
21.4
%
30.3
%
We account for income tax expense in accordance with ASC 740, which requires an estimate of the annual effective income tax rate for the full year to be applied to the respective interim period, taking into account year-to-date amounts and projected results for the full year. The effective tax rate was 21.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with 30.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The year-over-year decrease was primarily driven by the $368 million loss on the mark-to-market valuation of the Company's window forward contracts associated with the expected cash outflows of the Euro-denominated purchase price of the VCS Business during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. In addition, the Company recognized a tax benefit of $21 million associated with the TMA and UTC's conclusion of certain income tax matters from their 2017 and 2018 tax audit with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
SEGMENT REVIEW
We have two operating segments:
•The HVAC segment provides products, controls, services and solutions to meet the heating, cooling and ventilation needs of residential and commercial customers while enhancing building performance, health, energy efficiency and sustainability.
•The Refrigeration segment includes transport refrigeration and monitoring products, services and digital solutions for trucks, trailers, shipping containers, intermodal and rail, as well as commercial refrigeration products.
We determine our segments based on how our Chief Executive Officer, who is the Chief Operating Decision Maker (the "CODM"), allocates resources, assesses performance and makes operational decisions. The CODM allocates resources and evaluates the financial performance of each of our segments based on Net sales and Operating profit. Adjustments to reconcile segment reporting to the consolidated results are included in Note 17 - Segment Financial Data.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 Compared with Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Summary performance for each of our segments is as follows:
Net Sales
Operating Profit
Operating Profit Margin
Three Months Ended September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
HVAC
$
5,058
$
4,008
$
741
$
763
14.7
%
19.0
%
Refrigeration
938
924
109
107
11.6
%
11.6
%
Total segment
$
5,996
$
4,932
$
850
$
870
14.2
%
17.6
%
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HVAC Segment
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Net sales in our HVAC segment were $5.1 billion, a 26% increase compared with the same period of 2023. The components of the year-over-year change were as follows:
Net Sales
Organic
6
%
Acquisitions and divestitures, net
20
%
Total % change in Net sales
26
%
The organic increase in Net sales of 6% was driven by continued strong results in the segment. Growth in the Americas (up 9%) was primarily driven by our Commercial and Residential businesses which benefited from strong customer demand and pricing improvements. This was partially offset by lower volumes in our Light Commercial business. Growth in EMEA (up 3%) was primarily driven by ongoing customer demand and pricing improvements in our Commercial business. Residential markets continue to be impacted by reduced volume compared with the prior year. Results in Asia (down 3%) were impacted by lower demand in the region, primarily in China.
On January 2, 2024, we acquired the VCS Business, a leading manufacturer of high efficiency heating and renewable energy systems in Europe. The results of the VCS Business have been included in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements since the date of acquisition. The transaction added 20% to Net sales during the three months ended September 30, 2024, and is included in Acquisitions and divestitures, net.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Operating profit in our HVAC segment was $741 million, a 3% decrease compared with the same period of 2023. The components of the year-over-year change were as follows:
Operating Profit
Operational
11
%
Acquisitions and divestitures, net
7
%
Restructuring
(4)
%
Amortization of acquired intangibles
(18)
%
Other
1
%
Total % change in Operating profit
(3)
%
The operational profit increase of 11% was primarily attributable to ongoing customer demand and pricing improvements in certain end-markets compared with the prior year. In addition, favorable material costs drove productivity benefits in the segment. These benefits more than offset volume reductions in certain end-markets and lower earnings from equity method investments. However, the prior year included a $16 million benefit recognized in connection with a favorable tax ruling at a minority owned joint venture.
