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ADT Reports Second Quarter 2015 Results

April 29, 2015 7:01 AM

Drives higher revenues, EBITDA and diluted EPS

Delivers increase in gross customer additions, improves retention and subscriber creation multiple year-over-year

Increases guidance for recurring revenue and retention; adds pre-SAC EBITDA guidance

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The ADT Corporation (NYSE: ADT):

SECOND QUARTER 2015 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

SECOND QUARTER 2015 BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

The ADT Corporation (NYSE: ADT) today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2015. The Company reported total revenue of $890 million, an increase of 6.3%, or 6.8% in constant currency(1), compared to the second quarter of 2014. Recurring revenue, which made up 93% of total revenue in the quarter, was $829 million, up 7.2% compared to the same period last year and up 7.8% in constant currency(1). Recurring revenue growth in the quarter was driven by an increase in ADT's new revenue per customer, which rose 4.6% over last year to $48.18, the addition of Reliance Protectron Inc. ("Protectron"), strong growth by ADT Business and improved customer retention. Revenue attrition for the quarter improved to 12.5%, an improvement of 50 basis points sequentially and 170 basis points year-over-year. Unit attrition for residential and small business improved 40 basis points sequentially, and 120 basis points from last year, ending at 12.5% for the quarter. ADT closed the quarter with 6.7 million customer accounts, a 4.7% increase over last year. Pre-SAC EBITDA before special items increased by $32 million to $557 million(1), a 6.1% increase over the prior year, and pre-SAC EBITDA margin before special items was 66.1%. EBITDA before special items increased by $13 million to $444 million(1), 3.0% higher than the prior year, while EBITDA margin before special items was 49.9%(1) for the quarter. EBITDA before special items includes the impact of approximately $11 million pre-tax related to a change in how the Company accounts for dealer payments for leads generated through a marketing efficiency program from the beginning of the fiscal year. Although participating dealers pay the Company for leads generated by the program, after the change, these payments are accounted for as a reduction in capital expenditures incurred for dealer generated customer accounts, rather than as a reduction in the associated marketing expense on the income statement, creating a timing effect on expense recognition. The change for this program has no impact on SAC, net creation multiples, pre-SAC EBITDA, future returns and cash flow.

The Company reported diluted earnings per share of $0.40. Excluding special items for restructuring and 2G radio conversion costs, diluted earnings per share was $0.47(1). The diluted earnings per share of $0.47 also includes the year-to-date impact of approximately $0.04 per share related to the previously mentioned marketing efficiency program. Using the Company's cash tax rate, diluted earnings per share before special items was $0.67(1).

Steady-state free cash flow increased to $940 million this quarter, $154 million or 19.6% above prior year. The improved results were driven by higher pre-SAC EBITDA, lower attrition and lower subscriber acquisition costs excluding upgrades. Operating cash flow was $387 million on a reported basis. Excluding special items for restructuring and 2G radio conversion costs, operating cash flow was $413 million(1). Free cash flow before special items was $99 million(1) in the quarter, up $53 million from the first quarter 2015, but $22 million below the same period last year. The unfavorable variance was driven by growth initiatives including a 7.3% increase in gross subscriber additions, higher Pulse take rates and Pulse upgrades, all investments which are expected to increase free cash flow in the future.

"We continued to build on the momentum we have generated over the past year, delivering another quarter of improved performance," said Naren Gursahaney, ADT's chief executive officer. "Solid execution of our initiatives, along with our focus on quality subscriber growth, drove improved operational results, highlighted by strong year-over-year growth in gross customer adds and significant improvement in retention. Our key customer metrics continue to move in the right direction. Solid lead generation, coupled with improved phone and field close rates contributed to more than a 7% increase in gross adds. The growth in gross adds, coupled with significant improvements in revenue and unit attrition, both of which reached 12.5%, moved us meaningfully closer to our goal of net customer growth. Our strong operational results fueled solid increases in revenues and pre-SAC EBITDA before special items. Pulse take rates were 56% during the quarter and continue to be an important driver of our results, driving higher revenue per user and delivering what we believe is a better customer experience. We continue to invest in new growth opportunities, as evidenced by the launch of our new mobile PERS product in our health business, the expansion of our commercial activities, and the launch of a new advertising campaign which spotlights ADT's smart and safe security and automation solutions. I am very proud of our team for delivering another solid quarter."

