10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021

OR

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

For the Transition Period From _____ To _____

Commission File Number: 001-13836 

JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

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

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

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Ordinary Shares, Par Value $0.01	JCI	New York Stock Exchange
3.750% Senior Notes due 2021	JCI21C	New York Stock Exchange
4.625% Notes due 2023	JCI23	New York Stock Exchange
1.000% Senior Notes due 2023	JCI23A	New York Stock Exchange
3.625% Senior Notes due 2024	JCI24A	New York Stock Exchange
1.375% Notes due 2025	JCI25A	New York Stock Exchange
3.900% Notes due 2026	JCI26A	New York Stock Exchange
0.375% Senior Notes due 2027	JCI27	New York Stock Exchange
1.750% Senior Notes due 2030	JCI30	New York Stock Exchange
1.000% Senior Notes due 2032	JCI32	New York Stock Exchange
6.000% Notes due 2036	JCI36A	New York Stock Exchange
5.70% Senior Notes due 2041	JCI41B	New York Stock Exchange
5.250% Senior Notes due 2041	JCI41C	New York Stock Exchange
4.625% Senior Notes due 2044	JCI44A	New York Stock Exchange
5.125% Notes due 2045	JCI45B	New York Stock Exchange
6.950% Debentures due December 1, 2045	JCI45A	New York Stock Exchange
4.500% Senior Notes due 2047	JCI47	New York Stock Exchange
4.950% Senior Notes due 2064	JCI64A	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  þ    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  þ    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	þ	Accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐
Non-accelerated filer	¨			Emerging growth company	☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.					¨

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Ordinary Shares Outstanding at March 31, 2021
Ordinary Shares, $0.01 par value per share	716,715,091

JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC

FORM 10-Q

Report Index

	Page
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020	3
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020	4
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020	5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Month Periods Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020	6
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity Attributable to        Johnson Controls Ordinary Shareholders for the        Three and Six Month Periods Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020	7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	42
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	55
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	55
Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	56
Item 1A. Risk Factors	56
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	56
Item 6. Exhibits	58
Signatures	59

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Johnson Controls International plc

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

(in millions, except par value; unaudited)

	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,883	$	1,951
Accounts receivable - net	5,167		5,294
Inventories	1,994		1,773
Other current assets	1,160		1,035
Current assets	10,204		10,053
Property, plant and equipment - net	3,015		3,059
Goodwill	18,124		17,932
Other intangible assets - net	5,259		5,356
Investments in partially-owned affiliates	1,045		914
Noncurrent assets held for sale	179		147
Other noncurrent assets	3,354		3,354
Total assets	$	41,180	$	40,815
Liabilities and Equity
Short-term debt	$	248	$	31
Current portion of long-term debt	196		262
Accounts payable	3,417		3,120
Accrued compensation and benefits	817		838
Deferred revenue	1,710		1,435
Other current liabilities	2,352		2,562
Current liabilities	8,740		8,248
Long-term debt	7,323		7,526
Pension and postretirement benefits	831		1,140
Other noncurrent liabilities	5,529		5,368
Long-term liabilities	13,683		14,034
Commitments and contingencies (Note 22)
Ordinary shares, $0.01 par value	7		8
Ordinary A shares, €1.00 par value	—		—
Preferred shares, $0.01 par value	—		—
Ordinary shares held in treasury, at cost	(1,148)		(1,119)
Capital in excess of par value	17,034		16,865
Retained earnings	2,215		2,469
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(410)		(776)
Shareholders’ equity attributable to Johnson Controls	17,698		17,447
Noncontrolling interests	1,059		1,086
Total equity	18,757		18,533
Total liabilities and equity	$	41,180	$	40,815

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

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Johnson Controls International plc

Consolidated Statements of Income

(in millions, except per share data; unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Net sales
Products and systems	$	4,032	$	3,922	$	7,831	$	7,958
Services	1,562		1,522		3,104		3,062
	5,594		5,444		10,935		11,020
Cost of sales
Products and systems	2,751		2,741		5,470		5,607
Services	900		902		1,794		1,809
	3,651		3,643		7,264		7,416
Gross profit	1,943		1,801		3,671		3,604
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(1,253)		(1,451)		(2,547)		(2,878)
Restructuring and impairment costs	(96)		(62)		(96)		(173)
Net financing charges	(44)		(59)		(103)		(111)
Equity income	56		20		114		63
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	606		249		1,039		505
Income tax provision	209		13		270		78
Income from continuing operations	397		236		769		427
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 4)	—		—		124		—
Net income	397		236		893		427
Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	54		23		99		55
Net income attributable to Johnson Controls	$	343	$	213	$	794	$	372
Amounts attributable to Johnson Controls ordinary shareholders:
Income from continuing operations	$	343	$	213	$	670	$	372
Income from discontinued operations	—		—		124		—
Net income	$	343	$	213	$	794	$	372
Basic earnings per share attributable to Johnson Controls
Continuing operations	$	0.48	$	0.28	$	0.93	$	0.49
Discontinued operations	—		—		0.17		—
Net income	$	0.48	$	0.28	$	1.10	$	0.49
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Johnson Controls
Continuing operations	$	0.48	$	0.28	$	0.93	$	0.49
Discontinued operations	—		—		0.17		—
Net income	$	0.48	$	0.28	$	1.10	$	0.49

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

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Johnson Controls International plc

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(in millions; unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Net income	$	397	$	236	$	893	$	427
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	63		(494)		371		(233)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	8		(10)		9		(3)
Pension and postretirement plans	—		—		(1)		(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	71		(504)		379		(237)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	468		(268)		1,272		190
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	31		—		112		44
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Johnson Controls	$	437	$	(268)	$	1,160	$	146

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

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Johnson Controls International plc

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in millions; unaudited)

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Operating Activities of Continuing Operations
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Johnson Controls	$	670	$	372
Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	99		55
Net income from continuing operations	769		427
Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	419		414
Pension and postretirement benefit income	(299)		(80)
Pension and postretirement contributions	(25)		(27)
Equity in earnings of partially-owned affiliates, net of dividends received	(107)		(11)
Deferred income taxes	25		(61)
Noncash restructuring and impairment charges	54		116
Equity-based compensation	32		38
Other - net	(64)		18
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and divestitures:
Accounts receivable	167		244
Inventories	(211)		(261)
Other assets	(90)		(150)
Restructuring reserves	(24)		(38)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	510		(605)
Accrued income taxes	4		642
Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	1,160		666
Investing Activities of Continuing Operations
Capital expenditures	(197)		(250)
Sale of property, plant and equipment	54		20
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(10)		(58)
Business divestitures, net of cash divested	19		—
Changes in long-term investments	15		—
Cash used by investing activities from continuing operations	(119)		(288)
Financing Activities of Continuing Operations
Increase in short-term debt - net	225		335
Repayment of long-term debt	(258)		(502)
Debt financing costs	—		(4)
Stock repurchases and retirements	(661)		(1,467)
Payment of cash dividends	(377)		(402)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	133		39
Employee equity-based compensation withholding taxes	(29)		(32)
Change in noncontrolling interest share	(14)		—
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	(101)		(5)
Cash received related to prior acquisitions and divestitures, net	3		2
Cash used by financing activities from continuing operations	(1,079)		(2,036)
Discontinued Operations
Cash used by operating activities	(37)		(208)
Cash used by discontinued operations	(37)		(208)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	9		64
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(66)		(1,802)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	1,960		2,821
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	1,894		1,019
Less: Restricted cash	11		13
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,883	$	1,006

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

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Johnson Controls International plc

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls Ordinary Shareholders

(in millions, except per share data; unaudited)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2020
	Total		Ordinary Shares		Capital in Excess  of Par Value		Retained Earnings		Treasury Stock, at Cost		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
At September 30, 2019	$	19,766	$	8	$	16,812	$	4,827	$	(1,086)	$	(795)
Comprehensive income (loss)	146		—		—		372		—		(226)
Cash dividends       Ordinary ($0.52 per share)	(395)		—		—		(395)		—		—
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	(1,467)		—		—		(1,467)		—		—
Adoption of ASC 842	(5)		—		—		(5)		—		—
Other, including options exercised	39		—		71		—		(32)		—
At March 31, 2020	$	18,084	$	8	$	16,883	$	3,332	$	(1,118)	$	(1,021)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
	Total		Ordinary Shares		Capital in Excess  of Par Value		Retained Earnings		Treasury Stock, at Cost		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
At December 31, 2019	$	19,329	$	8	$	16,848	$	4,129	$	(1,116)	$	(540)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(268)		—		—		213		—		(481)
Cash dividends       Ordinary ($0.26 per share)	(194)		—		—		(194)		—		—
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	(816)		—		—		(816)		—		—
Other, including options exercised	33		—		35		—		(2)		—
At March 31, 2020	$	18,084	$	8	$	16,883	$	3,332	$	(1,118)	$	(1,021)

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2021
	Total		Ordinary Shares		Capital in Excess  of Par Value		Retained Earnings		Treasury Stock, at Cost		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
At September 30, 2020	$	17,447	$	8	$	16,865	$	2,469	$	(1,119)	$	(776)
Comprehensive income	1,160		—		—		794		—		366
Cash dividends       Ordinary ($0.53 per share)	(384)		—		—		(384)		—		—
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	(661)		(1)		—		(660)		—		—
Adoption of ASU 2016-13	(4)		—		—		(4)		—		—
Change in noncontrolling interest share	(8)		—		(8)		—		—		—
Other, including options exercised	148		—		177		—		(29)		—
At March 31, 2021	$	17,698	$	7	$	17,034	$	2,215	$	(1,148)	$	(410)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	Total		Ordinary Shares		Capital in Excess  of Par Value		Retained Earnings		Treasury Stock, at Cost		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
At December 31, 2020	$	17,656	$	7	$	16,917	$	2,382	$	(1,146)	$	(504)
Comprehensive income	437		—		—		343		—		94
Cash dividends       Ordinary ($0.27 per share)	(195)		—		—		(195)		—		—
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	(315)		—		—		(315)		—		—
Change in noncontrolling interest share	(8)		—		(8)		—		—		—
Other, including options exercised	123		—		125		—		(2)		—
At March 31, 2021	$	17,698	$	7	$	17,034	$	2,215	$	(1,148)	$	(410)

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

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

1.Financial Statements

The consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of Johnson Controls International plc, a public limited company organized under the laws of Ireland, and its subsidiaries (Johnson Controls International plc and all its subsidiaries, hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" or "Johnson Controls"). In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to state fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") have been omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2020 filed with the SEC on November 16, 2020. The results of operations for the three and six month periods ended March 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of results for the Company’s 2021 fiscal year because of seasonal and other factors.

Nature of Operations

Johnson Controls International plc, headquartered in Cork, Ireland, is a global diversified technology and multi-industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. The Company’s products and solutions enable smart, energy efficient, sustainable buildings that work seamlessly together to advance the safety, comfort and intelligence of spaces to power its customers’ mission. The Company is committed to helping its customers win and creating greater value for all of its stakeholders through its strategic focus on buildings.

The Company is a global leader in engineering, manufacturing and commissioning building products and systems, including residential and commercial heating, ventilating, air-conditioning ("HVAC") equipment, industrial refrigeration systems, controls, security systems, fire detection systems and fire suppression solutions. The Company further serves customers by providing technical services, including maintenance, repair, retrofit and replacement of equipment (in the HVAC, security and fire-protection space), energy-management consulting and data-driven “smart building” services and solutions powered by its digital platforms and capabilities.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of Johnson Controls International plc and its subsidiaries that are consolidated in conformity with U.S. GAAP. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The results of companies acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated financial statements from the effective date of acquisition or up to the date of disposal. Investments in partially-owned affiliates are accounted for by the equity method when the Company’s interest exceeds 20% and the Company does not have a controlling interest.

The Company consolidates variable interest entities ("VIE") in which the Company has the power to direct the significant activities of the entity and the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits from the entity that may be significant. The Company did not have a significant variable interest in any consolidated or nonconsolidated VIEs in its continuing operations for the presented reporting periods.

Restricted Cash

At March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020, the Company held restricted cash of approximately $11 million and $9 million, respectively, all of which was recorded within other current assets in the consolidated statements of financial position. These amounts were related to cash restricted for payment of asbestos liabilities.

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

2.      New Accounting Standards

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments." ASU No. 2016-13 and its related amendments replace the previous expected credit loss methodology with a new incurred loss methodology. The new standard applies to financial instruments, including, but not limited to, trade receivables. Under the new standard, companies must consider historical information, current conditions and a reasonable forecast period when estimating credit losses. The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-13 and the related amendments effective October 1, 2020. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 6, “Accounts Receivable, Net,” of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for further information.

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

3.Acquisitions and Divestitures

In April 2021, the Company announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silent-Aire, a global leader in hyperscale data center cooling and modular critical infrastructure solutions. The all-cash transaction is valued at up to $870 million, which will include an upfront payment of approximately $630 million at closing and additional payments to be made subject to the achievement of post-closing earnout milestones. The Silent-Aire business will be reported within the Global Products segment. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of fiscal 2021, subject to the receipt of regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.

During the first six months of fiscal 2021, the Company completed certain acquisitions for a combined purchase price, net of cash acquired, of $15 million, of which $10 million was paid as of March 31, 2021. In connection with the acquisitions, the Company recorded goodwill of $13 million within the Building Solutions EMEA/LA segment.

During the first six months of fiscal 2021, the Company completed certain divestitures within the Buildings Solutions Asia Pacific segment. The combined selling price was $23 million, of which $19 million was received as of March 31, 2021. In connection with the divestitures, the Company reduced goodwill by $6 million.

During the first six months of fiscal 2020, the Company completed certain acquisitions for a combined purchase price, net of cash acquired, of $61 million, of which $58 million was paid as of March 31, 2020. In connection with the acquisitions, the Company recorded goodwill of $19 million within the Global Products segment and $20 million within the Building Solutions EMEA/LA segment.

Acquisitions and divestitures were not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements in the first six months of fiscal 2021 or 2020.

4.     Discontinued Operations

On April 30, 2019, the Company completed the sale of its Power Solutions business, which met the criteria to be classified as a discontinued operation, to BCP Acquisitions LLC for a purchase price of $13.2 billion. The net cash proceeds after tax and transaction-related expenses were $11.6 billion. In connection with the sale, the Company recorded a gain, net of transaction and other costs, of $5.2 billion ($4.0 billion after tax), subject to post-closing working capital and net debt adjustments, within income from discontinued operations, net of tax, in the consolidated statements of income. In December 2020, the favorable resolution of certain post-closing working capital and net debt adjustments resulted in income from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $124 million due to a reversal of a reserve established in connection with the sale of Power Solutions.

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

The following table summarizes the results of Power Solutions which are classified as discontinued operations for the six months ended March 31, 2021 (in millions). There is no Power Solutions related activity for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and the three and six months ended March 31, 2020.

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2021
Net sales	$	—
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	150
Provision for income taxes on discontinued operations	(26)
Income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	—
Income from discontinued operations	$	124

Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale

During the second quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company determined that certain corporate assets met the criteria to be classified as held for sale. The carrying value of these assets was $26 million at March 31, 2021.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company determined that certain assets of the Building Solutions Asia Pacific segment met the criteria to be classified as held for sale. The estimated fair value, less costs to sell, of these assets was $153 million at March 31, 2021 and $147 million at September 30, 2020.

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

5.     Revenue Recognition

Disaggregated Revenue

The following tables present the Company's revenues disaggregated by segment and by products and systems versus services revenue for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021						Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
	Products & Systems		Services		Total		Products & Systems		Services		Total
Building Solutions North America	$	1,272	$	820	$	2,092	$	1,357	$	818	$	2,175
Building Solutions EMEA/LA	429		468		897		400		450		850
Building Solutions Asia Pacific	329		274		603		271		254		525
Global Products	2,002		—		2,002		1,894		—		1,894
Total	$	4,032	$	1,562	$	5,594	$	3,922	$	1,522	$	5,444

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2021						Six Months Ended March 31, 2020
	Products & Systems		Services		Total		Products & Systems		Services		Total
Building Solutions North America	$	2,514	$	1,612	$	4,126	$	2,713	$	1,629	$	4,342
Building Solutions EMEA/LA	855		948		1,803		857		921		1,778
Building Solutions Asia Pacific	674		544		1,218		642		512		1,154
Global Products	3,788		—		3,788		3,746		—		3,746
Total	$	7,831	$	3,104	$	10,935	$	7,958	$	3,062	$	11,020

The following table presents further disaggregation of Global Products segment revenues by product type for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
HVAC	$	1,402	$	1,324	$	2,651	$	2,624
Fire & Security	537		511		1,025		1,003
Industrial Refrigeration	63		59		112		119
Total	$	2,002	$	1,894	$	3,788	$	3,746

Contract Balances

Contract assets relate to the Company’s right to consideration for performance obligations satisfied but not billed and consist of unbilled receivables and costs in excess of billings. Contract liabilities relate to customer payments received in advance of satisfaction of performance obligations under the contract. Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue. Contract balances are classified as assets or liabilities on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. 

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

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

	Location of contract balances	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Contract assets - current	Accounts receivable - net	$	1,387	$	1,395
Contract assets - noncurrent	Other noncurrent assets	102		104
Contract liabilities - current	Deferred revenue	(1,710)		(1,435)
Contract liabilities - noncurrent	Other noncurrent liabilities	(258)		(245)
Total		$	(479)	$	(181)

For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020, the Company recognized revenue of $221 million and $326 million, respectively, that was included in the beginning of period contract liability balance. For the six months ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020, the Company recognized revenue of $935 million and $1,012 million, respectively, that was included in the beginning of period contract liability balance.

Performance Obligations

A performance obligation is a distinct good, service, or a bundle of goods and services promised in a contract. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. When contracts with customers require significant and complex integration, contain goods or services which are highly interdependent or interrelated, or are goods or services which significantly modify or customize other promises in the contracts and, therefore, are not distinct, then the entire contract is accounted for as a single performance obligation. For any contracts with multiple performance obligations, the contract’s transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation based on the estimated relative standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract. For product sales, each product sold to a customer typically represents a distinct performance obligation.

Performance obligations are satisfied as of a point in time or over time. The timing of satisfying the performance obligation is typically indicated by the terms of the contract. As of March 31, 2021, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was approximately $15.0 billion, of which approximately 60% is expected to be recognized as revenue over the next two years. The remaining performance obligations expected to be recognized in revenue beyond two years primarily relate to large, multi-purpose contracts to construct hospitals, schools and other governmental buildings, which include services to be performed over the building's lifetime, with initial contract terms of 25 to 35 years. Future contract modifications could affect both the timing and the amount of the remaining performance obligations. The Company excludes the value of remaining performance obligations for contracts with an original expected duration of one year or less.

Costs to Obtain or Fulfill a Contract

The Company recognizes the incremental costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer as an asset when these costs are recoverable. These costs consist primarily of sales commissions and bid/proposal costs. Costs to obtain or fulfill a contract are capitalized and amortized to revenue over the period of contract performance.

As of March 31, 2021, the Company recorded the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract of $241 million, of which $130 million is recorded within other current assets and $111 million is recorded within other noncurrent assets in the consolidated statements of financial position. As of September 30, 2020, the Company recorded the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract of $223 million, of which $119 million is recorded within other current assets and $104 million is recorded within other noncurrent assets in the consolidated statements of financial position.

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized amortization expense of $47 million and $43 million, respectively, related to costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. During the six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized amortization expense of $88 million and $69 million, respectively, related to costs to

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

obtain or fulfill a contract. There were no impairment losses recognized in the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

6.    Accounts Receivable, Net

Receivables consist of amounts billed and currently due from customers and unbilled costs and accrued profits related to revenues on long-term contracts that have been recognized for accounting purposes but not yet billed to customers. The Company extends credit to customers in the normal course of business and maintains an allowance for expected credit losses resulting from the inability or unwillingness of customers to make required payments. The allowance for expected credit losses is based on historical experience, existing economic conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts, and any specific customer collection issues the Company has identified. The Company evaluates the reasonableness of the allowance for credit losses on a quarterly basis. The Company enters into supply chain financing programs to sell certain accounts receivable without recourse to third-party financial institutions. Sales of accounts receivable are reflected as a reduction of accounts receivable in the consolidated statements of financial position and the proceeds are included in cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Accounts receivable, net consisted of the following (in millions):

	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Accounts receivable	$	5,315	$	5,467
Less: Allowance for expected credit losses (1)	(148)		(173)
Accounts receivable, net	$	5,167	$	5,294

(1) Allowance for doubtful accounts as of September 30, 2020, prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13.

The changes in the allowance for expected credit losses related to accounts receivable for the six month period ended March 31, 2021 were as follows (in millions):

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2021
Balance as of September 30, 2020	$	173
Provision for expected credit losses	3
Write-offs charged against the allowance for expected credit losses	(32)
Other (including impact of adoption of ASU 2016-13)	4
Balance as of March 31, 2021	$	148

7.    Leases

The Company's lease portfolio is described in Note 8, "Leases," of the notes to consolidated financial statements in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2020.

The following table presents supplemental consolidated statement of financial position information as of March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020 (in millions):

	Location of lease balances	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Operating lease right-of-use assets	Other noncurrent assets	$	1,284	$	1,190
Operating lease liabilities - current	Other current liabilities	296		332
Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent	Other noncurrent liabilities	992		875

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

The following table presents supplemental noncash operating lease activity for the six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities	$	303	$	174

8.     Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following (in millions):

	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Raw materials and supplies	$	676	$	629
Work-in-process	175		142
Finished goods	1,143		1,002
Inventories	$	1,994	$	1,773

9.    Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in each of the Company’s reportable segments for the six month period ended March 31, 2021 were as follows (in millions):

			Business Acquisitions		Business Divestitures		Currency Translation and Other
	September 30,								March 31,
	2020								2021
Building Solutions North America	$	9,160	$	—	$	—	$	42	$	9,202
Building Solutions EMEA/LA	1,967		13		—		51		2,031
Building Solutions Asia Pacific	1,226		—		(6)		40		1,260
Global Products	5,579		—		—		52		5,631
Total	$	17,932	$	13	$	(6)	$	185	$	18,124

At September 30, 2020, accumulated goodwill impairment charges included $424 million and $47 million related to the Building Solutions North America Retail and Building Solutions EMEA/LA - Latin America reporting units, respectively.

The Company reviews goodwill for impairment during the fourth fiscal quarter or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate the asset might be impaired. There were no triggering events requiring that an impairment assessment be conducted in the six months ended March 31, 2021. However, it is possible that future changes in circumstances, including a more prolonged and/or severe COVID-19 pandemic, would require the Company to record additional non-cash impairment charges.

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

The Company’s other intangible assets, primarily from business acquisitions valued based on independent appraisals, consisted of (in millions):

	March 31, 2021						September 30, 2020
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Definite-lived intangible assets
Technology	$	1,351	$	(566)	$	785	$	1,332	$	(497)	$	835
Customer relationships	2,805		(1,086)		1,719		2,773		(969)		1,804
Miscellaneous	710		(312)		398		657		(268)		389
	4,866		(1,964)		2,902		4,762		(1,734)		3,028
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Trademarks/trade names	2,277		—		2,277		2,248		—		2,248
Miscellaneous	80		—		80		80		—		80
	2,357		—		2,357		2,328		—		2,328
Total intangible assets	$	7,223	$	(1,964)	$	5,259	$	7,090	$	(1,734)	$	5,356

Amortization of other intangible assets included within continuing operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $104 million and $97 million, respectively. Amortization of other intangible assets included within continuing operations for the six month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $208 million and $193 million, respectively. Excluding the impact of any future acquisitions, the Company anticipates amortization for fiscal 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 will be approximately $417 million, $411 million, $395 million, $374 million and $301 million per year, respectively.

The Company reviews indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment during the fourth fiscal quarter or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate the asset might be impaired. There were no triggering events requiring that an impairment assessment be conducted in the six months ended March 31, 2021. However, it is possible that future changes in circumstances, including a more prolonged and/or severe COVID-19 pandemic, would require the Company to record additional non-cash impairment charges.

10.    Significant Restructuring and Impairment Costs

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

In fiscal 2021, the Company committed to a significant restructuring plan ("2021 Plan"). During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company recorded $96 million of restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statements of income. The total amount expected to be incurred for this restructuring plan is $385 million across all segments and at Corporate. Of the restructuring and impairment costs recorded, $38 million related to the Building Solutions North America segment, $34 million related to the Global Products segment, $10 million related to the Building Solutions EMEA/LA segment, $7 million related to the Building Solutions Asia Pacific segment and $7 million related to Corporate.

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s 2021 Plan reserve, included within other current liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position (in millions):

	Employee Severance and Termination Benefits		Long-Lived Asset Impairments		Other		Total
Original reserve	$	32	$	54	$	10	$	96
Utilized—cash	(2)		—		(3)		(5)
Utilized—noncash	—		(54)		—		(54)
Balance at March 31, 2021	$	30	$	—	$	7	$	37

In fiscal 2020, the Company committed to a significant restructuring plan ("2020 Plan") and recorded $297 million of restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statements of income. This is the total amount incurred to date and the total amount expected to be incurred for this restructuring plan. Of the restructuring and impairment costs recorded, $136 million related to the Global Products segment, $64 million related to the Building Solutions North America segment, $49 million related to the Building Solutions Asia Pacific segment, $43 million related to the Building Solutions EMEA/LA segment and $5 million related to Corporate. The restructuring actions are expected to be substantially complete in fiscal 2021.

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s 2020 Plan reserve, included within other current liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position (in millions):

	Employee Severance and Termination Benefits		Long-Lived Asset Impairments		Other		Total
Original reserve	$	196	$	96	$	5	$	297
Utilized—cash	(92)		—		(3)		(95)
Utilized—noncash	—		(96)		—		(96)
Currency translation	2		—		—		2
Balance at September 30, 2020	$	106	$	—	$	2	$	108
Utilized—cash	(46)		—		(2)		(48)
Balance at March 31, 2021	$	60	$	—	$	—	$	60

Also included in restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statements of income in fiscal 2020 are goodwill impairment related to the North America Retail reporting unit of $424 million and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairments of $62 million. Refer to Note 9, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further information regarding goodwill impairments.

The Company's fiscal 2021 and 2020 restructuring plans included workforce reductions of approximately 8,100 employees. Restructuring charges associated with employee severance and termination benefits are paid over the severance period granted to each employee or on a lump sum basis in accordance with individual severance agreements. As of March 31, 2021, approximately 5,300 of the employees have been separated from the Company pursuant to the restructuring plans.

Company management closely monitors its overall cost structure and continually analyzes each of its businesses for opportunities to consolidate current operations, improve operating efficiencies and locate facilities in close proximity to customers. This ongoing analysis includes a review of its manufacturing, engineering and purchasing operations, as well as the overall global footprint for all its businesses.

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

11.    Income Taxes

In calculating the provision for income taxes, the Company uses an estimate of the annual effective tax rate based upon the facts and circumstances known at each interim period. On a quarterly basis, the actual effective tax rate is adjusted, as appropriate, based upon changed facts and circumstances, if any, as compared to those forecasted at the beginning of the fiscal year and each interim period thereafter.

The statutory tax rate in Ireland is being used as a comparison since the Company is domiciled in Ireland. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company's effective tax rate for continuing operations was 34% and was higher than the statutory tax rate of 12.5% primarily due to valuation allowance adjustments, the income tax effects of mark-to-market adjustments and tax rate differentials, partially offset by the benefits of continuing global tax planning initiatives. For the six months ended March 31, 2021, the Company's effective tax rate for continuing operations was 26% and was higher than the statutory tax rate of 12.5% primarily due to valuation allowance adjustments, the income tax effects of mark-to-market adjustments and tax rate differentials, partially offset by the benefits of continuing global tax planning initiatives. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company's effective tax rate for continuing operations was 5% and was lower than the statutory tax rate of 12.5% primarily due to tax audit reserve adjustments and the benefits of continuing global tax planning initiatives, partially offset by tax rate differentials. For the six months ended March 31, 2020, the Company's effective tax rate for continuing operations was 15% and was higher than the statutory tax rate of 12.5% primarily due to a discrete tax charge related to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities as a result of Swiss tax reform and tax rate differentials, partially offset by tax audit reserve adjustments and the benefits of continuing global tax planning initiatives.

Valuation Allowance

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

In the second quarter of fiscal 2021, due to changes in forecasted taxable income, the Company recorded a discrete tax charge of $105 million related to valuation allowances on certain Mexico deferred tax assets now considered unrealizable.

Uncertain Tax Positions

At September 30, 2020, the Company had gross tax effected unrecognized tax benefits of $2,528 million, of which $2,132 million, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. Total net accrued interest at September 30, 2020 was approximately $205 million (net of tax benefit). Total net accrued interest during the six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was approximately $24 million (net of tax benefit) and approximately $35 million (net of tax benefit), respectively. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, tax audit resolutions resulted in a $22 million net benefit to income tax expense.

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

In the U.S., fiscal years 2017 through 2018 are currently under exam by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for certain legal entities. Additionally, the Company is currently under exam in the following major non-U.S. jurisdictions for continuing operations:

Tax Jurisdiction	Tax Years Covered
Belgium	2015 - 2020
China	2017 - 2019
Germany	2007 - 2018
Luxembourg	2017 - 2018
Mexico	2015 - 2020
Taiwan	2019
United Kingdom	2014 - 2015, 2018

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

Other Tax Matters

In the second quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company recorded pension mark-to-market gains of $207 million. The gain generated tax expense of $53 million, which reflects the Company’s current tax position in the impacted jurisdictions.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company recorded $96 million of restructuring and impairment costs. Refer to Note 10, “Significant Restructuring and Impairment Costs,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information. The restructuring costs generated a $15 million tax benefit, which reflects the Company’s current tax position in the impacted jurisdictions.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company recorded $62 million of restructuring and impairment costs. Refer to Note 10, “Significant Restructuring and Impairment Costs,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information. The restructuring costs generated a $4 million tax benefit, which reflects the Company’s current tax position in the impacted jurisdictions.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company recorded $111 million of restructuring and impairment costs. Refer to Note 10, “Significant Restructuring and Impairment Costs,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information. The restructuring costs generated a $16 million tax benefit, which reflects the Company’s current tax position in the impacted jurisdictions.

Impacts of Tax Legislation

On March 27, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act” (“CARES”) was signed into law by the President of the United States.  The CARES Act includes, among other things, U.S. corporate income tax provisions related to net operating loss carryback periods, alternative minimum tax credits, modifications to interest deduction limitations and technical corrections on tax depreciation methods for qualified improvement property.  A majority of non-U.S. countries have also introduced various COVID-19 related corporate income tax relief provisions. The Company does not expect either the U.S. or non-U.S. corporate income tax provisions to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company recorded a noncash discrete tax charge of $30 million due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities related to Switzerland and the canton of Schaffhausen. On September 28, 2018, the Swiss Parliament approved the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing (“TRAF”), which was subsequently approved by the Swiss electorate on May 19, 2019. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, the Swiss Federal Council enacted TRAF which became effective for the Company on January 1, 2020. The impacts of the federal

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

enactment did not have a material impact to the Company’s financial statements. TRAF also provides for parameters which enable the Swiss cantons to adjust tax rates and establish new regulations for companies. As of September 30, 2019, the canton of Schaffhausen had not concluded its public referendum; however, the enactment did occur during the first quarter of fiscal 2020.

During the six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, other tax legislation was adopted in various jurisdictions. These law changes did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

12.    Pension and Postretirement Plans

The components of the Company’s net periodic benefit costs from continuing operations associated with its defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, which are primarily recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income, are shown in the tables below in accordance with ASC 715, "Compensation – Retirement Benefits" (in millions):

	U.S. Pension Plans
	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Interest cost	$	11	$	19	$	22	$	37
Expected return on plan assets	(42)		(46)		(84)		(90)
Net actuarial gain	(203)		—		(203)		—
Settlement gain	(4)		—		(4)		—
Net periodic benefit credit	$	(238)	$	(27)	$	(269)	$	(53)

	Non-U.S. Pension Plans
	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Service cost	$	6	$	7	$	13	$	13
Interest cost	8		9		16		18
Expected return on plan assets	(27)		(29)		(55)		(56)
Amortization of prior service cost	—		1		—		1
Net periodic benefit credit	$	(13)	$	(12)	$	(26)	$	(24)

	Postretirement Benefits
	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Service cost	$	1	$	—	$	1	$	—
Interest cost	—		1		1		2
Expected return on plan assets	(2)		(2)		(4)		(4)
Amortization of prior service credit	(1)		—		(2)		(1)
Net periodic benefit credit	$	(2)	$	(1)	$	(4)	$	(3)

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the amount of cumulative fiscal 2021 lump sum payouts triggered a remeasurement event for certain U.S. pension plans resulting in the recognition of net actuarial gains of $203 million, primarily due to an increase in discount rates and favorable plan asset performance.

13.    Debt and Financing Arrangements

Net Financing Charges

Net financing charges consisted of the following (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest costs	$	53	$	62	$	112	$	124
Banking fees and bond cost amortization	4		5		12		10
Interest income	(3)		(5)		(6)		(18)
Net foreign exchange results for financing activities	(10)		(3)		(15)		(5)
Net financing charges	$	44	$	59	$	103	$	111

In March 2021, the Company entered into a bank term loan arrangement totaling $235 million due in March 2022 and retired $257 million in principal amount, plus accrued interest, of its 4.25% fixed rate notes that expired in March 2021.

As of March 31, 2021, the Company had a syndicated $2.5 billion committed revolving credit facility, which is scheduled to expire in December 2024, and a syndicated $500 million committed revolving credit facility, which was renewed in December 2020 and is now scheduled to expire in December 2021. As of March 31, 2021, there were no draws on the facilities.

14.    Stock-Based Compensation

On March 10, 2021, the shareholders of the Company approved the Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan and terminated the 2012 Share and Incentive Plan, as amended in September 2016 (collectively, the "Plans"). Both plans authorize stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted (non-vested) stock/units, performance shares, performance units and other stock-based awards. The Compensation and Talent Development Committee of the Company's Board of Directors determines the types of awards to be granted to individual participants and the terms and conditions of the awards. Awards are typically granted annually in the Company’s fiscal first quarter.

A summary of the stock-based awards granted during the six month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 is presented below:

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020
	Number Granted	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Number Granted	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Stock options	932,678	$	9.36	1,347,310	$	7.29
Stock appreciation rights	35,254	9.36		—	—
Restricted stock/units	1,697,257	46.20		1,864,026	41.55
Performance shares	410,934	50.53		476,939	42.48

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

Stock Options

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

The fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option valuation model that uses the assumptions noted in the following table. The expected life of options represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, assessed separately for executives and non-executives. The risk-free interest rate for periods during the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock since October 2016 blended with the historical volatility of certain peer companies’ stock prior to October 2016 over the most recent period corresponding to the expected life as of the grant date. The expected dividend yield is based on the expected annual dividend as a percentage of the market value of the Company’s ordinary shares as of the grant date. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercises and employee terminations within the valuation model.

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021	2020
Expected life of option (years)	6.5	6.5
Risk-free interest rate	0.6%	1.67%
Expected volatility of the Company’s stock	27.6%	22.4%
Expected dividend yield on the Company’s stock	2.28%	2.49%

Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)

SARs vest under the same terms and conditions as stock option awards; however, they are settled in cash for the difference between the market price on the date of the exercise and the exercise price. As a result, SARs are recorded in the Company's consolidated financial statements of financial position as a liability until the date of exercise. The fair value of each SAR award is estimated using a similar method described for stock options. The fair value of each SAR award is recalculated at the end of each reporting period and the liability and expense are adjusted based on the new fair value.

Restricted (Non-vested) Stock / Units

Restricted stock or restricted stock units are typically share settled unless the employee is a non-U.S. employee or elects to defer settlement until retirement at which point the award would be settled in cash. Restricted awards typically vest over a period of three years from the grant date. The Plans allow for different vesting terms on specific grants with approval by the Board of Directors. The fair value of each share-settled restricted award is based on the closing market value of the Company’s ordinary shares on the date of grant. The fair value of each cash-settled restricted award is recalculated at the end of each reporting period based on the closing market value of the Company's ordinary shares at the end of the reporting period, and the liability and expense are adjusted based on the new fair value.

Performance Share Awards

Performance-based share unit ("PSU") awards are generally contingent on the achievement of predetermined performance goals over a performance period of three years as well as on the award holder's continuous employment until the vesting date. The PSUs are also indexed to the achievement of specified levels of total shareholder return versus a peer group over the performance period. Each PSU that is earned is settled with shares of the Company's ordinary shares following the completion of the performance period, unless the award holder elected to defer a portion or all of the award until retirement which would then be settled in cash.

The fair value of each PSU is estimated on the date of grant using of a Monte Carlo simulation that uses the assumptions noted in the following table. The risk-free interest rate for periods during the contractual life of the PSU is based on the

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company's stock over the most recent three-year period as of the grant date.

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021	2020
Risk-free interest rate	0.20%	1.60%
Expected volatility of the Company’s stock	30.9%	21.8%

15.    Earnings Per Share

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

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

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Income Available to Ordinary Shareholders
Income from continuing operations	$	343	$	213	$	670	$	372
Income from discontinued operations	—		—		124		—
Basic and diluted income available to shareholders	$	343	$	213	$	794	$	372
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	717.1		754.8		720.1		762.4
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, unvested restricted stock and      unvested performance share awards	4.2		2.3		3.8		3.2
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	721.3		757.1		723.9		765.6
Antidilutive Securities
Options to purchase shares	—		1.4		0.1		0.8

16.    Equity and Noncontrolling Interests

Other comprehensive income includes activity relating to discontinued operations. The following schedules present changes in consolidated equity attributable to Johnson Controls and noncontrolling interests (in millions, net of tax):

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021						Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
	Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls International plc		Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests		Total Equity		Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls International plc		Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests		Total Equity
Beginning balance, December 31	$	17,656	$	1,167	$	18,823	$	19,329	$	1,102	$	20,431
Total comprehensive income (loss):
Net income	343		54		397		213		23		236
Foreign currency translation adjustments	88		(25)		63		(471)		(23)		(494)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	6		2		8		(10)		—		(10)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	94		(23)		71		(481)		(23)		(504)
Comprehensive income (loss)	437		31		468		(268)		—		(268)
Other changes in equity:
Cash dividends—ordinary shares	(195)		—		(195)		(194)		—		(194)
Dividends attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		(133)		(133)		—		(98)		(98)
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	(315)		—		(315)		(816)		—		(816)
Change in noncontrolling interest share	(8)		(6)		(14)		—		—		—
Other, including options exercised	123		—		123		33		—		33
Ending balance, March 31	$	17,698	$	1,059	$	18,757	$	18,084	$	1,004	$	19,088

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2021						Six Months Ended March 31, 2020
	Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls International plc		Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests		Total Equity		Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls International plc		Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests		Total Equity
Beginning balance, September 30	$	17,447	$	1,086	$	18,533	$	19,766	$	1,063	$	20,829
Total comprehensive income:
Net income	794		99		893		372		55		427
Foreign currency translation adjustments	360		11		371		(220)		(13)		(233)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	7		2		9		(5)		2		(3)
Pension and postretirement plans	(1)		—		(1)		(1)		—		(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	366		13		379		(226)		(11)		(237)
Comprehensive income	1,160		112		1,272		146		44		190
Other changes in equity:
Cash dividends—ordinary shares	(384)		—		(384)		(395)		—		(395)
Dividends attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		(133)		(133)		—		(103)		(103)
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	(661)		—		(661)		(1,467)		—		(1,467)
Change in noncontrolling interest share	(8)		(6)		(14)		—		—		—
Adoption of ASC 842	—		—		—		(5)		—		(5)
Adoption of ASU 2016-13	(4)		—		(4)		—		—		—
Other, including options exercised	148		—		148		39		—		39
Ending balance, March 31	$	17,698	$	1,059	$	18,757	$	18,084	$	1,004	$	19,088

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

During the quarter ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded $4 million to beginning retained earnings for the cumulative effect of adopting ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses."

During the quarter ended December 31, 2019, the Company adopted ASC 842, "Leases." As a result, the Company recorded $5 million to beginning retained earnings, which relates primarily to adoption day impairment of previously exited facilities.

For the three and six months ended March 31, 2021, the Company repurchased and immediately retired $315 million and $661 million of its ordinary shares, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2020, the Company repurchased and immediately retired $816 million and $1,467 million of its ordinary shares, respectively. In March 2021, the Company's Board of Directors approved a $4.0 billion increase to the Company's share repurchase authorization, adding to the $2.0 billion remaining as of December 31, 2020 under the prior share repurchase authorization approved in 2019. As of March 31, 2021, approximately $5.7 billion remains available under the Company's share repurchase authorization.

The following schedules present changes in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") attributable to Johnson Controls (in millions, net of tax):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Foreign currency translation adjustments ("CTA")
Balance at beginning of period	$	(506)	$	(534)
Aggregate adjustment for the period (net of tax effect of $0 and $0)	88		(471)
Balance at end of period	(418)		(1,005)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives
Balance at beginning of period	3		3
Current period changes in fair value (net of tax effect of $2 and $(3))	5		(8)
Reclassification to income (net of tax effect of $0 and $0) *	1		(2)
Balance at end of period	9		(7)
Pension and postretirement plans
Balance at beginning of period	(1)		(9)
Reclassification to income (net of tax effect of $0 and $0)	—		—
Balance at end of period	(1)		(9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	$	(410)	$	(1,021)

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
CTA
Balance at beginning of period	$	(778)	$	(785)
Aggregate adjustment for the period (net of tax effect of $0 and $0)	360		(220)
Balance at end of period	(418)		(1,005)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives
Balance at beginning of period	2		(2)
Current period changes in fair value (net of tax effect of $4 and $(1))	7		(3)
Reclassification to income (net of tax effect of $0 and $0) *	—		(2)
Balance at end of period	9		(7)
Pension and postretirement plans
Balance at beginning of period	—		(8)
Reclassification to income (net of tax effect of $0 and $0)	(1)		(1)
Balance at end of period	(1)		(9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	$	(410)	$	(1,021)

* Refer to Note 17, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for

disclosure of the line items in the consolidated statements of income affected by reclassifications from AOCI into income

related to derivatives.

17.    Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company selectively uses derivative instruments to reduce market risk associated with changes in foreign currency, commodities, stock-based compensation liabilities and interest rates. Under Company policy, the use of derivatives is restricted to those intended for hedging purposes; the use of any derivative instrument for speculative purposes is strictly prohibited. A description of each type of derivative utilized by the Company to manage risk is included in the following paragraphs. In addition, refer to Note 18, "Fair Value Measurements," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for information related to the fair value measurements and valuation methods utilized by the Company for each derivative type.

Cash Flow Hedges

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

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

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

As cash flow hedges under ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging," the hedge gains or losses due to changes in fair value are initially recorded as a component of AOCI and are subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged transactions occur and affect earnings. These contracts were highly effective in hedging the variability in future cash flows attributable to changes in currency exchange rates during the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

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

	Volume Outstanding as of
Commodity	March 31, 2021	September 30, 2020
Copper	2,783	2,497
Aluminum	3,133	3,036

Net Investment Hedges

The Company enters into foreign currency denominated debt obligations to selectively hedge portions of its net investment in non-U.S. subsidiaries. The currency effects of the debt obligations are reflected in the AOCI account within shareholders’ equity attributable to Johnson Controls ordinary shareholders where they offset currency gains and losses recorded on the Company’s net investments globally. At March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020, the Company had 888 million euro, 500 million euro, 500 million euro, 423 million euro and 54 million euro in bonds designated as net investment hedges of a portion of the Company's net investment in European subsidiaries and 25 billion yen of foreign denominated debt designated as net investment hedge of a portion of the Company's net investment in Japanese subsidiaries.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

The Company selectively uses equity swaps to reduce market risk associated with certain of its stock-based compensation plans, such as its deferred compensation plans. These equity compensation liabilities increase as the Company’s stock price increases and decrease as the Company’s stock price decreases. In contrast, the value of the swap agreement moves in the opposite direction of these liabilities, allowing the Company to fix a portion of the liabilities at a stated amount. The Company hedged approximately 1.4 million shares of its ordinary shares, which have a cost basis of $58 million, as of March 31, 2021 and 1.4 million shares, which have a cost basis of $60 million, as of September 30, 2020.

The Company also holds certain foreign currency forward and option contracts not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815. The change in fair value of these foreign currency exchange derivatives are recorded in the consolidated statements of income in the period in which they occur.

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

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

	Derivatives and Hedging Activities Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815				Derivatives and Hedging Activities Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815
	March 31,		September 30,		March 31,		September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Other current assets
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	20	$	10	$	57	$	17
Commodity derivatives	3		2		—		—
Other noncurrent assets
Equity swap	—		—		82		58
Total assets	$	23	$	12	$	139	$	75
Other current liabilities
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	7	$	10	$	3	$	—
Long-term debt
Foreign currency denominated debt	3,002		3,010		—		—
Total liabilities	$	3,009	$	3,020	$	3	$	—

Counterparty Credit Risk

The use of derivative financial instruments exposes the Company to counterparty credit risk. The Company has established policies and procedures to limit the potential for counterparty credit risk, including establishing limits for credit exposure and continually assessing the creditworthiness of counterparties. As a matter of practice, the Company deals with major banks worldwide having strong investment grade long-term credit ratings. To further reduce the risk of loss, the Company generally enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association ("ISDA") master netting agreements with substantially all of its counterparties. The Company enters into ISDA master netting agreements with counterparties that permit the net settlement of amounts owed under the derivative contracts. The master netting agreements generally provide for net settlement of all outstanding contracts with a counterparty in the case of an event of default or a termination event. The Company has not elected to offset the fair value positions of the derivative contracts recorded in the consolidated statements of financial position.

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

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

	Fair Value of Assets				Fair Value of Liabilities
	March 31,		September 30,		March 31,		September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Gross amount recognized	$	162	$	87	$	3,012	$	3,020
Gross amount eligible for offsetting	(10)		(10)		(10)		(10)
Net amount	$	152	$	77	$	3,002	$	3,010

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

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

The following table presents the pre-tax gains (losses) recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) related to cash flow hedges for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):    

Derivatives in ASC 815 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	10	$	(7)	$	13	$	2
Commodity derivatives	—		(4)		1		(3)
Total	$	10	$	(11)	$	14	$	(1)

The following table presents the location and amount of the pre-tax gains (losses) on cash flow hedges reclassified from AOCI into the Company’s consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

Derivatives in ASC 815 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
		2021		2020		2021		2020
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	Cost of sales	$	1	$	2	$	3	$	3
Commodity derivatives	Cost of sales	(2)		—		(3)		(1)
Total		$	(1)	$	2	$	—	$	2

The following table presents the location and amount of pre-tax gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

		Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
		2021		2020		2021		2020
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	Cost of sales	$	2	$	4	$	(4)	$	4
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	Selling, general and administrative	3		—		1		—
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	Net financing charges	100		(10)		145		49
Equity swap	Selling, general and administrative	18		(20)		24		(24)
Total		$	123	$	(26)	$	166	$	29

Pre-tax gains on net investment hedges recorded in CTA within other comprehensive income (loss) were $144 million and $46 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Pre-tax gains (losses) on net investment hedges recorded in CTA within other comprehensive income (loss) were $9 million and $(12) million for the six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, no gains or losses were reclassified from CTA into income.

18.    Fair Value Measurements

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

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

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

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

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

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

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following tables present the Company’s fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020 (in millions):

	Fair Value Measurements Using:
	Total as of March 31, 2021		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Other current assets
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	77	$	—	$	77	$	—
Commodity derivatives	3		—		3		—
Other noncurrent assets
Deferred compensation plan assets	72		72		—		—
Exchange traded funds (fixed income)1	147		147		—		—
Exchange traded funds (equity)1	157		157		—		—
Equity swap	82		—		82		—
Total assets	$	538	$	376	$	162	$	—
Other current liabilities
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	10	$	—	$	10	$	—
Total liabilities	$	10	$	—	$	10	$	—

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

	Fair Value Measurements Using:
	Total as of September 30, 2020		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Other current assets
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	27	$	—	$	27	$	—
Exchange traded funds (fixed income)1	19		19		—		—
Commodity derivatives	2		—		2		—
Other noncurrent assets
Deferred compensation plan assets	63		63		—		—
Exchange traded funds (fixed income)1	143		143		—		—
Exchange traded funds (equity)1	129		129		—		—
Equity swap	58		—		58		—
Total assets	$	441	$	354	$	87	$	—
Other current liabilities
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	10	$	—	$	10	$	—
Total liabilities	$	10	$	—	$	10	$	—

1 Classified as restricted investments for payment of asbestos liabilities. See Note 22, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further details.

Valuation Methods

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

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

Equity swaps: The equity swaps are valued under a market approach as the fair value of the swaps is equal to the Company’s stock price at the reporting period date.

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

Investments in exchange traded funds: Investments in exchange traded funds are valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices, where available, or broker/dealer quotes of identical or comparable instruments. Refer to Note 22, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further information.

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

The following table presents the portion of unrealized gains (losses) recognized in the consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 that relate to equity securities still held at March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Deferred compensation plan assets	$	2	$	(10)	$	7	$	(7)
Investments in exchange traded funds	2		(32)		23		(22)

All of the gains and losses on investments in exchange traded funds related to restricted investments.

The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term debt and accounts payable approximate their carrying values. At March 31, 2021, the fair value of long-term debt was $8.1 billion, including public debt of $7.9 billion and other long-term debt of $0.2 billion. At September 30, 2020, the fair value of long-term debt was $8.6 billion, including public debt of $8.4 billion and other long-term debt of $0.2 billion. The fair value of public debt was determined primarily using market quotes which are classified as Level 1 inputs within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy. The fair value of other long-term debt was determined using quoted market prices for similar instruments and are classified as Level 2 inputs within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.

19.    Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

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

The Company groups assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities and evaluates the asset group against the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows. If the undiscounted cash flows do not indicate the carrying amount of the asset group is recoverable, an impairment charge is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds its fair value based on discounted cash flow analysis or appraisals. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination that are used in research and development activities are considered indefinite-lived until the completion or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. During the period that those assets are considered indefinite lived, they are not amortized but are tested for impairment annually and more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired.  If the carrying amount of an intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the Company recognizes an impairment loss in an amount equal to that excess. Unamortized capitalized costs of a computer software product are compared to the net realizable value of the product. The amount by which the unamortized capitalized costs of a computer software product exceed the net realizable value of that asset is written off.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company concluded it had a triggering event requiring assessment of impairment for certain of its long-lived assets in conjunction with its restructuring actions announced in fiscal 2021. As a result, the Company reviewed the long-lived assets for impairment and recorded $54 million of asset impairment charges within restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statements of income. Of the total impairment charges, $29 million related to the Building Solutions North America segment, $16 million related to the Global Products segment, $5 million related to Corporate assets and $4 million related to the Building Solutions Asia Pacific segment. Refer to Note 10, "Significant Restructuring and Impairment Costs," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information. The impairments were measured under a market approach utilizing an appraisal to determine fair values of the impaired assets. This method is consistent with the methods the Company employed in prior periods to value other long-lived assets. The inputs utilized in the analyses are classified as Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy as defined in ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement."

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

In fiscal 2020, the Company concluded it had triggering events requiring assessment of impairment for certain of its long-lived assets caused by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the North America Retail reporting unit. The Company performed a quantitative impairment analysis and determined there was no impairment of long-lived assets as of September 30, 2020.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company concluded it had a triggering event requiring assessment of impairment for certain of its long-lived assets in conjunction with its restructuring actions announced in fiscal 2020. As a result, the Company reviewed the long-lived assets for impairment and recorded $39 million of asset impairment charges within restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statements of income. Of the total impairment charges, $33 million related to the Global Products segment and $6 million related to the Building Solutions North America segment. Refer to Note 10, "Significant Restructuring and Impairment Costs," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information. The impairments were measured under a market approach utilizing an appraisal to determine fair values of the impaired assets. This method is consistent with the methods the Company employed in prior periods to value other long-lived assets. The inputs utilized in the analyses are classified as Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy as defined in ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement."

In addition, in the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $15 million to write down the carrying value of the assets held for sale to the current fair value less any costs related to the plans to dispose of a business within its Global Products segment that met the criteria to be classified as held for sale. The inputs utilized in the analyses are classified as Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy as defined in ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement."

At March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company concluded it did not have any other triggering events requiring assessment of impairment of its long-lived assets.

Refer to Note 9, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," and Note 10, "Significant Restructuring and Impairment Costs," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the indefinite-lived intangible and goodwill impairment charges recorded in fiscal 2020.

20.    Segment Information

ASC 280, "Segment Reporting," establishes the standards for reporting information about segments in financial statements. In applying the criteria set forth in ASC 280, the Company has determined that it has four reportable segments for financial reporting purposes.

•Building Solutions North America: Building Solutions North America designs, sells, installs, and services HVAC, controls, refrigeration, integrated electronic security, and integrated fire detection and suppression systems for commercial, industrial, retail, small business, institutional and governmental customers in North America. Building Solutions North America also provides energy efficiency solutions and technical services, including inspection, scheduled maintenance, and repair and replacement of mechanical and control systems, as well as data-driven "smart building" solutions, to non-residential building and industrial applications in the North American marketplace.

•Building Solutions EMEA/LA: Building Solutions EMEA/LA designs, sells, installs, and services HVAC, controls, refrigeration, integrated electronic security, integrated fire detection and suppression systems, and provides technical services, including data-driven "smart building" solutions, to markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

•Building Solutions Asia Pacific: Building Solutions Asia Pacific designs, sells, installs, and services HVAC, controls, refrigeration, integrated electronic security, integrated fire detection and suppression systems, and provides technical services, including data-driven "smart building" solutions, to the Asia Pacific marketplace.

•Global Products: Global Products designs and produces heating and air conditioning for residential and commercial applications, and markets products and refrigeration systems to replacement and new construction market customers globally. The Global Products business also designs, manufactures and sells fire protection and security products, including intrusion security, anti-theft devices, and access control and video management systems, for commercial,

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

industrial, retail, residential, small business, institutional and governmental customers worldwide. Global Products also includes the Johnson Controls-Hitachi joint venture.

Management evaluates the performance of its business segments primarily on segment earnings before interest, taxes and amortization ("EBITA"), which represents income from continuing operations before income taxes and noncontrolling interests, excluding general corporate expenses, intangible asset amortization, net financing charges, restructuring and impairment costs, and the net mark-to-market adjustments related to pension and postretirement plans and restricted asbestos investments.

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

	Net Sales
	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Building Solutions North America	$	2,092	$	2,175	$	4,126	$	4,342
Building Solutions EMEA/LA	897		850		1,803		1,778
Building Solutions Asia Pacific	603		525		1,218		1,154
Global Products	2,002		1,894		3,788		3,746
Total net sales	$	5,594	$	5,444	$	10,935	$	11,020

	Segment EBITA
	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Building Solutions North America	$	266	$	251	$	521	$	509
Building Solutions EMEA/LA	86		85		181		175
Building Solutions Asia Pacific	74		65		153		137
Global Products	285		216		498		419
Total segment EBITA	$	711	$	617	$	1,353	$	1,240
Corporate expenses	$	(70)	$	(118)	$	(137)	$	(236)
Amortization of intangible assets	(104)		(97)		(208)		(193)
Restructuring and impairment costs	(96)		(62)		(96)		(173)
Net mark-to-market adjustments	209		(32)		230		(22)
Net financing charges	(44)		(59)		(103)		(111)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	606	$	249	$	1,039	$	505

21.    Guarantees

Certain of the Company's subsidiaries at the business segment level have guaranteed the performance of third-parties and provided financial guarantees for uncompleted work and financial commitments. The terms of these guarantees vary with end dates ranging from the current fiscal year through the completion of such transactions and would typically be triggered in the event of nonperformance. Performance under the guarantees, if required, would not have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company offers warranties to its customers depending upon the specific product and terms of the customer purchase agreement. A typical warranty program requires that the Company replace defective products within a specified time period from the date of sale. The Company records an estimate for future warranty-related costs based on actual historical

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

return rates and other known factors. Based on analysis of return rates and other factors, the Company’s warranty provisions are adjusted as necessary. The Company monitors its warranty activity and adjusts its reserve estimates when it is probable that future warranty costs will be different than those estimates.

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

The changes in the carrying amount of the Company’s total product warranty liability for continuing operations, for the six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows (in millions). Extended warranty for which deferred revenue is recorded is not included in the table below, but rather included within the contract balances table in the Note 5, "Revenue Recognition," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Balance at beginning of period	$	167	$	156
Accruals for warranties issued during the period	39		32
Accruals from acquisition and divestitures	(1)		—
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties	14		(3)
Settlements made (in cash or in kind) during the period	(33)		(30)
Currency translation	—		(1)
Balance at end of period	$	186	$	154

22.    Commitments and Contingencies

Environmental Matters

The Company accrues for potential environmental liabilities when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability is reasonably estimable. As of March 31, 2021, reserves for environmental liabilities for continuing operations totaled $112 million, of which $46 million was recorded within other current liabilities and $66 million was recorded within other noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position. Reserves for environmental liabilities for continuing operations totaled $130 million at September 30, 2020, of which $61 million was recorded within other current liabilities and $69 million was recorded within other noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position.

Tyco Fire Products L.P. (“Tyco Fire Products”), in coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources ("WDNR"), has been conducting an environmental assessment of its Fire Technology Center ("FTC") located in Marinette, Wisconsin and surrounding areas in the City of Marinette and Town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin. In connection with the assessment, perfluorooctane sulfonate ("PFOS") and perfluorooctanoic acid ("PFOA") and/or other per- and poly fluorinated substances ("PFAS") have been detected at the FTC and in groundwater and surface water outside of the boundaries of the FTC. Tyco Fire Products continues to investigate the extent of potential migration of these compounds and is working with WDNR to address these issues insofar as they related to this migration.

During the third quarter of 2019, the Company increased its environmental reserves, which included $140 million related to remediation efforts to be undertaken to address contamination relating to fire-fighting foams containing PFAS compounds at or near the FTC, as well as the continued remediation of arsenic and other contaminants at the Tyco Fire Products Stanton Street manufacturing facility also located in Marinette, Wisconsin (the “Stanton Street Facility”). The Company is not able to estimate a possible loss or range of loss in excess of the established accruals at this time.

A substantial portion of the increased reserves relates to remediation resulting from the use of fire-fighting foams containing PFAS at the FTC. The use of fire-fighting foams at the FTC was primarily for training and testing purposes in

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

order to ensure that such products sold by the Company’s affiliates, Chemguard, Inc. ("Chemguard") and Tyco Fire Products, were effective at suppressing high intensity fires that may occur at military installations, airports or elsewhere. The reserve was recorded in the quarter ended June 30, 2019 following a comprehensive review by independent environmental consultants related to the presence of PFAS at or near the FTC, as well as remediation discussions with the WDNR.

On June 21, 2019, the WDNR announced that it had received from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (“WDHS”) a recommendation for groundwater quality standards as to, among other compounds, PFOA and PFOS. The WDHS recommended a groundwater enforcement standard for PFOA and PFOS of 20 parts per trillion. On August 22, 2019, the Governor of Wisconsin issued an executive order that, among other things, directed the WDNR to create a PFAS Coordinating Council and to work with other Wisconsin agencies (including WDHS) to establish final groundwater quality standards based on the WDHS’s prior recommendation.

In July 2019, the Company received a letter from the WDNR directing the expansion of the evaluation of PFAS in the Marinette region to include (1) biosolids sludge produced by the City of Marinette Waste Water Treatment Plant and spread on certain fields in the area and (2) the Menominee and Peshtigo Rivers. Tyco Fire Products voluntarily responded to the WDNR’s letter to request additional necessary information. On October 16, 2019, the WDNR issued a “Notice of Noncompliance” to Tyco Fire Products and Johnson Controls, Inc. regarding the WDNR’s July 3, 2019 letter. The letter stated that “if you fail to take the actions required by Wis. Stat. § 292.11 to address this contamination, the DNR will move forward under Wis. Stat. § 292.31 to implement the SI workplan and evaluate further environmental enforcement actions and cost recovery under Wis. Stat. § 292.31(8).” The WDNR issued a further letter regarding the issue on November 4, 2019. In February 2020, the WDNR sent a letter to Tyco Fire Products and Johnson Controls, Inc. further directing the expansion of the evaluation of PFAS in the Marinette region to include investigation activities south and west of the previously defined FTC study area. Tyco Fire Products and Johnson Controls, Inc. believe that they have complied with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. The Company cannot predict what regulatory or enforcement actions, if any, might result from the WDNR’s actions, or the consequences of any such actions.

In December 2020, the Company received a notice from the Wisconsin Department of Justice (“WDOJ”) that the WDOJ was considering a potential civil enforcement action against the Company relating to environmental matters at the FTC including, but not limited to, the investigation and remediation of PFAS at or near the FTC as discussed in the prior paragraphs and the Company’s alleged failure to timely report the presence of PFAS chemicals at the FTC. Such enforcement action could seek civil monetary penalties and/or injunctive relief. The Company is presently unable to predict the duration, scope, or results of any potential civil enforcement action that may result, the consequences of any such action, or the nature of any resolution of these potential claims with the WDOJ.

Tyco Fire Products has been engaged in remediation activities at the Stanton Street Facility since 1990. Its corporate predecessor, Ansul Incorporated (“Ansul”) manufactured arsenic-based agricultural herbicides at the Stanton Street Facility, which resulted in significant arsenic contamination of soil and groundwater on the site and in parts of the adjoining Menominee River. In 2009, Ansul entered into an Administrative Consent Order (the "Consent Order") with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to address the presence of arsenic at the site. Under this agreement, Tyco Fire Products’ principal obligations are to contain the arsenic contamination on the site, pump and treat on-site groundwater, dredge, treat and properly dispose of contaminated sediments in the adjoining river areas, and monitor contamination levels on an ongoing basis. Activities completed under the Consent Order since 2009 include the installation of a subsurface barrier wall around the facility to contain contaminated groundwater, the installation of a groundwater extraction and treatment system and the dredging and offsite disposal of treated river sediment. The increase in the reserve related to the Stanton Street Facility in the third quarter of 2019 was recorded following a further review of the Consent Order, which resulted in the identification of several structural upgrades needed to preserve the effectiveness of prior remediation efforts. In addition to ongoing remediation activities, the Company is also working with the WDNR to investigate the presence of PFAS at or near the Stanton Street Facility as part of the evaluation of PFAS in the Marinette region.

Potential environmental liabilities accrued by the Company do not take into consideration possible recoveries of future insurance proceeds. They do, however, take into account the likely share other parties will bear at remediation sites. It is difficult to estimate the Company’s ultimate level of liability at many remediation sites due to the large number of other parties that may be involved, the complexity of determining the relative liability among those parties, the uncertainty as to

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

the nature and scope of the investigations and remediation to be conducted, the uncertainty in the application of law and risk assessment, the various choices and costs associated with diverse technologies that may be used in corrective actions at the sites, and the often quite lengthy periods over which eventual remediation may occur. It is possible that technological, regulatory or enforcement developments, the results of additional environmental studies or other factors could change the Company's expectations with respect to future charges and cash outlays, and such changes could be material to the Company's future results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. Nevertheless, the Company does not currently believe that any claims, penalties or costs in addition to the amounts accrued will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In addition, the Company has identified asset retirement obligations for environmental matters that are expected to be addressed at the retirement, disposal, removal or abandonment of existing owned facilities. At March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020, the Company recorded conditional asset retirement obligations for continuing operations of $29 million and $29 million, respectively.

Asbestos Matters

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries, along with numerous other third parties, are named as defendants in personal injury lawsuits based on alleged exposure to asbestos containing materials. These cases have typically involved product liability claims based primarily on allegations of manufacture, sale or distribution of industrial products that either contained asbestos or were used with asbestos containing components.

As of March 31, 2021, the Company's estimated asbestos-related net liability recorded on a discounted basis within the Company's consolidated statements of financial position was $93 million. The net liability within the consolidated statements of financial position was comprised of a liability for pending and future claims and related defense costs of $470 million, of which $49 million was recorded in other current liabilities and $421 million was recorded in other noncurrent liabilities. The Company also maintained separate cash, investments and receivables related to insurance recoveries within the consolidated statements of financial position of $377 million, of which $22 million was recorded in other current assets, and $355 million was recorded in other noncurrent assets. Assets included $11 million of cash and $304 million of investments, which have all been designated as restricted. In connection with the recognition of liabilities for asbestos-related matters, the Company records asbestos-related insurance recoveries that are probable; the amount of such recoveries recorded at March 31, 2021 was $62 million. As of September 30, 2020, the Company's estimated asbestos-related net liability recorded on a discounted basis within the Company's consolidated statements of financial position was $115 million. The net liability within the consolidated statements of financial position was comprised of a liability for pending and future claims and related defense costs of $483 million, of which $49 million was recorded in other current liabilities and $434 million was recorded in other noncurrent liabilities. The Company also maintained separate cash, investments and receivables related to insurance recoveries within the consolidated statements of financial position of $368 million, of which $39 million was recorded in other current assets, and $329 million was recorded in other noncurrent assets. Assets included $9 million of cash and $291 million of investments, which have all been designated as restricted. In connection with the recognition of liabilities for asbestos-related matters, the Company records asbestos-related insurance recoveries that are probable; the amount of such recoveries recorded at September 30, 2020 was $68 million.

