TE Connectivity
Annual Report 2021

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T E C O N N E C T I V I T Y 2 0 2 1 A N N U A L R E P O R T TE CONNECTIVITY 2021 ANNUAL REPORT WHEN TECHNOLOGY CONNECTS, SO DOES HUMANITY. CORPORATE DATA REGISTERED & PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE TE Connectivity Ltd. Mühlenstrasse 26 CH-8200 Schaffhausen Switzerland +41.0.52.633.66.61 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Deloitte & Touche LLP 1700 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Deloitte AG Pfingstweidstrasse 11 8005 Zurich Switzerland STOCK EXCHANGE The company’s common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol TEL. FORM 10-K Copies of the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2021 may be obtained by shareholders without charge upon written request to: TE Connectivity Ltd. Mühlenstrasse 26 CH-8200 Schaffhausen Switzerland The Annual Report on Form 10-K is also available on the company’s website at www.te.com. SHAREHOLDER SERVICES Registered shareholders (shares held in your own name with our transfer agent) with requests such as change of address or dividend checks should contact TE Connectivity’s transfer agent at: Equiniti Shareowner Services 1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 101 Mendota Heights, MN 55120-4100 866.258.4745 www.shareowneronline.com Beneficial shareholders (shares held with a bank or broker) should contact the bank or brokerage holding their shares with their requests. Other shareholder inquiries may be directed to TE Connectivity Shareholder Services at the company’s registered and principal executive office above. www.te.com © 2022 TE Connectivity Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 001-AR-FY2021 “TE Connectivity” and “TE Connectivity (logo)” are trademarks. This report further contains other trademarks of ours and additional trade names and trademarks of other companies that are not owned by TE Connectivity. We do not intend our use or display of other companies’ trade names or trademarks to imply an endorsement or sponsorship of us by such companies, or any relationship with any of these companies. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thomas J. Lynch Non-Executive Chairman TE Connectivity Ltd. Dr. William A. Jeffrey Retired Chief Executive Officer, SRI International Dr. Pierre R. Brondeau* Chairman, FMC Corporation Terrence R. Curtin Director and Chief Executive Officer, TE Connectivity Ltd. Heath A. Mitts Director and Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer TE Connectivity Ltd. Yong Nam Former Chief Executive Officer, LG Electronics Inc. Carol A. “John” Davidson Retired Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, Tyco International Ltd. Lynn A. Dugle Former CEO and President, Engility Holdings, Inc. Daniel J. Phelan Retired Chief of Staff, GlaxoSmithKline plc Abhijit Y. Talwalkar Former President and Chief Executive Officer, LSI Corporation Mark C. Trudeau President and Chief Executive Officer, Mallinckrodt plc Dawn C. Willoughby Former Executive Vice President and COO, The Clorox Company Laura H. Wright Retired Chief Financial Officer, Southwest Airlines Co. *Lead Independent Director of the TE Connectivity Ltd. Board of Directors LEADERSHIP TEAM AND OFFICERS Terrence R. Curtin Chief Executive Officer and Director Claudia Anderson Vice President, Chief Continuous Improvement Officer Davy Brown Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Industrial Solutions Joel Dubs Senior Vice President, Operations Joseph F. Eckroth, Jr. Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer Jean-Jacques Fotzeu Senior Vice President, Treasurer John S. Jenkins, Jr. Executive Vice President, General Counsel Arvind Kaushal Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer Shad W. Kroeger President, Industrial Solutions Karen Leggio Senior Vice President, General Manager, Channel Jimmy McDonald Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer Steven T. Merkt President, Transportation Solutions Heath A. Mitts Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director Timothy J. Murphy Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer Robert J. Ott Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller Jeanne Quirk Senior Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions Eric J. Resch Senior Vice President, Chief Tax Officer Aaron K. Stucki President, Communications Solutions TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS Business Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure Controls and Procedures Consolidated Financial Statements Swiss Statutory Financial Statements Swiss Statutory Compensation Report Page 1 8 9 27 29 29 31 85 101 i SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FORWARD - LOOKING STATEMENTS We have made forward - looking statements in this Annual Report that are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Forward - looking statements include, among others, the information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans, competitive position, potential growth opportunities, potential operating performance improvements, acquisitions, divestitures, the effects of competition, and the effects of future legislation or regulations. Forward - looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward - looking terminology such as the words “believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “may,” and “should,” or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Forward - looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward - looking statements. Investors should not place undue reliance on any forward - looking statements. We do not have any intention or obligation to update forward - looking statements after we file this report except as required by law. The risk factors described in this Annual Report and those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2021 filed with the United States (“U.S.”) Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in forward - looking statements. There may be other risks and uncertainties that we are unable to predict at this time or that we currently do not expect to have a material adverse effect on our business. ii “TE Connectivity” and “TE Connectivity (logo)” are trademarks. This report further contains other trademarks of ours and additional trade names and trademarks of other companies that are not owned by TE Connectivity. We do not intend our use or display of other companies’ trade names or trademarks to imply an endorsement or sponsorship of us by such companies, or any relationship with any of these companies. © 2022 TE Connectivity Ltd. All Rights Reserved. BUSINESS General TE Connectivity Ltd. (“TE Connectivity” or the “Company,” which may be referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. We became an independent, publicly traded company in 2007; however, through our predecessor companies, we trace our foundations in the connectivity business back to 1941. We are organized under the laws of Switzerland. The rights of holders of our shares are governed by Swiss law, our Swiss articles of association, and our Swiss organizational regulations. We have a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the last Friday of September. Fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019 were each 52 weeks in length and ended on September 24, 2021, September 25, 2020, and September 27, 2019, respectively. For fiscal years in which there are 53 weeks, the fourth fiscal quarter includes 14 weeks, with the next such occurrence taking place in fiscal 2022. COVID-19 Pandemic A novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was first identified in China in December 2019 and subsequently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 has surfaced in nearly all regions around the world and resulted in business slowdowns or shutdowns and travel restrictions in affected areas. The pandemic had a significant, negative impact on our sales and operating results during fiscal 2020 and continued to negatively affect certain of our businesses in fiscal 2021. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for discussion regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our financial results. Also, see “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2021 filed with the SEC for discussion of the risks and uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Segments We operate through three reportable segments: Transportation Solutions, Industrial Solutions, and Communications Solutions. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, our three segments served a combined market of approximately $190 billion. Although COVID-19 negatively affected our markets in fiscal 2020, certain of our markets experienced recovery in fiscal 2021. We expect this recovery will continue and our three segments will once again serve a combined market of approximately $190 billion in future periods. Our net sales by segment as a percentage of our total net sales were as follows: Transportation Solutions Industrial Solutions Communications Solutions Total Fiscal 2021 2020 2019 56 % 58 % 31 13 100 % 100 % 100 % 60 % 26 14 30 12 Below is a description of our reportable segments and the primary products, markets, and competitors of each segment. 1 Transportation Solutions The Transportation Solutions segment is a leader in connectivity and sensor technologies. The primary products sold by the Transportation Solutions segment include terminals and connector systems and components, sensors, relays, antennas, heat shrink tubing, and application tooling. The Transportation Solutions segment’s products, which must withstand harsh conditions, are used in the following end markets: • Automotive (71% of segment’s net sales)—We are one of the leading providers of advanced automobile connectivity solutions. The automotive industry uses our products in automotive technologies for body and chassis systems, convenience applications, driver information, infotainment solutions, miniaturization solutions, motor and powertrain applications, and safety and security systems. Hybrid and electronic mobility solutions include in - vehicle technologies, battery technologies, and charging solutions. • Commercial transportation (16% of segment’s net sales)—We deliver reliable connectivity products designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions for on- and off - highway vehicles and recreational transportation, including heavy trucks, construction, agriculture, buses, and other vehicles. • Sensors (13% of segment’s net sales)—We offer a portfolio of intelligent, efficient, and high - performing sensor solutions that are used by customers across multiple industries, including automotive, industrial equipment, commercial transportation, medical solutions, aerospace and defense, and consumer applications. The Transportation Solutions segment’s major competitors include Yazaki, Aptiv, Sumitomo, Sensata, Honeywell, Molex, and Amphenol. Industrial Solutions The Industrial Solutions segment is a leading supplier of products that connect and distribute power, data, and signals. The primary products sold by the Industrial Solutions segment include terminals and connector systems and components, interventional medical components, heat shrink tubing, relays, and wire and cable. The Industrial Solutions segment’s products are used in the following end markets: • Industrial equipment (36% of segment’s net sales)—Our products are used in factory and warehouse automation and process control systems such as industrial controls, robotics, human machine interface, industrial communication, and power distribution. Our building automation and smart city infrastructure products are used to connect lighting and offer solutions in HVAC, elevators/escalators, and security. Our rail products are used in high - speed trains, metros, light rail vehicles, locomotives, and signaling switching equipment. • Aerospace, defense, oil, and gas (27% of segment’s net sales)—We design, develop, and manufacture a comprehensive portfolio of critical electronic components and systems for the harsh operating conditions of the commercial aerospace, defense, and marine industries. Our products and systems are designed and manufactured to operate effectively in harsh conditions ranging from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. • Energy (19% of segment’s net sales)—Our products are used by electric power utilities, OEMs, and engineering procurement construction companies serving the electrical power grid and renewables industries. They include a wide range of insulation, protection, and connection solutions for electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial markets. • Medical (18% of segment’s net sales)—Our products are used in imaging, diagnostic, surgical, and minimally invasive interventional applications. We specialize in the design and manufacture of advanced surgical, imaging, and interventional device solutions. Key markets served include cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, structural heart, endoscopy, electrophysiology, and neurovascular therapies. The Industrial Solutions segment competes primarily against Amphenol, Hubbell, Carlisle Companies, Integer Holdings, Esterline, Molex, and Omron. 2 Communications Solutions The Communications Solutions segment is a leading supplier of electronic components for the data and devices and the appliances markets. The primary products sold by the Communications Solutions segment include terminals and connector systems and components, relays, heat shrink tubing, and antennas. The Communications Solutions segment’s products are used in the following end markets: • Data and devices (57% of segment’s net sales)—We deliver products and solutions that are used in a variety of equipment architectures within the networking equipment, data center equipment, and wireless infrastructure industries. Additionally, we deliver a range of connectivity solutions for the Internet of Things, smartphones, tablet computers, notebooks, and virtual reality applications to help our customers meet their current challenges and future innovations. • Appliances (43% of segment’s net sales)—We provide solutions to meet the daily demands of home appliances. Our products are used in many household appliances, including washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, dishwashers, cooking appliances, water heaters, air purifiers, floor care devices, and microwaves. Our expansive range of standard products is supplemented by an array of custom - designed solutions. The Communications Solutions segment’s major competitors include Amphenol, Molex, JST, and Korea Electric Terminal (KET). Customers As an industry leader, we have established close working relationships with many of our customers. These relationships allow us to better anticipate and respond to customer needs when designing new products and new technical solutions. By working with our customers in developing new products and technologies, we believe we can identify and act on trends and leverage knowledge about next - generation technology across our products. Our approach to our customers is driven by our dedication to further develop our product families and ensure that we are globally positioned to best provide our customers with sales and engineering support. We believe that as electronic component technologies continue to proliferate, our broad product portfolio and engineering capability give us a potential competitive advantage when addressing the needs of our global customers. We manufacture and sell a broad portfolio of products to customers in various industries. Our customers include many of the leaders in their respective industries, and our relationships with them typically date back many years. We believe that our diversified customer base provides us an opportunity to leverage our skills and experience across markets and reduce our exposure to individual end markets, thereby reducing the variability of our financial performance. Additionally, we believe that the diversity of our customer base reduces the level of cyclicality in our results and distinguishes us from our competitors. No single customer accounted for a significant amount of our net sales in fiscal 2021, 2020, or 2019. Sales and Distribution We maintain a strong local presence in each of the geographic regions in which we operate. Our net sales by geographic region(1) as a percentage of our total net sales were as follows: Europe/Middle East/Africa (“EMEA”) Asia–Pacific Americas Total Fiscal 2021 2020 2019 37 % 35 % 36 % 35 36 30 27 100 % 100 % 100 % 33 31 (1) Net sales to external customers are attributed to individual countries based on the legal entity that records the sale. 3 We sell our products into approximately 140 countries primarily through direct selling efforts to manufacturers. In fiscal 2021, our direct sales represented approximately 80% of total net sales. We also sell our products indirectly via third - party distributors. We maintain distribution centers around the world. Products are generally delivered to the distribution centers by our manufacturing facilities and then subsequently delivered to the customer. In some instances, however, products are delivered directly from our manufacturing facility to the customer. Our global coverage positions us near our customers’ locations and allows us to assist them in consolidating their supply base and lowering their production costs. We contract with a wide range of transport providers to deliver our products globally via road, rail, sea, and air. We believe our balanced sales distribution lowers our exposure to any particular geography and improves our financial profile. Seasonality and Backlog Typically, we experience a slight seasonal pattern to our business. Overall, the third and fourth fiscal quarters are usually the strongest quarters of our fiscal year, whereas the first fiscal quarter is negatively affected by holidays and the second fiscal quarter may be affected by adverse winter weather conditions in some of our markets. Certain of our end markets experience some seasonality. Our sales in the automotive market are dependent upon global automotive production, and seasonal declines in European production may negatively impact net sales in the fourth fiscal quarter. Also, our sales in the energy market typically increase in the third and fourth fiscal quarters as customer activity increases. Customer orders and demand may fluctuate as a result of economic and market conditions, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Backlog by reportable segment was as follows: Transportation Solutions Industrial Solutions Communications Solutions Total Fiscal Year End 2020 2021 (in millions) $ 3,014 $ 1,819 1,260 439 $ 5,841 $ 3,518 1,851 976 We expect that the majority of our backlog at fiscal year end 2021 will be filled during fiscal 2022. Backlog is not necessarily indicative of future net sales as unfilled orders may be cancelled prior to shipment of goods. Competition The industries in which we operate are highly competitive, and we compete with thousands of companies that range from large multinational corporations to local manufacturers. Competition is generally based on breadth of product offering, product innovation, price, quality, delivery, and service. We have experienced, and expect to continue to experience, downward pressure on prices. However, as a result of increased costs, certain of our businesses implemented price increases in fiscal 2021. Raw Materials We use a wide variety of raw materials in the manufacture of our products. The principal raw materials that we use include plastic resins for molding; precious metals such as gold and silver for plating; and other metals such as copper, aluminum, brass, and steel for manufacturing cable, contacts, and other parts that are used for cable and component bodies and inserts. Many of these raw materials are produced in a limited number of countries around the world or are only available from a limited number of suppliers. The prices of these materials are driven by global supply and demand. As markets recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, increases in consumer demand have led to shortages and price increases in some of our input materials. 4 Intellectual Property Patents and other proprietary rights are important to our business. We also rely upon trade secrets, manufacturing know - how, continuing technological innovations, and licensing opportunities to maintain and improve our competitive position. We review third - party proprietary rights, including patents and patent applications, as available, in an effort to develop an effective intellectual property strategy, avoid infringement of third - party proprietary rights, identify licensing opportunities, and monitor the intellectual property claims of others. We own a large portfolio of patents that relate principally to electrical, optical, and electronic products. We also own a portfolio of trademarks and are a licensee of various patents and trademarks. Patents for individual products extend for varying periods according to the date of patent filing or grant and the legal term of patents in the various countries where patent protection is obtained. Trademark rights may potentially extend for longer periods of time and are dependent upon national laws and use of the trademarks. While we consider our patents and trademarks to be valued assets, we do not believe that our competitive position or our operations are dependent upon or would be materially impacted by any single patent or group of related patents. Human Capital Management We have employees located throughout the world. As of fiscal year end 2021, we employed approximately 89,000 people worldwide, including contract employees. Approximately 37,000 were in the EMEA region, 24,000 were in the Asia– Pacific region, and 28,000 were in the Americas region. Of our total employees, approximately 56,000 were employed in manufacturing. Our strong employee base, along with their commitment to uncompromising values, provides the foundation of our company’s success. Our core values—integrity, accountability, teamwork, and innovation—govern us. They guide our decisions and our actions, both individually and as an organization. Additionally, our employees are responsible for upholding our purpose—to create a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. We track and report internally on key talent metrics including workforce demographics, critical role pipeline data, diversity data, and engagement and inclusion indices. We aspire to have more than 26% women in leadership roles by fiscal 2025 and are committed to increasing the total number of women across all levels of the organization. Additionally, as part of its charter, the management development and compensation committee of our board of directors oversees our policies and practices related to the management of human capital resources including talent management, culture, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace diversity and inclusion. A truly innovative workforce needs to be diverse and leverage the skills and perspectives of a wealth of backgrounds and experiences. To drive our business outcomes globally, we believe we must build a workforce and supplier network that represents our global markets and the customers we serve. We are also committed to a work environment where all employees are engaged, feel differences are valued and mutually-respected, and believe that all opinions count. Our people reflect our customers and markets. Our employees are in over 50 countries representing approximately 120 nationalities, and our total employee population is over 40% women. Our employee resource groups (“ERGs”) are company-sponsored, voluntary, employee-led groups that focus on diverse talent segments or shared experiences of employees. These groups apply those perspectives to create value for our company as a whole. The ERGs provide a space where employees can foster connections and develop in a supportive environment. As of fiscal year end 2021, we had eight ERGs—ALIGN (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning employees and their allies), Women in Networking, TE Young Professionals, African Heritage, Asian Heritage, Latin Heritage, THRIVE (employees and their allies with mixed mental, emotional, and physical abilities), and TE Veterans. Our ERGs have a total of over 6,000 members. During fiscal 2021, we conducted our second consecutive employee engagement survey which was a fully digital, enterprise-wide survey available in 15 languages and focused on measuring engagement, inclusion, and leadership effectiveness. We had a participation rate of over 80% in fiscal 2021. Both our participation rate and engagement score improved in fiscal 2021 while our inclusion score remained consistent with fiscal 2020. Fiscal 2021 was the first year leadership effectiveness was measured as part of this survey. Additionally, our survey results for fiscal 2021 were favorable when compared to Glint Inc.’s external global manufacturing benchmark. By fiscal 2025, we aspire to be in the top tier of this benchmark on engagement and inclusion. We continue to emphasize employee development and training to support engagement and retention. To empower employees to unleash their potential, we provide a range of development programs and opportunities, skills, and resources they need to be successful. Our LEARN@TE platform supplements our talent development strategies. It is an online portal 5 that enables employees to access instructor-led classroom or virtual courses and self-directed web-based courses. Strategy, execution, and talent (“SET”) leadership expectations, which focus on how we drive strategy, effectively execute, and build talent, have been rolled out to all employees and are embedded in all of our leadership programs. We integrate these behavioral expectations into the way we assess and select talent, manage performance, and develop and reward our people. We are committed to identifying and developing our next generation of leaders. We have a robust talent and succession planning process and have established specialized programs to support the development of our talent pipeline for critical roles in general management, engineering, and operations, as well as the diversity of our talent. We are focused on both the recruitment of diverse candidates and the development of our diverse employees to provide the opportunity to advance their careers and move into leadership positions within the company. On an annual basis, we conduct an organization and leadership review process with our chief executive officer and all segment, business unit, and function leaders focusing on our high-performing and high-potential talent, diverse talent, and the succession for our most critical roles. Also, our board of directors reviews and assesses management development plans for senior executives and the succession plans relating to those positions. We are committed to the safety, health, human rights, and well-being of our employees. We continuously evaluate opportunities to raise safety and health standards through our environmental, health, and safety team. Compliance audits and internal processes are in place to stay ahead of workplace hazards, and we aim to reduce our Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) total recordable incident rate—a rate equivalent to the number of incidents per 100 employees or 200,000 work hours—to 0.12 by fiscal 2025. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have taken additional actions to protect the physical and mental health and well-being of our global employees. We have utilized our workplace flexibility guidelines, promoted our Wellbeing Connection program and health care benefits to support the needs of all employees, and instituted additional safety measures at all factories and sites. In fiscal 2021, we implemented a human rights policy for the organization outlining our commitment to operating with respect for human rights. We believe our management team has the experience necessary to effectively execute our strategy and advance our product and technology leadership. Our chief executive officer and segment leaders average over 25 years of industry experience. They are supported by an experienced and talented management team who is dedicated to maintaining and expanding our position as a global leader in the industry. For discussion of the risks relating to the attraction and retention of management and executive management employees, see “Part 1. Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2021 filed with the SEC. Government Regulation and Supervision The import and export of products are subject to regulation by the various jurisdictions where we conduct business. A small portion of our products, including defense - related products, may require governmental import and export licenses, whose issuance may be influenced by geopolitical and other events. We have a trade compliance organization and other systems in place to apply for licenses and otherwise comply with such regulations. Any failure to maintain compliance with domestic and foreign trade regulation could limit our ability to import and export raw materials and finished goods into or from the relevant jurisdiction. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding trade compliance matters. Also, see “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2021 filed with the SEC for discussion of the risks and uncertainties associated with trade regulations. Environmental Our operations are subject to numerous environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations, including those regulating the discharge of materials into the environment, greenhouse gas emissions, hazardous materials in products, and chemical usage. We are committed to complying with these laws and to the protection of our employees and the environment. We maintain a global environmental, health, and safety program that includes appropriate policies and standards; staff dedicated to environmental, health, and safety issues; periodic compliance auditing; training; and other measures. We also have a program for compliance with the European Union (“EU”) Restriction of Hazardous Substances and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directives, the China Administrative Measures for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products, the EU Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (“REACH”) Regulation, and similar laws. Compliance with these laws has increased our costs of doing business in a variety of ways and may continue to do so in the future. For example, laws regarding product content and chemical registration require extensive and costly data 6 collection, management, and reporting, and laws regulating greenhouse gas emissions may increase our costs for energy and certain materials and products. We also have projects underway at a number of current and former manufacturing sites to investigate and remediate environmental contamination resulting from past operations. Based upon our experience, available information, and applicable laws, as of fiscal year end 2021, we concluded that we would incur investigation and remediation costs at these sites in the reasonably possible range of $18 million to $47 million, and we accrued $21 million as the probable loss, which was the best estimate within this range. We do not anticipate any material capital expenditures during fiscal 2022 for environmental control facilities or other costs of compliance with laws or regulations relating to greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainability We look to build on our strong foundation of environmental sustainability in our operations. Our environmental sustainability strategy guides how we balance investor and customer expectations and drive improved environmental sustainability. Our sustainability initiatives in our operations began more than 10 years ago. From fiscal 2010 to 2020, we achieved more than a 25% reduction in absolute energy usage, absolute greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2), and absolute water usage. Over the last few years, we have recycled approximately 80% of the waste materials from our operations. We have challenged ourselves to find new ways to continue to drive sustainability improvements. In fiscal 2021, we: • • • established a new goal to further reduce our greenhouse gas emissions from our operations by more than 40%, on an absolute basis, by fiscal 2030 and made measurable progress towards this goal; improved our energy efficiency through energy efficient solutions such as implementing operating standards and advancing our equipment infrastructure (for example, LED lighting, compressor controls, and HVAC); and reported our Scope 3 emissions to CDP for the first time. While sustainability is embedded in our operations, we are exploring opportunities with our direct suppliers and logistics service providers to strengthen the environmental sustainability of our supply chain. The majority of our greenhouse gas emissions are from the goods and services we use in our operations. In addition to improving the sustainability of our operations and working with our suppliers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, we help our customers produce smaller, lighter, and more energy-efficient products, reducing the environmental impact of the products our customers make through the life of their products. With every product that comes out of our facilities, we support a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Additional information regarding our sustainability initiatives and progress is available in our annual Corporate Responsibility Report and Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”) Report located on our website at www.te.com under the heading “Corporate Responsibility.” The contents of our Corporate Responsibility Report and TCFD Report are not incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Available Information All periodic and current reports, registration filings, and other filings that we are required to file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including Annual Reports on Form 10 - K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q, Current Reports on Form 8 - K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) are available free of charge through our internet website at www.te.com. Such documents are available as soon as reasonably practicable after electronic filing or furnishing of the material with the SEC. The information on our website is not incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10 - K. 7 MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Market Information and Holders Our common shares are listed and traded on the NYSE under the symbol “TEL.” As of November 3, 2021, there were 17,583 shareholders of record of our common shares. Performance Graph The following graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return on our common shares against the cumulative return on the S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Electrical Components and Equipment Index. The graph assumes the investment of $100 in our common shares and in each index at fiscal year end 2016 and assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The graph shows the cumulative total return for the last five fiscal years. The comparisons in the graph are based upon historical data and are not indicative of, nor intended to forecast, future performance of our common shares. 2016 2017 Fiscal Year End 2019 2018 2020 2021 TE Connectivity Ltd. S&P 500 Index Dow Jones Electrical Components and Equipment Index $ 100.00 $ 131.73 $ 141.92 $ 152.90 $ 160.65 $ 246.37 225.71 139.85 118.61 100.00 145.06 164.64 100.00 128.95 143.39 138.06 144.71 210.09 (1) $100 invested on September 30, 2016 in TE Connectivity Ltd.’s common shares and in indexes. Indexes calculated on month - end basis. 