JOHNSON CONTROLS ,liest sich gut!

for New Luxury Sedan
10:35 17.12.13

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BURSCHEID and NEUSS, Germany, December 17, 2013

BURSCHEID and NEUSS, Germany, December 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Supplier helps Daimler AG realize numerous innovations in the new S-Class

Johnson Controls, a global multi-industrial company with established core businesses in the automotive and building industries, is supplying key components for the front seats and optional Executive rear seats, the rear-seat entertainment system, the headliner and the sun visors in the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

"We are delighted to have been able to assist Daimler in developing its new edition luxury sedan, and provide key components for this winning model," said Dr. Detlef Jürss, group vice president & general manager, Customer Group Europe, Johnson Controls Automotive Seating. "We are also contributing to the new model generation across various product segments with our seating, interior and electronics solutions."

Johnson Controls has worked with Mercedes-Benz on designing the seats and is providing the automaker's own seat production plant with key seat components. Johnson Controls' seat structure is based on a modular solution that can be adapted to different vehicle segments. At 20 kg, the front-seat structure of the new premium vehicle weighs around 20 percent less than comparable conventional designs. This weight savings has been achieved with the aid of thin-walled, high-strength steels and the patented sandwich construction of the side sections.

Both the driver and front-seat passenger have 10 options for individual front-seat configuration according to stature and preferred sitting position, and an optional Memory package for saving the seat positions. The seat adjustment mechanisms and motors boast a compact, lightweight design. In order to adjust the seat height by 65 millimeters, Johnson Controls has come up with an all-new tandem solution. The patented, specially mounted actuator limits the forward adjustment range of the cushion base to only half, while lengthening the complete seat cushion and adapting the suspension to suit the size and weight of the passenger. This saves the driver and front-seat passenger from having to shift the seat again after adjusting the seat height. Depending on the model, the Johnson Controls head restraints can be adjusted electronically both vertically and horizontally.

Innovative rear-seat structures for outstanding comfort

For the optional Executive seats in the rear, Johnson Controls has developed extremely flexible individual seat structures including special adjustment mechanisms and motors. A most upright backrest position of 19 degrees can be achieved for working purposes. The backrest of the Executive seats can also be adjusted rearwards, giving it the largest inclination in the executive segment and enabling a torso angle of up to 43.5 degrees. In addition, the seat behind the front passenger seat can be fitted with a calf support, which is adjustable in length, and an all-new heel rest.

If the optional Chauffeur package is ordered, the structure of the front passenger seat supplied by Johnson Controls also enables it to be placed in an extended-recline position for the rear-seat passenger behind. Thanks to Johnson Controls' patented height adjustment, the reclined front passenger seat can be brought level with the rear reclining seat at the touch of a button. The folding head restraint for the passenger seat was designed to be completely removed.

The FaserTec upholstery on the backrests is made from 100% natural materials, which positively impact the climate in the vehicle interior. This very thin, stable layer also optimally facilitates the massage functions.

A variety of entertainment options in the rear thanks to internet and TV

Johnson Controls has also designed the optional entertainment system for the rear of the new luxury sedan. The two 10.2-inch TFT screens are mounted on the front-seat backrests. Unlike systems that are integrated into the backrest, rear-seat passengers can individually adjust the position of the displays. The 16:9 format can be comfortably enjoyed at a viewing angle of up to 160 degrees. If the backrest of the front seat is adjusted, an interface integrated into the passenger seat automatically adjusts the position of the screen. The position of the screen on the driver's seat is adjusted manually. Rear-seat passengers can control the entertainment system themselves and make full use of the radio, TV, internet, navigation system and DVD player. A light sensor automatically adjusts the brightness of the quarter high-definition (qHD) displays in the vehicle interior. Headphones ensure an uninterrupted audio experience.

Headliner and sun visors by Johnson Controls

The headliner of the luxury sedan is characterized by good sound absorption properties and energy-absorbing materials. Two versions are available for the new standard- and extended-wheelbase S-Class, with and without mounting for the optional panorama sunroof.

Johnson Controls has also developed a new module solution for the sun visors. Compared to previous models, the expanded polypropylene (EPP) sun visor is bigger yet lighter. EPP is soft to the touch and can be covered with fabric or a microfiber material. The version with an illuminated vanity mirror can be swiveled to the side and clipped to the roof structure without the need for screws.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful.

