Document_and_Entity_Informatio
Document and Entity Information Document (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Billions, except Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Jan. 31, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014 |
Entity Information [Line Items] | |||
Entity Registrant Name | Eaton Corp plc | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 1551182 | ||
Trading Symbol | ETN | ||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Document Period End Date | 31-Dec-14 | ||
Amendment Flag | FALSE | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2014 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | -19 | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Public Float | $36.70 | ||
Entity Ordinary Shares, Shares Outstanding | 467.9 |
Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc
Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Income Statement [Abstract] | |||
Net sales | $22,552 | $22,046 | $16,311 |
Cost of products sold | 15,646 | 15,369 | 11,448 |
Selling and administrative expense | 3,810 | 3,886 | 2,894 |
Litigation settlements | 644 | 0 | 0 |
Research and development expense | 647 | 644 | 439 |
Interest expense - net | 227 | 271 | 208 |
Other (income) expense - net | -183 | -8 | 71 |
Income before income taxes | 1,761 | 1,884 | 1,251 |
Income tax (benefit) expense | -42 | 11 | 31 |
Net income | 1,803 | 1,873 | 1,220 |
Less net income for noncontrolling interests | -10 | -12 | -3 |
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | $1,793 | $1,861 | $1,217 |
Net income per ordinary share | |||
Diluted | $3.76 | $3.90 | $3.46 |
Basic | $3.78 | $3.93 | $3.54 |
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding | |||
Diluted | 476.8 | 476.7 | 350.9 |
Basic | 474.1 | 473.5 | 347.8 |
Cash dividends declared per ordinary share | $1.96 | $1.68 | $1.52 |
Consolidated_Balance_Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Current assets | ||
Cash | $781 | $915 |
Short-term investments | 245 | 794 |
Accounts receivable - net | 3,667 | 3,648 |
Inventory | 2,428 | 2,382 |
Deferred income taxes | 593 | 577 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 386 | 415 |
Total current assets | 8,100 | 8,731 |
Property, plant and equipment | ||
Land and buildings | 2,343 | 2,461 |
Machinery and equipment | 5,621 | 5,504 |
Gross property, plant and equipment | 7,964 | 7,965 |
Accumulated depreciation | -4,214 | -4,132 |
Net property, plant and equipment | 3,750 | 3,833 |
Other noncurrent assets | ||
Goodwill | 13,893 | 14,495 |
Other intangible assets | 6,556 | 7,186 |
Deferred income taxes | 228 | 240 |
Other assets | 1,002 | 1,006 |
Total assets | 33,529 | 35,491 |
Current liabilities | ||
Short-term debt | 2 | 13 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 1,008 | 567 |
Accounts payable | 1,940 | 1,960 |
Accrued compensation | 420 | 461 |
Other current liabilities | 1,985 | 1,913 |
Total current liabilities | 5,355 | 4,914 |
Noncurrent liabilities | ||
Long-term debt | 8,024 | 8,969 |
Pension liabilities | 1,812 | 1,465 |
Other postretirement benefits liabilities | 513 | 668 |
Deferred income taxes | 901 | 1,313 |
Other noncurrent liabilities | 1,085 | 1,299 |
Total noncurrent liabilities | 12,335 | 13,714 |
Shareholders' equity | ||
Ordinary shares (467.9 million outstanding in 2014 and 475.1 million in 2013) | 5 | 5 |
Capital in excess of par value | 11,605 | 11,483 |
Retained earnings | 7,078 | 6,866 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -2,899 | -1,560 |
Shares held in trust | -3 | -3 |
Total Eaton shareholders' equity | 15,786 | 16,791 |
Noncontrolling interests | 53 | 72 |
Total equity | 15,839 | 16,863 |
Total liabilities and equity | $33,529 | $35,491 |
Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets Parentheticals | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Ordinary shares outstanding | 467.9 | 475.1 |
Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Operating activities | |||
Net income | $1,803 | $1,873 | $1,220 |
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 983 | 997 | 598 |
Deferred income taxes | -382 | -311 | -155 |
Pension and other postretirement benefits expense | 293 | 384 | 335 |
Contributions to pension plans | -362 | -341 | -413 |
Contributions to other postretirement benefits plans | -40 | -59 | -43 |
Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation | -20 | -32 | -21 |
(Gain) loss on sale of businesses | -68 | -2 | 1 |
Changes in working capital | |||
Accounts receivable - net | -205 | -231 | 108 |
Inventory | -152 | -92 | 166 |
Accounts payable | 49 | 86 | -220 |
Accrued compensation | -32 | 0 | -52 |
Accrued income and other taxes | -73 | 1 | -86 |
Other current assets | 73 | -42 | 117 |
Other current liabilites | 8 | -46 | 30 |
Other - net | 3 | 100 | 79 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,878 | 2,285 | 1,664 |
Investing activities | |||
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment | -632 | -614 | -593 |
Cash received from (paid for) acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | 2 | -9 | -6,936 |
Sales (purchases) of short-term investments - net | 522 | -288 | 603 |
Proceeds from sale of businesses | 282 | 777 | 3 |
Other - net | -31 | -68 | -49 |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 143 | -202 | -6,972 |
Financing activities | |||
Proceeds from borrowings | 0 | 9 | 7,156 |
Payments on borrowings | -582 | -1,096 | -1,324 |
Payments of financing costs | 0 | 0 | -117 |
Cash dividends paid | -929 | -796 | -512 |
Exercise of employee stock options | 54 | 121 | 95 |
(Repurchase) issuance of shares | -650 | 0 | 159 |
Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation | 20 | 32 | 21 |
Other - net | -43 | -6 | 2 |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | -2,130 | -1,736 | 5,480 |
Effect of currency on cash | -25 | -9 | 20 |
Total (decrease) increase in cash | -134 | 338 | 192 |
Cash at the beginning of the period | 915 | 577 | 385 |
Cash at the end of the period | $781 | $915 | $577 |
Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity Statement (USD $) | Total | Ordinary Shares [Member] | Capital In Excess Of Par Value [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member] | Shares Held in Trust [Member] | Total Eaton Shareholders' Equity [Member] | Noncontrolling Interests [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] |
In Millions, except Per Share data | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | |
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2011 | $7,492 | $167 | $4,169 | $5,103 | ($1,964) | ($6) | $7,469 | $23 | |
Ordinary shares, shares outstanding at period start at Dec. 31, 2011 | 334.4 | ||||||||
Cash dividends declared per ordinary share | $1.52 | ||||||||
Net income | 1,220 | 0 | 0 | 1,217 | 0 | 0 | 1,217 | 3 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
Cash dividends paid | -515 | 0 | 0 | -512 | 0 | 0 | -512 | -3 | |
Exchange of Eaton Corporation shares (par value $0.50 per share) for Eaton shares (par value $0.01 per share) | 0 | -166 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Issuance of shares under equity-based compensation plans - net (net of income tax benefit of $20, $32 and $23 for the years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively), shares | 5 | ||||||||
Issuance of shares under equity-based compensation plans - net (net of income tax benefit of $20, $32 and $23 for the years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively) | 129 | 2 | 129 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 0 | |
Issuance of shares under employee benefit plans, shares | 3.2 | ||||||||
Issuance of shares under employee benefit plans | 168 | 0 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 168 | 0 | |
Issuance of shares from acquisition of business, shares | 128.1 | ||||||||
Issuance of shares from acquisition of business | 6,691 | 2 | 6,648 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 6,649 | 42 | |
Registration of ordinary shares | -7 | 0 | -7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7 | 0 | |
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012 | 15,178 | 5 | 11,271 | 5,805 | -1,964 | -4 | 15,113 | 65 | |
Ordinary shares, shares outstanding at period end at Dec. 31, 2012 | 470.7 | ||||||||
Cash dividends declared per ordinary share | $1.68 | ||||||||
Net income | 1,873 | 0 | 0 | 1,861 | 0 | 0 | 1,861 | 12 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 404 | 404 | 404 | 0 | |||||
Cash dividends paid | -801 | 0 | 0 | -796 | 0 | 0 | -796 | -5 | |
Issuance of shares under equity-based compensation plans - net (net of income tax benefit of $20, $32 and $23 for the years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively), shares | 4.4 | ||||||||
Issuance of shares under equity-based compensation plans - net (net of income tax benefit of $20, $32 and $23 for the years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively) | 209 | 0 | 212 | -4 | 0 | 1 | 209 | 0 | |
Shareholders' equity attributable to noncontrolling interest at period end at Dec. 31, 2013 | 72 | ||||||||
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013 | 16,863 | 5 | 11,483 | 6,866 | -1,560 | -3 | 16,791 | 72 | |
Shareholders' equity attributable to parent at period end at Dec. 31, 2013 | 16,791 | ||||||||
Ordinary shares, shares outstanding at period end at Dec. 31, 2013 | 475.1 | 475.1 | |||||||
Cash dividends declared per ordinary share | $1.96 | ||||||||
Net income | 1,803 | 0 | 0 | 1,793 | 0 | 0 | 1,793 | 10 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | -1,339 | -1,339 | -1,339 | 0 | |||||
Cash dividends paid | -934 | 0 | 0 | -929 | 0 | 0 | -929 | -5 | |
Issuance of shares under equity-based compensation plans - net (net of income tax benefit of $20, $32 and $23 for the years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively), shares | 2.4 | ||||||||
Issuance of shares under equity-based compensation plans - net (net of income tax benefit of $20, $32 and $23 for the years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively) | 134 | 0 | 136 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 134 | 0 | |
Purchase of additional noncontrolling interest of consolidated subsidiaries | 0 | -14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -14 | |||
Purchase of additional noncontrolling interest of consolidated subsidiaries | -38 | -24 | |||||||
Repurchase of shares, shares | -9.6 | ||||||||
Repurchase of shares | -650 | 0 | 0 | -650 | 0 | 0 | -650 | 0 | |
Shareholders' equity attributable to noncontrolling interest at period end at Dec. 31, 2014 | 53 | ||||||||
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2014 | 15,839 | 5 | 11,605 | 7,078 | -2,899 | -3 | 15,786 | 53 | |
Shareholders' equity attributable to parent at period end at Dec. 31, 2014 | $15,786 | ||||||||
Ordinary shares, shares outstanding at period end at Dec. 31, 2014 | 467.9 | 467.9 |
Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha1
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity Parenthetical (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity [Abstract] | |||
Issuance of shares under equity-based compensation plans - net, net of income tax benefit | $20 | $32 | $23 |
Eaton Corporation common share par value | $0.50 | ||
Eaton Corporation plc ordinary share par value | $0.01 | $0.01 |
Consolidated_Statements_of_Com
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Net income | $1,803 | $1,873 | $1,220 |
Less net income for noncontrolling interests | -10 | -12 | -3 |
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 1,793 | 1,861 | 1,217 |
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax | |||
Currency translation and related hedging instruments | -1,019 | -28 | 135 |
Pensions and other postretirement benefits | -315 | 429 | -152 |
Cash flow hedges | -5 | 3 | 17 |
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | -1,339 | 404 | 0 |
Total comprehensive income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | $454 | $2,265 | $1,217 |
Summary_of_Significant_Account
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
General Information and Basis of Presentation | |
Eaton Corporation plc (Eaton or the Company) is a power management company with 2014 net sales of $22.6 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 102,000 employees in over 60 countries and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. | |
The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date the consolidated financial statements were filed with the Securities Exchange Commission. | |
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Eaton and all subsidiaries and other entities it controls. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The equity method of accounting is used for investments in associate companies where the Company has significant influence and generally a 20% to 50% ownership interest. Equity investments are evaluated for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate the book value of the investment exceeds fair value. An impairment would exist if there is an other-than-temporary decline in value. These associate companies are not material either individually, or in the aggregate, to Eaton's consolidated financial statements. Eaton does not have off-balance sheet arrangements or financings with unconsolidated entities. In the ordinary course of business, the Company leases certain real properties and equipment, as described in Note 7. | |
Eaton's functional currency is United States Dollars (USD). The functional currency for most subsidiaries is their local currency. Financial statements for these subsidiaries are translated at year-end exchange rates as to assets and liabilities and weighted-average exchange rates as to revenues and expenses. The resulting translation adjustments are recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss. | |
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. | |
Revenue Recognition | |
Sales of products are recognized when a sales agreement is in place, products have been shipped to unaffiliated customers and title has transferred in accordance with shipping terms, the selling price is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured, all significant related acts of performance have been completed, and no other significant uncertainties exist. Shipping and handling costs billed to customers are included in Net sales and the related costs in Cost of products sold. Although the majority of the sales agreements contain standard terms and conditions, there are agreements that contain multiple elements or non-standard terms and conditions. As a result, judgment is required to determine the appropriate accounting, including whether the deliverables specified in these agreements should be treated as separate units of accounting for recognition purposes, and, if so, how the sales price should be allocated among the elements and when to recognize sales for each element. For delivered elements, sales generally are recognized only when the delivered elements have standalone value and there are no uncertainties regarding customer acceptance. Sales for service contracts generally are recognized as the services are provided. | |
Eaton records reductions to revenue for 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. | |
Goodwill and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets | |
Goodwill is evaluated annually for impairment as of July 1 using either a quantitative or qualitative analysis. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is equivalent to Eaton's operating segments and based on the net assets for each segment, including goodwill and intangible assets. Goodwill is assigned to each operating segment, as this represents the lowest level that constitutes a business and is the level at which management regularly reviews the operating results. The Company performs a quantitative analysis using a discounted cash flow model and other valuation techniques, but may elect to perform a qualitative analysis. Additionally, goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are evaluated for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate there may be a possible permanent loss of value. | |
Goodwill impairment testing for 2014 was performed using a qualitative analysis, which is performed by assessing certain trends and factors, including projected market outlook and growth rates, forecasted and actual sales and operating profit margins, discount rates, industry data, and other relevant qualitative factors. These trends and factors are compared to, and based on, the assumptions used in the most recent quantitative assessment. The results of the qualitative analysis did not indicate a need to perform a quantitative analysis. | |
Goodwill impairment testing for 2013 was performed using a quantitative analysis under which the fair value for each reporting unit was estimated using a discounted cash flow model, which considered forecasted cash flows discounted at an estimated weighted-average cost of capital. The forecasted cash flows were based on the Company's long-term operating plan and a terminal value was used to estimate the operating segment's cash flows beyond the period covered by the operating plan. The weighted-average cost of capital is an estimate of the overall after-tax rate of return required by equity and debt market holders of a business enterprise. These analyses require the exercise of significant judgments, including judgments about appropriate discount rates, perpetual growth rates and the timing of expected future cash flows of the respective reporting unit. Sensitivity analyses were performed in order to assess the reasonableness of the assumptions and the resulting estimated fair values. | |
For 2014 and 2013, based on a qualitative and quantitative analysis, respectively, the fair values of Eaton's reporting units continue to substantially exceed the respective carrying amounts. | |
Indefinite life intangible assets consist of trademarks. They are evaluated annually for impairment as of July 1 using either a quantitative or qualitative analysis to determine whether their fair values exceed their respective carrying amounts. Indefinite life intangible asset impairment testing for 2014 and 2013 was performed using a quantitative analysis. The Company determines the fair value of these assets using a royalty relief methodology similar to that employed when the associated assets were acquired, but using updated estimates of future sales, cash flows and profitability. For 2014 and 2013, the fair value of indefinite lived intangible assets substantially exceeded the respective carrying value. | |
For additional information about goodwill and other intangible assets, see Note 4. | |
Other Long-Lived Assets | |
Depreciation and amortization for property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets subject to amortization, are generally computed by the straight-line method and included in Cost of products sold, Selling and administrative expense, and Research and development expense, as appropriate. Cost of buildings are depreciated generally over 40 years and machinery and equipment over 3 to 10 years. At December 31, 2014, the weighted-average amortization period for intangible assets subject to amortization was 17 years for patents and technology, primarily as a result of the long life of aircraft platforms; 17 years for customer relationships; and 16 years for trademarks. Software is amortized up to a maximum life of 10 years. | |
Other long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Upon indications of impairment, assets and liabilities are grouped at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The asset group would be considered impaired when the estimated future net undiscounted cash flows generated by the asset group are less than its carrying value. Determining asset groups and underlying cash flows requires the use of significant judgment. | |
Retirement Benefits Plans | |
For the principal pension plans in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom, the Company uses a market-related value of plan assets to calculate the expected return on assets used to determine net periodic benefit costs. The market-related value of plan assets is a calculated value that recognizes changes in the fair value of plan assets over a five year period. All other plans use fair value of plan assets. | |
Net actuarial gains or losses are amortized to expense on a plan-by-plan basis when they exceed the accounting corridor. The Company’s corridors are set at either 8% or 10%, depending on the plan, of the greater of the plan assets or benefit obligations. Gains or losses outside of the corridor are subject to amortization over an average employee future service period that differs by plan, but is approximately 13 years on a weighted average basis. If most or all of the plan’s participants are no longer actively accruing benefits, the average life expectancy is used. | |
Warranty Accruals | |
Product warranty accruals are established at the time the related sale is recognized through a charge to Cost of products sold. Warranty accrual estimates are based primarily on historical warranty claim experience and specific customer contracts. Provisions for warranty accruals are comprised of basic warranties for products sold, as well as accruals for product recalls and other events when they are known and estimable. See Note 7 for additional information about warranty accruals. | |
Asset Retirement Obligations | |
A conditional asset retirement obligation is recognized at fair value when incurred if the fair value of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Uncertainty about the timing or method of settlement of a conditional asset retirement obligation would be considered in the measurement of the liability when sufficient information exists. Eaton believes that for substantially all of its asset retirement obligations, there is an indeterminate settlement date because the range of time over which the Company may settle the obligation is unknown or cannot be estimated. A liability for these obligations will be recognized when sufficient information is available to estimate fair value. | |
Income Taxes | |
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of the respective assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect for the year when the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income tax assets are recognized for income tax loss carryforwards and income tax credit carryforwards. Judgment is required in determining and evaluating income tax provisions and valuation allowances for deferred income tax assets. Eaton recognizes the income tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. Eaton evaluates and adjusts these accruals based on changing facts and circumstances. Eaton recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized income tax benefits in the provision for income tax expense. Penalties on unrecognized income tax benefits have been accrued for jurisdictions where penalties are automatically applied to any deficiency, regardless of the merit of the position. For additional information about income taxes, see Note 8. | |
Equity-Based Compensation | |
Eaton recognizes equity-based compensation expense based on the grant date fair value of the award over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. Participants awarded restricted stock units (RSUs) do not receive dividends; therefore, their fair value is determined by reducing the closing market price of the Company’s ordinary shares on the date of grant by the present value of the estimated dividends had they been paid. The RSUs entitle the holder to receive one ordinary share for each RSU upon vesting, generally over three or four years. The fair value of restricted stock awards (RSAs) is determined based on the closing market price of the Company’s ordinary shares at the date of grant. RSAs are issued and outstanding at the time of grant, but remain subject to forfeiture until vested, generally over three or four years. Stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the closing market price of Eaton ordinary shares on the date of grant. The fair value of stock options is determined using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which incorporates assumptions regarding the expected volatility, the expected option life, the risk-free interest rate, and the expected dividend yield. See Note 10 for additional information about equity-based compensation. | |
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities | |
Eaton uses derivative financial instruments to manage the exposure to the volatility in raw material costs, currency, and interest rates on certain debt. These instruments are marked to fair value in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the fair value of derivative assets or liabilities (i.e., gains or losses) are recognized depending upon the type of hedging relationship and whether an instrument has been designated as a hedge. For those instruments that qualify for hedge accounting, Eaton designates the hedging instrument, based upon the exposure being hedged, as a cash flow hedge, a fair value hedge, or a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. Changes in fair value of these instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recognized immediately in net income. See Note 12 for additional information about hedges and derivative financial instruments. | |
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncement | |
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09). This accounting standard supersedes all existing US GAAP revenue recognition guidance. Under ASU 2014-09, a company will recognize revenue when it transfers the control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which the company expects to collect in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 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, 2016. Eaton is evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-09 and an estimate of the impact to the consolidated financial statements cannot be made at this time. |
Acquisitions_and_Sales_of_Busi
Acquisitions and Sales of Businesses | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Business Combinations [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Acquisitions and Sales of Businesses | ACQUISITIONS AND SALES OF BUSINESSES | |||||||||||
In 2012, Eaton acquired businesses for combined purchase prices totaling $13,796. The Consolidated Statements of Income include the results of these businesses from the dates of the transactions or formation. | ||||||||||||
Cooper Industries plc | ||||||||||||
On November 30, 2012, Eaton Corporation acquired Cooper Industries plc (Cooper) for a purchase price of $13,192. At the completion of the transaction, the holder of each Cooper common share received from Eaton $39.15 in cash and 0.77479 of an Eaton ordinary share. As a result of the transaction, based on the number of outstanding shares of Eaton Corporation and Cooper as of November 30, 2012, former Eaton Corporation and Cooper shareholders held approximately 73% and 27%, respectively, of Eaton's ordinary shares after giving effect to the acquisition. | ||||||||||||
