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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2018
Commission file number 000-54863
EATON CORPORATION plc
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ireland 98-1059235
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
   
Eaton House, 30 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4, Ireland D04 Y0C2
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
   +353 1637 2900   
   (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)   
            
   Not applicable   
   (Former name, former address and former fiscal year if changed since last report)   
      

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer," “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer þ
 
Accelerated filer o
 
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company o
 
Emerging growth company o
 (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange
Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
There were 437.3433.3 million Ordinary Shares outstanding as of March 31,June 30, 2018.
 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

EATON CORPORATION plc
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Three months ended March 31Three months ended
June 30
 Six months ended June 30
(In millions except for per share data)2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Net sales$5,251
 $4,848
$5,487
 $5,132
 $10,738
 $9,980
          
Cost of products sold3,573
 3,307
3,671
 3,448
 7,244
 6,755
Selling and administrative expense889
 876
901
 891
 1,790
 1,767
Research and development expense156
 143
145
 150
 301
 293
Interest expense - net70
 61
68
 60
 138
 121
Other income - net(2) (6)
Other expense - net8
 11
 6
 5
Income before income taxes565
 467
694
 572
 1,259
 1,039
Income tax expense78
 33
83
 55
 161
 88
Net income487
 434
611
 517
 1,098
 951
Less net loss for noncontrolling interests1
 
Less net income for noncontrolling interests(1) (1) 
 (1)
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders$488
 $434
$610
 $516
 $1,098
 $950
          
Net income per share attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders          
Diluted$1.10
 $0.96
$1.39
 $1.15
 $2.50
 $2.11
Basic1.11
 0.97
1.40
 1.16
 2.51
 2.12
          
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding          
Diluted441.7
 451.0
437.3
 448.6
 439.5
 449.8
Basic438.8
 448.8
435.2
 446.3
 437.0
 447.5
          
Cash dividends declared per ordinary share$0.66
 $0.60
$0.66
 $0.60
 $1.32
 $1.20

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

EATON CORPORATION plc
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Three months ended March 31Three months ended
June 30
 Six months ended June 30
(In millions)2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Net income$487
 $434
$611
 $517
 $1,098
 $951
Less net loss for noncontrolling interests1
 
Less net income for noncontrolling interests(1) (1) 
 (1)
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders488
 434
610
 516
 1,098
 950
          
Other comprehensive income, net of tax   
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax       
Currency translation and related hedging instruments257
 228
(671) 320
 (414) 548
Pensions and other postretirement benefits26
 33
56
 4
 82
 37
Cash flow hedges13
 2
(9) (1) 4
 1
Other comprehensive income attributable to Eaton
ordinary shareholders
296
 263
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton
ordinary shareholders
(624) 323
 (328) 586


 

       
Total comprehensive income attributable to Eaton
ordinary shareholders
$784
 $697
Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton
ordinary shareholders
$(14) $839
 $770
 $1,536

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


EATON CORPORATION plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
June 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Assets      
Current assets      
Cash$317
 $561
$256
 $561
Short-term investments510
 534
236
 534
Accounts receivable - net4,005
 3,943
4,092
 3,943
Inventory2,745
 2,620
2,753
 2,620
Prepaid expenses and other current assets552
 679
576
 679
Total current assets8,129
 8,337
7,913
 8,337
      
Property, plant and equipment      
Land and buildings2,531
 2,491
2,458
 2,491
Machinery and equipment6,135
 6,014
6,035
 6,014
Gross property, plant and equipment8,666
 8,505
8,493
 8,505
Accumulated depreciation(5,123) (5,003)(5,031) (5,003)
Net property, plant and equipment3,543
 3,502
3,462
 3,502
      
Other noncurrent assets      
Goodwill13,698
 13,568
13,427
 13,568
Other intangible assets5,206
 5,265
5,050
 5,265
Deferred income taxes356
 253
296
 253
Other assets1,736
 1,698
1,717
 1,698
Total assets$32,668
 $32,623
$31,865
 $32,623
      
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity      
Current liabilities      
Short-term debt$185
 $6
$504
 $6
Current portion of long-term debt847
 578
428
 578
Accounts payable2,203
 2,166
2,192
 2,166
Accrued compensation300
 453
353
 453
Other current liabilities1,861
 1,872
1,910
 1,872
Total current liabilities5,396
 5,075
5,387
 5,075
      
Noncurrent liabilities      
Long-term debt6,845
 7,167
6,753
 7,167
Pension liabilities1,225
 1,226
1,174
 1,226
Other postretirement benefits liabilities359
 362
354
 362
Deferred income taxes557
 538
486
 538
Other noncurrent liabilities985
 965
986
 965
Total noncurrent liabilities9,971
 10,258
9,753
 10,258
      
Shareholders’ equity      
Eaton shareholders’ equity17,263
 17,253
16,690
 17,253
Noncontrolling interests38
 37
35
 37
Total equity17,301
 17,290
16,725
 17,290
Total liabilities and equity$32,668
 $32,623
$31,865
 $32,623
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

EATON CORPORATION plc
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Three months ended March 31Six months ended June 30
(In millions)2018 20172018 2017
Operating activities      
Net income$487
 $434
$1,098
 $951
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities      
Depreciation and amortization230
 225
457
 453
Deferred income taxes(12) (37)(109) (105)
Pension and other postretirement benefits expense43
 51
82
 104
Contributions to pension plans(40) (128)(72) (160)
Contributions to other postretirement benefits plans(5) (6)(12) (11)
Changes in working capital(459) (166)(482) (381)
Other - net95
 90
(124) 186
Net cash provided by operating activities339
 463
838
 1,037
      
Investing activities 
   
  
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment(131) (116)(280) (246)
Sales (purchases) of short-term investments - net31
 (93)284
 (309)
Other - net(37) (20)(41) (31)
Net cash used in investing activities(137) (229)(37) (586)
      
Financing activities      
Proceeds from borrowings179
 194
500
 832
Payments on borrowings(33) (254)(486) (543)
Cash dividends paid(284) (263)(578) (537)
Exercise of employee stock options19
 38
21
 49
Repurchase of shares(300) (255)(600) (465)
Employee taxes paid from shares withheld(23) (20)(23) (21)
Other - net(1) (3)(2) (4)
Net cash used in financing activities(443) (563)(1,168) (689)
      
Effect of currency on cash(3) 8
62
 7
Total decrease in cash(244) (321)(305) (231)
Cash at the beginning of the period561
 543
561
 543
Cash at the end of the period$317
 $222
$256
 $312

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

EATON CORPORATION plc
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Amounts are in millions unless indicated otherwise (per share data assume dilution).
Note 1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Eaton Corporation plc (Eaton or the Company) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information, the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) for complete financial statements. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) have been made that are necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim periods.
This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Eaton’s 2017 Form 10-K. The interim period results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date this Form 10-Q was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
During the first quarter of 2018, Eaton re-segmented certain reportable operating segments due to a reorganization of the Company's businesses. The new reportable business segment is eMobility (which includes certain legacy Electrical Products and Vehicle product lines). For the reportable segments that were re-segmented, previously reported segment financial information has been updated for 2016 and 2017. See Note 13 for additional information related to these segments.
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Revenue Recognition
Sales are recognized when control of promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Control is transferred when the customer has the ability to direct the use of and obtain benefits from the goods or services. The majority of the Company’s sales agreements contain performance obligations satisfied at a point in time when control is transferred to the customer. Sales recognized over time are generally accounted for using an input measure to determine progress completed at the end of the period. Sales for service contracts generally are recognized as the services are provided. For agreements with multiple performance obligations, judgment is required to determine whether performance obligations specified in these agreements are distinct and should be accounted for as separate revenue transactions for recognition purposes. In these types of agreements, we generally allocate sales price to each distinct obligation based on the price of each item sold in separate transactions.
Payment terms vary by the type and location of the customer and the products or services offered. Generally, the time between when revenue is recognized and payment is due is not significant. Eaton does not evaluate whether the selling price includes a financing interest component for contracts that are less than a year. Sales, value add,added, and other taxes collected concurrent with revenue are excluded from sales. Shipping and handling costs are treated as fulfillment costs and are included in Cost of products sold.
Eaton records reductions to sales for returns, and customer and distributor incentives, primarily comprised of rebates, at the time of the initial sale. Rebates are estimated based on sales terms, historical experience, trend analysis, and projected market conditions in the various markets served. The rebate programs offered vary across businesses due to the numerous markets Eaton serves, but the most common incentives relate to amounts paid or credited to customers for achieving defined volume levels. Returns are estimated at the time of the sale primarily based on historical experience and recorded gross on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Note 3 for additional information.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
Eaton adopted Accounting Standard Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, at the start of the first quarter of 2018 using the modified retrospective approach and recorded a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings based on the current terms and conditions for open contracts as of January 1, 2018. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated financial statements. The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods.

Consolidated Balance SheetBalance at December 31, 2017 Adjustments due to ASU 2014-09 Balance at January 1, 2018
Assets     
 Accounts receivable - net$3,943
 $(99) $3,844
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets679
 129
 808
 Deferred income taxes253
 1
 254
      

Liabilities and shareholders' equity     
 Other current liabilities$1,872
 $33
 $1,905
 Eaton shareholders' equity17,253
 (2) 17,251
Eaton adopted Accounting Standards Update 2016-16, Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory (ASU 2016-16), at the start of the first quarter of 2018. This accounting standard requires companies to recognize the income tax effects of intercompany sales and transfers of assets other than inventory in the period in which the transfer occurs. The previous accounting standard required companies to defer the income tax effects of intercompany transfers of assets by recording a prepaid tax, until such assets were sold to an outside party or otherwise recognized. ASU 2016-16 requires companies to write off any income tax amounts that had been deferred as prepaid taxes from past intercompany transactions, and record deferred tax balances for amounts that have not been recognized, through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings. Upon adoption, the Company recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment of $199 to reduce retained earnings.
Eaton adopted Accounting Standards Update 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost (ASU 2017-07), at the start of the first quarter of 2018. The new standard requires companies to present service costs consistent with other employee compensation costs on the income statement and separate from all other elements of pension costs. The retrospective adoption of this standard resulted in a reductionan increase in selling and administrative expense with a corresponding decrease in Other incomeexpense - net of $1 and $9 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, and 2017, respectively.a reduction in selling and administrative expense with a corresponding increase in Other expense - net of $20 for the six months ended June 30, 2017.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncement
In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), (ASU 2016-02). This accounting standard requires that a lessee recognize a lease asset and a lease liability on its balance sheet for all leases, including operating leases, with a term greater than 12 months. ASU 2016-02 will require additional disclosures in the notes to the consolidated financial statements and is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. A project team has been formed to evaluate and implement the new standard. The project team is working to gather the data required to account for leases under the new standard, and validating the functionality of third-party lease accounting software. In addition, the Company is in the process of identifying and implementing the appropriate changes to business processes and controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard. Eaton plans to adopt the standard as of the first quarter of 2019. Eaton is evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-02 and an estimate of the impact to the consolidated financial statements cannot be made at this time.


Note 2.ACQUISITION INTEGRATION CHARGES
Eaton incurs integration charges related to acquired businesses. A summary of these charges follows:
Three months ended March 31Three months ended
June 30
 Six months ended June 30
2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Electrical Products$
 $1
$
 $1
 $
 $2
Total acquisition integration charges before income taxes
 1

 1
 
 2
Income taxes
 

 1
 
 1
Total after income taxes$
 $1
$
 $
 $
 $1
Per ordinary share - diluted$
 $
$
 $
 $
 $
Business segment acquisition integration charges in 2017 related to the integration of Ephesus Lighting, Inc. (Ephesus), which was acquired in 2015. The charges associated with Ephesus were included in Selling and administrative expense. In Business Segment Information, the charges reduced Operating profit of the related business segment. See Note 13 for additional information about business segments.