Refrigeration Segment
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Net sales in our Refrigeration segment were $938 million, a 1% increase compared to the same period of 2023. The components of the year-over-year change were as follows:
Net Sales
Organic
1
%
Foreign currency translation
—
%
Total % change in Net sales
1
%
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The organicincrease in Net Sales of 1% was primarily driven by volume growth and price improvements within certain end-markets compared with the prior year. Transport refrigeration results increased (up 4%) compared to the prior year primarily due to strong container end-markets. In addition, higher volumes in Asia further benefited results but were more than offset by lower end-market demand in North America and Europe. Results for Commercial refrigeration decreased (down 3%) compared with the prior year, primarily driven by reduced end-market demand in China. In addition, economic conditions and inflationary cost pressures impacted end-market demand in Europe.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Operating profit in our Refrigeration segment was $109 million, a 2% increase compared with the same period of 2023. The components of the year-over-year change were as follows:
Operating Profit
Operational
7
%
Foreign currency translation
(1)
%
Other
(4)
%
Total % change in Operating profit
2
%
The increase in operational profit of 7% was primarily driven by favorable productivity initiatives and price improvements compared with the prior year. In addition, volume growth in certain end-markets further benefited the segment. These amounts were partially offset by volume reductions in certain other end-markets. Inflationary cost pressures are moderating but continue to impact our operating profit. Amounts reported in Other represent $3 million of divestiture-related costs associated with the sale of CCR.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Summary performance for each of our segments is as follows:
Net Sales
Operating Profit
Operating Profit Margin
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
HVAC
$
14,569
$
11,846
$
1,857
$
1,940
12.7
%
16.4
%
Refrigeration
2,795
2,794
319
327
11.4
%
11.7
%
Total segment
$
17,364
$
14,640
$
2,176
$
2,267
12.5
%
15.5
%
HVAC Segment
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Net sales in our HVAC segment were $14.6 billion, a 23% increase compared with the same period of 2023. The components of the year-over-year change were as follows:
Net Sales
Organic
3
%
Acquisitions and divestitures, net
20
%
Total % change in Net sales
23
%
The organic increase in Net sales of 3% was driven by continued strong results in the segment. Growth in the Americas (up 7%) was primarily driven by our Commercial and Light Commercial businesses which benefited from ongoing customer demand and pricing improvements. Moderate growth in our Residential business was due to higher volumes compared with the prior year. EMEA (down 2%) continues to be impacted by reduced volumes in residential markets. The reduction was partially offset by ongoing customer demand and pricing improvements in our Commercial business. Results in Asia (down 3%) were impacted by lower demand in the region, primarily in China.
On January 2, 2024, we acquired the VCS Business, a leading manufacturer of high efficiency heating and renewable energy systems in Europe. The results of the VCS Business have been included in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements since the date of acquisition. The transaction added 20% to Net sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and is included in Acquisitions and divestitures, net.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Operating profit in our HVAC segment was $1.9 billion, a 4% decrease compared with the same period of 2023. The components of the year-over-year change were as follows:
Operating Profit
Operational
17
%
Acquisitions and divestitures, net
1
%
Restructuring
(3)
%
Amortization of acquired intangibles
(21)
%
Other
2
%
Total % change in Operating profit
(4)
%
The operational profit increase of 17% was primarily attributable to ongoing customer demand and pricing improvements in certain end-markets compared with the prior year. In addition, favorable material and logistics costs drove productivity benefits in the segment. These benefits more than offset volume reductions in certain end-markets. Higher earnings from equity method investments further benefited operational profit in the segment. The increase was partially offset by a $23 million charge associated with the devaluation of U.S. Dollar denominated balances at an HVAC equity investment in Egypt.
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Refrigeration Segment
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Net sales in our Refrigeration segment were $2.8 billion, flat compared to the same period of 2023. The components of the year-over-year change were as follows:
Net Sales
Organic
—
%
Foreign currency translation
—
%
Total % change in Net sales
—
%
Organic Net sales was flat compared to the prior year as the segment experienced challenges in certain end-markets during the period. Transport refrigeration results increased (up 1%) compared to the prior year primarily due to strong container markets. In addition, higher volumes in Asia and Europe further benefited results but were more than offset by lower end-market demand in North America. Results for Commercial refrigeration decreased (down 4%) compared with the prior year, primarily driven by lower volumes in Europe as economic conditions and inflationary cost pressures impacted end-market demand. In addition, Asia results were impacted by reduced end-market demand in China.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Operating profit in our Refrigeration segment was $319 million, a 2% decrease compared with the same period of 2023. The components of the year-over-year change were as follows:
Operating Profit
Operational
6
%
Foreign currency translation
(1)
%
Restructuring
3
%
Other
(10)
%
Total % change in Operating profit
(2)
%
The increase in operational profit of 6% was primarily driven by favorable productivity initiatives and price improvements compared with the prior year. In addition, volume growth in certain end-markets further benefited the segment. These amounts were partially offset by volume reductions in certain other end-markets. Inflationary cost pressures are moderating but continue to impact our operating profit. Amounts reported in Other represent $11 million of divestiture-related costs associated with the sale of CCR. In addition, the prior year includes a $24 million gain on the sale of a business within Transport refrigeration.
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LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
We assess liquidity in terms of our ability to generate adequate amounts of cash necessary to fund our current and future cash requirements to support our business and strategic initiatives. In doing so, we review and analyze our cash on hand, working capital, debt service requirements and capital expenditures. We rely on operating cash flows as our primary source of liquidity. In addition, we have access to other sources of capital to finance our strategic initiatives and fund growth.