Cooper was a diversified global manufacturer of electrical products and systems, with brands including Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; Crouse-Hinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle and McGraw-Edison power systems products. Cooper had annual sales of $5,409 for 2011. For segment reporting purposes, Cooper has been included in Electrical Products and Electrical Systems and Services business segments. See Note 14 for additional information about business segments. | ||||||||||||
Fair Value of Consideration Transferred | ||||||||||||
The total purchase price for the acquisition of Cooper was $13,192, comprised of Eaton share consideration valued at $6,649 and cash consideration for Cooper shares of $6,474 and to settle certain Cooper equity-based compensation plans of $69, as follows: | ||||||||||||
Cooper shares outstanding as of November 30, 2012 | 163.6 | |||||||||||
Cooper shares issued pursuant to conversion of stock options and share units outstanding under | 1.8 | |||||||||||
Cooper equity-based compensation plans | ||||||||||||
Total Cooper shares and share equivalents prior to transaction | 165.4 | |||||||||||
Exchange ratio per share | 0.77479 | |||||||||||
Total Eaton shares issued | 128.1 | |||||||||||
Weighted-average Eaton Corporation per share price on November 30, 2012 | $ | 51.91 | ||||||||||
Total value of Eaton shares issued | $ | 6,649 | ||||||||||
Total cash consideration paid at $39.15 per Cooper share and share equivalent | 6,474 | |||||||||||
Total cash consideration paid for equity-based compensation plans | 69 | |||||||||||
Total consideration | $ | 13,192 | ||||||||||
Purchase Price Allocation | ||||||||||||
The acquisition of Cooper has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting which requires, among other things, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their respective fair values as of the acquisition date. For accounting purposes, Eaton has been treated as the acquirer in the transaction. The process for estimating the fair values of identifiable intangible assets and certain tangible assets and assumed liabilities requires the use of judgment in determining the appropriate assumptions and estimates. | ||||||||||||
The purchase price allocation below represents Cooper's opening balance sheet on November 30, 2012, which was initially reported in Eaton's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, updated by Exhibit 99.1 of Eaton's current report on Form 8-K filed on September 6, 2013 and subsequently updated in Eaton's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. During the measurement period, which ended November 30, 2013, opening balance sheet adjustments were made to finalize Eaton's preliminary fair value estimates related primarily to intangible assets, goodwill, certain property values, contingent liabilities and the related deferred tax impact. Eaton's consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2012, as presented in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, was adjusted to reflect the final purchase price allocation. The Company did not revise the Consolidated Statement of Income for the year ended December 31, 2013, as any adjustment was considered immaterial. | ||||||||||||
November 30, | Adjustments | November 30, | ||||||||||
2012 | 2012 | |||||||||||
(as previously | (final adjusted) | |||||||||||
reported) | ||||||||||||
Working capital accounts (1) | $ | 2,304 | $ | (18 | ) | $ | 2,286 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 204 | 69 | 273 | |||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 885 | (40 | ) | 845 | ||||||||
Investment in Apex Tool Group, LLC | 807 | (7 | ) | 800 | ||||||||
Intangible assets | 5,250 | 119 | 5,369 | |||||||||
Other assets | 35 | 30 | 65 | |||||||||
Debt | (1,221 | ) | — | (1,221 | ) | |||||||
Accounts payable | (519 | ) | 3 | (516 | ) | |||||||
Other current liabilities | (673 | ) | (206 | ) | (879 | ) | ||||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | (2,185 | ) | (177 | ) | (2,362 | ) | ||||||
Total identifiable net assets | 4,887 | (227 | ) | 4,660 | ||||||||
Goodwill | 8,305 | 227 | 8,532 | |||||||||
Total consideration | $ | 13,192 | $ | — | $ | 13,192 | ||||||
(1) Working capital accounts include Cash, Short-term investments, Accounts receivable and Inventory. | ||||||||||||
Goodwill has been allocated to the Electrical Products and Electrical Systems and Services segments. Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the expected revenue and cost synergies of the combined company and assembled workforce, which are further described above. Goodwill recognized as a result of the acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes. See Note 4 for additional information about goodwill and other intangible assets. | ||||||||||||
The estimated fair value of Accounts receivable is based on the historical gross contractual amount receivable as of the acquisition date and totals $955. | ||||||||||||
Contingent liabilities assumed as part of the transaction total $419 and are included in Other current liabilities and Other noncurrent liabilities. These contingent liabilities are related to environmental, legal (including product liability claims) and tax matters. Contingent liabilities are recorded at fair value in purchase accounting, aside from those pertaining to uncertainty in income taxes which are an exception to the fair value basis of accounting. Legal matters, and certain environmental matters that are legal in nature, are recorded at the respective probable and estimable amount. | ||||||||||||
Actual and Pro Forma Impact | ||||||||||||
Eaton's Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 include Cooper's results of operations from the date of acquisition on November 30, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Net sales and operating profit attributable to Cooper during this period and included in Eaton's Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 total $470 and $66, respectively. | ||||||||||||
The following unaudited pro forma information gives effect to Eaton's acquisition of Cooper as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2012 and Cooper had been included in Eaton's consolidated results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2012. | ||||||||||||
2012 | ||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 21,792 | ||||||||||
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 1,695 | |||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations | $ | 3.54 | ||||||||||
The historical consolidated financial information of Eaton and Cooper has been adjusted in the pro forma information to give effect to pro forma events that are (1) directly attributable to the transaction, (2) factually supportable and (3) expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results. For pro forma purposes, the equity in income of Apex Tool Group, LLC has been excluded as this joint venture was sold on February 1, 2013. | ||||||||||||
Acquisitions and Sales of Other Businesses | ||||||||||||
In 2012, Eaton acquired other businesses in separate transactions. The Consolidated Statements of Income include the results of these businesses from the dates of the transactions. These transactions, and the related annual sales prior to acquisition, are summarized below: | ||||||||||||
Acquired businesses | Date of | Business | Annual sales | |||||||||
transaction | segment | |||||||||||
Rolec Comercial e Industrial S.A. | September 28, | Electrical | $85 for the | |||||||||
2012 | Systems | 12 months | ||||||||||
and | ended | |||||||||||
Services | September 30, | |||||||||||
A Chilean manufacturer of integrated power assemblies and low- and medium-voltage switchgear, and a provider of engineering services serving mining and other heavy industrial applications in Chile and Peru. | 2012 | |||||||||||
Jeil Hydraulics Co., Ltd. | July 6, | Hydraulics | $189 for 2011 | |||||||||
A Korean manufacturer of track drive motors, swing drive motors, main control valves and remote control valves for the construction equipment market. | 2012 | |||||||||||
Polimer Kaucuk Sanayi ve Pazarlama A.S. | June 1, | Hydraulics | $335 for 2011 | |||||||||
A Turkish manufacturer of hydraulic and industrial hose for construction, mining, agriculture, oil and gas, manufacturing, food and beverage, and chemicals markets. This business sells its products under the SEL brand name. | 2012 | |||||||||||
Gycom Electrical Low-Voltage Power Distribution, Control and Automation | June 1, | Electrical | $24 for 2011 | |||||||||
2012 | Systems | |||||||||||
and | ||||||||||||
A Swedish electrical low-voltage power distribution, control and automation components business. | Services | |||||||||||
See Note 3 for additional information about acquisition integration charges and transaction costs related to Eaton's business acquisitions. | ||||||||||||
Sale of Aerospace Power Distribution Management Solutions and Integrated Cockpit Solutions | ||||||||||||
On May 9, 2014, Eaton sold the Aerospace Power Distribution Management Solutions and Integrated Cockpit Solutions businesses to Safran for $270, which resulted in a pre-tax gain of $154. | ||||||||||||
Sale of Apex Tool Group, LLC | ||||||||||||
In July 2010, Cooper formed a joint venture, named Apex Tool Group, LLC (Apex), with Danaher Corporation (Danaher). On February 1, 2013, Cooper and Danaher sold Apex to Bain Capital for approximately $1.6 billion, subject to post-closing adjustments. |
Acquisition_Integration_and_Re
Acquisition Integration and Restructuring Charges | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition Integration and Restructuring Charges [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Acquisition Integration and Restructuring Charges | ACQUISITION INTEGRATION AND RESTRUCTURING CHARGES | |||||||||||
Acquisition Integration Charges and Transaction Costs | ||||||||||||
Eaton incurs integration charges and transaction costs related to acquired businesses. A summary of these charges follows: | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Acquisition integration charges | ||||||||||||
Electrical Products | $ | 66 | $ | 44 | $ | 4 | ||||||
Electrical Systems and Services | 51 | 37 | 13 | |||||||||
Hydraulics | 12 | 36 | 16 | |||||||||
Total business segments | 129 | 117 | 33 | |||||||||
Corporate | 25 | 37 | 11 | |||||||||
Total acquisition integration charges | 154 | 154 | 44 | |||||||||
Transaction costs | ||||||||||||
Corporate | — | 8 | 106 | |||||||||
Financing fees | — | 1 | 72 | |||||||||
Total transaction costs | — | 9 | 178 | |||||||||
Total acquisition integration charges and transaction costs | $ | 154 | $ | 163 | $ | 222 | ||||||
before income taxes | ||||||||||||
Total after income taxes | $ | 102 | $ | 110 | $ | 167 | ||||||
Per ordinary share - diluted | $ | 0.21 | $ | 0.23 | $ | 0.48 | ||||||
Business segment integration charges in 2014 related primarily to the integration of Cooper. Business segment integration charges in 2013 related primarily to the integrations of Cooper and Polimer Kaucuk Sanayi ve Pazarlama (SEL). Business segment integration charges in 2012 related primarily to the integrations of SEL, Jeil Hydraulics, Cooper, and Internormen Technology Group. These charges were included in Cost of products sold or Selling and administrative expense, as appropriate. In Business Segment Information, the charges reduced Operating profit of the related business segment. | ||||||||||||
Corporate integration charges in 2014 and 2013 related primarily to the acquisition of Cooper. These charges were included in Selling and administrative expense. In Business Segment Information, the charges were included in Other corporate expense - net. | ||||||||||||
Acquisition-related transaction costs, such as investment banking, legal, and other professional fees, and costs associated with change in control agreements, are not included as a component of consideration transferred in an acquisition but are expensed as incurred. Acquisition-related transaction costs in 2013 and 2012 related to the acquisition of Cooper and were included in Corporate above. These charges were included in Selling and administrative expense, Interest expense - net and Other (income) expense - net. In Business Segment Information, the charges were included in Interest expense - net and Other corporate expense - net. | ||||||||||||
See Note 2 for additional information about business acquisitions. | ||||||||||||
Restructuring Charges | ||||||||||||
During the fourth quarter of 2012, Eaton undertook restructuring activities to improve the efficiency of certain businesses. These actions resulted in a charge in the fourth quarter of 2012 of $50, comprised of severance costs totaling $34 and other non-cash expenses totaling $16, of which $2, $2, $17, $17, $4 and $8 were recognized in the Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, Vehicle, Hydraulics, and Aerospace business segments and Corporate, respectively. | ||||||||||||
During 2014 and 2013, Eaton undertook restructuring activities related to the acquisition and integration of Cooper in an effort to gain efficiencies in selling, marketing, traditional back-office functions and manufacturing and distribution. These actions, resulted in charges of $95 during 2014, comprised of severance costs totaling $69 and other expenses totaling $26, of which $53 and $42 were recognized in the Electrical Products and Electrical Systems and Services business segments, respectively. During 2013, these actions, comprised primarily of severance costs, resulted in charges of $36, of which $19 and $17 were recognized in the Electrical Products and Electrical Systems and Services business segments, respectively. These restructuring initiatives are expected to continue through 2015. These charges are included in the table above in acquisition integration charges. | ||||||||||||
During 2014, Eaton undertook additional restructuring activities in an effort to gain efficiencies in operations. These actions resulted in charges of $54 during 2014, comprised of severance costs totaling $48 and other expenses totaling $6, of which $32, $16, $2 and $4 were recognized in the Vehicle, Hydraulics and Aerospace business segments, and Corporate, respectively. | ||||||||||||
Restructuring charges were included in Cost of products sold or Selling and administrative expense, as appropriate. In Business Segment Information, the charges reduced Operating profit of the related business segment. See Note 14 for additional information about business segments. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the liabilities related to these restructuring actions totaled $84 and $32, respectively. |
Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS | GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment follow: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Electrical | Electrical | Hydraulics | Aerospace | Vehicle | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Products | Systems | |||||||||||||||||||||||
and Services | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Dec-12 | $ | 7,117 | $ | 4,520 | $ | 1,404 | $ | 1,045 | $ | 357 | $ | 14,443 | ||||||||||||
Additions | 1 | 22 | 4 | — | — | 27 | ||||||||||||||||||
Translation adjustments | 71 | (25 | ) | (23 | ) | 3 | (1 | ) | 25 | |||||||||||||||
31-Dec-13 | 7,189 | 4,517 | 1,385 | 1,048 | 356 | 14,495 | ||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill written off from | — | — | — | (78 | ) | — | (78 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
sale of businesses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Translation adjustments | (249 | ) | (203 | ) | (58 | ) | (8 | ) | (6 | ) | (524 | ) | ||||||||||||
31-Dec-14 | $ | 6,940 | $ | 4,314 | $ | 1,327 | $ | 962 | $ | 350 | $ | 13,893 | ||||||||||||
A summary of other intangible assets follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Historical | Accumulated | Historical | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||
cost | amortization | cost | amortization | |||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible assets not subject to amortization | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trademarks | $ | 1,844 | $ | 1,868 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible assets subject to amortization | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | $ | 3,674 | $ | 834 | $ | 3,859 | $ | 669 | ||||||||||||||||
Patents and technology | 1,494 | 440 | 1,588 | 389 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trademarks | 980 | 250 | 1,052 | 215 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 103 | 15 | 103 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total intangible assets subject to amortization | $ | 6,251 | $ | 1,539 | $ | 6,602 | $ | 1,284 | ||||||||||||||||
Amortization expense related to intangible assets subject to amortization in 2014, and estimated amortization expense for each of the next five years, follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | $ | 424 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 410 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 397 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 387 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 367 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 360 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Intangible Assets Related to the Acquisition of Cooper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The estimated fair values of other intangible assets acquired in the Cooper transaction and included in the table above were determined using an income valuation approach, which requires a forecast of expected future cash flows either through the use of the relief-from-royalty method or the multi-period excess earnings method. The final adjusted estimated fair value, as of November 30, 2012, of these identifiable intangible assets, their estimated useful lives and valuation methodology are as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value | Useful life | Valuation method | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade names (indefinite-lived) | $ | 1,410 | N/A | Relief-from-royalty | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trade names | 638 | 20-Mar | Relief-from-royalty | |||||||||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | 2,510 | 13-18 | Multi-period excess earnings | |||||||||||||||||||||
Technology | 767 | 20-Apr | Relief-from-royalty; | |||||||||||||||||||||
Multi-period excess earnings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contract-based | 44 | 9.5 | Relief-from-royalty | |||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 5,369 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Debt
Debt | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||
DEBT | DEBT | |||||||
A summary of long-term debt, including the current portion, follows: | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
5.95% notes due 2014 | $ | — | $ | 250 | ||||
Floating rate notes due 2014 | — | 300 | ||||||
5.45% debentures due 2015 | 300 | 300 | ||||||
4.65% notes due 2015 | 100 | 100 | ||||||
0.95% senior notes due 2015 | 600 | 600 | ||||||
2.375% debentures due 2016 | 240 | 240 | ||||||
5.30% notes due 2017 ($150 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 250 | 250 | ||||||
6.10% debentures due 2017 | 289 | 289 | ||||||
1.50% senior notes due 2017 ($650 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||||
5.60% notes due 2018 ($415 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 450 | 450 | ||||||
4.215% Japanese Yen notes due 2018 | 84 | 95 | ||||||
6.95% notes due 2019 ($300 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 300 | 300 | ||||||
3.875% debentures due 2020 ($150 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 239 | 239 | ||||||
3.47% notes due 2021 ($200 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 300 | 300 | ||||||
8.10% debentures due 2022 | 100 | 100 | ||||||
2.75% senior notes due 2022 ($1,250 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 1,600 | 1,600 | ||||||
3.68% notes due 2023 ($200 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 300 | 300 | ||||||
6.50% debentures due 2025 | 145 | 145 | ||||||
7.65% debentures due 2029 ($50 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 200 | 200 | ||||||
4.00% senior notes due 2032 | 700 | 700 | ||||||
5.45% debentures due 2034 ($25 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 136 | 136 | ||||||
5.80% notes due 2037 | 240 | 240 | ||||||
4.15% senior notes due 2042 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||||
5.25% to 12.5% notes (maturities ranging from 2014 to 2035, including $50 converted to | 239 | 249 | ||||||
floating rate by interest rate swap) | ||||||||
Other | 220 | 153 | ||||||
Total long-term debt | 9,032 | 9,536 | ||||||
Less current portion of long-term debt | (1,008 | ) | (567 | ) | ||||
Long-term debt less current portion | $ | 8,024 | $ | 8,969 | ||||
On October 3, 2014, Eaton refinanced a $500, five-year revolving credit facility and a $750, three-year revolving credit facility with a $500, four-year revolving credit facility that will expire October 3, 2018 and a $750, five-year revolving credit facility that will expire October 3, 2019, respectively. Eaton also maintains a $750, five-year revolving credit facility that will expire June 14, 2017. These refinancings maintain long-term revolving credit facilities at a total of $2,000. The revolving credit facilities are used to support commercial paper borrowings and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Eaton and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries on an unsubordinated, unsecured basis. There were no borrowings outstanding under Eaton's revolving credit facilities at December 31, 2014 or 2013. | ||||||||
On March 20, 2014 and June 16, 2014, the Company repaid the $250, 5.95% notes due 2014 and the $300, floating rate notes due 2014, respectively. | ||||||||
On November 20, 2012, Eaton issued senior notes totaling $4,900 to finance the cash portion of the acquisition of Cooper. On November 14, 2013, Eaton exchanged these senior notes for senior notes registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the Senior Notes). The Senior Notes are comprised of five tranches which mature in 2015, 2017, 2022, 2032 and 2042, with interest payable semi-annually at a respective rate of 0.95%, 1.50%, 2.75%, 4.00% and 4.15%. Eaton received proceeds totaling $4,853 from the issuance, net of financing costs and nominal discounts. The Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsubordinated, unsecured basis by Eaton and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries. The Senior Notes contain an optional redemption provision by which the Company may make an offer to purchase all or any part of the Senior Notes at a purchase price of the greater of (a) 100% of the principal amount of the respective Senior Notes being redeemed, or (b) the sum of the present values of the respective remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest, discounted to the redemption date on a semi-annual basis, plus basis points ranging from 10 to 25 based on the respective Senior Note tranche. The Senior Notes also contain a change of control provision which requires the Company to make an offer to purchase all or any part of the Senior Notes at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. Related capitalized deferred financing fees total $40. The capitalized deferred financing fees and nominal discounts are amortized in Interest expense - net over the respective terms of the Senior Notes. The Senior Notes are subject to customary non-financial covenants. See Note 15 for additional information about the Senior Notes. | ||||||||
On November 30, 2012, the closing date of the acquisition of Cooper, Eaton borrowed $1,669 on a $6.75 billion, 364-day bridge facility (the Facility) which was obtained on May 21, 2012. The Facility was obtained to finance a portion of the cash paid to acquire Cooper and was available in a single draw on the closing date of the acquisition. Related deferred financing fees totaled $69, of which $68 were amortized in Interest expense - net as of December 31, 2012. On February 1, 2013, Eaton repaid the outstanding balance on the Facility. | ||||||||
As is customary to support its U.S. operations, the Company had available lines of credit of $340 from various banks for the issuance of letters of credit, of which there was $155 outstanding at December 31, 2014. Operations outside the United States had available short-term lines of credit of $2,089 from various banks worldwide at December 31, 2014. Borrowings outside the United States are generally denominated in local currencies. | ||||||||
Eaton is in compliance with each of its debt covenants for all periods presented. Eaton Corporation and Cooper each issued guarantees on November 30, 2012 and January 8, 2013, respectively, on all material outstanding debt of the other. | ||||||||
Mandatory maturities of long-term debt for each of the next five years follow: | ||||||||
2015 | $ | 1,008 | ||||||
2016 | 242 | |||||||
2017 | 1,548 | |||||||
2018 | 570 | |||||||
2019 | 339 | |||||||
Interest paid on debt follows: | ||||||||
2014 | $ | 296 | ||||||
2013 | 294 | |||||||
2012 | 237 | |||||||
Retirement_Benefits_Plans
Retirement Benefits Plans | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RETIREMENT BENEFITS PLANS | RETIREMENT BENEFITS PLANS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton has defined benefits pension plans and other postretirement benefits plans. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Obligations and Funded Status | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | Non-United States | Other postretirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension liabilities | pension liabilities | liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Funded status | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets | $ | 3,086 | $ | 2,940 | $ | 1,535 | $ | 1,432 | $ | 116 | $ | 138 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Benefit obligations | (4,047 | ) | (3,625 | ) | (2,337 | ) | (2,127 | ) | (676 | ) | (867 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Funded status | $ | (961 | ) | $ | (685 | ) | $ | (802 | ) | $ | (695 | ) | $ | (560 | ) | $ | (729 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance Sheets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-current assets | $ | 14 | $ | 44 | $ | 77 | $ | 86 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | (16 | ) | (15 | ) | (26 | ) | (30 | ) | (47 | ) | (61 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-current liabilities | (959 | ) | (714 | ) | (853 | ) | (751 | ) | (513 | ) | (668 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | (961 | ) | $ | (685 | ) | $ | (802 | ) | $ | (695 | ) | $ | (560 | ) | $ | (729 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Amounts recognized in Accumulated other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