Note 3.REVENUE RECOGNITION
Sales are recognized when obligations under the terms of the contract are satisfied and control of promised goods or services have transferred to our customers. Sales are measured at the amount of consideration the Company expects to be paid in exchange for these products or services.
The majority of the Company’s sales agreements contain performance obligations satisfied at a point in time when title and risk and rewards of ownership have transferred to the customer. Sales recognized over time are less than 5% of Eaton’s Consolidated Net Sales. Sales recognized over time are generally accounted for using an input measure to determine progress completed at the end of the period. Sales for service contracts generally are recognized as the services are provided. For agreements with multiple performance obligations, judgment is required to determine whether performance obligations specified in these agreements are distinct and should be accounted for as separate revenue transactions for recognition purposes. In these types of agreements, we generally allocate sales price to each distinct obligation based on the price of each item sold in separate transactions.
Due to the nature of the work required to be performed for obligations recognized over time, Eaton estimates total costs by contract. The estimate of total costs are subject to judgment. Estimated amounts are included in the recognized sales price to the extent it is not probable that a significant reversal of cumulative sales will occur. Additionally, contracts can be modified to account for changes in contract specifications, requirements or sale price. The effect of a contract modification on the sales price or adjustments to the measure of completion under the input method are recognized as adjustments to revenue on a cumulative catch-up basis.
Payment terms vary by the type and location of the customer and the products or services offered. Generally, the time between when revenue is recognized and when payment is due is not significant. Eaton does not evaluate whether the selling price includes a financing interest component for contracts that are less than a year. Sales, value add,added, and other taxes collected concurrent with revenue are excluded from sales. Shipping and handling costs are treated as fulfillment costs and are included in Cost of products sold.
Eaton records reductions to sales for returns, and customer and distributor incentives, primarily comprised of rebates, at the time of the initial sale. Rebates are estimated based on sales terms, historical experience, trend analysis, and projected market conditions in the various markets served. The rebate programs offered vary across businesses due to the numerous markets Eaton serves, but the most common incentives relate to amounts paid or credited to customers for achieving defined volume levels. Returns are estimated at the time of the sale primarily based on historical experience and are recorded gross on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Sales commissions are expensed when the amortization period is less than a year and are generally not capitalized as they are typically earned at the completion of the contract when the customer is invoiced or when the customer pays Eaton.
Sales of products and services varies by segment and are discussed in Note 15 of Eaton’s 2017 Form 10-K and in Note 13.

In the Electrical Products segment, sales contracts are primarily for electrical components, industrial components, residential products, single phase power quality, emergency lighting, fire detection, wiring devices, structural support systems, circuit protection, and lighting products. These sales contracts are primarily based on a customer’s purchase order followed by our order acknowledgement, and may also include a master supply or distributor agreement. In this segment, performance obligations are generally satisfied at a point in time either when we ship the product from our facility, or when it arrives at the customer’s facility.
In the Electrical Systems and Services segment, sales contracts are primarily for power distribution and assemblies, three phase power quality, hazardous duty electrical equipment, intrinsically safe explosion-proof instrumentation, utility power distribution, power reliability equipment, and services. The majority of the sales contracts in this segment contain performance obligations satisfied at a point in time either when we ship the product from our facility, or when it arrives at the customer’s facility; however, certain power distribution and power quality services are recognized over time.
Many of the products and services in power distribution and power quality services meet the definition of continuous transfer of control to customers and are recognized over time. These products are engineered to a customer’s design specifications, have no alternative use to Eaton, and are controlled by the customer as evidenced by the customer’s contractual ownership of the work in process or our right to payment for work performed to date plus a reasonable margin. As control is transferring over time, sales are recognized based on the extent of progress towards completion of the obligation. Eaton generally uses an input method to determine the progress completed and sales are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. Incurred cost represent work performed, which corresponds with, and thereby best depicts, the transfer of control to the customer.
In the Hydraulics segment, sales contracts are primarily for hydraulic components and systems for industrial and mobile equipment. These sales contracts are primarily based on a customer’s purchase order. In this segment, performance obligations are generally satisfied at a point in time when we ship the product from our facility.
In the Aerospace segment, sales contracts are primarily for aerospace fuel, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use. These sales contracts are primarily based on a customer’s purchase order, and frequently covered by terms and conditions included in a long-term agreement. In this segment, performance obligations are generally satisfied at a point in time either when we ship the product from our facility, or when it arrives at the customer’s facility. Our military contracts are primarily fixed-price contracts that are not subject to performance-based payments or progress payments from the customer.
In the Vehicle segment, sales contracts are primarily for drivetrains, powertrain systems and critical components that reduce emissions and improve fuel economy, stability, performance, and safety of cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. These sales contracts are primarily based on a customer’s purchase order or a blanket purchase order subject to firm releases, frequently covered by terms and conditions included in a master supply agreement. In this segment, performance obligations are generally satisfied at a point in time either when we ship the product from our facility, or when it arrives at the customer’s facility.
In the eMobility segment, sales contracts are primarily for electronic and mechanical components and systems that improves the power management and performance of both on-road and off-road vehicles. These sales contracts are primarily based on a customer’s purchase order. In this segment, performance obligations are generally satisfied at a point in time either when we ship the product from our facility, or when it arrives at the customer’s facility.
In limited circumstances, primarily in the Electrical and Vehicle segments, Eaton sells separately-priced warranties that extend the warranty coverage beyond the standard coverage offered on specific products. Sales for these separately-priced warranties are recorded based on their stand-alone selling price and are recognized as revenue over the length of the warranty period.

The Company’s six operating segments and the following tables disaggregate sales by lines of businesses, geographic destination, market channel or end market.
Three months ended June 30, 2018
Net salesUnited States Rest of world TotalUnited States Rest of World Total
Electrical Products$960
 $772
 $1,732
$1,033
 $773
 $1,806
Electrical Systems and Services894
 487
 1,381
983
 530
 1,513
Hydraulics297
 413
 710
309
 414
 723
          
Original Equipment Manufacturers Aftermarket, Distribution and End User 
Original Equipment Manufacturers Aftermarket, Distribution and End User  
Aerospace$264
 $194
 458
$266
 $197
 463
    
     
Commercial  Passenger and Light Duty 
Commercial  Passenger and Light Duty  
Vehicle$430
 $463
 893
$452
 $447
 899
          
eMobility    77
    83

 
 
     
Total    $5,251
    $5,487
 Six months ended June 30, 2018
Net salesUnited States Rest of World Total
Electrical Products$1,993
 $1,545
 $3,538
Electrical Systems and Services1,877
 1,017
 2,894
Hydraulics606
 827
 1,433
      
 Original Equipment Manufacturers Aftermarket, Distribution and End User 
Aerospace$530
 $391
 921
     
 Commercial  Passenger and Light Duty 
Vehicle$882
 $910
 1,792
      
eMobility    160
 
 
 
Total    $10,738
The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed accounts receivable, unbilled receivables (revenue recognized exceeds amount billed to the customer), and deferred revenue (advance payments and billings in excess of revenue recognized). Accounts receivables from customers were $3,520$3,606 and $3,399 at March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms, either at periodic intervals or upon achievement of contractual milestones. These assets and liabilities are reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. Unbilled receivables were $129$150 and $117 at March 31,June 30, 2018 and January 1, 2018, respectively, and are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets. The increase in the unbilled receivables was primarily due to revenue recognized and not yet billed, partially offset by billings to customers during the quarter.

Changes in the deferred revenue liabilities are as follows:
Deferred RevenueDeferred Revenue
Balance at January 1, 2018$227
$227
Customer deposits and billings232
463
Revenue recognized in the period(209)(443)
Translation1
(3)
Balance at March 31, 2018$251
Balance at June 30, 2018$244
A significant portion of open orders placed with Eaton are by original equipment manufacturers or distributors. These open orders are not considered firm as they have been historically subject to releases by customers. In measuring backlog of unsatisfied or partially satisfied obligations, only the amount of orders to which customers are firmly committed are included. Using this criterion, total backlog at March 31,June 30, 2018 was approximately $5.2$5.4 billion. Eaton expects to recognize approximately 88%89% of this backlog in the next twelve months and the rest thereafter.

Impact of new accounting standard
In accordance with the new revenue accounting requirements, the impact of the adoption on the financial statement line items within the accompanying financial statements was as follows:
Three months ended
March 31, 2018
Three months ended June 30, 2018
Consolidated Statements of IncomeAs Reported Adjustment Balances without Adoption of ASC 606As Reported Adjustment Balances without Adoption of ASC 606
Net sales$5,251
 $(7) $5,244
$5,487
 $(11) $5,476
Cost of products sold3,573
 (4) 3,569
3,671
 (6) 3,665
Income before income taxes565
 (3) 562
694
 (5) 689
Income tax expense78
 (1) 77
83
 (1) 82
Net income487
 (2) 485
611
 (4) 607
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders$488
 $(2) $486
$610
 $(4) $606
 March 31, 2018
Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsAs Reported Adjustment Balances without Adoption of ASC 606
Assets    
Accounts receivable - net

$4,005
 $107
 $4,112
Inventory2,745
 3
 2,748
Prepaid expenses and other current assets

552
 (139) 413
Deferred income taxes356
 (1) 355
     
Liabilities    
Other current liabilities$1,861
 $(30) $1,831
 Six months ended June 30, 2018
Consolidated Statements of IncomeAs Reported Adjustment Balances without Adoption of ASC 606
Net sales$10,738
 $(18) $10,720
Cost of products sold7,244
 (10) 7,234
Income before income taxes1,259
 (8) 1,251
Income tax expense161
 (2) 159
Net income1,098
 (6) 1,092
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders$1,098
 $(6) $1,092

 June 30, 2018
Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsAs Reported Adjustment Balances without Adoption of ASC 606
Assets    
Accounts receivable - net$4,092
 $121
 $4,213
Inventory2,753
 9
 2,762
Prepaid expenses and other current assets576
 (164) 412
Deferred income taxes296
 (1) 295
     
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity    
Other current liabilities$1,910
 $(31) $1,879
Eaton shareholders' equity$16,725
 $(4) $16,721

Note 4.RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
During 2015, Eaton announced its commitment to undertake actions to reduce its cost structure in all business segments and at corporate. The multi-year initiative concluded at the end of 2017.
A summary of liabilities related to workforce reductions, plant closings and other associated costs announced as part of this program follows:
Workforce reductions Plant closings and other TotalWorkforce reductions Plant closings and other Total
Balance at December 31, 2016$113
 $1
 $114
$113
 $1
 $114
Liability recognized57
 59
 116
57
 59
 116
Payments(102) (39) (141)(102) (39) (141)
Other adjustments(1) (16) (17)(1) (16) (17)
Balance at December 31, 201767
 5
 72
67
 5
 72
Payments(13) (3) (16)(25) (4) (29)
Other adjustments(8) 
 (8)(10) 
 (10)
Balance at March 31, 2018$46
 $2
 $48
Balance at June 30, 2018$32
 $1
 $33


Note 5.GOODWILL
Change in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment follows:
December 31,
2017
 Translation March 31,
2018
December 31,
2017
 Translation June 30,
2018
Electrical Products$6,678
 $77
 $6,755
$6,678
 $(71) $6,607
Electrical Systems and Services4,311
 42
 4,353
4,311
 (36) 4,275
Hydraulics1,257
 5
 1,262
1,257
 (29) 1,228
Aerospace947
 4
 951
947
 (3) 944
Vehicle294
 1
 295
294
 (2) 292
eMobility81
 1
 82
81
 
 81
Total$13,568
 $130
 $13,698
$13,568
 $(141) $13,427

Eaton re-segmented certain reportable operating segments due to a reorganization of the Company's businesses. The new reportable business segment is eMobility (which includes certain legacy Electrical Products and Vehicle product lines). The Company used the relative fair value method to reallocate goodwill to the associated reporting units.

Note 6.    RETIREMENT BENEFITS PLANS
The components of retirement benefits expense follow:
 United States
pension benefit expense
 Non-United States
pension benefit expense
 Other postretirement
benefits expense
 Three months ended March 31
 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
Service cost$25
 $24
 $16
 $17
 $1
 $1
Interest cost30
 31
 14
 13
 3
 3
Expected return on plan assets(63) (61) (27) (23) (1) (1)
Amortization24
 20
 10
 13
 (3) (3)
 16
 14
 13
 20
 
 
Settlements14
 17
 
 
 
 
Total expense$30
 $31
 $13
 $20
 $
 $
  United States
pension benefit expense
 Non-United States
pension benefit expense
 Other postretirement
benefits expense
  Three months ended June 30
  2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
 Service cost$25
 $24
 $16
 $18
 $
 $
 Interest cost31
 31
 13
 14
 4
 4
 Expected return on plan assets(64) (61) (26) (23) (1) (1)
 Amortization23
 21
 10
 12
 (3) (3)
  15
 15
 13
 21
 
 
 Settlements11
 17
 
 
 
 
 Total expense$26
 $32
 $13
 $21
 $
 $
  
 
  United States
pension benefit expense
 Non-United States
pension benefit expense
 Other postretirement
benefits expense
  Six months ended June 30
  2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
 Service cost$50
 $48
 $32
 $35
 $1
 $1
 Interest cost61
 62
 27
 27
 7
 7
 Expected return on plan assets(127) (122) (53) (46) (2) (2)
 Amortization47
 41
 20
 25
 (6) (6)
  31
 29
 26
 41
 
 
 Settlements25
 34
 
 
 
 
 Total expense$56
 $63
 $26
 $41
 $
 $

The components of retirement benefits expense other than service costs are included in Other incomeexpense - net.