About Johnson Controls Automotive Experience

Johnson Controls is a global leader in automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics. We support all major automakers in the differentiation of their vehicles through our products, technologies and advanced manufacturing capabilities. With 240 locations worldwide, we are where our customers need us to be. Consumers have enjoyed the comfort and style of our products, from single components to complete interiors. With our global capability we supply approximately 50 million cars per year.

For more information, please contact:

Johnson Controls GmbH

Automotive Seating

Industriestraße 20-30

51399 Burscheid

Germany

Oliver Herkert

Tel.: +49-2174-65-4348

E-Mail:  oliver.herkert@jci.com

Johnson Controls Interiors Management GmbH

Automotive Electronics & Interiors

Jagenbergstrasse 1

41468 Neuss

Germany

Astrid Schafmeister

Tel.: +49-2131-609-3028

E-Mail:  astrid.schafmeister@jci.com

Internet:  http://www.johnsoncontrols.co.uk

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technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful. In 2013, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #14 company in its annual "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com.
 

Johnson Controls, Inc. will make statements in today's presentation that are forward-looking and, therefore, are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements in this presentation other than statements of historical fact are statements that are, or could be, deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this presentation, statements regarding future financial position, sales, costs, earnings, cash flows, other measures of results of operations, capital expenditures or debt levels and plans, objectives, outlook, targets, guidance, goals or strategic portfolio decisions are forward-looking statements. Words such as "may," "will," "can," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "should," "forecast," "project" or "plan" or terms of similar meaning are also generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. 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. These factors include results that differ from assumptions underlying forward-looking statements, the strength of the U.S. or other economies, automotive vehicle production levels, mix and schedules, energy and commodity prices, availability of raw materials and component products, currency exchange rates, and cancellation of or changes to commercial contracts, as well as other factors discussed in Item 1A of Part I of Johnson Controls' most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2013 and Johnson Controls' subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Shareholders, potential investors and others should consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and should not place undue reliance on such statements. The forward-looking statements included in this presentation are only made as of the date of this presentation, and Johnson Controls assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this presentation.

CONTACT:

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Earnings Conference Call Webcast
19:05 06.01.14

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MILWAUKEE, Jan. 6, 2014

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, (NYSE: JCI), a global multi-industrial company with core businesses in the automotive, buildings, and energy storage industries, announces the following webcast:

What: Johnson Controls First Quarter Fiscal 2014 Earnings Conference Call

When: Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, at 11 a.m. ET

How: Live over the Internet -- Log on to the Web at www.johnsoncontrols.com/investors.  Note: A slide presentation will be available that morning for downloading.

Replay: If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived at http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/publish/us/en/.../webcast_archive.html

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful. In 2013, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #141 company in its annual "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com.

CONTACT:

Fraser Engerman (Media)

(414) 524-2733

fraser.engerman@jci.com

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of Johnson Controls for $265 Million in Cash
14:05 13.01.14

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VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Michigan, Jan. 13, 2014

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Michigan, Jan. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Visteon to become one of world's top three suppliers of automotive cockpit electronics with combined annual sales of $3 billion
Full-range cockpit electronics product portfolio
No. 2 globally in driver information
Advanced position in connectivity and infotainment
Leadership in emerging markets
Increases customer diversification and expands cockpit electronics footprint to better support automakers' global platforms
Provides opportunity for long-term margin improvement through economies of scale and operational synergies
Visteon also gives update on exit strategy for its interiors business
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In a move that will create one of the world's three largest suppliers of vehicle cockpit electronics, Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) has agreed to purchase the automotive electronics business of Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) in a cash transaction valued at $265 million, subject to adjustment. The acquisition is subject to certain regulatory and other consents and approvals and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2014.

The acquisition will enhance Visteon's competitive position in the fast-growing vehicle cockpit electronics segment by strengthening its global scale, manufacturing and engineering footprint, product portfolio and customer penetration. The combined business will be a $3 billion global electronics enterprise with a No. 2 global position in driver information and above-average growth rates for the segment, supplying nine of the world's 10 largest vehicle manufacturers.

In the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2013, the business to be acquired by Visteon generated approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and about $58 million in EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization). This EBITDA includes a deduction of approximately $12 million for corporate allocations that will not transfer with the transaction. Visteon will assess the necessary addition of resources at its corporate center to support this operation. The transaction offers opportunities for long-term margin expansion through economies of scale, with estimated annual cost synergies reaching more than $40 million by 2017. The transaction will not impact the company's previously announced $1 billion share repurchase program, for which $875 million remains authorized.