comprehensive loss (pretax) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net actuarial loss | $ | 1,377 | $ | 1,051 | $ | 695 | $ | 515 | $ | 176 | $ | 190 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prior service cost (credit) | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | (86 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,382 | $ | 1,054 | $ | 706 | $ | 528 | $ | 90 | $ | 184 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in Benefit Obligations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | Non-United States | Other postretirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension liabilities | pension liabilities | liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1 | $ | 3,625 | $ | 3,817 | $ | 2,127 | $ | 2,017 | $ | 867 | $ | 950 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service cost | 117 | 128 | 66 | 62 | 13 | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest cost | 162 | 147 | 85 | 80 | 32 | 35 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actuarial loss (gain) | 470 | (223 | ) | 355 | 21 | (36 | ) | (54 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross benefits paid | (329 | ) | (246 | ) | (106 | ) | (90 | ) | (91 | ) | (103 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation | — | — | (190 | ) | 36 | (4 | ) | (2 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Plan amendments | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | (84 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | — | — | — | (3 | ) | (21 | ) | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31 | $ | 4,047 | $ | 3,625 | $ | 2,337 | $ | 2,127 | $ | 676 | $ | 867 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated benefit obligation | $ | 3,894 | $ | 3,458 | $ | 2,181 | $ | 2,003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in Plan Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | Non-United States | Other postretirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension liabilities | pension liabilities | liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1 | $ | 2,940 | $ | 2,607 | $ | 1,432 | $ | 1,248 | $ | 138 | $ | 146 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual return on plan assets | 226 | 383 | 191 | 118 | 4 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Employer contributions | 248 | 196 | 114 | 145 | 40 | 59 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross benefits paid | (329 | ) | (246 | ) | (106 | ) | (90 | ) | (91 | ) | (103 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation | — | — | (96 | ) | 15 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 1 | — | — | (4 | ) | 25 | 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31 | $ | 3,086 | $ | 2,940 | $ | 1,535 | $ | 1,432 | $ | 116 | $ | 138 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The components of pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at December 31 follow: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | Non-United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension liabilities | pension liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Projected benefit obligation | $ | 3,557 | $ | 3,166 | $ | 1,524 | $ | 1,411 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated benefit obligation | 3,403 | 2,999 | 1,446 | 1,349 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets | 2,581 | 2,437 | 673 | 635 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss follow: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | Non-United States | Other postretirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension liabilities | pension liabilities | liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1 | $ | 1,054 | $ | 1,621 | $ | 528 | $ | 559 | $ | 184 | $ | 262 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prior service cost arising during the year | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | (84 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss (gain) arising during the year | 490 | (381 | ) | 262 | (12 | ) | (34 | ) | (63 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation | — | — | (55 | ) | 6 | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less amounts included in expense during the year | (164 | ) | (186 | ) | (29 | ) | (29 | ) | 25 | (14 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | — | (2 | ) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net change for the year | 328 | (567 | ) | 178 | (31 | ) | (94 | ) | (78 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31 | $ | 1,382 | $ | 1,054 | $ | 706 | $ | 528 | $ | 90 | $ | 184 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Benefits Expense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | Non-United States | Other postretirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension benefit expense | pension benefit expense | benefits expense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | 117 | $ | 128 | $ | 115 | $ | 66 | $ | 62 | $ | 50 | $ | 13 | $ | 20 | $ | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest cost | 162 | 147 | 134 | 85 | 80 | 77 | 32 | 35 | 38 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets | (246 | ) | (226 | ) | (183 | ) | (98 | ) | (85 | ) | (77 | ) | (6 | ) | (6 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Amortization | 93 | 133 | 118 | 27 | 27 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
126 | 182 | 184 | 80 | 84 | 65 | 45 | 63 | 62 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Settlements, curtailments | 71 | 53 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 4 | (31 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
and other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total expense | $ | 197 | $ | 235 | $ | 204 | $ | 82 | $ | 86 | $ | 69 | $ | 14 | $ | 63 | $ | 62 | ||||||||||||||||||
The estimated pretax net amounts that will be recognized from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost in 2015 follow: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | Non-United States | Other postretirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension liabilities | pension liabilities | liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actuarial loss | $ | 168 | $ | 39 | $ | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prior service cost (credit) | 1 | 1 | (14 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 169 | $ | 40 | $ | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Retirement Benefits Plans Assumptions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
For purposes of determining liabilities related to pension plans and other postretirement benefits plans in the United States, the Company updated its mortality assumption in 2014 to use the RP-2014 tables with a generational improvement scale based on MP-2014. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension Plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | Non-United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension plans | pension plans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligation at year-end | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 3.97 | % | 4.67 | % | 3.97 | % | 3.33 | % | 4.2 | % | 4.17 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rate of compensation increase | 3.16 | % | 3.16 | % | 3.16 | % | 3.13 | % | 3.12 | % | 3.09 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assumptions used to determine expense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 4.67 | % | 3.97 | % | 4.7 | % | 4.2 | % | 4.17 | % | 5.12 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected long-term return on plan assets | 8.4 | % | 8.45 | % | 8.5 | % | 7 | % | 6.92 | % | 7.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rate of compensation increase | 3.16 | % | 3.16 | % | 3.15 | % | 3.12 | % | 3.09 | % | 3.62 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The expected long-term rate of return on pension assets was determined for each country and reflects long-term historical data taking into account each plan's target asset allocation. The discount rate was determined using appropriate bond data for each country. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Postretirement Benefits Plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Substantially all of the obligation for other postretirement benefits plans relates to United States plans. Assumptions used to determine other postretirement benefits obligations and expense follow: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other postretirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
benefits plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligation at year-end | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 3.79 | % | 4.48 | % | 3.79 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year | 6.31 | % | 6.64 | % | 6.96 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ultimate health care cost trend rate | 4.77 | % | 4.77 | % | 4.53 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ultimate health care cost trend rate is achieved | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assumptions used to determine expense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 4.48 | % | 3.79 | % | 4.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Initial health care cost trend rate | 6.64 | % | 6.96 | % | 7.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ultimate health care cost trend rate | 4.77 | % | 4.53 | % | 4.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ultimate health care cost trend rate is achieved | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assumed health care cost trend rates may have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the health care plans. A 1-percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1% increase | 1% decrease | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect on total service and interest cost | $ | 1 | $ | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect on other postretirement liabilities | 20 | (18 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Employer Contributions to Retirement Benefits Plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contributions to pension plans that Eaton expects to make in 2015, and made in 2014, 2013 and 2012, follow: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States plans | $ | 217 | $ | 248 | $ | 196 | $ | 311 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-United States plans | 109 | 114 | 145 | 102 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total contributions | $ | 326 | $ | 362 | $ | 341 | $ | 413 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table provides the estimated pension and other postretirement benefit payments for each of the next five years, and the five years thereafter in the aggregate. For other postretirement benefits liabilities, the expected subsidy receipts related to the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, would reduce the gross payments listed below. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Estimated | Estimated | Estimated other postretirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | non-United States | benefit payments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension payments | pension payments | Gross | Medicare prescription | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
drug subsidy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | $ | 268 | $ | 92 | $ | 75 | $ | (6 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 281 | 92 | 71 | (6 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 285 | 94 | 67 | (6 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 289 | 98 | 62 | (5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 297 | 99 | 56 | (4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020 - 2024 | 1,544 | 542 | 226 | (13 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension Plan Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment policies and strategies are developed on a country specific basis. The United States plans, representing 67% of worldwide pension assets, and the United Kingdom plans representing 27% of worldwide pension assets, are invested primarily for growth, as the majority of the assets are in plans with active participants and ongoing accruals. In general, the plans have their primary allocation to diversified, global equities, primarily through index funds in the form of common collective trusts. The United States plans' target allocation is 32% United States equities, 32% non-United States equities, 8% real estate (primarily equity of real estate investment trusts), 24% debt securities and 4% other, including hedge funds and cash equivalents. The United Kingdom plans' target asset allocations are 57% equities and the remainder in debt securities and real estate investments. The equity risk for the plans is managed through broad geographic diversification and diversification across industries and levels of market capitalization. The majority of debt allocations for these plans are longer duration government and corporate debt. The United States, United Kingdom and Canada pension plans are authorized to use derivatives to achieve more economically desired market exposures and to use futures, swaps and options to gain or hedge exposures. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Voluntary Employee Benefit Association trust which holds U.S. other postretirement benefits plan assets has investment guidelines that include allocations to global equities and fixed income investments. The trust's target investment allocation is 50% diversified global equities and 50% fixed income securities. The fixed income securities are primarily comprised of intermediate term, high quality, dollar denominated, fixed income instruments. The equity allocation is invested in a diversified global equity index fund in the form of a collective trust. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial instruments included in pension and other postretirement benefits plan assets are categorized into a fair value hierarchy of three levels, based on the degree of subjectivity inherent in the valuation methodology as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Level 1 - | Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets in active markets. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Level 2 - | Quoted prices for similar assets in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Level 3 - | Unobservable prices or inputs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension Plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A summary of the fair value of pension plan assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013, follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Quoted prices | Other | Unobservable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
in active | observable | inputs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
markets for | inputs | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
identical assets | (Level 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Level 1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common collective trusts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-United States equity and global equities | $ | 1,458 | $ | — | $ | 1,458 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States equity | 1,005 | — | 1,005 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed income | 646 | — | 646 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exchange traded funds | 138 | — | 138 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed income securities | 398 | — | 398 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States treasuries | 106 | 106 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bank loans | 128 | — | 128 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate securities | 263 | 257 | — | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | 92 | 92 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash equivalents | 218 | 8 | 210 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hedge funds | 54 | — | — | 54 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exchange traded funds | 50 | 50 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 65 | — | 5 | 60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total pension plan assets | $ | 4,621 | $ | 513 | $ | 3,988 | $ | 120 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common collective trusts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-United States equity and global equities | $ | 1,453 | $ | — | $ | 1,453 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States equity | 1,153 | — | 1,153 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed income | 672 | — | 672 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exchange traded funds | 64 | — | 64 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed income securities | 274 | — | 274 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States treasuries | 63 | 63 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate securities | 220 | 214 | — | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | 141 | 141 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash equivalents | 187 | 6 | 181 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exchange traded funds | 47 | 47 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 98 | — | 4 | 94 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total pension plan assets | $ | 4,372 | $ | 471 | $ | 3,801 | $ | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Postretirement Benefits Plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A summary of the fair value of other postretirement benefits plan assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013, follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Quoted prices | Other | Unobservable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
in active | observable | inputs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
markets for | inputs | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
identical assets | (Level 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Level 1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common collective trusts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Global equities | $ | 54 | $ | — | $ | 54 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed income securities | 24 | — | 24 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States treasuries | 37 | 37 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash equivalents | 1 | 1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total other postretirement benefits plan assets | $ | 116 | $ | 38 | $ | 78 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common collective trusts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Global equities | $ | 70 | $ | — | $ | 70 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed income securities | 29 | — | 29 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States treasuries | 38 | 38 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash equivalents | 1 | 1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total other postretirement benefits plan assets | $ | 138 | $ | 39 | $ | 99 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Valuation Methodologies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for pension and other postretirement benefits plan assets measured at fair value. There have been no changes in the methodologies used at December 31, 2014 and 2013. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common collective trusts - Valued at the net unit value of units held by the trust at year end. The unit value is determined by the total value of fund assets divided by the total number of units of the fund owned. The equity investments in collective trusts are predominantly in index funds for which the underlying securities are actively traded in public markets based upon readily measurable prices. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed income securities - These securities consist of publicly traded United States and non-United States fixed interest obligations (principally corporate and government bonds and debentures). The fair value of corporate and government debt securities is determined through third-party pricing models that consider various assumptions, including time value, yield curves, credit ratings, and current market prices. The Company verifies the results of trustees or custodians and evaluates the pricing classification of these securities by performing analyses using other third-party sources. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States treasuries - Valued at the closing price of each security. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bank loans - These securities consist of senior secured term loans of publicly traded and privately held United States and non-United States floating rate obligations (principally corporations of non-investment grade rating). The fair value is determined through third-party pricing models that primarily utilize dealer quoted current market prices. The Company verifies the results of trustees or custodians and evaluates the pricing classification of these securities by performing analyses using other third-party sources. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate and equity securities - These securities consist of direct investments in the stock of publicly traded companies. Such investments are valued based on the closing price reported in an active market on which the individual securities are traded. As such, the direct investments are classified as Level 1. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash equivalents - Primarily certificates of deposit, commercial paper, money market funds and repurchase agreements. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hedge funds - Consists of direct investments in hedge funds through limited partnership interests. Values are based on the estimated fair value of the ownership interest in the investment as determined by the General Partner. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exchange traded funds - Valued at the closing price of the exchange traded fund's shares. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other - Primarily insurance contracts for international plans and also futures contracts and over-the-counter options. These investments are valued based on the closing prices of future contracts or indices as available on Bloomberg or similar service, and private equity investments. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
For additional information regarding fair value measurements, see Note 11. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Defined Contribution Plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company has various defined contribution benefit plans, primarily consisting of the plans in the United States. The total contributions related to these plans are charged to expense and were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | $ | 141 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 121 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 74 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commitments_and_Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | |||||||||||
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. Historically, significant insurance coverage has been available to cover costs associated with these claims. 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 2010, a Brazilian court held that a judgment obtained by a Brazilian company, Raysul, against another Brazilian company, Saturnia, which was sold by Eaton in 2006, could be enforced against Eaton Ltda. This judgment is based on an alleged violation of an agency agreement between Raysul and Saturnia. At December 31, 2014, the Company has a total accrual of 83 Brazilian Reais related to this matter ($31 based on current exchange rates), comprised of 60 Brazilian Reais recognized in the fourth quarter of 2010 ($23 based on current exchange rates) with an additional 23 Brazilian Reais recognized through December 31, 2014 ($8 based on current exchange rates). In 2010, Eaton filed motions for clarification with the Brazilian court of appeals which were denied on April 6, 2011. Eaton Holding and Eaton Ltda. filed appeals on various issues to the Superior Court of Justice in Brasilia. In April 2013, the Superior Court of Justice ruled in favor of Raysul. Additional motions for clarification were filed with the Superior Court of Justice in Brasilia and were again denied in 2014. A final appeal to the Superior Court will likely be filed in the first quarter of 2015. The Company expects that any sum it may be required to pay in connection with this matter will not exceed the amount of the recorded liability. | ||||||||||||
On October 5, 2006, ZF Meritor LLC and Meritor Transmission Corporation (collectively, Meritor) filed an action against Eaton in the United States District Court for Delaware. The action sought damages, which would be trebled under United States antitrust laws, as well as injunctive relief and costs. The suit alleged that Eaton engaged in anti-competitive conduct against Meritor in the sale of heavy-duty truck transmissions in North America. On June 23, 2014, Eaton announced it signed a settlement agreement with Meritor in the amount of $500 that resolved the lawsuit and removed the uncertainty of a trial and appeal process. On July 16, 2014, Eaton paid Meritor the $500. | ||||||||||||
Frisby Corporation, now known as Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC, and other claimants (collectively, Triumph) asserted claims alleging, among other things, unfair competition, defamation, malicious prosecution, deprivation of civil rights, and antitrust in the Hinds County Circuit Court of Mississippi in 2004 and in the Federal District Court of North Carolina in 2011. Eaton had asserted claims against Triumph regarding improper use of trade secrets and these claims were dismissed by the Hinds County Circuit Court. On June 18, 2014, Eaton announced it signed a settlement agreement with Triumph in the amount of $147.5 that resolved all claims and lawsuits and removed the uncertainty of a trial and appeal process. On July 8, 2014, Eaton paid Triumph the $147.5. | ||||||||||||
Environmental Contingencies | ||||||||||||
Eaton has established policies to ensure that its operations are conducted in keeping with good corporate citizenship and with a positive commitment to the protection of the natural and workplace environments. The Company's manufacturing facilities are required to be certified to ISO 14001, an international standard for environmental management systems. The Company routinely reviews EHS performance at each of its facilities and continuously strives to improve pollution prevention. | ||||||||||||
