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Allegion (NYSE Ticker Symbol: ALLE) is a global pioneer in safety and security, 
with  leading  brands  like  CISA�,  Interflex�, LCN�, Schlage�  and  Von  Duprin�. 
Focusing  on  security  around  the  door  and  adjacent  areas, Allegion  produces  a 
range of solutions for homes, businesses, schools and other institutions. Allegion
is a $2 billion company, with products sold in almost 130 countries. 

Allegion (NYSE Ticker Symbol: ALLE) is a global pioneer in safety and security,
with  leading  brands  like  CISA�, Interflex�, LCN�, Schlage�  and  Von  Duprin�.
Focusing  on  security  around  the  door  and  adjacent  areas, Allegion  produces  a
range of solutions for homes, businesses, schools and other institutions. Allegion
is a $2 billion company, with products sold in almost 130 countries.

For more, visit www.allegion.com

For more, visit www.allegion.com

2014 Annual Report
2014 Annual Report

Every pioneer needs a good sense of direction
Every pioneer needs a good sense of direction

Every day, we put principles into practice. Doing so makes us a
Every day, we put principles into practice. Doing so makes us a  
stronger company - and better place to work.
stronger company - and better place to work.

VISION
VISION

PURPOSE
PURPOSE

WE MAKE THE
WE MAKE THE 
WORLD SAFER
WORLD SAFER
as a company of experts,
as a company of experts, 
securing  the places where
securing  the places where 
people thrive
people thrive

WE CREATE
WE CREATE
PEACE OF MIND
PEACE OF MIND
by pioneering
by pioneering 
safety and security.
safety and security.

VALUES
VALUES

SERVE OTHERS,
SERVE OTHERS, 
NOT YOURSELF
NOT YOURSELF
Help the people you work with, and
Help the people you work with, and 
be a good corporate citizen by doing
be a good corporate citizen by doing 
more for the communities in which
more for the communities in which 
you work and live.
you work and live.

ENJOY WHAT YOU
ENJOY WHAT YOU  
DO AND CELEBRATE
DO AND CELEBRATE
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
Honor Allegion’s past, present and future,
Honor Allegion’s past, present and future,  
while bringing a spirit of play to your work.
while bringing a spirit of play to your work. 

DO THE
DO THE  
RIGHT THING
RIGHT THING
Act honorably. If you hear an inner
Act honorably. If you hear an inner 
voice telling you that something is
voice telling you that something is 
wrong, don’t ignore it.
wrong, don’t ignore it. 

BE SAFE,
BE SAFE,
BE HEALTHY
BE HEALTHY
Promote good safety and health
Promote good safety and health  
habits, inside and outside the office.
habits, inside and outside the office.  

BE CURIOUS
BE CURIOUS
BEYOND THE
BEYOND THE
OBVIOUS
OBVIOUS
Be continually interested in
Be continually interested in 
everything, everywhere, and keep
everything, everywhere, and keep 
pioneering—in your work life, and in
pioneering—in your work life, and in 
your personal life.
your personal life.  

BE EMPOWERED
BE EMPOWERED
AND ACCOUNTABLE
AND ACCOUNTABLE
Give yourself and others the
Give yourself and others the 
tools needed to succeed.
tools needed to succeed.  

THIS IS
THIS IS  
YOUR BUSINESS,
YOUR BUSINESS, 
RUN WITH IT
RUN WITH IT
Your work is important. Question process.
Your work is important. Question process.  
Cut out inefficiency. Look for ways
Cut out inefficiency. Look for ways  
to continually improve our business.
to continually improve our business. 

HAVE A PASSION
HAVE A PASSION  
FOR EXCELLENCE
FOR EXCELLENCE
Make Allegion a better company—and make
Make Allegion a better company—and make 
yourself a better employee and person.
yourself a better employee and person. 

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The company’s 2014 Annual Report on 
The company’s 2014 Annual Report on
Form 10-K as filed with the Securities
Form 10-K as filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, and other 
and Exchange Commission, and other
company information, is available 
company information, is available
through Allegion’s website, 
through Allegion’s website,
www.allegion.com. Securities analysts,
www.allegion.com. Securities analysts,
portfolio managers and representatives 
portfolio managers and representatives
of institutional investors seeking 
of institutional investors seeking
information about the company  
information about the company
should contact: 
should contact:

Tom Martineau 
Tom Martineau
Director, Investor Relations
Director, Investor Relations
317-810-3759
317-810-3759

Annual general meeting
Annual general meeting

June 10, 2015, 9:00 a.m.
June 10, 2015, 9:00 a.m.
The Broadmoor
The Broadmoor
1 Lake Avenue
1 Lake Avenue
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado

NYSE Ticker Symbol: ALLE
NYSE Ticker Symbol: ALLE

The most recent certifications by the 
The most recent certifications by the
company’s Chief Executive Officer and 
company’s Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer pursuant 302 
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of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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are filed as exhibits to the company’s
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Form 10-K. The company filed with the 
Form 10-K. The company filed with the
New York Stock Exchange an annual
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CEO certification as required by Section
CEO certification as required by Section
303A.12(a) of the New York Stock 
303A.12(a) of the New York Stock
Exchange Listed Company Manual.
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Our values

Welcome

We hope you enjoy learning more about Allegion through our Annual Report. The people 
of Allegion know that they have an important job. By bringing together simple solutions 
and emerging technologies, Allegion keeps people safe, wherever they are. Focusing on 
security around the door and adjacent areas, we produce everything from traditional 
locks and levers to specialized devices. 

People and ideas make all the difference. We are a company of experts who help our  
customers understand new and complex security challenges. We listen to our customers 
and adapt to meet their unique situations—we want to build long-term relationships, 
instead of simply landing a sale. 

At Allegion, we live and breathe our values every day. Our values are tangible and  
attainable – they’re as real and genuine as our people. They’re more than words.  
Our values drive our culture and business decisions, both large and small. Our culture 
makes us different, and it’s part of how we are redefining security. 

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Net 
revenues
$2.1 billion

Adjusted
earnings 
per share
$2.49

Adjusted 
operating 
margin
18.7%

ALLE

Letter from CEO David Petratis 

Dear Shareholders,

With more than a century of innovation and experience, Allegion is a global leader in providing world-class  
security products and solutions. From Shanghai to San Francisco, and from Boston to Brussels, Allegion’s products 
are touching the lives of people every day. In homes and businesses alike, we create peace of mind by securing all 
the places where people live and thrive.

More than a year ago Allegion set out on a journey to redefine security. And after one year as an independent  
company, I’m pleased to report that we have made great strides with our focused strategy, including  
industry-leading margins and shareholder returns that exceeded the S&P 500 Index in 2014.

It is hard to appreciate the amount of effort it has taken to stand up a new company. We are truly fortunate to have 
a strong team at Allegion that embraced the change, saw new opportunities, ensured we met our customer and 
shareholder commitments, and demonstrated what it means to live our value of ‘Be safe, be healthy.’

To achieve our profitable growth in 2014, we were laser focused on our five key growth pillars: expand in core  
markets; grow in emerging markets; innovate in existing and new product categories; focus on enterprise  
excellence; and seek opportunistic acquisitions.

We’ve had major successes in each of these key growth pillars:

	 Launching Schlage Sense is an integral part of our leadership position in the emerging Internet of Things (IoT) 

and the growing convergence of electrical and mechanical solutions.

	 We made a significant equity investment in iDevices, amplifying the impact of our already robust IoT solutions.

	 The launch of the ENGAGETM technology platform is a huge step forward in simplifying technology and using it  

to make devices easier for commercial building owners and tenants.

	 Our acquisitions and integrations of FSH in Australia and Schlage de Colombia are helping us grow our market 

presence in emerging markets.

	 In addition to our major product launches in 2014, we have increased our invention and patent activity  

six times, compared to our activity in 2011. We have a strong pipeline for future growth.

As you can see, we’ve accomplished a lot in a short amount of time and I’m extremely proud of the results in 2014. 
Over the next several pages, you can learn more about how many of our customers are using our innovative  
products to secure all the places where people work, live and play. 

By focusing on our key growth pillars, we enter 2015 well-positioned to build on our results, and drive profitable, 
long-term growth. Allegion will seek to continue to deliver shareholder value and help customers and public  
officials confront and solve the security challenges of tomorrow.

ALLE

Regards,

David Petratis  
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer 
Allegion plc

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Schlage NDE Locks 
+ ENGAGE™ 
Technology
Americas
December 2014
Commercial

Matte Black 
Contemporary 
Finish Expansion
Americas
August 2014
Residential

Schlage 
Sacramento Lever
Americas
July 2014
Residential

Von Duprin 
Electric Strike
Americas
July 2014
Commercial

Von Duprin 
AX Device
Americas
May 2014
Commercial

Schlage Touch
Americas
October 2014
Residential

CISA Multitop Pro 
Electric Platform
EMEIA
August 2014
Residential &  
Commercial

China-SEL 320 
Electronic 
Anti-Burglary Lock
Asia-Pacific
July 2014
Residential & 
Commercial

FSH FEL990 
Series Electric 
Mortice Lock
South Asia
November 2014
Commercial

Schlage,  
Von Duprin 
Decorative Levers
Americas
January 2014
Commercial

FSH VE260 
Mortorized 
Drop Bolt
Asia-Pacific/South Asia
June 2014
Commercial

Schlage 
L Indicator
Americas
September 2014
Commercial

Harrah’s 
Hotel & Casino
Schlage, Von Duprin, 
LCN, Steelcraft
Murphy, NC 
2015

City of Dreams
Schlage, Von Duprin, 
LCN, Ives
Manila, PHL 
2015

GoDaddy
aptiQ
Tempe, AZ 
2015

Majunga Tower
Bricard
Hauts-de-Seine, FRA 
2014

Sanford 
Medical Center
Schlage, Von Duprin, 
LCN, Ives
Fargo, ND 
2016

Northeastern 
University
aptiQ, Schlage
Boston, MA 
2014

Zhu Hang 
Primary School
Schlage 
Shanghai, CHN 
2014

Le Saint James, 
a Relais & Chateaux 
Hotel & Restaurant
CISA
Bouliac, FRA 
2014

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Levi’s� Stadium
Schlage, LCN, 
Von Duprin 
Santa Clara, CA 
2014

Hilton Paris 
Opera Hotel
CISA 
Paris, FRA 
2014

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GROWTH PILLARS

Hilton Paris 
Opera Hotel

Sanford Medical 
Center

Investor Day 2014

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Expand in core markets

Allegion continues to leverage our strong institutional knowledge  
to obtain major project wins in education, health care and new  
construction. We are proud to have outfitted schools in Shanghai, 
China, with Schlage locks as part of a safe campus initiative and to 
have our locks, exit devices and accessories at the premiere Sanford 
Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.

“Our positive experience with Allegion products in our other  
facilities was an important consideration for us when choosing  
the architectural hardware for this new building,” said Bob Wold,  
head locksmith at Sanford Medical Center.

It is exciting to also note that Allegion is pioneering safety and  
security for high-visibility facilities like Levi’s Stadium, which is the  
new home of the San Francisco 49ers, as well as notable hotels  
and office spaces alike.

CISA eSIGNO and Wave Mode locks were approved to be used as 
guest room locks by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). This  
approval marks a major milestone in our aspiration to grow our 
hospitality business, particularly in Europe. The IHG approval follows 
recent projects completed for luxury hotels in Paris and the  
Bordeaux region, solidifying CISA’s stronghold in that industry.

Our new ProExpress program is driving growth in core markets as 
well. This program allows customers to combine Falcon, Ives and 
Glynn-Johnson products on one purchase order and receive the  
product on one pallet. And it is delivered to the customer in just  
five days – guaranteed. 

Commercial and residential markets both continue to grow in the 
U.S. and China while the EMEIA market remains flat. We will  
continue to use a disciplined investment process in channel  
management, infrastructure spending and innovation to accelerate 
organic growth in core markets for the coming year. 

Growth in emerging markets

Allegion seeks to grow in emerging markets with opportunities in Latin 
America, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Over the past year, we’ve built regional and local leadership teams in Latin 
America, completed a strategic acquisition of Schlage de Colombia and 
introduced new products to the region. The Colombian team has been a 
great example of our growth, by making improvements in production,  
safety, revenue and operating income. We expect to continue expanding 
our position in this region both organically and through acquisitions.

Bocom System, our brand that specializes in video monitoring solutions in 
China, won more than 15 smart city projects in 2014, including the Wuhu 
City Skynet project valued at $25 million. You will also find a full range of 
Allegion products in the landmark high-rises, hotels and airports that make 
up the rapidly changing landscape of large cities across China.

Wherever people work, live and thrive in the world, Allegion can provide the 
practical solutions and innovative products to keep people safe. 

Bogota,
Colombia

Beijing, China 
Airport

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GROWTH PILLARS

“Allegion has been 
among the first to  
understand that the 
Internet of Things is  
not a grab-bag of apps 
and smart devices,” 
said Allegion Futurist  
Rob Martens. 

“It is really about how 
a building responds to 
users, anticipates their 
life, and allows users 
and the environment to 
adjust to one another. 
We have the credibility 
in the market that we 
not only have a solution 
that works, but that it 
will meet the quality 
customers expect  
from Schlage. 

The real question is, 
‘Would you want  
to buy a lock from  
a software company,  
or from a company  
that has almost 100 
years of experience 
doing it?’”

Innovation in existing and new categories

As customers and visitors walk into the lobby of the Allegion Americas regional office 
in Carmel, Indiana, they can’t miss the wall of patents. Together with our more than 
1,000 trademark registrations, the Allegion wall of patents includes 650 patents from 
around the globe, with 300 from the U.S. From 2011-2014, invention and patent  
activity increased six-fold as Allegion employees searched for innovative and new 
ways to serve customers. The display serves not only as a tribute to our history, but 
also as a symbol of today’s global focus on innovation. 

Employees are encouraged to be curious beyond the obvious. Allegion doesn’t  
simply talk about it. We are leading the way with a pioneering spirit. More than 100 
employees from all regions pitched their innovative ideas to the leadership team for 
Allegion’s Inaugural Trailblazer Tournament.

“One of the reasons for the Trailblazer Tournament is to accelerate our capability to 
drive innovation to the market,” said Manfred Klostermeier, chief electronics engineer 
and member of the winning Trailblazer Tournament team. “Since we became Allegion, 
the company is more wide open to investing time for innovation.” 

New Product Highlights

Allegion launched the Keyless Era with a suite of keyless electronic locks including 
Schlage Touch, Schlage Connect, commercial electronic locks and China’s SEL-320 
high-performance lock. We created quite a buzz at the International Consumer  
Electronics Show (CES) in January 2015, announcing Schlage Sense, our most  
technologically advanced lock yet. 

With aptiQmobile and CISA solutions, a smartphone becomes the credential by  
using NFC technology. It saves companies, hotels and schools time and money by 
eliminating the need to reprint and replace key cards. It also capitalizes on the  
ubiquitous availability of smartphones.

The Schlage NDE Series locks with ENGAGETM technology streamline the transition 
from mechanical keys to electronic credentials in commercial office applications. It is 
easy to install, connect, manage and use. This is the first product to leverage the new 
cloud-based platform.

CISA launched eSIGNO, a new  
access control solution for hotels 
that combines the most innovative, 
superior Italian design with  
advanced security features and  
patented privacy features. 

“An industry game changer.” That’s 
what an Allegion distributor called 
our new electrified mortise lock (eLi), 
after seeing our update of a standard 
solution. The lock offers tremendous 
benefits for our end users. A single 
lock body can support 24 different 
end-user applications. It would take 
17 parts to deliver the same flexibility 
with the prior design.

Von Duprin has made great strides 
in meeting institutional customers’ 
needs for quiet spaces, concealed 
cables and rods, and to be compliant 
with new accessibility standards.

Team Black Forest Engineering from Germany 

won Allegion’s inaugural Trailblazer Tournament. 

Black Forest included employees with a wide 

range of experience, from an apprentice to an 

engineer who has been with the company  

for 33 years.

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Security, Colorado  
Manufacturing Facility

Enterprise excellence

In 2014, we expanded our focus from the operational excellence of our manufacturing facilities to the excellence of the  
entire enterprise. We made significant progress that contributed to overall company performance. In the Americas,  
for example, we added another 10 basis points of operation performance improvement on top of our already  
industry-leading (adjusted operating) margins. 

But manufacturing is not the only driver. We start with the customer. That’s why we expanded the initiative enterprise-wide 
and changed the name to Enterprise Excellence to reinforce our focus on the customer. Every function throughout the  
company is responsible for driving results with the goal of better serving the customer now and in the future.

When Allegion spun-off, we inherited many separate and unrelated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. In 2014, 
we launched an initiative in the Americas region to simplify our business by creating a uniform set of tools and processes 
that could be leveraged in other regions in the future. By adding the latest technologies, we will be stronger, more efficient 
and better positioned to achieve results. 

As the largest residential developer in China, Vanke builds more than 100,000 homes each year. To meet their growing 
needs, Vanke requested shorter lead times and more competitive pricing. By listening, acting quickly and exceeding their 
expectations by reducing lead time by 22 percent, Allegion won a multi-million dollar project to provide tailored products for 
the high-end residential developer.

You will find the same passion for excellence across all our regions. In the Americas region, a multi-year customer  
experience initiative has helped consolidate ordering and shipments, allowing rapid response and streamlining. In EMEIA, 
commercialization teams are finding ways to leverage solutions across the region, providing better focus and efficiencies.

Our teams are committed to continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, talent development and project management  
to meet the needs of our customers.

A true reflection of our manufacturing excellence is our safety record. We finished the year with a lost-time incident rate of 
less than 1 percent. Twenty-six locations had zero lost-time days, 13 sites celebrated 1 million hours without a lost-time  
incident, and our Bogota facility reduced injuries by 81 percent. 

Customer  
Voice & Value

Deliver Enhanced  
Customer Experience  
& Lead-time

+

Continuous 
Improvement

Efficiency, Quality,  
People Development,  
Project Management,  
Leverage

= GROWTH

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GROWTH PILLARS

Opportunisitic acquisitions

We understand that strategic, well executed transactions create the most value for 
shareholders and customers. First, we must understand why a target makes sense, 
why Allegion should own it. Among the criteria, we consider:

	 Does it give us access to new markets, channels or products 
	 Does it provide access to new technologies 
	 Does it create scale where it didn’t exist 
	 Will it provide an opportunity for synergies by combining the business with Allegion 
	 Will it provide a solid return on invested capital

Fire & Security Hardware (FSH) is an example of our disciplined acquisition process. 
Acquired by Allegion in April 2014, FSH is the leading electro-mechanical product  
provider in Australia with a key intellectual property portfolio and strong financial  
performance. Since the acquisition, FSH continues to develop its innovative pipeline 
and we continue to make progress on the globalization of its products. Just as  
important, the employees were a good fit into the Allegion family and we’ve retained 
nearly all FSH employees.

Using a disciplined M&A process, we have completed six transactions since Allegion 
became an independent company: 

	 Acquired Schlage de Colombia 
	 Exchanged Randi for an equity investment in Eco Schulte 
	 Acquired FSH 
	 Divested UK doors and service businesses 
	
	 Acquired Zero International

Invested in iDevices 

We believe the industry will continue to consolidate, and we’ve built the global  
capability to consider acquisition candidates and boost our position in  
strategic markets.

“FSH is an excellent fit with Allegion and brings to the  
security market a full range of innovative products,  
complemented by the FSH technical support, service  
and distribution channel. The FSH team continues to  
provide ongoing research and development expertise,  
focused on developing innovative new products and  
continually improving the existing product range.”  

Wayne Pannell, Vice President of South Asia at Allegion

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Future

Going forward

As the world becomes more connected with the convergence of electronic 
and mechanical platforms, we are making the world safer by solving new 
problems in new ways – creating practical solutions and leading-edge  
products. Looking forward, our first and most important imperative  
continues to be creating peace of mind by securing all the places where 
people live and thrive. Second, we want to make it easy for customers to 
do business with Allegion. Third, we will use our market leader position to 
promote change in our industry: to work together to make schools secure 
and tap the possibilities of the Internet of Things. Fourth, we are flexing our 
muscle to extend our capabilities in electronics, electro-mechanical  
combinations, and quality products in related spaces. The recent  
investments in iDevices and Eco Schulte, and acquisitions of Zero  
International and FSH are prime examples of that strategy.

The convergence of mechanical and electronic security is a key market  
driver. Allegion goes far beyond electrifying access controls and opening 
mechanisms by building smart capabilities into products. 

“Customers don’t necessarily want complex technology,” said Allegion’s 
Global Chief Engineer Don Baker. “It’s often the simple things that matter. 
They want solutions to install quickly, maintain easily and reduce their  
overall costs. Bluetooth® low-energy communications allow us to extend 
battery life – a key pain point and expense for maintenance. You will also 
see us pair global technology platforms with localized production to  
optimize solutions for local market needs.” 

“ENGAGE™ technology is a global platform we commercialized in 2014,” 
said Ali Saidi, vice president of engineering, electronic platforms. “It will 
cross product brands and categories, using the Internet of Things (IoT) and 
cloud-based solutions to simplify access and monitor devices. It also allows 
us to build on a common technology platform in the future, independent  
of geography.”

Increasingly the IoT will fuel innovation and flexibility for architects and  
facility managers. The same convenience and flexibility found in personal 
life has begun to migrate into commercial and institutional eco-systems. 

“Allegion has a unique advantage in both consumer and commercial  
security products,” said Baker. “We have high-tech capabilities and are on 
the leading edge of the Internet of Things, which allows us to take  
innovation from one setting and quickly deliver in another. At the same time, 
our heritage is an invaluable asset. Customers know Allegion products will 
perform; new tech companies just don’t have a proven ability to deliver in 
this space.”

Allegion is well-positioned to pair its strengths with a nimble build-and-
partner approach to bring innovation to the market. That same pioneering 
spirit will help us improve the communities where we work and live:  
advocating for secure schools, health and accessibility, and safety codes 
and enforcement.

 Financials

At a glance

Adjusted EPS 
increased 

14.2%

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,  2014

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,  2013

Spin-off

related and

Adjusted

Spin-off

related and

Adjusted

Reported

other charges

(non-GAAP)

Reported

other charges

(non-GAAP)

Net revenues

Operating income 

Operating margin

Earnings before income taxes

Provision for income taxes

Earnings from continuing operations

$  2,118.3 

$ 

– 

$  2,118.3 

$ 2,069.6 

$ 

(52.0)1 

$  2,017.6 

 326.3 

15.4% 

267.9 
84.2
183.7

 69.72 

 86.33 
17.14
69.2

396.0 

18.7% 

 354.2 
101.3
252.9

 240.8 

 127.72 

368.5 

11.6% 

18.3% 

223.4 
175.0
48.4

 127.7 
(40.1)4
167.8

 351.1 
134.9
216.2

Non-controlling interest

(2.6)

13.75

11.1

12.5

(5.3)5

7.2

Net earnings from continuing 

operations attributable to Allegion plc

$ 

186.3

$ 

55.5

$  241.8

$ 

35.9

$ 

173.1

$  209.0

Diluted earnings per ordinary share  

attributable to Allegion plc shareholders:

$ 

1.92

$ 

0.57

$ 

2.49

$ 

0.37 

$ 

1.81

$ 

2.18

Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP earnings from continuing operations  

The Company has presented revenue, operating income, operating margin, earnings from continuing operations, diluted earnings per 
share (EPS) from continuing operations, on both a U.S. GAAP basis and on an adjusted basis and presented adjusted EBITDA and 
adjusted EBITDA margin because the Company’s management believes it may assist investors in evaluating the Company’s on-going 
operations as a standalone public company. Adjustments to revenue, operating income, operating margin, earnings and diluted EPS 
from continuing operations and EBITDA include items that are considered to be unusual or infrequent in nature such as goodwill 
impairment charge, restructuring charges, asset impairments, one-time separation costs related to the spin-off from Ingersoll Rand 
and charges related to the devaluation of the Venezuelan bolivar. The Company considers these items unrelated to its core, on-going 
operating performance, and believes the use of these non-GAAP measures allows comparison of operating results that are consistent 
over time. The Company believes these non-GAAP disclosures provide important supplemental information to management and 
investors regarding financial and business trends relating to the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Management 
uses these non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate the performance of the business. Investors should not consider these non-GAAP 
measures as alternatives to the related GAAP measures.

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Cash flow

Year ended December 31 

(in millions)

> Capital expenditures  

 > Available cash flow

(51.5)

2014

$207.5

$259.0 net cash  
from operating activities 
of continuing operations

AT A GLANCE

Organic 
growth up 

5.1%*

* Organic excludes acquisition/
divestments and currency 
impacts; 2013 organic growth 
based on adjusted revenue 
reflecting Asia joint venture 
order flow change; final 2013 
basis reflects divestiture of 
UK door businesses

(20.2)

2013

$209.1

$229.3 net cash  
from operating activities 
of continuing operations

1  Adjustment to net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2013 reflects the impact of a change in order flow through the Company’s consolidated joint venture in Asia resulting from a revised joint venture  
operating agreement signed in late 2013. Previously, the joint venture acted as a pass-through to the end customer. Products are now shipped direct to the end customer with the joint venture receiving a 
royalty in an amount that approximates the lost margin. The consolidated joint venture no longer recognizes the revenue and cost of goods sold on these products. The change did not have a material impact 
on operating income or on cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2014. 

2  Adjustments to operating income for the year ended December 31, 2014 include $36.4 million of costs incurred as part of the spin-off from Ingersoll Rand and restructuring charges as well as a $33.3 million  

non-cash impairment charge to write inventory in Venezuela down to the lower of cost or market. Adjustments to operating income for the year ended December 31, 2013 consist of $11.6 million of cost 
incurred as part of the spin-off from Ingersoll Rand and restructuring charges, a $137.6 million goodwill impairment charge and a $21.5 million gain on a property sale in China.

3  Adjustments to earnings before taxes for the year ended December 31, 2014 consist of the adjustments to operating income discussed above, a $4.5 million charge due to write-off unamortized debt 

issuance costs associated with the Company’s Term B Loans and a $12.1 million charge to devalue the Company’s Venezuelan bolivar-denominated net monetary assets.

4  Adjustments to the provision for income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2014 consist of $17.1 million of tax expense related to the excluded items discussed above. Adjustments to the provision for 

income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2013 consist of tax expense related to the excluded items discussed above as well as $44.8 million of discrete tax adjustments. 

5  Adjustments to non-controlling interest for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 consist of the portions of adjustments (1) through (3) that are non attributable to Allegion plc shareholders.

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Allegion Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team

Executive Leadership Team

Pictured from left to right:

Top Row: Chris Muhlenkamp, Ray Lewis, Jeff Braun, Todd Graves, Tim Eckersley
Bottom Row: Patrick Shannon, Tracy Kemp, David Petratis, Lúcia Veiga Moretti, William Yu

David Petratis 
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Ray Lewis Jr. 
Senior Vice President, Human Resources & Communications

Jeff Braun 
Senior Vice President, General Counsel

Lúcia Veiga Moretti 
Senior Vice President, President of EMEIA 

Tim Eckersley 
Senior Vice President, President of the Americas

Chris Muhlenkamp 
Senior Vice President, Global Operations & Integrated Supply Chain

Todd Graves 
Vice President, Engineering & Technology

Patrick Shannon 
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Tracy Kemp 
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer

William Yu 
Senior Vice President, President of Asia-Pacific

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David Petratis,  
Chairman, President  
and Chief Executive Officer

Kirk S. Hachigian 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 
JELD-WEN, Inc.

Michael J. Chesser 
Former Chairman and Chief 
Executive Officer 
Great Plains Energy Incorporated

Carla Cico 
Former Chief Executive Officer 
Rivoli S.p.A.

Board of 
Directors

Committees 

of the Board

Audit 
M. Welch, Chair 

M. Chesser 

C. Cico 

K. Hachigian 

D. Schaffer

Compensation 
M. Chesser, Chair 

C. Cico 

K. Hachigian 

M. Welch

Corporate Governance  

and Nominating
K. Hachigian, Chair 

M. Chesser 

C. Cico 

D. Schaffer 

M. Welch

Dean I. Schaffer 
Former Partner 
Ernst & Young LLP

Martin E. Welch III 
Former Executive Vice President 
and Chief Financial Officer 
Visteon Corporation

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Our brands

The many brands of Allegion include some of the industry’s oldest 
and most prominent names. Our brands are continually elevating 
standards of safety and security around the world—furthering a 
long and inspiring heritage of innovation.

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Where we are

  Corporate Headquarters

  Regional Offices

  Manufacturing Facilities 

Dublin, IRL

1.   Carmel, IN 
2.   Faenza, ITL 
3.   Shanghai, CHN

1.   Chino,  CA
2.   Security,  CO
3.   Tijuana,  MEX
4.   Tecate,  MEX
5.   Ensenada,  MEX
6.   Princeton,  IL
7.   Indianapolis,  IN
8.   Blue Ash,  OH
9.   Bogota,  COL

10.  Caracas,  VEN
11.   Feuquiéres,  FRA
12.  Durchhausen,  GER
13.  Renchen,  GER
14.  Faenza, ITL
15.  Monsampolo,  ITL 
16  Duzce,  TUR
17.   Jinshan,  CHN
18.  Melbourne, AUS
19.  Auckland,  NZL

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Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability Statement 

At Allegion, we are pioneering safety by protecting people where they live and work and protecting our  
environment at the same time. We promote the health and safety of our employees, customers and local 
community members worldwide through our commitment to conducting business in a safe and  
environmentally responsible manner. We believe in advancing sustainable business practices by setting 
strong safety standards and improving the environment by operating in accordance with the  
following principles:

  Periodic, formal evaluation of our EHS compliance;

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Integrity and personal accountability;

  Continual improvement in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) performance, including the goal of 

reducing the usage of natural resources, minimizing waste, reducing pollution and preventing workplace 
accidents and injuries;

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Integration of sound environmental, health, safety and sustainability strategies into  
all business functions;

  Designing, operating and maintaining our facilities with the goal of minimizing negative  

environmental impacts;

  Responsible use of materials, including, where feasible, the recycling and reuse of materials; and

  Sensitivity to community concerns about environmental, health and safety issues.

Applying these principles has positively impacted our safety and environmental performance. This is  
evidenced by the strong results we achieved in 2014, while using a global continuous improvement  
process called Safety Kaizens to identify, eliminate and reduce hazards and waste. In 2014 alone, we  
completed more than 27 Safety Kaizens focusing on job safety assessments worldwide. This resulted in  
a year-over-year 47-percent improvement in lost-time days, a 28-percent improvement in Days Away  
Restricted or Transfer (DART) cases and a reduction in hazardous and nonhazardous waste. 

In addition to our waste reduction efforts, Allegion’s sustainability principles resulted in a year-over-year 
reduction in greenhouse gases. And, consistent with our principles, 75 percent of our major manufacturing 
facilities are registered to the ISO 14001 and ISO 18001 standards, while the remaining  
locations conform to the requirements.  Several facilities have also received environmental and safety 
awards including the Occupational Safety Health Administration’s (OSHA) prestigious Voluntary Protection  
Program Award (VPP).  We recognize the value of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design 
(LEED) rating system to building environmentally safe and sustainable structures. Many products offered  
by our capstone brands are LEED certified.   

At Allegion, we value the importance of a cleaner world and are committed to being a responsible member 
of our global communities. 

©  2015  Allegion  plc.  All  rights  reserved.  APTIQ,  BOCOM,  BRICARD, 
BRITON,  CAVERE,  CISA.  DALCO,  DEXTER,  ENGAGE,  FALCON,  FSH, 
FUSION,  GLYNN-JOHNSON, 
IVES, 
KRYPTONITE,  LCN,  LEGGE,  NORMBAU,  PROEXPRESS,  SCHLAGE, 
SEGUREX,  STEELCRAFT,  VON  DUPRIN,  WAVE  MODE    and  ZERO  are   
the  property  of  Allegion.  All  other  brand  names,  product  names  or   
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

INTERFLEX, 

ITO  KILIT, 

INAFER, 

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K

(Mark One)   

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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 
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 No. 001-35971
ALLEGION PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ireland

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or
organization)

98-1108930

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

Block D
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The aggregate market value of ordinary shares held by nonaffiliates on June 30, 2014 was approximately $5.4 billion based on 
the closing price of such stock on the New York Stock Exchange.  

The number of ordinary shares outstanding as of February 24, 2015 was 96,009,137.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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connection with the registrant’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held June 10, 2015 (the "Proxy Statement") are 
incorporated by reference into Part II and Part III of this Form 10-K.

ALLEGION PLC

Form 10-K
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2014 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I

Item 1.

Business

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

Item 1B.

Unresolved Staff Comments

Item 2.

Item 3.

Item 4.

Item 5.

Part II

Properties

Legal Proceedings

Mine Safety Disclosures

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer 
Purchases of Equity Securities

Item 6.

Selected Financial Data

Item 7.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 
Operations

Item 7A.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

Item 8.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Item 9.

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial 
Disclosure

Item 9A.

Controls and Procedures

Item 9B.

Other Information

Part III

Item 10.

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Item 11.

Executive Compensation

Item 12.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related 
Stockholder Matters

Item 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Item 14.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Part IV

Item 15.

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

Signatures

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this report, other than purely historical information, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning 
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” 
“anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “intend,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will 
continue,” “will likely result,” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology generally intended to identify 
forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements may relate to such matters as projections of revenue, margins, expenses, tax provisions, earnings, 
cash flows, benefit obligations, dividends, share purchases or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and 
objectives of management for future operations, including those relating to any statements concerning expected development, 
performance or market share relating to our products and services; any statements regarding future economic conditions or our 
performance; any statements regarding pending investigations, claims or disputes; any statements of expectation or belief; and 
any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. These statements are based on currently available information 
and our current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. While we believe that our assumptions, expectations 
and projections are reasonable in view of the currently available information, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on 
our forward-looking statements. You are advised to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in materials we 
file with or furnish to the SEC.  Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and are not guarantees of 
future performance. They are subject to future events, risks and uncertainties - many of which are beyond our control - as well as 
potentially inaccurate assumptions, that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations and projections.  We 
do not undertake to update any forward-looking statements.

Factors that might affect our forward-looking statements include, among other things:

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economic, political and business conditions in the markets in which we operate;

the demand for our products and services;

competitive factors in the industry in which we compete;

the ability to protect and use intellectual property;

fluctuations in currency exchange rates

the ability to complete and integrate any acquisitions

changes in tax requirements (including tax rate changes, new tax laws and revised tax law interpretations);

the outcome of any litigation, governmental investigations or proceedings;

interest rate fluctuations and other changes in borrowing costs;

other capital market conditions, including availability of funding sources and currency exchange rate fluctuations;

availability of and fluctuations in the prices of key commodities and the impact of higher energy prices;

the ability to achieve cost savings in connection with our productivity programs;

potential further impairment of our goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets and/or our long-lived assets;

the possible effects on us of future legislation in the U.S. that may limit or eliminate potential U.S. tax benefits resulting
from our incorporation in a non-U.S. jurisdiction, such as Ireland, or deny U.S. government contracts to us based upon
our incorporation in such non-U.S. jurisdiction;

our ability to fully realize the expected benefits of our spin-off from Ingersoll Rand;

the impact of potential technology or data security breaches; and

the impact our substantial leverage may have on our business and operations

Some  of  the  significant  risks  and  uncertainties  that  could  cause  actual  results  to  differ  materially  from  our  expectations  and 
projections  are  described  more  fully  in  Item 1A  “Risk  Factors.”  You  should  read  that  information  in  conjunction  with 
“Management's  Discussion  and Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations”  in  Item 7  of  this  report  and  our 
Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes in Item 8 of this report. We note such information for investors 
as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 

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Item 1.    BUSINESS

Overview

PART I

Allegion plc ("Allegion," "we," "us" or "the Company") is a leading global provider of security products and solutions that keep 
people safe, secure and productive. We make the world safer as a company of experts, securing the places where people thrive 
and we create peace of mind by pioneering safety and security. We offer an extensive and versatile portfolio of mechanical and 
electronic security products across a range of market-leading brands. Our experts across the globe deliver high-quality security 
products, services and systems and we use our deep expertise to serve as trusted partners to end-users who seek customized 
solutions to their security needs. 

Door closers and controls

Electronic security products

Exit devices

Allegion Principal Products

Door and door frames (steel)

Electronic and biometric access control systems

Locks, locksets and key systems

Time, attendance and workforce productivity systems

Video analytics systems

Other accessories

Access control security products and solutions are critical elements in every building. Most door openings are custom-configured 
to maximize a room’s particular form and function while also meeting local and national building and safety code requirements 
and end-user security needs. Most buildings have multiple door openings, each serving its own purpose and requiring different 
specific access-control solutions. Each door must fit exactly within its frame, be prepared precisely for its hinges, synchronize 
with its specific lockset and corresponding latch and align with a specific key to secure the door. Moreover, security products are 
increasingly linked electronically, creating additional functionality and complexity.

We believe our ability to deliver a wide range of solutions that can be custom-configured to meet end-users’ security needs is a 
key driver of our success. We accomplish this with: 

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Our extensive and versatile product portfolio, combined with our deep expertise, which enables us to deliver the right
products and solutions to meet diverse security and functional specifications;
Our consultative approach and expertise, which enables us to develop the most efficient and appropriate building security
and access-control specifications to fulfill the unique needs of our end-users and their partners, including architects,
contractors, home-builders and engineers; and
Our operational excellence capabilities, including our global manufacturing operations and agile supply chain, which
facilitate our ability to deliver specific product and system configurations to end-users worldwide, quickly and efficiently.

Based on information derived from third party sources, we estimate that the size of the global markets we serve was more than 
$30 billion in revenue in 2014, comprised of $25 billion for mechanical hardware and electronic security  products and more than 
$5 billion for time, attendance, and workforce productivity systems and systems integration. We believe that the security products 
industry will benefit from several global macroeconomic and long-term demographic trends, including:

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recovery of construction markets in key North American markets
heightened awareness of security requirements,
increased global urbanization, and
the shift to a digital, interconnected environment.

In the more established economies of North America and Europe, the security products industry’s compound annual growth rate 
was 1 to 2% per year due to uneven economic conditions experienced over the past three years. We believe our markets are poised 
for a cyclical recovery driven in part by accelerating growth in the underlying commercial and residential construction markets 
and improved consumer confidence in the United States offsetting unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates. Additionally, we 
expect growth in the global electronic product categories we serve to outperform the security products industry as end-users adopt 
newer technologies in their facilities. 