PROGRESS ON 2015 PRIORITIES: DELIVERING ON GROWTH INITIATIVES

"We continued to drive strong growth and improved operating metrics, while accelerating our investment in growth," said Michael Geltzeiler, ADT's chief financial officer. "We are delivering on our commitments to increase gross adds and reduce attrition, which for the quarter reduced our net customer churn to less than 3,000, versus nearly 30,000 in the second quarter last year. We continue to implement improvements in our subscriber acquisition costs, driving net SAC in our direct channel lower on a year-over-year basis, despite increased Pulse take rates. Our continued deployment of our new Total Security (TS) panel for Pulse automation and our electronic order entry initiative resulted in lowering the cost to create new customers, as evidenced by a 2.4x improvement in our direct channel SAC creation multiple net of upgrades. Margins on an adjusted basis were flat with last year, despite accelerating incremental maintenance and service costs targeted at improving customer care response time, and invested in new products and services. In the quarter, we also drove a 19.6% increase in steady-state free cash flow, improved pre-SAC EBITDA before special items by 6.1%, and enhanced our capital structure with the repurchase of 1.3 million shares."

PROGRESS ON 2015 PRIORITIES: DRIVING COST EFFICIENCIES

Total operating expenses before special items(3) were up 10.2% over last year driven primarily by the increase in ADT Pulse customers, the acquisition of Protectron, and the expense recognition from the marketing efficiency program. Depreciation and amortization ("D&A") before special items(3) expenses rose 9.8% as we transition a portion of our customer base to Pulse, consolidate Protectron, and implement certain infrastructure investments to separate from Tyco and improve operating efficiency. Excluding the impact of Protectron and the marketing efficiency program, total operating expenses before special items(3) rose 4%.

PROGRESS ON 2015 PRIORITIES: CAPITAL STRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION

FULL YEAR FISCAL 2015 GUIDANCE UPDATE

The Company is updating its previously issued guidance for full year fiscal 2015 as follows:

FY 2015 E Guidance
Previously Issued Updated Guidance
($ in millions) Reported

Constant Currency

Recurring revenue growth 5% - 6% 5.5% - 6% > 6%
Pre-SAC EBITDA before special items growth N/A $80 - $100 > $100
T12M Net Unit Attrition < 13% mid 12% mid 12%
Steady-state free cash flow before special items > $1 billion > $1 billion > $1 billion

SECOND QUARTER 2015 RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS

($ in millions, except per share amounts) Q2 2015 Q2 2014 Change YTD 2015 YTD 2014 Change
Recurring revenue $ 829 $ 773 7.2 % $ 1,654 $ 1,548 6.8 %
Other revenue $ 61 $ 64 (4.7 )% $ 123 $ 128 (3.9 )%
Total revenue $ 890 $ 837 6.3 % $ 1,777 $ 1,676 6.0 %
EBITDA before special items(1) $ 444 $ 431 3.0 % $ 897 $ 857 4.7 %
EBITDA margin before special items(1)

49.9

%

51.5

% -160 bps

50.5

%

51.1

% -60 bps
Net income $ 68 $ 63 7.9 % $ 140 $ 140 %
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.40 $ 0.34 17.6 % $ 0.81 $ 0.74 9.5 %
Diluted earnings per share before special items(1) $ 0.47 $ 0.49 (4.1 )% $ 0.98 $ 0.92 6.5 %
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

172

183

(6.0 )%

173

190

(8.9 )%

(1) Reconciliations from GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures can be found in the attached tables.

(2) All variances are year-over-year unless otherwise noted.

(3) Operating expenses in Q2 2015 include $28 million from Protectron before special items, $8 million of which is depreciation and amortization, and special items totaling $21 million in cost to serve; Q1 2015 include $33 million from Protectron, $10 million of which is depreciation and amortization, and special items totaling $26 million in cost to serve; Q2 2014 operating expenses include special items totaling $19 million, which is comprised of $7 million in cost to serve, $8 million in depreciation and amortization and $4 million in separation costs.

CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST

Management will discuss the Company's second quarter 2015 results during a conference call and webcast today beginning at 8:30 a.m. (ET). During the conference call and webcast management will refer to a slide presentation hosted on and accessible at http://investors.adt.com. Today's conference call for investors can be accessed in the following ways:

ABOUT ADT

The ADT Corporation (NYSE: ADT) is a leading provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses in the United States and Canada. ADT's broad and pioneering set of products and services, including ADT Pulse® interactive home and business solutions, and health services, meet a range of customer needs for today's active and increasingly mobile lifestyles. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, ADT helps provide peace of mind to nearly seven million customers, and it employs approximately 17,500 people at 200 locations. More information is available at www.adt.com or by downloading the ADT IR app for iPhone, iPad and Android Devices.

From time to time, ADT may use its website as a channel of distribution of material Company information. Financial and other material information regarding the Company is routinely posted on and accessible at http://investors.adt.com. In addition, you may automatically receive email alerts and other information about ADT by enrolling your email by visiting the "Investor Relations" section at http://investors.adt.com.

NON-GAAP MEASURES

Revenue in constant currency, recurring revenue in constant currency, leverage ratio, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), EBITDA margin, pre-SAC EBITDA, pre-SAC EBITDA margin, free cash flow (FCF), steady-state free cash flow (SSFCF), diluted earnings per share (EPS) and diluted EPS at cash tax rates, in each case "before special items," are non-GAAP measures that may be used from time to time and should not be considered replacements for GAAP results.

Revenue and recurring revenue, each in constant currency, are useful measures because they provide transparency to the underlying performance in markets outside the United States by excluding the effect that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations have on comparability. Revenue and recurring revenue in constant currency as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. The difference between revenue (the most comparable GAAP measure), revenue in constant currency (non-GAAP measure) and recurring revenue in constant currency (the non-GAAP measure) is the exclusion of the impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations. This is also the primary limitation of this measure, which is best addressed by using revenue and recurring revenue in constant currency in combination with GAAP revenue.

The leverage ratio is defined as the ratio of EBITDA before special items to total debt. The leverage ratio is a useful measure of the Company's credit position and progress towards leverage targets. Refer to the discussion on EBITDA before special items for a description of the differences between the most comparable GAAP measure. The calculation is limited in that the Company may not always be able to use cash to repay debt on a dollar-for-dollar basis.

EBITDA is a useful measure of the Company's success in acquiring, retaining and servicing our customer base and ability to generate and grow recurring revenue while providing a high level of customer service in a cost-effective manner. The difference between Net Income (the most comparable GAAP measure) and EBITDA (the non-GAAP measure) is the exclusion of interest expense, the provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense. Excluding these items eliminates the impact of expenses associated with our capitalization and tax structure as well as the impact of non-cash charges related to capital investments.

Pre-SAC EBITDA is useful because it measures the Company's operational profits from its existing customer base by excluding certain revenue and expenses related to acquiring new customers. The difference between Net Income (the most comparable GAAP measure) and pre-SAC EBITDA (the non-GAAP measure) is the exclusion of interest expense, the provision for income taxes, depreciation expense, amortization expense, gross subscriber acquisition cost expenses and revenue associated with the sale of equipment. Excluding these items eliminates the impact of expenses associated with our capitalization and tax structure, the impact of non-cash charges related to capital investments and the impact of growing our subscriber base.

In addition, from time to time, the Company may present EBITDA and pre-SAC EBITDA before special items, which are the respective measures, adjusted to exclude the impact of the special items highlighted below. These numbers provide information to investors regarding the impact of certain items management believes are useful to identify, as described below. EBITDA and pre-SAC EBITDA may also be presented at constant currency. Constant currency presentation is useful because it provides transparency to the underlying performance in markets outside the U.S. by excluding the effect that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations have on comparability.

There are material limitations to using EBITDA and pre-SAC EBITDA. EBITDA and pre-SAC EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Furthermore, EBITDA and pre-SAC EBITDA do not take into account certain significant items, including depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax expense, which directly affect our net income. Additionally, pre-SAC EBITDA does not take into account expenses related to acquiring new customers. When presented at constant currency, these measures exclude of the impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations. These limitations are best addressed by considering the economic effects of the excluded items independently, and by considering EBITDA and pre-SAC EBITDA in conjunction with net income as calculated in accordance with GAAP. The EBITDA and pre-SAC EBITDA discussion above is also applicable to the respective margin measures.