Note 7.LEGAL CONTINGENCIES

Eaton is subject to a broad range of claims, administrative and legal proceedings such as lawsuits that relate to contractual allegations, tax audits, patent infringement, personal injuries, antitrust matters, and employment-related matters. Eaton is also subject to asbestos claims from historic products which may have contained asbestos. Insurance may cover some of the costs associated with these claims and proceedings. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome or cost of these matters, the Company believes they will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements.
In December 2011, Pepsi-Cola Metropolitan Bottling Company, Inc. (“Pepsi”) filed an action against (a) Cooper Industries, LLC, Cooper Industries, Ltd., Cooper Holdings, Ltd., Cooper US, Inc., and Cooper Industries plc (collectively, “Cooper”), (b) M&F Worldwide Corp., Mafco Worldwide Corp., Mafco Consolidated Group LLC, and PCT International Holdings, Inc. (collectively, “Mafco”), and (c) the Pneumo Abex Asbestos Claims Settlement Trust (the “Trust”) in Texas state court. Pepsi alleged that it was harmed by a 2011 settlement agreement (“2011 Settlement”) among Cooper, Mafco, and Pneumo Abex, LLC (“Pneumo,” which prior to the 2011 Settlement was a Mafco subsidiary), which settlement resolved litigation that Pneumo had previously brought against Cooper involving, among other things, a guaranty related to Pneumo’s friction products business. In November 2015, after a Texas court ruled that Pepsi's claims should be heard in arbitration, Pepsi filed a demand for arbitration against Cooper, Mafco, the Trust, and Pneumo. Pepsi subsequently dropped claims against all parties except Cooper. An arbitration under the auspices of the American Arbitration Association commenced in October 2017. Pepsi’s experts have opined, among other things, that the value contributed to the Trust for a release of the guaranty was approximately $440 below reasonably equivalent value, and that an inability of Pneumo to satisfy future liabilities may result in plaintiffs suing Pepsi under various theories. Cooper submitted various expert reports and, among other things, Cooper’s experts have opined that Pepsi has no basis to seek any damages and that Cooper paid reasonably equivalent value for the release of its indemnity obligations under the guaranty. The arbitration proceedings closed in December 2017. TheOn July 11, 2018, the arbitration panel made certain findings and concluded that the value contributed to the Trust did not constitute reasonably equivalent value, but ordered the parties are awaitingto recalculate the issuanceamount that should have been contributed to the Trust as of a decision. The Companythe date of the 2011 transaction. Based on the findings made by the panel and the recalculation ordered by the panel, Cooper believes that no additional amount should be contributed. Pepsi argued that an additional $347 should be contributed. Cooper and its expert disagree with Pepsi’s argument and believe that Pepsi’s recalculation is flawed and fails to comply with the claimsinstructions of Pepsi are without merit, andthe panel. Based on its calculation, the Company continues to believe that the ultimate resolution of this matter will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Note 8.INCOME TAXES

The effective income tax rate for the second quarter and the first quartersix month of 2018 was expense of 13.8%12.0% and 12.8% compared to expense of 7.0%9.7% and 8.5% for the second quarter and first quartersix months of 2017. The increase in the effective tax rate in the second quarter and first quartersix months of 2018 was due to greater levels of income in higher tax jurisdictions and the impact of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”TCJA"). During the second quarter of 2018, the Company increased tax contingencies for the current and theprior years which was offset by a corresponding decrease of a related valuation allowance. The net impact of realization ofthese adjustments did not have a foreign deferredmaterial impact on tax asset inexpense or the first quarter of 2017.balance sheet.

The TCJA was enacted on December 22, 2017 and the Company recorded provisional tax amounts in the fourth quarter of 2017 for the remeasurement of deferred tax balances, including valuation allowances related to the realization of deferred tax assets, and the one-time transition tax. The Company continues to analyze aspects of the TCJA, including potential impact to the provisional amounts recorded for the remeasurement of deferred tax balances and related valuation allowances, and the one-time transition tax. The Company did not record any adjustments to the 2017 provisional tax amounts in the firstsecond quarter of 2018.


Note 9. EQUITY
During the first quarter ofthree and six months ended June 30, 2018, and 2017, 3.74.0 million and 3.67.7 million ordinary shares, respectively, were repurchased under the 2016 Program in the open market at a total cost of $300 and $255,$600, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, 2.7 million and 6.3 million ordinary shares, respectively, were repurchased under the 2016 Program in the open market at a total cost of $210 and $465, respectively.
The changes in Shareholders’ equity follow:
Eaton
shareholders’
equity
 
Noncontrolling
interests
 
Total
equity
Eaton
shareholders’
equity
 
Noncontrolling
interests
 
Total
equity
Balance at December 31, 2017$17,253
 $37
 $17,290
$17,253
 $37
 $17,290
Cumulative-effect adjustment upon adoption of ASU 2014-09(2) 
 (2)(2) 
 (2)
Cumulative-effect adjustment upon adoption of ASU 2016-16

(199) 
 (199)(199) 
 (199)
Net income (loss)488
 (1) 487
Other comprehensive income296
 
 296
Cash dividends paid and accrued(290) 
 (290)
Net income1,098
 
 1,098
Other comprehensive loss(328) 
 (328)
Cash dividends paid(578) (1) (579)
Issuance of shares under equity-based compensation plans - net17
 
 17
46
 
 46
Repurchase of shares(300) 
 (300)(600) 
 (600)
Changes in noncontrolling interest - net
 2
 2

 (1) (1)
Balance at March 31, 2018$17,263
 $38
 $17,301
Balance at June 30, 2018$16,690
 $35
 $16,725
The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss follow:
 Currency translation and related hedging instruments Pensions and other postretirement benefits 
Cash flow
hedges
 Total
Balance at December 31, 2017$(2,255) $(1,139) $(10) $(3,404)
Other comprehensive (loss) income
   before reclassifications
257
 (12) 10
 255
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other
   comprehensive loss (income)

 38
 3
 41
Net current-period Other comprehensive
   income (loss)
257
 26
 13
 296
Balance at March 31, 2018$(1,998) $(1,113) $3
 $(3,108)
 Currency translation and related hedging instruments Pensions and other postretirement benefits 
Cash flow
hedges
 Total
Balance at December 31, 2017$(2,255) $(1,139) $(10) $(3,404)
Other comprehensive (loss) income
   before reclassifications
(414) 13
 (2) (403)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other
   comprehensive loss

 69
 6
 75
Net current-period Other comprehensive
   (loss) income
(414) 82
 4
 (328)
Balance at June 30, 2018$(2,669) $(1,057) $(6) $(3,732)
The reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss follow:
Three months ended March 31, 2018 
Consolidated statements
of income classification
Six months ended June 30, 2018 
Consolidated statements
of income classification
Amortization of defined benefit pensions and other postretirement benefits items    
Actuarial loss and prior service cost$(45)
1 
 $(86)
1 
 
Tax benefit7
 17
 
Total, net of tax(38) (69) 
    
Gains and (losses) on cash flow hedges    
Currency exchange contracts(4) Cost of products sold(8) Cost of products sold
Tax benefit1
 2
 
Total, net of tax(3) (6) 
    
Total reclassifications for the period$(41) $(75) 
1 These components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 6 for additional information about pension and other postretirement benefits items.


Net Income Per Share Attributable to Eaton Ordinary Shareholders
A summary of the calculation of net income per share attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders follows:
Three months ended March 31Three months ended
June 30
 Six months ended June 30
(Shares in millions)2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders$488
 $434
$610
 $516
 $1,098
 $950
          
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding - diluted441.7
 451.0
437.3
 448.6
 439.5
 449.8
Less dilutive effect of equity-based compensation2.9
 2.2
2.1
 2.3
 2.5
 2.3
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding - basic438.8
 448.8
435.2
 446.3
 437.0
 447.5
          
Net income per share attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders          
Diluted$1.10
 $0.96
$1.39
 $1.15
 $2.50
 $2.11
Basic1.11
 0.97
1.40
 1.16
 2.51
 2.12
For the second quarter and first quartersix months of 2018, and 2017, 0.10.6 million and 1.20.3 million stock options, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders because the exercise price of the options exceeded the average market price of the ordinary shares during the period and their effect, accordingly, would have been antidilutive. For the second quarter and first six months of 2017, 0.2 million and 0.7 million stock options, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders because the exercise price of the options exceeded the average market price of the ordinary shares during the period and their effect, accordingly, would have been antidilutive.

Note 10.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is measured based on an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to satisfy a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, a fair value hierarchy is established, which categorizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: (Level 1) observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; (Level 2) inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and (Level 3) unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
A summary of financial instruments recognized at fair value, and the fair value measurements used, follows:
Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
March 31, 2018       
June 30, 2018       
Cash$317
 $317
 $
 $
$256
 $256
 $
 $
Short-term investments510
 510
 
 
236
 236
 
 
Net derivative contracts(13) 
 (13) 
(140) 
 (140) 
              
December 31, 2017              
Cash$561
 $561
 $
 $
$561
 $561
 $
 $
Short-term investments534
 534
 
 
534
 534
 
 
Net derivative contracts36
 
 36
 
36
 
 36
 
Eaton values its financial instruments using an industry standard market approach, in which prices and other relevant information is generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. No financial instruments were measured using unobservable inputs.
Other Fair Value Measurements
Long-term debt and the current portion of long-term debt had a carrying value of $7,692$7,181 and fair value of $7,790$7,218 at March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to $7,745 and $8,048, respectively, at December 31, 2017. The fair value of Eaton's debt instruments were estimated using prevailing market interest rates on debt with similar creditworthiness, terms and maturities, and are considered a Level 2 fair value measurement.


Note 11.DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
In the normal course of business, Eaton is exposed to certain risks related to fluctuations in interest rates, currency exchange rates and commodity prices. The Company uses various derivative and non-derivative financial instruments, primarily interest rate swaps, currency forward exchange contracts, currency swaps and, to a lesser extent, commodity contracts, to manage risks from these market fluctuations. The instruments used by Eaton are straightforward, non-leveraged instruments. The counterparties to these instruments are financial institutions with strong credit ratings. Eaton maintains control over the size of positions entered into with any one counterparty and regularly monitors the credit rating of these institutions. Such instruments are not purchased and sold for trading purposes.
Derivative financial instruments are accounted for at fair value and recognized as assets or liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Accounting for the gain or loss resulting from the change in the fair value of the derivative financial instrument depends on whether it has been designated, and is effective, as part of a hedging relationship and, if so, as to the nature of the hedging activity. Eaton formally documents all relationships between derivative financial instruments accounted for as designated hedges and the hedged item, as well as its risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge transaction. This process includes linking derivative financial instruments to a recognized asset or liability, specific firm commitment, forecasted transaction, or net investment in a foreign operation. These financial instruments can be designated as:
Hedges of the change in the fair value of a recognized fixed-rate asset or liability, or the firm commitment to acquire such an asset or liability (a fair value hedge); for these hedges, the gain or loss from the derivative financial instrument, as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, are recognized in income during the period of change in fair value.
Hedges of the variable cash flows of a recognized variable-rate asset or liability, or the forecasted acquisition of such an asset or liability (a cash flow hedge); for these hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss from the derivative financial instrument is recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss and reclassified to income in the same period when the gain or loss on the hedged item is included in income.
Hedges of the currency exposure related to a net investment in a foreign operation (a net investment hedge); for these hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss from the derivative financial instrument is recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss and reclassified to income in the same period when the gain or loss related to the net investment in the foreign operation is included in income.
The gain or loss from a derivative financial instrument designated as a hedge that is effective is classified in the same line of the Consolidated Statements of Income as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item. The change in fair value of a derivative financial instrument that is not effective as a hedge is immediately recognized in income. The cash flows resulting from these financial instruments are classified in operating activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
For derivatives that are not designated as a hedge, any gain or loss is immediately recognized in income. The majority of derivatives used in this manner relate to risks resulting from assets or liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and certain commodity contracts that arise in the normal course of business. Gains and losses associated with commodity hedge contracts are classified in Cost of products sold.
Eaton uses certain of its debt denominated in foreign currency to hedge portions of its net investments in foreign operations against foreign currency exposure (net investment hedges). Foreign currency denominated debt designated as non-derivative net investment hedging instruments on an after-tax basis was $94$90 at March 31,June 30, 2018 and $88 at December 31, 2017, and designated on a pre-tax basis was $670$634 at March 31,June 30, 2018 and $652 at December 31, 2017.