Visteon President and CEO Timothy D. Leuliette said the transaction reinforces Visteon's commitment to cockpit electronics as one of Visteon's two core businesses, along with Halla Visteon Climate Control, the world's No. 2 automotive climate control supplier.

"We look forward to continuing on our path of value creation for customers and shareholders by integrating this highly regarded business into the Visteon Electronics family," Leuliette said. "This is a strong strategic fit with our existing electronics portfolio and gives us the worldwide scale and cost efficiencies needed to support vehicle manufacturers' global platforms and programs. It also diversifies our electronics customer base, solidifies our already strong global footprint, and brings new technologies, capabilities and outstanding engineers to help grow our business."

The business to be acquired from Johnson Controls provides automakers with driver information, infotainment, connectivity and body electronics products. The transaction involves about 4,800 employees, including about 1,000 engineers, electronics specialists and designers at seven research and development centers in Europe, North America and Asia. The business has a diversified customer base, with BMW, Honda, Renault-Nissan, PSA Peugeot-Citroen and Ford representing about 72 percent of its annual revenue.

By leveraging the combined strengths of the businesses, Leuliette said, Visteon will create a new global electronics market leader, capable of growing profitably as an enterprise that is "ideally positioned at the intersection of consumer electronics and the connected automobile of today and tomorrow."



Martin Thall, president, Visteon Electronics, said the transaction will allow Visteon to better serve vehicle manufacturers through its expanded global scale and customer base, and accelerate growth and market expansion objectives.

"The combined business will result in market and technology leadership in major cockpit electronics technologies, as well as opportunity for entry and fast growth into new product lines," Thall said. "The size and scale of our integrated research, development, and engineering will solidify Visteon as the 'go to' global innovation partner for automakers who require rapid development cycles and fast time-to-market.

"Visteon and Johnson Controls are committed to maintaining complete business continuity and providing excellent customer service while completing this transaction and driving a successful integration," Thall added.

Advising Visteon on the transaction are Rothschild Inc. and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.

Visteon Electronics, a division of Visteon Corporation, is a leading supplier of automotive cockpit electronics that delivers innovative in-vehicle user experiences through solutions in user interfaces, connectivity and open architectures. Supported by a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, four technical centers and 11 customer centers, Visteon Electronics currently employs approximately 6,500 people in its consolidated operations.

Interiors Divestiture Update  

In conjunction with the announcement on the electronics acquisition, Visteon provided an update on its previously disclosed intentions to divest its automotive interiors business. The company intends to exit Visteon Interiors in three separate transactions targeted for signing in the first half of 2014. The transactions, assuming definitive agreements are concluded, are planned to be structured as stand-alone sales involving three separate buyers.

The combination of these potential transactions is expected to have a neutral value impact, as the objective of the company is achieving an outcome where the cash outflows are expected to approximately equal any unfunded pension and debt liabilities that may be transferred, as well as certain assets likely to be retained.

About Visteon

Visteon is a leading global automotive supplier delivering value for vehicle manufacturers and shareholders through businesses including:

Halla Visteon Climate Control, majority-owned by Visteon and the world's second-largest global supplier of automotive climate components and systems.
Visteon Electronics, a leading supplier of audio and infotainment, driver information, center stack electronics and feature control modules.
Visteon Interiors, a global provider of vehicle cockpit modules, instrument panels, consoles and door trim modules.
Visteon designs, engineers and manufactures innovative components and systems for virtually every vehicle manufacturer worldwide. Through its family of businesses, Visteon generated $13.8 billion in sales in 2012, including non-consolidated operations. With corporate offices in Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Chelmsford, UK; Visteon has facilities in 29 countries and employs about 22,000 employees in its consolidated operations. Learn more at www.visteon.com.

Follow Visteon:

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Business to Visteon Corporation
14:06 13.01.14

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MILWAUKEE, Jan. 13, 2014

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, (NYSE: JCI), a global multi-industrial company with established core businesses in the buildings, automotive and energy storage industries, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its automotive electronics business to Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) for $265 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Visteon will acquire Johnson Controls' instrument cluster, infotainment, display, and body electronics products. The company previously sold the HomeLink® product portion of its electronics portfolio to Gentex Corporation in September 2013.