We operate in three geographic regions: Americas; Europe, Middle East, India and Africa ("EMEIA"); and Asia Pacific. We sell 
our products and solutions under the following brands: 

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Product Category

Americas

EMEIA

Asia Pacific

Allegion Brands
(listed alphabetically for each region)

Locks/Locksets/Key Systems

Door Closers and Controls/Exit Devices

Electronic Products and Access Control Systems,
including Time, Attendance and Workforce
Productivity and Video Analytics Systems

Doors and Door Frames

Other Accessories

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We sell a wide range of security products and solutions for end-users in commercial, institutional and residential facilities worldwide, 
including into the education, healthcare, government, hospitality, commercial office and single and multi-family residential markets. 
Our strategic brands are Schlage®, Von Duprin®, LCN®, CISA® and Interflex®. We believe Schlage, Von Duprin and LCN hold 
the No. 1 position in their primary product categories in North America and CISA and Interflex hold the No.1 or No. 2 position 
in their primary product categories in certain European markets. 

For the year ended December 31, 2014, we generated revenues of $2,118.3 million and operating income of $326.3 million. 

Revenue By Geographic Destination

Revenue By Product Category

History and Developments

Allegion plc was incorporated in Ireland on May 9, 2013, to hold Ingersoll Rand’s commercial and residential security businesses. 
On December 1, 2013, Allegion became a stand-alone public company after Ingersoll Rand completed the separation of these 
businesses from the rest of Ingersoll Rand via the transfer of these businesses from Ingersoll Rand to Allegion and the issuance 
by Allegion of ordinary shares directly to Ingersoll Rand’s shareholders (the "Spin-off").  Our security businesses have long and 
distinguished operating histories. Several of our brands were established more than 75 years ago, and many of our brands originally 
created their categories: 

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Von Duprin, established in 1908, was awarded the first exit device patent;
Schlage, established in 1920, was awarded the first patents granted for the cylindrical lock and the push button lock;
LCN, established in 1926, created the first door closure;
CISA, established in 1926, devised the first electronically controlled lock; and
Steelcraft Doors, established in 1927, developed the first mass-produced hollow metal door in 1942.

We have built upon these founding legacies since our entry into the security products market through the acquisition of Schlage, 
Von Duprin and LCN in 1974. Today, we continue to develop and introduce innovative and market-leading products. Recent 
examples include: Schlage NDE series wireless commercial lock with the ENGAGE connectivity platform; Schlage Touchscreen 
Deadbolt, a residential lock; CISA eSigno, a hotel locking platform; eVayo, a European electronics security platform; Von Duprin 
Concealed Vertical Cable System that significantly reduces total installation time and ongoing maintenance requirements; aptiQ, 
a versatile and multi-technology card reader platform; and Schlage’s AD/CO, an electronic locking platform that allows end-users 
to add additional features without lock replacement. 

Industry and Competition 

Based on third party sources, we estimate that the size of the global markets we serve was more than $31 billion in revenue in 
2014,  comprised  of  $26  billion  for  mechanical  hardware  and  electronic  security  products  and  more  than  $5  billion  for  time, 
attendance, and workforce productivity systems and systems integration, with compound annual growth of about 1 to 2% per year 
over the past three years. This growth rate primarily reflects cyclical challenges in the commercial and residential construction 
markets throughout North America and Europe as certain developing economies experienced higher growth rates during this 
period. Additionally, growth in electronic security products and solutions continues to outperform the industry as a whole as end-
users adopt newer technologies in their facilities. We expect the security products industry will benefit from favorable long-term 

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demographic trends such as continued urbanization of the global population, increased concerns about safety and security and 
technology-driven innovation.  

The security products markets are highly competitive and fragmented throughout the world, with a number of large multi-national 
companies and thousands of smaller regional and local companies. This high fragmentation primarily reflects local regulatory 
requirements and highly variable end-user needs.  We believe our principal global competitors are Assa Abloy AB, DORMA 
Holding GmbH, Kaba Holding AG, and Stanley Black & Decker Inc. We also face competition in various markets and product 
categories throughout the world, including from Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. in the North American residential market.  As 
we  move  into  more  technologically-advanced  product  categories,  we  may  also  compete  against  smaller,  more  specialized 
competitors.  

Our success depends on a variety of factors, including brand and reputation, product breadth, quality and delivery capabilities, 
price and service capabilities.  As many of our businesses sell through wholesale distribution, our success also depends on building 
and partnering with a strong channel network.  Although price often serves as an important customer decision criterion, we also 
compete based on the breadth and quality of our products and solutions, our ability to custom-configure solutions to meet individual 
end-user requirements and our global supply chain. 

Our Reporting Segments 

We manufacture and sell mechanical and electronic security products and solutions in approximately 130 countries. Approximately 
89% of our 2014 revenues were to customers in the North America, Western Europe and the Asia-Pacific regions. 

The following table presents the relative percentages of total segment revenue attributable to each reporting segment for each of 
the last three fiscal years. See Note 21, “Business Segment Information,” to our annual combined and consolidated financial 
statements for information regarding net revenues, operating income, and total assets by reportable segment:

Americas

EMEIA

Asia Pacific

For the Years Ended December 31,

2014
74%

18%

8%

2013
73%

19%

8%

2012
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20%

7%

Our Americas segment provides security products and solutions in approximately 30 countries throughout North America and 
parts of South America. The segment offers a broad range of products and solutions including locks, locksets, key systems, door 
closers,  exit  devices,  doors  and  door  frames,  electronic  product  and  access  control  systems  to  end-users  in  the  commercial, 
institutional and residential markets, including into the education, healthcare, government, commercial office and single and multi-
family residential markets. This segment’s strategic brands are Schlage, Von Duprin and LCN. 

Our EMEIA segment provides security products and solutions in approximately 85 countries throughout Europe, the Middle East, 
India and Africa. The segment offers the same portfolio of products as the Americas segment, as well as time and attendance and 
workforce  productivity  solutions. This  segment’s  strategic  brands  are  Bricard,  CISA  and  Interflex. This  segment  also  resells 
Schlage, Von Duprin and LCN products, primarily in the Middle East.

Our Asia Pacific segment provides security products and solutions in approximately 14 countries throughout Asia Pacific. The 
segment offers the same portfolio of products as the Americas segment, as well as video analytics solutions. This segment’s strategic 
brands are Schlage, CISA, Von Duprin and LCN. 

Products and Services

We offer an extensive and versatile portfolio of mechanical and electronic security products across a range of market-leading 
brands:

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Locks, locksets and key systems: A broad array of tubular and mortise door locksets, security levers, and master
key systems that are used to protect and control access. We also offer a range of portable security products,
including bicycle, small vehicle and travel locks.
Door closers and exit devices: An extensive portfolio of life-safety products generally installed on fire doors and
facility entrances and exits. Door closers are devices that automatically close doors after they are opened. Exit

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devices are generally horizontal attachments to doors and enable rapid exit from the premises.
Electronic Security Products and Access Control Systems: A broad range of electrified locks, door closers, exit
devices, access control systems, biometric hand reader systems, key card and reader systems, accessories, and 
automatic doors.
Time, Attendance and Workforce Productivity Systems: Products and services designed to help business customers
manage and monitor workforce access control parameters, attendance and employee scheduling. We offer ongoing 
aftermarket services in addition to design and installation offerings. 
Video Analytics: Electronic video analytics systems and services, primarily for business and government
customers in Asia Pacific. We offer ongoing aftermarket services in addition to design and installation offerings.
Doors and Door Frames: A portfolio of hollow metal doors and door frames. In select geographies, we also
provide installation and service maintenance services.
Other Accessories: A variety of additional security and product components, including hinges, door levers, door
stops and other accessories, as well as certain bathroom fittings products.

Customers 

We  sell  most  of  our  products  and  solutions  through  distribution  and  retail  channels,  ranging  from  specialty  distribution  to 
wholesalers. We have built a network of more than 7,000 channel partners that help our customers choose the right solution to 
meet their security needs. Our channel partners that sell to commercial and institutional end-users helped fulfill and install orders 
to more than 30,000 end-users in 2014. We also sell through a variety of retail channels, ranging from large do-it-yourself home 
improvement  centers  to  small,  specialty  showroom  outlets.  We  work  with  our  retail  partners  on  developing  marketing  and 
merchandising strategies to maximize their sales per square foot of shelf space.     

Through our Interflex and China-based video and systems integration businesses, we provide products and solutions directly to 
end-users.

Our 10 largest customers represented approximately 21% of our total revenues in 2014. No single customer represented 10% or 
more of our total revenues in 2014.  

Sales and Marketing

In markets where we sell through commercial and institutional distribution channels, we employ sales professionals around the 
world who work with a combination of end-users, security professionals, architects, contractors, engineers and distribution partners 
to develop specific custom-configured solutions for our end-users’ needs.  Our field sales professionals are assisted by specification 
writers who work with architects, engineers and consultants to help design door openings and security systems to meet end-users’ 
functional, aesthetic and regulatory requirements. Both groups are supported by dedicated customer care and technical sales-
support  specialists  worldwide. We  also  support  our  sales  efforts  with  a  variety  of  marketing  efforts,  including  trade-specific 
advertising, cooperative distributor merchandising, digital marketing, and marketing at a variety of industry trade shows.

In markets in which we sell through retail and home-builder distribution channels, we have teams of sales, merchandising and 
marketing professionals who help drive brand and product awareness through our channel partners and to consumers. We utilize 
a variety of advertising and marketing strategies, including traditional consumer media, retail merchandising, digital marketing, 
retail promotions, and builder and consumer trade shows, to support these teams.

We also work actively with several regulatory bodies around the world to help promote effective and consistent safety and security 
standards.  For example, we are members of Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, Security Industry Association, Smart 
Card Alliance, American Society of Healthcare Engineering, American Institute of Architects, Construction Specification Institute, 
ASSOFERMA (Italy), BHE (Germany) and UNIQ (France). We also have established the Safety and Security Institute in China, 
which helps to educate government officials, architects and builders and advocates for consistent building codes and standards 
that address end-users’ safety and security.  

Production and Distribution

We manufacture our products in our geographic markets around the world. We operate 19 production facilities, including 10 in 
the Americas region, six in EMEIA and three in Asia Pacific. We own 10 of these facilities and lease the others. Our strategy is 
to produce in the region of use, wherever appropriate, to allow us to be closer to the end-user and increase efficiency and timely 
product delivery. 

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In managing our network of production facilities, we focus on eliminating excess capacity, reducing cycle time through productivity, 
and harmonizing production practices and safety procedures.

We distribute our products through a broad network of channel partners.  In addition, third-party logistics providers perform storage 
and distribution services for us to support certain parts of our distribution network. 

Raw Materials

We support our region-of-use production strategy with corresponding region-of-use supplier partners, where available. Our global 
and regional commodity teams work with production leadership, product management and materials management teams to ensure 
adequate materials are available for production at the lowest possible cost.  

We purchase a wide range of raw materials, including steel, zinc, brass and other non-ferrous metals, to support our production 
facilities. Where appropriate, we may enter into long-term supply arrangements or fixed-cost contracts to lower overall costs. We 
do not believe the loss of any particular supplier would be material to our business.    

Intellectual Property

Intellectual property, inclusive of certain patents, trademarks, copyrights, know-how, trade secrets and other proprietary rights, is 
important to our business.  We create, protect and enforce our intellectual property investments in a variety of ways. We work 
actively in the U.S. and internationally to try to ensure the protection and enforcement of our intellectual property rights. We use 
trademarks on nearly all of our products and believe that such distinctive marks are an important factor in creating a market for 
our goods, in identifying us and in distinguishing our products from others. We consider our Schlage, Von Duprin, CISA and other 
associated trademarks to be among our most valuable assets, and we have registered these trademarks in a number of countries. 
Although certain proprietary intellectual property rights are important to our success, we do not believe we are materially dependent 
on any particular patent or license, or any particular group of patents or licenses.

Facilities

We operate through a broad network of sales offices, 19 production facilities and several distribution centers throughout the world. 
Our active properties represent about 5.1 million square feet, of which approximately 54% is leased. 

The following table shows the location of our worldwide production facilities:

Production Facilities
EMEIA

Durchhausen, Germany
Duzce, Turkey
Faenza, Italy
Feuquieres, France
Renchen, Germany
Monsampolo, Italy

Asia Pacific
Auckland, New Zealand
Jinshan, China
Melbourne, Australia

Americas

Blue Ash, Ohio
Bogota, Colombia
Caracas, Venezuela
Chino, California
Ensenada, Mexico
Indianapolis, Indiana
Princeton, Illinois
Security, Colorado
Tecate, Mexico
Tijuana, Mexico

Research and Development  

We are committed to investing in highly productive research and development capabilities, particularly in electro-mechanical 
systems.  Our research and development ("R&D") expenditures were approximately $43.3 million, $39.6 million and $38.2 million 
for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 

We concentrate on developing technology innovations that will deliver growth through the introduction of new products and 
solutions, and also on driving continuous improvements in product cost, quality, safety and sustainability. 

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We manage our R&D team as a global group with an emphasis on a global collaborative approach to identify and develop new 
technologies and worldwide product platforms. We are organized on a regional basis to leverage expertise in local standards and 
configurations. In addition to regional engineering centers in each geographic region, we also operate a global engineering center 
of excellence in Bangalore, India. 

Seasonality  

Our business experiences seasonality that varies by product line. Because more construction and do-it-yourself projects occur 
during the second and third calendar quarters of each year in the Northern Hemisphere, our security product sales, typically, are 
higher in those quarters than in the first and fourth calendar quarters. However, our Interflex and Asia Pacific systems integration 
businesses typically experience higher sales in the fourth calendar quarter due to project timing. Revenue by quarter for the years 
ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are as follows: 

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

2014

2013

2012

22%

23%

23%

24%

26%

26%

26%

26%

26%

28%

25%

25%

Employees

As of December 31, 2014, we had more than 8,500 employees, approximately 20% of whom have the terms of their employment 
covered under collective bargaining agreements. Our non-management European employees are represented by national and local 
works councils.

Environmental Regulation

We are dedicated to an environmental program intended to reduce the utilization and generation of hazardous materials during the 
manufacturing process as well as to remediate identified environmental concerns. As to the latter, we are currently engaged in site 
investigations and remediation activities to address environmental cleanup from past operations at current and former manufacturing 
facilities.

We are sometimes a party to environmental lawsuits and claims and have received notices of potential violations of environmental 
laws and regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA") and similar state authorities. We have also been 
identified as a potentially responsible party ("PRP") for cleanup costs associated with off-site waste disposal at federal Superfund 
and state remediation sites. For all such sites, there are other PRPs and, in most instances, our involvement is minimal.

In estimating our liability, we have assumed that we will not bear the entire cost of remediation of any site to the exclusion of 
other PRPs who may be jointly and severally liable. The ability of other PRPs to participate has been taken into account, based 
on our understanding of the parties’ financial condition and probable contributions on a per site basis. Additional lawsuits and 
claims involving environmental matters are likely to arise from time to time in the future.

We incurred $2.9 million, $2.1 million, and $2.9 million of expenses during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, 
respectively, for environmental remediation at sites presently or formerly owned or leased by us. As of December 31, 2014 and 
2013, we have recorded reserves for environmental matters of $8.8 million and $10.8 million, respectively.  Of these amounts 
$2.4 million and $2.9 million, respectively, relate to remediation of sites previously disposed by us.  Given the evolving nature of 
environmental laws, regulations and technology, the ultimate cost of future compliance is uncertain.

Available Information

We are required to file annual, quarterly, and current reports, proxy statements, and other documents with the SEC. The public 
may read and copy any materials filed with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 
20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. 
Also,  the  SEC  maintains  an  Internet  website  that  contains  reports,  proxy  and  information  statements,  and  other  information 
regarding  issuers  that  file  electronically  with  the  SEC.  The  public  can  obtain  any  documents  that  are  filed  by  us  at  http://
www.sec.gov.

In addition, this Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as future quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and 
any amendments to all of the foregoing reports, are made available free of charge on our Internet website (http://www.allegion.com) 

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as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. The contents of the 
Company’s website are not incorporated by reference in this report.

Item 1A.    RISK FACTORS 

You should carefully consider the risks below, together with all the other information included in this Form 10-K, in evaluating 
us and our ordinary shares. If any of the risks below actually occurs, our business, financial conditions, results of operations and 
cash flows could be materially and adversely affected. Any such adverse effect may cause the trading price of our ordinary shares 
to decline, and as a result, you could lose all or part of your investment in us. Our business may also be adversely affected by risks 
and uncertainties not known to us or risks that we currently believe to be immaterial. 

Risks Related to Our Business

Our global operations subject us to economic risks.

We are incorporated in Ireland and operate in countries worldwide. Our global operations depend on products manufactured, 
purchased  and  sold  in  the  U.S.  and  internationally,  including  in  Europe,  China, Australia,  Mexico,  Venezuela  and  Turkey. 
Accordingly, we are subject to risks that are inherent in operating globally, including:

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changes in laws and regulations or imposition of currency restrictions and other restraints in various jurisdictions;
limitation of ownership rights, including expropriation of assets by a local government, and limitation on the
ability to repatriate earnings;
sovereign debt crises and currency instability in developed and developing countries;
imposition of burdensome tariffs and quotas;
difficulty in staffing and managing global operations;
difficulty in enforcing agreements, collecting receivables and protecting assets through non-U.S. legal systems;
national and international conflict, including war, civil disturbances and terrorist acts; and
economic downturns and social and political instability.

These risks could increase our cost of doing business internationally, increase our counterparty risk, disrupt our operations, disrupt 
the ability of suppliers and customers to fulfill their obligations and limit our ability to sell products in certain markets.

Our business relies on the commercial and residential construction and remodeling markets.

We primarily rely on the commercial and residential construction and remodeling markets, which are marked by cyclicality based 
on overall economic conditions. Weakness or instability in these markets may cause current and potential customers to delay or 
choose not to make purchases, which could negatively impact the demand for our products and services. 

We operate in highly competitive markets.

The markets in which we operate include a large number of participants, including multi-national companies, regional companies 
and small local companies.  We primarily compete on the basis of quality, innovation, expertise, breadth of product offering and 
price.  We may be unable to effectively compete on all these bases.  If we are unable to anticipate evolving trends in the market 
or the timing and scale of our competitors’ activities and initiatives, the demand for our products and services could be negatively 
impacted. 

In addition, we compete in a market that is experiencing the convergence of the mechanical and electronic products.  This may 
lead to increased competition, including with companies with greater financial and other resources than we have.  To remain 
competitive, we must develop new products and respond to new technologies in a timely manner.

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Our growth is dependent, in part, on the development, commercialization and acceptance of new products and services.

We must develop and commercialize new products and services in order to remain competitive in our current and future markets 
and in order to continue to grow our business. We cannot provide any assurance that any new product or service will be successfully 
commercialized in a timely manner, if ever, or, if commercialized, will result in returns greater than our investment. Investment 
in a product or service could divert our attention and resources from other projects that become more commercially viable in the 
market. We also cannot provide any assurance that any new product or service will be accepted by the market. 

Changes in customer preferences and the inability to maintain beneficial relationships with large customers could adversely 
affect our business. 

We have significant customers, particularly major retailers, although no one customer represented more than 10% of combined 
net sales in the past three fiscal years. The loss or material reduction of business, the lack of success of sales initiatives or changes 
in customer preferences or loyalties for our products related to any such significant customer could have a material adverse impact 
on our business. In addition, major customers who are volume purchasers are much larger than us and have strong bargaining 
power with suppliers. This limits our ability to recover cost increases through higher selling prices. Furthermore, unanticipated 
inventory adjustments by these customers can have a negative impact on sales. 

Our brands are important assets of our businesses and violation of our trademark rights by imitators could negatively impact 
revenues and brand reputation. 

Our brands and trademarks enjoy a reputation for quality and value and are important to our success and competitive position. 
Unauthorized use of our trademarks may not only erode sales of our products, but may also cause significant damage to our brand 
name and reputation, interfere with relationships with our customers and increase litigation costs. There can be no assurance that 
our on-going effort to protect our brand and trademark rights will prevent all violations. 

Currency exchange rate fluctuations may adversely affect our results.

We are exposed to a variety of market risks, including the effects of changes in currency exchange rates. See “Management’s 
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market 
Risk.”

Approximately 37% of our 2014 net revenues were derived outside the U.S., and we expect sales to non-U.S. customers to continue 
to represent a significant portion of our consolidated net revenues. Although we may enter into currency exchange contracts to 
reduce our risk related to currency exchange fluctuations, changes in the relative fair values of currencies occur from time to time 
and may, in some instances, have a material impact on our results of operations. Because we do not hedge against all of our currency 
exposure, our business will continue to be susceptible to currency fluctuations.

We also translate assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses denominated in non-U.S. dollar currencies into U.S. dollars for our 
combined and consolidated financial statements based on applicable exchange rates. Consequently, fluctuations in the value of 
the U.S. dollar compared to other currencies will have a material impact on the value of these items in our consolidated financial 
statements, even if their value has not changed in their original currency.

Our business strategy includes making acquisitions and investments that complement our existing business. These acquisitions 
and investments could be unsuccessful or consume significant resources, which could adversely affect our operating results. 

We will continue to analyze and evaluate the acquisition of strategic businesses or product lines with the potential to strengthen 
our industry position or enhance our existing set of products and services offerings. We cannot assure you that we will identify or 
successfully  complete  transactions  with  suitable  acquisition  candidates  in  the  future,  nor  can  we  assure  you  that  completed 
acquisitions will be successful. 

Acquisitions  and  investments  may  involve  significant  cash  expenditures,  debt  incurrence,  operating  losses  and  expenses. 
Acquisitions involve numerous other risks, including: 

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diversion of management time and attention from daily operations;
difficulties integrating acquired businesses, technologies and personnel into our business;
difficulties in obtaining and verifying the financial statements and other business information of acquired businesses;
inability to obtain regulatory approvals and/or required financing on favorable terms;

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potential loss of key employees, key contractual relationships or key customers of acquired companies or of us;
assumption of the liabilities and exposure to unforeseen liabilities of acquired companies; and
dilution  of  interests  of  holders  of  our  ordinary  shares  through  the  issuance  of  equity  securities  or  equity-linked
securities.

We may also expand through acquisitions or investments into international markets in which we may have limited experience or 
are required to rely on business partners. In addition to the risks outlined above, expansion into international markets may require 
us to compete with local businesses with greater knowledge of the market, including the tastes and preferences of customers, and 
businesses with dominant market shares.

It may be difficult for us  to complete transactions quickly, integrate acquired operations efficiently into our current business 
operations or effectively compete in new markets we enter. Any acquisitions or investments may ultimately harm our business or 
financial condition, as such acquisitions may not be successful and may ultimately result in impairment charges. 

Our operational excellence efforts may not achieve the improvements we expect.

We utilize a number of tools to improve operational efficiency and productivity. Implementation of new processes to our operations 
could cause disruptions and there is no assurance that all of our planned operational excellence projects will be fully implemented, 
or if implemented will realize the expected improvements.

Our EMEIA restructuring plans may not be successful.

We have implemented a plan to restructure our EMEIA segment to improve efficiencies and regional cost structure.  If we are 
unable to successfully implement our restructuring plan, we may not be able to improve profitability or effectively compete in the 
region.  In addition, our restructuring plans could result in significant restructuring charges and impairment charges.

Material adverse legal judgments, fines, penalties or settlements could adversely affect our business.

We are currently and may in the future become involved in legal proceedings and disputes incidental to the operation of our 
business. Our business may be adversely affected by the outcome of these proceedings and other contingencies (including, without 
limitation, environmental matters) that cannot be predicted with certainty. As required by U.S. generally accepted accounting 
principles  ("GAAP"),  we  establish  reserves  based  on  our  assessment  of  contingencies.  Subsequent  developments  in  legal 
proceedings and other contingencies may affect our assessment and estimates of the loss contingency recorded as a reserve and 
we may be required to make additional material payments.

Allegations that we have infringed the intellectual property rights of third parties could negatively affect us. 

We may be subject to claims of infringement of intellectual property rights by third parties. In particular, we often compete in 
areas having extensive intellectual property rights owned by others and we have become subject to claims alleging infringement 
of intellectual property rights of others. In general, if it is determined that one or more of our technologies, products or services 
infringes the intellectual property rights owned by others, we may be required to cease marketing those services, to obtain licenses 
from the holders of the intellectual property at a material cost or to take other actions to avoid infringing the intellectual property 
rights. The litigation process is costly and subject to inherent uncertainties, and we may not prevail in litigation matters regardless 
of the merits of our position. Adverse intellectual property litigation or claims of infringement against us may become extremely 
disruptive if the plaintiffs succeed in blocking the trade of our products and services and may have a material adverse effect on 
our business.

Our reputation, ability to do business and results of operations could be impaired by improper conduct by any of our employees, 
agents or business partners.

We are subject to regulation under a variety of U.S. federal and state and non-U.S. laws, regulations and policies including laws 
related to anti-corruption, export and import compliance, anti-trust and money laundering, due to our global operations. We cannot 
provide assurance our internal controls will always protect us from the improper conduct of our employees, agents and business 
partners. Any improper conduct could damage our reputation and subject us to, among other things, civil and criminal penalties, 
material fines, equitable remedies (including profit disgorgement and injunctions on future conduct), securities litigation and a 
general loss of investor confidence.

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We may be subject to risks relating to our information technology systems.

We rely extensively on information technology systems to manage and operate our business. If these systems cease to function 
properly or if these systems do not provide the anticipated benefits, our ability to manage our operations could be impaired.

We currently rely on a single vendor for many of the critical elements of our global information technology infrastructure and 
its failure to provide effective support for such infrastructure could negatively impact our business and financial results. 

We have outsourced many of the critical elements of our global information technology infrastructure to a third-party service 
provider in order to achieve efficiencies. If the service provider does not perform or does not perform effectively, we may not be 
able to achieve the expected efficiencies and may have to incur additional costs to address failures in providing service by the 
service provider. Depending on the function involved, such non-performance, ineffective performance or failures of service may 
lead to business disruptions, processing inefficiencies or security breaches. 

Our information technology infrastructure is important to our business and data security breaches or disruptions of such 
infrastructure could negatively impact our business and financial results.

Our information technology infrastructure is subject to cyber-attacks and unauthorized security intrusions. Despite instituting 
security policies and business continuity plans, our systems and networks may be vulnerable to system damage, malicious attacks 
from hackers, employee errors or misconduct, viruses, power and utility outages, and other catastrophic events that could cause 
significant harm to our business by negatively impacting our business operations, compromising the security of our proprietary 
information and exposing us to litigation that could adversely affect our reputation. 

Commodity shortages and price increases could negatively affect our financial results.

We rely on suppliers to secure commodities, including steel, zinc, brass and other non-ferrous metals, required for the manufacture 
of our products. A disruption of deliveries from our suppliers or decreased availability of commodities could have an adverse 
effect on our ability to meet our commitments to customers or increase our operating costs. We believe that available sources of 
supply will generally be sufficient for our needs for the foreseeable future. Nonetheless, the unavailability of some commodities 
could have a material adverse impact on our business.

Volatility in the prices of these commodities could increase the costs of our products and services, and we may not be able to pass 
on these costs to our customers. We do not currently use financial derivatives to hedge against this volatility, however, we utilize 
firm purchase commitments to mitigate risk. The pricing of some commodities we use is based on market prices.  To mitigate this 
exposure, we may use annual and multi-year fixed price contracts to minimize the impact of inflation and to benefit from deflation. 

We may be required to recognize impairment charges for our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets.

At December 31, 2014, the net carrying value of our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets totaled approximately 
$506 million and $10.1 million, respectively. In accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), we 
periodically assess these assets to determine whether they are impaired. Negative industry or economic trends, disruptions to our 
business, unexpected changes or planned changes in use of assets, divestitures and market capitalization declines may result in 
recognition of impairment charges. 

Successful sales and marketing efforts depend on our ability to recruit and retain qualified employees. 

Our ability to successfully grow our business depends on the contributions and abilities of key executives, our sales force and 
other personnel, including the ability of our sales force to adapt to any changes made in the sales organization and achieve adequate 
customer coverage. We must therefore continue to recruit, retain and motivate management, sales and other personnel sufficiently 
to maintain our current business and support our projected growth. A shortage of these key employees might jeopardize our ability 
to grow and expand our business.

Our operations are subject to regulatory risks.

Our U.S. and non-U.S. operations are subject to a number of laws and regulations, including fire and building codes and standards, 
environmental and health and safety. We have incurred, and will be required to continue to incur, significant expenditures to comply 
with these laws and regulations. Changes to, or changes in interpretations of, current laws and regulations could require us to 
increase our compliance expenditures, cause us to significantly alter or discontinue offering existing products and services or cause 
us to develop new products and services. Altering current products and services or developing new products and services to comply 
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with changes in the applicable laws and regulations could require significant research and development investments, increase the 
cost of providing the products and services and adversely affect the demand for our products and services. 

We may not have been, or we may not at all times be, in full compliance with these laws and regulations. In the event a regulatory 
authority concludes that we are not or have not at all times been in full compliance with these laws, we could be fined, criminally 
charged or otherwise sanctioned. 

Certain environmental laws assess liability on current or previous owners of real property or operators of manufacturing facilities 
for the costs of investigation, removal or remediation of hazardous substances or materials at such properties or at properties at 
which parties have disposed of hazardous substances. Liability for investigative, removal and remedial costs under certain U.S. 
federal and state laws and certain non-U.S. laws are retroactive, strict and joint and several. In addition to cleanup actions brought 
by governmental authorities, private parties could bring personal injury or other claims due to the presence of, or exposure to, 
hazardous substances. We have received notification from U.S. and non-U.S. governmental agencies, including the EPA and similar 
state environmental agencies, that conditions at a number of current and formerly owned sites where we and others have disposed 
of hazardous substances require investigation, cleanup and other possible remedial action. These agencies may require that we 
reimburse the government for its costs incurred at these sites or otherwise pay for the costs of investigation and cleanup of these 
sites, including by providing compensation for natural resource damage claims from such sites. For more information, see “Business 
- Environmental Regulation.” 

While we have planned for future capital and operating expenditures to maintain compliance with environmental laws and have 
accrued for costs related to current remedial efforts, our costs of compliance, or our liabilities arising from past or future releases 
of, or exposures to, hazardous substances may exceed our estimates. We may also be subject to additional environmental claims 
for personal injury or cost recovery actions for remediation of facilities in the future based on our past, present or future business 
activities. 

The capital and credit markets are important to our business.

Instability in U.S. and global capital and credit markets, including market disruptions, limited liquidity and interest rate volatility, 
or reductions in the credit ratings assigned to us by independent ratings agencies could reduce our access to capital markets or 
increase the cost of funding our short and long term credit requirements. In particular, if we are unable to access capital and credit 
markets on terms that are acceptable to us, we may not be able to make certain investments or fully execute our business plans 
and strategy.

Our suppliers and customers are also dependent upon the capital and credit markets. Limitations on the ability of customers, 
suppliers or financial counterparties to access credit could lead to insolvencies of key suppliers and customers, limit or prevent 
customers from obtaining credit to finance purchases of our products and services and cause delays in the delivery of key products 
from suppliers.

We may not be able to sustain a competitive worldwide effective corporate tax rate. 

We cannot give any assurance as to what our effective tax rate will be in future years, because of, among other things, uncertainty 
regarding the geographic mix of income and the tax policies of the jurisdictions where we operate. Our actual effective tax rate 
may vary from our expectation and that variance may be material. Additionally, the tax laws of Ireland and other jurisdictions 
could change in the future, and such changes could cause a material change in our effective tax rate. 

Our operations in Venezuela expose us to several risks.

Venezuela  is  currently  experiencing  significant  political  and  civil  unrest  and  economic  instability,  and  in  February  2013  the 
Venezuelan government devalued its currency and the official exchange rate changed from 4.3 to 6.3 Venezuelan bolivars per U.S. 
dollar.  We recognized a $6.2 million realized foreign currency loss related to the devaluation in the first quarter of 2013. In March 
2014, the Venezuelan government launched a SICAD II rate to provide a greater supply of U.S. dollars from sources other than 
the Venezuelan government. All companies located or domiciled in Venezuela may bid for USD for any purpose. The SICAD II 
exchange rate was approximately 50 bolivars per U.S. dollar on December 31, 2014. 

Given accelerated deterioration in economic conditions driven by a significant drop in the price of oil and no expectation of 
improvement for the foreseeable future, we concluded that the SICAD II exchange rate was the most appropriate rate at which to 
value bolivar denominated assets and liabilities. As a result, on December 31, 2014, we moved the exchange rate applied to bolivars 
from the official rate to the SICAD II rate. We recorded a charge of $45.4 million (before tax and non-controlling interest), or 
$0.28 per diluted share. The charge includes remeasurement of net monetary assets ($12.1 million) and a non-cash impairment 
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charge to adjust Venezuelan inventory balances ($33.3 million). After these charges, we had $4.6 million of bolivar-denominated 
net monetary assets and $8.9 million of inventory in Venezuela as of December 31, 2014. 

On February 9, 2015, the Venezuelan government announced changes to its exchange rate system that included the launch of a 
new, market-based system called the Marginal Currency System, or “Simadi,” that will replace the SICAD II rate.  The Company 
is currently evaluating this announcement.   Adoption of the Simadi rate would result in additional charges to remeasure the net 
monetary assets and impair other assets.

This current state of affairs could lead to further devaluation of Venezuela's currency, volatility of exchange rates, and disruption 
of the economy. If the current unrest and instability continues, our ability to acquire necessary goods from suppliers could be 
limited, our customers may not be able to fulfill their obligations, our ability to manufacture and sell products could be disrupted 
and our Venezuelan operations could be adversely affected.

Risks Related to Our Indebtedness

Our substantial leverage could harm our business by limiting our available cash and our access to additional capital and, to 
the extent of our variable rate indebtedness, exposing us to interest rate risk.

We have approximately $1.3 billion of outstanding indebtedness at December 31, 2014. In addition, we have a senior secured 
revolving credit facility permitting borrowings of up to $500 million. Further volatility in the credit markets would adversely 
impact our ability to obtain favorable terms on financing in the future. In addition, a substantial portion of our cash flows from 
operations is dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on our indebtedness and will not be available for other purposes, 
including our operations, capital expenditures, payment of dividends, share repurchase programs and future business opportunities. 
We may be more vulnerable than a less leveraged company to a downturn in the general economic conditions or in our business, 
or we may be unable to carry out capital spending that is important to our growth. We may be vulnerable to interest rate increases, 
as certain of our borrowings, including those under our senior secured credit facilities, are at variable rates.

We may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness and may be forced to take other actions to 
satisfy our obligations under our indebtedness, which actions may not be successful.

Our ability to make scheduled payments or to refinance our debt obligations depends on our financial and operating performance, 
which is subject to prevailing economic and competitive conditions and to certain financial, business and other factors beyond 
our control. We may not be able to maintain a level of cash flow from operating activities sufficient to permit us to pay the principal 
and interest on our indebtedness. For more information see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and 
Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources.” 

If our cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations, we may be forced to reduce or delay 
capital expenditures, reduce or eliminate the payment of dividends, sell assets, seek additional capital or seek to restructure or 
refinance our indebtedness. These alternative measures may not be successful and may not permit us to meet our scheduled debt 
service obligations. In the absence of such operating results and resources, we could face substantial liquidity problems and might 
be required to sell material assets or operations to attempt to meet our debt service and other obligations. The terms of the credit 
agreement governing our senior secured credit facilities and the indenture governing our senior notes contain customary financial 
covenants that may restrict our ability to use the proceeds from asset sales. We may not be able to consummate those asset sales 
to raise capital or sell assets at prices we believe are fair, and proceeds that we do receive may not be adequate to meet any debt 
service obligations then due.

Despite our levels of indebtedness, we may still be able to incur substantially more debt, which could further exacerbate the 
risks associated with our substantial leverage.

We may be able to incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future. Although the terms of the credit agreement governing 
our senior secured credit facilities and the indenture governing our senior notes contain customary restrictions on the incurrence 
of additional indebtedness, these restrictions are subject to a number of qualifications and exceptions, and the indebtedness incurred 
in compliance with these restrictions could be substantial. In addition, our senior secured revolving credit facility permits borrowings 
of up to $500 million. If we incur additional debt above the levels we currently have, the risks associated with our leverage, 
including those described above, would increase.

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The terms of our debt covenants could limit how we conduct our business and our ability to raise additional funds. 

The terms of the credit agreement governing our senior secured credit facilities and the indenture governing our senior notes 
restrict us from taking certain actions that we may think are in the best interests of our shareholders. A breach of the covenants or 
restrictions could result in a default under the applicable indebtedness. As a result of these restrictions, we may be:

•
•
•
•

limited in how we conduct our business;
limited in our ability to pay dividends or make other distributions to our shareholders;
unable to raise additional debt or equity financing to operate during general economic or business downturns; or
unable to compete effectively or to take advantage of new business opportunities.

These restrictions may affect our ability to grow in accordance with our plans.

These covenants and restrictions could affect our ability to operate our business, and may limit our ability to react to market 
conditions  or  take  advantage  of  potential  business  opportunities  as  they  arise. Additionally,  our  ability  to  comply  with  these 
covenants may be affected by events beyond our control, including general economic and credit conditions and industry downturns, 
and the other factors described in these “risk factors.”

Our variable rate indebtedness may expose us to interest rate risk, which could cause our debt costs to increase significantly.

A portion of our borrowings at December 31, 2014 is a term loan with a variable rate of interest which exposes us to interest rate 
risk. We are exposed to the risk of rising interest rates to the extent that we fund our operations with short-term or variable-rate 
borrowings. At December 31, 2014, we have approximately $1.3 billion of aggregate debt outstanding, and this amount includes 
$963 million of floating-rate term loans and $300 million of our fixed-rate senior notes. We have the ability to incur up to $500 
million of additional floating-rate debt under our senior secured revolving credit facility. A 100 basis point increase in LIBOR 
would have resulted in incremental 2014 interest expense of approximately $7.0 million, excluding the impact of our forward 
starting interest rate swaps. In June 2014, we entered into forward starting interest rate swaps for $300.0 million of our floating-
rate term loans. Swaps with notional amounts totaling $275.0 million become effective in January 2015 and expire in September 
2017 and swaps with notional amounts totaling $25.0 million become effective in January 2015 and expire in December 2016. If 
the LIBOR or other applicable base rates under our senior secured credit facilities increase in the future then the floating-rate debt 
could have a material effect on our interest expense.  

Risks Relating to the Spin-off

We may be unable to achieve some or all of the benefits that we expect to achieve from our spin-off from Ingersoll Rand.

As an independent, publicly-traded company, we believe that our business will benefit from, among other things, allowing us to 
better focus our financial and operational resources on our specific business, allowing our Board of Directors and management 
to design and implement corporate strategies and policies that are based primarily on the characteristics of our business, allowing 
us to more effectively respond to industry dynamics and allowing the creation of effective incentives for our management and 
employees that are more closely tied to our business performance. However, we may not be able to achieve some or all of the 
benefits that we expect to achieve as an independent company in the time we expect, if at all. 

We may be unable to make, on a timely or cost-effective basis, the changes necessary to operate as an independent company, 
and we may experience increased costs.