FCF is a useful measure of the Company's ability to repay debt, make other investments and return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The difference between Cash Flows from Operating Activities (the most comparable GAAP measure) and FCF (the non-GAAP measure) consists of the impact of capital expenditures, subscriber system assets, dealer generated customer accounts and bulk account purchases. Dealer generated accounts are accounts that are generated through the network of authorized dealers. Bulk account purchases represent accounts acquired from third parties outside of the authorized dealer network, such as other security service providers, on a selective basis. These items are subtracted from cash flows from operating activities because they represent long-term investments that are required for normal business activities.

SSFCF is a useful measure of pre-levered cash that is generated by the Company after the cost of replacing recurring revenue lost to attrition, but before the cost of new subscribers that drive recurring revenue growth. The difference between Net Income (the most comparable GAAP measure) and SSFCF (the non-GAAP measure) consists of the factors discussed above regarding pre-SAC EBITDA, on a quarter-to-date basis. Pre-SAC EBITDA is then annualized and adjusted for additional factors, described in the reconciliation below, required to maintain the steady-state. Certain components of these inputs are determined using trailing twelve month information or information from the most recent quarter.

In addition, from time to time the Company may present FCF and SSFCF before special items, which is FCF or SSFCF, adjusted to exclude the impact of the special items highlighted below. These numbers provide information to investors regarding the impact of certain items management believes are useful to identify, as described below.

The limitation associated with using FCF and SSFCF is that they adjust for certain items that are ultimately within management's and the Board of Directors' discretion to direct, and therefore, may imply that there is less or more cash that is available than the most comparable GAAP measure. FCF is not intended to represent residual cash flow for discretionary expenditures since debt repayment requirements and other non-discretionary expenditures are not reduced. This limitation is best addressed by using FCF and SSFCF in combination with other GAAP financial measures.

FCF and SSFCF as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. These measures should be used in conjunction with other GAAP financial measures. Investors are urged to read the Company's financial statements as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the accompanying tables to this press release that show all the elements of the GAAP measure.

Diluted EPS at cash tax rates is a useful measure of the Company's diluted earnings per share after considering the difference between the effective tax rate and cash tax rate. The difference between diluted EPS (the most comparable GAAP measure) and diluted EPS at cash tax rates (the non-GAAP measure) is the exclusion of the impact of income tax expense and the inclusion of the impact of income taxes paid, net of refunds. Adjusting for these items provides information on the impact of our net operating loss carryforwards on our diluted EPS.

The Company has presented its diluted EPS, diluted EPS at cash tax rates, EBITDA, EBITDA margin, pre-SAC EBITDA, pre-SAC EBITDA margin, FCF, SSFCF and other measures before special items. Special items include charges and gains related to acquisitions, restructurings, impairments, and other income or charges that may mask the underlying operating results and/or business trends of the Company. The Company utilizes these measures to assess overall operating performance, as well as to provide insight to management in evaluating overall operating plan execution and underlying market conditions. The Company may also present its effective tax rate as adjusted for special items for consistency. One or more of these measures may be used as components in the Company's incentive compensation plans. These measures are useful for investors because they may permit more meaningful comparisons of the Company's underlying operating results and business trends between periods. The difference between net income and diluted EPS before special items and net income and diluted EPS (the most comparable GAAP measures) consists of the impact of the special items noted above on the applicable GAAP measure. EBITDA, EBITDA margin, pre-SAC EBITDA and pre-SAC EBITDA margin before special items do not reflect any additional adjustments, other than taxes, that are not reflected in net income before special items. The limitation of these measures is that they exclude the impact (which may be material) of items that increase or decrease the Company's reported operating income, operating margin, net income and EPS. This limitation is best addressed by using the non-GAAP measures in combination with the most comparable GAAP measures in order to better understand the amounts, character and impact of any increase or decrease on reported results.