The Company's estimate of the liability and corresponding insurance recovery for pending and future claims and defense costs is based on the Company's historical claim experience, and estimates of the number and resolution cost of potential future claims that may be filed and is discounted to present value from 2068 (which is the Company's reasonable best estimate of the actuarially determined time period through which asbestos-related claims will be filed against Company affiliates). Asbestos-related defense costs are included in the asbestos liability. The Company's legal strategy for resolving claims also impacts these estimates. The Company considers various trends and developments in evaluating the period of time (the look-back period) over which historical claim and settlement experience is used to estimate and value claims reasonably projected to be made through 2068. At least annually, the Company assesses the sufficiency of its estimated liability for pending and future claims and defense costs by evaluating actual experience regarding claims filed, settled and dismissed, and amounts paid in settlements. In addition to claims and settlement experience, the Company considers additional quantitative and qualitative factors such as changes in legislation, the legal environment, and the Company's defense strategy. The Company also evaluates the recoverability of its insurance receivable on an annual basis. The Company evaluates all of these factors and determines whether a change in the estimate of its liability for pending and future claims and defense costs or insurance receivable is warranted.

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

The amounts recorded by the Company for asbestos-related liabilities and insurance-related assets are based on the Company's strategies for resolving its asbestos claims, currently available information, and a number of estimates and assumptions. Key variables and assumptions include the number and type of new claims that are filed each year, the average cost of resolution of claims, the identity of defendants, the resolution of coverage issues with insurance carriers, amount of insurance, and the solvency risk with respect to the Company's insurance carriers. Many of these factors are closely linked, such that a change in one variable or assumption will impact one or more of the others, and no single variable or assumption predominately influences the determination of the Company's asbestos-related liabilities and insurance-related assets. Furthermore, predictions with respect to these variables are subject to greater uncertainty in the later portion of the projection period. Other factors that may affect the Company's liability and cash payments for asbestos-related matters include uncertainties surrounding the litigation process from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and from case to case, reforms of state or federal tort legislation and the applicability of insurance policies among subsidiaries. As a result, actual liabilities or insurance recoveries could be significantly higher or lower than those recorded if assumptions used in the Company's calculations vary significantly from actual results.

Insurable Liabilities

The Company records liabilities for its workers' compensation, product, general, and auto liabilities. The determination of these liabilities and related expenses is dependent on claims experience. For most of these liabilities, claims incurred but not yet reported are estimated by utilizing actuarial valuations based upon historical claims experience. At March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020, the insurable liabilities totaled $366 million and $363 million, respectively, of which $90 million and $83 million was recorded within other current liabilities, $23 million and $22 million was recorded within accrued compensation and benefits, and $253 million and $258 million was recorded within other noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position, respectively. The Company records receivables from third party insurers when recovery has been determined to be probable. The amount of such receivables recorded at March 31, 2021 were $21 million, of which $5 million was recorded within other current assets and $16 million was recorded within other noncurrent assets, respectively. The amount of such receivables recorded at September 30, 2020 were $21 million, of which $5 million was recorded within other current assets and $16 million was recorded within other noncurrent assets, respectively. The Company maintains captive insurance companies to manage its insurable liabilities.

Aqueous Film-Forming Foam ("AFFF") Litigation

Two of the Company's subsidiaries, Chemguard and Tyco Fire Products, have been named, along with other defendant manufacturers, suppliers and distributors, and, in some cases, certain subsidiaries of the Company affiliated with Chemguard and Tyco Fire Products, in a number of class action and other lawsuits relating to the use of fire-fighting foam products by the U.S. Department of Defense (the "DOD") and others for fire suppression purposes and related training exercises. Plaintiffs generally allege that the firefighting foam products contain or break down into the chemicals PFOS and PFOA and/or other PFAS compounds and that the use of these products by others at various airbases, airports and other sites resulted in the release of these chemicals into the environment and ultimately into communities’ drinking water supplies neighboring those airports, airbases and other sites. PFOA, PFOS, and other PFAS compounds are being studied by the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and other environmental and health agencies and researchers. The EPA has not issued binding regulatory limits, but had stated that it would propose regulatory standards for PFOS and PFOA in drinking water by the end of 2019, in accordance with its PFAS Action Plan released in February 2019, and issued interim recommendations for addressing PFOA and PFOS in groundwater in December 2019. While those studies continue, the EPA has issued a health advisory level for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water. In March 2021, EPA published its final determination to regulate PFOS and PFOA in drinking water. The EPA also announced in January 2021 that it will issue an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to solicit public comment on whether the agency should take additional regulatory steps to address PFAS contamination, including designating PFOA and PFOS and other PFAS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and seeking comment on whether PFOA and PFOS and other PFAS should be subject to regulation as hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Both PFOA and PFOS are types of synthetic chemical compounds that have been present in firefighting foam. However, both are also present in many existing consumer products. According to EPA, PFOA and PFOS have been used to make carpets, clothing, fabrics for furniture, paper packaging for food and other materials (e.g., cookware) that are resistant to water, grease or stains.

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

Plaintiffs generally seek compensatory damages, including damages for alleged personal injuries, medical monitoring, diminution in property values, investigation and remediation costs, and natural resources damages, and also seek punitive damages and injunctive relief to address remediation of the alleged contamination.

In September 2018, Tyco Fire Products and Chemguard filed a Petition for Multidistrict Litigation with the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (“JPML”) seeking to consolidate all existing and future federal cases into one jurisdiction. On December 7, 2018, the JPML issued an order transferring various AFFF cases to a multi-district litigation (“MDL”) before the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. Additional cases have been identified for transfer to or are being directly filed in the MDL.

AFFF Putative Class Actions

Chemguard and Tyco Fire Products are named in 31 putative class actions in federal courts originating from Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, New Hampshire, South Carolina, the District of Columbia, Guam, West Virginia, Michigan, Texas and South Dakota. All of these cases have been direct-filed in or transferred to the MDL. Since the beginning of fiscal year 2021, two putative class actions (Jackson v. 3M Company, et al., direct filed on January 15, 2021 in the MDL pending in the United States District Court, District of South Carolina; Ogden v. Intercontinental Terminals Company LLC, et al., filed in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas on January 27, 2021, and tagged to the MDL) have been filed against the Company.

AFFF Individual or Mass Actions

There are approximately 1,000 individual or “mass” actions pending that were filed in state or federal court in various states including California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Missouri, Arizona, Texas, and South Carolina against Chemguard and Tyco Fire Products and other defendants in which the plaintiffs generally seek compensatory damages, including damages for alleged personal injuries, medical monitoring, and alleged diminution in property values. The cases involve plaintiffs from various states including approximately 7,000 plaintiffs in Colorado, approximately 126 plaintiffs in New York, and approximately 1,000 other plaintiffs. All but five of these matters have been transferred to or directly-filed in the MDL, and it is anticipated that the remaining cases will be transferred to the MDL. Many of the additional filed actions were directly filed in South Carolina by plaintiffs who were among the 660 plaintiffs the Company had previously disclosed to have made filings in Pennsylvania state court. The Company anticipates that the remainder of the possible individual product liability claims filed in Pennsylvania state court will either soon be filed in the MDL (and that all such claims in state court will be dismissed accordingly) or will be dismissed in Pennsylvania without a corresponding filing in South Carolina.

AFFF Municipal Cases

Chemguard and Tyco Fire Products have been named as defendants in 87 cases in federal and state courts involving municipal or water provider plaintiffs in Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, the District of Columbia and several municipalities or water providers from various states who direct-filed complaints in South Carolina. All but five of these cases have been transferred to or directly filed in the MDL, and it is anticipated that the remaining cases will be transferred to the MDL. These municipal plaintiffs generally allege that the use of the defendants’ fire-fighting foam products at fire training academies, municipal airports, Air National Guard bases, or Navy or Air Force bases released PFOS and PFOA into public water supply wells, allegedly requiring remediation of public property.

In May 2018, the Company was also notified by the Widefield Water and Sanitation District in Colorado Springs, Colorado that it may assert claims regarding its remediation costs in connection with PFOS and PFOA contamination allegedly resulting from the use of those products at the Peterson Air Force Base. In May 2020, the Company was also notified by the Lakewood Water District in Pierce County, Washington that it may assert claims regarding remediation in connection with PFOA, PFOS, and other PFAS contamination allegedly resulting from the use of those products at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

In April 2020, the Weirton Area Water Board in West Virginia filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Brooke County, West Virginia against a number of PFAS chemical manufacturers, including Chemguard, with respect to PFAS contamination. This case has been removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia and transferred to the MDL in the District of South Carolina.

State or U.S. Territory Attorneys General Litigation related to AFFF

In June 2018, the State of New York filed a lawsuit in New York state court (State of New York v. The 3M Company et al No. 904029-18 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Albany County)) against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to alleged PFOS and PFOA contamination purportedly resulting from firefighting foams used at locations across New York, including Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh and Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Southampton, Plattsburgh Air Force Base in Plattsburgh, Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, and unspecified “other” sites throughout the State. The lawsuit seeks to recover costs and natural resource damages associated with contamination at these sites. This suit has been removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and transferred to the MDL.

In February 2019, the State of New York filed a second lawsuit in New York state court (State of New York v. The 3M Company et al (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Albany County)), against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to alleged PFOS and PFOA contamination purportedly resulting from firefighting foams used at additional locations across New York. This suit has been removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and transferred to the MDL. In July 2019, the State of New York filed a third lawsuit in New York state court (State of New York v. The 3M Company et al (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Albany County)), against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to alleged PFOS and PFOA contamination purportedly resulting from firefighting foams used at further additional locations across New York. This suit has been removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and transferred to the MDL. In November 2019, the State of New York filed a fourth lawsuit in New York state court (State of New York v. The 3M Company et al (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Albany County)), against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to alleged PFOS and PFOA contamination purportedly resulting from firefighting foams used at further additional locations across New York. This suit has been removed to federal court and transferred to the MDL.

In January 2019, the State of Ohio filed a lawsuit in Ohio state court (State of Ohio v. The 3M Company et al., No. G-4801-CI-021804752 -000 (Court of Common Pleas of Lucas County, Ohio)) against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFOS and PFOA contamination allegedly resulting from the use of firefighting foams at various specified and unspecified locations across Ohio. The lawsuit seeks to recover costs and natural resource damages associated with the contamination. This lawsuit has been removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and transferred to the MDL.

In addition, in May and June 2019, three other states filed lawsuits in their respective state courts against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFOS and PFOA contamination allegedly resulting from the use of firefighting foams at various specified and unspecified locations across their jurisdictions (State of New Hampshire v. The 3M Company et al.; State of Vermont v. The 3M Company et al.; State of New Jersey v. The 3M Company et al.). All three of these suits have been removed to federal court and transferred to the MDL.

In September 2019, the government of Guam filed a lawsuit in the superior court of Guam against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFOS and PFOA contamination allegedly resulting from the use of firefighting foams at various locations within its jurisdiction. This complaint has been removed to federal court and transferred to the MDL.

In November 2019, the government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands filed a lawsuit in the superior court of the Northern Mariana Islands against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFOS and PFOA contamination allegedly resulting from the use of firefighting foams at various locations within its jurisdiction. This complaint has been removed to federal court and transferred to the MDL.

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

In August 2020, Attorney General of the State of Michigan filed two substantially similar lawsuits—one in federal court and one in state court—against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFOS and PFOA contamination allegedly resulting from the use of firefighting foams at various locations within the State. The federal action has been transferred to the MDL, and the state court action has been removed to federal court and tagged for transfer to the MDL.

In December 2020, the State of Mississippi filed a lawsuit against a number of manufacturers and other defendants, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFOS and PFOA damage of the State’s land and natural resources allegedly resulting from the use of firefighting foams at various locations throughout the State. This complaint was direct-filed in the MDL in South Carolina.

In April 2021, the State of Alaska filed a lawsuit in the superior court of the State of Alaska against a number of manufacturers and other defendants, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFOS and PFOA damage of the State’s land and natural resources allegedly resulting from the use of firefighting foams at various locations throughout the State. This complaint has not yet been served.

AFFF Matters Related to the Tyco Fire Products Fire Technology Center in Marinette, Wisconsin

Tyco Fire Products and Chemguard are defendants in one lawsuit in Marinette County, Wisconsin alleging damages due to the historical use of AFFF products at Tyco’s Fire Technology Center in Marinette, Wisconsin. The putative class action, Joan & Richard Campbell for themselves and on behalf of other similarly situated v. Tyco Fire Products LP and Chemguard Inc., et al. (Marinette County Circuit Court, filed Dec. 17, 2018) alleges PFAS (including PFOA/PFOS) contaminated groundwater migrated off Tyco’s property and into residential drinking water wells causing both personal injuries and property damage to the plaintiffs; Tyco and Chemguard removed this case to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and it has been transferred to the MDL. On January 7, 2021, the parties agreed to settle the lawsuit. The settlement provides that Tyco will pay up to $17.5 million to compensate Town of Peshtigo residents who live in the area affected by PFAS from the FTC for claims related to loss of real property value, exposure and/or personal injury. The settlement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing by Tyco or Chemguard and is subject to approval by the federal court presiding over the lawsuit and other contingencies. The court is scheduled to conduct a hearing regarding the proposed settlement in May 2021. The Company does not expect the settlement to have a significant impact on its fiscal year 2021 results of operations or cash flows.

A second lawsuit, Duane and Janell Goldsmith individually and on behalf of H.G. and K.G v. Tyco Fire Products LP and Chemguard Inc., et al. (Marinette County Circuit Court, filed Dec. 17, 2018) was also filed by a family alleging personal injuries due to contaminated groundwater; this case has been dismissed without prejudice.

Other AFFF Related Matters

In March 2020, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians (a federally recognized Tribe) and two tribal corporations filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, and the United States with respect to PFAS contamination allegedly resulting from the use and disposal of AFFF by the United States Air Force at and around Fairchild Air Force Base in eastern Washington. This case has been transferred to the MDL.

The Company is vigorously defending the above matters and believes that it has meritorious defenses to class certification and the claims asserted, including statutes of limitations, the government contractor defense, various medical and scientific defenses, and other factual and legal defenses. The government contractor defense is a form of immunity available to government contractors that produced products for the United States government pursuant to the government’s specifications. Tyco and Chemguard have insurance that has been in place for many years and the Company is pursuing this coverage for these matters. However, there are numerous factual and legal issues to be resolved in connection with these claims, and it is extremely difficult to predict the outcome or ultimate financial exposure, if any, represented by these matters, and there can be no assurance that any such exposure will not be material.

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Johnson Controls International plc

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2021

(unaudited)

Other Matters

The Company is involved in various lawsuits, claims and proceedings incident to the operation of its businesses, including those pertaining to product liability, environmental, safety and health, intellectual property, employment, commercial and contractual matters, and various other casualty matters. Although the outcome of litigation cannot be predicted with certainty and some lawsuits, claims or proceedings may be disposed of unfavorably to us, it is management’s opinion that none of these will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Costs related to such matters were not material to the periods presented.

23.    Related Party Transactions

In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into transactions with related parties, such as equity affiliates. Such transactions consist of facility management services, the sale or purchase of goods and other arrangements.

The following table presents net sales to and purchases from related parties for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Net sales to related parties	$	53	$	38	$	97	$	83
Purchases from related parties	37		10		66		22

The following table presents receivables from and payables to related parties in the consolidated statements of financial position (in millions):

	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Receivable from related parties	$	62	$	48
Payable to related parties	19		11

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Cautionary Statements for Forward-Looking Information

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

The Company has made statements in this document that are forward-looking and therefore are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements in this document other than statements of historical fact are, or could be, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this document, statements regarding Johnson Controls' future financial position, sales, costs, earnings, cash flows, other measures of results of operations, synergies and integration opportunities, capital expenditures and debt levels are forward-looking statements. Words such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "should," "forecast," "project" or "plan" and terms of similar meaning are also generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Johnson Controls cautions that these statements are subject to numerous important risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond Johnson Controls’ control, that could cause Johnson Controls’ actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, risks related to: Johnson Controls’ ability to manage general economic, business, capital market and geopolitical conditions, including the impacts of natural disasters, climate change, pandemics and outbreaks of contagious diseases and other adverse public health developments, such as the COVID-19 pandemic; the strength of the U.S. or other economies; changes or uncertainty in laws, regulations, rates, policies or interpretations that impact Johnson Controls’ business operations or tax status; the ability to develop or acquire new products and technologies that achieve market acceptance; changes to laws or policies governing foreign trade, including increased tariffs or trade restrictions; maintaining the capacity, reliability and security of Johnson Controls' enterprise and product information technology infrastructure; the risk of infringement or expiration of intellectual property rights; any delay or inability of Johnson Controls to realize the expected benefits and synergies of recent portfolio transactions such as its merger with Tyco and the disposition of the Power Solutions business; the outcome of litigation and governmental proceedings; the ability to hire and retain key senior management; the tax treatment of recent portfolio transactions; significant transaction costs and/or unknown liabilities associated with such transactions; the availability of raw materials and component products; fluctuations in currency exchange rates; work stoppages, union negotiations, labor disputes and other matters associated with the labor force; and the cancellation of or changes to commercial arrangements. A detailed discussion of risks related to Johnson Controls' business is included in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Johnson Controls' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2020 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on November 16, 2020, which is available at www.sec.gov and www.johnsoncontrols.com under the "Investors" tab. The forward-looking statements included in this document are made only as of the date of this document, unless otherwise specified, and, except as required by law, Johnson Controls assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update such statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this document.

Overview

Johnson Controls International plc, headquartered in Cork, Ireland, is a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. The Company’s products and solutions enable smart, energy efficient, sustainable buildings that work seamlessly together to advance the safety, comfort and intelligence of spaces to power its customers’ mission. The Company is committed to helping its customers win and creating greater value for all of its stakeholders through its strategic focus on buildings.

Johnson Controls was originally incorporated in the state of Wisconsin in 1885 as Johnson Electric Service Company to manufacture, install and service automatic temperature regulation systems for buildings. The Company was renamed to Johnson Controls, Inc. in 1974. In 2005, the Company acquired York International, a global supplier of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning ("HVAC") and refrigeration equipment and services. In 2014, the Company acquired Air Distribution Technologies, Inc., one of the largest independent providers of air distribution and ventilation products in North America. In 2015, the Company formed a joint venture with Hitachi to expand its building related product offerings. In 2016, Johnson Controls, Inc. and Tyco completed their combination (the "Merger"), combining Johnson Controls portfolio of building efficiency solutions with Tyco’s portfolio of fire and security solutions. Following the Merger, Tyco changed its name to "Johnson Controls International plc."

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In 2016, Johnson Controls completed the spin-off of its automotive business into Adient plc, an independent, publicly traded company. In 2019, the Company sold its Power Solutions business to BCP Acquisitions LLC, an entity controlled by investment funds managed by Brookfield Capital Partners LLC, completing the Company’s transformation into a pure-play building technologies and solutions provider.

The Company is a global leader in engineering, manufacturing and commissioning building products and systems, including residential and commercial HVAC equipment, industrial refrigeration systems, controls, security systems, fire detection systems and fire suppression solutions. The Company further serves customers by providing technical services, including maintenance, repair, retrofit and replacement of equipment (in the HVAC, security and fire-protection space), energy-management consulting and data-driven “smart building” services and solutions powered by its digital platforms and capabilities.

The Company continues to observe trends demonstrating increased interest and demand for safe, efficient and sustainable buildings, and seeks to capitalize on these trends to drive growth by developing and delivering technologies and solutions to create healthy buildings. In 2020, the Company launched OpenBlue, a digitally driven suite of connected solutions that delivers impactful sustainability, new occupant experiences, and respectful safety and security by combining the Company’s building expertise with cutting-edge technology, including AI-powered service solutions such as remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, compliance monitoring and advanced risk assessments. In January 2021, the Company committed to invest 75 percent of its new product research and development in climate-related innovation to develop sustainable products and services.

The following information should be read in conjunction with the September 30, 2020 consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, along with management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2020 filed with the SEC on November 16, 2020. References in the following discussion and analysis to "Three Months" (or similar language) refer to the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020, while "Year-to-Date" refers to the six months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the six months ended March 31, 2020.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic

The global outbreak of COVID-19 severely restricted the level of economic activity around the world and caused a significant contraction in the global economy. The Company’s affiliates, employees, suppliers, customers and others have been and may continue to be restricted or prevented from conducting normal business activities, including as a result of shutdowns, travel restrictions and other actions that may be requested or mandated by governmental authorities. Although shutdown orders and similar restrictions have been lifted in some jurisdictions, resurgences in the spread of COVID-19 have caused the reinstitution of such measures in impacted areas. While a substantial portion of the Company's businesses have been classified as an essential business in jurisdictions in which facility closures have been mandated, some of its facilities have at times nevertheless been ordered to close, and we can give no assurance that there will not be additional closures in the future or that the Company's businesses will be classified as essential in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates.

In response to the challenges presented by COVID-19, the Company has focused its efforts on preserving the health and safety of its employees and customers, as well as maintaining the continuity of its operations. The Company has modified its business practices in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, including restricting non-essential employee travel, implementation of remote work protocols, and cancellation of physical participation in meetings, events and conferences. The Company has also instituted preventive measures at its facilities, including enhanced health and safety protocols, temperature screening, requiring face coverings for all employees and encouraging employees to follow similar protocols when away from work. The Company has adopted a multifaceted framework to guide its decision making when evaluating the readiness of its facilities to safely reopen and operate, and will continue to monitor and audit its facilities to ensure that they are in compliance with the Company’s COVID-19 safety requirements.

During portions of fiscal 2020, the Company experienced temporary reductions of its manufacturing and operating capacity in China, India and Mexico. Currently, the Company’s facilities have been operating at normal levels. The Company has experienced, and may continue to experience, disruptions or delays in its supply chain as a result of government-mandated actions. While actions taken by the Company to mitigate manufacturing and supply chain disruptions, including redistributing manufacturing capacity, expanding supplier diversity, government outreach and supplier financing, have generally been successful, resurgences in the spread of COVID-19 could lead to further disruptions.

The Company experienced a decline in demand and volumes in its global businesses as a result of the impact of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Specifically, the Company experienced lower demand due to restricted access to customer

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sites to perform service and installation work as well as reduced discretionary capital spending by the Company's customers. In fiscal 2021, the Company has experienced increases in demand and volumes as governments have begun to distribute vaccines and lift COVID-19-related restrictions. However, delays in vaccine distribution and a resurgence in the spread of COVID-19 could result in the reinstitution of lockdowns or other restrictive measures, which could cause a decrease in economic activity and demand for the Company’s products and services.

The global pandemic has provided the Company with the opportunity to help its customers prepare to re-open by delivering solutions and support that enhance the safety and increase the efficiency of their operations. The Company has seen an increase in demand for its products and solutions that promote building health and optimize customers’ infrastructure, including thermal cameras, indoor air quality, location-based services for contact tracing and touchless access control.

In fiscal 2020, the Company executed temporary and permanent cost mitigation actions to offset a portion of the impact of COVID-19 on the demand for its products and services. As a result of these and other permanent cost mitigation actions, including the Company's 2020 restructuring plan, the Company experienced a positive impact on its results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021. Although the Company has largely ceased temporary cost mitigation actions initiated in fiscal 2020, the necessity of future cost mitigation actions will depend on the continued impact of COVID-19, which is highly uncertain.

During fiscal 2020, the Company determined that it had triggering events requiring assessment of impairment for certain of its indefinite-lived intangible assets due to declines in revenue directly attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic and for certain of its indefinite-lived intangible assets, long-lived assets and goodwill due to declines in revenue and further declines in forecasted cash flows in its North America Retail reporting unit. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $62 million related primarily to the Company's retail business indefinite-lived intangible assets and an impairment charge of $424 million related to the Company's North America Retail reporting unit's goodwill. There were no triggering events requiring that an impairment assessment be conducted for indefinite-lived intangible assets or goodwill in the six months ended March 31, 2021. However, it is possible that future changes in circumstances, including a more prolonged and/or severe COVID-19 pandemic, would require the Company to record additional non-cash impairment charges.

The Company continues to actively monitor its liquidity position and working capital needs. The Company believes that, following its implementation of liquidity and cost mitigation actions in fiscal 2020, it remains in a solid overall capital resources and liquidity position that is adequate to meet its projected needs.

The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the Company’s results of operations and financial condition will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the resurgence of COVID-19 in regions recovering from the impacts of the pandemic, the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and the speed at which populations are vaccinated around the globe, the impact of COVID-19 on economic activity, and regulatory actions taken to contain its impact on public health and the global economy. See Part I, Item 1A, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2020 for an additional discussion of risks related to COVID-19.

Restructuring and Cost Optimization Initiatives

To better align its resources with its growth strategies and reduce the cost structure of its global operations in certain underlying markets, the Company has committed to various restructuring plans. In fiscal 2021, the Company announced its plans to optimize its cost structure through broad-based SG&A actions focused on simplification, standardization and centralization, with the intent to deliver annualized savings of $300 million by fiscal 2023. Additionally, the Company announced cost of sales actions to drive $250 million in annual run rate savings by fiscal 2023. For more information on the Company’s restructuring plans, see “Liquidity and Capital Resources—Restructuring”.

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Net Sales

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)	2021		2020		Change		2021		2020		Change
Net sales	$	5,594	$	5,444	3	%	$	10,935	$	11,020	-1	%

The increase in consolidated net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was due to the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($136 million), higher organic sales ($74 million) and incremental sales from acquisitions ($4 million), partially offset by lower sales due to business divestitures ($64 million). Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation and business acquisitions and divestitures, consolidated net sales increased 1% as compared to the prior year. Refer to the "Segment Analysis" below within this Item 2 for a discussion of net sales by segment.

The decrease in consolidated net sales for the six months ended March 31, 2021 was due to lower organic sales ($186 million) and lower sales due to business divestitures ($137 million), partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($225 million) and incremental sales from acquisitions ($13 million). Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation and business acquisitions and divestitures, consolidated net sales decreased 2% as compared to the prior year primarily due to the unfavorable impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on demand and volumes. Refer to the "Segment Analysis" below within this Item 2 for a discussion of net sales by segment.

Cost of Sales / Gross Profit

	Three Months Ended March 31,								Six Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)	2021			2020			Change		2021			2020			Change
Cost of sales	$	3,651		$	3,643		—	%	$	7,264		$	7,416		-2	%
Gross profit	1,943			1,801			8	%	3,671			3,604			2	%
% of sales	34.7		%	33.1		%			33.6		%	32.7		%

Cost of sales and gross profit increased for the three month period ended March 31, 2021, and gross profit as a percentage of sales increased by 160 basis points. Gross profit increased due to organic sales growth and favorable current year pension mark-to-market adjustments ($49 million), partially offset by business divestitures. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact on cost of sales of approximately $95 million. Refer to the "Segment Analysis" below within this Item 2 for a discussion of segment earnings before interest, taxes and amortization ("EBITA") by segment.

Cost of sales decreased and gross profit increased for the six month period ended March 31, 2021, and gross profit as a percentage of sales increased by 90 basis points. Gross profit increased due to favorable current year pension mark-to-market adjustments ($49 million), partially offset by organic sales declines from the unfavorable impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and business divestitures. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact on cost of sales of approximately $158 million. Refer to the "Segment Analysis" below within this Item 2 for a discussion of segment earnings before interest, taxes and amortization ("EBITA") by segment.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

	Three Months Ended March 31,								Six Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)	2021			2020			Change		2021			2020			Change
Selling, general and administrative      expenses	$	1,253		$	1,451		-14	%	$	2,547		$	2,878		-12	%
% of sales	22.4		%	26.7		%			23.3		%	26.1		%

Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") for the three month period ended March 31, 2021 decreased $198 million, and SG&A as a percentage of sales decreased by 430 basis points. The decrease in SG&A was primarily due to

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favorable current year mark-to-market adjustments on pension plans ($158 million), favorable impacts of cost mitigation actions and reductions in discretionary spend in the current quarter, and the favorable year-over-year impact of net mark-to-market adjustments on restricted asbestos investments, partially offset by an unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact on SG&A of $32 million. Refer to the "Segment Analysis" below within this Item 2 for a discussion of segment EBITA by segment.

SG&A for the six month period ended March 31, 2021 decreased $331 million, and SG&A as a percentage of sales decreased by 280 basis points. The decrease in SG&A was primarily due to favorable current year mark-to-market adjustments on pension plans ($158 million), favorable impacts of cost mitigation actions and reductions in discretionary spend in the current year, and the favorable year-over-year impact of net mark-to-market adjustments on restricted asbestos investments, partially offset by an unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact on SG&A of $52 million. Refer to the "Segment Analysis" below within this Item 2 for a discussion of segment EBITA by segment.

Restructuring and Impairment Costs

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)	2021		2020		Change		2021		2020		Change
Restructuring and impairment costs	$	96	$	62	55	%	$	96	$	173	-45	%

Refer to Note 10, "Significant Restructuring and Impairment Costs," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further disclosure related to the Company's restructuring plans and impairment costs.

Net Financing Charges

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)	2021		2020		Change		2021		2020		Change
Net financing charges	$	44	$	59	-25	%	$	103	$	111	-7	%

Refer to Note 13, "Debt and Financing Arrangements," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further disclosure related to the Company's net financing charges.

Equity Income

	Three Months Ended March 31,					Six Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)	2021		2020		Change	2021		2020		Change
Equity income	$	56	$	20	*	$	114	$	63	81	%

* Measure not meaningful

The increase in equity income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was primarily due to higher income at certain partially-owned affiliates of the Johnson Controls - Hitachi joint venture. Foreign currency translation had a favorable impact on equity income of $1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Refer to the "Segment Analysis" below within this Item 2 for a discussion of segment EBITA by segment.

The increase in equity income for the six months ended March 31, 2021 was primarily due to higher income at certain partially-owned affiliates of the Johnson Controls - Hitachi joint venture. Foreign currency translation had a favorable impact on equity income of $4 million for the six months ended March 31, 2021. Refer to the "Segment Analysis" below within this Item 2 for a discussion of segment EBITA by segment.

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Income Tax Provision

	Three Months Ended March 31,							Six Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)	2021			2020			Change	2021			2020			Change
Income tax provision	$	209		$	13		*	$	270		$	78		*
Effective tax rate	34		%	5		%		26		%	15		%

* Measure not meaningful

In calculating the provision for income taxes, the Company uses an estimate of the annual effective tax rate based upon the facts and circumstances known at each interim period. On a quarterly basis, the actual effective tax rate is adjusted, as appropriate, based upon changed facts and circumstances, if any, as compared to those forecasted at the beginning of the fiscal year and each interim period thereafter.

The statutory tax rate in Ireland is being used as a comparison since the Company is domiciled in Ireland. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company's effective tax rate for continuing operations was 34% and was higher than the statutory tax rate of 12.5% primarily due to valuation allowance adjustments, the income tax effects of mark-to-market adjustments and tax rate differentials, partially offset by the benefits of continuing global tax planning initiatives. For the six months ended March 31, 2021, the Company's effective tax rate for continuing operations was 26% and was higher than the statutory tax rate of 12.5% primarily due to valuation allowance adjustments, the income tax effects of mark-to-market adjustments and tax rate differentials, partially offset by the benefits of continuing global tax planning initiatives. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company's effective tax rate for continuing operations was 5% and was lower than the statutory tax rate of 12.5% primarily due to tax audit reserve adjustments and the benefits of continuing global tax planning initiatives, partially offset by tax rate differentials. For the six months ended March 31, 2020, the Company's effective tax rate for continuing operations was 15% and was higher than the statutory tax rate of 12.5% primarily due to a discrete tax charge related to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities as a result of Swiss tax reform and tax rate differentials, partially offset by tax audit reserve adjustments and the benefits of continuing global tax planning initiatives. The effective tax rate for the six months ended March 31, 2021 increased as compared to the six months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to the discrete tax items. Refer to Note 11, "Income Taxes," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further detail.

Income From Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

	Three Months Ended March 31,					Six Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)	2021		2020		Change	2021		2020		Change
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	—	$	—	*	$	124	$	—	*

* Measure not meaningful

Refer to Note 4, "Discontinued Operations," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the Company's discontinued operations.

Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

	Three Months Ended March 31,					Six Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)	2021		2020		Change	2021		2020		Change
Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	$	54	$	23	*	$	99	$	55	80	%

* Measure not meaningful

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The increase in income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 was primarily due to higher net income at certain partially-owned affiliates within the Global Products segment.

Net Income Attributable to Johnson Controls

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)	2021		2020		Change		2021		2020		Change
Net income attributable to Johnson Controls	$	343	$	213	61	%	$	794	$	372	*

* Measure not meaningful

The increase in net income attributable to Johnson Controls for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was primarily due to lower SG&A and higher gross profit, partially offset by higher income tax provision. The increase in net income attributable to Johnson Controls for the six months ended March 31, 2021 was primarily due to lower SG&A, the current year income from discontinued operations, higher gross profit, and lower restructuring and impairment costs, partially offset by higher income tax provision.

Diluted earnings per share attributable to Johnson Controls for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $0.48 compared to $0.28 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Diluted earnings per share attributable to Johnson Controls for the six months ended March 31, 2021 was $1.10 compared to $0.49 for the six months ended March 31, 2020.

Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Johnson Controls

	Three Months Ended March 31,					Six Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)	2021		2020		Change	2021		2020		Change
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Johnson Controls	$	437	$	(268)	*	$	1,160	$	146	*

* Measure not meaningful

The increase in comprehensive income attributable to Johnson Controls for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was due to higher net income attributable to Johnson Controls ($130 million) and an increase in other comprehensive income attributable to Johnson Controls ($575 million) resulting primarily from favorable currency translation adjustments. The year-over-year favorable foreign currency translation adjustments were primarily driven by the weakening of the British pound, Mexican peso, Canadian dollar and Brazilian real against the U.S. dollar in the prior quarter.

The increase in comprehensive income attributable to Johnson Controls for the six months ended March 31, 2021 was due to higher net income attributable to Johnson Controls ($422 million) and an increase in other comprehensive income attributable to Johnson Controls ($592 million) resulting primarily from favorable currency translation adjustments. The year-over-year favorable foreign currency translation adjustments were primarily driven by the strengthening of the British pound, Mexican peso and Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar in the current year.

Segment Analysis

Management evaluates the performance of its business units based primarily on segment EBITA, which represents income from continuing operations before income taxes and noncontrolling interests, excluding general corporate expenses, intangible asset amortization, net financing charges, restructuring and impairment costs, and net mark-to-market adjustments related to pension and postretirement plans and restricted asbestos investments.

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Net Sales

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)	2021		2020		Change		2021		2020		Change
Building Solutions North America	$	2,092	$	2,175	-4	%	$	4,126	$	4,342	-5	%
Building Solutions EMEA/LA	897		850		6	%	1,803		1,778		1	%
Building Solutions Asia Pacific	603		525		15	%	1,218		1,154		6	%
Global Products	2,002		1,894		6	%	3,788		3,746		1	%
	$	5,594	$	5,444	3	%	$	10,935	$	11,020	-1	%

Three Months:

•The decrease in Building Solutions North America was due to lower volumes ($96 million), partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($13 million). The decrease in volumes was primarily attributable to the unfavorable impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

•The increase in Building Solutions EMEA/LA was due to the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($42 million), incremental sales related to business acquisitions ($4 million) and favorable volumes ($1 million).

•The increase in Building Solutions Asia Pacific was due to favorable volumes ($50 million) and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($30 million), partially offset by business divestitures ($2 million). The increase in volumes was primarily attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic recovery in China.

•The increase in Global Products was due to favorable volumes ($119 million) and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($51 million), partially offset by business divestitures ($62 million). The increase in volumes was primarily attributable to strong residential end markets as well as an inflection to growth in Commercial HVAC and Fire & Security.

Year-to-Date:

•The decrease in Building Solutions North America was due to lower volumes ($232 million), partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($16 million). The decrease in volumes was primarily attributable to the unfavorable impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

•The increase in Building Solutions EMEA/LA was due to the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($63 million) and incremental sales related to business acquisitions ($13 million), partially offset by lower volumes ($51 million). The decrease in volumes was primarily attributable to the unfavorable impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

•The increase in Building Solutions Asia Pacific was due to the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($58 million) and favorable volumes ($10 million), partially offset by business divestitures ($4 million)

•The increase in Global Products was due to the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($88 million) and favorable volumes ($87 million), partially offset by business divestitures ($133 million). The increase in volumes was primarily attributable to strong residential end markets and the COVID-19 pandemic recovery in the Asia Pacific region.

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Segment EBITA

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)	2021		2020		Change		2021		2020		Change
Building Solutions North America	$	266	$	251	6	%	$	521	$	509	2	%
Building Solutions EMEA/LA	86		85		1	%	181		175		3	%
Building Solutions Asia Pacific	74		65		14	%	153		137		12	%
Global Products	285		216		32	%	498		419		19	%
	$	711	$	617	15	%	$	1,353	$	1,240	9	%

Three Months:

•The increase in Building Solutions North America was due to productivity savings and cost mitigation actions, net of unfavorable volumes ($14 million) and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($1 million).

•The increase in Building Solutions EMEA/LA was due to productivity savings and favorable volumes ($2 million), the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($1 million) and higher income due to business acquisitions ($1 million), partially offset by lower equity income ($3 million).

•The increase in Building Solutions Asia Pacific was due to favorable volumes ($7 million) and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($3 million), partially offset by lower income due to business divestitures ($1 million).

•The increase in Global Products was due to higher equity income ($35 million) driven primarily by certain partially-owned affiliates of the Johnson Controls - Hitachi joint venture, favorable volumes, productivity savings and cost mitigation actions ($35 million) and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($5 million), partially offset by lower income due to business divestitures ($6 million).

Year-to-Date:

•The increase in Building Solutions North America was due to productivity savings and cost mitigation actions, net of unfavorable volumes ($10 million), prior year integration costs ($1 million) and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($1 million).

•The increase in Building Solutions EMEA/LA was due to productivity savings and cost mitigation actions, net of unfavorable volumes ($6 million), higher income due to business acquisitions ($2 million) and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($1 million), partially offset by lower equity income ($3 million).

•The increase in Building Solutions Asia Pacific was due to productivity savings, cost mitigation actions and favorable volumes ($11 million) and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($6 million), partially offset by lower income due to business divestitures ($1 million).

•The increase in Global Products was due to higher equity income ($45 million) driven primarily by certain partially-owned affiliates of the Johnson Controls - Hitachi joint venture, favorable volumes, productivity savings and cost mitigation actions ($34 million), the favorable impact of foreign currency translation ($11 million) and prior year integration costs ($1 million), partially offset by lower income due to business divestitures ($12 million).

Backlog

The Company’s backlog is applicable to its sales of systems and services. At March 31, 2021, the backlog was $10.0 billion, of which $9.6 billion was attributable to the field business. The backlog amount outstanding at any given time is not necessarily indicative of the amount of revenue to be earned in the upcoming fiscal year.

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At March 31, 2021, remaining performance obligations were $15.0 billion, which is $5.0 billion higher than the Company's backlog of $10.0 billion. Differences between the Company’s remaining performance obligations and backlog are primarily due to:

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

•The Company has elected to exclude from remaining performance obligations certain contracts with customers with a term of one year or less or contracts that are cancelable without substantial penalty while these contracts are included within backlog; and

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

The Company will continue to report backlog as it believes it is a useful measure of evaluating the Company's operational performance and relationship to total orders.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Working Capital

	March 31,		September 30,
(in millions)	2021		2020		Change
Current assets	$	10,204	$	10,053
Current liabilities	(8,740)		(8,248)
	1,464		1,805		-19	%
Less: Cash	(1,883)		(1,951)
Add: Short-term debt	248		31
Add: Current portion of long-term debt	196		262
Working capital (as defined)	$	25	$	147	-83	%
Accounts receivable - net	$	5,167	$	5,294	-2	%
Inventories	1,994		1,773		12	%
Accounts payable	3,417		3,120		10	%

•The Company defines working capital as current assets less current liabilities, excluding cash, short-term debt, the current portion of long-term debt, and the current portions of assets and liabilities held for sale. Management believes that this measure of working capital, which excludes financing-related items and businesses to be divested, provides a more useful measurement of the Company’s operating performance.

•The decrease in working capital at March 31, 2021 as compared to September 30, 2020, was primarily due to an increase in accounts payable and decrease in accounts receivable, partially offset by an increase in inventory to meet anticipated customer demand and the favorable resolution of certain post-closing working capital and net debt adjustments related to the Power Solutions sale.

•The Company’s days sales in accounts receivable at March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020 were 64 days and 63 days, respectively. There has been no significant adverse changes in the level of overdue receivables or significant changes in revenue recognition methods.

•The Company’s inventory turns for the three months ended March 31, 2021 were lower than the comparable period ended September 30, 2020, primarily due to changes in inventory production levels.

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•Days in accounts payable at March 31, 2021 were 78 days, higher than 69 days at the comparable period ended September 30, 2020, primarily due to timing.

Cash Flows From Continuing Operations

	Six Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)	2021		2020
Cash provided by operating activities	$	1,160	$	666
Cash used by investing activities	(119)		(288)
Cash used by financing activities	(1,079)		(2,036)

•The increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to favorable changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, partially offset by prior year income tax refunds.

•The decrease in cash used by investing activities was primarily due to lower capital expenditures, lower payments for acquisitions, higher proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment, and current year cash proceeds from business divestitures.

•The decrease in cash used by financing activities was primarily due to lower stock repurchases.

Capitalization

	March 31,			September 30,
(in millions)	2021			2020			Change
Short-term debt	$	248		$	31
Current portion of long-term debt	196			262
Long-term debt	7,323			7,526
Total debt	7,767			7,819			-1	%
Less: cash and cash equivalents	1,883			1,951
Total net debt	5,884			5,868			—	%
Shareholders’ equity attributable to Johnson Controls    ordinary shareholders	17,698			17,447			1	%
Total capitalization	$	23,582		$	23,315		1	%
Total net debt as a % of total capitalization	25.0		%	25.2		%

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

•The Company believes its capital resources and liquidity position at March 31, 2021 are adequate to meet projected needs. The Company believes requirements for working capital, capital expenditures, dividends, minimum pension contributions, debt maturities and any potential acquisitions or stock repurchases in the remainder of fiscal 2021 will continue to be funded from operations, supplemented by short- and long-term borrowings, if required. The Company currently manages its short-term debt position in the U.S. and euro commercial paper markets and bank loan markets. In the event the Company is unable to issue commercial paper, it would have the ability to draw on its $2.5 billion revolving credit facility which expires in December 2024 or its $0.5 billion 364-day revolving credit facility which expires in December 2021. There were no draws on the revolving credit facilities as of March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020. In addition, the Company held cash and cash equivalents of $1.9 billion as of March 31, 2021. As such, the Company believes it has sufficient financial resources to fund operations and meet its obligations for the foreseeable future.

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•Financial covenants in the Company's revolving credit facilities requires a minimum consolidated shareholders’ equity attributable to Johnson Controls of at least $3.5 billion at all times. The revolving credit facility also limits the amount of debt secured by liens that may be incurred to a maximum aggregated amount of 10% of consolidated shareholders’ equity attributable to Johnson Controls for liens and pledges. For purposes of calculating these covenants, consolidated shareholders’ equity attributable to Johnson Controls is calculated without giving effect to (i) the application of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 715-60, "Defined Benefit Plans - Other Postretirement," or (ii) the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment. As of March 31, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements set forth in its credit agreements and the indentures governing its notes, and expects to remain in compliance for the foreseeable future. None of the Company’s debt agreements limit access to stated borrowing levels or require accelerated repayment in the event of a decrease in the Company's credit rating.

•The key financial assumptions used in calculating the Company’s pension liability are determined annually, or whenever plan assets and liabilities are re-measured as required under accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., including the expected rate of return on its plan assets. In fiscal 2021, the Company believes the long-term rate of return will approximate 6.50%, 4.90% and 5.30% for U.S. pension, non-U.S. pension and postretirement plans, respectively. During the first six months of fiscal 2021, the Company made approximately $25 million in total pension and postretirement contributions. In total, the Company expects to contribute approximately $46 million in cash to its defined benefit pension plans in fiscal 2021. The Company expects to contribute $3 million in cash to its postretirement plans in fiscal 2021.

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

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

•Refer to Note 13, "Debt and Financing Arrangements," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information on items impacting capitalization.

Restructuring

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

•In fiscal 2021, the Company announced its plans to optimize its cost structure through broad-based SG&A actions focused on simplification, standardization and centralization, with the intent to deliver annualized savings of $300 million by fiscal 2023. Additionally, the Company announced cost of sales actions to drive $250 million in annual run rate savings by fiscal 2023. The one-time pre-tax costs associated with these actions are estimated to be approximately $385 million across all segments and at Corporate. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company recorded $96 million of costs resulting from the 2021 restructuring plan. The Company has outstanding restructuring reserves of $37 million at March 31, 2021, all of which is expected to be paid in cash.

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•In fiscal 2020, the Company recorded $297 million of costs resulting from the 2020 restructuring plan. The Company currently estimates that upon completion of the restructuring action, the fiscal 2020 restructuring plans will reduce annual operating costs for continuing operations by approximately $430 million. The Company expects the annual benefit of these actions will be substantially realized in 2021. The restructuring action is expected to be substantially complete in fiscal 2021. The Company has outstanding restructuring reserves of $60 million at March 31, 2021, all of which is expected to be paid in cash.

Co-Issued Securities: Summarized Financial Information

The following information is provided in compliance with Rule 13-01 of Regulation S-X under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to the (i) $625 million aggregate principal amount of 1.750% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”), (ii) €500 million aggregate principal amount of 0.375% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”) and (iii) €500 million aggregate principal amount of 1.000% Senior Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes” and together with the 2030 Notes and the 2027 Notes, the “Notes”), each issued by Johnson Controls International plc ("Parent Company") and Tyco Fire & Security Finance S.C.A. (“TFSCA”), a corporate partnership limited by shares (société en commandite par actions) incorporated and organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (“Luxembourg”).

TFSCA is a wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary of the Company that is 99.996% owned directly by the Parent Company and 0.004% owned by TFSCA’s sole general partner and manager, Tyco Fire & Security S.à r.l., which is itself wholly-owned by the Company. The Notes are the Parent Company’s and TFSCA’s unsecured, unsubordinated obligations. The Parent Company is incorporated and organized under the laws of Ireland and TFSCA is incorporated and organized under the laws of Luxembourg. The bankruptcy, insolvency, administrative, debtor relief and other laws of Luxembourg or Ireland, as applicable, may be materially different from, or in conflict with, those of the United States, including in the areas of rights of creditors, priority of governmental and other creditors, ability to obtain post-petition interest and duration of the proceeding. The application of these laws, or any conflict among them, could adversely affect noteholders’ ability to enforce their rights under the Notes in those jurisdictions or limit any amounts that they may receive.

The following tables set forth summarized financial information of the Parent Company and TFSCA (collectively, the “Obligor Group”) on a combined basis after intercompany transactions have been eliminated, including adjustments to remove the receivable and payable balances, investment in, and equity in earnings from, those subsidiaries of the Parent Company other than TFSCA (collectively, the "Non-Obligor Subsidiaries").

The following table presents summarized income statement information (in millions):

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2021		Year Ended September 30, 2020
Net sales	$	—	$	—
Gross profit	—		—
Loss from continuing operations	(100)		(450)
Net loss	(100)		(450)
Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—
Net loss attributable to the entity	(100)		(450)

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Excluded from the table above are the intercompany transactions between the Obligor Group and Non-Obligor Subsidiaries as follows (in millions):

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2021		Year Ended September 30, 2020
Net sales	$	—	$	—
Gross profit	—		—
Income from continuing operations	193		702
Net income	193		702
Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—
Net income attributable to the entity	193		702

The following table presents summarized balance sheet information as of March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020 (in millions):

	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Current assets	$	535	$	522
Noncurrent assets	338		318
Current liabilities	2,734		7,612
Noncurrent liabilities	7,075		7,258
Noncontrolling interests	—		—

Excluded from the table above are the intercompany balances between the Obligor Group and Non-Obligor Subsidiaries as follows (in millions):

	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Current assets	$	545	$	838
Noncurrent assets	2,795		7,338
Current liabilities	1,384		2,724
Noncurrent liabilities	7,019		3,406
Noncontrolling interests	—		—

The same accounting policies as described in Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," of the Company's Annual Report on 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2020 are used by the Parent Company and each of its subsidiaries in connection with the summarized financial information presented above.

New Accounting Standards

Refer to Note 2, "New Accounting Standards," of the notes to consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

As of March 31, 2021, the Company had not experienced any adverse changes in market risk exposures that materially affected the quantitative and qualitative disclosures presented in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2020.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"). Based upon their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded

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that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2021 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time period specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Gumm v. Molinaroli, et al.

On August 16, 2016, a putative class action lawsuit, Gumm v. Molinaroli, et al., Case No. 16-cv-1093, was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, naming Johnson Controls, Inc., the individual members of its board of directors at the time of the merger with the Company’s merger subsidiary and certain of its officers, the Company and the Company’s merger subsidiary as defendants. The complaint asserted various causes of action under the federal securities laws, state law and the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, including that the individual defendants allegedly breached their fiduciary duties and unjustly enriched themselves by structuring the merger among the Company, Tyco and the merger subsidiary in a manner that would result in a United States federal income tax realization event for the putative class of certain Johnson Controls, Inc. shareholders and allegedly result in certain benefits to the defendants, as well as related claims regarding alleged misstatements in the proxy statement/prospectus distributed to the Johnson Controls, Inc. shareholders, conversion and breach of contract. The complaint also asserted that Johnson Controls, Inc., the Company and the Company’s merger subsidiary aided and abetted the individual defendants in their breach of fiduciary duties and unjust enrichment. The complaint seeks, among other things, disgorgement of profits and damages. On September 30, 2016, approximately one month after the closing of the merger, plaintiffs filed a preliminary injunction motion seeking, among other items, to compel Johnson Controls, Inc. to make certain intercompany payments that plaintiffs contend will impact the United States federal income tax consequences of the merger to the putative class of certain Johnson Controls, Inc. shareholders and to enjoin Johnson Controls, Inc. from reporting to the Internal Revenue Service the capital gains taxes payable by this putative class as a result of the closing of the merger. The court held a hearing on the preliminary injunction motion on January 4, 2017, and on January 25, 2017, the judge denied the plaintiffs' motion. Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on February 15, 2017, and the Company filed a motion to dismiss on April 3, 2017. On October 17, 2019, the court heard oral arguments on the motion to dismiss and took the matter under advisement. Although the Company believes it has substantial defenses to plaintiffs’ claims, it is not able to predict the outcome of this action.

Refer to Note 22, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for discussion of environmental, asbestos, insurable liabilities and other litigation matters, which is incorporated by reference herein and is considered an integral part of Part II, Item 1, "Legal Proceedings."

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes to the disclosure regarding risk factors presented in Part I, Item 1A, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2020.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

In March 2021, the Company's Board of Directors approved a $4.0 billion increase to the Company's share repurchase authorization, adding to the $2.0 billion remaining as of December 31, 2020 under the prior share repurchase authorization approved in 2019. The share repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date and may be amended or terminated by the Board of Directors at any time without prior notice. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2021, the Company

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repurchased approximately $0.3 billion and $0.7 billion of its ordinary shares on an open market, respectively. As of March 31, 2021, approximately $5.7 billion remains available under the share repurchase authorization.

The following table presents information regarding the repurchase of the Company’s ordinary shares by the Company as part of the publicly announced program during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of the Publicly Announced Program	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased under the Programs
1/1/21 - 1/31/21
Purchases by Company	4,877,024	$	50.47	4,877,024	$	1,769,901,794
2/1/21 - 2/28/21
Purchases by Company	1,289,124	51.08		1,289,124	1,704,049,980
3/1/21 - 3/31/21
Purchases by Company	52,080	56.92		52,080	5,701,085,433

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, acquisitions of shares by the Company from certain employees in order to satisfy employee tax withholding requirements in connection with the vesting of restricted shares were not material.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
10.1	Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Annex B to the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on January 22, 2021) **
10.2	Form of terms and conditions for Option / SAR Awards, Restricted Stock / Unit Awards, Performance Share Awards under the Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan (filed herewith) **
10.3	Form of terms and conditions for Restricted Stock Units for Directors under the Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan (filed herewith) **
10.4	Johnson Controls International plc Severance and Change in Control Policy for Officers, as amended and restated March 11, 2021 (filed herewith) **
10.5	Johnson Controls International plc Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective March 11, 2021 (filed herewith) **
10.6	Johnson Controls International plc Senior Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective March 11, 2021 (filed herewith) **
10.7	Johnson Controls International plc Retirement Restoration Plan, as amended and restated March 11, 2021 (filed herewith) **
31.1	Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification of Periodic Financial Report by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101	The following materials from Johnson Controls International plc's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, formatted in iXBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls Ordinary Shareholders and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in iXBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
**	Management contract or compensatory plan

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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.

	JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC
Date: April 30, 2021	By:	/s/ Olivier Leonetti
		Olivier Leonetti
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EX-10.2

Exhibit 10.2

JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC

2021 EQUITY AND INCENTIVE PLAN (THE “PLAN”)

OPTION OR SHARE APPRECIATION RIGHT AWARD AGREEMENT

Terms for Nonqualified Share Options and Share Appreciation Rights

Definitions. Certain capitalized terms used in this Award Agreement have the meanings set forth below. Other capitalized terms used but not defined in this Award Agreement have the same meaning as in the Plan.

(a)“Award” means this grant of Options and/or an SAR.

(b)“Award Notice” means the Award notification delivered or made available to the Participant (in either paper or electronic form).

(c)“Grant Date” is the date the Award was made to the Participant, as specified in the Award Notice.

(d)“Inimical Conduct” means any act or omission that is inimical to the best interests of the Company or any Affiliate as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, including but not limited to: (i) violation of any employment, non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality or other agreement in effect with the Company or any Affiliate, (ii) taking any steps or doing anything which would damage or negatively reflect on the reputation of the Company or an Affiliate, or (iii) failure to comply with applicable laws relating to trade secrets, confidential information or unfair competition.

(e)“Option” means this nonqualified share option representing the right to purchase Shares at a stated price for a specified period of time.

(f)“Plan” means the Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan as amended from time to time.

(g)“Retirement” means Termination of Employment (for other than Cause) on or after attainment of age fifty-five (55) and completion of five (5) years of continuous service with the Company and its Affiliates (including, for Participants who are Legacy Johnson Controls Employees, service with Johnson Controls, Inc. and its affiliates prior to the Merger).

(h)“SAR” is an Award of Share Appreciation Rights which will be settled in cash. The Participant will receive the economic equivalent of the excess of the Fair Market Value on the exercise date over the Exercise Price.

(i) “Termination of Employment” means, subject to the terms of any Attachment hereto, the date of cessation of the Participant’s employment relationship with the Company and its Affiliates for any reason, with or without Cause, as determined by the Company.

The parties agree as follows:

1.Grant of Award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, a copy of which has been made available to the Participant and made a part of this Award, and to the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement, the Company grants to the Participant an Award of Options or an SAR, as specified in the Award Notice.

2.Exercise Price. The purchase price payable upon exercise of the Options or used to determine the value of the SARs shall be the Exercise Price per Share stated in the Award Notice.

Terms for Share Option and Share Appreciation Rights – 2021 Plan

3.Exercise of Vested Portion of Award. The Award may be exercised by the Participant, in whole or in part, from time to time, to the extent the Award is vested and prior to the Expiration Date stated in the Award Notice. The vesting schedule of the Award is as follows:

(a)     Fifty Percent (50%) of the Award shall vest on the second anniversary of the Grant Date.

(b)     Fifty Percent (50%) of the Award shall vest on the third anniversary of the Grant Date.

The Award shall expire ten years from the Grant Date.

4.Exercise Procedure. The Award may only be exercised through the Company’s Option/SAR execution service provider following the procedures established by the Committee.

5.Rights as Shareholder. The Participant shall not be deemed for any purposes to be a shareholder of the Company with respect to any Shares which may be acquired hereunder except to the extent that the Option shall have been exercised with respect thereto and Shares issued therefor.

6.No Reinstatement of Award. After this Award or any portion thereof expires, is cancelled or otherwise terminates for any reason, the Award or such portion shall not be reinstated, extended or otherwise continued.

7.Alienation of Award. The Participant (or beneficiary) shall not have any right to assign, transfer, sell, pledge or otherwise encumber this Award, other than pursuant to the laws of descent and distribution. For clarity, this Award may only be exercised by the Participant during the Participant’s lifetime.

8.Termination of Employment.

(a)General.In the event a Participant’s employment with the Company or any of its Affiliates is terminated for any reason, except Retirement, death, Disability, Disposition of Assets (as defined below), Disposition of a Subsidiary (as defined below), Outsourcing Agreement (as defined below) or Cause, a Participant may exercise this Award (to the extent vested and exercisable as of the date of the Participant’s Termination of Employment) for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of the Participant’s Termination of Employment, but not later than the Award’s expiration date. Thereafter, all rights to exercise the Award shall terminate. Any portion of this Award that is not, or does not become, vested and exercisable as of the date of the Participant’s Termination of Employment shall automatically be forfeited as of the date of such Termination of Employment.

(b)Retirement. If the Participant ceases to be an employee of the Company or any Affiliate by reason of Retirement at a time when the Participant’s employment could not have been terminated for Cause, then the Award shall vest and become exercisable with respect to a pro rata portion of the Award and will remain exercisable (to the extent vested upon Retirement) untilits expiration date. The pro rata portion of the Award that shall vest upon the Participant’s Retirement shall be calculated as follows: (i) the total number of Options or SARs subject to this Award multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which equals the total number of full months that the Participant was employed during the Award’s original vesting period and the denominator of which equals the total number of months in the Award’s original vesting period, less (iii) the number of Options or SARs that previously vested in the normal course as of the Participant’s Termination of Employment. For the avoidance of doubt, any portion of this Award that is not, or does not become, vested and exercisable as of the date of the Participant’s Retirement shall automatically be forfeited as of the date of such Retirement.

(c)Death or Disability. If the Participant ceases to be an employee of the Company or any Affiliate by reason of death or Disability at a time when the Participant could not be terminated for Cause, then the Award shall become exercisable in full without regard to any vesting requirements, and may be exercised by the Participant at any time within three (3) years after the Participant’s Termination of Employment, but not later than the Award’s expiration date. In the case of the Participant’s death, the Award may be exercised by the person to whom the Award is transferred by will or by applicable laws of descent and distribution. In the event of the death of a Participant who has had a Retirement or ceased to be an employee by reason of Disability, the Award may be exercised by the person to whom the Option is

Terms for Share Option and Share Appreciation Rights – 2021 Plan

transferred, by will or by applicable laws of descent and distribution, as if the Participant had remained living under Section 8(b) or this Section 8(c), as applicable.

(d)Divestiture or Outsourcing.If the Participant’s employment with the Company and its Affiliates terminates as a result of a Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement (each as defined below) at a time when the Participant could not have been terminated for Cause, then the Award shall become exercisable with respect to a pro rata portion of the Award and will remain exercisable (to the extent vested upon the Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement) until the earlier of three (3) years after the date of such Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement and the Award’s expiration date. The pro rata portion of the Award that shall vest upon the Participant’s Termination of Employment shall be calculated as follows: (i) the total number of Options or SARs subject to this Award multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which equals the total number of full months that the Participant was employed during the Award’s original vesting period and the denominator of which equals the total number of months in the Award’s original vesting period, less (iii) the number of Options or SARs that previously vested in the normal course as of the Participant’s Termination of Employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Participant shall not be eligible for such pro rata vesting if (A) the Participant’s Termination of Employment occurs on or prior to the closing date of such Disposition of Assets or Disposition of a Subsidiary, as applicable, or on such later date as is specifically provided in the applicable transaction agreement or related agreements, or on the effective date of such Outsourcing Agreement applicable to the Participant (the “Applicable Employment Date”), and (B) the Participant is offered Comparable Employment (as defined below) with the buyer, successor company or outsourcing agent, as applicable, but does not commence such employment on the Applicable Employment Date. For the avoidance of doubt, any portion of this Award that is not, or does not become, vested and exercisable as of the date of the Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement shall automatically be forfeited as of the date of such Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement, as applicable.

For purposes of this Section 8(d), “Comparable Employment” shall mean employment (x) with base compensation and benefits (not including perquisites, allowances or long term incentive compensation) that, taken as whole, is not materially reduced from that which is in effect immediately prior to the Participant’s Termination of Employment and (y) that is at a geographic location no more than 50 miles from the Participant’s principal place of employment in effect immediately prior to the Participant’s Termination of Employment; “Disposition of Assets” shall mean the disposition by the Company or an Affiliate by which the Participant is employed of all or a portion of the assets used by the Company or Affiliate in a trade or business to an unrelated corporation or entity; “Disposition of a Subsidiary” shall mean the disposition by the Company or an Affiliate of its interest in a subsidiary or controlled entity to an unrelated individual or entity (which, for the avoidance of doubt, excludes a spin-off or split-off or similar transaction), provided that such subsidiary or entity ceases to be controlled by the Company as a result of such disposition; and “Outsourcing Agreement” shall mean a written agreement between the Company or an Affiliate and an unrelated third party (“Outsourcing Agent”) pursuant to which (i) the Company transfers the performance of services previously performed by employees of the Company or Affiliate to the Outsourcing Agent, and (ii) the Outsourcing Agent is obligated to offer employment to any employee whose employment is being terminated as a result of or in connection with said Outsourcing Agreement.

(e)Termination for Cause.If the Participant’s Termination of Employment is due to Cause, then such terminationshall cause the immediate cancellation and forfeiture of any Award, regardless of vesting; and any pending exercises shall be cancelled on the date of termination.

9.Inimical Conduct. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if the Committee determines at any time that a Participant has engaged in Inimical Conduct, whether before or after Termination of Employment, the Award shall be cancelled, regardless of vesting; and any pending exercises shall be cancelled on that date. In addition, the Committee or the Company may suspend any exercise of the Option or SAR pending the determination of whether the Participant has engaged in Inimical Conduct.

10.Change of Control. This Award will be treated in accordance with Section 19 of the Plan in connection with a Change of Control.

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11.Withholding. The Participant agrees to remit to the Company any foreign, Federal, state and/or local taxes (including the Participant’s FICA tax obligation) required by law to be withheld with respect to the issuance of Shares under this Award, the vesting of this Award or the payment of cash under this Award. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Award, if the Company or any Affiliate of the Company is required to withhold any Federal, state or local taxes or other amounts in connection with the Award, then the Company may require the Participant to pay to the Company, in cash, promptly on demand, amounts sufficient to satisfy such tax obligations or make other arrangements satisfactory to the Company regarding the payment to the Company of the aggregate amount of any such taxes and other amounts. Alternatively, the Company can withhold Shares no longer restricted, or can withhold from cash or property, including cash or Shares under this Award, payable or issuable to the Participant, in the amount needed to satisfy any withholding obligations; provided that, to the extent Shares are withheld to satisfy taxes, the amount to be withheld may not exceed the total maximum statutory tax withholding obligations associated with the transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to a Participant who is a Section 16 Participant, if payment hereunder is to be made in the form of Shares, then any withholding obligations shall be satisfied by the Company withholding Shares otherwise issuable under this Award unless the Committee approves an alternative method by which the Participant shall pay such withholding taxes.

12.No Claim for Forfeiture. Neither the Award nor any benefit accruing to the Participant from the Award will be considered to be part of the Participant’s normal or expected compensation or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments. In no event may the Award or any benefit accruing to the Participant from the Award be considered as compensation for, or relating in any way to, past services for the Company or any Affiliate. In consideration of the Award, no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of the Award resulting from termination of the Participant’s employment by the Company or any Affiliate (for any reason whatsoever and whether or not in breach of local labor laws) and the Participant irrevocably releases the Company and its Affiliates from any such claim that may arise. If, notwithstanding the foregoing, any such claim is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have arisen, then, by acknowledging the grant, the Participant shall have been deemed irrevocably to have waived any entitlement to pursue such claim.

13.Electronic Delivery. The Company or its Affiliates may, in its or their sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan or related to this Award by electronic means. The Participant hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company. The Participant hereby agrees that all on-line acknowledgements shall have the same force and effect as a written signature.

14.Securities Compliance. The Participant agrees for himself/herself and the Participant's heirs, legatees, and legal representatives, with respect to all Shares acquired pursuant to this Award (or any Shares issued pursuant to a share dividend or share split thereon or any securities issued in lieu of or in substitution or exchange for such Shares) that the Participant and the Participant's heirs, legatees, and legal representatives will not sell or otherwise dispose of such shares except pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or except in a transaction which, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, is exempt from registration under such act.

15.Successors. All obligations of the Company under this Award shall be binding on any successor to the Company. The terms of this Award and the Plan shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Participant, and his or her heirs, executors, administrators or legal representatives.

16.Legal Compliance. The granting of this Award and the issuance of Shares under this Award shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations and to such approvals by any governmental agencies or national securities exchanges as may be required.