"We are pleased with this agreement. Visteon is a good strategic fit for the business and will provide the right level of commitment and the best long term value for our customers and employees," said Alex Molinaroli, chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls.

This transaction will complete Johnson Controls' divestiture of the automotive electronics business which in aggregate realized total proceeds in line with original expectations of over $965 million.  As previously communicated, the company elected to move away from automotive electronics as part of its broader strategy to focus on core businesses and reallocate capital to further diversify its portfolio and maximize shareholder value.

Visteon Corporation is a global automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures innovative components and systems for virtually every vehicle manufacturer worldwide through businesses including Visteon Electronics, Visteon Interiors and Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp. Visteon's family of businesses generated $13.8 billion in sales in 2012. Visteon employs about 22,000 people in its consolidated operations in 29 countries, and has corporate offices in Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Chelmsford, UK.

The acquisition is subject to certain regulatory and other consents and approvals and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of the 2014 calendar year. Other terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

About Johnson Controls:

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful. In 2013, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #14 company in its annual "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com.

CONTACTS:



Mary Kay Dodero (Media)

Glen Ponczak(investors)

734.254.7704

414.524.2375

Mary.Kay.Dodero@jci.com

Glen.L.Ponczak@jci.com

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Johnson Controls, Juniper Networks, and Sarepta Therapeutics Released By InvestorsObserver
15:35 14.01.14

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CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2014

CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for F, CLVS, JCI, JNPR, and SRPT.

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Today's PriceWatch Alerts cover the following stocks: Ford (NYSE: F), Clovis Oncology (Nasdaq: CLVS), Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), and Sarepta Therapeutics (Nasdaq: SRPT).

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von Johnson Controls ...
10:31 15.01.14

Automatische Sitzvoreinstellung von Johnson Controls steigert Sicherheit und Komfort im Fahrzeug / Entwickler haben richtige Voreinstellung mit über hundert Testpersonen validiert (FOTO)

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Johnson Controls, ein globales Industrieunternehmen mit Kerngeschäftsfeldern in der Automobil-, Gebäude- und Batteriebranche, hat eine automatische Sitzvoreinstellung entwickelt, die an Hand der individuellen Körpergröße den Fahrersitz in eine bequeme und sichere Position bringt.

"Viele Menschen stellen ihren Fahrzeugsitz nicht richtig ein. Insbesondere auf längeren Fahrten kann dies zu Rückenschmerzen und schweren Beinen führen. Zudem ist die richtige Sitzeinstellung wichtig für die Sicherheit. Das betrifft zum einen die Wirkung der Kopfstütze, aber auch für das Zusammenspiel mit Airbags und Sicherheitsgurt ist die richtige Sitzposition ausschlaggebend", sagt Dr. Andreas Eppinger, Group Vice President Technology Management von Johnson Controls Automotive Seating. "Daher haben wir eine Technologie entwickelt, mit der sich Fahrzeugsitze unkompliziert automatisch voreinstellen lassen."

Eine automatische Voreinstellung der Sitzposition ist immer dann sinnvoll, wenn mehrere Personen dasselbe Fahrzeug steuern. Das fängt beim von mehreren Personen genutzten Familienwagen an, geht über die Poolfahrzeuge eines Unternehmens bis hin zu den Fahrzeugen von Mietwagenfirmen und Car-Sharing-Anbietern.

Die Ergonomieexperten von Johnson Controls haben einen Algorithmus entwickelt, der anhand der Körpergröße die korrekte Sitzposition ermittelt. Die Verstellmotoren bringen mithilfe dieses Algorithmus den Sitz automatisch in eine für die jeweilige Person sichere und komfortable Sitzposition. Es muss unter Umständen nur noch die Feinanpassung an persönliche Präferenzen vorgenommen werden.

Die Experten von Johnson Controls haben die Sitzpositionen von über hundert Menschen untersucht. "Wir haben herausgefunden, dass die richtige Position der Sitzschiene nicht direkt von der Beinlänge abgeleitet werden kann und die Höheneinstellung des Sitzes nicht direkt von der Länge des Oberkörpers. Der menschliche Körper verhält sich vielmehr als komplexes System. Verändert man einen Parameter hat dies Einfluss auf andere Einflussgrößen", sagt Dr. Eppinger.