As of September 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $2.2 billion, of which approximately 68% was held by our foreign subsidiaries. We manage our worldwide cash requirements by reviewing available funds and the cost effectiveness with which we can access funds held by foreign subsidiaries. On occasion, we are required to maintain cash deposits in connection with contractual obligations related to acquisitions, divestitures or other legal obligations. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the amount of such restricted cash was approximately $14 million and $2 million, respectively.
We continue to actively manage and strengthen our business portfolio to meet the current and future needs of our customers. This is accomplished through research and development activities with a focus on new product development and new technology innovation as well as sustaining activities with a focus on improving existing products and reducing production costs. We also pursue potential acquisitions to complement existing products and services to enhance our product portfolio. In addition, we routinely conduct discussions, evaluate targets and enter into agreements regarding possible acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and equity investments to manage our business portfolio.
We believe that our available cash and operating cash flows will be sufficient to meet our future operating cash needs. Our committed credit facilities and access to the debt and equity markets provide additional sources of short-term and long-term capital to fund current operations, debt maturities and future investment opportunities. Although we believe that the arrangements currently in place permit us to finance our operations on acceptable terms and conditions, our access to and the availability of financing on acceptable terms and conditions in the future will be impacted by many factors, including: (1) our credit ratings or absence of credit ratings, (2) the level of our existing indebtedness, (3) the restrictions under our debt agreements, (4) the liquidity of the overall capital markets and (5) the state of the economy. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional financing on terms favorable to us, if at all.
The following table contains several key measures of our financial condition and liquidity:
(In millions)
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents
$
2,225
$
9,852
Total debt
$
12,432
$
14,293
Total equity
$
15,042
$
9,005
Net debt (total debt less cash and cash equivalents)
$
10,207
$
4,441
Total capitalization (total debt plus total equity)
$
27,474
$
23,298
Net capitalization (total debt plus total equity less cash and cash equivalents)
$
25,249
$
13,446
Total debt to total capitalization
45
%
61
%
Net debt to net capitalization
40
%
33
%
Acquisition of the VCS Business
On April 25, 2023, we announced that we entered into an Agreement to acquire the VCS Business. Under the terms of the Agreement, 20% of the purchase price was to be paid in Carrier common stock, issued directly to Viessmann and subject to certain lock-up provisions and 80% was to be paid in cash. Simultaneously, we entered into commitment letters with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., BofA Securities, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. to provide a €8.2 billion senior unsecured bridge term loan facility (the "Bridge Loan") to fund a portion of the Euro-denominated purchase price.
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On May 19, 2023, we entered into a 364-day, $500 million, senior unsecured revolving credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and certain other lenders (the "Revolver"). In addition, we entered into a senior unsecured delayed draw term loan credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and certain other lenders that permits aggregate borrowings of up to €2.3 billion (the "Delayed Draw Facility"). Upon entering into the Delayed Draw Facility, the aggregate principal amount of the Bridge Loan was reduced by €2.3 billion. In November 2023, we issued $3.0 billion principal amount of USD-denominated notes ("USD Notes") and €2.35 billion principal amount of Euro-denominated notes ("Euro Notes"). Upon issuance, the aggregate principal amount of the Bridge Loan was reduced by €5.4 billion. On January 2, 2024, we entered into a 60-day senior unsecured term loan agreement consisting of a Euro-denominated tranche in an aggregate amount of €113 million and a USD-denominated tranche in an aggregate amount of $349 million (the “60-day Loan”). Upon entering into the 60-day Loan, we reduced the final portion of the Bridge Loan by €500 million and subsequently terminated the agreement.
On January 2, 2024, we completed the acquisition of the VCS Business for $14.2 billion. The cash portion of the purchase price was funded through cash on hand, proceeds from the USD Notes and the Euro Notes and borrowings under the Delayed Draw Facility and the 60-day Loan. Proceeds from the Revolver became available upon closing.
In March 2024, borrowings under the 60-day loan were repaid. In May 2024, the Revolver was terminated and refinanced in order to extend its maturity to May 2025. In addition, we redeemed our $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.80% notes due in 2025 and repaid borrowings under the Delayed Draw Facility in June 2024, which was subsequently terminated. In August 2024, we completed tender offers on certain tranches of our notes which included $125 million of notes due 2034, $350 million of notes due 2054 and approximately $600 million of notes due 2050.