Derivative Financial Statement Impacts
The fair value of derivative financial instruments recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets follows:
Notional
amount
 
Other
 current
assets
 
Other
noncurrent
assets
 
Other
current
liabilities
 
Other
noncurrent
liabilities
 
Type of
hedge
 Term
Notional
amount
 
Other
 current
assets
 
Other
noncurrent
assets
 
Other
current
liabilities
 
Other
noncurrent
liabilities
 
Type of
hedge
 Term
March 31, 2018             
June 30, 2018             
Derivatives designated as hedges                          
Fixed-to-floating interest rate
swaps
$2,965
 $
 $21
 $2
 $37
 Fair value 2 months to 17 years$2,550
 $
 $18
 $1
 $51
 Fair value 9 months to 16 years
Currency exchange contracts990
 9
 13
 15
 1
 Cash flow 1 to 36 months950
 13
 5
 18
 4
 Cash flow 1 to 36 months
Total  $9
 $34
 $17
 $38
      $13
 $23
 $19
 $55
    
                    
Derivatives not designated as
hedges
                          
Currency exchange contracts$3,543
 $19
   $20
     1 to 12 months$6,033
 $33
   $135
     1 to 12 months
Commodity contracts17
 
   
     1 to 12 months11
 
   
     1 to 12 months
Total  $19
 

 $20
 

      $33
 

 $135
 

    
                    
December 31, 2017                          
Derivatives designated as hedges                          
Fixed-to-floating interest rate
swaps
$2,965
 $1
 $41
 $
 $17
 Fair value 6 months to 17 years$2,965
 $1
 $41
 $
 $17
 Fair value 6 months to 17 years
Currency exchange contracts924
 7
 7
 22
 2
 Cash flow 1 to 36 months924
 7
 7
 22
 2
 Cash flow 1 to 36 months
Total  $8
 $48
 $22
 $19
      $8
 $48
 $22
 $19
    
                    
Derivatives not designated as
hedges
                          
Currency exchange contracts$3,719
 $39
   $19
     1 to 12 months$3,719
 $39
   $19
     1 to 12 months
Commodity contracts13
 1
   
     1 to 12 months13
 1
   
     1 to 12 months
Total  $40
 

 $19
 

      $40
 

 $19
 

    
The currency exchange contracts shown in the table above as derivatives not designated as hedges are primarily contracts entered into to manage currency volatility or exposure on intercompany sales and loans. While Eaton does not elect hedge accounting treatment for these derivatives, Eaton targets managing 100% of the intercompany balance sheet exposure to minimize the effect of currency volatility related to the movement of goods and services in the normal course of its operations. This activity represents the great majority of these currency exchange contracts.

The impact of derivative instruments to the Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income follow:
Gain (loss) recognized in
other comprehensive
(loss) income
 
Location of gain (loss)
reclassified from
Accumulated other
comprehensive loss
 
Gain (loss) reclassified
from Accumulated other
comprehensive loss
Gain (loss) recognized in
other comprehensive
(loss) income
 
Location of gain (loss)
reclassified from
Accumulated other
comprehensive loss
 
Gain (loss) reclassified
from Accumulated other
comprehensive loss
Three months ended
March 31
 Three months ended
March 31
Three months ended
June 30
 Three months ended
June 30
2018 2017 2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Derivatives designated as
cash flow hedges
              
Forward starting floating-to-fixed
interest rate swaps
$
 $(5) Interest expense - net $
 $
Currency exchange contracts$13
 $(1) Cost of products sold $(4) $(4)(15) 2
 Cost of products sold (4) (1)
Total$13
 $(1) $(4) $(4)$(15) $(3) $(4) $(1)
       
       
Gain (loss) recognized in
other comprehensive
(loss) income
 Location of gain (loss)
reclassified from
Accumulated other
comprehensive loss
 Gain (loss) reclassified
from Accumulated other
comprehensive loss
Six months ended
June 30
 Six months ended
June 30
2018 2017 2018 2017
Derivatives designated as cash
flow hedges
       
Forward starting floating-to-fixed
interest rate swaps
$
 $(5) Interest expense - net $
 $
Currency exchange contracts(2) 1
 Cost of products sold (8) (5)
Total$(2)
$(4)
$(8)
$(5)

Amounts recognized in net income follow:
Three months ended March 31Three months ended
June 30
 Six months ended
June 30
2018 20172018
2017 2018 2017
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges          
Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps$(43) $(11)$(16) $8
 $(59) $(3)
Related long-term debt converted to floating interest
rates by interest rate swaps
43
 11
16
 (8) 59
 3
$
 $
$
 $
 $
 $
Gains and losses described above were recognized in Interest expense - net.

Note 12.INVENTORY
Inventory is carried at lower of cost or net realizable value. The components of inventory follow:
March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
June 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Raw materials$1,019
 $953
$1,065
 $953
Work-in-process523
 471
524
 471
Finished goods1,203
 1,196
1,164
 1,196
Total inventory$2,745
 $2,620
$2,753
 $2,620


Note 13.BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated on a regular basis by the chief operating decision maker, or decision making group, in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance.
During the first quarter of 2018, Eaton re-segmented certain reportable operating segments due to a reorganization of the Company's businesses. The new reportable business segment is eMobility (which includes certain legacy Electrical Products and Vehicle product lines). 
The eMobility segment designs, manufactures, markets, and supplies electrical and electronic components and systems that improve the power management and performance of both on-road and off-road vehicles. Products include high voltage inverters, converters, fuses, onboard chargers, circuit protection units, vehicle controls, power distribution, fuel tank isolation valves, and commercial vehicle hybrid systems. The principal markets for the eMobility segment are original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and construction, agriculture, and mining equipment.
Eaton’s operating segments are Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, Hydraulics, Aerospace, Vehicle, and eMobility. Operating profit includes the operating profit from intersegment sales. For additional information regarding Eaton’s business segments, see Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the 2017 Form 10-K.
 Three months ended March 31
 2018 2017
Net sales   
Electrical Products$1,732
 $1,651
Electrical Systems and Services1,381
 1,333
Hydraulics710
 587
Aerospace458
 428
Vehicle893
 786
eMobility77
 63
Total net sales$5,251
 $4,848
    
Segment operating profit   
Electrical Products$307
 $286
Electrical Systems and Services167
 155
Hydraulics90
 60
Aerospace89
 79
Vehicle132
 108
eMobility11
 11
Total segment operating profit796
 699
    
Corporate   
Amortization of intangible assets(98) (94)
Interest expense - net(70) (61)
Pension and other postretirement benefits expense(2) (11)
Other corporate expense - net(61) (66)
Income before income taxes565
 467
Income tax expense78
 33
Net income487
 434
Less net loss for noncontrolling interests1
 
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders$488
 $434


New Business Segments - Results of Operations
For the reportable segments that were re-segmented, previously reported segment financial information has been updated for all periods reported in 2016 and 2017. The re-segmentation did not impact previously reported consolidated results of operations.
Electrical Products
 
Year ended
December 31,
2017
 Quarter ended in 2017 
Year ended
December 31,
2016
 Quarter ended in 2016
  Dec. 31 Sept. 30 June 30 Mar. 31  Dec. 31 Sept. 30 June 30 Mar. 31
Net sales$6,917
 $1,750
 $1,785
 $1,731
 $1,651
 $6,703
 $1,665
 $1,705
 $1,717
 $1,616
                    
Operating profit$1,233
 $318
 $330
 $299
 $286
 $1,186
 $305
 $317
 $304
 $260
Operating margin17.8% 18.2% 18.5% 17.3% 17.3% 17.7% 18.3% 18.6% 17.7% 16.1%
                    
Acquisition integration charges$4
 $1
 $1
 $1
 $1
 $3
 $1
 $1
 $1
 $
                    
Before acquisition integration
   charges
                   
Operating profit$1,237
 $319
 $331
 $300
 $287
 $1,189
 $306
 $318
 $305
 $260
Operating margin17.9% 18.2% 18.5% 17.3% 17.4% 17.7% 18.4% 18.7% 17.8% 16.1%
Vehicle
 
Year ended
December 31,
2017
 Quarter ended in 2017 
Year ended
December 31,
2016
 Quarter ended in 2016
  Dec. 31 Sept. 30 June 30 Mar. 31  Dec. 31 Sept. 30 June 30 Mar. 31
Net sales$3,326
 $837
 $858
 $845
 $786
 $3,141
 $739
 $784
 $825
 $793
                    
Operating profit$541
 $142
 $150
 $141
 $108
 $471
 $97
 $122
 $135
 $117
Operating margin16.3% 17.0% 17.5% 16.7% 13.7% 15.0% 13.1% 15.6% 16.4% 14.8%
eMobility
 
Year ended
December 31,
2017
 Quarter ended in 2017 
Year ended
December 31,
2016
 Quarter ended in 2016
  Dec. 31 Sept. 30 June 30 Mar. 31  Dec. 31 Sept. 30 June 30 Mar. 31
Net sales$283
 $73
 $75
 $72
 $63
 $266
 $63
 $64
 $73
 $66
                    
Operating profit$50
 $10
 $16
 $13
 $11
 $57
 $11
 $14
 $20
 $12
Operating margin17.7% 13.7% 21.3% 18.1% 17.5% 21.4% 17.5% 21.9% 27.4% 18.2%
 Three months ended
June 30
 Six months ended June 30
 2018 2017 2018 2017
Net sales       
Electrical Products$1,806
 $1,731
 $3,538
 $3,382
Electrical Systems and Services1,513
 1,414
 2,894
 2,747
Hydraulics723
 633
 1,433
 1,220
Aerospace463
 437
 921
 865
Vehicle899
 845
 1,792
 1,631
eMobility83
 72
 160
 135
Total net sales$5,487
 $5,132
 $10,738
 $9,980
        
Segment operating profit       
Electrical Products$334
 $299
 $641
 $585
Electrical Systems and Services227
 194
 394
 349
Hydraulics101
 74
 191
 134
Aerospace90
 81
 179
 160
Vehicle166
 141
 298
 249
eMobility14
 13
 25
 24
Total segment operating profit932
 802
 1,728
 1,501
        
Corporate       
Amortization of intangible assets(96) (96) (194) (190)
Interest expense - net(68) (60) (138) (121)
Pension and other postretirement benefits expense1
 (11) (1) (22)
Other corporate expense - net(75) (63) (136) (129)
Income before income taxes694
 572
 1,259
 1,039
Income tax expense83
 55
 161
 88
Net income611
 517
 1,098
 951
Less net income for noncontrolling interests(1) (1) 
 (1)
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders$610
 $516
 $1,098
 $950


Note 14.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Registered Senior Notes issued by Eaton Corporation are registered under the Securities Act of 1933. Eaton and certain of Eaton's 100% owned direct and indirect subsidiaries (the Guarantors) fully and unconditionally guaranteed (subject, in the case of the Guarantors, other than Eaton, to customary release provisions as described below), on a joint and several basis, the Registered Senior Notes. The following condensed consolidating financial statements are included so that separate financial statements of Eaton, Eaton Corporation and each of the Guarantors are not required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The consolidating adjustments primarily relate to eliminations of investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions. The condensed consolidating financial statements present investments in subsidiaries using the equity method of accounting. See Note 6 of Eaton's 2017 Form 10-K for additional information related to the Registered Senior Notes.
The guarantee of a Guarantor that is not a parent of the issuer will be automatically and unconditionally released and discharged in the event of any sale of the Guarantor or of all or substantially all of its assets, or in connection with the release or termination of the Guarantor as a guarantor under all other U.S. debt securities or U.S. syndicated credit facilities, subject to limitations set forth in the indenture. The guarantee of a Guarantor that is a direct or indirect parent of the issuer will only be automatically and unconditionally released and discharged in connection with the release or termination of such Guarantor as a guarantor under all other debt securities or syndicated credit facilities (in both cases, U.S. or otherwise), subject to limitations set forth in the indenture.
During 2018 and 2017, the Company undertook certain steps to restructure ownership of various subsidiaries. The transactions were entirely among wholly-owned subsidiaries under the common control of Eaton. This restructuring hasThese restructurings have been reflected as of the beginning of the earliest period presented below.