8 Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities The following table presents information about our purchases of our common shares during the quarter ended September 24, 2021: Period June 26–July 23, 2021 July 24–August 27, 2021 August 28–September 24, 2021 Total Maximum Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Total Number Average Price Publicly Announced Yet Be Purchased Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of of Shares Purchased(1) 611,573 $ 682,093 893,254 2,186,920 $ Paid Per Share(1) 136.20 148.58 145.27 143.76 Plans or Programs(2) Under the Plans or Programs(2) 611,200 $ 1,820,911,579 1,720,315,363 677,000 892,000 1,590,735,387 2,180,200 (1) These columns include the following transactions which occurred during the quarter ended September 24, 2021: (i) (ii) the acquisition of 6,720 common shares from individuals in order to satisfy tax withholding requirements in connection with the vesting of restricted share awards issued under equity compensation plans; and open market purchases totaling 2,180,200 common shares, summarized on a trade-date basis, in conjunction with the share repurchase program announced in September 2007. (2) Our share repurchase program authorizes us to purchase a portion of our outstanding common shares from time to time through open market or private transactions, depending on business and market conditions. The share repurchase program does not have an expiration date. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report. The following discussion may contain forward - looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates, and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward - looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those factors discussed below and elsewhere in this Annual Report, particularly in “Forward - Looking Information,” and in “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2021 filed with the SEC. Our Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in U.S. dollars, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”). Discussion of our financial condition and results of operations for fiscal 2021 compared to fiscal 2020 is presented below. Discussion of our financial condition and results of operations for fiscal 2020 compared to fiscal 2019 can be found in “Part II. Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 25, 2020. The following discussion includes organic net sales growth (decline) which is a non - GAAP financial measure. See “Non - GAAP Financial Measure” for additional information regarding this measure. 9 Overview We are a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. Summary of Fiscal 2021 Performance • Our fiscal 2021 net sales increased 22.6% from fiscal 2020 levels due to sales increases in the Transportation Solutions and Communications Solutions segments, and, to a lesser degree, the Industrial Solutions segment. On an organic basis, our net sales increased 18.2% in fiscal 2021 as compared to fiscal 2020. In fiscal 2020, our net sales included significant, unfavorable impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. • Our net sales by segment were as follows: • Transportation Solutions—Our net sales increased 31.1% with sales increases in all end markets. • Industrial Solutions—Our net sales increased 3.5% primarily as a result of sales increases in the industrial equipment end market, partially offset by declines in the aerospace, defense, oil, and gas end market. • Communications Solutions—Our net sales increased 30.4% due to sales increases in both the appliances and the data and devices end markets. • During fiscal 2021, our shareholders approved a dividend payment to shareholders of $2.00 per share, payable in four equal quarterly installments of $0.50 beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 and ending in the second quarter of fiscal 2022. • Net cash provided by continuing operating activities was $2,676 million in fiscal 2021. COVID-19 Pandemic A novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was first identified in China in December 2019 and subsequently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 has surfaced in nearly all regions around the world and resulted in business slowdowns or shutdowns and travel restrictions in affected areas. The pandemic had a significant, negative impact on our sales and operating results during fiscal 2020 and continued to negatively affect certain of our businesses in fiscal 2021. We do not expect that it will continue to have a significant impact on our sales and operating results in the near term. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted and continues to impact our business operations globally, causing disruption in our suppliers’ and customers’ supply chains, some of our business locations to reduce or suspend operations, and a reduction in demand for certain products from direct customers or end markets. In addition, the pandemic had far-reaching impacts on many additional aspects of our operations, both directly and indirectly, including with respect to its impacts on customer behaviors, business and manufacturing operations, inventory, our employees, and the market generally. We assessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and adjusted our operations and businesses, a number of which are operating as essential businesses, and will continue to do so if necessary. Throughout our operations, we implemented additional health and safety measures for the protection of our employees, including providing personal protective equipment, enhanced cleaning and sanitizing of our facilities, and remote working arrangements. The extent to which the pandemic will continue to impact our business and the markets we serve will depend on future developments which may include the further spread of the virus, variant strains of the virus, and the resumption of high levels of infections and hospitalizations as well as the success of public health advancements, including vaccine production and distribution. Although we do not expect the COVID-19 pandemic to have a significant impact on our sales and operating results in the near term, it may have a negative impact on our financial condition and results of operations in future periods. In response to the pandemic and resulting economic environment, we have taken and continue to focus on actions to manage costs. These include restructuring and other cost reduction initiatives, such as reducing discretionary spending, capital expenditures, and travel. We will continue to actively monitor the situation and may take further actions that alter our 10 business operations as may be required by federal, state, or local authorities or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and the communities in which we operate. For further discussion of the risks and uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, see “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2021 filed with the SEC. Outlook In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, we expect our net sales to be approximately $3.7 billion as compared to $3.5 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2021. This increase is the result of sales growth in the Industrial Solutions and Communications Solutions segments, partially offset by sales declines in the Transportation Solution segment. Additional information regarding expectations for our reportable segments is as follows: • Transportation Solutions—We expect our net sales to decrease in the automotive end market as a result of declines in global automotive production. We expect content growth to partially offset the impact of the production decline. We expect our net sales to increase in the commercial transportation and sensors end markets. • Industrial Solutions—We expect our net sales increase to be driven by growth in the industrial equipment end market and, to a lesser degree, the medical and energy end markets. • Communications Solutions—We expect our net sales to increase in both the data and devices and the appliances end markets. We expect diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to be approximately $1.50 per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. This outlook reflects the negative impact of foreign currency exchange rates on net sales of approximately $19 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2021. The above outlook is based on foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices that are consistent with current levels. We are monitoring the current macroeconomic environment, including any continued impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, and its potential effects on our customers and the end markets we serve. We have taken actions to manage costs and will continue to closely manage our costs in line with economic conditions. Additionally, we are managing our capital resources and monitoring capital availability to ensure that we have sufficient resources to fund future capital needs. See further discussion in “Liquidity and Capital Resources.” Acquisitions During fiscal 2021, we acquired four businesses for a combined cash purchase price of $422 million, net of cash acquired. The acquisitions were reported as part of our Industrial Solutions segment from the date of acquisition. We acquired five businesses, including First Sensor AG (“First Sensor”), for a combined cash purchase price of $336 million, net of cash acquired, during fiscal 2020. The acquisitions were reported as part of our Transportation Solutions and Industrial Solutions segments from the date of acquisition. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding acquisitions. 11 Net Sales Results of Operations The following table presents our net sales and the percentage of total net sales by segment: Transportation Solutions Industrial Solutions Communications Solutions Total Fiscal 2021 2020 ($ in millions) $ 8,974 60 % $ 6,845 56 % 3,844 2,105 $ 14,923 3,713 26 14 1,614 100 % $ 12,172 31 13 100 % The following table provides an analysis of the change in our net sales by segment: Transportation Solutions Industrial Solutions Communications Solutions Total Change in Net Sales for Fiscal 2021 versus Fiscal 2020 Net Sales Growth Organic Net Sales Growth ($ in millions) Acquisitions Translation (Divestitures) $ 2,129 31.1 % $ 1,739 25.1 % $ 131 3.5 491 30.4 49 1.3 441 27.2 $ 2,751 22.6 % $ 2,229 18.2 % $ 301 $ 93 50 444 $ 89 (11) — 78 Net sales increased $2,751 million, or 22.6%, in fiscal 2021 as compared to fiscal 2020. The increase in net sales resulted primarily from organic net sales growth of 18.2% and the positive impact of foreign currency translation of 3.6% due to the strengthening of certain foreign currencies. The significant, unfavorable impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic were included in our net sales in fiscal 2020. See further discussion of net sales below under “Segment Results.” Net Sales by Geographic Region. Our business operates in three geographic regions—EMEA, Asia–Pacific, and the Americas—and our results of operations are influenced by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Increases or decreases in the value of the U.S. dollar, compared to other currencies, will directly affect our reported results as we translate those currencies into U.S. dollars at the end of each fiscal period. We sell our products into approximately 140 countries, and approximately 60% of our net sales were invoiced in currencies other than the U.S. dollar in fiscal 2021. The percentage of net sales in fiscal 2021 by major currencies invoiced was as follows: Currencies U.S. dollar Euro Chinese renminbi Japanese yen All others Total Percentage 39 % 32 17 5 7 100 % 12 The following table presents our net sales and the percentage of total net sales by geographic region: EMEA Asia–Pacific Americas Total Fiscal 2021 2020 ($ in millions) $ 5,471 37 % $ 4,220 35 % 5,374 4,078 36 27 4,246 3,706 35 30 $ 14,923 100 % $ 12,172 100 % The following table provides an analysis of the change in our net sales by geographic region: EMEA Asia–Pacific Americas Total Cost of Sales and Gross Margin Change in Net Sales for Fiscal 2021 versus Fiscal 2020 Net Sales Growth Organic Net Sales Growth ($ in millions) Acquisitions Translation (Divestitures) $ 1,251 29.6 % $ 902 21.1 % $ 1,128 26.6 372 10.0 924 21.6 403 10.9 $ 2,751 22.6 % $ 2,229 18.2 % $ 278 $ 214 (48) 444 $ 71 (10) 17 78 The following table presents cost of sales and gross margin information: Fiscal Cost of sales As a percentage of net sales Gross margin As a percentage of net sales 2021 $ 10,036 2020 ($ in millions) $ 8,437 Change $ 1,599 67.3 % 69.3 % $ 4,887 $ 3,735 $ 1,152 32.7 % 30.7 % In fiscal 2021, gross margin increased $1,152 million as compared to fiscal 2020 primarily as a result of higher volume and, to a lesser degree, improved manufacturing productivity and the positive impact of foreign currency translation. We use a wide variety of raw materials in the manufacture of our products. Cost of sales and gross margin are subject to variability in raw material prices. As markets recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, increases in consumer demand have led to shortages and price increases in some of our input materials. In fiscal 2021, we purchased approximately 200 million pounds of copper, 122,000 troy ounces of gold, 2.7 million troy ounces of silver, and 15,000 troy ounces of palladium. The following table presents the average prices incurred related to copper, gold, silver, and palladium: Measure 2021 2020 Fiscal Copper Gold Silver Palladium Lb. $ 3.19 $ 2.78 1,395 16.21 2,047 1,690 21.63 2,276 Troy oz. Troy oz. Troy oz. In fiscal 2022, we expect to purchase approximately 215 million pounds of copper, 135,000 troy ounces of gold, 2.9 million troy ounces of silver, and 15,000 troy ounces of palladium. 13 Operating Expenses The following table presents operating expense information: Fiscal Selling, general, and administrative expenses $ 1,512 2021 2020 ($ in millions) $ 1,392 Change $ 120 As a percentage of net sales 10.1 % 11.4 % Restructuring and other charges, net Impairment of goodwill $ 233 — $ 257 900 $ (24) (900) Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. In fiscal 2021, selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $120 million as compared to fiscal 2020 due primarily to higher incentive compensation costs due to improved operational performance, increased selling expenses to support higher sales levels, and the negative impact of foreign currency translation, partially offset by savings attributable to cost control measures and restructuring actions and gains on the sale of real estate. Restructuring and Other Charges, Net. We are committed to continuous productivity improvements, and we evaluate opportunities to simplify our global manufacturing footprint, migrate facilities to lower-cost regions, reduce fixed costs, and eliminate excess capacity. These initiatives are designed to help us maintain our competitiveness in the industry, improve our operating leverage, and position us for future growth. During fiscal 2021 and 2020, we initiated restructuring programs across all segments to optimize our manufacturing footprint and improve the cost structure of the organization. These actions were due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic. We incurred net restructuring charges of $208 million and $257 million in fiscal 2021 and 2020, respectively. Annualized cost savings related to actions initiated in fiscal 2021 are expected to be approximately $80 million and are expected to be realized by the end of fiscal 2023. Cost savings will be reflected primarily in cost of sales and selling, general, and administrative expenses. For fiscal 2022, we expect total restructuring charges to be approximately $150 million and total spending, which will be funded with cash from operations, to be approximately $200 million. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding net restructuring and other charges. Impairment of Goodwill. During fiscal 2020, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $900 million related to the Sensors reporting unit in our Transportation Solutions segment. See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the impairment of goodwill and our annual goodwill impairment test. Operating Income The following table presents operating income and operating margin information: Operating income Operating margin Fiscal 2021 2020 Change $ 2,434 ($ in millions) $ 537 $ 1,897 16.3 % 4.4 % 14 Operating income included the following: Acquisition-related charges: Acquisition and integration costs Charges associated with the amortization of acquisition-related fair value adjustments Restructuring and other charges, net Impairment of goodwill Total Fiscal 2021 2020 (in millions) $ 31 $ 36 3 34 233 — 4 40 257 900 $ 267 $ 1,197 See discussion of operating income below under “Segment Results.” Non - Operating Items The following table presents select non - operating information: Fiscal 2021 Change 2020 ($ in millions) Other income (expense), net $ (17) $ 20 $ (37) Income tax expense Effective tax rate 123 5.2 % 149.4 % 783 (660) Other Income (Expense). See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding net other income (expense) associated with our retirement plans, including a $28 million charge related to the transfer of certain U.S. pension plan liabilities to an insurance company through the purchase of a group annuity contract in fiscal 2021. Income Taxes. See Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of items impacting income tax expense and the effective tax rate, including valuation allowance adjustments in fiscal 2021 and 2020 and the Switzerland Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing in fiscal 2020. The valuation allowance for deferred tax assets was $2,729 million and $4,429 million at fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, respectively. See Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. As of fiscal year end 2021, certain subsidiaries had approximately $32 billion of cumulative undistributed earnings that have been retained indefinitely and reinvested in our global manufacturing operations, including working capital; property, plant, and equipment; intangible assets; and research and development activities. See Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding undistributed earnings. 15 Transportation Solutions Segment Results Net Sales. The following table presents the Transportation Solutions segment’s net sales and the percentage of total net sales by industry end market(1): Automotive Commercial transportation Sensors Total Fiscal 2021 2020 ($ in millions) $ 6,379 71 % $ 4,903 72 % 1,467 1,128 16 13 1,051 891 15 13 $ 8,974 100 % $ 6,845 100 % (1) Industry end market information is presented consistently with our internal management reporting and may be revised periodically as management deems necessary. The following table provides an analysis of the change in the Transportation Solutions segment’s net sales by industry end market: Automotive Commercial transportation Sensors Total Change in Net Sales for Fiscal 2021 versus Fiscal 2020 Net Sales Growth Organic Net Sales Growth ($ in millions) Translation Acquisition $ 1,476 30.1 % $ 1,243 25.0 % $ 416 39.6 237 26.6 377 35.2 119 13.4 $ 2,129 31.1 % $ 1,739 25.1 % $ 233 $ 39 29 301 $ — — 89 89 Net sales in the Transportation Solutions segment increased $2,129 million, or 31.1%, in fiscal 2021 from fiscal 2020 primarily as a result of organic net sales growth of 25.1% and the positive impact of foreign currency translation of 4.4%. In fiscal 2020, our net sales included significant, unfavorable impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Our organic net sales by industry end market were as follows: • Automotive—Our organic net sales increased 25.0% in fiscal 2021 with increases of 28.2% in the Americas region, 24.3% in the EMEA region, and 24.2% in the Asia–Pacific region. Our organic net sales growth across all regions was attributable primarily to increases in global automotive production and content gains. • Commercial transportation—Our organic net sales increased 35.2% in fiscal 2021 with growth across all regions resulting from market growth and content gains. • Sensors—Our organic net sales increased 13.4% in fiscal 2021 as a result of strength across all markets. Operating Income (Loss). The following table presents the Transportation Solutions segment’s operating income (loss) and operating margin information: Operating income (loss) Operating margin Fiscal 2021 2020 Change $ 1,526 ($ in millions) $ (93) $ 1,619 17.0 % (1.4)% 16 Operating income (loss) in the Transportation Solutions segment increased $1,619 million in fiscal 2021 as compared to fiscal 2020. Excluding the items below, operating income increased in fiscal 2021 primarily as a result of higher volume and, to a lesser degree, improved manufacturing productivity. Acquisition-related charges: Acquisition and integration costs Charges associated with the amortization of acquisition-related fair value adjustments Restructuring and other charges, net Impairment of goodwill Total Industrial Solutions Fiscal 2021 2020 (in millions) $ 15 $ 28 3 18 135 — 4 32 113 900 $ 153 $ 1,045 Net Sales. The following table presents the Industrial Solutions segment’s net sales and the percentage of total net sales by industry end market(1): Industrial equipment Aerospace, defense, oil, and gas Energy Medical Total Fiscal 2021 2020 $ 1,397 ($ in millions) 36 % $ 1,098 30 % 1,035 27 19 18 738 674 $ 3,844 1,201 32 19 19 100 % 717 697 100 % $ 3,713 (1) Industry end market information is presented consistently with our internal management reporting and may be revised periodically as management deems necessary. The following table provides an analysis of the change in the Industrial Solutions segment’s net sales by industry end market: Industrial equipment Aerospace, defense, oil, and gas Energy Medical Total Change in Net Sales for Fiscal 2021 versus Fiscal 2020 Net Sales Growth (Decline) Organic Net Sales Growth (Decline) Acquisition Translation (Divestitures) ($ in millions) $ 299 27.2 % $ 253 22.7 % $ (166) 21 (23) $ 131 (13.8) 30 2.9 (3.3) (25) 3.5 % $ 49 (209) (17.4) 4.1 (3.6) 1.3 % $ 46 $ 25 20 2 93 $ — 18 (29) — (11) In the Industrial Solutions segment, net sales increased $131 million, or 3.5%, in fiscal 2021 from fiscal 2020 due primarily to the positive impact of foreign currency translation of 2.5% and organic net sales growth of 1.3%. In fiscal 2020, our net sales included significant, unfavorable impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Our organic net sales by industry end market were as follows: • Industrial equipment—Our organic net sales increased 22.7% in fiscal 2021 with growth in all regions due primarily to strength in factory automation and controls applications. • Aerospace, defense, oil, and gas—Our organic net sales decreased 17.4% in fiscal 2021 primarily as a result of declines in the commercial aerospace market. • Energy—Our organic net sales increased 4.1% in fiscal 2021 primarily as a result of strength in renewable energy applications. 17 • Medical—Our organic net sales decreased 3.6% in fiscal 2021 due to delays in elective procedures during the first half of fiscal 2021, partially offset by sales increases resulting from market strength in interventional medical applications in the second half of fiscal 2021. Operating Income. The following table presents the Industrial Solutions segment’s operating income and operating margin information: Fiscal Operating income Operating margin Change 2021 $ 469 2020 ($ in millions) $ 412 12.2 % 11.1 % $ 57 Operating income in the Industrial Solutions segment increased $57 million in fiscal 2021 from fiscal 2020. Excluding the items below, operating income increased in fiscal 2021 primarily as a result of improved manufacturing productivity. Acquisition and integration costs Restructuring and other charges, net Total Communications Solutions Fiscal 2021 2020 (in millions) 8 15 $ 73 102 88 $ 110 $ $ Net Sales. The following table presents the Communications Solutions segment’s net sales and the percentage of total net sales by industry end market(1): Data and devices Appliances Total Fiscal 2021 2020 $ 1,198 907 ($ in millions) 57 % $ 973 641 43 60 % 40 $ 2,105 100 % $ 1,614 100 % (1) Industry end market information is presented consistently with our internal management reporting and may be revised periodically as management deems necessary. The following table provides an analysis of the change in the Communications Solutions segment’s net sales by industry end market: Data and devices Appliances Total Change in Net Sales for Fiscal 2021 versus Fiscal 2020 Net Sales Growth Organic Net Sales Growth ($ in millions) Translation $ 225 23.1 % $ 199 20.5 % $ 266 $ 491 41.5 242 30.4 % $ 441 37.2 27.2 % $ 26 24 50 Net sales in the Communications Solutions segment increased $491 million, or 30.4%, in fiscal 2021 as compared to fiscal 2020 due primarily to organic net sales growth of 27.2%. In fiscal 2020, our net sales included unfavorable impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Our organic net sales by industry end market were as follows: • Data and devices—Our organic net sales increased 20.5% in fiscal 2021 as a result of market strength across all regions as well as content growth and market share gains in high-speed cloud applications. • Appliances—Our organic net sales increased 37.2% in fiscal 2021 with growth in all regions attributable primarily to increased demand and market share gains. 18 Operating Income. The following table presents the Communications Solutions segment’s operating income and operating margin information: Fiscal Operating income Operating margin 2021 Change 2020 ($ in millions) $ 218 $ 439 $ 221 20.9 % 13.5 % In the Communications Solutions segment, operating income increased $221 million in fiscal 2021 as compared to fiscal 2020. Excluding the items below, operating income increased due to higher volume and, to a lesser degree, improved manufacturing productivity. Acquisition and integration costs Restructuring and other charges, net Total Liquidity and Capital Resources Fiscal 2021 2020 (in millions) 1 $ 25 26 $ — 42 42 $ $ Our ability to fund our future capital needs will be affected by our ongoing ability to generate cash from operations and may be affected by our access to capital markets, money markets, or other sources of funding, as well as the capacity and terms of our financing arrangements. We believe that cash generated from operations and, to the extent necessary, these other sources of potential funding will be sufficient to meet our anticipated capital needs for the foreseeable future. We may use excess cash to purchase a portion of our common shares pursuant to our authorized share repurchase program, to acquire strategic businesses or product lines, to pay dividends on our common shares, or to reduce our outstanding debt. The cost or availability of future funding may be impacted by financial market conditions. We will continue to monitor financial markets and respond as necessary to changing conditions, including any developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For further information on the risks and uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, see “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2021 filed with the SEC. We believe that we have sufficient financial resources and liquidity which will enable us to meet our ongoing working capital and other cash flow needs. Subsequent to fiscal year end 2021, Tyco Electronics Group S.A. (“TEGSA”) called for the early redemption of all of its outstanding 3.50% senior notes due in February 2022, representing $500 million aggregate principal amount. The redemption, which was funded with cash from operations, was completed in November 2021. As of fiscal year end 2021, our cash and cash equivalents were held in subsidiaries which are located in various countries throughout the world. Under current applicable laws, substantially all of these amounts can be repatriated to TEGSA, our Luxembourg subsidiary, which is the obligor of substantially all of our debt, and to TE Connectivity Ltd., our Swiss parent company; however, the repatriation of these amounts could subject us to additional tax expense. We provide for tax liabilities on the Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to amounts that we expect to repatriate; however, no tax liabilities are recorded for amounts that we consider to be retained indefinitely and reinvested in our global manufacturing operations. As of fiscal year end 2021, we had approximately $4.9 billion of cash, cash equivalents, and intercompany deposits, principally in our subsidiaries, that we have the ability to distribute to TEGSA and TE Connectivity Ltd. but we consider to be permanently reinvested. We estimate that up to $0.7 billion of tax expense would be recognized on the Consolidated Financial Statements if our intention to permanently reinvest these amounts were to change. Our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate cash, cash equivalents, and intercompany deposits that are designated as permanently reinvested in order to fund our operations, including investing and financing activities. Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net cash provided by continuing operating activities increased $685 million to $2,676 million in fiscal 2021 as compared to $1,991 million in fiscal 2020. The increase resulted primarily from higher pre-tax income, partially offset by higher working capital levels to support increased sales and higher tax payments. The amount of income taxes paid, net of refunds, during fiscal 2021 and 2020 was $371 million and $257 million, respectively. 19 Pension contributions were $61 million and $47 million in fiscal 2021 and 2020, respectively. We expect pension contributions to be $50 million in fiscal 2022, before consideration of any voluntary contributions. For additional information regarding pensions, see Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Cash Flows from Investing Activities Capital expenditures were $690 million and $560 million in fiscal 2021 and 2020, respectively. We expect fiscal 2022 capital spending levels to be approximately 5% of net sales. We believe our capital funding levels are adequate to support new programs, and we continue to invest in our manufacturing infrastructure to further enhance productivity and manufacturing capabilities. During fiscal 2021, we acquired four businesses for a combined cash purchase price of $422 million, net of cash acquired. We acquired five businesses, including First Sensor, for a combined cash purchase price of $336 million, net of cash acquired, during fiscal 2020. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding acquisitions. Cash Flows from Financing Activities and Capitalization Total debt at fiscal year end 2021 and 2020 was $4,092 million and $4,146 million, respectively. See Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding debt. During fiscal 2021, TEGSA, our wholly-owned subsidiary, issued €550 million aggregate principal amount of 0.00% senior notes due in February 2029. The notes are TEGSA’s unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all existing and any future senior indebtedness of TEGSA and senior to any subordinated indebtedness that TEGSA may incur. TEGSA has a five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”) with total commitments of $1.5 billion. The Credit Facility contains provisions that allow for incremental commitments of up to $500 million, an option to temporarily increase the financial ratio covenant following a qualified acquisition, and borrowings in designated currencies. The Credit Facility was amended in June 2021 primarily to extend the maturity date from November 2023 to June 2026. The amended Credit Facility contains customary provisions for the replacement of London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) with successor rates and amends certain representations, warranties, and covenants applicable to us and TEGSA as obligors under the credit agreement. TEGSA had no borrowings under the Credit Facility at fiscal year end 2021 or 2020. Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the option of TEGSA, (1) LIBOR or, upon a phase-out of LIBOR, an alternative benchmark rate, (2) an alternate base rate equal to the highest of (i) Bank of America, N.A.’s base rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 1/2 of 1%, and (iii) one-month LIBOR, or an alternative benchmark rate, plus 1%, (3) an alternative currency daily rate, or (4) an alternative currency term rate, plus, in each case, an applicable margin based upon the senior, unsecured, long-term debt rating of TEGSA. TEGSA is required to pay an annual facility fee. Based on the applicable credit ratings of TEGSA, this fee ranges from 5.0 to 12.5 basis points of the lenders’ commitments under the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility contains a financial ratio covenant providing that if, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, our ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Facility) for the then most recently concluded period of four consecutive fiscal quarters exceeds 3.75 to 1.0, an Event of Default (as defined in the Credit Facility) is triggered. The Credit Facility and our other debt agreements contain other customary covenants. None of our covenants are presently considered restrictive to our operations. As of fiscal year end 2021, we were in compliance with all of our debt covenants and believe that we will continue to be in compliance with our existing covenants for the foreseeable future. Periodically, TEGSA issues commercial paper to U.S. institutional accredited investors and qualified institutional buyers in accordance with available exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 as part of our ongoing effort to maintain financial flexibility and to potentially decrease the cost of borrowings. Borrowings under the commercial paper program are backed by the Credit Facility. TEGSA had no borrowings under the commercial paper program at fiscal year end 2021 or 2020. TEGSA’s payment obligations under its senior notes, commercial paper, and Credit Facility are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured basis by its parent, TE Connectivity Ltd. 20 Payments of common share dividends to shareholders were $647 million and $625 million in fiscal 2021 and 2020, respectively. See Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding dividends on our common shares. In March 2021, our shareholders approved a dividend payment to shareholders of $2.00 per share, payable in four equal quarterly installments of $0.50 per share beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 and ending in the second quarter of fiscal 2022. Future dividends on our common shares, if any, must be approved by our shareholders. In exercising their discretion to recommend to the shareholders that such dividends be approved, our board of directors will consider our results of operations, cash requirements and surplus, financial condition, statutory requirements of applicable law, contractual restrictions, and other factors that they may deem relevant. In fiscal 2021, our board of directors authorized an increase of $1.5 billion in our share repurchase program. We repurchased approximately 7 million of our common shares for $904 million and approximately 6 million of our common shares for $505 million under the share repurchase program during fiscal 2021 and 2020, respectively. At fiscal year end 2021, we had $1.6 billion of availability remaining under our share repurchase authorization. Summarized Guarantor Financial Information As discussed above, our senior notes, commercial paper, and Credit Facility are issued by TEGSA and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured basis by TEGSA’s parent, TE Connectivity Ltd. In addition to being the issuer of our debt securities, TEGSA owns, directly or indirectly, all of our operating subsidiaries. The following tables present summarized financial information, excluding investments in and equity in earnings of our non-guarantor subsidiaries, for TE Connectivity Ltd. and TEGSA on a combined basis. Fiscal Year End 2020 2021 (in millions) Balance Sheet Data: Total current assets Total noncurrent assets(1) Total current liabilities Total noncurrent liabilities(2) 452 $ $ 1,829 134 3,282 1,144 12,443 1,237 23,549 (1) (2) Includes $1,810 million and $3,275 million as of fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, respectively, of intercompany loans receivable from non-guarantor subsidiaries. Includes $8,832 million and $20,016 million as of fiscal year end 2021and 2020, respectively, of intercompany loans payable to non-guarantor subsidiaries. Statement of Operations Data: Loss from continuing operations Net loss Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements Fiscal 2021 2020 (in millions) $ (485) $ (479) (206) (202) In certain instances, we have guaranteed the performance of third parties and provided financial guarantees for uncompleted work and financial commitments. The terms of these guarantees vary with end dates ranging from fiscal 2022 through the completion of such transactions. The guarantees would be triggered in the event of nonperformance, and the potential exposure for nonperformance under the guarantees would not have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. In disposing of assets or businesses, we often provide representations, warranties, and/or indemnities to cover various risks including unknown damage to assets, environmental risks involved in the sale of real estate, liability for investigation and remediation of environmental contamination at waste disposal sites and manufacturing facilities, and 21 unidentified tax liabilities and legal fees related to periods prior to disposition. We do not expect that these uncertainties will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. At fiscal year end 2021, we had outstanding letters of credit, letters of guarantee, and surety bonds of $135 million, excluding those related to our Subsea Communications (“SubCom”) business which are discussed below. During fiscal 2019, we sold our SubCom business. In connection with the sale, we contractually agreed to continue to honor performance guarantees and letters of credit related to the SubCom business’ projects that existed as of the date of sale. These performance guarantees and letters of credit had a combined value of approximately $119 million as of fiscal year end 2021 and are expected to expire at various dates through fiscal 2025. During fiscal 2021, we amended our agreement with SubCom and removed a requirement to issue new performance guarantees for certain projects entered into by the SubCom business following the sale. As of fiscal year end 2021, there were no such new performance guarantees outstanding. We have contractual recourse against the SubCom business if we are required to perform on any SubCom guarantees; however, based on historical experience, we do not anticipate having to perform. See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the divestiture of the SubCom business. The following table provides a summary of our contractual obligations and commitments for debt, minimum lease payment obligations under non - cancelable leases, and other material obligations at fiscal year end 2021: Commitments and Contingencies Total 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Thereafter Payments Due by Fiscal Year Debt(1) Interest payments on debt(2) Operating leases(3) Purchase obligations(4) Total contractual cash obligations(5)(6) (in millions) $ 4,119 $ 503 $ 651 $ 353 $ 646 $ 352 $ 1,614 408 60 3 $ 6,408 $ 1,746 $ 852 $ 510 $ 769 $ 446 $ 2,085 84 118 1,041 758 468 1,063 60 63 — 72 83 2 80 104 17 54 40 — (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Debt represents principal payments. See Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding debt. Interest payments exclude the impact of our interest rate swap and cross-currency swap contracts. Interest payments on debt are projected for future periods using rates in effect as of fiscal year end 2021 and are subject to change in future periods. Operating leases represents the undiscounted lease payments. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding leases. Purchase obligations consist primarily of commitments for purchases of goods and services. The above table does not reflect unrecognized income tax benefits of $359 million and related accrued interest and penalties of $53 million, the timing of which is uncertain. See Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding unrecognized income tax benefits, interest, and penalties. The above table does not reflect pension obligations to certain employees and former employees. We are obligated to make contributions to our pension plans; however, we are unable to determine the amount of plan contributions due to the inherent uncertainties of obligations of this type, including timing, interest rate charges, investment performance, and amounts of benefit payments. We expect to contribute $50 million to pension plans in fiscal 2022, before consideration of any voluntary contributions. See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding these plans and our estimates of future contributions and benefit payments. Legal Proceedings In the normal course of business, we are subject to various legal proceedings and claims, including patent infringement claims, product liability matters, employment disputes, disputes on agreements, other commercial disputes, environmental matters, antitrust claims, and tax matters, including non-income tax matters such as value added tax, sales and use tax, real estate tax, and transfer tax. Although it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these proceedings, based upon 22 our experience, current information, and applicable law, we do not expect that the outcome of these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. Trade Compliance Matters We are investigating our past compliance with relevant U.S. trade controls and have made voluntary disclosures of apparent trade controls violations to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) and the U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (“DDTC”). We are cooperating with the BIS and DDTC on these matters, and both our internal assessment and the resulting investigations by the agencies remain ongoing. We are unable to predict the timing and final outcome of the agencies’ investigations. An unfavorable outcome may include fines or penalties imposed in response to our disclosures, but we are not yet able to reasonably estimate the extent of any such fines or penalties. While we have reserved for potential fines and penalties relating to these matters based on our current understanding of the facts, the investigations into these matters have yet to be completed and the final outcome of such investigations and related fines and penalties may differ from amounts currently reserved. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Our significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. We believe the following accounting policies are the most critical as they require significant judgments and assumptions that involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Management’s estimates are based on the relevant information available at the end of each period. Revenue Recognition We account for revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Our revenues are generated principally from the sale of our products. Revenue is recognized as performance obligations under the terms of a contract, such as a purchase order with a customer, are satisfied; generally this occurs with the transfer of control. We transfer control and recognize revenue when we ship product to our customers, the customers accept and have legal title for the product, and we have a right to payment for such product. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for those products and excludes taxes assessed by governmental authorities and collected from customers concurrent with the sale of products. Shipping and handling costs are treated as fulfillment costs and are included in cost of sales. Since we typically invoice our customers when we satisfy our performance obligations, we do not have material contract assets or contract liabilities. Our credit terms are customary and do not contain significant financing components that extend beyond one year of fulfillment of performance obligations. We apply the practical expedient of ASC 606 with respect to financing components and do not evaluate contracts in which payment is due within one year of satisfaction of the related performance obligation. Since our performance obligations to deliver products are part of contracts that generally have original durations of one year or less, we have elected to use the optional exemption to not disclose the aggregate amount of transaction prices associated with unsatisfied or partially satisfied performance obligations. We generally warrant that our products will conform to our, or mutually agreed to, specifications and that our products will be free from material defects in materials and workmanship for a limited time. We limit our warranty to the replacement or repair of defective parts, or a refund or credit of the price of the defective product. We do not account for these warranties as separate performance obligations. Although products are generally sold at fixed prices, certain distributors and customers receive incentives or awards, such as sales rebates, return allowances, scrap allowances, and other rights, which are accounted for as variable consideration. We estimate these amounts in the same period revenue is recognized based on the expected value to be provided to customers and reduce revenue accordingly. Our estimates of variable consideration and ultimate determination of the estimated amounts to include in the transaction price are based primarily on our assessment of anticipated performance and historical and forecasted information that is reasonably available to us. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets We account for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other. 23 Intangible assets include both indeterminable-lived residual goodwill and determinable-lived identifiable intangible assets. Intangible assets with determinable lives primarily include intellectual property, consisting of patents, trademarks, and unpatented technology, and customer relationships. Recoverability estimates range from 1 to 50 years and costs are generally amortized on a straight-line basis. Evaluations of the remaining useful lives of determinable-lived intangible assets are performed on a periodic basis and when events and circumstances warrant. We test for goodwill impairment at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is generally an operating segment or one level below an operating segment (a “component”) if the component constitutes a business for which discrete financial information is available and regularly reviewed by segment management. At fiscal year end 2021, we had five reporting units, all of which contained goodwill. There were two reporting units in both the Transportation Solutions and Industrial Solutions segments and one reporting unit in the Communications Solutions segment. When changes occur in the composition of one or more reporting units, goodwill is reassigned to the reporting units affected based on their relative fair values. We review our reporting unit structure each year as part of our annual goodwill impairment test, or more frequently based on changes in our structure. Goodwill impairment is evaluated by comparing the carrying value of each reporting unit to its fair value on the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter of each year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. In assessing a potential impairment, management relies on several reporting unit-specific factors including operating results, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows, transactions, and marketplace data. There are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and management’s judgment in applying these factors to the impairment analysis. When testing for goodwill impairment, we identify potential impairment by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a goodwill impairment charge will be recorded for the amount of the excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. Fair value estimates used in the goodwill impairment tests are calculated using an income approach based on the present value of future cash flows of each reporting unit. The income approach is supported by a guideline analysis (a market approach). These approaches incorporate several assumptions including future growth rates, discount rates, income tax rates, and market activity in assessing fair value and are reporting unit specific. Changes in economic and operating conditions impacting these assumptions could result in goodwill impairments in future periods. See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding our interim goodwill impairment test and partial impairment charge of $900 million recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. We completed our annual goodwill impairment test in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 and determined that no impairment existed. Income Taxes In determining income for financial statement purposes, we must make certain estimates and judgments. These estimates and judgments affect the calculation of certain tax liabilities and the determination of the recoverability of certain deferred tax assets, which arise from temporary differences between the income tax return and financial statement recognition of revenue and expense. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets, we consider all available positive and negative evidence including our past operating results, the existence of cumulative losses in the most recent years, and our forecast of taxable income. In estimating future taxable income, we develop assumptions including the amount of pre-tax operating income in various tax jurisdictions, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates we are using to manage the underlying businesses. We currently have recorded significant valuation allowances that we intend to maintain until it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets will be realized. Our income tax expense recorded in the future will be reduced to the extent of decreases in our valuation allowances. The realization of our remaining deferred tax assets is dependent primarily on future taxable income in the appropriate jurisdictions. Any reduction in future taxable income including any future restructuring activities may require that we record an additional valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. An increase in the valuation allowance would result in additional income tax expense in such period and could have a significant impact on our future earnings. 24 Changes in tax laws and rates also could affect recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities in the future. Management is not aware of any enacted changes that would have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. The calculation of our tax liabilities includes estimates for uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations across multiple global jurisdictions where we conduct our operations. Under the uncertain tax position provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes, we recognize liabilities for tax and related interest for issues in tax jurisdictions based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes and related interest will be due. These tax liabilities and related interest are reflected net of the impact of related tax loss carryforwards, as such tax loss carryforwards will be applied against these tax liabilities and will reduce the amount of cash tax payments due upon the eventual settlement with the tax authorities. These estimates may change due to changing facts and circumstances. Due to the complexity of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a settlement that differs from our current estimate of the tax liabilities and related interest. These tax liabilities and related interest are recorded in income taxes and accrued and other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Pension Plans Our defined benefit pension plan expense and obligations are developed from actuarial assumptions. The funded status of our plans is recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the projected benefit obligation at the measurement date. The projected benefit obligation represents the actuarial present value of benefits projected to be paid upon retirement factoring in estimated future compensation levels. The fair value of plan assets represents the current market value of cumulative company and participant contributions made to irrevocable trust funds, held for the sole benefit of participants, which are invested by the trustee of the funds. The benefits under our defined benefit pension plans are based on various factors, such as years of service and compensation. Net periodic pension benefit cost is based on the utilization of the projected unit credit method of calculation and is charged to earnings on a systematic basis over the expected average remaining service lives of current participants, or, for inactive plans, over the remaining life expectancy of participants. Two critical assumptions in determining pension expense and obligations are the discount rate and expected long- term return on plan assets. We evaluate these assumptions at least annually. Other assumptions reflect demographic factors such as retirement, mortality, and employee turnover. These assumptions are evaluated periodically and updated to reflect our actual experience. Actual results may differ from actuarial assumptions. The discount rate represents the market rate for high- quality fixed income investments and is used to calculate the present value of the expected future cash flows for benefit obligations to be paid under our pension plans. A decrease in the discount rate increases the present value of pension benefit obligations. At fiscal year end 2021, a 25-basis-point decrease in the discount rate would have increased the present value of our pension obligations by $127 million; a 25-basis-point increase would have decreased the present value of our pension obligations by $119 million. We consider the current and expected asset allocations of our pension plans, as well as historical and expected long-term rates of return on those types of plan assets, in determining the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. A 50-basis-point decrease or increase in the expected long-term return on plan assets would have increased or decreased, respectively, our fiscal 2021 pension expense by $13 million. At fiscal year end 2021, the long-term target asset allocation in our U.S. plans’ master trust is 5% return-seeking assets and 95% liability-hedging assets. Asset re-allocation to meet that target is occurring over a multi-year period based on the funded status. We expect to reach our target allocation when the funded status of the plans exceeds 115%. Based on the funded status of the plans as of fiscal year end 2021, our target asset allocation is 67% return-seeking and 33% liability- hedging. Organic Net Sales Growth (Decline) Non-GAAP Financial Measure We present organic net sales growth (decline) as we believe it is appropriate for investors to consider this adjusted financial measure in addition to results in accordance with GAAP. Organic net sales growth (decline) represents net sales growth (decline) (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, and acquisitions and divestitures that occurred in the preceding twelve months, if any. Organic net sales growth (decline) is a useful measure of our performance because it excludes items that are not completely under management’s control, such as the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and items that do not reflect the underlying growth of the company, such as acquisition and divestiture activity. 25 Organic net sales growth (decline) provides useful information about our results and the trends of our business. Management uses this measure to monitor and evaluate performance. Also, management uses this measure together with GAAP financial measures in its decision-making processes related to the operations of our reportable segments and our overall company. It is also a significant component in our incentive compensation plans. We believe that investors benefit from having access to the same financial measures that management uses in evaluating operations. The tables presented in “Results of Operations” and “Segment Results” provide reconciliations of organic net sales growth (decline) to net sales growth (decline) calculated in accordance with GAAP. Organic net sales growth (decline) is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered a replacement for results in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures reported by other companies. The primary limitation of this measure is that it excludes the financial impact of items that would otherwise either increase or decrease our reported results. This limitation is best addressed by using organic net sales growth (decline) in combination with net sales growth (decline) to better understand the amounts, character, and impact of any increase or decrease in reported amounts. Forward-Looking Information Certain statements in this Annual Report are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Forward-looking statements include, among others, the information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans, competitive position, potential growth opportunities, potential operating performance improvements, acquisitions, divestitures, the effects of competition, and the effects of future legislation or regulations. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words “believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “may,” and “should,” or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Investors should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. We do not have any intention or obligation to update forward-looking statements after we file this report except as required by law. The following and other risks, which are described in greater detail in “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2021 filed with the SEC and elsewhere in this Annual Report, could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in forward- looking statements: • • • • conditions in the global or regional economies and global capital markets, and cyclical industry conditions; conditions affecting demand for products in the industries we serve, particularly the automotive industry; risk of future goodwill impairment; competition and pricing pressure; • market acceptance of our new product introductions and product innovations and product life cycles; • • • • • • 26 raw material availability, quality, and cost; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and impacts of offsetting hedges; financial condition and consolidation of customers and vendors; reliance on third-party suppliers; risks associated with current and future acquisitions and divestitures; global risks of business interruptions due to natural disasters or other disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which have impacted and could continue to negatively impact our results of operations as well as customer behaviors, business, and manufacturing operations as well as our facilities and the facilities of our suppliers, and other aspects of our business; global risks of political, economic, and military instability, including volatile and uncertain economic conditions in China; risks associated with security breaches and other disruptions to our information technology infrastructure; risks related to compliance with current and future environmental and other laws and regulations; risks associated with compliance with applicable antitrust or competition laws or applicable trade regulations; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; risks of litigation; our ability to operate within the limitations imposed by our debt instruments; the possible effects on us of various non-U.S. and U.S. legislative proposals and other initiatives that, if adopted, could materially increase our worldwide corporate effective tax rate, increase global cash taxes, and negatively impact our U.S. government contracts business; various risks associated with being a Swiss corporation; the impact of fluctuations in the market price of our shares; and the impact of certain provisions of our articles of association on unsolicited takeover proposals. • • • • • • • • • • • There may be other risks and uncertainties that we are unable to predict at this time or that we currently do not expect to have a material adverse effect on our business. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK In the normal course of business, our financial position is routinely subject to a variety of risks, including market risks associated with interest rate and foreign currency movements on outstanding debt and non-U.S. dollar denominated assets and liabilities and commodity price movements. We utilize established risk management policies and procedures in executing derivative financial instrument transactions to manage a portion of these risks. We do not execute transactions or hold derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Substantially all counterparties to derivative financial instruments are limited to major financial institutions with at least an A/A2 credit rating. There is no significant concentration of exposures with any one counterparty. Foreign Currency Exposures As part of managing the exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, we utilize cross-currency swap contracts and foreign currency forward contracts, a portion of which are designated as cash flow hedges. The objective of these contracts is to minimize impacts to cash flows and profitability due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on intercompany and other cash transactions. In addition, we utilize cross-currency swap contracts to hedge our net investment in certain foreign operations. A 10% appreciation or depreciation of the underlying currency in our cross-currency swap contracts or foreign currency forward contracts from the fiscal year end 2021 market rates would have changed the unrealized value of our contracts by $240 million. A 10% appreciation or depreciation of the underlying currency in our cross-currency swap contracts or foreign currency forward contracts from the fiscal year end 2020 market rates would have changed the unrealized value of our contracts by $265 million. Such gains or losses on these contracts would generally be offset by the losses or gains on the revaluation or settlement of the underlying transactions. 27 Interest Rate and Investment Exposures We issue debt, as needed, to fund our operations and capital requirements. Such borrowings can result in interest rate exposure. To manage the interest rate exposure, we use interest rate swap contracts to convert a portion of fixed rate debt into variable rate debt. Based on our floating rate debt balance at fiscal year end 2020, a 50-basis-point increase in the levels of the U.S. dollar interest rates, with all other variables held constant, would have resulted in an immaterial increase in interest expense in fiscal 2020. There was no floating rate debt outstanding at fiscal year end 2021. We may use forward starting interest rate swap contracts to manage interest rate exposure in periods prior to the anticipated issuance of fixed rate debt. At fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, we had forward starting interest rate swap contracts which had an aggregate notional value of $450 million and were designated as cash flow hedges. We utilize investment swap contracts to manage earnings exposure on certain nonqualified deferred compensation liabilities. Commodity Exposures Our worldwide operations and product lines may expose us to risks from fluctuations in commodity prices. To limit the effects of fluctuations in the future market price paid and related volatility in cash flows, we utilize commodity swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges. We continually evaluate the commodity market with respect to our forecasted usage requirements over the next eighteen months and periodically enter into commodity swap contracts to hedge a portion of usage requirements over that period. At fiscal year end 2021, our commodity hedges, which related to expected purchases of gold, silver, copper, and palladium, were in a net gain position of $1 million and had a notional value of $512 million. At fiscal year end 2020, our commodity hedges, which related to expected purchases of gold, silver, copper, and palladium, were in a net gain position of $41 million and had a notional value of $312 million. A 10% appreciation or depreciation of commodity prices from the fiscal year end 2021 prices would have changed the unrealized value of our forward contracts by $51 million. A 10% appreciation or depreciation of commodity prices from the fiscal year end 2020 prices would have changed the unrealized value of our forward contracts by $35 million. See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding financial instruments. 28 CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of September 24, 2021. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 24, 2021. 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 in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, management concluded our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of September 24, 2021. 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 policies and procedures may deteriorate. Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has issued an attestation report on our internal control over financial reporting as of September 24, 2021, which is included in this Annual Report. Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting During the quarter ended September 24, 2021, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 29 (This page has been left blank intentionally.) 30 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended September 24, 2021, September 25, 2020, and September 27, 2019 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Fiscal Years Ended September 24, 2021, September 25, 2020, and September 27, 2019 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 24, 2021 and September 25, 2020 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Fiscal Years Ended September 24, 2021, September 25, 2020, and September 27, 2019 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years Ended September 24, 2021, September 25, 2020, and September 27, 2019 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Report of the Statutory Auditor on the Consolidated Financial Statements of TE Connectivity Ltd. Page 32 36 37 38 39 40 41 80 81 31 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of TE Connectivity Ltd. Opinion on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of TE Connectivity Ltd. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of September 24, 2021 and September 25, 2020, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), shareholders’ equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended September 24, 2021, and the related notes and the schedule listed in the Index (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of September 24, 2021 and September 25, 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 24, 2021, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of September 24, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated November 9, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Change in Accounting Principle As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, effective September 28, 2019, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 which codified Accounting Standards Codification 842, Leases, using the modified retrospective approach. Basis for Opinion These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. Critical Audit Matters The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate. Goodwill —Sensors Reporting Unit within the Transportation Solutions Reportable Segment — Refer to Notes 2 and 8 to the financial statements Critical Audit Matter Description The Company’s evaluation of goodwill for impairment involves comparing the carrying amount of each reporting unit to its fair value on the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter or whenever the Company believes an event or other change in 32 reporting unit structure requiring a more frequent assessment has occurred. The Company uses the income approach based on the present value of future cash flows to estimate fair value. The income approach is supported by guideline analyses (a market approach). These approaches incorporate several assumptions including future growth rates, discount rates, and market activity in assessing fair value and are reporting unit specific. The goodwill balance was $5.6 billion as of September 24, 2021, of which $0.3 billion was allocated to the Sensors reporting unit within the Transportation Solutions reportable segment. The fair value of this reporting unit exceeded its carrying amount, therefore, no impairment was recognized. We identified goodwill for the Sensors reporting unit as a critical audit matter because of the significant judgments made by management to estimate its fair value, especially considering the partial impairment charge recorded in the prior fiscal year and future revenue growth rates were based on an expectation of an increase in net sales in a product portfolio with limited available third-party industry reports. This required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the need to involve our fair value specialists, when performing audit procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of management’s estimates and assumptions related to forecasts of future revenue and operating margin and the selection of discount rates. How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit Our audit procedures related to the forecasts of future revenue and operating margin (the “forecasts”), and the selection of discount rates for the Sensors reporting unit included the following, among others: • We tested the effectiveness of controls over management’s goodwill impairment evaluation, including those over the determination of the fair value, such as controls related to forecasts and management’s selection of discount rates. • We evaluated management’s ability to accurately forecast future revenue and operating margin by comparing actual results to management’s historical forecasts. • We evaluated the reasonableness of management’s forecasts by comparing the forecasts to: – Historical operating results of the reporting unit. – Historical operating results of the Company’s other reporting units. – Internal communications to management and the board of directors. – External communications made by management to analysts and investors. – Third-party industry reports for similar products. • With the assistance of our fair value specialists, we evaluated the reasonableness of the (1) valuation methodology and (2) discount rates by: – Testing the source information underlying the determination of the discount rates and the mathematical accuracy of the calculations. – Developing a range of independent estimates and comparing those to the discount rates selected by management. Income Taxes — Realizability of Deferred Tax Assets — Refer to Notes 2 and 16 to the financial statements Critical Audit Matter Description The Company recognizes deferred income taxes for temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting and tax purposes. A valuation allowance is provided to offset deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Future realization of deferred tax assets depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character prior to expiration. Sources of taxable income include future reversals of deferred tax assets and liabilities, expected future taxable income, taxable income in prior carryback years if permitted under the tax law, and tax planning strategies. Management has determined that it is more likely than not that sufficient taxable income will be generated in the future to realize a portion of its deferred tax assets, and therefore, a valuation allowance of $2.7 billion has been recorded to offset the Company’s gross deferred tax assets as of September 24, 2021 of $5.3 billion. We identified the realizability of deferred tax assets as a critical audit matter because of the Company’s tax structure and the significant judgments and estimates made by management to determine that sufficient taxable income will be generated in the future prior to expiration to realize a portion of its deferred tax assets. This required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the need to involve our income tax specialists, when performing audit 33 procedures to evaluate the appropriateness of qualifying tax planning strategies and the reasonableness of management’s estimates of taxable income prior to expiration. How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit Our audit procedures related to the determination that it is more likely than not that sufficient taxable income will be generated in the future to realize deferred tax assets included the following, among others: • We tested the effectiveness of controls over management’s estimates of the realization of the deferred tax assets, including those over the estimates of taxable income, the approval of tax planning strategies and the determination of whether it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized prior to expiration. • We evaluated the reasonableness of management’s assessment of the significance and weighting of negative evidence and positive evidence that is objectively verifiable. • We evaluated management’s ability to accurately estimate taxable income by comparing actual results to management’s historical estimates and evaluating whether there have been any changes that would impact management’s ability to continue accurately estimating taxable income. • We tested the reasonableness of management’s estimates of taxable income by comparing the estimates to: – Historical taxable income. – Internal communications to management and the board of directors. – Management’s history of carrying out its stated plans and its ability to carry out its plans considering contractual commitments, available financing, or debt covenants. • We evaluated whether the estimates of future taxable income were consistent with evidence obtained in other areas of the audit. • We evaluated whether the taxable income in prior carryback years was of the appropriate character and available under the tax law. • With the assistance of our income tax and other specialists, we evaluated (1) the appropriateness of qualifying tax planning strategies, including that they were prudent, feasible and would more likely than not result in the realization of deferred tax assets and (2) management’s assessment that sufficient taxable income will be generated in the future to realize a portion of the deferred tax assets prior to expiration. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Philadelphia, Pennsylvania November 9, 2021 We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2007. 34 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of TE Connectivity Ltd. Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of TE Connectivity Ltd. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of September 24, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 24, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO. We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2021, of the Company and our report dated November 9, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements. Basis for Opinion The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting 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 (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) 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 (3) 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/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Philadelphia, Pennsylvania November 9, 2021 35 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Fiscal Years Ended September 24, 2021, September 25, 2020, and September 27, 2019 Net sales Cost of sales Gross margin Selling, general, and administrative expenses Research, development, and engineering expenses Acquisition and integration costs Restructuring and other charges, net Impairment of goodwill Operating income Interest income Interest expense Other income (expense), net Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income tax (expense) benefit Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes Net income (loss) Basic earnings (loss) per share: Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (loss) from discontinued operations Net income (loss) Diluted earnings (loss) per share: Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (loss) from discontinued operations Net income (loss) Weighted-average number of shares outstanding: Basic Diluted Fiscal 2021 2019 2020 (in millions, except per share data) $ 14,923 $ 12,172 $ 13,448 9,054 4,394 1,490 644 27 255 — 1,978 19 (68) 2 1,931 15 1,946 (102) 1,844 10,036 4,887 1,512 677 31 233 — 2,434 17 (56) (17) 2,378 (123) 2,255 6 2,261 $ 8,437 3,735 1,392 613 36 257 900 537 15 (48) 20 524 (783) (259) 18 (241) $ $ $ $ 6.83 $ 0.02 6.85 (0.78) $ 0.05 (0.73) 5.76 (0.30) 5.46 6.77 $ 0.02 6.79 (0.78) $ 0.05 (0.73) 5.72 (0.30) 5.42 330 333 332 332 338 340 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 36 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Fiscal Years Ended September 24, 2021, September 25, 2020, and September 27, 2019 Net income (loss) Other comprehensive income (loss): Currency translation Adjustments to unrecognized pension and postretirement benefit costs, net of income taxes Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of income taxes Other comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive income (loss) Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TE Connectivity Ltd. 2021 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) 2019 $ 2,261 $ (241) $ 1,844 144 (11) (48) 138 (3) 279 2,540 (2) 2,538 $ 34 40 63 (178) (5) (183) $ (195) 46 (197) 1,647 — 1,647 $ See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 37 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS As of September 24, 2021 and September 25, 2020 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $41 and $29, respectively Inventories Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ Total current assets Property, plant, and equipment, net Goodwill Intangible assets, net Deferred income taxes Other assets Total assets Liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' equity Current liabilities: Short-term debt Accounts payable Accrued and other current liabilities Total current liabilities Long-term debt Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities Deferred income taxes Income taxes Other liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 13) Redeemable noncontrolling interests Shareholders' equity: Common shares, CHF 0.57 par value, 336,099,881 shares authorized and issued, and 338,953,381 shares authorized and issued, respectively Accumulated earnings Treasury shares, at cost, 9,060,919 and 8,295,878 shares, respectively Accumulated other comprehensive loss Total shareholders' equity Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' equity $ See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 38 Fiscal Year End 2021 2020 (in millions, except share data) 1,203 $ 2,928 2,511 621 7,263 3,778 5,590 1,549 2,499 783 21,462 $ 945 2,377 1,950 512 5,784 3,650 5,224 1,593 2,178 813 19,242 $ $ 503 $ 1,911 2,242 4,656 3,589 1,139 181 302 847 10,714 694 1,276 1,720 3,690 3,452 1,336 143 252 874 9,747 114 112 148 11,709 (1,055) (168) 10,634 21,462 $ 149 10,348 (669) (445) 9,383 19,242 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Fiscal Years Ended September 24, 2021, September 25, 2020, and September 27, 2019 Accumulated Other Total Common Shares Treasury Shares Contributed Accumulated Comprehensive Shareholders' Shares Amount Shares Amount Surplus Income (Loss) Equity Earnings Balance at fiscal year end 2018 Adoption of ASU No. 2016-16 Net income Other comprehensive loss Share-based compensation expense Dividends Exercise of share options Restricted share award vestings and other activity Repurchase of common shares Cancellation of treasury shares Balance at fiscal year end 2019 Net loss Other comprehensive income Share-based compensation expense Dividends Exercise of share options Restricted share award vestings and other activity Repurchase of common shares Cancellation of treasury shares Balance at fiscal year end 2020 Net income Other comprehensive income Share-based compensation expense Dividends Exercise of share options Restricted share award vestings and other activity Repurchase of common shares Cancellation of treasury shares Balance at fiscal year end 2021 357 $ — — — — — — — — (6) 351 $ — — — — — — — (12) 339 $ — — — — — 157 — — — — — — — — (3) 154 — — — — — — — (5) 149 — — — — — (12) $ (1,134) $ — — — — — 1 — — — — — 85 1 (12) 6 154 (1,014) 572 (16) $ (1,337) $ — — — — 1 — — — — 55 143 (505) 975 1 (6) 12 (8) $ (669) $ — — — — 2 — — — — 167 — — (3) 336 $ — — (1) 148 89 (904) 262 1 (7) 3 (9) $ (1,055) $ (in millions) — $ — — — 75 — — (75) — — $ — — 74 — — (74) — — — $ — — 94 — — (94) — — — $ 12,114 $ (443) 1,844 — — (613) — (77) — (569) 12,256 $ (241) — — (634) — (63) — (970) 10,348 $ 2,261 — — (656) — 17 — (261) 11,709 $ (306) $ — — (197) — — — — — (503) $ — 58 — — — — — — (445) $ — 277 — — — — — — (168) $ 10,831 (443) 1,844 (197) 75 (613) 85 2 (1,014) — 10,570 (241) 58 74 (634) 55 6 (505) — 9,383 2,261 277 94 (656) 167 12 (904) — 10,634 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 39 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Fiscal Years Ended September 24, 2021, September 25, 2020, and September 27, 2019 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) (Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes Income (loss) from continuing operations Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities: Impairment of goodwill Depreciation and amortization Deferred income taxes Non-cash lease cost Provision for losses on accounts receivable and inventories Share-based compensation expense Other Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and divestitures: Accounts receivable, net Inventories Prepaid expenses and other current assets Accounts payable Accrued and other current liabilities Income taxes Other Net cash provided by continuing operating activities Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired Proceeds from divestiture of discontinued operation, net of cash retained by sold operation Other Net cash used in continuing investing activities Net cash used in discontinued investing activities Net cash used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net decrease in commercial paper Proceeds from issuance of debt Repayment of debt Proceeds from exercise of share options Repurchase of common shares Payment of common share dividends to shareholders Transfers (to) from discontinued operations Other Net cash used in continuing financing activities Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities Net cash used in financing activities Effect of currency translation on cash Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of fiscal year Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of fiscal year Supplemental cash flow information: Interest paid on debt, net Income taxes paid, net of refunds $ $ See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 40 2021 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) 2019 $ $ 2,261 (6) 2,255 $ (241) (18) (259) 1,844 102 1,946 — 769 (354) 120 46 94 (61) (518) (556) (19) 560 173 106 61 2,676 — 2,676 (690) 86 (423) — (10) (1,037) — (1,037) — 661 (708) 167 (831) (647) — (28) (1,386) — (1,386) 5 258 945 1,203 58 371 $ $ 900 711 535 108 14 74 54 (63) (89) 51 (80) (99) (9) 143 1,991 1 1,992 (560) 17 (339) — 17 (865) — (865) (219) 593 (352) 55 (523) (625) 1 (34) (1,104) (1) (1,105) (4) 18 927 945 50 257 $ $ — 690 (218) — 43 75 51 31 64 144 (178) (15) (135) (44) 2,454 (32) 2,422 (749) 43 (283) 297 2 (690) (2) (692) (51) 746 (691) 85 (1,091) (608) (34) (33) (1,677) 34 (1,643) (8) 79 848 927 75 338 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Basis of Presentation The Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the consolidated operations of TE Connectivity Ltd. and its subsidiaries and have been prepared in United States (“U.S.”) dollars in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”). Description of the Business TE Connectivity Ltd. (“TE Connectivity” or the “Company,” which may be referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. We operate through three reportable segments: • Transportation Solutions—The Transportation Solutions segment is a leader in connectivity and sensor technologies. Our products, which must withstand harsh conditions, are used in the automotive, commercial transportation, and sensors markets. • Industrial Solutions—The Industrial Solutions segment is a leading supplier of products that connect and distribute power, data, and signals. Our products are used in the industrial equipment; aerospace, defense, oil, and gas; energy; and medical markets. • Communications Solutions—The Communications Solutions segment is a leading supplier of electronic components for the data and devices and the appliances markets. Use of Estimates The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Fiscal Year We have a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the last Friday of September. Fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019 were each 52 weeks in length and ended on September 24, 2021, September 25, 2020, and September 27, 2019, respectively. For fiscal years in which there are 53 weeks, the fourth fiscal quarter includes 14 weeks, with the next such occurrence taking place in fiscal 2022. 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation We consolidate entities in which we own or control more than 50% of the voting shares or otherwise control through similar rights. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The results of companies acquired or disposed of are included on the Consolidated Financial Statements from the effective date of acquisition or up to the date of disposal. Revenue Recognition We account for revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which is a single, comprehensive, five-step revenue recognition model. Our revenues are generated principally from the sale of our products. Revenue is recognized as performance obligations under the terms of a contract, such as a purchase order with a customer, are satisfied; generally this occurs with the transfer of control. We transfer control and recognize revenue when we ship product to our customers, the customers accept and have legal title for the 41 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) product, and we have a right to payment for such product. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for those products and excludes taxes assessed by governmental authorities and collected from customers concurrent with the sale of products. Shipping and handling costs are treated as fulfillment costs and are included in cost of sales. Since we typically invoice our customers when we satisfy our performance obligations, we do not have material contract assets or contract liabilities. Our credit terms are customary and do not contain significant financing components that extend beyond one year of fulfillment of performance obligations. We apply the practical expedient of ASC 606 with respect to financing components and do not evaluate contracts in which payment is due within one year of satisfaction of the related performance obligation. Since our performance obligations to deliver products are part of contracts that generally have original durations of one year or less, we have elected to use the optional exemption to not disclose the aggregate amount of transaction prices associated with unsatisfied or partially satisfied performance obligations. See Note 21 for net sales disaggregated by industry end market and geographic region which is summarized by segment and that we consider meaningful to depict the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows affected by economic factors. We generally warrant that our products will conform to our, or mutually agreed to, specifications and that our products will be free from material defects in materials and workmanship for a limited time. We limit our warranty to the replacement or repair of defective parts, or a refund or credit of the price of the defective product. We do not account for these warranties as separate performance obligations. Although products are generally sold at fixed prices, certain distributors and customers receive incentives or awards, such as sales rebates, return allowances, scrap allowances, and other rights, which are accounted for as variable consideration. We estimate these amounts in the same period revenue is recognized based on the expected value to be provided to customers and reduce revenue accordingly. Our estimates of variable consideration and ultimate determination of the estimated amounts to include in the transaction price are based primarily on our assessment of anticipated performance and historical and forecasted information that is reasonably available to us. Inventories Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in, first-out cost method. Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net Property, plant, and equipment is recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Maintenance and repair expenditures are charged to expense when incurred. Depreciation is calculated using the straight - line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are 10 to 20 years for land improvements, 5 to 40 years for buildings and improvements, and 1 to 15 years for machinery and equipment. We periodically evaluate, when events and circumstances warrant, the net realizable value of property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived assets, relying on several factors including operating results, business plans, economic projections, and anticipated future cash flows. When indicators of potential impairment are present, the carrying values of the asset group are evaluated in relation to the operating performance and estimated future undiscounted cash flows of the underlying asset group. Impairment of the carrying value is recognized whenever anticipated future undiscounted cash flow estimates are less than the carrying value of the asset. Fair value estimates are based on assumptions concerning the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows and discount rates, reflecting varying degrees of perceived risk. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets We account for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other. Intangible assets include both indeterminable-lived residual goodwill and determinable-lived identifiable intangible assets. Intangible assets with determinable lives primarily include intellectual property, consisting of patents, trademarks, and unpatented technology, and customer relationships. Recoverability estimates range from 1 to 50 years and costs are generally amortized on a straight-line basis. Evaluations of the remaining useful lives of determinable-lived intangible assets are performed on a periodic basis and when events and circumstances warrant. 42 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) At fiscal year end 2021, we had five reporting units, all of which contained goodwill. There were two reporting units in both the Transportation Solutions and Industrial Solutions segments and one reporting unit in the Communications Solutions segment. When changes occur in the composition of one or more reporting units, goodwill is reassigned to the reporting units affected based on their relative fair values. Goodwill impairment is evaluated by comparing the carrying value of each reporting unit to its fair value on the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter of each year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. In assessing a potential impairment, management relies on several reporting unit-specific factors including operating results, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows, transactions, and marketplace data. There are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and management’s judgment in applying these factors to the impairment analysis. When testing for goodwill impairment, we identify potential impairment by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a goodwill impairment charge will be recorded for the amount of the excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. Fair value estimates used in the goodwill impairment tests are calculated using an income approach based on the present value of future cash flows of each reporting unit. The income approach is supported by a guideline analysis (a market approach). These approaches incorporate several assumptions including future growth rates, discount rates, income tax rates, and market activity in assessing fair value and are reporting unit specific. Changes in economic and operating conditions impacting these assumptions could result in goodwill impairments in future periods. Research and Development Research and development expenditures are expensed when incurred and are included in research, development, and engineering expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Research and development expenses include salaries, direct costs incurred, and building and overhead expenses. The amounts expensed in fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019 were $612 million, $539 million, and $572 million, respectively. Income Taxes Income taxes are computed in accordance with the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been reflected on the Consolidated Financial Statements. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the differences between the book and tax bases of particular assets and liabilities and operating loss carryforwards using tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided to offset deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The calculation of our tax liabilities includes estimates for uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations across multiple global jurisdictions where we conduct our operations. Under the uncertain tax position provisions of ASC 740, we recognize liabilities for tax and related interest for issues in tax jurisdictions based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes and related interest will be due. These tax liabilities and related interest are reflected net of the impact of related tax loss carryforwards, as such tax loss carryforwards will be applied against these tax liabilities and will reduce the amount of cash tax payments due upon the eventual settlement with the tax authorities. These estimates may change due to changing facts and circumstances. Due to the complexity of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a settlement that differs from our current estimate of the tax liabilities and related interest. Financial Instruments Our financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, debt, and derivative financial instruments. We account for derivative financial instrument contracts on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. For instruments not designated as hedges under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, the changes in the instruments’ fair value are recognized currently in earnings. For instruments designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair 43 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) value of a derivative is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the underlying hedged item affects earnings. Amounts excluded from the hedging relationship are recognized currently in earnings. Changes in the fair value of instruments designated as fair value hedges affect the carrying value of the asset or liability hedged, with changes in both the derivative instrument and the hedged asset or liability being recognized currently in earnings. We determine the fair value of our financial instruments by using methods and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each balance sheet date. Standard market conventions are used to determine the fair value of financial instruments, including derivatives. The cash flows related to derivative financial instruments are reported in the operating activities section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Our derivative financial instruments present certain market and counterparty risks. Concentration of counterparty risk is mitigated, however, by our use of financial institutions worldwide, substantially all of which have long-term Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, and/or Fitch credit ratings of A/A2 or higher. In addition, we utilize only conventional derivative financial instruments. We are exposed to potential losses if a counterparty fails to perform according to the terms of its agreement. With respect to counterparty net asset positions recognized at fiscal year end 2021, we have assessed the likelihood of counterparty default as remote. We currently provide guarantees from a wholly-owned subsidiary to the counterparties to our commodity swap derivatives and exchange cash collateral with the counterparties to certain of our cross-currency swap contracts. The likelihood of performance on the guarantees has been assessed as remote. For all other derivative financial instruments, we are not required to provide, nor do we require counterparties to provide, collateral or other security. Fair Value Measurements ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, specifies a fair value hierarchy based upon the observable inputs utilized in valuation of certain assets and liabilities. Observable inputs (highest level) reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs (lowest level) reflect internally developed market assumptions. Fair value measurements are classified under the following hierarchy: • Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. • Level 2—Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, or other inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. • Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flows methodologies, and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs. Derivative financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are generally valued using level 2 inputs. Financial instruments other than derivative instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and debt. These instruments are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at book value. For cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, we believe book value approximates fair value due to the short- term nature of these instruments. See Note 11 for disclosure of the fair value of debt. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for the respective financial instruments: • Cash and cash equivalents—Cash and cash equivalents are valued at book value, which we consider to be equivalent to unadjusted quoted prices (level 1). • Accounts receivable—Accounts receivable are valued based on the net value expected to be realized. The net realizable value generally represents an observable contractual agreement (level 2). 44 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) • Accounts payable—Accounts payable are valued based on the net value expected to be paid, generally supported by an observable contractual agreement (level 2). • Debt—The fair value of debt, including both current and non - current maturities, is derived from quoted market prices or other pricing determinations based on the results of market approach valuation models using observable market data such as recently reported trades, bid and offer information, and benchmark securities (level 2). Pension Plans The funded status of our defined benefit pension plans is recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the projected benefit obligation at the measurement date. The projected benefit obligation represents the actuarial present value of benefits projected to be paid upon retirement factoring in estimated future compensation levels. The fair value of plan assets represents the current market value of cumulative company and participant contributions made to irrevocable trust funds, held for the sole benefit of participants, which are invested by the trustee of the funds. The benefits under our defined benefit pension plans are based on various factors, such as years of service and compensation. Net periodic pension benefit cost is based on the utilization of the projected unit credit method of calculation and is charged to earnings on a systematic basis over the expected average remaining service lives of current participants, or, for inactive plans, over the remaining life expectancy of participants. The measurement of benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost is based on estimates and assumptions determined by our management. These valuations reflect the terms of the plans and use participant - specific information such as compensation, age, and years of service, as well as certain assumptions, including estimates of discount rates, expected return on plan assets, rate of compensation increases, interest crediting rates, and mortality rates. Share - Based Compensation We determine the fair value of share awards on the date of grant. Share options are valued using the Black - Scholes - Merton valuation model; restricted share awards and performance awards are valued using our end - of - day share price on the date of grant. The fair value is expensed ratably over the expected service period, with an allowance made for estimated forfeitures based on historical employee activity. Estimates regarding the attainment of performance criteria are reviewed periodically; the cumulative impact of a change in estimate regarding the attainment of performance criteria is recorded in the period in which that change is made. Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding adjusted for the potentially dilutive impact of share-based compensation arrangements. Leases Beginning in fiscal 2020, we account for leases in accordance with the provisions of ASC 842, Leases. We have facility, land, vehicle, and equipment leases that expire at various dates. We determine if a contract qualifies as a lease at inception. A contract is or contains a lease if it conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The right to control the use of an asset includes the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits of the identified asset and the right to direct the use of the identified asset. Lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date of the lease based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term. Lease ROU assets represent our right to use the underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. We do not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities that arise from short-term leases. Since our lease contracts do not contain 45 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) a readily determinable implicit rate, we determine a fully-collateralized incremental borrowing rate that reflects a similar term to the lease and the economic environment of the applicable country or region in which the asset is leased. We have elected to account for fixed lease and non-lease components in our real estate leases as a single lease component; other leases generally do not contain non-lease components. The non-lease components in our real estate leases include logistics services, warehousing, and other operational costs. Many of these costs are variable, fluctuating based on services provided, such as pallets shipped in and out of a location or square footage of space occupied. These costs, and any other variable rental costs, are excluded from our ROU assets and lease liabilities, and instead are expensed as incurred. Some of our leases may include options to either renew or early terminate the lease. The exercise of these options is generally at our sole discretion and would only occur if there is an economic, financial, or business reason to do so. Such options are included in the lease term if we determine it is reasonably certain they will be exercised. Currency Translation For our non - U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries, assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using fiscal year end exchange rates. Sales and expenses are translated at average monthly exchange rates. Foreign currency translation gains and losses are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within equity. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in earnings. Restructuring Charges Restructuring activities involve employee-related termination costs, facility exit costs, and asset impairments resulting from reductions-in-force, migration of facilities or product lines from higher-cost to lower-cost countries, or consolidation of facilities within countries. We recognize termination costs based on requirements established by severance policy, government law, or previous actions. Facility exit costs generally reflect the accelerated rent expense for ROU assets, expected lease termination costs, or costs that will continue to be incurred under the facility lease without future economic benefit to us. Restructuring activities often result in the disposal or abandonment of assets that require an acceleration of depreciation or impairment reflecting the excess of the assets’ carrying values over fair value. The recognition of restructuring costs require that we make certain judgments and estimates regarding the nature, timing, and amount of costs associated with the planned exit activity. To the extent our actual results differ from our estimates and assumptions, we may be required to revise the estimated liabilities, requiring the recognition of additional restructuring costs or the reduction of liabilities already recognized. At the end of each reporting period, we evaluate the remaining accrued balances to ensure these balances are properly stated and the utilization of the reserves are for their intended purpose in accordance with developed exit plans. Contingent Liabilities We record a loss contingency when the available information indicates it is probable that we have incurred a liability and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. When a range of possible losses with equal likelihood exists, we record the low end of the range. The likelihood of a loss with respect to a particular contingency is often difficult to predict, and determining a meaningful estimate of the loss or a range of loss may not be practicable based on information available. In addition, it is not uncommon for such matters to be resolved over many years, during which time relevant developments and new information must continuously be evaluated to determine whether a loss is probable and a reasonable estimate of that loss can be made. When a loss is probable but a reasonable estimate cannot be made, or when a loss is at least reasonably possible, disclosure is provided. 