Prior to 2014, we operated as part of Ingersoll Rand’s corporate organization, and Ingersoll Rand has assisted us by providing 
certain corporate functions. Ingersoll Rand is obligated contractually to provide to us only those transition services specified in 
agreements we entered into with Ingersoll Rand. We may be unable to replace in a timely manner or on comparable terms the 
services or other benefits that Ingersoll Rand previously provided to us that are not specified in any transition services agreement. 
Upon expiration of any transition services agreement, each of the services that are covered in the agreement will have to be provided 
internally or by third parties and we may be unable to replace those services in a timely manner or on comparable terms. In addition, 
if Ingersoll Rand does not continue to perform transition services and the other services that are called for under any transition 
services agreement, we may not be able to operate our business as effectively.

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Our  historical  combined  financial  data  are  not  necessarily  representative  of  the  results  we  would  have  achieved  as  an 
independent, publicly-traded company and may not be a reliable indicator of our future results.

The historical data prior to our spin-off from Ingersoll Rand presented herein may not reflect what our business, financial condition, 
results of operations and cash flows would have been had we been an independent, publicly-traded company during the periods 
presented or what our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows will be in the future as an independent 
company. This is primarily because:

•

•

•

Ingersoll Rand, or one of its affiliates, performed significant corporate functions for us, including tax and treasury
administration  and  certain  governance  functions,  including  internal  audit  and  external  reporting.  Our  historical
statements reflect allocations of corporate expenses from Ingersoll Rand for these functions and may not reflect the
costs we will incur for similar services as an independent company. Furthermore, we are responsible for the additional
costs associated with being an independent, publicly-traded company, including costs related to corporate governance
and external reporting.
Our working capital requirements and capital for our general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and capital
expenditures, historically had been satisfied as part of the company-wide cash management practices of Ingersoll
Rand. While our businesses have historically generated sufficient cash to finance our working capital and other cash
requirements, we no longer have access to Ingersoll Rand’s cash pool. Without the opportunity to obtain financing
from Ingersoll Rand, we may need to obtain additional financing from banks, through public offerings or private
placements of debt or equity securities or other arrangements.
Other significant changes may occur in cost structure, management, financing and business operations as a result of
our operating as a company separate from Ingersoll Rand.

We may have been able to receive better terms from unaffiliated third parties than the terms we receive in our agreements 
related to the spin-off.

The agreements related to the spin-off, including the Separation and Distribution Agreement, Employee Matters Agreement, Tax 
Matters Agreement, Transition Services Agreement, agreements with respect to real estate and intellectual property matters and 
any other agreements, were negotiated in the context of the Spin-off from Ingersoll Rand while we were still part of Ingersoll 
Rand. Accordingly,  these  agreements  may  not  reflect  terms  that  would  have  resulted  from  arm’s-length  negotiations  among 
unaffiliated third parties. The terms of the agreements in the context of the Spin-off are related to, among other things, allocations 
of assets, liabilities, rights, indemnifications and other obligations among Ingersoll Rand and us. We might have received better 
terms under the agreements relating to the Spin-off had they been negotiated with disinterested third parties who competed with 
each other to win our business than we received from Ingersoll Rand.

In connection with the Spin-off, Ingersoll Rand indemnified us for certain liabilities and we indemnified Ingersoll Rand for 
certain liabilities. If we are required to act on these indemnities to Ingersoll Rand, we may need to divert cash to meet those 
obligations and our financial results could be negatively impacted. The Ingersoll Rand indemnity may not be sufficient to 
insure us against the full amount of liabilities for which it will be allocated responsibility, and Ingersoll Rand may not be able 
to satisfy its indemnification obligations in the future.

Pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement, the Employee Matters Agreement and the Tax Matters Agreement with 
Ingersoll Rand, Ingersoll Rand agreed to indemnify us for certain liabilities, and we agreed to indemnify Ingersoll Rand for certain 
liabilities, in each case for uncapped amounts. Such indemnities may be significant and could negatively impact our business, 
particularly indemnities relating to our actions that could impact the tax-free nature of the Spin-off. Third parties could also seek 
to hold us responsible for any of the liabilities that Ingersoll Rand retained. Further, the indemnity from Ingersoll Rand may not 
be  sufficient  to  protect  us  against  the  full  amount  of  such  liabilities,  and  Ingersoll  Rand  may  not  be  able  to  fully  satisfy  its 
indemnification obligations. Moreover, even if we ultimately succeed in recovering from Ingersoll Rand any amounts for which 
we are held liable, we may be temporarily required to bear these losses ourselves. 

If the distribution or certain internal transactions undertaken in anticipation of the spin-off are determined to be taxable for 
U.S. federal income tax purposes, we, our shareholders that are subject to U.S. federal income tax and/or Ingersoll Rand could 
incur significant U.S. federal income tax liabilities and, in certain circumstances, we could be required to indemnify Ingersoll 
Rand for material taxes pursuant to indemnification obligations under the Tax Matters Agreement.

Ingersoll Rand has received an IRS ruling substantially to the effect that, among other things, the distribution of our ordinary 
shares, together with certain related transactions, qualify under Sections 355 and 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code ("the Code"), 
with the result that Ingersoll Rand and Ingersoll Rand’s shareholders will not recognize any taxable income, gain or loss for U.S. 
federal income tax purposes as a result of the Spin-off, except to the extent of cash received in lieu of fractional shares (the "IRS 
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Ruling"). The IRS Ruling also provided that certain internal transactions undertaken in anticipation of the distribution qualify for 
favorable treatment under the Code. In addition to obtaining the IRS Ruling, Ingersoll Rand received opinions from the law firm 
of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP substantially to the effect that certain requirements, including certain requirements that the 
IRS did not rule on, necessary to obtain tax-free treatment have been satisfied, such that the distribution for U.S. federal income 
tax purposes and certain other matters relating to the distribution, including certain internal transactions undertaken in anticipation 
of the distribution, received tax-free treatment under Section 355 of the Code.  The receipt and effectiveness of the IRS Ruling 
and the opinions were conditions to the distribution that were satisfied or waived by Ingersoll Rand. The IRS Ruling and the 
opinions rely on certain facts and assumptions and certain representations and undertakings from us and Ingersoll Rand regarding 
the past and future conduct of our respective businesses and other matters. Notwithstanding the IRS Ruling and the opinions, the 
IRS could determine on audit that the distribution or the internal transactions should be treated as taxable transactions if it determines 
that any of these facts, assumptions, representations or undertakings is not correct or has been violated, or that the distribution or 
the internal transactions should be taxable for other reasons, including as a result of significant changes in shares or asset ownership 
after the distribution. A legal opinion represents the tax adviser’s best legal judgment, is not binding on the IRS or the courts, and 
the IRS or the courts may not agree with the opinion. In addition, the opinion will be based on current law, and cannot be relied 
upon if current law changes with retroactive effect. If the distribution is determined to be taxable, the distribution could be treated 
as a taxable dividend or capital gain for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and our shareholders could incur significant U.S. federal 
income tax liabilities. In addition, we or Ingersoll Rand could incur significant U.S. federal income tax liabilities if it is ultimately 
determined that certain internal transactions undertaken in anticipation of the distribution are taxable.

In addition, under the terms of the Tax Matters Agreement, in the event the distribution or the internal transactions were determined 
to be taxable as a result of actions taken after the distribution by us or Ingersoll Rand, the party responsible for such failure would 
be responsible for all taxes imposed on us or Ingersoll Rand as a result thereof. If such failure is not the result of actions taken 
after the distribution by us or Ingersoll Rand, then we would be responsible for any taxes imposed on us or Ingersoll Rand as a 
result of such determination. Such tax amounts could be significant. 

In addition, the amount of our shares that we can issue may be limited because the issuance of our shares may cause the distribution 
to be a taxable event for Ingersoll Rand under Section 355(e) of the Code, and under the Tax Matters Agreement, we could be 
required to indemnify Ingersoll Rand for that tax. 

We might not be able to engage in desirable strategic transactions and equity issuances following the distribution because of 
restrictions relating to U.S. federal income tax requirements for tax-free distributions.

Our ability to engage in significant equity transactions could be limited or restricted after the distribution in order to preserve, for 
U.S. federal income tax purposes, the tax-free nature of the distribution by Ingersoll Rand. Even if the distribution otherwise 
qualifies for tax-free treatment under Section 355 of the Code, it may result in a corporate-level taxable gain to Ingersoll Rand 
and certain of its affiliates under Section 355(e) of the Code if 50% or more, by vote or value, of our shares or Ingersoll Rand’s 
shares are acquired or issued as part of a plan or series of related transactions that includes the distribution. Any acquisitions or 
issuances of our shares or Ingersoll Rand’s shares within two years after the distribution will generally be presumed to be part of 
such a plan, although we or Ingersoll Rand may be able to rebut that presumption.

To preserve the tax-free treatment to Ingersoll Rand of the distribution, under the Tax Matters Agreement, we are prohibited from 
taking or failing to take any action that prevents the distribution and related transactions from being tax-free. Further, for the two-
year period following the distribution, without obtaining the consent of Ingersoll Rand, a private letter ruling from the IRS or an 
unqualified opinion from a nationally recognized law firm or accounting firm, we are prohibited from, among other things:

•

•
•
•

approving or allowing any transaction that results in a change in ownership of more than 50% of our ordinary shares
when combined with any other changes in ownership of our shares,
redeeming or repurchasing certain amounts of equity securities,
selling or otherwise disposing of substantially all of our assets, or
engaging in certain internal transactions.

These restrictions may limit our ability to pursue strategic transactions or engage in new business or other transactions that may 
maximize the value of our business. Moreover, the Tax Matters Agreement provides that we are responsible for any taxes imposed 
on Ingersoll Rand or any of its affiliates as a result of the failure of the distribution or the internal transactions to qualify for 
favorable treatment under the Code unless such failure is attributable to certain actions taken after the distribution by Ingersoll 
Rand.

In February 2014, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $200 million of our ordinary shares. Due to these 
restrictions, we may not engage in privately negotiated transactions or acquire more than 20% of our outstanding shares within 
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two years after the Distribution. We believe that we will be able to execute the authorized share repurchases and preserve the tax-
free treatment of the distribution. However, if we are unable to preserve the tax-free treatment, any taxes imposed on us could be 
significant. 

If the distribution is determined to be taxable for Irish tax purposes, significant Irish tax liabilities may arise. 

Ingersoll Rand has received an opinion of the Irish Revenue regarding the Irish tax consequences of the distribution to the effect 
that certain reliefs and exemptions for corporate reorganizations apply. In addition to obtaining the opinion from Irish Revenue, 
Ingersoll Rand received an opinion from the law firm of Arthur Cox confirming the applicability of the relevant exemptions and 
reliefs to the distribution and that certain internal transactions will not trigger tax costs. These opinions rely on certain facts and 
assumptions and certain representations and undertakings from us and Ingersoll Rand regarding the past and future conduct of 
our  respective  businesses  and  other  matters.  Notwithstanding  the  opinions,  Irish  Revenue  could  determine  on  audit  that  the 
distribution or the internal transactions do not qualify for the relevant exemptions or reliefs if it determines that any of these facts, 
assumptions, representations or undertakings is not correct or has been violated. A legal opinion represents the tax adviser’s best 
legal judgment, is not binding on Irish Revenue or the courts and Irish Revenue or the courts may not agree with the legal opinion. 
In addition, the legal opinion was based on current law, and cannot be relied upon if current law changes with retroactive effect. 
If the distribution ultimately is determined not to fall within certain exemptions or reliefs, the distribution could result in our 
shareholders having an Irish tax liability as a result of the distribution (if a shareholder is an Irish resident or holds shares in 
Ingersoll Rand in an Irish branch or agency), or we or Ingersoll Rand could incur Irish tax liabilities.

In addition, under the terms of the Tax Matters Agreement, in the event the distribution does not qualify for certain reliefs or 
exemptions, then we would be responsible for any taxes imposed on us or Ingersoll Rand as a result of such determination.  Such 
tax amounts could be significant. 

Risks Related to Our Incorporation in Ireland

Irish law differs from the laws in effect in the United States and may afford less protection to holders of our securities.

The  United  States  currently  does  not  have  a  treaty  with  Ireland  providing  for  the  reciprocal  recognition  and  enforcement  of 
judgments in civil and commercial matters. As such, there is some uncertainty as to whether the courts of Ireland would recognize 
or enforce judgments of U.S. courts obtained against us or our directors or officers based on U.S. federal or state civil liability 
laws, including the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal or state securities laws, or hear actions against us or those persons 
based on those laws.

As an Irish company, we are governed by the Irish Companies Act, which differs in some material respects from laws generally 
applicable to U.S. corporations and shareholders, including, among others, differences relating to interested director and officer 
transactions and shareholder lawsuits. Likewise, the duties of directors and officers of an Irish company generally are owed to the 
company only. Shareholders of Irish companies generally do not have a personal right of action against directors or officers of the 
company and may exercise such rights of action on behalf of the company only in limited circumstances. Accordingly, holders of 
our securities may have more difficulty protecting their interests than would holders of securities of a corporation incorporated in 
a jurisdiction of the United States.

In addition, Irish law allows shareholders to authorize share capital which then can be issued by a board of directors without 
shareholder approval. Also, subject to specified exceptions, Irish law grants statutory preemptive rights to existing shareholders 
to subscribe for new issuances of shares for cash. However, we have opted out of these preemption rights in our Articles of 
Association as permitted under Irish company law. Irish law provides that this opt-out expires after five years unless renewed by 
a special resolution of the shareholders. These authorizations must be renewed by the shareholders every five years and we cannot 
guarantee that these authorizations will always be approved.

Changes  in  tax  laws,  regulations  or  treaties,  changes  in  our  status  under  the  tax  laws  of  many  jurisdictions  or  adverse 
determinations by taxing authorities could increase our tax burden or otherwise affect our financial condition or operating 
results, as well as subject our shareholders to additional taxes. 

The realization of any tax benefit related to our incorporation and tax residence in Ireland could be impacted by changes in tax 
laws, tax treaties or tax regulations or the interpretation or enforcement thereof by the tax authorities of many jurisdictions. From 
time to time, proposals have been made and/or legislation has been introduced to change the tax laws of various jurisdictions or 
limit tax treaty benefits that if enacted could materially increase our tax burden and/or effective tax rate. For instance, recent U.S. 
legislative  proposals  could  modify  or  eliminate  the  tax  deductibility  of  various  currently  deductible  payments,  which  could 
materially and adversely affect our effective tax rate and cash tax position. Moreover, other U.S. legislative proposals could have 
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a material adverse impact on us by overriding certain tax treaties and limiting the treaty benefits on certain payments by our U.S. 
subsidiaries  to  our  non-U.S.  affiliates,  which  could  increase  our  tax  liability. We  cannot  predict  the  outcome  of  any  specific 
legislation in any jurisdiction.

While we monitor proposals that would materially impact our tax burden and/or effective tax rate and investigate our options, we 
could still be subject to increased taxation on a going forward basis no matter what action we undertake if certain legislative 
proposals are enacted, certain tax treaties are amended and/or our interpretation of applicable tax law is challenged and determined 
to be incorrect. In particular, any changes and/or differing interpretations of applicable tax law that have the effect of disregarding 
our incorporation in Ireland, limiting our ability to take advantage of tax treaties between jurisdictions, modifying or eliminating 
the deductibility of various currently deductible payments, or increasing the tax burden of operating or being resident in a particular 
country, could subject us to increased taxation.

Dividends received by our shareholders may be subject to Irish dividend withholding tax.

In certain circumstances, we are required to deduct Irish dividend withholding tax (currently at the rate of 20%) from dividends 
paid to our shareholders. In the majority of cases, shareholders resident in the United States will not be subject to Irish withholding 
tax, and shareholders resident in a number of other countries will not be subject to Irish withholding tax provided that they complete 
certain  Irish  dividend  withholding  tax  forms.  However,  some  shareholders  may  be  subject  to  withholding  tax,  which  could 
discourage the investment in our stock and adversely impact on the price of our shares. 

Dividends received by our shareholders could be subject to Irish income tax.

Dividends paid in respect of our shares generally are not subject to Irish income tax where the beneficial owner of these dividends 
is exempt from Irish dividend withholding tax, unless the beneficial owner of the dividend has some connection with Ireland other 
than his or her shareholding in Allegion.

Our shareholders who receive their dividends subject to Irish dividend withholding tax will generally have no further liability to 
Irish income tax on the dividends unless the beneficial owner of the dividend has some connection with Ireland other than his or 
her shareholding in Allegion. 

Certain provisions in our Articles of Association, among other things, could prevent or delay an acquisition of us, which could 
decrease the trading price of our ordinary shares.

Our  Memorandum  and Articles  of Association  contain  provisions  to  deter  takeover  practices,  inadequate  takeover  bids  and 
unsolicited offers. These provisions include, amongst others:

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•

•

a provision of our Articles of Association which generally prohibits us from engaging in a business combination
with an interested shareholder (being (i) the beneficial owner of the relevant percentage of our voting shares or (ii)
an affiliate or associate of us that has at any time within the last five years been the beneficial owner of the relevant
percentage of our voting shares), subject to certain exceptions;
rules regarding how shareholders may present proposals or nominate directors for election at shareholder meetings;
the right of our Board of Directors to issue preferred shares without shareholder approval in certain circumstances,
subject to applicable law; and
the ability of our Board of Directors to fill vacancies on our Board of Directors in certain circumstances.

We believe these provisions will provide some protection to our shareholders from coercive or otherwise unfair takeover tactics. 
These provisions are not intended to make us immune from takeovers. However, these provisions will apply even if the offer may 
be considered beneficial by some shareholders and could delay or prevent an acquisition that our Board of Directors determines 
is in our best interests and our shareholders' best interests. These provisions may also prevent or discourage attempts to remove 
and replace incumbent directors.

In addition, several mandatory provisions of Irish law could prevent or delay an acquisition of us. For example, Irish law does not 
permit shareholders of an Irish public limited company to take action by written consent with less than unanimous consent. We 
also will be subject to various provisions of Irish law relating to mandatory bids, voluntary bids, requirements to make a cash offer 
and minimum price requirements, as well as substantial acquisition rules and rules requiring the disclosure of interests in our 
shares in certain circumstances. Also, Irish companies, including us, may alter their Memorandum of Association and Articles of 
Association only with the approval of at least 75% of the votes of the company’s shareholders cast in person or by proxy at a 
general meeting of the company.

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The agreements that we entered into with Ingersoll Rand in connection with the spin-off generally require Ingersoll Rand’s consent 
to any assignment by us of our rights and obligations under the agreements. The consent and termination rights set forth in these 
agreements might discourage, delay or prevent a change of control that shareholders may consider favorable. 

Moreover, an acquisition or further issuance of our ordinary shares after the spin-off could trigger the application of Section 355
(e) of the Code, even if the distribution and certain related transactions undertaken in connection therewith otherwise qualify for 
tax-free treatment. Under Section 355(e) of the Code, we and/or Ingersoll Rand could incur tax upon certain transactions undertaken 
in anticipation of the distribution if 50% or more, by vote or value, of our ordinary shares or Ingersoll Rand ordinary shares are 
acquired or issued as part of a plan or series of related transactions that include the spin-off. The process for determining whether 
an acquisition or issuance triggering these provisions has occurred is complex, inherently factual and subject to interpretation. 
Any acquisitions or issuances of our ordinary shares or Ingersoll Rand ordinary shares within two years after the distribution are 
presumed to be part of such a plan, although we or Ingersoll Rand, as applicable, may be able to rebut that presumption. Moreover, 
under the Tax Matters Agreement that we entered into with Ingersoll Rand, we are restricted from engaging in certain transactions 
within two years of the distribution which potentially could trigger application of Section 355(e) of the Code. During such period, 
these restrictions may limit the ability that we, or a potential acquirer of Allegion, have to pursue certain strategic transactions that 
might increase the value of our ordinary shares.

Item 1B.    UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

Item 2.    PROPERTIES

We operate through a broad network of sales offices, 19 production facilities and several distribution centers throughout the world. 
Our active properties represent about 5.1 million square feet, of which approximately 54% is leased. 

The majority of our plant facilities are owned by us with the remainder under long-term lease arrangements. We believe that our 
plants have been well maintained, are generally in good condition and are suitable for the conduct of our business.

Item 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In the normal course of business, we are involved in a variety of lawsuits, claims and legal proceedings, including commercial 
and contract disputes, employment matters, product liability claims, environmental liabilities, intellectual property disputes, and 
tax-related matters. In our opinion, pending legal matters are not expected to have a material adverse impact on our results of 
operations, financial condition, liquidity or cash flows.

Executive Officers of the Registrant

The following is a list of executive officers of the Company as of February 27, 2015. 

David D. Petratis, age 57, is our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr Petratis served as the Chairman, President 
and Chief Executive Officer of Quanex Building Products Corporation (a manufacturer of engineered material and components 
for the building products markets) from 2008 to July 2013.

Patrick S. Shannon, age 52, is our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Shannon served as the Vice President 
and Treasurer of Ingersoll-Rand plc (a global diversified company) from August 2012 to August 2013. Mr. Shannon previously 
served as Ingersoll Rand’s Vice President, Audit Services from February 2010 to August 2012; and Ingersoll Rand’s Vice President, 
Finance and Information Technology - Trane Commercial Systems from September 2008 to February 2010.

Jeffrey N. Braun, age 55, is our Senior Vice President and General Counsel. Mr. Braun served as our Deputy General Counsel and 
Chief Compliance Officer from September 2013 to June 2014. Mr. Braun previously served as General Counsel of General Motors 
China, a subsidiary of General Motors Company (a global automotive company) from April 2010 to June 2013 and as General 
Motors' Executive Director, Global Ethics and Compliance from January 2009 to April 2010. 

Timothy P. Eckersley, age 53, is our Senior Vice President - Americas. Mr. Eckersley served as Ingersoll Rand’s President, Security 
Technologies - Americas from November 2007 to November 2013.

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Tracy L. Kemp, age 46, is our Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer.  Ms. Kemp served as our Vice President and 
Chief  Information Officer  from December  2013  to  February 2015.   Prior  to  that,  Ms.  Kemp  served  as  Ingersoll Rand’s Vice 
President - Chief Information Officer, Security Technologies and Residential Solutions sectors from September 2011 to December 
2013 and Vice President - Chief Information Officer, Residential Solutions sector from 2009 to September 2011.

Raymond H. Lewis Jr., age 50, is our Senior Vice President - Human Resources and Communications. Mr. Lewis  served as Ingersoll 
Rand’s Vice President - Human Resources and Communications, Industrial Technologies from October 2010 to October 2013. 
Mr. Lewis previously served as Ingersoll Rand’s Vice President - Human Resources for Global Product Management and Integrated 
Supply Chain, Industrial Technologies from December 2008 to October 2010. 

Chris E. Muhlenkamp, age 57, is our Senior Vice President - Global Operations and Integrated Supply Chain. Mr. Muhlenkamp 
served as Ingersoll Rand's Vice President - Operations and Global Integrated Supply Chain, Security Technologies, from March 
2011 to December 2013 and served as General Director, Global Supply Management and Production Control and Logistics of 
Delphi Automotive (a vehicle components manufacturer) from January 2009 to March 2011.

Douglas P. Ranck, age 56, is our Vice President and Controller. Mr. Ranck served as Ingersoll Rand’s Global Controller and 
Financial Planning and Analysis Leader - Climate Solutions from June 2008 to October 2013. 

Feng (William) Yu, age 50, is our Senior Vice President - Asia Pacific. Mr. Yu served as Ingersoll Rand’s President, Security 
Technologies - Asia Pacific from February 2011 to November 2013. Mr. Yu previously served as Ingersoll Rand's Vice President, 
Thermo King - Asia Pacific from 2008 to February 2011.

No family relationship exists between any of the above-listed executive officers of the Company. All officers are elected to hold 
office for one year or until their successors are elected and qualified.

Item 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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PART II

Item 5.    MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND

 ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Information regarding the principal market for our ordinary shares and related shareholder matters is as follows:

Our ordinary shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbol ALLE. As of February 24, 2015, the number of record holders of 
ordinary shares was 3,647. The high and low sales price per share and the dividend declared per share for the following periods 
were as follows:

2014
First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

2013

First quarter
Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter (since November 18, 2013)

High

Ordinary shares
Low

Dividend

$

55.35

$

43.65

$

57.62

57.37

55.91

48.29

47.64

45.06

0.08

0.08

0.08

0.08

High

Low

Dividend

N/A
N/A

N/A

48.00

N/A
N/A

N/A

40.70

N/A
N/A

N/A

N/A

Information regarding equity compensation plans required to be disclosed pursuant to this Item is incorporated by reference from 
our Proxy Statement.

Dividend Policy

Our Board of Directors paid dividends of $0.08 per ordinary share on March 31, 2014, June 30, 2014, September 30, 2014 and 
December 30, 2014. We paid a total of $30.0 million in cash for dividends to ordinary shareholders during the year ended December 
31, 2014. Our Board of Directors did not declare any dividends in 2013. Future dividends on our ordinary shares, if any, will be 
at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on, among other things, our results of operations, cash requirements 
and surplus, financial condition, contractual restrictions and other factors that the Board of Directors may deem relevant, as well 
as  our  ability  to  pay  dividends  in  compliance  with  the  Irish  Companies Act.  Under  the  Irish  Companies Act,  dividends  and 
distributions may only be made from distributable reserves. Distributable reserves, broadly, means the accumulated realized profits 
of Allegion plc (ALLE-Ireland). In addition, no distribution or dividend may be made unless the net assets of ALLE-Ireland are 
equal to, or in excess of, the aggregate of ALLE-Ireland’s called up share capital plus undistributable reserves and the distribution 
does not reduce ALLE-Ireland’s net assets below such aggregate.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

We did not repurchase any of our ordinary shares during the fourth quarter of 2014. In February 2014, our Board of Directors 
authorized the repurchase of up to $200 million of our ordinary shares. We paid a total of $50.3 million to repurchase 1.0 million 
ordinary shares during the year ended December 31, 2014. 

To preserve the tax-free treatment to Ingersoll Rand of the Spin-off, under the Tax Matters Agreement, we are prohibited from 
taking or failing to take any action that prevents the Spin-off and related transactions from being tax-free. We may not engage in 
privately negotiated transactions or acquire more than 20% of our outstanding shares within two years after the Spin-off. We 
believe that we will be able to execute the authorized share repurchases and preserve the tax-free treatment of the Spin-off. However, 
if we are unable to preserve the tax-free treatment, any taxes imposed on us could be significant. 

Performance Graph

The annual changes for the period shown November 18, 2013 (when our ordinary shares began trading in the "when-issued" 
market) to December 31, 2014 in the graph on this page are based on the assumption that $100 had been invested in Allegion plc 
ordinary shares, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index ("S&P 500") and the Standard & Poor's 400 Capital Goods Index ("S&P 

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400 Capital Goods") on November 18, 2013, and that all quarterly dividends were reinvested. The total cumulative dollar returns 
shown on the graph represent the value that such investments would have had on December 31, 2014.

November 18,
2013

December 31,
2013

March 31,
2014

June 30,
2014

September 30,
2014

December 31,
2014

Allegion plc

S&P 500

S&P 400 Capital Goods

100.00

100.00

100.00

91.16

103.44

105.46

107.79

105.30

107.85

117.27

110.82

112.66

98.73

112.07

105.74

115.11

117.59

105.72

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Item 6.     SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

In millions, except per share amounts:

At and for the years ended December 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Net revenues

$

2,118.3

$

2,069.6

$

2,023.3

$

1,998.3

$

1,942.4

Net earnings (loss) attributable to Allegion plc
ordinary shareholders:

Continuing operations (a)

Discontinued operations

Total assets

Total debt

186.3 (b)
(11.1)

35.9 (c)
(3.6)

224.3
(4.2)

231.6
(6.3)

201.9
(1.1)

2,015.9

2,000.6

2,003.2

2,055.2

2,070.7

1,264.6

1,343.9

5.0

4.9

6.2

Total Allegion plc shareholders’ equity (deficit)

(4.8)

(66.1)

1,362.6

1,432.8

1,475.6

Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Allegion
plc ordinary shareholders:

Basic:

Continuing operations

Discontinued operations

Diluted:

Continuing operations

Discontinued operations

Dividends declared per ordinary share

$

$

$

1.94
(0.12)

1.92
(0.12)

0.32

$

$

$

0.37
(0.03)

0.37
(0.03)

—

$

$

$

$

$

2.34
(0.05)

2.34
(0.05)

$

$

2.41
(0.07)

2.41
(0.07)

2.10
(0.01)

2.10
(0.01)

— $

— $

—

(a)  Net earnings from continuing operations includes $174.5 million, $176.7 million, $160.5 million and $157.8 million of 
centrally managed service costs and corporate allocations from Ingersoll Rand for the years ended December 31, 2013, 
2012, 2011 and 2010.

(b)  Net earnings from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 includes an after-tax, non-cash inventory 
impairment  charge  of  $18.7  million  and  a  $9.1  million  after-tax,  non-cash  charge  related  to  the  devaluation  of  the 
Venezuelan bolivar.

(c)  Net earnings from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2013 includes an after-tax, non-cash goodwill 
impairment charge of $131.2 million and $44.8 million of discrete tax adjustments consisting of $31.5 million of expense 
related to valuation allowances on deferred tax assets that are no longer expected to be utilized and $13.3 million of net 
tax expense resulting primarily from transactions occurring to effect the Spin-off.

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Item  7.    MANAGEMENT’S  DISCUSSION  AND  ANALYSIS  OF  FINANCIAL  CONDITION  AND  RESULTS  OF 

OPERATIONS

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking 
statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-
looking statements. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed under Item 1A. Risk 
Factors in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The following section is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information, 
including our combined and consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, which appears elsewhere in this Annual 
Report.

Overview

Organization

We are a leading global provider of security products and solutions operating in three geographic regions: Americas; EMEIA; and 
Asia Pacific. We sell a wide range of security products and solutions for end-users in commercial, institutional and residential 
markets worldwide, including into the education, healthcare, government, commercial office and single and multi-family residential 
markets. Our strategic brands include Schlage, Von Duprin, LCN, CISA, and Interflex.  

Trends and Economic Events

Current market conditions, including challenges in international markets, continue to impact our financial results. Uneven global 
commercial new construction activity is negatively impacting our results, however U.S. residential and consumer markets have 
begun to improve, and we are seeing improvements in the U.S. new builder and replacement markets. 

Based on information derived from third party sources, we estimate that the size of the global markets we serve was more than 
$30 billion in revenue in 2014, comprised of $25 billion for mechanical hardware products and more than $5 billion for time, 
attendance, and workforce productivity systems and systems integration. We believe that the security products industry will benefit 
from  several  global  macroeconomic  and  long-term  demographic  trends,  which  include  heightened  awareness  of  security 
requirements,  increased  global  urbanization  and  the  shift  to  a  digital,  interconnected  environment.  In  the  more  established 
economies of North America and Europe, where the security product industry’s compound annual growth rate was 1 to 2% per 
year during the uneven economic conditions experienced over the past three years, we believe our markets are poised for a cyclical 
recovery driven in part by accelerating growth in the underlying commercial and residential construction markets and improved 
consumer confidence in the United States offsetting currency headwinds overseas. Additionally, we expect growth in the global 
electronic product categories we serve to continue to outperform the industry as end-users adopt newer technologies in their 
facilities. 

The economic conditions discussed above and a number of other challenges and uncertainties that could affect our business are 
described under “Risk Factors.” 

2014 Significant Events 

Venezuela currency devaluation

Venezuela is treated as a highly inflationary economy under GAAP. As a result, the U.S. dollar is the functional currency for our 
consolidated joint venture in Venezuela. Any currency remeasurement adjustments for non-U.S. dollar denominated monetary 
assets and liabilities and other transactional foreign exchange gains and losses are reflected in earnings.

The  Venezuelan  government’s  official  exchange  rate  is  currently  6.3  Venezuelan  bolivars  per  U.S.  dollar.  The  Venezuelan 
government re-instituted a secondary exchange rate (SICAD I rate) for select goods and services. The SICAD I rate was 12 bolivars 
per U.S. Dollar at December 31, 2014. In March 2014, the Venezuelan government launched a SICAD II rate to provide a greater 
supply of USD from sources other than the Venezuelan government. All companies located or domiciled in Venezuela may bid 
for USD for any purpose. The SICAD II exchange rate was approximately 50 bolivars per U.S. dollar on December 31, 2014. 

Given accelerated deterioration in economic conditions driven by a significant drop in the price of oil and no expectation of 
improvement for the foreseeable future, we concluded that the SICAD II exchange rate was the most appropriate rate at which to 
value bolivar denominated assets and liabilities. As a result, on December 31, 2014, we moved the exchange rate applied to bolivars 
from the official rate to the SICAD II rate. We recorded a charge of $45.4 million (before tax and non-controlling interest), or 
$0.28 per diluted share. The charge includes remeasurement of net monetary assets ($12.1 million) and a non-cash impairment 

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charge to adjust Venezuelan inventory balances ($33.3 million). Had the SICAD II rate been applied throughout all of 2014, we 
estimate it would have reduced full-year revenues and EPS by approximately $95 million and $0.11 per share, respectively. After 
these charges, we had $4.6 million of bolivar-denominated net monetary assets and $8.9 million of inventory in Venezuela as of 
December 31, 2014. 

On February 9, 2015, the Venezuelan government announced changes to its exchange rate system that included the launch of a 
new, market-based system called the Marginal Currency System, or “Simadi,” that will replace the SICAD II rate.  The Company 
is currently evaluating this announcement. Adoption of the Simadi rate would result in additional charges to remeasure the net 
monetary assets and impair other assets.

Inventory accounting methodology

In the fourth quarter of 2014 we elected to change our method of accounting for certain inventory from the last-in-first-out (LIFO)
method to the first-in-first-out (FIFO) method and now all inventory is accounted for using the FIFO method. We applied this 
change in method of inventory accounting by retrospectively adjusting the prior period financial statements. Further details about 
the impact of this change are discussed in Note 2 to the Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements. 

Acquisitions

In January 2014, we completed the acquisition of certain assets of Schlage Lock de Colombia S.A., the second largest mechanical 
lock manufacturer in Colombia. In April 2014, we completed the acquisition of Fire & Security Hardware Pty Limited (FSH), an 
electromechanical locking provider in Australia. Total consideration paid for these acquisitions was approximately $23.0 million.

2014 Dividends

We paid quarterly dividends of $0.08 per ordinary share to shareholders on March, 31, 2014, June 30, 2014, September 30, 2014, 
and December 30, 2014. We paid a total of $30.0 million in cash for dividends to ordinary shareholders during the year ended 
December 31, 2014. 

Spin-off related charges

For the year ended December 31, 2014 we incurred $28.6 million of separation costs associated with the spin-off from Ingersoll 
Rand, of which $28.2 million was recognized in Selling and administrative expenses in our results of operations and $0.4 million 
was recognized in Cost of goods sold. Separation costs for the year ended December 31, 2014 primarily include professional and 
consulting fees, system implementation costs and relocation and other personnel related costs. We do not expect separation costs 
incurred in 2015 to be material.  The components of separation costs incurred for the year ended December 31, 2014 are presented 
below (in millions):

IT related

HR related

Finance related
Marketing and re-branding

Other

Total

Restructuring charges

$

9.6

8.1

3.0
2.6

5.3

$

28.6

In the second quarter of 2014 management committed to a plan to restructure our EMEIA segment to improve efficiencies and 
regional cost structure. In conjunction with this plan, we incurred severance and other restructuring charges of $6.1 million and 
other charges of $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. 

Joint venture order flow change

Previously, our consolidated joint venture in Asia acted as a pass-through to the end customer. Beginning in 2013, the consolidated 
joint venture no longer recognizes the revenue and cost of goods sold on these products because of a revised joint venture operating 
agreement. Products are shipped direct to the end customer with the joint venture receiving a royalty in an amount that approximates 
the lost margin. We recognized revenue of approximately $52.0 million related to this business in our Americas segment for the 

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year ended December 31, 2013. The change did not have a material impact on operating income or on cash flows for the year 
ended December 31, 2014.

Discontinued operations

In the second quarter of 2014 management committed to a plan to sell its United Kingdom (UK) Door businesses to an unrelated 
third party. The transaction closed in the third quarter of 2014. The businesses sold included the Dor-o-Matic branded automatic 
door business, the Martin Roberts branded performance steel doorset business and the UK service organization. Historical results 
of the component have been reclassified to discontinued operations for all periods presented. In conjunction with the sale, we 
recorded a $7.6 million charge to write the carrying value of the assets sold down to their selling value. 

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Results of Operations - For the years ended December 31

Dollar amounts in millions, except per share
data
Net revenues

$

Cost of goods sold
Selling and administrative expenses
Asset impairment
Operating income
Interest expense

Other expense (income), net

Earnings before income taxes

Provision for income taxes

Earnings from continuing operations

Discontinued operations, net of tax

Net earnings
Less: Net earnings attributable to
noncontrolling interests

Net earnings attributable to Allegion
plc

Diluted net earnings per ordinary
share attributable to Allegion plc
ordinary shareholders:
Continuing operations

Discontinued operations

Net earnings

Net Revenues

$

$

$

2014

2,118.3

1,264.6
527.4
—
326.3
53.8

4.6

267.9

84.2

183.7

(11.1)

172.6

(2.6)

175.2

1.92

(0.12)

1.80

% of

Revenues

$

59.7%

24.9%

—%

15.4%

$

$

$

2013

2,069.6

1,208.1
483.1
137.6
240.8
10.2

7.2

223.4

175.0

48.4
(3.6)
44.8

12.5

32.3

0.37
(0.03)
0.34

% of

Revenues

$

58.4%

23.3%

6.6%

11.6%

$

$

$

2012

% of

Revenues

59.2%

22.5%

—%

18.4%

2,023.3

1,197.7
454.3
—
371.3
1.5

3.1

366.7

136.7

230.0
(4.2)
225.8

5.7

220.1

2.34
(0.05)
2.29

Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased by 2.4% ($48.7 million) compared to the same period in 2013 due 
to the following:

Pricing

Volume/product mix

Acquisitions
Impact of consolidated Asia joint venture order flow change

Currency exchange rates

Total

2.2 %

2.8 %

0.4 %
(2.5)%

(0.5)%

2.4 %

The increase in net revenues was primarily driven by improved pricing, higher volumes, the acquisition of the Schlage de Colombia 
assets  in  January  2014  and  the  acquisition  of  FSH  in April  2014.  The  pricing  improvements  were  primarily  driven  by  our 
consolidated  joint  venture  in Venezuela  and  were  largely  offset  by  material  inflation  and  other  inflation  in Venezuela. These 
increases were partially offset by the impact of the change in order flow through our consolidated joint venture in Asia discussed 
above. 