                      
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018
Eaton
Corporation
plc
 
Eaton
Corporation
 Guarantors 
Other
subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 Total
Eaton
Corporation
plc
 
Eaton
Corporation
 Guarantors 
Other
subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 Total
Net sales$
 $1,689
 $1,700
 $3,191
 $(1,329) $5,251
$
 $1,809
 $1,790
 $3,242
 $(1,354) $5,487
                      
Cost of products sold
 1,352
 1,236
 2,310
 (1,325) 3,573

 1,427
 1,289
 2,312
 (1,357) 3,671
Selling and administrative expense3
 341
 178
 367
 
 889
3
 397
 200
 301
 
 901
Research and development expense
 39
 41
 76
 
 156

 37
 35
 73
 
 145
Interest expense (income) - net
 68
 4
 (1) (1) 70

 67
 4
 (6) 3
 68
Other expense (income) - net18
 5
 (9) (16) 
 (2)(37) 9
 36
 
 
 8
Equity in loss (earnings) of
subsidiaries, net of tax
(514) (178) (829) (659) 2,180
 
(587) (209) (921) (658) 2,375
 
Intercompany expense (income) - net5
 (21) 486
 (470) 
 
11
 24
 557
 (592) 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes488
 83

593

1,584

(2,183)
565
610
 57

590

1,812

(2,375)
694
Income tax expense (benefit)
 (6) (14) 99
 (1) 78

 (7) (14) 104
 
 83
Net income (loss)488
 89

607

1,485

(2,182)
487
610
 64

604

1,708

(2,375)
611
Less net loss (income) for
noncontrolling interests

 
 
 1
 
 1

 
 
 (1) 
 (1)
Net income (loss) attributable to
Eaton ordinary shareholders
$488
 $89

$607

$1,486

$(2,182)
$488
$610
 $64

$604

$1,707

$(2,375)
$610
                      
Other comprehensive income (loss)$296
 $38
 $296
 $613
 $(947) $296
$(624) $(63) $(608) $(1,390) $2,061
 $(624)
Total comprehensive income
(loss) attributable to Eaton
ordinary shareholders
$784
 $127
 $903
 $2,099
 $(3,129) $784
$(14) $1
 $(4) $317
 $(314) $(14)
                      
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017
Eaton
Corporation
plc
 
Eaton
Corporation
 Guarantors 
Other
subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 Total
Eaton
Corporation
plc
 
Eaton
Corporation
 Guarantors 
Other
subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 Total
Net sales$
 $1,572
 $1,656
 $2,930
 $(1,310) $4,848
$
 $1,696
 $1,727
 $3,109
 $(1,400) $5,132
                      
Cost of products sold
 1,251
 1,228
 2,140
 (1,312) 3,307

 1,371
 1,263
 2,210
 (1,396) 3,448
Selling and administrative expense32
 317
 199
 328
 
 876
4
 361
 200
 326
 
 891
Research and development expense
 54
 49
 40
 
 143

 47
 46
 57
 
 150
Interest expense (income) - net
 62
 5
 (5) (1) 61

 60
 6
 (7) 1
 60
Other expense (income) - net7
 10
 1
 (24) 
 (6)41
 17
 (38) (9) 
 11
Equity in loss (earnings) of
subsidiaries, net of tax
(583) 169
 (790) (658) 1,862
 
(705) (167) (861) (747) 2,480
 
Intercompany expense (income) - net110
 (30) 338
 (418) 
 
144
 (45) 352
 (451) 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes434
 (261)
626

1,527

(1,859)
467
516
 52

759

1,730

(2,485)
572
Income tax expense (benefit)
 (3) 16
 18
 2
 33

 3
 3
 52
 (3) 55
Net income (loss)434
 (258)
610

1,509

(1,861)
434
516
 49

756

1,678

(2,482)
517
Less net loss (income) for
noncontrolling interests

 
 
 (1) 1
 

 
 
 (1) 
 (1)
Net income (loss) attributable to
Eaton ordinary shareholders
$434
 $(258)
$610

$1,508

$(1,860)
$434
$516
 $49

$756

$1,677

$(2,482)
$516
                      
Other comprehensive income (loss)$263
 $63
 $262
 $516
 $(841) $263
$323
 $17
 $321
 $714
 $(1,052) $323
Total comprehensive income
(loss) attributable to Eaton
ordinary shareholders
$697
 $(195) $872
 $2,024
 $(2,701) $697
$839
 $66
 $1,077
 $2,391
 $(3,534) $839


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31, 2018
 
Eaton
Corporation
plc
 
Eaton
Corporation
 Guarantors 
Other
subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 Total
Assets           
Current assets           
Cash$
 $10
 $6
 $301
 $
 $317
Short-term investments
 
 
 510
 
 510
Accounts receivable - net
 453
 1,407
 2,145
 
 4,005
Intercompany accounts
   receivable
3
 1,607
 1,724
 2,952
 (6,286) 
Inventory
 517
 766
 1,549
 (87) 2,745
Prepaid expenses and
   other current assets

 108
 97
 317
 30
 552
Total current assets3
 2,695

4,000

7,774
 (6,343) 8,129
            
Property, plant and
   equipment - net

 841
 698
 2,004
 
 3,543
            
Other noncurrent assets           
Goodwill
 1,317
 6,705
 5,676
 
 13,698
Other intangible assets
 135
 3,168
 1,903
 
 5,206
Deferred income taxes
 360
 3
 298
 (305) 356
Investment in subsidiaries15,651
 9,742
 54,848
 23,602
 (103,843) 
Intercompany loans receivable3,122
 3,235
 5,313
 64,992
 (76,662) 
Other assets
 741
 166
 829
 
 1,736
Total assets$18,776
 $19,066
 $74,901
 $107,078
 $(187,153) $32,668
            
Liabilities and
   shareholders’ equity
           
Current liabilities           
Short-term debt$
 $90
 $
 $95
 $
 $185
Current portion of
   long-term debt

 844
 2
 1
 
 847
Accounts payable
 504
 392
 1,307
 
 2,203
Intercompany accounts payable6
 1,388
 3,243
 1,649
 (6,286) 
Accrued compensation
 46
 31
 223
 
 300
Other current liabilities8
 492
 311
 1,050
 
 1,861
Total current liabilities14
 3,364
 3,979
 4,325
 (6,286) 5,396
            
Noncurrent liabilities           
Long-term debt
 5,841
 995
 9
 
 6,845
Pension liabilities
 333
 88
 804
 
 1,225
Other postretirement
   benefits liabilities

 191
 95
 73
 
 359
Deferred income taxes
 
 605
 257
 (305) 557
Intercompany loans payable1,499
 3,955
 70,262
 946
 (76,662) 
Other noncurrent liabilities
 330
 270
 385
 
 985
Total noncurrent liabilities1,499
 10,650

72,315

2,474

(76,967)
9,971
            
Shareholders’ equity           
Eaton shareholders' equity17,263
 5,052
 (1,393) 100,241
 (103,900) 17,263
Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 38
 
 38
Total equity17,263
 5,052
 (1,393) 100,279
 (103,900) 17,301
Total liabilities and equity$18,776
 $19,066

$74,901

$107,078

$(187,153)
$32,668
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

 
Eaton
Corporation
plc
 
Eaton
Corporation
 Guarantors 
Other
subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 Total
Net sales$
 $3,498
 $3,490
 $6,433
 $(2,683) $10,738
            
Cost of products sold
 2,779
 2,525
 4,622
 (2,682) 7,244
Selling and administrative expense6
 738
 378
 668
 
 1,790
Research and development expense
 76
 76
 149
 
 301
Interest expense (income) - net
 135
 8
 (7) 2
 138
Other expense (income) - net(19) 14
 27
 (16) 
 6
Equity in loss (earnings) of
   subsidiaries, net of tax
(1,101) (472) (1,737) (1,316) 4,626
 
Intercompany expense (income) - net16
 2
 1,044
 (1,062) 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes1,098
 226
 1,169
 3,395
 (4,629) 1,259
Income tax expense (benefit)
 (13) (28) 203
 (1) 161
Net income (loss)1,098
 239
 1,197
 3,192
 (4,628) 1,098
Less net loss (income) for
   noncontrolling interests

 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to
   Eaton ordinary shareholders
$1,098
 $239
 $1,197
 $3,192
 $(4,628) $1,098
            
Other comprehensive income (loss)$(328) $(29) $(312) $(777) $1,118
 $(328)
Total comprehensive income
   (loss) attributable to Eaton
   ordinary shareholders
$770
 $210
 $885
 $2,415
 $(3,510) $770




CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2017
 
Eaton
Corporation
plc
 
Eaton
Corporation
 Guarantors 
Other
subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 Total
Assets           
Current assets           
Cash$
 $183
 $18
 $360
 $
 $561
Short-term investments
 
 
 534
 
 534
Accounts receivable - net
 482
 1,376
 2,085
 
 3,943
Intercompany accounts
   receivable
8
 2,865
 5,155
 2,716
 (10,744) 
Inventory
 473
 737
 1,493
 (83) 2,620
Prepaid expenses and
   other current assets

 229
 145
 277
 28
 679
Total current assets8
 4,232
 7,431
 7,465
 (10,799) 8,337
            
Property, plant and
   equipment - net

 859
 702
 1,941
 
 3,502
            
Other noncurrent assets           
Goodwill
 1,316
 6,705
 5,547
 
 13,568
Other intangible assets
 138
 3,206
 1,921
 
 5,265
Deferred income taxes
 356
 6
 215
 (324) 253
Investment in subsidiaries15,045
 9,503
 75,379
 39,848
 (139,775) 
Intercompany loans receivable3,122
 7,105
 2,909
 61,427
 (74,563) 
Other assets
 748
 166
 784
 
 1,698
Total assets$18,175
 $24,257
 $96,504
 $119,148
 $(225,461) $32,623
            
Liabilities and
   shareholders’ equity
           
Current liabilities           
Short-term debt$
 $
 $
 $6
 $
 $6
Current portion of
   long-term debt

 542
 35
 1
 
 578
Accounts payable
 549
 330
 1,287
 
 2,166
Intercompany accounts payable4
 4,917
 4,418
 1,405
 (10,744) 
Accrued compensation
 128
 65
 260
 
 453
Other current liabilities1
 566
 317
 989
 (1) 1,872
Total current liabilities5
 6,702
 5,165
 3,948
 (10,745) 5,075
            
Noncurrent liabilities           
Long-term debt
 6,180
 976
 9
 2
 7,167
Pension liabilities
 341
 89
 796
 
 1,226
Other postretirement
   benefits liabilities

 192
 96
 74
 
 362
Deferred income taxes
 
 607
 255
 (324) 538
Intercompany loans payable917
 3,808
 68,685
 1,153
 (74,563) 
Other noncurrent liabilities
 314
 273
 378
 
 965
Total noncurrent liabilities917
 10,835

70,726

2,665

(74,885)
10,258
            
Shareholders’ equity           
Eaton shareholders' equity17,253
 6,720
 20,613
 112,498
 (139,831) 17,253
Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 37
 
 37
Total equity17,253
 6,720
 20,613
 112,535
 (139,831) 17,290
Total liabilities and equity$18,175
 $24,257

$96,504

$119,148

$(225,461)
$32,623
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017

 Eaton Corporation plc 
Eaton
Corporation
 Guarantors 
Other
subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 Total
Net sales$
 $3,268
 $3,383
 $6,039
 $(2,710) $9,980
            
Cost of products sold
 2,622
 2,491
 4,350
 (2,708) 6,755
Selling and administrative expense6
 709
 398
 654
 
 1,767
Research and development expense
 94
 88
 111
 
 293
Interest expense (income) - net
 123
 11
 (13) 
 121
Other expense (income) - net48
 27
 (37) (33) 
 5
Equity in loss (earnings) of
   subsidiaries, net of tax
(1,288) (314) (1,643) (1,400) 4,645
 