"Uns ist es gelungen, den Algorithmus so zu programmieren, dass die Körpergröße als entscheidendes Einstellkriterium genügt, um eine genaue Vorjustierung zu erzielen, die von den Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmern der eigens durchgeführten Testreihe als gut bewertet wurde. Nach einer kleineren manuellen Nachjustierung haben sie die Position sogar als sehr gut bewertet", erklärt Dr. Eppinger. Eine große Mehrheit der Probanden hat die Voreinstelltechnologie an sich als komfortabel und benutzerfreundlich beurteilt.

Zur Bedienung des Systems hat Johnson Controls eine App entwickelt, über die die Passagiere ihre Körpergröße unkompliziert per Smartphone eingeben können. Die Eingabe kann jedoch auch in die digitalen Bedienelemente des Fahrzeugs integriert werden. Möglich ist es auch, dass eine fahrzeugeigene Kamera vor dem Einsteigen automatisch die Körpergröße misst und der Sitz dann automatisch in die richtige Position gebracht wird. Bei Mietwagen und Car-Sharing ist außerdem denkbar, dass die Körpergröße im Kundenprofil hinterlegt ist. Die Information wird dann bei Anmietung an das Fahrzeug weitergegeben, so dass der Sitz beim Einsteigen bereits voreingestellt ist.

"Konnektivität im Fahrzeug bedeutet weit mehr als nur den Zugang zu Internet und E-Mails. Durch die Vernetzung des Fahrzeugs können auch Komfort und Sicherheit gesteigert werden. Die automatische Sitzvoreinstellung ist ein gelungenes Beispiel für intelligente Schnittstellen zwischen Mensch und Maschine", sagt Dr. Eppinger.

Johnson Controls bietet die neue Technologie nun Automobilherstellern zur Integration in die nächste Modellgeneration an.

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Über Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls ist ein weltweit führendes Technologie- und Industrieunternehmen mit einem breit gefächerten Produkt- und Serviceangebot und Kunden in über 150 Ländern. Mit unseren 170.000 Mitarbeitern stellen wir hochwertige Produkte her und bieten Dienstleistungen und Lösungen, mit denen wir einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Optimierung der Energie- und Gesamteffizienz von Gebäuden leisten. Bleibatterien, innovative Batterien für Hybrid- und Elektrofahrzeuge sowie Innenraumlösungen für die Automobilindustrie ergänzen unser Portfolio. Bereits 1885 begann unser Engagement für Nachhaltigkeit - mit der Erfindung des ersten elektrischen Raumthermostats. Durch unsere solide Wachstumsstrategie und den Ausbau von Marktanteilen schaffen wir Werte für unsere Anteilseigner und tragen zum Erfolg unserer Kunden bei.

Über Johnson Controls Automotive Experience

Johnson Controls Automotive Experience ist ein Weltmarktführer in den Bereichen Autositze, Dachhimmelsysteme, Türverkleidungen und Instrumententafeln sowie Elektronik für den Fahrzeuginnenraum. Mit unseren Produkten, Technologien und fortschrittlichen Fertigungsmethoden unterstützen wir alle großen Automobilhersteller dabei, sich mit ihren Fahrzeugen im Markt zu differenzieren. Mit mehr als 240 Standorten weltweit sind wir dort vertreten, wo unsere Kunden uns brauchen. Vom Einzelbauteil bis hin zu kompletten Innenraumsystemen begeistern Komfort und Design unserer Produkte die Konsumenten. Dank unserer globalen Leistungsfähigkeit statten wir mehr als 50 Millionen Fahrzeuge pro Jahr aus.

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from Johnson Controls Enhances Vehicle Safety and Comfort
10:35 15.01.14

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BURSCHEID, Germany, January 15, 2014

BURSCHEID, Germany, January 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Developers have validated pre-adjustment technology with more than 100 test subjects

Johnson Controls, a global multi-industrial company with established core businesses in the automotive, building and energy storage industries, has developed an automatic seat pre-adjustment system that brings the driver's seat into a comfortable and safe position based on an individual's size.

"Many people do not position their vehicle seat correctly. This can lead to back pain and stiff legs, particularly during longer journeys," said Andreas Eppinger, group vice president technology management at Johnson Controls Automotive Seating. "The right seat adjustment is important for safety. This relates not only to the effectiveness of the head restraints, but also to the interaction with the airbags and safety belts. Therefore, we have developed a technology that allows vehicle seats to easily be pre-adjusted automatically."