Eaton is involved in remedial response and voluntary environmental remediation at a number of sites, including certain of its currently-owned or formerly-owned plants. The Company has also been named a potentially responsible party under the United States federal Superfund law, or the state equivalents thereof, at a number of disposal sites. The Company became involved in these sites as a result of government action or in connection with business acquisitions. At the end of 2014, the Company was involved with a total of 150 sites worldwide, including the Superfund sites mentioned above, with none of these sites being individually significant to the Company. | ||||||||||||
Remediation activities, generally involving soil and/or groundwater contamination, include pre-cleanup activities such as fact finding and investigation, risk assessment, feasibility study, design and action planning, performance (where actions may range from monitoring, to removal of contaminants, to installation of longer-term remediation systems), and operation and maintenance of a remediation system. The extent of expected remediation activities and costs varies by site. A number of factors affect the cost of environmental remediation, including the number of parties involved at a particular site, the determination of the extent of contamination, the length of time the remediation may require, the complexity of environmental regulations, and the continuing advancement of remediation technology. Taking these factors into account, Eaton has estimated the costs of remediation, which will be paid over a period of years. The Company accrues an amount on an undiscounted basis, consistent with the estimates of these costs when it is probable that a liability has been incurred. Actual results may differ from these estimates. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had an accrual totaling $140 and $149, respectively, for these costs. | ||||||||||||
Based upon Eaton's analysis and subject to the difficulty in estimating these future costs, the Company expects that any sum it may be required to pay in connection with environmental matters is not reasonably possible to exceed the recorded liability by an amount that would have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. | ||||||||||||
Warranty Accruals | ||||||||||||
A summary of the current and long-term warranty accruals follows: | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Balance at January 1 | $ | 189 | $ | 185 | $ | 158 | ||||||
Provision | 125 | 107 | 85 | |||||||||
Settled | (120 | ) | (99 | ) | (84 | ) | ||||||
Other | 19 | (4 | ) | 26 | ||||||||
Balance at December 31 | $ | 213 | $ | 189 | $ | 185 | ||||||
At December 31, 2012, amounts related to the acquisition of Cooper included in Other total $24. For additional information about acquisitions of businesses, see Note 2. | ||||||||||||
Lease Commitments | ||||||||||||
Eaton leases certain real properties and equipment. A summary of minimum rental commitments at December 31, 2014 under noncancelable operating leases, which expire at various dates and in most cases contain renewal options, for each of the next five years and thereafter in the aggregate, follow: | ||||||||||||
2015 | $ | 153 | ||||||||||
2016 | 115 | |||||||||||
2017 | 83 | |||||||||||
2018 | 59 | |||||||||||
2019 | 34 | |||||||||||
Thereafter | 60 | |||||||||||
Total noncancelable lease commitments | $ | 504 | ||||||||||
A summary of rental expense follows: | ||||||||||||
2014 | $ | 244 | ||||||||||
2013 | 241 | |||||||||||
2012 | 199 | |||||||||||
Income_Taxes
Income Taxes | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
INCOME TAXES | INCOME TAXES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton Corporation plc is domiciled in Ireland. Income (loss) before income taxes and income tax (benefit) expense are summarized below based on the geographic location of the operation to which such earnings and income taxes are attributable. Certain Eaton operations which are located outside the United States are subject to income tax in both the United States as well as the country in which the operations are located. As a result, income before tax by location and the components of income tax expense by taxing jurisdiction are not directly related. For purposes of this note, Puerto Rico is classified in Foreign - other since Puerto Rico is not part of the United States corporate tax system. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ireland | $ | (332 | ) | $ | 184 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign | 2,093 | 1,700 | 1,251 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total income before income taxes | $ | 1,761 | $ | 1,884 | $ | 1,251 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ireland | $ | (13 | ) | $ | 17 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Federal | 87 | 89 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
State and local | 41 | 7 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign - other | 239 | 244 | 130 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total current income tax expense | 354 | 357 | 136 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ireland | 2 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Federal | (224 | ) | (295 | ) | 39 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
State and local | (49 | ) | (23 | ) | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign - other | (125 | ) | (28 | ) | (146 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total deferred income tax benefit | (396 | ) | (346 | ) | (105 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total income tax (benefit) expense | $ | (42 | ) | $ | 11 | $ | 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliations of income taxes from the Ireland national statutory rate of 25% in 2014 and 2013, and the United States federal statutory rate of 35% in 2012, to the consolidated effective income tax rate follow: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income taxes at the applicable statutory rate | 25 | % | 25 | % | 35 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ireland operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ireland tax on trading income | (0.1 | )% | (1.4 | )% | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Nondeductible interest expense | 4.8 | % | — | % | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
United States operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States (loss) income | (2.8 | )% | (2.8 | )% | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Nondeductible goodwill - Aerospace divestitures | 1.4 | % | — | % | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit for research activities | (1.0 | )% | (2.0 | )% | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other - net | 1.5 | % | 1.3 | % | 1.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other foreign operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States foreign tax credit | (1.1 | )% | (1.8 | )% | (12.4 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other foreign operations (earnings taxed at other than | (24.8 | )% | (17.6 | )% | (14.9 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
the applicable statutory tax rate) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other foreign operations - other items | (1.0 | )% | 0.2 | % | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Worldwide operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments to tax liabilities | (1.7 | )% | (1.1 | )% | (5.7 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments to valuation allowances | (2.6 | )% | 0.8 | % | (1.3 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Effective income tax (benefit) expense rate | (2.4 | )% | 0.6 | % | 2.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
During 2014, an income tax benefit of $42 was recognized (an effective tax benefit rate of 2.4%) compared to income tax expense of $11 for 2013 (an effective tax expense rate of 0.6%) and $31 for 2012 (an effective tax expense rate of 2.5%). The lower tax rate in 2014 was primarily attributable to the net tax benefit of 7.6% for the Meritor and Triumph litigation settlements and related legal costs and the gain on the sale of the Aerospace businesses, all of which occurred in the second quarter of 2014. Excluding the previously mentioned litigation settlements and gain on the sale of businesses, the 2014 income tax rate increased from 2013 due to greater levels of income in higher tax jurisdictions and net increases in worldwide tax liabilities, partially offset by additional foreign tax credit recognition in the United States and recognition of deferred tax assets in foreign jurisdictions. The lower effective tax rate for 2013, compared to 2012, was primarily attributable to the effects associated with the acquisition of Cooper, along with greater levels of income in lower tax jurisdictions, additional foreign tax credit utilization, and the benefit of two years of the U.S. research and experimentation tax credit due to the extension of the credit in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the Act) as signed into law in January 2013. The Act extended certain tax benefits retroactively to January 1, 2012. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See Note 7 and Note 2 and for additional information about litigation settlements and sales of businesses, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No provision has been made for income taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries of approximately $12.5 billion at December 31, 2014, since it is the Company's intention to indefinitely reinvest undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries. It is not practicable to estimate the additional income taxes and applicable withholding taxes that would be payable on the remittance of such undistributed earnings. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company expects to deploy capital to those markets which offer particularly attractive growth opportunities. Given expected population growth and economic growth rates, most of the particularly attractive markets are outside of the United States. The cash that is permanently reinvested is typically used to expand these operations either organically or through acquisitions. Beginning in 2013, the Company's public dividends are funded by the Ireland parent primarily from Non-U.S. operations. The Company's United States operations are expected to generate cash flow sufficient to satisfy United States operating requirements and service its debt. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Worldwide income tax payments follow: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | $ | 258 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 272 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 254 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Components of current and long-term deferred income taxes follow: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current | Long-term | Current | Long-term | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
assets and | assets and | assets and | assets and | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
liabilities | liabilities | liabilities | liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accruals and other adjustments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Employee benefits | $ | 148 | $ | 773 | $ | 116 | $ | 657 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | — | (2,010 | ) | (2 | ) | (2,294 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other accruals and adjustments | 476 | 282 | 497 | 368 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States federal income tax loss carryforwards | — | 58 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States federal income tax credit carryforwards | — | 150 | — | 161 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States state and local tax loss carryforwards and | — | 76 | — | 73 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
tax credit carryforwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other foreign tax loss carryforwards | — | 2,112 | — | 1,708 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other foreign income tax credit carryforwards | — | 49 | — | 63 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Valuation allowance for income tax loss and income tax | (24 | ) | (2,134 | ) | — | (1,738 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
credit carryforwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other valuation allowances | (7 | ) | (29 | ) | (34 | ) | (71 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total deferred income taxes | $ | 593 | $ | (673 | ) | $ | 577 | $ | (1,073 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (ASU 2013-11). ASU 2013-11 requires the netting of unrecognized tax benefits against a deferred tax asset for a loss or other carryforward that would apply in settlement of the uncertain tax positions except where the deferred tax asset or other carryforward are not available for use. The adoption of this standard resulted in a reduction of the Company’s consolidated long term deferred tax assets by $146 in 2014. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
At the end of 2014, United States federal income tax loss carryforwards and income tax credit carryforwards are available to reduce future United States federal income tax liabilities. These carryforwards and their respective expiration dates are summarized below: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2020 | 2025 | 2030 | 2035 | Not | |||||||||||||||||||||||
through | through | through | through | through | subject to | Valuation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 2024 | 2029 | 2034 | 2039 | expiration | allowance | ||||||||||||||||||||||
United States federal income tax loss | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 31 | $ | 4 | $ | 352 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||
carryforwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States federal deferred income tax | — | — | 11 | 1 | 101 | — | (12 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
assets for income tax loss carryforwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States federal deferred income tax | — | — | 11 | 1 | 46 | — | (12 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
assets for income tax loss carryforwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
after ASU 2013-11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States federal income tax credit | — | 64 | 38 | 86 | 21 | 32 | (69 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
carryforwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States federal income tax credit | — | 64 | 37 | 28 | 21 | — | (69 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
carryforwards after ASU 2013-11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States state and local tax loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards with a future tax benefit are also available at the end of 2014. The deferred tax assets for these carryforwards and their respective expiration dates are summarized below: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2020 | 2025 | 2030 | 2035 | Not | |||||||||||||||||||||||
through | through | through | through | through | subject to | Valuation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 2024 | 2029 | 2034 | 2039 | expiration | allowance | ||||||||||||||||||||||
United States state and local deferred | $ | 6 | $ | 18 | $ | 12 | $ | 8 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (18 | ) | |||||||||||||
income tax assets for income tax loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
carryforwards - net of federal tax effect | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States state and local income tax | 10 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 5 | — | (18 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
credit carryforwards - net of federal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
tax effect | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
At December 31, 2014, certain non-United States subsidiaries had tax loss carryforwards and income tax credit carryforwards that are available to offset future taxable income. These carryforwards and their respective expiration dates are summarized below: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2020 | 2025 | 2030 | Not | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
through | through | through | through | subject to | Valuation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 2024 | 2029 | 2034 | expiration | allowance | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-United States income tax loss carryforwards | $ | 135 | $ | 165 | $ | 38 | $ | 18 | $ | 9,290 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||
Non-United States deferred income tax assets for | 35 | 41 | 9 | 5 | 2,022 | (2,033 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
income tax loss carryforwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-United States income tax credit carryforwards | 3 | 14 | 24 | — | 7 | (8 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Recoverability of Deferred Income Tax Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton is subject to the income tax laws in the jurisdictions in which it operates. In order to determine its income tax provision for financial statement purposes, Eaton must make significant estimates and judgments about its business operations in these jurisdictions. These estimates and judgments are also used in determining the deferred income tax assets and liabilities that have been recognized for differences between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities, and income tax loss carryforwards and income tax credit carryforwards. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Management evaluates the realizability of deferred income tax assets for each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. If the Company experiences cumulative pretax income in a particular jurisdiction in the three-year period including the current and prior two years, management normally concludes that the deferred income tax assets will more likely than not be realizable and no valuation allowance is recognized, unless known or planned operating developments would lead management to conclude otherwise. However, if the Company experiences cumulative pretax losses in a particular jurisdiction in the three-year period including the current and prior two years, management then considers a series of factors in the determination of whether the deferred income tax assets can be realized. These factors include historical operating results, known or planned operating developments, the period of time over which certain temporary differences will reverse, consideration of the utilization of certain deferred income tax liabilities, tax law carryback capability in the particular country, prudent and feasible tax planning strategies, and estimates of future earnings and taxable income using the same assumptions as those used for the Company's goodwill and other impairment testing. After evaluation of these factors, if the deferred income tax assets are expected to be realized within the tax carryforward period allowed for that specific country, management would conclude that no valuation allowance would be required. To the extent that the deferred income tax assets exceed the amount that is expected to be realized within the tax carryforward period for a particular jurisdiction, management would establish a valuation allowance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Applying the above methodology, valuation allowances have been established for certain deferred income tax assets to the extent they are not expected to be realized within the particular tax carryforward period. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A summary of gross unrecognized income tax benefits follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1 | $ | 479 | $ | 444 | $ | 236 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Increases and decreases as a result of positions taken during prior years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transfers from valuation allowances | (3 | ) | 13 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other increases | 37 | 7 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other decreases, including currency translation | (3 | ) | (7 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances related to acquired businesses | (3 | ) | 2 | 177 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Increases as a result of positions taken during the current year | 65 | 35 | 36 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Decreases relating to settlements with tax authorities | (51 | ) | (6 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Decreases as a result of a lapse of the applicable statute of limitations | (28 | ) | (9 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31 | $ | 493 | $ | 479 | $ | 444 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton's long-term policy has been to enter into tax planning strategies only if it is more likely than not that the benefit would be sustained upon audit. For example, the Company does not enter into any of the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Listed Transactions as set forth in Treasury Regulation 1.6011-4. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If all unrecognized tax benefits were recognized, the net impact on the provision for income tax expense would be $371. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, Eaton had accrued approximately $120 and $114, respectively, for the payment of worldwide interest and penalties, which are not included in the table of unrecognized income tax benefits above. Eaton recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized income tax benefits in the provision for income tax expense. The Company has accrued penalties in jurisdictions where they are automatically applied to any deficiency, regardless of the merit of the position. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The resolution of the majority of Eaton's unrecognized income tax benefits is dependent upon uncontrollable factors such as the prospect of retroactive regulations; new case law; the willingness of the income tax authority to settle the issue, including the timing thereof; and other factors. Therefore, for the majority of unrecognized income tax benefits, it is not reasonably possible to estimate the increase or decrease in the next 12 months. For each of the unrecognized income tax benefits where it is possible to estimate the increase or decrease in the balance within the next 12 months, the Company does not anticipate any significant change. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton or its subsidiaries file income tax returns in Ireland and many countries around the world. The IRS has completed its examination of Eaton Corporation and Includible Subsidiaries United States income tax returns for 2007 through 2010 and has issued a Statutory Notice of Deficiency (Notice) as discussed below. The statute of limitations on these tax years remains open to the extent of the tax assessment until the matter is resolved. Tax years 2011 through 2014 are still subject to examination by the IRS. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
With respect to the pre-acquisition years of BZ Holdings Inc. and Subsidiaries (the former U.S. holding company for Cooper Industries), the IRS examination of the United States income tax returns for 2010, 2011, and the period ended December 21, 2012 was completed and settled without significant effect on the consolidated financial statements. The statute of limitations remains open for tax years 2010 and 2011 until September 15, 2015. The statute of limitations on the final return period ended December 21, 2012 remains open until September 15, 2016. On December 22, 2012, BZ Holdings Inc. and Subsidiaries joined the Eaton Corporation and Includible Subsidiaries consolidated United States income tax return for 2012. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton is also under examination for the income tax filings in various states of the United States and in many other foreign jurisdictions. With only a few exceptions, Eaton Corporation and Includible Subsidiaries are no longer subject to income tax examinations from states and localities within the United States for years before 2010. Income tax returns of states and localities within the United States will be reopened to the extent of United States federal income tax adjustments, if any, going back to 2005 when those audit years are finalized. Some states and localities may not limit their assessment to the United States federal adjustments, and may require the opening of the entire tax year. In addition, with only a few exceptions, Cooper Industries and Includible Subsidiaries are no longer subject to United States state and local income tax examinations for years before 2010. With only a few exceptions, the other foreign subsidiaries of both Eaton and Cooper are no longer subject to examinations for years before 2009. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
At the end of the fourth quarter of 2011, the IRS issued a Notice for Eaton Corporation and Includible Subsidiaries 2005 and 2006 tax years (the 2011 Notice). The Notice proposed assessments of $75 in additional taxes plus $52 in penalties related primarily to transfer pricing adjustments for products manufactured in the Company's facilities in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic and sold to affiliated companies located in the U.S., net of agreed credits and deductions. The Company has set its transfer prices for products sold between these affiliates at the same prices that the Company sells such products to third parties as required by two successive Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) the Company entered into with the IRS. For the years 2001 through 2004, the IRS had previously accepted the transfer pricing methodology related to these APAs after a comprehensive review conducted in two separate audit cycles. On December 16, 2011, immediately prior to the 2011 Notice being issued, the IRS sent a letter stating that it was retrospectively canceling the APAs, even though their respective APA terms had already expired. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company is contesting the proposed assessments. The Company believes that it was in full compliance with the terms of the two APAs, and that the IRS's cancellation of these two APAs is without merit. On February 29, 2012, the Company filed a Petition with the U.S. Tax Court in which it asserted that the transfer pricing established in the APAs meets the arms-length standard set by the U.S. income tax laws, and accordingly, that the APAs should be enforced in accordance with their terms. The case involves both whether the APAs should be enforced and, if not, the appropriate transfer pricing methodology. The U.S. Tax Court has established that the trial for this matter will begin in June 2015. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