The Company is not providing a quantitative reconciliation of our non-GAAP outlook to the corresponding GAAP information because the GAAP measures that we exclude from our non-GAAP outlook, other than those described above, are difficult to predict and are primarily dependent on future uncertainties. The GAAP measures excluded from our non-GAAP outlook for which we do not prepare a reconcilable GAAP forecast include the factors described above for recurring revenue, pre-SAC EBITDA before special items, SSFCF before special items, and in each case at constant currency.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Our reports, filings, and other public announcements may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements relate to anticipated financial performance, management's plans and objectives for future operations, business prospects, outcome of regulatory proceedings, market conditions and other matters. We make these forward-looking statements in reliance on the safe harbor protections provided under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release or report that address activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will exist or may occur in the future, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by various words such as "expects," "intends," "will," "anticipates," "believes," "confident," "continue," "propose," "seeks," "could," "may," "should," "estimates," "forecasts," "might," "goals," "objectives," "targets," "planned," "projects," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management that are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control, and could cause future events or results to be materially different from those stated or implied in this press release or report. Specific factors that could cause actual results to differ from results contemplated by forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:

Given the risk factors and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, we caution investors not to unduly rely on our forward-looking statements. These risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive. We disclaim any obligations to and do not intend to update the above list or to announce publicly the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from what we projected. Consequently, actual events and results may vary significantly from those included in or contemplated or implied by our forward-looking statements. More detailed information about these and other factors is set forth in ADT's most recent annual report on Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and in other subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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CONDENSED AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

For the Quarters Ended For the Six Months Ended

March 27, 2015

March 28, 2014

% Change March 27, 2015 March 28, 2014 % Change
Revenue $ 890 $ 837 6.3 % $ 1,777 $ 1,676 6.0 %
Cost of revenue 392 356 10.1 % 780 718 8.6 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses 331 307 7.8 % 649 611 6.2 %
Radio conversion costs 19 6 216.7 % 42 9 366.7 %
Separation costs 4 (100.0 )% 9 (100.0 )%
Operating income 148 164 (9.8 )% 306 329 (7.0 )%
Interest expense, net (51 ) (46 ) 10.9 % (101 ) (93 ) 8.6 %
Other income 3 N/M 3 2 50.0 %
Income before income taxes 100 118 (15.3 )% 208 238 (12.6 )%
Income tax expense (32 ) (55 ) (41.8 )% (68 ) (98 ) (30.6 )%
Net income $ 68 $ 63 7.9 % $ 140 $ 140 %
Net income per share:
Basic $ 0.40 $ 0.35 14.3 % $ 0.81 $ 0.74 9.5 %
Diluted $ 0.40 $ 0.34 17.6 % $ 0.81 $ 0.74 9.5 %
Weighted-average number of shares:
Basic 171 182 (6.0 )% 173 189 (8.5 )%
Diluted 172 183 (6.0 )% 173 190 (8.9 )%
Effective tax rate 32.0 % 46.6 % (1460) bps 32.7 % 41.2 % (850) bps

N/M - not meaningful

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CONDENSED AND CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in millions)

(Unaudited)

March 27, 2015 September 26, 2014
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 63 $ 66
Accounts receivable trade, net 98 101
Inventories 80 76
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 51 55
Deferred income taxes 120 111
Total current assets 412 409
Property and equipment, net 272 265
Subscriber system assets, net 2,384 2,260
Goodwill 3,694 3,738
Intangible assets, net 3,031 3,120
Deferred subscriber acquisition costs, net 601 571
Other assets 243 186
Total Assets $ 10,637 $ 10,549
Liabilities and Equity
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 5 $ 4
Accounts payable 183 208
Accrued and other current liabilities 240 253
Income taxes payable 4 7
Deferred revenue 237 236
Total current liabilities 669 708
Long-term debt 5,264 5,096
Deferred subscriber acquisition revenue 867 838
Deferred tax liabilities 705 651
Other liabilities 124 128
Total Liabilities 7,629 7,421
Total Equity 3,008 3,128
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 10,637 $ 10,549

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CONDENSED AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in millions)

(Unaudited)