46 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 3. Restructuring and Other Charges, Net Net restructuring and other charges consisted of the following: Restructuring charges, net Impairment of held for sale businesses and loss on divestitures Other charges, net Restructuring and other charges, net Net restructuring charges by segment were as follows: Transportation Solutions Industrial Solutions Communications Solutions Restructuring charges, net 2021 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) $ 208 $ 257 $ 255 2019 21 4 — — $ 233 $ 257 $ 255 — — 2019 2021 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) $ 135 $ 113 $ 144 63 48 $ 208 $ 257 $ 255 102 42 50 23 47 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Activity in our restructuring reserves was as follows: Balance at Beginning of Fiscal Year Changes in Cash Currency Non-Cash Translation of Fiscal Balance at End Charges Estimate Payments (in millions) Items and Other Year 152 2 — 154 104 15 — 119 31 — 31 — — — — 304 180 8 — 188 72 2 — 74 21 2 — 23 285 1 — — 1 4 1 — 5 — 1 — 1 7 $ $ $ $ — — — — $ 199 4 9 212 (17) $ — — (17) (26) $ (2) — (28) 180 8 — 188 72 2 74 5 11 7 23 — 1 1 — — — — (8) — (8) (84) (4) — (88) (33) (3) (36) $ — — (9) (9) — — (7) (7) — — — (4) $ — — (4) 3 — — 3 — — — 21 2 — 23 285 — 1 — 1 $ 237 — — — — $ 214 8 28 250 $ $ $ $ (1) — (3) (4) (29) $ (20) (3) — (23) (175) $ — — 3 3 (13) $ — — — — (1) $ $ — — — — (35) $ — — (35) $ — — (28) (28) 188 1 — 189 73 2 — 75 264 7 11 7 25 (20) — — (20) (107) (11) — (118) — — (7) (7) — 6 2 8 $ 283 $ (6) — — (6) (26) $ (46) (7) — (53) (206) $ — — (2) (2) (37) $ $ $ — $ 252 $ — — — 2 3 257 (3) $ — — (3) (55) $ (1) — (56) 163 4 — 167 167 $ 277 $ 9 8 3 20 (12) (2) (5) (19) (22) $ (82) (8) — (90) (146) $ $ (3) $ — (3) (6) — — 2 2 (4) $ (3) $ — — (3) (5) — — (5) (8) $ 188 1 — 189 73 2 — 75 264 Fiscal 2021 Activity: Fiscal 2021 Actions: Employee severance Facility and other exit costs Property, plant, and equipment Total Fiscal 2020 Actions: Employee severance Facility and other exit costs Property, plant, and equipment Total Fiscal 2019 Actions: Employee severance Facility and other exit costs Total Pre-Fiscal 2019 Actions: Employee severance Facility and other exit costs Property, plant, and equipment Total Total fiscal 2021 activity Fiscal 2020 Activity: Fiscal 2020 Actions: Employee severance Facility and other exit costs Property, plant, and equipment Total Fiscal 2019 Actions: Employee severance Facility and other exit costs Property, plant, and equipment Total Pre-Fiscal 2019 Actions: Employee severance Facility and other exit costs Property, plant, and equipment Total Total fiscal 2020 activity Fiscal 2019 Activity: Fiscal 2019 Actions: Employee severance Facility and other exit costs Property, plant, and equipment Total Pre-Fiscal 2019 Actions: Employee severance Facility and other exit costs Property, plant, and equipment Total Total fiscal 2019 activity 48 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Fiscal 2021 Actions During fiscal 2021, we initiated a restructuring program across all segments to optimize our manufacturing footprint and improve the cost structure of the organization. In connection with this program, during fiscal 2021, we recorded net restructuring charges of $195 million. We expect to complete all restructuring actions commenced during fiscal 2021 by the end of fiscal 2023 and to incur additional charges of approximately $16 million related primarily to employee severance and facility exit costs. The following table summarizes expected, incurred, and remaining charges for the fiscal 2021 program by segment: Transportation Solutions Industrial Solutions Communications Solutions Total Fiscal 2020 Actions Cumulative Remaining Charges Expected Total Expected Charges Incurred Charges (in millions) $ 131 $ 53 27 $ 211 $ 122 $ 49 24 195 $ 9 4 3 16 During fiscal 2020, we initiated a restructuring program associated with footprint consolidation and structural improvements, due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, across all segments. In connection with this program, during fiscal 2021 and 2020, we recorded restructuring charges of $23 million and $250 million, respectively. We expect to complete all restructuring actions commenced during fiscal 2020 by the end of fiscal 2023 and to incur additional charges of approximately $15 million related primarily to employee severance and facility exit costs. The following table summarizes expected, incurred, and remaining charges for the fiscal 2020 program by segment: Transportation Solutions Industrial Solutions Communications Solutions Total Fiscal 2019 Actions Cumulative Remaining Charges Expected Total Expected Charges Incurred Charges (in millions) $ 139 $ 108 41 $ 288 $ 132 $ 104 37 273 $ 7 4 4 15 During fiscal 2019, we initiated a restructuring program associated with footprint consolidation and structural improvements impacting all segments. In connection with this program, during fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019, we recorded net restructuring credits of $7 million, charges of $5 million, and charges of $254 million, respectively. We anticipate that any additional charges will be insignificant for restructuring actions commenced during fiscal 2019. Pre-Fiscal 2019 Actions During fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019, we recorded net restructuring credits of $3 million, charges of $2 million, and charges of $1 million, respectively, related to pre-fiscal 2019 actions. We anticipate that any additional charges will be insignificant for restructuring actions commenced prior to fiscal 2019. 49 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Total Restructuring Reserves Restructuring reserves included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows: Accrued and other current liabilities Other liabilities Restructuring reserves 4. Discontinued Operations Fiscal Year End 2020 2021 (in millions) 236 $ 68 304 $ 229 56 285 $ $ In fiscal 2019, we sold our Subsea Communications (“SubCom”) business for net cash proceeds of $297 million and incurred a pre-tax loss on sale of $86 million, related primarily to the recognition of cumulative translation adjustment losses of $67 million and the guarantee liabilities discussed below. The sale of the SubCom business, which was previously included in our Communications Solutions segment, represented our exit from the telecommunications market and was significant to our sales and profitability, both to the Communications Solutions segment and to the consolidated company. We concluded that the divestiture was a strategic shift that had a major effect on our operations and financial results. As a result, the SubCom business met the held for sale and discontinued operations criteria and has been reported as such in all periods presented on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In connection with the sale, we contractually agreed to continue to honor performance guarantees and letters of credit related to the SubCom business’ projects that existed as of the date of sale. These performance guarantees and letters of credit had a combined value of approximately $119 million as of fiscal year end 2021 and are expected to expire at various dates through fiscal 2025. At the time of sale, we determined that the fair value of these guarantees was $12 million, which we recognized by a charge to pre-tax loss on sale. During fiscal 2021, we amended our agreement with SubCom and removed a requirement to issue new performance guarantees for certain projects entered into by the SubCom business following the sale. As of fiscal year end 2021, there were no such new performance guarantees outstanding. We have contractual recourse against the SubCom business if we are required to perform on any SubCom guarantees; however, based on historical experience, we do not anticipate having to perform. The following table presents the summarized components of loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, for the SubCom business and prior divestitures for fiscal 2019; activity in fiscal 2021 and 2020 was not material: Net sales Cost of sales Selling, general, and administrative expenses Research, development, and engineering expenses Restructuring and other charges, net Pre-tax loss from discontinued operations Pre-tax loss on sale of discontinued operations Income tax benefit Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes $ Fiscal 2019 (in millions) 41 (50) (11) (3) (3) (26) (86) 10 (102) $ 5. Acquisitions During fiscal 2021, we acquired four businesses for a combined cash purchase price of $422 million, net of cash acquired. The acquisitions were reported as part of our Industrial Solutions segment from the date of acquisition. Due to the timing of two transactions that closed in the quarter ended September 24, 2021, we have preliminarily allocated the purchase price of those acquisitions to goodwill and identifiable intangibles assets. Our valuation of identifiable intangible assets, 50 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) assets acquired, and liabilities assumed is currently in process; therefore, the current allocation is subject to adjustment upon finalization of those valuations. The amount of these potential adjustments could be significant. We acquired five businesses, including First Sensor AG (“First Sensor”), for a combined cash purchase price of $336 million, net of cash acquired, during fiscal 2020. The acquisitions were reported as part of our Transportation Solutions and Industrial Solutions segments from the date of acquisition. In connection with our acquisition of approximately 72% of the outstanding shares of First Sensor, we and First Sensor entered into a Domination and Profit and Loss Transfer Agreement (“DPLTA”) which became effective in fiscal 2020. Under the terms of the DPLTA, First Sensor minority shareholders can elect either (1) to remain First Sensor minority shareholders and receive recurring annual compensation of €0.56 per First Sensor share or (2) to put their First Sensor shares in exchange for compensation of €33.27 per First Sensor share. The ultimate amount and timing of any future cash payments related to the DPLTA is uncertain. Our First Sensor noncontrolling interest balance, which was originally recorded at a fair value of €96 million (equivalent to $107 million) at the acquisition date, is recorded as redeemable noncontrolling interest outside of equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of fiscal year end 2021 and 2020 as the exercise of the put right by First Sensor minority shareholders is not within our control. During fiscal 2019, we acquired three businesses for a combined cash purchase price of $296 million, net of cash acquired. The acquisitions were reported as part of our Transportation Solutions segment from the date of acquisition. 6. Inventories Inventories consisted of the following: Raw materials Work in progress Finished goods Inventories 7. Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net Net property, plant, and equipment consisted of the following: Property, plant, and equipment, gross: Land and improvements Buildings and improvements Machinery and equipment Construction in process Accumulated depreciation Property, plant, and equipment, net Fiscal Year End 2020 2021 $ (in millions) 320 $ 991 1,200 251 851 848 $ 2,511 $ 1,950 Fiscal Year End 2020 2021 (in millions) $ 128 $ 147 1,442 7,849 516 9,954 (6,304) $ 3,778 $ 3,650 1,469 8,308 614 10,519 (6,741) Depreciation expense was $576 million, $529 million, and $510 million in fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. 51 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 8. Goodwill The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment were as follows: Transportation Industrial Communications Solutions Solutions Solutions Total Balance at fiscal year end 2019(1) Impairment of goodwill Acquisitions Currency translation and other Balance at fiscal year end 2020(2) Acquisitions Currency translation and other Balance at fiscal year end 2021(2) $ (in millions) 2,124 $ 3,039 $ (900) 276 27 1,527 — 22 — 18 53 3,110 307 29 $ 1,549 $ 3,446 $ — — 10 587 — 8 577 $ 5,740 (900) 294 90 5,224 307 59 595 $ 5,590 (1) (2) At fiscal year end 2019, accumulated impairment losses for the Transportation Solutions, Industrial Solutions, and Communications Solutions segments were $2,191 million, $669 million, and $489 million, respectively. At fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, accumulated impairment losses for the Transportation Solutions, Industrial Solutions, and Communications Solutions segments were $3,091 million, $669 million, and $489 million, respectively. During fiscal 2021 and 2020, we recognized goodwill of $307 million and $294 million, respectively, in connection with new acquisitions. See Note 5 for additional information regarding acquisitions. We completed our annual goodwill impairment test in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 and determined that no impairment existed. During the quarter ended March 27, 2020, as a result of current and projected declines in sales and profitability of the Sensors reporting unit of the Transportation Solutions segment, due in part to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and projected reductions in global automotive production as of March 2020, we determined that an indicator of impairment had occurred and goodwill impairment testing of this reporting unit was required. We determined the fair value of the Sensors reporting unit to be $1.0 billion as of March 27, 2020. This valuation was based on a discounted cash flows analysis incorporating our estimate of future operating performance, which we consider to be a level 3 unobservable input in the fair value hierarchy, and was corroborated using a market approach valuation. The goodwill impairment test indicated that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeded its fair value by $900 million. As a result, we recorded a partial impairment charge of $900 million in the quarter ended March 27, 2020. No additional impairment was identified during our annual goodwill impairment test in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. 9. Intangible Assets, Net Intangible assets consisted of the following: Fiscal Year End 2021 2020 Gross Net Gross Net Carrying Accumulated Carrying Carrying Accumulated Carrying Amount Amortization Amount Amount Amortization Amount (in millions) $ 1,766 $ 1,262 19 $ 3,047 $ (660) $ 1,106 $ 1,648 $ 430 (832) 13 (6) (1,498) $ 1,549 $ 2,892 $ 1,225 19 (554) $ 1,094 486 (739) 13 (6) (1,299) $ 1,593 Customer relationships Intellectual property Other Total 52 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Intangible asset amortization expense was $193 million, $182 million, and $180 million for fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. At fiscal year end 2021, the aggregate amortization expense on intangible assets is expected to be as follows: Fiscal 2022 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2024 Fiscal 2025 Fiscal 2026 Thereafter Total 10. Accrued and Other Current Liabilities Accrued and other current liabilities consisted of the following: (in millions) 200 $ 199 166 151 145 688 1,549 $ Fiscal Year End 2020 2021 Accrued payroll and employee benefits Dividends payable to shareholders Restructuring reserves Income taxes payable Lease liability Share repurchase program payable Deferred revenue Interest payable Other Accrued and other current liabilities $ (in millions) 690 $ 327 236 146 118 73 51 28 573 460 317 229 113 116 — 47 30 408 $ 2,242 $ 1,720 53 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 11. Debt Debt was as follows: Fiscal Year End 2020 2021 (in millions) Principal debt: 4.875% senior notes due 2021 Euro-denominated fixed-to-floating rate senior notes due 2021(1) 3.50% senior notes due 2022 1.10% euro-denominated senior notes due 2023 3.45% senior notes due 2024 0.00% euro-denominated senior notes due 2025 3.70% senior notes due 2026 3.125% senior notes due 2027 0.00% euro-denominated senior notes due 2029 7.125% senior notes due 2037 Other Unamortized discounts, premiums, and debt issuance costs, net Effects of fair value hedge-designated interest rate swap contracts Total debt $ — $ — 500 644 350 644 350 400 644 477 110 4,119 (29) 2 250 407 500 639 350 639 350 400 — 477 149 4,161 (23) 8 $ 4,092 $ 4,146 (1) The euro-denominated fixed-to-floating rate senior notes due 2021 bore interest at a rate of 0% until June 2020 and then at a rate of three-month Euro Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”) plus 0.30%, with the minimum interest rate of 0%, per year until maturity. During fiscal 2021, Tyco Electronics Group S.A. (“TEGSA”), our wholly-owned subsidiary, issued €550 million aggregate principal amount of 0.00% senior notes due in February 2029. The notes are TEGSA’s unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all existing and any future senior indebtedness of TEGSA and senior to any subordinated indebtedness that TEGSA may incur. TEGSA has a five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”) with total commitments of $1.5 billion. The Credit Facility contains provisions that allow for incremental commitments of up to $500 million, an option to temporarily increase the financial ratio covenant following a qualified acquisition, and borrowings in designated currencies. The Credit Facility was amended in June 2021 primarily to extend the maturity date from November 2023 to June 2026. The amended Credit Facility contains customary provisions for the replacement of London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) with successor rates and amends certain representations, warranties, and covenants applicable to us and TEGSA as obligors under the credit agreement. TEGSA had no borrowings under the Credit Facility at fiscal year end 2021 or 2020. Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the option of TEGSA, (1) LIBOR or, upon a phase-out of LIBOR, an alternative benchmark rate, (2) an alternate base rate equal to the highest of (i) Bank of America, N.A.’s base rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 1/2 of 1%, and (iii) one - month LIBOR, or an alternative benchmark rate, plus 1%, (3) an alternative currency daily rate, or (4) an alternative currency term rate, plus, in each case, an applicable margin based upon the senior, unsecured, long - term debt rating of TEGSA. TEGSA is required to pay an annual facility fee. Based on the applicable credit ratings of TEGSA, this fee ranges from 5.0 to 12.5 basis points of the lenders’ commitments under the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility contains a financial ratio covenant providing that if, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, our ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Facility) for the then most recently concluded period of four consecutive fiscal quarters exceeds 3.75 to 1.0, an Event of Default (as defined in the Credit Facility) is triggered. The Credit Facility and our other debt agreements contain other customary covenants. 54 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Periodically, TEGSA issues commercial paper to U.S. institutional accredited investors and qualified institutional buyers in accordance with available exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 as part of our ongoing effort to maintain financial flexibility and to potentially decrease the cost of borrowings. Borrowings under the commercial paper program are backed by the Credit Facility. TEGSA had no borrowings under the commercial paper program at fiscal year end 2021 or 2020. TEGSA’s payment obligations under its senior notes, commercial paper, and Credit Facility are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured basis by its parent, TE Connectivity Ltd. At fiscal year end 2021, principal payments required for debt are as follows: Fiscal 2022 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2024 Fiscal 2025 Fiscal 2026 Thereafter Total (in millions) 503 $ 651 353 646 352 1,614 4,119 $ The fair value of our debt, based on indicative valuations, was approximately $4,465 million and $4,550 million at fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, respectively. 12. Leases The components of lease cost were as follows: Operating lease cost Variable lease cost Total lease cost Fiscal 2021 2020 (in millions) 120 $ 49 169 $ 108 49 157 $ $ Amounts recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows: Operating lease ROU assets: Other assets Operating lease liabilities: Accrued and other current liabilities Other liabilities Total operating lease liabilities Fiscal Year End 2020 2021 ($ in millions) $ 444 $ 453 $ 118 $ 116 347 $ 452 $ 463 334 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) Weighted-average discount rate 5.2 1.2 % 5.8 1.6 % 55 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Cash flow information, including significant non-cash transactions, related to leases was as follows: Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Payments for operating leases(1) Fiscal 2021 2020 (in millions) $ 123 $ 108 ROU assets, including modifications and extensions, obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities 123 28 (1) These payments are included in cash flows from continuing operating activities, primarily in changes in accrued and other current liabilities. At fiscal year end 2021, the maturities of operating lease liabilities were as follows: Fiscal 2022 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2024 Fiscal 2025 Fiscal 2026 Thereafter Total lease payments Less: interest Present value of lease liabilities ASC 840 Comparative Disclosures (in millions) $ 118 104 83 63 40 60 468 (16) 452 $ Prior to fiscal 2020, we accounted for our leases in accordance with ASC 840, Leases. Under ASC 840, rental expense for operating leases was $162 million for fiscal 2019. 13. Commitments and Contingencies Legal Proceedings In the normal course of business, we are subject to various legal proceedings and claims, including patent infringement claims, product liability matters, employment disputes, disputes on agreements, other commercial disputes, environmental matters, antitrust claims, and tax matters, including non-income tax matters such as value added tax, sales and use tax, real estate tax, and transfer tax. Although it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these proceedings, based upon our experience, current information, and applicable law, we do not expect that the outcome of these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. Trade Compliance Matters We are investigating our past compliance with relevant U.S. trade controls and have made voluntary disclosures of apparent trade controls violations to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) and the U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (“DDTC”). We are cooperating with the BIS and DDTC on these matters, and both our internal assessment and the resulting investigations by the agencies remain ongoing. We are unable to predict the timing and final outcome of the agencies’ investigations. An unfavorable outcome may include fines or penalties imposed in response to our disclosures, but we are not yet able to reasonably estimate the extent of any such fines or penalties. While we have reserved for potential fines and penalties relating to these matters based on our current understanding of the facts, the investigations into these matters have yet to be completed and the final outcome of such investigations and related fines and penalties may differ from amounts currently reserved. 56 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Environmental Matters We are involved in various stages of investigation and cleanup related to environmental remediation matters at a number of sites. The ultimate cost of site cleanup is difficult to predict given the uncertainties regarding the extent of the required cleanup, the interpretation of applicable laws and regulations, and alternative cleanup methods. As of fiscal year end 2021, we concluded that we would incur investigation and remediation costs at these sites in the reasonably possible range of $18 million to $47 million, and we accrued $21 million as the probable loss, which was the best estimate within this range. We believe that any potential payment of such estimated amounts will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. Guarantees In disposing of assets or businesses, we often provide representations, warranties, and/or indemnities to cover various risks including unknown damage to assets, environmental risks involved in the sale of real estate, liability for investigation and remediation of environmental contamination at waste disposal sites and manufacturing facilities, and unidentified tax liabilities and legal fees related to periods prior to disposition. We do not expect that these uncertainties will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. At fiscal year end 2021, we had outstanding letters of credit, letters of guarantee, and surety bonds of $135 million, excluding those related to our SubCom business which are discussed in Note 4. 14. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements We use derivative and non - derivative financial instruments to manage certain exposures to foreign currency, interest rate, investment, and commodity risks. Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk As part of managing the exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, we utilize cross-currency swap contracts and foreign currency forward contracts, a portion of which are designated as cash flow hedges. The objective of these contracts is to minimize impacts to cash flows and profitability due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on intercompany and other cash transactions. We expect that significantly all of the balance in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) associated with the cash flow hedge-designated instruments addressing foreign exchange risks will be reclassified into the Consolidated Statement of Operations within the next twelve months. During fiscal 2015, we entered into cross-currency swap contracts to reduce our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk associated with certain intercompany loans. The aggregate notional value of these contracts was €700 million at fiscal year end 2021 and 2020. Under the terms of these contracts, which have been designated as cash flow hedges, we make interest payments in euros at 3.50% per annum and receive interest in U.S. dollars at a weighted-average rate of 5.34% per annum. Upon maturity in fiscal 2022, we will pay the notional value of the contracts in euros and receive U.S. dollars from our counterparties. In connection with the cross-currency swap contracts, both counterparties to each contract are required to provide cash collateral. These cross-currency swap contracts were recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: Other assets Other liabilities Fiscal Year End 2020 2021 (in millions) — $ 20 1 9 $ 57 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) At fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, collateral received from or paid to our counterparties approximated the net derivative position. Collateral is recorded in accrued and other current liabilities when the contracts are in a net asset position, or prepaid expenses and other current assets when the contracts are in a net liability position on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The impacts of these cross-currency swap contracts were as follows: Gains (losses) recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) Gains (losses) excluded from the hedging relationship(1) 2021 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) 2019 $ (6) $ (6) 28 $ (48) 53 66 (1) Gains and losses excluded from the hedging relationship are recognized prospectively in selling, general, and administrative expenses and are offset by losses and gains generated as a result of re-measuring certain intercompany loans to the U.S. dollar. Hedge of Net Investment We hedge our net investment in certain foreign operations using intercompany loans and external borrowings denominated in the same currencies. The aggregate notional value of these hedges was $3,798 million and $3,511 million at fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, respectively. We also use a cross-currency swap program to hedge our net investment in certain foreign operations. The aggregate notional value of the contracts under this program was $1,430 million and $1,664 million at fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, respectively. Under the terms of these contracts, we receive interest in U.S. dollars at a weighted-average rate of 1.85% per annum and pay no interest. Upon the maturity of these contracts at various dates through fiscal 2025, we will pay the notional value of the contracts in the designated foreign currency and receive U.S. dollars from our counterparties. We are not required to provide collateral for these contracts. These cross-currency swap contracts were recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: Prepaid expenses and other current assets Other assets Accrued and other current liabilities Other liabilities The impacts of our hedge of net investment programs were as follows: $ Fiscal Year End 2020 2021 (in millions) 3 $ 18 13 18 1 3 6 16 2021 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) 2019 Foreign currency exchange gains (losses) on intercompany loans and external borrowings(1) Gains (losses) on cross-currency swap contracts designated as hedges of net investment(1) $ (12) $ (172) $ 162 (22) (69) 74 (1) Recorded as currency translation, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Interest Rate and Investment Risk Management We issue debt, as needed, to fund our operations and capital requirements. Such borrowings can result in interest rate exposure. To manage the interest rate exposure, we use interest rate swap contracts to convert a portion of fixed rate debt into variable rate debt. We may use forward starting interest rate swap contracts to manage interest rate exposure in periods prior to the anticipated issuance of fixed rate debt. The aggregate notional value of our forward starting interest rate swap 58 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) contracts, which are designated as cash flow hedges, was $450 million at fiscal year end 2021 and 2020. These forward starting interest rate swap contracts were recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: Prepaid expenses and other current assets Accrued and other current liabilities Other liabilities $ Fiscal Year End 2020 2021 (in millions) 7 $ 38 — — — 64 The impacts of these forward starting interest rate swap contracts were as follows: Gains (losses) recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) $ 33 $ (30) $ (34) We also utilize investment swap contracts to manage earnings exposure on certain nonqualified deferred 2021 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) 2019 compensation liabilities. Commodity Hedges As part of managing the exposure to certain commodity price fluctuations, we utilize commodity swap contracts. The objective of these contracts is to minimize impacts to cash flows and profitability due to changes in prices of commodities used in production. These contracts had an aggregate notional value of $512 million and $312 million at fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, respectively, and were designated as cash flow hedges. These commodity swap contracts were recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: Prepaid expenses and other current assets Other assets Accrued and other current liabilities Other liabilities The impacts of these commodity swap contracts were as follows: $ Fiscal Year End 2020 2021 (in millions) 23 $ — 18 4 41 3 2 1 Gains recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) Gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into cost of sales 2021 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) 2019 $ 58 $ 60 $ 14 92 11 (18) We expect that significantly all of the balance in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) associated with commodity hedges will be reclassified into the Consolidated Statement of Operations within the next twelve months. Fair Value Measurements Financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, which consist of marketable securities and derivative instruments not discussed above, were immaterial at fiscal year end 2021 and 2020. 59 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 15. Retirement Plans Defined Benefit Pension Plans We have several contributory and noncontributory defined benefit retirement plans covering certain of our non-U.S. and U.S. employees, designed in accordance with local customs and practice. The net periodic pension benefit cost (credit) for all non-U.S. and U.S. defined benefit pension plans was as follows: Non-U.S. Plans Fiscal 2020 2021 2019 2021 ($ in millions) U.S. Plans Fiscal 2020 2019 $ 48 $ 52 $ 47 $ 12 $ 10 $ 13 30 (57) 32 (6) (2) $ 45 25 (61) 41 (6) — $ 51 42 (64) 24 (7) (1) 41 $ 30 (52) 9 — 28 $ 27 36 (59) 9 — — (4) $ 46 (58) 17 — — 18 $ 1.13 % 1.01 % 1.94 % 2.57 % 3.14 % 4.35 % 3.65 % 4.07 % 4.65 % 5.60 % 6.50 % 6.57 % — % 2.50 % 2.53 % 2.57 % — % — % Operating expense: Service cost Other (income) expense: Interest cost Expected return on plan assets Amortization of net actuarial loss Amortization of prior service credit Settlement and curtailment losses (gains) Net periodic pension benefit cost (credit) Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net pension benefit cost (credit) during the fiscal year: Discount rate Expected return on plan assets Rate of compensation increase 60 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) The following table represents the changes in benefit obligation and plan assets and the net amount recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for all non-U.S. and U.S. defined benefit pension plans: Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of fiscal year Service cost Interest cost Actuarial (gains) losses Benefits and administrative expenses paid Settlements and curtailments Currency translation Other Benefit obligation at end of fiscal year Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of fiscal year Actual return on plan assets Employer contributions Benefits and administrative expenses paid Settlements Currency translation Other Fair value of plan assets at end of fiscal year Funded status Amounts recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets: Other assets Accrued and other current liabilities Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities Net amount recognized Non-U.S. Plans Fiscal U.S. Plans Fiscal 2021 2020 2021 2020 ($ in millions) $ 2,519 48 30 6 (85) (67) 63 6 2,520 1,537 81 43 (85) (52) 54 4 1,582 $ (938) $ 2,483 52 25 (44) (88) (27) 111 7 2,519 1,489 39 43 (88) (4) 52 6 1,537 $ (982) $ 1,219 12 30 (46) (80) (183) — — 952 968 110 18 (80) (183) — — 833 $ (119) $ 102 (30) (1,010) $ (938) $ 120 (28) (1,074) $ (982) $ — (4) (115) $ (119) $ 1,195 10 36 65 (87) — — — 1,219 937 114 4 (87) — — — 968 (251) — (5) (246) (251) $ $ $ Pre-tax amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) which have not yet been recognized in net periodic pension benefit cost: Net actuarial loss Prior service (cost) credit Total Weighted-average assumptions used to determine pension benefit obligation at fiscal year end: Discount rate Rate of compensation increase $ (547) 26 $ (521) $ (597) 37 $ (560) $ (151) (1) $ (152) $ $ (291) (2) (293) 1.37 % 2.53 % 1.13 % 2.50 % 2.84 % — % 2.57 % — % 61 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) The pre-tax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for all non-U.S. and U.S. defined benefit pension plans were as follows: Current year net actuarial gain (loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Amortization of net actuarial loss(1) Current year prior service cost recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Amortization of prior service (credit) cost(1) Non-U.S. Plans Fiscal U.S. Plans Fiscal 2021 2020 2021 2020 (in millions) $ 16 $ 34 18 $ 41 103 $ 37 (10) 9 (1) (10) 39 $ — (6) 53 $ — 1 141 $ — — (1) $ (1) Includes amounts reflected as settlement and curtailment losses (gains) in the above net periodic pension benefit cost (credit) table. As part of our continued effort to manage U.S. pension plan obligations, during the quarter ended September 24, 2021, we transferred approximately $190 million of U.S. pension plan liabilities to an insurance company through the purchase of a group annuity contract funded by a transfer of plan assets totaling approximately $180 million. As a result of this transaction, we recognized a settlement charge of $28 million, which was recorded in net other income (expense) on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. In fiscal 2021, unrecognized actuarial gains recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were primarily the result of favorable asset performance and higher discount rates for our non-U.S. and U.S. defined benefit pension plans as compared to fiscal 2020. In fiscal 2020, unrecognized actuarial gains recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were primarily the result of favorable asset performance for our U.S. defined benefit pension plans, partially offset by lower U.S. discount rates and unfavorable asset performance for our non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans as compared to fiscal 2019. In determining the expected return on plan assets, we consider the relative weighting of plan assets by class and individual asset class performance expectations. The investment strategies for non-U.S. and U.S. pension plans are governed locally. Our investment strategy for our pension plans is to manage the plans on a going concern basis. Current investment policy is to achieve a reasonable return on assets, subject to a prudent level of portfolio risk, for the purpose of enhancing the security of benefits for participants. Projected returns are based primarily on pro forma asset allocation, expected long-term returns, and forward-looking estimates of active portfolio and investment management. At fiscal year end 2021, the long-term target asset allocation in our U.S. plans’ master trust is 5% return-seeking assets and 95% liability-hedging assets. Return-seeking assets, including non-U.S. and U.S. equity securities, are assets intended to generate returns in excess of pension liability growth. Liability-hedging assets, including government and corporate bonds, are assets intended to have characteristics similar to pension liabilities and are used to better match asset cash flows with expected obligation cash flows. Asset re-allocation to meet that target is occurring over a multi-year period based on the funded status. We expect to reach our target allocation when the funded status of the plans exceeds 115%. Based on the funded status of the plans as of fiscal year end 2021, our target asset allocation is 67% return-seeking and 33% liability-hedging. 