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17.Governing Law; Arbitration. This Award, and the interpretation of this Award Agreement, shall be governed by (a) the internal laws of Ireland (without reference to conflict of law principles thereof that would direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction) with respect to the validity and authorization of any Shares issued under this Award, and (b) the internal laws of the State of Wisconsin (without reference to conflict of law principles thereof that would direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction) with respect to all other matters. Any disputes regarding this Award or any other matter relating to the Participant’s employment will be subject to the Company’s arbitration policy, as described in Section 20(i) of the Plan.

18.Data Privacy and Sharing. As a condition of the granting of the Award, the Participant acknowledges and agrees that it is necessary for some of the Participant’s personal identifiable information to be provided to certain employees of the Company, the third party data processor that administers the Plan and the Company’s designated third party broker in the United States. The Participant specifically consents to all transfers required to be made in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation of the Participant’s home country. By acknowledging the Award, the Participant acknowledges having been informed of the processing of the Participant’s personal identifiable information described in the preceding paragraph and consents to the Company collecting and transferring to the Company's Shareholder Services Department, and its independent benefit plan administrator and third party broker, the Participant’s personal data that are necessary to administer the Award and the Plan. The Participant understands that his or her personal information may be transferred, processed and stored outside of the Participant’s home country in a country that may not have the same data protection laws as his or her home country, for the purposes mentioned in this Award.

The Participant will be provided, on request, with:

•the identity and the contact details of the controller (usually the administrator and/or the Company) and, where applicable, of the controller's representative;

•that the purposes of the processing of personal data is for the grant, administration and vesting of the Award and the legal basis for the processing is that this is required for the performance of this Award Agreement and for compliance with its terms and the Award or to cover the legitimate interests of the data controller and the data processor;

•the recipients or categories of recipients of the personal data, if any;

•the controller intends to transfer personal data to a third country or international organization subject to the existence of suitable safeguards;

•the period for which the personal data will be stored, or if that is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;

•the right to request from the controller access to and rectification of personal data.

19.Restrictive Covenants. In consideration for the Participant’s opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement, Participant agrees to be bound by the restrictive covenants in Attachment A. For the sake of clarity, by accepting this Award, Participant agrees to be bound by such restrictive covenants even if Participant ultimately forfeits this Award or otherwise fails to receive any benefits under this Award Agreement.

20.Recoupment. This Award, and any Shares issued or cash paid pursuant to this Award, shall be subject to the Company’s Executive Compensation Incentive Recoupment Policy.

21.No Restrictions on Certain Actions. The existence of the Award shall not affect in any way the right or power of the Company or its shareholders to make or authorize any or all adjustments, recapitalizations, reorganizations, or other changes in the Company's capital structure or its business, or any merger or consolidation of the Company, or any issuance of bonds, debentures, preferred, or prior preference shares ahead of or affecting the Shares or the rights thereof, or dissolution or liquidation of the Company, or any sale or transfer of all or any part of its assets or business, or any other corporate act or proceeding, whether of a similar character or otherwise.

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This Award Agreement, the Award Notice, and any other documents expressly referenced in this Award Agreement contain all of the provisions applicable to the Award and no other statements, documents or practices may modify, waive or alter such provisions unless expressly set forth in writing, signed by an authorized officer of the Company and delivered to the Participant.

Failure of the Participant to affirmatively ACKNOWLEDGE or reject this Award within the sixty (60) day period following the date of grant will result in the Participant’s IMMEDIATE AND AUTOMATIC acceptance of this Award and the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, including the non-competition and non-solicitation provisions contained herein.

The Company has caused this Award to be executed by one of its authorized officers as of the Grant Date.

JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC

/s/ John Donofrio

John Donofrio

Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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Attachment A

Johnson Controls International plc

Restrictive Covenants for Award Agreements

In consideration for the Participant’s opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement (regardless of whether benefits under this Award Agreement are actually realized by the Participant), and except as prohibited by law, the Participant agrees as follows:

1.    Non-Competition.    Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and for the period of one (1) year following the Participant’s Termination of Employment for any reason, or such longer period of non-competition as is included in any offer letter or any other agreement between Participant and the Company or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, the Participant will not directly or indirectly, own, manage, operate, control (including indirectly through a debt, equity investment, or otherwise), provide services to, or be employed by, any person or entity engaged in any business that (i) conducts or is planning to conduct a business in competition with any business conducted or planned by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (1) that is located in a region in which Participant had substantial responsibilities during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s termination, and (2) for which Participant (A) was materially involved in during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s termination, or (B) had knowledge of operations or substantial exposure to during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s termination; or (ii) designs, develops, produces, offers for sale or sells a product or service that can be used as a substitute for, or is generally intended to satisfy the same customer needs for, any one or more products or services designed, developed, manufactured, produced or offered for sale or sold by any of the Company’s business (1) that is located in a region in which Participant had substantial responsibilities during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s termination, and (2) for which Participant (A) was materially involved in during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s termination, or (B) had knowledge of operations or substantial exposure to during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s termination.

2.    Non-Solicitation of Customers.    Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and for the period of two (2) years following the Participant’s Termination of Employment for any reason, or such longer period of non-solicitation as is included in any offer letter or any other agreement between Participant and the Company or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, the Participant will not, directly or indirectly, on his or her own behalf or on behalf of another (i) solicit, aid or induce any customer of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries that Participant was responsible for, including supervised, managed or directed by Participant, to purchase goods or services then sold by the Company or its Subsidiaries from another person or entity, or assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or soliciting any such customer, or (ii) solicit, aid or induce any customer that was pursued by the Company and with which Participant had contact, participated in the contact, or about which Participant had knowledge of Confidential Information by reason of Participant’s relationship with the Company within the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s termination if that sale or service would be located in a region with respect to which the Participant had substantial responsibilities while employed by the Company or its Subsidiaries.

3.    Non-Solicitation of Employees.    Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and for the period of two (2) years following the Participant’s Termination of Employment for any reason, or such longer period of non-solicitation as is included in any offer letter or any other agreement between Participant and the Company or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, the Participant will not, directly or indirectly, on his or her own behalf or on behalf of another solicit, recruit, aid or induce employees of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (a) with whom Participant has had material contact with during the twelve (12) months period preceding Participant’s termination and who had access to Confidential Information, trade secrets or customer relationships; or (b) who were directly managed by or reported to Participant as of the date of Participant’s termination to leave their employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries in order to accept employment with or render services to another

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person or entity unaffiliated with the Company or its Subsidiaries, or hire or knowingly take any action to assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or hiring any such employee.

4.Confidentiality.    In consideration for the Participant’s opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement (regardless of whether benefits under this Award Agreement are actually realized by the Participant) and for the Company’s and its Subsidiaries’ promise to provide Participant with confidential and competitively sensitive information from time to time concerning, among other things, the Company and its Subsidiaries strategies, objectives, performance and business prospects, the Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and until such time thereafter as the Confidential Information is no longer confidential through no fault of the Participant, the Participant shall not use or disclose any Confidential Information except for the benefit of the Company or its Subsidiaries in the course of the Participant’s employment, and shall not use or disclose any Confidential Information in competition with or to the detriment of the Company or its Subsidiaries, or for the benefit of the Participant or anyone else other than the Company or its Subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prohibit the Participant from reporting or otherwise disclosing possible violations of state, local or federal law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or making other disclosures that, in each case, are protected under whistleblower provisions of local, state or federal law or regulation. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to discourage or restrict Employee from reporting any theft of trade secrets pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (“DTSA”) or other applicable state or federal law.  The DTSA provides: An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that: (a) is made (i) in confidence to a federal, state or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to any attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation or law; or (b) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to an attorney for the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (a) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (b) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

“Confidential Information” means any information that is not generally known outside the Company and its Subsidiaries, relating to any phase of business of the Company or any Affiliate, whether existing or foreseeable, including information conceived, discovered or developed by the Participant. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to: project files, product designs, drawings, sketches and processes; production characteristics; testing procedures and results thereof; manufacturing methods, processes, techniques and test results; plant layouts, tooling, engineering evaluations and reports; business plans, financial statements and projections; operating forms (including contracts) and procedures; payroll and personnel records; non-public marketing materials, plans and proposals; customer lists and information, and target lists for new clients and information relating to potential clients; software codes and computer programs; training manuals; policy and procedure manuals; raw materials sources, price and cost information; administrative techniques and documents; and any information received by the Company under an obligation of confidentiality to a third party.

5.Non-Disparagement.    Each of the Participant and the Company and its Subsidiaries (for purposes hereof, the Company and its Subsidiaries shall mean only the officers and directors thereof and not any other employees) agrees not to make any statements that disparage the other party, or in the case of the Company or its Subsidiaries, their respective Subsidiaries, employees, officers, directors, products or services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, statements made in the course of sworn testimony in administrative, judicial or arbitral proceedings (including, without limitation, depositions in connection with such proceedings) shall not be subject to the limitations in this paragraph.

6.Remedies.    Irreparable injury will result to the Company, and to its business, in the event of a breach by the Participant of any of the Participant’s covenants and commitments under this

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Award, including the covenants of non-competition and non-solicitation. Therefore, in the event of a breach of such covenants and commitments, in the sole discretion of the Company, any of the Participant’s unvested, or vested but unexercised, Options or SARs shall be immediately rescinded and the Participant will forfeit any rights he or she has with respect thereto. Furthermore, by acknowledging this Award, and not declining the Award, in the event of such a breach, upon demand by the Company, the Participant hereby agrees and promises immediately to deliver to the Company the number of Shares (or, in the discretion of the Company, the cash value of said Shares) or the amount of cash the Participant received upon the exercise of the Options or SARs that occurred any time from and after the earlier of (i) the date of the breach or (ii) six months prior to the Participant’s termination of employment.  In addition, the Company reserves all rights to seek any and all remedies and damages permitted under law, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, equitable relief and compensatory damages. The Participant further acknowledges and confirms that the terms of this Attachment, including but not limited to the time and geographic restrictions, are reasonable, fair, just and enforceable by a court.

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JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC

2021 EQUITY AND INCENTIVE PLAN (THE “PLAN”)

RESTRICTED SHARE OR RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT AWARDAGREEMENT

Terms for Award of Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units

Definitions. Certain capitalized terms used in this Award Agreement have the meanings set forth below. Other capitalized terms used but not defined in this Award Agreement have the same meaning as in the Plan.

(a)“Award” means this grant of Restricted Shares and/or Restricted Share Units.

(b)“Award Notice” means the Award notification delivered or made available to the Participant (in either paper or electronic form).

(c)“Inimical Conduct” means any act or omission that is inimical to the best interests of the Company or any Affiliate as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, including but not limited to: (i) violation of any employment, non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality or other agreement in effect with the Company or any Affiliate, (ii) taking any steps or doing anything which would damage or negatively reflect on the reputation of the Company or an Affiliate, or (iii) failure to comply with applicable laws relating to trade secrets, confidential information or unfair competition.

(d)“Plan” means the Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan as amended from time to time.

(e)“Restriction Period” means the length of time indicated in the Award Notice during which the Award is subject to vesting. During the Restriction Period, the Participant cannot sell, transfer, pledge, assign or otherwise encumber the Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units (or a portion thereof) subject to this Award.

(f)“Restricted Share” means a Share that is subject to a risk of forfeiture and the Restriction Period.

(g)“Restricted Share Unit” means the right to receive one Share or a cash payment equal to the Fair Market Value of one Share, that is subject to a risk of forfeiture and the Restriction Period.

(h)[“Retirement” means Termination of Employment (for other than Cause) on or after attainment of age fifty-five (55) and completion of five (5) years of continuous service with the Company and its Affiliates (including, for Participants who are Legacy Johnson Controls Employees, service with Johnson Controls, Inc. and its affiliates prior to the Merger).]

(i) “Termination of Employment” means, subject to the terms of any Attachment hereto, the date of cessation of the Participant’s employment relationship with the Company and its Affiliates for any reason, with or without Cause, as determined by the Company.

The parties agree as follows:

1.Grant of Award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, a copy of which has been delivered to the Participant and made a part of this Award, and to the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement, the Company grants to the Participant an award of Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units, as specified in the Award Notice, on the date and with respect to the number of Shares specified in the Award Notice.

2.Restricted Shares. If the Award is in the form of Restricted Shares, the Shares are subject to the following terms:

a.Restriction Period. The Company will hold the Shares in escrow for the Restriction Period. During this period, the Shares shall be subject to forfeiture as provided in Section 4.

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b. Removal of Restrictions. Subject to any applicable deferral election under the Johnson Controls International plc Senior Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (or any successor or similar deferred compensation plan for which the Participant is eligible) and to Section 4 below, Shares that have not been forfeited shall become available to the Participant after the last day of the Restriction Period upon payment in full of all taxes due with respect to such Shares.

c. Voting Rights. During the Restriction Period, the Participant may exercise full voting rights with respect to the Shares.

d. Dividends and Other Distributions. Any cash dividends or other distributions paid or delivered with respect to Restricted Shares for which the record date occurs on or before the last day of the Restriction Period will be credited to a bookkeeping account for the benefit of the Participant. For U.S. domestic Participants, the account will be converted into and settled in additional Shares issued under the Plan at the end of the applicable Restriction Period; for all other Participants, the account will be paid to the Participant in cash at the end of the applicable Restriction Period. Prior to the end of the Restriction Period, such account will be subject to the same terms and conditions (including risk of forfeiture) as the Restricted Shares to which the dividends or other distributions relate.

3.Restricted Share Units. If the Award is in the form of Restricted Share Units, the Restricted Share Units are subject to the following terms:

a.Restriction Period. During the Restriction Period, the Restricted Share Units shall be subject to forfeiture as provided in Section 4.

b. Settlement of Restricted Share Units. Subject to any applicable deferral election under the Johnson Controls International plc Senior Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (or any successor or similar deferred compensation plan for which the Participant is eligible) and to Section 4 and Section 5 below, the Restricted Share Units shall be settled by, (a) for U.S. and United Kingdom domestic Participants, the Company’s issuance of a number of Shares to the Participant equal to the number of whole Units that have been earned; or (b) for all other Participants, payment of a cash sum to the Participant by the local entity equal to the Fair Market Value of one Share (determined as of the vesting date) multiplied by the number of whole Units that have been earned. The Shares or the cash payment shall be issued or paid in each case within forty-five (45) days after the last day of the Restriction Period (subject to a six-month delay to the extent required to comply with Code Section 409A).

c. Dividend Equivalent Units. Any cash dividends or other distributions paid or delivered with respect to the Shares for which the record date occurs on or before the last day of the Restriction Period will result in a credit to a bookkeeping account for the benefit of the Participant. The credit will be equal to the dividends or other distributions that would have been paid with respect to the Shares subject to the Restricted Share Units had such Shares been outstanding. For U.S. and United Kingdom domestic Participants, the account will be converted into and settled in additional Shares issued under the Plan at the end of the applicable Restriction Period; for all other Participants, the account will be paid to the Participant in cash or, at the discretion of the Company, converted into and settled in additional Shares issued under the Plan at the end of the applicable Restriction Period. Prior to the end of the Restriction Period, such account will be subject to the same terms and conditions (including risk of forfeiture) as the Restricted Share Units to which the dividends or other distributions relate.

4.Termination of Employment – Risk of Forfeiture.

a.[Retirement. If the Participant terminates employment from the Company and its Affiliates due to Retirement at a time when the Participant’s employment could not have been terminated for Cause, then [the Participant shall become vested in, and the Restriction Period shall lapse with respect to, a pro rata portion of the total number of Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units subject to this Award. Such pro rata portion that shall vest upon Retirement shall be calculated as follows: (i) the total number of Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units granted under this Award multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which equals the total number of full months that the Participant was employed during the Restriction Period as of the Participant’s Termination of Employment and the denominator of which equals the total

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number of months in the Restriction Period, less (iii) any Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units that previously vested in the normal course as of the Participant’s Termination of Employment. Any Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units subject to this Award that do not become vested under this paragraph upon the Participant’s Retirement shall automatically be forfeited and returned to the Company as of the date of his Retirement]OR[the Participant will forfeit the unvested portion of this Award].

b. Involuntary Termination Without Cause. If the Participant’s employment with the Company and its Affiliates is terminated by the Company without Cause, then [the Participant shall become vested in, and the Restriction Period shall lapse with respect to a pro rata portion of the total number of Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units subject to this Award. Such pro rata portion that shall vest upon the Participant’s Termination of Employment shall be calculated as follows: (i) the total number of Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units granted under this Award multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which equals the total number of full months that the Participant was employed during the Restriction Period as of the Participant’s Termination of Employment and the denominator of which equals the total number of months in the Restriction Period, less (iii) any Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units that previously vested in the normal course as of the Participant’s Termination of Employment. Any Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units subject to this Award that do not become vested under this paragraph upon the Participant’s termination without Cause shall automatically be forfeited and returned to the Company as of the Participant’s Termination of Employment] OR [the Participant shall become vested in, and the Restriction Period shall lapse with respect to, all of the Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units subject to this Award as of the Participant’s Termination of Employment] OR [the Participant will forfeit the unvested portion of this Award].]

c. Death. If the Participant’s employment with the Company and its Affiliates terminates because of death at a time when the Participant could not have been terminated for Cause, then, effective as of the date the Company determines the Participant’s employment terminated due to death (provided such determination is made no later than the end of the calendar year following the calendar year in which death occurs), the Participant shall become fully vested in all of the Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units subject to this Award and any remaining Restriction Period shall automatically lapse.

d. Disability. If the Participant’s employment with the Company and its Affiliates terminates because of Disability at a time when the Participant could not have been terminated for Cause, then the Participant shall become fully vested in all of the Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units subject to this Award and any remaining Restriction Period shall automatically lapse as of the date of such Termination of Employment.

e. Divestiture or Outsourcing. If the Participant’s employment with the Company and its Affiliates terminates as a result of a Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement (each as defined below), at a time when the Participant could not have been terminated for Cause, then the Participant shall become vested in a pro rata portion of the total number of Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units subject to this Award. Such pro rata portion shall be calculated as follows: (i) the total number of Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units granted under this Award multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which equals the total number of full months that the Participant was employed during the Restriction Period as of the Participant’s Termination of Employment and the denominator of which equals the total number of months in the Restriction Period, less (iii) any Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units that previously vested in the normal course as of the Participant’s Termination of Employment; provided that, if such Termination of Employment does not constitute a “separation from service” within the meaning of Code Section 409A, then any remaining Restriction Period shall continue with respect to the vested Shares or Restricted Share Units as if the Participant continued in active employment to the extent required for compliance with Code Section 409A. Any Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units subject to this Award that do not become vested under this paragraph as a result of such Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement shall automatically be forfeited and returned to the Company as of the date of

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the Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement, as applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Participant shall not be eligible for such pro rata vesting if (A) the Participant’s Termination of Employment occurs on or prior to the closing date of such Disposition of Assets or Disposition of a Subsidiary, as applicable, or on such later date as is specifically provided in the applicable transaction agreement or related agreements, or on the effective date of such Outsourcing Agreement applicable to the Participant (the “Applicable Employment Date”), and (B) the Participant is offered Comparable Employment (as defined below) with the buyer, successor company or outsourcing agent, as applicable, but does not commence such employment on the Applicable Employment Date.

For purposes of this Section 4(d), “Comparable Employment” shall mean employment (x) with base compensation and benefits (not including perquisites, allowances or long term incentive compensation) that, taken as whole, is not materially reduced from that which is in effect immediately prior to the Participant’s Termination of Employment and (y) that is at a geographic location no more than 50 miles from the Participant’s principal place of employment in effect immediately prior to the Participant’s Termination of Employment; “Disposition of Assets” shall mean the disposition by the Company or an Affiliate by which the Participant is employed of all or a portion of the assets used by the Company or Affiliate in a trade or business to an unrelated corporation or entity; “Disposition of a Subsidiary” shall mean the disposition by the Company or an Affiliate of its interest in a subsidiary or controlled entity to an unrelated individual or entity (which, for the avoidance of doubt, excludes a spin-off or split-off or similar transaction), provided that such subsidiary or entity ceases to be controlled by the Company as a result of such disposition; and “Outsourcing Agreement” shall mean a written agreement between the Company or an Affiliate and an unrelated third party (“Outsourcing Agent”) pursuant to which (i) the Company transfers the performance of services previously performed by employees of the Company or Affiliate to the Outsourcing Agent, and (ii) the Outsourcing Agent is obligated to offer employment to any employee whose employment is being terminated as a result of or in connection with said Outsourcing Agreement.

f. Other Termination. If the Participant’s employment terminates for any reason not described above (including for Cause), then any Restricted Shares or any Restricted Share Units (and all deferred dividends paid or credited thereon) still subject to the Restriction Period as of Participant’s Termination of Employment shall automatically be forfeited and returned to the Company. The Company may suspend payment or delivery of Shares (without liability for interest thereon) pending the Committee’s determination of whether the Participant was or should have been terminated for Cause.

5.Inimical Conduct. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if the Committee determines at any time that a Participant has engaged in Inimical Conduct, whether before or after Termination of Employment, the Award shall be cancelled, regardless of vesting. In addition, the Committee or the Company may suspend any vesting, payment of cash or issuance of Shares hereunder pending the determination of whether the Participant has engaged in Inimical Conduct.

6.Change of Control. This Award will be treated in accordance with Section 19 of the Plan in connection with a Change of Control.

7.Withholding. The Participant agrees to remit to the Company any foreign, Federal, state and/or local taxes (including the Participant’s FICA tax obligation) required by law to be withheld with respect to the issuance of Shares under this Award, the vesting of this Award or the payment of cash under this Award. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Award, if the Company or any Affiliate of the Company is required to withhold any Federal, state or local taxes or other amounts in connection with the Award, then the Company may require the Participant to pay to the Company, in cash, promptly on demand, amounts sufficient to satisfy such tax obligations or make other arrangements satisfactory to the Company regarding the payment to the Company of the aggregate amount of any such taxes and other amounts. Alternatively, the Company can withhold Shares no longer restricted, or can withhold from cash or property, including cash or Shares under this Award, payable or issuable to the Participant, in the amount needed to satisfy any withholding obligations; provided that, to the extent Shares are withheld to satisfy taxes, the amount to be withheld may not exceed the total maximum statutory tax withholding obligations associated with the transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to a Participant who is a Section 16 Participant, if payment

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hereunder is to be made in the form of Shares, then any withholding obligations shall be satisfied by the Company withholding Shares otherwise issuable under this Award unless the Committee approves an alternative method by which the Participant shall pay such withholding taxes.

8.No Claim for Forfeiture. Neither the Award nor any benefit accruing to the Participant from the Award will be considered to be part of the Participant’s normal or expected compensation or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Award, in no event may the Award or any benefit accruing to the Participant from the Award be considered as compensation for, or relating in any way to, past services for the Company or any Affiliate. In consideration of the Award, no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of the Award resulting from termination of the Participant’s employment by the Company or any Affiliate (for any reason whatsoever and whether or not in breach of local labor laws) and the Participant irrevocably releases the Company and its Affiliates from any such claim that may arise. If, notwithstanding the foregoing, any such claim is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have arisen, then, by acknowledging the grant, the Participant shall have been deemed irrevocably to have waived any entitlement to pursue such claim.

9.Electronic Delivery. The Company or its Affiliates may, in its or their sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan or related to this Award by electronic means. The Participant hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company. The Participant hereby agrees that all on-line acknowledgements shall have the same force and effect as a written signature.

10.Securities Compliance. The Company may place a legend or legends upon the certificates for Shares issued under the Plan and may issue “stop transfer” instructions to its transfer agent in respect of such Shares as it determines to be necessary or appropriate to (a) prevent a violation of, or to obtain an exemption from, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, applicable state or other country securities laws or other legal requirements, or (b) implement the provisions of the Plan, this Award or any other agreement between the Company and the Participant with respect to such Shares.

11.Successors. All obligations of the Company under this Award shall be binding on any successor to the Company. The terms of this Award and the Plan shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Participant, and his or her heirs, executors, administrators or legal representatives.

12.Legal Compliance. The granting of this Award and the issuance of Shares under this Award shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations and to such approvals by any governmental agencies or national securities exchanges as may be required.

13.Governing Law; Arbitration. This Award, and the interpretation of this Award Agreement, shall be governed by (a) the internal laws of Ireland (without reference to conflict of law principles thereof that would direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction) with respect to the validity and authorization of any Shares issued under this Award, and (b) the internal laws of the State of Wisconsin (without reference to conflict of law principles thereof that would direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction) with respect to all other matters. Any disputes regarding this Award or any other matter relating to the Participant’s employment will be subject to the Company’s arbitration policy, as described in Section 20(i) of the Plan.

14.Data Privacy and Sharing. As a condition of the granting of the Award, the Participant acknowledges and agrees that it is necessary for some of the Participant’s personal identifiable information to be provided to certain employees of the Company, the third party data processor that administers the Plan and the Company’s designated third party broker in the United States. The Participant specifically consents to all transfers required to be made in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation of the Participant’s home country. By acknowledging the Award, the Participant acknowledges having been informed of the processing of the Participant’s personal identifiable information described in the preceding paragraph and consents to the Company collecting and transferring to the Company's Shareholder Services Department, and its independent benefit plan administrator and third party broker, the Participant’s personal data that are necessary to administer the Award and the Plan. The Participant understands that his or her personal

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information may be transferred, processed and stored outside of the Participant’s home country in a country that may not have the same data protection laws as his or her home country, for the purposes mentioned in this Award.

    The Participant will be provided, on request, with:

•the identity and the contact details of the controller (usually the administrator and/or the Company) and, where applicable, of the controller's representative;

•that the purposes of the processing of personal data is for the grant, administration and vesting of the Award and the legal basis for the processing is that this is required for the performance of this Award Agreement and for compliance with its terms and the Award or to cover the legitimate interests of the data controller and the data processor;

•the recipients or categories of recipients of the personal data, if any;

•the controller intends to transfer personal data to a third country or international organization subject to the existence of suitable safeguards;

•the period for which the personal data will be stored, or if that is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;

•the right to request from the controller access to and rectification of personal data.

[Data Privacy and Sharing. As a requirement of the Award, it is necessary for some of the Participant’s personal identifiable information to be provided to certain employees of the Company, the third party data processor that administers the Plan and the Company’s designated third party broker in the United States. These transfers will be made pursuant to a contract that requires the processor to provide adequate levels of protection for data privacy and security interests and in accordance with the “legitimate interest” provisions of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the implementing legislation of the Participant’s home country (or any successor or superseding regulation). By acknowledging the Award, the Participant acknowledges having been informed of the processing of the Participant’s personal identifiable information described in the preceding paragraph and consents to the Company collecting and transferring to the Company's Shareholder Services Department, and its independent benefit plan administrator and third party broker, the Participant’s personal data that are necessary to administer the Award and the Plan. The Participant understands that his or her personal information may be transferred, processed and stored outside of the Participant’s home country in a country that may not have the same data protection laws as his or her home country, for the purposes mentioned in this Award.

In compliance with the GDPR the Participant will be provided with:

◦the identity and the contact details of the controller (usually the administrator and/or the Company) and, where applicable, of the controller's representative;

◦the contact details of the data protection officer, where applicable;

◦that the purposes of the processing of personal data is for the grant, administration and vesting of the Award and the legal basis for the processing is that this is required for the performance of this Award Agreement and for compliance with its terms and the Award or to cover the legitimate interests of the data controller and the data processor;

◦the recipients or categories of recipients of the personal data, if any;

◦the controller intends to transfer personal data to a third country or international organization subject to the existence of an adequacy decision by the Commission, or reference to the appropriate or suitable safeguards (reliance on the US/EU Privacy Shield or adoption of the EU Model Clauses) and you may obtain a copy of these or details of where they are made available on the administrator’s portal;

◦the period for which the personal data will be stored, or if that is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;

◦the right to request from the controller access to and rectification or erasure, in certain circumstances but this could impact the Award, of personal data or restriction of processing concerning the data subject or to object to processing as well as the right to data portability;

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◦the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;

the provision of personal data is a requirement for the performance of this Award Agreement and the terms of the Award.]1

15.Restrictive Covenants. In consideration for the Participant’s opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement, Participant agrees to be bound by the restrictive covenants in Attachment A. For the sake of clarity, by accepting this Award, Participant agrees to be bound by such restrictive covenants even if Participant ultimately forfeits this Award or otherwise fails to receive any benefits under this Award Agreement.

16.Recoupment. This Award, and any Shares issued or cash paid pursuant to this Award, shall be subject to the Company’s Executive Compensation Incentive Recoupment Policy.

17.No Restrictions on Certain Actions. The existence of the Award shall not affect in any way the right or power of the Company or its shareholders to make or authorize any or all adjustments, recapitalizations, reorganizations, or other changes in the Company's capital structure or its business, or any merger or consolidation of the Company, or any issuance of bonds, debentures, preferred, or prior preference shares ahead of or affecting the Shares or the rights thereof, or dissolution or liquidation of the Company, or any sale or transfer of all or any part of its assets or business, or any other corporate act or proceeding, whether of a similar character or otherwise.

This Award Agreement, the Award Notice and any other documents expressly referenced in this Award Agreement contain all of the provisions applicable to the Award and no other statements, documents or practices may modify, waive or alter such provisions unless expressly set forth in writing, signed by an authorized officer of the Company and delivered to the Participant.

Failure of the Participant to affirmatively ACKNOWLEDGE or reject this Award within the sixty (60) day period following the date of grant will result in the Participant’s IMMEDIATE AND AUTOMATIC acceptance of this Award and the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, including the non-competition and non-solicitation provisions contained herein.

The Company has caused this Award to be executed by one of its authorized officers as of the date of grant.

JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC

/s/ John Donofrio

John Donofrio

Executive Vice President and General Counsel

1 Alternative Data Privacy language to use for EU Agreements only

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Attachment A

Johnson Controls International plc

Restrictive Covenants for Award Agreements

In consideration for the Participant’s opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement (regardless of whether benefits under this Award Agreement are actually realized by the Participant), and except as prohibited by law, the Participant agrees as follows:

1.    Non-Competition.    Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and for the period of one (1) year following the Participant’s Termination of Employment for any reason, or such longer period of non-competition as is included in any offer letter or any other agreement between Participant and the Company or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, the Participant will not directly or indirectly, own, manage, operate, control (including indirectly through a debt, equity investment, or otherwise), provide services to, or be employed by, any person or entity engaged in any business that (i) conducts or is planning to conduct a business in competition with any business conducted or planned by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (1) that is located in a region in which Participant had substantial responsibilities during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s Termination of Employment, and (2) for which Participant (A) was materially involved in during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s Termination of Employment, or (B) had knowledge of operations or substantial exposure to during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s Termination of Employment; or (ii) designs, develops, produces, offers for sale or sells a product or service that can be used as a substitute for, or is generally intended to satisfy the same customer needs for, any one or more products or services designed, developed, manufactured, produced or offered for sale or sold by any of the Company’s business (1) that is located in a region in which Participant had substantial responsibilities during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s Termination of Employment, and (2) for which Participant (A) was materially involved in during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s Termination of Employment, or (B) had knowledge of operations or substantial exposure to during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s Termination of Employment.

2.    Non-Solicitation of Customers.    Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and for the period of two (2) years following the Participant’s Termination of Employment for any reason, or such longer period of non-solicitation as is included in any offer letter or any other agreement between Participant and the Company or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, the Participant will not, directly or indirectly, on his or her own behalf or on behalf of another (i) solicit, aid or induce any customer of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries that Participant was responsible for, including supervised, managed or directed by Participant, to purchase goods or services then sold by the Company or its Subsidiaries from another person or entity, or assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or soliciting any such customer, or (ii) solicit, aid or induce any customer that was pursued by the Company and with which Participant had contact, participated in the contact, or about which Participant had knowledge of Confidential Information by reason of Participant’s relationship with the Company within the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s Termination of Employment if that sale or service would be located in a region with respect to which the Participant had substantial responsibilities while employed by the Company or its Subsidiaries.

3.    Non-Solicitation of Employees.    Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and for the period of two (2) years following the Participant’s Termination of Employment for any reason, or such longer period of non-solicitation as is included in any offer letter or any other agreement between Participant and the Company or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, the Participant will not, directly or indirectly, on his or her own behalf or on behalf of another solicit, recruit, aid or induce employees of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (a) with whom Participant has had material contact with during the twelve (12) months period preceding Participant’s Termination of Employment and who had access to Confidential Information, trade secrets or customer relationships; or (b) who were directly managed by or reported to Participant as of the date of Participant’s Termination of

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Employment to leave their employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries in order to accept employment with or render services to another person or entity unaffiliated with the Company or its Subsidiaries, or hire or knowingly take any action to assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or hiring any such employee.

4.Confidentiality.    In consideration for the Participant’s opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement (regardless of whether benefits under this Award Agreement are actually realized by the Participant) and for the Company’s and its Subsidiaries’ promise to provide Participant with confidential and competitively sensitive information from time to time concerning, among other things, the Company and its Subsidiaries strategies, objectives, performance and business prospects, the Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and until such time thereafter as the Confidential Information is no longer confidential through no fault of the Participant, the Participant shall not use or disclose any Confidential Information except for the benefit of the Company or its Subsidiaries in the course of the Participant’s employment, and shall not use or disclose any Confidential Information in competition with or to the detriment of the Company or its Subsidiaries, or for the benefit of the Participant or anyone else other than the Company or its Subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prohibit the Participant from reporting or otherwise disclosing possible violations of state, local or federal law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or making other disclosures that, in each case, are protected under whistleblower provisions of local, state or federal law or regulation. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to discourage or restrict Employee from reporting any theft of trade secrets pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (“DTSA”) or other applicable state or federal law.  The DTSA provides: An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that: (a) is made (i) in confidence to a federal, state or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to any attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation or law; or (b) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to an attorney for the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (a) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (b) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

“Confidential Information” means any information that is not generally known outside the Company and its Subsidiaries, relating to any phase of business of the Company or any Affiliate, whether existing or foreseeable, including information conceived, discovered or developed by the Participant. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to: project files, product designs, drawings, sketches and processes; production characteristics; testing procedures and results thereof; manufacturing methods, processes, techniques and test results; plant layouts, tooling, engineering evaluations and reports; business plans, financial statements and projections; operating forms (including contracts) and procedures; payroll and personnel records; non-public marketing materials, plans and proposals; customer lists and information, and target lists for new clients and information relating to potential clients; software codes and computer programs; training manuals; policy and procedure manuals; raw materials sources, price and cost information; administrative techniques and documents; and any information received by the Company under an obligation of confidentiality to a third party.

5.    Non-Disparagement.    Each of the Participant and the Company and its Affiliates (for purposes hereof, the Company and its Subsidiaries shall mean only the officers and directors thereof and not any other employees) agrees not to make any statements that disparage the other party, or in the case of the Company or its Subsidiaries, their respective Subsidiaries, employees, officers, directors, products or services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, statements made in the course of sworn testimony in administrative, judicial or arbitral proceedings (including, without limitation, depositions in connection with such proceedings) shall not be subject to the limitations in this paragraph.

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6.    Remedies.    Irreparable injury will result to the Company, and to its business, in the event of a breach by the Participant of any of the Participant’s covenants and commitments under this Award, including the covenants of non-competition and non-solicitation. Therefore, in the event of a breach of such covenants and commitments, in the sole discretion of the Company, any of the Participant’s unvested Restricted Shares or Restricted Share Units shall be immediately rescinded and the Participant will forfeit any rights he or she has with respect thereto. Furthermore, by acknowledging this Award, and not declining the Award, in the event of such a breach, upon demand by the Company, the Participant hereby agrees and promises immediately to deliver to the Company the number of Shares (or, in the discretion of the Company, the cash value of said Shares) the Participant received for Restricted Share Units that vested or were delivered at any time from and after the earlier of (i) the date of the breach or (ii) six months prior to the Participant’s Termination of Employment. In the event the Shares subject to repayment are, at the time of the Company’s demand, allocated to a deferred compensation plan, the Company may forfeit such Shares and the Participant will forfeit any rights he or she has with respect thereto.  In addition, the Company reserves all rights to seek any and all remedies and damages permitted under law, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, equitable relief and compensatory damages. The Participant further acknowledges and confirms that the terms of this Attachment, including but not limited to the time and geographic restrictions, are reasonable, fair, just and enforceable by a court.

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JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC

2021 EQUITY AND INCENTIVE PLAN (THE “PLAN”)

PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT

Terms for Award of Performance Share Units

Definitions. Certain capitalized terms used in this Award Agreement have the meanings set forth below. Other capitalized terms used but not defined in this Award Agreement have the same meaning as in the Plan.

(a)“Award” means this grant of Performance Units.

(b)“Award Notice” means the Award notification delivered or made available to the Participant (in either paper or electronic form).

(c) “Inimical Conduct” means any act or omission that is inimical to the best interests of the Company or any Affiliate as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, including but not limited to: (i) violation of any employment, non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality or other agreement in effect with the Company or any Affiliate, (ii) taking any steps or doing anything which would damage or negatively reflect on the reputation of the Company or an Affiliate, or (iii) failure to comply with applicable laws relating to trade secrets, confidential information or unfair competition.

(d)“Performance Unit” or “Unit” means the right to receive one Share or a cash payment equal to the Fair Market Value of one Share, to the extent the Performance Goals specified in the Summary of Terms and Conditions delivered to the Participant are achieved.

(e)“Plan” means the Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan as amended from time to time.

(f)“Retirement” means Termination of Employment (for other than Cause) on or after attainment of age fifty-five (55) and completion of five (5) years of continuous service with the Company and its Subsidiaries (including, for Participants who are Legacy Johnson Controls Employees, service with Johnson Controls, Inc. and its affiliates prior to the Merger).

(g) “Termination of Employment” means, subject to the terms of any Attachment hereto, the date of cessation of the Participant’s employment relationship with the Company and its Affiliates for any reason, with or without Cause, as determined by the Company.

The parties agree as follows:

1.Grant of Award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, a copy of which has been delivered to the Participant and made a part of this Award, and to the terms and conditions of this Award, the Company grants to the Participant an award of Performance Units on the date and with respect to the number of Units specified in the Award Notice.

2.Units Earned. At the end of the performance period indicated in the Award Notice, the number of Units earned by the Participant shall be determined, in the sole discretion of the Committee, as set forth in the Summary of Terms and Conditions delivered to the Participant.

3.Dividend Equivalent Units. Any cash dividends or other distributions paid or delivered with respect to the Shares for which the record date occurs on or before the settlement of the Performance Units under Section 4 below will result in a credit to a bookkeeping account for the benefit of the Participant. The credit will be equal to the dividends or other distributions that would have been paid with respect

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to the Shares subject to the Performance Units had such Shares been outstanding. For U.S. domestic Participants, the account will be converted into and settled in additional Shares issued under the Plan at the same time as the Performance Units are settled under Section 4 below; for any other Participants, the account will be paid to the Participant in cash at such time. Such account will be subject to the same terms and conditions (including Performance Goals and risk of forfeiture) as the Performance Units to which the dividends or other distributions relate.

4.Settlement of Units. Subject to any applicable deferral election under Johnson Controls International plc Senior Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (or any successor or similar deferred compensation plan for which the Participant is eligible) and to the provisions of Section 7 and Section 8 below, the Performance Units shall be settled by (a) for U.S. domestic Participants, the issuance of a number of Shares to the Participant by the Company equal to the number of whole Units that have been earned; or (b) for all other Participants, payment of a cash sum to the Participant by the local entity in an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of one Share (determined as of the vesting date) multiplied by the number of whole Units that have been earned. The Shares or the cash payment shall be issued or paid within 90 days following the end of the performance period (for U.S. domestic Participants, subject to a six-month delay to the extent required to comply with Code Section 409A).

5.Alienation of Award. The Participant (or beneficiary) shall not have any right to assign, transfer, sell, pledge or otherwise encumber this Award.

6.No Voting Rights. The Participant shall not have any voting rights with respect to the number of Shares underlying the Units until such Shares have been earned and issued.

7.Termination of Employment – Risk of Forfeiture.

(a)Retirement. If, prior to the settlement of the Units, the Participant terminates employment from the Company and its Affiliates due to Retirement at a time when the Participant’s employment could not have been terminated for Cause, then the Participant shall be eligible to earn a pro rata number of Units at the end of the performance period based on actual performance. The pro rata number of Units that the Participant shall be eligible to earn following Retirement (subject to the achievement of the Performance Goals) shall be calculated as follows: (i) the total number of Units subject to this Award multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of full months that the Participant was employed during the performance period and the denominator of which equals the total number of months in the performance period. Any Units subject to this Award that do not become vested under this paragraph as a result of such Retirement and actual performance shall automatically be forfeited and returned to the Company as of the date on which actual performance is determined.

(b)Death or Disability. If, prior to the settlement of the Units, the Participant terminates employment from the Company and its Affiliates due to death or Disability at a time when the Participant’s employment could not have been terminated for Cause, then the Participant shall be eligible to earn the Units at the end of the performance period based on actual performance and without pro ration for the number of months of employment during the performance period. Any Units subject to this Award that do not become vested under this paragraph as a result of such Termination of Employment due to death or Disability and actual performance shall automatically be forfeited and returned to the Company as of the date on which actual performance is determined.

(c)Divestiture or Outsourcing. If the Participant’s employment with the Company and its Affiliates terminates as a result of a Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement (each as defined below) at a time when the Participant could not have been terminated for Cause, then the Participant shall become vested in a pro rata portion of the target number of Units subject to this Award, which shall be calculated by multiplying the target number of Units times a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of full months of that the Participant was employed during the performance period prior to such Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement and the denominator of which is the total number of full months in the performance period. Any Units subject to this Award that do not

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become vested under this paragraph as a result of such Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement shall automatically be forfeited and returned to the Company as of the date of the Disposition of Assets, Disposition of a Subsidiary or Outsourcing Agreement, as applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Participant shall not be eligible for such pro rata vesting if (i) the Participant’s Termination of Employment occurs on or prior to the closing date of such Disposition of Assets or Disposition of a Subsidiary, as applicable, or on such later date as is specifically provided in the applicable transaction agreement or related agreements, or on the effective date of such Outsourcing Agreement applicable to the Participant (the “Applicable Employment Date”), and (ii) the Participant is offered Comparable Employment (as defined below) with the buyer, successor company or outsourcing agent, as applicable, but does not commence such employment on the Applicable Employment Date.

For purposes of this Section 7(c), “Comparable Employment” shall mean employment (x) with base compensation and benefits (not including perquisites, allowances or long term incentive compensation) that, taken as whole, is not materially reduced from that which is in effect immediately prior to the Participant’s Termination of Employment and (y) that is at a geographic location no more than 50 miles from the Participant’s principal place of employment in effect immediately prior to the Participant’s Termination of Employment; “Disposition of Assets” shall mean the disposition by the Company or an Affiliate by which the Participant is employed of all or a portion of the assets used by the Company or Affiliate in a trade or business to an unrelated corporation or entity; “Disposition of a Subsidiary” shall mean the disposition by the Company or an Affiliate of its interest in a subsidiary or controlled entity to an unrelated individual or entity (which, for the avoidance of doubt, excludes a spin-off or split-off or similar transaction), provided that such subsidiary or entity ceases to be controlled by the Company as a result of such disposition; and “Outsourcing Agreement” shall mean a written agreement between the Company or an Affiliate and an unrelated third party (“Outsourcing Agent”) pursuant to which (i) the Company transfers the performance of services previously performed by employees of the Company or Affiliate to the Outsourcing Agent, and (ii) the Outsourcing Agent is obligated to offer employment to any employee whose employment is being terminated as a result of or in connection with said Outsourcing Agreement.

(d)Other Termination. If the Participant’s employment terminates for any reason not described above (including for Cause) prior to the settlement of the Units, then this Award shall automatically be forfeited in its entirety immediately upon such Termination of Employment. The Company may suspend payment or delivery of Shares (without liability for interest thereon) pending the Committee’s determination of whether the Participant was or should have been terminated for Cause.

8.Inimical Conduct. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if the Committee determines at any time that a Participant has engaged in Inimical Conduct, whether before or after Termination of Employment, the Award shall be cancelled, regardless of vesting. In addition, the Committee or the Company may suspend any vesting, payment of cash or issuance of Shares hereunder pending the determination of whether the Participant has engaged in Inimical Conduct.

9.Change of Control. This Award will be treated in accordance with Section 19 of the Plan in connection with a Change of Control.

10.Withholding. The Participant agrees to remit to the Company any foreign, Federal, state and/or local taxes (including the Participant’s FICA tax obligation) required by law to be withheld with respect to the Units or the issuance of Shares under this Award. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Award, if the Company or any Affiliate of the Company is required to withhold any Federal, state or local taxes or other amounts in connection with the Award, then the Company may require the Participant to pay to the Company, in cash, promptly on demand, amounts sufficient to satisfy such tax obligations or make other arrangements satisfactory to the Company regarding the payment to the Company of the aggregate amount of any such taxes and other amounts. The Company can withhold from cash or property, including cash or Shares under this Award, payable or issuable to the Participant, in the amount needed to satisfy any withholding obligations; provided that, to the extent

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Shares are withheld to satisfy taxes, the amount to be withheld may not exceed the total maximum statutory tax withholding obligations associated with the transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to a Participant who is a Section 16 Participant, if payment hereunder is to be made in the form of Shares, then any withholding obligations shall be satisfied by the Company withholding Shares otherwise issuable under this Award unless the Committee approves an alternative method by which the Participant shall pay such withholding taxes.

11.No Claim for Forfeiture. Neither the Award nor any benefit accruing to the Participant from the Award will be considered to be part of the Participant’s normal or expected compensation or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Award, in no event may the Award or any benefit accruing to the Participant from the Award be considered as compensation for, or relating in any way to, past services for the Company or any Affiliate, nor shall the Participant have at any time a legally binding right to compensation under this Award unless and until the Committee approves, in its discretion, the number of Units earned at the completion of the performance period. In consideration of the Award, no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of the Award resulting from termination of the Participant’s employment by the Company or any Affiliate (for any reason whatsoever and whether or not in breach of local labor laws) and the Participant irrevocably releases the Company and its Affiliates from any such claim that may arise. If, notwithstanding the foregoing, any such claim is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have arisen, then, by acknowledging the grant, the Participant shall have been deemed irrevocably to have waived any entitlement to pursue such claim.

12.Electronic Delivery. The Company or its Affiliates may, in its or their sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan or related to this Award by electronic means. The Participant hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company. The Participant hereby agrees that all on-line acknowledgements shall have the same force and effect as a written signature.

13.Securities Compliance. The Company may place a legend or legends upon the certificates for Shares issued under the Plan and may issue “stop transfer” instructions to its transfer agent in respect of such Shares as it determines to be necessary or appropriate to (a) prevent a violation of, or to obtain an exemption from, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, applicable state or other country securities laws or other legal requirements, or (b) implement the provisions of the Plan, this Award or any other agreement between the Company and the Participant with respect to such Shares.

14.Successors. All obligations of the Company under this Award shall be binding on any successor to the Company. The terms of this Award and the Plan shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Participant and his or her heirs, executors, administrators or legal representatives.

15.Legal Compliance. The granting of this Award and the issuance of Shares under this Award shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations and to such approvals by any governmental agencies or national securities exchanges as may be required.

16.Governing Law; Arbitration. This Award, and the interpretation of this Award Agreement, shall be governed by (a) the internal laws of Ireland (without reference to conflict of law principles thereof that would direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction) with respect to the validity and authorization of any Shares issued under this Award, and (b) the internal laws of the State of Wisconsin (without reference to conflict of law principles thereof that would direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction) with respect to all other matters. Any disputes regarding this Award or any other matter relating to the Participant’s employment will be subject to the Company’s arbitration policy, as described in Section 20(i) of the Plan.

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17.Data Privacy and Sharing. As a condition of the granting of the Award, the Participant acknowledges and agrees that it is necessary for some of the Participant’s personal identifiable information to be provided to certain employees of the Company, the third party data processor that administers the Plan and the Company’s designated third party broker in the United States. The Participant specifically consents to all transfers required to be made in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation of the Participant’s home country. By acknowledging the Award, the Participant acknowledges having been informed of the processing of the Participant’s personal identifiable information described in the preceding paragraph and consents to the Company collecting and transferring to the Company's Shareholder Services Department, and its independent benefit plan administrator and third party broker, the Participant’s personal data that are necessary to administer the Award and the Plan. The Participant understands that his or her personal information may be transferred, processed and stored outside of the Participant’s home country in a country that may not have the same data protection laws as his or her home country, for the purposes mentioned in this Award.

The Participant will be provided, on request, with:

•the identity and the contact details of the controller (usually the administrator and/or the Company) and, where applicable, of the controller's representative;

•that the purposes of the processing of personal data is for the grant, administration and vesting of the Award and the legal basis for the processing is that this is required for the performance of this Award Agreement and for compliance with its terms and the Award or to cover the legitimate interests of the data controller and the data processor;

•the recipients or categories of recipients of the personal data, if any;

•the controller intends to transfer personal data to a third country or international organization subject to the existence of suitable safeguards;

•the period for which the personal data will be stored, or if that is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;

•the right to request from the controller access to and rectification of personal data.

[Data Privacy and Sharing. As a requirement of the Award, it is necessary for some of the Participant’s personal identifiable information to be provided to certain employees of the Company, the third party data processor that administers the Plan and the Company’s designated third party broker in the United States. These transfers will be made pursuant to a contract that requires the processor to provide adequate levels of protection for data privacy and security interests and in accordance with the “legitimate interest” provisions of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the implementing legislation of the Participant’s home country (or any successor or superseding regulation). By acknowledging the Award, the Participant acknowledges having been informed of the processing of the Participant’s personal identifiable information described in the preceding paragraph and consents to the Company collecting and transferring to the Company's Shareholder Services Department, and its independent benefit plan administrator and third party broker, the Participant’s personal data that are necessary to administer the Award and the Plan. The Participant understands that his or her personal information may be transferred, processed and stored outside of the Participant’s home country in a country that may not have the same data protection laws as his or her home country, for the purposes mentioned in this Award.

In compliance with the GDPR the Participant will be provided with:

▪the identity and the contact details of the controller (usually the administrator and/or the Company) and, where applicable, of the controller's representative;

▪the contact details of the data protection officer, where applicable;

▪that the purposes of the processing of personal data is for the grant, administration and vesting of the Award and the legal basis for the processing is that this is required for the performance of this Award Agreement and for compliance with its terms and the Award or to cover the legitimate interests of the data controller and the data processor;

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▪the recipients or categories of recipients of the personal data, if any;

▪the controller intends to transfer personal data to a third country or international organization subject to the existence of an adequacy decision by the Commission, or reference to the appropriate or suitable safeguards (reliance on the US/EU Privacy Shield or adoption of the EU Model Clauses) and you may obtain a copy of these or details of where they are made available on the administrator’s portal;

▪the period for which the personal data will be stored, or if that is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;

▪the right to request from the controller access to and rectification or erasure, in certain circumstances but this could impact the Award, of personal data or restriction of processing concerning the data subject or to object to processing as well as the right to data portability;

▪the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;

▪the provision of personal data is a requirement for the performance of this Award Agreement and the terms of the Award. ]2

18.Restrictive Covenants. In consideration for the Participant’s opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement, Participant agrees to be bound by the restrictive covenants in Attachment A. For the sake of clarity, by accepting this Award, Participant agrees to be bound by such restrictive covenants even if Participant ultimately forfeits this Award or otherwise fails to receive any benefits under this Award Agreement.

19.Recoupment. This Award, and any Shares issued or cash paid pursuant to this Award, shall be subject to the Company’s Executive Compensation Incentive Recoupment Policy.

This Award Agreement, the Award Notice, the Summary of Terms and Conditions delivered to the Participant and any other documents expressly referenced in this Award Agreement contain all of the provisions applicable to the Award and no other statements, documents or practices may modify, waive or alter such provisions unless expressly set forth in writing, signed by an authorized officer of the Company and delivered to the Participant.

Failure of the Participant to affirmatively ACKNOWLEDGE or reject this Award within the sixty (60) day period following the date of grant will result in the Participant’s IMMEDIATE AND AUTOMATIC acceptance of this Award and the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, including the non-competition and non-solicitation provisions contained herein.

The Company has caused this Award to be executed by one of its authorized officers as of the date of grant.

JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC

/s/ John Donofrio

John Donofrio

Executive Vice President and General Counsel

2 Alternative Data Privacy language for EU Agreements only

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Attachment A

Johnson Controls International plc

Restrictive Covenants for Award Agreements

In consideration for the Participant’s opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement (regardless of whether benefits under this Award Agreement are actually realized by the Participant), and except as prohibited by law, the Participant agrees as follows:

1.    Non-Competition.    Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and for the period of one (1) year following the Participant’s Termination of Employment for any reason, or such longer period of non-competition as is included in any offer letter or any other agreement between Participant and the Company or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, the Participant will not directly or indirectly, own, manage, operate, control (including indirectly through a debt, equity investment, or otherwise), provide services to, or be employed by, any person or entity engaged in any business that (i) conducts or is planning to conduct a business in competition with any business conducted or planned by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (1) that is located in a region in which Participant had substantial responsibilities during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s termination, and (2) for which Participant (A) was materially involved in during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s Termination of Employment, or (B) had knowledge of operations or substantial exposure to during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s Termination of Employment; or (ii) designs, develops, produces, offers for sale or sells a product or service that can be used as a substitute for, or is generally intended to satisfy the same customer needs for, any one or more products or services designed, developed, manufactured, produced or offered for sale or sold by any of the Company’s business (1) that is located in a region in which Participant had substantial responsibilities during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s Termination of Employment, and (2) for which Participant (A) was materially involved in during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s Termination of Employment, or (B) had knowledge of operations or substantial exposure to during the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s Termination of Employment.

2.    Non-Solicitation of Customers.    Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and for the period of two (2) years following the Participant’s Termination of Employment for any reason, or such longer period of non-solicitation as is included in any offer letter or any other agreement between Participant and the Company or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, the Participant will not, directly or indirectly, on his or her own behalf or on behalf of another (i) solicit, aid or induce any customer of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries that Participant was responsible for, including supervised, managed or directed by Participant, to purchase goods or services then sold by the Company or its Subsidiaries from another person or entity, or assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or soliciting any such customer, or (ii) solicit, aid or induce any customer that was pursued by the Company and with which Participant had contact, participated in the contact, or about which Participant had knowledge of Confidential Information by reason of Participant’s relationship with the Company within the twenty-four (24) month period preceding Participant’s Termination of Employment if that sale or service would be located in a region with respect to which the Participant had substantial responsibilities while employed by the Company or its Subsidiaries.

3.    Non-Solicitation of Employees.    Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and for the period of two (2) years following the Participant’s Termination of Employment for any reason, or such longer period of non-solicitation as is included in any offer letter or any other agreement between Participant and the Company or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, the Participant will not, directly or indirectly, on his or her own behalf or on behalf of another solicit, recruit, aid or induce employees of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (a) with whom Participant has had material contact with during the twelve (12) months period preceding Participant’s Termination of Employment and who had access to Confidential Information, trade secrets or customer relationships; or (b) who were directly managed by or reported to Participant as of the date of Participant’s Termination of Employment to leave their employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries in order to accept employment with or render services to another person or entity unaffiliated

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with the Company or its Subsidiaries, or hire or knowingly take any action to assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or hiring any such employee.

4.Confidentiality.    In consideration for the Participant’s opportunity to earn the benefits provided in this Award Agreement (regardless of whether benefits under this Award Agreement are actually realized by the Participant) and for the Company’s and its Subsidiaries’ promise to provide Participant with confidential and competitively sensitive information from time to time concerning, among other things, the Company and its Subsidiaries strategies, objectives, performance and business prospects, the Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries, and until such time thereafter as the Confidential Information is no longer confidential through no fault of the Participant, the Participant shall not use or disclose any Confidential Information except for the benefit of the Company or its Subsidiaries in the course of the Participant’s employment, and shall not use or disclose any Confidential Information in competition with or to the detriment of the Company or its Subsidiaries, or for the benefit of the Participant or anyone else other than the Company or its Subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prohibit the Participant from reporting or otherwise disclosing possible violations of state, local or federal law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or making other disclosures that, in each case, are protected under whistleblower provisions of local, state or federal law or regulation. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to discourage or restrict Employee from reporting any theft of trade secrets pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (“DTSA”) or other applicable state or federal law.  The DTSA provides: An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that: (a) is made (i) in confidence to a federal, state or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to any attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation or law; or (b) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to an attorney for the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (a) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (b) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

“Confidential Information” means any information that is not generally known outside the Company and its Subsidiaries, relating to any phase of business of the Company or any Subsidiary, whether existing or foreseeable, including information conceived, discovered or developed by the Participant. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to: project files, product designs, drawings, sketches and processes; production characteristics; testing procedures and results thereof; manufacturing methods, processes, techniques and test results; plant layouts, tooling, engineering evaluations and reports; business plans, financial statements and projections; operating forms (including contracts) and procedures; payroll and personnel records; non-public marketing materials, plans and proposals; customer lists and information, and target lists for new clients and information relating to potential clients; software codes and computer programs; training manuals; policy and procedure manuals; raw materials sources, price and cost information; administrative techniques and documents; and any information received by the Company under an obligation of confidentiality to a third party.

5.Non-Disparagement.    Each of the Participant and the Company and its Subsidiaries (for purposes hereof, the Company and its Subsidiaries shall mean only the officers and directors thereof and not any other employees) agrees not to make any statements that disparage the other party, or in the case of the Company or its Subsidiaries, their respective Subsidiaries, employees, officers, directors, products or services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, statements made in the course of sworn testimony in administrative, judicial or arbitral proceedings (including, without limitation, depositions in connection with such proceedings) shall not be subject to the limitations in this paragraph.

6.Remedies.    Irreparable injury will result to the Company, and to its business, in the event of a breach by the Participant of any of the Participant’s covenants and commitments under this Award, including the covenants of non-competition and non-solicitation. Therefore, in the event of a breach of such covenants and commitments, in the sole discretion of the Company, any of the Participant’s unvested Performance Units shall be immediately rescinded and the Participant will forfeit any rights he or she has with respect thereto. Furthermore,

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by acknowledging this Award, and not declining the Award, in the event of such a breach, upon demand by the Company, the Participant hereby agrees and promises immediately to deliver to the Company the number of Shares (or, in the discretion of the Company, the cash value of said Shares) the Participant received for Performance Units that vested or were delivered at any time from and after the earlier of (i) the date of the breach or (ii) six months prior to the Participant’s Termination of Employment.  In the event the Shares subject to repayment are, at the time of the Company’s demand, allocated to a deferred compensation plan, the Company may forfeit such Shares and the Participant will forfeit any rights he or she has with respect thereto.  In addition, the Company reserves all rights to seek any and all remedies and damages permitted under law, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, equitable relief and compensatory damages. The Participant further acknowledges and confirms that the terms of this Attachment, including but not limited to the time and geographic restrictions, are reasonable, fair, just and enforceable by a court.

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EX-10.3

Exhibit 10.3

Johnson Controls International plc

2021 Equity and Incentive Plan (the “Plan”)

RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT

THIS RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT AWARD (this “Award”) is made in County Cork, Ireland as of _________ (the “Grant Date”) pursuant to the Plan and this Restricted Share Unit Award Agreement (this “Award Agreement”). Capitalized terms that are not defined herein have the meaning ascribed to them in the Plan.

1.Grant of Award. Johnson Controls International plc (the “Company”) has granted you Restricted Share Units, as described in the grant notification letter that was issued to you (“Grant Letter”), subject to the provisions of the Plan (the terms of which are incorporated by reference and made a part of this Award) and this Award Agreement. The Company will hold the Restricted Share Units in a bookkeeping account on your behalf until they become payable or are forfeited or cancelled.

2.Payment Amount. Each Restricted Share Unit represents the right to receive, upon vesting, one (1) Share.

3.Form and Timing of Payment. Unless otherwise set forth herein, vested Restricted Share Units will be paid solely in Shares. Payment shall occur within forty-five (45) days after the vesting date, subject to your payment in full of all taxes due, if any, with respect to such Restricted Share Units.

4.Dividend Equivalent Units. Any cash dividends or other distributions paid or delivered with respect to the Shares for which the record date occurs on or before the last day of the Restriction Period will result in a credit to a bookkeeping account for your benefit. The credit will be equal to the dividends or other distributions that would have been paid with respect to the Shares subject to your Restricted Share Units had such Shares been outstanding. If you are a U.S. or United Kingdom domestic Participant, the account will be converted into and settled in additional Shares issued under the Plan at the end of the applicable Restriction Period; for all other Participants, the account will be paid in cash or, at the discretion of the Company, converted into and settled in additional Shares issued under the Plan at the end of the applicable Restriction Period. Prior to the end of the Restriction Period, such account will be subject to the same terms and conditions (including risk of forfeiture) as the Restricted Share Units to which the dividends or other distributions relate.

5.Vesting. Except as otherwise provided herein, your Restricted Share Units will vest in full on the earlier of (a) the one (1) year anniversary of the Grant Date, and (b) the date of the Annual General Meeting of shareholders in respect of fiscal 2023, provided in each case that you are a member of the Board on such date (or your term of service ends on such date) (the “Normal Vesting Date”). No vesting credit will be given for periods following the date you cease to be a member of the Board for any reason, with or without Cause, as determined by the Company (“Termination of Directorship”).

6.Termination of Directorship. Except as set forth in paragraphs 7 and 8, so long as your Termination of Directorship is for reasons other than Cause, a pro rata portion of your Restricted Share Units will accelerate and vest on your Termination of Directorship. Such pro rata portion that shall vest will be calculated as follows: (i) the total number of Restricted Share Units granted under this Award multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which equals the total number of full months that you were a Director from the Grant Date through the date of your Termination of Directorship and the denominator of which equals the total number of months between the Grant Date and the Normal Vesting Date; provided that if your Termination of Directorship coincides with the next Annual General Meeting of Shareholders following the Grant Date (and results from your not standing for reelection), your Restricted Share Units shall vest in full. Any portion of your Award that does not vest pursuant to this paragraph 6 will immediately be forfeited as of your Termination of Directorship and your rights with respect to such Restricted Share Units will end.

7.Death or Disability. If your Termination of Directorship is a result of your Death or Disability, your Award will become fully vested as of your Termination of Directorship. If you are deceased, the Company will make a payment to your estate.

8.Forfeiture of Award. If your Termination of Directorship is for Cause, then any unvested Restricted Share Units shall be immediately forfeited as of your Termination of Directorship.

9.Change of Control. This Award will be treated in accordance with Section 19 of the Plan in connection with a Change of Control.

10.Withholdings; Tax Recovery. Unless the Board approves an alternative method by which you may pay withholding taxes that become due as a result of this Award, if any, the Company shall, prior to any issuance or delivery of Shares with respect to you Restricted Share Units, withhold from the Shares otherwise deliverable to you a number of Shares having a Fair Market Value necessary to satisfy applicable tax requirements, provided that the amount to be withheld may not exceed the total maximum statutory tax withholding obligations associated with the transaction.

11.Transfer of Award. You may not transfer any interest in Restricted Share Units except by will or the laws of descent and distribution. Any other attempt to dispose of your interest in Restricted Share Units will be null and void.

12.Successors. All obligations of the Company under this Award shall be binding on any successor to the Company. The terms of this Award and the Plan shall be binding upon and inure to your benefit and the benefit of your heirs, executors, administrators or legal representatives.

13.Securities Compliance. The Company may place a legend or legends upon the certificates for Shares issued under the Plan and may issue “stop transfer” instructions to its transfer agent in respect of such Shares as it determines to be necessary or appropriate to (a) prevent a violation of, or to obtain an exemption from, the registration requirements of the

Securities Act of 1933, as amended, applicable state securities laws or other legal requirements, or (b) implement the provisions of the Plan, this Award or any other agreement between you and the Company with respect to such Shares.

14.Legal Compliance. The granting of this Award and the issuance of Shares under this Award shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations and to such approvals by any governmental agencies or national securities exchanges as may be required. The Company will not be required to deliver any Shares until all applicable federal and state laws and regulations have been complied with and all legal matters in connection with the issuance and delivery of the Shares have been approved by the appropriate counsel of the Company.

15.Governing Law; Arbitration. This Award, and the interpretation of this Award Agreement, shall be governed by (a) the internal laws of Ireland (without reference to conflict of law principles thereof that would direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction) with respect to the validity and authorization of any Shares issued under this Award, and (b) the internal laws of the State of Wisconsin (without reference to conflict of law principles thereof that would direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction) with respect to all other matters. Any disputes regarding this Award or any other matter relating to you service as a Director will be subject to the Company’s arbitration policy, as described in Section 20(i) of the Plan.

16.Data Privacy and Sharing. As a condition of the granting of the Award, you acknowledge and agree that it is necessary for some of your personal identifiable information to be provided to certain employees of the Company, the third party data processor that administers the Plan and the Company’s designated third party broker in the United States. These transfers will be made pursuant to a contract that requires the processor to provide adequate levels of protection for data privacy and security interests in accordance with the “legitimate interest” provisions of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the implementing legislation of your home country (or any successor or superseding regulation). By acknowledging the Award, you acknowledge having been informed of the processing of your personal identifiable information described in the preceding paragraph and consent to the Company collecting and transferring to the Company's Shareholder Services Department, and its independent benefit plan administrator and third party broker, your personal data that are necessary to administer the Award and the Plan. You understand that your personal information may be transferred, processed and stored outside of your home country in a country that may not have the same data protection laws as your home country, for the purposes mentioned in this Award.