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Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2013 increased by 2.3% ($46.3 million) compared to the same period in 2012, due 
to the following:

Volume/product mix
Pricing
Currency exchange rates/other
Impact of consolidated Asia joint venture order flow change
Total

2.3 %
1.7 %
(0.4)%
(1.3)%
2.3 %

The increase in net revenues was primarily driven by improved pricing across all segments as well as increased volumes in the 
Americas segment due to stronger demand in both the commercial and residential markets as well as new products, particularly 
from our electronics portfolio. These increases were partially offset by unfavorable currency impacts, lower volume in EMEIA 
due to weak markets and the impact of the change in order flow through our consolidated joint venture in Asia discussed above. 

Cost of Goods Sold

For the year ended December 31, 2014, cost of goods sold as a percentage of revenue increased to 59.7% from 58.4%. Costs of 
goods sold as a percentage of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased primarily due to a $33.3 million non-cash 
inventory impairment charge related to the devaluation of the Venezuelan bolivar (1.6%) discussed above, unfavorable channel/
region  mix  offset  by  volume  (0.3%)  and  increased  investments/other  items  (0.2%). These  increases  were  partially  offset  by 
productivity benefits and pricing improvements in excess of inflation (0.6%) and the impact of foreign currency movements 
(0.2%). 

For the year ended December 31, 2013, cost of goods sold as a percentage of revenue decreased to 58.4% from 59.2%. Cost of 
goods sold as a percentage of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2013 was favorably impacted by a $21.5 million gain on 
a property sale in China (1.1%) as well as productivity benefits and other items in excess of inflation (0.2%), partially offset by 
unfavorable channel/region mix (0.5%).

Selling and Administrative Expenses

For the year ended December 31, 2014, selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 24.9% from 
23.3%. Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014 was negatively 
impacted by increased restructuring charges (0.2%), separation costs incurred in connection with the Spin-off (1.2%) increased 
investments (1.0%), the impact of the change in the order flow through our consolidated joint venture in Asia discussed above 
(0.8%) and other inflation in excess of productivity (0.3%). These increases were partially offset by favorable volume leverage 
(0.9%).

For the year ended December 31, 2013, selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 23.3% from 
22.5%. Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2013 was negatively 
impacted by a $3.2 million increase in restructuring charges and non-recurring separation costs incurred in connection with the 
Spin-off (0.1%), inflation in excess of productivity benefits and other items (0.3%) and increased investment spending (0.4%). 

Operating Income/Margin

Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased $85.5 million from the same period in  2013. Operating income 
in the prior year included a $137.6 million goodwill impairment charge, as well as a $21.5 million gain on the sale of property in 
China. Neither of these items recurred in the current year. Operating income in the current year includes a $33.3 million non-cash 
inventory impairment related to the devaluation of the bolivar discussed above. The remaining increase in operating income was 
primarily due to pricing improvements and productivity in excess of inflation ($36.9 million) and increased volume ($17.1 million). 
These increases were partially offset by increased restructuring charges and non-recurring separation costs incurred in connection 
with the Spin-off ($24.8 million) and increased investments and other items ($26.5 million).

Operating margin for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased to 15.4% from 11.6% for the same period in 2013. The increase 
was primarily due to the 2013 goodwill impairment charge discussed above (6.7%), pricing improvements and productivity in 
excess of inflation (1.5%), favorable volume/product mix (0.5%) and favorable foreign currency exchange rate movements (0.1%). 
These increases were partially offset by the 2014 non-cash inventory impairment discussed above (1.6%),  increased non-recurring 
separation  costs  and  restructuring  charges  (1.2%),  incremental  investment  spending  primarily  associated  with  new  product 
development and other items (1.4%) and the impact of the change in order flow through our consolidated joint venture in Asia 
and the 2013 gain on sale of a property in China discussed above (0.8%). 

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Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2013 decreased $130.5 million from the same period in 2012. The decrease 
in operating income was primarily due to a $137.6 million goodwill impairment charge recorded in 2013, increased investment 
spending ($12.4 million), unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate movements ($5.5 million) and increased restructuring charges 
and  non-recurring separation costs incurred in connection with the Spin-off  ($9.9 million). These decreases were partially offset 
by the gain on a property sale in China ($21.5 million), pricing improvements and productivity in excess of inflation ($9.9 million) 
and increased volume ($3.5 million). 

Operating margin for the year ended December 31, 2013 increased to 11.6% from 18.4% for the same period in 2012. Operating 
margin  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2013  was  negatively  impacted  by  a  non-cash  goodwill  impairment  charge  (6.8%), 
incremental  investment  spending  associated  with  new  product  development  (0.6%),  unfavorable  product  mix  (0.5%)  and 
restructuring charges and non-recurring separation costs (0.2%). These decreases were partially offset by the gain on a property 
sale in China (1.1%) and favorable volume leverage (0.2%). 

Interest Expense

Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased $43.6 million compared to the same period in 2013 as a result 
of the full year impact resulting from entering into $1,000 million Senior Secured Credit Facilities and issuing $300 million of 
senior notes in the fourth quarter of 2013 in conjunction with the spin-off from Ingersoll Rand. In the fourth quarter of 2014, we 
incurred a non-cash charge of approximately $4.5 million for the write-off of unamortized Term Loan B Facility debt issuance 
costs.

Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 increased $8.7 million compared with the same period of 2012 due to the 
issuance of debt in the fourth quarter of 2013 in conjunction with the spin-off from Ingersoll Rand. 

Other expense, net

The components of Other expense, net, for the year ended December 31 are as follows:

In millions
Interest income

Exchange loss

Other

Other expense, net

2014

2013

2012

$

$

(1.1) $
7.6
(1.9)
4.6

$

(0.8) $
8.0

—

7.2

$

(0.1)
3.2

—

3.1

For the year ended December 31, 2014, Other expense, net decreased by $2.6 million compared to the same period in 2013. As 
discussed above, in the fourth quarter of 2014 we recorded a $12.1 million loss related to write down our Venezuelan bolivar-
denominated net monetary assets. This loss is reflected as Exchange loss in the table above. In the prior year, we recorded a $6.2 
million loss resulting from the official devaluation of the bolivar from 4.3 bolivars per U.S. dollar to 6.3 bolivars per U.S. dollar. 
The remaining decrease in Other expense, net for the year ended December 31, 2014 was primarily due to other foreign currency 
gains in 2014. 

For the year ended December 31, 2013, Other expense, net decreased by $3.9 million compared with the same period in 2012 
primarily from unfavorable foreign currency impacts. 

Provision for Income Taxes

For the year ended December 31, 2014, our effective tax rate of 31.4% compared to 78.3% for the year ended December 31, 2013. 
The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2013 included the impact of a non-cash pre-tax goodwill impairment charge 
of $137.6 million ($131.2 million after-tax). Additionally, the effective tax rate included $44.8 million of discrete tax adjustments 
consisting of $31.5 million of expense related to valuation allowances on deferred tax assets that are no longer expected to be 
utilized and $13.3 million of net tax expense resulting primarily from transactions occurring to effect the Spin-off. Excluding these 
items, the effective tax rate was 37.8%. The decrease in our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to 
2013 was primarily due to favorable changes in the mix of pre-tax income earned in lower rate jurisdictions as well as favorable 
discrete tax benefits. 

Our 2013 tax rate was above the U.S. statutory rate of 35.0% primarily due to U.S. state and local taxes and net increases in our 
liability for unrecognized tax benefits partially offset by earnings in non-U.S. jurisdictions, which, in aggregate, had a lower 
effective rate. 

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For periods prior to the Spin-off, income tax expense was recorded as if we filed tax returns on a stand-alone basis. This separate 
return methodology applied the accounting guidance for income taxes to the stand-alone financial statements as if we were a stand-
alone enterprise for the periods prior to the Spin-off using statutory rates. These rates did not contemplate certain tax strategies 
that could lower the effective tax rate in future periods, if executed.   

Discontinued Operations

EMEIA Divestiture 

As discussed above, in 2014 we sold our UK Door businesses to an unrelated third party. Historical results of the component have 
been reclassified to discontinued operations for all periods presented. In conjunction with the sale, we recorded a $7.6 million 
charge to write the carrying value of the assets sold down to their selling value. 

Net revenues and after-tax earnings of the component for the years ended December 31 were as follows: 

In millions
Net revenues

Pre-tax loss from operations

Loss on disposal

Tax benefit
Discontinued operations, net of tax

Other divestitures

2014

2013

2012

$

$

$

$
16.1
(3.1) $
(7.6)
—
(10.7) $

$
23.9
(2.8) $

—
—

(2.8) $

23.3
(1.9)
—
0.4
(1.5)

Other discontinued operations recognized a loss of $0.4 million, $0.8 million and $2.7 million for the years ended December 31, 
2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These losses were mainly related to lease expense and other miscellaneous expenses from 
previously sold businesses.

Review of Business Segments

We operate in and report financial results for three segments: Americas, EMEIA, and Asia Pacific. These segments represent the 
level at which our chief operating decision maker reviews company financial performance and makes operating decisions.

Segment operating income is the measure of profit and loss that our chief operating decision maker uses to evaluate the financial 
performance of the business and as the basis for resource allocation, performance reviews, and compensation. For these reasons, 
we believe that Segment operating income represents the most relevant measure of segment profit and loss. Our chief operating 
decision maker may exclude certain charges or gains, such as corporate charges and other special charges, from Operating income 
to arrive at a Segment operating income that is a more meaningful measure of profit and loss upon which to base our operating 
decisions. We define Segment operating margin as Segment operating income as a percentage of Net revenues.

The segment discussions that follow describe the significant factors contributing to the changes in results for each segment included 
in continuing operations. Effective January 1, 2013, we transferred a product line from our Asia Pacific segment to our Americas 
segment. This transfer is reflected in the historical segment results for each of the fiscal years in the three-year period ended 
December 31, 2013.  

Americas

Our Americas segment is a leading provider of security products and solutions in approximately 30 countries throughout North 
America and parts of South America. The segment sells a broad range of products and solutions including, locks, locksets, key 
systems, door closers, exit devices, doors and door frames, electronic product and access control systems to end-users in commercial, 
institutional and residential facilities, including into the education, healthcare, government, commercial office and single and 
multi-family residential markets. This segment’s strategic brands are Schlage, Von Duprin and LCN.

Segment results for the years ended December 31 were as follows:

Dollar amounts in millions
Net revenues

Segment operating income

Segment operating margin

2014

$

1,560.0

387.3

24.8%

% change

3.0%

(1.2)%

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2013

% change

2012

$

1,514.7

392.1

25.9%

2.9%

3.7%

$

1,471.8

378.0

25.7%

2014 vs 2013 
Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased by 3.0% ($45.3 million) compared to the same period in 2013 due 
to the following: 

Pricing

Volume/product mix

Acquisitions

Impact of consolidated joint venture order flow change

Currency exchange rates/other

Total

2.7 %

3.5 %

0.8 %

(3.4)%

(0.6)%

3.0 %

The increase in revenues was primarily due to increased residential and commercial volumes as well as new products, the acquisition 
the assets of of Schlage de Colombia in January 2014 and price increases in Venezuela. These increases were partially offset by 
unfavorable currency impacts and the impact of the change in order flow through our consolidated joint venture in Asia discussed 
above. 

Segment operating income for the year ended December 31, 2014 decreased $4.8 million compared to the same period in 2013. 
The decrease was primarily due to the $33.3 million non-cash inventory impairment charge related to the devaluation of the bolivar 
discussed above and increased investment spending, primarily for new product development ($13.1 million). These decreases 
were partially offset by pricing improvements and productivity in excess of inflation ($23.2 million), increased volume ($17.0 
million) and favorable foreign currency movements and other items ($1.4 million). 

Segment operating margin for the year ended December 31, 2014 declined to 24.8% from 25.9% compared to the same period in 
2013. The decrease was primarily due to the inventory impairment discussed above (2.1%), incremental investment spending 
primarily on new product development (0.9%) and unfavorable product/channel mix offset by increased volume (0.1%). These 
decreases were partially offset by pricing improvements and productivity in excess of inflation (0.8%), the impact of the change 
in  order  flow  through  our  consolidated  joint  venture  discussed  above  (0.9%)  and  favorable  foreign  currency  exchange  rate 
movements (0.3%). 

2013 vs 2012 
Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2013 increased by 2.9% ($42.9 million) compared to the same period in 2012 due 
to the following:

Pricing

Volume/product mix

Impact of consolidated joint venture order flow change

Currency exchange rates/other

Total

2.1 %

3.9 %

(1.8)%

(1.3)%

2.9 %

The increase in revenues was primarily due to increased volume due to stronger demand in both the commercial and residential 
markets as well as new products, particularly from our electronics portfolio and price increases in Venezuela. These increases 
were partially offset by unfavorable currency impacts and the impact of the change in order flow through our consolidated joint 
venture discussed above. 

Segment operating income for the year ended December 31, 2013 increased $14.1 million compared to the same period in 2012. 
This increase was primarily due to increased volume ($18.5 million) and pricing improvements and productivity in excess of 
inflation  ($9.8  million). These  increases  were  partially  offset  by  increased  investment  and  other  spending  ($7.6  million)  and 
unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate movements ($6.6 million). 

Segment operating margin for the year ended December 31, 2013 increased to 25.9% from 25.7% compared to the same period 
in 2012. This increase was primarily due to pricing improvements and productivity in excess of inflation (0.7%) and favorable 
volume leverage partially offset by unfavorable product/channel mix (0.2%). These increases were partially offset by incremental 
investment spending (0.5%) and unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate movements (0.2%).

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EMEIA

Our EMEIA segment provides security products and solutions in approximately 85 countries throughout Europe, the Middle East, 
India and Africa. The segment offers end-users a broad range of products, services and solutions including, locks, locksets, key 
systems, door closers, exit devices, doors and door frames, electronic product and access control systems, as well as time and 
attendance and workforce productivity solutions. This segment’s strategic brands are Bricard, CISA and Interflex. This segment 
also resells Schlage, Von Duprin and LCN products, primarily in the Middle East.

As discussed above, in 2014 we sold our UK Door businesses to an unrelated third party. Historical results of the component 
have been reclassified to discontinued operations for all periods presented. 

During the year ended December 31, 2013, we recorded a non-cash pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $137.6 million, which 
has been excluded from these results.

Segment results for the years ended December 31 were as follows:

Dollar amounts in millions
Net revenues

Segment operating income (loss)

Segment operating margin

2014

$

393.4

4.9

1.2%

% change

(2.0)%

1,733.3%

2013

$

401.4

(0.3)

(0.1)%

% change

(0.9)%

(103.0)%

$

2012

405.1

10.1

2.5%

2014 vs 2013
Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2014 decreased by 2.0% ($8.0 million) compared to the same period in 2013 due 
to the following:

Pricing

Currency exchange rates

Volume/product mix

Restructuring actions

Total

1.0 %

0.1 %

(1.3)%

(1.8)%

(2.0)%

The decrease in revenues was primarily due to decreased volumes due to economic weakness in certain markets as well as lower 
revenue as a result of managements' actions to exit unprofitable businesses. These decreases were partially offset by improved 
pricing and favorable foreign currency exchange rate movements. 

Segment operating income for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased $5.2 million compared to the same period in 2013. 
The increase was primarily due to pricing improvements and productivity in excess of inflation ($14.4 million), and favorable 
foreign currency exchange rate movements and other items ($0.5 million). These increases were partially offset by lower volumes 
($3.7 million), increased investment spending ($3.0 million) and increased separation costs incurred in connection with the Spin-
off and restructuring charges ($3.0 million). 

Segment operating margin for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased to 1.2% from (0.1)% compared to the same period in 
2013. The increase was primarily due to pricing improvements and productivity in excess of inflation (3.6%) and favorable foreign 
currency exchange rate movements and other items (0.2%). These increases were partially offset by unfavorable volume/product 
mix (0.9%), increased investment spending (0.8%) and increased separation costs incurred in connection with the Spin-off and 
restructuring charges (0.8%).

2013 vs 2012
Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2013 decreased by 0.9% ($3.7 million) compared to the same period in 2012 due 
to following:

Volume/product mix

Pricing

Currency exchange rates

Total

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(4.1)%

1.0 %

2.2 %

(0.9)%

The decrease in revenues was primarily due to decreased volumes due to economic weakness in most major markets, partially 
offset by favorable currency impacts and improved pricing. 

Segment operating loss for the year ended December 31, 2013 decreased $10.4 million compared to the same period in 2012. This 
decrease was primarily due to decreased volume ($12.9 million), increased investment spending and other items ($4.3 million) 
and increased restructuring and non-recurring separation costs ($1.5 million). These decreases were partially offset by pricing 
improvements and productivity in excess of inflation ($7.4 million) and favorable foreign currency exchange rate movements 
($0.9 million). 

Segment operating margin for the year ended December 31, 2013 decreased to (0.1)% from 2.5% compared with the same period 
of 2012. This decrease was primarily due to increased restructuring and non-recurring separation costs (0.4%),  unfavorable volume 
leverage (1.9%), unfavorable mix (0.9%) and increased investment spending and non-operating costs (1.4%), partially offset by 
pricing improvements in excess of material inflation (0.6%), productivity benefits in excess of other inflation (1.4%) and favorable 
foreign currency exchange rate movements (0.2%).

Asia Pacific

Our Asia Pacific segment provides security products and solutions in approximately 14 countries throughout the Asia Pacific 
region. The segment offers end-users a broad range of products, services and solutions including, locks, locksets, key systems, 
door closers, exit devices, electronic product and access control systems, and as well as video analytics solutions. This segment’s 
strategic brands are Schlage, CISA, Von Duprin and LCN.

Segment results for the years ended December 31 were as follows:

Dollar amounts in millions
Net revenues

Segment operating income

Segment operating margin

2014

$

164.9

2.3

1.4%

% change

7.4%

(90.9)%

$

2013

153.5

25.4

16.5%

% change

4.8%

124.8%

$

2012

146.4

11.3

7.7%

2014 vs 2013
Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased by 7.4% ($11.4 million) compared to the same period in 2013, due 
to the following:

Volume/product mix

Pricing

Acquisitions

Currency exchange rates

Total

5.6 %

0.3 %

2.8 %

(1.3)%

7.4 %

The increase in revenues was mainly due to favorable volume/product mix and revenue from the acquisition of FSH and improved 
pricing, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency impacts. 

Segment operating income for the year ended decreased $23.1 million. The decrease in operating income was primarily due to 
the $21.5 million gain on the sale of a property in China in 2013, a $1.9 million one-time benefit related to the closure of our Asia 
joint venture manufacturing facility in 2013, $2.0 million of non-recurring favorable items in 2013, a $2.5 million charge to increase 
the allowance for doubtful accounts in the second quarter of 2014, increased investment spending ($1.4 million), unfavorable 
foreign currency exchange rate movements ($0.7 million) and increased separation costs incurred in connection with the Spin-off 
($0.7 million). These decreases were partially offset by increased volume ($5.1 million) and pricing improvements and productivity 
in excess of inflation ($2.6 million). 

Segment operating margin for the year ended December 31, 2014 decreased to 1.4% from 16.5% compared to the same period in 
2013. The decrease was primarily due to a $21.5 million in 2013 gain discussed above (14.0%), a $2.5 million charge to increase 
the allowance for doubtful accounts in the second quarter of 2014 (1.6%), increased investment spending (0.9%) unfavorable 
foreign currency movements (0.5%), increased separation costs incurred in connection with the Spin-off (0.5%) and a one-time 
benefit related to the closure of our Asia joint venture manufacturing facility and other items (2.3%). These decreases are partially 
offset by favorable volume/product mix (3.0%) and pricing improvements and productivity in excess of other inflation (1.7%).

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2013 vs 2012
Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2013 increased by 4.8%, ($7.1 million) compared with the same period of 2012, 
which primarily resulted from the following:

Volume/product mix

Pricing

Currency exchange rates

Total

3.5%

0.5%

0.8%

4.8%

The increase in revenues was due to favorable volume/product mix, pricing improvements and favorable foreign currency impacts.

Segment operating income for the year ended December 31, 2013 increased $14.1 million compared with the same period in 2012. 
The increase was primarily due to the $21.5 million gain on sale of a property in China and favorable foreign currency exchange 
rate movements ($0.2 million). These increases were partially offset by lower volumes ($3.8 million), a non-recurring favorable 
item in 2012 ($2.8 million) and increased investment and other spending ($1.1 million). 

Segment operating margin for the year ended December 31, 2013 increased to 16.5% from 7.7% compared with the same period 
of 2012. The increase was primarily due to the $21.5 million gain in 2013 on sale of a property in China in 2013 (14.2%). This 
increase  was  partially  offset  by  unfavorable  volume/product  mix  (2.8%),  a  non-recurring  favorable  item  in  2012  (1.9%)  and 
increased investment spending (0.7%).

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Sources and uses of liquidity

Our primary source of liquidity is cash provided by operating activities. Cash provided by operating activities is used to invest in 
new product development, fund capital expenditures and fund working capital requirements and is expected to be adequate to 
service any future debt, pay any declared dividends and potentially fund acquisitions and share repurchases. Our ability to fund 
these capital needs depends on our ongoing ability to generate cash provided by operating activities, and to access our borrowing 
facilities (including unused availability under our Revolver) and capital markets. We believe that our future cash provided by 
operating activities, together with our access to funds on hand and capital markets, will provide adequate resources to fund our 
operating and financing needs. 

The following table reflects the major categories of cash flows for the years ended December 31, respectively. For additional 
details,  please  see  the  Combined  and  Consolidated  Statements  of  Cash  Flows  in  the  Combined  and  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements.

In millions
Cash provided by operating activities

Cash used in investing activities

Cash used in financing activities

Operating activities

2014

2013

2012

$

$

255.9
(34.8)
(150.0)

$

223.9
(18.7)
(292.4)

269.2
(17.5)
(317.9)

Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased $32.0 million compared to the same 
period  in the prior year. Operating cash flows for 2014 reflect higher earnings from continuing operations compared to the same 
period in the prior year as well as lower working capital.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2013 decreased $45.3 million compared to the same 
period in the prior year. Operating cash flows for 2013 reflect lower earnings from continuing operations and an increase in working 
capital compared to the same period in the prior year.

Investing activities

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased $16.1 million compared to the same period 
in  the  prior  year.  Cash  used  in  investing  activities  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2014  included  $51.5  million  of  capital 
expenditures, an increase of $31.3 million from the prior year, as we invested in information technology systems, new product 
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development and manufacturing plant investments to support our growth initiatives. In addition, we spent $25.2 million of cash 
for acquisitions primarily for the acquisition of certain assets of Schlage de Colombia in January 2014 and FSH in April 2014.

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2013 increased $1.2 million compared to the same period 
in  the  prior  year.  Cash  used  in  investing  activities  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2013  included  $20.2  million  of  capital 
expenditures, $40.2 million of cash classified as restricted as it is pledged as collateral against a short-term note payable and $41.7 
million of proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment primarily related to proceeds from the sale of property in China. 

Financing activities

Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2014 decreased $142.4 million compared to the same period 
in the prior year. In the prior year, $1,300.0 million of proceeds from the issuance of the Senior Notes and the Senior Secured 
Credit facilities as well as additional cash generated throughout the year were distributed to Ingersoll Rand, net of debt issuance 
costs. In the current year, we made $37.2 million, net repayments on the Senior Secured Credit Facilities and $40.8 million of 
repayments of other borrowings, we paid $30.0 million of dividends to our ordinary shareholders and we repurchased $50.3 million 
of our ordinary shares.  

Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2013 decreased $25.5 million compared to the same period 
in the prior year. Net transfers to Ingersoll Rand increased $1,286.7 million as the $1,300.0 million proceeds from the issuance of 
the Senior Notes and the Senior Secured Credit Facilities were distributed to Ingersoll Rand, net of debt issuance costs.  

Capitalization

Borrowings at December 31 consisted of the following:

In millions

Term Loan A Facility due 2018

Term Loan A Facility due 2019

Term Loan B Facility due 2020
5.75% Senior notes due 2021

Other debt, including capital leases, maturing in various amounts through 2016

Total debt

Less current portion of long term debt

Total long-term debt

2014

2013

— $

962.8

—

300.0

1.8

1,264.6

49.6

1,215.0

$

$

500.0

—

500.0

300.0

43.9

1,343.9

71.9

1,272.0

$

$

$

The Term Loan A Facility due 2019 amortizes in quarterly installments at the following rates per year: 5% in 2015; 5% in 2016 
and 10% in each year thereafter, with the final installment due on October 15, 2019. The Senior Notes are due in full on October 
1, 2021.

At December 31, 2014 and 2013, we did not have any borrowings outstanding under the $500 million Senior Secured Revolving 
Credit Facility (the "Revolver"). We had $28.5 million and $24.6 million of letters of credit outstanding at December 31, 2014 
and 2013, which reduce availability under the Revolver. 

Included in the other short-term borrowings at December 31, 2013 is a $40.2 short-term note payable that was repaid in 2014. The 
$40.2 million of restricted cash presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2013 was pledged as collateral for 
the short-term note payable.

We are required to comply with certain covenants under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities. We are required to comply with a 
maximum leverage ratio of 4.00 (based on a ratio of total consolidated indebtedness, net of unrestricted cash up to $125 million, 
to consolidated EBITDA). The ratio declines to 3.75 to 1.00 in the first quarter of 2015. In addition, as of December 31, 2014, we 
are required to have a minimum interest expense coverage ratio of 3.50 to 1.00 based on a ratio of consolidated EBITDA to 
consolidated interest expense, net of interest income. This ratio increases to 4.00 to 1.00 in the first quarter of 2015. 

As of December 31, 2014, we were in compliance with these covenants. Additionally, the indenture to our Senior Notes and the 
Senior Secured Credit Facilities contain affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict our ability 

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to enter into certain transactions. For further details on these covenants, see Note 8 to the Combined and Consolidated Financial 
Statements. 

The majority of our earnings are considered to be permanently reinvested in jurisdictions where we have made, and intend to 
continue to make, substantial investments to support the ongoing development and growth of our global operations. Accordingly, 
applicable income taxes have not been accrued on the portion of our earnings that is considered to be permanently reinvested.  At 
December 31, 2014, we had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $290.5 million. Approximately 55% of our cash and cash 
equivalents was located outside the U.S. Included in our cash and cash equivalents located outside the U.S. is approximately $50 
million of cash in China, approximately 49% of which will be distributed to a joint venture partner in Asia when we receive 
regulatory approval for the distribution. We have provided for income taxes on the 51% of cash that we will retain. We do not 
intend, nor do we foresee a need, to repatriate any other funds located outside the U.S.; however, repatriation of these funds would 
expose us to additional taxes.

Pension Plans

Our investment objective in managing defined benefit plan assets is to ensure that all present and future benefit obligations are 
met as they come due. We seek to achieve this goal while trying to mitigate volatility in plan funded status, contribution and 
expense by better matching the characteristics of the plan assets to that of the plan liabilities. Global asset allocation decisions are 
based on a dynamic approach whereby a plan's allocation to fixed income assets as the funded status increases. We monitor plan 
funded status and asset allocation regularly in addition to investment manager performance.

We monitor the impact of market conditions on our defined benefit plans on a regular basis. In December 31, 2014, the funded 
status of our qualified pension plan for U.S. employees declined to 75.4% from 90.1% at December 31, 2013 as a decline in 
discount rates and the adoption of revised mortality tables increased pension benefit obligations by approximately $60.1 million. 
The increase in benefit obligations was partially offset by $31.9 million of pension asset returns. The funded status for our non-
U.S. pension plans increased to 95.8% at December 31, 2014 from 84.8% at December 31, 2013. The increase in funded status 
for the non-U.S. was due to asset returns and employer contributions more than offset an increase in pension benefit obligations 
resulting from a decline in discount rates. Funded status for all of our pension plans at December 31, 2014 increased to 87.1% 
from 86.8% at December 31, 2013. For further details on pension plan activity, see Note 10 to the Combined and Consolidated 
Financial Statements.

Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our contractual cash obligations by required payment periods, in millions:

Less than
1 year

1 - 3
years

3 - 5
years

More than
5 years

Total

Short-term debt
Long-term debt
Interest payments on long-term debt
Purchase obligations
Operating leases
Total contractual cash obligations

$

$

49.6    $

—
39.5
135.8
22.8
247.7    $

— $

— $

— $

146.3
74.6
—
16.3
237.2

$

767.7
58.1
—
4.5
830.3

$

300.0
30.2
—
0.9
331.1

$

49.6
1,214.0
202.4
135.8
44.5
1,646.3

Future expected obligations under our pension and postretirement benefit plans, income taxes, environmental and product liability 
matters have not been included in the contractual cash obligations table above.

Pensions

At December 31, 2014, we had net obligations of $86.1 million, which consist of noncurrent pension assets of $585.2 million and 
current and non-current pension benefit liabilities of $671.3 million. It is our objective to contribute to the pension plans to ensure 
adequate funds are available in the plans to make benefit payments to plan participants and beneficiaries when required. We 
currently project that we will contribute approximately $5.0 million to our plans worldwide in 2015. Because the timing and 
amounts of long-term funding requirements for pension obligations are uncertain, they have been excluded from the preceding 
table. See Note 10 to the Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

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Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions

At December 31, 2014, we had postretirement benefit obligations of $13.6 million. We fund postretirement benefit costs principally 
on a pay-as-you-go basis as medical costs are incurred by covered retiree populations. Benefit payments, which are net of expected 
plan participant contributions and Medicare Part D subsidy, are expected to be approximately $1.0 million in 2015. Because the 
timing and amounts of long-term funding requirements for postretirement obligations are uncertain, they have been excluded from 
the preceding table. See Note 10 to the Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Income Taxes

At December 31, 2014, we have total unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions of $25.4 million and $6.2 million of 
related accrued interest and penalties, net of tax. The liability has been excluded from the preceding table as we are unable to 
reasonably estimate the amount and period in which these liabilities might be paid. See Note 16 to the Combined and Consolidated 
Financial Statements for additional information regarding matters relating to income taxes, including unrecognized tax benefits 
and tax authority disputes. 

Contingent Liabilities

We are involved in various litigations, claims and administrative proceedings, including those related to environmental, asbestos-
related, and product liability matters. We believe that these liabilities are subject to the uncertainties inherent in estimating future 
costs for contingent liabilities, and will likely be resolved over an extended period of time. Because the timing and amounts of 
potential future cash flows are uncertain, they have been excluded from the preceding table. See Note 20 to the Combined and 
Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Critical Accounting Policies

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are based upon our Combined and 
Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of financial statements 
in conformity with those accounting principles requires management to use judgment in making estimates and assumptions based 
on the relevant information available at the end of each period. These estimates and assumptions have a significant effect on 
reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenue and expenses as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities because 
they result primarily from the need to make estimates and assumptions on matters that are inherently uncertain. Actual results may 
differ from estimates. If updated information or actual amounts are different from previous estimates, the revisions are included 
in our results for the period in which they become known.

The following is a summary of certain accounting estimates and assumptions made by management that we consider critical.

•

•

Allowance for doubtful accounts – We have provided an allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, which represents our
best estimate of probable loss inherent in our accounts receivable portfolio. This estimate is based upon our policy, derived
from our knowledge of our end markets, customer base and products.

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets – We have significant goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets on our
balance sheet related to acquisitions. Our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested and reviewed
annually during the fourth quarter for impairment or when there is a significant change in events or circumstances that
indicate that the fair value of an asset is more likely than not less than the carrying amount of the asset.

Recoverability of goodwill is measured at the reporting unit level and begins with a qualitative assessment to determine if
it is more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining
whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test prescribed by GAAP. For those reporting units
where it is required, the first step compares the carrying amount of the reporting unit to its estimated fair value. If the
estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired and the
second step of the impairment test is not necessary. To the extent that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its
estimated fair value, a second step is performed, wherein the reporting unit’s carrying value of goodwill is compared to the
implied fair value of goodwill. To the extent that the carrying value exceeds the implied fair value, impairment exists and
must be recognized.

As quoted market prices are not available for our reporting units, the calculation of their estimated fair value in step one is
based on two valuation techniques, a discounted cash flow model (income approach) and a market adjusted multiple of
earnings and revenues (market approach), with each method being equally weighted in the calculation. We believe an equal
weighting of both approaches is appropriate. The income approach relies on the Company’s estimates of future cash flows
and explicitly addresses factors such as timing, growth and margins, with due consideration given to forecasting risk. The

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market approach reflects the market’s expectations for future growth and risk, with adjustments to account for differences 
between the guideline publicly-traded companies and the subject reporting units.  

In step 2, the implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a 
business combination. The estimated fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of the 
reporting  unit  (including  any  unrecognized  intangible  assets)  as  if  the  reporting  unit  had  been  acquired  in  a  business 
combination and the fair value of the reporting unit, as determined in the first step of the goodwill impairment test, was the 
price paid to acquire that reporting unit.

Recoverability  of  other  intangible  assets  with  indefinite  useful  lives  is  first  assessed  using  a  qualitative  assessment  to 
determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. This assessment is used 
as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset. For those 
indefinite-lived assets where it is required, a fair value is determined on a relief from royalty methodology (income approach), 
which is based on the implied royalty paid, at an appropriate discount rate, to license the use of an asset rather than owning 
the asset. The present value of the after-tax cost savings (i.e. royalty relief) indicates the estimated fair value of the asset. 
Any excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value is recognized as an impairment loss equal to that excess. 

The determination of the estimated fair value and the implied fair value of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible 
assets requires us to make assumptions about estimated cash flows including profit margins, long-term forecasts, discount 
rates and terminal growth rates. We developed these assumptions based on the market and geographic risks unique to each 
reporting unit.

2014 Goodwill Impairment Test

The estimated fair values for each of our reporting units exceeded their carrying values by more than 10% for the 2014 
goodwill impairment test. Additionally, a 1% increase in the discount rate used or a 1% decrease in the terminal growth 
rate would not result in any reporting unit failing step 1. 

Assessing the fair value of goodwill includes, among other things, making key assumptions for estimating future cash flows 
and appropriate market multiples. These assumptions are subject to a high degree of judgment and complexity. We make 
every effort to estimate future cash flows as accurately as possible with the information available at the time the forecast 
is developed. However, changes in assumptions and estimates may affect the estimated fair value of the reporting unit, and 
could result in impairment charges in future periods. Factors that have the potential to create variances in the estimated fair 
value of the reporting unit include but are not limited to the following:

• Decreases in estimated market sizes or market growth rates due to greater-than-expected declines in volumes,

pricing pressures or disruptive technology;

• Declines in our market share and penetration assumptions due to increased competition or an inability to develop

or launch new products;

• The impacts of the European sovereign debt crisis, including greater-than-expected declines in pricing, reductions

in volumes, or fluctuations in foreign exchange rates;

• The level of success of on-going and future research and development efforts, including those related to recent
acquisitions, and increases in the research and development costs necessary to obtain regulatory approvals and
launch new products;

• Increase in the price or decrease in the availability of key commodities and the impact of higher energy prices;

and

• Increases in our market-participant risk-adjusted weighted-average cost of capital;

2013 Goodwill Impairment Test

In the third quarter of 2013, we determined that we were required to complete the first step of the two-step impairment test. 
Under the income approach we assumed a discount rate of 11.0%, near term growth rates ranging from 2.5% to 4.6% and 
a terminal growth rate of 2.5%. Under the market approach, we assumed a weighted average multiple of 8.9 and 8.0 times 
projected 2013 and 2014 EBITDA, respectively, and a multiple of 0.7 and 0.6 times projected 2013 and 2014 revenue, 
respectively, based on industry market data. The results of our impairment test indicated that the estimated fair value of our 
EMEIA reporting unit was less than its carrying value; consequently, we performed the second step of the impairment test 
to quantify the amount of the non-cash, goodwill impairment charge. In the third quarter of 2013 we recorded a non-cash 

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pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $137.6 million ($131.2 million after-tax). This charge had no impact on our cash 
flows or our compliance with debt covenants. For our annual goodwill impairment test performed during the fourth quarter 
of 2013, the fair value of our EMEIA reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 24%. 

During 2013, we renegotiated a significant joint venture contract within our Asia Pacific - Other reporting unit and moved 
the related product line to our Americas segment. As a result of these business changes, we completed the first step of the 
two-step impairment test. This reporting unit has goodwill of approximately $57 million. 

Our Asia Pacific - Other reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 7% as of October 1, 2013. We have 
provided below  key assumptions and a sensitivity analysis. Under the income approach we assumed a weighted average 
discount rate of 13.0%, near term growth rates ranging from (1.3%) to 15.9% and a terminal growth rate of 4.0%. Under 
the market approach, we assumed a weighted average implied multiple of 0.9 and 10.5 times projected 2013 revenue and 
earnings  before  interest,  taxes,  depreciation  and  amortization  (EBITDA),  respectively,  based  on  industry  market  data. 
Holding other assumptions constant, a 1.0% increase in the discount rate would result in a $7.8 million decrease in the 
estimated fair value of the reporting unit, a 1.0% decrease in the long-term growth rate would result in a $5.5 million 
decrease in the estimated fair value of the reporting unit. Either of these scenarios individually would result in the reporting 
unit failing step 1, which would lead to any or all of the reporting unit's $57 million of goodwill to be impaired.

Other Indefinite-lived intangible assets - In testing our other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, we assumed 
forecasted revenues for a period of five years with a discount rate of 11.0%, a terminal growth rate of 2.5%, and a royalty 
rate of 5.0%. All indefinite-lived intangible assets had a fair value that exceeded their carrying value by more than 15%.

A significant increase in the discount rate, decrease in the long-term growth rate, decrease in the royalty rate or substantial 
reductions in our end markets and volume assumptions could have a negative impact on the estimated fair values of any of 
our tradenames. The estimates of fair value are based on the best information available as of the date of the assessment, 
which primarily incorporates management assumptions about expected future cash flows.

Long-lived assets and finite-lived intangibles – Long-lived assets and finite-lived intangibles are reviewed for impairment
whenever  events  or  changes  in  business  circumstances  indicate  that  the  carrying  amount  of  an  asset  may  not  be  fully
recoverable. Assets are grouped with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows can be
generated. Impairment in the carrying value of an asset could be recognized whenever anticipated future undiscounted cash
flows from an asset are less than its carrying value. The impairment is measured as the amount by which the carrying value
exceeds the fair value of the asset as determined by an estimate of discounted cash flows. We believe that our use of estimates
and assumptions are reasonable and comply with generally accepted accounting principles. Changes in business conditions
could potentially require future adjustments to these valuations.

Loss contingencies – Liabilities are recorded for various contingencies arising in the normal course of business, including
litigation  and  administrative  proceedings,  environmental  and  asbestos  matters  and  product  liability,  product  warranty,
worker’s compensation and other claims. We have recorded reserves in the combined and consolidated financial statements
related to these matters, which are developed using input derived from actuarial estimates and historical and anticipated
experience data depending on the nature of the reserve, and in certain instances with consultation of legal counsel, internal
and external consultants and engineers. Subject to the uncertainties inherent in estimating future costs for these types of
liabilities, we believe our estimated reserves are reasonable and do not believe the final determination of the liabilities with
respect to these matters would have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or cash flows
for any year.