For the Six Months Ended
March 27, 2015 March 28, 2014
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income $ 140 $ 140
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and intangible asset amortization 553 509
Amortization of deferred subscriber acquisition costs 69 65
Amortization of deferred subscriber acquisition revenue (80 ) (74 )
Stock-based compensation expense 12 9
Deferred income taxes 59 82
Provision for losses on accounts receivable and inventory 30 25
Changes in operating assets and liabilities and other (27 ) 1
Net cash provided by operating activities 756 757
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Dealer generated customer accounts and bulk account purchases (267 ) (225 )
Subscriber system assets (352 ) (325 )
Capital expenditures (50 ) (33 )
Other investing (39 ) 28
Net cash used in investing activities (708 ) (555 )
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 27 12
Repurchases of common stock under approved program (138 ) (1,286 )
Dividends paid (71 ) (62 )
Proceeds from long-term borrowings 505 1,725
Repayment of long-term debt (367 ) (376 )
Other financing (5 ) (21 )
Net cash used in financing activities (49 ) (8 )
Effect of currency translation on cash (2 )
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (3 ) 194
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 66 138
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 63 $ 332

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GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations

(Unaudited)

Net Income Before Special Items

For the Quarters Ended For the Six Months Ended
($ in millions) March 27, 2015 December 26, 2014 March 28, 2014 March 27, 2015 March 28, 2014
Net Income (GAAP) $ 68 $ 72 $ 63 $ 140 $

140

Restructuring and other, net(1) 1 2 6 3

9

Radio conversion costs(1) 12 15 4 27 6
Non-recurring separation costs(1) 3 6
Separation related other expense (income)(2) (1 ) (1 ) 1
Pre-separation and other discrete tax items 13 13
Net Income before special items $ 80 $ 89 $ 89 $ 169 $ 175

(1) Items have been presented net of tax of $8M for the quarter ended March 27, 2015, $9M for the quarter ended December 26, 2014, $6M for the quarter ended March 28, 2014, $17M for the six months ended March 27, 2015 and $12M for the six months ended March 28, 2014.

(2) Relates to the 2012 Tax Sharing Agreement between Tyco, ADT and Pentair.

Diluted EPS Before Special Items

For the Quarters Ended For the Six Months Ended
March 27, 2015 December 26, 2014 March 28, 2014 March 27, 2015 March 28, 2014
Diluted EPS (GAAP) $ 0.40 $ 0.41 $ 0.34 $ 0.81 $ 0.74
Impact of special items(1) 0.07 0.10 0.15 0.17 0.18
Diluted EPS before special items $ 0.47 $ 0.51 $ 0.49 $ 0.98 $ 0.92

(1) Items have been presented net of tax where applicable.

Diluted EPS Before Special Items at Cash Tax Rates

For the Quarters Ended For the Six Months Ended
March 27, 2015 December 26, 2014 March 28, 2014 March 27, 2015 March 28, 2014
Diluted EPS (GAAP) $ 0.40 $ 0.41 $ 0.34 $ 0.81 $ 0.74
Plus: Impact of income tax expense on diluted EPS 0.19 0.21 0.30 0.39 0.52
Less: Impact of income taxes paid, net of refunds (0.03 ) (0.03 ) (0.05 ) (0.05 ) (0.08 )
Diluted EPS at cash tax rates $ 0.56 $ 0.59 $ 0.59 $ 1.15 $ 1.18
Impact of special items(1) 0.11 0.14 0.10 0.25 0.17
Diluted EPS before special items at cash tax rates $ 0.67 $ 0.73 $ 0.69 $ 1.40 $ 1.35

(1) Items presented at cash tax rates where applicable.

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GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations (continued)

(Unaudited)