In compliance with the GDPR you will be provided with:

•the identity and the contact details of the controller (usually the administrator and/or the Company) and, where applicable, of the controller's representative;

•the contact details of the data protection officer, where applicable;

•that the purposes of the processing of personal data is for the grant, administration and vesting of the Award and the legal basis for the processing is that this is required for the performance of this Award Agreement and for compliance with its terms and the Award or to cover the legitimate interests of the data controller and the data processor;

•the recipients or categories of recipients of the personal data, if any;

•the controller intends to transfer personal data to a third country or international organization subject to the existence of an adequacy decision by the Commission, or reference to the appropriate or suitable safeguards (reliance on the US/EU Privacy Shield or adoption of the EU Model Clauses) and you may obtain a copy of these or details of where they are made available on the administrator’s portal;

•the period for which the personal data will be stored, or if that is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;

•the right to request from the controller access to and rectification or erasure, in certain circumstances but this could impact the Award, of personal data or restriction of processing concerning the data subject or to object to processing as well as the right to data portability;

•the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;

•the provision of personal data is a requirement for the performance of this Award Agreement and the terms of the Award.

17.No Contract or Promise of Future Grants. By accepting the Award, you agree to be bound by this Award Agreement and acknowledge that the Award is granted at the sole discretion of the Company and is not considered part of any contract of service as a Board member with the Company or other compensation. Nothing in this Award Agreement or the Plan gives you any right to continue in the service as a Board member with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or to interfere in any way with the right of the Company to terminate your Directorship at any time. If your service as a Board member with the Company is terminated for any reason, whether lawfully or unlawfully, you agree that you will not be entitled by way of damages for breach of contract, dismissal or compensation for loss of office or otherwise to any sum, shares or other benefits to compensate you for the loss or diminution in value of any actual or prospective rights, benefits or expectation under or in relation to the Plan.

18.Electronic Delivery. The Company or its Affiliates may, in its or their sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan or related to this Award by electronic means. You hereby consent to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company. You hereby agree that all on-line acknowledgements shall have the same force and effect as a written signature.

19.Limitations. Payment of your Restricted Share Units is not secured by a trust, insurance contract or other funding medium, and you do not have any interest in any fund or specific asset of the Company by reason of this Award or the account established on your behalf. You have no rights as a stockholder of the Company pursuant to the Restricted Share Units until Shares are actually delivered to you.

20.Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision this Award Agreement will not affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions of the Award Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. Moreover, if any provision is found to be excessively broad in duration, scope or covered activity, the provision will be construed so as to be enforceable to the maximum extent compatible with applicable law.

21.Sections 409A and 457A. The award is intended to be an exempt “short-term deferral” under Sections 409A and 457A of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States. The Committee may make such modifications to this Award Agreement as it deems necessary or appropriate to ensure that the Award is exempt from Sections 409A and 457A to the extent applicable.

By accepting this Award, you agree to the following:

1.you have carefully read, fully understand and agree to all of the terms and conditions described in this Award Agreement and the Plan; and

2.you understand and agree that this Award Agreement and the Plan constitute the entire understanding between you and the Company regarding the Award, and that any prior agreements, commitments or negotiations concerning the Restricted Share Units are replaced and superseded.

You will be deemed to consent to the application of the terms and conditions set forth in this Award Agreement and the Plan unless you contact Johnson Controls International plc, c/o Johnson Controls, Inc., Attn: Shareholder Services, 5757 N Green Bay Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209 in writing within thirty (60) days of the date of this Award Agreement. Notification of your non-consent will nullify this grant unless otherwise agreed to in writing by you and the Company.

The Company has caused this Award to be executed by one of its authorized officers as of the date of grant.

JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC

/s/ John Donofrio

John Donofrio

Executive Vice President and General Counsel

EX-10.4

Exhibit 10.4

JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC

SEVERANCE AND CHANGE IN CONTROL POLICY FOR OFFICERS

Amended and Restated Effective March 11, 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE I PURPOSE AND TERM		1
	Section 1.01Purpose of the Policy	1
	Section 1.02Term of the Policy	1
ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS		2
	Section 2.01“Annual Bonus Target Amount”	2
	Section 2.02“Average Bonus Amount”	2
	Section 2.03“Base Salary”	2
	Section 2.04“Board”	2
	Section 2.05“Cause”	2
	Section 2.06“Change in Control”	2
	Section 2.07“Change in Control Termination”	3
	Section 2.08“COBRA”	3
	Section 2.09“Code”	3
	Section 2.10“Committee”	3
	Section 2.11“Company”	3
	Section 2.12“Covered Termination”	3
	Section 2.13“Eligible Employee”	3
	Section 2.14“Employee”	3
	Section 2.15“Employer”	3
	Section 2.16“Employment Period”	4
	Section 2.17“ERISA”	4
	Section 2.18“Exchange Act”	4
	Section 2.19“Good Reason Resignation”	4
	Section 2.20“Involuntary Termination”	5
	Section 2.21“Key Employee”	5
	Section 2.22“Participant”	5
	Section 2.23“Permanent Disability”	5
	Section 2.24“Plan Administrator”	5
	Section 2.25“Policy”	5
	Section 2.26“Postponement Period”	5
	Section 2.27“Potential Change in Control”	6
	Section 2.28“Release”	6
	Section 2.29“Separation from Service”	7
	Section 2.30“Separation from Service Date”	7
	Section 2.31“Severance Benefits”	7
	Section 2.32“Subsidiary”	7
	Section 2.33“Successor”	7
	Section 2.34“Voluntary Resignation”	7

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ARTICLE III TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOLLOWING A CHANGE IN CONTROL		8
	Section 3.01Participation	8
	Section 3.02Position and Duties	8
	ARTICLE IV PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY FOR SEVERANCE BENEFITS	10
	Section 4.01Participation	10
	Section 4.02Conditions.	10
	ARTICLE V DETERMINATION OF SEVERANCE BENEFITS	12
	Section 5.01Amount of Severance Benefits Upon a Covered Termination	12
	Section 5.02Amount of Severance Benefits Upon a Change in Control Termination	13
	Section 5.03Termination for Cause.	14
	Section 5.04Reduction of Severance Benefits	14
	Section 5.05Non-Duplication of Benefits	15
	Section 5.06Outplacement Services	15
ARTICLE VI METHOD, DURATION AND LIMITATION OF SEVERANCE BENEFIT PAYMENTS		16
	Section 6.01Method of Payment	16
	Section 6.02Code Section 409A.	16
	Section 6.03Termination of Eligibility for Benefits.	17
	Section 6.04Limitation on Benefits	17
	Section 6.05Source of Payment	18
ARTICLE VII RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS		19
	Section 7.01Confidential Information	19
	Section 7.02Non-Competition	20
	Section 7.03Non-Solicitation	20
	Section 7.04Non-Disparagement	20
	Section 7.05Reasonableness	21
	Section 7.06Equitable Relief.	21
	Section 7.07Survival of Provisions	22
ARTICLE VIII POLICY ADMINISTRATION		23
	Section 8.01Authority and Duties	23
	Section 8.02Compensation of the Administrator	23
	Section 8.03Records, Reporting and Disclosure	23

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	Section 8.04Discretion	23
ARTICLE IX AMENDMENT, TERMINATION AND DURATION		24
	Section 9.01Amendment, Suspension and Termination	24
	Section 9.02Duration	24
ARTICLE X CLAIMS PROCEDURES; ARBITRATION		25
	Section 10.01Initial Claim	25
	Section 10.02Decision on Initial Claim	25
	Section 10.03Appeals of Denied Administrative Claims	25
	Section 10.04Decision on Appeal	25
	Section 10.05Arbitration Policy	26
ARTICLE XI MISCELLANEOUS		27
	Section 11.01Nonalienation of Benefits	27
	Section 11.02Notices	27
	Section 11.03Successors	27
	Section 11.04No Mitigation	27
	Section 11.05No Contract of Employment	27
	Section 11.06Severability of Provisions	27
	Section 11.07Heirs, Assigns, and Personal Representatives	27
	Section 11.08Headings and Captions	28
	Section 11.09Gender and Number	28
	Section 11.10Unfunded Policy	28
	Section 11.11Payments to Incompetent Persons	28
	Section 11.12Lost Payees	28
	Section 11.13Controlling Law	28

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ARTICLE I

PURPOSE AND TERM

Section 1.01    Purpose of the Policy. The purpose of the Policy is to provide Eligible Employees with certain compensation and benefits as set forth in the Policy in the event the Eligible Employee’s employment with the Company or a Subsidiary is terminated or in the event of a Change in Control.

The benefits provided in connection with a Change in Control are intended to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication of the Eligible Employee, notwithstanding the possibility, threat or occurrence of a Change in Control. The Board believes it is imperative to diminish the inevitable distraction of the Eligible Employee by virtue of the personal uncertainties and risks created by a pending or threatened Change in Control and to encourage the Eligible Employee’s full attention and dedication to the Company currently and in the event of any threatened or pending Change in Control, and to provide the Eligible Employee with compensation and benefits arrangements for a limited period following a Change in Control which ensure that the compensation and benefits expectations of the Eligible Employee will be satisfied and which are competitive with those of other corporations.

The Policy is not intended to be an “employee pension benefit plan” or “pension plan” within the meaning of ERISA Section 3(2). Rather, the severance provisions of this Policy are intended to be a “welfare benefit plan” within the meaning of ERISA Section 3(1) and to meet the descriptive requirements of a plan constituting a “severance pay plan” within the meaning of regulations published by the Secretary of Labor at Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, section 2510.3-2(b). Accordingly, the Severance Benefits paid by the Policy are not deferred compensation and no employee shall have a vested right to such benefits.

Section 1.02    Term of the Policy. The Policy shall continue until terminated pursuant to Article VIII of the Policy.

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ARTICLE II

DEFINITIONS

Section 2.01     “Annual Bonus Target Amount” shall mean 100% of the Participant’s target annual bonus; provided that if the Participant’s target annual bonus for the year has not yet been established as of the date of his or her Separation from Service, then the target annual bonus in effect for the immediately preceding year shall apply.

Section 2.02    “Average Bonus Amount” shall mean the average annual cash bonuses paid or payable, including any amount that would have been paid or have been payable were it not for a mandatory or voluntary deferral of such amount, to a Participant by the Employer in respect of the three fiscal years (or the actual length of the Participant’s employment if less than three fiscal years) immediately preceding the fiscal year in which the Change in Control occurs. If a Participant was not employed by the Employer for each of the full three fiscal years, then the Participant’s annual cash bonus paid with respect to a partial year shall be annualized for purposes of determining his or her Average Bonus Amount.

Section 2.03    Base Salary”shall mean the annual base salary in effect as of the Participant’s Separation from Service Date (determined prior to any reduction thereof if such reduction was the basis for the Participant’s Good Reason Resignation).

Section 2.04    “Board” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company, or any successor thereto, or a committee thereof specifically designated for purposes of making determinations hereunder.

Section 2.05    “Cause” shall mean, with respect to an Employee, the Plan Administrator’s determination, made in good faith, that the Employee has committed any of the following: (i) a violation of the provisions of any employment agreement, non-competition agreement, confidentiality agreement, or similar agreement with the Company or an affiliate, or the Company’s or an affiliate’s code of ethics or other policy governing the Employee’s conduct, as then in effect; (ii) conduct rising to the level of gross negligence or willful misconduct in the course of employment with the Company or an affiliate, or the Employee’s refusal to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Employee’s job; (iii) any conduct that does, or is reasonably likely to, bring the Company or an affiliate negative publicity or cause financial or reputational harm to the Company or an affiliate; (iv) commission of an act of dishonesty or disloyalty involving the Company or an affiliate, including but not limited to theft of Company or affiliate property; (v) violation of any federal, state or local law in connection with the Employee’s employment or service; (vi) breach of any fiduciary duty to the Company or an affiliate; (vii) embezzlement, misappropriation or fraud, whether or not related to the Employee’s employment or service; or (viii) the Employee’s conviction of or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a crime that constitutes a felony (or state law equivalent) or a crime that constitutes a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.

Section 2.06    “Change in Control” shall have the meaning given in the Company’s 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan (or any successor or replacement plan thereto as in effect from time to time).

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Section 2.07    “Change in Control Termination” shall mean a Participant’s Involuntary Termination or Good Reason Resignation that occurs during the period beginning sixty (60) days prior to the date of a Change in Control and ending two (2) years after the date of such Change in Control; provided that if the termination occurs prior to the Change in Control then the Eligible Employee must reasonably demonstrate that such termination of employment (i) was at the request of a third party who has taken steps reasonably calculated to effect the Change in Control or (ii) otherwise arose in connection with or anticipation of the Change in Control. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Employees who become Eligible Employees within the two (2) year period after a specific Change in Control shall not be eligible for a Change in Control Termination with respect to such Change in Control.

Section 2.08    “COBRA” shall mean the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended, and the regulations and rulings promulgated thereunder.

Section 2.09    “Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations and rulings promulgated thereunder.

Section 2.10    “Committee” shall mean the Compensation Committee of the Board or such other committee appointed by the Board to assist the Company in making determinations required under the Policy in accordance with its terms. The Committee may delegate its authority under the Policy to an individual or another committee.

Section 2.11    “Company” shall mean Johnson Controls International plc. Unless it is otherwise clear from the context, Company shall generally include participating Subsidiaries.

Section 2.12    “Covered Termination” shall mean a Participant’s Involuntary Termination that does not constitute a Change in Control Termination.

Section 2.13    “Eligible Employee” shall mean an Employee who is employed as an officer (whether or not elected by the Board) of Johnson Controls International plc and who does not have in effect an individual employment or severance agreement with the Employer. If there is any question as to whether an Employee is deemed an Eligible Employee for purposes of the Policy, the Plan Administrator shall make the determination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Plan Administrator may designate in writing, and subject to such terms and conditions as the Plan Administrator may prescribe, that (a) any Employee not otherwise described above shall be considered an Eligible Employee hereunder, or (b) that a former officer shall remain an Eligible Employee hereunder.

Section 2.14    “Employee” shall mean an individual employed by an Employer as a common law employee of the Employer, and shall not include any person working for the Company through a temporary service or on a leased basis or who is hired by the Company as an independent contractor, consultant, or otherwise as a person who is not an employee for purposes of withholding federal employment taxes, as evidenced by payroll records or a written agreement with the individual, regardless of any contrary governmental or judicial determination or holding relating to such status or tax withholding.

Section 2.15    “Employer” shall mean the Company or any Subsidiary with respect to which this Policy has been adopted.

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Section 2.16    “Employment Period” shall mean, with respect to an Eligible Employee who is in employment with the Employer immediately prior to a Change in Control, the period beginning on the Change in Control and ending on the second anniversary thereof.

Section 2.17    “ERISA” shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the regulations and rulings promulgated thereunder.

Section 2.18    “Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the regulations and rulings promulgated thereunder.

Section 2.19    “Good Reason Resignation” shall mean a Participant’s Separation from Service that is not initiated by the Employer and that is caused by any one or more of the following events which occurs during the period beginning sixty (60) days prior to the date of a Change in Control and ending two (2) years after the date of such Change in Control:

(a)Without the Participant’s written consent, assignment to the Participant of any authority, duties or responsibilities inconsistent in any material respect with the Participant’s authority, duties or responsibilities as in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control which represent a diminution of such authority, duties or responsibilities, or any other action by the Company which results in a material diminution in such authority, duties or responsibilities;

(b)Without the Participant’s written consent, a change in the geographic location at which the Participant must perform services to a location which is more than fifty (50) miles from the Participant’s principal place of business immediately preceding the Change in Control; provided, that such change in location extends the commute of such Participant;

(c)Without the Participant’s written consent, a material reduction to the Participant’s base compensation or a material reduction to the sum of the Participant’s target cash and the value of the target equity incentive opportunities (determined on a grant date fair value basis), in each case as in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control; or

(d)The Company’s failure to obtain a satisfactory agreement from any Successor to assume and agree to perform the Company’s obligations to the Participant under this Policy, as contemplated in Section 11.03 herein.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Participant shall be considered to have a Good Reason Resignation only if the Participant provides written notice to the Company specifying in reasonable detail the events or conditions upon which the Participant is basing such Good Reason Resignation and the Participant provides such notice within ninety (90) days after the event that gives rise to the Good Reason Resignation. Within thirty (30) days after notice has been received, the Company shall have the opportunity, but shall have no obligation, to cure such events or conditions that give rise to the Good Reason Resignation. If the Company does not cure such events or conditions within the thirty (30)-day period, the Participant may terminate employment with the Company based on Good Reason Resignation within thirty (30) days after the expiration of the cure period.

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Section 2.20    “Involuntary Termination” shall mean an Employer-initiated Separation from Service other than a Separation from Service for Cause, Permanent Disability or death, as provided under and subject to the conditions of Article IV.

Section 2.21    “Key Employee” shall mean an Employee who, at any time during the twelve (12)-month period ending on the identification date, is a “specified employee” under Code Section 409A, as determined by the Committee or its delegate. The determination of Key Employees, including the number and identity of persons considered specified employees and the identification date, shall be made by the Committee or its delegate in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 409A.

Section 2.22    “Participant” shall mean any Eligible Employee who has executed a participation agreement as provided under Section 4.01. Unless provided otherwise by the Plan Administrator, an individual shall cease to be a Participant eligible for benefits hereunder when he or she no longer qualifies as an Eligible Employee other than as a result of a Covered Termination or Change in Control Termination; provided, however, that such individual will remain a Participant solely for purposes of, and shall continue to be subject to, the provisions of Article VII.

Section 2.23    “Permanent Disability” shall mean an Employee’s inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least twelve (12) months, as determined by the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator shall make the determination of Permanent Disability and may request such evidence of disability as it reasonably determines.

Section 2.24    “Plan Administrator” shall mean the individual(s) appointed by the Committee to administer the terms of the Policy as set forth herein and if no individual is appointed by the Committee to serve as the Plan Administrator for the Policy, the Plan Administrator shall be the Chief Human Resources Officer of the Company. In the event of the occurrence of a Potential Change in Control, the Chief Human Resources Officer of the Company shall appoint a person or entity independent of the Company and any person operating under the Company’s control or on its behalf to serve as Plan Administrator (and such person or entity shall be the Plan Administrator for all purposes after such appointment), and such appointment shall take effect and become irrevocable as of the date of said appointment (provided that such appointment shall be revocable if a Change in Control does not occur and the Potential Change in Control expires in accordance with Section 2.27 (y)). For periods prior to a Potential Change in Control, the Plan Administrator may delegate all or any portion of its authority under the Policy to any other person(s).

Section 2.25    “Policy” shall mean this Johnson Controls International plc Severance and Change in Control Policy for Officers, as set forth herein, and as the same may from time to time be amended.

Section 2.26    “Postponement Period” shall mean, for a Key Employee, the period of six (6) months after the Key Employee’s Separation from Service Date (or such other period as may be required by Code Section 409A) during which deferred compensation may not be paid to the Key Employee under Code Section 409A.

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Section 2.27    “Potential Change in Control” shall mean the occurrence and continuation of any of the following:

(a)any “person” (as defined in Section 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act), excluding for this purpose, (i) the Company or any subsidiary company (wherever incorporated) of the Company as defined by the law of the Company’s place of incorporation, or (ii) any employee benefit plan of the Company (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or any such subsidiary company, is or becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) directly or indirectly of securities of the Company representing more than five percent (5%) of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities unless such Person has reported or is required to report such ownership on Schedule 13G under the Exchange Act (or any comparable or successor report) or on Schedule 13D under the Exchange Act (or any comparable or successor report), which Schedule 13D does not state any intention to or reserve the right to control or influence the management or policies of the Company or engage in any of the actions specified in Item 4 of such Schedule (other than the disposition of the ordinary shares) so long as such Person neither reports nor is required to report such ownership other than as described in this paragraph; provided, however, that a Potential Change in Control will not be deemed to have occurred as a result of a change in ownership percentage resulting solely from an acquisition of securities by the Company;

(b)the Company enters into an agreement, the consummation of which would result in the occurrence of a Change in Control;

(c)any “person” (as defined in subsection (a)) publicly announces an intention to take or to consider taking actions which, if consummated, would constitute or result in a Change in Control;

(d)any person (as defined in subsection (a)) commences a solicitation (as defined in Rule 14a-1 of the Exchange Act) of proxies or consents that has the purpose of effecting or would (if successful) result in a Change in Control;

(e)a tender or exchange offer for at least thirty percent (30%) of the outstanding voting securities of the Company, made by a “person” (as defined in subsection (a)), is first published or sent or given (within the meaning of Rule 14d-2(a) of the Exchange Act); or

(f)the Board adopts a resolution to the effect that, for purposes of the Policy, a Potential Change in Control has occurred.

The Potential Change in Control shall be deemed in effect until the earlier of (x) the occurrence of a Change in Control, or (y) the adoption by the Board of a resolution stating that, for purposes of the Policy, the Potential Change in Control has expired.

Section 2.28    “Release” shall mean the Separation of Employment Agreement and General Release, in the form as provided by the Company.

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Section 2.29    “Separation from Service” shall mean “separation from service” within the meaning of Code Section 409A(a)(2)(A)(i).

Section 2.30    “Separation from Service Date” shall mean, with respect to a Participant, the date on which such Participant experiences a Separation from Service.

Section 2.31     “Severance Benefits” shall mean the cash amounts and other benefits that a Participant is eligible to receive pursuant to Article V of the Policy.

Section 2.32     “Subsidiary” shall mean (a) a subsidiary company (wherever incorporated) as defined by the law of the Company’s place of incorporation, (b) any separately organized business unit, whether or not incorporated, of the Company, (c) any employer that is required to be aggregated with the Company pursuant to Code Section 414, and (d) any service recipient or employer that is (i) within a controlled group of corporations with the Company as defined in Code Sections 1563(a)(1), (2) and (3) where the phrase “at least 50%” is substituted in each place “at least 80%” appears or (ii) with the Company as part of a group of trades or businesses under common control as defined in Code Section 414(c) and Treas. Reg. Section 1.414(c)-2 where the phrase “at least 50%” is substituted in each place “at least 80%” appears, provided, however, that when the relevant determination is to be based upon legitimate business criteria (as described in Treas. Reg. Section 1.409A-1(b)(5)(iii)(E) and Section 1.409A-1(h)(3)), the phrase “at least 20%” shall be substituted in each place “at least 80%” appears as described above with respect to both a controlled group of corporations and trades or business under common control. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of Article VII, “Subsidiary shall mean any corporation or other entity a majority of whose outstanding voting shares or voting power is beneficially owned directly or indirectly by the Company.

Section 2.33    “Successor” shall mean any corporation or unincorporated entity or group of corporations or unincorporated entities which acquires ownership, directly or indirectly, through merger, consolidation, purchase or otherwise, of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company.

Section 2.34    “Voluntary Resignation” shall mean any Separation from Service that is not initiated by the Employer, other than a Good Reason Resignation.

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ARTICLE III

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOLLOWING A CHANGE IN CONTROL

Section 3.01    Participation. Each Eligible Employee who is in the employment of the Employer immediately prior to a Change in Control shall be subject to the provisions of this Article III. Nothing herein shall be deemed to guarantee employment to a Participant during the Employment Period. Rather, if a Participant is terminated or terminates from employment during the Employment Period, then all of the amounts due and benefits provided under this Article III shall cease as of the date of such termination of employment, and the sole amounts due or benefits to be provided to the Participant shall be those set forth in Article V if such individual is eligible therefor.

Section 3.02    Position and Duties. During the Employment Period, the Participant’s position (including status, offices, titles and reporting requirements), authority, duties and responsibilities shall be at least commensurate in all material respects with the most significant of those held, exercised and assigned at any time during the ninety (90)-day period immediately preceding the Change in Control.

Section 3.03    Compensation.

(a)Base Salary. During the Employment Period, the Participant shall receive an annual base salary at least equal to the Participant’s highest annual base salary as in effect with the Employer during the twelve (12)-month period immediately preceding the month in which the Change in Control occurs.

(b)Annual Bonus. During the Employment Period, the Participant shall be eligible to participate in any annual bonus program available to other officers of the Company, provided that the amount of annual bonus paid to the Participant for any fiscal year ending during the Employment Period may not be less than the Average Bonus Amount and each such annual bonus shall be paid no later than the fifteenth (15th) day of the third month of the fiscal year next following the fiscal year for which the annual bonus is awarded, unless the Participant shall elect to defer the receipt of such annual bonus in accordance with the terms of any deferred compensation plan then in effect.

(c)Incentive, Savings and Retirement Plans. During the Employment Period, the Participant shall be entitled to participate in all incentive, savings and retirement plans, practices, policies and programs applicable generally to other peer executives of the Company, but in no event shall such plans, practices, policies and programs provide the Participant with incentive opportunities (measured with respect to both regular and special incentive opportunities, to the extent, if any, that such distinction is applicable), savings opportunities and retirement benefit opportunities, in each case, less favorable, in the aggregate, than the most favorable of those provided by the Employer for the Participant under such plans, practices, policies and programs as in effect at any time during the ninety (90)-day period immediately preceding the Change in Control. The amount payable to the Participant under any such incentive program(s) that provide for an annual bonus will be reduced (but not below zero (0)) by the amount of the annual bonus paid or payable to the Participant for the same performance period in accordance with Section 3.03(b)

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above. Any amounts payable to the Participant under the incentive program(s) for any performance period shall be paid no later than the fifteenth (15th) day of the third month of the fiscal year next following the fiscal year that includes the performance period for which such payments are awarded.

(d)Welfare Benefit Plans. During the Employment Period, the Participant and the Participant’s spouse, dependents and beneficiaries, as the case may be, shall be eligible for participation in and shall receive all benefits under welfare benefit plans, practices, policies and programs provided by the Company (including, without limitation, medical, prescription, dental, disability, salary continuance, employee life, group life, accidental death and travel, accident insurance plans and programs) to the extent applicable generally to other peer executives of the Company, but in no event shall such plans, practices, policies and programs provide the Participant with benefits which are less favorable, in the aggregate, than the most favorable of such plans, practices, policies and programs in effect for the Participant at any time during the ninety (90)day period immediately preceding the Change in Control.

(e)Office and Support Staff. During the Employment Period, the Participant shall be entitled to an office or offices of a size and with furnishings and other appointments, and to exclusive personal secretarial and other assistance, at least equal to the most favorable of the foregoing provided to the Participant by the Employer at any time during the ninety (90)-day period immediately preceding the Change in Control or, if more favorable to the Participant, as provided generally at any time thereafter with respect to other peer executives of the Company.

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ARTICLE IV

PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY FOR SEVERANCE BENEFITS

Section 4.01    Participation. The Company may require an Eligible Employee to execute a participation agreement, which agreement shall include a requirement that the Eligible Employee agrees to be bound by the provisions of Article VII. An Eligible Employee who executes such a participation agreement shall become a Participant hereunder. Each Participant who incurs a Covered Termination or a Change in Control Termination and who satisfies the conditions of Section 4.02 shall be eligible to receive the Severance Benefits described in this Policy, subject however, to the application of the non-duplication provisions of Section 5.06.

Section 4.02    Conditions.

(a)Eligibility for any Severance Benefits is expressly conditioned on the occurrence of the following:

(i) execution by the Participant of a Release by the deadline established by the Company and, if applicable, non-revocation of the Release during the period specified therein;

(ii) compliance by the Participant with all the terms and conditions of such Release;

(iii)the Participant having complied with any confidentiality, non-solicitation, non-competition, and non-disparagement covenants in effect with the Company or any Affiliates, as well as the provisions in Article VII (collectively, the “Restrictive Covenants”), at all times before the Separation from Service Date and the Participant’s execution of a written agreement within sixty (60) days after the Participant’s Separation from Service Date to re-affirm that the Participant will be bound by such Restrictive Covenants after the Participant’s Separation from Service Date; and

(iv)to the extent permitted in Section 5.05 of the Policy, execution of a written agreement within sixty (60) days after the Participant’s Separation from Service Date that authorizes the deduction of amounts owed to the Company prior to the payment of any Severance Benefits (or in accordance with any other schedule as is agreed between the Participant and the Company).

If the Plan Administrator determines, in its sole discretion, that the Participant has not fully complied with any of the terms of Article VII, the Release, and/or any of the agreements described hereinabove, then the Plan Administrator may withhold Severance Benefits not yet in pay status or discontinue the payment of the Participant’s Severance Benefits and may require the Participant, by providing written notice of such repayment obligation to the Participant, to repay any portion of the Severance Benefits already received under the Policy. If the Plan Administrator notifies a Participant that repayment of all or any portion of the Severance Benefits received under the Policy is required, such amounts shall be repaid within thirty (30) calendar days of the date the written notice is sent, provided, however, that if the Participant files an appeal of such determination under

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the claims procedures described in Article X, then such repayment obligation shall be suspended pending the outcome of the appeals procedure; if the Severance Benefits are later continued or paid, they will be resumed without any interest or other adjustment for the delayed payment(s). Any remedy under this subsection (a) shall be in addition to, and not in place of, any other remedy, including injunctive relief, that the Company may have for a breach of Article VII and/or the Release.

(b)Notwithstanding compliance with Section 4.02(a), an Eligible Employee will not be eligible to receive Severance Benefits under any of the following circumstances:

(i)The Eligible Employee’s Voluntary Resignation;

(ii)The Eligible Employee resigns employment (other than a Good Reason Resignation) before the job-end date mutually agreed to in writing between the Participant and the Employer, including any extension thereto as is mutually agreed to in writing between the parties;

(iii)The Eligible Employee’s employment is terminated for Cause;

(iv)The Eligible Employee’s employment is terminated due to the Eligible Employee’s death or Permanent Disability;

(v)The Eligible Employee does not return to work within the period prescribed by law (or if there is no such period prescribed by law, then within a reasonable period as is determined by the Plan Administrator) following an approved leave of absence, unless such period is extended by mutual written agreement of the parties; or

(vi)The Eligible Employee’s employment with the Employer terminates as a result of a Change in Control and the Eligible Employee accepts employment, or has the opportunity to continue employment, with a Successor (other than under terms and conditions which would permit a Good Reason Resignation).

(c)The Plan Administrator has the sole discretion to make determinations regarding an Eligible Employee’s eligibility to receive Severance Benefits hereunder.

(d)An Eligible Employee returning from approved military leave will be eligible for Severance Benefits if: (i) he or she is eligible for reemployment under the provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA); (ii) his or her pre-military leave job is eliminated; and (iii) the Employer’s circumstances are changed so as to make reemployment in another position impossible or unreasonable, or re-employment would create an undue hardship for the Employer. If the Eligible Employee returning from military leave qualifies for Severance Benefits, his/her severance benefits will be calculated as if he or she had remained continuously employed from the date he or she began his or her military leave. The Eligible Employee must also satisfy any other relevant conditions for payment, including execution of a Release.

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ARTICLE V

DETERMINATION OF SEVERANCE BENEFITS

Section 5.01     Amount of Severance Benefits Upon a Covered Termination. If a Participant experiences a Covered Termination and is determined to be eligible for Severance Benefits, then the following Severance Benefits will be paid or provided:

(a)Salary and Bonus Replacement Benefits. The Participant shall receive a cash payment equal to one and one- half (1.5) (or two (2.0), if the Participant is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company) times the sum of (i) the Participant’s annual Base Salary and (ii) the Participant’s Annual Bonus Target Amount. Payment will be made in accordance with Article VI. Payment under this Section 5.01(a) shall be in lieu of, and not in addition to, payment under the terms of the annual bonus plan with respect to any bonus for which the performance period had not expired at the time of the Covered Termination.

(b)Welfare Benefits. Provided that the Participant is eligible for and timely elects COBRA continuation following the Participant’s Separation from Service Date, the Participant shall continue to be eligible to participate in the health benefits plan coverage in effect at the Separation from Service Date (or generally comparable coverage) for himself or herself and, where applicable, his or her eligible dependents, as the same may be changed from time to time for employees of the Employer generally, as if Participant had continued in employment for eighteen (18) months (or twenty-four (24) months, if the Participant is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company) following the Separation from Service Date (such period is referred to herein as the “Benefits Continuation Period”). The Participant shall be responsible for the payment of the employee portion of any premiums or contributions that are required during the Benefits Continuation Period and such premiums and contributions shall be made within the time period and in the amounts that other employees are required to pay to the Company for similar coverage. The Participant’s failure to pay the applicable premiums or contributions shall result in the cessation of the applicable coverage for the Participant and his or her eligible dependents. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Policy to the contrary, in the event that a Participant commences employment with another company at any time during the Benefits Continuation Period and becomes eligible for coverage under the plan(s) of such other company, the benefits provided under the Company’s plans will become secondary to those provided under the other employer’s plans through the end of the Benefits Continuation Period. Within thirty (30) days following the Participant’s commencement of employment with another company, the Participant shall provide the Company written notice of such employment and provide information to the Company regarding the welfare benefits provided to the Participant by his or her new employer. The COBRA continuation coverage period under Code Section 4980B shall run concurrently with the continuation period described herein.

(c)Treatment of Equity Awards.Notwithstanding any equity plan or agreement under which an award of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance share units or similar types of awards are granted (collectively, the “Equity Awards”), a pro rata portion of the total number of options, shares or units subject to the Equity Awards shall vest based on the number of full months of the Participant’s employment during the vesting, restriction or performance period with respect to such Equity Award prior to such termination

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compared to the total number of full months in the original vesting, restriction or performance period with respect to such Equity Award (with an offset for any portion of the Equity Award that had previously vested), and assuming, with respect to any Equity Awards that are subject to performance goals for which the performance period has not been completed, that target performance had been met. If the terms of any Equity Award, or the plan under which such award was granted, provide a more favorable result than that described above, the terms of such Equity Award or plan, as the case may be, shall control over this Section 5.01(c).

Section 5.02     Amount of Severance Benefits Upon a Change in Control Termination. If a Participant experiences a Change in Control Termination and is determined to be eligible for Severance Benefits, then the following Severance Benefits will be paid or provided:

(a)Salary and Bonus Replacement Benefits. The Participant shall receive a cash payment equal to two (2.0) (or three (3.0), if the Participant is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company) times the sum of (i) the Participant’s annual Base Salary and (ii) the Participant’s Annual Bonus Target Amount. Payment will be made in accordance with Article VI.

(b)Bonus. The Participant shall receive a cash payment equal to his or her pro-rated annual target bonus (based on the number of full months completed from the beginning of the fiscal year through the Separation from Service), determined as if the target performance goals had been achieved, for the year in which the Participant’s Separation from Service occurs; provided, however, that to the extent that a bonus payment for such period is paid as a result of a Change in Control under the terms of the incentive plan governing annual bonuses, then the amount otherwise payable under this Section 5.02(b) will be offset by the payment made under such other incentive plan. Payment will be made in accordance with Article VI.

(c)Welfare Benefits. The Participant shall be eligible for the continued health benefits plan coverage as described in Section 5.01(b) above, except that the Benefits Continuation Period shall be twenty-four (24) months (or thirty-six (36) months, if the Participant is the Chief Executive Officer).

(d)Retirement Make-Up Payment. If the Participant is participating in any qualified or nonqualified defined contribution retirement plan immediately prior to the Change in Control, then the Participant shall receive a cash payment equal to the amount of employer contributions that would have been allocated for such Participant under such plans through the end of the Benefits Continuation Period, if the Participant’s compensation had continued until the end of the Benefits Continuation Period at the same level as was in effect immediately prior to his or her Change in Control Termination, but determined without regard to any interest such amounts would have earned until the end of the Benefits Continuation Period. Payment will be made in accordance with Article VI.

(e)Treatment of Equity Awards.Notwithstanding any equity plan or agreement under which an award of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance share units or similar types of awards are granted (collectively, the “Equity Awards”), a pro rata portion of the total number of options, shares or units subject to the Equity Awards shall vest based on the number of full months of the Participant’s employment during the vesting,

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restriction or performance period with respect to such Equity Award prior to such termination compared to the total number of full months in the original vesting, restriction or performance period with respect to such Equity Award (with an offset for any portion of the Equity Award that had previously vested), and assuming, with respect to any Equity Awards that are subject to performance goals for which the performance period has not been completed, that target performance had been met. If the terms of any Equity Award, or the plan under which such award was granted, provide a more favorable result than that described above, the terms of such Equity Award or plan, as the case may be, shall control over this Section 5.02(e).

Section 5.03     Termination for Cause.

(a)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Policy to the contrary, if the Committee or the Plan Administrator determines that a Participant (a) has engaged in conduct that constitutes Cause at any time prior to the Participant’s Separation from Service Date, or (b) after the Employee’s Separation from Service Date, has been convicted of or entered a plea of nolo contendere with respect to either a felony, or a misdemeanor which involves dishonesty, fraud or morally repugnant behavior, based on conduct which occurred prior to the Participant’s Separation from Service Date, then any Severance Benefits payable to the Participant under this Policy shall immediately cease, and the Participant shall be required to return any Severance Benefits paid to the Participant prior to such determination, and the Employer may take any other legal action allowable under law.

(b)The Employer may withhold paying Severance Benefits under the Policy pending resolution of any good faith inquiry that is likely to lead to a finding resulting in Cause or that may result in the termination of benefits hereunder. If the Employer has offset other payments owed to the Participant under any other plan or program, it may, in its sole discretion, waive its repayment right solely with respect to the amount of the offset so credited. If the Severance Benefits are later continued or paid, they will be resumed without any interest or other adjustment for the delayed payment(s).

(c)Any dispute regarding a termination for Cause or the termination of benefits hereunder will be resolved by the Plan Administrator. Such determination will be based on all of the facts and circumstances presented to the Plan Administrator by the Employer. If the Plan Administrator determines that the Participant’s termination of employment is for Cause, or determinates that the Participant has engaged in conduct after his or her Separation from Service date that will result in the cessation of benefits hereunder, then the Plan Administrator will notify the Participant in writing of such determination, describing in detail the reason for such determination, including without limitation the specific conduct that constituted the basis for the determination. The Participant shall have the right to contest the determination of the Plan Administrator in accordance with the claims procedures described in Article IV.

Section 5.04    Reduction of Severance Benefits. With respect to amounts paid under the Policy that are not subject to Code Section 409A, the Plan Administrator reserves the right to make deductions in accordance with applicable law for any monies owed to the Company by the Participant or the value of Company property that the Participant has retained in his or her

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possession; provided, however, that such deductions cannot exceed $5,000 in the aggregate to the extent needed to comply with Code Section 409A.

Section 5.05    Non-Duplication of Benefits. The Policy is intended to supersede, and not to duplicate, the provisions of any severance or other plan that specifically provide the same type or types of benefits as are described herein. In addition, and for the sake of clarity, a Participant shall not be entitled to benefits under both Section 5.01 and Section 5.02. However, the Policy is not intended to supersede any other plan, program, arrangement or agreement providing a Participant with benefits upon a termination of employment that are not described herein, including but not limited to, payment of accrued vacation pay, the vesting or exercise rights of any equity award, or the payment of any long-term cash bonus. In such case, the Participant shall be entitled to receive the payments or benefits so provided by any such other plan, program, arrangement or agreement in accordance with its terms.

Section 5.06    Outplacement Services. The Company may, in its sole absolute discretion, pay the cost of outplacement services for the Participant at the outplacement agency that the Company regularly uses for such purpose or, provided the Chief Human Resources Officer of the Company provides prior approval, at an outpatient agency selected by the Participant; provided, however, that the period of outplacement services shall not exceed twelve (12) months from the Participant’s Separation from Service.

5.08    Other Arrangements. The Board, the Committee or the Plan Administrator may provide to a Participant additional severance pay or benefits not otherwise described herein in its sole and absolute discretion, including providing for payments to the Participant under certain compensation or bonus plans under circumstances where such plans would not otherwise provide for payment thereof. It is the specific intention of the Company that if such discretion is exercised, then any such additional pay or benefits provided shall be subject to this Policy as if fully set forth herein.

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ARTICLE VI

METHOD, DURATION AND LIMITATION OF SEVERANCE BENEFIT PAYMENTS

Section 6.01    Method of Payment. The cash Severance Benefits to which a Participant is entitled pursuant to Section 5.01 shall be paid in a single lump sum payment within ninety (90) days following the Participant’s Separation from Service Date, or shall be paid in such amounts during such period (not to exceed the period ending two (2) calendar years after the year in which the Separation from Service Date occurs), as is determined in the sole discretion of the Plan Administrator (or the Committee, if the Plan Administrator is the Participant). Notwithstanding the foregoing, no discretion as to the timing and form of payment is allowed for the amount of the cash Severance Benefits that exceed the lesser of (a) two (2) times the Participant’s annualized compensation (as determined pursuant to Code Section 409A) for the calendar year preceding the year of Separation from Service, or (b) two (2) times the compensation limit in effect under Code Section 401(a)(17) for the year in which the Separation from Service occurs; such amount shall be required to be paid in a lump sum within ninety (90) days following the Participant’s Separation from Service Date.

The cash Severance Benefits to which a Participant is entitled pursuant to Sections 5.02(a) and (b) shall be paid in a single lump sum payment within sixty (60) days following the Participant’s Separation from Service Date and the health continuation Severance Benefits to which a Participant is entitled pursuant to Section 5.02(c) shall be provided in accordance with the terms thereof.

In no event will interest be credited on the unpaid balance for which a Participant may become eligible. Payment shall be made by a check mailed to the last address provided by the Participant to the Company or such other reasonable method as determined by the Plan Administrator. All payments of Severance Benefits are subject to applicable federal, state and local taxes and other withholdings. In the event of the Participant’s death prior to receiving the full cash payment due to him or her, the remaining amount of such payment shall be paid to the Participant’s estate in a single lump-sum payment within sixty (60) days following the Plan Administrator’s receipt of notice of the Participant’s death.

Section 6.02    Code Section 409A.

(a)Notwithstanding any provision of the Policy to the contrary, to the extent required by Code Section 409A and if a Participant is a Key Employee, then no Severance Benefits shall be paid to the Participant during the Postponement Period. If a Participant is a Key Employee and payment of Severance Benefits is required to be delayed for the Postponement Period under Code Section 409A, the accumulated amounts withheld on account of Code Section 409A shall be paid in a lump sum payment within thirty (30) days after the end of the Postponement Period and no interest or other adjustment shall be made for the delayed payment. If the Participant dies during the Postponement Period prior to the payment of Severance Benefits, then the amounts withheld on account of Code Section 409A shall be paid to the Participant’s estate within sixty (60) days after the Plan Administrator’s receipt of notice of the Participant’s death.

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(b)The Severance Benefits payable under this Policy are intended to meet the requirements of the “short-term deferral” exception, the “separation pay” exception and other exceptions under Code Section 409A. Notwithstanding anything in this Policy to the contrary, if required by Code Section 409A, payments may only be made under this Policy upon an event and in a manner permitted by Code Section 409A, to the extent applicable. For purposes of Code Section 409A, the right to a series of payments under the Policy shall be treated as a right to a series of separate payments. All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under the Policy shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirement that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during the period of time specified in the Policy, (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits provided, during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made no later than the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred, and (iv) the right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit. In no event may a Participant designate the year of payment for any amounts payable under this Policy.

Section 6.03    Termination of Eligibility for Benefits.

(a)In addition to the conditions set forth in Section 4.02, all Eligible Employees and Participants shall cease to be eligible to participate in this Policy, and all Severance Benefits payments shall cease upon the occurrence of the earlier of:

(i) Subject to Article IX, termination or modification of the Policy; or

(ii) Completion of any obligation of the Employer to make any payment or distribution under Articles III and V for the benefit of the Participant.

(b)Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Employer shall have the right to cease all Severance Benefits payments and to recover payments previously made to the Participant should the Participant at any time breach the Participant’s undertakings under the terms of the Policy, including, but not limited to, the provisions of Article VII or the Release.

Section 6.04    Limitation on Benefits. Except to the extent the Participant has in effect an employment or similar agreement with the Employer or is subject to a policy that provides for a more favorable result to the Participant upon a Change in Control, in the event that the Company’s legal counsel or accountants determine that any payment, benefit or transfer by the Company under this Policy or any other plan, agreement, or arrangement to or for the benefit of the Participant (in the aggregate, the “Total Payments”) may be subject to the tax (“Excise Tax”) imposed by Code Section 4999, or the payor of such payment(s) may lose a tax deduction therefor under Code Section 280G, in either case but for this Section 6.04, then, notwithstanding any other provision of this Policy to the contrary, the Total Payments shall be delivered either (i) in full or (ii) in an amount such that the value of the aggregate Total Payments that the Participant is entitled to receive shall be One Dollar ($1.00) less than the maximum amount that the Participant may receive without being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of (i) or (ii) results in the receipt by the Participant of the greatest benefit on an after-tax basis (taking into account applicable federal, state and local income

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taxes and the Excise Tax). In the event that (ii) results in a greater after-tax benefit to the Participant, payments or benefits included in the Total Payments shall be reduced or eliminated by applying the following principles, in order: (A) the payment or benefit with the higher ratio of the parachute payment value to present economic value (determined using reasonable actuarial assumptions) shall be reduced or eliminated before a payment or benefit with a lower ratio; (B) the payment or benefit with the later possible payment date shall be reduced or eliminated before a payment or benefit with an earlier payment date; and (C) cash payments shall be reduced prior to non-cash benefits; provided that if the foregoing order of reduction or elimination would violate Code Section 409A, then the reduction shall be made pro rata among the payments or benefits included in the Total Payments (on the basis of the relative present value of the parachute payments).

Section 6.05    Source of Payment. Payments of Severance Benefits to Participants shall be made from the Employer’s general assets or from a supplemental unemployment benefits trust.

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ARTICLE VII

RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

Section 7.01    Confidential Information. In consideration for the Participant’s participation in this Policy and for the Company’s promise to provide Participant with confidential and competitively sensitive information from time to time concerning, among other things, the Company, its strategies, objectives, performance and business prospects, the Participant agrees that during his or her employment with the Company and its Subsidiaries, and until such time thereafter as the Confidential Information is no longer confidential through no fault of the Participant, the Participant shall not use or disclose any Confidential Information except for the benefit of the Company or its Subsidiaries in the course of the Participant’s employment, and shall not use or disclose any Confidential Information (as defined below) in competition with, to the detriment of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or for the benefit of the participant or anyone else other than the Company or its Subsidiaries.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prohibit the Participant from reporting or otherwise disclosing possible violations of state, local or federal law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or making other disclosures that, in each case, are protected under whistleblower provisions of local, state or federal law or regulation (provided that if the Participant is required to take such action, he or she provides the Company with prior notice of the contemplated action and reasonably cooperates with the Company at its expense in seeking a protective order or other appropriate protection of such information). Nothing in this Policy is intended to discourage or restrict the Participant from reporting any theft of trade secrets pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (“DTSA”) or other applicable state or federal law.  The DTSA provides: An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that: (a) is made (i) in confidence to a federal, state or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to any attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation or law; or (b) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to an attorney for the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

    “Confidential Information” means any information that is not generally known outside the Company or its Subsidiaries relating to any phase of business of the Company or its Subsidiaries, whether existing or foreseeable, including information conceived, discovered or developed by the Participant. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to: project files, product designs, drawings, sketches and processes; production characteristics; testing procedures and results thereof; manufacturing methods, processes, techniques and test results; plant layouts, tooling, engineering evaluations and reports; business plans, financial statements and projections; operating forms (including contracts) and procedures; payroll and personnel records; non-public marketing materials, plans and proposals; customer lists and information, and target lists for new clients and information relating to potential clients; software codes and computer programs; training manuals; policy and procedure manuals; raw materials sources, price and cost information; administrative techniques and

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documents; and any information received by the Company or a Subsidiary under an obligation of confidentiality to a third party.

Section 7.02    Non-Competition. The Participant acknowledges that he or she performs services of a unique nature for the Company and the Employer that are irreplaceable, and that his or her performance of such services for a competing business will result in irreparable harm to the Company and the Employer. Accordingly, except as prohibited by law, during the Participant's employment with the Employer and for the eighteen (18) month period following termination of employment for any reason, the Participant agrees that the Participant will not, directly or indirectly, own, manage, operate, control (including indirectly through a debt or equity investment), provide services to, or be employed by any person or entity engaged in any business that is (a) located in or provides services or products to a region with respect to which the Participant had substantial responsibilities while employed by the Company or its Subsidiaries, and () either (i) is competitive with the business unit(s) of the Company or its Subsidiaries that the Participant was employed with (including any prospective business to be developed or acquired that was proposed at the date of termination of employment and of which the Participant was aware), or any other business of the Company or its Subsidiaries with respect to which the Participant had substantial exposure, or (ii) designs, develops, produces, offers for sale or sells a product or service that can be used as a substitute for, or is generally intended to satisfy the same customer needs for, any one or more products or services designed, developed, manufactured, produced or offered for sale or sold by any of the Company’s businesses. This Section 7.02 shall not prevent the Participant from owning not more than one percent (1%) of the total shares of all classes of stock outstanding of any publicly held entity engaged in such business, nor will it restrict the Participant from rendering services to charitable organizations, as such term is defined in Code Section 501(c).

Section 7.03    Non-Solicitation. The Participant agrees that during the Participant's employment with the Employer and for the two (2) year period thereafter, the Participant will not, directly or indirectly, on the Participant's own behalf or on behalf of another (a) solicit, recruit, aid or induce any employee of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (i) with whom the Participant has had material contact during the twelve (12) month period preceding the Participant’s termination and who had access to Confidential Information, trade secrets or customer relationships or (ii) who were directly managed by or reported to Participant as of the date of Participant’s termination, to leave their employment with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in order to accept employment with or render services to another person or entity unaffiliated with the Company or its Subsidiaries, or hire or knowingly take any action to assist or aid any other person or entity in identifying or hiring any such employee, or (b) solicit, aid, or induce any customer of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to purchase goods or services then sold by the Company or its Subsidiaries from another person or entity, or assist or aid any other persons or entity in identifying or soliciting any such customer, or (c) otherwise interfere with the relationship of the Company or an of its Subsidiaries with any of its employees, customers, agents, or representatives.

Section 7.04    Non-Disparagement. Each of the Participant and the Company (for purposes hereof, the Company shall mean only the officers and directors thereof and not any other employees) agrees not to make any statements that disparage the other party, or in the case of the Company or its Subsidiaries, their respective affiliates, employees, officers, directors, products or services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, statements made in the course of sworn testimony in administrative,

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judicial or arbitral proceedings (including, without limitation, depositions in connection with such proceedings) shall not be subject to this Section 7.04.

Section 7.05    Reasonableness. In the event the provisions of this Article VII shall ever be deemed to exceed the time, service, scope, geographic or other limitations permitted by applicable laws in any jurisdiction, then such provisions shall be deemed reformed in such jurisdiction to the maximum time, service, scope, geographic or other limitations, as the case may be, permitted by applicable laws. In addition, the Company shall have the right to include the provisions of this Article VII in the Release, but modified as the Company deems reasonably necessary to ensure compliance with the maximum time, service, scope, geographic or other limitations, as the case may be, permitted by applicable laws.

Section 7.06    Equitable Relief.

(a) By participating in the Policy, the Participant acknowledges that the restrictions contained in this Article VII are reasonable and necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the Company, its Subsidiaries and its affiliates, that the Company would not have established this Policy in the absence of such restrictions, and that any violation of any provision of this Article VII will result in irreparable injury to the Company. By agreeing to participate in the Policy, the Participant represents that his or her experience and capabilities are such that the restrictions contained in this Article VII will not prevent the Participant from obtaining employment or otherwise earning a living at the same general level of economic benefit as is currently the case. The Participant further represents and acknowledges that (i) he or she has been advised by the Company to consult his or her own legal counsel in respect of this Policy, and (ii) that he or she has had full opportunity, prior to agreeing to participate in this Policy, to review thoroughly this Policy with his or her counsel. The Company likewise acknowledges that the restrictions contained in Section 7.04 are necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the Participant, and that any violation of Section 7.04 by the Company will result in irreparable injury to the Participant.

(b)The Participant agrees that the Company shall be entitled to preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, without the necessity of proving actual damages, as well as an equitable accounting of all earnings, profits and other benefits arising from any violation of this Article VII, which rights shall be cumulative and in addition to any other rights or remedies to which the Company may be entitled. Further, in the event that a court determines that the Participant has breached or threatened to breach this Article VII, the Participant agrees to reimburse the Company for all attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in enforcing this Article VII.

(c)The Participant irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agrees that any action commenced by the Company for preliminary and permanent injunctive relief or other equitable relief under this Article VII may be brought in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, or if such court does not have jurisdiction or will not accept jurisdiction, in any court of general jurisdiction in Wisconsin, (ii) consents to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of any such court in any such suit, action or proceeding, and (iii) waives any objection which the Participant may have to the laying of venue of any such suit, action or proceeding in any such court. The Participant also irrevocably and unconditionally consents to the service of any process, pleadings, notices or other papers in a manner permitted by the notice provisions of Section 12.02.

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Section 7.07    Survival of Provisions. The obligations contained in this Article VII shall survive the termination of Participant’s employment with the Company or a Subsidiary and shall be fully enforceable thereafter, without respect to whether the Participant receives benefits under this Policy.

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ARTICLE VIII

POLICY ADMINISTRATION

Section 8.01    Authority and Duties. It shall be the duty of the Plan Administrator, on the basis of information supplied to it by the Company, the Employer and the Committee, to properly administer the Policy. The Plan Administrator shall have the full power, authority and discretion to construe, interpret and administer the Policy, to make factual determinations, to correct deficiencies therein, and to supply omissions. The Plan Administrator may adopt such rules and regulations and may make such decisions as it deems necessary or desirable for the proper administration of the Policy.

Section 8.02    Compensation of the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator appointed for periods prior to a Potential Change in Control shall receive no compensation for services as such. The Plan Administrator appointed for periods on and after a Potential Change in Control will be entitled to receive reasonable compensation as is mutually agreed upon between the parties. All reasonable expenses of the Plan Administrator shall be paid or reimbursed by the Company upon proper documentation. The Plan Administrator shall be indemnified by the Company against personal liability for actions taken in good faith in the discharge of the Plan Administrator’s duties.

Section 8.03    Records, Reporting and Disclosure. The Plan Administrator shall keep a copy of all records relating to the payment of Severance Benefits to Participants and former Participants and all other records necessary for the proper operation of the Policy. All Policy records shall be made available to the Committee, the Company, the Employer and to each Participant for examination during business hours except that a Participant shall examine only such records as pertain exclusively to the examining Participant and to the Policy. The Plan Administrator shall prepare and shall file as required by law or regulation all reports, forms, documents and other items required by ERISA, the Code, and every other relevant statute, each as amended, and all regulations thereunder (except that the Employer, as payor of the Severance Benefits, shall prepare and distribute to the proper recipients all forms relating to withholding of income or wage taxes, Social Security taxes, and other amounts that may be similarly withheld or reportable).

Section 8.04    Discretion. Any decisions, actions or interpretations to be made under the Policy by the Committee or the Plan Administrator, or any other person acting on behalf of either, shall be made in each of their respective sole discretion, and need not be uniformly applied to similarly situated individuals except as required by ERISA, and such decisions, actions or interpretations shall be final, binding and conclusive upon all parties. As a condition of participating in the Policy, each Participant acknowledges that all decisions and determinations of the Committee and the Plan Administrator and any of their delegates shall be final and binding on the Participant, his or her beneficiaries and any other person having or claiming an interest under the Policy on his or her behalf.

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ARTICLE IX

AMENDMENT, TERMINATION AND DURATION

Section 9.01    Amendment, Suspension and Termination. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.01, the Committee or its delegate shall have the right, at any time and from time to time prior, to amend, suspend or terminate the Policy in whole or in part, for any reason or without reason, and without either the consent of or the prior notification to any Participant, by a formal written action. Notwithstanding the foregoing:

(a)After the occurrence of a Potential Change in Control (and prior to its expiration in accordance with Section 2.27(y)), (i) any termination or suspension of the Policy will not be applicable to Eligible Employees who are employed on the date of occurrence of the Potential Change in Control, and (ii) no amendment shall adversely affect any right of a Participant or Eligible Employee without the written consent of such Participant or Eligible Employee.

(b)After the occurrence of a Change in Control, (i) any termination or suspension of the Policy during the two (2) year period following the Change in Control will not be applicable to Eligible Employees who are employed on the date of occurrence of the Change in Control, (ii) no amendment during the two (2) year period following the Change in Control shall adversely affect any right of a Participant or Eligible Employee without the written consent of such Participant or Eligible Employee, and (iii) no amendment shall give the Company the right to recover any amount paid to any Participant prior to the date of such amendment or to cause the cessation of Severance Benefits already approved for a Participant who has executed a Release.

(c)Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no amendment, suspension or termination shall relieve a Participant of any ongoing obligations or responsibilities that he or she would otherwise be subject to, including but not limited to those confidentiality and other restrictive covenants under Article VII.

(d)Any amendment, suspension or termination of the Policy must comply with all applicable legal requirements including, without limitation, compliance with Code Section 409A, securities, tax, or other laws, rules, regulations or regulatory interpretations thereof, applicable to the Policy.

Section 9.02    Duration. The Policy shall continue in full force and effect until the earlier of (a) termination of the Policy pursuant to Section 9.01 or (b) the second anniversary of a Change in Control; provided, however, that after the termination of the Policy, if any Participant terminated employment due to a Covered Termination or Change in Control Termination prior to the termination of the Policy and is still entitled to receive payments or benefits hereunder, then the Policy shall remain in effect with respect to such Participant until all of the obligations of the Employer are satisfied with respect to such Participant.

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ARTICLE X

CLAIMS PROCEDURES; ARBITRATION

Section 10.01    Initial Claim. An Eligible Employee or an Eligible Employee’s beneficiary (“claimant”) who believes that they have been wrongly denied Severance Benefits may file a written claim for benefits with the Plan Administrator no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days following the Eligible Employee’s Separation from Service Date. Although no particular form of written claim is required, no such claim shall be considered unless it provides a reasonably coherent explanation of the claimant’s position. The Plan Administrator may request that the claimant supplement the claim with any information that the Plan Administrator deems relevant and appropriate.

Section 10.02    Decision on Initial Claim. The Plan Administrator shall approve or deny the claim in writing within ninety (90) days after the receipt of the claim for benefits. This period may be extended an additional ninety (90) days if the Plan Administrator determines such extension is necessary and the Plan Administrator provides notice of extension to the claimant prior to the end of the initial ninety (90) day period. If the claim is denied, then the notice advising of the denial shall specify the following: (a) the reason or reasons for denial, (b) the specific Policy provisions on which the determination was based, (c) any additional material or information necessary for the claimant to perfect the claim (explaining why such material or information is needed), and (d) the Policy’s review procedures and the time limits applicable to such procedures, including a statement of the claimant’s right to initiate an arbitration proceeding following an adverse benefit determination on review.

Section 10.03    Appeals of Denied Administrative Claims. If a claimant wishes to submit an appeal of the denied claim, then the claimant shall make such appeal by filing with the Plan Administrator a notice of appeal of the denial within sixty (60) calendar days of the receipt of the Plan Administrator’s written notice of the denial of a claim. The appeal shall be made in writing, and shall set forth all of the facts upon which the appeal is based. Appeals not timely filed shall be barred.

Section 10.04    Decision on Appeal. The Plan Administrator shall consider the merits of the claimant’s written presentations, the merits of any facts or evidence in support of the denial of benefits, and such other facts and circumstances as the Plan Administrator shall deem relevant.

(a)The Plan Administrator shall render a determination upon the appealed claim which determination shall be accompanied by a written statement as to the reasons therefor. The determination shall be made to the claimant within sixty (60) days of the claimant’s request for review, unless the Plan Administrator determines that special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the claim. In such case, the Plan Administrator shall notify the claimant of the need for an extension of time to render its decision prior to the end of the initial sixty (60) day period, and the Plan Administrator shall have an additional sixty (60) day period to make its determination. The determination so rendered shall be binding upon all parties. If the

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determination is adverse to the claimant, the notice shall provide (i) the reason or reasons for denial, (ii) the specific Policy provisions on which the determination was based, (iii) a statement that the claimant is entitled to receive, upon request and free of charge, reasonable access to, and copies of, all documents, records and other information relevant to the claimant’s claim for benefits, and (iv) a statement that the claimant has the right to initiate an arbitration proceeding.

Section 10.05    Arbitration Policy. Except as provided in Section 7.06(c), any disputes related to this Policy shall be subject to the Company’s arbitration policy, as in effect from time to time. By executing a participation agreement or otherwise becoming eligible for benefits hereunder, and as consideration for the opportunity to receive such benefits, each Participant agrees to be bound by the Company’s arbitration policy, as it may be in effect from time to time. No claimant may initiate arbitration until the claims and appeals procedures described in this Article X are exhausted and a final determination is made by the Plan Administrator and in no event after one-hundred and eighty (180) days following the decision on appeal (or one-hundred and eighty (180) days following the expiration of the time for the Plan Administrator to issue an appeal decision if no appeal decision is made).

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ARTICLE XI

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 11.01    Nonalienation of Benefits. None of the payments, benefits or rights of any Participant shall be subject to any claim of any creditor of any Participant, and, in particular, to the fullest extent permitted by law, all such payments, benefits and rights shall be free from attachment, garnishment (if permitted under applicable law), trustee’s process, or any other legal or equitable process available to any creditor of such Participant. No Participant shall have the right to alienate, anticipate, commute, pledge, encumber or assign any of the benefits or payments that he or she may expect to receive, contingently or otherwise, under this Policy.

Section 11.02    Notices. All notices and other communications required hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally or mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by overnight express courier service. In the case of the Participant, mailed notices shall be addressed to him or her at the home address which he or she most recently communicated to the Company in writing. In the case of the Company, mailed notices shall be addressed to the Plan Administrator.

Section 11.03    Successors. Any Successor shall assume the obligations under this Policy and expressly agree to perform the obligations under this Policy.

Section 11.04    Other Payments. Except as otherwise provided in this Policy, no Participant shall be entitled to any cash payments or other severance benefits under any of the Company’s or affiliate’s then current severance pay policies for a termination that is covered by this Policy for the Participant.

Section 11.05    No Mitigation. Participants shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any Severance Benefits provided for in this Policy by seeking other employment or otherwise, nor shall the amount of any Severance Benefits provided for herein be reduced by any compensation earned by other employment or otherwise, except as otherwise expressly provided herein (including but not limited to the adjustment of the COBRA benefit under Section 5.01(b)) or if the Participant is re-employed by the Company, its Subsidiaries or any affiliates, in which case Severance Benefits shall be adjusted or cease as the case may be.

Section 11.06    No Contract of Employment. Neither the establishment of the Policy, nor any modification thereof, nor the creation of any fund, trust or account, nor the payment of any benefits shall be construed as giving any Eligible Employee or any person whosoever, the right to be retained in the service of the Company or the Employer, and all Eligible Employees shall remain subject to discharge to the same extent as if the Policy had never been adopted.

Section 11.07    Severability of Provisions. Except as set forth in Section 7.05, if any provision of this Policy shall be held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions hereof, and this Policy shall be construed and enforced as if such provisions had not been included.

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Section 11.08    Heirs, Assigns, and Personal Representatives. This Policy shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties, including each Participant, present and future.

Section 11.09    Headings and Captions. The headings and captions herein are provided for reference and convenience only, shall not be considered part of the Policy, and shall not be employed in the construction of the Policy.

Section 11.10    Gender and Number. Where the context admits, words in any gender shall include any other gender, and, except where otherwise clearly indicated by context, the singular shall include the plural, and vice-versa.

Section 11.11    Unfunded Policy. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein (including but not limited to Section 6.05), the Policy shall not be funded. No Participant shall have any right to, or interest in, any assets of the Employer that may be applied by the Employer to the payment of Severance Benefits.

Section 11.12    Payments to Incompetent Persons. Any benefit payable to or for the benefit of a minor, an incompetent person or other person incapable of receipting therefor shall be deemed paid when paid to such person’s guardian or to the party providing or reasonably appearing to provide for the care of such person, and such payment shall fully discharge the Company, the Committee and all other parties with respect thereto.

Section 11.13    Lost Payees. A benefit shall be deemed forfeited if the Plan Administrator is unable to locate a Participant to whom Severance Benefits are due. Such Severance Benefits shall be reinstated if application is made by the Participant for the forfeited Severance Benefits while this Policy is in operation.

Section 11.14    Controlling Law. This Policy shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of Wisconsin to the extent not superseded by Federal law.

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EX-10.5

Exhibit 10.5

JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC

EXECUTIVE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

Frozen Effective as of January 1, 2018

Amended and Restated Effective as of March 11, 2021

ARTICLE 1.
PURPOSE AND DURATION

Section 1.1. Purpose. The Johnson Controls International plc Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (formerly the Johnson Controls, Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan) (the “Plan”) permits certain employees of the Company and its Affiliates to defer amounts otherwise payable or shares deliverable under separate bonus or equity plans or programs maintained by the Company or an Affiliate.