Automatic pre-adjustment of the seat position is especially useful when more than one person drives the same vehicle. This applies to family cars that are driven by more than one family member as well as to vehicles in company fleets and from rental companies and car-sharing service providers.

The ergonomics specialists at Johnson Controls developed an algorithm that determines the optimal seat position based on the driver's size. Based on this algorithm, the adjustment motors automatically move the seat to a position that is both comfortable and safe for the respective individual. In some cases, the driver may still need to fine-tune the seat position to suit his personal preferences.

The experts from Johnson Controls examined the seat positions of more than 100 people.

"We discovered that correct positioning of the seat track cannot be derived directly from leg length, nor from height adjustment of the seat derived directly from the torso length. Rather, the human body is more like a complex system. If you change one parameter, this has an impact on other variables," explained Eppinger. "We were able to program the algorithm so that size was sufficient as the decisive adjustment criteria. This enabled very precise default adjustment that was rated as good by the participants in the series of tests we performed. Following minor manual readjustment, they rated the position as very good."

A large majority of the test group found the pre-adjustment technology to be convenient and user-friendly.

To operate the system, Johnson Controls has developed an app that allows drivers to input their size via smartphone. Alternatively, this information can easily be entered into the vehicle's digital control console. It is also possible for an on-board camera to automatically measure body size before the driver even enters the vehicle and for the seat to move into the correct position.

It is also conceivable that the driver's size could be stored in the customer profile for rental cars and car-sharing services. This information would be forwarded to the vehicle upon hire so that the seat can be adjusted before the driver enters the car.

"Connectivity in vehicles means far more than just access to the Internet and email. By networking the vehicles, comfort and safety can also be increased. The automatic seat preadjustment is a good example of intelligent interfaces between humans and machines," said Eppinger.

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About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful.

About Johnson Controls Automotive Experience

Johnson Controls is a global leader in automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics. We support all major automakers in the differentiation of their vehicles through our products, technologies and advanced manufacturing capabilities. With 240 locations worldwide, we are where our customers need us to be. Consumers have enjoyed the comfort and style of our products, from single components to complete interiors. With our global capability we supply approximately 50 million cars per year.

For more information, please contact:

Johnson Controls GmbH

Automotive Seating

Industriestraße 20-30

51399 Burscheid

Oliver Herkert

Tel.: +49-2174-65-4348

E-Mail:  oliver.herkert@jci.com

Internet: http://www.johnsoncontrols.co.uk

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Automobilelektronik von Johnson Controls für 265 Millionen USD
22:05 15.01.14

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VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Michigan, 15. Januar 2014

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Michigan, 15. Januar 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Mit einem gemeinsamen Jahresumsatz von 3 Milliarden USD wird Visteon zu den drei weltgrößten Zulieferern von Cockpit electronics im Automobilbereich zählen
Komplettes Produktportfolio im Bereich Cockpit electronics
Die weltweite Nr. 2 bei Fahrerinformationssystemen
Führungsposition bei Konnektivität und Infotainment
o  Marktführerschaft in Schwellenmärkten
Größere Kundenvielfalt und stärkere Präsenz im Bereich Cockpit electronics, um die globalen Plattformen der Automobilhersteller künftig noch besser zu unterstützen
Aussicht auf langfristige Margenverbesserung durch Skaleneffekte und operative Synergien
Visteon veröffentlicht aktuelle Meldung zur Rückzugsstrategie für das eigene Fahrzeuginnenraum-Geschäft
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO)

Die Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) hat der Übernahme des Geschäftsbereichs cockpit electronics von Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) vorbehaltlich gewisser Anpassungen gegen eine Barzahlung von 265 Millionen USD zugestimmt. Durch die Transaktion wird das Unternehmen zu einem der drei größten Zulieferer von Cockpit electronics der Welt. Der Vollzug der Übernahme hängt von bestimmten behördlichen Genehmigungen sowie weiteren Einwilligungen und Zusagen ab. Es ist davon auszugehen, dass die Transaktion im zweiten Quartal 2014 abgeschlossen wird.