During the third quarter of 2014, the Company received a Notice from the IRS for the 2007 through 2010 tax years (the 2014 Notice) proposing assessments of $190 in additional taxes plus $72 in penalties, net of agreed credits and deductions. The proposed assessments pertain primarily to the same transfer pricing issues that are currently in litigation for the 2011 Notice, as noted above. During 2007 through 2010, the Company set its transfer prices for products sold between these affiliates consistent with the terms of a written APA between it and the IRS that covered the years at issue. To establish the relevant transfer prices, the APA relied on prices at which the Company sells the products to third parties. The 2014 Notice includes a separate proposed assessment involving the recognition of income for several of the Company’s controlled foreign corporations. The Company believes that these proposed assessments are without merit. On November 25, 2014, the Company filed a Petition with the U.S. Tax Court in which it challenged the IRS's adjustments. The Company expects the outcome of the 2014 Notice on the transfer pricing matter to be determined by the judicial decision related to the 2011 Notice. The Company has continued to apply the arms-length transfer pricing methodology for 2011 through 2014. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Also during the third quarter of 2014, the Company resolved an uncertain tax position with a European government. The resolution had minimal impact on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
During 2010, the Company received a tax assessment of $64, plus interest and penalties, in Brazil for the tax years 2005 through 2008 that relates to the amortization of certain goodwill generated from the acquisition of third-party businesses and corporate reorganizations. The Company is contesting the assessment, which is under review at the second of three administrative appeals levels. During 2013, the Brazilian tax authorities began an audit of tax years 2009 through 2012. During the third quarter of 2014, the Company received a tax assessment of $50, plus interest and penalties, for the 2009 through 2012 tax years (primarily relating to the same issues concerning the 2005 through 2008 tax years), which the Company is also contesting and is under review in the administrative appeals process. Multiple outside advisors have stated that Brazilian tax authorities are raising the issue for most clients with similar facts and that the matter is expected to require at least 10 years to resolve. The Company continues to believe that final resolution of the assessments will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. |
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Eaton Shareholders' Equity | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Equity [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton Shareholders' Equity [Text Block] | EATON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||||||||||||||
There are 750 million Eaton ordinary shares authorized ($0.01 par value per share), 467.9 million and 475.1 million of which were issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Eaton's Memorandum and Articles of Association authorized 40 thousand deferred ordinary shares (€1.00 par value per share) and 10 thousand preferred A shares ($1.00 par value per share), all of which were issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and 10 million serial preferred shares ($0.01 par value per share), none of which is outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013. At December 31, 2014, there were 18,993 holders of record of Eaton ordinary shares. Additionally, 26,059 current and former employees were shareholders through participation in the Eaton Savings Plan, Eaton Personal Investment Plan, Eaton Puerto Rico Retirement Savings Plan, and the Cooper Retirement Savings and Stock Ownership Plan. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
On September 28, 2011, Eaton Corporation's Board of Directors adopted a common share repurchase program (2011 Program) which authorized the purchase of up to 20 million common shares, not to exceed an aggregate purchase price of $1.25 billion. During 2012, no common shares were repurchased under the 2011 Program. On April 24, 2013, the Company's shareholders authorized the Board of Directors to adopt an ordinary share repurchase program (2013 Program) for up to 40 million ordinary shares at prices between 70% and 120% of the closing price of Eaton's ordinary shares on the day of purchase. On October 22, 2013, Eaton's Board of Directors adopted the 2013 Program. The ordinary shares are expected to be repurchased over time, depending on market conditions, the market price of ordinary shares, capital levels, and other considerations. During 2014, 9.6 million ordinary shares were repurchased under the 2013 Program in the open market at a total cost of $650. During 2013, no ordinary shares were repurchased under the 2013 Program. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton has deferral plans that permit certain employees and directors to defer a portion of their compensation. A trust contains $19 and $24 of ordinary shares and marketable securities, as valued at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, to fund a portion of these liabilities. The marketable securities were included in Other assets and the ordinary shares were included in Shareholders' equity at historical cost. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
On February 25, 2015, Eaton's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per ordinary share, payable on March 20, 2015, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 9, 2015. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) consists primarily of net income, currency translation and related hedging instruments, changes in unrecognized costs of pension and other postretirement benefits, and changes in the effective portion of open derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges. The following table summarizes the pre-tax and after-tax amounts recognized in Comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-tax | After-tax | Pre-tax | After-tax | Pre-tax | After-tax | |||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation and related hedging instruments | $ | (1,014 | ) | $ | (1,019 | ) | $ | (30 | ) | $ | (28 | ) | $ | 144 | $ | 135 | ||||||||
Pensions and other postretirement benefits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prior service credit (cost) arising during the year | 82 | 51 | (6 | ) | (4 | ) | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net (loss) gain arising during the year | (718 | ) | (519 | ) | 456 | 277 | (386 | ) | (262 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Currency translation | 56 | 47 | (5 | ) | (4 | ) | (15 | ) | (12 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other | — | (4 | ) | 2 | 16 | (2 | ) | 15 | ||||||||||||||||
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost | 168 | 110 | 229 | 144 | 170 | 108 | ||||||||||||||||||
reclassified to earnings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(412 | ) | (315 | ) | 676 | 429 | (234 | ) | (152 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Cash flow hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Loss) gain on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | (3 | ) | (2 | ) | 6 | 3 | 10 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
Changes in cash flow hedges reclassified to earnings | (5 | ) | (3 | ) | — | — | 7 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash flow hedges, net of reclassification adjustments | (8 | ) | (5 | ) | 6 | 3 | 17 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton | $ | (1,434 | ) | $ | (1,339 | ) | $ | 652 | $ | 404 | $ | (73 | ) | $ | — | |||||||||
ordinary shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss follow: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation and related hedging instruments | Pensions and other postretirement benefits | Cash flow | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2013 | $ | (395 | ) | $ | (1,170 | ) | $ | 5 | $ | (1,560 | ) | |||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss before | (1,019 | ) | (425 | ) | (2 | ) | (1,446 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
reclassifications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other | — | 110 | (3 | ) | 107 | |||||||||||||||||||
comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net current-period Other comprehensive | (1,019 | ) | (315 | ) | (5 | ) | (1,339 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2014 | $ | (1,414 | ) | $ | (1,485 | ) | $ | — | $ | (2,899 | ) | |||||||||||||
The reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss follow: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Dec-14 | Consolidated Statements of | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Income classification | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of defined benefit pension and other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
postretirement benefits items | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actuarial loss and prior service cost | $ | (168 | ) | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefit | 58 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total, net of tax | (110 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps | (1 | ) | Interest expense - net | |||||||||||||||||||||
Currency exchange contracts | 6 | Cost of products sold | ||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax expense | (2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total, net of tax | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total reclassifications for the period | $ | (107 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefits items. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income per Ordinary Share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A summary of the calculation of net income per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Shares in millions) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | $ | 1,793 | $ | 1,861 | $ | 1,217 | ||||||||||||||||||
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding - diluted | 476.8 | 476.7 | 350.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Less dilutive effect of equity-based compensation | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding - basic | 474.1 | 473.5 | 347.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income per ordinary share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | $ | 3.76 | $ | 3.9 | $ | 3.46 | ||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 3.78 | 3.93 | 3.54 | |||||||||||||||||||||
In 2014, 2013, and 2012, 0.5 million, 0.2 million, and 2.2 million stock options, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per ordinary share 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. |
EquityBased_Compensation
Equity-Based Compensation | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
Equity-Based Compensation | EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION | ||||||||||||
Restricted Stock Units and Awards | |||||||||||||
Restricted stock units (RSUs) and restricted stock awards (RSAs) have been issued to certain employees and directors. Participants awarded RSUs do not receive dividends; therefore, the fair value is determined by reducing the closing market price of the Company’s ordinary shares on the date of grant by the present value of the estimated dividends had they been paid. The RSUs entitle the holder to receive one ordinary share for each RSU upon vesting, generally over three or four years. The fair value of RSAs is determined based on the closing market price of the Company’s ordinary shares at the date of grant. RSAs are issued and outstanding at the time of grant, but remain subject to forfeiture until vested, generally over three or four years. A summary of the RSU and RSA activity for 2014 follows: | |||||||||||||
(Restricted stock units and awards in millions) | Number of restricted | Weighted-average fair | |||||||||||
stock units and awards | value per unit and award | ||||||||||||
Non-vested at January 1 | 3.4 | $ | 51.37 | ||||||||||
Granted | 1 | 71.54 | |||||||||||
Vested | (1.4 | ) | 47.69 | ||||||||||
Forfeited | (0.2 | ) | 59.01 | ||||||||||
Non-vested at December 31 | 2.8 | $ | 60.11 | ||||||||||
Information related to RSUs and RSAs follows: | |||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||
Pretax expense for RSUs and RSAs | $ | 81 | $ | 69 | $ | 46 | |||||||
After-tax expense for RSUs and RSAs | 53 | 45 | 30 | ||||||||||
Fair value of vested RSUs and RSAs | 105 | 82 | 126 | ||||||||||
As of December 31, 2014, total compensation expense not yet recognized related to non-vested RSUs and RSAs was $93.9, and the weighted-average period in which the expense is expected to be recognized is 2.3 years. Excess tax benefit for equity-based compensation totaled $5, $10, and $18 for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. | |||||||||||||
Stock Options | |||||||||||||
Under various plans, stock options have been granted to certain employees and directors to purchase ordinary shares at prices equal to fair market value on the date of grant. Substantially all of these options vest ratably during the three-year period following the date of grant and expire 10 years from the date of grant. Compensation expense is recognized for stock options based on the fair value of the options at the date of grant and amortized on a straight-line basis over the period the employee or director is required to provide service. | |||||||||||||
The Company uses a Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock options. The principal assumptions utilized in valuing stock options include the expected stock price volatility (based on the most recent historical period equal to the expected life of the option); the expected option life (an estimate based on historical experience); the expected dividend yield; and the risk-free interest rate (an estimate based on the yield of United States Treasury zero coupon with a maturity equal to the expected life of the option). A summary of the assumptions used in determining the fair value of stock options follows: | |||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||
Expected volatility | 34 | % | 36 | % | 35 | % | |||||||
Expected option life in years | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | ||||||||||
Expected dividend yield | 2.4 | % | 2 | % | 2 | % | |||||||
Risk-free interest rate | 1.7 to 1.5% | 1.5 to 0.8% | 1.0 to 0.9% | ||||||||||
Weighted-average fair value of stock options granted | $ | 19.46 | $ | 17.49 | $ | 14.08 | |||||||
A summary of stock option activity follows: | |||||||||||||
(Options in millions) | Weighted-average | Options | Weighted-average | Aggregate | |||||||||
exercise price per option | remaining | intrinsic | |||||||||||
contractual life | value | ||||||||||||
in years | |||||||||||||
Outstanding at January 1, 2014 | $ | 43.43 | 7.9 | ||||||||||
Granted | 75.25 | 0.6 | |||||||||||
Exercised | 37.75 | (1.5 | ) | ||||||||||
Forfeited and canceled | 59.33 | — | |||||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | $ | 47.3 | 7 | 4.3 | $ | 148.9 | |||||||
Exercisable at December 31, 2014 | $ | 42.74 | 5.7 | 3.3 | $ | 142.7 | |||||||
Reserved for future grants at December 31, 2014 | 14.3 | ||||||||||||
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total excess of the $67.96 closing price of Eaton ordinary shares on the last trading day of 2014 over the exercise price of the stock option, multiplied by the related number of options outstanding and exercisable. The aggregate intrinsic value is not recognized for financial accounting purposes and the value changes based on the daily changes in the fair market value of the Company's ordinary shares. | |||||||||||||
Information related to stock options follows: | |||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||
Pretax expense for stock options | $ | 12 | $ | 11 | $ | 7 | |||||||
After-tax expense for stock options | 8 | 7 | 5 | ||||||||||
Proceeds from stock options exercised | 54 | 121 | 95 | ||||||||||
Income tax benefit related to stock options exercised | |||||||||||||
Tax benefit classified in operating activities in the Consolidated | 4 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||
Statements of Cash Flows | |||||||||||||
Excess tax benefit classified in financing activities in the | 15 | 22 | 13 | ||||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||||||||||||
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised | 55 | 102 | 60 | ||||||||||
Total fair value of stock options vesting | $ | 12 | $ | 11 | $ | 7 | |||||||
Stock options exercised, in millions of options | 1.501 | 3.565 | 3.099 | ||||||||||
As of December 31, 2014, total compensation expense not yet recognized related to non-vested stock options was $14, and the weighted-average period in which the expense is expected to be recognized is 1.8 years. |
Fair_Value_Measurements
Fair Value Measurements | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | 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 | Quoted prices | Other | Unobservable | |||||||||||||
in active | observable | inputs | ||||||||||||||
markets for | inputs | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||
identical assets | (Level 2) | |||||||||||||||
(Level 1) | ||||||||||||||||
2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 781 | $ | 781 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||
Short-term investments | 245 | 245 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Net derivative contracts | 70 | — | 70 | — | ||||||||||||
Long-term debt converted to floating interest rates by | (74 | ) | — | (74 | ) | — | ||||||||||
interest rate swaps - net | ||||||||||||||||
2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 915 | $ | 915 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||
Short-term investments | 794 | 794 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Net derivative contracts | (35 | ) | — | (35 | ) | — | ||||||||||
Long-term debt converted to floating interest rates by | 39 | — | 39 | — | ||||||||||||
interest rate swaps - net | ||||||||||||||||
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 recognized using unobservable inputs. | ||||||||||||||||
Other Fair Value Measurements | ||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt and the current portion of long-term debt had a carrying value of $9,032 and fair value of $9,509 at December 31, 2014 compared to $9,536 and $9,665, respectively, at December 31, 2013. The fair value of Eaton's debt instruments was estimated using prevailing market interest rates on debt with similar creditworthiness, terms and maturities and is considered a Level 2 fair value measurement. | ||||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments | ||||||||||||||||
Eaton invests excess cash generated from operations in short-term marketable investments. For those investments classified as “available-for-sale”, Eaton marks these investments to fair value with the offset recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss. A summary of the carrying value of short-term investments follows: | ||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||
Time deposits, certificates of deposit and demand deposits with banks | $ | 113 | $ | 279 | ||||||||||||
Money market investments | 131 | 512 | ||||||||||||||
Other | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||||||
Total short-term investments | $ | 245 | $ | 794 | ||||||||||||
Derivative_Financial_Instrumen
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES | 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 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 on an after-tax basis as non-derivative net investment hedging instruments was $84 and $95 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. See Note 5 for additional information about debt. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate Risk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton has entered into fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk of certain long-term debt. These interest rate swaps are accounted for as fair value hedges of certain long-term debt. The maturity of the swap corresponds with the maturity of the debt instrument as noted in the table of long-term debt in Note 5. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A summary of interest rate swaps outstanding at December 31, 2014, follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed-to-Floating Interest Rate Swaps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notional amount | Fixed interest | Floating interest | Basis for contracted floating interest rate paid | |||||||||||||||||||||
rate received | rate paid | |||||||||||||||||||||||
150 | 5.30% | 4.42% | 1 month LIBOR + 4.26% | |||||||||||||||||||||
650 | 1.50% | 0.59% | 1 month LIBOR + 0.43% | |||||||||||||||||||||
415 | 5.60% | 3.51% | 6 month LIBOR + 3.18% | |||||||||||||||||||||
300 | 6.95% | 5.30% | 3 month LIBOR + 5.07% | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 8.88% | 4.18% | 6 month LIBOR + 3.84% | |||||||||||||||||||||
150 | 3.88% | 2.28% | 1 month LIBOR + 2.12% | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 | 3.47% | 1.85% | 1 month LIBOR + 1.69% | |||||||||||||||||||||
1,250 | 2.75% | 0.67% | 1 month LIBOR + 0.52% | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 | 3.68% | 1.23% | 1 month LIBOR + 1.07% | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 7.63% | 2.81% | 6 month LIBOR + 2.48% | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 | 7.65% | 2.89% | 6 month LIBOR + 2.57% | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 5.45% | 0.60% | 6 month LIBOR + 0.28% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Financial Statement Impacts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The fair value of derivative financial instruments recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notional | Other | Other | Other | Other | Type of | Term | ||||||||||||||||||
amount | current | noncurrent | current | noncurrent | hedge | |||||||||||||||||||
assets | assets | liabilities | liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps | $ | 3,440 | $ | — | $ | 84 | $ | — | $ | 10 | Fair value | 2 to 19 years | ||||||||||||
Currency exchange contracts | 432 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 3 | Cash flow | 1 to 36 months | |||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts | 1 | — | — | — | — | Cash flow | 1 to 12 months | |||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 8 | $ | 85 | $ | 5 | $ | 13 | ||||||||||||||||
Derivatives not designated as hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency exchange contracts | $ | 4,447 | $ | 47 | $ | 52 | 1 to 12 months | |||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 47 | $ | 52 | ||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps | $ | 3,090 | $ | 1 | $ | 36 | $ | — | $ | 76 | Fair value | 3 months | ||||||||||||
to 20 years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps | 300 | — | — | 1 | — | Cash flow | 6 months | |||||||||||||||||
Currency exchange contracts | 393 | 12 | — | 3 | — | Cash flow | 12 to 36 months | |||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts | 1 | — | — | — | — | Cash flow | 1 to 12 months | |||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 13 | $ | 36 | $ | 4 | $ | 76 | ||||||||||||||||
Derivatives not designated as hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency exchange contracts | $ | 4,277 | $ | 22 | $ | 26 | 1 to 12 months | |||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 22 | $ | 26 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income follow: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in | Location of gain (loss) | Gain (loss) reclassified | ||||||||||||||||||||||
other comprehensive | reclassified from | from Accumulated other | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(loss) income | Accumulated other | comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||
comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps | $ | — | $ | — | Interest expense - net | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||
Currency exchange contracts | (3 | ) | 6 | Cost of products sold | 6 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts | — | — | Cost of products sold | — | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | (3 | ) | $ | 6 | $ | 5 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Amounts recognized in net income follow: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps | $ | 113 | $ | (126 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Related long-term debt converted to floating interest | (113 | ) | 126 | |||||||||||||||||||||
rates by interest rate swaps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gains and losses described above were recognized in Interest expense - net. |
Accounts_Receivable_and_Invent
Accounts Receivable and Inventory | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||
Accounts Receivable and Inventory [Abstract] | ||||||||
Accounts Receivable and Inventory | ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND INVENTORY | |||||||
Accounts Receivable | ||||||||
Eaton performs ongoing credit evaluation of its customers and maintains sufficient allowances for potential credit losses. The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts receivable based on the length of time the receivable is past due and any anticipated future write-off based on historic experience. Accounts receivable balances are written off against an allowance for doubtful accounts after a final determination of uncollectability has been made. Accounts receivable are net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $60 and $79 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. | ||||||||
Inventory | ||||||||
Inventory is carried at lower of cost or market. Inventory in the United States is generally accounted for using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. Remaining United States and non-United States inventory is accounted for using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Cost components include raw materials, purchased components, direct labor, indirect labor, utilities, depreciation, inbound freight charges, purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, warehousing costs, and costs of the distribution network. | ||||||||
The components of inventory follow: | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
Raw materials | $ | 924 | $ | 955 | ||||
Work-in-process | 422 | 428 | ||||||
Finished goods | 1,201 | 1,115 | ||||||
Inventory at FIFO | 2,547 | 2,498 | ||||||
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost | (119 | ) | (116 | ) | ||||
Total inventory | $ | 2,428 | $ | 2,382 | ||||
Inventory at FIFO accounted for using the LIFO method was 41% and 45% at the end of 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
Business_Segment_and_Geographi