Revenue recognition – Revenue is recognized and earned when all of the following criteria are satisfied: (a) persuasive
evidence of a sales arrangement exists; (b) the price is fixed or determinable; (c) collectability is reasonably assured; and
(d) delivery has occurred or service has been rendered. Delivery generally occurs when the title and the risks and rewards
of ownership have transferred to the customer. Both the persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement and fixed or determinable
price criteria are deemed to be satisfied upon receipt of an executed and legally binding sales agreement or contract that
clearly defines the terms and conditions of the transaction including the respective obligations of the parties. If the defined
terms and conditions allow variability in all or a component of the price, revenue is not recognized until such time that the
price becomes fixed or determinable. At the point of sale, we validate that existence of an enforceable claim that requires
payment within a reasonable amount of time and assesses the collectability of that claim. If collectability is not deemed to
be reasonably assured, then revenue recognition is deferred until such time that collectability becomes probable or cash is
received. Delivery is not considered to have occurred until the customer has taken title and assumed the risks and rewards
of  ownership.  Service  and  installation  revenue  are  recognized  when  earned.  In  some  instances,  customer  acceptance
provisions are included in sales arrangements to give the buyer the ability to ensure the delivered product or service meets
the criteria established in the order. In these instances, revenue recognition is deferred until the acceptance terms specified

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in the arrangement are fulfilled through customer acceptance or a demonstration that established criteria have been satisfied. 
If uncertainty exists about customer acceptance, revenue is not recognized until acceptance has occurred. 

We offer various sales incentive programs to our customers, dealers, and distributors. Sales incentive programs do not 
preclude revenue recognition, but do require an accrual for our best estimate of expected activity. Examples of the sales 
incentives that are accrued for as a contra receivable and sales deduction at the point of sale include, but are not limited to, 
discounts (i.e. net 30 type), coupons, and rebates where the customer does not have to provide any additional requirements 
to receive the discount. Sales returns and customer disputes involving a question of quantity or price are also accounted for 
as a reduction in revenue and a contra receivable. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had a customer claim accrual (contra 
receivable) of $23.5 million and $21.9 million, respectively. All other incentives or incentive programs where the customer 
is required to reach a certain sales level, remain a customer for a certain period, provide a rebate form or is subject to 
additional requirements are accounted for as a reduction of revenue and establishment of a liability. At December 31, 2014 
and 2013, we had a sales incentive accrual of $23.2 million and $21.0 million, respectively. Each of these accruals represents 
our best estimate we expect to pay related to previously sold units based on historical claim experience. These estimates 
are reviewed regularly for accuracy. If updated information or actual amounts are different from previous estimates, the 
revisions are included in our results for the period in which they become known. Historically, the aggregate differences, if 
any, between our estimates and actual amounts in any year have not had a material impact on our combined and consolidated 
financial statements.

We provide equipment, integrated solutions, and installation designed to customer specifications through construction-type 
contracts. The term of these types of contracts is typically less than one year, but can be as long as three years. Revenues 
related to these contracts are recognized using the percentage-of-completion method in accordance with GAAP. This measure 
of progress toward completion, utilized to recognize sales and profits, is based on the proportion of actual cost incurred to 
date as compared to the total estimate of contract costs at completion. The timing of revenue recognition often differs from 
the invoicing schedule to the customer with revenue recognition in advance of customer invoicing recorded to costs in 
excess of billings on uncompleted contracts and invoicing in advance of revenue recognition recorded to deferred revenue. 
At December 31, 2014, all recorded accounts receivables are due within one year. We re-evaluate our contract estimates 
periodically and reflect changes in estimates in the current period using the cumulative catch-up method. These periodic 
reviews have not historically resulted in significant adjustments. If estimated contract costs are in excess of contract revenues, 
then the excess costs are accrued and losses are recognized in current period earnings.

We enter into sales arrangements that contain multiple elements, such as equipment, installation and service revenue. For 
multiple  element  arrangements,  each  element  is  evaluated  to  determine  the  separate  units  of  accounting.  The  total 
arrangement consideration is then allocated to the separate units of accounting based on their relative selling price at the 
inception of the arrangement. The relative selling price is determined using vendor specific objective evidence (VSOE) of 
selling price, if it exists; otherwise, third-party evidence (TPE) of selling price is used. If neither VSOE nor TPE of selling 
price exists for a deliverable, a best estimate of the selling price is developed for that deliverable. We primarily utilize VSOE 
to determine its relative selling price. We recognize revenue for delivered elements when the delivered item has stand-alone 
value to the customer, the basic revenue recognition criteria have been met, and only customary refund or return rights 
related to the delivered elements exist.

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Income taxes – Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between financial reporting
and tax bases of assets and liabilities, applying enacted tax rates expected to be in effect for the year in which the differences
are expected to reverse. We recognize future tax benefits, such as net operating losses and non-U.S. tax credits, to the extent
that realizing these benefits is considered in our judgment to be more likely than not. We regularly review the recoverability
of our deferred tax assets considering our historic profitability, projected future taxable income, timing of the reversals of
existing temporary differences and the feasibility of our tax planning strategies. Where appropriate, we record a valuation
allowance with respect to a future tax benefit.

The provision for income taxes involves a significant amount of management judgment regarding interpretation of relevant 
facts and laws in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Future changes in applicable laws, projected levels of taxable income, 
and tax planning could change the effective tax rate and tax balances recorded by us. In addition, tax authorities periodically 
review income tax returns filed by us and can raise issues regarding our filing positions, timing and amount of income or 
deductions, and the allocation of income among the jurisdictions in which we operate. A significant period of time may 
elapse between the filing of an income tax return and the ultimate resolution of an issue raised by a revenue authority with 
respect to that return. We believe that we have adequately provided for any reasonably foreseeable resolution of these 
matters. We will adjust our estimate if significant events so dictate. To the extent that the ultimate results differ from our 
original or adjusted estimates, the effect will be recorded in the provision for income taxes in the period that the matter is 
finally resolved.

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Employee  benefit  plans  –  We  provide  a  range  of  benefits  to  eligible  employees  and  retirees,  including  pensions,
postretirement and postemployment benefits. Determining the cost associated with such benefits is dependent on various
actuarial assumptions including discount rates, expected return on plan assets, compensation increases, employee mortality,
turnover rates and healthcare cost trend rates. Actuarial valuations are performed to determine expense in accordance with
GAAP. Actual results may differ from the actuarial assumptions and are generally accumulated and amortized into earnings
over future periods.

We review our actuarial assumptions at each measurement date and make modifications to the assumptions based on current
rates and trends, if appropriate. The discount rate, the rate of compensation increase and the expected long-term rates of
return on plan assets are determined as of each measurement date. A discount rate reflects a rate at which pension benefits
could be effectively settled. Discount rates for all plans are established using hypothetical yield curves based on the yields
of corporate bonds rated AA quality. Spot rates are developed from the yield curve and used to discount future benefit
payments. The rate of compensation increase is dependent on expected future compensation levels. The expected long-
term rate of return on plan assets reflects the average rate of returns expected on the funds invested or to be invested to
provide for the benefits included in the projected benefit obligation. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
is based on what is achievable given the plan’s investment policy, the types of assets held and the target asset allocation.
The expected long-term rate of return is determined as of each measurement date.

We believe that the assumptions utilized in recording our obligations under our plans are reasonable based on input from
our actuaries, outside investment advisors and information as to assumptions used by plan sponsors.

Changes in any of the assumptions can have an impact on the net periodic pension cost or postretirement benefit cost.
Estimated sensitivities to the expected 2014 net periodic pension cost of a 0.25% rate decline in the two basic assumptions
are as follows: the decline in the discount rate would increase expense by approximately $0.9 million and the decline in
the estimated return on assets would increase expense by approximately $0.5 million.  A 1.0% increase in the healthcare
cost trend rate would increase the cost by approximately $0.1 million.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 to our combined and consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 herein for a discussion of recently issued 
and adopted accounting pronouncements.

Item 7A.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices which could impact our results of 
operations and financial condition. 

Foreign Currency Exposures

We have operations throughout the world that manufacture and sell products in various international markets. As a result, we are 
exposed to movements in exchange rates of various currencies against the U.S. dollar as well as against other currencies throughout 
the world. We actively manage material currency exposures that are associated with purchases and sales and other assets and 
liabilities at the legal entity level. We attempt to hedge exposures that cannot be naturally offset to an insignificant amount with 
foreign currency derivatives.  Derivative instruments utilized by us in our hedging activities are viewed as risk management tools, 
involve little complexity and are not used for trading or speculative purposes. To minimize the risk of counter party non-performance, 
derivative instrument agreements are made only through major financial institutions with significant experience in such derivative 
instruments.

We evaluate our exposure to changes in currency exchange rates on our foreign currency derivatives using a sensitivity analysis. 
The sensitivity analysis is a measurement of the potential loss in fair value based on a percentage change in exchange rates. Based 
on the firmly committed currency derivative instruments in place at December 31, 2014, a hypothetical change in fair value of 
those derivative instruments assuming a 10% adverse change in exchange rates would result in an additional unrealized loss of 
approximately $3.9 million. This amount, when realized, would be partially offset by changes in the fair value of the underlying 
transactions.

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Venezuela is treated as a highly inflationary economy under GAAP. As a result, the U.S. dollar is the functional currency for our 
consolidated joint venture in Venezuela. Any currency remeasurement adjustments for non-U.S. dollar denominated monetary 
assets and liabilities and other transactional foreign exchange gains and losses are reflected in earnings.

The  Venezuelan  government’s  official  exchange  rate  is  currently  6.3  Venezuelan  bolivars  per  U.S.  dollar.  The  Venezuelan 
government re-instituted a secondary exchange rate (SICAD I rate) for select goods and services. The SICAD I rate was 12 bolivars 
per U.S. dollar at December 31, 2014. In March 2014, the Venezuelan government launched a SICAD II rate to provide a greater 
supply of U.S. dollar  from sources other than the Venezuelan government. All companies located or domiciled in Venezuela may 
bid for U.S. dollar for any purpose. The SICAD II exchange rate was approximately 50 bolivars per U.S. dollar on December 31, 
2014. 

Given accelerated deterioration in economic conditions driven by a significant drop in the price of oil and no expectation of 
improvement for the foreseeable future, we concluded that the SICAD II exchange rate was the most appropriate rate at which to 
value bolivar denominated assets and liabilities. As a result, on December 31, 2014, we moved the exchange rate applied to bolivars 
from the official rate to the SICAD II rate. We recorded a charge of $45.4 million (before tax and non-controlling interest), or 
$0.28 per diluted share. The charge includes remeasurement of net monetary assets ($12.1 million) and a non-cash impairment 
charge to adjust Venezuelan inventory balances ($33.3 million). Had the SICAD II rate been applied throughout all of 2014, we 
estimate it would have reduced full-year revenues and EPS by approximately $95 million and $0.11 per share, respectively. After 
these charges, we had $4.6 million of bolivar-denominated net monetary assets and $8.9 million of inventory in Venezuela as of 
December 31, 2014. 

On February 9, 2015, the Venezuelan government announced changes to its exchange rate system that included the launch of a 
new, market-based system called the Marginal Currency System, or “Simadi,” that will replace the SICAD II rate.  The Company 
is currently evaluating this announcement.   Adoption of the Simadi rate would result in additional charges to remeasure the net 
monetary assets and impair other assets.

Commodity Price Exposures

We are exposed to volatility in the prices of commodities used in some of our products and we use fixed price contracts to manage 
this exposure. We do not have committed commodity derivative instruments in place at December 31, 2014.

Interest Rate Exposure

Outstanding borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities accrue interest at variable rates and expose us to interest rate 
risks. A 100 basis point increase in LIBOR would have resulted in incremental 2014 interest expense of approximately $7.0 million, 
excluding the impact of our forward starting interest rate swaps. In June 2014, we entered into forward starting interest rate swaps 
for $300.0 million of our variable rate $975.0 million Term Loan Facilities. Swaps with notional amounts totaling $275.0 million 
become effective in January 2015 and expire in September 2017 and swaps with notional amounts totaling $25.0 million become 
effective in January 2015 and expire in December 2016. If the base interest rate in our credit facilities increases in the future then 
the floating-rate debt could have a material effect on our interest expense.

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Item 8.      FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

(a)  The following Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules and the report thereon 
of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP dated February 27, 2015, are presented following Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 
10-K.

Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements:

Report of independent registered public accounting firm
Combined and consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 
Consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2014 and 2013
For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:

Combined and consolidated statements of equity
Combined and consolidated statements of cash flows
Notes to Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements

Financial Statement Schedule:

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:

(b)  The unaudited selected quarterly financial data for the two years ended December 31, is as follows:

In millions, except per share amounts

2014

As adjusted for impact of change to FIFO

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

Net revenues

Cost of goods sold

Operating income

Net earnings

Net earnings attributable to Allegion plc

Earnings per share attributable to Allegion plc ordinary
shareholders:

$

466.6

$

531.5

$

546.7

$

274.4

67.8

37.7

35.9

305.5

89.4

46.7

43.2

310.1

106.1

66.0

60.7

Basic

Diluted

$

$

0.37

0.37

$

$

0.45

0.44

$

$

0.63

0.63

$

$

573.5

374.6

63.0

22.2

35.4

0.37

0.37

In millions, except per share amounts

Net revenues

Cost of goods sold

Operating income

Net earnings

Net earnings attributable to Allegion plc

Earnings per share attributable to Allegion plc ordinary
shareholders:

As originally reported

2014

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

$

466.6

$

531.5

$

546.7

$

274.8

67.4

37.4

35.6

305.2

89.7

47.0

43.5

310.6

105.6

65.6

60.3

Basic

Diluted

$

$

0.37

0.37

$

$

0.45

0.45

$

$

0.63

0.62

$

$

45

573.5

374.0

63.6

22.9

35.9

0.37

0.37

In millions, except per share amounts

2013

As adjusted for impact of change to FIFO

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

Net revenues

Cost of goods sold

Operating income

Net earnings

Net earnings attributable to Allegion plc

Earnings per share attributable to Allegion plc ordinary
shareholders:

$

468.2

$

528.7

$

529.0

$

281.8

69.9

41.4

39.6

310.6

99.6

62.1

60.1

289.6
(20.4)
(67.4)
(77.5)

Basic

Diluted

$

$

0.41

0.41

$

$

0.63

0.63

$

$

(0.81) $
(0.81) $

543.7

326.1

91.7

8.7

10.1

0.11

0.10

In millions, except per share amounts

Net revenues

Cost of goods sold

Operating income

Net earnings

Net earnings attributable to Allegion plc

Earnings per share attributable to Allegion plc ordinary
shareholders:
Basic

Diluted

As originally reported

2013

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

$

468.2

$

528.7

$

529.0

$

282.2

69.5

41.0

39.4

310.2

100.0

62.5

60.3

290.6
(21.4)
(68.0)
(78.1)

$

$

0.41

0.41

$

$

0.63

0.63

$

$

(0.81) $
(0.81) $

543.7

327.3

90.5

8.0

9.4

0.10

0.10

As discussed in Note 2 to our combined and consolidated financial statements, in the fourth quarter of 2014 we changed our 
method of inventory costing for certain inventory to the first-in first-out (FIFO) method from the last-in first-out (LIFO) method. 
We applied this change in method of inventory costing by retrospectively adjusting the prior period financial statements.

The 2013 information presented above reflects: 

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•
•

The $137.6 million non-cash pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of ($131.2 million after-tax) recorded in the third
quarter.
The $21.5 million gain on a property sale in China recorded in the third quarter.
$44.8 million of discrete tax adjustments consisting of $31.5 million of expense related to valuation allowances on
deferred tax assets that are no longer expected to be utilized and $13.3 million of net tax expense resulting primarily
from transactions occurring to effect the Spin-off recorded in the fourth quarter.

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Item 9.      CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL

   DISCLOSURE

None.

Item 9A.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, have conducted an evaluation of 
the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) 
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)), as of the end of the period covered by this Annual 
Report  on  Form  10-K.  Based  on  that  evaluation,  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  concluded  as  of 
December 31, 2014, that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required 
to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act has been recorded, processed, summarized 
and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms, and that such information has been accumulated 
and communicated to the Company's management including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, 
to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined 
under Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and 
procedures that:

•

•

•

pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions
of the Company’s assets;

provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that the Company’s receipts and expenditures are being
made only in accordance with authorizations of the Company’s management and directors; and

provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition
of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because 
of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014. In making this 
assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission 
(COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013). We concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was 
effective as of December 31, 2014.

The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the independent 
registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report herein.

(c) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended December 
31, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B.    OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

Item 10.   DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The information regarding our executive officers is included in Part I under the caption “Executive Officers of Registrant.”

The other information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the information contained under the headings 
“Item 1. Election of Directors”, “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” and “Corporate Governance” in 
Proxy Statement.

Item 11.   EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The other information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the information contained under the headings 
“Compensation  Discussion  and Analysis”,  “Executive  Compensation”  and  “Compensation  Committee  Report”  in  our  Proxy 
Statement.

Item 12.   SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED

 STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The other information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the information contained under the headings 
“Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information” of our Proxy 
Statement.

Item 13.   CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The other information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the information contained under the headings 
“Corporate Governance” and “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions” of our Proxy Statement.

Item 14.    PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the information contained under the caption “Fees of 
the Independent Auditors” in our Proxy Statement.

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Item 15.    EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

PART IV

(a) 1. and 2.

Financial statements and financial statement schedule
See Item 8.

3.

Exhibits

The exhibits listed on the accompanying index to exhibits are filed as part of this Annual Report on 
Form 10-K.

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ALLEGION PLC
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
(Item 15(a))

Description

Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), Allegion plc (the "Company") has filed 
certain agreements as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. These agreements may contain representations and warranties 
by the parties. These representations and warranties have been made solely for the benefit of the other party or parties to such 
agreements and (i) may have been qualified by disclosures made to such other party or parties, (ii) were made only as of the date 
of such agreements or such other date(s) as may be specified in such agreements and are subject to more recent developments, 
which may not be fully reflected in our public disclosure, (iii) may reflect the allocation of risk among the parties to such agreements 
and  (iv) may  apply  materiality  standards  different  from  what  may  be  viewed  as  material  to  investors.  Accordingly,  these 
representations and warranties may not describe our actual state of affairs at the date hereof and should not be relied upon.

(a) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number

2.1

4.1

4.1

4.2

10.1

10.2

10.3

Exhibit Description

Method of Filing

Separation and Distribution Agreement between 
Ingersoll-Rand plc and Allegion plc, dated 
November 29, 2013.

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to
the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC
on  December 2, 2013 (File No. 001-35971).

Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles 
of Association of Allegion plc 

4.2

Certificate of Incorporation of Allegion plc

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

Indenture, dated as of October 4, 2013, among
Allegion plc, Allegion US Holding Company Inc.,
the subsidiary guarantors party thereto and Wells
Fargo Bank, National Association

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

Exchange and Registration Rights Agreement,
dated as of October 4, 2013, among Allegion plc,
Allegion US Holding Company Inc., the
subsidiary guarantors party thereto and the
Representatives of the Initial Purchasers named
therein

Tax Matters Agreement between Ingersoll-Rand
plc and Allegion plc

Employee Matters Agreement between Ingersoll-
Rand plc and Allegion plc

Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, among
Allegion plc, Allegion US Holding Company Inc.,
the restricted subsidiaries from time to time party
thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as
administrative agent and collateral agent

10.4

2013 Incentive Stock Plan

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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC
on  December 2, 2013 (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC
on  December 2, 2013 (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to
the Company’s Form 8-K/A filed with the
SEC on December 3, 2013 (File No.
001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

10.5

Executive Deferred Compensation Plan

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

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10.6

Supplemental Employee Savings Plan

10.7

Elected Officer Supplemental Program

10.8

Key Management Supplemental Program

10.9

Supplemental Pension Plan

10.10

Senior Executive Performance Plan

10.11

David D. Petratis Offer Letter, dated June 19,
2013

10.12

Patrick S. Shannon Offer Letter, dated April 9,
2013

10.13

Timothy P. Eckersley Offer Letter, dated October
3, 2013

10.14

Barbara A. Santoro Offer Letter, dated April 9,
2013

10.15

Feng (William) Yu Offer Letter, dated October 4,
2013

10.16

Form of Allegion plc Deed Poll Indemnity

10.17

Form of Allegion US Holding Company, Inc.
Deed Poll Indemnity

10.18

Form of Allegion Irish Holding Company Limited
Deed Poll Indemnity

10.19

Annual Incentive Plan

10.20

Change in Control Severance Plan

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Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2013,
as amended (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to
the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC
on March 10, 2014 (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to
the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC
on March 10, 2014 (File No. 001-35971).

10.21

10.22

10.23

10.24

10.25

10.26

18.1

21.1

23.1

31.1

31.2

32.1

Agreement and Release dated June 9, 2014
between Schlage Lock Company LLC and
Barbara A. Santoro

Amended and Restated Agreement by and among
Allegion plc, as the Borrower, Allegion US
Holding Company, Inc., as the Co-Borrower, the
Lenders and Issuing Banks party thereto, and
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative
Agent, dated October 15, 2014

Raymond Lewis Offer Letter, dated August 29,
2013

Form of Global Restricted Stock Unit Award
Agreement

Form of Global Restricted Stock Option Award
Agreement

Form of Global Performance Stock Unit Award
Agreement

Preferability Letter from PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP

List of subsidiaries of Allegion plc

Consent of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant
to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as Adopted
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002.

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant
to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as Adopted
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002.

Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14
(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) and 18U.S.C. Section 1350,
as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
the Company's Form 10-Q filed with the SEC
on July 30, 2014 (File No. 001-35971).

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
the Company's Form 8-K filed with the SEC
on October 16, 2014 (File No. 001-35971).

Filed herewith.

Filed herewith.

Filed herewith.

Filed herewith.

Filed herewith.

Filed herewith.

Filed herewith.

Filed herewith.

Filed herewith.

Furnished herewith.

53

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

SIGNATURES

ALLEGION PLC
(Registrant)

By:

/s/ David D. Petratis

David D. Petratis
Chief Executive Officer
February 27, 2015

Date:

54

Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf 
of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature

Title

Date

/s/ David D. Petratis
(David D. Petratis)

/s/ Patrick S. Shannon
(Patrick S. Shannon)

/s/ Douglas P. Ranck
(Douglas P. Ranck)

/s/ Michael J. Chesser
(Michael J. Chesser)

/s/ Carla Cico
(Carla Cico)

/s/ Kirk S. Hachigan

(Kirk S. Hachigian)

/s/ Dean Schaffer

(Dean Schaffer)

/s/ Martin E. Welch III
(Martin E. Welch III)

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief
Executive Officer (Principal Executive
Officer)

February 27, 2015

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

February 27, 2015

Vice President and Controller (Principal
Accounting Officer)

February 27, 2015

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

February 27, 2015

February 27, 2015

February 27, 2015

February 27, 2015

February 27, 2015

55

ALLEGION PLC
Index to Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Combined and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Combined and Consolidated Statements of Equity

Combined and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Notes to Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

F-2

F-3

F-5

F-6

F-7

F-9

F-54

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Allegion plc:

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 and the related consolidated 
statements of comprehensive income, of equity and of cash flows for the years then ended, and the combined statements of income, 
of equity, and of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2012 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of 
Allegion plc and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the 
years then  ended, and the combined results of their operations and their cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2012, in 
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  In addition, in our opinion, the financial 
statement schedule listed in the accompanying index presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when 
read in conjunction with the related financial statements.  Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, 
effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control - 
Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).  The 
Company's management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective 
internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, 
included in Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A.  Our responsibility is 
to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company's internal control over 
financial reporting based on our audits (which was an integrated audit in 2014).  We conducted our audits in accordance with the 
standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform 
the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether 
effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.  Our audits of the financial statements 
included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the 
accounting  principles  used  and  significant  estimates  made  by  management,  and  evaluating  the  overall  financial  statement 
presentation.  Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over 
financial  reporting,  assessing  the  risk  that  a  material  weakness  exists,  and  testing  and  evaluating  the  design  and  operating 
effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk.  Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we 
considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the manner in which it accounts for inventory 
costing in 2014.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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.  A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain 
to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets 
of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial 
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are 
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable 
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that 
could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements.   Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because 
of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
February 27, 2015

F-2

Allegion plc
Combined and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
In millions, except share amounts

For the years ended December 31,
Net revenues

Cost of goods sold

Selling and administrative expenses

Goodwill impairment charge

Operating income

Interest expense

Other expense, net

Earnings before income taxes

Provision for income taxes

Earnings from continuing operations

Discontinued operations, net of tax

Net earnings
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

Net earnings attributable to Allegion plc
Amounts attributable to Allegion plc ordinary shareholders:

Continuing operations

Discontinued operations

Net earnings

Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Allegion plc ordinary
shareholders:

Basic:

Continuing operations

Discontinued operations

Net earnings

Diluted:

Continuing operations

Discontinued operations

Net earnings

2014

2013

2012

$

2,118.3

$

2,069.6

$

1,264.6

527.4

—

326.3

53.8

4.6

267.9

84.2

183.7
(11.1)
172.6
(2.6)
175.2

186.3
(11.1)
175.2

1.94
(0.12)
1.82

1.92
(0.12)
1.80

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

1,208.1

483.1

137.6

240.8

10.2

7.2

223.4

175.0

48.4
(3.6)
44.8

12.5

32.3

35.9
(3.6)
32.3

0.37
(0.03)
0.34

0.37
(0.03)
0.34

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

2,023.3

1,197.7

454.3

—

371.3

1.5

3.1

366.7

136.7

230.0
(4.2)
225.8

5.7

220.1

224.3
(4.2)
220.1

2.34
(0.05)
2.29

2.34
(0.05)
2.29

F-3

Allegion plc
Combined and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (continued)
In millions, except share amounts

For the years ended December 31,
Net earnings

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Currency translation

2014

2013

2012

$

172.6

$

44.8

$

225.8

(66.4)

(58.4)

21.4

Cash flow hedges and marketable securities

Unrealized net gains (losses) arising during period

Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings

Tax (expense) benefit

Total cash flow hedges and marketable securities, net of tax

Pension and OPEB adjustments:

Prior service gains (costs) for the period

Net actuarial gains (losses) for the period

Amortization reclassified into earnings

Settlements/curtailments reclassified to earnings

Net loss resulting from Spin-off

Currency translation and other

Tax (expense) benefit

Total pension and OPEB adjustments, net of tax

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

Less: Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling
interests
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Allegion plc

$

$

See accompanying notes to combined and consolidated financial statements.

2.0
(2.5)
(0.5)
(1.0)

0.3
(9.9)
4.3

—

—

4.8

15.7

15.2
(52.2)
120.4

(3.3)
123.7

$

$

7.0
(0.9)
(0.3)
5.8

(2.3)
34.1

4.2
(0.1)
(42.9)
(0.4)
(28.2)
(35.6)
(88.2)
(43.4) $

13.3
(56.7) $

5.3

0.2

0.2

5.7

13.8
(23.0)
5.0

2.7

—
(1.2)
(2.5)
(5.2)
21.9

247.7

6.2

241.5

F-4

Allegion plc
Consolidated Balance Sheets
In millions, except share amounts

As of December 31,
ASSETS
Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

Restricted cash

Accounts and notes receivable, net

Costs in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

Inventories

Deferred taxes and current tax receivable

Other current assets

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment, net
Goodwill

Intangible assets, net

Deferred taxes

Other noncurrent assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable

Accrued compensation and benefits

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

Deferred taxes and current tax payable

Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt

Liabilities held for sale

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt

Postemployment and other benefit liabilities

Deferred and noncurrent income taxes
Other noncurrent liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity:

Allegion plc shareholders’ equity (deficit)

Ordinary shares, $0.01 par value (95,831,400 shares issued at December 31, 2014)
Capital in excess of par value

Retained earnings

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Total Allegion plc shareholders’ equity (deficit)

Noncontrolling interest

Total equity (deficit)

Total liabilities and equity

See accompanying notes to combined and consolidated financial statements.

F-5

2014

2013

$

290.5

$

—

259.9
181.1

179.5

36.6

26.2

973.8

211.2
506.0

125.7

72.3

126.9

227.4

40.2

260.0
158.8

187.5

38.1

34.8

946.8

200.2
504.9

146.1

78.5

124.1

$

$

2,015.9

$

2,000.6

249.5

$

74.0

120.4

36.3

49.6

1.5

531.3

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122.0

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211.3

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111.5

23.9

71.9

0.1

490.5

1,272.0

110.6

86.7
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1,997.4

2,035.6

1.0

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142.4
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23.3

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2,015.9

$

1.0

28.5

1.1
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(66.1)
31.1
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Allegion plc
Combined and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
In millions

For the years ended December 31,
Cash flows from operating activities:

Net earnings
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
Adjustments to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities:

2014

2013

2012

$

$

172.6
11.1

$

44.8
3.6

225.8
4.2

Goodwill impairment charge
Write-off of debt issuance costs
Depreciation and amortization
Share based compensation
Excess tax benefit from share based awards
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
Equity earnings, net of dividends
Deferred income taxes
Other items
Changes in other assets and liabilities

(Increase) decrease in:

Accounts and notes receivable
Inventories
Other current and noncurrent assets

Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable
Other current and noncurrent liabilities

Net cash provided by continuing operating activities
Net cash used in discontinued operating activities

Net cash provided by operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures
Restricted cash
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from business dispositions, net of cash sold

Net cash used in investing activities

—
4.5
48.8
13.1
(4.5)
0.1
(0.5)
17.2
10.9

(8.0)
3.4
(24.2)

43.4
(28.9)
259.0
(3.1)
255.9

137.6
—
46.1
0.8
—
(21.8)
—
17.7
(30.1)

27.9
3.9
80.3

(16.7)
(64.8)
229.3
(5.4)
223.9

(51.5)
40.2
(25.2)
0.5
1.2
(34.8) $

(20.2)
(40.2)
—
41.7
—
(18.7) $

$

—
—
43.8
—
—
0.1
—
(3.6)
12.7

2.0
(1.2)
(14.2)

8.0
(3.9)
273.7
(4.5)
269.2

(19.6)
—
—
2.1
—
(17.5)

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Allegion plc
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - (Continued)
In millions

For the years ended December 31,
Cash flows from financing activities:

Short-term borrowings, net
Proceeds from long-term debt
Payments of long-term debt

Net proceeds (repayments) in debt

Debt issuance costs
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation
Dividends paid to ordinary shareholders
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
Repurchase of ordinary shares
Net transfers to Parent and affiliates
Proceeds from shares issued under incentive plans

Net cash used in financing activities

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period

$

See accompanying notes to combined and consolidated financial statements.

2014

2013

2012

(22.0)
956.3
(1,012.3)
(78.0)
(5.8)
4.5
(30.0)
(4.5)
(50.3)
—
14.1
(150.0)
(8.0)
63.1
227.4
290.5

$

38.9
1,300.0
—
1,338.9
(29.1)
—
—
(5.2)
—
(1,598.3)
1.3
(292.4)
(2.9)
(90.1)
317.5
227.4

$

(1.0)
—
(0.1)
(1.1)
—
—
—
(5.2)
—
(311.6)
—
(317.9)
6.9
(59.3)
376.8
317.5

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NOTES TO COMBINED AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 – DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Allegion plc, an Irish public limited company, and its consolidated subsidiaries ("Allegion" or "the Company") is a leading global 
company that creates peace of mind by pioneering safety and security. The Company offers an extensive and versatile portfolio 
of mechanical and electronic security products across a range of market-leading brands including CISA®, Interflex®, LCN®, 
Schlage® and Von Duprin®. 

On December 1, 2013, Allegion became a stand-alone public company after Ingersoll-Rand plc ("Ingersoll Rand") completed the 
separation of its commercial and residential security businesses (the "Business") from the rest of Ingersoll Rand, via the transfer 
of the Business from Ingersoll Rand to Allegion and the issuance by Allegion of ordinary shares directly to Ingersoll Rand’s 
shareholders (the "Spin-off"). As part of the Spin-off, Allegion issued one ordinary share for every three ordinary shares of Ingersoll 
Rand held of record as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time on November 22, 2013. Allegion ordinary shares trade under the symbol 
''ALLE'' on the New York Stock Exchange. Allegion issued a total of approximately 96.0 million ordinary shares in the Spin-off. 

Basis of presentation: The Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") 
within the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC"). 

Prior to the Spin-off, the Company’s combined and consolidated financial statements were prepared on a stand-alone basis derived 
from the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of Ingersoll Rand and included allocations for direct costs and 
indirect costs attributable to the operations of the Company. The Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 
31, 2012 are on a combined basis and presented as carve-out financial statements as the Company was not a separate consolidated 
company prior to the Spin-off. Subsequent to the Spin-off, the Company’s financial statements as of and for the years ended 
December 31, 2014 and 2013 are presented on a consolidated basis as the Company became a separate consolidated group. 

The Company’s Combined and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 
2012 include allocations of general corporate expenses for certain support functions that were provided on a centralized basis by 
Ingersoll Rand, such as expenses related to finance, human resources, information technology, facilities, and legal, among others. 
The Company used certain underlying activity drivers as a basis of allocation including revenue, assets, head-count utilization 
and other factors. Note 19 provides information regarding general overhead allocations. The Company believes such allocations 
are reasonable, however these Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements do not purport to reflect what the results of 
operations, comprehensive income (loss), financial position, equity or cash flows would have been had the Company operated as 
a stand-alone public company for all periods presented. 

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A summary of significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the accompanying Combined and Consolidated Financial 
Statements follows:

Principles of Consolidation: The Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements include all majority-owned subsidiaries of 
the Company.  A noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is considered an ownership interest in a majority-owned subsidiary that 
is not attributable to the parent.  The Company includes Noncontrolling interest as a component of Total equity in the Consolidated 
Balance Sheet and the Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests are presented as an adjustment from Net earnings used 
to arrive at Net earnings attributable to Allegion in the Combined and Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income. 

Partially-owned  equity  affiliates  generally  represent  20-50%  ownership  interests  in  investments  and  where  we  demonstrate 
significant influence in investments, but do not have a controlling financial interest. Partially-owned equity affiliates are accounted 
for under the equity method.  The Company is also required to consolidate variable interest entities in which it bears a majority 
of the risk to the entities’ potential losses or stands to gain from a majority of the entities’ expected returns. Transactions between 
the Company and Ingersoll Rand and its affiliates are herein referred to as "related party" or "affiliated" transactions. The assets, 
liabilities,  results  of  operations  and  cash  flows  of  all  discontinued  operations  have  been  separately  reported  as  discontinued 
operations.

Use of Estimates:  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates 
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at 
the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates 
are based on several factors including the facts and circumstances available at the time the estimates are made, historical experience, 

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risk  of  loss,  general  economic  conditions  and  trends,  and  the  assessment  of  the  probable  future  outcome.  Some  of  the  more 
significant estimates include accounting for doubtful accounts, useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, 
purchase price allocations of acquired businesses, valuation of assets including goodwill and other intangible assets, product 
warranties,  sales  allowances,  pension  plans,  postretirement  benefits  other  than  pensions,  taxes,  environmental  costs,  product 
liability  and  other  contingencies. Actual  results  could  differ  from  those  estimates.  Estimates  and  assumptions  are  reviewed 
periodically, and the effects of changes, if any, are reflected in the Combined and Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive 
Income in the period that they are determined.

Currency Translation:  Assets and liabilities where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, have been translated at year-
end exchange rates, and income and expense accounts have been translated using average exchange rates throughout the year. 
Adjustments resulting from the process of translating an entity’s financial statements into the U.S. dollar have been recorded in 
the Equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheet within Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). 

Cash and Cash Equivalents:  Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, demand deposits and all highly liquid investments 
with original maturities at the time of purchase of three months or less.

Marketable Securities:  The Company has classified its marketable securities as available-for-sale in accordance with GAAP. 
Available-for-sale marketable securities are accounted for at fair value, with the unrealized gain or loss, less applicable deferred 
income taxes, recorded within Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). If any of the Company’s marketable securities 
experience other than temporary declines in value as defined by GAAP, a loss is recorded in the Combined and Consolidated 
Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Inventories:  Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company changed 
its method of inventory costing for certain inventory in its Americas operating segment to the first-in first-out (FIFO) method from 
the last-in first-out (LIFO) method. The Company's other operating segments also determine costs using the FIFO method. The 
Company believes that the FIFO method is preferable as it results in uniformity across the Company’s global operations, aligns 
with  how  the  Company  internally  manages  inventory,  provides  better  matching  of  revenues  and  expenses  and  improves 
comparability with the Company’s peers. The impact of this change in accounting principle on the financial statements for each 
period presented is further explained in Note 4. 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:  The Company has provided an allowance for doubtful accounts reserve, which represents 
the best estimate of probable loss inherent in the Company’s account receivables portfolio. Changes in the financial condition of 
customers or other unanticipated events, which may affect their ability to make payments, could result in charges for additional 
allowances  exceeding  the  Company's  estimates. The  Company's  estimates  are  influenced  by  the  following  considerations:  a 
continuing credit evaluation of our customers’ financial condition; trade accounts receivable aging; and historical loss experience. 
The Company reserved $8.9 million and $5.5 million for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Property, Plant and Equipment:  Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Assets placed 
in service are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset except for 
leasehold improvements, which are depreciated over the shorter of their economic useful life or their lease term. The range of 
useful lives used to depreciate property, plant and equipment is as follows:

Buildings
Machinery and equipment
Software

10 to
2 to
2 to

50 years
12 years
7 years

Repair  and  maintenance  costs  that  do  not  extend  the  useful  life  of  the  asset  are  charged  against  earnings  as  incurred.  Major 
replacements and significant improvements that increase asset values and extend useful lives are capitalized.

The Company assesses the recoverability of the carrying value of its property, plant and equipment whenever events or changes 
in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison 
of the carrying amount of an asset to the future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the undiscounted 
cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying 
value of the asset exceeds the fair value of the assets.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets:  The Company records as goodwill the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the 
net assets acquired. Once the final valuation has been performed for each acquisition, adjustments may be recorded.

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In accordance with GAAP, goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested and reviewed annually for impairment 
during the fourth quarter or whenever there is a significant change in events or circumstances that indicate that the fair value of 
the asset is more likely than not less than the carrying amount of the asset.

Recoverability of goodwill is measured at the reporting unit level and begins with a qualitative assessment to determine if it is 
more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether 
it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test prescribed by U.S. GAAP. For those reporting units where it is 
required, the first step compares the carrying amount of the reporting unit to its estimated fair value. If the estimated fair value of 
a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired and the second step of the impairment 
test is not necessary. To the extent that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, a second step is 
performed, wherein the reporting unit's carrying value of goodwill is compared to the implied fair value of goodwill. To the extent 
that the carrying value exceeds the implied fair value, impairment exists and must be recognized.

