8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 23, 2019 (July 17, 2019)

JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC

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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ireland	001-13836	98-0390500
(State or Other Jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

One Albert Quay

Cork, Ireland

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: 353-21-423-5000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Ordinary Shares, Par Value $0.01	JCI	New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 17, 2019, William C. Jackson, Vice President & President - Global Products, Building Technologies and Solutions and Corporate Strategy of Johnson Controls International plc (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to resign effective as of August 9, 2019. Mr. Jackson’s resignation constitutes a “good reason” termination for purposes of his existing change-in-control agreement with the Company, entitling him to the benefits described therein.

A copy of Mr. Jackson’s form of change-in-control agreement was filed as Exhibit 10.32 to the Company’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on November 20, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.Y to Johnson Controls Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 3, 2010).

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On July 23, 2019, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Jeff Williams as Vice President and President, Global Products, Building Technologies & Solutions effective immediately as well as the departure of Mr. Jackson. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release, dated July 23, 2019

SIGNATURE

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 hereunto duly authorized.

JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC

Date: July 23, 2019	By:	/s/ Michael R. Peterson
		Name:	Michael R. Peterson
		Title:	Vice President and Corporate Secretary

EX-99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Exhibit 99.1

CONTACT:

Investors:

Antonella Franzen

(609) 720-4665

Ryan Edelman

(609) 720-4545

Media:

Fraser Engerman

(414) 524-2733

Johnson Controls appoints Jeff Williams as vice president and president, Global Products, Building Technologies & Solutions

CORK, Ireland, July 23, 2019 – Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI) today announced it has named Jeff Williams as vice president and president, Global Products, Building Technologies & Solutions effective immediately. Williams succeeds Bill Jackson who is leaving the company on Aug. 9, 2019 to pursue other opportunities.

Williams recently served as vice president, Building Solutions, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America (EMEALA) for Johnson Controls where he led sustained growth and improved margins across the region.

“Jeff is a proven leader, who understands how to help our customers win every day and help drive our company’s growth platform,” said George Oliver, Johnson Controls chairman and CEO. I am excited for Jeff to take on this new role and I look forward to his further contributions as we solidify our position as the global leader in building technologies and solutions.”

In his new role Williams will lead the Global Products segment which reported fiscal 2018 annual revenue of $8.5 billion, which includes Building Management Systems, HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment and Specialty Products.

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Williams, who joined Johnson Controls in 1984, previously served as vice president of enterprise operations and engineering. He led the company’s $16 billion Automotive Experience spin-off resulting in a separately traded company known as Adient. Prior to that, he was group vice president and general manager, Product Group Complete Seat and Supply Chain, Automotive Experience. He also drove standardization in design, manufacturing processes and equipment to establish global best practices for cost, quality and efficiency.

Williams has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western Michigan University and a MBA from the University of Detroit.

“We wish Bill all the best and appreciate all of his contributions to Johnson Controls and his leadership throughout the integration of Johnson Controls and Tyco in helping to transform our Global Products business into a market leader,” said Oliver.

About Johnson Controls:

Johnson Controls is a global leader creating a safe, comfortable and sustainable world. Our 105,000 employees create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions and integrated infrastructure that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of smart cities and communities in 150 countries. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. We are committed to helping our customers win everywhere, every day and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders through our strategic focus on buildings. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.

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