Section 1.2. January 1, 2018 Freeze of Plan. Notwithstanding anything in the Plan to the contrary, effective January 1, 2018, the Plan ceased to accept new Participants and no longer permitted new deferrals of compensation, provided, however, that Deferrals relating to Deferrable Compensation awarded or issued prior to January 1, 2018, and with respect to which a deferral election was made prior to January 1, 2018, was still credited to Participants’ Accounts. The terms of the Plan will otherwise continue to apply to Participants’ Accounts until such Accounts are distributed, or the Plan is terminated, according to the terms of the Plan.

ARTICLE 2.

DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION

Section 2.1. Definitions. Wherever used in the Plan, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below and, where the meaning is intended, the initial letter of the word is capitalized:

(a)“Account” means the record keeping account or accounts maintained to record the interest of each Participant under the Plan. An Account is established for record keeping purposes only and not to reflect the physical segregation of assets on the Participant’s behalf, and may consist of such subaccounts or balances as the Administrator may determine to be necessary or appropriate.

(b)“Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as interpreted by regulations and rules issued pursuant thereto, all as amended and in effect from time to time. Any reference to a specific provision of the Act shall be deemed to include reference to any successor provision thereto.

(c)“Administrator” means the Employee Benefits Policy Committee of the Company.

(d)“Affiliate” means each entity that is required to be included in the Company’s controlled group of corporations within the meaning of Code Section 414(b), or that is

under common control with the Company within the meaning of Code Section 414(c); provided that for purposes of determining when a Participant has incurred a Separation from Service, the phrase “at least 50 percent” shall be used in place of the phrase “at least 80 percent” in each place that phrase appears in the regulations issued thereunder.

(e)“Affiliated Company” or “Affiliated Companies” shall include any company or companies controlled by, controlling or under common control with the Company.

(f)“Amended and Restated Effective Date” means March 11, 2021.

(g)“Beneficiary” means the person(s) or entity(ies) designated by a Participant to be his beneficiary for purposes of this Plan as provided in Section 9.2.

(h)“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

(i)“Change of Control” has the meaning ascribed in Section 8.2 or Section 8.4, as applicable.

(j)“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as interpreted by regulations and rulings issued pursuant thereto, all as amended and in effect from time to time. Any reference to a specific provision of the Code shall be deemed to include reference to any successor provision thereto.

(k)“Committee” means the Compensation and Human Resources Committee of the Board, which shall consist of not less than two members of the Board, each of whom is also a director of the Company and qualifies as a “non-employee director” for purposes of Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act.

(l)“Company” means Johnson Controls International plc, an Irish public limited company, and its successors as provided in Section 9.8.

(m)“Deferrable Compensation” means the following types of compensation that were deferred under the Plan:

(1)Annual Incentive Awards: All or a portion of a Participant’s performance cash award.

(2)Long-Term Incentive Awards: All or a portion of a Participant’s multi-year performance cash award.

(3)Shares: The Shares that would have otherwise been issued to a Participant under any equity award (other than share options or share appreciation rights) designated as eligible for deferral hereunder.

(4)Other Incentive Compensation: Any other incentive award or compensation designated as eligible for deferral hereunder.

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(n)“Deferral” means the amount credited, in accordance with a Participant’s election or as required by the Plan, to the Participant’s Account in lieu of the payment in cash thereof, or the issuance of Shares with respect thereto. Deferrals included the following:

(1)Annual Incentive Deferrals: A deferral of all or a portion of a Participant’s Annual Incentive Award, as described in subsection (m)(1).

(2)Long-Term Incentive Deferrals: A deferral of all or a portion of a Participant’s Long-Term Incentive Award, as described in subsection (m)(2).

(3)Share Deferrals: A deferral of Shares, as described in subsection (m)(3).

(4)Other Incentive Compensation: A deferral of any other type of Deferrable Compensation, as described in subsection (m)(4).

(o)“ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as interpreted by regulations and rulings issued pursuant thereto, all as amended and in effect from time to time. Any reference to a specific provision of ERISA shall be deemed to include reference to any successor provision thereto.

(p)“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as interpreted by regulations and rules issued pursuant thereto, all as amended and in effect from time to time. Any reference to a specific provision of the Exchange Act shall be deemed to include reference to any successor provision thereto.

(q)“Fair Market Value” means with respect to a Share, except as otherwise provided herein, the closing sales price on the New York Stock Exchange as of 4:00 p.m. EST on the date in question (or the immediately preceding Trading Day if the date in question is not a Trading Day), and with respect to any other property, such value as is determined by the Administrator.

(r)“Investment Options” means the investment options offered under the Johnson Controls Savings and Investment (401k) Plan (excluding the Company stock fund) or any successor plan thereto, the Share Unit Account, and any other alternatives made available by the Administrator, which shall be used for the purpose of measuring hypothetical investment experience attributable to a Participant’s Account.

(s)“Participant” means an employee of the Company or any Affiliate who has an Account hereunder. Where the context so requires, a Participant also means a former employee entitled to receive a benefit hereunder.

(t)“Person” means any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act).

(u)“Plan Year” means the fiscal year of the Company.

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(v)“Separation from Service” means a Participant’s cessation of service from the Company and all Affiliates within the meaning of Code Section 409A, including the following rules:

(1)If a Participant takes a leave of absence from the Company or an Affiliate for purposes of military leave, sick leave or other bona fide leave of absence, the Participant’s employment will be deemed to continue for the first six (6) months of the leave of absence, or if longer, for so long as the Participant’s right to reemployment is provided by either by statute or by contract; provided that if the leave of absence is due to the Participant’s medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, and such impairment causes the Participant to be unable to perform the duties of his position with the Company or an Affiliate or a substantially similar position of employment, then the leave period may be extended for up to a total of twenty-nine (29) months. If the period of the leave exceeds the time periods set forth above and the Participant’s right to reemployment is not provided by either statute or contract, the Participant will be considered to have incurred a Separation from Service on the first day following the time periods set forth above.

(2)A Participant will be presumed to have incurred a Separation from Service when the level of bona fide services performed by the Participant for the Company and its Affiliates permanently decreases to a level equal to twenty percent (20%) or less of the average level of services performed by the Participant for the Company or its Affiliates during the immediately preceding thirty-six (36) month period (or such lesser period of service).

(3)The Participant will be presumed not to have incurred a Separation from Service while the Participant continues to provide bona fide services to the Company or an Affiliate in any capacity (whether as an employee or independent contractor) at a level that is at least fifty percent (50%) or more of the average level of services performed by the Participant for the Company or its Affiliates during the immediately preceding thirty-six (36) month period (or such lesser period of service).

(4)If a Participant ceases to provide services as an employee to the Company or an Affiliate, but immediately thereafter continues to provide services as an independent contractor to any such entity without incurring a Separation from Service as described in the subparagraphs above, then such Participant will not incur a Separation from Service until the expiration of the contract (or, if

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applicable, all contracts) under which services are performed for the Company and any Affiliate if the expiration is a good-faith and complete termination of the contractual relationship.

(w)“Share” means an ordinary share of the Company.

(x)“Share Unit Account” means the account described in Article 7, which is deemed invested in Shares.

(y)“Share Units” means the hypothetical Shares that are credited to the Share Unit Account in accordance with Article 7.

(z)“Trading Day” means each day when the United States financial markets are open for business.

(aa)“Valuation Date” means the day selected by the Administrator on which to value a Participant’s Account prior to a distribution. The Valuation Date may be any Trading Day within one week prior to the date a distribution is made, as determined in the Administrator’s sole discretion.

Section 2.2. Construction. Wherever any words are used in the masculine, they shall be construed as though they were used in the feminine in all cases where they would so apply; and wherever any words are use in the singular or the plural, they shall be construed as though they were used in the plural or the singular, as the case may be, in all cases where they would so apply. Titles of articles and sections are for general information only, and the Plan is not to be construed by reference to such items.

Section 2.3. Severability. In the event any provision of the Plan is held illegal or invalid for any reason, the illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining parts of the Plan, and the Plan shall be construed and enforced as if the illegal or invalid provision had not been included.

ARTICLE 3.
PARTICIPATION

Section 3.1. Effective Date. Each individual for whom an Account is maintained under the Plan as of the Amended and Restated Effective Date shall continue in participation hereunder on the day following the Amended and Restated Effective Date.

Section 3.2. New Participants. Prior to January 1, 2018, each employee of the Company or an Affiliate who qualified as a Participant shall automatically become a Participant on the date he made (or was deemed to make) a deferral election hereunder. No employee may become a Participant pursuant to this Section 3.2 on or after January 1, 2018.

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ARTICLE 4.
DEFERRALS OF COMPENSATION

Section 4.1. Deferral Elections.Prior to January 1, 2018, a Participant was permitted to elect to defer all or part of his Deferrable Compensation pursuant to the provisions of the Plan in effect at such time. No deferral elections may be made hereunder with respect to Deferrable Compensation issued or awarded after December 31, 2017.

ARTICLE 5.
HYPOTHETICAL INVESTMENT OPTIONS

Section 5.1. Investment Election.

(a)Investment Elections. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, amounts credited to a Participant’s Account shall reflect the investment experience of the Investment Options selected by the Participant. The Participant was permitted to make an initial investment election at the time of enrollment in the Plan in whole increments of one percent (1%). A Participant may also elect to reallocate his or her Account, and may elect to allocate any future Deferrals, among the various Investment Options in whole increments of one percent (1%) from time to time as prescribed by the Administrator. Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, Share Deferrals or Other Incentive Compensation measured in relation to a Share shall be automatically invested in the Share Unit Account and may be re-allocated out of such Investment Option only after the Share Deferrals or Other Incentive Compensation are either vested or earned, subject to any additional restrictions on re-allocation as may be imposed by the Company. Such investment elections shall remain in effect until changed by the Participant. All investment elections shall become effective as soon as practicable after receipt of such election by the Administrator, and must be made in the form and manner and within such time periods as the Administrator prescribes in order to be effective. In the absence of an effective election, the Participant’s Account (to the extent the Plan does not require Deferrals to be allocated to the Share Unit Account) shall be deemed invested in the default fund specified for the Johnson Controls Inc. Savings and Investment (401k) Plan (or any successor plan thereto).

(b)Crediting of Investment Return. On each Trading Day, the Administrator (or its designee) shall credit the deemed investment experience with respect to the selected (or required) Investment Options to each Participant’s Account. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company retains the right to allocate actual amounts hereunder without regard to a Participant’s request.

Section 5.2. Allocations to Investment Options. All Deferrals will be deemed invested in an Investment Option as of the date on which the deferrals would have otherwise been paid to the Participant.

Section 5.3. Securities Law Restrictions. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, all elections under Article 5 or 6 by a Participant who is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act are subject to review by the Administrator prior to implementation. In accordance with Section 9.3, the Administrator may restrict additional transactions, rescind transactions, or impose other rules and procedures, to the extent deemed desirable by the Administrator in order to

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comply with the Exchange Act, including, without limitation, application of the review and approval provisions of this Section 5.3 to Participants who are not subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act.

Section 5.4. Accounts are For Record Keeping Purposes Only. Plan Accounts and the record keeping procedures described herein serve solely as a device for determining the amount of benefits accumulated by a Participant under the Plan, and shall not constitute or imply an obligation on the part of the Company or any Affiliate to fund such benefits.

ARTICLE 6.
DISTRIBUTION OF ACCOUNTS

Section 6.1. Form of Distribution. A Participant, at the time he made an initial deferral election under the Plan, elected the form of distribution with respect to each of the following sub-accounts:

(a)Annual Incentive Deferrals, including interest, earnings or losses thereon.

(b)Long-Term Incentive Deferrals, including interest, earnings or losses thereon.

(c)Share Deferrals, as adjusted for gains or losses thereon, that are held in the Participant’s Share Unit Account as of that date.

(d)Other Incentive Compensation Deferrals, including interest, earnings or losses thereon.

Such election was irrevocable. The election specified whether distributions shall be made in a single lump sum or from two (2) to ten (10) annual installments. In the absence of a distribution election with respect to a particular subaccount, payment shall be made in ten (10) annual installments.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Participant receives a single lump sum payment of the entire balance in a particular subaccount, and an amount would otherwise be credited to such subaccount thereafter (such as upon the date the Deferrable Compensation becomes vested or earned after the Participant’s Separation from Service), then such amount shall not be allocated to such subaccount but instead be paid directly by the Company or Affiliate that is obligated to make such payment as soon as practicable after the Deferrable Compensation vests or is earned.

Section 6.2. Time of Distribution. Upon a Participant’s Separation from Service for any reason, the Participant, or his Beneficiary in the event of his death, shall be entitled to payment of the amount accumulated in such Participant’s Account in cash.

Section 6.3. Manner of Distribution. The Participant’s Account shall be paid in cash in the following manner:

(a)Lump Sum. If payment is to be made in a lump sum, , such lump sum shall be paid on the first distribution date (as defined below) following the six-month anniversary of the

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Participant’s Separation from Service. The lump sum payment shall equal the balance of the Participant’s Account as of the Valuation Date.

(b)Installments. If payment is to be made in annual installments, the first annual payment shall be paid on the first distribution date (as defined below) following the six-month anniversary of the Participant’ Separation from Service. All subsequent installments shall be made on the anniversary of such first distribution date. The amount of the first annual payment shall equal the value of 1/10th (or 1/9th, 1/8th, 1/7th, etc. depending on the number of installments elected) of the balance of the Participant’s Account as of the Valuation Date. All subsequent annual payments shall be in an amount equal to the value of 1/9th (or 1/8th, 1/7th, 1/6th, etc. depending on the number of installments elected) of the balance of the Participant’s Account as of the Valuation Date. The final annual installment payment shall equal the then remaining balance of such Account as of the Valuation Date.

Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, if the balance of a Participant’s Account as of the Valuation Date is $50,000 or less when combined with the Johnson Controls Senior Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, then the entire remaining balance of the Participant’s Account shall be paid in a lump sum on such distribution date.

(c)Distribution Date. For purposes hereof, the term “distribution date” means each January 15 or July 15, or the first business day prior to such date if such date falls on a holiday or weekend.

Section 6.4. Distribution of Remaining Account Following Participant’s Death,

(a)In the event of the Participant’s death prior to receiving all payments due under this Article 6, the balance of the Participant’s Account shall be paid to the Participant’s Beneficiary in a lump sum on the first distribution date (as defined above) following the Participant’s death. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in lieu of such lump sum death benefit, a Participant who has an installment payment election in effect may, prior to his or her termination of employment, elect to have any remaining installment payments continue to his or her Beneficiary in the event the Participant dies after beginning to receive such installment payments, provided that such election shall be given effect only if filed at least twelve (12) months prior to the date of the Participant’s death.

(b)The timing of the payment(s) under Section 6.4(a) is dependent upon the Administrator receiving all information needed to authorize such payment (such as a copy of the Participant’s death certificate). To the extent the Administrator cannot make a payment because it has not received such information, then the Administrator shall make such payment(s) to the Beneficiary as soon as practicable in accordance with Section 6.4(a) after it has received all information necessary to make such payment, provided that such payment(s) due from the date of death through December 31 of the year following the year of the Participant’s death must be completed by such December 31 in order to avoid additional taxes under Code Section 409A.

Section 6.5. Tax Withholding. The Company or any Affiliate that makes a payment hereunder shall have the right to deduct from any deferral or payment made hereunder, or from any other amount due a Participant, the amount of cash and/or Fair Market Value of Shares

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sufficient to satisfy the Company’s or Affiliate’s foreign, federal, state or local income tax withholding obligations with respect to such deferral (or vesting thereof) or payment. In addition, if prior to the date of distribution of any amount hereunder, the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax imposed under Code Sections 3101, 3121(a) and 3121(v)(2), where applicable, becomes due, then the Company may distribute from the Participant’s Account balance the amount needed to pay the Participant’s portion of such tax, plus an amount equal to the withholding taxes due under federal, state or local law resulting from the payment of such FICA tax, and an additional amount to pay the additional income tax at source on wages attributable to the pyramiding of the Code Section 3401 wages and taxes, but no greater than the aggregate of the FICA tax amount and the income tax withholding related to such FICA tax amount.

Section 6.6. Offset. The Company or any Affiliate shall have the right to offset from any amount payable hereunder any amount that the Participant owes to the Company or to any Affiliate without the consent of the Participant (or his Beneficiary, in the event of the Participant’s death).

Section 6.7. Additional Payment Provisions.

(a)Acceleration of Payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing:

(1)If an amount deferred under this Plan is required to be included in a Participant’s income under Code Section 409A prior to the date such amount is actually distributed, such Participant shall receive a distribution, in a lump sum within ninety (90) days after the Plan fails to meet the requirements of Code Section 409A, of the amount required to be included in the Participant’s income as a result of such failure.

(2)If an amount under the Plan is required to be immediately distributed in a lump sum under a domestic relations order within the meaning of Code Section 414(p)(1)(B), it may be distributed according to the terms of such order, provided the Participant holds the Administrator harmless with respect to such distribution. The Plan shall not distribute amounts required to be distributed under a domestic relations order other than in the limited circumstance specifically stated herein.

(b)Delay in Payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing:

(1)If a distribution required under the terms of this Plan would jeopardize the ability of the Company or an Affiliate to continue as a going concern, the Company or the Affiliate shall not be required to make such distribution. Rather, the distribution shall be delayed until the first date that making the distribution does not jeopardize the ability of the Company or of an Affiliate to continue as a going concern. Any distribution delayed under this provision shall be treated as made on the date specified under the terms of this Plan.

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(2)If the distribution will violate the terms of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act or other Federal securities laws, or any other applicable law, then the distribution shall be delayed until the earliest date on which making the distribution will not violate such law.

ARTICLE 7.
RULES WITH RESPECT TO SHARE UNITS

Section 7.1. Valuation of Share Unit Account. When any amounts are to be allocated to a Share Unit Account (whether in the form of Deferrals or amounts that are deemed re-allocated from another Investment Option), such amount shall be converted to whole and fractional Share Units, with fractional units calculated to three decimal places, by dividing the amount to be allocated by the Fair Market Value of a Share on the effective date of such allocation. If any dividends or other distributions are paid on Shares while a Participant has Share Units credited to his Account, such Participant shall be credited with additional Share Units equal to (a) the amount of the cash dividend paid or Fair Market Value of other property distributed on one Share, multiplied by the number of Share Units credited to the Participant’s Share Unit Account on the date the dividend is declared, and then divided by (b) the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date the dividend is paid or distributed. Any other provision of this Plan to the contrary notwithstanding, if a dividend is paid on Shares in the form of a right or rights to purchase shares of the Company or any entity acquiring the Company, then no additional Share Units shall be credited to the Participant’s Share Unit Account with respect to such dividend, but each Share Unit credited to a Participant’s Share Unit Account at the time such dividend is paid, and each Share Unit thereafter credited to the Participant’s Share Unit Account at a time when such rights are attached to Shares, shall thereafter be valued as of any point in time on the basis of the aggregate of the then Fair Market Value of one Share plus the then Fair Market Value of such right or rights then attached to one Share.

Section 7.2. Transactions Affecting Shares. In the event of any merger, share exchange, reorganization, consolidation, recapitalization, share dividend, share split or other change in corporate structure of the Company affecting Shares, the Committee may make appropriate equitable adjustments with respect to the Share Units credited to the Share Unit Account of each Participant, including without limitation, adjusting the date as of which such units are valued and/or distributed, as the Committee determines is necessary or desirable to prevent the dilution or enlargement of the benefits intended to be provided under the Plan.

Section 7.3. No Shareholder Rights With Respect to Share Units. Participants shall have no rights as a shareholder pertaining to Share Units credited to their Accounts.

ARTICLE 8.
SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE IN THE EVENT OF A
CHANGE OF CONTROL OF THE COMPANY

Section 8.1. Acceleration of Payments. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan, each Participant (or any Beneficiary thereof entitled to receive payments hereunder), including Participants (or Beneficiaries) receiving installment payments under the Plan, shall receive a lump sum payment in cash of all amounts accumulated in such Participant’s Account with

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respect to deferrals made pursuant to elections filed prior to the Amended and Restated Effective Date as soon as practicable (but not more than ninety (90) days) following the Change of Control; provided, however, that if a Change of Control occurs on or after January 1, 2017, then the payment shall not be made prior to the date that is five (5) years after the occurrence of events that would have constituted a Change of Control as it was defined in this Plan prior to January 1, 2016. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company reasonably anticipates that any such lump sum payment would reduce or eliminate the Company’s or any of its Affiliate’s deduction for compensation to a Participant because of the compensation limit imposed under Code Section 162(m), then the Company may elect to delay payment of such amount in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 409A.

In determining the amount accumulated in a Participant’s Share Unit Account, each Share Unit shall have a value equal to the higher of (a) the highest reported sales price, regular way, of a share of the Company on the Composite Tape for New York Stock Exchange Listed Stocks (the “Composite Tape”) during the sixty (60)-day period prior to the date of the Change of Control of the Company and (b) if the Change of Control of the Company is the result of a transaction or series of transactions described in Section 8.2(a) (or the corresponding provision in the prior definition of a Change of Control, as described in Section 8.4, below), then the highest price per Share of the Company paid in such transaction or series of transactions.

Section 8.2. Definition of a Change of Control. Subject to Section 8.4, a Change of Control means any of the following events, provided that each such event would constitute a change in control event within the meaning of Code Section 409A:

(a)The acquisition by any Person of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act) of thirty-five percent (35%) or more of either (A) the then-outstanding Shares (the “Outstanding Company Shares”) or (B) the combined voting power of the then-outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the “Outstanding Company Voting Securities”); provided, however, that the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change of Control: (1) any acquisition directly from the Company, (2) any acquisition by the Company, (3) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or any Affiliated Company or (4) any acquisition by any corporation pursuant to a transaction that complies with Section 8.2(c)(1)-(3);

(b)Any time at which individuals who, as of the Amended and Restated Effective Date, constitute the Board (the “Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board; provided, however, that any individual becoming a director subsequent to the date hereof whose election, or nomination for election by the Company’s shareholders, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board shall be considered as though such individual were a member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a Person other than the Board;

(c)Consummation of a reorganization, merger, statutory share exchange or consolidation or similar corporate transaction involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries, a

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sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, or the acquisition of assets or stock of another entity by the Company or any of its subsidiaries (each, a “Business Combination”), in each case unless, following such Business Combination, (1) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities that were the beneficial owners of the Outstanding Company Shares and the Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than fifty percent (50%) of the then-outstanding ordinary or common shares and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination (including, without limitation, a corporation that, as a result of such transaction, owns the Company or all or substantially all of the Company’s assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) in substantially the same proportions as their ownership immediately prior to such Business Combination of the Outstanding Company Shares and the Outstanding Company Voting Securities, as the case may be, (2) no Person (excluding any corporation resulting from such Business Combination or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of the Company or an Affiliated Company or such corporation resulting from such Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, thirty-five percent (35%) or more of, respectively, the then-outstanding ordinary or common shares of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination or the combined voting power of the then-outstanding voting securities of such corporation, except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination, and (3) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination were members of the Incumbent Board at the time of the execution of the initial agreement or of the action of the Board providing for such Business Combination; or

(d)Approval by the shareholders of the Company of a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.

Section 8.3. Maximum Payment Limitation.

(a)Limit on Payments. Except as provided in subsection (b) below, if any portion of the payments or benefits described in this Plan or under any other agreement with or plan of the Company or an Affiliate (in the aggregate, “Total Payments”), would constitute an “excess parachute payment”, then the Total Payments to be made to the Participant shall be reduced such that the value of the aggregate Total Payments that the Participant is entitled to receive shall be one dollar ($1) less than the maximum amount which the Participant may receive without becoming subject to the tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or which the Company or an Affiliate may pay without loss of deduction under Section 280G(a) of the Code. The terms “excess parachute payment” and “parachute payment” shall have the meanings assigned to them in Section 280G of the Code, and such “parachute payments” shall be valued as provided therein. Present value shall be calculated in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of the Code. Within forty (40) days following delivery of notice by the Company to the Participant of its belief that there is a payment or benefit due the Participant which will result in an excess parachute payment, the Participant and the Company, at the Company’s expense, shall obtain the opinion (which need not be unqualified) of nationally recognized tax counsel selected by the Company’s or an Affiliate’s independent auditors and acceptable to the Participant in his sole discretion (which may be regular outside counsel to the Company or an Affiliate), which opinion sets forth (1) the amount of the Base Period Income, (2)

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the amount and present value of Total Payments and (3) the amount and present value of any excess parachute payments determined without regard to the limitations of this Section. As used in this Section, the term “Base Period Income” means an amount equal to the Participant’s “annualized includible compensation for the base period” as defined in Section 280G(d)(1) of the Code. For purposes of such opinion, the value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s or an Affiliate’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code, which determination shall be evidenced in a certificate of such auditors addressed to the Company and the Participant. Such opinion shall be addressed to the Company and the Participant and shall be binding upon the Company and the Participant. If such opinion determines that there would be an excess parachute payment, the payments hereunder that are includible in Total Payments or any other payment or benefit determined by such counsel to be includible in Total Payments shall be reduced or eliminated as specified by the Participant in writing delivered to the Company within thirty (30) days of his receipt of such opinion or, if the Participant fails to so notify the Company, then as the Company shall reasonably determine, so that under the bases of calculations set forth in such opinion there will be no excess parachute payment. If such legal counsel so requests in connection with the opinion required by this Section, the Participant and the Company shall obtain, at the Company’s expense, and the legal counsel may rely on in providing the opinion, the advice of a firm of recognized executive compensation consultants as to the reasonableness of any item of compensation to be received by the Participant. If the provisions of Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code are repealed without succession, then this Section shall be of no further force or effect.

(b)Employment Contract Governs. The provisions of subsection (a) above shall not apply to a Participant whose employment is governed by an employment contract that provides for Total Payments in excess of the limitation described in subsection (a) above.

ARTICLE 9.
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 9.1. Administration.

(a)General. The Committee shall have overall discretionary authority with respect to administration of the Plan; provided that the Administrator shall have discretionary authority and responsibility for the general operation and daily administration of the Plan and to decide claims and appeals as specified herein. If at any time the Committee shall not be in existence or not be composed of members of the Board who qualify as “non-employee directors”, then all determinations affecting Participants who are subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act shall be made by the full Board, and all determinations affecting other Participants shall be made by the Board or an officer of the Company or other committee appointed by the Board (with the assistance of the Administrator). The Committee or Administrator may, in its discretion, delegate any or all of its authority and responsibility; provided that the Committee shall not delegate authority and responsibility with respect to non-ministerial functions that relate to the participation by Participants who are subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act at the time any such delegated authority or responsibility is exercised. To the extent of any such delegation, any references herein to the Committee or Administrator, as applicable, shall be deemed references to such delegatee. Interpretation of the Plan shall be within the sole discretion of the Committee or the Administrator

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with respect to their respective duties hereunder. If any delegatee of the Committee or the Administrator shall also be a Participant or Beneficiary, any determinations affecting the delegatee’s participation in the Plan shall be made by the Committee or Administrator, as applicable.

(b)Authority and Responsibility. In addition to the authority specifically provided herein, the Committee and Administrator shall have the discretionary authority to take any action or make any determination deemed necessary for the proper administration of the Plan with regard to the respective duties of each under the Plan, including but not limited to: (1) prescribe rules and regulations for the administration of the Plan; (2) prescribe forms for use with respect to the Plan; (3) interpret and apply all of the Plan’s provisions, reconcile inconsistencies or supply omissions in the Plan’s terms; (4) make appropriate determinations, including factual determinations, and calculations; and (5) prepare all reports required by law. Any action taken by the Committee shall be controlling over any contrary action of the Administrator. The Committee and the Administrator may delegate their ministerial duties to third parties and to the extent such delegation, references to the Committee or Administrator herein shall mean such delegates, if any.

(c)Decisions Binding. The Committee’s and Administrator’s determinations shall be final and binding on all parties with an interest hereunder, unless determined to be arbitrary and capricious.

(d)Procedures of the Committee. The Committee’s determinations must be made by not less than a majority of its members present at the meeting (in person or otherwise) at which a quorum is present, or by written consent, which sets forth the action, is signed by each member of the Committee and filed with the minutes for proceedings of the Committee. A majority of the entire Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Administrator’s determinations shall be made in accordance with such procedures it establishes.

(e)Indemnification. Service on the Committee or as an Administrator shall constitute service as a director or officer of the Company so that the Committee and Administrator members shall be entitled to indemnification, limitation of liability and reimbursement of expenses with respect to their Committee or Administrator services to the same extent that they are entitled under the Company’s charter documents and applicable law for their services as directors or officers of the Company.

Section 9.2. Designation of Beneficiary. Each Participant may designate a Beneficiary in such form and manner and within such time periods as the Administrator may prescribe. A Participant can change his beneficiary designation at any time, provided that each beneficiary designation shall revoke the most recent designation, and the last designation received by the Administrator while the Participant was alive shall be given effect. If a Participant designates a Beneficiary without providing in the designation that the Beneficiary must be living at the time of distribution, the designation shall vest in the Beneficiary the distribution payable after the Participant’s death, and such distribution if not paid by the Beneficiary’s death shall be made to the Beneficiary’s estate. In the event there is no valid beneficiary designation in effect at the time of the Participant’s death, in the event the Participant’s designated Beneficiary does not survive the Participant, or in the event that the beneficiary designation provides that the Beneficiary must be living at the time of distribution and such designated Beneficiary does not survive to the

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distribution date, the Participant’s estate will be deemed the Beneficiary and will be entitled to receive payment. If a Participant designates his spouse as a beneficiary, such beneficiary designation automatically shall become null and void on the date the Administrator receives notice of the Participant’s divorce or legal separation.

Section 9.3. Restrictions to Comply with Applicable Law. All transactions under the Plan are intended to comply with all applicable conditions of Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act. The Committee and Administrator shall administer the Plan so that transactions under the Plan will be exempt from or comply with Section 16 of the Exchange Act, and shall have the right to restrict or rescind any transaction, or impose other rules and requirements, to the extent it deems necessary or desirable for such exemption or compliance to be met.

Section 9.4. Claims Procedures.

(a)Initial Claim. If a Participant or Beneficiary (the “claimant”) believes that he is entitled to a benefit under the Plan that is not provided, the claimant or his legal representative shall file a written claim for such benefit with the Administrator within ninety (90) days of the date the payment that is in dispute should have been made. The Administrator shall review the claim and render a decision within ninety (90) days following the receipt of the claim; provided that the Administrator may determine that an additional ninety (90)-day extension is necessary due to circumstances beyond the Administrator’s control, in which event the Administrator shall notify the claimant prior to the end of the initial period that an extension is needed, the reason therefor, and the date by which the Administrator expects to render a decision. If the claimant’s claim is denied in whole or part, the Administrator shall provide written notice to the claimant of such denial. The written notice shall include: the specific reason(s) for the denial; reference to specific Plan provisions upon which the denial is based; a description of any additional material or information necessary for the claimant to perfect the claim and an explanation of which such material or information is necessary; and a description of the Plan’s review procedures (as set forth in subsection (b)) and the time limits applicable to such procedures, including a statement of the claimant’s right to initiate arbitration under Section 9.9 following an adverse determination upon review.

(b)Request for Appeal. The claimant has the right to appeal the Administrator’s decision by filing a written appeal to the Administrator within sixty (60) days after the claimant’s receipt of the Administrator’s decision, although to avoid penalties under Code Section 409A, the claimant’s appeal must be filed within one hundred eighty (180) days of the date payment could have been timely made in accordance with the terms of the Plan and pursuant to Regulations promulgated under Code Section 409A. The claimant will have the opportunity, upon request and free of charge, to have reasonable access to and copies of all documents, records and other information relevant to the claimant’s appeal. The claimant may submit written comments, documents, records and other information relating to his claim with the appeal.

(c)Review of Decision. After considering all materials presented by the claimant, the Administrator will render a written decision, setting forth the specific reasons for the decision and containing specific references to the relevant provisions of the Plan on which the decision is based, and any other information required by ERISA. The decision on review shall normally be made within sixty (60) days after the Administrator’s receipt of the claimant’s request.

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If an extension of time is required for a hearing or other special circumstances, the Administrator shall notify the claimant and the time limit shall be 120 days. If the claimant does not receive a written decision within the time period(s) described above, the appeal shall be deemed denied on the last day of such period(s).

Section 9.5. Participant Rights Unsecured.

(a)Unsecured Claim. The right of a Participant or his Beneficiary to receive a distribution hereunder shall be an unsecured claim, and neither the Participant nor any Beneficiary shall have any rights in or against any amount credited to his Account or any other specific assets of the Company or an Affiliate. The right of a Participant or Beneficiary to the payment of benefits under this Plan shall not be assigned, encumbered, or transferred, except as permitted under Section 6.7(a)(2) or 9.2. The rights of a Participant hereunder are exercisable during the Participant’s lifetime only by him or his guardian or legal representative.

(b)Contractual Obligation. The Company or an Affiliate may authorize the creation of a trust or other arrangements to assist it in meeting the obligations created under the Plan, subject to the restrictions on funding such trust or arrangement imposed by Code Sections 409A(b)(2) or (3). However, any liability to any person with respect to the Plan shall be based solely upon any contractual obligations that may be created pursuant to the Plan. No obligation of the Company or an Affiliate shall be deemed to be secured by any pledge of, or other encumbrance on, any property of the Company or any Affiliate. Nothing contained in this Plan and no action taken pursuant to its terms shall create or be construed to create a trust of any kind, or a fiduciary relationship between the Company or an Affiliate and any Participant or Beneficiary, or any other person.

(c)No Right to Employment. Participation in this Plan, or any modifications thereof, or the payments of any benefits hereunder, shall not be construed as giving to any person any right to be retained in the service of the Company or any Affiliate, limiting in any way the right of the Company or any Affiliate to terminate such person’s employment at any time, evidencing any agreement or understanding that the Company or any Affiliate will employ such person in any particular position or any particular rate of compensation or guaranteeing such person any right to receive any other form or amount of remuneration from the Company or any Affiliate.

Section 9.6. Amendment or Termination of Plan.

(a)Amendment. The Committee may at any time amend the Plan, including but not limited to modifying the terms and conditions applicable to (or otherwise eliminating) Deferrals to be made on or after the amendment date to the extent not prohibited by Code Section 409A; provided, however, that no amendment may reduce or eliminate any Account balance accrued to the date of such amendment (except as such Account balance may be reduced as a result of investment losses allocable to such Account) without a Participant’s consent except as otherwise specifically provided herein; and provided further that the Board must approve any amendment that expands the class of employees eligible for participation under the Plan, that materially increases the benefits provided under the Plan or that is required to be approved by the Board by any applicable law or the listing requirements of the national securities exchange upon which the Company’s ordinary shares

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are then traded. In addition, the Administrator may at any time amend the Plan to make administrative changes and changes necessary to comply with applicable law.

(b)Termination. The Committee may terminate the Plan in accordance with the following provisions. Upon termination of the Plan, any deferral elections then in effect shall be cancelled to the extent permitted by Code Section 409A. Upon termination of the Plan, the Committee may authorize the payment of all amounts accrued under the Plan in a single sum payment without regard to any distribution election then in effect, only in the following circumstances:

(1)The Plan is terminated pursuant to irrevocable action taken by the Committee within the thirty (30) days preceding or the twelve (12) months following a change in control event (as defined in Code Section 409A), provided that all other plans required to be aggregated with this Plan under Code Section 409A are also terminated and liquidated with respect to each participant that experienced the change in control event. In such event, the single sum payment must be distributed within twelve (12) months after such irrevocable action is taken.

(2)The Plan is terminated within twelve (12) months of a corporate dissolution taxed under Code Section 331, or with the approval of a bankruptcy court pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §503(b)(1)(A). In such event, the single sum payment must be distributed by the latest of: (A) the last day of the calendar year in which the Plan termination occurs, (B) the first calendar year in which the amount is no longer subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture, or (C) the first calendar year in which payment is administratively practicable.

(3)The Plan is terminated at any other time, provided that such termination does not occur proximate to a downturn in the financial health of the Company or an Affiliate, and all other plans required to be aggregated with this Plan under Code Section 409A are also terminated and liquidated. In such event, the single sum payment shall be paid no earlier than twelve (12) months (and no later than twenty-four (24) months) after the date of the Plan’s termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any payment that would otherwise be paid during the twelve (12)-month period beginning on the Plan termination date pursuant to the terms of the Plan shall be paid in accordance with such terms. In addition, the Company or any Affiliate shall be prohibited from adopting a similar arrangement within three (3) years following the date of the Plan’s termination.

Section 9.7. Administrative Expenses. Costs of establishing and administering the Plan will be paid by the Company and its participating Affiliates.

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Section 9.8. Successors and Assigns. This Plan shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Company, its successors and assigns and the Participants and their heirs, executors, administrators, and legal representatives.

Section 9.9. Governing Law; Limitation on Actions; Dispute Resolution.

(a)Governing Law. This Plan is intended to be a plan of deferred compensation maintained for a select group of management or highly compensated employees as that term is used in ERISA, and shall be interpreted so as to comply with the applicable requirements thereof. In all other respects, the Plan is to be construed and its validity determined according to the laws of the State of Wisconsin (without reference to conflict of law principles thereof) to the extent such laws are not preempted by federal law.

(b)Limitation on Actions. Any arbitration proceeding with respect to the Plan may be brought only after the claims and appeals procedures of Section 9.4 are exhausted and only within period ending on the earlier of (1) one year after the date claimant receives notice or deemed notice of a denial upon appeal under Section 9.4(b), or (2) the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations period under applicable federal law.

(c)Arbitration. Any disputes related to this Plan shall be subject to the Company’s arbitration policy, as in effect from time to time. By participating in this Plan, each Participant agrees to be bound by the Company’s arbitration policy, as it may be in effect from time to time.

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ADDENDUM

SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO DELAYED PAYMENTS

In connection with the merger of Johnson Controls, Inc. with and into a subsidiary of Tyco International plc on September 2, 2016, the amounts accrued through such date under the Johnson Controls, Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan and the Johnson Controls, Inc. Retirement Restoration Plan became distributable thereunder pursuant to the change in control provisions of such plans. Certain of the amounts payable under both such plans to Mr. Alex Molinaroli (the “Executive”) would have been nondeductible by Johnson Controls, Inc. as a result of the application of Code Section 162(m). As such, as permitted by Code Section 409A, the Company elected to delay the distribution of such amounts until either (1) the Executive’s first taxable year in which the Company reasonably anticipates, or should reasonably anticipate, that if the payment is made during such year, the deduction of such payment will not be barred by application of Code Section 162(m) or (2) during the period beginning with the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service and ending on the later of the last day of the fiscal year of the Company in which the Executive Separates from Service or the 15th day of the third month following the Executive’s Separation from Service. Where the payment is delayed to a date on or after the Executive’s Separation from Service, if the Executive is a specified employee (within the meaning of Code Section 409A and the Company’s policies in regard thereto) as of the date of such Separation from Service, then payment will not be made under the date that is six months after the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service. The deferred amounts described herein will otherwise be subject to the provisions of this Plan, including the right of the Executive to direct the investment of such amounts and the right of the Executive to designate a Beneficiary to receive such amounts in the event of the Executive’s death.

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EX-10.6

Exhibit 10.6

JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC

SENIOR EXECUTIVE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

As Amended and Restated March 11, 2021

ARTICLE 1
PURPOSE AND DURATION

Section 1.1. Purpose. The Johnson Controls International plc Senior Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) permits certain employees of the Company and its Affiliates to defer certain compensation (including shares deliverable under equity plans) or programs maintained by the Company or an Affiliate with respect to periods on and after the Effective Date.

Section 1.2. Duration. The Plan became effective on January 1, 2018 (the “Effective Date”), was most recently amended and restated effective March 11, 2021, and shall remain in effect until terminated by the Committee pursuant to Section 10.2.

ARTICLE 2

DEFINITIONS

Section 2.1. Definitions. Wherever used in the Plan, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below and, where the meaning is intended, the initial letter of the word is capitalized:

(a)“Account” means the record keeping account or accounts maintained to record the interest of each Participant under the Plan. An Account is established for record keeping purposes only and not to reflect the physical segregation of assets on the Participant’s behalf, and may consist of such subaccounts or balances as the Administrator may determine to be necessary or appropriate.

(b)“Administrator” means the Corporate Benefits Department of the Company; provided that, where either applicable law or the Charter of the Committee requires action to be taken by the Committee, then the term Administrator shall refer to the Committee to the extent needed.

(c)“Affiliate” means each entity that is required to be included in the Company’s controlled group of corporations within the meaning of Code Section 414(b), or that is under common control with the Company within the meaning of Code Section 414(c); provided that for purposes of determining when a Participant has incurred a Separation from Service, the phrase “at least 50 percent” shall be used in place of the phrase “at least 80 percent” in each place that phrase appears in the regulations issued thereunder.

(d)“Annual Enrollment Period” means the period designated by the Administrator in its sole discretion during which deferral elections can be made. Notwithstanding

the foregoing, in all cases, the Annual Enrollment Period will end no later than December 31of the year immediately preceding the calendar year for which such enrollment is effective.

(e)“Beneficiary” means the person or persons designated by the Participant to receive payments under the Plan in the event of the Participant’s death as provided in Section 12.2.

(f)“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

(g)“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as interpreted by regulations and rulings issued pursuant thereto, all as amended and in effect from time to time. Any reference to a specific provision of the Code shall be deemed to include any rulings and regulations promulgated thereunder, and reference to any successor provision thereto.

(h)“Committee” means the Compensation Committee of the Board. If at any time the Committee shall not be in existence, or not be composed of members of the Board who qualify as “non-employee directors,” then all determinations affecting Participants who are subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act shall be made by the full Board, and the term Committee shall refer to the Board to the extent needed.

(i)“Company” means Johnson Controls International plc, an Irish public limited company, and its successors as provided in Section 12.11.

(j)“Deferrable Compensation” means the following types of compensation that may be deferred under the Plan:

(1) Base Salary: Up to fifty percent (50%) of a Participant’s base salary.

(2)Annual Incentive Award: Up to ninety-five percent (95%) of a Participant’s performance cash award made under a plan of the Company or an Employer, or with the consent of the Administrator, any other cash bonus awarded to a Participant.

(3)Shares: For Grandfathered Participants only, any Shares or cash that would otherwise be issued to such Participant under any equity award (other than share options or share appreciation rights) granted under any plan of the Company.

(4)Other Incentive Compensation: Any other incentive award or compensation that the Committee (with respect to those Participants who are Company officers), or the Administrator (with respect to all other Participants), designates is eligible for deferral hereunder.

All compensation amounts shall be determined before any reduction for any amounts deferred by the Participant pursuant to Section 401(k) or Section 125 of the Code, or pursuant to the Plan or any other non-qualified plan which permits the voluntary deferral of compensation.

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(k)“Deferral” means the amount credited, in accordance with a Participant’s election, to the Participant’s Account in lieu of the payment in cash thereof, or the issuance of Shares with respect thereto. Deferrals include the following:

(1)Base Salary Deferrals: A deferral of a portion of a Participant’s base salary, as described in subsection (j)(1).

(2)Annual Incentive AwardDeferrals: A deferral of a portion of a Participant’s cash bonus, as described in subsection (j)(2).

(3)Share Deferrals: A deferral of Shares made by a Grandfathered Participant, as described in subsection (j)(3).

(4)Other Incentive Compensation: A deferral of any other type of Deferrable Compensation, as described in subsection (j)(4).

(l)“Disability” means a Participant’s inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least twelve (12) months, as determined by the Administrator. The Administrator shall make the determination of Disability and may request such evidence of disability as it reasonably determines.

(m)“Distribution Date” means each January 15 or July 15, or the first business day prior such date if such date falls on a holiday or weekend.

(n)“Employer” means the Company or the Affiliate that employs a Participant.

(o)“ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as interpreted by regulations and rulings issued pursuant thereto, all as amended and in effect from time to time. Any reference to a specific provision of ERISA shall be deemed to include any rulings and regulations promulgated thereunder and reference to any successor provision thereto.

(p)“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as interpreted by regulations and rules issued pursuant thereto, all as amended and in effect from time to time. Any reference to a specific provision of the Exchange Act shall be deemed to include any rulings and regulations promulgated thereunder and reference to any successor provision thereto.

(q)“Fair Market Value” means, with respect to a Share, the closing sales price on the New York Stock Exchange as of 4:00 p.m. EST on the date in question (or the immediately preceding trading day if the date in question is not a trading day), and with respect to any other property, such value as is determined by the Administrator.

(r)“Grandfathered Participant” means a Participant that made a deferral election under the Johnson Controls International plc Executive Deferred Compensation Plan with respect to equity awards on or before January 1, 2018.

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(s)“Measurement Funds” means the investment options offered under the Savings Plan (excluding the Company stock fund), the Share Unit Account, and any other alternatives made available by the Administrator. These Measurement Funds are used solely to calculate the earnings that are credited to a Participant’s Account in accordance with Section 6.2below, and do not represent any beneficial interest on the part of the Participant in any asset or other property of the Company or its Affiliates. The determination of an increase or decrease in the performance of each Measurement Fund shall be made by the Administrator in its reasonable discretion. Measurement Funds may be replaced, new funds may be added, or both, from time to time in the discretion of the Administrator; provided that if the Measurement Funds hereunder correspond with funds available for investment under the Savings Plan, then, unless the Administrator determines otherwise in its discretion, any addition, removal or replacement of investment funds under the Savings Plan shall automatically result in a corresponding change to the Measurement Funds hereunder.

(t)“Participant” means, (i) an employee of the Company or any Affiliate who is paid on the United States payroll, working in the United States, and in salary grades 182-184, unless otherwise determined by the Committee or Administrator, or (ii) an employee of the Company or any Affiliate selected by the Chief Executive Officer or the Committee to be a Participant in the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee shall limit the foregoing group of eligible employees to a select group of management and highly compensated employees, as determined by the Committee in accordance with ERISA. Where the context so requires, a Participant also means a former employee or Beneficiary entitled to receive a benefit hereunder.

(u)“Savings Plan” means the Johnson Controls Savings and Investment (401(k)) Plan, a defined contribution plan, and any successor to such plan maintained by the Company or an Affiliate.

(v)“Separation from Service” means a Participant’s cessation of service from the Company and all Affiliates within the meaning of Code Section 409A, as determined by the Administrator, subject to the following rules:

(1)If a Participant takes a leave of absence from the Company or an Affiliate for purposes of military leave, sick leave or other bona fide leave of absence, the Participant’s employment will be deemed to continue for the first six (6) months of the leave of absence, or if longer, for so long as the Participant’s right to reemployment is provided by either by statute or by contract; provided that if the leave of absence is due to the Participant’s medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, and such impairment causes the Participant to be unable to perform the duties of his or her position with the Company or an Affiliate or a substantially similar position of employment, then the leave period may be extended for up to a total of twenty-nine (29) months. If the period of the leave exceeds the time periods set forth above and the Participant’s right to reemployment is not provided by either statute or contract, the Participant

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will be considered to have incurred a Separation from Service on the first day following the end of the applicable time period set forth above.

(2)A Participant will be presumed to have incurred a Separation from Service when the level of bona fide services performed by the Participant for the Company and its Affiliates permanently decreases to a level equal to twenty percent (20%) or less of the average level of services performed by the Participant for the Company or its Affiliates during the immediately preceding thirty-six (36) month period (or such lesser period of service).

(3)The Participant will be presumed not to have incurred a Separation from Service while the Participant continues to provide bona fide services to the Company or an Affiliate in any capacity (whether as an employee or independent contractor) at a level that is at least fifty percent (50%) or more of the average level of services performed by the Participant for the Company or its Affiliates during the immediately preceding thirty-six (36) month period (or such lesser period of service).

(4)If a Participant ceases to provide services as an employee to the Company or an Affiliate, but immediately thereafter continues to provide services as an independent contractor to any such entity without incurring a Separation from Service as described in the subparagraphs above, then such Participant will not incur a Separation from Service until the expiration of the contract (or, if applicable, all contracts) under which services are performed for the Company and any Affiliate if the expiration is a good-faith and complete termination of the contractual relationship.

(w)“Share” means an ordinary share of the Company.

(x)“Share Unit Account” means the account described in Article 7, which is deemed invested in Shares.

(y)“Share Units” mean the hypothetical Shares that are credited to the Share Unit Account in accordance with Article 7.

(z)“Trading Day” means each day when the United States financial markets are open for business.

(aa)“Valuation Date” means the day selected by the Administrator on which to value a Participant’s Account prior to a distribution. The Valuation Date may be any Trading Day within the one week prior to Distribution Date, as determined in the Administrator’s sole discretion.

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ARTICLE 3
ADMINISTRATION

Section 3.1. Authority of the Administrator. The Administrator shall have discretionary authority and responsibility for the general operation and daily administration of the Plan, including, in addition to the authority specifically provided to the Administrator in this Plan, to (a) interpret and apply all of the Plan’s provisions, (b) prescribe forms for use with respect to the Plan, (c) reconcile inconsistencies or supply omissions in the Plan’s terms, (d) make appropriate determinations, including factual determinations, and calculations, (e) prepare all reports required by law, and (f) determine the eligibility of an employee to participate in the Plan; provided, however, thatonly the Committee shall have the authority and responsibilities specified in Section 3.2 below.

Section 3.2. Authority of the Committee. In addition to the authority specifically provided to the Committee in this Plan, the Committee shall have the sole authority to amend the Plan, make all determinations affecting Participants who are subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, and make any other determinations that applicable law or the Charter of the Committee requires to be made by the Committee. In addition, any action taken by the Committee shall be controlling over any contrary action of the Administrator.

Section 3.3. Delegation. The Committee or Administrator may, in its discretion, delegate any or all of its authority and responsibility to third parties; provided that the Committee shall not delegate authority and responsibility with respect to non-ministerial functions that relate to the participation by Participants who are subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act at the time any such delegated authority or responsibility is exercised. To the extent of any such delegation, any references herein to the Committee or Administrator, as applicable, shall be deemed references to such delegate.

Section 3.4. Interpretation; Decisions Binding. Interpretation of the Plan shall be within the sole discretion of the Committee or the Administrator with respect to their respective duties hereunder. If any member of, or delegate of, the Committee or the Administrator shall also be a Participant or Beneficiary, then such individual may not participate in any determinations affecting the individual’s benefits under the Plan. The Committee’s and the Administrator’s determinations shall be final and binding on all parties with an interest hereunder, unless determined to be arbitrary and capricious.

Section 3.5. Procedures for Administration. The Committee’s determinations must be made by not less than a majority of its members present at the meeting (in person or otherwise) at which a quorum is present, or by written majority consent, which sets forth the action, is signed by the members of the Committee and filed with the minutes for proceedings of the Committee. A majority of the entire Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Administrator’s determinations shall be made in accordance with such procedures it establishes.

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ARTICLE 4

PARTICIPATION

Section 4.1. Timing. Each employee of the Company or an Affiliate who qualifies as a Participant shall automatically become a Participant on the date he or she makes (or is deemed to make) a deferral election under Article 5.

Section 4.2. Employees Acquired in Mergers and Acquisitions. In the event an individual becomes an employee of the Company or an Affiliate due to a merger or acquisition, such employee shall not be eligible to participate in the Plan until such time that participation is approved by the Company via amendment of the Plan, corporate resolution or pursuant to the terms of the applicable purchase agreement, even if such employee would otherwise be eligible to participate in the Plan.

ARTICLE 5
DEFERRALS OF COMPENSATION

Section 5.1. Deferral Elections. A Participant may elect to defer all or part of his or her Deferrable Compensation during the Annual Enrollment Period by filing a deferral election according to the procedures established by the Administrator, which may include making an election by electronic means. A Participant’s election to defer compensation shall be effective only for the calendar year to which the election relates, and shall not carry over from year to year unless otherwise allowed by the Administrator in its sole discretion. As of the end of the applicable Annual Enrollment Period, the Participant’s deferral election shall be irrevocable except as provided in Section 5.2. A Participant may make a deferral election at such other times not described above as may be permitted by the Administrator consistent with the requirements of Code Section 409A.

Section 5.2. Cancellation of Deferral Elections

(a)Permitted Cancelations. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan to the contrary, (1) if the Administrator determines that a Participant’s deferral election(s) must be cancelled in order for the Participant to receive a hardship distribution under the Savings Plan or any other 401(k) plan maintained by the Company or an Affiliate or (2) if the Participant elects to cancel his or her deferral election(s) due to a Disability, then the Participant’s deferral election(s) shall be cancelled to the extent permitted under Code Section 409A.

(b)Effect of Cancellation. A Participant whose deferral election(s) are cancelled pursuant to this Section 5.2 may make a new deferral election under Section 5.1, and pursuant to the requirements of Code Section 409A, with respect to future compensation, unless otherwise prohibited by the Administrator.

Section 5.3. Administration of Deferral Elections. All deferral elections must be made in the form and manner and within such time periods as the Administrator prescribes in order to be effective.

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ARTICLE 6
MEASUREMENT FUNDS

Section 6.1. Investment Election.

(a)Making Elections. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, amounts credited to a Participant’s Account shall reflect the investment experience of the Measurement Funds selected by the Participant. The Participant may select Measurement Funds as follows:

(1)The Participant may make an initial investment election at the time of enrollment in the Plan in whole increments of one percent (1%).

(2)A Participant may elect to allocate any future Deferrals among the various Measurement Funds in whole increments of one percent (1%) from time to time as prescribed by the Administrator.

(3)A Participant may elect to reallocate the balance of his or her Account into various Measurement Funds from time to time as prescribed by the Administrator.

(4)Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, Share Deferrals or Other Incentive Compensation measured in relation to a Share shall be automatically invested in the Share Unit Account and may be re-allocated out of such Measurement Fund only after the Share Deferrals or Other Incentive Compensation are either vested or earned, subject to any additional restrictions on re-allocation as may be imposed by the Employer.

Investment elections shall remain in effect until changed by the Participant. All investment elections shall become effective as soon as practicable after receipt of such election by the Administrator, and must be made in the form and manner and within such time periods as the Administrator prescribes in order to be effective.

(b)Default Election. In the absence of an effective election, the Participant’s Account (to the extent the Plan does not require Deferrals to be allocated to the Share Unit Account) shall be deemed invested in the default fund specified for the Savings Plan.

Section 6.2. Crediting of Earnings (or Losses). All Deferrals will be deemed invested in a Measurement Fund as of the date on which the deferrals would have otherwise been paid to the Participant. On each Trading Day, a Participant’s Account shall be credited with all deemed earnings (or losses) generated by the Measurement Funds in which such Participant’s Account is deemed invested. Notwithstanding that the rates of return credited to a Participant’s Account are based upon the actual performance of the corresponding Measurement Fund, the Company shall not be obligated to invest an amount credited to a Participant’s Account under the Plan in such Measurement Funds or in any other investment funds.

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Section 6.3. Pro-rata Distribution. Any distribution made to or on behalf of a Participant from his or her Account in an amount which is less than the entire balance of his or her Account shall be made pro rata from each of the Measurement Funds to which such Account is then allocated.

Section 6.4. Securities Law Restrictions. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, all elections under this Article 6 or 7 by a Participant who is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act are subject to review by the Administrator prior to implementation. In accordance with Article 3, the Administrator may restrict additional transactions, rescind transactions, or impose other rules and procedures, to the extent deemed desirable by the Administrator in order to comply with the Exchange Act, including, without limitation, application of the review and approval provisions of this Section 6.4 to Participants who are not subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act.

ARTICLE 7
RULES WITH RESPECT TO SHARE UNITS

Section 7.1. Valuation of Share Unit Account. When any amounts are to be allocated to a Share Unit Account, such amount shall be converted to whole and fractional Share Units, by dividing the amount to be allocated by the Fair Market Value of a Share on the effective date of such allocation. If any dividends or other distributions are paid on Shares while a Participant has Share Units credited to his or her Account, such Participant’s Account shall be credited with a dividend award equal to the amount of the cash dividend paid or Fair Market Value of other property distributed on one Share, multiplied by the number of Share Units credited to his or her Share Unit Account on the date the dividend is declared. The dividend award shall be converted into additional Share Units as provided above using the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date the dividend is paid or distributed. Any other provision of this Plan to the contrary notwithstanding, if a dividend is declared on Shares in the form of a right or rights to purchase shares of the Company or any entity acquiring the Company, then no additional Share Units shall be credited to the Participant’s Share Unit Account with respect to such dividend, but each Share Unit credited to a Participant’s Share Unit Account at the time such dividend is paid, and each Share Unit thereafter credited to the Participant’s Share Unit Account at a time when such rights are attached to Shares, shall thereafter be valued as of any point in time on the basis of the aggregate of the then Fair Market Value of one Share plus the then Fair Market Value of such right or rights then attached to one Share.

Section 7.2. Transactions Affecting Shares. In the event of any merger, share exchange, reorganization, consolidation, recapitalization, share dividend, share split or other change in corporate structure of the Company affecting Shares, the Administrator may make appropriate equitable adjustments with respect to the Share Units credited to the Share Unit Account of each Participant, including without limitation, adjusting the date as of which such units are valued and/or distributed, as the Administrator determines is necessary or desirable to prevent the dilution or enlargement of the benefits intended to be provided under the Plan.

Section 7.3. No Shareholder Rights With Respect to Share Units. Participants shall have no rights as a shareholder pertaining to Share Units credited to their Account.

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ARTICLE 8
DISTRIBUTION OF ACCOUNTS

Section 8.1. Distribution Event. Except as otherwise provided in this Article 8, a Participant’s Account shall be distributed, according to his or her distribution election made pursuant to Section 8.2, upon the Participant’s Separation from Service.

Section 8.2. Annual Election. During the Annual Enrollment Period preceding each calendar year, a Participant may elect the form of distribution with respect to each of the following sub-accounts established for such calendar year:

(a)Base Salary Deferrals, including interest, earnings or losses thereon.

(b)Annual Incentive Deferrals, including interest, earnings or losses thereon.

(c)For Grandfathered Participants, Share Deferrals, as adjusted for gains or losses thereon.

(d)Other Incentive Compensation Deferrals, including interest, earnings or losses thereon.

Such election shall be made in such form and manner as the Administrator may prescribe, which may include electronic means. The election shall specify whether distributions shall be made in a single lump sum or from two (2) to ten (10) annual installments. In the absence of a valid distribution election for any given year with respect to a particular subaccount, payment shall be made in a single lump sum. Once the form of distribution is elected with respect to a particular year, such election shall be irrevocable.

Section 8.3. Manner of Distribution. The Participant’s Account shall be paid in cash in the following manner:

(a)Lump Sum. With respect to each sub-account for which a Participant has elected to receive a lump sum, the balance of such sub-account (as of the Valuation Date) shall be paid on the first Distribution Date following the six-month anniversary of the Participant’s Separation from Service.

(b)Installments. With respect to each sub-account for which a Participant has elected to receive annual installments, the first annual payment shall be paid on the first Distribution Date following the six-month anniversary of the Participant’ Separation from Service. All subsequent installments shall be made on the anniversary of such first Distribution Date. The amount of the first annual payment shall equal the value of 1/10th (or 1/9th, 1/8th, 1/7th, etc. depending on the number of installments elected) of the balance of the sub-account as of the Valuation Date. All subsequent annual payments shall be in an amount equal to the value of 1/9th (or 1/8th, 1/7th, 1/6th, etc. depending on the number of installments elected, and the number of installments remaining) of the balance of the sub-account as of the Valuation Date, except that the

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final annual installment payment shall equal the then remaining balance of such sub-account as of the Valuation Date.

Section 8.4. Distribution of Remaining Account Following Participant’s Death.

(a)Payment Upon Death. In the event of the Participant’s death prior to receiving all payments due under this Article 8, the balance of the Participant’s Account shall be paid to the Participant’s Beneficiary in a lump sum. If the Participant’s death occurs between January 1 and June 30, payment will be made to the Participant’s Beneficiary between July 1 and September 30 of the same year. If the Participant’s death occurs between July 1 and December 31, payment will be made to the Participant’s Beneficiary between January 1 and March 31 of the following year.

(b)Requirements for Payment. The timing of the payment(s) under Section 8.4(a) is dependent upon the Administrator receiving all information needed to authorize such payment (such as a copy of the Participant’s death certificate). To the extent the Administrator cannot make a payment because it has not received such information, then the Administrator shall make such payment(s) to the Beneficiary as soon as practicable in accordance with Section 8.4(a) after it has received all information necessary to make such payment, provided that such payment(s) due from the date of death through December 31 of the year following the year of the Participant’s death must be completed by such December 31 in order to avoid additional taxes under Code Section 409A.

Section 8.5. Tax Withholding. The Employer that is liable to make a payment hereunder shall have the right to deduct from any deferral or payment made hereunder, or from any other amount due a Participant, the amount of cash and/or Fair Market Value of Shares sufficient to satisfy the Employer’s foreign, federal, state or local income tax withholding obligations with respect to any amount deferred hereunder, whether at the time of deferral, vesting or payment thereof. In addition, if prior to the date of distribution of any amount hereunder, the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax imposed under Code Sections 3101, 3121(a) and 3121(v)(2), where applicable, becomes due, then the Employer may distribute from the Participant’s Account balance the amount needed to pay the Participant’s portion of such tax, plus an amount equal to the withholding taxes due under federal, state or local law resulting from the payment of such FICA tax, and an additional amount to pay the additional income tax at source on wages attributable to the pyramiding of the Code Section 3401 wages and taxes, but no greater than the aggregate of the FICA tax amount and the income tax withholding related to such FICA tax amount. Each Participant shall be responsible for the payment of all individual tax liabilities relating to any benefits under the Plan.

Section 8.6. Additional Payment Provisions.

(a)Acceleration of Payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing:

(1)If an amount deferred under this Plan is required to be included in a Participant’s income under Code Section 409A prior to the date such amount is scheduled to be distributed, such Participant shall receive a distribution, in

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a lump sum within ninety (90) days after the Plan fails to meet the requirements of Code Section 409A, of the amount required to be included in the Participant’s income as a result of such failure.

(2)If an amount under the Plan is required to be immediately distributed in a lump sum under a domestic relations order in accordance with Section 12.7, then such amount shall be distributed according to the terms of such order.

(b)Delay in Payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing:

(1)If a distribution required under the terms of this Plan would jeopardize the ability of the Company or an Affiliate to continue as a going concern, the Company or the Affiliate shall not be required to make such distribution. Rather, the distribution shall be delayed until the first date that making the distribution does not jeopardize the ability of the Company or of an Affiliate to continue as a going concern. Any distribution delayed under this provision shall be treated as made on the date specified under the terms of this Plan.

(2)If the distribution will violate the terms of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act or other Federal securities laws, or any other applicable law, then the distribution shall be delayed until the earliest date on which making the distribution will not violate such law.

Section 8.7. Effect of Payment. The full payment of the applicable benefit under this Article 8 shall completely discharge all obligations on the part of the Employer to the Participant (and each Beneficiary) with respect to the operation of the Plan, and the Participant’s (and Beneficiary’s) rights under the Plan shall terminate.

ARTICLE 9
SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE IN THE EVENT OF A
CHANGE OF CONTROL OF THE COMPANY

Section 9.1. Effect of a Change of Control. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan, upon a Change of Control (as defined below in Section 9.2), the Committee may, but shall not be required to, terminate the Plan and distribute to each Participant or Beneficiary his or her Account balance in a lump sum payment as soon as practicable (but not more than ninety (90) days) following the Change of Control.

Section 9.2. Definition of a Change of Control. A Change of Control shall have the meaning given in the Company’s equity plan as in effect at the time immediately prior to the Change of Control, provided that such event would also constitute a change in control event within the meaning of Code Section 409A.

Section 9.3. Maximum Payment Limitation.

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(a)Limit on Payments. Except as provided in subsection (b) below, if any portion of the payments or benefits described in this Plan or under any other agreement with or plan of the Company or an Affiliate (in the aggregate, “Total Payments”), would constitute an “excess parachute payment”, then the Total Payments to be made to the Participant shall be reduced such that the value of the aggregate Total Payments that the Participant is entitled to receive shall be one dollar ($1) less than the maximum amount which the Participant may receive without becoming subject to the tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or which the Company or an Affiliate may pay without loss of deduction under Section 280G(a) of the Code. The terms “excess parachute payment” and “parachute payment” shall have the meanings assigned to them in Section 280G of the Code, and such “parachute payments” shall be valued as provided therein. Present value shall be calculated in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of the Code. Within forty (40) days following delivery of notice by the Employer to the Participant of its belief that there is a payment or benefit due the Participant which will result in an excess parachute payment, the Participant and the Employer, at the Employer’s expense, shall obtain the opinion (which need not be unqualified) of nationally recognized tax counsel selected by the Company’s independent auditors and acceptable to the Participant in his or her sole discretion (which may be regular outside counsel to the Company or an Affiliate), which opinion sets forth (1) the amount of the Base Period Income, (2) the amount and present value of Total Payments and (3) the amount and present value of any excess parachute payments determined without regard to the limitations of this Section. As used in this Section, the term “Base Period Income” means an amount equal to the Participant’s “annualized includible compensation for the base period” as defined in Section 280G(d)(1) of the Code. For purposes of such opinion, the value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code, which determination shall be evidenced in a certificate of such auditors addressed to the Employer and the Participant. Such opinion shall be addressed to the Employer and the Participant and shall be binding upon the Employer and the Participant. If such opinion determines that there would be an excess parachute payment, the payments hereunder that are includible in Total Payments or any other payment or benefit determined by such counsel to be includible in Total Payments shall be reduced or eliminated so that there will be no excess parachute payment by applying the following principles, in order: (1) the payment or benefit with the higher ratio of the parachute payment value to present economic value (determined using reasonable actuarial assumptions) shall be reduced or eliminated before a payment or benefit with a lower ratio; (2) the payment or benefit with the later possible payment date shall be reduced or eliminated before a payment or benefit with an earlier payment date; and (3) cash payments shall be reduced prior to non-cash benefits; provided that if the foregoing order of reduction or elimination would violate Section 409A of the Code, then the reduction shall be made pro rata among the payment or benefits (on the basis of the relative present value of the parachute payments). If such legal counsel so requests in connection with the opinion required by this Section, the Participant and the Employer shall obtain, at the Employer’s expense, and the legal counsel may rely on in providing the opinion, the advice of a firm of recognized executive compensation consultants as to the reasonableness of any item of compensation to be received by the Participant. If the provisions of Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code are repealed without succession, then this Section shall be of no further force or effect.