Durch die Übernahme verbessert Visteon seine Wettbewerbsposition im wachstumsstarken Segment Cockpit electronics und stärkt neben seiner globalen Präsenz auch den eigenen Entwicklungs- und Fertigungsbereich, das Produktportfolio sowie die Kundendurchdringung. Aus dem Zusammenschluss geht ein 3 Milliarden USD schweres globales Elektronikunternehmen hervor, das bei Fahrerinformationssystemen weltweit den Rank 2. belegt, im gesamten Segment überdurchschnittliche Wachstumsraten erzielt und neun der 10 weltgrößten Automobilhersteller beliefert.

Im Geschäftsjahr zum 30. September 2013 erwirtschaftete der nun vor der Übernahme durch Visteon stehende Geschäftsbereich einen Umsatz von etwa 1,3 Milliarden USD und ein EBITDA (Ergebnis vor Zinsen, Steuern und Abschreibungen) von 58 Millionen USD. Unternehmensinterne Verrechnungen in Höhe von 12 Millionen USD, die im Zuge der Transaktion nicht übernommen werden, sind bei der Berechnung des EBITDA nicht berücksichtigt worden. Visteon wird prüfen, ob zur Unterstützung des Betriebes weitere Ressourcen in der Firmenzentrale erforderlich sind. Die Transaktion bietet Aussicht auf langfristige Margenverbesserungen durch Skaleneffekte, wobei sich die jährlichen Kostensynergien laut Schätzungen bis 2017 auf über 40 Millionen USD belaufen. Das zuvor angekündigte Aktienrückkaufprogramm des Unternehmens im Gesamtumfang von 1 Milliarde USD, für das nach wie vor ein autorisiertes Kapital von 875 Millionen USD zur Verfügung steht, bleibt von der Transaktion unberührt.

Visteon-Präsident und CEO Timothy D. Leuliette erklärte, durch die Transaktion setze Visteon verstärkt auf den Bereich Cockpit electronics als eines von zwei Visteon-Kerngeschäften. Hinzu kommt Halla Visteon Climate Control, der zweitgrößte Zulieferer im Bereich Fahrzeugklimatisierung der Welt.

„Wir freuen uns darauf, durch die Integration dieses äußerst renommierten Geschäftsbereichs in die Visteon Electronics-Sparte weiterhin Wertschöpfung für Kunden und Aktionäre zu erzielen", so Leuliette. „Dies ist eine hervorragende strategische Ergänzung zu unserem bestehenden Elektronik-Portfolio. Die Übernahme bietet uns neben der erforderlichen globalen Tragweite auch die nötigen Kosteneinsparungen, die wir zur Unterstützung der globalen Plattformen und Programme der Automobilhersteller brauchen. Überdies trägt sie zur Diversifizierung unseres Kundenstamms im Bereich Elektronik bei, festigt unsere schon jetzt überzeugende globale Präsenz und bringt uns neue Technologien, Fähigkeiten und herausragende Ingenieure ein, mit deren Hilfe wir die geschäftliche Entwicklung weiter vorantreiben werden."

Der zur Übernahme vorgesehene Geschäftsbereich von Johnson Controls beliefert Automobilhersteller mit Fahrerinformationssystemen, Infotainment- und Konnektivitätsprodukten sowie Karosserieelektronik. Die Übernahme betrifft etwa 4.800 Mitarbeiter, darunter 1.000 Ingenieure, Elektronikspezialisten und Designer aus sieben Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentren in Europa, Nordamerika und Asien. Der Geschäftsbereich verfügt über einen vielfältigen Kundenstamm, wobei 72 Prozent des Jahresumsatzes mit den Kunden BMW, Honda, Renault-Nissan, PSA Peugeot-Citroen und Ford erwirtschaftet werden.

Leuliette zufolge wird Visteon die Stärken der beiden Geschäftsbereiche gezielt nutzen und so einen neuen Weltmarktführer im Elektronikbereich etablieren. Als Unternehmen, das „an der Schnittstelle zwischen Unterhaltungselektronik und den vernetzten Fahrzeugen von heute und morgen ideal aufgestellt ist", sei es zudem in der Lage, profitables Wachstum zu generieren.



Visteon Electronics-Geschäftsführer Martin Thall erklärte, die Transaktion werde Visteon die Möglichkeit bieten, Automobilhersteller durch die größere globale Präsenz und den ausgedehnten Kundenstamm fortan noch besser zu versorgen. Zudem werde man das Wachstum weiter beschleunigen und Expansionsziele künftig schneller erreichen können.