Business Segment and Geographic Region Information | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Business Segment and Geographic Region Information | BUSINESS SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC REGION 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. Eaton’s segments are as follows: | ||||||||||||
Electrical Products and Electrical Systems and Services | ||||||||||||
The Electrical Products segment consists of electrical components, industrial components, residential products, single phase power quality, emergency lighting, fire detection, wiring devices, structural support systems, circuit protection, and lighting products. The Electrical Systems and Services segment consists of 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 principal markets for these segments are industrial, institutional, governmental, utility, commercial, residential and information technology. These products are used wherever there is a demand for electrical power in commercial buildings, data centers, residences, apartment and office buildings, hospitals, factories, and utilities. The segments share several common global customers, but a large number of customers are located regionally. Sales are made directly to original equipment manufacturers, utilities, and certain other end users, as well as through distributors, resellers, and manufacturers' representatives. | ||||||||||||
Hydraulics | ||||||||||||
The Hydraulics segment is a global leader in hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment. Eaton offers a wide range of power products including pumps, motors and hydraulic power units; a broad range of controls and sensing products including valves, cylinders and electronic controls; a full range of fluid conveyance products including industrial and hydraulic hose, fittings, and assemblies, thermoplastic hose and tubing, couplings, connectors, and assembly equipment; filtration systems solutions; industrial drum and disc brakes; and golf grips. The principal markets for the Hydraulics segment include oil and gas, renewable energy, marine, agriculture, construction, mining, forestry, utility, material handling, truck and bus, machine tools, molding, primary metals, and power generation. Key manufacturing customers in these markets and other customers are located globally. Products are sold and serviced through a variety of channels. | ||||||||||||
Aerospace | ||||||||||||
The Aerospace segment is a leading global supplier of aerospace fuel, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use. Products include hydraulic power generation systems for aerospace applications including pumps, motors, hydraulic power units, hose and fittings, electro-hydraulic pumps; controls and sensing products including valves, cylinders, electronic controls, electromechanical actuators, sensors, aircraft flap and slat systems and nose wheel steering systems; fluid conveyance products, including hose, thermoplastic tubing, fittings, adapters, couplings, sealing and ducting; and fuel systems including fuel pumps, sensors, valves, adapters and regulators. In addition, products included power and load management systems and displays and panels until these businesses were sold in May of 2014. The principal markets for the Aerospace segment are manufacturers of commercial and military aircraft and related after-market customers. These manufacturers and other customers operate globally. Products are sold and serviced through a variety of channels. | ||||||||||||
Vehicle | ||||||||||||
The Vehicle segment is a leader in the design, manufacture, marketing, and supply of drivetrain and powertrain systems and critical components that reduce emissions and improve fuel economy, stability, performance, and safety of cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. Products include transmissions, clutches, hybrid power systems, superchargers, engine valves and valve actuation systems, cylinder heads, locking and limited slip differentials, transmission controls, fuel vapor components, fluid connectors and conveyance products for the global vehicle industry. The principal markets for the Vehicle segment are original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers of heavy-, medium-, and light-duty trucks, SUVs, CUVs, passenger cars and agricultural equipment. | ||||||||||||
Other Information | ||||||||||||
No single customer represented greater than 10% of net sales in 2014, 2013 or 2012, respectively. | ||||||||||||
The accounting policies of the business segments are generally the same as the policies described in Note 1, except that inventory and related cost of products sold of the segments are accounted for using the FIFO method and operating profit only reflects the service cost component related to pensions and other postretirement benefits. Intersegment sales and transfers are accounted for at the same prices as if the sales and transfers were made to third parties. These intersegment sales are eliminated in consolidation. Operating profit includes the operating profit from intersegment sales. | ||||||||||||
For purposes of business segment performance measurement, the Company does not allocate items that are of a non-operating nature or are of a corporate or functional governance nature. Corporate expenses consist of transaction costs associated with the acquisition of certain businesses and corporate office expenses including compensation, benefits, occupancy, depreciation, and other administrative costs. Identifiable assets of the business segments exclude goodwill, other intangible assets, and general corporate assets, which principally consist of cash, short-term investments, deferred income taxes, certain accounts receivable, certain property, plant and equipment, and certain other assets. See Note 2 for additional information about business acquisitions. | ||||||||||||
Business Segment Information | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Net sales | ||||||||||||
Electrical Products | $ | 7,254 | $ | 7,026 | $ | 3,846 | ||||||
Electrical Systems and Services | 6,457 | 6,430 | 3,872 | |||||||||
Hydraulics | 2,975 | 2,981 | 2,960 | |||||||||
Aerospace | 1,860 | 1,774 | 1,719 | |||||||||
Vehicle | 4,006 | 3,835 | 3,914 | |||||||||
Total net sales | $ | 22,552 | $ | 22,046 | $ | 16,311 | ||||||
Segment operating profit | ||||||||||||
Electrical Products | $ | 1,184 | $ | 1,090 | $ | 640 | ||||||
Electrical Systems and Services | 843 | 889 | 424 | |||||||||
Hydraulics | 367 | 355 | 369 | |||||||||
Aerospace | 273 | 252 | 213 | |||||||||
Vehicle | 645 | 592 | 570 | |||||||||
Total segment operating profit | 3,312 | 3,178 | 2,216 | |||||||||
Corporate | ||||||||||||
Litigation settlements | (644 | ) | — | — | ||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | (431 | ) | (437 | ) | (195 | ) | ||||||
Interest expense - net | (227 | ) | (271 | ) | (208 | ) | ||||||
Pension and other postretirement benefits expense | (138 | ) | (183 | ) | (162 | ) | ||||||
Inventory step-up adjustment | — | (34 | ) | (42 | ) | |||||||
Other corporate expense - net | (111 | ) | (369 | ) | (358 | ) | ||||||
Income before income taxes | 1,761 | 1,884 | 1,251 | |||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense | (42 | ) | 11 | 31 | ||||||||
Net income | 1,803 | 1,873 | 1,220 | |||||||||
Less net income for noncontrolling interests | (10 | ) | (12 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||||
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | $ | 1,793 | $ | 1,861 | $ | 1,217 | ||||||
Business segment operating profit was reduced by acquisition integration charges as follows: | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Electrical Products | $ | 66 | $ | 44 | $ | 4 | ||||||
Electrical Systems and Services | 51 | 37 | 13 | |||||||||
Hydraulics | 12 | 36 | 16 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 129 | $ | 117 | $ | 33 | ||||||
Corporate acquisition integration charges totaled $25, $37 and $11 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Corporate acquisition integration charges related primarily to the acquisition of Cooper and are included above in Other corporate expense - net. | ||||||||||||
Acquisition-related transaction costs, such as investment banking, legal and other professional fees, and costs associated with change in control agreements, are included above in Interest expense - net and Other corporate expense - net. These charges totaled $9 and $178 in 2013 and 2012, respectively. There were no Corporate acquisition-related transition costs in 2014. See Note 3 for additional information about acquisition integration charges and transaction costs. | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Identifiable assets | ||||||||||||
Electrical Products | $ | 3,012 | $ | 3,204 | $ | 3,338 | ||||||
Electrical Systems and Services | 2,512 | 2,683 | 2,408 | |||||||||
Hydraulics | 1,315 | 1,362 | 1,426 | |||||||||
Aerospace | 832 | 852 | 806 | |||||||||
Vehicle | 1,668 | 1,716 | 1,698 | |||||||||
Total identifiable assets | 9,339 | 9,817 | 9,676 | |||||||||
Goodwill | 13,893 | 14,495 | 14,443 | |||||||||
Other intangible assets | 6,556 | 7,186 | 7,580 | |||||||||
Corporate | 3,741 | 3,993 | 4,111 | |||||||||
Total assets | $ | 33,529 | $ | 35,491 | $ | 35,810 | ||||||
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment | ||||||||||||
Electrical Products | $ | 170 | $ | 152 | $ | 108 | ||||||
Electrical Systems and Services | 147 | 113 | 47 | |||||||||
Hydraulics | 79 | 80 | 60 | |||||||||
Aerospace | 28 | 29 | 27 | |||||||||
Vehicle | 160 | 161 | 148 | |||||||||
Total | 584 | 535 | 390 | |||||||||
Corporate | 48 | 79 | 203 | |||||||||
Total expenditures for property, plant and equipment | $ | 632 | $ | 614 | $ | 593 | ||||||
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | ||||||||||||
Electrical Products | $ | 148 | $ | 151 | $ | 78 | ||||||
Electrical Systems and Services | 90 | 86 | 42 | |||||||||
Hydraulics | 67 | 65 | 61 | |||||||||
Aerospace | 28 | 27 | 26 | |||||||||
Vehicle | 130 | 133 | 136 | |||||||||
Total | 463 | 462 | 343 | |||||||||
Corporate | 51 | 54 | 38 | |||||||||
Total depreciation of property, plant and equipment | $ | 514 | $ | 516 | $ | 381 | ||||||
Geographic Region Information | ||||||||||||
Net sales are measured based on the geographic destination of sales. Long-lived assets consist of property, plant and equipment - net. | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Net sales | ||||||||||||
United States | $ | 11,701 | $ | 11,092 | $ | 7,789 | ||||||
Canada | 1,113 | 1,154 | 918 | |||||||||
Latin America | 1,988 | 2,113 | 1,588 | |||||||||
Europe | 5,074 | 5,112 | 3,997 | |||||||||
Asia Pacific | 2,676 | 2,575 | 2,019 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 22,552 | $ | 22,046 | $ | 16,311 | ||||||
Long-lived assets | ||||||||||||
United States | $ | 1,988 | $ | 1,966 | $ | 1,914 | ||||||
Canada | 25 | 28 | 33 | |||||||||
Latin America | 306 | 331 | 346 | |||||||||
Europe | 799 | 856 | 845 | |||||||||
Asia Pacific | 632 | 652 | 648 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 3,750 | $ | 3,833 | $ | 3,786 | ||||||
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Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Text Block] | CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||
On November 20, 2012, Eaton Corporation issued senior notes totaling $4,900 to finance part of the cash portion of the acquisition of Cooper. On November 14, 2013, the senior notes were exchanged for senior notes registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the Senior Notes). Eaton and certain other 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 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 5 for additional information related to the 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton was incorporated under the laws of Ireland on May 10, 2012, and became the successor registrant to Eaton Corporation on November 30, 2012 in connection with the acquisition of Cooper. Therefore, for presentation purposes of entities under common control, Eaton is presented as the parent company in the 2012 condensed consolidating financial statements. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
During the third quarter of 2014, 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 has been reflected as of the beginning of the earliest period presented below. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton | Eaton | Guarantors | Other | Consolidating | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporation | Corporation | subsidiaries | adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||
plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | — | $ | 6,990 | $ | 6,885 | $ | 13,521 | $ | (4,844 | ) | $ | 22,552 | |||||||||||
Cost of products sold | — | 5,519 | 5,075 | 9,882 | (4,830 | ) | 15,646 | |||||||||||||||||
Selling and administrative expense | 171 | 1,246 | 743 | 1,650 | — | 3,810 | ||||||||||||||||||
Litigation settlements | — | 644 | — | — | — | 644 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research and development expense | — | 240 | 202 | 205 | — | 647 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense (income) - net | — | 225 | 25 | (29 | ) | 6 | 227 | |||||||||||||||||
Other income - net | — | (17 | ) | (81 | ) | (85 | ) | — | (183 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Equity in (earnings) loss of | (2,191 | ) | (674 | ) | (2,655 | ) | (302 | ) | 5,822 | — | ||||||||||||||
subsidiaries, net of tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany expense | 227 | (263 | ) | 855 | (819 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
(income) - net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 1,793 | 70 | 2,721 | 3,019 | (5,842 | ) | 1,761 | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense | — | (100 | ) | 76 | (11 | ) | (7 | ) | (42 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net income | 1,793 | 170 | 2,645 | 3,030 | (5,835 | ) | 1,803 | |||||||||||||||||
Less net income for | — | — | — | (8 | ) | (2 | ) | (10 | ) | |||||||||||||||
noncontrolling interests | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to | $ | 1,793 | $ | 170 | $ | 2,645 | $ | 3,022 | $ | (5,837 | ) | $ | 1,793 | |||||||||||
Eaton ordinary shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss | (1,339 | ) | (195 | ) | (1,367 | ) | (1,644 | ) | 3,206 | (1,339 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | $ | 454 | $ | (25 | ) | $ | 1,278 | $ | 1,378 | $ | (2,631 | ) | $ | 454 | ||||||||||
(loss) attributable to Eaton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
ordinary shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton | Eaton | Guarantors | Other | Consolidating | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporation | Corporation | subsidiaries | adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||
plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | — | $ | 6,695 | $ | 6,421 | $ | 13,579 | $ | (4,649 | ) | $ | 22,046 | |||||||||||
Cost of products sold | — | 5,227 | 4,784 | 10,010 | (4,652 | ) | 15,369 | |||||||||||||||||
Selling and administrative expense | 32 | 1,400 | 749 | 1,705 | — | 3,886 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research and development expense | — | 255 | 200 | 189 | — | 644 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense (income) - net | — | 271 | 28 | (22 | ) | (6 | ) | 271 | ||||||||||||||||
Other expense (income) - net | — | 8 | 4 | (20 | ) | — | (8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Equity in (earnings) loss of | (2,147 | ) | (668 | ) | (2,006 | ) | (288 | ) | 5,109 | — | ||||||||||||||
subsidiaries, net of tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany expense (income) - net | 254 | (155 | ) | (433 | ) | 334 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 1,861 | 357 | 3,095 | 1,671 | (5,100 | ) | 1,884 | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense | — | (108 | ) | (90 | ) | 207 | 2 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income | 1,861 | 465 | 3,185 | 1,464 | (5,102 | ) | 1,873 | |||||||||||||||||
Less net income for | — | — | — | (9 | ) | (3 | ) | (12 | ) | |||||||||||||||
noncontrolling interests | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to | $ | 1,861 | $ | 465 | $ | 3,185 | $ | 1,455 | $ | (5,105 | ) | $ | 1,861 | |||||||||||
Eaton ordinary shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | 404 | 219 | 474 | 258 | (951 | ) | 404 | |||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | $ | 2,265 | $ | 684 | $ | 3,659 | $ | 1,713 | $ | (6,056 | ) | $ | 2,265 | |||||||||||
attributable to Eaton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
ordinary shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton | Eaton | Guarantors | Other | Consolidating | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporation | Corporation | subsidiaries | adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||
plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | — | $ | 6,680 | $ | 2,849 | $ | 10,346 | $ | (3,564 | ) | $ | 16,311 | |||||||||||
Cost of products sold | — | 5,115 | 2,193 | 7,708 | (3,568 | ) | 11,448 | |||||||||||||||||
Selling and administrative expense | — | 1,307 | 335 | 1,252 | — | 2,894 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research and development expense | — | 230 | 108 | 101 | — | 439 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense (income) - net | — | 229 | 8 | (29 | ) | — | 208 | |||||||||||||||||
Other income - net | — | 10 | 48 | 13 | — | 71 | ||||||||||||||||||
Equity in (earnings) loss of | (1,219 | ) | (236 | ) | (1,292 | ) | (123 | ) | 2,870 | — | ||||||||||||||
subsidiaries, net of tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany expense (income) - net | 2 | (237 | ) | 42 | 193 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 1,217 | 262 | 1,407 | 1,231 | (2,866 | ) | 1,251 | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | — | 24 | — | 6 | 1 | 31 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income | 1,217 | 238 | 1,407 | 1,225 | (2,867 | ) | 1,220 | |||||||||||||||||
Less net income for | — | — | — | (3 | ) | — | (3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
noncontrolling interests | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to | $ | 1,217 | $ | 238 | $ | 1,407 | $ | 1,222 | $ | (2,867 | ) | $ | 1,217 | |||||||||||
Eaton ordinary shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income | — | (27 | ) | (17 | ) | 82 | (38 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | $ | 1,217 | $ | 211 | $ | 1,390 | $ | 1,304 | $ | (2,905 | ) | $ | 1,217 | |||||||||||
(loss) attributable to Eaton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
ordinary shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Dec-14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton | Eaton | Guarantors | Other | Consolidating | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporation | Corporation | subsidiaries | adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||
plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 1 | $ | 173 | $ | 13 | $ | 594 | $ | — | $ | 781 | ||||||||||||
Short-term investments | — | — | 1 | 244 | — | 245 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable - net | — | 500 | 955 | 2,212 | — | 3,667 | ||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany accounts receivable | 2 | 759 | 3,820 | 4,101 | (8,682 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Inventory | — | 397 | 637 | 1,445 | (51 | ) | 2,428 | |||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other | — | 464 | 171 | 340 | 4 | 979 | ||||||||||||||||||
current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total current assets | 3 | 2,293 | 5,597 | 8,936 | (8,729 | ) | 8,100 | |||||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment - net | — | 972 | 756 | 2,022 | — | 3,750 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other noncurrent assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | — | 1,355 | 6,256 | 6,282 | — | 13,893 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other intangible assets | — | 196 | 3,811 | 2,549 | — | 6,556 | ||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | — | 889 | 10 | 137 | (808 | ) | 228 | |||||||||||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries | 26,612 | 12,179 | 58,687 | 9,145 | (106,623 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Intercompany loans receivable | — | 7,542 | 2,249 | 40,635 | (50,426 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Other assets | — | 533 | 141 | 328 | — | 1,002 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 26,615 | $ | 25,959 | $ | 77,507 | $ | 70,034 | $ | (166,586 | ) | $ | 33,529 | |||||||||||
Liabilities and shareholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short-term debt | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2 | $ | — | $ | 2 | ||||||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | — | 702 | 304 | 2 | — | 1,008 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable | — | 475 | 340 | 1,125 | — | 1,940 | ||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany accounts payable | 117 | 4,125 | 3,449 | 991 | (8,682 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Accrued compensation | — | 112 | 59 | 249 | — | 420 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other current liabilities | 1 | 674 | 340 | 984 | (14 | ) | 1,985 | |||||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 118 | 6,088 | 4,492 | 3,353 | (8,696 | ) | 5,355 | |||||||||||||||||
Noncurrent liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt | — | 7,079 | 932 | 13 | — | 8,024 | ||||||||||||||||||
Pension liabilities | — | 726 | 183 | 903 | — | 1,812 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other postretirement benefits | — | 283 | 136 | 94 | — | 513 | ||||||||||||||||||
liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | — | — | 1,160 | 549 | (808 | ) | 901 | |||||||||||||||||
Intercompany loans payable | 10,711 | 2,723 | 36,162 | 830 | (50,426 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | — | 457 | 183 | 445 | — | 1,085 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total noncurrent liabilities | 10,711 | 11,268 | 38,756 | 2,834 | (51,234 | ) | 12,335 | |||||||||||||||||
Shareholders’ equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton shareholders' equity | 15,786 | 8,603 | 34,259 | 63,802 | (106,664 | ) | 15,786 | |||||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | 45 | 8 | 53 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total equity | 15,786 | 8,603 | 34,259 | 63,847 | (106,656 | ) | 15,839 | |||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 26,615 | $ | 25,959 | $ | 77,507 | $ | 70,034 | $ | (166,586 | ) | $ | 33,529 | |||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Dec-13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton | Eaton | Guarantors | Other | Consolidating | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporation | Corporation | subsidiaries | adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||
plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 3 | $ | 51 | $ | 10 | $ | 851 | $ | — | $ | 915 | ||||||||||||
Short-term investments | — | — | 134 | 660 | — | 794 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable - net | — | 473 | 922 | 2,253 | — | 3,648 | ||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany accounts receivable | 5 | 471 | 3,369 | 4,469 | (8,314 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Inventory | — | 344 | 609 | 1,466 | (37 | ) | 2,382 | |||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other | — | 458 | 175 | 350 | 9 | 992 | ||||||||||||||||||
current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total current assets | 8 | 1,797 | 5,219 | 10,049 | (8,342 | ) | 8,731 | |||||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment - net | — | 982 | 761 | 2,090 | — | 3,833 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other noncurrent assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | — | 1,382 | 6,294 | 6,819 | — | 14,495 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other intangible assets | — | 211 | 3,996 | 2,979 | — | 7,186 | ||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | — | 839 | 3 | 145 | (747 | ) | 240 | |||||||||||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries | 24,940 | 4,743 | 38,039 | 1,576 | (69,298 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Intercompany loans receivable | — | 8,019 | 2,312 | 18,822 | (29,153 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Other assets | — | 450 | 186 | 370 | — | 1,006 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 24,948 | $ | 18,423 | $ | 56,810 | $ | 42,850 | $ | (107,540 | ) | $ | 35,491 | |||||||||||
Liabilities and shareholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short-term debt | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 13 | $ | — | $ | 13 | ||||||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | — | 552 | — | 15 | — | 567 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable | — | 440 | 380 | 1,140 | — | 1,960 | ||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany accounts payable | 4 | 3,734 | 3,266 | 1,310 | (8,314 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Accrued compensation | — | 140 | 37 | 284 | — | 461 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other current liabilities | 5 | 547 | 400 | 965 | (4 | ) | 1,913 | |||||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 9 | 5,413 | 4,083 | 3,727 | (8,318 | ) | 4,914 | |||||||||||||||||
Noncurrent liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt | — | 7,693 | 1,266 | 16 | (6 | ) | 8,969 | |||||||||||||||||
Pension liabilities | — | 546 | 131 | 788 | — | 1,465 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other postretirement benefits | — | 402 | 171 | 95 | — | 668 | ||||||||||||||||||
liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | — | — | 1,303 | 757 | (747 | ) | 1,313 | |||||||||||||||||
Intercompany loans payable | 8,148 | 2,113 | 18,253 | 639 | (29,153 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | — | 652 | 161 | 486 | — | 1,299 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total noncurrent liabilities | 8,148 | 11,406 | 21,285 | 2,781 | (29,906 | ) | 13,714 | |||||||||||||||||
Shareholders’ equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton shareholders' equity | 16,791 | 1,604 | 31,442 | 36,276 | (69,322 | ) | 16,791 | |||||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | 66 | 6 | 72 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total equity | 16,791 | 1,604 | 31,442 | 36,342 | (69,316 | ) | 16,863 | |||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 24,948 | $ | 18,423 | $ | 56,810 | $ | 42,850 | $ | (107,540 | ) | $ | 35,491 | |||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Eaton | Eaton | Guarantors | Other | Consolidating | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporation | Corporation | subsidiaries | adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||
plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by | $ | (93 | ) | $ | (411 | ) | $ | (218 | ) | $ | 2,568 | $ | 32 | $ | 1,878 | |||||||||