62 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Target weighted-average asset allocation and weighted-average asset allocation for non-U.S. and U.S. pension plans were as follows: Asset category: Equity securities Fixed income Other Total Non-U.S. Plans Fiscal Fiscal U.S. Plans Fiscal Fiscal Year End Year End Year End Year End Target 2021 2020 Target 2021 2020 34 % 49 17 100 % 35 % 48 17 100 % 25 % 55 20 67 % 33 — 100 % 100 % 51 % 49 — 100 % 45 % 55 — 100 % Our common shares are not a direct investment of our pension funds; however, the pension funds may indirectly include our shares. The aggregate amount of our common shares would not be considered material relative to the total pension fund assets. Our funding policy is to make contributions in accordance with the laws and customs of the various countries in which we operate as well as to make discretionary voluntary contributions from time to time. We expect to make the minimum required contributions of $45 million and $5 million to our non-U.S. and U.S. pension plans, respectively, in fiscal 2022. We may also make voluntary contributions at our discretion. At fiscal year end 2021, benefit payments, which reflect future expected service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid as follows: Fiscal 2022 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2024 Fiscal 2025 Fiscal 2026 Fiscal 2027-2031 Non-U.S. Plans U.S. Plans (in millions) 90 $ $ 100 112 93 98 549 63 60 60 60 61 287 Presented below is the accumulated benefit obligation for all non-U.S. and U.S. pension plans as well as additional information related to plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets and plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets. Accumulated benefit obligation Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets: Accumulated benefit obligation Fair value of plan assets Pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets: Projected benefit obligation Fair value of plan assets Non-U.S. Plans Fiscal Year End U.S. Plans Fiscal Year End 2021 2020 2021 2020 (in millions) $ 2,410 $ 2,394 $ 952 $ 1,219 1,027 75 1,166 128 1,324 338 1,458 356 918 798 918 798 1,219 968 1,219 968 63 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) We value our pension assets based on the fair value hierarchy of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. Details of the fair value hierarchy are described in Note 2. The following table presents our defined benefit pension plans’ asset categories and their associated fair value within the fair value hierarchy: Equity: Commingled equity funds(1) Fixed income: Government and corporate bonds(2) Commingled fixed income funds(3) Other(4) Subtotal Items to reconcile to fair value of plan assets(5) Fair value of plan assets Equity: Commingled equity funds(1) Fixed income: Government and corporate bonds(2) Commingled fixed income funds(3) Other(4) Subtotal Items to reconcile to fair value of plan assets(5) Fair value of plan assets Non-U.S. Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total U.S. Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fiscal Year End 2021 (in millions) $ — $ 220 $ — $ 220 $ — $ 280 $ — $ 280 — — — — — — $ — $ 1,505 $ — 6 1,101 178 6 1,101 178 — — — 1,505 $ — $ 695 $ — — 392 23 — — — 77 $ 1,582 Fiscal Year End 2020 Non-U.S. Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total U.S. Plans Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (in millions) $ — $ 357 $ — $ 357 $ — $ 447 $ — $ 447 — — — — — 141 $ — $ 1,383 $ 141 493 366 167 493 366 308 — — — 1,524 $ — $ 967 $ — — 494 26 — — — 13 $ 1,537 — 392 23 695 138 $ 833 — 494 26 967 1 $ 968 (1) (2) (3) (4) Commingled equity funds are pooled investments in multiple equity - type securities. Fair value is calculated as the closing price of the underlying investments, an observable market condition, divided by the number of shares of the fund outstanding. Government and corporate bonds are marked to fair value based on quoted market prices or market approach valuation models using observable market data such as quotes, spreads, and data points for yield curves. Commingled fixed income funds are pooled investments in multiple fixed income-type securities. Fair value is calculated as the closing price of the underlying investments, an observable market condition, divided by the number of shares of the fund outstanding. Other investments are composed of insurance contracts, derivatives, short-term investments, structured products such as collateralized obligations and mortgage- and asset-backed securities, real estate investments, and hedge funds. Insurance contracts are valued using cash surrender value, or face value of the contract if a cash surrender value is unavailable (level 2), as these values represent the amount that the plan would receive on termination of the underlying contract. Derivatives, short-term investments, and structured products are marked to fair value using models that are supported by observable market-based data (level 2). Real estate investments include investments in commingled real estate funds and are valued at net asset value which is calculated using unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity (level 3). Hedge funds are valued at their net asset value which is calculated using unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity (level 3). (5) Items to reconcile to fair value of plan assets include certain investments containing no significant redemption restrictions that were measured at net asset value (“NAV”) using the NAV practical expedient available in ASC 820 and amounts receivable or payable for unsettled transactions and cash balances, both of which are considered to be carried at book value. Fiscal 2021 and 2020 changes in Level 3 assets in non-U.S. plans were primarily the result of investment sales and net investment losses, respectively. 64 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Defined Contribution Retirement Plans We maintain several defined contribution retirement plans, the most significant of which is located in the U.S. These plans include 401(k) matching programs, as well as qualified and nonqualified profit sharing and share bonus retirement plans. Expense for the defined contribution plans is computed as a percentage of participants’ compensation and was $60 million, $60 million, and $63 million for fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. Deferred Compensation Plans We maintain nonqualified deferred compensation plans, which permit eligible employees to defer a portion of their compensation. A record-keeping account is set up for each participant and the participant chooses from a variety of measurement funds for the deemed investment of their accounts. The measurement funds correspond to several funds in our 401(k) plans and the account balance fluctuates with the investment returns on those funds. At fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, total deferred compensation liabilities were $263 million and $218 million, respectively, and were recorded in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 14 for additional information regarding our risk management strategy related to deferred compensation liabilities. Postretirement Benefit Plans In addition to providing pension and 401(k) benefits, we also provide certain health care coverage continuation for qualifying retirees from the date of retirement to age 65 or lifetime, as applicable. The accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was $16 million and $17 million at fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, respectively, and the underfunded status of the postretirement benefit plans was included primarily in long-term pension and postretirement liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Activity during fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019 was not significant. 16. Income Taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Significant components of the income tax expense (benefit) were as follows: Current income tax expense (benefit): U.S. Federal U.S. State Non-U.S. Deferred income tax expense (benefit): U.S. Federal U.S. State Non-U.S. Income tax expense (benefit) 2021 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) 2019 $ 3 $ 12 462 477 9 $ (28) 2 229 203 (23) 262 248 (24) (15) (315) (354) (25) (8) (185) (218) $ 123 $ 783 $ (15) (16) (10) 561 535 The U.S. and non-U.S. components of income from continuing operations before income taxes were as follows: U.S. Non-U.S. Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 2,378 $ 2021 2019 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) $ (336) $ (1,053) $ (216) 2,147 1,577 524 $ 1,931 2,714 65 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) The reconciliation between U.S. federal income taxes at the statutory rate and income tax expense (benefit) was as follows: Notional U.S. federal income tax expense at the statutory rate(1) Adjustments to reconcile to the income tax expense (benefit): $ 499 $ 110 $ 406 2021 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) 2019 U.S. state income tax benefit, net Tax law changes Tax credits Non-U.S. net earnings(2) Change in accrued income tax liabilities Valuation allowance Divestitures and goodwill impairments Excess tax benefits from share-based payments Other Income tax expense (benefit) (2) 12 (13) (71) 37 (353) — (21) 35 (5) 15 (22) (166) (61) (163) — (8) (11) $ 123 $ 783 $ (15) (26) 349 (13) (88) 30 231 185 (6) 11 (1) (2) The U.S. federal statutory rate was 21% for fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019. Excludes items which are separately presented. The income tax expense for fiscal 2021 included a $353 million income tax benefit related to changes in valuation allowances, of which $327 million related to the net reduction in valuation allowances associated primarily with certain tax planning actions, as well as improved current and expected future operating profit and taxable income. In addition, the income tax expense for fiscal 2021 included a $29 million income tax benefit related to an Internal Revenue Service approved change in the tax method of depreciating or amortizing certain assets and $23 million of income tax expense associated with the tax impacts of an intercompany transaction. The income tax expense for fiscal 2020 included $355 million of income tax expense related to the tax impacts of certain measures of the Switzerland Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing (“Swiss Tax Reform”) and an income tax benefit of $31 million related to pre-separation tax matters and the termination of the Tax Sharing Agreement. See “Swiss Tax Reform” and “Tax Sharing Agreement” below for additional information. In addition, the income tax expense for fiscal 2020 included $226 million of income tax expense related to increases to the valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets, related primarily to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the pandemic and its negative impact on our current and expected operating profit and taxable income, we believed it was more likely than not that a portion of our deferred tax assets will not be realized. The pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $900 million recorded during fiscal 2020 resulted in a tax benefit of $4 million as the associated goodwill was primarily not deductible for income tax purposes. See Note 8 for additional information regarding the impairment of goodwill. The income tax benefit for fiscal 2019 included a $216 million income tax benefit related to the tax impacts of certain measures of Swiss Tax Reform, a $90 million income tax benefit related to the effective settlement of a tax audit in a non-U.S. jurisdiction, and $15 million of income tax expense associated with the tax impacts of certain legal entity restructurings and intercompany transactions. See “Swiss Tax Reform” below for additional information regarding Swiss Tax Reform. 66 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Deferred income taxes result from temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting and tax purposes. The components of the net deferred income tax asset were as follows: Fiscal Year End 2020 2021 (in millions) Deferred tax assets: Accrued liabilities and reserves Tax loss and credit carryforwards Inventories Intangible assets Pension and postretirement benefits Deferred revenue Interest Unrecognized income tax benefits Lease liabilities Other Gross deferred tax assets Valuation allowance Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance Deferred tax liabilities: Property, plant, and equipment Lease ROU assets Other Total deferred tax liabilities $ 313 $ 3,836 46 535 177 7 310 4 94 9 5,331 (2,729) 2,602 248 5,338 45 572 223 4 180 3 106 11 6,730 (4,429) 2,301 (97) (92) (95) (284) (108) (93) (65) (266) Net deferred tax assets $ 2,318 $ 2,035 Our tax loss and credit carryforwards (tax effected) at fiscal year end 2021 were as follows: Expiration Period Fiscal 2027 Through Through No Fiscal 2026 Fiscal 2041 Expiration Total (in millions) U.S. Federal: Net operating loss carryforwards Tax credit carryforwards $ 40 $ 54 383 $ 112 56 $ 479 166 — U.S. State: Net operating loss carryforwards Tax credit carryforwards Non-U.S.: Net operating loss carryforwards Capital loss carryforwards Total tax loss and credit carryforwards $ 61 15 16 — 4 7 81 22 1,600 3 157 3,043 45 — 327 $ 2,114 $ 1,395 $ 3,836 1,286 42 The valuation allowance for deferred tax assets of $2,729 million and $4,429 million at fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, respectively, related principally to the uncertainty of the utilization of certain deferred tax assets, primarily tax loss, capital loss, and credit carryforwards in various jurisdictions. During fiscal 2021, the valuation allowance decreased primarily as a result of a $1,295 million (tax effected) recovery of prior years’ net write-downs of investments in subsidiaries in certain jurisdictions, with a corresponding decrease to tax loss and credit carryforwards. In addition, as discussed above, a $327 million net reduction in valuation allowances was associated primarily with certain tax planning actions, as well as improved 67 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) current and expected future operating profit and taxable income. We believe that we will generate sufficient future taxable income to realize the income tax benefits related to the remaining net deferred tax assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. We have provided income taxes for earnings that are currently distributed as well as the taxes associated with several subsidiaries’ earnings that are expected to be distributed in the future. No additional provision has been made for Swiss or non - Swiss income taxes on the undistributed earnings of subsidiaries or for unrecognized deferred tax liabilities for temporary differences related to basis differences in investments in subsidiaries, as such earnings are expected to be permanently reinvested, the investments are essentially permanent in duration, or we have concluded that no additional tax liability will arise as a result of the distribution of such earnings. As of fiscal year end 2021, certain subsidiaries had approximately $32 billion of cumulative undistributed earnings that have been retained indefinitely and reinvested in our global manufacturing operations, including working capital; property, plant, and equipment; intangible assets; and research and development activities. A liability could arise if our intention to permanently reinvest such earnings were to change and amounts are distributed by such subsidiaries or if such subsidiaries are ultimately disposed. It is not practicable to estimate the additional income taxes related to permanently reinvested earnings or the basis differences related to investments in subsidiaries. As of fiscal year end 2021, we had approximately $4.9 billion of cash, cash equivalents, and intercompany deposits, principally in our subsidiaries, that we have the ability to distribute to TEGSA, our Luxembourg subsidiary, which is the obligor of substantially all of our debt, and to TE Connectivity Ltd., our Swiss parent company, but we consider to be permanently reinvested. We estimate that up to $0.7 billion of tax expense would be recognized on the Consolidated Financial Statements if our intention to permanently reinvest these amounts were to change. Our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate cash, cash equivalents, and intercompany deposits that are designated as permanently reinvested in order to fund our operations, including investing and financing activities. Uncertain Tax Positions The following table summarizes the activity related to unrecognized income tax benefits: Balance at beginning of fiscal year Additions related to prior years tax positions Reductions related to prior years tax positions Additions related to current year tax positions Current year acquisitions Settlements Reductions due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations Balance at end of fiscal year 2021 2019 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) $ 414 $ 542 $ 566 13 (101) 98 — (2) (32) $ 359 $ 414 $ 542 29 (87) 39 — (12) (97) 14 (77) 50 4 (9) (37) The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would reduce income tax expense and the effective tax rate were $378 million, $393 million, and $397 million at fiscal year end 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. We record accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as part of income tax expense (benefit). As of fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, we had $53 million and $42 million, respectively, of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, recorded primarily in income taxes. During fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019, we recognized income tax expense of $12 million, benefits of $1 million, and benefits of $14 million, respectively, related to interest and penalties on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. We file income tax returns on a unitary, consolidated, or stand - alone basis in multiple state and local jurisdictions, which generally have statutes of limitations ranging from 3 to 4 years. Various state and local income tax returns are currently in the process of examination or administrative appeal. Our non - U.S. subsidiaries file income tax returns in the countries in which they have operations. Generally, these countries have statutes of limitations ranging from 3 to 10 years. Various non - U.S. subsidiary income tax returns are currently in the process of examination by taxing authorities. 68 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) As of fiscal year end 2021, under applicable statutes, the following tax years remained subject to examination in the major tax jurisdictions indicated: Jurisdiction Brazil China Czech Republic France Germany Hong Kong Ireland Italy Japan Luxembourg Mexico Singapore South Korea Spain Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom U.S.—federal Open Years 2016 through 2021 2011 through 2021 2017 through 2021 2018 through 2021 2013 through 2021 2015 through 2021 2016 through 2021 2016 through 2021 2015 through 2021 2016 through 2021 2016 through 2021 2016 through 2021 2016 through 2021 2017 through 2021 2016 through 2021 2019 through 2021 2019 through 2021 2018 through 2021 In most jurisdictions, taxing authorities retain the ability to review prior tax years and to adjust any net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards from these years that are utilized in a subsequent period. Although it is difficult to predict the timing or results of our worldwide examinations, we estimate that approximately $100 million of unrecognized income tax benefits, excluding the impact relating to accrued interest and penalties, could be resolved within the next twelve months. We are not aware of any other matters that would result in significant changes to the amount of unrecognized income tax benefits reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of fiscal year end 2021. Other Income Tax Matters Swiss Tax Reform Swiss Parliament approved the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing in September 2018, and it was approved by public vote on May 19, 2019. Swiss Tax Reform eliminated certain preferential tax items and implemented new tax rates at both the federal and cantonal levels. On May 24, 2019, the federal tax authority issued guidance abolishing certain interest deductions effective January 1, 2020. As a result, during fiscal 2019, we recorded a $216 million income tax benefit related primarily to the reduction to the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Based on our forecast of taxable income and the abolishment of certain interest deductions, we believed it was more likely than not that additional deferred tax assets for tax loss carryforwards in Switzerland would be realized in the future. The federal provisions of Swiss Tax Reform were enacted into law in the quarter ended September 27, 2019. In October 2019, the canton of Schaffhausen enacted Swiss Tax Reform into law, including reductions in tax rates. During fiscal 2020, we recognized $355 million of income tax expense related primarily to cantonal implementation and the resulting write-down of certain deferred tax assets to the lower tax rates. 69 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Tax Sharing Agreement Upon our separation from Tyco International plc in fiscal 2007, we entered into a Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International plc (now part of Johnson Controls International plc) and Covidien plc (now part of Medtronic plc) under which we shared certain income tax liabilities for periods prior to and including June 29, 2007. Pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement, we entered into certain guarantee commitments and indemnifications. In fiscal 2020, we, Johnson Controls International plc, and Medtronic plc entered into an agreement to terminate the Tax Sharing Agreement. We believe that substantially all income tax matters that may be subject to the Tax Sharing Agreement have been settled with tax authorities and we do not expect any remaining tax matters to have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. Accordingly, during fiscal 2020, we recognized an income tax benefit of $31 million and net other income of $8 million representing settlement of the remaining shared pre-separation income tax matters and indemnification balances. 17. Earnings (Loss) Per Share The weighted - average number of shares outstanding used in the computations of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share were as follows: Basic Dilutive impact of share-based compensation arrangements Diluted 2021 2019 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) 332 — 332 330 3 333 338 2 340 For fiscal 2020, there were two million nonvested share awards and options outstanding with underlying exercise prices less than the average market prices of our common shares; however, these were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share as inclusion would be antidilutive as a result of our loss during the period. The following share options were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share because the instruments’ underlying exercise prices were greater than the average market prices of our common shares and inclusion would be antidilutive: Antidilutive share options 18. Shareholders’ Equity Common Shares 2021 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) 2019 — 3 1 We are organized under the laws of Switzerland. The rights of holders of our shares are governed by Swiss law, our Swiss articles of association, and our Swiss organizational regulations. Accordingly, the par value of our common shares is stated in Swiss francs (“CHF”). We continue to use the U.S. dollar, however, as our reporting currency on the Consolidated Financial Statements. Subject to certain conditions specified in our articles of association, we are authorized to increase our conditional share capital by issuing new shares in aggregate not exceeding 50% of our authorized shares. In March 2020, our shareholders reapproved and extended through March 11, 2022, our board of directors’ authorization to issue additional new shares, subject to certain conditions specified in the articles of association, in aggregate not exceeding 50% of the amount of our authorized shares. 70 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Common Shares Held in Treasury At fiscal year end 2021, approximately 9 million common shares were held in treasury, of which 4 million were owned by one of our subsidiaries. At fiscal year end 2020, approximately 8 million common shares were held in treasury, of which 5 million were owned by one of our subsidiaries. Shares held both directly by us and by our subsidiary are presented as treasury shares on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. In fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019, our shareholders approved the cancellation of 3 million, 12 million, and 6 million shares, respectively, purchased under our share repurchase program. These capital reductions by cancellation of shares were subject to a notice period and filing with the commercial register in Switzerland. Contributed Surplus As a result of cumulative equity transactions, including dividend activity and treasury share cancellations, our contributed surplus balance was reduced to zero with residual activity recorded against accumulated earnings as reflected on the Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity. To the extent that the contributed surplus balance continues to be zero, the impact of future transactions that normally would have been recorded as a reduction of contributed surplus will be recorded in accumulated earnings. Contributed surplus established for Swiss tax and statutory purposes (“Swiss Contributed Surplus”) is not impacted by our GAAP treatment. Swiss Contributed Surplus, subject to certain conditions, is a freely distributable reserve. As of fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, Swiss Contributed Surplus was CHF 4,902 million and CHF 5,513 million, respectively (equivalent to $3,905 million and $4,561 million, respectively). Dividends We paid cash dividends to shareholders of $1.96, $1.88, and $1.80 per share in fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. Under Swiss law, subject to certain conditions, dividends paid from reserves from capital contributions (equivalent to Swiss Contributed Surplus) are exempt from Swiss withholding tax. Dividends on our shares must be approved by our shareholders. Our shareholders approved the following dividends on our common shares: Approval Date March 2018 Annual Payment Per Share $1.76, payable in four quarterly installments of $0.44 March 2019 $1.84, payable in four quarterly installments of $0.46 March 2020 $1.92, payable in four quarterly installments of $0.48 March 2021 $2.00, payable in four quarterly installments of $0.50 Payment Timing Third quarter of fiscal 2018 Fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 First quarter of fiscal 2019 Second quarter of fiscal 2019 Third quarter of fiscal 2019 Fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 First quarter of fiscal 2020 Second quarter of fiscal 2020 Third quarter of fiscal 2020 Fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 First quarter of fiscal 2021 Second quarter of fiscal 2021 Third quarter of fiscal 2021 Fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 First quarter of fiscal 2022 Second quarter of fiscal 2022 71 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Upon shareholders’ approval of a dividend payment, we record a liability with a corresponding charge to shareholders’ equity. At fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, the unpaid portion of the dividends recorded in accrued and other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets totaled $327 million and $317 million, respectively. Share Repurchase Program In both fiscal 2021 and 2019, our board of directors authorized increases of $1.5 billion in our share repurchase program. Common shares repurchased under the share repurchase program were as follows: Number of common shares repurchased Repurchase value 2021 2019 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) 6 7 12 $ 904 $ 505 $ 1,014 At fiscal year end 2021, we had $1.6 billion of availability remaining under our share repurchase authorization. 72 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 19. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows: Unrecognized Gains (Losses) Accumulated Foreign Currency Pension and on Cash Translation Postretirement Flow Adjustments(1) Benefit Costs Hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at fiscal year end 2018 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: $ 236 $ (452) $ (90) $ (306) (in millions) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Income tax (expense) benefit Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Balance at fiscal year end 2019 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Income tax expense Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Less: other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests Balance at fiscal year end 2020 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Other comprehensive income before reclassifications Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Income tax (expense) benefit Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Less: other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests Balance at fiscal year end 2021 $ (115) (2) (295) 35 (375) 67 — (48) 188 (11) — — (11) (5) 172 144 — — 144 34 66 (195) (647) 15 (4) 46 (44) 8 58 44 (18) 34 — (613) 120 62 (44) 138 (13) (5) 40 — (4) 84 (92) 5 (3) 116 62 (197) (503) 55 31 (23) 63 (5) (445) 348 (30) (39) 279 (2) 314 $ — (475) $ — (7) $ (2) (168) (1) (2) Includes hedges of net investment foreign currency exchange gains or losses which offset foreign currency exchange losses or gains attributable to the translation of the net investments. Represents net foreign currency translation adjustments reclassified as a result of the sale of the SubCom business. This net loss is included in income (loss) from discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. See Note 4 for additional information regarding the divestiture of SubCom. 20. Share Plans Our equity compensation plans, of which the TE Connectivity Ltd. 2007 Stock and Incentive Plan, amended and restated as of September 17, 2020 (the “2007 Plan”), is the primary plan, provide for the award of annual performance bonuses and long - term performance awards, including share options; restricted, performance, and deferred share units; and other share - based awards (collectively, “Awards”) and allow for the use of unissued shares or treasury shares to be used to satisfy such Awards. As of fiscal year end 2021, the 2007 Plan provided for a maximum of 70 million shares to be issued as Awards, subject to adjustment as provided under the terms of the plan. A total of 12 million shares remained available for issuance under the 2007 Plan as of fiscal year end 2021. 73 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Share - Based Compensation Expense Share - based compensation expense, which was included primarily in selling, general, and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, was as follows: Share-based compensation expense 2021 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) 2019 $ 94 $ 74 $ 75 We recognized a related tax benefit associated with our share - based compensation arrangements of $19 million, $15 million, and $16 million in fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. Restricted Share Awards Restricted share awards, which are generally in the form of restricted share units, are granted subject to certain restrictions. Conditions of vesting are determined at the time of grant. All restrictions on an award will lapse upon death or disability of the employee. If the employee satisfies retirement requirements, all or a portion of the award may vest, depending on the terms and conditions of the particular grant. Recipients of restricted share units have no voting rights, but do receive dividend equivalents. For grants that vest through passage of time, the fair value of the award at the time of the grant is amortized to expense over the period of vesting. The fair value of restricted share awards is determined based on the closing value of our shares on the grant date. Restricted share awards generally vest in increments over a period of four years as determined by the management development and compensation committee of our board of directors. Restricted share award activity was as follows: Nonvested at fiscal year end 2020 Granted Vested Forfeited Nonvested at fiscal year end 2021 Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Shares 1,419,427 $ 589,312 (518,894) (173,200) 1,316,645 $ 86.15 112.54 82.09 91.85 96.03 The weighted - average grant - date fair value of restricted share awards granted during fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019 was $112.54, $92.94, and $77.77, respectively. The total fair value of restricted share awards that vested during fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019 was $43 million, $44 million, and $48 million, respectively. As of fiscal year end 2021, there was $68 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested restricted share awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted - average period of 1.7 years. Performance Share Awards Performance share awards, which are generally in the form of performance share units, are granted with pay - out subject to vesting requirements and certain performance conditions that are determined at the time of grant. Based on our performance, the pay - out of performance share units can range from 0% to 200% of the number of units originally granted. The grant-date fair value of performance share awards is expensed over the period of performance once achievement of the performance criteria is deemed probable. Recipients of performance share units have no voting rights but do receive dividend equivalents. Performance share awards generally vest after a period of three years as determined by the management development and compensation committee of our board of directors. 