Borrowings and Lines of Credit
We maintain a $2.0 billion unsecured, unsubordinated commercial paper program which we can use for general corporate purposes, including the funding of working capital and potential acquisitions. In addition, we maintain a $2.0 billion revolving credit agreement with various banks (the "Revolving Credit Facility") that matures in May 2028 which supports our commercial paper borrowing program and can be used for general corporate purposes. A ratings-based commitment fee is charged on unused commitments. As of September 30, 2024, we had no borrowings outstanding under our commercial paper program or our Revolving Credit Facility.
Our short-term obligations primarily consist of current maturities of long-term debt. Our long-term obligations primarily consist of long-term notes with maturity dates ranging between 2025 and 2054. Interest payments related to long-term notes are expected to approximate $433 million per year, reflecting an approximate weighted-average interest rate of 3.53%. Any borrowings from the Revolving Credit Facility are subject to variable interest rates. See Note 5 – Borrowings and Lines of Credit in the Notes to the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the terms of our long-term debt obligations.
The following table presents our credit ratings and outlook as of September 30, 2024:
Rating Agency
Long-term Rating (1)
Short-term Rating (2)
Outlook (2) (3)
Standards & Poor's ("S&P")
BBB
A2
Positive
Moody's Investors Service Inc. ("Moody's")
Baa2
P2
Positive
Fitch Ratings ("Fitch")
BBB
F2
Positive
(1) The long-term rating was upgraded by Moody's to Baa2 on May 13, 2024. Fitch's was updated in December 2023.
(2) Fitch upgraded its short-term rating to F2 from F3 and revised its outlook to positive from stable on July 11, 2024.
(3) S&P revised its outlook to positive from stable in December 2023.
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Portfolio Transformation
On June 2, 2024, we completed the divestiture of Access Solutions for cash proceeds of $5.0 billion, subject to customary working capital and other adjustments. On July 1, 2024, we completed the divestiture of Industrial Fire to Sentinel Capital Partners for cash proceeds of $1.4 billion, subject to customary working capital and other adjustments. Consistent with our capital allocation strategy, the net proceeds will be used to fund repayment of debt, investments in organic and inorganic growth initiatives and capital returns to shareowners as well as for general corporate purposes.
On December 12, 2023, we entered into a stock purchase agreement to sell CCR to Haier Group Corporation for an enterprise value of approximately $775 million. The sale of CCR was completed on October 1, 2024. On August 15, 2024, we entered into a stock purchase agreement to sell the CRF Business to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for an enterprise value of approximately $3.0 billion. The transaction is expected to close in 2024.
Share Repurchase Program
We may repurchase our outstanding common stock from time to time subject to market conditions and at our discretion. Repurchases occur in the open market or through one or more other public or private transactions pursuant to plans complying with Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Exchange Act. Since the initial authorization in February 2021, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $4.1 billion of our outstanding common stock. As of December 31, 2023, we repurchased 43.5 million shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $2.0 billion, including shares repurchased under an accelerated share repurchase agreement. As a result, we had approximately $2.1 billion remaining under the current authorization at December 31, 2023.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we repurchased 6.2 million shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $0.4 billion. As a result we had approximately $1.7 billion remaining under the current authorization at September 30, 2024. In addition, our Board of Directors approved a $3 billion increase to our existing share repurchase program in October 2024.
Dividends
We paid dividends on common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, totaling $514 million. In October 2024, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.19 per share of common stock payable on November 18, 2024, to shareowners of record at the close of business on October 25, 2024.
Discussion of Cash Flows
The following table reflects the major categories of cash flows for the following periods:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2024
2023
Net cash flows provided by (used in):
Continuing operating activities
$
1,208
$
1,345
Continuing investing activities
(11,331)
(284)
Continuing financing activities
(2,939)
(673)
Cash flows from continuing operating activities primarily represent inflows and outflows associated with our continuing operations. Primary activities include net earnings from continuing operations adjusted for non-cash transactions, working capital changes and changes in other assets and liabilities. The year-over-year decrease in net cash provided by continuing operating activities was primarily driven by an increase in working capital balances compared with the prior period. Improved cash conversion and lower inventory levels were more than offset by lower accounts payable balances.
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Cash flows from continuing investing activities primarily represent inflows and outflows associated with long-term assets. Primary activities include capital expenditures, acquisitions, divestitures and proceeds from the sale of fixed assets. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash used in continuing investing activities was $11.3 billion. The primary driver of the outflow related to the acquisition of the VCS Business, which totaled $10.8 billion, net of cash acquired. Additional investing outflows include $187 million related to settlement of derivatives and $302 million of capital expenditures. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net cash used in continuing investing activities was $284 million. The primary driver of the outflow related to $217 million of capital expenditures. In addition, we settled working capital and other transaction-related items associated with the acquisition of Toshiba Carrier Corporation and invested in several businesses. These amounts totaled $69 million, net of cash acquired and were partially offset by the proceeds from the sale of a business during the period.