The calculation of estimated fair value is based on two valuation techniques, a discounted cash flow model (income approach) 
and a market adjusted multiple of earnings and revenues (market approach), with each method being equally weighted in the 
calculation. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a 
business combination. The estimated fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting 
unit (including any unrecognized intangible assets) as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination and the 
fair value of the reporting unit, as determined in the first step of the goodwill impairment test, was the price paid to acquire that 
reporting unit.

Recoverability of other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives (i.e. Trademarks) is first assessed using a qualitative assessment 
to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired.  This assessment is used as a 
basis for determining whether it is necessary to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset.  For those indefinite-
lived assets where it is required, a fair value is determined on a relief from royalty methodology (income approach), which is 
based on the implied royalty paid, at an appropriate discount rate, to license the use of an asset rather than owning the asset. The 
present value of the after-tax cost savings (i.e. royalty relief) indicates the estimated fair value of the asset. Any excess of the 
carrying value over the estimated fair value is recognized as an impairment loss equal to that excess. 

Intangible assets such as patents, customer-related intangible assets and other intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized 
on a straight-line basis over their estimated economic lives. The weighted-average useful lives approximate the following:

Customer relationships

Trademarks

Completed technology/patents

Other

25 years

25 years

10 years

25 years

Recoverability of intangible assets with finite useful lives is assessed in the same manner as property, plant and equipment as 
described above.

Income Taxes:  For purposes of the Company’s Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements for periods prior to the Spin-
off, income tax expense has been recorded as if the Company filed tax returns on a stand-alone basis separate from Ingersoll Rand. 
This separate return methodology applies the accounting guidance for income taxes to the stand-alone financial statements as if 
the Company was a stand-alone enterprise for the periods prior to the Spin-off. Therefore, cash tax payments and items of current 
and deferred taxes may not be reflective of the Company’s actual tax balances prior to or subsequent to the Spin-off.  Cash paid 
for income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $66.7 million. 

The income tax accounts reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 include income taxes payable 
and deferred taxes allocated to the Company at the time of the Spin-off. The calculation of the Company’s income taxes involves 
considerable judgment and the use of both estimates and allocations.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between financial reporting and tax bases of 
assets and liabilities, applying enacted tax rates expected to be in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. 
The Company recognizes future tax benefits, such as net operating losses and non-U.S. tax credits, to the extent that realizing 
these benefits is considered in its judgment to be more likely than not. The Company regularly reviews the recoverability of its 
deferred tax assets considering its historic profitability, projected future taxable income, timing of the reversals of existing temporary 

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differences and the feasibility of its tax planning strategies. Where appropriate, the Company records a valuation allowance with 
respect to a future tax benefit. 

Product Warranties:  Standard product warranty accruals are recorded at the time of sale and are estimated based upon product 
warranty terms and historical experience. The Company assesses the adequacy of its liabilities and will make adjustments as 
necessary based on known or anticipated warranty claims, or as new information becomes available. 

Revenue Recognition:  Revenue is recognized and earned when all of the following criteria are satisfied: (a) persuasive evidence 
of a sales arrangement exists; (b) the price is fixed or determinable; (c) collectability is reasonably assured; and (d) delivery has 
occurred or service has been rendered. Delivery generally occurs when the title and the risks and rewards of ownership have 
transferred to the customer. Both the persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement and fixed or determinable price criteria are deemed 
to be satisfied upon receipt of an executed and legally binding sales agreement or contract that clearly defines the terms and 
conditions of the transaction including the respective obligations of the parties. If the defined terms and conditions allow variability 
in all or a component of the price, revenue is not recognized until such time that the price becomes fixed or determinable. At the 
point of sale, the Company validates the existence of an enforceable claim that requires payment within a reasonable amount of 
time and assesses the collectability of that claim. If collectability is not deemed to be reasonably assured, then revenue recognition 
is deferred until such time that collectability becomes probable or cash is received. Delivery is not considered to have occurred 
until the customer has taken title and assumed the risks and rewards of ownership. Service and installation revenue are recognized 
when earned. In some instances, customer acceptance provisions are included in sales arrangements to give the buyer the ability 
to ensure the delivered product or service meets the criteria established in the order. In these instances, revenue recognition is 
deferred until the acceptance terms specified in the arrangement are fulfilled through customer acceptance or a demonstration that 
established criteria have been satisfied. If uncertainty exists about customer acceptance, revenue is not recognized until acceptance 
has occurred. 

The Company offers various sales incentive programs to our customers, dealers, and distributors. Sales incentive programs do not 
preclude revenue recognition, but do require an accrual for the Company’s best estimate of expected activity. Examples of the 
sales incentives that are accrued for as a contra receivable and sales deduction at the point of sale include, but are not limited to, 
discounts (i.e. net 30 type), coupons, and rebates where the customer does not have to provide any additional requirements to 
receive the discount. Sales returns and customer disputes involving a question of quantity or price are also accounted for as a 
reduction in revenue and a contra receivable. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had a customer claim accrual (contra 
receivable) of $23.5 million and $21.9 million, respectively. All other incentives or incentive programs where the customer is 
required to reach a certain level of purchases, remain a customer for a certain period, provide a rebate form or is subject to additional 
requirements are accounted for as a reduction of revenue and establishment of a liability. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the 
Company had a sales incentive accrual of $23.2 million and $21.0 million, respectively. Each of these accruals represents the 
Company’s best estimate it expects to pay related to previously sold units based on historical claim experience. These estimates 
are reviewed regularly for accuracy. If updated information or actual amounts are different from previous estimates, the revisions 
are included in the Company’s results for the period in which they become known. Historically, the aggregate differences, if any, 
between the Company’s estimates and actual amounts in any year have not had a material impact on the Combined and Consolidated 
Financial Statements.

The Company provides equipment, integrated solutions, and installation designed to customer specifications through construction-
type contracts. The term of these types of contracts is typically less than one year, but can be as long as three years. Revenues 
related to these contracts are recognized using the percentage-of-completion method in accordance with GAAP. This measure of 
progress toward completion, utilized to recognize sales and profits, is based on the proportion of actual cost incurred to date as 
compared to the total estimate of contract costs at completion. The timing of revenue recognition often differs from the invoicing 
schedule to the customer with revenue recognition in advance of customer invoicing recorded to costs in excess of billings on 
uncompleted contracts and invoicing in advance of revenue recognition recorded to deferred revenue. At December 31, 2014, all 
recorded accounts receivables are due within one year. The Company re-evaluates its contract estimates periodically and reflects 
changes in estimates in the current period using the cumulative catch-up method. These periodic reviews have not historically 
resulted in significant adjustments. If estimated contract costs are in excess of contract revenues, then the excess costs are accrued 
and losses are recognized in current earnings.

The Company enters into sales arrangements that contain multiple elements, such as equipment, installation and service revenue. 
For multiple element arrangements, each element is evaluated to determine the separate units of accounting. The total arrangement 
consideration is then allocated to the separate units of accounting based on their relative selling price at the inception of the 
arrangement. The relative selling price is determined using vendor specific objective evidence ("VSOE") of selling price, if it 
exists; otherwise, third-party evidence ("TPE") of selling price is used. If neither VSOE nor TPE of selling price exists for a 
deliverable, a best estimate of the selling price is developed for that deliverable. The Company primarily utilizes VSOE to determine 
its relative selling price. The Company recognizes revenue for delivered elements when the delivered item has stand-alone value 
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to the customer, the basic revenue recognition criteria have been met, and only customary refund or return rights related to the 
delivered elements exist.

Environmental Costs:  The Company is subject to laws and regulations relating to protecting the environment. Environmental 
expenditures relating to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures relating to existing conditions 
caused by past operations, which do not contribute to current or future revenues, are expensed. Liabilities for remediation costs 
are recorded when they are probable and can be reasonably estimated, generally no later than the completion of feasibility studies 
or the Company’s commitment to a plan of action. The assessment of this liability, which is calculated based on existing technology, 
does not reflect any offset for possible recoveries from insurance companies, and is not discounted.  Refer to Note 20 for further 
details of environmental matters.

Research and Development Costs:  The Company conducts research and development activities for the purpose of developing 
and improving new products and services. These expenditures are expensed when incurred. For the years ended December 31, 
2014, 2013 and 2012, these expenditures amounted to approximately $43.3 million, $39.6 million and $38.2 million, respectively 
and consist of salaries, wages, benefits, building costs and other overhead expenses. 

Software Costs:  The Company capitalizes certain qualified internal-use software costs during the application development stage 
and subsequently amortizes those costs over the software's useful life, which ranges from 2 to 7 years. 

Employee Benefit Plans: The Company provides a range of benefits, including pensions, postretirement and postemployment 
benefits to eligible current and former employees. Determining the cost associated with such benefits is dependent on various 
actuarial  assumptions,  including  discount  rates,  expected  return  on  plan  assets,  compensation  increases,  employee  mortality, 
turnover rates, and healthcare cost trend rates. Actuaries perform the required calculations to determine expense in accordance 
with GAAP. Actual results may differ from the actuarial assumptions and are generally accumulated into Accumulated other 
comprehensive income (loss) and amortized into Net earnings over future periods. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions 
at each measurement date and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends, if appropriate.  Refer to 
Note 10 for further details on employee benefit plans.

Loss Contingencies:  Liabilities are recorded for various contingencies arising in the normal course of business, including litigation 
and  administrative  proceedings,  environmental  matters,  product  liability,  product  warranty,  worker’s  compensation  and  other 
claims. The Company has recorded reserves in the financial statements related to these matters, which are developed using inputs 
derived from actuarial estimates and historical and anticipated experience data depending on the nature of the reserve and, in 
certain instances, with consultation of legal counsel, internal and external consultants and engineers. Subject to the uncertainties 
inherent in estimating future costs for these types of liabilities, the Company believes its estimated reserves are reasonable and 
does not believe the final determination of the liabilities with respect to these matters would have a material effect on the financial 
condition, results of operations, liquidity or cash flows of the Company for any year.  Refer to Note 20 for further details on loss 
contingencies.

Derivative Instruments:  The Company periodically enters into cash flow and other derivative transactions to specifically hedge 
exposure to various risks related to currency and interest rates. The Company recognizes all derivatives on the Consolidated 
Balance Sheet at their fair value as either assets or liabilities. For cash flow designated hedges, the effective portion of the changes 
in fair value of the derivative contract are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes, and are 
recognized in Net earnings at the time earnings are affected by the hedged transaction.  For other derivative transactions, the 
changes in the fair value of the derivative contract are immediately recognized in Net earnings.  Refer to Note 9 for further details 
on derivative instruments.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements:

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-04, 
"Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at 
the Reporting Date." ASU 2013-04 provides guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting 
from joint and several liability arrangements where the total obligation is fixed at the reporting date, and for which no specific 
guidance currently exists. This new guidance was effective for the Company on January 1, 2014. The requirements of ASU 2013-04 
do not have a significant impact on the Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements.

In  March  2013,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2013-05,  "Parent’s  Accounting  for  the  Cumulative  Translation  Adjustment  upon 
Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity." ASU 
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2013-05 clarifies the application of GAAP to the release of cumulative translation adjustments related to changes of ownership 
in or within foreign entities, including step acquisitions.  This new guidance was effective for the Company on January 1, 2014.The 
requirements of ASU 2013-04 do not have a significant impact on the Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11 Income Taxes (Topic 740), "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a 
Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists." With certain exceptions, ASU 2013-11 
requires entities to present an unrecognized tax benefit, or portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, as a reduction to a deferred tax 
asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward. This new guidance was effective for the 
Company on January 1, 2014. The requirements of ASU 2013-11 do not have a significant impact on the Combined and Consolidated 
Financial Statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements:

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08 "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components 
of  an  Entity,"  which  amends  the  definition  of  a  discontinued  operation  in Accounting  Standards  Codification  Topic  205-20 
(Presentation of Financial Statements — Discontinued Operations) and requires entities to disclose additional information about 
disposal transactions that do not meet the discontinued operations criteria. ASU 2014-08 redefines a discontinued operation as a 
component or group of components of an entity that (1) has been disposed of by sale or other than by sale or is classified as held 
for sale and (2) represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. 
According to the ASU, a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and results includes the 
disposal of a major geographical area, a major line of business, a major equity investment, or other major parts of an entity. The 
ASU is effective prospectively for disposals or components classified as held for sale in periods on or after December 15, 2014. 
The requirements of ASU 2014-08 are not expected to have a significant impact on the Combined and Consolidated Financial 
Statements. 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." ASU 2014-09 is the result of a joint 
project between the FASB and International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB")  to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue 
and to develop a common revenue standard for GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") that would remove 
inconsistencies and weaknesses in revenue requirements, provide a more robust framework for addressing revenue issues, improve 
comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets, provide more useful 
information to users of financial statements through improved disclosure requirements and simplify the preparation of financial 
statements by reducing the number of requirements to which an entity must refer. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods 
beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. The 
Company is assessing what impact, if any, ASU 2014-09 will have on the Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements. 

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12 "Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That 
a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period." ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target 
that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, 
the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. This update further clarifies 
that compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved 
and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. 
The ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within 
that reporting period. Early application is permitted. The requirements of ASU 2014-12 are not expected to have a significant 
impact on the Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements. 

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15 "Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going 
Concern." ASU  2014-15  guidance  on  management’s  responsibility  in  evaluating  whether  there  is  substantial  doubt  about  a 
company’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. ASU 2014-15 will be effective in 
the fourth quarter of 2016, with early adoption permitted. The requirements of ASU 2014-15 are not expected to have a significant 
impact on the Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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NOTE 3 – MARKETABLE SECURITIES

At December 31, long-term marketable securities included within Other noncurrent assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 
were as follows:

In millions
Equity securities

NOTE 4 – INVENTORIES

Amortized
cost or cost

2014

Unrealized
gains

Fair
value

Amortized
cost or cost

2013

Unrealized
gains

Fair
value

$

5.2

$

12.7

$

17.9

$

4.0

$

16.2

$

20.2

At December 31, the major classes of inventory were as follows:

In millions
Raw materials

Work-in-process

Finished goods

Total

2014

2013

$

54.8

32.1

92.6

68.4

34.5

84.6

179.5

$

187.5

$

$

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value.  In the fourth quarter of 2014 the Company recorded a $33.3 
million non-cash inventory impairment charge related to the devaluation of the Venezuelan bolivar within Costs of goods sold in 
the 2014 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income. 

As described in Note 2, in the fourth quarter of 2014 the Company elected to change its method of accounting for certain inventory 
in its Americas operating segment from LIFO to FIFO. The Company applied this change in method of inventory costing by 
retrospectively adjusting the prior period financial statements.  As a result of the retrospective adjustment of the change in accounting 
principle, certain amounts in our combined and consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 
2013 and 2012 were adjusted as follows:

For the years ended December 31

In millions (except per share data)

Cost of goods sold

Operating income

Earnings before income taxes

Provision for income taxes

Earnings from continuing operations
Basic and diluted earnings per share
attributable to Allegion plc ordinary
shareholders

2013

Impact of
change to
FIFO

As adjusted

As reported

2012

Impact of
change to
FIFO

As adjusted

(2.2) $
2.2

2.2

0.8

1.4

1,208.1

$

1,198.6 $

240.8

223.4

175.0

48.4

370.5

365.8

136.4

229.4

(0.8) $
0.8

0.8

0.3

0.5

1,197.7

371.3

366.7

136.7

230.0

As reported

$

1,210.3 $

238.6

221.2

174.2

47.0

$

0.36 $

0.01 $

0.37

$

2.33 $

0.01 $

2.34

The consolidated balance sheet for the year ended December 31, 2013 was adjusted as follows: 

In millions

Inventories

Deferred income tax receivable

Retained earnings

As reported

Impact of
change to FIFO

As adjusted

$

153.7 $

51.2

0.4

33.8 $
(13.1)
0.7

187.5

38.1

1.1

The combined and consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were adjusted as 
follows:

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For the years ended December 31

2013

Impact of
change to
FIFO

As reported

As adjusted

As reported

2012

Impact of
change to
FIFO

As adjusted

Net earnings

Deferred income taxes

Change in inventories, net

$

43.4 $

1.4 $

16.9

6.1

0.8
(2.2)

$

44.8

17.7

3.9

225.2 $
(4.2)
0.3

0.5 $

0.3
(0.8)

225.8
(3.6)
(1.2)

NOTE 5 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

At December 31, the major classes of property, plant and equipment were as follows:

In millions
Land

Buildings

Machinery and equipment

Software

Accumulated depreciation

Total

2014

2013

$

14.0

$

120.5

355.5

96.8
586.8
(375.6)
211.2

$

$

16.5

126.3

341.6

82.0
566.4
(366.2)
200.2

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $34.5 million, $36.1 million and $34.3 million, 
which includes amounts for software amortization of $12.7 million, $12.6 million and $10.4 million.

NOTE 6 – GOODWILL

The Company records as goodwill the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Once the final 
valuation has been performed for each acquisition, adjustments may be recorded. The changes in the carrying amount of Goodwill 
are as follows: 

In millions
December 31, 2012 (gross)

Acquisitions and adjustments *

Currency translation

December 31, 2013 (gross)
Acquisitions

Currency translation

December 31, 2014 (gross)

Accumulated impairment **

Goodwill (net)

Americas

EMEIA

Asia Pacific

Total

$

339.0

$

536.7

$

23.8

—

362.8
2.3

(0.3)

364.8

—

$

364.8

$

—

3.3

540.0
—
(6.9)
533.1
(478.6)
54.5

$

110.1
(23.8)
1.3

87.6
10.3
(4.3)
93.6
(6.9)
86.7

$

985.8

—

4.6

990.4
12.6
(11.5)
991.5
(485.5)
506.0

$

* During 2013, the Company reclassified goodwill related to a product line transfer from the Asia Pacific segment to the Americas
segment.

** Accumulated impairment consists of charges of $137.6 million (EMEIA), $341.0 million (EMEIA) and $6.9 million (Asia 
Pacific) recorded in 2013, 2008 and 2007, respectively, as a result of the Company's impairment testing.  During the third quarter 
of 2013 the Company performed an interim impairment test on goodwill of its EMEIA reporting unit. The results of the third 
quarter 2013 interim impairment test indicated that the estimated fair value of the EMEIA reporting unit was less than its carrying 
value; consequently, the Company completed the second step of the interim impairment test, which resulted in a $137.6 million 
non-cash pre-tax goodwill impairment charge. 

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The estimated fair values for each of the Company's reporting units exceeded their carrying values by more than 10% for the 2014 
goodwill impairment test. 

NOTE 7 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The  following  table  sets  forth  the  gross  amount  and  related  accumulated  amortization  of  the  Company’s  intangible  assets  at 
December 31:

In millions
Completed technologies/patents
Customer relationships
Trademarks (finite-lived)
Other
Total finite-lived intangible assets
Trademarks (indefinite-lived)
Total

Gross
carrying
amount

2014

Accumulated
amortization

Net
carrying
amount

Gross
carrying
amount

2013

Accumulated
amortization

Net
carrying
amount

$

$

$

$

27.8
94.7
89.3
10.8
222.6
10.1
232.7

(23.2) $
(37.0)
(36.0)
(10.8)
(107.0)

$

4.6
57.7
53.3
—
115.6
10.1
125.7

$

$

$

$

26.4
107.8
101.4
13.4
249.0
9.0
258.0

(23.6) $
(38.1)
(36.8)
(13.4)
(111.9)

$

2.8
69.7
64.6
—
137.1
9.0
146.1

The Company amortizes intangible assets with finite useful lives on a straight-line basis over their estimated economic lives in 
accordance with GAAP. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not subject to amortization, but instead, are tested for impairment 
at least annually (more frequently if certain indicators are present).

Intangible asset amortization expense for 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $9.5 million, $9.5 million and $9.5 million, respectively. 
Future estimated amortization expense on existing intangible assets in each of the next five years amounts to approximately $7.8 
million for 2015, $7.7 million for 2016, $7.7 million for 2017, $7.6 million for 2018, and $7.6 million for 2019.  

In accordance with the Company’s indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing policy outlined in Note 2, the Company 
performed its annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of each year. In each year, the Company determined the fair value of 
all indefinite-lived intangible assets exceeded their respective carrying values. Therefore, no impairment charges were recorded 
during 2014, 2013 and 2012.

NOTE 8 – DEBT AND CREDIT FACILITIES

At December 31, long-term debt and other borrowings consisted of the following:

In millions

Term Loan A Facility due 2018

Term Loan A Facility due 2019

Term Loan B Facility due 2020

5.75% Senior notes due 2021

Other debt, including capital leases, maturing in various amounts through 2016
Total debt

Less current portion of long term debt

Total long-term debt

Senior Secured Credit Facilities

December 31,
2014

December 31,
2013

$

$

$

— $

962.8

—

300.0

1.8

1,264.6

49.6

1,215.0

$

$

500.0

—

500.0

300.0

43.9

1,343.9

71.9

1,272.0

In November 2013, the Company entered into a credit agreement providing for (i) $1.0 billion of Senior Secured Term Loan 
Facilities, consisting of a $500 million "tranche A" Term Loan Facility due in 2018 (the "Term Loan A Facility") and a $500 million 
"tranche B" Term Loan Facility due in 2020 (the "Term Loan B Facility,") and (ii) a $500.0 million Senior Secured Revolving 
Credit Facility (the "Revolver") maturing in 2018. The Company refers to these credit facilities as its "Senior Secured Credit 

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Facilities." The net proceeds of the Term Loan A Facility and Term Loan B Facility were distributed to Ingersoll Rand in connection 
with the Spin-off.

On October 15, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement to amend and restate its existing credit agreement (the “Amended 
and Restated Credit Agreement”). The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, among other things, (1) increased the size of the 
Term A Loan Facility to $975.0 million and borrowed an additional $493.8 million under the facility, (2) repaid the outstanding 
Term Loan B Facility with the proceeds from the Term Loan A Facility, (3) reduced credit spreads on Term Loan A Facility 25 
basis points and eliminated the LIBOR floor associated with Term Loan B Facility and (4) extended the applicable maturities from 
September  27,  2018  to  October  15,  2019. The  availability  under  the  Revolver  remained  unchanged,  and  continues  to  permit 
borrowing of up to $500.0 million. In addition to repaying the outstanding Term Loan B Facility of $500.0 million, the Company 
repaid $31.0 million of principal on its Term Loan A Facility during the year ended December 31, 2014. Borrowings outstanding 
under the Term Loan A Facility were $962.8 million on December 31, 2014. Allegion plc also became the primary borrower under 
the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. 

In the fourth quarter, the Company  incurred a non-cash charge of approximately $4.5 million associated with the write-off of the 
unamortized Term Loan B Facility debt issuance costs.

Term Facilities. The Term Loan A Facility amortizes in quarterly installments at the following rates per year: 5% in 2015; 5% in 
2016 and 10% in each year thereafter, with the final installment due on October 15, 2019. 

Revolver. The five-year Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility permits borrowings of up to $500.0 million. The Revolver is 
comprised of two tranches: a $400 million tranche available in U.S. Dollars and a multi-currency tranche capped at $100 million. 
The Revolver also includes $100.0 million available for the issuance of letters of credit, however outstanding letters of credit 
reduce availability under the Revolver. The Revolver matures and the commitments thereunder will terminate on October 15, 
2019. The Company pays certain fees with respect to the Revolver, including a commitment fee on the undrawn portion of the 
Revolver of 0.25% per year.  At December 31, 2014, the Company did not have any borrowings outstanding under the Revolver 
and had $28.5 million of letters of credit outstanding. 

Guarantees  and  Collateral.  The  indebtedness,  obligations  and  liabilities  under  the  Senior  Secured  Credit  Facilities  are 
unconditionally guaranteed jointly and severally on a senior secured basis by certain of Allegion plc's restricted subsidiaries, and 
will be secured, subject to permitted liens and other exceptions and exclusions, by a first-priority lien on substantially all tangible 
and intangible assets of the borrowers and each domestic guarantor (including (i) a perfected pledge of all of the capital stock of 
the borrower and each direct, wholly-owned material restricted subsidiary held by the borrowers or any guarantor (subject to 
certain limitations with respect to foreign subsidiaries) and (ii) perfected security interests in, and mortgages on, accounts, inventory, 
equipment, general intangibles, commercial tort claims, investment property, intellectual property, material fee-owned real property, 
letter-of-credit rights, intercompany notes and proceeds of the foregoing, except for certain excluded assets. 

Mandatory Prepayments. In accordance with the Senior Secured Credit Facility, net cash proceeds of non-recourse asset sales and 
proceeds received from certain additional indebtedness will require prepayment of the Term Loan with proceeds received. In 
addition, starting with the year ended December 31, 2015 the Company may be required to apply between 0%-50% of its annual 
excess  cash  flow  (as  defined  in  the  Senior  Secured  Credit  Facility)  to  the  prepayment  of  the  Senior  Secured  Credit  Facility. 
However, this percentage reduces to certain levels and eventually to zero upon achievement certain leverage ratios. 

Voluntary Prepayments. The Company may voluntarily prepay the outstanding Term Facility in whole or in part at any time without 
premium or penalty. Optional prepayments of the Term Facility will be applied to the remaining installments at the direction of 
the borrower. 

Commitments under the Revolver may be reduced in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty. 

Covenants. The Senior Secured Credit Facilities contain certain customary covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict 
(subject to certain exceptions) the Company's ability to incur certain indebtedness, grant certain liens, make certain investments, 
declare or pay certain dividends or redeem or repurchase capital stock. 

In addition, the Senior Secured Credit Facilities contain certain financial covenants, which include a maximum leverage ratio and 
an interest expense coverage ratio. As of December 31, 2014, the Company is required to comply with a maximum leverage ratio 
of 4.00 to 1.00 based on a ratio of total consolidated indebtedness, net of unrestricted cash up to $125 million, to consolidated 
EBITDA. The ratio declines to 3.75 to 1.00 in the first quarter of 2015. In addition, as of December 31, 2014, the Company is 
required to have a minimum interest expense coverage ratio of 3.50 to 1.00 based on a ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated 
interest expense, net of interest income. This ratio increases to 4.00 to 1.00 in the first quarter of 2015. 

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As of December 31, 2014 the Company was in compliance with all of these covenants. 

Interest Rates and Fees. Outstanding borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities accrue interest, at the option of the 
borrower, at a per annum rate of (i) LIBOR plus the applicable margin or (ii) a base rate plus the applicable margin. As of December 
31, 2014, the Company elected to borrow utilizing LIBOR. The applicable margin for borrowings under the Revolver and the 
Term Loan A Facility is subject to a credit facility rating-based pricing grid with the LIBOR ranging from 1.50% to 2.00%. The 
margin for Term Loan A Facility borrowings was 1.75% as of December 31, 2014. 

In June 2014, the Company entered into forward starting interest rate swaps for $300.0 million of the Company's variable rate 
$975.0 million Term Loan Facilities. Swaps with notional amounts totaling $275.0 million become effective in January 2015 and 
expire in September 2017 and swaps with notional amounts totaling $25.0 million become effective in January 2015 and expire 
in December 2016.

Senior Notes

In October 2013, Allegion US Holding Company Inc., the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary (the "Borrower"), issued $300 
million of 5.75% senior notes due 2021 (the "Senior Notes"). The Senior Notes have been registered under the Securities Act of 
1933, as amended. The Senior Notes accrue interest at the rate of 5.75% per annum, payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 
1 of each year. The Senior Notes mature on October 1, 2021. The terms of the indenture governing the Senior Notes (the “Indenture”) 
provide that, among other things, the Senior Notes rank equally in right of payment to all of the issuer’s and Allegion plc’s existing 
and future senior unsecured indebtedness and effectively junior to all of the issuer’s and the guarantors’ existing and future secured 
indebtedness (including indebtedness with respect to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities) to the extent of the value of the assets 
securing  such  indebtedness. The  Senior  Notes  are  structurally  subordinated  to  all  of  the  existing  and  future  liabilities  of  the 
Company's subsidiaries that do not guarantee the Senior Notes.  The net proceeds of this indebtedness were distributed to Ingersoll 
Rand in connection with the Spin-off.

Guarantees. Allegion plc and certain of its subsidiaries joint and severally guarantee the issuer’s obligations under the Senior 
Notes on a senior unsecured basis.

Covenants. The Senior Notes contain certain customary covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict (subject to certain 
exceptions) the Company's ability to incur certain indebtedness, grant certain liens, make certain investments, declare or pay 
certain dividends or redeem or repurchase capital stock. 

At December 31, 2014, future retirements for the amounts outstanding under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities and the Senior 
Notes are as follows:

In millions
2015

2016

2017
2018

2019

Thereafter

Total

$

48.8

48.8

97.5

97.5

670.2

300.0

$

1,262.8

At December 31, 2014, the weighted-average interest rate for borrowings was 2.0% under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities 
and 5.75% under the Senior Notes. Cash paid for interest for the year ended December 31, 2014 was approximately $45.0 million.

NOTE 9 – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

In the normal course of business, the Company uses various financial instruments, including derivative instruments, to manage 
the risks associated with currency rate exposures. These financial instruments are not used for trading or speculative purposes.

On the date a derivative contract is entered into, the Company designates the derivative instrument as a cash flow hedge of a 
forecasted transaction, a cash flow hedge of a recognized asset or liability, or as an undesignated derivative. The Company formally 
documents its hedge relationships, including identification of the derivative instruments and the hedged items, as well as its risk 

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management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transaction. This process includes linking derivative instruments 
that are designated as hedges to specific assets, liabilities or forecasted transactions.

The fair market value of derivative instruments is determined through market-based valuations and may not be representative of 
the actual gains or losses that will be recorded when these instruments mature due to future fluctuations in the markets in which 
they are traded.

The Company assesses at inception and at least quarterly thereafter, whether the derivatives used in cash flow hedging transactions 
are highly effective in offsetting the changes in the cash flows of the hedged item. To the extent the derivative is deemed to be a 
highly effective hedge, the fair market value changes of the instrument are recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income 
(AOCI).

Any ineffective portion of a derivative instrument’s change in fair value is recorded in Net earnings in the period of change. If the 
hedging relationship ceases to be highly effective, or it becomes probable that a forecasted transaction is no longer expected to 
occur, the hedging relationship will be undesignated and any future gains and losses on the derivative instrument will be recorded 
in Net earnings.

Currency Hedging Instruments

The net notional amount of the Company’s currency derivatives were $68.5 million and $209.6 million at December 31, 2014 and 
2013, respectively. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, gains of $1.6 million and  $0.5 million, net of tax, respectively, were included 
in AOCI related to the fair value of the Company’s currency derivatives designated as accounting hedges. The amount expected 
to be reclassified into Net earnings over the next twelve months is a gain of $1.6 million. The actual amounts that will be reclassified 
to Net earnings may vary from this amount as a result of changes in market conditions. Gains and losses associated with the 
Company’s currency derivatives not designated as hedges are recorded in Net earnings as changes in fair value occur. At December 
31, 2014, the maximum term of the Company’s currency derivatives was less than one year.

Interest Rate Swaps

In June 2014, the Company entered into forward starting interest rate swaps to fix interest rate paid during the contract period for 
$300.0 million of the Company's variable rate $975.0 million Term Loan Facilities. Swaps with notional amounts totaling $275.0 
million become effective in January 2015 and expire in September 2017 and swaps with notional amounts totaling $25.0 million 
become effective in January 2015 and expire in December 2016. These interest rate swaps met the criteria to be accounted for as 
cash  flow  hedges  of  variable  rate  interest  payments.  Consequently,  the  changes  in  fair  value  of  the  interest  rate  swaps  were 
recognized in AOCI. At December 31, 2014, $0.9 million of losses were recorded in AOCI related to these interest rate swaps and 
none are expected to be reclassified into Interest expense over the next twelve months.

The fair values of derivative instruments included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31 were as follows:

In millions
Derivatives designated as hedges:

Currency derivatives

Interest rate swaps

Derivatives not designated as hedges:

Currency derivatives

Total derivatives

Asset derivatives

Liability derivatives

2014

2013

2014

2013

$

$

2.1

—

2.2

4.3

$

$

0.7

—

—

0.7

$

$

— $

0.9

13.9

14.8

$

—

—

2.7

2.7

Asset and liability derivatives included in the table above are recorded within Other current assets and Accrued expenses and other 
current liabilities, respectively.

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The amounts associated with derivatives designated as hedges affecting Net earnings and AOCI for the years ended December 31 
were as follows:

Amount of gain (loss)
recognized in AOCI

2014

2013

2012

Location of gain (loss)
reclassified from
AOCI and recognized
into Net earnings

$

$

1.6

(0.9)

0.7

$

$

1.1

—

1.1

$

$

(1.1) Cost of goods sold
— Interest expense

(1.1)

Amount of gain (loss)
reclassified from AOCI and recognized
into Net earnings

2014

2013

2012

$

$

2.5

—

2.5

$

$

0.9

—

0.9

$

$

(0.2)
—
(0.2)

In millions
Currency derivatives

Interest rate swaps

Total

Concentration of Credit Risk

The counterparties to the Company’s forward contracts and swaps consist of a number of investment grade major international 
financial institutions. The Company could be exposed to losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties. However, 
the credit ratings and the concentration of risk in these financial institutions are monitored on a continuous basis and present no 
significant credit risk to the Company.

NOTE 10 – PENSIONS AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS

The Company sponsors several U.S. defined benefit and defined contribution plans covering substantially all of our U.S. employees. 
Additionally, the Company has non-U.S. defined benefit and defined contribution plans covering eligible non-U.S. employees. 
Postretirement benefits, other than pensions, provide healthcare benefits, and in some instances, life insurance benefits for certain 
eligible employees.

Pension Plans

The noncontributory defined benefit pension plans covering non-collectively bargained U.S. employees provide benefits on an 
average pay formula while most plans for collectively bargained U.S. employees provide benefits on a flat dollar benefit formula. 
The non-U.S. pension plans generally provide benefits based on earnings and years of service. The Company also maintains 
additional other supplemental plans for officers and other key employees.

On December 1, 2013, in connection with the Spin-off, various defined benefit plans were established for both U.S. and non-U.S. 
based employees.  All plans were re-measured as of December 1, 2013 in connection with the Spin-off.  The Schlage Lock Company 
LLC Pension Plan ("Schlage plan") was established to provide retirement benefits to Allegion employees and former Allegion 
employees who were participants in certain Ingersoll Rand pension plans (the “Parent Pension Plans”).  The Schlage plan assumed 
all liabilities under the Parent Pension Plans related to Allegion participants- active and former.  Assets were transferred to the 
Schlage plan in accordance with Section 414(l) of the Internal Revenue Code ("the Code").

The Schlage Lock Company LLC NQ Pension plans ("Schlage NQ plans") were established in connection with the Spin-off to 
provide retirement benefits to Allegion employees and former Allegion employees who were participants in the certain Ingersoll 
Rand non-qualified pension plans (collectively, the “Parent NQ Pension Plans”).  The Schlage NQ plans assumed all liabilities 
under the Parent NQ Pension Plans related to Schlage NQ plans participants. These are unfunded plans.

The Schlage Lock Company LLC Other Postemployment Benefits Plan ("Schlage OPEB plan") was established in connection 
with the Spin-off.  The Schlage OPEB plan provides other postemployment benefits to Allegion employees and former Allegion 
employees who were participants in certain Ingersoll Rand  Other Postemployment Benefits Plans  (collectively, the “Parent OPEB 
Plans”). The Schlage OPEB plan assumed all liabilities under the Parent OPEB Plans related to Schlage plan participants. This is 
an unfunded plan.

The Allegion UK Pension Plan ("Allegion UK Plan") was also established in connection with the Spin-off to provide retirement 
benefits to Allegion employees, former Allegion employees and those members for whom Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies 
Ltd. was legally responsible who were participants in the Ingersoll Rand UK Pension Plan. The Allegion UK plan assumed all 
liabilities  under the Ingersoll Rand UK Pension Plan. Assets were transferred to the Allegion UK plan in accordance with a 
Transfer Agreement.  All liabilities and corresponding plan assets related to remaining non-U.S. plans were transferred at the time 
of the Spin-off.  

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The following table details information regarding the Company’s pension plans at December 31:

In millions
Change in benefit obligations:

U.S.

NON-U.S.

2014

2013

2014

2013

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

$

231.3

$

276.9

$

397.9

$

235.9

Service cost

Interest cost

Employee contributions

Amendments

Actuarial (gains) losses

Benefits paid

Currency translation

Curtailments and settlements

Liabilities assumed from Spin-off

Other, including expenses paid

Benefit obligation at end of year

Change in plan assets:
Fair value at beginning of year

Actual return on assets

Company contributions

Employee contributions

Benefits paid

Currency translation

Settlements

Assets received from Spin-off
Other, including expenses paid

Fair value of assets end of year

Funded status:
Plan assets less than the benefit obligations

Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Other noncurrent assets
Accrued compensation and benefits

Postemployment and other benefit liabilities

Net amount recognized

7.3

11.5

—

—

60.1 (a)
(25.2)
—

—

—
(2.1)
282.9

208.5

31.9

—

—
(25.1)
—

—

—
(2.1)
213.2

(69.7)

—
(2.3)
(67.4)
(69.7)

$

$

$

$

$

$

7.8

10.1

—

2.3
(58.5)
(14.8)
—

—

8.3
(0.8)
231.3

230.9

1.6

—

—
(14.8)
—

—

10.2
(19.4) (c)
208.5

(22.8)

—
—
(22.8)
(22.8)

$

$

$

$

$

$

4.6

17.3

0.4
(0.3)
12.3
(14.6)
(26.0)
(1.7)
—
(1.5)
388.4

337.6

56.4

17.5

0.4
(14.6)
(23.3)
(0.5)
—
(1.5)
372.0

(16.4)

11.4
(1.2)
(26.6)
(16.4)

$

$

$

$

$

$

3.5

10.7

0.3

—

8.0
(9.0)
8.2
(1.2)
133.4 (b)

8.1

397.9

183.4

17.6

11.6

0.3
(9.0)
7.6
(1.1)
121.6 (b)

5.6

337.6

(60.3)

—
(1.2)
(59.1)
(60.3)

$

$

$

$

$

$

(a)  During 2014, the Society of Actuaries released a new mortality table, referred to as RP-2014, which is believed to better 
reflect mortality improvements. The Company used the RP-2014 mortality table to measure its U.S. pension obligation 
as of December 31, 2014. The impact of the new mortality tables as well as the decline in discount rates from December 
31, 2013 to December 31, 2014 is included in actuarial losses.

(b)  Represents the benefit obligation and plan assets transferred to the Allegion UK plan as a result of the combination of 
plans related to Allegion employees, former Allegion employees and those members for whom Ingersoll Rand Security 
Technologies Ltd. was legally responsible.