74 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Performance share award activity was as follows: Outstanding at fiscal year end 2020 Granted Vested Forfeited Outstanding at fiscal year end 2021 Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Shares 514,245 $ 185,259 (99,024) (74,409) 526,071 $ 87.30 105.86 93.36 92.75 88.99 The weighted-average grant-date fair value of performance share awards granted during fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019 was $105.86, $83.30, and $71.38, respectively. The total fair value of performance share awards that vested during fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019 was $10 million, $20 million, and $30 million, respectively. As of fiscal year end 2021, there was $21 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested performance share awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.4 years. Share Options Share options are granted to purchase our common shares at prices which are equal to or greater than the market price of the common shares on the date the option is granted. Conditions of vesting are determined at the time of grant. All restrictions on the award will lapse upon death or disability of the employee. If the employee satisfies retirement requirements, all or a portion of the award may vest, depending on the terms and conditions of the particular grant. Options generally vest and become exercisable in equal annual installments over a period of four years and expire ten years after the date of grant. Share option award activity was as follows: Weighted-Average Weighted-Average Exercise Price Shares Remaining Contractual Term (in years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions) Outstanding at fiscal year end 2020 Granted Exercised Forfeited Outstanding at fiscal year end 2021 Vested and expected to vest at fiscal year end 2021 Exercisable at fiscal year end 2021 6,657,716 $ 1,330,050 (2,397,357) (241,465) 5,348,944 $ 5,157,695 $ 2,181,837 $ 77.73 106.52 69.29 92.44 88.00 87.63 77.38 7.0 $ 7.0 $ 5.4 $ 300 291 145 The weighted - average exercise price of share option awards granted during fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019 was $106.52, $93.39, and $76.91, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019 was $49 million, $39 million, and $58 million, respectively. We received cash related to the exercise of options of $167 million, $55 million, and $85 million in fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. As of fiscal year end 2021, there was $32 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested share options granted under our share option plans, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted - average period of 1.6 years. 75 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Share - Based Compensation Assumptions The grant-date fair value of each share option grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. Use of a valuation model requires management to make certain assumptions with respect to selected model inputs. We employ our historical share volatility when calculating the grant-date fair value of our share option grants using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. Currently, we do not have exchange-traded options of sufficient duration to employ an implied volatility assumption in the calculation and therefore rely solely on the historical volatility calculation. The average expected life was based on the contractual term of the option and expected employee exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior. The risk-free interest rate was based on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term that approximated the expected life assumed at the date of grant. The expected annual dividend per share was based on our expected dividend rate. The recognized share-based compensation expense was net of estimated forfeitures, which are based on voluntary termination behavior as well as an analysis of actual option forfeitures. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted and the weighted-average assumptions we used in the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model were as follows: Weighted-average grant-date fair value Assumptions: Expected share price volatility Risk-free interest rate Expected annual dividend per share Expected life of options (in years) 21. Segment and Geographic Data 2021 $ 22.21 Fiscal 2020 $ 15.49 2019 $ 13.40 28 % 0.5 % 21 % 1.7 % 20 % 3.0 % $ 1.92 5.4 $ 1.84 5.1 $ 1.76 5.2 We operate through three reportable segments: Transportation Solutions, Industrial Solutions, and Communications Solutions. See Note 1 for a description of the segments in which we operate. Segment performance is evaluated based on net sales and operating income. Generally, we consider all expenses to be of an operating nature and, accordingly, allocate them to each reportable segment. Costs specific to a segment are charged to the segment. Corporate expenses, such as headquarters administrative costs, are allocated to the segments based on segment operating income. Intersegment sales are not material. Corporate assets are allocated to the segments based on segment assets. 76 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Net sales by segment and industry end market(1) were as follows: 2021 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) 2019 Transportation Solutions: Automotive Commercial transportation Sensors Total Transportation Solutions Industrial Solutions: Industrial equipment Aerospace, defense, oil, and gas Energy Medical Total Industrial Solutions Communications Solutions: Data and devices Appliances Total Communications Solutions Total (1) $ 6,379 $ 4,903 $ 5,686 1,221 914 7,821 1,467 1,128 8,974 1,051 891 6,845 1,397 1,035 738 674 3,844 1,098 1,201 717 697 3,713 1,242 1,306 699 707 3,954 1,198 907 2,105 993 680 1,673 $ 14,923 $ 12,172 $ 13,448 973 641 1,614 Industry end market information is presented consistently with our internal management reporting and may be revised periodically as management deems necessary. Net sales by geographic region and segment were as follows: Europe/Middle East/Africa (“EMEA”): Transportation Solutions Industrial Solutions Communications Solutions Total EMEA Asia–Pacific: Transportation Solutions Industrial Solutions Communications Solutions Total Asia–Pacific Americas: Transportation Solutions Industrial Solutions Communications Solutions Total Americas Total 2021 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) 2019 $ 3,570 $ 2,625 $ 3,099 1,466 1,359 258 236 4,823 4,220 1,586 315 5,471 3,466 703 1,205 5,374 2,662 604 980 4,246 2,812 625 964 4,401 1,938 1,555 585 4,078 1,910 1,863 451 4,224 $ 14,923 $ 12,172 $ 13,448 1,558 1,750 398 3,706 77 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Operating income (loss) by segment was as follows: Transportation Solutions Industrial Solutions Communications Solutions Total 2021 2019 Fiscal 2020 (in millions) $ 1,526 $ (93) $ 1,226 543 209 $ 2,434 $ 537 $ 1,978 469 439 412 218 No single customer accounted for a significant amount of our net sales in fiscal 2021, 2020, or 2019. As we are not organized by product or service, it is not practicable to disclose net sales by product or service. Depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures were as follows: Depreciation and Amortization Fiscal 2020 2019 2021 Capital Expenditures Fiscal 2020 2019 2021 Transportation Solutions Industrial Solutions Communications Solutions Total (in millions) $ 512 $ 463 $ 442 $ 487 $ 365 $ 530 145 74 $ 769 $ 711 $ 690 $ 690 $ 560 $ 749 184 64 139 56 181 67 189 68 121 82 Segment assets and a reconciliation of segment assets to total assets were as follows: Transportation Solutions Industrial Solutions Communications Solutions Total segment assets(1) Other current assets Other non-current assets Total assets 2021 2019 Segment Assets Fiscal Year End 2020 (in millions) $ 5,791 $ 4,973 $ 4,781 2,100 2,117 849 887 7,730 7,977 1,457 1,398 10,566 9,808 $ 21,462 $ 19,242 $ 19,694 2,275 1,151 9,217 1,824 10,421 (1) Segment assets are composed of accounts receivable, inventories, and net property, plant, and equipment. 78 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Net sales and net property, plant, and equipment by geographic region were as follows: Net Sales(1) Fiscal 2020 2021 Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net Fiscal Year End 2020 2019 2021 2019 (in millions) EMEA: Switzerland Germany Other EMEA Total EMEA Asia–Pacific: China Other Asia–Pacific Total Asia–Pacific Americas: U.S. Other Americas Total Americas Total (1) $ 3,616 $ 2,878 $ 3,251 $ 41 $ 79 $ 417 1,438 5,471 343 999 4,220 404 1,168 4,823 599 937 1,577 559 871 1,509 92 443 851 1,386 3,297 2,077 5,374 2,459 1,787 4,246 2,443 1,958 4,401 755 377 1,132 659 418 1,077 642 449 1,091 3,615 463 4,078 991 106 1,097 $ 14,923 $ 12,172 $ 13,448 $ 3,778 $ 3,650 $ 3,574 3,794 430 4,224 3,348 358 3,706 963 101 1,064 960 109 1,069 Net sales to external customers are attributed to individual countries based on the legal entity that records the sale. 22. Subsequent Event Subsequent to fiscal year end 2021, TEGSA called for the early redemption of all of its outstanding 3.50% senior notes due in February 2022, representing $500 million aggregate principal amount. The notes were redeemed on November 3, 2021. 79 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Fiscal Years Ended September 24, 2021, September 25, 2020, and September 27, 2019 Additions Balance at Charged to Acquisitions, Write-offs Balance at Beginning of Costs and Divestitures, Fiscal Year Expenses and Other Deductions Fiscal Year (in millions) End of and Description Fiscal 2021: Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets $ 29 $ 4,429 15 $ 31 Fiscal 2020: Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets $ 25 $ 4,970 10 $ 493 1 $ — (1,731) (4) $ (1) $ — (1,034) (5) $ 41 2,729 29 4,429 Fiscal 2019: Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets $ 22 $ 9 $ 2,191 3,248 — $ — (6) $ (469) 25 4,970 80 Report of the Statutory Auditor on the Consolidated Financial Statements of TE Connectivity Ltd. To the General meeting of TE CONNECTIVITY LTD., SCHAFFHAUSEN Report of the Statutory Auditor on the consolidated financial statements As Statutory Auditor, we have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of TE Connectivity Ltd. (the “Company”), which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as of September 24, 2021, and the consolidated statement of operations, consolidated statement of comprehensive income (loss), consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity, consolidated statement of cash flows and notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year then ended. Board of Directors’ Responsibility The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the requirements of Swiss law. This responsibility includes designing, implementing and maintaining an internal control system relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. The Board of Directors is further responsible for selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Swiss law, Swiss Auditing Standards and auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers the internal control system relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control system. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of the accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. 81 Opinion In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements for the year ended September 24, 2021 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company and the result of its operations and its cash flows in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and comply with Swiss law. Report on Key Audit Matters based on the circular 1/2015 of the Federal Audit Oversight Authority Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. Key Audit Matter (KAM): How the scope of our audit responded to the key audit matter: Goodwill —Sensors Reporting Unit within the Transportation Solutions Reportable Segment — Refer to Notes 2 and 8 to the financial statements The Company’s evaluation of goodwill for impairment involves comparing the carrying amount of each reporting unit to its fair value on the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter or whenever the Company believes an event or other change in reporting unit structure requiring a more frequent assessment has occurred. The Company uses the income approach based on the present value of future cash flows to estimate fair value. The income approach is supported by guideline analyses (a market approach). These approaches incorporate several assumptions including future growth rates, discount rates, and market activity in assessing fair value and are reporting unit specific. The goodwill balance was $5.6 billion as of September 24, 2021, of which $0.3 billion was allocated to the Sensors reporting unit within the Transportation Solutions reportable segment. The fair value of this reporting unit exceeded its carrying amount, therefore, no impairment was recognized. We identified goodwill for the Sensors reporting unit as a critical audit matter because of the significant judgments made by management to estimate its fair value, especially considering the partial impairment charge recorded in the prior fiscal year and future revenue growth rates were based on an expectation of an increase in net sales in a product portfolio with limited available third-party industry reports. This required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the need to involve our fair value specialists, when performing audit procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of management’s estimates and assumptions related to forecasts of future revenue and operating margin and the selection of discount rates. Our audit procedures related to the forecasts of future revenue and operating margin (the “forecasts”), and the selection of discount rates for the Sensors reporting unit included the following, among others: • We tested the effectiveness of controls over management’s goodwill impairment evaluation, including those over the determination of the fair value, such as controls related to forecasts and management’s selection of discount rates. • We evaluated management’s ability to accurately forecast future revenue and operating margin by comparing actual results to management’s historical forecasts. • We evaluated the reasonableness of management’s forecasts by comparing the forecasts to: – Historical operating results of the reporting unit. – Historical operating results of the Company’s – other reporting units. Internal communications to management and the board of directors. – External communications made by management to analysts and investors. – Third-party industry reports for similar products. • With the assistance of our fair value specialists, we evaluated the reasonableness of the (1) valuation methodology and (2) discount rates by: – Testing the source information underlying the determination of the discount rates and the mathematical accuracy of the calculations. – Developing a range of independent estimates and comparing those to the discount rates selected by management. 82 Key Audit Matter (KAM): How the scope of our audit responded to the key audit matter: Income Taxes — Realizability of Deferred Tax Assets — Refer to Notes 2 and 16 to the financial statements The Company recognizes deferred income taxes for temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting and tax purposes. A valuation allowance is provided to offset deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Future realization of deferred tax assets depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character prior to expiration. Sources of taxable income include future reversals of deferred tax assets and liabilities, expected future taxable income, taxable income in prior carryback years if permitted under the tax law, and tax planning strategies. Management has determined that it is more likely than not that sufficient taxable income will be generated in the future to realize a portion of its deferred tax assets, and therefore, a valuation allowance of $2.7 billion has been recorded to offset the Company’s gross deferred tax assets as of September 24, 2021 of $5.3 billion. We identified the realizability of deferred tax assets as a critical audit matter because of the Company’s tax structure and the significant judgments and estimates made by management to determine that sufficient taxable income will be generated in the future prior to expiration to realize a portion of its deferred tax assets. This required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the need to involve our income tax specialists, when performing audit procedures to evaluate the appropriateness of qualifying tax planning strategies and the reasonableness of management’s estimates of taxable income prior to expiration. Our audit procedures related to the determination that it is more likely than not that sufficient taxable income will be generated in the future to realize deferred tax assets included the following, among others: • We tested the effectiveness of controls over management’s estimates of the realization of the deferred tax assets, including those over the estimates of taxable income, the approval of tax planning strategies and the determination of whether it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized prior to expiration. • We evaluated the reasonableness of management’s assessment of the significance and weighting of negative evidence and positive evidence that is objectively verifiable. • We evaluated management’s ability to accurately estimate taxable income by comparing actual results to management’s historical estimates and evaluating whether there have been any changes that would impact management’s ability to continue accurately estimating taxable income. • We tested the reasonableness of management’s estimates of taxable income by comparing the estimates to: – Historical taxable income. – Internal communications to management and the board of directors. – Management’s history of carrying out its stated plans and its ability to carry out its plans considering contractual commitments, available financing, or debt covenants. • We evaluated whether the estimates of future taxable income were consistent with evidence obtained in other areas of the audit. • We evaluated whether the taxable income in prior carryback years was of the appropriate character and available under the tax law. With the assistance of our income tax and other specialists, we evaluated (1) the appropriateness of qualifying tax planning strategies, including that they were prudent, feasible and would more likely than not result in the realization of deferred tax assets and (2) management’s assessment that sufficient taxable income will be generated in the future to realize a portion of the deferred tax assets prior to expiration. 83 Report on Other Legal Requirements We confirm that we meet the legal requirements on licensing according to the Auditor Oversight Act (“AOA”) and independence (Article 728 Code of Obligations (“CO”) and Article 11, AOA) and that there are no circumstances incompatible with our independence. In accordance with Article 728a, paragraph 1, item 3, CO, and Swiss Auditing Standard 890, we confirm that an internal control system exists, which has been designed for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements according to the instructions of the Board of Directors. We recommend that the consolidated financial statements submitted to you be approved. Deloitte AG /s/ Matthias Gschwend Licensed Audit Expert Auditor in charge /s/ Dominik Voegtli Licensed Audit Expert Zurich, November 9, 2021 84 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. INDEX TO SWISS STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statements of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended September 24, 2021 and September 25, 2020 Balance Sheets as of September 24, 2021 and September 25, 2020 Notes to Swiss Statutory Financial Statements Proposed Appropriation of Available Earnings Report of the Statutory Auditor Page 86 87 88 98 99 85 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. SWISS STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Fiscal Years Ended September 24, 2021 and September 25, 2020 Income Income from distributions made by subsidiaries (Note 8) Insurance premiums charged to subsidiaries Total income Expenses Salary and social costs General and administrative costs Legal and consulting costs Insurance premiums Remeasurement loss on foreign currency transactions Expenses for services provided by subsidiaries Pre-separation tax settlement expense (Note 3) Intercompany interest expense Total expenses Other Income Gain on sale of subsidiary (Note 8) Net Income Fiscal 2021 Fiscal 2020 U.S. dollars Swiss francs U.S. dollars Swiss francs (in millions) $ 750 CHF 692 6 698 7 757 $ 410 CHF 378 11 11 389 421 12 4 6 11 14 64 — 66 177 11 3 5 10 13 58 — 60 160 7 2 7 13 12 45 3 82 171 6 2 7 13 11 43 3 79 164 — — 580 CHF 538 $ 23 22 273 CHF 247 $ See Notes to Swiss Statutory Financial Statements. 86 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. SWISS STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BALANCE SHEETS As of September 24, 2021 and September 25, 2020 Fiscal Year End 2021 Fiscal Year End 2020 U.S. dollars Swiss francs U.S. dollars Swiss francs (in millions, except share data) Assets Current assets: Accounts receivable from subsidiaries Loans to subsidiaries (Note 3) Prepaid expenses and other current assets Total current assets Investments in subsidiaries (Notes 2 and 8) Total assets Liabilities and shareholders' equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable Accounts payable to subsidiaries Loans from subsidiaries (Note 3) Accrued and other current liabilities Approved but unpaid distributions to shareholders (Note 4) Total current liabilities Unrealized translation gains (Note 2) Total liabilities $ $ $ Commitments, contingencies, and guarantees (Note 3) Shareholders' equity (Note 4): Share capital, CHF 0.57 par value, 336,099,881 shares authorized and issued, and 338,953,381 shares authorized and issued, respectively Statutory reserves: General reserve from earnings Free reserves: Reserves from capital contributions (Note 4) Allocated reserves for the acquisition of treasury shares by a subsidiary (Note 2) Unappropriated accumulated earnings Own shares held in treasury Reserves for treasury shares (Note 2) Total shareholders' equity Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 238 CHF 220 $ — 4 224 10,426 — 4 242 9,633 9,875 CHF 10,650 $ 34 36 CHF 46 50 3 3 83 89 9,633 10,426 9,722 CHF 10,509 1 CHF 74 4,463 79 327 4,944 — 4,944 1 $ 68 4,127 73 304 4,573 868 5,441 2 CHF 51 3,629 7 317 4,006 — 4,006 2 47 3,371 6 310 3,736 842 4,578 148 38 192 149 49 38 193 49 3,905 4,902 4,561 5,513 (346) 1,549 (709) 346 4,931 9,875 CHF 10,650 $ (320) 715 (649) 320 5,209 (395) (407) 432 1,230 (256) (262) 395 407 5,716 5,931 9,722 CHF 10,509 $ See Notes to Swiss Statutory Financial Statements. 87 1. Basis of Presentation TE Connectivity Ltd. (“TE Connectivity” or the “Company,” which may be referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”), incorporated in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is the ultimate holding company of TE Connectivity Ltd. and its subsidiaries (the “TE Group”) with a listing on the New York Stock Exchange. We employed less than 10 full time positions during the fiscal years ended September 24, 2021 and September 25, 2020. For additional information on the TE Group, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the United States (“U.S.”) Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2021. The accompanying statements of operations reflect the results of operations for the fiscal years ended September 24, 2021 and September 25, 2020 and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Swiss law for companies, the Swiss Code of Obligations. The financial statements present the results of the holding company on a stand-alone basis and do not represent the consolidated operations of the TE Group. Fiscal Year We have a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the last Friday of September. Fiscal 2021 and 2020 were each 52 weeks in length and ended on September 24, 2021 and September 25, 2020, respectively. For fiscal years in which there are 53 weeks, the fourth fiscal quarter includes 14 weeks, with the next such occurrence taking place in fiscal 2022. 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Currency Translation Our functional currency is the U.S. dollar. We present our financial statements in both U.S. dollars and Swiss francs (“CHF”). Assets and liabilities in U.S. dollars are converted to Swiss francs for presentation purposes using historical foreign exchange rates (for investments in subsidiaries, shares held in treasury, approved but unpaid distributions to shareholders payable, and equity accounts) and current foreign exchange rates (for all other assets and liabilities; at fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, exchange rates were CHF 0.9248:$1 and CHF 0.9290:$1, respectively). Revenue and expenses, excluding income from distributions made by a subsidiary, are translated using the average foreign exchange rates in effect for the period presented (exchange rates were CHF 0.9097:$1 and CHF 0.9609:$1 for fiscal 2021 and 2020, respectively). Income from distributions made by a subsidiary is translated using the exchange rate in effect on the date that each distribution was made to us. Net unrealized foreign currency translation gains are deferred in the balance sheets, while unrealized translation losses and realized transactional gains and losses are reflected in the statements of operations. We consider all foreign currency transactional gains and losses associated with current assets and liabilities to be realized. Own Shares Held in Treasury and Allocated Reserves for the Acquisition of Treasury Shares by a Subsidiary Shares held in treasury that are directly owned by us are recorded at historical cost and presented as reductions to equity on our balance sheets. Reserves for treasury shares reflects all treasury shares held by a subsidiary and is recorded at historical cost. As management deems appropriate, we can establish reserves for treasury shares by charging either accumulated earnings or allocated reserves for the acquisition of treasury shares by a subsidiary. During fiscal 2021 and 2020, allocated reserves for the acquisition of treasury shares by a subsidiary were charged to establish reserves. As shares acquired by a subsidiary are re-issued for use in share-based compensation arrangements, we credit the same account impacted by initial acquisition. Investments in Subsidiaries and Income from Distributions Made by a Subsidiary Investments in subsidiaries are equity interests held on a long-term basis for the purpose of our business activities. Investments in subsidiaries are carried at a value no higher than cost less adjustments for impairment. Salaries and Social Costs Salaries and social costs include cash and equity compensation paid to our directors. 88 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO SWISS STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 3. Commitments, Contingencies, and Guarantees Affiliated Debt and Loans Receivable We utilize a cash pooling relationship with a wholly-owned subsidiary (the “Cash Pool”) to fund operations, including the repurchase of common shares. The Cash Pool does not have an expiration date and accrues interest based on LIBOR. During fiscal 2020, we received a revolving loan from a subsidiary and used the proceeds to settle our cash pool liabilities. In order to minimize currency exposure related to distributions to shareholders approved in Swiss francs and paid in U.S. dollars, we also enter into arrangements with a wholly-owned subsidiary in which we borrow Swiss francs from, and simultaneously loan U.S. dollars to the subsidiary. As distributions to shareholders are paid, both the borrowing and the loan receivable are partially settled. At fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, the U.S. dollar loan receivable, which approximates the borrowings, was included in the net Cash Pool asset on our balance sheets. At fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, we had the following loans to subsidiaries on our balance sheets: Cash Pool asset Fiscal Year End 2021 Fiscal Year End 2020 U.S. dollars Swiss francs U.S. dollars Swiss francs (in millions) $ 189 CHF 175 $ 50 CHF 46 As of fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, we had the following loans from subsidiaries on our balance sheets: Revolving loan CHF-denominated borrowings Loans from subsidiaries Fiscal Year End 2021 Fiscal Year End 2020 U.S. dollars Swiss francs U.S. dollars Swiss francs (in millions) $ 4,118 CHF 3,808 $ 345 319 $ 4,463 CHF 4,127 $ 3,303 CHF 3,069 302 3,629 CHF 3,371 326 We have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the debt of a subsidiary, Tyco Electronics Group S.A., totaling CHF 3,783 million (equivalent to $4,092 million) and CHF 3,816 million (equivalent to $4,108 million) at fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, respectively. As of fiscal year end 2021, we have not been required to perform on our guarantee. Tax Sharing Agreement Upon our separation from Tyco International plc in fiscal 2007, we entered into a Tax Sharing Agreement with Tyco International plc (now part of Johnson Controls International plc) and Covidien plc (now part of Medtronic plc) under which we shared certain income tax liabilities for periods prior to and including June 29, 2007. Pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement, we entered into certain guarantee commitments and indemnifications. In fiscal 2020, we, Johnson Controls International plc, and Medtronic plc entered into an agreement to terminate the Tax Sharing Agreement. We believe that substantially all income tax matters that may be subject to the Tax Sharing Agreement have been settled with tax authorities and we do not expect any remaining tax matters to have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. During fiscal 2020, we recorded expense of CHF 3 million (equivalent to $3 million) related to the Tax Sharing Agreement and tax settlements involving Tyco International, Covidien, and us. These amounts are presented in pre- separation tax settlement (income) loss, net in our statement of operations. 89 Performance Guarantees From time to time, we provide performance guarantees and surety bonds in favor of our subsidiaries. At fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, these performance guarantees were as follows: Performance Guarantees Fiscal Year End 2021 Fiscal Year End 2020 U.S. dollars Swiss francs U.S. dollars Swiss francs (in millions) $ 126 CHF 116 $ 110 CHF 102 In addition to these amounts, all of which are quantifiable, we have issued a parent company guarantee in behalf of a U.S.-based aerospace customer that does not have a limit. We do not anticipate having to perform under these guarantees. We are the leader of a Swiss value-added tax (“VAT”) group (“VAT Group”). All companies in the VAT Group maintain primary responsibility for their own VAT liabilities. However, in the event of non-compliance by any company in the VAT Group, all companies within the VAT Group assume joint and several responsibilities for any VAT liabilities. As VAT Group leader, we have not had to assume responsibility for any events of noncompliance by the other companies in the VAT Group. 4. Equity Changes in Equity Accounts The following table presents activity related to our equity accounts during fiscal 2021 and 2020 in Swiss francs. General Reserve Reserves from of Treasury Unappropriated Own Shares Allocated Reserves for the Acquisition Reserves for Treasury Shares Total Share Shares by a Capital Earnings Contributions Subsidiary Capital from Accumulated Held in held by a Shareholders' Earnings Treasury Subsidiary Equity (in CHF millions) (355) CHF CHF 200 CHF 49 CHF 6,107 CHF — — (7) — — — — — — — (594) — — — — — — — (40) — CHF 193 CHF 49 CHF 5,513 CHF (395) CHF — — (1) — — — — — — — (611) — — — — — — — 75 — CHF 192 CHF 49 CHF 4,902 CHF (320) CHF 1,151 CHF (973) CHF 355 CHF 6,534 (594) (256) — — (256) 973 — — (966) — — — — — 40 — — - 247 247 432 CHF (256) CHF 395 CHF 5,931 (611) (649) — — (649) 256 — — (255) — — — — — 538 538 715 CHF (649) CHF 320 CHF 5,209 — — (75) — Fiscal year end 2019 Dividends Repurchase of common shares Cancellation of treasury shares Transfer of reserves for treasury shares and other Net income Fiscal year end 2020 Dividends Repurchase of common shares Cancellation of treasury shares Transfer of reserves for treasury shares Net income Fiscal year end 2021 90 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO SWISS STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The following table presents activity related to our equity accounts during fiscal 2021 and 2020 in U.S. dollars. General Reserve Reserves from of Treasury Unappropriated Own Shares Allocated Reserves for the Acquisition Reserves for Treasury Shares Total Share Shares by a Capital Earnings Contributions Subsidiary Capital from Accumulated Held in held by a Shareholders' Earnings Treasury Subsidiary Equity Fiscal year end 2019 Dividends Repurchase of common shares Cancellation of treasury shares Transfer of reserves for treasury shares and other Net income Fiscal year end 2020 Dividends Repurchase of common shares Cancellation of treasury shares Transfer of reserves for treasury shares Net income Fiscal year end 2021 $ $ 154 $ — — (5) — — 149 $ — — (1) — — 148 $ $ 38 $ — — — — — 38 $ — — — — — 38 $ 5,195 $ (634) — — — — 4,561 $ (656) — — — — 3,905 $ Authorized Share Capital (in USD millions) (362) $ — — — 1,927 $ — — (970) (45) — (407) $ — — — 61 — (346) $ — 273 1,230 $ — — (261) — 580 1,549 $ (975) $ — (262) 975 — — (262) $ — (709) 262 — — (709) $ 362 $ — — — 45 — 407 $ — — — (61) — 346 $ 6,339 (634) (262) — — 273 5,716 (656) (709) — — 580 4,931 In March 2020, our shareholders reapproved and extended through March 11, 2022 our board of directors’ authorization to issue additional new shares, subject to certain conditions specified in the articles of association, in aggregate not exceeding 50% of the amount of our authorized shares. This authorization can be renewed for additional two-year periods upon shareholder approval. As of fiscal year end 2021, no additional shares had been issued under this authorization. Conditional Share Capital Subject to certain conditions specified in our articles of association, we are authorized to increase our conditional share capital by issuing new shares in aggregate not exceeding 50% of our authorized shares. As of fiscal year end 2021, no conditional shares had been issued. 