8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 14, 2012

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-812	06-0570975
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Financial Plaza

Hartford, Connecticut 06103

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(860) 728-7000

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Section 2—Financial Information

Item 2.06. Material Impairments.

On March 14, 2012, the Board of Directors of United Technologies Corporation (the “Company”) approved a plan for the divestiture of a number of non-core businesses. Cash generated from these divestitures is intended to be used to repay short-term debt incurred to finance the proposed acquisition of Goodrich Corporation (“Goodrich”) and is expected to reduce the amount of equity issued in connection with financing the acquisition. The divestitures are expected to generate approximately $3 billion in cash, net of taxes, and are expected to be completed, largely during the second half of 2012. The closing of the Goodrich acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approval.

The planned divestitures are Hamilton Sundstrand’s Industrial businesses, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne (“Rocketdyne”), and Clipper Windpower (“Clipper”). Hamilton Sundstrand’s Industrial businesses provide air compressors, metering pumps, and heavy duty process pumps to industries involved with chemical and hydrocarbon processing, oil and gas production, water and wastewater treatment, and construction. Rocketdyne provides propulsion, power, energy and innovative system solutions used in a wide variety of government and commercial applications, including engines for launch vehicles, missile defense systems, and advanced hypersonic engine development. Clipper engages in wind energy technology and wind turbine manufacturing.

As a result of the decision to dispose of these businesses, the Company expects to record pre-tax goodwill impairment charges of approximately $360 million and $590 million related to Rocketdyne and Clipper, respectively, in discontinued operations during the first quarter of 2012. The goodwill impairment charges result from management’s decision to dispose of both Rocketdyne and Clipper within a relatively short period after acquiring the businesses. Consequently, there has not been sufficient opportunity for the long-term operations to recover the value implicit in goodwill at the initial date of acquisition. Of the total pre-tax goodwill impairment charges of $950 million, it is possible that up to $200 million could require future cash expenditures.

The Company’s press release announcing these actions is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

This current report on Form 8-K includes statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the securities laws. Forward-looking statements often contain words such as “believe,” “expect,” “plans,” “strategy,” “prospects,” “estimate,” “project,” “target,” “anticipate,” “will,” “should,” “see,” “guidance,” “confident” and similar terms. Forward-looking statements may include, among other things, statements relating to charges, expenditures, proceeds of divestitures, results of operations, uses of cash and other measures of financial performance. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this current report on Form 8-K and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements after we distribute this current report on Form 8-K. For additional information identifying factors that may cause actual results to vary materially from those stated in the forward-looking statements, see our reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed with the SEC from time to time, including, but not limited to, the information included in UTC’s Forms 10-K and 10-Q under the headings “Business,” “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Legal Proceedings” and in the notes to the financial statements included in UTC’s Forms 10-K and 10-Q.

Section 9—Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following Exhibits are included herewith:

Exhibit Number	Exhibit Description
99.1	Press Release dated March 15, 2012, issued by United Technologies Corporation.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
	(Registrant)
Date: March 15, 2012	By:	/s/ GREGORY J. HAYES
		Gregory J. Hayes
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Exhibit Description
99.1	Press Release dated March 15, 2012, issued by United Technologies Corporation.

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES OUTLINES FINANCING STRUCTURE FOR PROPOSED

GOODRICH ACQUISITION; EXPECTS 2012 EARNINGS PER SHARE GROWTH OF 0 TO 4

PERCENT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS INCLUDING GOODRICH

HARTFORD, Conn., March 15, 2012 – In a meeting with investors and analysts, United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) today updated its financing plan for the proposed $16.5 billion cash acquisition of Goodrich Corp. (NYSE: GR), including expected proceeds of approximately $3 billion from net divestitures and $1.5 billion from mandatory convertible instruments.

UTC businesses identified for sale include Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Clipper Windpower and the Hamilton Sundstrand Industrial businesses: Milton Roy, Sullair and Sundyne. These businesses are treated as held for sale and have been moved to discontinued operations in UTC’s financial statements. Gains realized at the time of closing are expected to be greater than impairment charges in discontinued operations.

“We are taking the opportunity to re-evaluate our portfolio as we enter a transformational stage with the proposed acquisitions of Goodrich and Rolls-Royce’s share in the International Aero Engines joint venture,” said UTC Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Louis Chênevert. “The proceeds from divestitures of non-core businesses will help minimize the equity issuance and reduce dilution from the Goodrich transaction.

“The Goodrich transaction remains on track for a mid-year close,” added Chênevert. “Including Goodrich, we expect United Technologies’ EPS from continuing operations in 2012 of $5.30 to $5.50, up 0 to 4 percent.”

On the same basis, the company expects 2012 sales of $61 to $62 billion, up 9 to 11 percent and cash flow from operations less capital expenditures to equal or exceed net income attributable to common shareowners. The accompanying tables contain 2011 financial results revised for discontinued operations.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries. Additional information, including a webcast, is available on the Internet at http://www.utc.com.