(c)  Consists  of  the  difference  between  the  preliminary  assets  allocated  to Allegion  for  the  Combined  and  Consolidated 
Financial Statements as of December 31, 2012 (which were allocated based on relative accumulated benefit obligations) 
and the actual assets allocated in the Spin-off in accordance with the agreed upon methodology between Allegion and 
Ingersoll Rand (based on the provisions of Section 414(l) of the Code). 

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It is the Company’s objective to contribute to the pension plans to ensure adequate funds are available in the plans to make benefit 
payments to plan participants and beneficiaries when required. However, certain plans are not funded due to either legal, accounting, 
or tax requirements in certain jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2014, approximately 5% of our projected benefit obligation relates 
to plans that are not funded of which the majority are Non-U.S. plans.

The pretax amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

In millions
December 31, 2012

Current year changes recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss)

Amortization reclassified to earnings

Net loss resulting from Spin off

Other

December 31, 2013

Current year changes recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Amortization reclassified to earnings

December 31, 2014

In millions
December 31, 2012

Current year changes recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Amortization reclassified to earnings

Settlements/curtailments reclassified to earnings

Net loss resulting from Spin-off

Currency translation and other

December 31, 2013

Current year changes recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive
income
Amortization reclassified to earnings

Currency translation and other

December 31, 2014

Weighted-average assumptions used:

Benefit obligations at December 31,
Discount rate:

U.S. plans

Non-U.S. plans

Rate of compensation increase:

U.S. plans

Non-U.S. plans

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Prior service cost

U.S.

Net actuarial
losses

Total

$

$

$

(2.0) $

(81.1) $

(83.1)

(2.3)
0.6

—
(0.5)
(4.2) $
—

0.7
(3.5) $

30.8

3.8
(1.7)
2.0
(46.2) $
(39.0)
2.3
(82.9) $

28.5

4.4
(1.7)
1.5
(50.4)
(39.0)
3.0
(86.4)

Prior service cost

NON-U.S.

Net actuarial
losses

Total

$

$

$

(0.5) $
—

0.1

—

—

0.1
(0.3) $

0.3
0.1

—

0.1

$

(69.0) $
(0.3)
1.8
(0.1)
(39.6)
(2.0)
(109.2) $

28.1
2.8

4.8
(73.5) $

(69.5)
(0.3)
1.9
(0.1)
(39.6)
(1.9)
(109.5)

28.4
2.9

4.8
(73.4)

2014

2013

4.00%

3.75%

3.50%

3.00%

5.00%

4.50%

3.50%

4.75%

The accumulated benefit obligation for all U.S. defined benefit pension plans was $264.3 million and $217.2 million at December 
31, 2014 and 2013. The accumulated benefit obligation for all Non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans was $380.0 million and 
$382.5 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013.

Information regarding pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations more than plan assets were: 

In millions
Projected benefit obligation

Accumulated benefit obligation

Fair value of plan assets

U.S.

NON-U.S.

2014

2013

2014

2013

$

282.9

$

231.3

$

264.3

213.2

217.2

208.5

$

35.4

30.4

7.6

397.9

382.5

337.6

Future pension benefit payments are expected to be paid as follows:

In millions
2015

2016

2017

2018
2019

2020 - 2024

$

U.S.

NON-U.S.

$

16.6

13.7

14.2

15.9
16.0

16.0

16.4

16.9

17.4
18.2

100.4

100.3

The components of the Company’s net periodic pension benefit costs for the years ended December 31 include the following:

In millions
Service cost

Interest cost

Expected return on plan assets

Net amortization of:

Prior service costs

Plan net actuarial losses

Net periodic pension benefit cost

Net curtailment and settlement losses

Net periodic pension benefit cost after net curtailment and settlement
losses

In millions
Service cost

Interest cost

Expected return on plan assets

Other adjustments

Net amortization of:

Prior service costs

Plan net actuarial losses

Net periodic pension benefit cost

Net curtailment and settlement (gains) losses

2014

U.S.

2013

2012

$

7.3

$

7.8

$

11.5
(11.2)

0.7

2.3

10.6

—

10.1
(10.6)

0.6

3.8

11.7

—

$

$

10.6

$

11.7

$

2014

NON-U.S.

2013

2012

4.6

$

3.5

$

17.3
(17.3)
—

0.1

2.8

7.5

—

10.7
(10.0)
2.1

0.1

1.8

8.2
(0.2)

Net periodic pension benefit cost after net curtailment and settlement
losses

$

7.5

$

8.0

$

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9.6

11.0
(11.7)

1.0

4.1

14.0

2.4

16.4

3.1

10.3
(9.7)
—

—

1.7

5.4

0.3

5.7

Pension expense for 2015 is projected to be approximately $15.8 million, utilizing the assumptions for calculating the pension 
benefit obligations at the end of 2014. The amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic pension cost during the year ended 
December 31, 2015 for prior service cost and plan net actuarial losses are $0.7 million and $6.0 million, respectively.

Weighted-average assumptions used:

Net periodic pension cost for the year ended December 31,
Discount rate:
U.S. plans
Non-U.S. plans

Rate of compensation increase:

U.S. plans
Non-U.S. plans

Expected return on plan assets:

U.S. plans
Non-U.S. plans

2014

2013

2012

5.00%
4.50%

3.50%
4.75%

5.50%
5.25%

4.75%
4.50%

4.00%
4.25%

4.75%
5.25%

4.00%
5.00%

4.00%
4.00%

5.75%
5.75%

The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets reflects the average rate of returns expected on the funds invested or to be 
invested to provide for the benefits included in the projected benefit obligation. The expected long-term rate of return on plan 
assets is based on what is achievable given the plan’s investment policy, the types of assets held and target asset allocations. The 
expected long-term rate of return is determined as of the measurement date. Each plan is reviewed and its historical returns and 
target asset allocations to determine the appropriate expected long-term rate of return on plan assets to be used.

The overall objective in managing defined benefit plan assets is to ensure that all present and future benefit obligations are met 
as they come due. The goal is to achieve this while trying to mitigate volatility in plan funded status, contribution, and expense 
by better matching the characteristics of the plan assets to that of the plan liabilities. Each plan’s funded status and asset allocation 
is monitored regularly in addition to investment manager performance. 

The fair values of the Company’s U.S. pension plan assets at December 31, 2014 by asset category are as follows:

In millions
Cash and cash equivalents

Equity mutual funds
Fixed income investments:

U.S. government and agency obligations
Corporate and non-U.S. bonds(a)

Total assets at fair value

Receivables and payables, net

Net assets available for benefits

Fair value measurements

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total
fair value

$

$

— $

—

—

—

—
— $

3.1

$

52.9

69.7

85.6

155.3
211.3

$

— $

—

—

—

—
— $

$

3.1

52.9

69.7

85.6

155.3
211.3

1.9

213.2

(a) 

This includes state and municipal bonds.

The fair values of the Company’s U.S. pension plan assets at December 31, 2013 by asset category are as follows:

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In millions
Cash and cash equivalents

Equity mutual funds
Fixed income investments:

U.S. government and agency obligations
Corporate and non-U.S. bonds(a)

Total assets at fair value

Receivables and payables, net (b)
Net assets available for benefits

Fair value measurements

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total
fair value

$

$

— $

—

—

—

—

1.5

$

42.1

74.9

68.2

143.1

— $

—

—

—

—

— $

186.7

$

— $

$

1.5

42.1

74.9

68.2

143.1

186.7

21.8

208.5

(a) 
(b) 

This includes state and municipal bonds.
Includes a $20 million receivable from Ingersoll Rand in accordance with the terms of the Employee Matters 
Agreement.  

The Company determines the fair value of its US plan assets using the following methodologies:

•

•

•

•

Cash, cash equivalents and short term investments –The investments are valued at the closing price or amount held on
deposit by the custodian bank or at fair value by discounting the related cash flows based on current yields of similar
instruments with comparable durations considering the credit-worthiness of the issuer. As these investments are not traded
on active markets, these investments are classified as Level 2.

Equity Mutual Funds –Valued at the daily closing price as reported by the fund. These funds are required to publish their
daily net asset value (NAV) and to transact at that price.  Such securities are classified as Level 2.

U.S. government and agency obligations –Quoted market prices are not available for these securities.  Fair values are
estimated using pricing models and/or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.
Such securities are classified as Level 2.

Corporate and Non-US bonds – Quoted market prices are not available for these securities.  Fair values are estimated by
using  pricing  models  and/or  quoted  prices  of  securities  with  similar  characteristics  or  discounted  cash  flows.    Such
securities are classified as Level 2.

The fair values of the Company’s Non-U.S. pension plan assets at December 31, 2014 by asset category are as follows:

In millions
Cash and cash equivalents

Equity mutual funds

Corporate and non-U.S. bonds
Real estate(a)
Other(b)

Total assets at fair value

Receivables and payables, net

Net assets available for benefits

$

$

Fair value measurements

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

8.8

$

— $

— $

—

—

—

—

118.0

164.3

11.8

65.8

8.8

$

359.9

$

—

—

0.8

2.5

3.3

$

$

Total
fair value

8.8

118.0

164.3

12.6

68.3

372.0

—

372.0

(a) 

(b) 

This includes several private equity funds that invest in real estate. It includes both direct investment funds 
and funds-of-funds.
This primarily includes insurance contracts.

The fair values of the Company’s Non-U.S. pension plan assets at December 31, 2013 by asset category are as follows:

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In millions
Cash and cash equivalents

Equity mutual funds
Corporate and non-U.S. bonds
Real estate(a)
Other(b)

Total assets at fair value

Receivables and payables, net

Net assets available for benefits

$

$

Fair value measurements

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

— $

10.2

$

— $

—

—

—

—

134.2

185.6

—

—

— $

330.0

$

—

—

0.7

2.6

3.3

$

$

Total
fair value

10.2

134.2

185.6

0.7

2.6

333.3

4.3

337.6

(a) 

(b) 

This includes several private equity funds that invest in real estate. It includes both direct investment funds 
and funds-of-funds.
This primarily includes insurance contracts.

Cash equivalents are valued using a market approach with inputs including quoted market prices for either identical or similar 
instruments. Fixed income securities are valued through a market approach with inputs including, but not limited to, benchmark 
yields, reported trades, broker quotes and issuer spreads. Commingled funds are valued at their daily net asset value (NAV) per 
share or the equivalent. NAV per share or the equivalent is used for fair value purposes as a practical expedient. NAVs are calculated 
by the investment manager or sponsor of the fund. Private real estate fund values are reported by the fund manager and are based 
on valuation or appraisal of the underlying investments.

The Company did not make any required or discretionary contributions to the U.S. pension plans in 2014 and 2013 and made 
required and discretionary contributions of $3.2 million in 2012. The Company made required and discretionary contributions to 
its Non-U.S. pension plans of $17.5 million in 2014, $11.6 million in 2013, and $9.5 million in 2012. The Company currently 
projects that approximately $5.0 million will be contributed primarily to its Non-U.S. plans in 2015. The Company’s policy allows 
it to fund an amount, which could be in excess of or less than the pension cost expensed, subject to the limitations imposed by 
current tax regulations. The Company anticipates funding the plans in 2015 in accordance with contributions required by funding 
regulations or the laws of each jurisdiction.

Most of the Company’s U.S. employees are covered by defined contribution plans. Employer contributions are determined based 
on criteria specific to the individual plans and amounted to approximately $10.2 million, $14.5 million, and $7.6 million in 2014, 
2013 and 2012. The Company’s contributions relating to non-U.S. defined contribution plans and other non-U.S. benefit plans 
were $7.0 million, $4.7 million and $5.4 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012.

Deferred Compensation Plan

The Company maintains an Executive Deferred Compensation Plan ("EDCP"), which is an unfunded, nonqualified plan that 
permits certain employees to defer receipt of up to 50% of their annual salary and up to 100% of their annual bonus awards, 
performance share plan awards, and restricted stock units received upon commencement of employment.  On December 1, 2013 
the  Company  assumed  a  liability  of  $12.0  million  related  to  Company  employees  and  former  Company  employees.   As  of 
December 31, 2014 the deferred compensation liability balance was $12.8 million.  

Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions

The Company sponsors a postretirement plan that provides for healthcare benefits, and in some instances, life insurance benefits 
that cover certain eligible employees. The Company funds postretirement benefit obligations principally on a pay-as-you-go basis. 
Generally, postretirement health benefits are contributory with contributions adjusted annually. Life insurance plans for retirees 
are primarily noncontributory.

On December 1, 2013 the Schlage Lock Company LLC Postretirement other than Pensions Plan ("Schlage Postretirement Plan") 
was established in connection with the Spin-off.  The Schlage Postretirement Plan provides postretirement benefits other than 
pensions to Allegion employees and former Allegion employees who were participants in certain Ingersoll Rand Postretirement 
Benefits Other than Pension Plans.  The Schlage Postretirement Plan assumed all liabilities related to Schlage Postretirement Plan 
participants and no assets were transferred to the Schlage Postretirement plan.

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The following table details information regarding the Company’s postretirement plans at December 31:

In millions
Change in benefit obligations:

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

Service cost

Interest cost

Actuarial gains

Benefits paid, net of Medicare Part D subsidy

Benefit obligations at end of year

Funded status:

Plan assets less than benefit obligations

Amounts included in the balance sheet:

Accrued compensation and benefits
Postemployment and other benefit liabilities

Total

2014

2013

14.2

$

0.1

0.5
(0.2)
(1.0)
13.6

$

18.0

0.3

0.5
(3.6)
(1.0)
14.2

(13.6) $

(14.2)

(1.0) $
(12.6)
(13.6) $

(1.1)
(13.1)
(14.2)

$

$

$

$

$

The pretax amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

In millions
December 31, 2012

Current year changes recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive
income

Amortization reclassified to earnings

Net gain / (loss) resulting from Spin-off

Balance at December 31, 2013

Current year changes recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Amortization reclassified to earnings

Balance at December 31, 2014

$

$

$

Prior service
gains

Net actuarial
losses

Total

12.1

$

(6.6) $

—
(2.2)
(2.8)
7.1

—
(1.6)
5.5

$

$

3.6

0.1

1.2
(1.7) $
1.0

—
(0.7) $

The components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost (income) for the years ended December 31 were as follows:

In millions
Service cost

Interest cost

Net amortization of:

Prior service gains

Net actuarial losses

Net periodic postretirement benefit cost (income)

2014

2013

2012

$

$

$

0.1

0.5

(1.6)
—
(1.0) $

$

0.3

0.5

(2.2)
0.1
(1.3) $

5.5

3.6
(2.1)
(1.6)
5.4

1.0
(1.6)
4.8

0.3

0.7

(2.0)
0.2
(0.8)

Postretirement income for 2015 is projected to be $1.0 million. Amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic postretirement 
benefits cost in 2015 for prior service gains and plan net actuarial losses are $1.6 million and less than $0.1 million.

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Assumptions:

2014

2013

2012

Weighted-average discount rate assumption to determine:

Benefit obligations at December 31

Net periodic benefit cost

Assumed health-care cost trend rates at December 31:

Current year medical inflation

Ultimate inflation rate

Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate

3.50%

4.00%

7.25%

5.00%

2021

4.00%

3.25%

7.65%

5.00%

2021

3.25%

3.75%

8.05%

5.00%

2021

A 1% change in the medical trend rate assumed for postretirement benefits would have the following effects at December 31, 
2014:

In millions
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation

1%
Increase

1%
Decrease

$

0.1

$

(0.1)

Benefit payments for postretirement benefits, which are net of expected plan participant contributions and Medicare Part D subsidy, 
are expected to be paid as follows:

In millions
2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020 - 2024

$

1.0

1.1

1.1

1.2

1.2

5.5

NOTE 11 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in 
the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the 
measurement date.  Fair value measurements are based on a framework that utilizes the inputs market participants use to determine 
the fair value of an asset or liability and establishes a fair value hierarchy to prioritize those inputs. The fair value hierarchy is 
comprised of three levels that are described below:

•

•

•

Level 1 – Inputs based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 quoted prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in
markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for
substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets
and liabilities.

The fair value hierarchy requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs 
when measuring fair value. Observable inputs are obtained from independent sources and can be validated by a third party, whereas 
unobservable inputs reflect assumptions regarding what a third party would use in pricing an asset or liability based on the best 
information available under the circumstances. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based 
upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value at December 31, 2014 are as follows:

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In millions
Recurring fair value measurements

Assets:

Marketable securities

Derivative instruments

Total asset recurring fair value measurements

Liabilities:

Derivative instruments

Interest rate swap

Total liability recurring fair value measurements

Financial instruments not carried at fair value:

Total debt

Total financial instruments not carried at fair value

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value at December 31, 2013 are as follows:

In millions
Recurring fair value measurements

Assets:

Marketable securities

Derivative instruments

Total asset recurring fair value measurements

Liabilities:

Derivative instruments

Total liability recurring fair value measurements

Financial instruments not carried at fair value:

Total debt

Total financial instruments not carried at fair value

Fair value measurements

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Total
fair value

17.9

—

17.9

$

$

— $

—

— $

— $

4.3

4.3

13.9

0.9

14.8

— $ 1,279.4

— $ 1,279.4

— $

—

— $

— $

—

— $

17.9

4.3

22.2

13.9

0.9

14.8

— $

— $

1,279.4

1,279.4

Fair value measurements

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Total
fair value

20.2

—

20.2

$

$

— $
— $

— $

0.7

0.7

2.7
2.7

— $ 1,312.6

— $ 1,312.6

— $

—

— $

— $
— $

20.2

0.7

20.9

2.7
2.7

— $

— $

1,312.6

1,312.6

$

$

$

$

$

$

$
$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$
$

$

$

The Company determines the fair value of its financial assets and liabilities using the following methodologies:

• Marketable securities – These securities include investments in publicly traded stock of non-U.S. companies held by
non-U.S. subsidiaries of the Company. The fair value is obtained for the securities based on observable market prices
quoted on public stock exchanges.

•

Derivative instruments – These instruments include forward foreign currency contracts and instruments related to non-
functional currency balance sheet exposures. The fair value of the derivative instruments are determined based on a
pricing model that uses spot rates and forward prices from actively quoted currency markets that are readily accessible
and observable.

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•

•

Interest rate swaps – These instruments include forward-starting interest rate swap contracts for $300.0 million of the
Company's variable rate debt. The fair value of the derivative instruments are determined based on quoted prices for the
Company's swaps, which are not considered an active market.

Total debt - The fair value of long-term debt is based upon observable market prices quoted on public exchanges for
similar assets.

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term borrowings 
are a reasonable estimate of their fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

The methodology used by the Company to determine the fair value of its financial assets and liabilities at December 31, 2014 are 
the same as those used at December 31, 2013.  There have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 categories.

NOTE 12 – EQUITY

Ordinary Shares

The reconciliation of Ordinary shares is as follows:

In millions
December 31, 2013

Shares issued under incentive plans

Repurchase of ordinary shares

December 31, 2014

Total

96.0

0.8
(1.0)
95.8

Allegion had 400.0 million ordinary shares authorized and 10.0 million $0.001 par value preferred shares authorized (with none 
outstanding) at December 31, 2014. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company paid $50.3 million to repurchase 
1.0 million ordinary shares on the open market under a share repurchase program previously approved by its Board of Directors. 

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:

In millions
December 31, 2011

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

December 31, 2012
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

December 31, 2013

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
December 31, 2014

Cash flow
hedges and
marketable
securities

Pension and
OPEB Items

Foreign
Currency
Items

$

$

$

$

5.2

5.7

10.9
5.8

16.7
(1.0)
15.7

$

$

$

$

(90.5) $
(5.2)
(95.7) $
(35.6)
(131.3) $
15.2
(116.1) $

$

56.2

20.9

$

77.1
(59.2)
17.9
(65.7)
(47.8) $

$

Total

(29.1)
21.4
(7.7)
(89.0)
(96.7)
(51.5)
(148.2)

The amounts of Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests are as follows:

In millions
Foreign currency items

Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling
interests

2014

2013

2012

$

$

(0.7) $

(0.7) $

0.8

0.8

$

$

0.5

0.5

Included in equity for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $13.0 million of adjustments related to the completion of the 
allocation of taxable income and the completion of the allocation of tax basis in certain assets between Ingersoll Rand and Allegion 
at the Spin-off. 

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NOTE 13 – SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company records share-based compensation awards using a fair value method and recognizes compensation expense for an 
amount  equal  to  the  fair  value  of  the  share-based  payment  issued  in  its  financial  statements.  The  Company’s  share-based 
compensation plans include programs for stock options, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance stock units ("PSUs"), and 
deferred compensation.

Under the Company's incentive stock plan, the total number of ordinary shares authorized by the shareholders is 8.0 million, of 
which 4.5 million remains available as of December 31, 2014 for future incentive awards.

Compensation Expense

Share-based  compensation  expense  related  to  continuing  operations  is  included  in  Selling  and  administrative  expenses.  The 
following table summarizes the expenses recognized for the years ended December 31:

In millions
Stock options

RSUs

PSUs
Deferred compensation

Pre-tax expense

Tax benefit

Total

Stock Options / RSUs

2014

2013

2012

$

$

3.3

6.0

3.9
0.8

14.0
(4.7)
9.3

$

$

2.4

3.3

1.0
1.7

8.4
(3.2)
5.2

$

$

1.7

2.6

1.5
0.5

6.3
(2.4)
3.9

Eligible participants may receive (i) stock options, (ii) RSUs or (iii) a combination of both stock options and RSUs. The fair value 
of each of the Company’s stock option and RSU awards is expensed on a straight-line basis over the required service period, which 
is generally the 3-year vesting period. However, for stock options and RSUs granted to retirement eligible employees, the Company 
recognizes expense for the fair value at the grant date.

The average fair value of the stock options granted for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was estimated to be $19.54 
per share and $15.98 per share, respectively, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The weighted average assumptions 
used were the following:

Dividend yield
Volatility

Risk-free rate of return

Expected life

2014

2013

0.60%

36.55%

1.94%

1.27%

39.22%

1.53%

6.0 years

5.9 years

For grants issued prior to December 1, 2013, expected volatility is based on the historical volatility from traded options on Ingersoll 
Rand's stock.  The risk-free rate of return is based on the yield curve of a zero-coupon U.S. Treasury bond on the date the award 
is granted with a maturity equal to the expected term of the award. Historical data is used to estimate forfeitures within Ingersoll 
Rand’s valuation model.  The expected life of Ingersoll Rand’s stock option awards is derived from historical experience and 
represents the period of time that awards are expected to be outstanding.

For grants issued on or after December 1, 2013, expected volatility is based on the weighted average of the implied volatility of 
a group of the Company’s peers. The risk-free rate of return is based on the yield curve of a zero-coupon U.S. Treasury bond on 
the date the award is granted with a maturity equal to the expected term of the award. Historical peer data is used to estimate 
forfeitures within the Company’s valuation model.  The expected life of the Company’s stock option awards granted post separation 
is derived from the simplified approach based on the weighted average time to vest and the remaining contractual term, and 
represents the period of time that awards are expected to be outstanding.

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Changes in options outstanding under the plans for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

Shares
subject
to option

Weighted-
average
exercise price (a)

Aggregate
intrinsic
value (millions)

Weighted-
average
remaining life 
(years)

December 31, 2011

1,279,557

$

Granted

Exercised

Cancelled

Transfers, net

December 31, 2012

Granted

Exercised

Impact of spin-off

December 31, 2013

Granted

Exercised
Cancelled

Outstanding December 31, 2014

Exercisable December 31, 2014

144,051
(194,860)
(13,159)
(113,460)
1,102,129

321,808
(611,792)
1,669,911

2,482,056

188,817
(683,383)
(25,462)
1,962,028

1,445,106

$

$

35.49

40.63

26.18

42.65

35.00

37.77

47.35

33.78

—

25.21

54.07

24.18
43.89

28.11

23.17

$

$

53.7

46.7

4.8

3.5

(a)  The weighted average exercise price for periods ending prior to December 1, 2013 represents the exercise price of awards 
prior to conversion to awards of the Company.  The weighted average exercise price of awards on or after December 1, 
2013 represents the exercise price of the awards on the grant date converted to ordinary shares of the Company.

The following table summarizes information concerning currently outstanding and exercisable options:

Options outstanding

Options exercisable

Range of
exercise price

10.01 —

20.01 —

30.01 —

40.01 —

50.01 —

20.00

30.00

40.00

50.00

60.00

Number
outstanding at
December 31,
2014

Weighted-
average
remaining
life (years)

Weighted-
average
exercise
price

Number
outstanding at
December 31,
2014

Weighted-
average
remaining
life (years)

Weighted-
average
exercise
price

424,922

966,736

229,022

161,601

179,747

1,962,028

3.2

3.6

6.8

9.0

8.9

4.8

$

$

15.10

25.49

32.22

43.37

54.07

28.11

424,922

901,170

106,544

2,549

9,921

1,445,106

3.2

3.4

5.3

9.0

3.5

3.5

$

$

15.10

25.52

32.09

43.58

54.13

23.17

At December 31, 2014, there was $4.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost from stock option arrangements granted 
under the plan, which is primarily related to unvested shares of non-retirement eligible employees.  The aggregate intrinsic value 
of  the Company's options exercised during the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $19.3 million and $1.2 million, 
respectively.  Generally, stock options expire ten years from their date of grant. 

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The following table summarizes RSU activity for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:

Outstanding and unvested at December 31, 2011

Granted

Vested

Cancelled

Transfers, net

Outstanding and unvested at December 31, 2012

Granted

Vested

Impact of spin-off

Outstanding and unvested at December 31, 2013

Granted

Vested
Cancelled

Outstanding and unvested at December 31, 2014

RSUs

166,069

$

68,429
(72,300)
(7,931)
(10,214)
144,053

195,590
(71,776)
110,350

378,217

101,654
(149,392)
(5,319)
325,160

$

Weighted-
average grant
date fair value (a)

35.11

40.70

29.99

41.47

34.73

40.02

48.42

38.94

—

33.59

54.29

28.68
43.66

42.15

(a)  The weighted average grant date fair value for periods ending prior to December 1, 2013 represents the fair value of 
awards granted with respect to Ingersoll Rand ordinary shares, prior to conversion to awards of the Company.  The 
weighted average grant date fair value of awards on or after December 1, 2013 represents the fair value of the awards on 
the grant date converted to ordinary shares of the Company.

At December 31, 2014, there was $7.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost from RSU arrangements granted under 
the plan, which is related to unvested shares of non-retirement eligible employees. 

Performance Shares

The  Company  has  a  Performance  Share  Program  ("PSP")  for  key  employees.  The  program  provides  awards  in  the  form  of 
Performance Share Units based on performance against pre-established objectives. The annual target award level is expressed as 
a number of the Company's ordinary shares. All PSUs are settled in the form of ordinary shares unless deferred.  

In December 2013, the Company’s Compensation Committee granted PSUs that are earned based upon the Company’s total 
shareholder return ("TSR") performance compared to the TSR of the 41 companies currently comprising the S&P 400 Capital 
Goods Index over the three-year performance period based on the change in the 30 day average price for the index from December 
2013 to the 30 day average price for the index in December 2016. The fair value of the market condition is estimated using a 
Monte Carlo simulation approach in a risk-neutral framework to model future stock price movements based upon the risk-free 
rate of return, the volatility of each entity, and the pair-wise correlations between each entity.  The model utilizes a peer group of 
41 members.

In March 2014, the Company’s Compensation Committee granted PSUs that are earned based upon a 50% performance condition, 
measured at each reporting period by EPS performance in relation to pre-established targets set by the Compensation Committee, 
and upon a 50% market condition, measured by the Company’s relative TSR against the S&P 400 Capital Goods Index over one-
year, two-year, and three-year performance periods based on the change in the 30 day average price for the index from January 
2014 to the 30 day average  price for the index in December 2014, December 2015, and December 2016.  The fair values of the 
market conditions are estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation approach in a risk-neutral framework to model future stock price 
movements based upon the risk-free rate of return, the volatility of each entity, and the pair-wise correlations between each entity. 
The model utilizes a peer group of 41 members.

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The following table summarizes PSU activity for the maximum number of shares that may be issued for the years ended December 
31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:

PSUs

Weighted-average grant
date fair value (a)

Outstanding and unvested at December 31, 2011

254,122

$

Granted

Forfeited

Transfers, net

Outstanding and unvested at December 31, 2012

Granted

Vested

Impact of spin-off

Outstanding and unvested at December 31, 2013

Granted

Forfeited

Outstanding and unvested at December 31, 2014

37,746
(126,982)
(22,430)
142,456

75,172
(34,701)
(120,044)
62,883

110,387
(12,138)
161,132

$

27.10

50.75

17.80

39.13

39.13

34.90

34.94

—

29.27

72.70

50.96

57.39

(a)  The weighted average grant date fair value for periods ending prior to December 1, 2013 represents the fair value of 

awards granted with respect to Ingersoll Rand ordinary shares, prior to conversion to awards of the Company.  The 
weighted average grant date fair value of awards on or after December 1, 2013 represents the fair value of the awards 
on the grant date converted to ordinary shares of the Company.

At December 31, 2014, there was $4.7 million of total unrecognized compensation cost from the PSP based on current performance, 
which is related to unvested shares. This compensation will be recognized over the required service period, which is generally the 
three-year vesting period. 

Deferred Compensation

The Company allows key employees to defer a portion of their eligible compensation into a number of investment choices, including 
its ordinary share equivalents. Any amounts invested in ordinary share equivalents will be settled in ordinary shares of the Company 
at the time of distribution. 

NOTE 14 – RESTRUCTURING

During 2014, 2013, and 2012, the Company incurred costs of $7.1 million, $5.8 million, and $7.5 million respectively, associated 
with  ongoing  restructuring  actions. These  actions  included  workforce  reductions  as  well  as  the  closure  and  consolidation  of 
manufacturing facilities in an effort to increase efficiencies across multiple lines of business. 

In the second quarter of 2014, management committed to a plan to restructure the EMEIA segment to improve efficiencies and 
regional cost structure ("the 2014 EMEIA Restructuring Plan"). Restructuring charges recorded during the year ended December 31, 
2014 as part of this plan were as follows:

In millions

EMEIA

Total

Cost of goods sold

Selling and administrative expenses

Total

2014

6.1

6.1

1.2

4.9

6.1

$

$

$

Restructuring charges recorded during the years ended December 31 as part of other restructuring plans were as follows:

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In millions

Americas

EMEIA

Total

Cost of goods sold

Selling and administrative expenses

Total

2014

2013

2012

0.1

0.9

1.0

0.2

0.8

1.0

$

$

$

$

0.1

5.7

5.8

3.1

2.7

5.8

$

$

$

$

1.7

5.8

7.5

3.0

4.5

7.5

$

$

$

$

These charges primarily related to workforce reductions in an effort to increase efficiencies across multiple lines of business. 

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had $1.9 million and $2.8 million accrued for costs associated with its ongoing 
restructuring actions, of which a majority is expected to be paid within one year.

NOTE 15 – OTHER EXPENSE, NET

At December 31, the components of Other expense, net were as follows:

In millions
Interest income

Exchange loss

Other

Other expense, net

2014

2013

2012

$

$

(1.1) $
7.6
(1.9)
4.6

$

(0.8) $
8.0

—

7.2

$

(0.1)
3.2

—

3.1

In March 2014, the Venezuelan government launched a SICAD II rate to provide a greater supply of U.S. dollars from sources 
other than the Venezuelan government. Given accelerated deterioration in economic conditions driven by a significant drop in the 
price of oil and no expectation of improvement for the foreseeable future, the Company concluded that the SICAD II exchange 
rate was the most appropriate rate at which to value bolivar denominated assets and liabilities. As a result, on December 31, 2014, 
the Company moved the exchange rate applied to bolivars from the official rate to the SICAD II rate. The Company recorded a 
charge of $12.1 million in order to remeasurement net monetary assets to the SICAD II rate.

Included within Exchange loss for the year ended December 31, 2013 is a $6.2 million realized foreign currency loss related to 
the devaluation of the Venezuelan bolivar from the pre-existing exchange rate of 4.3 bolivars per U.S. dollar to 6.3 bolivars per 
U.S. dollar. 

NOTE 16 – INCOME TAXES

The Company and its subsidiaries, prior to the Spin-off, were included in Ingersoll Rand's income tax returns in certain taxing 
jurisdictions. In preparing the combined and consolidated financial statements, the Company has determined the tax provision for 
those jurisdictions on a separate return basis. 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes for the years ended December 31 were taxed within the following jurisdictions:

In millions
United States
Non-U.S.
Total

2014

2013

2012

$

$

162.2
105.7
267.9

$

$

320.1
(96.7)
223.4

$

$

317.9
48.8
366.7

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The components of the Provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31 were as follows:

In millions
Current tax expense (benefit):

United States

Non-U.S.

Total:

Deferred tax expense (benefit):

United States

Non-U.S.

Total:

Total tax expense (benefit):

United States

Non-U.S.

Total

2014

2013

2012

$

$

52.9

14.1

67.0

15.6

1.6

17.2

68.5

15.7

84.2

$

118.5

$

37.6

156.1

7.7

11.2

18.9

126.2

48.8

$

175.0

$

121.3

18.6

139.9

(3.7)
0.5
(3.2)

117.6

19.1

136.7

The Provision for income taxes differs from the amount of income taxes determined by applying the applicable U.S. statutory 
income tax rate to pretax income, as a result of the following differences:

Statutory U.S. rate

Increase (decrease) in rates resulting from:

Non-U.S. tax rate differential

State and local income taxes (1)
Valuation allowances

Goodwill impairment charge

Reserves for uncertain tax positions

Tax on unremitted earnings

Tax on remitted earnings

Venezuela devaluation

Production incentives
Other adjustments

Effective tax rate

(1)  Net of changes in valuation allowances

Percent of pretax income

2014

2013

2012

35.0%

35.0%

35.0%

(11.2)
3.0

1.6

—
(2.1)
0.3

2.5

4.0
(2.4)
0.7

(3.0)
5.5

16.0

18.2

4.4

3.3

—

—
(2.2)
1.1

31.4%

78.3%

(0.5)
2.8

0.5

—

0.6

—

—

—

—
(1.1)
37.3%

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At December 31, a summary of the deferred tax accounts were as follows:

In millions
Deferred tax assets:

Inventory and accounts receivable

Fixed assets and intangibles

Postemployment and other benefit liabilities

Other reserves and accruals

Net operating losses and credit carryforwards

Investment and other asset basis differences

Other

Gross deferred tax assets

Less: deferred tax valuation allowances

Deferred tax assets net of valuation allowances

Deferred tax liabilities:

Fixed assets and intangibles

Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries

Other reserves and accruals

Other

Gross deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax assets

2014

2013

$

$

$

$

$

10.8

22.3

63.3

11.1

45.2

1.3

1.0

155.0
(50.8)
104.2

$

(34.6) $
(0.8)
—
(2.2)
(37.6)
66.6

$

13.6

55.5

51.9

8.5

35.0

—

0.3

164.8
(46.9)
117.9

(33.4)
(7.5)
(0.5)
(0.9)
(42.3)
75.6

Deferred tax account balances from 2013 were recast to conform to current year presentation. The material changes in deferred 
tax account balances result from the tax write-up of certain inventory, fixed assets and intangible assets immediately prior to the 
Spin-off. 

At December 31, 2014, $0.8 million of deferred tax was recorded for certain undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries. No 
deferred taxes have been provided for any portion of the remaining undistributed earnings of the Company's subsidiaries since 
these earnings have been and under certain plans will continue to be, permanently reinvested in these subsidiaries. For many 
reasons, including the number of legal entities and jurisdictions involved, the complexity of the Company's legal entity structure, 
the complexity of tax laws in the relevant jurisdictions, including, but not limited to, the rules pertaining to the utilization of foreign 
tax credits in the United States and the impact of projections of income for future years to any calculations, the Company believes 
it is not practicable to estimate, within any reasonable range, the amount of additional taxes which may be payable upon the 
distribution of earnings.

At December 31, 2014, the Company had the following operating loss and tax credit carryforwards available to offset taxable 
income in prior and future years:

In millions
U.S. Federal net operating loss carryforwards
U.S. Federal credit carryforwards
U.S. State net operating loss carryforwards
Non-U.S. net operating loss carryforwards

Amount

$

Expiration
Period
2027 & 2028
2024-Unlimited
2015-2033
2015-Unlimited

15.4
20.6
14.7
90.9

The U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards were incurred in various jurisdictions. The non-U.S. net operating loss carryforwards 
were incurred in various jurisdictions, predominantly in China, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

The Company evaluates its deferred income tax assets to determine if valuation allowances are required or should be adjusted. 
U.S. GAAP requires that companies assess whether valuation allowances should be established against their deferred tax assets 
based on consideration of all available evidence, both positive and negative, using a "more likely than not" standard. This assessment 

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considers the nature, frequency, and amount of recent losses, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, and tax planning 
strategies. In making such judgments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. 

Activity associated with the Company’s valuation allowance is as follows:

In millions
Beginning balance

Increase to valuation allowance

Decrease to valuation allowance

Foreign exchange translation

Net equity with parent

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

Ending balance

2014

2013

2012

$

46.9

$

5.8

$

28.0
(15.8)
(1.7)
—
(6.6)
50.8

$

44.9
(0.5)
—
(4.0)
0.7

$

46.9

$

9.7

1.8
(0.1)
—
(5.9)
0.3

5.8

During 2014, the valuation allowance increased by $3.9 million This increase is the result of changes in jurisdictional profitability 
and changes in judgment and facts regarding the realizability of deferred tax assets. 

The Company has total unrecognized tax benefits of $25.4 million and $40.6 million as of December 31, 2014, and December 31, 
2013. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the continuing operations effective tax rate are $
$25.4 million as of December 31, 2014. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as 
follows:

In millions
Beginning balance

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

Net equity adjustment with former parent

Additions based on tax positions related to prior years

Reductions based on tax positions related to prior years

Reductions related to settlements with tax authorities

Reductions related to lapses of statute of limitations

Translation (gain)/loss

Ending balance

2014

2013

2012

$

40.6

$

63.6

$

3.1

—

11.8
(23.9)
(0.7)
(2.7)
(2.8)
25.4

$

9.0
(25.4)
0.5
(6.9)
—
(0.7)
0.5

$

40.6

$

63.0

1.7

—

4.3
(3.7)
(1.6)
—
(0.1)
63.6

The Company records interest and penalties associated with the uncertain tax positions within its Provision for income taxes. The 
Company had reserves associated with interest and penalties, net of tax, of $6.2 million and $11.5 million at December 31, 2014 
and 2013. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recognized a $15.2 million reduction in the reserve related to 
interest and penalties, net of tax, through Parent Company Investment. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the 
Company recognized $(2.2) million and $4.3 million in interest and penalties net of tax in continuing operations related to these 
uncertain tax positions.

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits relating to the Company's tax positions is subject to change based on future events 
including, but not limited to, the settlements of ongoing audits and/or the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations. Although 
the outcomes and timing of such events are highly uncertain, it is reasonably possible that the balance of gross unrecognized tax 
benefits, excluding interest and penalties, could potentially be reduced by up to approximately $8.7 million during the next 12 
months.