91 Own Shares Held in Treasury and Treasury Shares Held by a Subsidiary During fiscal 2021 and 2020, activity related to common shares held in treasury by us and by a subsidiary was as follows: Common Shares Held By Us Common Shares Held By a Subsidiary Total Cost Total Cost Number of Shares U.S Dollars Swiss Francs Number of Shares U.S Dollars Swiss Francs Common shares held as of fiscal year end 2019 Repurchases under share repurchase program Other additions(1) Reissuances Shareholder approved cancellations Common shares held as of fiscal year end 2020 Repurchases under share repurchase program Other additions(1) Reissuances Shareholder approved cancellations Common shares held as of fiscal year end 2021 12 $ 3 — — (12) 3 $ 5 — — (3) 5 $ 975 CHF 262 — — (975) 262 CHF 709 — — (262) 709 CHF (in millions) 973 256 — — (973) 256 649 — — (256) 649 4 $ 3 — (2) — 5 $ 2 — (3) — 4 $ 362 CHF 244 29 (228) — 407 CHF 195 21 (277) — 346 CHF 355 236 28 (224) — 395 175 19 (269) — 320 (1) Other additions include shares withheld to cover employee taxes under share-based compensation arrangements. These additions are not part of the share repurchase program. In fiscal 2021 and 2020, our shareholders approved the cancellation of 3 million and 12 million shares, respectively, purchased under our share repurchase program. These capital reductions by cancellation of shares were subject to a notice period and filing with the commercial register in Switzerland. During fiscal 2021, our board of directors authorized an increase of $1.5 billion in our share repurchase program. At fiscal year end 2021, we had CHF 1.5 billion (equivalent to $1.6 billion) of availability remaining under our share repurchase authorization. Purchases made both by us and a subsidiary are subject to this authorization. Reserves from Capital Contributions Reserves from capital contributions, subject to certain conditions, are freely distributable reserves. As of fiscal year end 2021 and 2020, reserves from capital contributions were as follows: Reserves from capital contributions General Reserve from Earnings Fiscal Year End 2021 Fiscal Year End 2020 U.S. dollars Swiss francs U.S. dollars Swiss francs (in millions) $ 3,905 CHF 4,902 $ 4,561 CHF 5,513 To comply with the Swiss Code of Obligations, 5% of annual net income must be appropriated to our general reserve until the general reserve, a non-distributable reserve, equals 20% of share capital. Our current appropriation of CHF 49 million (equivalent to $38 million) satisfies the requirements of the Swiss Code of Obligations with respect to the general reserve. Dividends We paid cash dividends to shareholders of $1.96 and $1.88 per share in fiscal 2021 and 2020, respectively. Under current Swiss tax law, subject to certain conditions, dividends paid from reserves from capital contributions are exempt from Swiss withholding tax. Dividends on our shares must be approved by our shareholders. 92 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO SWISS STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our shareholders approved the following dividends on our common shares: Approval Date March 2019 March 2020 March 2021 Annual Payment Per Share $1.84, payable in four quarterly installments of $0.46 $1.92, payable in four quarterly installments of $0.48 $2.00, payable in four quarterly installments of $0.50 Payment Timing Third quarter of fiscal 2019 Fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 First quarter of fiscal 2020 Second quarter of fiscal 2020 Third quarter of fiscal 2020 Fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 First quarter of fiscal 2021 Second quarter of fiscal 2021 Third quarter of fiscal 2021 Fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 First quarter of fiscal 2022 Second quarter of fiscal 2022 Upon shareholders’ approval of a dividend payment, we record a liability with a corresponding charge to shareholders’ equity. 5. Non-Employee Director and Executive Compensation For information regarding non-employee director and executive compensation, see our Swiss Statutory Compensation Report. 6. Security Ownership of Board of Directors and Executive Officers Board of Directors The following table sets forth the shares, options and share units held as of fiscal year end 2021 and 2020 by each member of our board of directors serving on our board at fiscal year end 2021. The share ownership of Mr. Curtin, our Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Mitts, our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, both of whom are members of 93 the board of directors, is set forth in Executive Management. Board of Directors: Pierre R. Brondeau Carol A. ("John") Davidson Lynn A. Dugle William A. Jeffrey Thomas J. Lynch(3) Yong Nam Daniel J. Phelan Abhijit Y. Talwalkar Mark C. Trudeau Dawn C. Willoughby Laura H. Wright Years 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 Shares Held Options Options Held Exercise Price(1) Fiscal Years of Expiration RSUs Held PSUs Held(2) 38,032 36,694 13,202 11,864 2,280 942 19,331 17,993 161,602 191,302 18,912 17,668 34,150 32,313 8,696 7,358 9,602 8,264 2,280 942 13,554 12,216 — — — — — — — — 43,700 479,650 $65.95-$93.36 — — — — — — — — $93.36 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 2028 2026-2028 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 8,809 — — — — — — — — — — — Each option provides the right to purchase one share at the exercise price. Subject to acceleration upon certain events, the share options are exercisable in equal installments on anniversaries of the grant dates. The performance share unit (“PSU”) amounts in the table above assume achievement of target level of performance including target dividend equivalent units through September 24, 2021 and September 25, 2020, respectively. Under the terms of the PSUs, shares of stock are earned based on the company’s earnings per share growth relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Non-Financial Companies Index over a three-year performance cycle, subject to various conditions, and the PSUs earn dividend equivalent units. Subject to acceleration upon certain events, vesting of reserved PSUs occurs when the management development and compensation committee certifies year three results following the close of the three-year performance cycle. PSU awards were last granted to Mr. Lynch on November 13, 2017 when he was serving as an executive officer of the Company. Mr. Lynch served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company until March 8, 2017 and as Executive Chairman of the Company until March 14, 2018. Since March 2018, Mr. Lynch has served as Non-Executive Chairman of the board of directors. Shares held as of September 24, 2021 include 15,000 shares held in a charitable trust and 38,425 shares held in a grantor retained annuity trust. Shares held as of September 25, 2020 include 15,000 shares held in a charitable trust and 38,575 shares held in a grantor retained annuity trust. (1) (2) (3) 94 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO SWISS STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Executive Management The following table sets forth the shares, options and share units held as of fiscal year end 2021 and 2020 by each member of our executive management serving in such position as of fiscal year end 2021. Executive Management: Terrence R. Curtin(4) John S. Jenkins, Jr. Shad W. Kroeger Steven T. Merkt Heath A. Mitts(5) Timothy J. Murphy Aaron K. Stucki(6) Shares Years Held Options Options Held Exercise Price(1) Fiscal Years RSUs of Expiration Held(2) PSUs Held(3) 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 94,969 94,969 16,872 29,254 11,499 9,541 40,129 34,520 28,163 23,990 14,741 18,141 11,920 1,237,700 $66.74-$105.86 $51.61-$93.63 1,273,750 162,075 $76.66-$105.86 251,800 $65.95-$93.63 221,550 $51.61-$105.86 181,750 $51.61-$93.63 245,275 $76.66-$105.86 376,150 $65.95-$93.63 306,150 $76.66-$105.86 $66.74-$93.63 312,250 191,500 $34.05-$105.86 165,700 $34.05-$93.63 91,300 $66.74-$105.86 2027-2031 2024-2030 2028-2031 2026-2030 2024-2031 2024-2030 2028-2031 2026-2030 2028-2031 2027-2030 2023-2031 2023-2030 2027-2031 — — 2,143 4,351 — — — — — — — — 4,454 144,132 132,940 27,191 25,853 24,377 21,943 40,829 40,662 45,818 42,600 16,791 16,090 11,242 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Each option provides the right to purchase one share at the exercise price. Subject to acceleration upon certain events, the share options are exercisable in equal installments on anniversaries of the grant dates. Subject to acceleration upon certain events, the RSUs vest over time, are settled in shares upon vesting on a one-for-one basis, and receive dividend equivalent units. The PSU amounts in the table above assume achievement of target level of performance including target dividend equivalent units through September 24, 2021 and September 25, 2020, respectively. Under the terms of the PSUs, shares of stock are earned based on the company’s earnings per share growth relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Non-Financial Companies Index over a three- year performance cycle, subject to various conditions, and the PSUs earn dividend equivalent units. Subject to acceleration upon certain events, vesting of reserved PSUs occurs when the management development and compensation committee certifies year three results following the close of the three-year performance cycle. Annual PSU awards for the last three fiscal years were granted on November 9, 2020, November 11, 2019, and November 12, 2018. Mr. Curtin is a member of the board of directors and chief executive officer. Shares held include 40,000 shares held in a family trust. Mr. Mitts is a member of the board of directors and executive vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. Stucki became a member of executive management effective October 1, 2020. For additional information regarding share-based compensation arrangements, see the TE Group’s consolidated financial statements and our Swiss Statutory Compensation Report. 95 7. Significant Shareholders The following table sets forth the information indicated for persons or groups known to us to be beneficial owners of more than 5% of our outstanding shares beneficially owned as of fiscal year end 2021. Name and Address of Beneficial Owner The Vanguard Group(1) 100 Vanguard Blvd. Malvern, PA 19355 Dodge & Cox(2) 555 California Street, 40th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104 Capital World Investors(3) 333 South Hope Street, 55th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 Number of Shares Percentage of Class 25,101,453 7.6 % 23,312,540 7.0 % 18,398,480 5.6 % (1) (2) (3) This information is based on a Schedule 13G/A filed with the SEC on February 10, 2021 by The Vanguard Group, which reported sole voting power, sole dispositive power, and shared dispositive power as follows: sole voting power—0, shared voting power—499,240, sole dispositive power—23,709,318, and shared dispositive power—1,392,135. This information is based on a Schedule 13G/A filed with the SEC on February 11, 2021 by Dodge & Cox, which reported sole voting power and sole dispositive power as follows: sole voting power—22,350,940 and sole dispositive power—23,312,540. This information is based on a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 16, 2021 by Capital World Investors, which reported sole voting power and sole dispositive power as follows: sole voting power—18,355,858 and sole dispositive power— 18,398,480. 8. Subsidiaries We are the ultimate holding company of all subsidiaries of the TE Group. Our direct subsidiaries and significant subsidiaries of the TE Group, as determined based on net sales or total assets, were as follows as of fiscal year end 2021: Entity Name Tyco Electronics Group S.A. TE Connectivity Corporation TE Connectivity Germany GmbH TE Connectivity HK Limited TE Connectivity Holding International II S.a r.l. TE Connectivity Investments Holding S.a r.l. TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Tyco Electronics AMP Korea Co., Ltd. Tyco Electronics Japan G.K. Tyco Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd. Jurisdiction Luxembourg United States Germany Hong Kong Luxembourg Luxembourg Switzerland China South Korea Japan Singapore Direct or Indirect Holding(1) Direct Indirect Indirect Indirect Indirect Indirect Indirect Indirect Indirect Indirect Indirect Nominal Capital (in millions) $ $ EUR HKD $ $ CHF USD KRW 1 — 79 7,877 — 1,101 — 8 6,812 JPY 17,300 237 SGD Purpose(2) F M M S F F S M M M S (1) (2) The subsidiary labeled as “direct” is wholly-owned by us. All subsidiaries labeled as “indirect” are wholly-owned indirectly by us. “F” denotes the primary purpose as a holding or financing company; “M” denotes the primary purpose as manufacturing and production; “S” denotes the primary purpose as sales and distribution. During fiscal 2020, we sold a direct investment to another wholly-owned indirect subsidiary, recording a gain of CHF 22 million (equivalent to $23 million). During fiscal 2021 and 2020, subsidiaries distributed CHF 692 million (equivalent to $750 million) and CHF 378 million (equivalent to $410 million), respectively, to us. The distributions are included in income from distributions made by 96 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. NOTES TO SWISS STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS subsidiaries in our statements of operations. 9. Subsequent Events We have evaluated subsequent events through November 9, 2021, the date the Swiss Statutory Financial Statements were issued, and determined that no significant subsequent events have occurred through this date requiring adjustment to the Swiss Statutory Financial Statements or disclosures. 97 Proposed Appropriation of Accumulated Earnings Our board of directors will propose, in conjunction with our annual general meeting, that we carry forward unappropriated accumulated earnings of CHF 715 million as included in our balance sheet as of September 24, 2021. 98 Report of the Statutory Auditor on the Swiss Statutory Financial Statements of TE Connectivity Ltd. To the General meeting of TE CONNECTIVITY LTD., SCHAFFHAUSEN Report of the Statutory Auditor on the financial statements As Statutory Auditor, we have audited the accompanying financial statements of TE Connectivity Ltd. (the “Company”), which comprise the balance sheet as of September 24, 2021, and the statement of operations and notes for the year then ended. Board of Directors’ Responsibility The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of Swiss law and the Company’s articles of association. This responsibility includes designing, implementing and maintaining an internal control system relevant to the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. The Board of Directors is further responsible for selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Swiss law and Swiss Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers the internal control system relevant to the entity’s preparation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control system. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of the accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements for the year ended September 24, 2021 comply with Swiss law and the Company’s articles of association. 99 Report on Key Audit Matters based on the circular 1/2015 of the Federal Audit Oversight Authority Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the financial statements of the current period. We have determined that there are no key audit matters to communicate in our report. Report on Other Legal Requirements We confirm that we meet the legal requirements on licensing according to the Auditor Oversight Act (“AOA”) and independence (Article 728 Code of Obligations (“CO”), and Article 11, AOA) and that there are no circumstances incompatible with our independence. In accordance with Article 728a, paragraph 1, item 3, CO, and Swiss Auditing Standard 890, we confirm that an internal control system exists, which has been designed for the preparation of financial statements according to the instructions of the Board of Directors. We further confirm that the proposed appropriation of accumulated earnings complies with Swiss law and the Company’s articles of association. We recommend that the financial statements submitted to you be approved. Deloitte AG /s/ Matthias Gschwend Licensed Audit Expert Auditor in charge /s/ Dominik Voegtli Licensed Audit Expert Zurich, November 9, 2021 100 TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. INDEX TO SWISS STATUTORY COMPENSATON REPORT General Compensation of the Board of Directors Compensation of Executive Management Report of the Statutory Auditor on the Swiss Statutory Compensation Report of TE Connectivity Ltd. Page 102 102 104 106 101 A. General Under the Swiss ordinance against excessive pay in stock exchange listed companies (the “Minder Ordinance”) we are required to prepare a separate Swiss Statutory Compensation Report each year that contains specific items in a presentation format determined by these regulations. This report must be included in the materials made available to our shareholders each year. Our executive management (as defined under Swiss law, hereafter referred to as “Executive Management”) for fiscal 2021 consisted of Terrence Curtin, Chief Executive Officer; John Jenkins, Jr., Executive Vice President and General Counsel; Shadrak Kroeger, President, Industrial Solutions; Heath Mitts, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Steven Merkt, President, Transportation Solutions; Timothy Murphy, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer; Aaron Stucki, President, Communications Solutions and Kevin Rock, former President, Industrial Solutions. Thomas Lynch, former Executive Chairman, who during fiscal 2021 and 2020 continued to receive dividend equivalent units on equity awards granted to him as a member of Executive Management, is included in this report. Joan Wainwright, our former President, Channel and Customer Experience is included in this report for fiscal 2020. Mr. Rock retired as the President, Industrial Solutions on October 1, 2020. Ms. Wainwright retired as President, Channel and Customer Experience on December 20, 2019. Both Mr. Rock and Ms. Wainwright ceased to be members of Executive Management on their respective retirement dates. The following sets forth, for the fiscal years ended September 24, 2021 and September 25, 2020, the compensation of the members of the Board of Directors and Executive Management for all the functions that they have performed for TE Connectivity Ltd. (“TE Connectivity” or the “Company,” which may be referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”). This report contains all elements of compensation paid, granted or promised to the Board of Directors and Executive Management. For more detailed information about compensation for our Board of Directors and Executive Management, please review our Definitive Proxy Statement for our 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. You may access this report on the Investor Relations section of our website at http://investors.te.com/financial-reports/annual-reports/default.aspx. B. Compensation of the Board of Directors Compensation paid for fiscal 2021 and 2020 to each director who is not our salaried employee, or an employee of our subsidiaries was based on the following fee structures: Annual retainer Additional annual fees: Fee Structure Cash $90,000 Equity $185,000 Non-Executive Chairman Lead Independent Director Audit Committee Chair Audit Committee Member Nominating, Governance & Compliance Committee Chair Management, Development & Compensation Committee Chair Science Advisory Board Retainer $170,000 $40,000 $25,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $10,000 In addition to the compensation described above, our board governance principles encourage directors to attend certain continuing education courses that are related to their duties as directors and provide that we will reimburse the costs associated with attending one course every two years. TE Connectivity will also provide Company matching gift contributions on behalf of certain directors under the Company’s matching gift program up to a maximum of $10,000 per year. Our board members also receive non-compensatory reimbursement for expenses incurred in attending board and committee meetings or performing other services for us in their capacities as directors. Such expenses include food, lodging and transportation. Directors who are TE Connectivity employees or employees of our subsidiaries do not receive any 102 compensation for their services as directors. Messrs. Curtin and Mitts are employees of the Company and do not receive any additional compensation for their service on the board. Each non-employee director received the equity component of their compensation in the form of a grant of common shares of TE Connectivity Ltd. The following table discloses the cash and equity awards paid to each of our non-employee directors for fiscal 2021 and 2020. Table 1 Name Pierre R. Brondeau Carol A. (John) Davidson Lynn A. Dugle (5) William A. Jeffrey David M. Kerko (6) Thomas J. Lynch Yong Nam Daniel J. Phelan Paula A. Sneed (7) Abhijit Y. Talwalkar Mark C. Trudeau Dawn C. Willoughby (5) Laura H. Wright Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) (1) $145,000 $145,000 $115,000 $108,750 $100,000 $58,333 $100,000 $100,000 $41,667 $100,000 $260,000 $260,000 $90,000 $90,000 $98,333 $110,000 $37,500 $101,667 $90,000 $90,000 $90,000 $90,000 $52,500 $100,000 $106,250 Stock Awards ($) (2) $188,960 $186,136 $188,960 $186,136 $188,960 $84,906 $188,960 $186,136 $188,960 $186,136 $188,960 $186,136 $188,960 $186,136 $188,960 $186,136 $93,068 $188,960 $186,136 $188,960 $186,136 $188,960 $84,906 $188,960 $186,136 Fiscal Year 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 Dividend Equivalent Units and Other Compensation ($)(3) $— $— $— $— $10,000 $— $— $— $— $— $10,000 $10,000 $— $— $10,000 $8,000 $7,500 $— $10,000 $150 $— $10,000 $10,000 $— $10,000 Total ($)(4) $333,960 $331,136 $303,960 $294,886 $298,960 $143,239 $288,960 $286,136 $230,627 $286,136 $458,960 $456,136 $278,960 $276,136 $297,293 $304,136 $138,068 $290,627 $286,136 $279,110 $276,136 $288,960 $147,406 $288,960 $302,386 (1) (2) The amounts shown represent the amount of cash compensation earned in fiscal 2021 and 2020 for Board and committee services. We pay additional annual cash retainers to our Non-Executive Chairman, Lead Independent Director, Chairperson of each of our committees of the Board, members of the audit committee and our science advisory board member. The amounts shown represent the amount of equity compensation granted in fiscal 2021 and 2020 for Board services. On November 9, 2020, each non-employee director received a grant of 1,785 common shares. In determining the number of common shares to be issued, we used the average daily closing price for the 20-day period prior to the grant date ($103.62 per share), the same methodology used to determine employee equity awards. The grant date fair value of these awards, as shown above for fiscal year 2021, was calculated by using the closing price of TE Connectivity Ltd. common shares on the date of grant ($105.86 103 per share). For fiscal 2020, each non-employee director received a grant of common shares. For fiscal 2020, Mr. Lynch received shares relating to a performance stock award (“PSU”) that vested on December 9, 2020. That equity award was granted to Mr. Lynch when he was serving as a member of Executive Management of the Company. Amounts shown represent company matching gift contributions made on behalf of certain directors under TE Connectivity’s matching gift program. For fiscal 2021 and 2020, Mr. Lynch received dividend equivalent units (“DEUs”) on PSU awards granted to him while serving as a member of Executive Management; the value of the DEUs is not included in this Table 1 but is included in Table 2 below. The Company has not made any loans or extended credit to any current or former member of the Board of Directors. On March 11, 2020, Mses. Dugle and Willoughby were elected to our Board of Directors. Cash and equity compensation for Mses. Dugle and Willoughby was pro-rated for their service during fiscal 2020. Mr. Kerko resigned from the Board of Directors effective February 16, 2021; cash compensation for Mr. Kerko was pro-rated for his service during fiscal 2021 Ms. Sneed retired from the board effective March 11, 2020. Cash and equity compensation for Ms. Sneed was pro-rated for her service during fiscal 2020. (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) C. Compensation of Executive Management The following table presents information concerning Executive Management’s fiscal 2021 and 2020 compensation. Table 2 Name and Principal Position Terrence R. Curtin Chief Executive Officer All Other Executive Management (1) (2) Year Salary ($)(3) Bonus ($) Stock Awards ($)(4) Option Awards ($)(5) Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compen - sation Earnings ($)(7) Non - Equity Incentive Plan Compen - sation) ($)(6 All Other Compen - sation ($)(8) Total ($)(9) 2021 2020 2021 2020 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $3,471,682 $3,535,501 $— $— $— $— $5,006,119 $4,226,458 $5,821,242 $4,313,534 $5,208,994 $4,378,192 $6,057,150 $4,469,760 $2,903,400 $343,800 $5,178,322 $1,129,981 $— $— $— $85,651 $397,343 $420,775 $1,499,617 $698,543 $14,715,856 $10,569,225 $22,028,013 $14,232,970 For fiscal 2021, the Executive Management team for Swiss reporting purposes includes Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Kroeger, Mr. Merkt, Mr. Mitts, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Stucki, and Mr. Rock until his retirement as a member of Executive Management. Mr. Lynch is also included as he continues to receive compensation for fiscal 2020 for DEUs on equity awards. For fiscal 2020, the Executive Management team for Swiss reporting purposes includes Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Kroeger, Mr. Merkt, Mr. Mitts, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Rock, and Ms. Wainwright until her retirement as a member of Executive Management. Mr. Lynch is also included as he continues to receive compensation for fiscal 2020 for DEUs on equity awards. Amounts shown are not reduced to reflect Executive Management’s elections, if any, to defer receipt of salary into the Supplemental Savings and Retirement Plan (“SSRP”), a nonqualified supplemental retirement plan for management and executive level employees. This amount represents the grant date fair value of PSUs calculated using the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. The value of PSUs included in the table assumes target performance. All dividend equivalent units earned on unvested restricted share awards (“RSUs”) and PSUs are reported in the All Other Compensation column. This amount represents the grant date fair value of stock options calculated using the provisions of ASC 718. Represents amounts earned under the TE Connectivity Ltd. annual incentive program. Amounts shown are not reduced to reflect Executive Management’s elections, if any, to defer receipt of awards into the SSRP. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 104 (7) (8) Represents the aggregate change in actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits in fiscal 2021 and 2020 under the frozen pension plan. For fiscal 2021, the change in pension value is a decrease from fiscal 2020. Rather than report a negative value, a change of $0 is reported. See the All Other Compensation table below for a breakdown of amounts which include perquisites, matching contributions associated with the Company’s 401(k) plan and nonqualified defined contribution plan, dividend equivalent units and other amounts. The amounts reflected in the table for perquisites are our incremental cost. We also provide group life, health, hospitalization and medical reimbursement plans which do not discriminate in scope, terms or operation in favor of officers and are available to all full - time employees; the values of the benefits are not shown in the table. (9) The Company has not made any loans or extended credit to any current or former member of Executive Management. All Other Compensation Dollar Value of Dividends not factored into Grant Date Fair Value ($)(b) $298,253 $271,746 $366,082 $431,959 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) Company Match ($)(d) $— $— $4,875 $1,950 Company Contributions to DC plans ($)(c) $99,090 $106,776 $223,093 $263,368 Total All Other Compen - sation ($) $397,343 $420,775 $1,499,617 $698,543 Name Terrence R. Curtin All Other Executive Management Year Perquisites ($)(a) 2021 2020 2021 2020 $— $42,253 $905,567 $1,266 (a) Perquisites consist of the following: For fiscal 2020, the incremental pre - tax cost to us of Mr. Curtin’s non - business use of our aircraft. Mr. Curtin is permitted to use the aircraft for business and non - business purposes. Amounts for All Other Executive Management include various assignment allowances, miscellaneous fees and expenses, personal tax preparation assistance, international tax payments and U.S. tax gross-up payments, in each case pertaining to an expatriate assignment for one executive in fiscal 2021 and trailing assignment expenses for one executive in 2020. Due to the timing of payments, the following range of exchange rates, primarily as determined by TE Connectivity finance, were used to convert amounts reported or paid in swiss francs to US dollars: $1.08—$1.28: CHF 1 in fiscal 2021 and euros to U.S. dollars: $1.07—$1.19: EUR 1 in fiscal 2020. (b) (c) The value of dividend equivalent units credited in the fiscal year to each individual’s unvested RSUs and PSUs using the closing price on the date of the crediting. The dividend equivalent unit value associated with the PSUs reflects target performance and will be adjusted based on certified performance results following the close of the three - year performance period. Contributions made on behalf of Executive Management under TE Connectivity’s qualified defined contribution plan and accruals on behalf of Executive Management under the SSRP (a nonqualified defined contribution excess plan). Name Terrence R. Curtin All Other Executive Management Year 2021 2020 2021 2020 Company Matching Contribution (Qualified Plan) Company Contribution (Non - Qualified Plan) $17,993 $17,100 $66,438 $77,670 $81,097 $89,676 $156,655 $185,698 (d) The Company made matching contributions under the TE Connectivity employee stock purchase plan for two executives for fiscal 2021 and one executive for fiscal 2020. 105 Report of the Statutory Auditor on the Swiss Statutory Compensation Report of TE Connectivity Ltd. To the General Meeting of TE CONNECTIVITY LTD., SCHAFFHAUSEN We have audited Tables 1 and 2 within the accompanying compensation report of TE Connectivity Ltd. for the year ended September 24, 2021. Board of Directors’ Responsibility The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and overall fair presentation of the compensation report in accordance with Swiss law and the Ordinance against Excessive Compensation in Stock Exchange Listed Companies (the “Ordinance”). The Board of Directors is also responsible for designing the compensation system and defining individual compensation packages. Auditor's Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the accompanying compensation report. We conducted our audit in accordance with Swiss Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the compensation report complies with Swiss law and articles 14 – 16 of the Ordinance. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence on the disclosures made in the compensation report with regard to compensation, loans and credits in accordance with articles 14 – 16 of the Ordinance. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatements in the compensation report, whether due to fraud or error. This audit also includes evaluating the reasonableness of the methods applied to value components of compensation, as well as assessing the overall presentation of the compensation report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the compensation report of TE Connectivity Ltd. for the year ended September 24, 2021 complies with Swiss law and articles 14 – 16 of the Ordinance. /s/ Dominik Voegtli Licensed audit expert Deloitte AG /s/ Matthias Gschwend Licensed audit expert Auditor in charge Zurich, December 14, 2021 106 CORPORATE DATA REGISTERED & PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE TE Connectivity Ltd. Mühlenstrasse 26 CH-8200 Schaffhausen Switzerland +41.0.52.633.66.61 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Deloitte & Touche LLP 1700 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Deloitte AG Pfingstweidstrasse 11 8005 Zurich Switzerland STOCK EXCHANGE The company’s common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol TEL. FORM 10-K Copies of the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2021 may be obtained by shareholders without charge upon written request to: TE Connectivity Ltd. Mühlenstrasse 26 CH-8200 Schaffhausen Switzerland The Annual Report on Form 10-K is also available on the company’s website at www.te.com. SHAREHOLDER SERVICES Registered shareholders (shares held in your own name with our transfer agent) with requests such as change of address or dividend checks should contact TE Connectivity’s transfer agent at: Equiniti Shareowner Services 1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 101 Mendota Heights, MN 55120-4100 866.258.4745 www.shareowneronline.com Beneficial shareholders (shares held with a bank or broker) should contact the bank or brokerage holding their shares with their requests. Other shareholder inquiries may be directed to TE Connectivity Shareholder Services at the company’s registered and principal executive office above. www.te.com © 2022 TE Connectivity Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 001-AR-FY2021 “TE Connectivity” and “TE Connectivity (logo)” are trademarks. This report further contains other trademarks of ours and additional trade names and trademarks of other companies that are not owned by TE Connectivity. We do not intend our use or display of other companies’ trade names or trademarks to imply an endorsement or sponsorship of us by such companies, or any relationship with any of these companies. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thomas J. Lynch Non-Executive Chairman TE Connectivity Ltd. Dr. William A. Jeffrey Retired Chief Executive Officer, SRI International Dr. Pierre R. Brondeau* Chairman, FMC Corporation Terrence R. Curtin Director and Chief Executive Officer, TE Connectivity Ltd. Heath A. Mitts Director and Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer TE Connectivity Ltd. Yong Nam Former Chief Executive Officer, LG Electronics Inc. Carol A. “John” Davidson Retired Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, Tyco International Ltd. Lynn A. Dugle Former CEO and President, Engility Holdings, Inc. Daniel J. Phelan Retired Chief of Staff, GlaxoSmithKline plc Abhijit Y. Talwalkar Former President and Chief Executive Officer, LSI Corporation Mark C. Trudeau President and Chief Executive Officer, Mallinckrodt plc Dawn C. Willoughby Former Executive Vice President and COO, The Clorox Company Laura H. Wright Retired Chief Financial Officer, Southwest Airlines Co. *Lead Independent Director of the TE Connectivity Ltd. Board of Directors LEADERSHIP TEAM AND OFFICERS Terrence R. Curtin Chief Executive Officer and Director Claudia Anderson Vice President, Chief Continuous Improvement Officer Davy Brown Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Industrial Solutions Joel Dubs Senior Vice President, Operations Joseph F. Eckroth, Jr. Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer Jean-Jacques Fotzeu Senior Vice President, Treasurer John S. Jenkins, Jr. Executive Vice President, General Counsel Arvind Kaushal Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer Shad W. Kroeger President, Industrial Solutions Karen Leggio Senior Vice President, General Manager, Channel Jimmy McDonald Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer Steven T. Merkt President, Transportation Solutions Heath A. Mitts Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director Timothy J. Murphy Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer Robert J. Ott Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller Jeanne Quirk Senior Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions Eric J. Resch Senior Vice President, Chief Tax Officer Aaron K. Stucki President, Communications Solutions T E C O N N E C T I V I T Y 2 0 2 1 A N N U A L R E P O R T 2021 ANNUAL REPORT WHEN TECHNOLOGY CONNECTS, SO DOES HUMANITY. 

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