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(b)Employment Contract Governs. The provisions of subsection (a) above shall not apply to a Participant whose employment is governed by an employment contract that provides for Total Payments in excess of the limitation described in subsection (a) above.

ARTICLE 10
AMENDMENT OR TERMINATION

Section 10.1. Amendment. The Committee may at any time amend the Plan, including but not limited to modifying the terms and conditions applicable to (or otherwise eliminating) deferrals to be made on or after the Effective Date to the extent not prohibited by Code Section 409A; provided, however, that no amendment may reduce or eliminate any vested Account balance as of the date of such amendment (except as such Account balance may be reduced as a result of investment losses allocable to such Account) without a Participant’s consent except as otherwise specifically provided herein; and provided further that any amendment that is required to be approved by the Board or Company shareholders pursuant to any applicable law or applicable listing requirement of the national securities exchange upon which the Company’s ordinary shares are then traded shall be subject to the Board’s or shareholders’ approval. In addition, the Administrator may at any time amend the Plan to make administrative changes and changes necessary to comply with applicable law.

Section 10.2. Termination. The Committee may terminate the Plan in accordance with the following provisions. Upon termination of the Plan, any deferral elections then in effect shall be cancelled to the extent permitted by Code Section 409A. Upon termination of the Plan, the Committee may authorize the payment of all amounts accrued under the Plan in a single lump sum payment without regard to any distribution election then in effect, only in the following circumstances:

(a)The Plan is terminated pursuant to Article 9.

(b)The Plan is terminated within twelve (12) months of a corporate dissolution taxed under Code Section 331, or with the approval of a bankruptcy court pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §503(b)(1)(A). In such event, the single lump sum payment must be distributed by the latest of: (1) the last day of the calendar year in which the Plan termination occurs, (2) the first calendar year in which the amount is no longer subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture, or (3) the first calendar year in which payment is administratively practicable.

(c)The Plan is terminated at any other time, provided that such termination does not occur proximate to a downturn in the financial health of the Company or an Affiliate, and all other plans required to be aggregated with this Plan under Code Section 409A are also terminated and liquidated. In such event, the single lump sum payment shall be paid no earlier than twelve (12) months (and no later than twenty-four (24) months) after the date of the Plan’s termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any payment that would otherwise be paid during the twelve (12)-month period beginning on the Plan termination date pursuant to the terms of the Plan shall be paid in accordance with such terms. In addition, the Company or any Affiliate shall be prohibited from adopting a similar arrangement within three (3) years following the date of the Plan’s termination.

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ARTICLE 11
CLAIMS PROCEDURE

Section 11.1. Claim. A Participant or Beneficiary (referred to as a “claimant” in this Article 11) who believes that he or she is being denied a benefit to which he or she is entitled under the Plan may file a written request for such benefit with the Administrator, setting forth his or her claim for benefits. Any such claim must be made within one year after the claimant knew, or exercising reasonable care should have known, of the circumstances giving rise to such claim. If the claimant does not file a claim within such one year period, the claimant shall be barred and estopped from raising the claim. A claimant’s claim may also be filed by his or her duly authorized representative.

Section 11.2. Claim Decision. The Administrator shall reply to any claim that is timely filed under Section 11.1 within ninety (90) days of receipt, unless it determines to extend such reply period for an additional ninety (90) days for reasonable cause. If an extension of time is required for a hearing or other special circumstances, the claimant shall be notified prior to the end of the initial ninety (90) day period. If the claim is denied in whole or in part, such reply shall include a written explanation, using language calculated to be understood by the claimant, setting forth:

(a)the specific reason or reasons for such denial;

(b)the specific reference to relevant provisions of the Plan on which such denial is based;

(c)a description of any additional material or information necessary for the claimant to perfect his or her claim and an explanation why such material or such information is necessary;

(d)appropriate information as to the steps to be taken if the claimant wishes to submit the claim for review;

(e)the time limits for requesting a review under Section 11.3;

(f)the claimant’s right to initiate arbitration under Section 11.6, if the claim is denied upon review; and

(g)any other information required by ERISA.

Section 11.3. Request for Review. Within sixty (60) days after the receipt by the claimant of the written explanation described above, the claimant (or his or her duly authorized representative) may request in writing that the Administrator review its determination. The claimant (or his or her duly authorized representative) may, but need not, review the relevant documents and submit issues and comment in writing for consideration by the Administrator. If the claimant does not request a review of the initial determination within such 60-day period, the claimant shall be barred and estopped from challenging the determination.

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Section 11.4. Review of Decision. After considering all materials presented by the claimant, the Administrator will render a written decision, setting forth the specific reasons for the decision and containing specific references to the relevant provisions of the Plan on which the decision is based, and any other information required by ERISA. The decision on review shall normally be made within sixty (60) days after the Administrator’s receipt of the claimant’s request. If an extension of time is required for a hearing or other special circumstances, the Administrator shall notify the claimant and the time limit shall be 120 days. If the claimant does not receive a written decision within the time period(s) described above, the appeal shall be deemed denied on the last day of such period(s).

Section 11.5. Limitation on Actions. Any arbitration proceeding with respect to the Plan may be brought only after the claims procedures of this Article 11 are exhausted and only within the period ending on the earlier of (a) one year after the date claimant receives notice or deemed notice of a denial upon review under Section 11.4 or (b) the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations period under applicable federal law.

Section 11.6. Arbitration. Any disputes related to this Plan shall be subject to the Company’s arbitration policy, as in effect from time to time. By participating in this Plan, each Participant agrees to be bound by the Company’s arbitration policy, as it may be in effect from time to time.

ARTICLE 12
MISCELLANEOUS

Section 12.1. Protective Provisions. Each Participant and Beneficiary shall cooperate with the Administrator by furnishing any and all information requested by the Administrator in order to facilitate the payment of benefits hereunder. If a Participant or Beneficiary refuses to cooperate with the Administrator, the Company and each Employer shall have no further obligation to the Participant or Beneficiary under the Plan, other than payment of the then-current balance of the Participant’s Account in accordance with prior elections and subject to Section 12.9.

Section 12.2. Designation of Beneficiary. Each Participant may designate in writing a Beneficiary or Beneficiaries (which Beneficiary may be an entity other than a natural person if approved by the Administrator in its sole discretion) to receive any payments which may be made under the Plan following the Participant’s death. A Beneficiary designation under the Plan may be separate from all other retirement-type plans sponsored by the Company. Such designation may be changed or canceled by the Participant at any time without the consent of any such Beneficiary. Any such designation, change or cancellation must be made in a form approved by the Administrator and shall not be effective until received by the Administrator or its designee prior to the date of the Participant’s death. If no Beneficiary has been named, or the designated Beneficiary or Beneficiaries shall have predeceased the Participant, then the Beneficiary shall be the Participant’s estate. If a Participant designates more than one Beneficiary, the interests of such Beneficiaries shall be paid in equal shares, unless the Participant has specifically designated otherwise. If the Beneficiary survives the Participant, but dies before receipt of payment hereunder, the Beneficiary’s estate shall be entitled to the Beneficiary’s share of the payment.

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Section 12.3. Inability to Locate Participant or Beneficiary. In the event that the Administrator is unable to locate a Participant or Beneficiary within two years following the date the Participant or Beneficiary was to commence receiving payment, the entire amount allocated to the Participant’s Account shall be forfeited. If, after such forfeiture, the Participant or Beneficiary later claims such benefit, such benefit shall be reinstated without interest or earnings from the date payment was to commence pursuant to Article 6, and the Participant or Beneficiary shall be responsible for all taxes and penalties under Code Section 409A.

Section 12.4. No Contract of Employment. Neither the establishment of the Plan, nor any modification thereof, nor the creation of any fund, trust or account, nor the payment of any benefits shall be construed as giving any Participant or any person whosoever, the right to be retained in the service of the Company or any Affiliate, and all Participants and other employees shall remain subject to discharge to the same extent as if the Plan had never been adopted.

Section 12.5. Obligations to Company. If a Participant becomes entitled to payment of benefits under the Plan, and if at such time the Participant has any outstanding debt, obligation, or other liability representing an amount owing to the Company or any Employer, then the Company or the Employer may offset such amount owed to it against the amount of benefits otherwise distributed; provided, however, that such deductions cannot exceed $5,000 in the aggregate to the extent needed to comply with Code Section 409A.

Section 12.6. No Liability; Indemnification. Neither the Company or any of its Affiliates, nor any director, officer or employee of the Company or its Affiliates shall be responsible or liable in any manner to any Participant, Beneficiary or any person claiming through them for any benefit or action taken or omitted in connection with the granting of benefits, the continuation of benefits, or the interpretation and administration of Plan. Service on the Committee or as an Administrator shall constitute service as a director or officer of the Company so that the Committee and Administrator members shall be entitled to indemnification, limitation of liability and reimbursement of expenses with respect to their Committee or Administrator services to the same extent that they are entitled under the Company’s charter documents and applicable law for their services as directors or officers of the Company.

Section 12.7. Nonalienation of Benefits; Domestic Relations Orders. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all amounts payable hereunder shall be paid only to the person or persons designated by the Plan and not to any other person or corporation. No part of a Participant’s Account shall be liable for the debts, contracts, or engagements of any Participant, his or her Beneficiary, or successors in interest, nor shall such accounts of a Participant be subject to execution by levy, attachment, or garnishment or by any other legal or equitable proceeding, nor shall any such person have any right to alienate, anticipate, commute, pledge, encumber, or assign any benefits or payments hereunder in any manner whatsoever. If any Participant, Beneficiary or successor in interest is adjudicated bankrupt or purports to anticipate, alienate, sell, transfer, assign, pledge, encumber or charge any payment from the Plan, voluntarily or involuntarily, the Administrator, in its discretion, may cancel such payment (or any part thereof) to or for the benefit of such Participant, Beneficiary or successor in interest in such manner as the Administrator shall direct. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all or a portion of a Participant’s Account may be awarded

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to an “alternate payee” (within the meaning of Section 206(d)(3)(K) of ERISA) if and to the extent so provided in a judgment, decree or order that, in the Administrator’s sole discretion, would meet the applicable requirements for qualification as a “qualified domestic relations order” (within the meaning of Section 206(d)(3)(B)(i) of ERISA) if the Plan were subject to the provisions of Section 206(d) of ERISA. Such amounts shall be payable to the alternate payee in the form of a lump sum distribution and shall be paid within ninety (90) days following the Administrator’s determination that the order satisfies the requirements to be a “qualified domestic relations order.”

Section 12.8. Liability for Benefit Payments. The obligation to pay or provide for payment of a benefit hereunder to any Participant or his or her Beneficiary shall be the sole and exclusive liability and responsibility of the Employer which employed the Participant during the period allocations were made to the participant’s Account. No other Company or parent, affiliated, subsidiary or associated company shall be liable or responsible for such payment, and nothing in the Plan shall be construed as creating or imposing any joint or shared liability for any such payment. The fact that a Company or a parent, affiliated, subsidiary or associated company other than the Employer actually makes one or more payments to a Participant or his or her Beneficiary shall not be deemed a waiver of this provision; rather, any such payment shall be deemed to have been made on behalf of and for the account of the Employer.

Section 12.9. Unfunded Status of Plan. The Plan is intended to constitute an “unfunded” deferred compensation plan for Participants, with all benefits payable hereunder constituting an unfunded contractual payment obligation of the Employer and the Company. Nothing contained in the Plan, and no action taken pursuant to the Plan, shall create or be construed to create a trust of any kind. The Company or Employer shall reflect on its books the Participants’ interests hereunder, but no Participant or any other person shall under any circumstances acquire any property interest in any specific assets of the Company or Employer. Nothing contained in the Plan and no action taken pursuant hereto shall create or be construed to create a fiduciary relationship between the Company, an Employer, and any Participant or other person. A Participant’s right to receive payments under the Plan shall be no greater than the right of an unsecured general creditor of the Company or Employer. Except to the extent that the Company or Employer determines that a “rabbi” trust may be established in connection with the Plan, all payments shall be made from the general funds of the Company or Employer, and no special or separate fund shall be established and no segregation of assets shall be made to assure payment. The Company’s or Employer’s obligations under the Plan are not assignable or transferable except to (a) any corporation or partnership which acquires all or substantially all of the Company’s or Employer’s assets or (b) any corporation or partnership into which the Company or Employer may be merged or consolidated. The provisions of the Plan shall inure to the benefit of each Participant and the Participant’s Beneficiaries, heirs, executors, administrators or successors in interest.

Section 12.10. Governing Law. The Plan shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin to the extent not superseded by federal law, without reference to the conflict of laws principles thereof.

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Section 12.11. Successors. All obligations of the Employer and the Company under the Plan shall be binding on any successor thereto, whether the existence of such successor is the result of a direct or indirect purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise, of all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company or the Employer.

Section 12.12. Severability of Provisions. If any provision of the Plan shall be held invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions hereof, and the Plan shall be construed and enforced as if such provisions had not been included.

Section 12.13. Headings and Captions. The headings and captions herein are provided for reference and convenience only, shall not be considered part of the Plan, and shall not be employed in the construction of the Plan.

Section 12.14. Gender; Singular and Plural. All pronouns and any variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, or neuter, as the identity of the person or persons may require. As the context may require, the singular may read as the plural and the plural as the singular.

Section 12.15. Notice. Any notice or filing required or permitted to be given under the Plan shall be sufficient if in writing and hand delivered, or sent by registered or certified mail, to (a) except as provided in Section 8.5, the Company’s headquarters, with attention to the Secretary of the Company, if the notice or filing is to be made to the Administrator, Committee, Company, or Employer or (b) the Participant’s or Beneficiary’s address on file with the Employer, if the notice or filing is to be made to such individual. Such notice shall be deemed given as of the date of delivery, or, if delivery is made by mail, as of the date shown on the postmark on the receipt for registration or certification.

Section 12.16. Administrative Error Correction. The Administrator may permit an Administrative Error (as defined below) to be corrected by allowing a Participant’s deferral election to be processed as soon as practicable after December 31 (and any related payroll discrepancy to be corrected) to the extent permitted under Code Section 409A. “Administrative Error” shall mean (a) an error by a Participant to file a deferral election with the Administrator, following a good faith attempt, or (b) the failure of the Administrator to properly process a Participant’s deferral election.

Section 12.17. Delay of Payment for Specified Employees. Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary, in the case of any Participant who is a “specified employee” within the meaning of Code Section 409A as of the date of such Participant’s Separation from Service, no distribution under the Plan may be made, or may commence, before the date which is six months after the date of such Participant’s Separation from Service (or, if earlier, the date of the Participant’s death).

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EX-10.7

Exhibit 10.7

JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLCRETIREMENT RESTORATION PLAN

As Amended and Restated Effective March 11, 2021

ARTICLE 1
PURPOSE AND DURATION

Section 1.1. Purpose. The purpose of the Johnson Controls International plc Retirement Restoration Plan (formerly, the Johnson Controls, Inc. Retirement Restoration Plan) (the “Plan”) is to restore retirement benefits to certain participants in a Retirement Plan whose benefits under such plan are or will be limited by reason of Code Sections 401(a)(17), 401(k), 401(m), 402(g) and/or 415, and/or by reason of the election of such employees to defer income or reduce salary pursuant to this Plan or to defer annual incentive payments pursuant to the Johnson Controls International plc Executive Deferred Compensation Plan. This Plan is completely separate from the tax-qualified plans maintained by the Company and its subsidiaries and is not funded or qualified for special tax treatment under the Code. The Plan is intended to be an unfunded plan covering a select group of management and highly compensated employees for purposes of ERISA.

Section 1.2. Duration of the Plan. The Plan became effective as of January 1, 1980. The Plan has been amended and restated several times since it was originally effective, most recently as of March 11, 2021. The Plan shall remain in effect until terminated pursuant to Article 8.

ARTICLE 2
DEFINITIONS

Section 2.1. Definitions. Wherever used in the Plan, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below and, where the meaning is intended, the initial letter of the word is capitalized:

(a)“Account” means the record keeping account or accounts maintained to record the interest of each Participant under Article 4. An Account is established for record keeping purposes only and not to reflect the physical segregation of assets on the Participant’s behalf, and may consist of such subaccounts or balances as the Administrator may determine to be necessary or appropriate.

(b)“Administrator” means the Corporate Benefits Department of the Company; providedthat, where either applicable law or the Charter of the Committee requires action to be taken by the Committee, then the term Administrator shall refer to the Committee to the extent needed.

(c)“Affiliate” means each entity that is required to be included in the Company’s controlled group of corporations within the meaning of Code Section 414(b), or that is under common control with the Company within the meaning of Code Section 414(c); provided

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that for purposes of determining when a Participant has incurred a Separation from Service, the phrase “at least 50 percent” shall be used in place of “at least 80 percent” each place it appears in the regulations thereunder.

(d)“Beneficiary” means the person or persons designated by the Participant to receive payments under the Plan in the event of the Participant’s death as provided in Section 4.3.

(e)“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

(f)“Cause” means with respect to a Participant, the Administrator’s determination, made in good faith, that a Participant has committed any of the following: (i) a violation of the provisions of any employment agreement, non-competition agreement, confidentiality agreement, or similar agreement with the Company or an Affiliate, or the Company’s or an Affiliate’s code of ethics or other policy governing the Participant’s conduct, as then in effect; (ii) conduct rising to the level of gross negligence or willful misconduct in the course of employment with the Company or an Affiliate, or a Participant’s refusal to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Participant’s job; (iii) any conduct that does, or is reasonably likely to, bring the Company or an Affiliate negative publicity or cause financial or reputational harm to the Company or its Affiliates; (iv) commission of an act of dishonesty or disloyalty involving the Company or an Affiliate, including but not limited to theft of Company or Affiliate property; (v) violation of any federal, state or local law in connection with the Participant’s employment or service; (vi) breach of any fiduciary duty to the Company or an Affiliate; (vii) embezzlement, misappropriation or fraud, whether or not related to the Participant’s employment or service; or (viii) the Participant’s conviction of or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a crime that constitutes a felony (or state law equivalent) or a crime that constitutes a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.

(g)“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as interpreted by regulations and rulings issued pursuant thereto, all as amended and in effect from time to time. Any reference to a specific provision of the Code shall be deemed to include any rulings and regulations promulgated thereunder and reference to any successor provision thereto.

(h)“Committee” means the Compensation Committee of the Board. If at any time the Committee shall not be in existence, or not be composed of members of the Board who qualify as “non-employee directors,” then all determinations affecting Participants who are subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act shall be made by the full Board, and the term Committee shall refer to the Board to the extent needed.

(i)“Company” means Johnson Controls International plc, an Irish public limited company, and its successors as provided in Article 10.

(j)“Employer” means the Company or the Affiliate that employs a Participant.

(k)“ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as interpreted by regulations and rulings issued pursuant thereto, all as amended and in effect from time to time. Any reference to a specific provision of ERISA shall be deemed to include any rulings and regulations promulgated thereunder and reference to any successor provision thereto.

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(l)“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as interpreted by regulations and rules issued pursuant thereto, all as amended and in effect from time to time. Any reference to a specific provision of the Exchange Act shall be deemed to include any rulings and regulations promulgated thereunder and reference to any successor provision thereto.

(m)“Fair Market Value” means, with respect to a Share, the closing sales price of a Share on the New York Stock Exchange as of 4:00 p.m. EST on the date in question (or the immediately preceding Trading day if the date in question is not a Trading day), and with respect to any other property, such value as is determined by the Administrator.

(n)“Measurement Funds” means the investment options offered under the Savings Plan (excluding the Company stock fund), the Share Unit Account, and any other alternatives made available by the Administrator. These Measurement Funds are used solely to calculate the earnings that are credited to a Participant’s Account in accordance with Section 5.2 below, and do not represent any beneficial interest on the part of the Participant in any asset or other property of the Company or its Affiliates. The determination of an increase or decrease in the performance of each Measurement Fund shall be made by the Administrator in its reasonable discretion. Measurement Funds may be replaced, new funds may be added, or both, from time to time in the discretion of the Administrator; provided that if the Measurement Funds hereunder correspond with funds available for investment under the Savings Plan, then, unless the Administrator determines otherwise in its discretion, any addition, removal or replacement of investment funds under the Savings Plan shall automatically result in a corresponding change to the Measurement Funds hereunder.

(o)“Participant” means an employee of the Company or an Affiliate who is described in an applicable Appendix hereto; provided that the Committee shall limit the foregoing group of eligible employees to a select group of management and highly compensated employees, as determined by the Committee in accordance with ERISA. Where the context so requires, a Participant also means a former employee or Beneficiary entitled to receive a benefit hereunder.

(p)“Retirement Plan” means the Savings Plan or any other Code Section 401(k) plan maintained by the Company or an Affiliate.

(q)“Savings Plan” means the Johnson Controls Savings and Investment (401(k)) Plan, a defined contribution plan, and any successor to such plan maintained by the Company or an Affiliate.

(r)“Separation from Service” means a Participant’s cessation of service from the Company and all Affiliates within the meaning of Code Section 409A, as determined by the Administrator, subject to the following rules:

(i)If a Participant takes a leave of absence from the Company or an Affiliate for purposes of military leave, sick leave or other bona fide leave of absence, the Participant’s service will be deemed to continue for the first six (6) months of the leave of absence, or if longer, for so long as the Participant’s right to reemployment is provided either by statute or by

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contract; provided that if the leave of absence is due to the Participant’s medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, and such impairment causes the Participant to be unable to perform the duties of his or her position with the Company or an Affiliate or a substantially similar position of employment, then the leave period may be extended for up to a total of twenty-nine (29) months. If the period of the leave exceeds the time periods set forth above and the Participant’s right to reemployment is not provided by either statute or contract, the Participant will be considered to have incurred a Separation from Service on the first day following the end of the applicable time period set forth above.

(ii)A Participant will be presumed to have incurred a Separation from Service when the level of bona fide services performed by the Participant for the Company and its Affiliates permanently decreases to a level equal to twenty percent (20%) or less of the average level of services performed by the Participant for the Company and its Affiliates during the immediately preceding thirty-six (36) month period (or such lesser period of service).

(iii)The Participant will be presumed not to have incurred a Separation from Service while the Participant continues to provide bona fide services to the Company or an Affiliate in any capacity (whether as an employee or independent contractor) at a level that at least fifty percent (50%) of the average level of services performed by the Participant for the Company and its Affiliates during the immediately preceding thirty-six (36) month period (or such lesser period of service).

(iv)If a Participant ceases to provide services as an employee to the Company or an Affiliate, but immediately thereafter continues to provide services as an independent contractor to any such entity without incurring a Separation from Service as described in the subparagraphs above, then such Participant will not incur a Separation from Service until the expiration of the contract (or, if applicable, all contracts) under which services are performed for the Company and any Affiliate if the expiration is a good-faith and complete termination of the contractual relationship.

(s)“Share” means an ordinary share of the Company.

(t)“Share Unit Account” means the portion of the Participant’s Account that is deemed invested in Shares.

(u)“Share Units” means the hypothetical Shares that are credited to the Share Unit Accounts in accordance with Article 6.

(v)“Trading Day” means each day when the United States financial markets are open for business.

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(w)“Valuation Date” means the day selected by the Administrator on which to value a Participant’s Account prior to a distribution. The Valuation Date may be any Trading Day within the one week prior to the date a distribution is made, as determined in the Administrator’s sole discretion.

ARTICLE 3
ADMINISTRATION

Section 3.1. Authority of the Administrator. The Administrator shall have discretionary authority and responsibility for the general operation and daily administration of the Plan, including, in addition to the authority specifically provided to the Administrator in this Plan, to (a) interpret and apply all of the Plan’s provisions, (b) prescribe forms for use with respect to the Plan, (c) reconcile inconsistencies or supply omissions in the Plan’s terms, (d) make appropriate determinations, including factual determinations, and calculations, (e) prepare all reports required by law, and (f) determine the eligibility of an employee to participate in the Plan; provided, however, thatonly the Committee shall have the authority and responsibilities specified in Section 3.2 below.

Section 3.2. Authority of the Committee. In addition to the authority specifically provided to the Committee in this Plan, the Committee shall have the sole authority to amend the Plan, make all determinations affecting Participants who are subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, and make any other determinations that applicable law or the Charter of the Committee requires to be made by the Committee. In addition, any action taken by the Committee shall be controlling over any contrary action of the Administrator.

Section 3.3. Delegation. The Committee or Administrator may, in its discretion, delegate any or all of its authority and responsibility to third parties; provided that the Committee shall not delegate authority and responsibility with respect to non-ministerial functions that relate to the participation by Participants who are subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act at the time any such delegated authority or responsibility is exercised. To the extent of any such delegation, any references herein to the Committee or Administrator, as applicable, shall be deemed references to such delegate.

Section 3.4. Interpretation; Decisions Binding. Interpretation of the Plan shall be within the sole discretion of the Committee or the Administrator with respect to their respective duties hereunder. If any member of, or delegate of, the Committee or the Administrator shall also be a Participant or Beneficiary, then such individual may not participate in any determinations affecting the individual’s benefits under the Plan. The Committee’s and the Administrator’s determinations shall be final and binding on all parties with an interest hereunder, unless determined to be arbitrary and capricious.

Section 3.5. Procedures for Administration. The Committee’s determinations must be made by not less than a majority of its members present at the meeting (in person or otherwise) at which a quorum is present, or by written majority consent, which sets forth the action, is signed by the members of the Committee and filed with the minutes for proceedings of the Committee. A majority of the entire Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction

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of business. The Administrator’s determinations shall be made in accordance with such procedures it establishes.

Section 3.6. Restrictions to Comply with Section 16. All transactions under the Plan are intended to comply with all applicable conditions of Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act. The Committee and the Administrator shall administer the Plan so that transactions under the Plan will be exempt from or comply with Section 16 of the Exchange Act, and shall have the right to restrict or rescind any transaction, or impose other rules and requirements, to the extent it deems necessary or desirable for such exemption or compliance to be met.

Section 3.7. Accelerated Vesting. The Committee (with respect to Participants who are officers of the Company) and an executive officer of the Company (with respect to Participants who are not officers of the Company) shall have the discretion to vest any Participant in his or her Account hereunder, in whole or in part, upon the Participant’s termination of employment from the Company and its Affiliates for any reason.

ARTICLE 4
PLAN BENEFITS

Section 4.1. Eligibility for and Amount of Benefits.

(a)In General. Participants shall be eligible for a benefit in accordance with the terms of the applicable Appendix.

(b)Employees Acquired in a Merger or Acquisition. In the event an individual becomes an employee of the Company or an Affiliate due to a merger or acquisition, such employee shall not be eligible to participate in the Plan until such time that participation is approved by the Company via amendment of the Plan, corporate resolution or pursuant to the terms of the applicable purchase agreement, even if such employee would otherwise be eligible to participate in the Plan under the terms of an Appendix.

Section 4.2. Payment of Benefits. Upon a Participant’s Separation from Service for any reason, the Participant shall be entitled to payment of the vested balance of the Participant’s Account in cash in the manner specified in the applicable Appendix.

Section 4.3. Death Benefit.

(a)Payment upon Death. In the event of the Participant’s death prior to receiving all payments due under this Plan, the vested balance of the Participant’s Account shall be paid to the Participant’s Beneficiary in a cash lump sum on the first distribution date following the Participant’s death. For purposes hereof, the term “distribution date” means each January 15 or July 15, or the first business day prior to such date if such date falls on a holiday or weekend.

(b)Requirements for Payment. The timing of the payment(s) under Section 4.3(a) is dependent upon the Administrator receiving all information needed to authorize such payment (such as a copy of the Participant’s death certificate). To the extent the Administrator cannot make a payment because it has not received such information, the Administrator shall

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make such payment(s) to the Beneficiary as soon as practicable in accordance with Section 4.3(a) after it has received all information necessary to make such payment, provided that such payment(s) due from the date of death through December 31 of the year following the year of the Participant’s death must be completed by such December 31 in order to avoid additional taxes under Code Section 409A.

Section 4.4. Tax Withholding. The Employer that is liable to make a payment hereunder shall have the right to deduct from any deferral or payment made hereunder, or from any other amount due a Participant, the amount of cash sufficient to satisfy the Employer’s foreign, federal, state or local income tax withholding obligations with respect to any amount deferred hereunder, whether at the time of deferral, vesting or payment thereof. In addition, if prior to the date of distribution of any amount hereunder, the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax imposed under Code Sections 3101, 3121(a) and 3121(v)(2), where applicable, becomes due, then the Employer may distribute from the Participant’s Account vested balance the amount needed to pay the Participant’s portion of such tax, plus an amount equal to the withholding taxes due under federal, state or local law resulting from the payment of such FICA tax, and an additional amount to pay the additional income tax at source on wages attributable to the pyramiding of the section 3401 wages and taxes, but no greater than the aggregate of the FICA amount and the income tax withholding related to such FICA amount. Each Participant shall be responsible for the payment of all individual tax liabilities relating to any benefits under the Plan.

Section 4.5. Additional Payment Provisions.

(a)Acceleration of Payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing,

(i)If an amount deferred under this Plan is required to be included in the income of a Participant under Code Section 409A prior to the date such amount is scheduled to be distributed, then such Participant shall receive a distribution, in a lump sum within ninety (90) days after the date the Plan fails to meet the requirements of Code Section 409A, of the amount required to be included in the Participant’s income as a result of such failure.

(ii)If an amount under the Plan is required to be immediately distributed in a lump sum under a domestic relations order in accordance with Section 9.8, then such amount shall be distributed according to the terms of such order.

(b)Delay in Payment.. Notwithstanding the foregoing,

(i)If a distribution required under the terms of this Plan would jeopardize the ability of the Company or an Affiliate to continue as a going concern, the Company or the Affiliate shall not be required to make such distribution. Rather, the distribution shall be delayed until the first date that making the distribution does not jeopardize the ability of the Company or an Affiliate to continue as a going concern. Any distribution delayed under this provision shall be treated as made on the date specified under the terms of this Plan.

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(ii)If a distribution will violate the terms of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act or other Federal securities laws, or any other applicable law, then the distribution shall be delayed until the earliest date on which making the distribution will not violate such law.

Section 4.6. Effect of Payment. The full payment of the applicable benefit under this Plan shall completely discharge all obligations on the part of the Employer to the Participant (and each Beneficiary) with respect to the operation of the Plan, and the Participant’s (and Beneficiary’s) rights under the Plan shall terminate.

Section 4.7. Cash-Out Payments. Notwithstanding any distribution election made under the applicable Appendix, if the balance of a Participant’s Account as of any Valuation Date preceding a distribution is $50,000 or less, then the entire remaining vested balance of the Participant’s Account shall be paid in a lump sum on such distribution date.

ARTICLE 5
MEASUREMENT FUNDS

Section 5.1. Investment Election.

(a)Making Elections. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, amounts credited to a Participant’s Account shall reflect the investment experience of the Measurement Funds selected by the Participant. The Participant may select Measurement Funds as follows:

(i)The Participant may make an initial investment election at the time of enrollment in the Plan in whole increments of one percent (1%).

(ii)A Participant may elect to allocate any future amounts credited among the various Measurement Funds in whole increments of one percent (1%) from time to time as prescribed by the Administrator.

(iii)A Participant may elect to reallocate the balance of his or her Account into various Measurement Funds from time to time as prescribed by the Administrator.

Investment elections shall remain in effect until changed by the Participant or the Administrator. All investment elections shall become effective as soon as practicable after receipt of such election by the Administrator, and must be made in the form and manner and within such time periods as the Administrator prescribes in order to be effective.

(b)Default Election. In the absence of an effective election, the Participant’s Account shall be deemed invested in the applicable default fund under the Savings Plan.

Section 5.2. Crediting of Earnings (or Losses). On each Trading Day, a Participant’s Account shall be credited with all deemed earnings (or losses) generated by the Measurement Funds in which such Participant’s Account is deemed invested. Notwithstanding

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that the rates of return credited to a Participant’s Account are based upon the actual performance of the corresponding Measurement Fund, the Company shall not be obligated to invest an amount credited to a Participant’s Account under the Plan in such Measurement Funds or in any other investment funds.

Section 5.3. Pro-rata Distribution. Any distribution made to or on behalf of a Participant from his or her Account in an amount which is less than the entire balance of his or her Account shall be made pro rata from each of the Measurement Funds to which such Account is then allocated.

ARTICLE 6
RULES WITH RESPECT TO SHARE UNITS

Section 6.1. Valuation of Share Unit Account. When any amounts are to be allocated to a Share Unit Account, such amount shall be converted to whole and fractional Share Units, by dividing the amount to be allocated by the Fair Market Value of a Share on the effective date of such allocation. If any dividends or other distributions are paid on Shares, then, provided the Participant has Share Units credited to his or her Account as of the date such amounts will be allocated to such Account, such Participant’s Account shall be credited with a dividend award equal to the amount of the cash dividend paid or Fair Market Value of other property distributed on one Share, multiplied by the number of Share Units credited to his or her Share Unit Account on the date the dividend is declared. The dividend award shall be allocated to the Participant’s Account as soon as practicable after the date the dividend is paid or distributed to shareholders, and will be allocated to such Account in the form of additional Share Units, determined as provided above using the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date the dividend is paid or distributed.

Any other provision of this Plan to the contrary notwithstanding, if a dividend is declared on Shares in the form of a right or rights to purchase shares of the Company or any entity acquiring the Company, then no additional Share Units shall be credited to the Participant’s Share Unit Account with respect to such dividend, but each Share Unit credited to a Participant’s Share Unit Account at the time such dividend is paid, and each Share Unit thereafter credited to the Participant’s Share Unit Account at a time when such rights are attached to Shares, shall thereafter be valued as of any point in time on the basis of the aggregate of the then Fair Market Value of one Share plus the then Fair Market Value of such right or rights then attached to one Share.

Section 6.2. Transactions Affecting Shares. In the event of any merger, share exchange, reorganization, consolidation, recapitalization, share dividend, share split or other change in corporate structure of the Company affecting Shares, the Administrator may make appropriate equitable adjustments with respect to the Share Units credited to the Share Unit Account of each Participant, including without limitation, adjusting the date as of which such units are valued and/or distributed, as the Administrator determines is necessary or desirable to prevent the dilution or enlargement of the benefits intended to be provided under the Plan.

Section 6.3. No Shareholder Rights With Respect to Share Units. Participants shall have no rights as a shareholder pertaining to Share Units credited to their Account.

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ARTICLE 7
SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE IN THE EVENT OF A
CHANGE OF CONTROL OF THE COMPANY

Section 7.1. Effect of a Change of Control.

(a)Upon a Change of Control (as defined in (b) below), the Committee may, but shall not be required to, terminate the Plan and cause the Company or each Employer to distribute to each Participant or Beneficiary his or her Account balance (which shall be fully vested upon the date of such Plan termination) in a lump sum payment as soon as practicable (but not more than ninety (90) days) following the Change of Control.

(b)For the purposes of this Section 7.1, a Change of Control shall have the meaning given in the Company’s equity awards plan as in effect at the time immediately prior to a Change of Control, provided that such event also constitutes a change in control event within the meaning of Code Section 409A.

Section 7.2. Special Rule for Amounts Accumulated Before 2017. Notwithstanding Section 7.1, each Participant (or any Beneficiary entitled to receive payments hereunder) shall receive a lump sum payment in cash of all amounts accumulated in such Participant’s Account with respect to periods through December 31, 2016 (as adjusted for earnings or losses thereon) within ninety (90) days following a Change of Control, as defined in the Pre-2018 Johnson Controls International plc Deferred Compensation Plan, provided, however, that the payment shall not be made prior to the date that is five (5) years after the occurrence of events that would have constituted a Change of Control as it was defined in this Plan prior to January 1, 2016.

Section 7.3. Maximum Payment Limitation.

(a)Limit on Payments. Except as provided in subsection (b) below, if any portion of the payments or benefits described in this Plan or under any other agreement with or plan of the Company or an Affiliate (in the aggregate, “Total Payments”), would constitute an “excess parachute payment”, then the Total Payments to be made to the Participant shall be reduced such that the value of the aggregate Total Payments that the Participant is entitled to receive shall be one dollar ($1) less than the maximum amount which the Participant may receive without becoming subject to the tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or which the Company or an Affiliate may pay without loss of deduction under Section 280G(a) of the Code. The terms “excess parachute payment” and “parachute payment” shall have the meanings assigned to them in Section 280G of the Code, and such “parachute payments” shall be valued as provided therein. Present value shall be calculated in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of the Code. Within forty (40) days following delivery of notice by the Employer to the Participant of its belief that there is a payment or benefit due the Participant which will result in an excess parachute payment, the Participant and the Employer, at the Employer’s expense, shall obtain the opinion (which need not be unqualified) of nationally recognized tax counsel selected by the Company’s independent auditors and acceptable to the Participant in his or her sole discretion (which may be regular outside counsel to the Company or an Affiliate), which opinion sets forth (1) the amount of the

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Base Period Income, (2) the amount and present value of Total Payments and (3) the amount and present value of any excess parachute payments determined without regard to the limitations of this Section. As used in this Section, the term “Base Period Income” means an amount equal to the Participant’s “annualized includible compensation for the base period” as defined in Section 280G(d)(1) of the Code. For purposes of such opinion, the value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code, which determination shall be evidenced in a certificate of such auditors addressed to the Employer and the Participant. Such opinion shall be addressed to the Employer and the Participant and shall be binding upon the Employer and the Participant. If such opinion determines that there would be an excess parachute payment, the payments hereunder that are includible in Total Payments or any other payment or benefit determined by such counsel to be includible in Total Payments shall be reduced or eliminated so that there will be no excess parachute payment by applying the following principles, in order: (1) the payment or benefit with the higher ratio of the parachute payment value to present economic value (determined using reasonable actuarial assumptions) shall be reduced or eliminated before a payment or benefit with a lower ratio; (2) the payment or benefit with the later possible payment date shall be reduced or eliminated before a payment or benefit with an earlier payment date; and (3) cash payments shall be reduced prior to non-cash benefits; provided that if the foregoing order of reduction or elimination would violate Section 409A of the Code, then the reduction shall be made pro rata among the payment or benefits (on the basis of the relative present value of the parachute payments). If such legal counsel so requests in connection with the opinion required by this Section, the Participant and the Employer shall obtain, at the Employer’s expense, and the legal counsel may rely on in providing the opinion, the advice of a firm of recognized executive compensation consultants as to the reasonableness of any item of compensation to be received by the Participant. If the provisions of Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code are repealed without succession, then this Section shall be of no further force or effect.

(b)Employment Contract Governs. The provisions of subsection (a) above shall not apply to a Participant whose employment is governed by an employment contract that provides for Total Payments in excess of the limitation described in subsection (a) above.

ARTICLE 8
AMENDMENT OR TERMINATION

Section 8.1. Amendment. The Committee may at any time amend the Plan, including but not limited to modifying the terms and conditions applicable to (or otherwise eliminating) allocations or deferrals to be made on or after the amendment date to the extent not prohibited by Code Section 409A; provided, however, that no amendment may reduce or eliminate any vested Account balance as of the date of such amendment ( except as such Account balance may be reduced as a result of investment losses allocable to such account) without a Participant’s consent except as otherwise specifically provided herein; and provided further that any amendment that is required to be approved by the Board or Company shareholders pursuant to any applicable law or applicable listing requirement of the national securities exchange upon which the Company’s ordinary shares are then traded shall be subject to the Board’s or shareholders’ approval. In addition, the Administrator may at any time amend the Plan to make administrative or ministerial changes or changes necessary to comply with applicable law.

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Section 8.2. Termination. The Committee may terminate the Plan in accordance with the following provisions. Upon termination of the Plan, any deferral elections then in effect shall be cancelled to the extent permitted by Code Section 409A. Upon termination of the Plan, the Committee may authorize the payment of the balance in all Accounts in a single sum payment without regard to any distribution election then in effect, only in the following circumstances:

(a)The Plan is terminated pursuant to Article 7.

(b)The Plan is terminated within twelve (12) months of a corporate dissolution taxed under Code Section 331, or with the approval of a bankruptcy court pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §503(b)(1)(A). In such event, the single sum payment must be distributed by the latest of: (1) the last day of the calendar year in which the Plan termination occurs, (2) the first calendar year in which the amount is no longer subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture, or (3) the first calendar year in which payment is administratively practicable.

(c)The Plan is terminated at any other time, provided that such termination does not occur proximate to a downturn in the financial health of the Company or an Affiliate, and all other plans required to be aggregated with this Plan under Code Section 409A are also terminated and liquidated. In such event, the single sum payment shall be paid no earlier than twelve (12) months (and no later than twenty-four (24) months) after the date of the Plan’s termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any payment that would otherwise be paid during the twelve (12)-month period beginning on the Plan termination date pursuant to the terms of the Plan shall be paid in accordance with such terms. In addition, the Company or any Affiliate shall be prohibited from adopting a similar arrangement within three (3) years following the date of the Plan’s termination.

Section 8.3. Entitlement to Benefits. Nothing herein shall be construed in any way to limit the right of the sponsor of a Retirement Plan to amend, modify or terminate such plan.

ARTICLE 9
CLAIMS PROCEDURES

Section 9.1. Claim. A Participant or Beneficiary (referred to as a “claimant” in this Article 9) who believes that he or she is being denied a benefit to which he or she is entitled under the Plan may file a written request for such benefit with the Administrator, setting forth his or her claim for benefits. Any such claim must be made within one year after the claimant knew, or exercising reasonable care should have known, of the circumstances giving rise to such claim. If the claimant does not file a claim within such one year period, the claimant shall be barred and estopped from raising the claim. A claimant’s claim may also be filed by his or her duly authorized representative.

Section 9.2. Claim Decision. The Administrator shall reply to any claim that is timely filed under Section 9.1 within ninety (90) days of receipt, unless it determines to extend such reply period for an additional ninety (90) days for reasonable cause. If an extension of time is required for a hearing or other special circumstances, the claimant shall be notified prior to the

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end of the initial ninety (90) day period. If the claim is denied in whole or in part, such reply shall include a written explanation, using language calculated to be understood by the claimant, setting forth:

(a)the specific reason or reasons for such denial;

(b)the specific reference to relevant provisions of the Plan on which such denial is based;

(c)a description of any additional material or information necessary for the claimant to perfect his or her claim and an explanation why such material or such information is necessary;

(d)appropriate information as to the steps to be taken if the claimant wishes to submit the claim for review;

(e)the time limits for requesting a review under Section 9.3 and for review under Section 9.4 hereof;

(f)the claimant’s right to initiate arbitration under Section 9.6, if the claim is denied upon review; and

(g)any other information required by ERISA.

Section 9.3. Request for Review. Within sixty (60) days after the receipt by the claimant of the written explanation described above, the claimant (or his or her duly authorized representative) may request in writing that the Administrator review its determination. The claimant (or his or her duly authorized representative) may, but need not, review the relevant documents and submit issues and comment in writing for consideration by the Administrator. If the claimant does not request a review of the initial determination within such 60-day period, the claimant shall be barred and estopped from challenging the determination.

Section 9.4. Review of Decision. After considering all materials presented by the claimant, the Administrator will render a written decision, setting forth the specific reasons for the decision and containing specific references to the relevant provisions of the Plan on which the decision is based, and any other information required by ERISA. The decision on review shall normally be made within sixty (60) days after the Administrator’s receipt of the claimant’s request. If an extension of time is required for a hearing or other special circumstances, the Administrator shall notify the claimant and the time limit shall be 120 days. If the claimant’s appeal is denied in whole or part, the Administrator shall provide written notice to the claimant of such denial. The written notice shall include: the specific reason(s) for the denial; reference to specific Plan provisions upon which the denial is based; a statement that the claimant is entitled to receive, upon request and free of charge, reasonable access to and copies of all documents, records, and other information relevant to the claimant’s claim; and a statement of the claimant’s right to initiate arbitration under Section 9.6. If the claimant does not receive a written decision within the time period(s) described above, the appeal shall be deemed denied on the last day of such period(s).

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Section 9.5. Limitation on Actions. Any action or other legal proceeding with respect to the Plan may be brought only after the claims procedures of this Article 9 are exhausted and only within the period ending on the earlier of (a) one year after the date claimant receives notice or deemed notice of a denial upon review under Section 9.4 or (b) the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations period under applicable federal law.

Section 9.6. Arbitration. Any disputes related to this Plan shall be subject to the Company’s arbitration policy, as in effect from time to time. By participating in this Plan, each Participant agrees to be bound by the Company’s arbitration policy, as it may be in effect from time to time. .

ARTICLE 10
MISCELLANEOUS

Section 10.1. Protective Provisions. Each Participant and Beneficiary shall cooperate with the Administrator by furnishing any and all information requested by the Administrator in order to facilitate the payment of benefits hereunder. If a Participant or Beneficiary refuses to cooperate with the Administrator, the Company and each Employer shall have no further obligation to the Participant or Beneficiary under the Plan, other than payment of the then-current balance of the Participant’s Account in accordance with prior elections and subject to Section 10.9.

Section 10.2. Designation of Beneficiary. Each Participant may designate in writing a Beneficiary or Beneficiaries (which Beneficiary may be an entity other than a natural person if approved by the Administrator in its sole discretion) to receive any payments which may be made under the Plan following the Participant’s death. A Beneficiary designation under the Plan may be separate from all other retirement-type plans sponsored by the Company. Such designation may be changed or canceled by the Participant at any time without the consent of any such Beneficiary. Any such designation, change or cancellation must be made in a form approved by the Administrator and shall not be effective until received by the Administrator or its designee prior to the date of the Participant’s death. If no Beneficiary has been named, or the designated Beneficiary or Beneficiaries shall have predeceased the Participant, then the Beneficiary shall be the Participant’s estate. If a Participant designates more than one Beneficiary, the interests of such Beneficiaries shall be paid in equal shares, unless the Participant has specifically designated otherwise. If the Beneficiary survives the Participant, but dies before receipt of payment hereunder, the Beneficiary’s estate shall be entitled to the Beneficiary’s share of the payment.

Section 10.3. Inability to Locate Participant or Beneficiary. In the event that the Administrator is unable to locate a Participant or Beneficiary within two years following the date the Participant or Beneficiary was to commence receiving payment, the entire amount allocated to the Participant’s Account shall be forfeited. If, after such forfeiture, the Participant or Beneficiary later claims such benefit, such benefit shall be reinstated without interest or earnings from the date payment was to commence pursuant to Article 6, and the Participant or Beneficiary shall be responsible for all taxes and penalties under Code Section 409A.

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Section 10.4. No Contract of Employment. Neither the establishment of the Plan, nor any modification thereof, nor the creation of any fund, trust or account, nor the payment of any benefits shall be construed as giving any Participant or any person whosoever, the right to be retained in the service of the Company or any Affiliate, and all Participants and other employees shall remain subject to discharge to the same extent as if the Plan had never been adopted.

Section 10.5. Obligations to Company. If a Participant becomes entitled to payment of benefits under the Plan, and if at such time the Participant has any outstanding debt, obligation, or other liability representing an amount owing to the Company or any Employer, then the Company or the Employer may offset such amount owed to it against the amount of benefits otherwise distributed; provided, however, that such deductions cannot exceed $5,000 in the aggregate to the extent needed to comply with Code Section 409A.

Section 10.6. No Liability; Indemnification. Neither the Company, any of its Affiliates nor any director, officer or employee of the Company or its Affiliates shall be responsible or liable in any manner to any Participant, Beneficiary or any person claiming through them for any benefit or action taken or omitted in connection with the granting of benefits, the continuation of benefits, or the interpretation and administration of Plan. Service on the Committee or as an Administrator shall constitute service as a director or officer of the Company so that the Committee and Administrator members shall be entitled to indemnification, limitation of liability and reimbursement of expenses with respect to their Committee or Administrator services to the same extent that they are entitled under the Company’s charter documents and applicable law for their services as directors or officers of the Company.

Section 10.7. Nonalienation of Benefits; Domestic Relations Orders. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all amounts payable hereunder shall be paid only to the person or persons designated by the Plan and not to any other person or corporation. No part of a Participant’s Account shall be liable for the debts, contracts, or engagements of any Participant, his or her Beneficiary, or successors in interest, nor shall such accounts of a Participant be subject to execution by levy, attachment, or garnishment or by any other legal or equitable proceeding, nor shall any such person have any right to alienate, anticipate, commute, pledge, encumber, or assign any benefits or payments hereunder in any manner whatsoever. If any Participant, Beneficiary or successor in interest is adjudicated bankrupt or purports to anticipate, alienate, sell, transfer, assign, pledge, encumber or charge any payment from the Plan, voluntarily or involuntarily, the Administrator, in its discretion, may cancel such payment (or any part thereof) to or for the benefit of such Participant, Beneficiary or successor in interest in such manner as the Administrator shall direct. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all or a portion of a Participant’s Account may be awarded to an “alternate payee” (within the meaning of Section 206(d)(3)(K) of ERISA) if and to the extent so provided in a judgment, decree or order that, in the Administrator’s sole discretion, would meet the applicable requirements for qualification as a “qualified domestic relations order” (within the meaning of Section 206(d)(3)(B)(i) of ERISA) if the Plan were subject to the provisions of Section 206(d) of ERISA. Such amounts shall be payable to the alternate payee in the form of a lump sum distribution and shall be paid within ninety (90) days following the Administrator’s determination that the order satisfies the requirements to be a “qualified domestic relations order.”

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Section 10.8. Liability for Benefit Payments. The obligation to pay or provide for payment of a benefit hereunder to any Participant or his or her Beneficiary shall be the sole and exclusive liability and responsibility of the Employer which employed the Participant during the period allocations were made to the Participant’s Account. No other Company or parent, affiliated, subsidiary or associated company shall be liable or responsible for such payment, and nothing in the Plan shall be construed as creating or imposing any joint or shared liability for any such payment. The fact that a Company or a parent, affiliated, subsidiary or associated company other than the Employer actually makes one or more payments to a Participant or Beneficiary shall not be deemed a waiver of this provision; rather, any such payment shall be deemed to have been made on behalf of and for the account of the Employer.

Section 10.9. Unfunded Status of Plan. The Plan is intended to constitute an “unfunded” supplemental retirement compensation plan for Participants, with all benefits payable hereunder constituting an unfunded contractual payment obligation of the Employer and the Company. Nothing contained in the Plan, and no action taken pursuant to the Plan, shall create or be construed to create a trust of any kind. The Company or Employer shall reflect on its books the Participants’ interests hereunder, but no Participant or any other person shall under any circumstances acquire any property interest in any specific assets of the Company or Employer. Nothing contained in the Plan and no action taken pursuant hereto shall create or be construed to create a fiduciary relationship between the Company, an Employer, and any Participant or other person. A Participant’s right to receive payments under the Plan shall be no greater than the right of an unsecured general creditor of the Company or Employer. Except to the extent that the Company or Employer determines that a “rabbi” trust may be established in connection with the Plan, all payments shall be made from the general funds of the Company or Employer, and no special or separate fund shall be established and no segregation of assets shall be made to assure payment. The Company’s or Employer’s obligations under the Plan are not assignable or transferable except to (a) any corporation or partnership which acquires all or substantially all of the Company’s or Employer’s assets or (b) any corporation or partnership into which the Company or Employer may be merged or consolidated. The provisions of the Plan shall inure to the benefit of each Participant and the Participant’s Beneficiaries, heirs, executors, administrators or successors in interest.

Section 10.10. Governing Law. The Plan shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin to the extent not superseded by federal law, without reference to the conflict of laws principles thereof.

Section 10.11. Successors. All obligations of the Employer and the Company under the Plan shall be binding on any successor thereto, whether the existence of such successor is the result of a direct or indirect purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise, of all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company or the Employer.

Section 10.12. Severability of Provisions. If any provision of the Plan shall be held invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions hereof, and the Plan shall be construed and enforced as if such provisions had not been included.

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Section 10.13. Headings and Captions. The headings and captions herein are provided for reference and convenience only, shall not be considered part of the Plan, and shall not be employed in the construction of the Plan.

Section 10.14. Gender; Singular and Plural. All pronouns and any variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, or neuter, as the identity of the person or persons may require. As the context may require, the singular may read as the plural and the plural as the singular.

Section 10.15. Notice. Any notice or filing required or permitted to be given under the Plan shall be sufficient if in writing and hand delivered, or sent by registered or certified mail, to (a) except as provided in Section 8.6, the Company’s headquarters, with attention to the Secretary of the Company, if the notice or filing is to be made to the Administrator, Committee, Company, or Employer or (b) the Participant’s or Beneficiary’s address on file with the Employer, if the notice or filing is to be made to such individual. Such notice shall be deemed given as of the date of delivery, or, if delivery is made by mail, as of the date shown on the postmark on the receipt for registration or certification.

Section 10.16. Delay of Payment for Specified Employees. Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary, in the case of any Participant who is a “specified employee” within the meaning of Code Section 409A as of the date of such Participant’s Separation from Service, no distribution under the Plan may be made, or may commence, before the date which is six months after the date of such Participant’s Separation from Service (or, if earlier, the date of the Participant’s death).

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APPENDIX A
GRANDFATHERED OFFICERS

1.Eligibility. This Appendix A covers employees of the Company or its Affiliates (a) who are participants in a Retirement Plan, (b) whose benefits under such Retirement Plan are limited as described in Section 1.1, and (c) who either (i) were an officer (as elected by the Board or appointed by the Chief Executive Officer ) of the Company as of September 3, 2016 and continue to be an officer of the Company, (ii) were an officer immediately prior to the merger of Johnson Controls, Inc. with a subsidiary of Tyco International plc and who ceased to be an officer in connection with such merger or (iii) was selected by the Chief Executive Officer or the Committee to participate under this Appendix A of the Plan. For purposes hereof, an employee shall nonetheless remain eligible under this Appendix A, provided such employee continues to satisfy the requirements of (a) and (b) above.

2.Definitions.

(a)“Annual Enrollment Period” means the period designated by the Administrator in its sole discretion during which deferral elections can be made. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in all cases, the Annual Enrollment Period will end no later than December 31of the year immediately preceding the calendar year for which such enrollment is effective.

(b)“Disability” means a Participant’s inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least twelve (12) months, as determined by the Administrator. The Administrator shall make the determination of Disability and may request such evidence of disability as it reasonably determines.

3.Retirement Plan Supplement Contributions.

(a)Before-Tax Contributions Allocation. For each calendar year, during the Annual Enrollment Period, each Participant may elect that, in the event the Participant’s ability to make Before-Tax Matched Contributions (as defined under the Participant’s Retirement Plan) is limited by reason of Sections 401(k), 402(g) or 415 of the Code and/or the limit on considered compensation under Section 401(a)(17) of the Code, then the difference between the amount of Before-Tax Matched Contributions that the Participant could have made under the Participant’s Retirement Plan for that calendar year (assuming the Participant elected the maximum amount of Before-Tax Matched Contributions for the calendar year and did not change his or her election during the calendar year) and the amount that would have been contributed as Before-Tax Matched Contributions but for such limits, shall be credited at such time or times as may be determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion, but in no event less frequently than annually as of December 31, to the Participant’s Account. A Participant’s election shall

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be made according to procedures established by the Administrator, which may include making an election by electronic means.

A Participant’s election shall be effective only for the calendar year to which the election relates, and shall not carry over from year to year unless otherwise allowed by the Administrator in its sole discretion. An election under this subsection (a) shall constitute an election by the Participant to reduce the Participant’s salary by the amount determined under this subsection.

(b)Matching Contributions Allocation. If a Participant makes a before tax contribution under (a), then a Participant’s Account shall also be credited at such time or times as may be determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion, but in no event less frequently than annually as of December 31, with an amount equal to the difference between the amount of Matching Contributions actually credited to the Participant’s Retirement Plan account for the year and the amount of Matching Contributions that would have been so credited if the amount determined under subsection (a) had actually been contributed to the Participant’s Retirement Plan (determined without regard to the limitations imposed by Sections 401(m) and 415 of the Code), but only with respect to the period the Participant is covered by this Plan; provided the Participant has met the eligibility requirements to receive a Matching Contribution under the Participant’s Retirement Plan for such year.

(c)Retirement Income Allocation. A Participant’s Account also shall be credited at such time or times as may be determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion, but in no event less frequently than annually as of December 31, with an amount equal to the difference between the amount of Retirement Income Contributions (as defined in the Savings Plan) or other employer non-matching contributions actually credited to the Participant’s Retirement Plan account for the year and the amount of Retirement Income Contributions or other employer non-matching contributions that would have been so credited if the limit on considered compensation under Section 401(a)(17) of the Code did not apply; provided the Participant has met the eligibility requirements to receive a Retirement Income Contribution or other employer non-matching contribution under the Participant’s Retirement Plan for such year.

(d)Modification of Compensation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, when determining a Participant’s compensation for purposes of subsections (a), (b) and (c), (1) the only bonus that may be included is the amount a Participant receives (or would receive but for a deferral election) under an annual cash incentive award granted under a plan of the Company or the Employer for the calendar year, and (2) for purposes of determining the amount of the deferral and/or allocations to be made, base compensation shall be determined on a gross basis (i.e., without regard to any nonqualified deferral elections made under a plan of the Company or the Employer).

(e)Cancellation of Deferral Elections. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan to the contrary, (1) if the Administrator determines that a Participant’s deferral elections must be cancelled in order for the Participant to receive a

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hardship distribution under a Retirement Plan or (2) if the Participant elects to cancel his or her deferral election(s) due to a Disability, then the Participant’s deferral election(s) shall be cancelled to the extent permitted under Code Section 409A. A Participant whose deferral election(s) are cancelled pursuant to this subsection (e) may make a new deferral election under subsection (a), and pursuant to the requirements of Code Section 409A, with respect to future calendar years, unless otherwise prohibited by the Administrator.

4.Vesting.

(a)Before-Tax Contributions. Subject to Section 7, a Participant shall always be 100% vested in his or her Before-Tax Contributions described in Section 3(a).

(b)Matching Contributions. Subject to Section 7, the portion of the Participant’s Account attributable to Matching Contributions credited under Section 3(b) shall be vested as follows:

Years of Vesting Service*	Vested Percentage
Less than 1	0%
1	20%
2	40%
3	60%
4	80%
5 or more	100%

* Vesting Service has the meaning given in the underlying Retirement Plan.

(c)Retirement Income Contributions. Subject to Section 7, the portion of the Participant’s Account attributable to Retirement Income Contributions or other employer non-matching contributions credited under Section 3(c) shall be vested as follows:

Years of Vesting Service*	Vested Percentage
Less than 1	0%
1	20%
2	40%
3	60%
4	80%
5 or more	100%

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* Vesting Service has the meaning given in the underlying Retirement Plan.

(d)Forfeiture and Reinstatement. Upon a Participant’s Separation from Service, the unvested balance in their Account shall be forfeited. If the Participant is rehired by the Company or an Affiliate prior to the one-year anniversary of such Separation from Service, the Participant shall be credited with their prior Vesting Service, and their forfeited balance shall be restored (without interest or earnings) as soon as practicable after such re-hired date. Such restored balance will continue to be subject to the vesting schedule set forth above. If, however, the Participant is rehired on or after the one-year anniversary of such separation, then all prior Vesting Service shall be forfeited, and the forfeited balance shall not be restored.

5.Distribution Elections.

(a)If a Participant was previously participating under Appendix B, then the portion of the Participant’s Account that is credited under Appendix B (plus earnings thereon) shall be paid in a lump sum.

(b)If an individual will become a Participant effective on January 1 of a given year, then the Participant may elect the manner of distribution of the Participant’s Account by submitting a distribution election no later than the December 31 preceding the Participant’s first year of participation. Such election shall be made in such form and manner as the Administrator may prescribe. The election shall specify whether distributions shall be made in a single lump sum or in annual installments of from two (2) to ten (10) years. Such election shall be irrevocable. If no valid election is in effect, distribution shall be made in ten (10) annual installments.

(c)If an individual first becomes a Participant hereunder on a date other than a January 1, then the amounts deferred hereunder in the first year of participation (and earnings thereon), if any, shall be paid in a lump sum. With respect to amounts deferred for the second year of participation and thereafter, the Participant may elect the manner of distribution of the Participant’s Account with respect to those deferrals (and earnings thereon) by filing a distribution election no later than December 31 of the first year of participation. Such election shall be made in such form and manner as the Administrator may prescribe. The election shall specify whether distributions shall be made in a single lump sum or in annual installments of from two (2) to ten (10) years. Such election shall be irrevocable. If no valid election is in effect, distribution shall be made in ten (10) annual installments.

6.Distribution Payments.

(a)Lump Sum. With respect to the amount that a Participant has elected (or been deemed elected) to receive in a lump sum, such lump sum shall be paid on the first distribution date (as defined below) following the six-month anniversary of the Participant’s

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Separation from Service. The lump sum payment shall equal the vested balance of the Participant’s Account (or sub-account, if applicable) as of the Valuation Date.

(b)Installments. With respect to the amount that a Participant has elected to receive in annual installments, the first annual payment shall be paid on the first distribution date (as defined below) following the six-month anniversary of the Participant’ Separation from Service. All subsequent installments shall be made on the anniversary of such first distribution date. The amount of the first annual payment shall equal the value of 1/10th (or 1/9th, 1/8th, 1/7th, etc. depending on the number of installments elected) of the vested balance of the Participant’s Account (or sub-account, if applicable) as of the Valuation Date. All subsequent annual payments shall be in an amount equal to the value of 1/9th (or 1/8th, 1/7th, 1/6th, etc. depending on the number of installments elected, and the number of installments remaining) of the vested balance of the Participant’s Account (or sub-account, if applicable) as of the Valuation Date, except that the final annual installment payment shall equal the then remaining vested balance of such Account (or sub-account) as of the Valuation Date.

(c)Distribution Date. For purposes hereof, the term “distribution date” means each January 15 or July 15, or the first business day prior such date if such date falls on a holiday or weekend.

7.Forfeiture.

(a)Termination for Reasons Other than Cause. If the Participant is terminated for reasons other than Cause, then his or her unvested Account balance shall be immediately forfeited and not payable hereunder. Such unvested Account balance shall not be restored upon any subsequent re-employment with the Company or Employer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator may restore an unvested Account balance to an individual upon re-employment.

(b)Termination for Cause. If the Participant is terminated for Cause (or if the Administrator determines that a Participant who was terminated other than for Cause engaged in conduct prior to his or her termination which would have constituted Cause), then the Administrator may determine in its sole discretion that the portion of the Participant’s Account credited on or after January 1, 2018 shall be forfeited and not payable hereunder.

8.Administrative Error Correction. The Administrator may permit an Administrative Error (as defined below) to be corrected by allowing a Participant’s deferral election to be processed as soon as practicable after December 31 (and any related payroll discrepancy to be corrected) to the extent permitted under Code Section 409A. “Administrative Error” shall mean (a) an error by a Participant to file a deferral election according to Section 2(a) of this Appendix with the Administrator, following a good faith attempt, or (b) the failure of the Administrator to properly process a Participant’s deferral election.

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APPENDIX B
HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES (RIC)

1.Eligibility. This Appendix B covers an employee (a) whose Retirement Income Contributions (as defined in the Savings Plan) or other employer non-matching contributions under his or her Retirement Plan are limited by reason of the application of Code Section 401(a)(17) and (b) who is not covered by Appendix A.

2.Participation Date. An eligible employee shall become a Participant on the date the Participant’s compensation first exceeds the Code Section 401(a)(17) limit. For this purpose, the only bonus that may be included in compensation is the amount a Participant receives (or would receive but for a deferral election) under an annual cash incentive award granted under a plan of the Company or the Employer for the calendar year.

3.Retirement Income Allocation. A Participant’s Account shall be credited at such time or times as may be determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion, but in no event less frequently than annually as of December 31, with an amount equal to the difference between the amount of Retirement Income Contributions or other employer non-matching contributions actually credited to the Participant’s Retirement Plan account for the year and the amount of Retirement Income Contributions or other employer non-matching contributions that would have been so credited if the limit on considered compensation under Section 401(a)(17) of the Code did not apply and by including (a) all amounts of cash compensation which the Participant would have received under an annual cash incentive award granted under a plan of the Company or Employer for the year but for a deferral election and (b) the Participant’s gross base compensation (i.e., without regard to any nonqualified deferral elections made under a plan of the Company or any Employer); provided the Participant has met the eligibility requirements to receive a Retirement Income Contribution or other employer non-matching contributions under the Participant’s Retirement Plan for such year.

