Merger Costs Johnson Controls Merger

6 Months Ended

Mar. 25, 2016

Merger [Abstract]

Mergers Costs

On January 24, 2016, Tyco entered into a Merger Agreement with Johnson Controls. See Note 1. The Company expects to incur transaction related costs ("Merger Costs") in connection with activities taken in anticipation of the Merger, primarily related to financing, investment banking, advisory, legal, valuation, and other professional fees, and retention related costs for certain Tyco employees. The Company incurred pre-tax merger costs within continuing operations of $26 million during the quarter and six months ended March 25, 2016 primarily related to financing, advisory and professional fees. The Company received no tax benefits during the quarter and six months ended March 25, 2016 related to these charges.