EBITDA Before Special Items

For the Quarters Ended For the Six Months Ended
($ in millions) March 27, 2015 December 26, 2014 March 28, 2014 March 27, 2015 March 28, 2014
Net Income (GAAP) $ 68 $ 72 $ 63 $ 140 $ 140
Interest expense, net 51 50 46 101 93
Income tax expense 32 36 55 68 98
Depreciation and intangible asset amortization 278 275 260 553 509
Amortization of deferred subscriber acquisition costs 35 34 33 69 65
Amortization of deferred subscriber acquisition revenue (40 ) (40 ) (37 ) (80 ) (74 )
EBITDA $ 424 $ 427 $ 420 $ 851 $ 831
EBITDA Margin 47.6 % 48.1 % 50.2 % 47.9 % 49.6 %
Restructuring and other, net 2 2 1 4 6
Acquisition and integration costs 1 1 1
Radio conversion costs 19 23 6 42 9
Non-recurring separation costs 4 9
Separation related other expense (income)(1) (1 ) (1 ) 1
EBITDA before special items $ 444 $ 453 $ 431 $ 897 $ 857
EBITDA Margin before special items 49.9 % 51.1 % 51.5 % 50.5 % 51.1 %
Subscriber acquisition cost expenses, net of related revenue 113 105 94 218 192
Pre-SAC EBITDA before special items $ 557 $ 558 $ 525 $ 1,115 $ 1,049
Pre-SAC EBITDA Margin before special items 66.1 % 66.4 % 66.7 % 66.3 % 66.6 %
Revenue (GAAP) $ 890 $ 887 $ 837 $ 1,777 $ 1,676
Subscriber acquisition cost related revenue (47 ) (47 ) (50 ) (94 ) (102 )
Pre-SAC Revenue $ 843 $ 840 $ 787 $ 1,683 $ 1,574
EBITDA before special items $ 444 $ 453 $ 431 $ 897 $ 857
Effect of Protectron on EBITDA before special items (15 ) (13 ) (28 )
EBITDA before special items excluding Protectron $ 429 $ 440 $ 431 $ 869 $ 857
Revenue (GAAP) $ 890 $ 887 $ 837 $ 1,777 $ 1,676
Effect of Protectron on revenue (35 ) (36 ) (71 )
Revenue excluding Protectron $ 855 $ 851 $ 837 $ 1,706 $ 1,676
EBITDA Margin before special items excluding Protectron 50.2 % 51.7 % 51.5 % 50.9 % 51.1 %

(1) Relates to the 2012 Tax Sharing Agreement between Tyco, ADT and Pentair.

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GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations (continued)

(Unaudited)

SSFCF Before Special Items

For the Quarters Ended
($ in millions) March 27, 2015 December 26, 2014 March 28, 2014
Last quarter, annualized pre-SAC EBITDA before special items $ 2,228 $ 2,232 $ 2,100
SAC required to maintain recurring revenue(1) (1,278 ) (1,329 ) (1,304 )
Maintenance capital expenditures (10 ) (10 ) (10 )
SSFCF before special items $ 940 $ 893 $ 786

(1) SAC required to maintain recurring revenue is calculated as follows:

For the Quarters Ended
($ in millions) March 27, 2015 December 26, 2014 March 28, 2014
Last quarter average recurring revenue under contract for the period $ 276 $ 275 $ 258
Trailing twelve month disconnects net of price escalation(2) 14.2 % 14.6 % 15.0 %
Last quarter gross recurring revenue creation multiple(3) 32.6 33.1 33.7
SAC required to maintain recurring revenue $ 1,278 $ 1,329 $ 1,304

(2) Average trailing twelve month recurring revenue disconnected net of price escalations. Disconnects account for dealer chargebacks.

(3) Gross creation cost includes amount held back from dealers for chargebacks.

Operating Cash Flow and FCF Before Special Items

For the Quarters Ended For the Six Months Ended
($ in millions) March 27, 2015 December 26, 2014 March 28, 2014 March 27, 2015 March 28, 2014
Operating cash flow (GAAP) $ 387 $ 369 $ 422 $ 756 $ 757
Restructuring and other, net 2 2 4
Acquisition and integration costs 2 1 2 1
Tax sharing costs received (12 ) (12 )
Radio conversion costs 24 17 5 41 6
Non-recurring separation costs within cash from operating activities 5 11
Operating cash flow before special items $ 413 $ 390 $ 421 $ 803 $ 763
Dealer generated customer accounts and bulk account purchases (121 ) (146 ) (115 ) (267 ) (225 )
Subscriber system assets (175 ) (177 ) (168 ) (352 ) (325 )
Capital expenditures (18 ) (32 ) (21 ) (50 ) (33 )
Non-recurring separation capital expenditures 11 4 11 9
FCF before special items $ 99 $ 46 $ 121 $ 145 $ 189