4.Vesting. The Retirement Income Contributions or other employer non-matching contributions credited to a Participant under this Appendix B shall be shall be vested as follows:

Years of Vesting Service*	Vested Percentage
Less than 1	0%
1	20%
2	40%
3	60%
4	80%
5 or more	100%

* Vesting Service has the meaning given in the underlying Retirement Plan.

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Upon a Participant’s Separation from Service, the unvested balance in their Account shall be forfeited. If the Participant is rehired by the Company or an Affiliate prior to the one-year anniversary of such Separation from Service, the Participant shall be credited with their prior Vesting Service, and their forfeited balance shall be restored (without interest or earnings) as soon as practicable after such re-hired date. Such restored balance will continue to be subject to the vesting schedule set forth above. If, however, the Participant is rehired on or after the one-year anniversary of such separation, then all prior Vesting Service shall be forfeited, and the forfeited balance shall not be restored.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Participant is terminated for Cause (or if the Administrator determines that a Participant who was terminated other than for Cause engaged in conduct prior to his or her termination which would have constituted Cause), then the Administrator may determine in its sole discretion that the portion of the Participant’s Account accumulated on or after January 1, 2018 shall be forfeited and not payable hereunder.

5.Manner of Distribution. Amounts credited under this Appendix B (as adjusted for earnings or losses thereon) shall be paid in a cash lump sum on the first distribution date (as defined below) following the six-month anniversary of the Participant’s Separation from Service. For purposes hereof, the term “distribution date” means each January 15 or July 15, or the first business day prior such date if such date falls on a holiday or weekend. The lump sum payment shall equal the vested balance of the Participant’s Account as of the Valuation Date.

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APPENDIX C
MERGED PLANS

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. Restoration Plan

Effective at the close of business on December 31, 2014, the Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. Restoration Plan (the “ADTI Restoration Plan”) was merged with and into this Plan, such that the account balances accrued under the ADTI Restoration Plan as of December 31, 2014, will be accounted for and subject to the terms of this Plan effective January 1, 2015. The account balances transferred from the ADTI Restoration Plan, as adjusted for earnings/losses thereon, and distributions therefrom, shall be referred to herein as the “ADTI Restoration Plan Account.” The ADTI Restoration Plan Accounts will be subject to all of the same terms and conditions of the Plan as apply to the Accounts, except as follows:

1.Vesting. The ADTI Restoration Plan Accounts will be subject to the vesting schedule set forth in the ADTI Restoration Plan as in effect on December 31, 2014. Under such plan, all participants who were active employees of ADTI on the date that the Company acquired JCI shall be 100% vested in their ADTI Restoration Plan Account.

2.Payment to Participants. An ADTI Restoration Plan Account shall be paid in 3 annual installments following the Participant’s Separation from Service. The first installment shall be paid during the 75-day window that commences 6 months after the Participant’s Separation from Service. The second and third annual installment payments will be made during the 30-day window commencing on each of the first and second anniversary of the Participant’s Separation from Service. The amount of each installment will be determined by dividing the vested balance of the ADTI Restoration Plan Account by the number of remaining installments to be paid.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the vested balance of a Participant’s ADTI Restoration Plan Account (when added to the vested balance of any other nonqualified deferred compensation account maintained by the Company or any Affiliate for such Participant), does not exceed the limit in effect under Code Section 402(g) for the year in which the first installment is due, then such vested balance shall be paid in a single lump sum at the time the first installment would have otherwise been due.

3.Payment to Beneficiaries. All beneficiary designations filed under the ADTI Restoration Plan (except those with respect to participants who are deceased as of December 31, 2014) shall be cancelled effective January 1, 2015. Thereafter, the beneficiary designation procedures of this Plan shall apply to the ADTI Restoration Plan Accounts. Upon the death of a Participant with an unpaid vested balance in his or her ADTI Restoration Plan Account, such unpaid vested balance shall be paid in a lump sum to the Participant’s Beneficiary during the 90-day period commencing after 3 months from the date of the Participant’s death.

4.Offset to SERB. This Plan constitutes a retirement plan of the employer for purposes of the Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit (SERB) which has been extended to

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certain Participants. Consequently, the benefits provided under this Plan (whether under this Appendix C or otherwise) shall constitute an offset (i.e., an “Other Benefit”) to any Participant’s benefit under any SERB Agreement with any employer.

5.Final Contributions. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, employer allocations that were due with respect to the 2014 plan year under the terms of the ADTI Restoration Plan shall be credited to the ADTI Restoration Plan Accounts hereunder in 2015.

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, George R. Oliver, of Johnson Controls International plc, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Johnson Controls International plc;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: April 30, 2021

/s/ George R. Oliver

George R. Oliver
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Olivier Leonetti, of Johnson Controls International plc, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Johnson Controls International plc;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: April 30, 2021

/s/ Olivier Leonetti

Olivier Leonetti
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF PERIODIC FINANCIAL REPORTS

We, George R. Oliver and Olivier Leonetti, of Johnson Controls International plc, certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1.the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 (Periodic Report) to which this statement is an exhibit fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)) and

2.information contained in the Periodic Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Johnson Controls International plc.

Date: April 30, 2021

/s/ George R. Oliver

George R. Oliver
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Olivier Leonetti

Olivier Leonetti
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 1,883	$ 1,006

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls Ordinary Shareholders Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls Ordinary Shareholders - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment	Ordinary Shares	Ordinary Shares Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment	Capital in excess of par value	Capital in excess of par value Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment	Retained Earnings	Retained Earnings Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment	Treasury Stock, at Cost	Treasury Stock, at Cost Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Beginning balance at Sep. 30, 2019	$ 19,766		$ 8		$ 16,812		$ 4,827		$ (1,086)		$ (795)
Beginning balance (Adoption of ASC 842) at Sep. 30, 2019		$ (5)		$ 0		$ 0		$ (5)		$ 0		$ 0
Comprehensive income (loss)	146		0		0		372		0		(226)
Cash dividends - ordinary shares	(395)		0		0		$ (395)		0		0
Cash dividends, Ordinary, Per share							$ 0.52
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	(1,467)		0		0		$ (1,467)		0		0
Other, including options exercised	39		0		71		0		(32)		0
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2020	18,084		8		16,883		3,332		(1,118)		(1,021)
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019	19,329		8		16,848		4,129		(1,116)		(540)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(268)		0		0		213		0		(481)
Cash dividends - ordinary shares	(194)		0		0		$ (194)		0		0
Cash dividends, Ordinary, Per share							$ 0.26
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	(816)		0		0		$ (816)		0		0
Other, including options exercised	33		0		35		0		(2)		0
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2020	18,084		8		16,883		3,332		(1,118)		(1,021)
Beginning balance at Sep. 30, 2020	17,447		8		16,865		2,469		(1,119)		(776)
Beginning balance (Accounting Standards Update 2016-13) at Sep. 30, 2020		$ (4)		$ 0		$ 0		$ (4)		$ 0		$ 0
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,160		0		0		794		0		366
Cash dividends - ordinary shares	(384)		0		0		$ (384)		0		0
Cash dividends, Ordinary, Per share							$ 0.53
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	(661)		(1)		0		$ (660)		0		0
Change in noncontrolling interest share	(8)		0		(8)		0		0		0
Other, including options exercised	148		0		177		0		(29)		0
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2021	17,698		7		17,034		2,215		(1,148)		(410)
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020	17,656		7		16,917		2,382		(1,146)		(504)
Comprehensive income (loss)	437		0		0		343		0		94
Cash dividends - ordinary shares	(195)		0		0		$ (195)		0		0
Cash dividends, Ordinary, Per share							$ 0.27
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	(315)		0		0		$ (315)		0		0
Change in noncontrolling interest share	(8)		0		(8)		0		0		0
Other, including options exercised	123		0		125		0		(2)		0
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2021	$ 17,698		$ 7		$ 17,034		$ 2,215		$ (1,148)		$ (410)

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Financial Statements

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Financial Statements

Financial Statements

The consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of Johnson Controls International plc, a public limited company organized under the laws of Ireland, and its subsidiaries (Johnson Controls International plc and all its subsidiaries, hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" or "Johnson Controls"). In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to state fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") have been omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2020 filed with the SEC on November 16, 2020. The results of operations for the three and six month periods ended March 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of results for the Company’s 2021 fiscal year because of seasonal and other factors.

Nature of Operations

Johnson Controls International plc, headquartered in Cork, Ireland, is a global diversified technology and multi-industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. The Company’s products and solutions enable smart, energy efficient, sustainable buildings that work seamlessly together to advance the safety, comfort and intelligence of spaces to power its customers’ mission. The Company is committed to helping its customers win and creating greater value for all of its stakeholders through its strategic focus on buildings.

The Company is a global leader in engineering, manufacturing and commissioning building products and systems, including residential and commercial heating, ventilating, air-conditioning ("HVAC") equipment, industrial refrigeration systems, controls, security systems, fire detection systems and fire suppression solutions. The Company further serves customers by providing technical services, including maintenance, repair, retrofit and replacement of equipment (in the HVAC, security and fire-protection space), energy-management consulting and data-driven “smart building” services and solutions powered by its digital platforms and capabilities.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of Johnson Controls International plc and its subsidiaries that are consolidated in conformity with U.S. GAAP. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The results of companies acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated financial statements from the effective date of acquisition or up to the date of disposal. Investments in partially-owned affiliates are accounted for by the equity method when the Company’s interest exceeds 20% and the Company does not have a controlling interest.

The Company consolidates variable interest entities ("VIE") in which the Company has the power to direct the significant activities of the entity and the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits from the entity that may be significant. The Company did not have a significant variable interest in any consolidated or nonconsolidated VIEs in its continuing operations for the presented reporting periods.

Restricted Cash

At March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020, the Company held restricted cash of approximately $11 million and $9 million, respectively, all of which was recorded within other current assets in the consolidated statements of financial position. These amounts were related to cash restricted for payment of asbestos liabilities.

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New Accounting Standards

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Abstract]

New Accounting Standards

New Accounting Standards

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments." ASU No. 2016-13 and its related amendments replace the previous expected credit loss methodology with a new incurred loss methodology. The new standard applies to financial instruments, including, but not limited to, trade receivables. Under the new standard, companies must consider historical information, current conditions and a reasonable forecast period when estimating credit losses. The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-13 and the related amendments effective October 1, 2020. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 6, “Accounts Receivable, Net,” of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for further information.

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

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Acquisitions and Divestitures

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisition and Divestitures

Acquisitions and Divestitures

In April 2021, the Company announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silent-Aire, a global leader in hyperscale data center cooling and modular critical infrastructure solutions. The all-cash transaction is valued at up to $870 million, which will include an upfront payment of approximately $630 million at closing and additional payments to be made subject to the achievement of post-closing earnout milestones. The Silent-Aire business will be reported within the Global Products segment. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of fiscal 2021, subject to the receipt of regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.

During the first six months of fiscal 2021, the Company completed certain acquisitions for a combined purchase price, net of cash acquired, of $15 million, of which $10 million was paid as of March 31, 2021. In connection with the acquisitions, the Company recorded goodwill of $13 million within the Building Solutions EMEA/LA segment.

During the first six months of fiscal 2021, the Company completed certain divestitures within the Buildings Solutions Asia Pacific segment. The combined selling price was $23 million, of which $19 million was received as of March 31, 2021. In connection with the divestitures, the Company reduced goodwill by $6 million.

During the first six months of fiscal 2020, the Company completed certain acquisitions for a combined purchase price, net of cash acquired, of $61 million, of which $58 million was paid as of March 31, 2020. In connection with the acquisitions, the Company recorded goodwill of $19 million within the Global Products segment and $20 million within the Building Solutions EMEA/LA segment.

Acquisitions and divestitures were not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements in the first six months of fiscal 2021 or 2020.

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Discontinued Operations (Notes)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Discontinued Operations [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued OperationsOn April 30, 2019, the Company completed the sale of its Power Solutions business, which met the criteria to be classified as a discontinued operation, to BCP Acquisitions LLC for a purchase price of $13.2 billion. The net cash proceeds after tax and transaction-related expenses were $11.6 billion. In connection with the sale, the Company recorded a gain, net of transaction and other costs, of $5.2 billion ($4.0 billion after tax), subject to post-closing working capital and net debt adjustments, within income from discontinued operations, net of tax, in the consolidated statements of income. In December 2020, the favorable resolution of certain post-closing working capital and net debt adjustments resulted in income from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $124 million due to a reversal of a reserve established in connection with the sale of Power Solutions.

The following table summarizes the results of Power Solutions which are classified as discontinued operations for the six months ended March 31, 2021 (in millions). There is no Power Solutions related activity for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and the three and six months ended March 31, 2020.

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2021
Net sales	$	—
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	150
Provision for income taxes on discontinued operations	(26)
Income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	—
Income from discontinued operations	$	124

Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale

During the second quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company determined that certain corporate assets met the criteria to be classified as held for sale. The carrying value of these assets was $26 million at March 31, 2021.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company determined that certain assets of the Building Solutions Asia Pacific segment met the criteria to be classified as held for sale. The estimated fair value, less costs to sell, of these assets was $153 million at March 31, 2021 and $147 million at September 30, 2020.

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Revenue Recognition (Notes)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]

Revenue Recognition

Disaggregated Revenue

The following tables present the Company's revenues disaggregated by segment and by products and systems versus services revenue for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021						Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
	Products & Systems		Services		Total		Products & Systems		Services		Total
Building Solutions North America	$	1,272	$	820	$	2,092	$	1,357	$	818	$	2,175
Building Solutions EMEA/LA	429		468		897		400		450		850
Building Solutions Asia Pacific	329		274		603		271		254		525
Global Products	2,002		—		2,002		1,894		—		1,894
Total	$	4,032	$	1,562	$	5,594	$	3,922	$	1,522	$	5,444

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2021						Six Months Ended March 31, 2020
	Products & Systems		Services		Total		Products & Systems		Services		Total
Building Solutions North America	$	2,514	$	1,612	$	4,126	$	2,713	$	1,629	$	4,342
Building Solutions EMEA/LA	855		948		1,803		857		921		1,778
Building Solutions Asia Pacific	674		544		1,218		642		512		1,154
Global Products	3,788		—		3,788		3,746		—		3,746
Total	$	7,831	$	3,104	$	10,935	$	7,958	$	3,062	$	11,020

The following table presents further disaggregation of Global Products segment revenues by product type for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
HVAC	$	1,402	$	1,324	$	2,651	$	2,624
Fire & Security	537		511		1,025		1,003
Industrial Refrigeration	63		59		112		119
Total	$	2,002	$	1,894	$	3,788	$	3,746

Contract Balances

Contract assets relate to the Company’s right to consideration for performance obligations satisfied but not billed and consist of unbilled receivables and costs in excess of billings. Contract liabilities relate to customer payments received in advance of satisfaction of performance obligations under the contract. Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue. Contract balances are classified as assets or liabilities on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. 

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

	Location of contract balances	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Contract assets - current	Accounts receivable - net	$	1,387	$	1,395
Contract assets - noncurrent	Other noncurrent assets	102		104
Contract liabilities - current	Deferred revenue	(1,710)		(1,435)
Contract liabilities - noncurrent	Other noncurrent liabilities	(258)		(245)
Total		$	(479)	$	(181)

For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020, the Company recognized revenue of $221 million and $326 million, respectively, that was included in the beginning of period contract liability balance. For the six months ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020, the Company recognized revenue of $935 million and $1,012 million, respectively, that was included in the beginning of period contract liability balance.

Performance Obligations

A performance obligation is a distinct good, service, or a bundle of goods and services promised in a contract. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. When contracts with customers require significant and complex integration, contain goods or services which are highly interdependent or interrelated, or are goods or services which significantly modify or customize other promises in the contracts and, therefore, are not distinct, then the entire contract is accounted for as a single performance obligation. For any contracts with multiple performance obligations, the contract’s transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation based on the estimated relative standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract. For product sales, each product sold to a customer typically represents a distinct performance obligation.

Performance obligations are satisfied as of a point in time or over time. The timing of satisfying the performance obligation is typically indicated by the terms of the contract. As of March 31, 2021, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was approximately $15.0 billion, of which approximately 60% is expected to be recognized as revenue over the next two years. The remaining performance obligations expected to be recognized in revenue beyond two years primarily relate to large, multi-purpose contracts to construct hospitals, schools and other governmental buildings, which include services to be performed over the building's lifetime, with initial contract terms of 25 to 35 years. Future contract modifications could affect both the timing and the amount of the remaining performance obligations. The Company excludes the value of remaining performance obligations for contracts with an original expected duration of one year or less.

Costs to Obtain or Fulfill a Contract

The Company recognizes the incremental costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer as an asset when these costs are recoverable. These costs consist primarily of sales commissions and bid/proposal costs. Costs to obtain or fulfill a contract are capitalized and amortized to revenue over the period of contract performance.

As of March 31, 2021, the Company recorded the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract of $241 million, of which $130 million is recorded within other current assets and $111 million is recorded within other noncurrent assets in the consolidated statements of financial position. As of September 30, 2020, the Company recorded the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract of $223 million, of which $119 million is recorded within other current assets and $104 million is recorded within other noncurrent assets in the consolidated statements of financial position.

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized amortization expense of $47 million and $43 million, respectively, related to costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. During the six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized amortization expense of $88 million and $69 million, respectively, related to costs to

obtain or fulfill a contract. There were no impairment losses recognized in the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

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Receivables, Loans, Notes Receivable, and Others (Notes)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Receivables [Abstract]

Accounts and Nontrade Receivable

Accounts Receivable, Net

Receivables consist of amounts billed and currently due from customers and unbilled costs and accrued profits related to revenues on long-term contracts that have been recognized for accounting purposes but not yet billed to customers. The Company extends credit to customers in the normal course of business and maintains an allowance for expected credit losses resulting from the inability or unwillingness of customers to make required payments. The allowance for expected credit losses is based on historical experience, existing economic conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts, and any specific customer collection issues the Company has identified. The Company evaluates the reasonableness of the allowance for credit losses on a quarterly basis. The Company enters into supply chain financing programs to sell certain accounts receivable without recourse to third-party financial institutions. Sales of accounts receivable are reflected as a reduction of accounts receivable in the consolidated statements of financial position and the proceeds are included in cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Accounts receivable, net consisted of the following (in millions):

	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Accounts receivable	$	5,315	$	5,467
Less: Allowance for expected credit losses (1)	(148)		(173)
Accounts receivable, net	$	5,167	$	5,294

(1) Allowance for doubtful accounts as of September 30, 2020, prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13.

The changes in the allowance for expected credit losses related to accounts receivable for the six month period ended March 31, 2021 were as follows (in millions):

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2021
Balance as of September 30, 2020	$	173
Provision for expected credit losses	3
Write-offs charged against the allowance for expected credit losses	(32)
Other (including impact of adoption of ASU 2016-13)	4
Balance as of March 31, 2021	$	148

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Leases (Notes)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Leases [Abstract]

Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]

Leases

The Company's lease portfolio is described in Note 8, "Leases," of the notes to consolidated financial statements in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2020.

The following table presents supplemental consolidated statement of financial position information as of March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020 (in millions):

	Location of lease balances	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Operating lease right-of-use assets	Other noncurrent assets	$	1,284	$	1,190
Operating lease liabilities - current	Other current liabilities	296		332
Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent	Other noncurrent liabilities	992		875

The following table presents supplemental noncash operating lease activity for the six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities	$	303	$	174

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Inventories

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following (in millions):

	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Raw materials and supplies	$	676	$	629
Work-in-process	175		142
Finished goods	1,143		1,002
Inventories	$	1,994	$	1,773

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Notes)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in each of the Company’s reportable segments for the six month period ended March 31, 2021 were as follows (in millions):

			Business Acquisitions		Business Divestitures		Currency Translation and Other
	September 30,								March 31,
	2020								2021
Building Solutions North America	$	9,160	$	—	$	—	$	42	$	9,202
Building Solutions EMEA/LA	1,967		13		—		51		2,031
Building Solutions Asia Pacific	1,226		—		(6)		40		1,260
Global Products	5,579		—		—		52		5,631
Total	$	17,932	$	13	$	(6)	$	185	$	18,124

At September 30, 2020, accumulated goodwill impairment charges included $424 million and $47 million related to the Building Solutions North America Retail and Building Solutions EMEA/LA - Latin America reporting units, respectively.

The Company reviews goodwill for impairment during the fourth fiscal quarter or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate the asset might be impaired. There were no triggering events requiring that an impairment assessment be conducted in the six months ended March 31, 2021. However, it is possible that future changes in circumstances, including a more prolonged and/or severe COVID-19 pandemic, would require the Company to record additional non-cash impairment charges.

The Company’s other intangible assets, primarily from business acquisitions valued based on independent appraisals, consisted of (in millions):

	March 31, 2021						September 30, 2020
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Definite-lived intangible assets
Technology	$	1,351	$	(566)	$	785	$	1,332	$	(497)	$	835
Customer relationships	2,805		(1,086)		1,719		2,773		(969)		1,804
Miscellaneous	710		(312)		398		657		(268)		389
	4,866		(1,964)		2,902		4,762		(1,734)		3,028
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Trademarks/trade names	2,277		—		2,277		2,248		—		2,248
Miscellaneous	80		—		80		80		—		80
	2,357		—		2,357		2,328		—		2,328
Total intangible assets	$	7,223	$	(1,964)	$	5,259	$	7,090	$	(1,734)	$	5,356

Amortization of other intangible assets included within continuing operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $104 million and $97 million, respectively. Amortization of other intangible assets included within continuing operations for the six month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $208 million and $193 million, respectively. Excluding the impact of any future acquisitions, the Company anticipates amortization for fiscal 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 will be approximately $417 million, $411 million, $395 million, $374 million and $301 million per year, respectively.

The Company reviews indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment during the fourth fiscal quarter or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate the asset might be impaired. There were no triggering events requiring that an impairment assessment be conducted in the six months ended March 31, 2021. However, it is possible that future changes in circumstances, including a more prolonged and/or severe COVID-19 pandemic, would require the Company to record additional non-cash impairment charges.

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Significant Restructuring Costs

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Restructuring Charges [Abstract]

Significant Restructuring and Impairment Costs

Significant Restructuring and Impairment Costs

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

In fiscal 2021, the Company committed to a significant restructuring plan ("2021 Plan"). During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company recorded $96 million of restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statements of income. The total amount expected to be incurred for this restructuring plan is $385 million across all segments and at Corporate. Of the restructuring and impairment costs recorded, $38 million related to the Building Solutions North America segment, $34 million related to the Global Products segment, $10 million related to the Building Solutions EMEA/LA segment, $7 million related to the Building Solutions Asia Pacific segment and $7 million related to Corporate.

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s 2021 Plan reserve, included within other current liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position (in millions):

	Employee Severance and Termination Benefits		Long-Lived Asset Impairments		Other		Total
Original reserve	$	32	$	54	$	10	$	96
Utilized—cash	(2)		—		(3)		(5)
Utilized—noncash	—		(54)		—		(54)
Balance at March 31, 2021	$	30	$	—	$	7	$	37

In fiscal 2020, the Company committed to a significant restructuring plan ("2020 Plan") and recorded $297 million of restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statements of income. This is the total amount incurred to date and the total amount expected to be incurred for this restructuring plan. Of the restructuring and impairment costs recorded, $136 million related to the Global Products segment, $64 million related to the Building Solutions North America segment, $49 million related to the Building Solutions Asia Pacific segment, $43 million related to the Building Solutions EMEA/LA segment and $5 million related to Corporate. The restructuring actions are expected to be substantially complete in fiscal 2021.

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s 2020 Plan reserve, included within other current liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position (in millions):

	Employee Severance and Termination Benefits		Long-Lived Asset Impairments		Other		Total
Original reserve	$	196	$	96	$	5	$	297
Utilized—cash	(92)		—		(3)		(95)
Utilized—noncash	—		(96)		—		(96)
Currency translation	2		—		—		2
Balance at September 30, 2020	$	106	$	—	$	2	$	108
Utilized—cash	(46)		—		(2)		(48)
Balance at March 31, 2021	$	60	$	—	$	—	$	60

Also included in restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statements of income in fiscal 2020 are goodwill impairment related to the North America Retail reporting unit of $424 million and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairments of $62 million. Refer to Note 9, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further information regarding goodwill impairments.

The Company's fiscal 2021 and 2020 restructuring plans included workforce reductions of approximately 8,100 employees. Restructuring charges associated with employee severance and termination benefits are paid over the severance period granted to each employee or on a lump sum basis in accordance with individual severance agreements. As of March 31, 2021, approximately 5,300 of the employees have been separated from the Company pursuant to the restructuring plans.

Company management closely monitors its overall cost structure and continually analyzes each of its businesses for opportunities to consolidate current operations, improve operating efficiencies and locate facilities in close proximity to customers. This ongoing analysis includes a review of its manufacturing, engineering and purchasing operations, as well as the overall global footprint for all its businesses.

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

In calculating the provision for income taxes, the Company uses an estimate of the annual effective tax rate based upon the facts and circumstances known at each interim period. On a quarterly basis, the actual effective tax rate is adjusted, as appropriate, based upon changed facts and circumstances, if any, as compared to those forecasted at the beginning of the fiscal year and each interim period thereafter.

The statutory tax rate in Ireland is being used as a comparison since the Company is domiciled in Ireland. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company's effective tax rate for continuing operations was 34% and was higher than the statutory tax rate of 12.5% primarily due to valuation allowance adjustments, the income tax effects of mark-to-market adjustments and tax rate differentials, partially offset by the benefits of continuing global tax planning initiatives. For the six months ended March 31, 2021, the Company's effective tax rate for continuing operations was 26% and was higher than the statutory tax rate of 12.5% primarily due to valuation allowance adjustments, the income tax effects of mark-to-market adjustments and tax rate differentials, partially offset by the benefits of continuing global tax planning initiatives. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company's effective tax rate for continuing operations was 5% and was lower than the statutory tax rate of 12.5% primarily due to tax audit reserve adjustments and the benefits of continuing global tax planning initiatives, partially offset by tax rate differentials. For the six months ended March 31, 2020, the Company's effective tax rate for continuing operations was 15% and was higher than the statutory tax rate of 12.5% primarily due to a discrete tax charge related to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities as a result of Swiss tax reform and tax rate differentials, partially offset by tax audit reserve adjustments and the benefits of continuing global tax planning initiatives.

Valuation Allowance

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

In the second quarter of fiscal 2021, due to changes in forecasted taxable income, the Company recorded a discrete tax charge of $105 million related to valuation allowances on certain Mexico deferred tax assets now considered unrealizable.

Uncertain Tax Positions

At September 30, 2020, the Company had gross tax effected unrecognized tax benefits of $2,528 million, of which $2,132 million, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. Total net accrued interest at September 30, 2020 was approximately $205 million (net of tax benefit). Total net accrued interest during the six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was approximately $24 million (net of tax benefit) and approximately $35 million (net of tax benefit), respectively. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, tax audit resolutions resulted in a $22 million net benefit to income tax expense.

In the U.S., fiscal years 2017 through 2018 are currently under exam by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for certain legal entities. Additionally, the Company is currently under exam in the following major non-U.S. jurisdictions for continuing operations:

Tax Jurisdiction	Tax Years Covered
Belgium	2015 - 2020
China	2017 - 2019
Germany	2007 - 2018
Luxembourg	2017 - 2018
Mexico	2015 - 2020
Taiwan	2019
United Kingdom	2014 - 2015, 2018

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

Other Tax Matters

In the second quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company recorded pension mark-to-market gains of $207 million. The gain generated tax expense of $53 million, which reflects the Company’s current tax position in the impacted jurisdictions.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company recorded $96 million of restructuring and impairment costs. Refer to Note 10, “Significant Restructuring and Impairment Costs,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information. The restructuring costs generated a $15 million tax benefit, which reflects the Company’s current tax position in the impacted jurisdictions.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company recorded $62 million of restructuring and impairment costs. Refer to Note 10, “Significant Restructuring and Impairment Costs,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information. The restructuring costs generated a $4 million tax benefit, which reflects the Company’s current tax position in the impacted jurisdictions.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company recorded $111 million of restructuring and impairment costs. Refer to Note 10, “Significant Restructuring and Impairment Costs,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information. The restructuring costs generated a $16 million tax benefit, which reflects the Company’s current tax position in the impacted jurisdictions.

Impacts of Tax Legislation

On March 27, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act” (“CARES”) was signed into law by the President of the United States.  The CARES Act includes, among other things, U.S. corporate income tax provisions related to net operating loss carryback periods, alternative minimum tax credits, modifications to interest deduction limitations and technical corrections on tax depreciation methods for qualified improvement property.  A majority of non-U.S. countries have also introduced various COVID-19 related corporate income tax relief provisions. The Company does not expect either the U.S. or non-U.S. corporate income tax provisions to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company recorded a noncash discrete tax charge of $30 million due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities related to Switzerland and the canton of Schaffhausen. On September 28, 2018, the Swiss Parliament approved the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing (“TRAF”), which was subsequently approved by the Swiss electorate on May 19, 2019. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, the Swiss Federal Council enacted TRAF which became effective for the Company on January 1, 2020. The impacts of the federal

enactment did not have a material impact to the Company’s financial statements. TRAF also provides for parameters which enable the Swiss cantons to adjust tax rates and establish new regulations for companies. As of September 30, 2019, the canton of Schaffhausen had not concluded its public referendum; however, the enactment did occur during the first quarter of fiscal 2020.During the six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, other tax legislation was adopted in various jurisdictions. These law changes did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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Pension and Postretirement Plans

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Pension and Postretirement Plans

Pension and Postretirement Plans

The components of the Company’s net periodic benefit costs from continuing operations associated with its defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, which are primarily recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income, are shown in the tables below in accordance with ASC 715, "Compensation – Retirement Benefits" (in millions):

	U.S. Pension Plans
	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Interest cost	$	11	$	19	$	22	$	37
Expected return on plan assets	(42)		(46)		(84)		(90)
Net actuarial gain	(203)		—		(203)		—
Settlement gain	(4)		—		(4)		—
Net periodic benefit credit	$	(238)	$	(27)	$	(269)	$	(53)

	Non-U.S. Pension Plans
	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Service cost	$	6	$	7	$	13	$	13
Interest cost	8		9		16		18
Expected return on plan assets	(27)		(29)		(55)		(56)
Amortization of prior service cost	—		1		—		1
Net periodic benefit credit	$	(13)	$	(12)	$	(26)	$	(24)

	Postretirement Benefits
	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Service cost	$	1	$	—	$	1	$	—
Interest cost	—		1		1		2
Expected return on plan assets	(2)		(2)		(4)		(4)
Amortization of prior service credit	(1)		—		(2)		(1)
Net periodic benefit credit	$	(2)	$	(1)	$	(4)	$	(3)

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the amount of cumulative fiscal 2021 lump sum payouts triggered a remeasurement event for certain U.S. pension plans resulting in the recognition of net actuarial gains of $203 million, primarily due to an increase in discount rates and favorable plan asset performance.

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Debt and Financing Arrangements

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt and Financing Arrangements

Debt and Financing Arrangements

Net Financing Charges

Net financing charges consisted of the following (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest costs	$	53	$	62	$	112	$	124
Banking fees and bond cost amortization	4		5		12		10
Interest income	(3)		(5)		(6)		(18)
Net foreign exchange results for financing activities	(10)		(3)		(15)		(5)
Net financing charges	$	44	$	59	$	103	$	111

In March 2021, the Company entered into a bank term loan arrangement totaling $235 million due in March 2022 and retired $257 million in principal amount, plus accrued interest, of its 4.25% fixed rate notes that expired in March 2021.

As of March 31, 2021, the Company had a syndicated $2.5 billion committed revolving credit facility, which is scheduled to expire in December 2024, and a syndicated $500 million committed revolving credit facility, which was renewed in December 2020 and is now scheduled to expire in December 2021. As of March 31, 2021, there were no draws on the facilities.

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Stock-Based Compensation (Notes)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

On March 10, 2021, the shareholders of the Company approved the Johnson Controls International plc 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan and terminated the 2012 Share and Incentive Plan, as amended in September 2016 (collectively, the "Plans"). Both plans authorize stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted (non-vested) stock/units, performance shares, performance units and other stock-based awards. The Compensation and Talent Development Committee of the Company's Board of Directors determines the types of awards to be granted to individual participants and the terms and conditions of the awards. Awards are typically granted annually in the Company’s fiscal first quarter.

A summary of the stock-based awards granted during the six month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 is presented below:

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020
	Number Granted	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Number Granted	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Stock options	932,678	$	9.36	1,347,310	$	7.29
Stock appreciation rights	35,254	9.36		—	—
Restricted stock/units	1,697,257	46.20		1,864,026	41.55
Performance shares	410,934	50.53		476,939	42.48

Stock Options

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

The fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option valuation model that uses the assumptions noted in the following table. The expected life of options represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, assessed separately for executives and non-executives. The risk-free interest rate for periods during the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock since October 2016 blended with the historical volatility of certain peer companies’ stock prior to October 2016 over the most recent period corresponding to the expected life as of the grant date. The expected dividend yield is based on the expected annual dividend as a percentage of the market value of the Company’s ordinary shares as of the grant date. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercises and employee terminations within the valuation model.

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021	2020
Expected life of option (years)	6.5	6.5
Risk-free interest rate	0.6%	1.67%
Expected volatility of the Company’s stock	27.6%	22.4%
Expected dividend yield on the Company’s stock	2.28%	2.49%

Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)

SARs vest under the same terms and conditions as stock option awards; however, they are settled in cash for the difference between the market price on the date of the exercise and the exercise price. As a result, SARs are recorded in the Company's consolidated financial statements of financial position as a liability until the date of exercise. The fair value of each SAR award is estimated using a similar method described for stock options. The fair value of each SAR award is recalculated at the end of each reporting period and the liability and expense are adjusted based on the new fair value.

Restricted (Non-vested) Stock / Units

Restricted stock or restricted stock units are typically share settled unless the employee is a non-U.S. employee or elects to defer settlement until retirement at which point the award would be settled in cash. Restricted awards typically vest over a period of three years from the grant date. The Plans allow for different vesting terms on specific grants with approval by the Board of Directors. The fair value of each share-settled restricted award is based on the closing market value of the Company’s ordinary shares on the date of grant. The fair value of each cash-settled restricted award is recalculated at the end of each reporting period based on the closing market value of the Company's ordinary shares at the end of the reporting period, and the liability and expense are adjusted based on the new fair value.

Performance Share Awards

Performance-based share unit ("PSU") awards are generally contingent on the achievement of predetermined performance goals over a performance period of three years as well as on the award holder's continuous employment until the vesting date. The PSUs are also indexed to the achievement of specified levels of total shareholder return versus a peer group over the performance period. Each PSU that is earned is settled with shares of the Company's ordinary shares following the completion of the performance period, unless the award holder elected to defer a portion or all of the award until retirement which would then be settled in cash.

The fair value of each PSU is estimated on the date of grant using of a Monte Carlo simulation that uses the assumptions noted in the following table. The risk-free interest rate for periods during the contractual life of the PSU is based on the

U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company's stock over the most recent three-year period as of the grant date.

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021	2020
Risk-free interest rate	0.20%	1.60%
Expected volatility of the Company’s stock	30.9%	21.8%

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Earnings Per Share

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

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

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

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Income Available to Ordinary Shareholders
Income from continuing operations	$	343	$	213	$	670	$	372
Income from discontinued operations	—		—		124		—
Basic and diluted income available to shareholders	$	343	$	213	$	794	$	372
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	717.1		754.8		720.1		762.4
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, unvested restricted stock and      unvested performance share awards	4.2		2.3		3.8		3.2
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	721.3		757.1		723.9		765.6
Antidilutive Securities
Options to purchase shares	—		1.4		0.1		0.8

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Equity and Noncontrolling Interests

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Equity and Noncontrolling Interests

Equity and Noncontrolling InterestsOther comprehensive income includes activity relating to discontinued operations. The following schedules present changes in consolidated equity attributable to Johnson Controls and noncontrolling interests (in millions, net of tax):

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021						Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
	Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls International plc		Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests		Total Equity		Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls International plc		Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests		Total Equity
Beginning balance, December 31	$	17,656	$	1,167	$	18,823	$	19,329	$	1,102	$	20,431
Total comprehensive income (loss):
Net income	343		54		397		213		23		236
Foreign currency translation adjustments	88		(25)		63		(471)		(23)		(494)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	6		2		8		(10)		—		(10)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	94		(23)		71		(481)		(23)		(504)
Comprehensive income (loss)	437		31		468		(268)		—		(268)
Other changes in equity:
Cash dividends—ordinary shares	(195)		—		(195)		(194)		—		(194)
Dividends attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		(133)		(133)		—		(98)		(98)
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	(315)		—		(315)		(816)		—		(816)
Change in noncontrolling interest share	(8)		(6)		(14)		—		—		—
Other, including options exercised	123		—		123		33		—		33
Ending balance, March 31	$	17,698	$	1,059	$	18,757	$	18,084	$	1,004	$	19,088

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2021						Six Months Ended March 31, 2020
	Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls International plc		Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests		Total Equity		Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls International plc		Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests		Total Equity
Beginning balance, September 30	$	17,447	$	1,086	$	18,533	$	19,766	$	1,063	$	20,829
Total comprehensive income:
Net income	794		99		893		372		55		427
Foreign currency translation adjustments	360		11		371		(220)		(13)		(233)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	7		2		9		(5)		2		(3)
Pension and postretirement plans	(1)		—		(1)		(1)		—		(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	366		13		379		(226)		(11)		(237)
Comprehensive income	1,160		112		1,272		146		44		190
Other changes in equity:
Cash dividends—ordinary shares	(384)		—		(384)		(395)		—		(395)
Dividends attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		(133)		(133)		—		(103)		(103)
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	(661)		—		(661)		(1,467)		—		(1,467)
Change in noncontrolling interest share	(8)		(6)		(14)		—		—		—
Adoption of ASC 842	—		—		—		(5)		—		(5)
Adoption of ASU 2016-13	(4)		—		(4)		—		—		—
Other, including options exercised	148		—		148		39		—		39
Ending balance, March 31	$	17,698	$	1,059	$	18,757	$	18,084	$	1,004	$	19,088

During the quarter ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded $4 million to beginning retained earnings for the cumulative effect of adopting ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses."

During the quarter ended December 31, 2019, the Company adopted ASC 842, "Leases." As a result, the Company recorded $5 million to beginning retained earnings, which relates primarily to adoption day impairment of previously exited facilities.

For the three and six months ended March 31, 2021, the Company repurchased and immediately retired $315 million and $661 million of its ordinary shares, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2020, the Company repurchased and immediately retired $816 million and $1,467 million of its ordinary shares, respectively. In March 2021, the Company's Board of Directors approved a $4.0 billion increase to the Company's share repurchase authorization, adding to the $2.0 billion remaining as of December 31, 2020 under the prior share repurchase authorization approved in 2019. As of March 31, 2021, approximately $5.7 billion remains available under the Company's share repurchase authorization.

The following schedules present changes in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") attributable to Johnson Controls (in millions, net of tax):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Foreign currency translation adjustments ("CTA")
Balance at beginning of period	$	(506)	$	(534)
Aggregate adjustment for the period (net of tax effect of $0 and $0)	88		(471)
Balance at end of period	(418)		(1,005)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives
Balance at beginning of period	3		3
Current period changes in fair value (net of tax effect of $2 and $(3))	5		(8)
Reclassification to income (net of tax effect of $0 and $0) *	1		(2)
Balance at end of period	9		(7)
Pension and postretirement plans
Balance at beginning of period	(1)		(9)
Reclassification to income (net of tax effect of $0 and $0)	—		—
Balance at end of period	(1)		(9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	$	(410)	$	(1,021)

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
CTA
Balance at beginning of period	$	(778)	$	(785)
Aggregate adjustment for the period (net of tax effect of $0 and $0)	360		(220)
Balance at end of period	(418)		(1,005)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives
Balance at beginning of period	2		(2)
Current period changes in fair value (net of tax effect of $4 and $(1))	7		(3)
Reclassification to income (net of tax effect of $0 and $0) *	—		(2)
Balance at end of period	9		(7)
Pension and postretirement plans
Balance at beginning of period	—		(8)
Reclassification to income (net of tax effect of $0 and $0)	(1)		(1)
Balance at end of period	(1)		(9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	$	(410)	$	(1,021)

* Refer to Note 17, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for

disclosure of the line items in the consolidated statements of income affected by reclassifications from AOCI into income

related to derivatives.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company selectively uses derivative instruments to reduce market risk associated with changes in foreign currency, commodities, stock-based compensation liabilities and interest rates. Under Company policy, the use of derivatives is restricted to those intended for hedging purposes; the use of any derivative instrument for speculative purposes is strictly prohibited. A description of each type of derivative utilized by the Company to manage risk is included in the following paragraphs. In addition, refer to Note 18, "Fair Value Measurements," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for information related to the fair value measurements and valuation methods utilized by the Company for each derivative type.

Cash Flow Hedges

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

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

As cash flow hedges under ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging," the hedge gains or losses due to changes in fair value are initially recorded as a component of AOCI and are subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged transactions occur and affect earnings. These contracts were highly effective in hedging the variability in future cash flows attributable to changes in currency exchange rates during the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

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

	Volume Outstanding as of
Commodity	March 31, 2021	September 30, 2020
Copper	2,783	2,497
Aluminum	3,133	3,036

Net Investment Hedges

The Company enters into foreign currency denominated debt obligations to selectively hedge portions of its net investment in non-U.S. subsidiaries. The currency effects of the debt obligations are reflected in the AOCI account within shareholders’ equity attributable to Johnson Controls ordinary shareholders where they offset currency gains and losses recorded on the Company’s net investments globally. At March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020, the Company had 888 million euro, 500 million euro, 500 million euro, 423 million euro and 54 million euro in bonds designated as net investment hedges of a portion of the Company's net investment in European subsidiaries and 25 billion yen of foreign denominated debt designated as net investment hedge of a portion of the Company's net investment in Japanese subsidiaries.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

The Company selectively uses equity swaps to reduce market risk associated with certain of its stock-based compensation plans, such as its deferred compensation plans. These equity compensation liabilities increase as the Company’s stock price increases and decrease as the Company’s stock price decreases. In contrast, the value of the swap agreement moves in the opposite direction of these liabilities, allowing the Company to fix a portion of the liabilities at a stated amount. The Company hedged approximately 1.4 million shares of its ordinary shares, which have a cost basis of $58 million, as of March 31, 2021 and 1.4 million shares, which have a cost basis of $60 million, as of September 30, 2020.

The Company also holds certain foreign currency forward and option contracts not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815. The change in fair value of these foreign currency exchange derivatives are recorded in the consolidated statements of income in the period in which they occur.

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

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

	Derivatives and Hedging Activities Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815				Derivatives and Hedging Activities Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815
	March 31,		September 30,		March 31,		September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Other current assets
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	20	$	10	$	57	$	17
Commodity derivatives	3		2		—		—
Other noncurrent assets
Equity swap	—		—		82		58
Total assets	$	23	$	12	$	139	$	75
Other current liabilities
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	7	$	10	$	3	$	—
Long-term debt
Foreign currency denominated debt	3,002		3,010		—		—
Total liabilities	$	3,009	$	3,020	$	3	$	—

Counterparty Credit Risk

The use of derivative financial instruments exposes the Company to counterparty credit risk. The Company has established policies and procedures to limit the potential for counterparty credit risk, including establishing limits for credit exposure and continually assessing the creditworthiness of counterparties. As a matter of practice, the Company deals with major banks worldwide having strong investment grade long-term credit ratings. To further reduce the risk of loss, the Company generally enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association ("ISDA") master netting agreements with substantially all of its counterparties. The Company enters into ISDA master netting agreements with counterparties that permit the net settlement of amounts owed under the derivative contracts. The master netting agreements generally provide for net settlement of all outstanding contracts with a counterparty in the case of an event of default or a termination event. The Company has not elected to offset the fair value positions of the derivative contracts recorded in the consolidated statements of financial position.

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

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

	Fair Value of Assets				Fair Value of Liabilities
	March 31,		September 30,		March 31,		September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Gross amount recognized	$	162	$	87	$	3,012	$	3,020
Gross amount eligible for offsetting	(10)		(10)		(10)		(10)
Net amount	$	152	$	77	$	3,002	$	3,010

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

The following table presents the pre-tax gains (losses) recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) related to cash flow hedges for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):    

Derivatives in ASC 815 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	10	$	(7)	$	13	$	2
Commodity derivatives	—		(4)		1		(3)
Total	$	10	$	(11)	$	14	$	(1)

The following table presents the location and amount of the pre-tax gains (losses) on cash flow hedges reclassified from AOCI into the Company’s consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

Derivatives in ASC 815 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
		2021		2020		2021		2020
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	Cost of sales	$	1	$	2	$	3	$	3
Commodity derivatives	Cost of sales	(2)		—		(3)		(1)
Total		$	(1)	$	2	$	—	$	2

The following table presents the location and amount of pre-tax gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

		Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
		2021		2020		2021		2020
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	Cost of sales	$	2	$	4	$	(4)	$	4
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	Selling, general and administrative	3		—		1		—
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	Net financing charges	100		(10)		145		49
Equity swap	Selling, general and administrative	18		(20)		24		(24)
Total		$	123	$	(26)	$	166	$	29

Pre-tax gains on net investment hedges recorded in CTA within other comprehensive income (loss) were $144 million and $46 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Pre-tax gains (losses) on net investment hedges recorded in CTA within other comprehensive income (loss) were $9 million and $(12) million for the six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, no gains or losses were reclassified from CTA into income.

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Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

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

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

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

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

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

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following tables present the Company’s fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020 (in millions):

	Fair Value Measurements Using:
	Total as of March 31, 2021		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Other current assets
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	77	$	—	$	77	$	—
Commodity derivatives	3		—		3		—
Other noncurrent assets
Deferred compensation plan assets	72		72		—		—
Exchange traded funds (fixed income)1	147		147		—		—
Exchange traded funds (equity)1	157		157		—		—
Equity swap	82		—		82		—
Total assets	$	538	$	376	$	162	$	—
Other current liabilities
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	10	$	—	$	10	$	—
Total liabilities	$	10	$	—	$	10	$	—

	Fair Value Measurements Using:
	Total as of September 30, 2020		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Other current assets
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	27	$	—	$	27	$	—
Exchange traded funds (fixed income)1	19		19		—		—
Commodity derivatives	2		—		2		—
Other noncurrent assets
Deferred compensation plan assets	63		63		—		—
Exchange traded funds (fixed income)1	143		143		—		—
Exchange traded funds (equity)1	129		129		—		—
Equity swap	58		—		58		—
Total assets	$	441	$	354	$	87	$	—
Other current liabilities
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	10	$	—	$	10	$	—
Total liabilities	$	10	$	—	$	10	$	—

1 Classified as restricted investments for payment of asbestos liabilities. See Note 22, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further details.

Valuation Methods

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

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

Equity swaps: The equity swaps are valued under a market approach as the fair value of the swaps is equal to the Company’s stock price at the reporting period date.

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

Investments in exchange traded funds: Investments in exchange traded funds are valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices, where available, or broker/dealer quotes of identical or comparable instruments. Refer to Note 22, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further information.

The following table presents the portion of unrealized gains (losses) recognized in the consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 that relate to equity securities still held at March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Deferred compensation plan assets	$	2	$	(10)	$	7	$	(7)
Investments in exchange traded funds	2		(32)		23		(22)

All of the gains and losses on investments in exchange traded funds related to restricted investments.

The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term debt and accounts payable approximate their carrying values. At March 31, 2021, the fair value of long-term debt was $8.1 billion, including public debt of $7.9 billion and other long-term debt of $0.2 billion. At September 30, 2020, the fair value of long-term debt was $8.6 billion, including public debt of $8.4 billion and other long-term debt of $0.2 billion. The fair value of public debt was determined primarily using market quotes which are classified as Level 1 inputs within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy. The fair value of other long-term debt was determined using quoted market prices for similar instruments and are classified as Level 2 inputs within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Notes)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Disclosure of Impairment of Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

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

The Company groups assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities and evaluates the asset group against the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows. If the undiscounted cash flows do not indicate the carrying amount of the asset group is recoverable, an impairment charge is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds its fair value based on discounted cash flow analysis or appraisals. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination that are used in research and development activities are considered indefinite-lived until the completion or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. During the period that those assets are considered indefinite lived, they are not amortized but are tested for impairment annually and more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired.  If the carrying amount of an intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the Company recognizes an impairment loss in an amount equal to that excess. Unamortized capitalized costs of a computer software product are compared to the net realizable value of the product. The amount by which the unamortized capitalized costs of a computer software product exceed the net realizable value of that asset is written off.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company concluded it had a triggering event requiring assessment of impairment for certain of its long-lived assets in conjunction with its restructuring actions announced in fiscal 2021. As a result, the Company reviewed the long-lived assets for impairment and recorded $54 million of asset impairment charges within restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statements of income. Of the total impairment charges, $29 million related to the Building Solutions North America segment, $16 million related to the Global Products segment, $5 million related to Corporate assets and $4 million related to the Building Solutions Asia Pacific segment. Refer to Note 10, "Significant Restructuring and Impairment Costs," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information. The impairments were measured under a market approach utilizing an appraisal to determine fair values of the impaired assets. This method is consistent with the methods the Company employed in prior periods to value other long-lived assets. The inputs utilized in the analyses are classified as Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy as defined in ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement."

In fiscal 2020, the Company concluded it had triggering events requiring assessment of impairment for certain of its long-lived assets caused by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the North America Retail reporting unit. The Company performed a quantitative impairment analysis and determined there was no impairment of long-lived assets as of September 30, 2020.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company concluded it had a triggering event requiring assessment of impairment for certain of its long-lived assets in conjunction with its restructuring actions announced in fiscal 2020. As a result, the Company reviewed the long-lived assets for impairment and recorded $39 million of asset impairment charges within restructuring and impairment costs in the consolidated statements of income. Of the total impairment charges, $33 million related to the Global Products segment and $6 million related to the Building Solutions North America segment. Refer to Note 10, "Significant Restructuring and Impairment Costs," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information. The impairments were measured under a market approach utilizing an appraisal to determine fair values of the impaired assets. This method is consistent with the methods the Company employed in prior periods to value other long-lived assets. The inputs utilized in the analyses are classified as Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy as defined in ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement."

In addition, in the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $15 million to write down the carrying value of the assets held for sale to the current fair value less any costs related to the plans to dispose of a business within its Global Products segment that met the criteria to be classified as held for sale. The inputs utilized in the analyses are classified as Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy as defined in ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement."

At March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company concluded it did not have any other triggering events requiring assessment of impairment of its long-lived assets.

Refer to Note 9, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," and Note 10, "Significant Restructuring and Impairment Costs," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the indefinite-lived intangible and goodwill impairment charges recorded in fiscal 2020.

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Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]

Segment Information

Segment Information

ASC 280, "Segment Reporting," establishes the standards for reporting information about segments in financial statements. In applying the criteria set forth in ASC 280, the Company has determined that it has four reportable segments for financial reporting purposes.

•Building Solutions North America: Building Solutions North America designs, sells, installs, and services HVAC, controls, refrigeration, integrated electronic security, and integrated fire detection and suppression systems for commercial, industrial, retail, small business, institutional and governmental customers in North America. Building Solutions North America also provides energy efficiency solutions and technical services, including inspection, scheduled maintenance, and repair and replacement of mechanical and control systems, as well as data-driven "smart building" solutions, to non-residential building and industrial applications in the North American marketplace.

•Building Solutions EMEA/LA: Building Solutions EMEA/LA designs, sells, installs, and services HVAC, controls, refrigeration, integrated electronic security, integrated fire detection and suppression systems, and provides technical services, including data-driven "smart building" solutions, to markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

•Building Solutions Asia Pacific: Building Solutions Asia Pacific designs, sells, installs, and services HVAC, controls, refrigeration, integrated electronic security, integrated fire detection and suppression systems, and provides technical services, including data-driven "smart building" solutions, to the Asia Pacific marketplace.

•Global Products: Global Products designs and produces heating and air conditioning for residential and commercial applications, and markets products and refrigeration systems to replacement and new construction market customers globally. The Global Products business also designs, manufactures and sells fire protection and security products, including intrusion security, anti-theft devices, and access control and video management systems, for commercial,

industrial, retail, residential, small business, institutional and governmental customers worldwide. Global Products also includes the Johnson Controls-Hitachi joint venture.

Management evaluates the performance of its business segments primarily on segment earnings before interest, taxes and amortization ("EBITA"), which represents income from continuing operations before income taxes and noncontrolling interests, excluding general corporate expenses, intangible asset amortization, net financing charges, restructuring and impairment costs, and the net mark-to-market adjustments related to pension and postretirement plans and restricted asbestos investments.

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

	Net Sales
	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Building Solutions North America	$	2,092	$	2,175	$	4,126	$	4,342
Building Solutions EMEA/LA	897		850		1,803		1,778
Building Solutions Asia Pacific	603		525		1,218		1,154
Global Products	2,002		1,894		3,788		3,746
Total net sales	$	5,594	$	5,444	$	10,935	$	11,020

	Segment EBITA
	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Building Solutions North America	$	266	$	251	$	521	$	509
Building Solutions EMEA/LA	86		85		181		175
Building Solutions Asia Pacific	74		65		153		137
Global Products	285		216		498		419
Total segment EBITA	$	711	$	617	$	1,353	$	1,240
Corporate expenses	$	(70)	$	(118)	$	(137)	$	(236)
Amortization of intangible assets	(104)		(97)		(208)		(193)
Restructuring and impairment costs	(96)		(62)		(96)		(173)
Net mark-to-market adjustments	209		(32)		230		(22)
Net financing charges	(44)		(59)		(103)		(111)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	606	$	249	$	1,039	$	505

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Guarantees

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Guarantees [Abstract]

Guarantees

Guarantees

Certain of the Company's subsidiaries at the business segment level have guaranteed the performance of third-parties and provided financial guarantees for uncompleted work and financial commitments. The terms of these guarantees vary with end dates ranging from the current fiscal year through the completion of such transactions and would typically be triggered in the event of nonperformance. Performance under the guarantees, if required, would not have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company offers warranties to its customers depending upon the specific product and terms of the customer purchase agreement. A typical warranty program requires that the Company replace defective products within a specified time period from the date of sale. The Company records an estimate for future warranty-related costs based on actual historical

return rates and other known factors. Based on analysis of return rates and other factors, the Company’s warranty provisions are adjusted as necessary. The Company monitors its warranty activity and adjusts its reserve estimates when it is probable that future warranty costs will be different than those estimates.

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

The changes in the carrying amount of the Company’s total product warranty liability for continuing operations, for the six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows (in millions). Extended warranty for which deferred revenue is recorded is not included in the table below, but rather included within the contract balances table in the Note 5, "Revenue Recognition," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Balance at beginning of period	$	167	$	156
Accruals for warranties issued during the period	39		32
Accruals from acquisition and divestitures	(1)		—
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties	14		(3)
Settlements made (in cash or in kind) during the period	(33)		(30)
Currency translation	—		(1)
Balance at end of period	$	186	$	154

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Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Environmental Matters

The Company accrues for potential environmental liabilities when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability is reasonably estimable. As of March 31, 2021, reserves for environmental liabilities for continuing operations totaled $112 million, of which $46 million was recorded within other current liabilities and $66 million was recorded within other noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position. Reserves for environmental liabilities for continuing operations totaled $130 million at September 30, 2020, of which $61 million was recorded within other current liabilities and $69 million was recorded within other noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position.

Tyco Fire Products L.P. (“Tyco Fire Products”), in coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources ("WDNR"), has been conducting an environmental assessment of its Fire Technology Center ("FTC") located in Marinette, Wisconsin and surrounding areas in the City of Marinette and Town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin. In connection with the assessment, perfluorooctane sulfonate ("PFOS") and perfluorooctanoic acid ("PFOA") and/or other per- and poly fluorinated substances ("PFAS") have been detected at the FTC and in groundwater and surface water outside of the boundaries of the FTC. Tyco Fire Products continues to investigate the extent of potential migration of these compounds and is working with WDNR to address these issues insofar as they related to this migration.

During the third quarter of 2019, the Company increased its environmental reserves, which included $140 million related to remediation efforts to be undertaken to address contamination relating to fire-fighting foams containing PFAS compounds at or near the FTC, as well as the continued remediation of arsenic and other contaminants at the Tyco Fire Products Stanton Street manufacturing facility also located in Marinette, Wisconsin (the “Stanton Street Facility”). The Company is not able to estimate a possible loss or range of loss in excess of the established accruals at this time.

A substantial portion of the increased reserves relates to remediation resulting from the use of fire-fighting foams containing PFAS at the FTC. The use of fire-fighting foams at the FTC was primarily for training and testing purposes in

order to ensure that such products sold by the Company’s affiliates, Chemguard, Inc. ("Chemguard") and Tyco Fire Products, were effective at suppressing high intensity fires that may occur at military installations, airports or elsewhere. The reserve was recorded in the quarter ended June 30, 2019 following a comprehensive review by independent environmental consultants related to the presence of PFAS at or near the FTC, as well as remediation discussions with the WDNR.

On June 21, 2019, the WDNR announced that it had received from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (“WDHS”) a recommendation for groundwater quality standards as to, among other compounds, PFOA and PFOS. The WDHS recommended a groundwater enforcement standard for PFOA and PFOS of 20 parts per trillion. On August 22, 2019, the Governor of Wisconsin issued an executive order that, among other things, directed the WDNR to create a PFAS Coordinating Council and to work with other Wisconsin agencies (including WDHS) to establish final groundwater quality standards based on the WDHS’s prior recommendation.

In July 2019, the Company received a letter from the WDNR directing the expansion of the evaluation of PFAS in the Marinette region to include (1) biosolids sludge produced by the City of Marinette Waste Water Treatment Plant and spread on certain fields in the area and (2) the Menominee and Peshtigo Rivers. Tyco Fire Products voluntarily responded to the WDNR’s letter to request additional necessary information. On October 16, 2019, the WDNR issued a “Notice of Noncompliance” to Tyco Fire Products and Johnson Controls, Inc. regarding the WDNR’s July 3, 2019 letter. The letter stated that “if you fail to take the actions required by Wis. Stat. § 292.11 to address this contamination, the DNR will move forward under Wis. Stat. § 292.31 to implement the SI workplan and evaluate further environmental enforcement actions and cost recovery under Wis. Stat. § 292.31(8).” The WDNR issued a further letter regarding the issue on November 4, 2019. In February 2020, the WDNR sent a letter to Tyco Fire Products and Johnson Controls, Inc. further directing the expansion of the evaluation of PFAS in the Marinette region to include investigation activities south and west of the previously defined FTC study area. Tyco Fire Products and Johnson Controls, Inc. believe that they have complied with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. The Company cannot predict what regulatory or enforcement actions, if any, might result from the WDNR’s actions, or the consequences of any such actions.

In December 2020, the Company received a notice from the Wisconsin Department of Justice (“WDOJ”) that the WDOJ was considering a potential civil enforcement action against the Company relating to environmental matters at the FTC including, but not limited to, the investigation and remediation of PFAS at or near the FTC as discussed in the prior paragraphs and the Company’s alleged failure to timely report the presence of PFAS chemicals at the FTC. Such enforcement action could seek civil monetary penalties and/or injunctive relief. The Company is presently unable to predict the duration, scope, or results of any potential civil enforcement action that may result, the consequences of any such action, or the nature of any resolution of these potential claims with the WDOJ.

Tyco Fire Products has been engaged in remediation activities at the Stanton Street Facility since 1990. Its corporate predecessor, Ansul Incorporated (“Ansul”) manufactured arsenic-based agricultural herbicides at the Stanton Street Facility, which resulted in significant arsenic contamination of soil and groundwater on the site and in parts of the adjoining Menominee River. In 2009, Ansul entered into an Administrative Consent Order (the "Consent Order") with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to address the presence of arsenic at the site. Under this agreement, Tyco Fire Products’ principal obligations are to contain the arsenic contamination on the site, pump and treat on-site groundwater, dredge, treat and properly dispose of contaminated sediments in the adjoining river areas, and monitor contamination levels on an ongoing basis. Activities completed under the Consent Order since 2009 include the installation of a subsurface barrier wall around the facility to contain contaminated groundwater, the installation of a groundwater extraction and treatment system and the dredging and offsite disposal of treated river sediment. The increase in the reserve related to the Stanton Street Facility in the third quarter of 2019 was recorded following a further review of the Consent Order, which resulted in the identification of several structural upgrades needed to preserve the effectiveness of prior remediation efforts. In addition to ongoing remediation activities, the Company is also working with the WDNR to investigate the presence of PFAS at or near the Stanton Street Facility as part of the evaluation of PFAS in the Marinette region.

Potential environmental liabilities accrued by the Company do not take into consideration possible recoveries of future insurance proceeds. They do, however, take into account the likely share other parties will bear at remediation sites. It is difficult to estimate the Company’s ultimate level of liability at many remediation sites due to the large number of other parties that may be involved, the complexity of determining the relative liability among those parties, the uncertainty as to

the nature and scope of the investigations and remediation to be conducted, the uncertainty in the application of law and risk assessment, the various choices and costs associated with diverse technologies that may be used in corrective actions at the sites, and the often quite lengthy periods over which eventual remediation may occur. It is possible that technological, regulatory or enforcement developments, the results of additional environmental studies or other factors could change the Company's expectations with respect to future charges and cash outlays, and such changes could be material to the Company's future results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. Nevertheless, the Company does not currently believe that any claims, penalties or costs in addition to the amounts accrued will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In addition, the Company has identified asset retirement obligations for environmental matters that are expected to be addressed at the retirement, disposal, removal or abandonment of existing owned facilities. At March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020, the Company recorded conditional asset retirement obligations for continuing operations of $29 million and $29 million, respectively.

Asbestos Matters

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries, along with numerous other third parties, are named as defendants in personal injury lawsuits based on alleged exposure to asbestos containing materials. These cases have typically involved product liability claims based primarily on allegations of manufacture, sale or distribution of industrial products that either contained asbestos or were used with asbestos containing components.

As of March 31, 2021, the Company's estimated asbestos-related net liability recorded on a discounted basis within the Company's consolidated statements of financial position was $93 million. The net liability within the consolidated statements of financial position was comprised of a liability for pending and future claims and related defense costs of $470 million, of which $49 million was recorded in other current liabilities and $421 million was recorded in other noncurrent liabilities. The Company also maintained separate cash, investments and receivables related to insurance recoveries within the consolidated statements of financial position of $377 million, of which $22 million was recorded in other current assets, and $355 million was recorded in other noncurrent assets. Assets included $11 million of cash and $304 million of investments, which have all been designated as restricted. In connection with the recognition of liabilities for asbestos-related matters, the Company records asbestos-related insurance recoveries that are probable; the amount of such recoveries recorded at March 31, 2021 was $62 million. As of September 30, 2020, the Company's estimated asbestos-related net liability recorded on a discounted basis within the Company's consolidated statements of financial position was $115 million. The net liability within the consolidated statements of financial position was comprised of a liability for pending and future claims and related defense costs of $483 million, of which $49 million was recorded in other current liabilities and $434 million was recorded in other noncurrent liabilities. The Company also maintained separate cash, investments and receivables related to insurance recoveries within the consolidated statements of financial position of $368 million, of which $39 million was recorded in other current assets, and $329 million was recorded in other noncurrent assets. Assets included $9 million of cash and $291 million of investments, which have all been designated as restricted. In connection with the recognition of liabilities for asbestos-related matters, the Company records asbestos-related insurance recoveries that are probable; the amount of such recoveries recorded at September 30, 2020 was $68 million.

The Company's estimate of the liability and corresponding insurance recovery for pending and future claims and defense costs is based on the Company's historical claim experience, and estimates of the number and resolution cost of potential future claims that may be filed and is discounted to present value from 2068 (which is the Company's reasonable best estimate of the actuarially determined time period through which asbestos-related claims will be filed against Company affiliates). Asbestos-related defense costs are included in the asbestos liability. The Company's legal strategy for resolving claims also impacts these estimates. The Company considers various trends and developments in evaluating the period of time (the look-back period) over which historical claim and settlement experience is used to estimate and value claims reasonably projected to be made through 2068. At least annually, the Company assesses the sufficiency of its estimated liability for pending and future claims and defense costs by evaluating actual experience regarding claims filed, settled and dismissed, and amounts paid in settlements. In addition to claims and settlement experience, the Company considers additional quantitative and qualitative factors such as changes in legislation, the legal environment, and the Company's defense strategy. The Company also evaluates the recoverability of its insurance receivable on an annual basis. The Company evaluates all of these factors and determines whether a change in the estimate of its liability for pending and future claims and defense costs or insurance receivable is warranted.