The provision for income taxes involves a significant amount of management judgment regarding interpretation of relevant facts 
and laws in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Future changes in applicable laws, projected levels of taxable income 
and  tax  planning  could  change  the  effective  tax  rate  and  tax  balances  recorded  by  the  Company.  In  addition,  tax  authorities 
periodically review income tax returns filed by the Company and can raise issues regarding its filing positions, timing and amount 
of income or deductions, and the allocation of income among the jurisdictions in which the Company operates. A significant period 
of time may elapse between the filing of an income tax return and the ultimate resolution of an issue raised by a tax authority with 
respect to that return. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout 
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the world, including such major jurisdictions as Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico and the United States. In general, 
the examination of the material tax returns of subsidiaries of the Company is complete for the years prior to 2004, with certain 
matters being resolved through appeals and litigation.

In connection with the Spin-off, the Company and Ingersoll Rand entered into a Tax Matters Agreement for the allocation of taxes. 
As of December 31, 2014, the Company agreed to indemnify Ingersoll Rand $2.4 million for various tax matters, exclusive of 
interest and penalties of $1.8 million, which is reflected as an Other noncurrent liability ($4.1 million and $2.6 million at December 
31, 2013). In addition, the Company has recorded a $43.4 million indemnity payable to Ingersoll Rand related to a filing for 
competent authority relief, which is reflected as an Other noncurrent liability ($47.2 million at December 31, 2013). As part of 
this competent authority filing, the Company has also recorded $43.4 million as an Other noncurrent asset. The $43.4 million is 
exclusive of interest in the amount of $6.4 million ($47.2 million and $6.6 million at December 31, 2013). The Company also has 
an indemnity receivable from Ingersoll Rand in the amount of $5.6 million reflected as an Other noncurrent asset ($9.4 million 
at December 31, 2013). The indemnity receivable is primarily related to additional competent authority relief filings.

NOTE 17 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

EMEIA Divestiture

In the second quarter of 2014 the Company committed to a plan to sell its United Kingdom (UK) Door businesses to an unrelated 
third party. The transaction closed in the third quarter of 2014. The businesses sold include the Dor-o-Matic™ branded automatic 
door business, the Martin Roberts™ branded performance steel doorset business and the UK service organization. Historical results 
of the component, which were previously reported as part of the EMEIA segment, have been reclassified to discontinued operations 
for all periods presented. In conjunction with the plan, we recorded a $7.6 million charge to write the carrying value of the assets 
to be sold down to their estimated fair value. 

Net revenues and after-tax earnings of the component for the years ended December 31 were as follows:

In millions
Net revenues

Pre-tax loss from operations

Loss on disposal

Tax benefit
Discontinued operations, net of tax

Other divestitures

2014

2013

2012

$

$

$

$
16.1
(3.1) $
(7.6)
—
(10.7) $

$
23.9
(2.8) $

—
—

(2.8) $

23.3
(1.9)
—
0.4
(1.5)

Other discontinued operations recognized a loss of $0.4 million, $0.8 million and $2.7 million for the years ended December 31, 
2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These losses were mainly related to lease expense and other miscellaneous expenses from 
previously sold businesses.

NOTE 18 – EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing Net earnings attributable to Allegion plc by the weighted-average number of ordinary shares 
outstanding for the applicable period. Diluted EPS is calculated after adjusting the denominator of the basic EPS calculation for 
the effect of all potentially dilutive ordinary shares, which in the Company’s case, includes shares issuable under share-based 
compensation plans. 

Basic and Diluted EPS for all periods prior to the Spin-off reflect the number of distributed shares on December 1, 2013, or 96.0 
million shares. For 2013 year to date calculations, these shares are treated as issued and outstanding from January 1, 2013 for 
purposes of calculating historical basic EPS. At the time of the Spin-off, stock options and restricted stock awards were converted 
to awards of Allegion, and therefore there were no dilutive securities outstanding for historical periods. For 2013, the Company 
determined its weighted average dilutive share outstanding assuming that the date of our separation from Ingersoll Rand was the 
beginning of the period. The following table summarizes the weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding for basic 
and diluted earnings per share calculations.

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In millions
Weighted-average number of basic shares

Shares issuable under incentive stock plans

Weighted-average number of diluted shares

2014

2013

2012

96.1

1.1

97.2

96.0

0.1

96.1

96.0

—

96.0

At December 31, 2014, 0.3 million stock options were excluded from the computation of weighted average diluted shares 
outstanding because the effect of including these shares would have been anti-dilutive. 

NOTE  19 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Ingersoll Rand provided the Company’s subsidiaries with certain centrally managed services and corporate function support in 
the areas of finance, information technology, employee benefits, legal, human resources, integrated supply chain and marketing 
through November 30, 2013. In addition, as discussed in Note 10, certain employees of the Company’s subsidiaries were eligible 
to participate in certain Ingersoll Rand employee benefit plans that were sponsored and administered by Ingersoll Rand or its 
affiliates.

The Company’s subsidiaries use of these services and its participation in these employee benefit plans generated both direct and 
indirect costs. These direct and indirect costs and benefits relating to the services and benefit plans were charged to the Company’s 
subsidiaries and were included in Cost of goods sold and Selling and administrative expenses.

Costs associated with centrally managed services were billed to the Company’s subsidiaries on the basis of direct usage. Historically, 
Ingersoll Rand corporate allocations were generally allocated to the Company’s subsidiaries on the basis of revenue, assets, payroll 
expense, and selling and administrative expenses. Incremental corporate costs were allocated to the Company’s subsidiaries on a 
similar  basis.  Costs  were  allocated  to  the  Company’s  subsidiaries  using  allocation  methods  that  management  believed  were 
reasonable.

The Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements reflect these direct and indirect costs through a corporate overhead allocation. 
For the years ended December 31, these allocated Ingersoll Rand costs amount to:

Centrally managed service costs

Historical Ingersoll Rand corporate overhead allocations

Incremental corporate costs not previously allocated to businesses

Total

2013

2012

104.6

$

36.6

33.3

174.5

$

94.8

53.5

28.4

176.7

$

$

The Company entered into a Transition Services Agreement with Ingersoll Rand, under which Ingersoll Rand provides certain 
services for a limited time after the Spin-off to help ensure an orderly transition. Under the Transition Services Agreement, the 
Company receives certain services, including services for information technology, human resources and labor and finance and 
accounting support as well as other corporate support services, from Ingersoll Rand and/or third party providers at specified prices. 
The Company paid $2.9 million in 2014 and $0.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2013 to Ingersoll Rand for services provided 
under transition services agreements. 

NOTE 20 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is involved in various litigations, claims and administrative proceedings, including those related to environmental 
and product warranty matters. Amounts recorded for identified contingent liabilities are estimates, which are reviewed periodically 
and adjusted to reflect additional information when it becomes available. Subject to the uncertainties inherent in estimating future 
costs for contingent liabilities, except as expressly set forth in this note, management believes that any liability which may result 
from these legal matters would not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or cash 
flows of the Company.

Environmental Matters

The Company is dedicated to an environmental program to reduce the utilization and generation of hazardous materials during 
the manufacturing process and to remediate identified environmental concerns. As to the latter, the Company is currently engaged 
in site investigations and remediation activities to address environmental cleanup from past operations at current and former 
production facilities.

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The  Company  is  sometimes  a  party  to  environmental lawsuits  and  claims and  has  received  notices of  potential violations  of 
environmental laws and regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and similar state authorities. It has also been 
identified as a potentially responsible party ("PRP") for cleanup costs associated with off-site waste disposal at federal Superfund 
and state remediation sites. For all such sites, there are other PRPs and, in most instances, the Company’s involvement is minimal.

In estimating its liability, the Company has assumed it will not bear the entire cost of remediation of any site to the exclusion of 
other PRPs who may be jointly and severally liable. The ability of other PRPs to participate has been taken into account, based 
on our understanding of the parties’ financial condition and probable contributions on a per site basis. Additional lawsuits and 
claims involving environmental matters are likely to arise from time to time in the future.

The Company incurred $2.9 million, $2.1 million, and $2.9 million of expenses during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 
and 2012 for environmental remediation at sites presently or formerly owned or leased by us.  Environmental remediation costs 
are recorded in Costs of goods sold within the Combined and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. As of December 
31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has recorded reserves for environmental matters of $8.8 million and $10.8 million. Of these 
amounts $2.4 million and $2.9 million relate to remediation of sites previously disposed by the Company.   Environmental reserves 
are classified as Accrued expenses and other current liabilities, or Other noncurrent liabilities based on their expected term. The 
Company's total current environmental reserve at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $2.2 million and $4.2 million and the remainder 
is classified as noncurrent. Given the evolving nature of environmental laws, regulations and technology, the ultimate cost of 
future compliance is uncertain.

Warranty Liability

Standard product warranty accruals are recorded at the time of sale and are estimated based upon product warranty terms and 
historical experience. The Company assesses the adequacy of its liabilities and will make adjustments as necessary based on 
known or anticipated warranty claims, or as new information becomes available. 

The changes in the standard product warranty liability for the year ended December 31, were as follows:

In millions
Balance at beginning of period

Reductions for payments

Accruals for warranties issued during the current period

Changes to accruals related to preexisting warranties

Translation

Balance at end of period

2014

2013

$

$

9.7
(6.5)
6.1

1.2
(0.2)
10.3

$

$

9.5
(5.7)
5.0

0.9

—

9.7

Standard product warranty liabilities are classified as Accrued expenses and other current liabilities. 

Other Commitments and Contingencies

Certain office and warehouse facilities, transportation vehicles and data processing equipment are leased by the Company. Total 
rental expense was $32.5 million in 2014, $35.3 million in 2013 and $35.5 million in 2012. Minimum lease payments required 
under non-cancelable operating leases with terms in excess of one year for the next five years are as follows: $22.8 million in 
2015, $10.4 million in 2016, $5.9 million in 2017, $3.1 million in 2018, and $1.4 million in 2019.

NOTE 21 – BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies 
except that the operating segments’ results are prepared on a management basis that is consistent with the manner in which the 
Company  disaggregates  financial  information  for  internal  review  and  decision  making.  The  Company  largely  evaluates 
performance based on Segment operating income and Segment operating margins.

Segment operating income is the measure of profit and loss that the Company’s chief operating decision maker uses to evaluate 
the financial performance of the business and as the basis for resource allocation, performance reviews, and compensation. For 
these reasons, the Company believes that Segment operating income represents the most relevant measure of segment profit and 
loss. The Company’s chief operating decision maker may exclude certain charges or gains, such as corporate charges and other 
special charges, from Operating income to arrive at a Segment operating income that is a more meaningful measure of profit and 
loss upon which to base its operating decisions. The Company defines Segment operating margin as Segment operating income 
as a percentage of Net revenues.

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Each reportable segment is based primarily on the geography in which it operates. A description of the Company’s reportable 
segments is as follows:

The Americas segment provides security products and solutions in approximately 30 countries throughout North America and 
parts of South America. The segment sells a broad range of products and solutions including, locks, locksets, key systems, door 
closers, exit devices, doors and door frames, electronic product and access control systems to end-users in commercial, institutional 
and residential facilities, including into the education, healthcare, government, commercial office and single- and multi-family 
residential markets.  This segment’s strategic brands are Schlage, Von Duprin and LCN.

The  EMEIA  segment  provides  security  products  and  solutions  throughout  Europe,  the  Middle  East,  India  and  Africa  in 
approximately 85 countries. The segment offers customers the same portfolio of products as the Americas segment, as well as 
time and attendance and workforce productivity solutions. This segment’s strategic brands are Bricard, CISA and Interflex.  This 
segment also resells Schlage, Von Duprin and LCN products, primarily in the Middle East. 

The Asia Pacific segment provides security products and solutions throughout Asia Pacific in approximately 14 countries. The 
segment  offers  customers  the  same  portfolio  of  products  as  the Americas  segment,  as  well  as  video  analytics  solutions. This 
segment’s strategic brands are Schlage, CISA, Von Duprin and LCN.

Effective January 1, 2013, a product line was transferred from the Asia Pacific segment to the Americas segment. This transfer is 
reflected in the historical segment results for the year ended December 31, 2012. 

Effective September 1, 2014 the Company completed the sale of its United Kingdom (UK) Door businesses to an unrelated third 
party. The businesses sold included the Dor-o-Matic™ branded automatic door business, the Martin Roberts™ branded performance 
steel doorset business and the UK service organization. Historical results of the component have been reclassified to discontinued 
operations for all periods presented. See Note 17 - Discontinued Operations for more information.

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A summary of operations and balance sheet information by reportable segments as of and for the years ended December 31 were 
as follows:

Dollar amounts in millions
Americas
Net revenues
Segment operating income
Segment operating margin
Depreciation and amortization
Capital expenditures
Total segment assets

EMEIA
Net revenues
Segment operating income (loss) (a)
Segment operating margin
Depreciation and amortization
Capital expenditures
Total segment assets

Asia Pacific
Net revenues
Segment operating income (b)
Segment operating margin
Depreciation and amortization
Capital expenditures
Total segment assets

Total net revenues

Reconciliation to earnings before income taxes
Segment operating income from reportable segments
Goodwill impairment charge
Unallocated corporate expense
Interest expense
Other expense (income), net
Total earnings before income taxes

Depreciation and amortization from reportable segments

Unallocated depreciation and amortization

Total depreciation and amortization

Capital expenditures from reportable segments

Corporate capital expenditures

Total capital expenditures

Assets from reportable segments

Unallocated assets (c)

Total assets

2014

2013

2012

$

1,560.0
387.3
24.8%
24.8
23.6
990.7

$

1,514.7
392.1
25.9 %
26.5
10.5
890.4

1,471.8
378.0
25.7%
22.0
16.9
915.0

393.4
4.9
1.2%
16.4
4.9
457.7

164.9
2.3
1.4%
1.1
1.5
442.2

2,118.3

394.5
—
68.2
53.8
4.6
267.9

42.3

1.9

44.2

30.0

21.5

51.5

1,890.6

125.3

2,015.9

401.4
(0.3)
(0.1)%
18.2
5.6
525.6

153.5
25.4
16.5 %
0.9
0.8
403.2

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

2,069.6

417.2
137.6
38.8
10.2
7.2
223.4

45.6

0.1

45.7

16.9

3.3

20.2

1,819.2

181.4

2,000.6

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

405.1
10.1
2.5%
29.5
1.7
724.3

146.4
11.3
7.7%
2.2
1.0
310.9

2,023.3

399.4
—
28.1
1.5
3.1
366.7

53.7

—

53.7

19.6

—

19.6

1,950.2

65.2

2,015.4

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

(a) During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded a non-cash pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $137.6 
million. This amount has been excluded from Segment operating income of the EMEIA segment as management excludes these 
charges from Operating income when making operating decisions about the business. 
(b) Results for the year ended December 31, 2013, include a $21.5 million gain on a property sale in China.
(c) Unallocated assets consists of debt issuance costs, deferred income tax balances and cash.

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Revenues by destination and product as well as long-lived assets by geographic area for the years ended December 31 were as 
follows:

In millions
Revenues
United States

Non-U.S.

Total

In millions
Revenues

Mechanical products
All other

Total

2014

2013

2012

1,332.0

786.3

2,118.3

$

$

1,331.7

737.9

2,069.6

$

$

1,299.3

724.0

2,023.3

2014

2013

2012

1,685.0

433.3

2,118.3

$

$

1,647.7

421.9

2,069.6

$

$

1,627.3

396.0

2,023.3

$

$

$

$

Less than 10% of the Company's net revenues come from the sale of services. 

In millions
Long-lived assets
United States

Non-U.S.

Total

NOTE 22 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

2014

2013

$

$

102.9

223.9

326.8

$

$

103.1

234.2

337.3

On February 9, 2015, the Venezuelan government announced changes to its exchange rate system that included the launch of a 
new, market-based system called the Marginal Currency System, or “Simadi,” that will replace the SICAD II rate.  The Company 
is currently evaluating this announcement.   Adoption of the Simadi rate would result in additional charges to remeasure the net 
monetary assets and impair other assets.

On February 11, 2015, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 cents per ordinary share. The 
dividend is payable March 31, 2015 to shareholders of record on March 17, 2015.

On February 26, 2015, the Company agreed to acquire Zero International Inc. Zero manufacturers sealing systems, such as sound 
control, fire and smoke protection, threshold applications, and lites and louvers for door and window products for commercial 
spaces. 

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NOTE 23 – GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Allegion US Holding Company, Inc. (the “Issuer”) as the issuer of the Senior Notes and Allegion plc (the “Parent”), Schlage Lock 
Company LLC and Von Duprin LLC (together, the “Subsidiary Guarantors”) are all guarantors of the Senior Notes. The following 
consolidated financial information of the Parent, the Issuer, the Subsidiary Guarantors and the other Allegion subsidiaries that are 
not guarantors (the “Other Subsidiaries”) on a combined basis as of December 31, 2014 and for the years ended December 31, 
2014, 2013 and 2012, is being presented in order to meet the reporting requirements under the Senior Notes indenture and Rule 
3-10 of Regulation S-X. In accordance with Rule 3-10(d) of Regulation S-X, separate financial statements for the Issuer, the Parent 
and the Subsidiary Guarantors are not required to be filed with the SEC as the subsidiary debt issuer and the guarantors are directly 
or indirectly 100% owned by the Parent and the guarantees are full and unconditional and joint and several.

Condensed and Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the year ended December 31, 2014 

In millions
Net revenues
Cost of goods sold
Selling and administrative expenses
Goodwill impairment charge
Operating income (loss)
Equity earnings (loss) in affiliates, net of tax
Interest expense
Intercompany interest and fees
Other (gain) loss, net
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Discontinued operations, net of tax
Net earnings (loss)
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling
interests
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Allegion plc

Total comprehensive income (loss)
Less:  Total comprehensive income attributable
to noncontrolling interests

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable
to Allegion plc

Parent

Issuer

Subsidiary
Guarantors
1,399.9
803.1
304.4
—
292.4
6.9
—
(285.5)
(0.2)
585.0
222.6
362.4
—
362.4

— $
—
0.2
—
(0.2)
170.8
58.0
63.0
—
49.6
(46.7)
96.3
—
96.3

Other
Subsidiaries
916.4
$
659.5
218.3
—
38.6
351.5
1.0
225.7
4.9
158.5
(95.7)
254.2
(11.1)
243.1

Consolidating
Adjustments
$

Allegion
plc

(198.0) $2,118.3
(198.0)
1,264.6
527.4
—
—
—
326.3
—
(711.2)
—
(10.8)
53.8
—
—
4.6
—
(700.4)
267.9
84.2
4.0
(704.4)
183.7
(11.1)
—
(704.4)
172.6

$

$

—
96.3

96.3

—

—
362.4

362.4

$

$

(2.6)
245.7

242.4

$

$

—

(2.6)
(704.4) $ 175.2

(704.4) $ 120.4

—

(3.3)

—

(3.3)

$ — $
—
4.5
—
(4.5)
182.0
5.6
(3.2)
(0.1)
175.2
—
175.2
—
175.2

—
$ 175.2

$ 123.7

$

$

—

$ 123.7

$

96.3

$

362.4

$

245.7

$

(704.4) $ 123.7

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Condensed and Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the year ended December 31, 2013 

Parent

Issuer

Subsidiary
Guarantors

Other
Subsidiaries

Consolidating
Adjustments

Allegion
plc

$ — $

— $

1,395.0

$

880.0

$

In millions
Net revenues

Cost of goods sold

Selling and administrative expenses

Goodwill impairment charge

Operating income (loss)

Equity earnings (loss) in affiliates, net of tax

Interest expense

Intercompany interest and fees

Other (gain) loss, net

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Discontinued operations, net of tax

Net earnings (loss)

Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling
interests
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Allegion plc

—

0.9

—

(0.9)

33.2

—

—

—

32.3

—

32.3
—

32.3

—

—

—

—

—

95.2

8.4

4.6

—

82.2
(4.6)
86.8
—

86.8

—

$

32.3

$

86.8

Total comprehensive income (loss)

$ (56.7) $

86.8

Less:  Total comprehensive income attributable
to noncontrolling interests

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable
to Allegion plc

—

—

800.1

239.4

—

355.5

6.7

—
(21.0)
16.6

366.6

126.3

240.3
—

240.3

—

240.3

240.3

—

$

$

613.4

242.8

137.6
(113.8)
233.6

1.8

16.4
(9.4)
111.0

53.3

57.7
(3.6)
54.1

12.5

41.6

55.0

13.3

$

$

(205.4) $2,069.6
(205.4)
1,208.1
—

483.1

—

—
(368.7)
—

—

—
(368.7)
—
(368.7)
—
(368.7)

137.6

240.8

—

10.2

—

7.2

223.4

175.0

48.4
(3.6)
44.8

$

$

—
(368.7) $

12.5

32.3

(368.7) $ (43.4)

—

13.3

$ (56.7) $

86.8

$

240.3

$

41.7

$

(368.7) $ (56.7)

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Parent

Issuer

Subsidiary
Guarantors

Other
Subsidiaries

Consolidating
Adjustments

Allegion
plc

$ — $

— $

1,298.0

$

967.3

$

Condensed and Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the year ended December 31, 2012

In millions
Net revenues

Cost of goods sold

Selling and administrative expenses

Goodwill impairment charge

Operating income

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Equity earnings (loss) in affiliates, net of tax

220.1

203.0

Interest expense

Intercompany interest and fees

Other (gain) loss, net

—

—

—

—

—

—

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

220.1

203.0

Provision for income taxes

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Discontinued operations, net of tax

Net earnings (loss)

—

220.1
—

220.1

—

203.0
—

203.0

Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling
interests
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Allegion plc

—

—

$ 220.1

$ 203.0

Total comprehensive income (loss)

$ 241.5

$ 203.0

$

$

Less:  Total comprehensive income attributable
to noncontrolling interests

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable
to Allegion plc

—

—

738.6

256.8

—

302.6

1.5

—

—
(11.1)
315.2

116.3

198.9
1.5

200.4

—

200.4

200.4

—

$

$

701.1

197.5

—

68.7

198.8

1.5

—

14.2

251.8

20.4

231.4
(5.7)
225.7

5.7

220.0

226.2

6.2

(242.0) $2,023.3
(242.0)
1,197.7
—

454.3

—

—
(623.4)
—

—

—
(623.4)
—
(623.4)
—
(623.4)

—

371.3

—

1.5

—

3.1

366.7

136.7

230.0
(4.2)
225.8

$

$

—

5.7
(623.4) $ 220.1

(623.4) $ 247.7

—

6.2

$ 241.5

$ 203.0

$

200.4

$

220.0

$

(623.4) $ 241.5

F-48

Consolidated Balance Sheet
December 31, 2014 

In millions
Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

Accounts and notes receivable, net

Inventories

Other current assets

Assets held for sale

Accounts and notes receivable affiliates

Total current assets

Investment in affiliates

Property, plant and equipment, net

Intangible assets, net

Notes receivable affiliates
Other noncurrent assets

Total assets

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable and accruals

Short-term borrowings and current
maturities of long-term debt

Liabilities held for sale

Accounts and note payable affiliates

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt

Note payable affiliate

Other noncurrent liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity:

Parent

Issuer

Subsidiary
Guarantors

Other
Subsidiaries

Consolidating
Adjustments

Allegion plc

$

27.1

$

0.5

$

126.3

$

136.6

$

— $

—

—

0.4

—

0.1

27.6

917.4

—

—

—

—

46.6

—

15.2

62.3

2,336.7

—

—

— 1,191.9
10.6

16.3

961.3

$ 3,601.5

2.8

$

51.3

$

$

$

$

48.8

—

0.4

52.0

914.1

—

—

101.1

152.4

300.0

— 2,778.4

—

5.8

966.1

3,236.6

115.7

101.1

15.6

—

256.4

615.1

90.6

147.3

161.1

3,731.2
62.3

4,807.6

380.8

0.1

—

245.0

625.9

0.1

—

206.2

832.2

$

$

—

—

—

—
(531.1)
(531.1)
(8,119.4)
—

290.5

259.9

179.5

241.7

2.2

—

973.8

—

211.2

631.7

—
(6,686.0)
—

—
199.2
$ (15,336.5) $ 2,015.9

45.3

$

— $

480.2

—

—
(531.1)
(531.1)
—
(6,686.0)
—
(7,217.1)

(8,119.4)
—
(8,119.4)

49.6

1.5

—

531.3

1,215.0

—

251.1

1,997.4

(4.8)
23.3

18.5
$ (15,336.5) $ 2,015.9

144.2

78.4

179.1

2.2

259.4

799.9

4,774.7

63.9

470.6

1,762.9
110.0

7,982.0

0.7

1.5

184.6

232.1

0.8

3,907.6

39.1

4,179.6

3,779.1

23.3

3,802.4
7,982.0

Total shareholders equity (deficit)

Noncontrolling interests

Total equity (deficit)

Total liabilities and equity

$

(4.8)

—

364.9

—

3,975.4

—

(4.8)
961.3

364.9
$ 3,601.5

$

3,975.4
4,807.6

$

F-49

Consolidated Balance Sheet
December 31, 2013 

In millions
Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

Restricted cash

Accounts and notes receivable, net

Inventories

Other current assets

Assets held for sale

Accounts and notes receivable affiliates

Total current assets

Investment in affiliates

Property, plant and equipment, net

Intangible assets, net
Notes receivable affiliates

Other noncurrent assets

Total assets

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable and accruals

Short-term borrowings and current
maturities of long-term debt

Accounts and note payable affiliates

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt

Note payable affiliate

Estimated loss on investment

Other noncurrent liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity:

Total shareholders equity (deficit)

Noncontrolling interests
Total equity (deficit)

Parent

Issuer

Subsidiary
Guarantors

Other
Subsidiaries

Consolidating
Adjustments

Allegion plc

$

1.4

$

— $

78.8

$

147.2

$

— $

227.4

—

110.2

96.4

18.4

—

75.1

378.9

86.6

130.9

161.2
3,726.4

72.3

4,556.3

169.6

0.1

189.6

359.3

0.2

—

—

61.9

421.4

4,134.9

—
4,134.9

$

$

40.2

149.8

91.1

202.0

11.2

185.7

827.2

4,049.7

69.3

489.8
800.0

37.0

6,273.0

41.8

72.8

348.3

1.8

3,907.4

—

152.7

4,410.2

1,831.7

31.1
1,862.8

—

—

—

—

—
(285.9)
(285.9)
(5,393.1)
—

—
(5,718.3)
—

40.2

260.0

187.5

220.5

11.2

—

946.8

—

200.2

651.0
—

202.6
$ (11,397.3) $ 2,000.6

233.7

$

— $

418.6

—
(285.9)
(285.9)
—
(5,718.3)
(66.5)
—
(6,070.7)

71.9

—

490.5

1,272.0

—

—

273.1

2,035.6

(5,326.6)
—
(5,326.6)

(66.1)
31.1
(35.0)
$ (11,397.3) $ 2,000.6

—

—

—

0.1

—

0.4

1.9

—

—

—

—

—

24.7

24.7

— 1,256.8

—

—

—
—
— 1,191.9

—

1.9

93.3

$ 2,566.7

1.3

$

14.0

—

0.2

1.5

30.0

23.3

67.3

— 1,270.0

— 1,810.9

$

$

$

$

66.5

—

68.0

(66.1)

—
(66.1)

—

58.5

3,206.7

(640.0)
—
(640.0)
$ 2,566.7

F-50

Total liabilities and equity

$

1.9

$

4,556.3

$

6,273.0

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended December 31, 2014 

In millions
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing
operating activities

Net cash used in discontinued operating activities

Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities

Parent

Issuer

Subsidiary
Guarantors

Other
Subsidiaries

Consolidating
Adjustments

Allegion
plc

$ 105.4

—

$ (847.5) $
—

567.2

$

—

$

1,172.4
(3.1)

(738.5) $ 259.0
(3.1)

—

105.4

(847.5)

567.2

1,169.3

(738.5)

255.9

Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

Capital contributions to subsidiaries
Proceeds from business disposition, net of cash
sold

Other investing activities, net
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities

Cash flows from financing activities:
Net debt repayments

Debt issuance costs

Net inter-company proceeds (payments)

Capital contributions received
Dividends paid to shareholders

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

Dividends paid

Repurchase of ordinary shares

Other financing activities, net
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities

—

—

(975.0)

—

—
(135.0)

—

—

—

—

(41.6)
—

—

—

0.5

(9.9)
(25.2)
(160.7)

1.2

40.2

—

—

1,270.7

—

—

(51.5)
(25.2)
—

1.2

40.7

(975.0)

(135.0)

(41.1)

(154.4)

1,270.7

(34.8)

962.8

(5.8)

)

(1,000.
0
—

— 1,822.3

—

160.7

(30.0)

—

—

(50.3)

18.6

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
(44.1)
7.0

—

—
(441.5)
—

—

(40.8)
—
(1,778.2)
1,103.0

—
(4.5)
(297.0)
—

—

—

—

—
(1,270.7)
—

—

738.5

—

—

(78.0)
(5.8)
—

—
(30.0)
(4.5)
—
(50.3)
18.6

895.3

983.0

(478.6)

(1,017.5)

(532.2)

(150.0)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period

—

25.7

1.4

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period

$

27.1

$

—

0.5

—

0.5

—

47.5

78.8

(8.0)

(10.6)
147.2

—

—

—

(8.0)

63.1

227.4

$

126.3

$

136.6

$

— $ 290.5

F-51

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended December 31, 2013 

In millions
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing
operating activities

Net cash used in discontinued operating
activities

Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities

Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and
equipment

Capital contributions to subsidiaries

Other investing activities, net
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities

Cash flows from financing activities:
Net debt repayments

Debt issuance costs

Net inter-company proceeds (payments)

Capital contributions received

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

Net transfers to Parent and affiliates

Other financing activities, net
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities

Parent

Issuer

Subsidiary
Guarantors

Other
Subsidiaries

Consolidating
Adjustments

Allegion
plc

$

0.1

$

— $

346.8

$

(117.6) $

— $ 229.3

—

0.1

—

—

—

—

—

(5.4)

346.8

(123.0)

(12.5)

(7.7)

—
—
— (2,384.7)
—
—

4.5
(462.4)
—

37.2
(5,997.8)
(40.2)

—

—

—

—

8,844.9

—

(5.4)

223.9

(20.2)

41.7

—
(40.2)

— (2,384.7)

(470.4)

(6,008.5)

8,844.9

(18.7)

— 1,300.0
(29.1)
619.0

—

—

— 1,769.0

—
—
— (1,274.2)
—
1.3

—

—
(3,746.4)
4,228.7

—
(281.6)
—

38.9

—

3,127.4

2,847.1
(5.2)
(42.5)
—

— 1,338.9
(29.1)
—

—

—
(8,844.9)
—
(5.2)
—
— (1,598.3)
1.3
—

1.3

2,384.7

200.7

5,965.7

(8,844.9)

(292.4)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period

$

—

1.4

—

1.4

—

—

—

—

77.1

1.7

(2.9)

(168.6)
315.8

—

—

—

(2.9)

(90.1)
317.5

$

— $

78.8

$

147.2

$

— $ 227.4

F-52

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended December 31, 2012 

In millions
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing
operating activities

Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued
operating activities

Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities

Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and
equipment

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:
Net debt repayments

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

Net transfers to Parent and affiliates
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period

Parent

Issuer

Subsidiary
Guarantors

Other
Subsidiaries

Consolidating
Adjustments

Allegion
plc

$ — $ — $

190.7

$

83.0

$

— $ 273.7

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1.5

192.2

(16.0)

—
(16.0)

(6.0)

77.0

(3.6)

2.1
(1.5)

—

—

—

—

—

(4.5)

269.2

(19.6)

2.1
(17.5)

(0.1)
—
(183.1)

(1.0)
(5.2)
(128.5)

—

(1.1)
(5.2)
—
— (311.6)

(183.2)

(134.7)

— (317.9)

—
(7.0)
8.7

6.9
(52.3)
368.1

—

—

—

6.9
(59.3)
376.8

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period

$ — $ — $

1.7

$

315.8

$

— $ 317.5

F-53

ALLEGION PLC
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED December 31, 2014, 2013 AND 2012 
(Amounts in millions)

Allowances for Doubtful Accounts:

Balance December 31, 2011

Additions charged to costs and expenses

Deductions*

Balance December 31, 2012

Additions charged to costs and expenses

Deductions*

Currency translation
Balance December 31, 2013

Additions charged to costs and expenses

Deductions*

Currency translation
Balance December 31, 2014

(*)

“Deductions” include accounts and advances written off, less recoveries.

SCHEDULE II

$

$

3.4

2.4
(1.4)
4.4

2.9
(1.7)
(0.1)
5.5
4.7
(1.1)
(0.2)
8.9

F-54

Every pioneer needs a good sense of direction
Every pioneer needs a good sense of direction

Every day, we put principles into practice. Doing so makes us a  
Every day, we put principles into practice. Doing so makes us a  
stronger company - and better place to work.
stronger company - and better place to work.

VISION
VISION

PURPOSE
PURPOSE

WE MAKE THE 
WE MAKE THE 
WORLD SAFER
WORLD SAFER
as a company of experts, 
as a company of experts, 
securing  the places where 
securing  the places where 
people thrive
people thrive

WE CREATE
WE CREATE
PEACE OF MIND
PEACE OF MIND
by pioneering 
by pioneering 
safety and security.
safety and security.

VALUES
VALUES

SERVE OTHERS, 
SERVE OTHERS, 
NOT YOURSELF
NOT YOURSELF
Help the people you work with, and 
Help the people you work with, and 
be a good corporate citizen by doing 
be a good corporate citizen by doing 
more for the communities in which 
more for the communities in which 
you work and live.
you work and live.

ENJOY WHAT YOU  
ENJOY WHAT YOU  
DO AND CELEBRATE
DO AND CELEBRATE
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
Honor Allegion’s past, present and future,  
Honor Allegion’s past, present and future,  
while bringing a spirit of play to your work. 
while bringing a spirit of play to your work. 

DO THE  
DO THE  
RIGHT THING
RIGHT THING
Act honorably. If you hear an inner 
Act honorably. If you hear an inner 
voice telling you that something is 
voice telling you that something is 
wrong, don’t ignore it. 
wrong, don’t ignore it. 

BE SAFE,
BE SAFE,
BE HEALTHY
BE HEALTHY
Promote good safety and health  
Promote good safety and health  
habits, inside and outside the office.  
habits, inside and outside the office.  

BE CURIOUS
BE CURIOUS
BEYOND THE
BEYOND THE
OBVIOUS
OBVIOUS
Be continually interested in 
Be continually interested in 
everything, everywhere, and keep 
everything, everywhere, and keep 
pioneering—in your work life, and in 
pioneering—in your work life, and in 
your personal life.  
your personal life.  

BE EMPOWERED
BE EMPOWERED
AND ACCOUNTABLE
AND ACCOUNTABLE
Give yourself and others the 
Give yourself and others the 
tools needed to succeed.  
tools needed to succeed.  

THIS IS  
THIS IS  
YOUR BUSINESS, 
YOUR BUSINESS, 
RUN WITH IT
RUN WITH IT
Your work is important. Question process.  
Your work is important. Question process.  
Cut out inefficiency. Look for ways  
Cut out inefficiency. Look for ways  
to continually improve our business. 
to continually improve our business. 

HAVE A PASSION  
HAVE A PASSION  
FOR EXCELLENCE
FOR EXCELLENCE
Make Allegion a better company—and make 
Make Allegion a better company—and make 
yourself a better employee and person. 
yourself a better employee and person. 

Corporate data
Corporate data

Shareholder Information services
Shareholder Information services

Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange

Transfer Agent and Registrar
Transfer Agent and Registrar

The company’s 2014 Annual Report on 
The company’s 2014 Annual Report on 
Form 10-K as filed with the Securities 
Form 10-K as filed with the Securities 
and Exchange Commission, and other 
and Exchange Commission, and other 
company information, is available 
company information, is available 
through Allegion’s website,  
through Allegion’s website,  
www.allegion.com. Securities analysts, 
www.allegion.com. Securities analysts, 
portfolio managers and representatives 
portfolio managers and representatives 
of institutional investors seeking 
of institutional investors seeking 
information about the company  
information about the company  
should contact: 
should contact: 

Tom Martineau 
Tom Martineau 
Director, Investor Relations 
Director, Investor Relations 
317-810-3759
317-810-3759

Annual general meeting
Annual general meeting

June 10, 2015, 9:00 a.m. 
June 10, 2015, 9:00 a.m. 
The Broadmoor 
The Broadmoor 
1 Lake Avenue 
1 Lake Avenue 
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado

NYSE Ticker Symbol: ALLE
NYSE Ticker Symbol: ALLE

The most recent certifications by the 
The most recent certifications by the 
company’s Chief Executive Officer and 
company’s Chief Executive Officer and 
Chief Financial Officer pursuant 302 
Chief Financial Officer pursuant 302 
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 
are filed as exhibits to the company’s 
are filed as exhibits to the company’s 
Form 10-K. The company filed with the 
Form 10-K. The company filed with the 
New York Stock Exchange an annual 
New York Stock Exchange an annual 
CEO certification as required by Section 
CEO certification as required by Section 
303A.12(a) of the New York Stock 
303A.12(a) of the New York Stock 
Exchange Listed Company Manual.
Exchange Listed Company Manual.

Computershare 
Computershare 
Telephone Inquiries: 877-660-6629 
Telephone Inquiries: 877-660-6629 
Website: 
Website: 
www.computershare.com/investor
www.computershare.com/investor

Address shareholders inquiries with 
Address shareholders inquiries with 
standard priority:
standard priority:

Computershare 
Computershare 
250 Royall Street 
250 Royall Street 
Canton, MA  02021
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Address shareholder inquiries 
Address shareholder inquiries 
with overnight priority:
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Computershare 
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Allegion (NYSE Ticker Symbol: ALLE) is a global pioneer in safety and security, 
Allegion (NYSE Ticker Symbol: ALLE) is a global pioneer in safety and security, 
with  leading  brands  like  CISA�,  Interflex�,  LCN�,  Schlage�  and  Von  Duprin�.   
with  leading  brands  like  CISA�,  Interflex�,  LCN�,  Schlage�  and  Von  Duprin�.   
Focusing  on  security  around  the  door  and  adjacent  areas,  Allegion  produces  a 
Focusing  on  security  around  the  door  and  adjacent  areas,  Allegion  produces  a 
range of solutions for homes, businesses, schools and other institutions. Allegion 
range of solutions for homes, businesses, schools and other institutions. Allegion 
is a $2 billion company, with products sold in almost 130 countries. 
is a $2 billion company, with products sold in almost 130 countries. 

For more, visit www.allegion.com

For more, visit www.allegion.com

2014 Annual Report
2014 Annual Report