This release includes statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the securities laws. Forward-looking statements often contain words such as “believe,” “expect,” “plans,” “strategy,” “prospects,” “estimate,” “project,” “target,” “anticipate,” “will,” “should,” “see,” “guidance,” “confident” and similar terms. Forward-looking statements may include, among other things, statements relating to future and estimated sales, earnings, cash flow, financing plans, charges, expenditures, proceeds of divestitures, results of operations, uses of cash and other measures of financial performance. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to

differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the effect of economic conditions in the markets in which we operate, including financial market conditions, fluctuation in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; future levels of indebtedness and capital and research and development spending; levels of end market demand in construction and in the aerospace industry; levels of air travel; financial difficulties of commercial airlines; the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters; the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; the scope, nature or impact of acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and other business arrangements, including integration of acquired businesses; the timing of completion of the previously announced transactions with Goodrich and Rolls-Royce; the timing and impact of anticipated dispositions of non-core businesses; the timing and amount of anticipated gains, losses, impairments and charges related to such dispositions; the timing and impact of anticipated financings in connection with the anticipated Goodrich transaction; the development and production of new products and services; the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, and labor disputes; the outcome of legal proceedings and other contingencies; future availability of credit; pension plan assumptions and future contributions; and the effect of changes in tax, environmental and other laws and regulations and political conditions in countries in which we operate and other factors beyond our control. The closing of the Goodrich acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The transaction with Rolls-Royce is also subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The completion of the proposed divestitures of non-core businesses is subject to uncertainties, including the ability to secure disposition agreements on acceptable terms; the satisfaction of information, consultation, and/or negotiations obligations, if any, with employee representatives; and satisfaction of other customary conditions. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements after we distribute this release. For additional information identifying factors that may cause actual results to vary materially from those stated in the forward-looking statements, see our reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed with the SEC from time to time, including, but not limited to, the information included in UTC’s Forms 10-K and 10-Q under the headings “Business,” “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Legal Proceedings” and in the notes to the financial statements included in UTC’s Forms 10-K and 10-Q.

UTC-IR

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United Technologies Corporation

2011 Revised for Discontinued Operations

(in millions)	Quarter Ended March 31 (unaudited)			Quarter Ended June 30 (unaudited)			Quarter Ended September 30 (unaudited)			Quarter Ended December 31 (unaudited)			Year Ended December 31 (unaudited)
Sales
Otis	$	2,772		$	3,192		$	3,262		$	3,211		$	12,437
UTC Climate, Controls & Security		4,393			5,140			4,921			4,410			18,864
Pratt & Whitney		2,873			3,276			3,081			3,481			12,711
Hamilton Sundstrand		1,138			1,171			1,187			1,264			4,760
Sikorsky		1,582			1,786			1,877			2,110			7,355
Total Segment Sales		12,758			14,565			14,328			14,476			56,127
Eliminations and other		(78	)		(83	)		(88	)		(92	)		(341	)
Consolidated Sales	$	12,680		$	14,482		$	14,240		$	14,384		$	55,786
Operating Profit
Otis	$	630		$	743		$	731		$	711		$	2,815
UTC Climate, Controls & Security		471			665			615			461			2,212
Pratt & Whitney		428			424			496			519			1,867
Hamilton Sundstrand		172			185			204			198			759
Sikorsky		141			277			215			207			840
Total Segment Operating Profit		1,842			2,294			2,261			2,096			8,493
Eliminations and other		(65	)		(49	)		(29	)		(138	)		(281	)
General corporate expenses		(89	)		(104	)		(102	)		(124	)		(419	)
Consolidated Operating Profit		1,688			2,141			2,130			1,834			7,793
Interest expense, net		148			141			140			66			495
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		1,540			2,000			1,990			1,768			7,298
Income tax expense		486			609			618			395			2,108
Income from continuing operations		1,054			1,391			1,372			1,373			5,190
Discontinued Operations:
Income from operations		90			79			74			64			307
Income tax expense		43			40			25			15			123
Income from discontinued operations		47			39			49			49			184
Net income		1,101			1,430			1,421			1,422			5,374
Less: Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries’ earnings		89			112			97			97			395
Net income attributable to common shareowners	$	1,012		$	1,318		$	1,324		$	1,325		$	4,979
Continuing Operations
Earnings per Share - Basic	$	1.08		$	1.44		$	1.44		$	1.44		$	5.38
Earnings per Share - Diluted		1.06			1.41			1.42			1.42			5.30
Discontinued Operations
Earnings per Share - Basic	$	0.05		$	0.04		$	0.05		$	0.05		$	0.20
Earnings per Share - Diluted		0.05			0.04			0.05			0.05			0.19