Intercompany expense (income) - net284
 (99) 697
 (882) 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes950
 106
 1,378
 3,252
 (4,647) 1,039
Income tax expense (benefit)
 
 19
 70
 (1) 88
Net income (loss)950
 106
 1,359
 3,182
 (4,646) 951
Less net loss (income) for
   noncontrolling interests

 
 
 (2) 1
 (1)
Net income (loss) attributable to
   Eaton ordinary shareholders
$950
 $106
 $1,359
 $3,180
 $(4,645) $950
            
Other comprehensive income (loss)$586
 $80
 $583
 $1,229
 $(1,892) $586
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Eaton
ordinary shareholders
$1,536
 $186
 $1,942
 $4,409
 $(6,537) $1,536



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018
 
Eaton
Corporation
plc
 
Eaton
Corporation
 Guarantors 
Other
subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 Total
Net cash provided by (used in)
   operating activities
$2
 $(66) $82
 $321
 $
 $339
            
Investing activities           
Capital expenditures for property,
   plant and equipment

 (23) (24) (84) 
 (131)
Sales (purchases) of short-term
investments - net

 
 
 31
 
 31
Investments in affiliates
 (36) 
 
 36
 
Loans to affiliates
 
 (486) (1,177) 1,663
 
Repayments of loans from affiliates
 16
 886
 1,299
 (2,201) 
Other - net
 (15) (4) (18) 
 (37)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 (58)
372

51

(502)
(137)
            
Financing activities           
Proceeds from borrowings
 90
 
 89
 
 179
Payments on borrowings
 
 (33) 
 
 (33)
Proceeds from borrowings from
   affiliates
585
 1,050
 28
 
 (1,663) 
Payments on borrowings from
   affiliates
(22) (1,409) (16) (754) 2,201
 
Capital contributions from affiliates
 
 
 36
 (36) 
Other intercompany financing
   activities

 237
 (441) 204
 
 
Cash dividends paid(284) 
 
 
 
 (284)
Exercise of employee stock options19
 
 
 
 
 19
Repurchase of shares(300) 
 
 
 
 (300)
Employee taxes paid from shares withheld
 (16) (4) (3) 
 (23)
Other - net
 (1) 
 
 
 (1)
Net cash provided by (used in)
   financing activities
(2) (49)
(466)
(428)
502

(443)
            
Effect of currency on cash
 
 
 (3) 
 (3)
Total increase (decrease) in cash
 (173)
(12)
(59)


(244)
Cash at the beginning of the period
 183
 18
 360
 
 561
Cash at the end of the period$
 $10

$6

$301

$

$317
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 2018
 
Eaton
Corporation
plc
 
Eaton
Corporation
 Guarantors 
Other
subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 Total
Assets           
Current assets           
Cash$
 $5
 $10
 $241
 $
 $256
Short-term investments
 
 
 236
 
 236
Accounts receivable - net
 505
 1,451
 2,136
 
 4,092
Intercompany accounts
   receivable
1
 1,643
 1,838
 3,168
 (6,650) 
Inventory
 530
 772
 1,535
 (84) 2,753
Prepaid expenses and
   other current assets

 131
 98
 332
 15
 576
Total current assets1
 2,814

4,169

7,648
 (6,719) 7,913
            
Property, plant and
   equipment - net

 844
 689
 1,929
 
 3,462
            
Other noncurrent assets           
Goodwill
 1,317
 6,705
 5,405
 
 13,427
Other intangible assets
 133
 3,129
 1,788
 
 5,050
Deferred income taxes
 357
 18
 254
 (333) 296
Investment in subsidiaries15,641
 9,546
 55,296
 24,151
 (104,634) 
Intercompany loans receivable3,121
 4,235
 5,992
 64,680
 (78,028) 
Other assets
 729
 167
 821
 
 1,717
Total assets$18,763
 $19,975
 $76,165
 $106,676
 $(189,714) $31,865
            
Liabilities and
   shareholders’ equity
           
Current liabilities           
Short-term debt$
 $481
 $
 $23
 $
 $504
Current portion of
   long-term debt

 428
 
 
 
 428
Accounts payable
 474
 437
 1,281
 
 2,192
Intercompany accounts payable17
 1,494
 3,478
 1,661
 (6,650) 
Accrued compensation
 79
 46
 228
 
 353
Other current liabilities2
 506
 226
 1,179
 (3) 1,910
Total current liabilities19
 3,462
 4,187
 4,372
 (6,653) 5,387
            
Noncurrent liabilities           
Long-term debt
 5,784
 957
 8
 4
 6,753
Pension liabilities
 329
 88
 757
 
 1,174
Other postretirement
   benefits liabilities

 189
 93
 72
 
 354
Deferred income taxes
 1
 589
 229
 (333) 486
Intercompany loans payable2,054
 4,621
 70,443
 910
 (78,028) 
Other noncurrent liabilities
 345
 265
 376
 
 986
Total noncurrent liabilities2,054
 11,269

72,435

2,352

(78,357)
9,753
            
Shareholders’ equity           
Eaton shareholders' equity16,690
 5,244
 (457) 99,917
 (104,704) 16,690
Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 35
 
 35
Total equity16,690
 5,244
 (457) 99,952
 (104,704) 16,725
Total liabilities and equity$18,763
 $19,975

$76,165

$106,676

$(189,714)
$31,865

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017
 
Eaton
Corporation
plc
 
Eaton
Corporation
 Guarantors 
Other
subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 Total
Net cash provided by (used in)
   operating activities
$611
 $430
 $733
 $196
 $(1,507) $463
            
Investing activities           
Capital expenditures for property,
   plant and equipment

 (20) (26) (70) 
 (116)
Sales (purchases) of short-term
investments - net

 
 
 (93) 
 (93)
Investments in affiliates
 (1) 
 
 1
 
Loans to affiliates
 (6) (87) (2,348) 2,441
 
Repayments of loans from affiliates
 19
 55
 2,195
 (2,269) 
Other - net
 (11) 2
 (11) 
 (20)
Net cash provided by (used in)
   investing activities

 (19)
(56)
(327)
173

(229)
            
Financing activities           
Proceeds from borrowings
 194
 
 
 
 194
Payments on borrowings
 (250) 
 (4) 
 (254)
Proceeds from borrowings from
   affiliates
668
 1,107
 662
 4
 (2,441) 
Payments on borrowings from
   affiliates
(800) (1,435) (17) (17) 2,269
 
Capital contributions from affiliates
 
 
 1
 (1) 
Other intercompany financing activities
 (63) (519) 582
 
 
Cash dividends paid(263) 
 
 
 
 (263)
Cash dividends paid to affiliates
 
 (800) (707) 1,507
 
Exercise of employee stock options38
 
 
 
 
 38
Repurchase of shares(255) 
 
 
 
 (255)
Employee taxes paid from shares withheld
 (13) (4) (3) 
 (20)
Other - net
 
 (1) (2) 
 (3)
Net cash provided by (used in)
   financing activities
(612) (460)
(679)
(146)
1,334

(563)
            
Effect of currency on cash
 
 
 8
 
 8
Total increase (decrease) in cash(1) (49)
(2)
(269)


(321)
Cash at the beginning of the period1
 92
 12
 438
 
 543
Cash at the end of the period$
 $43

$10

$169

$

$222
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2017
 
Eaton
Corporation
plc
 
Eaton
Corporation
 Guarantors 
Other
subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 Total
Assets           
Current assets           
Cash$
 $183
 $18
 $360
 $
 $561
Short-term investments
 
 
 534
 
 534
Accounts receivable - net
 482
 1,376
 2,085
 
 3,943
Intercompany accounts
   receivable
8
 2,865
 5,155
 2,716
 (10,744) 
Inventory
 473
 737
 1,493
 (83) 2,620
Prepaid expenses and
   other current assets

 229
 145
 277
 28
 679
Total current assets8
 4,232
 7,431
 7,465
 (10,799) 8,337
            
Property, plant and
   equipment - net

 859
 702
 1,941
 
 3,502
            
Other noncurrent assets           
Goodwill
 1,316
 6,705
 5,547
 
 13,568
Other intangible assets
 138
 3,206
 1,921
 
 5,265
Deferred income taxes
 356
 6
 215
 (324) 253
Investment in subsidiaries15,045
 9,445
 75,404
 39,848
 (139,742) 
Intercompany loans receivable3,122
 7,105
 2,909
 61,427
 (74,563) 
Other assets
 748
 166
 784
 
 1,698
Total assets$18,175
 $24,199
 $96,529
 $119,148
 $(225,428) $32,623
            
Liabilities and
   shareholders’ equity
           
Current liabilities           
Short-term debt$
 $
 $
 $6
 $
 $6
Current portion of
   long-term debt

 542
 35
 1
 
 578
Accounts payable
 549
 330
 1,287
 
 2,166
Intercompany accounts payable4
 4,917
 4,418
 1,405
 (10,744) 
Accrued compensation
 128
 65
 260
 
 453
Other current liabilities1
 566
 317
 989
 (1) 1,872
Total current liabilities5
 6,702
 5,165
 3,948
 (10,745) 5,075
            
Noncurrent liabilities           
Long-term debt
 6,180
 976
 9
 2
 7,167
Pension liabilities
 341
 89
 796
 
 1,226
Other postretirement
   benefits liabilities

 192
 96
 74
 
 362
Deferred income taxes
 
 607
 255
 (324) 538
Intercompany loans payable917
 3,808
 68,685
 1,153
 (74,563) 
Other noncurrent liabilities
 314
 273
 378
 
 965
Total noncurrent liabilities917
 10,835

70,726

2,665

(74,885)
10,258
            
Shareholders’ equity           
Eaton shareholders' equity17,253
 6,662
 20,638
 112,498
 (139,798) 17,253
Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 37
 
 37
Total equity17,253
 6,662
 20,638
 112,535
 (139,798) 17,290
Total liabilities and equity$18,175
 $24,199

$96,529

$119,148

$(225,428)
$32,623

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018
 
Eaton
Corporation
plc
 
Eaton
Corporation
 Guarantors 
Other
subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 Total
Net cash provided by (used in)
   operating activities
$
 $(125) $103
 $944
 $(84) $838
            
Investing activities           
Capital expenditures for property,
   plant and equipment

 (48) (51) (181) 
 (280)
Sales (purchases) of short-term
investments - net

 
 
 284
 
 284
Investments in affiliates
 (36) 
 
 36
 
Loans to affiliates
 (100) (85) (3,563) 3,748
 
Repayments of loans from affiliates
 507
 886
 3,110
 (4,503) 
Other - net
 (23) 1
 (19) 
 (41)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 300

751

(369)
(719)
(37)
            
Financing activities           
Proceeds from borrowings
 481
 
 19
 
 500
Payments on borrowings
 (450) (35) (1) 
 (486)
Proceeds from borrowings from
   affiliates
2,383
 1,215
 50
 100
 (3,748) 
Payments on borrowings from
   affiliates
(1,226) (1,994) (524) (759) 4,503
 
Capital contributions from affiliates
 
 
 36
 (36) 
Other intercompany financing
   activities

 411
 (348) (63) 
 
Cash dividends paid(578) 
 
 
 
 (578)
Cash dividends paid to affiliates
 
 
 (84) 84
 
Exercise of employee stock options21
 
 
 
 
 21
Repurchase of shares(600) 
 
 
 
 (600)
Employee taxes paid from shares withheld
 (15) (5) (3) 
 (23)
Other - net
 (1) 
 (1) 
 (2)
Net cash provided by (used in)
   financing activities

 (353)
(862)
(756)
803

(1,168)
            
Effect of currency on cash
 
 
 62
 
 62
Total increase (decrease) in cash
 (178)
(8)
(119)


(305)
Cash at the beginning of the period
 183
 18
 360
 
 561
Cash at the end of the period$
 $5

$10

$241

$

$256

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017
 
Eaton
Corporation
plc
 
Eaton
Corporation
 Guarantors 
Other
subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 Total
Net cash provided by (used in)
   operating activities
$573
 $(12) $969
 $1,014
 $(1,507) $1,037
            
Investing activities           
Capital expenditures for property,
   plant and equipment

 (45) (56) (145) 
 (246)
Sales (purchases) of short-term
investments - net

 
 
 (309) 
 (309)
Investments in affiliates(90) (29) 
 (90) 209
 
Return of investments in affiliates
 
 20
 
 (20) 
Loans to affiliates
 (17) (283) (3,570) 3,870
 
Repayments of loans from affiliates
 291
 287
 3,035
 (3,613) 
Other - net
 (26) (84) 79
 
 (31)
Net cash provided by (used in)
   investing activities
(90) 174

(116)
(1,000)
446

(586)
            
Financing activities           
Proceeds from borrowings
 811
 
 21
 
 832
Payments on borrowings
 (250) (289) (4) 
 (543)
Proceeds from borrowings from
   affiliates
1,288
 1,873
 694
 15
 (3,870) 
Payments on borrowings from
   affiliates
(819) (2,366) (353) (75) 3,613
 
Capital contributions from affiliates
 
 90
 119
 (209) 
Return of capital to affiliates
 
 
 (20) 20
 
Other intercompany financing activities
 (288) (196) 484
 
 
Cash dividends paid(537) 
 
 
 
 (537)
Cash dividends paid to affiliates
 
 (800) (707) 1,507
 
Exercise of employee stock options49
 
 
 
 
 49
Repurchase of shares(465) 
 
 
 
 (465)
Employee taxes paid from shares withheld
 (14) (4) (3) 
 (21)
Other - net
 
 (1) (3) 
 (4)
Net cash provided by (used in)
   financing activities
(484) (234)
(859)
(173)
1,061

(689)
            
Effect of currency on cash
 
 
 7
 
 7
Total increase (decrease) in cash(1) (72)
(6)
(152)


(231)
Cash at the beginning of the period1
 92
 12
 438
 
 543
Cash at the end of the period$
 $20

$6

$286

$

$312


ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Amounts are in millions of dollars or shares unless indicated otherwise (per share data assume dilution).