operating activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures for property, | — | (127 | ) | (168 | ) | (337 | ) | — | (632 | ) | ||||||||||||||
plant and equipment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash received from acquisitions of | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
businesses, net of cash paid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales of short-term investment - net | — | — | 133 | 389 | — | 522 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments in affiliates | (753 | ) | — | — | (753 | ) | 1,506 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Loans to affiliates | — | (354 | ) | (162 | ) | (10,546 | ) | 11,062 | — | |||||||||||||||
Repayments of loans from affiliates | — | 978 | 212 | 8,451 | (9,641 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from the sales | — | 93 | 175 | 14 | — | 282 | ||||||||||||||||||
of businesses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other - net | — | (47 | ) | 44 | (28 | ) | — | (31 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by | (753 | ) | 543 | 234 | (2,808 | ) | 2,927 | 143 | ||||||||||||||||
investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payments on borrowings | — | (553 | ) | (1 | ) | (28 | ) | — | (582 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings from | 2,628 | 7,599 | 808 | 27 | (11,062 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
affiliates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payments on borrowings from | (476 | ) | (6,907 | ) | (1,875 | ) | (383 | ) | 9,641 | — | ||||||||||||||
affiliates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital contribution from affiliates | — | — | 753 | 753 | (1,506 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Other intercompany financing | 217 | (169 | ) | 302 | (350 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends paid | (929 | ) | — | — | — | — | (929 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends received from | — | — | — | 32 | (32 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
affiliates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of employee stock | 54 | — | — | — | — | 54 | ||||||||||||||||||
options | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Repurchase) of shares | (650 | ) | — | — | — | — | (650 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Excess tax benefit from | — | 20 | — | — | — | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||
equity-based compensation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other - net | — | — | — | (43 | ) | — | (43 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) | 844 | (10 | ) | (13 | ) | 8 | (2,959 | ) | (2,130 | ) | ||||||||||||||
financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of currency on cash | — | — | — | (25 | ) | — | (25 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total (decrease) increase in cash | (2 | ) | 122 | 3 | (257 | ) | — | (134 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Cash at the beginning of the period | 3 | 51 | 10 | 851 | — | 915 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash at the end of the period | $ | 1 | $ | 173 | $ | 13 | $ | 594 | $ | — | $ | 781 | ||||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Eaton | Eaton | Guarantors | Other | Consolidating | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporation | Corporation | subsidiaries | adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||
plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by | $ | (17 | ) | $ | 860 | $ | 428 | $ | 1,067 | $ | (53 | ) | $ | 2,285 | ||||||||||
operating activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures for property, | — | (171 | ) | (119 | ) | (324 | ) | — | (614 | ) | ||||||||||||||
plant and equipment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash paid for acquisitions of | — | — | — | (9 | ) | — | (9 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
businesses, net of cash acquired | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales (purchases) of short-term | — | 25 | (95 | ) | (218 | ) | — | (288 | ) | |||||||||||||||
investments - net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loans to affiliates | — | (535 | ) | (545 | ) | (6,215 | ) | 7,295 | — | |||||||||||||||
Repayments of loans from affiliates | — | 36 | 626 | 5,795 | (6,457 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from the sales | — | — | — | 777 | — | 777 | ||||||||||||||||||
of businesses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other - net | — | (41 | ) | (12 | ) | (15 | ) | — | (68 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) | — | (686 | ) | (145 | ) | (209 | ) | 838 | (202 | ) | ||||||||||||||
investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings | — | — | — | 9 | — | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||
Payments on borrowings | — | (1,048 | ) | (43 | ) | (5 | ) | — | (1,096 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings from | — | 2,395 | 4,260 | 640 | (7,295 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
affiliates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payments on borrowings from | — | (2,921 | ) | (2,874 | ) | (662 | ) | 6,457 | — | |||||||||||||||
affiliates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other intercompany financing | 688 | 1,365 | (1,630 | ) | (423 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends paid | (796 | ) | — | — | — | — | (796 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends paid to affiliates | — | — | — | (53 | ) | 53 | — | |||||||||||||||||
Exercise of employee stock options | 121 | — | — | — | — | 121 | ||||||||||||||||||
Excess tax benefit from equity-based | — | 32 | — | — | — | 32 | ||||||||||||||||||
compensation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other - net | — | — | — | (6 | ) | — | (6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) | 13 | (177 | ) | (287 | ) | (500 | ) | (785 | ) | (1,736 | ) | |||||||||||||
financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of currency on cash | — | — | — | (9 | ) | — | (9 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total (decrease) increase in cash | (4 | ) | (3 | ) | (4 | ) | 349 | — | 338 | |||||||||||||||
Cash at the beginning of the period | 7 | 54 | 14 | 502 | — | 577 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash at the end of the period | $ | 3 | $ | 51 | $ | 10 | $ | 851 | $ | — | $ | 915 | ||||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Dec-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton | Eaton | Guarantors | Other | Consolidating | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporation | Corporation | subsidiaries | adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||
plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by | $ | (60 | ) | $ | 1,037 | $ | 217 | $ | 487 | $ | (17 | ) | $ | 1,664 | ||||||||||
operating activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures for property, | — | (291 | ) | (73 | ) | (229 | ) | — | (593 | ) | ||||||||||||||
plant and equipment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash (paid for) received from | (6,542 | ) | — | 11 | (405 | ) | — | (6,936 | ) | |||||||||||||||
acquisitions of businesses, net of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
cash acquired | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales of short-term | — | 175 | 210 | 218 | — | 603 | ||||||||||||||||||
investments - net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loans to affiliates | — | (6,693 | ) | — | (8,054 | ) | 14,747 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Repayments of loans from affiliates | — | 268 | — | 8,175 | (8,443 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from the sales of | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
businesses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other - net | — | (28 | ) | 2 | (23 | ) | — | (49 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by | (6,542 | ) | (6,567 | ) | 150 | (317 | ) | 6,304 | (6,972 | ) | ||||||||||||||
investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings | — | 7,156 | — | — | — | 7,156 | ||||||||||||||||||
Payments on borrowings | — | (1,306 | ) | (16 | ) | (2 | ) | — | (1,324 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Payments of financing costs | — | (117 | ) | — | — | — | (117 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings from | 5 | 8,054 | 6,425 | 263 | (14,747 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
affiliates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payments on borrowings from | (5 | ) | (8,175 | ) | — | (263 | ) | 8,443 | — | |||||||||||||||
affiliates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other intercompany financing | — | 273 | (340 | ) | 67 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends paid | — | (512 | ) | — | — | — | (512 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends paid to affiliates | — | — | — | (17 | ) | 17 | — | |||||||||||||||||
Exercise of employee stock options | 25 | 70 | — | — | — | 95 | ||||||||||||||||||
Issuance (repurchase) of shares | 6,584 | — | (6,425 | ) | — | — | 159 | |||||||||||||||||
Excess tax benefit from equity-based | — | 21 | — | — | — | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||
compensation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other - net | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) | 6,609 | 5,464 | (356 | ) | 50 | (6,287 | ) | 5,480 | ||||||||||||||||
financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of currency on cash | — | — | — | 20 | — | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in cash | 7 | (66 | ) | 11 | 240 | — | 192 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash at the beginning of the period | — | 120 | 3 | 262 | — | 385 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash at the end of the period | $ | 7 | $ | 54 | $ | 14 | $ | 502 | $ | — | $ | 577 | ||||||||||||
Summary_of_Significant_Account1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
General Information | General Information and Basis of Presentation |
Eaton Corporation plc (Eaton or the Company) is a power management company with 2014 net sales of $22.6 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 102,000 employees in over 60 countries and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. | |
The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date the consolidated financial statements were filed with the Securities Exchange Commission. | |
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Eaton and all subsidiaries and other entities it controls. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The equity method of accounting is used for investments in associate companies where the Company has significant influence and generally a 20% to 50% ownership interest. Equity investments are evaluated for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate the book value of the investment exceeds fair value. An impairment would exist if there is an other-than-temporary decline in value. These associate companies are not material either individually, or in the aggregate, to Eaton's consolidated financial statements. Eaton does not have off-balance sheet arrangements or financings with unconsolidated entities. In the ordinary course of business, the Company leases certain real properties and equipment, as described in Note 7. | |
Eaton's functional currency is United States Dollars (USD). The functional currency for most subsidiaries is their local currency. Financial statements for these subsidiaries are translated at year-end exchange rates as to assets and liabilities and weighted-average exchange rates as to revenues and expenses. The resulting translation adjustments are recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss. | |
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. | |
Business Description and Basis of Presentation | Eaton Corporation plc (Eaton or the Company) is a power management company with 2014 net sales of $22.6 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 102,000 employees in over 60 countries and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. |
The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date the consolidated financial statements were filed with the Securities Exchange Commission. | |
Consolidation Policy | The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Eaton and all subsidiaries and other entities it controls. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The equity method of accounting is used for investments in associate companies where the Company has significant influence and generally a 20% to 50% ownership interest. Equity investments are evaluated for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate the book value of the investment exceeds fair value. An impairment would exist if there is an other-than-temporary decline in value. These associate companies are not material either individually, or in the aggregate, to Eaton's consolidated financial statements. Eaton does not have off-balance sheet arrangements or financings with unconsolidated entities. In the ordinary course of business, the Company leases certain real properties and equipment, as described in Note 7. |
Foreign Currency Translation | Eaton's functional currency is United States Dollars (USD). The functional currency for most subsidiaries is their local currency. Financial statements for these subsidiaries are translated at year-end exchange rates as to assets and liabilities and weighted-average exchange rates as to revenues and expenses. The resulting translation adjustments are recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss. |
Reclassifications | Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition |
Sales of products are recognized when a sales agreement is in place, products have been shipped to unaffiliated customers and title has transferred in accordance with shipping terms, the selling price is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured, all significant related acts of performance have been completed, and no other significant uncertainties exist. Shipping and handling costs billed to customers are included in Net sales and the related costs in Cost of products sold. Although the majority of the sales agreements contain standard terms and conditions, there are agreements that contain multiple elements or non-standard terms and conditions. As a result, judgment is required to determine the appropriate accounting, including whether the deliverables specified in these agreements should be treated as separate units of accounting for recognition purposes, and, if so, how the sales price should be allocated among the elements and when to recognize sales for each element. For delivered elements, sales generally are recognized only when the delivered elements have standalone value and there are no uncertainties regarding customer acceptance. Sales for service contracts generally are recognized as the services are provided. | |
Eaton records reductions to revenue for 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. | |
Goodwill and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets | Goodwill and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets |
Goodwill is evaluated annually for impairment as of July 1 using either a quantitative or qualitative analysis. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is equivalent to Eaton's operating segments and based on the net assets for each segment, including goodwill and intangible assets. Goodwill is assigned to each operating segment, as this represents the lowest level that constitutes a business and is the level at which management regularly reviews the operating results. The Company performs a quantitative analysis using a discounted cash flow model and other valuation techniques, but may elect to perform a qualitative analysis. Additionally, goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are evaluated for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate there may be a possible permanent loss of value. | |
Goodwill impairment testing for 2014 was performed using a qualitative analysis, which is performed by assessing certain trends and factors, including projected market outlook and growth rates, forecasted and actual sales and operating profit margins, discount rates, industry data, and other relevant qualitative factors. These trends and factors are compared to, and based on, the assumptions used in the most recent quantitative assessment. The results of the qualitative analysis did not indicate a need to perform a quantitative analysis. | |
Goodwill impairment testing for 2013 was performed using a quantitative analysis under which the fair value for each reporting unit was estimated using a discounted cash flow model, which considered forecasted cash flows discounted at an estimated weighted-average cost of capital. The forecasted cash flows were based on the Company's long-term operating plan and a terminal value was used to estimate the operating segment's cash flows beyond the period covered by the operating plan. The weighted-average cost of capital is an estimate of the overall after-tax rate of return required by equity and debt market holders of a business enterprise. These analyses require the exercise of significant judgments, including judgments about appropriate discount rates, perpetual growth rates and the timing of expected future cash flows of the respective reporting unit. Sensitivity analyses were performed in order to assess the reasonableness of the assumptions and the resulting estimated fair values. | |
For 2014 and 2013, based on a qualitative and quantitative analysis, respectively, the fair values of Eaton's reporting units continue to substantially exceed the respective carrying amounts. | |
Indefinite life intangible assets consist of trademarks. They are evaluated annually for impairment as of July 1 using either a quantitative or qualitative analysis to determine whether their fair values exceed their respective carrying amounts. Indefinite life intangible asset impairment testing for 2014 and 2013 was performed using a quantitative analysis. The Company determines the fair value of these assets using a royalty relief methodology similar to that employed when the associated assets were acquired, but using updated estimates of future sales, cash flows and profitability. For 2014 and 2013, the fair value of indefinite lived intangible assets substantially exceeded the respective carrying value. | |
For additional information about goodwill and other intangible assets, see Note 4. | |
Other Long-Lived Assets | Other Long-Lived Assets |
Depreciation and amortization for property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets subject to amortization, are generally computed by the straight-line method and included in Cost of products sold, Selling and administrative expense, and Research and development expense, as appropriate. Cost of buildings are depreciated generally over 40 years and machinery and equipment over 3 to 10 years. At December 31, 2014, the weighted-average amortization period for intangible assets subject to amortization was 17 years for patents and technology, primarily as a result of the long life of aircraft platforms; 17 years for customer relationships; and 16 years for trademarks. Software is amortized up to a maximum life of 10 years. | |
Other long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Upon indications of impairment, assets and liabilities are grouped at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The asset group would be considered impaired when the estimated future net undiscounted cash flows generated by the asset group are less than its carrying value. Determining asset groups and underlying cash flows requires the use of significant judgment. | |
Retirement Benefits Plans | Retirement Benefits Plans |
For the principal pension plans in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom, the Company uses a market-related value of plan assets to calculate the expected return on assets used to determine net periodic benefit costs. The market-related value of plan assets is a calculated value that recognizes changes in the fair value of plan assets over a five year period. All other plans use fair value of plan assets. | |
Net actuarial gains or losses are amortized to expense on a plan-by-plan basis when they exceed the accounting corridor. The Company’s corridors are set at either 8% or 10%, depending on the plan, of the greater of the plan assets or benefit obligations. Gains or losses outside of the corridor are subject to amortization over an average employee future service period that differs by plan, but is approximately 13 years on a weighted average basis. If most or all of the plan’s participants are no longer actively accruing benefits, the average life expectancy is used. | |
Warranty Accruals | Warranty Accruals |
Product warranty accruals are established at the time the related sale is recognized through a charge to Cost of products sold. Warranty accrual estimates are based primarily on historical warranty claim experience and specific customer contracts. Provisions for warranty accruals are comprised of basic warranties for products sold, as well as accruals for product recalls and other events when they are known and estimable. See Note 7 for additional information about warranty accruals. | |
Asset Retirement Obligations | Asset Retirement Obligations |
A conditional asset retirement obligation is recognized at fair value when incurred if the fair value of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Uncertainty about the timing or method of settlement of a conditional asset retirement obligation would be considered in the measurement of the liability when sufficient information exists. Eaton believes that for substantially all of its asset retirement obligations, there is an indeterminate settlement date because the range of time over which the Company may settle the obligation is unknown or cannot be estimated. A liability for these obligations will be recognized when sufficient information is available to estimate fair value. | |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes |
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of the respective assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect for the year when the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income tax assets are recognized for income tax loss carryforwards and income tax credit carryforwards. Judgment is required in determining and evaluating income tax provisions and valuation allowances for deferred income tax assets. Eaton recognizes the income tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. Eaton evaluates and adjusts these accruals based on changing facts and circumstances. Eaton recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized income tax benefits in the provision for income tax expense. Penalties on unrecognized income tax benefits have been accrued for jurisdictions where penalties are automatically applied to any deficiency, regardless of the merit of the position. For additional information about income taxes, see Note 8. | |
Equity-Based Compensation | Equity-Based Compensation |
Eaton recognizes equity-based compensation expense based on the grant date fair value of the award over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. Participants awarded restricted stock units (RSUs) do not receive dividends; therefore, their fair value is determined by reducing the closing market price of the Company’s ordinary shares on the date of grant by the present value of the estimated dividends had they been paid. The RSUs entitle the holder to receive one ordinary share for each RSU upon vesting, generally over three or four years. The fair value of restricted stock awards (RSAs) is determined based on the closing market price of the Company’s ordinary shares at the date of grant. RSAs are issued and outstanding at the time of grant, but remain subject to forfeiture until vested, generally over three or four years. Stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the closing market price of Eaton ordinary shares on the date of grant. The fair value of stock options is determined using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which incorporates assumptions regarding the expected volatility, the expected option life, the risk-free interest rate, and the expected dividend yield. See Note 10 for additional information about equity-based compensation. | |
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities | Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities |
Eaton uses derivative financial instruments to manage the exposure to the volatility in raw material costs, currency, and interest rates on certain debt. These instruments are marked to fair value in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the fair value of derivative assets or liabilities (i.e., gains or losses) are recognized depending upon the type of hedging relationship and whether an instrument has been designated as a hedge. For those instruments that qualify for hedge accounting, Eaton designates the hedging instrument, based upon the exposure being hedged, as a cash flow hedge, a fair value hedge, or a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. Changes in fair value of these instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recognized immediately in net income. See Note 12 for additional information about hedges and derivative financial instruments. | |
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncement | Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncement |
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09). This accounting standard supersedes all existing US GAAP revenue recognition guidance. Under ASU 2014-09, a company will recognize revenue when it transfers the control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which the company expects to collect in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 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, 2016. Eaton is evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-09 and an estimate of the impact to the consolidated financial statements cannot be made at this time. |
Acquisitions_and_Sales_of_Busi1
Acquisitions and Sales of Businesses (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Business Combinations [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Fair Value of Consideration Transferred [Table Text Block] | The total purchase price for the acquisition of Cooper was $13,192, comprised of Eaton share consideration valued at $6,649 and cash consideration for Cooper shares of $6,474 and to settle certain Cooper equity-based compensation plans of $69, as follows: | |||||||||||
Cooper shares outstanding as of November 30, 2012 | 163.6 | |||||||||||
Cooper shares issued pursuant to conversion of stock options and share units outstanding under | 1.8 | |||||||||||
Cooper equity-based compensation plans | ||||||||||||