Cash flows from continuing financing activities primarily represent inflows and outflows associated with equity or borrowings. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash used in continuing financing activities was $2.9 billion. The primary driver of the outflow is due to repayments of long-term debt of $4.5 billion which includes prepayments of the Delayed Draw Facility, redemption of our 5.80% notes due in 2025 and tender offers of approximately $1.0 billion. In addition, we made payments totaling $431 million to repurchase shares of our common stock and dividend payments of $514 million to our common shareowners. These outflows were partially offset by the proceeds of borrowings used to fund the cash portion of the acquisition of the VCS Business. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net cash used in continuing financing activities was $673 million. The primary driver of the outflow related to the payment of $465 million in dividends to our common shareowners. In addition, we paid $62 million to repurchase shares of our common stock.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There has been no significant change in our exposure to market risk during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. For discussion of our exposure to market risk, refer to the section entitled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Market Risk and Risk Management" in our 2023 Form 10-K.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), we carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and the Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer ("CAO") of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2024. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives. Based upon our evaluation, our CEO, CFO and CAO have concluded that, as of September 30, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the applicable rules and forms, and that it is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO, CFO and CAO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended September 30, 2024 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS
This Form 10-Q and other materials Carrier has filed or will file with the SEC contain or incorporate by reference statements which, to the extent they are not statements of historical or present fact, constitute "forward-looking statements" under the securities laws. From time to time, oral or written forward-looking statements may also be included in other information released to the public. These forward-looking statements are intended to provide management’s current expectations or plans for our future operating and financial performance, based on assumptions currently believed to be valid. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "expectations," "plans," "strategy," "prospects," "estimate," "project," "target," "anticipate," "will," "should," "see," "guidance," "outlook," "confident," "scenario" and other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operating or financial performance or the Separation. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described above under Part I, Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, below under Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors, and other risks and uncertainties listed from time to time in our filings with the SEC.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
See Note 19 – Commitments and Contingent Liabilities in the Notes to the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding legal proceedings.
Except as otherwise noted previously, there have been no material developments in legal proceedings. For previously reported information about legal proceedings refer to "Business – Legal Proceedings" in our 2023 Form 10-K.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors from those disclosed in "Risk Factors" in our 2023 Form 10-K.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table provides information about our purchases during the three months ended September 30, 2024, of equity securities that are registered by us pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act.
Total Number of Shares Purchased (in 000's)
Average Price Paid per Share (1)
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of a Publicly Announced Program (in 000's)
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program (in millions)
2024
July 1 - July 31
—
$
—
—
$
2,129
August 1 - August 31
3,730
$
67.00
3,730
$
1,879
September 1 - September 30
2,438
$
74.37
2,438
$
1,697
Total
6,168
$
69.91
6,168
(1) Excludes broker commissions.
We may purchase our outstanding common stock from time to time subject to market conditions and at our discretion. Repurchases occur in the open market or through one or more other public or private transactions pursuant to plans complying with Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Exchange Act. Since the initial authorization in February 2021, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up $4.1 billion of the Company's outstanding common stock. In October 2024, the Company's Board of Directors approved a $3 billion increase to the Company's existing share repurchase program.
On January 2, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of the VCS Business from Viessmann for total consideration of $14.2 billion. The purchase price consisted of (i) $11.2 billion in cash and (ii) 58,608,959 shares of the Company's common stock, which were issued to Viessmann in a transaction exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 5. Other Information
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, no director or Section 16 officer of the Company adopted 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.
XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.*
Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document and contained in Exhibit 101
Notes to Exhibits List:
* Filed herewith.
+Exhibit is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
** Certain exhibits and schedules to this exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The registrant agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of all omitted exhibits and schedules to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request.
†Certain portions of this exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Item 601(b)(2)(ii) of Regulation S-K. The registrant agrees to furnish supplementally an unredacted copy of this exhibit to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request.
Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
CARRIER GLOBAL CORPORATION (Registrant)
Dated:
October 25, 2024
by:
/s/PATRICK GORIS
Patrick Goris
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(on behalf of the Registrant and as the Registrant's Principal Financial Officer)
Dated:
October 25, 2024
by:
/s/KYLE CROCKETT
Kyle Crockett
Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
(on behalf of the Registrant and as the Registrant's Principal Accounting Officer)