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Eaton Corporation plc (Eaton or the Company) is a power management company with 2017 net sales of $20.4 billion. The Company provides energy-efficient solutions that help its customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees in 5960 countries and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.
Summary of Results of Operations
A summary of Eaton’s Net sales, Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders, and Net income per share attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders - diluted follows:
Three months ended March 31Three months ended
June 30
 Six months ended June 30
2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Net sales$5,251
 $4,848
$5,487
 $5,132
 $10,738
 $9,980
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders488
 434
610
 516
 1,098
 950
Net income per share attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders - diluted$1.10
 $0.96
$1.39
 $1.15
 $2.50
 $2.11

During the first quarter of 2018, Eaton re-segmented certain reportable operating segments due to a reorganization of the Company's businesses. The new reportable business segment is eMobility (which includes certain legacy Electrical Products and Vehicle product lines). For those reportable segments that were re-segmented, previously reported segment financial information has been updated for 2017. For additional information regarding the re-segmentation, see Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The re-segmentation did not impact previously reported consolidated results of operations. For additional information regarding Eaton’s business segments, see Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the 2017 Form 10-K.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The following discussion of Consolidated Financial Results and Business Segment Results of Operations includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. These financial measures include adjusted earnings, adjusted earnings per ordinary share, and operating profit before acquisition integration charges for each business segment as well as corporate, each of which differs from the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). A reconciliation of adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per ordinary share to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is included in the table below. Operating profit before acquisition integration charges is reconciled in the discussion of the operating results of each business segment, and excludes acquisition integration expense related to integration of Ephesus Lighting, Inc. in 2017. Management believes that these financial measures are useful to investors because they exclude certain transactions, allowing investors to more easily compare Eaton’s financial performance period to period. Management uses this information in monitoring and evaluating the on-going performance of Eaton and each business segment. For additional information on acquisition integration charges, see Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


Consolidated Financial Results
Three months ended March 31 Increase (decrease)Three months ended
June 30
 Increase (decrease) Six months ended June 30 Increase (decrease)
2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 
Net sales$5,251
 $4,848
 8%$5,487
 $5,132
 7% $10,738
 $9,980
 8%
Gross profit1,678
 1,541
 9%1,816
 1,684
 8% 3,494
 3,225
 8%
Percent of net sales32.0% 31.8%  33.1% 32.8%   32.5% 32.3%  
Income before income taxes565
 467
 21%694
 572
 21% 1,259
 1,039
 21%
Net income487
 434
 12%611
 517
 18% 1,098
 951
 15%
Less net loss for noncontrolling interests1
 
  
Less net income for noncontrolling interests(1) (1)   
 (1)  
Net income attributable to Eaton
ordinary shareholders
488
 434
 12%610
 516
 18% 1,098
 950
 16%
Excluding acquisition integration charges,
after-tax (Note 2)

 1
  
 
   
 1
  
Adjusted earnings$488
 $435
 12%$610
 $516
 18% $1,098
 $951
 15%
                
Net income per share attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders - diluted$1.10
 $0.96
 15%$1.39
 $1.15
 21% $2.50
 $2.11
 18%
Excluding per share impact of acquisition
integration charges, after-tax (Note 2)

 
  
 
   
 
  
Adjusted earnings per ordinary share$1.10
 $0.96
 15%$1.39
 $1.15
 21% $2.50
 $2.11
 18%
Net Sales
Net sales increased 8%7% in the firstsecond quarter of 2018 compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2017 due to an increase of 6%7% in organic sales and an increase of 3%1% from the impact of positive currency translation, partially offset by a decrease of 1% from the sale of a business and a stake in a joint venture in the second half of 2017. Net sales increased 8% in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017 due to an increase of 7% in organic sales and an increase of 2% from the impact of positive currency translation, partially offset by a decrease of 1% from the sale of a business and a stake in a joint venture in the second half of 2017. The increase in organic sales in the second quarter and first quartersix months of 2018 was primarily due to higher sales volumes in all business segments.
Gross Profit
Gross profit margin increased from 31.8%32.8% in the firstsecond quarter of 2017 to 32.0%33.1% in the second quarter of 2018, and from 32.3% in the first quartersix months of 2017 to 32.5% in the first six months of 2018. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to higher sales volumes and savings from restructuring actions.
Income Taxes
The effective income tax rate for the second quarter and first quartersix months of 2018 was expense of 13.8%12.0% and 12.8% compared to expense of 7.0%9.7% and 8.5% for the second quarter and first quartersix months of 2017. The increase in the effective tax rate in the second quarter and first quartersix months of 2018 was due to greater levels of income in higher tax jurisdictions and the impact of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”TCJA") and the impact of realization of a foreign deferred tax asset in the first quarter of 2017..
Net Income
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders of $488$610 in the firstsecond quarter of 2018 increased 12%18% compared to Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders of $434$516 in the second quarter of 2017. Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders of $1,098 in the first quartersix months of 2018 increased 16% compared to Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders of $950 in the first six months of 2017. The increase in the second quarter and first quartersix months of 2018 was primarily due to higher sales volumes and savings from restructuring actions, partially offset by a higher tax rate.
Net income per ordinary share increased to $1.10$1.39 in the firstsecond quarter of 2018 compared to $0.96$1.15 in the second quarter of 2017. Net income per ordinary share increased to $2.50 in the first quartersix months of 2018 compared to $2.11 in the first six months of 2017. The increase in the Net income per ordinary share in the second quarter and first quartersix months of 2018 was due to higher Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders and the Company's share repurchases over the past year.

Adjusted Earnings
Adjusted earnings of $488There were no acquisition integration charges in the first quartersix months of 2018 increased 12% compared to Adjusted earnings of $435$1 in the first quartersix months of 2017. The2017, which resulted in a 15% increase in Adjusted earnings incompared to the first quarter of 2018 was primarily due to higher16% increase Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders.
There was no impact of excluding the per share impact of acquisition integration charges from Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders to arrive at Adjusted earnings per ordinary share increased to $1.10 infor the first quartersix months of 2018 compared to $0.96 in the first quarter ofand 2017. The increase in Adjusted earnings per ordinary share in the first quarter of 2018 was due to higher Adjusted earnings and the impact of the Company's share repurchases over the past year.

Business Segment Results of Operations
The following is a discussion of Net sales, operating profit and operating margin by business segment, which includes a discussion of operating profit and operating profit margin before acquisition integration charges. For additional information related to acquisition integration charges, see Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Electrical Products
Three months ended March 31 Increase (decrease)Three months ended
June 30
 Increase (decrease) Six months ended June 30 Increase (decrease)
2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 
Net sales$1,732
 $1,651
 5%$1,806
 $1,731
 4% $3,538
 $3,382
 5%
                
Operating profit$307
 $286
 7%$334
 $299
 12% $641
 $585
 10%
Operating margin17.7% 17.3%  18.5% 17.3%   18.1% 17.3%  
                
Acquisition integration charges$
 $1
  $
 $1
   $
 $2
  
                
Before acquisition integration charges                
Operating profit$307
 $287
 7%$334
 $300
 11% $641
 $587
 9%
Operating margin17.7% 17.4%  18.5% 17.3%   18.1% 17.4%  
Net sales increased 5%4% in the firstsecond quarter of 2018 compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2017 due to an increase of 4%3% in organic sales and an increase of 1% from the impact of positive currency translation. Net sales increased 5% in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017 due to an increase of 3% from the impact of positive currency translation and an increase of 1%2% in organic sales. The increase in organicOrganic sales grew in the second quarter and first quartersix months of 2018 wasin all regions, primarily driven by growth in products going into industrial applications, partially offset by weakness in North American lighting sales.
The operating margin increased from 17.3% in the firstsecond quarter of 2017 to 17.7%18.5% in the second quarter of 2018 and from 17.3% in the first quartersix months of 2017 to 18.1% in the first six months of 2018 primarily due to higher sales volumes, and savings from restructuring actions.actions, and lower restructuring costs, partially offset by commodity inflation and increased freight costs.
The operating margin before acquisition integration charges increased from 17.3% in the second quarter of 2017 to 18.5% in the second quarter of 2018 and from 17.4% in the first quartersix months of 2017 to 17.7%18.1% in the first quartersix months of 2018 primarily due to an increase in the operating margin.

Electrical Systems and Services
Three months ended March 31 Increase (decrease)Three months ended
June 30
 Increase (decrease) Six months ended June 30 Increase (decrease)
2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 
Net sales$1,381
 $1,333
 4%$1,513
 $1,414
 7% $2,894
 $2,747
 5%
                
Operating profit$167
 $155
 8%$227
 $194
 17% $394
 $349
 13%
Operating margin12.1% 11.6%  15.0% 13.7%   13.6% 12.7%  
Net sales increased 47%% in the firstsecond quarter of 2018 compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2017 due to an increase of 2%7% in organic sales and an increase of 2%1% from the impact of positive currency translation, partially offset by a decrease of 1% from a sale of a stake in a joint venture in the fourth quarter of 2017. Net sales increased 5% in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017 due to an increase of 5% in organic sales and an increase of 1% from the impact of positive currency translation, partially offset by a decrease of 1% from a sale of a stake in a joint venture in the fourth quarter of 2017. The increase in organic sales in the second quarter and first quarter ofsix months 2018 was primarily due to strength in large industrial projects in the United States, data centers, oil and gas markets, and services in North America.
The operating margin increased from 11.6%13.7% in the firstsecond quarter of 2017 to 12.1%15.0% in the second quarter of 2018 and from 12.7% in the first quartersix months of 2017 to 13.6% in the first six months of 2018 primarily due to higher sales volumes, and savings from restructuring actions.

actions, and lower restructuring costs, partially offset by commodity inflation and increased freight costs.
Hydraulics
 Three months ended March 31 Increase (decrease)
 2018 2017 
Net sales$710
 $587
 21%
      
Operating profit$90
 $60
 50%
Operating margin12.7% 10.2%  
Net sales increased 21% in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the first quarter of 2017 due to an increase of 16% in organic sales and an increase of 5% from the impact of positive currency translation. The increase in organic sales in the first quarter of 2018 was due to strength in global mobile OEM markets and in distribution channels.
The operating margin increased from 10.2% in the first quarter of 2017 to 12.7% in the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to higher sales volumes, partially offset by investments in growth initiatives.
Aerospace
 Three months ended March 31 Increase (decrease)
 2018 2017 
Net sales$458
 $428
 7%
      