The amounts recorded by the Company for asbestos-related liabilities and insurance-related assets are based on the Company's strategies for resolving its asbestos claims, currently available information, and a number of estimates and assumptions. Key variables and assumptions include the number and type of new claims that are filed each year, the average cost of resolution of claims, the identity of defendants, the resolution of coverage issues with insurance carriers, amount of insurance, and the solvency risk with respect to the Company's insurance carriers. Many of these factors are closely linked, such that a change in one variable or assumption will impact one or more of the others, and no single variable or assumption predominately influences the determination of the Company's asbestos-related liabilities and insurance-related assets. Furthermore, predictions with respect to these variables are subject to greater uncertainty in the later portion of the projection period. Other factors that may affect the Company's liability and cash payments for asbestos-related matters include uncertainties surrounding the litigation process from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and from case to case, reforms of state or federal tort legislation and the applicability of insurance policies among subsidiaries. As a result, actual liabilities or insurance recoveries could be significantly higher or lower than those recorded if assumptions used in the Company's calculations vary significantly from actual results.

Insurable Liabilities

The Company records liabilities for its workers' compensation, product, general, and auto liabilities. The determination of these liabilities and related expenses is dependent on claims experience. For most of these liabilities, claims incurred but not yet reported are estimated by utilizing actuarial valuations based upon historical claims experience. At March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020, the insurable liabilities totaled $366 million and $363 million, respectively, of which $90 million and $83 million was recorded within other current liabilities, $23 million and $22 million was recorded within accrued compensation and benefits, and $253 million and $258 million was recorded within other noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position, respectively. The Company records receivables from third party insurers when recovery has been determined to be probable. The amount of such receivables recorded at March 31, 2021 were $21 million, of which $5 million was recorded within other current assets and $16 million was recorded within other noncurrent assets, respectively. The amount of such receivables recorded at September 30, 2020 were $21 million, of which $5 million was recorded within other current assets and $16 million was recorded within other noncurrent assets, respectively. The Company maintains captive insurance companies to manage its insurable liabilities.

Aqueous Film-Forming Foam ("AFFF") Litigation

Two of the Company's subsidiaries, Chemguard and Tyco Fire Products, have been named, along with other defendant manufacturers, suppliers and distributors, and, in some cases, certain subsidiaries of the Company affiliated with Chemguard and Tyco Fire Products, in a number of class action and other lawsuits relating to the use of fire-fighting foam products by the U.S. Department of Defense (the "DOD") and others for fire suppression purposes and related training exercises. Plaintiffs generally allege that the firefighting foam products contain or break down into the chemicals PFOS and PFOA and/or other PFAS compounds and that the use of these products by others at various airbases, airports and other sites resulted in the release of these chemicals into the environment and ultimately into communities’ drinking water supplies neighboring those airports, airbases and other sites. PFOA, PFOS, and other PFAS compounds are being studied by the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and other environmental and health agencies and researchers. The EPA has not issued binding regulatory limits, but had stated that it would propose regulatory standards for PFOS and PFOA in drinking water by the end of 2019, in accordance with its PFAS Action Plan released in February 2019, and issued interim recommendations for addressing PFOA and PFOS in groundwater in December 2019. While those studies continue, the EPA has issued a health advisory level for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water. In March 2021, EPA published its final determination to regulate PFOS and PFOA in drinking water. The EPA also announced in January 2021 that it will issue an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to solicit public comment on whether the agency should take additional regulatory steps to address PFAS contamination, including designating PFOA and PFOS and other PFAS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and seeking comment on whether PFOA and PFOS and other PFAS should be subject to regulation as hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Both PFOA and PFOS are types of synthetic chemical compounds that have been present in firefighting foam. However, both are also present in many existing consumer products. According to EPA, PFOA and PFOS have been used to make carpets, clothing, fabrics for furniture, paper packaging for food and other materials (e.g., cookware) that are resistant to water, grease or stains.

Plaintiffs generally seek compensatory damages, including damages for alleged personal injuries, medical monitoring, diminution in property values, investigation and remediation costs, and natural resources damages, and also seek punitive damages and injunctive relief to address remediation of the alleged contamination.

In September 2018, Tyco Fire Products and Chemguard filed a Petition for Multidistrict Litigation with the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (“JPML”) seeking to consolidate all existing and future federal cases into one jurisdiction. On December 7, 2018, the JPML issued an order transferring various AFFF cases to a multi-district litigation (“MDL”) before the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. Additional cases have been identified for transfer to or are being directly filed in the MDL.

AFFF Putative Class Actions

Chemguard and Tyco Fire Products are named in 31 putative class actions in federal courts originating from Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, New Hampshire, South Carolina, the District of Columbia, Guam, West Virginia, Michigan, Texas and South Dakota. All of these cases have been direct-filed in or transferred to the MDL. Since the beginning of fiscal year 2021, two putative class actions (Jackson v. 3M Company, et al., direct filed on January 15, 2021 in the MDL pending in the United States District Court, District of South Carolina; Ogden v. Intercontinental Terminals Company LLC, et al., filed in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas on January 27, 2021, and tagged to the MDL) have been filed against the Company.

AFFF Individual or Mass Actions

There are approximately 1,000 individual or “mass” actions pending that were filed in state or federal court in various states including California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Missouri, Arizona, Texas, and South Carolina against Chemguard and Tyco Fire Products and other defendants in which the plaintiffs generally seek compensatory damages, including damages for alleged personal injuries, medical monitoring, and alleged diminution in property values. The cases involve plaintiffs from various states including approximately 7,000 plaintiffs in Colorado, approximately 126 plaintiffs in New York, and approximately 1,000 other plaintiffs. All but five of these matters have been transferred to or directly-filed in the MDL, and it is anticipated that the remaining cases will be transferred to the MDL. Many of the additional filed actions were directly filed in South Carolina by plaintiffs who were among the 660 plaintiffs the Company had previously disclosed to have made filings in Pennsylvania state court. The Company anticipates that the remainder of the possible individual product liability claims filed in Pennsylvania state court will either soon be filed in the MDL (and that all such claims in state court will be dismissed accordingly) or will be dismissed in Pennsylvania without a corresponding filing in South Carolina.

AFFF Municipal Cases

Chemguard and Tyco Fire Products have been named as defendants in 87 cases in federal and state courts involving municipal or water provider plaintiffs in Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, the District of Columbia and several municipalities or water providers from various states who direct-filed complaints in South Carolina. All but five of these cases have been transferred to or directly filed in the MDL, and it is anticipated that the remaining cases will be transferred to the MDL. These municipal plaintiffs generally allege that the use of the defendants’ fire-fighting foam products at fire training academies, municipal airports, Air National Guard bases, or Navy or Air Force bases released PFOS and PFOA into public water supply wells, allegedly requiring remediation of public property.

In May 2018, the Company was also notified by the Widefield Water and Sanitation District in Colorado Springs, Colorado that it may assert claims regarding its remediation costs in connection with PFOS and PFOA contamination allegedly resulting from the use of those products at the Peterson Air Force Base. In May 2020, the Company was also notified by the Lakewood Water District in Pierce County, Washington that it may assert claims regarding remediation in connection with PFOA, PFOS, and other PFAS contamination allegedly resulting from the use of those products at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

In April 2020, the Weirton Area Water Board in West Virginia filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Brooke County, West Virginia against a number of PFAS chemical manufacturers, including Chemguard, with respect to PFAS contamination. This case has been removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia and transferred to the MDL in the District of South Carolina.

State or U.S. Territory Attorneys General Litigation related to AFFF

In June 2018, the State of New York filed a lawsuit in New York state court (State of New York v. The 3M Company et al No. 904029-18 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Albany County)) against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to alleged PFOS and PFOA contamination purportedly resulting from firefighting foams used at locations across New York, including Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh and Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Southampton, Plattsburgh Air Force Base in Plattsburgh, Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, and unspecified “other” sites throughout the State. The lawsuit seeks to recover costs and natural resource damages associated with contamination at these sites. This suit has been removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and transferred to the MDL.

In February 2019, the State of New York filed a second lawsuit in New York state court (State of New York v. The 3M Company et al (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Albany County)), against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to alleged PFOS and PFOA contamination purportedly resulting from firefighting foams used at additional locations across New York. This suit has been removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and transferred to the MDL. In July 2019, the State of New York filed a third lawsuit in New York state court (State of New York v. The 3M Company et al (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Albany County)), against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to alleged PFOS and PFOA contamination purportedly resulting from firefighting foams used at further additional locations across New York. This suit has been removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and transferred to the MDL. In November 2019, the State of New York filed a fourth lawsuit in New York state court (State of New York v. The 3M Company et al (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Albany County)), against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to alleged PFOS and PFOA contamination purportedly resulting from firefighting foams used at further additional locations across New York. This suit has been removed to federal court and transferred to the MDL.

In January 2019, the State of Ohio filed a lawsuit in Ohio state court (State of Ohio v. The 3M Company et al., No. G-4801-CI-021804752 -000 (Court of Common Pleas of Lucas County, Ohio)) against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFOS and PFOA contamination allegedly resulting from the use of firefighting foams at various specified and unspecified locations across Ohio. The lawsuit seeks to recover costs and natural resource damages associated with the contamination. This lawsuit has been removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and transferred to the MDL.

In addition, in May and June 2019, three other states filed lawsuits in their respective state courts against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFOS and PFOA contamination allegedly resulting from the use of firefighting foams at various specified and unspecified locations across their jurisdictions (State of New Hampshire v. The 3M Company et al.; State of Vermont v. The 3M Company et al.; State of New Jersey v. The 3M Company et al.). All three of these suits have been removed to federal court and transferred to the MDL.

In September 2019, the government of Guam filed a lawsuit in the superior court of Guam against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFOS and PFOA contamination allegedly resulting from the use of firefighting foams at various locations within its jurisdiction. This complaint has been removed to federal court and transferred to the MDL.

In November 2019, the government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands filed a lawsuit in the superior court of the Northern Mariana Islands against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFOS and PFOA contamination allegedly resulting from the use of firefighting foams at various locations within its jurisdiction. This complaint has been removed to federal court and transferred to the MDL.

In August 2020, Attorney General of the State of Michigan filed two substantially similar lawsuits—one in federal court and one in state court—against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFOS and PFOA contamination allegedly resulting from the use of firefighting foams at various locations within the State. The federal action has been transferred to the MDL, and the state court action has been removed to federal court and tagged for transfer to the MDL.

In December 2020, the State of Mississippi filed a lawsuit against a number of manufacturers and other defendants, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFOS and PFOA damage of the State’s land and natural resources allegedly resulting from the use of firefighting foams at various locations throughout the State. This complaint was direct-filed in the MDL in South Carolina.

In April 2021, the State of Alaska filed a lawsuit in the superior court of the State of Alaska against a number of manufacturers and other defendants, including affiliates of the Company, with respect to PFOS and PFOA damage of the State’s land and natural resources allegedly resulting from the use of firefighting foams at various locations throughout the State. This complaint has not yet been served.

AFFF Matters Related to the Tyco Fire Products Fire Technology Center in Marinette, Wisconsin

Tyco Fire Products and Chemguard are defendants in one lawsuit in Marinette County, Wisconsin alleging damages due to the historical use of AFFF products at Tyco’s Fire Technology Center in Marinette, Wisconsin. The putative class action, Joan & Richard Campbell for themselves and on behalf of other similarly situated v. Tyco Fire Products LP and Chemguard Inc., et al. (Marinette County Circuit Court, filed Dec. 17, 2018) alleges PFAS (including PFOA/PFOS) contaminated groundwater migrated off Tyco’s property and into residential drinking water wells causing both personal injuries and property damage to the plaintiffs; Tyco and Chemguard removed this case to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and it has been transferred to the MDL. On January 7, 2021, the parties agreed to settle the lawsuit. The settlement provides that Tyco will pay up to $17.5 million to compensate Town of Peshtigo residents who live in the area affected by PFAS from the FTC for claims related to loss of real property value, exposure and/or personal injury. The settlement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing by Tyco or Chemguard and is subject to approval by the federal court presiding over the lawsuit and other contingencies. The court is scheduled to conduct a hearing regarding the proposed settlement in May 2021. The Company does not expect the settlement to have a significant impact on its fiscal year 2021 results of operations or cash flows.

A second lawsuit, Duane and Janell Goldsmith individually and on behalf of H.G. and K.G v. Tyco Fire Products LP and Chemguard Inc., et al. (Marinette County Circuit Court, filed Dec. 17, 2018) was also filed by a family alleging personal injuries due to contaminated groundwater; this case has been dismissed without prejudice.

Other AFFF Related Matters

In March 2020, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians (a federally recognized Tribe) and two tribal corporations filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington against a number of manufacturers, including affiliates of the Company, and the United States with respect to PFAS contamination allegedly resulting from the use and disposal of AFFF by the United States Air Force at and around Fairchild Air Force Base in eastern Washington. This case has been transferred to the MDL.

The Company is vigorously defending the above matters and believes that it has meritorious defenses to class certification and the claims asserted, including statutes of limitations, the government contractor defense, various medical and scientific defenses, and other factual and legal defenses. The government contractor defense is a form of immunity available to government contractors that produced products for the United States government pursuant to the government’s specifications. Tyco and Chemguard have insurance that has been in place for many years and the Company is pursuing this coverage for these matters. However, there are numerous factual and legal issues to be resolved in connection with these claims, and it is extremely difficult to predict the outcome or ultimate financial exposure, if any, represented by these matters, and there can be no assurance that any such exposure will not be material.

Other Matters

The Company is involved in various lawsuits, claims and proceedings incident to the operation of its businesses, including those pertaining to product liability, environmental, safety and health, intellectual property, employment, commercial and contractual matters, and various other casualty matters. Although the outcome of litigation cannot be predicted with certainty and some lawsuits, claims or proceedings may be disposed of unfavorably to us, it is management’s opinion that none of these will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Costs related to such matters were not material to the periods presented.

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Related Party Transactions (Notes)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions

In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into transactions with related parties, such as equity affiliates. Such transactions consist of facility management services, the sale or purchase of goods and other arrangements.

The following table presents net sales to and purchases from related parties for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Net sales to related parties	$	53	$	38	$	97	$	83
Purchases from related parties	37		10		66		22

The following table presents receivables from and payables to related parties in the consolidated statements of financial position (in millions):

	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Receivable from related parties	$	62	$	48
Payable to related parties	19		11

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Receivables, Loans, Notes Receivable, and Others (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivable	Receivables consist of amounts billed and currently due from customers and unbilled costs and accrued profits related to revenues on long-term contracts that have been recognized for accounting purposes but not yet billed to customers. The Company extends credit to customers in the normal course of business and maintains an allowance for expected credit losses resulting from the inability or unwillingness of customers to make required payments. The allowance for expected credit losses is based on historical experience, existing economic conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts, and any specific customer collection issues the Company has identified. The Company evaluates the reasonableness of the allowance for credit losses on a quarterly basis. The Company enters into supply chain financing programs to sell certain accounts receivable without recourse to third-party financial institutions. Sales of accounts receivable are reflected as a reduction of accounts receivable in the consolidated statements of financial position and the proceeds are included in cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives, Policy	As cash flow hedges under ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging," the hedge gains or losses due to changes in fair value are initially recorded as a component of AOCI and are subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged transactions occur and affect earnings.The currency effects of the debt obligations are reflected in the AOCI account within shareholders’ equity attributable to Johnson Controls ordinary shareholders where they offset currency gains and losses recorded on the Company’s net investments globally.The Company also holds certain foreign currency forward and option contracts not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815. The change in fair value of these foreign currency exchange derivatives are recorded in the consolidated statements of income in the period in which they occur.The Company has not elected to offset the fair value positions of the derivative contracts recorded in the consolidated statements of financial position.

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Fair Value Measures and Disclosures (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurement, Policy

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

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

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

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

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

Valuation Methods

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

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

Equity swaps: The equity swaps are valued under a market approach as the fair value of the swaps is equal to the Company’s stock price at the reporting period date.

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

Investments in exchange traded funds: Investments in exchange traded funds are valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices, where available, or broker/dealer quotes of identical or comparable instruments.The fair value of public debt was determined primarily using market quotes which are classified as Level 1 inputs within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy. The fair value of other long-term debt was determined using quoted market prices for similar instruments and are classified as Level 2 inputs within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Policy	The Company reviews long-lived assets, including right-of-use assets under operating leases, other tangible assets and intangible assets with definitive lives, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset’s carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company conducts its long-lived asset impairment analyses in accordance with ASC 360-10-15, "Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," ASC 350-30, "General Intangibles Other than Goodwill" and ASC 985-20, "Costs of Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed."The Company groups assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities and evaluates the asset group against the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows. If the undiscounted cash flows do not indicate the carrying amount of the asset group is recoverable, an impairment charge is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds its fair value based on discounted cash flow analysis or appraisals. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination that are used in research and development activities are considered indefinite-lived until the completion or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. During the period that those assets are considered indefinite lived, they are not amortized but are tested for impairment annually and more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired.  If the carrying amount of an intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the Company recognizes an impairment loss in an amount equal to that excess. Unamortized capitalized costs of a computer software product are compared to the net realizable value of the product. The amount by which the unamortized capitalized costs of a computer software product exceed the net realizable value of that asset is written off.

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Discontinued Operations (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Power Solutions | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement Disclosures [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the results of Power Solutions which are classified as discontinued operations for the six months ended March 31, 2021 (in millions). There is no Power Solutions related activity for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and the three and six months ended March 31, 2020.

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2021
Net sales	$	—
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	150
Provision for income taxes on discontinued operations	(26)
Income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	—
Income from discontinued operations	$	124

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Revenue Recognition (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]

The following tables present the Company's revenues disaggregated by segment and by products and systems versus services revenue for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021						Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
	Products & Systems		Services		Total		Products & Systems		Services		Total
Building Solutions North America	$	1,272	$	820	$	2,092	$	1,357	$	818	$	2,175
Building Solutions EMEA/LA	429		468		897		400		450		850
Building Solutions Asia Pacific	329		274		603		271		254		525
Global Products	2,002		—		2,002		1,894		—		1,894
Total	$	4,032	$	1,562	$	5,594	$	3,922	$	1,522	$	5,444

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2021						Six Months Ended March 31, 2020
	Products & Systems		Services		Total		Products & Systems		Services		Total
Building Solutions North America	$	2,514	$	1,612	$	4,126	$	2,713	$	1,629	$	4,342
Building Solutions EMEA/LA	855		948		1,803		857		921		1,778
Building Solutions Asia Pacific	674		544		1,218		642		512		1,154
Global Products	3,788		—		3,788		3,746		—		3,746
Total	$	7,831	$	3,104	$	10,935	$	7,958	$	3,062	$	11,020

The following table presents further disaggregation of Global Products segment revenues by product type for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
HVAC	$	1,402	$	1,324	$	2,651	$	2,624
Fire & Security	537		511		1,025		1,003
Industrial Refrigeration	63		59		112		119
Total	$	2,002	$	1,894	$	3,788	$	3,746

Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]

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

	Location of contract balances	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Contract assets - current	Accounts receivable - net	$	1,387	$	1,395
Contract assets - noncurrent	Other noncurrent assets	102		104
Contract liabilities - current	Deferred revenue	(1,710)		(1,435)
Contract liabilities - noncurrent	Other noncurrent liabilities	(258)		(245)
Total		$	(479)	$	(181)

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Receivables, Loans, Notes Receivable, and Others (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable

Accounts receivable, net consisted of the following (in millions):

	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Accounts receivable	$	5,315	$	5,467
Less: Allowance for expected credit losses (1)	(148)		(173)
Accounts receivable, net	$	5,167	$	5,294

(1) Allowance for doubtful accounts as of September 30, 2020, prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13.

Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss

The changes in the allowance for expected credit losses related to accounts receivable for the six month period ended March 31, 2021 were as follows (in millions):

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2021
Balance as of September 30, 2020	$	173
Provision for expected credit losses	3
Write-offs charged against the allowance for expected credit losses	(32)
Other (including impact of adoption of ASU 2016-13)	4
Balance as of March 31, 2021	$	148

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Leases (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Leases [Abstract]

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Leases [Table Text Block]

The following table presents supplemental consolidated statement of financial position information as of March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020 (in millions):

	Location of lease balances	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Operating lease right-of-use assets	Other noncurrent assets	$	1,284	$	1,190
Operating lease liabilities - current	Other current liabilities	296		332
Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent	Other noncurrent liabilities	992		875

Supplemental Lease Cash Flow Information [Table Text Block]

The following table presents supplemental noncash operating lease activity for the six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities	$	303	$	174

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Inventories (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following (in millions):

	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Raw materials and supplies	$	676	$	629
Work-in-process	175		142
Finished goods	1,143		1,002
Inventories	$	1,994	$	1,773

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in each of the Company’s reportable segments for the six month period ended March 31, 2021 were as follows (in millions):

			Business Acquisitions		Business Divestitures		Currency Translation and Other
	September 30,								March 31,
	2020								2021
Building Solutions North America	$	9,160	$	—	$	—	$	42	$	9,202
Building Solutions EMEA/LA	1,967		13		—		51		2,031
Building Solutions Asia Pacific	1,226		—		(6)		40		1,260
Global Products	5,579		—		—		52		5,631
Total	$	17,932	$	13	$	(6)	$	185	$	18,124

Other Intangible Assets

The Company’s other intangible assets, primarily from business acquisitions valued based on independent appraisals, consisted of (in millions):

	March 31, 2021						September 30, 2020
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Definite-lived intangible assets
Technology	$	1,351	$	(566)	$	785	$	1,332	$	(497)	$	835
Customer relationships	2,805		(1,086)		1,719		2,773		(969)		1,804
Miscellaneous	710		(312)		398		657		(268)		389
	4,866		(1,964)		2,902		4,762		(1,734)		3,028
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Trademarks/trade names	2,277		—		2,277		2,248		—		2,248
Miscellaneous	80		—		80		80		—		80
	2,357		—		2,357		2,328		—		2,328
Total intangible assets	$	7,223	$	(1,964)	$	5,259	$	7,090	$	(1,734)	$	5,356

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Significant Restructuring Costs Change in Restructuring Reserve (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

2021 Restructuring Plan [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s 2021 Plan reserve, included within other current liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position (in millions):

	Employee Severance and Termination Benefits		Long-Lived Asset Impairments		Other		Total
Original reserve	$	32	$	54	$	10	$	96
Utilized—cash	(2)		—		(3)		(5)
Utilized—noncash	—		(54)		—		(54)
Balance at March 31, 2021	$	30	$	—	$	7	$	37

2020 Restructuring Plan

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s 2020 Plan reserve, included within other current liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position (in millions):

	Employee Severance and Termination Benefits		Long-Lived Asset Impairments		Other		Total
Original reserve	$	196	$	96	$	5	$	297
Utilized—cash	(92)		—		(3)		(95)
Utilized—noncash	—		(96)		—		(96)
Currency translation	2		—		—		2
Balance at September 30, 2020	$	106	$	—	$	2	$	108
Utilized—cash	(46)		—		(2)		(48)
Balance at March 31, 2021	$	60	$	—	$	—	$	60

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Income Taxes (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Tax Jurisdictions and Years Currently under Audit Exam

In the U.S., fiscal years 2017 through 2018 are currently under exam by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for certain legal entities. Additionally, the Company is currently under exam in the following major non-U.S. jurisdictions for continuing operations:

Tax Jurisdiction	Tax Years Covered
Belgium	2015 - 2020
China	2017 - 2019
Germany	2007 - 2018
Luxembourg	2017 - 2018
Mexico	2015 - 2020
Taiwan	2019
United Kingdom	2014 - 2015, 2018

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Pension and Postretirement Plans (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

The components of the Company’s net periodic benefit costs from continuing operations associated with its defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, which are primarily recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income, are shown in the tables below in accordance with ASC 715, "Compensation – Retirement Benefits" (in millions):

	U.S. Pension Plans
	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Interest cost	$	11	$	19	$	22	$	37
Expected return on plan assets	(42)		(46)		(84)		(90)
Net actuarial gain	(203)		—		(203)		—
Settlement gain	(4)		—		(4)		—
Net periodic benefit credit	$	(238)	$	(27)	$	(269)	$	(53)

	Non-U.S. Pension Plans
	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Service cost	$	6	$	7	$	13	$	13
Interest cost	8		9		16		18
Expected return on plan assets	(27)		(29)		(55)		(56)
Amortization of prior service cost	—		1		—		1
Net periodic benefit credit	$	(13)	$	(12)	$	(26)	$	(24)

	Postretirement Benefits
	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Service cost	$	1	$	—	$	1	$	—
Interest cost	—		1		1		2
Expected return on plan assets	(2)		(2)		(4)		(4)
Amortization of prior service credit	(1)		—		(2)		(1)
Net periodic benefit credit	$	(2)	$	(1)	$	(4)	$	(3)

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Debt and Financing Arrangements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Net Financing Charges

Net financing charges consisted of the following (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest costs	$	53	$	62	$	112	$	124
Banking fees and bond cost amortization	4		5		12		10
Interest income	(3)		(5)		(6)		(18)
Net foreign exchange results for financing activities	(10)		(3)		(15)		(5)
Net financing charges	$	44	$	59	$	103	$	111

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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-based Payment Arrangement, Activity [Table Text Block]

A summary of the stock-based awards granted during the six month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 is presented below:

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020
	Number Granted	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Number Granted	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Stock options	932,678	$	9.36	1,347,310	$	7.29
Stock appreciation rights	35,254	9.36		—	—
Restricted stock/units	1,697,257	46.20		1,864,026	41.55
Performance shares	410,934	50.53		476,939	42.48

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021	2020
Expected life of option (years)	6.5	6.5
Risk-free interest rate	0.6%	1.67%
Expected volatility of the Company’s stock	27.6%	22.4%
Expected dividend yield on the Company’s stock	2.28%	2.49%

Schedule of share-based payment award, performance share, valuation assumptions [Table Text Block]

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021	2020
Risk-free interest rate	0.20%	1.60%
Expected volatility of the Company’s stock	30.9%	21.8%

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

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

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Income Available to Ordinary Shareholders
Income from continuing operations	$	343	$	213	$	670	$	372
Income from discontinued operations	—		—		124		—
Basic and diluted income available to shareholders	$	343	$	213	$	794	$	372
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	717.1		754.8		720.1		762.4
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, unvested restricted stock and      unvested performance share awards	4.2		2.3		3.8		3.2
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	721.3		757.1		723.9		765.6
Antidilutive Securities
Options to purchase shares	—		1.4		0.1		0.8

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Equity and Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls and Noncontrolling Interests

The following schedules present changes in consolidated equity attributable to Johnson Controls and noncontrolling interests (in millions, net of tax):

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021						Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
	Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls International plc		Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests		Total Equity		Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls International plc		Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests		Total Equity
Beginning balance, December 31	$	17,656	$	1,167	$	18,823	$	19,329	$	1,102	$	20,431
Total comprehensive income (loss):
Net income	343		54		397		213		23		236
Foreign currency translation adjustments	88		(25)		63		(471)		(23)		(494)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	6		2		8		(10)		—		(10)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	94		(23)		71		(481)		(23)		(504)
Comprehensive income (loss)	437		31		468		(268)		—		(268)
Other changes in equity:
Cash dividends—ordinary shares	(195)		—		(195)		(194)		—		(194)
Dividends attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		(133)		(133)		—		(98)		(98)
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	(315)		—		(315)		(816)		—		(816)
Change in noncontrolling interest share	(8)		(6)		(14)		—		—		—
Other, including options exercised	123		—		123		33		—		33
Ending balance, March 31	$	17,698	$	1,059	$	18,757	$	18,084	$	1,004	$	19,088

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2021						Six Months Ended March 31, 2020
	Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls International plc		Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests		Total Equity		Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls International plc		Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests		Total Equity
Beginning balance, September 30	$	17,447	$	1,086	$	18,533	$	19,766	$	1,063	$	20,829
Total comprehensive income:
Net income	794		99		893		372		55		427
Foreign currency translation adjustments	360		11		371		(220)		(13)		(233)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	7		2		9		(5)		2		(3)
Pension and postretirement plans	(1)		—		(1)		(1)		—		(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	366		13		379		(226)		(11)		(237)
Comprehensive income	1,160		112		1,272		146		44		190
Other changes in equity:
Cash dividends—ordinary shares	(384)		—		(384)		(395)		—		(395)
Dividends attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		(133)		(133)		—		(103)		(103)
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	(661)		—		(661)		(1,467)		—		(1,467)
Change in noncontrolling interest share	(8)		(6)		(14)		—		—		—
Adoption of ASC 842	—		—		—		(5)		—		(5)
Adoption of ASU 2016-13	(4)		—		(4)		—		—		—
Other, including options exercised	148		—		148		39		—		39
Ending balance, March 31	$	17,698	$	1,059	$	18,757	$	18,084	$	1,004	$	19,088

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax

The following schedules present changes in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") attributable to Johnson Controls (in millions, net of tax):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Foreign currency translation adjustments ("CTA")
Balance at beginning of period	$	(506)	$	(534)
Aggregate adjustment for the period (net of tax effect of $0 and $0)	88		(471)
Balance at end of period	(418)		(1,005)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives
Balance at beginning of period	3		3
Current period changes in fair value (net of tax effect of $2 and $(3))	5		(8)
Reclassification to income (net of tax effect of $0 and $0) *	1		(2)
Balance at end of period	9		(7)
Pension and postretirement plans
Balance at beginning of period	(1)		(9)
Reclassification to income (net of tax effect of $0 and $0)	—		—
Balance at end of period	(1)		(9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	$	(410)	$	(1,021)

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
CTA
Balance at beginning of period	$	(778)	$	(785)
Aggregate adjustment for the period (net of tax effect of $0 and $0)	360		(220)
Balance at end of period	(418)		(1,005)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives
Balance at beginning of period	2		(2)
Current period changes in fair value (net of tax effect of $4 and $(1))	7		(3)
Reclassification to income (net of tax effect of $0 and $0) *	—		(2)
Balance at end of period	9		(7)
Pension and postretirement plans
Balance at beginning of period	—		(8)
Reclassification to income (net of tax effect of $0 and $0)	(1)		(1)
Balance at end of period	(1)		(9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	$	(410)	$	(1,021)

* Refer to Note 17, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for

disclosure of the line items in the consolidated statements of income affected by reclassifications from AOCI into income

related to derivatives.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Derivative Instruments [Line Items]

Outstanding Commodity Hedge Contracts

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

	Volume Outstanding as of
Commodity	March 31, 2021	September 30, 2020
Copper	2,783	2,497
Aluminum	3,133	3,036

Location and Fair Values of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

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

	Derivatives and Hedging Activities Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815				Derivatives and Hedging Activities Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815
	March 31,		September 30,		March 31,		September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Other current assets
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	20	$	10	$	57	$	17
Commodity derivatives	3		2		—		—
Other noncurrent assets
Equity swap	—		—		82		58
Total assets	$	23	$	12	$	139	$	75
Other current liabilities
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	7	$	10	$	3	$	—
Long-term debt
Foreign currency denominated debt	3,002		3,010		—		—
Total liabilities	$	3,009	$	3,020	$	3	$	—

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

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

	Fair Value of Assets				Fair Value of Liabilities
	March 31,		September 30,		March 31,		September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Gross amount recognized	$	162	$	87	$	3,012	$	3,020
Gross amount eligible for offsetting	(10)		(10)		(10)		(10)
Net amount	$	152	$	77	$	3,002	$	3,010

Location and Amount of Gains and Losses Gross of Tax on Derivative Instruments and Related Hedge Items

The following table presents the pre-tax gains (losses) recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) related to cash flow hedges for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):    

Derivatives in ASC 815 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	10	$	(7)	$	13	$	2
Commodity derivatives	—		(4)		1		(3)
Total	$	10	$	(11)	$	14	$	(1)

The following table presents the location and amount of the pre-tax gains (losses) on cash flow hedges reclassified from AOCI into the Company’s consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

Derivatives in ASC 815 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
		2021		2020		2021		2020
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	Cost of sales	$	1	$	2	$	3	$	3
Commodity derivatives	Cost of sales	(2)		—		(3)		(1)
Total		$	(1)	$	2	$	—	$	2

The following table presents the location and amount of pre-tax gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

		Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
		2021		2020		2021		2020
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	Cost of sales	$	2	$	4	$	(4)	$	4
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	Selling, general and administrative	3		—		1		—
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	Net financing charges	100		(10)		145		49
Equity swap	Selling, general and administrative	18		(20)		24		(24)
Total		$	123	$	(26)	$	166	$	29

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

The following tables present the Company’s fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020 (in millions):

	Fair Value Measurements Using:
	Total as of March 31, 2021		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Other current assets
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	77	$	—	$	77	$	—
Commodity derivatives	3		—		3		—
Other noncurrent assets
Deferred compensation plan assets	72		72		—		—
Exchange traded funds (fixed income)1	147		147		—		—
Exchange traded funds (equity)1	157		157		—		—
Equity swap	82		—		82		—
Total assets	$	538	$	376	$	162	$	—
Other current liabilities
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	10	$	—	$	10	$	—
Total liabilities	$	10	$	—	$	10	$	—

	Fair Value Measurements Using:
	Total as of September 30, 2020		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Other current assets
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	27	$	—	$	27	$	—
Exchange traded funds (fixed income)1	19		19		—		—
Commodity derivatives	2		—		2		—
Other noncurrent assets
Deferred compensation plan assets	63		63		—		—
Exchange traded funds (fixed income)1	143		143		—		—
Exchange traded funds (equity)1	129		129		—		—
Equity swap	58		—		58		—
Total assets	$	441	$	354	$	87	$	—
Other current liabilities
Foreign currency exchange derivatives	$	10	$	—	$	10	$	—
Total liabilities	$	10	$	—	$	10	$	—

1 Classified as restricted investments for payment of asbestos liabilities. See Note 22, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further details.

Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI

The following table presents the portion of unrealized gains (losses) recognized in the consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 that relate to equity securities still held at March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Deferred compensation plan assets	$	2	$	(10)	$	7	$	(7)
Investments in exchange traded funds	2		(32)		23		(22)

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Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]

Financial Information Related to Company's Reportable Segments

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

	Net Sales
	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Building Solutions North America	$	2,092	$	2,175	$	4,126	$	4,342
Building Solutions EMEA/LA	897		850		1,803		1,778
Building Solutions Asia Pacific	603		525		1,218		1,154
Global Products	2,002		1,894		3,788		3,746
Total net sales	$	5,594	$	5,444	$	10,935	$	11,020

	Segment EBITA
	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Building Solutions North America	$	266	$	251	$	521	$	509
Building Solutions EMEA/LA	86		85		181		175
Building Solutions Asia Pacific	74		65		153		137
Global Products	285		216		498		419
Total segment EBITA	$	711	$	617	$	1,353	$	1,240
Corporate expenses	$	(70)	$	(118)	$	(137)	$	(236)
Amortization of intangible assets	(104)		(97)		(208)		(193)
Restructuring and impairment costs	(96)		(62)		(96)		(173)
Net mark-to-market adjustments	209		(32)		230		(22)
Net financing charges	(44)		(59)		(103)		(111)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	606	$	249	$	1,039	$	505

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Guarantees (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Guarantees [Abstract]

Changes in Carrying Amount of Product Warranty Liability

The changes in the carrying amount of the Company’s total product warranty liability for continuing operations, for the six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows (in millions). Extended warranty for which deferred revenue is recorded is not included in the table below, but rather included within the contract balances table in the Note 5, "Revenue Recognition," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Balance at beginning of period	$	167	$	156
Accruals for warranties issued during the period	39		32
Accruals from acquisition and divestitures	(1)		—
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties	14		(3)
Settlements made (in cash or in kind) during the period	(33)		(30)
Currency translation	—		(1)
Balance at end of period	$	186	$	154

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Related Party Transactions (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]

The following table presents net sales to and purchases from related parties for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Net sales to related parties	$	53	$	38	$	97	$	83
Purchases from related parties	37		10		66		22

The following table presents receivables from and payables to related parties in the consolidated statements of financial position (in millions):

	March 31, 2021		September 30, 2020
Receivable from related parties	$	62	$	48
Payable to related parties	19		11

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Financial Statements - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Financial Statement Details [Line Items]
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates	150
Interest percentage minimum for investments in partially-owned affiliates to be accounted for by the equity method	20.00%
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 11	$ 9

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Acquisitions and Divestitures - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Acquisitions And Divestitures [Line Items]
Cash paid for business acquisition		$ 10	$ 58
Goodwill, Acquired During Period		13
Business divestitures, net of cash divested		19	0
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit		6
Building Solutions EMEA/LA
Acquisitions And Divestitures [Line Items]
Goodwill, Acquired During Period		13
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit		0
Building Solutions Asia Pacific
Acquisitions And Divestitures [Line Items]
Goodwill, Acquired During Period		0
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit		6
Global Products
Acquisitions And Divestitures [Line Items]
Goodwill, Acquired During Period		0
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit		0
Business Divestitures, Not Specific | Building Solutions Asia Pacific
Acquisitions And Divestitures [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses		23
Business divestitures, net of cash divested		19
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit		6
Individually Immaterial Acquisitions
Acquisitions And Divestitures [Line Items]
Purchase price, net of cash acquired		15	61
Cash paid for business acquisition		10	58
Individually Immaterial Acquisitions | Building Solutions EMEA/LA
Acquisitions And Divestitures [Line Items]
Goodwill, Acquired During Period		$ 13	20
Individually Immaterial Acquisitions | Global Products
Acquisitions And Divestitures [Line Items]
Goodwill, Acquired During Period			$ 19
Subsequent Event [Member] | Silent-Aire
Acquisitions And Divestitures [Line Items]
Purchase price, net of cash acquired	$ 870
Cash paid for business acquisition	$ 630

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Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations, Income Statement Disclosures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income from discontinued operations	$ 0	$ 0	$ 124	$ 0
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net sales			0
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes			150
Provision for income taxes on discontinued operations			(26)
Income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests			0
Income from discontinued operations			124
Power Solutions
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration						$ 13,200
Disposal Group, Discontinued Operations, Consideration, net						$ 11,600
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax					$ 5,200
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax					$ 4,000
Income from discontinued operations			$ 124

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Discontinued Operations Disposal Group - Assets Held For Sale (Details) - Individually immaterial disposal group [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Corporate Segment
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets	$ 26
Building Solutions Asia Pacific
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets	$ 153	$ 147

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Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	$ 5,594	$ 5,444	$ 10,935	$ 11,020
Products and Systems [Domain]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	4,032	3,922	7,831	7,958
Services [Domain]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	1,562	1,522	3,104	3,062
Building Solutions North America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	2,092	2,175	4,126	4,342
Building Solutions North America | Products and Systems [Domain]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	1,272	1,357	2,514	2,713
Building Solutions North America | Services [Domain]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	820	818	1,612	1,629
Building Solutions EMEA/LA
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	897	850	1,803	1,778
Building Solutions EMEA/LA | Products and Systems [Domain]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	429	400	855	857
Building Solutions EMEA/LA | Services [Domain]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	468	450	948	921
Building Solutions Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	603	525	1,218	1,154
Building Solutions Asia Pacific | Products and Systems [Domain]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	329	271	674	642
Building Solutions Asia Pacific | Services [Domain]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	274	254	544	512
Global Products
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	2,002	1,894	3,788	3,746
Global Products | Products and Systems [Domain]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	2,002	1,894	3,788	3,746
Global Products | Services [Domain]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	0	0	0	0
Global Products | Global Products - HVAC [Domain]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	1,402	1,324	2,651	2,624
Global Products | Global Products - Fire & Security [Domain]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	537	511	1,025	1,003
Global Products | Global Products - Industrial Refrigeration [Domain]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	$ 63	$ 59	$ 112	$ 119

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Revenue Recognition Contract balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract liabilities - current	$ (1,710)		$ (1,710)		$ (1,435)
Total contract balances, net	(479)		(479)		(181)
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized	221	$ 326	935	$ 1,012
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract assets - current	1,387		1,387		1,395
Other Noncurrent Assets
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract assets - noncurrent	102		102		104
Deferred Revenue [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract liabilities - current	(1,710)		(1,710)		(1,435)
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract liabilities - noncurrent	$ (258)		$ (258)		$ (245)

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Revenue Recognition - Performance Obligations and Costs to Obtain or Fulfill a Contract (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 15,000,000,000.0		$ 15,000,000,000.0
Remaining Performance Obligations Expected as Revenue Over the Next Two Years	60.00%		60.00%
Capitalized Contract Cost, Gross	$ 241,000,000		$ 241,000,000		$ 223,000,000
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization	47,000,000	$ 43,000,000	88,000,000	$ 69,000,000
Capitalized Contract Cost, Impairment Loss			0	$ 0
Other Current Assets
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Capitalized Contract Cost, Gross	130,000,000		130,000,000		119,000,000
Other Noncurrent Assets
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Capitalized Contract Cost, Gross	$ 111,000,000		$ 111,000,000		$ 104,000,000

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Receivables, Loans, Notes Receivable, and Others (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	$ 5,315	$ 5,467
Less: Allowance for expected credit losses	(148)	(173)
Accounts receivable - net	5,167	$ 5,294
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Beginning Balance	173
Provision for expected credit losses	3
Write-offs charged against the allowance for expected credit losses	(32)
Other (including impact of adoption of ASU 2016-13)	4
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance	$ 148

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Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities	$ 303	$ 174
Other Noncurrent Assets
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating lease, right-of-use asset	1,284		$ 1,190
Other Current Liabilities
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating lease liabilities - current	296		332
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent	$ 992		$ 875

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Inventories - Schedule of Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials and supplies	$ 676	$ 629
Work-in-process	175	142
Finished goods	1,143	1,002
Inventories	$ 1,994	$ 1,773

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 17,932
Business Acquisitions	13
Business Divestitures	(6)
Currency Translation and Other	185
Ending Balance	18,124
Building Solutions North America
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	9,160
Business Acquisitions	0
Business Divestitures	0
Currency Translation and Other	42
Ending Balance	9,202
Building Solutions EMEA/LA
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1,967
Business Acquisitions	13
Business Divestitures	0
Currency Translation and Other	51
Ending Balance	2,031
Building Solutions Asia Pacific
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1,226
Business Acquisitions	0
Business Divestitures	(6)
Currency Translation and Other	40
Ending Balance	1,260
Global Products
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	5,579
Business Acquisitions	0
Business Divestitures	0
Currency Translation and Other	52
Ending Balance	$ 5,631

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Building Solutions North America Retail [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Accumulated goodwill impairment	$ 424
Building Solutions EMEA/LA - Latin America [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Accumulated goodwill impairment	$ 47

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount, total intangible assets	$ 7,223	$ 7,090
Total Intangible Assets, Net	5,259	5,356
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	4,866	4,762
Accumulated Amortization	(1,964)	(1,734)
Total Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	2,902	3,028
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Carrying Amount, Gross and Net	2,357	2,328
Technology
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,351	1,332
Accumulated Amortization	(566)	(497)
Total Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	785	835
Customer Relationships
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	2,805	2,773
Accumulated Amortization	(1,086)	(969)
Total Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	1,719	1,804
Miscellaneous
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	710	657
Accumulated Amortization	(312)	(268)
Total Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	398	389
Trademarks/trade names
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Carrying Amount, Gross and Net	2,277	2,248
Miscellaneous
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Carrying Amount, Gross and Net	$ 80	$ 80

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Other Intangible Assets Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 104	$ 97	$ 208	$ 193
Future amortization expense, 2022	417		417
Future amortization expense, 2023	411		411
Future amortization expense, 2024	395		395
Future amortization expense, 2025	374		374
Future amortization expense, 2026	$ 301		$ 301

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Significant Restructuring Costs Change in Restructuring Reserve - 2021 Restructuring Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs	$ 96	$ 62	$ 96	$ 173
2021 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Total Expected Cost	385		385
Restructuring and impairment costs	96
Payments for Restructuring	(5)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash	(54)
Restructuring Reserve	37		37
2021 Restructuring Plan | Employee Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs	32
Payments for Restructuring	(2)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash	0
Restructuring Reserve	30		30
2021 Restructuring Plan | Long-Lived Asset Impairment
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs	54
Payments for Restructuring	0
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash	(54)
Restructuring Reserve	0		0
2021 Restructuring Plan | Other Restructuring
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs	10
Payments for Restructuring	(3)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash	0
Restructuring Reserve	$ 7		7
2021 Restructuring Plan | Building Solutions North America
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs			38
2021 Restructuring Plan | Global Products
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs			34
2021 Restructuring Plan | Building Solutions EMEA/LA
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs			10
2021 Restructuring Plan | Building Solutions Asia Pacific
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs			7
2021 Restructuring Plan | Corporate Segment
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs			$ 7

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Significant Restructuring Costs Change in Restructuring Reserve - 2020 Restructuring Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs	$ 96	$ 62		$ 96	$ 173
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)						$ 62
Building Solutions North America Retail [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss						424
2020 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs			$ 111			297
Payments for Restructuring				(48)		(95)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash						(96)
Currency Translation						2
Restructuring Reserve	60			60		108
Employee Severance | 2020 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs						196
Payments for Restructuring				(46)		(92)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash						0
Currency Translation						2
Restructuring Reserve	60			60		106
Long-Lived Asset Impairment | 2020 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs						96
Payments for Restructuring				0		0
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash						(96)
Currency Translation						0
Restructuring Reserve	0			0		0
Other Restructuring | 2020 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs						5
Payments for Restructuring				(2)		(3)
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash						0
Currency Translation						0
Restructuring Reserve	$ 0			$ 0		2
Global Products | 2020 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs						136
Building Solutions North America | 2020 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs						64
Building Solutions Asia Pacific | 2020 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs						49
Building Solutions EMEA/LA | 2020 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs						43
Corporate Segment | 2020 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs						$ 5

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Significant Restructuring Costs - Additional Information (Detail)	18 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 Employees
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of employees to be severed	8,100
Number of employees severed	5,300

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020
Income Taxes, Additional Information [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate	34.00%	5.00%		26.00%	15.00%
Ireland statutory income tax rate				12.50%	12.50%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount	$ 105
Gross tax effected unrecognized tax benefits						$ 2,528
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits which may impact effective tax rate						2,132
Total net accrued interest, net of tax benefit						205
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense				$ 24	$ 35
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Decrease Resulting From Tax Audit Resolution		$ 22
Mark-to-market gain (loss)	207
Mark-to-market gain (loss), tax	53
Restructuring and impairment costs	96	62		$ 96	$ 173
Restructuring charges, tax	15	$ 4	$ 16
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount			30
2020 Restructuring Plan
Income Taxes, Additional Information [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs			$ 111			$ 297
2021 Restructuring Plan
Income Taxes, Additional Information [Line Items]
Restructuring and impairment costs	$ 96

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Income Taxes - Tax Jurisdictions and Years Currently under Audit Exam (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
UNITED STATES | Earliest tax year under exam
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years currently under audit exam	2017
UNITED STATES | Latest tax year under exam
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years currently under audit exam	2018
BELGIUM | Earliest tax year under exam
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years currently under audit exam	2015
BELGIUM | Latest tax year under exam
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years currently under audit exam	2020
CHINA | Earliest tax year under exam
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years currently under audit exam	2017
CHINA | Latest tax year under exam
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years currently under audit exam	2019
Germany | Earliest tax year under exam
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years currently under audit exam	2007
Germany | Latest tax year under exam
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years currently under audit exam	2018
LUXEMBOURG | Earliest tax year under exam
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years currently under audit exam	2017
LUXEMBOURG | Latest tax year under exam
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years currently under audit exam	2018
MEXICO | Earliest tax year under exam
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years currently under audit exam	2015
MEXICO | Latest tax year under exam
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years currently under audit exam	2020
TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years currently under audit exam	2019
United Kingdom | Tax Year 2014
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years currently under audit exam	2014
United Kingdom | Tax Year 2015 [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years currently under audit exam	2015
United Kingdom | Tax Year 2018
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years currently under audit exam	2018

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Pension and Postretirement Plans - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial (gain) loss	$ (203)
Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	1	$ 0	$ 1	$ 0
Interest cost	0	1	1	2
Expected return on plan assets	(2)	(2)	(4)	(4)
Amortization of prior service credit	(1)	0	(2)	(1)
Net periodic benefit credit	(2)	(1)	(4)	(3)
UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost	11	19	22	37
Expected return on plan assets	(42)	(46)	(84)	(90)
Net actuarial (gain) loss	(203)	0	(203)	0
Settlement (gain) loss	(4)	0	(4)	0
Net periodic benefit credit	(238)	(27)	(269)	(53)
Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	6	7	13	13
Interest cost	8	9	16	18
Expected return on plan assets	(27)	(29)	(55)	(56)
Amortization of prior service credit	0	1	0	1
Net periodic benefit credit	$ (13)	$ (12)	$ (26)	$ (24)

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Debt and Financing Arrangements - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
$2.5 billion facility expiring Dec 2024 [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 2,500
$500 million facility expiring Dec 2021 [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	500
Notes 4.250 Percent Due 2021 [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt	$ 257
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.25%
Bank term loan due March 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from Short-term Debt	$ 235

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Debt and Financing Arrangements - Components of Net Financing Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest costs	$ 53	$ 62	$ 112	$ 124
Banking fees and bond cost amortization	4	5	12	10
Interest income	(3)	(5)	(6)	(18)
Net foreign exchange results for financing activities	(10)	(3)	(15)	(5)
Net financing charges	$ 44	$ 59	$ 103	$ 111

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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - $ / shares	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options, number granted	932,678	1,347,310
Stock options, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 9.36	$ 7.29
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	10 years
Expected life of option (years)	6 years 6 months	6 years 6 months
Risk-free interest rate	0.60%	1.67%
Expected volatility of the Company's stock	27.60%	22.40%
Expected dividend yield on the Company's stock	2.28%	2.49%
Stock options | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	2 years
Stock options | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Stock appreciation rights
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity instruments other than options, number granted	35,254	0
Equity instruments other than options, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 9.36	$ 0
Restricted stock/units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity instruments other than options, number granted	1,697,257	1,864,026
Equity instruments other than options, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 46.20	$ 41.55
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Performance shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity instruments other than options, number granted	410,934	476,939
Equity instruments other than options, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 50.53	$ 42.48
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Risk-free interest rate	0.20%	1.60%
Expected volatility of the Company's stock	30.90%	21.80%

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Earnings Per Share - Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations	$ 343	$ 213	$ 670	$ 372
Income from discontinued operations	0	0	124	0
Basic and diluted income available to shareholders	$ 343	$ 213	$ 794	$ 372
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	717.1	754.8	720.1	762.4
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, unvested restricted stock and unvested performance share awards	4.2	2.3	3.8	3.2
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	721.3	757.1	723.9	765.6
Antidilutive Securities
Options to purchase shares	0.0	1.4	0.1	0.8

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Equity and Noncontrolling Interests - Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls and Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Oct. 01, 2020	Oct. 01, 2019
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 17,656	$ 19,329	$ 17,447	$ 19,766
Beginning balance			1,086
Beginning balance			18,533
Net income (loss) attributable to Johnson Controls	343	213	794	372
Foreign currency translation adjustments	88	(471)	360	(220)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	63	(494)	371	(233)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	8	(10)	9	(3)
Pension and postretirement plans	0	0	(1)	(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	71	(504)	379	(237)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Johnson Controls	437	(268)	1,160	146
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	31	0	112	44
Total comprehensive income (loss)	468	(268)	1,272	190
Cash dividends - ordinary shares	(195)	(194)	(384)	(395)
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	(315)	(816)	(661)	(1,467)
Change in noncontrolling interest share	(8)		(8)
Adoption of ASU	17,656	19,329	17,698	18,084
Adoption of ASU	1,059		1,086
Adoption of ASU	18,757		18,533
Other, including options exercised	123	33	148	39
Ending balance	17,698	18,084	17,698	18,084
Ending balance	1,059		1,059
Ending balance	18,757		18,757
Adoption of ASC 842 | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance				(5)
Adoption of ASU				(5)
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			(4)
Adoption of ASU			(4)
Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	17,656	19,329	17,447	19,766
Net income (loss) attributable to Johnson Controls	343	213	794	372
Foreign currency translation adjustments	88	(471)	360	(220)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	6	(10)	7	(5)
Pension and postretirement plans			(1)	(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	94	(481)	366	(226)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Johnson Controls	437	(268)	1,160	146
Cash dividends - ordinary shares	(195)	(194)	(384)	(395)
Dividends attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	(315)	(816)	(661)	(1,467)
Change in noncontrolling interest share	(8)	0	(8)	0
Adoption of ASU	17,698	18,084	17,698	19,766
Other, including options exercised	123	33	148	39
Ending balance	17,698	18,084	17,698	18,084
Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls | Adoption of ASC 842 | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Adoption of ASU						$ (5)
Equity Attributable to Johnson Controls | Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Adoption of ASU					$ (4)
Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,167	1,102	1,086	1,063
Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	54	23	99	55
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(25)	(23)	11	(13)
Realized and unrealized gains on derivatives	2	0	2	2
Pension and postretirement plans			0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(23)	(23)	13	(11)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	31	0	112	44
Cash dividends - ordinary shares	0	0	0	0
Dividends attributable to noncontrolling interests	(133)	(98)	(133)	(103)
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	0	0	0	0
Change in noncontrolling interest share	(6)	0	(6)	0
Adoption of ASU	1,059	1,004	1,086	1,063
Other, including options exercised	0	0	0	0
Ending balance	1,059	1,004	1,059	1,004
Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | Adoption of ASC 842 | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		0
Adoption of ASU		0
Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0
Adoption of ASU	0
Total Equity [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	18,823	20,431	18,533	20,829
Net income	397	236	893	427
Foreign currency translation adjustments	63	(494)	371	(233)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	8	(10)	9	(3)
Pension and postretirement plans			(1)	(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	71	(504)	379	(237)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	468	(268)	1,272	190
Cash dividends - ordinary shares	(195)	(194)	(384)	(395)
Dividends attributable to noncontrolling interests	(133)	(98)	(133)	(103)
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	(315)	(816)	(661)	(1,467)
Change in noncontrolling interest share	(14)	0	(14)	0
Adoption of ASU	18,757	19,088	18,533	20,829
Other, including options exercised	123	33	148	39
Ending balance	$ 18,757	$ 19,088	$ 18,757	$ 19,088
Total Equity [Member] | Adoption of ASC 842 | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Adoption of ASU						$ (5)
Total Equity [Member] | Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Adoption of ASU					$ (4)

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Equity and Noncontrolling Interests Equity and Noncontrolling Interests - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Repurchases and retirements of ordinary shares	$ 315	$ 816	$ 661	$ 1,467
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase in Authorized Amount	4,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 5,700		$ 5,700		$ 2,000

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Equity and Noncontrolling Interests - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Balance at beginning of period		$ (506)	$ (534)	$ (778)	$ (785)
Aggregate adjustment for the period		88	(471)	360	(220)
Aggregate adjustment for period, tax effect		0	0	0	0
Balance at end of period		(418)	(1,005)	(418)	(1,005)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives
Balance at beginning of period		3	3	2	(2)
Current period change in fair value		5	(8)	7	(3)
Current period change in fair value, Tax		2	(3)	4	(1)
Reclassification to income	[1]	1	(2)	0	(2)
Reclassifcation to income, tax effect		0	0	0	0
Balance at end of period		9	(7)	9	(7)
Pension and postretirement plans
Balance at beginning of period		(1)	(9)	0	(8)
Reclassification to income		0	0	(1)	(1)
Reclassification to income, tax effect		0	0	0	0
Balance at end of period		(1)	(9)	(1)	(9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		$ (410)	$ (1,021)	$ (410)	$ (1,021)	$ (776)

[1] Refer to Note 17, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for disclosure of the line items in the consolidated statements of income affected by reclassifications from AOCI into income related to derivatives.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Location and Fair Values of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Detail) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) T shares	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) T shares
Derivative Instruments [Line Items]
Hedge Percentage For Foreign Exchange Transactional Exposures Minimum	70.00%
Hedge Percentage For Foreign Exchange Transactional Exposures Maximum	90.00%
Derivative assets	$ 162	$ 87
Derivative liabilities	$ 3,012	$ 3,020
Copper [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | T	2,783	2,497
Aluminum [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | T	3,133	3,036
Equity swap
Derivative Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative, amount of hedged ordinary shares | shares	1,400	1,400
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item	$ 58	$ 60
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative assets	23	12
Derivative liabilities	3,009	3,020
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Current Assets | Commodity Derivatives
Derivative Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative assets	3	2
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Current Assets | Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives
Derivative Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative assets	20	10
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Noncurrent Assets | Equity swap
Derivative Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative assets	0	0
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Current Liabilities | Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives
Derivative Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	7	10
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Long-term Debt | Foreign Currency Denominated Debt [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	3,002	3,010
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative assets	139	75
Derivative liabilities	3	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Current Assets | Commodity Derivatives
Derivative Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative assets	0	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Current Assets | Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives
Derivative Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative assets	57	17
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Noncurrent Assets | Equity swap
Derivative Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative assets	82	58
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Current Liabilities | Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives
Derivative Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	3	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Long-term Debt | Foreign Currency Denominated Debt [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Net Investment Hedges (Detail) - Foreign Currency Denominated Debt [Member] € in Millions, ¥ in Billions	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 EUR (€)	Mar. 31, 2021 JPY (¥)	Sep. 30, 2020 EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2020 JPY (¥)
888 million euro net investment hedge [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	€ 888		€ 888
500 million euro net investment hedge [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	500		500
500 million euro net investment hedge #2 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	500		500
423 million euro net investment hedge [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	423		423
54 million euro net investment hedge [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	€ 54		€ 54
25 billion yen net investment hedge [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount | ¥		¥ 25		¥ 25

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Offsetting Derivative Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative assets	$ 162	$ 87
Gross amount eligible for offsetting, derivative assets	(10)	(10)
Net derivative amount, derivative assets	152	77
Derivative liabilities	3,012	3,020
Gross amount eligible for offsetting, derivative liabilities	(10)	(10)
Net derivative amount, derivative liabilities	$ 3,002	$ 3,010

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Location and Amount of Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments and Related Hedge Items (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Derivative not Recognized as Hedge	$ 123	$ (26)	$ 166	$ 29
Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives | Cost of Sales
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Derivative not Recognized as Hedge	2	4	(4)	4
Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives | Selling, General And Administrative
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Derivative not Recognized as Hedge	3	0	1	0
Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives | Net Financing Charges
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Derivative not Recognized as Hedge	100	(10)	145	49
Equity swap | Selling, General And Administrative
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Derivative not Recognized as Hedge	18	(20)	24	(24)
Cash Flow Hedging
Cash Flow Hedges Derivative Instruments at Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax	10	(11)	14	(1)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income	(1)	2	0	2
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives
Cash Flow Hedges Derivative Instruments at Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax	10	(7)	13	2
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives | Cost of Sales
Cash Flow Hedges Derivative Instruments at Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income	1	2	3	3
Cash Flow Hedging | Commodity Derivatives
Cash Flow Hedges Derivative Instruments at Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax	0	(4)	1	(3)
Cash Flow Hedging | Commodity Derivatives | Cost of Sales
Cash Flow Hedges Derivative Instruments at Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income	(2)	0	(3)	(1)
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Gains (losses) reclassified from CTA to income for the Company's outstanding net investment hedges			0	0
Pre-tax losses on net investment hedges recorded in CTA within other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 144	$ 46	$ 9	$ (12)

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Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets		$ 162	$ 87
Derivative liabilities		3,012	3,020
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets		538	441
Total liabilities		10	10
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets		376	354
Total liabilities		0	0
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets		162	87
Total liabilities		10	10
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets		0	0
Total liabilities		0	0
Other Current Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Exchange Traded Funds in Fixed Income securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]		19
Other Current Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Exchange Traded Funds in Fixed Income securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]		19
Other Current Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Exchange Traded Funds in Fixed Income securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]		0
Other Current Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Exchange Traded Funds in Fixed Income securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]		0
Other Current Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets		77	27
Other Current Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets		0	0
Other Current Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets		77	27
Other Current Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets		0	0
Other Current Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Commodity Derivatives
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets		3	2
Other Current Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Commodity Derivatives | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets		0	0
Other Current Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Commodity Derivatives | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets		3	2
Other Current Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Commodity Derivatives | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets		0	0
Other Noncurrent Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets		72	63
Other Noncurrent Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets		72	63
Other Noncurrent Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets		0	0
Other Noncurrent Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets		0	0
Other Noncurrent Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Exchange Traded Funds in Fixed Income securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]	147	143
Other Noncurrent Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Exchange Traded Funds in Fixed Income securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]	147	143
Other Noncurrent Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Exchange Traded Funds in Fixed Income securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]	0	0
Other Noncurrent Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Exchange Traded Funds in Fixed Income securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]	0	0
Other Noncurrent Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Exchange traded funds in equity securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]	157	129
Other Noncurrent Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Exchange traded funds in equity securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]	157	129
Other Noncurrent Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Exchange traded funds in equity securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]	0	0
Other Noncurrent Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Exchange traded funds in equity securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]	0	0
Other Noncurrent Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Equity swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets		82	58
Other Noncurrent Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Equity swap | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets		0	0
Other Noncurrent Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Equity swap | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets		82	58
Other Noncurrent Assets | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Equity swap | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets		0	0
Other Current Liabilities | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities		10	10
Other Current Liabilities | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities		0	0
Other Current Liabilities | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities		10	10
Other Current Liabilities | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities		$ 0	$ 0

[1] 1 Classified as restricted investments for payment of asbestos liabilities. See Note 22, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for further details.

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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020
Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of long term debt	$ 8,100		$ 8,100		$ 8,600
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of long term debt	7,900		7,900		8,400
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of long term debt	200		200		$ 200
Deferred compensation plan assets [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses)	2	$ (10)	7	$ (7)
Exchange Traded Funds
Fair Value [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses)	$ 2	$ (32)	$ 23	$ (22)

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2019
Impairment of Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	$ 54	$ 39
Building Solutions North America
Impairment of Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	29	6
Global Products
Impairment of Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of		15
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	16	$ 33
Corporate Segment
Impairment of Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	5
Building Solutions Asia Pacific
Impairment of Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	$ 4

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Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	4

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Segment Information - Financial Information Related to Company's Reportable Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 5,594	$ 5,444	$ 10,935	$ 11,020
Segment EBITA	711	617	1,353	1,240
Corporate expenses	(70)	(118)	(137)	(236)
Amortization of intangible assets	(104)	(97)	(208)	(193)
Restructuring and impairment costs	(96)	(62)	(96)	(173)
Net mark-to-market adjustments	209	(32)	230	(22)
Net financing charges	(44)	(59)	(103)	(111)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	606	249	1,039	505
Building Solutions North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	2,092	2,175	4,126	4,342
Segment EBITA	266	251	521	509
Building Solutions EMEA/LA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	897	850	1,803	1,778
Segment EBITA	86	85	181	175
Building Solutions Asia Pacific
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	603	525	1,218	1,154
Segment EBITA	74	65	153	137
Global Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	2,002	1,894	3,788	3,746
Segment EBITA	$ 285	$ 216	$ 498	$ 419

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Guarantees - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Maximum length, in years, of a product warranty for it to be recorded in other current liabilities	1 year
Minimum length, in years, of a product warranty for it to be recorded in other noncurrent liabilities	1 year

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Product Warranties - Changes in Carrying Amount of Product Warranty liability (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 167	$ 156
Accruals for warranties issued during the period	39	32
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition	(1)	0
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties	14	(3)
Settlements made (in cash or in kind) during the period	(33)	(30)
Currency translation	0	(1)
Balance at end of period	$ 186	$ 154

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Reserves for environmental liabilities	$ 112.0		$ 112.0	$ 130.0
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current	46.0		46.0	61.0
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent	66.0		66.0	69.0
Conditional asset retirement obligations	29.0		29.0	29.0
Estimated asbestos related net liability on a discounted basis	93.0		93.0	115.0
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Gross	470.0		470.0	483.0
Restricted Cash and Investments	377.0		377.0	368.0
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	11.0		11.0	9.0
Insurance Recoveries			62.0	68.0
Insurable liabilities	366.0		366.0	363.0
Insurance Settlements Receivable	21.0		21.0	21.0
Insurance Settlements Receivable, Current	5.0		5.0	5.0
Insurance Settlements Receivable, Noncurrent	16.0		16.0	16.0
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party	17.5
Asbestos Issue [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	11.0		11.0	9.0
Restricted Investments	304.0		304.0	291.0
Accrued Compensation and Benefits [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Insurable liabilities	23.0		23.0	22.0
Other Current Assets
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Investments	22.0		22.0	39.0
Other Noncurrent Assets
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Investments	355.0		355.0	329.0
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Gross	421.0		421.0	434.0
Insurable liabilities	253.0		253.0	258.0
Other Current Liabilities
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Gross	49.0		49.0	49.0
Insurable liabilities	$ 90.0		$ 90.0	$ 83.0
Stanton Street Facility, Marinette, WI [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Environmental Remediation Expense		$ 140.0

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Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Receivable from related parties	$ 62		$ 62		$ 48
Payable to related parties	19		19		$ 11
Revenue from related parties	53	$ 38	97	$ 83
Purchases from related parties	$ 37	$ 10	$ 66	$ 22