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Leverage Ratio

For the Twelve Months Ended
($ in millions) March 27, 2015 September 26, 2014 September 27, 2013
Net Income (GAAP) $ 304 $ 304 $ 421
Interest expense, net 200 192 117
Income tax expense 98 128 221
Depreciation and intangible asset amortization 1,084 1,040 942
Amortization of deferred subscriber acquisition costs 135 131 123
Amortization of deferred subscriber acquisition revenue (157 ) (151 ) (135 )
EBITDA $ 1,664 $ 1,644 $ 1,689
Restructuring and other, net 15 17 (1 )
Acquisition and integration costs 7 7 2
Radio conversion costs 77 44
Non-recurring separation costs 8 17 23
Separation related other income(1) 36 38 (23 )
EBITDA before special items $ 1,807 $ 1,767 $ 1,690
EBITDA Margin before special items 51.5 % 51.8 % 51.1 %
Protectron adjustment to EBITDA before special items 19 54
Pro-forma EBITDA before special items $ 1,826 $ 1,821

(1) Relates to the 2012 Tax Sharing Agreement between Tyco, ADT and Pentair.

($ in millions) March 27, 2015 September 26, 2014 September 27, 2013
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 5 $ 4 $ 3
Long-term debt 5,264 5,096 3,373
Total Debt $ 5,269 $ 5,100 $ 3,376
Leverage Ratio(2) 2.9 2.9 2.0
Leverage Ratio including pro-forma Protectron(2) 2.9 2.8

(2) Leverage ratio is defined as the ratio of debt to trailing twelve month EBITDA before special items or trailing twelve month EBITDA before special items including pro-forma Protectron.

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Revenue and Pre-SAC EBITDA Before Special Items at Constant Currency

For the Quarters Ended For the Six Months Ended
($ in millions) March 27, 2015 March 28, 2014 March 27, 2015 March 28, 2014
Recurring revenue as reported $ 829 $ 773 $ 1,654 $ 1,548
Recurring revenue at constant currency(1) $ 833 $ 773 $ 1,661 $ 1,548
Total revenue as reported $ 890 $ 837 $ 1,777 $ 1,676
Total revenue at constant currency(1) $ 894 $ 837 $ 1,784 $ 1,676
Pre-SAC EBITDA before special items as reported $ 557 $ 525 $ 1,115 $ 1,049
Pre-SAC EBITDA before special items at constant currency(2) $ 559 $ 525 $ 1,119 $ 1,049

(1) Constant currency revenue results are calculated by translating current period revenue, excluding Protectron, in local currency using the prior comparable period's currency conversion rate.

(2) Constant currency pre-SAC EBITDA results are calculated by translating current period pre-SAC EBITDA, excluding Protectron, in local currency using the prior comparable period's currency conversion rate.

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SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA

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For the Quarters Ended
March 27, 2015 March 28, 2014 Change
Recurring customer revenue (in millions) $ 829 $ 773 7.2 %
Other revenue (in millions) 61 64 (4.7 )%
Total revenue (in millions) $ 890 $ 837 6.3 %
Ending number of customers (in thousands) 6,653 6,352 4.7 %
Gross customer additions (in thousands) 249 232 7.3 %
Customer revenue attrition rate(1) 12.5 % 14.2 % -170 bps
Customer unit attrition rate(2) 12.5 % 13.7 % -120 bps
Average revenue per customer (dollars)(3) $ 41.98 $ 41.40 1.4 %

(1) The customer revenue attrition rate is a 52-week trailing ratio, the numerator of which is the annualized recurring revenue lost during the period due to attrition, excluding contracts monitored but not owned and net of dealer charge-backs and re-sales, and the denominator of which is total annualized recurring revenue based on an average of recurring revenue under contract at the beginning of each month during the period.

(2) The customer unit attrition rate is a 52-week trailing ratio, the numerator of which is the trailing twelve month residential and business customer sites canceled during the period due to attrition, excluding health services and contracts monitored but not owned and net of charge-backs and re-sales, and the denominator of which is the average of the customer base at the beginning of each month during the trailing twelve month period.

(3) Average revenue per customer measures the average amount of recurring revenue per customer per month, excluding contracts monitored but not owned, and is calculated based on the recurring revenue under contract at the end of the period, divided by the total number of customers under contract at the end of the period.

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