Operating profit$89
 $79
 13%
Operating margin19.4% 18.5%  
Net sales increased 7% in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the first quarter of 2017 due to an increase of 6% in organic sales and an increase of 1% from the impact of positive currency translation. The increase in organic sales in the first quarter of 2018 was primarily due to higher sales to the aftermarket and the military OEM market.
The operating margin increased from 18.5% in the first quarter of 2017 to 19.4% in first quarter of 2018 primarily due to higher sales volumes and favorable product mix due to growth in the aftermarket.
Vehicle
Three months ended March 31 Increase (decrease)Three months ended
June 30
 Increase (decrease) Six months ended June 30 Increase (decrease)
2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 
Net sales$893
 $786
 14%$723
 $633
 14% $1,433
 $1,220
 17%
                
Operating profit$132
 $108
 22%$101
 $74
 36% $191
 $134
 43%
Operating margin14.8% 13.7%  14.0% 11.7%   13.3% 11.0%  
Net sales increased 14% in the firstsecond quarter of 2018 compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2017 due to an increase of 13% in organic sales and an increase of 1% from the impact of positive currency translation. Net sales increased 17% in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017 due to an increase of 14% in organic sales and an increase of 3% from the impact of positive currency translation. The increase in organic sales in the second quarter and first six months of 2018 was due to strength in global mobile OEM markets and distribution channels.
The operating margin increased from 11.7% in the second quarter of 2017 to 14.0% in the second quarter of 2018 and from 11.0% in the first six months of 2017 to 13.3% in the first six months of 2018 primarily due to higher sales volumes and savings from restructuring actions, partially offset by unfavorable product mix and increased freight costs.
Aerospace
 Three months ended
June 30
 Increase (decrease) Six months ended June 30 Increase (decrease)
 2018 2017  2018 2017 
Net sales$463
 $437
 6% $921
 $865
 6%
            
Operating profit$90
 $81
 11% $179
 $160
 12%
Operating margin19.4% 18.5%   19.4% 18.5%  
Net sales increased 6% in the second quarter and first six months of 2018 compared to the second quarter and first six months of 2017 due to an increase of 6% in organic sales. The increase in organic sales in the second quarter and first six months of 2018 was primarily due to higher sales to the military OEM market, and the commercial and military aftermarkets.
The operating margin increased from 18.5% in the second quarter of 2017 to 19.4% in second quarter of 2018 and from 18.5% in the first six months of 2017 to 19.4% in the first six months of 2018 primarily due to higher sales volumes.

Vehicle
 Three months ended
June 30
 Increase (decrease) Six months ended June 30 Increase (decrease)
 2018 2017  2018 2017 
Net sales$899
 $845
 6% $1,792
 $1,631
 10%
            
Operating profit$166
 $141
 18% $298
 $249
 20%
Operating margin18.5% 16.7%   16.6% 15.3%  
Net sales increased 6% in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017 due to an increase of 11% in organic sales, partially offset by a decrease of 5% from the sale of a business in the third quarter of 2017. Net sales increased 10% in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017 due to an increase of 12% in organic sales and an increase of 2% from the impact of positive currency translation, partially offset by a decrease of 2%4% from the sale of a business in the third quarter of 2017. The increase in organic sales in the second quarter and first quartersix months of 2018 was driven by growth in the Americas and Asia Pacific regions, with particular strength in the North American Class 8 truck market.
The operating margin increased from 13.7%16.7% in the firstsecond quarter of 2017 to 14.8%18.5% in the second quarter of 2018 and from 15.3% in the first quartersix months of 2017 to 16.6% in the first six months of 2018 primarily due to higher sales volumes, partially offset by higher restructuringcommodity inflation and increased freight costs.

eMobility
Three months ended March 31 Increase (decrease)Three months ended
June 30
 Increase (decrease) Six months ended June 30 Increase (decrease)
2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 
Net sales$77
 $63
 22%$83
 $72
 15% $160
 $135
 19%
                
Operating profit$11
 $11
 %$14
 $13
 8% $25
 $24
 4%
Operating margin14.3% 17.5%  16.9% 18.1%   15.6% 17.8%  
Net sales increased 22%15% in the firstsecond quarter of 2018 compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2017 due to an increase of 19%14% in organic sales and an increase of 3%1% from the impact of positive currency translation. Net sales increased 19% in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017 due to an increase of 17% in organic sales and an increase of 2% from the impact of positive currency translation. The increase in organic sales in the second quarter and first quartersix months of 2018 was due to strength in North America.America and Europe.
The operating margin decreased from 17.5%18.1% in the firstsecond quarter of 2017 to 14.3%16.9% in the second quarter of 2018 and from 17.8% in the first quartersix months of 2017 to 15.6% in the first six months of 2018 primarily due to increased research and development costs.
Corporate Expense
Three months ended March 31 Increase (decrease)Three months ended
June 30
 Increase (decrease) Six months ended June 30 Increase (decrease)
2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 
Amortization of intangible assets$98
 $94
 4 %$96
 $96
  % $194
 $190
 2 %
Interest expense - net70
 61
 15 %68
 60
 13 % 138
 121
 14 %
Pension and other postretirement
benefits expense
2
 11
 (82)%(1) 11
 (109)% 1
 22
 (95)%
Other corporate expense - net61
 66
 (8)%75
 63
 19 % 136
 129
 5 %
Total corporate expense$231
 $232
  %$238
 $230
 3 % $469
 $462
 2 %
Total corporate expense was $231$238 in the firstsecond quarter of 2018 compared to corporate expense of $232$230 in the second quarter of 2017. Total corporate expense was $469 in the first quartersix months of 2018 compared to $462 in the first six months of 2017. The changeincrease in Total corporate expense for the second quarter and first quartersix months of 2018 was primarily due to higher interest expense and other corporate expenses, partially offset by a decrease in Pension and other postretirement benefits expense as a result of favorable returns on plan assets during 2017 and the Company's contributions to the pension plans, offset by higher interest expense.plans.


LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION
Financial Condition and Liquidity
Eaton’s objective is to finance its business through operating cash flow and an appropriate mix of equity and long-term and short-term debt. By diversifying its debt maturity structure, Eaton reduces liquidity risk. The Company maintains access to the commercial paper markets through a $2,000 commercial paper program, which is supported by credit facilities in the aggregate principal amount of $2,000. There were no borrowings outstanding under these revolving credit facilities at March 31,June 30, 2018. Over the course of a year, cash, short-term investments and short-term debt may fluctuate in order to manage global liquidity. Eaton believes it has the operating flexibility, cash flow, cash and short-term investment balances, and access to capital markets in excess of the liquidity necessary to meet future operating needs of the business as well as scheduled payments of long-term debt.
Eaton was in compliance with each of its debt covenants for all periods presented.
Sources and Uses of Cash
Operating Cash Flow
Net cash provided by operating activities was $339$838 in the first threesix months of 2018, a decrease of $124$199 in the source of cash compared to $463$1,037 in the first threesix months of 2017. The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities in the first threesix months of 2018 was driven by higher working capital balances compared to 2017 due to higher sales and pre-buying inventory to mitigate the impact of trade tariffs, partially offset by lower pension contributionscontributions. Other-net includes the impact of foreign currency gains and higher net income.

losses related to the remeasurement of intercompany balance sheet exposures, which have no impact on Operating cash flow.
Investing Cash Flow
Net cash used in investing activities was $137$37 in the first threesix months of 2018, a decrease in the use of cash of $92$549 compared to $229$586 in the first threesix months of 2017. The decrease in the use of cash was primarily driven by net sales of short-term investments of $31$284 in 2018 compared to net purchases of $93$309 in 2017.
Financing Cash Flow
Net cash used in financing activities was $443$1,168 in the first threesix months of 2018, a decreasean increase of $120$479 in the use of cash compared to $563$689 in the first threesix months of 2017. The decreaseincrease in the use of cash was primarily due to a decrease of $221$332 in payments onproceeds from borrowings, which totaled $33$500 in 2018 and $254$832 in 2017. This was partially offset2017, and by an increase of $45$135 in share repurchases during the first threesix months of 2018 compared to the first threesix months of 2017.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q Report contains forward-looking statements concerning legal contingencies, among other matters. These statements may discuss goals, intentions and expectations as to future trends, plans, events, results of operations or financial condition, or state other information relating to Eaton, based on current beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. Forward-looking statements generally will be accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project” or other similar words, phrases or expressions. These statements should be used with caution and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside Eaton’s control. The following factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: unanticipated changes in the markets for the Company’s business segments; unanticipated downturns in business relationships with customers or their purchases from us; the potential effects on our businesses from natural disasters; the availability of credit to customers and suppliers; competitive pressures on sales and pricing; unanticipated changes in the cost of material and other production costs, or unexpected costs that cannot be recouped in product pricing; the introduction of competing technologies; unexpected technical or marketing difficulties; unexpected claims, charges, litigation or dispute resolutions; strikes or other labor unrest; the impact of acquisitions and divestitures; unanticipated difficulties integrating acquisitions; new laws and governmental regulations; interest rate changes; tax rate changes or exposure to additional income tax liability; stock market and currency fluctuations; war, civil or political unrest or terrorism; and unanticipated deterioration of economic and financial conditions in the United States and around the world. Eaton does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
There have been no material changes in exposures to market risk since December 31, 2017.


ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures - Pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-15, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of Eaton’s management, including Craig Arnold - Principal Executive Officer; and Richard H. Fearon - Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, management concluded that Eaton’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31,June 30, 2018.
Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in Eaton’s reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in Eaton’s reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including Eaton’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
During the firstsecond quarter of 2018, there was no change in Eaton’s internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.


PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
Information regarding the Company's current legal proceedings is presented in Note 7 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS.
“Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Eaton's 2017 Form 10-K includes a discussion of the Company's risk factors. There have been no material changes from the risk factors described in the 2017 Form 10-K.

ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
(c) Issuer's Purchases of Equity Securities
During the firstsecond quarter of 2018, 3.74.0 million ordinary shares were repurchased in the open market at a total cost of $300 million. These shares were repurchased under the program approved by the Board on February 24, 2016. A summary of the shares repurchased in the firstsecond quarter of 2018 follows:
Month 
Total number
of shares
purchased
 
Average
price paid
per share
 
Total number of
shares purchased as
part of publicly
announced
plans or programs
 Approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs (in millions)
January 
 $
 
 $1,002
February 2,962,790
 $82.59
 2,962,790
 $757
March 689,406
 $80.11
 689,406
 $702
Total 3,652,196
 $82.12
 3,652,196
  
Month 
Total number
of shares
purchased
 
Average
price paid
per share
 
Total number of
shares purchased as
part of publicly
announced
plans or programs
 Approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs (in millions)
April 
 $
 
 $702
May 4,030,195
 $74.44
 4,030,195
 $402
June 
 $
 
 $402
Total 4,030,195
 $74.44
 4,030,195
  

ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION.

Disclosure Pursuant to Section 13r of the Exchange Act

Set forth below is a description of all matters reported by us pursuant to Section 219 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 and Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act. Concurrently with the filing of this Quarterly Report, we are filing a notice pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act that such matters have been disclosed in this Quarterly Report.

During the firstsecond quarter, certain of our wholly-owned non-U.S. subsidiaries sold various electrical and hydraulic products to customers in Iran. We received total revenue of approximately 877,115531,083 Euros and realized net profits of approximately 336,919121,236 Euros from the sales (approximately $1,082,055$626,639 and $415,640$143,050 in whole U.S. dollars, respectively). One or more of our non-U.S. subsidiaries intendEaton has determined not to continue doing businesstake any future orders for sales to Iran.  Any shipments pursuant to outstanding contracts will be made in Iran under General License H in complianceaccordance with applicable U.S. economic sanctions and export control laws, though the Company has no assets or employees in Iran.law.


ITEM 6.EXHIBITS.
Eaton Corporation plc
FirstSecond Quarter 2018 Report on Form 10-Q
3 (i) 
   
3 (ii) 
   
4.1 
   
4.2 
   
4.3 
   
4.4 
   
4.5 
   
4.6 

   
4.7 Pursuant to Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(4), Eaton agrees to furnish to the SEC, upon request, a copy of the instruments defining the rights of holders of its long-term debt other than those set forth in Exhibits (4.1 - 4.6) hereto
   
12 
   
31.1 
   
31.2 
   
32.1 
   
32.2 
   
101.INS XBRL Instance Document *
   
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document *
   
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document *
   
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Definition Document *
   
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document *
   
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document *

* Submitted electronically herewith.
Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017 and (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

   EATON CORPORATION plc 
   Registrant 
     
Date:May 1,July 31, 2018By:/s/ Richard H. Fearon 
   Richard H. Fearon 
   Principal Financial Officer
   (On behalf of the registrant and as Principal Financial Officer)


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