„Die Zusammenlegung der Geschäftsbereiche wird zu Markt- und Technologieführerschaft bei wichtigen Technologien im Bereich der Cockpit electronics führen und uns zudem die Möglichkeit bieten, neue Produktreihen schnell einführen und weiter ausbauen zu können", so Thall. „Aufgrund der Größe und Tragweite unserer integrierten Forschung, Entwicklung und Konstruktion wird Visteon seine Stellung als bevorzugter globaler Innovationspartner für Automobilhersteller, die auf kurze Entwicklungszyklen und eine schnelle Markteinführung bestehen, weiter festigen können."

„Visteon und Johnson Controls verpflichten sich zur vollständigen Aufrechterhaltung der geschäftlichen Kontinuität und werden weiterhin herausragenden Kundendienst erbringen, während wir die Transaktion abschließen und für eine erfolgreiche Integration sorgen", so Thall weiter.

Rothschild Inc. sowie Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP standen Visteon im Zuge der Transaktion beratend zur Seite.

Visteon Electronics ist eine Sparte der Visteon Corporation und zählt zu den führenden Zulieferern von Cockpit electronics im Automobilbereich. Mit verschiedenen Lösungen für Benutzerschnittstellen, Konnektivität sowie offene Architekturen bietet das Unternehmen innovative Benutzererlebnisse im Fahrzeuginneren. Visteon Electronics verfügt über ein globales Netzwerk aus 16 Fertigungsstätten, vier Technikzentren sowie 11 Kundenzentren und beschäftigt im gesamten Konzern derzeit etwa 6.500 Mitarbeiter.

Aktuelle Meldung zur Veräußerung des Fahrzeuginnenraum-Geschäfts  

Zeitgleich mit der Pressemeldung zur Übernahme des Elektronik-Geschäfts veröffentlichte Visteon auch eine aktuelle Meldung bezüglich seiner bereits angekündigten Absicht, sein Fahrzeuginnenraum-Geschäft abtreten zu wollen. Das Unternehmen beabsichtigt, Visteon Interiors in drei separaten Transaktionen abzutreten, die noch in der ersten Jahreshälfte 2014 abgeschlossen werden sollen. Vorbehaltlich der Unterzeichnung verbindlicher Vereinbarungen ist geplant, drei eigenständige Transaktionen mit drei unterschiedlichen Käufern durchzuführen.

In Kombination werden diese potenziellen Transaktionen voraussichtlich wertneutral sein. Das Unternehmen arbeitet auf ein Ergebnis hin, bei dem die Mittelabflüsse letztlich in etwa den ausstehenden Pensionsverpflichtungen und Verbindlichkeiten, die möglicherweise mitübertragen werden, sowie bestimmten Vermögenswerten entsprechen, die voraussichtlich übernommen werden.

Informationen zu Visteon

Visteon ist ein führender weltweiter Automobilzulieferer, der Automobilherstellern und Aktionären mittels folgender Sparten verschiedene Mehrwerte bietet:

Halla Visteon Climate Control – das sich mehrheitlich im Besitz von Visteon befindende Unternehmen ist der zweitgrößte weltweite Zulieferer von Klimasystemen und entsprechenden Komponenten im Automobilbereich.
Visteon Electronics – ein führender Zulieferer von Audio-, Infotainment- und Fahrerinformationssystemen sowie Elektronik für die Mittelkonsole und eigenen Kontrollmodulen.
Visteon Interiors – ein weltweiter Anbieter von Modulen, Instrumententafeln, Konsolen sowie Türverkleidungsmodulen für den Fahrzeuginnenraum.
Visteon konzipiert, entwickelt und fertigt innovative Komponenten und Systeme für praktisch jeden Automobilhersteller der Welt. Im Geschäftsjahr 2012 erwirtschaftete Visteon mit seiner Firmengruppe einschließlich nicht konsolidierter Betriebe einen Gesamtumsatz von 13,8 Milliarden USD. Visteon verfügt über Firmenzentralen in Van Buren Township im US-Bundesstaat Michigan, Schanghai (China) sowie Chelmsford (Vereinigtes Königreich), unterhält zudem Betriebseinrichtungen in 29 Ländern und beschäftigt konzernweit etwa 22.000 Mitarbeiter. Auf www.visteon.com erfahren Sie Näheres.

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