Total Cooper shares and share equivalents prior to transaction | 165.4 | |||||||||||
Exchange ratio per share | 0.77479 | |||||||||||
Total Eaton shares issued | 128.1 | |||||||||||
Weighted-average Eaton Corporation per share price on November 30, 2012 | $ | 51.91 | ||||||||||
Total value of Eaton shares issued | $ | 6,649 | ||||||||||
Total cash consideration paid at $39.15 per Cooper share and share equivalent | 6,474 | |||||||||||
Total cash consideration paid for equity-based compensation plans | 69 | |||||||||||
Total consideration | $ | 13,192 | ||||||||||
Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] | ||||||||||||
November 30, | Adjustments | November 30, | ||||||||||
2012 | 2012 | |||||||||||
(as previously | (final adjusted) | |||||||||||
reported) | ||||||||||||
Working capital accounts (1) | $ | 2,304 | $ | (18 | ) | $ | 2,286 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 204 | 69 | 273 | |||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 885 | (40 | ) | 845 | ||||||||
Investment in Apex Tool Group, LLC | 807 | (7 | ) | 800 | ||||||||
Intangible assets | 5,250 | 119 | 5,369 | |||||||||
Other assets | 35 | 30 | 65 | |||||||||
Debt | (1,221 | ) | — | (1,221 | ) | |||||||
Accounts payable | (519 | ) | 3 | (516 | ) | |||||||
Other current liabilities | (673 | ) | (206 | ) | (879 | ) | ||||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | (2,185 | ) | (177 | ) | (2,362 | ) | ||||||
Total identifiable net assets | 4,887 | (227 | ) | 4,660 | ||||||||
Goodwill | 8,305 | 227 | 8,532 | |||||||||
Total consideration | $ | 13,192 | $ | — | $ | 13,192 | ||||||
(1) Working capital accounts include Cash, Short-term investments, Accounts receivable and Inventory. | ||||||||||||
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] | The following unaudited pro forma information gives effect to Eaton's acquisition of Cooper as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2012 and Cooper had been included in Eaton's consolidated results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2012. | |||||||||||
2012 | ||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 21,792 | ||||||||||
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 1,695 | |||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations | $ | 3.54 | ||||||||||
Annual Sales of Acquired Entities From Previous Periods [TableText Block] | These transactions, and the related annual sales prior to acquisition, are summarized below: | |||||||||||
Acquired businesses | Date of | Business | Annual sales | |||||||||
transaction | segment | |||||||||||
Rolec Comercial e Industrial S.A. | September 28, | Electrical | $85 for the | |||||||||
2012 | Systems | 12 months | ||||||||||
and | ended | |||||||||||
Services | September 30, | |||||||||||
A Chilean manufacturer of integrated power assemblies and low- and medium-voltage switchgear, and a provider of engineering services serving mining and other heavy industrial applications in Chile and Peru. | 2012 | |||||||||||
Jeil Hydraulics Co., Ltd. | July 6, | Hydraulics | $189 for 2011 | |||||||||
A Korean manufacturer of track drive motors, swing drive motors, main control valves and remote control valves for the construction equipment market. | 2012 | |||||||||||
Polimer Kaucuk Sanayi ve Pazarlama A.S. | June 1, | Hydraulics | $335 for 2011 | |||||||||
A Turkish manufacturer of hydraulic and industrial hose for construction, mining, agriculture, oil and gas, manufacturing, food and beverage, and chemicals markets. This business sells its products under the SEL brand name. | 2012 | |||||||||||
Gycom Electrical Low-Voltage Power Distribution, Control and Automation | June 1, | Electrical | $24 for 2011 | |||||||||
2012 | Systems | |||||||||||
and | ||||||||||||
A Swedish electrical low-voltage power distribution, control and automation components business. | Services |
Acquisition_Integration_and_Re1
Acquisition Integration and Restructuring Charges (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Acquisition Integration Charges and Transaction Costs | A summary of these charges follows: | |||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Acquisition integration charges | ||||||||||||
Electrical Products | $ | 66 | $ | 44 | $ | 4 | ||||||
Electrical Systems and Services | 51 | 37 | 13 | |||||||||
Hydraulics | 12 | 36 | 16 | |||||||||
Total business segments | 129 | 117 | 33 | |||||||||
Corporate | 25 | 37 | 11 | |||||||||
Total acquisition integration charges | 154 | 154 | 44 | |||||||||
Transaction costs | ||||||||||||
Corporate | — | 8 | 106 | |||||||||
Financing fees | — | 1 | 72 | |||||||||
Total transaction costs | — | 9 | 178 | |||||||||
Total acquisition integration charges and transaction costs | $ | 154 | $ | 163 | $ | 222 | ||||||
before income taxes | ||||||||||||
Total after income taxes | $ | 102 | $ | 110 | $ | 167 | ||||||
Per ordinary share - diluted | $ | 0.21 | $ | 0.23 | $ | 0.48 | ||||||
Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rollforward of goodwill | Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment follow: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Electrical | Electrical | Hydraulics | Aerospace | Vehicle | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Products | Systems | |||||||||||||||||||||||
and Services | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Dec-12 | $ | 7,117 | $ | 4,520 | $ | 1,404 | $ | 1,045 | $ | 357 | $ | 14,443 | ||||||||||||
Additions | 1 | 22 | 4 | — | — | 27 | ||||||||||||||||||
Translation adjustments | 71 | (25 | ) | (23 | ) | 3 | (1 | ) | 25 | |||||||||||||||
31-Dec-13 | 7,189 | 4,517 | 1,385 | 1,048 | 356 | 14,495 | ||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill written off from | — | — | — | (78 | ) | — | (78 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
sale of businesses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Translation adjustments | (249 | ) | (203 | ) | (58 | ) | (8 | ) | (6 | ) | (524 | ) | ||||||||||||
31-Dec-14 | $ | 6,940 | $ | 4,314 | $ | 1,327 | $ | 962 | $ | 350 | $ | 13,893 | ||||||||||||
Summary of other intangible assets | A summary of other intangible assets follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Historical | Accumulated | Historical | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||
cost | amortization | cost | amortization | |||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible assets not subject to amortization | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trademarks | $ | 1,844 | $ | 1,868 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible assets subject to amortization | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | $ | 3,674 | $ | 834 | $ | 3,859 | $ | 669 | ||||||||||||||||
Patents and technology | 1,494 | 440 | 1,588 | 389 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trademarks | 980 | 250 | 1,052 | 215 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 103 | 15 | 103 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total intangible assets subject to amortization | $ | 6,251 | $ | 1,539 | $ | 6,602 | $ | 1,284 | ||||||||||||||||
Expense related to intangible assets subject to amortization in 2014, and for each of the next five years | Amortization expense related to intangible assets subject to amortization in 2014, and estimated amortization expense for each of the next five years, follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | $ | 424 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 410 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 397 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 387 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 367 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 360 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other intangible assets related to the acquisition of Cooper [Table Text Block] | The final adjusted estimated fair value, as of November 30, 2012, of these identifiable intangible assets, their estimated useful lives and valuation methodology are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value | Useful life | Valuation method | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade names (indefinite-lived) | $ | 1,410 | N/A | Relief-from-royalty | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trade names | 638 | 20-Mar | Relief-from-royalty | |||||||||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | 2,510 | 13-18 | Multi-period excess earnings | |||||||||||||||||||||
Technology | 767 | 20-Apr | Relief-from-royalty; | |||||||||||||||||||||
Multi-period excess earnings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contract-based | 44 | 9.5 | Relief-from-royalty | |||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 5,369 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Debt_Debt_Tables
Debt Debt (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||
DEBT [Abstract] | ||||||||
Summary of long-term debt, including the current portion | A summary of long-term debt, including the current portion, follows: | |||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
5.95% notes due 2014 | $ | — | $ | 250 | ||||
Floating rate notes due 2014 | — | 300 | ||||||
5.45% debentures due 2015 | 300 | 300 | ||||||
4.65% notes due 2015 | 100 | 100 | ||||||
0.95% senior notes due 2015 | 600 | 600 | ||||||
2.375% debentures due 2016 | 240 | 240 | ||||||
5.30% notes due 2017 ($150 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 250 | 250 | ||||||
6.10% debentures due 2017 | 289 | 289 | ||||||
1.50% senior notes due 2017 ($650 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||||
5.60% notes due 2018 ($415 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 450 | 450 | ||||||
4.215% Japanese Yen notes due 2018 | 84 | 95 | ||||||
6.95% notes due 2019 ($300 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 300 | 300 | ||||||
3.875% debentures due 2020 ($150 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 239 | 239 | ||||||
3.47% notes due 2021 ($200 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 300 | 300 | ||||||
8.10% debentures due 2022 | 100 | 100 | ||||||
2.75% senior notes due 2022 ($1,250 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 1,600 | 1,600 | ||||||
3.68% notes due 2023 ($200 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 300 | 300 | ||||||
6.50% debentures due 2025 | 145 | 145 | ||||||
7.65% debentures due 2029 ($50 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 200 | 200 | ||||||
4.00% senior notes due 2032 | 700 | 700 | ||||||
5.45% debentures due 2034 ($25 converted to floating rate by interest rate swap) | 136 | 136 | ||||||
5.80% notes due 2037 | 240 | 240 | ||||||
4.15% senior notes due 2042 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||||
5.25% to 12.5% notes (maturities ranging from 2014 to 2035, including $50 converted to | 239 | 249 | ||||||
floating rate by interest rate swap) | ||||||||
Other | 220 | 153 | ||||||
Total long-term debt | 9,032 | 9,536 | ||||||
Less current portion of long-term debt | (1,008 | ) | (567 | ) | ||||
Long-term debt less current portion | $ | 8,024 | $ | 8,969 | ||||
Mandatory maturities of long-term debt for each of the next five years | Mandatory maturities of long-term debt for each of the next five years follow: | |||||||
2015 | $ | 1,008 | ||||||
2016 | 242 | |||||||
2017 | 1,548 | |||||||
2018 | 570 | |||||||
2019 | 339 | |||||||
Interest paid on debt | Interest paid on debt follows: | |||||||
2014 | $ | 296 | ||||||
2013 | 294 | |||||||
2012 | 237 | |||||||
Retirement_Benefits_Plans_Tabl
Retirement Benefits Plans (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Obligations and funded status | Obligations and Funded Status | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | Non-United States | Other postretirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension liabilities | pension liabilities | liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Funded status | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets | $ | 3,086 | $ | 2,940 | $ | 1,535 | $ | 1,432 | $ | 116 | $ | 138 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Benefit obligations | (4,047 | ) | (3,625 | ) | (2,337 | ) | (2,127 | ) | (676 | ) | (867 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Funded status | $ | (961 | ) | $ | (685 | ) | $ | (802 | ) | $ | (695 | ) | $ | (560 | ) | $ | (729 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance Sheets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-current assets | $ | 14 | $ | 44 | $ | 77 | $ | 86 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | (16 | ) | (15 | ) | (26 | ) | (30 | ) | (47 | ) | (61 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-current liabilities | (959 | ) | (714 | ) | (853 | ) | (751 | ) | (513 | ) | (668 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | (961 | ) | $ | (685 | ) | $ | (802 | ) | $ | (695 | ) | $ | (560 | ) | $ | (729 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Amounts recognized in Accumulated other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
comprehensive loss (pretax) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net actuarial loss | $ | 1,377 | $ | 1,051 | $ | 695 | $ | 515 | $ | 176 | $ | 190 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prior service cost (credit) | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | (86 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,382 | $ | 1,054 | $ | 706 | $ | 528 | $ | 90 | $ | 184 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in benefit obligations | Change in Benefit Obligations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | Non-United States | Other postretirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension liabilities | pension liabilities | liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1 | $ | 3,625 | $ | 3,817 | $ | 2,127 | $ | 2,017 | $ | 867 | $ | 950 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service cost | 117 | 128 | 66 | 62 | 13 | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest cost | 162 | 147 | 85 | 80 | 32 | 35 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actuarial loss (gain) | 470 | (223 | ) | 355 | 21 | (36 | ) | (54 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross benefits paid | (329 | ) | (246 | ) | (106 | ) | (90 | ) | (91 | ) | (103 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation | — | — | (190 | ) | 36 | (4 | ) | (2 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Plan amendments | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | (84 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | — | — | — | (3 | ) | (21 | ) | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31 | $ | 4,047 | $ | 3,625 | $ | 2,337 | $ | 2,127 | $ | 676 | $ | 867 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated benefit obligation | $ | 3,894 | $ | 3,458 | $ | 2,181 | $ | 2,003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in plan assets | Change in Plan Assets | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | Non-United States | Other postretirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension liabilities | pension liabilities | liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1 | $ | 2,940 | $ | 2,607 | $ | 1,432 | $ | 1,248 | $ | 138 | $ | 146 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual return on plan assets | 226 | 383 | 191 | 118 | 4 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Employer contributions | 248 | 196 | 114 | 145 | 40 | 59 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross benefits paid | (329 | ) | (246 | ) | (106 | ) | (90 | ) | (91 | ) | (103 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation | — | — | (96 | ) | 15 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 1 | — | — | (4 | ) | 25 | 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31 | $ | 3,086 | $ | 2,940 | $ | 1,535 | $ | 1,432 | $ | 116 | $ | 138 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Components of pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets | The components of pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at December 31 follow: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | Non-United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension liabilities | pension liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Projected benefit obligation | $ | 3,557 | $ | 3,166 | $ | 1,524 | $ | 1,411 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated benefit obligation | 3,403 | 2,999 | 1,446 | 1,349 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets | 2,581 | 2,437 | 673 | 635 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in pension and other postretirement benefits liabilities recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Changes in pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss follow: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | Non-United States | Other postretirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension liabilities | pension liabilities | liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1 | $ | 1,054 | $ | 1,621 | $ | 528 | $ | 559 | $ | 184 | $ | 262 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prior service cost arising during the year | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | (84 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss (gain) arising during the year | 490 | (381 | ) | 262 | (12 | ) | (34 | ) | (63 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation | — | — | (55 | ) | 6 | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less amounts included in expense during the year | (164 | ) | (186 | ) | (29 | ) | (29 | ) | 25 | (14 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | — | (2 | ) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net change for the year | 328 | (567 | ) | 178 | (31 | ) | (94 | ) | (78 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31 | $ | 1,382 | $ | 1,054 | $ | 706 | $ | 528 | $ | 90 | $ | 184 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Benefits expense | Benefits Expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | Non-United States | Other postretirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension benefit expense | pension benefit expense | benefits expense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | 117 | $ | 128 | $ | 115 | $ | 66 | $ | 62 | $ | 50 | $ | 13 | $ | 20 | $ | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest cost | 162 | 147 | 134 | 85 | 80 | 77 | 32 | 35 | 38 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets | (246 | ) | (226 | ) | (183 | ) | (98 | ) | (85 | ) | (77 | ) | (6 | ) | (6 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Amortization | 93 | 133 | 118 | 27 | 27 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
126 | 182 | 184 | 80 | 84 | 65 | 45 | 63 | 62 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Settlements, curtailments | 71 | 53 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 4 | (31 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
and other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total expense | $ | 197 | $ | 235 | $ | 204 | $ | 82 | $ | 86 | $ | 69 | $ | 14 | $ | 63 | $ | 62 | ||||||||||||||||||
Estimated pretax net amounts that will be recognized from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost | The estimated pretax net amounts that will be recognized from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost in 2015 follow: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | Non-United States | Other postretirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension liabilities | pension liabilities | liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actuarial loss | $ | 168 | $ | 39 | $ | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prior service cost (credit) | 1 | 1 | (14 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 169 | $ | 40 | $ | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assumptions used to determine other postretirement obligations and expense | Pension Plans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | Non-United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension plans | pension plans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligation at year-end | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 3.97 | % | 4.67 | % | 3.97 | % | 3.33 | % | 4.2 | % | 4.17 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rate of compensation increase | 3.16 | % | 3.16 | % | 3.16 | % | 3.13 | % | 3.12 | % | 3.09 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assumptions used to determine expense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 4.67 | % | 3.97 | % | 4.7 | % | 4.2 | % | 4.17 | % | 5.12 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected long-term return on plan assets | 8.4 | % | 8.45 | % | 8.5 | % | 7 | % | 6.92 | % | 7.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rate of compensation increase | 3.16 | % | 3.16 | % | 3.15 | % | 3.12 | % | 3.09 | % | 3.62 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assumptions used to determine other postretirement benefits obligations and expense | Assumptions used to determine other postretirement benefits obligations and expense follow: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other postretirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
benefits plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligation at year-end | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 3.79 | % | 4.48 | % | 3.79 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year | 6.31 | % | 6.64 | % | 6.96 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ultimate health care cost trend rate | 4.77 | % | 4.77 | % | 4.53 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ultimate health care cost trend rate is achieved | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assumptions used to determine expense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 4.48 | % | 3.79 | % | 4.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Initial health care cost trend rate | 6.64 | % | 6.96 | % | 7.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ultimate health care cost trend rate | 4.77 | % | 4.53 | % | 4.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ultimate health care cost trend rate is achieved | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1-percentage change in the assumed health care cost trend rates | A 1-percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1% increase | 1% decrease | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect on total service and interest cost | $ | 1 | $ | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect on other postretirement liabilities | 20 | (18 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Employer contributions to pension plans | Contributions to pension plans that Eaton expects to make in 2015, and made in 2014, 2013 and 2012, follow: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States plans | $ | 217 | $ | 248 | $ | 196 | $ | 311 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-United States plans | 109 | 114 | 145 | 102 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total contributions | $ | 326 | $ | 362 | $ | 341 | $ | 413 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected pension and other postretirement benefit payments and expected subsidy | For other postretirement benefits liabilities, the expected subsidy receipts related to the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, would reduce the gross payments listed below. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Estimated | Estimated | Estimated other postretirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | non-United States | benefit payments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
pension payments | pension payments | Gross | Medicare prescription | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
drug subsidy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | $ | 268 | $ | 92 | $ | 75 | $ | (6 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 281 | 92 | 71 | (6 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 285 | 94 | 67 | (6 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 289 | 98 | 62 | (5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 297 | 99 | 56 | (4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020 - 2024 | 1,544 | 542 | 226 | (13 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of pension plan assets | A summary of the fair value of pension plan assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013, follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Quoted prices | Other | Unobservable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
in active | observable | inputs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
markets for | inputs | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
identical assets | (Level 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Level 1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common collective trusts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-United States equity and global equities | $ | 1,458 | $ | — | $ | 1,458 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States equity | 1,005 | — | 1,005 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed income | 646 | — | 646 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exchange traded funds | 138 | — | 138 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed income securities | 398 | — | 398 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States treasuries | 106 | 106 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bank loans | 128 | — | 128 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate securities | 263 | 257 | — | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | 92 | 92 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash equivalents | 218 | 8 | 210 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hedge funds | 54 | — | — | 54 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exchange traded funds | 50 | 50 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 65 | — | 5 | 60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total pension plan assets | $ | 4,621 | $ | 513 | $ | 3,988 | $ | 120 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common collective trusts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-United States equity and global equities | $ | 1,453 | $ | — | $ | 1,453 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States equity | 1,153 | — | 1,153 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed income | 672 | — | 672 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exchange traded funds | 64 | — | 64 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed income securities | 274 | — | 274 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States treasuries | 63 | 63 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate securities | 220 | 214 | — | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | 141 | 141 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash equivalents | 187 | 6 | 181 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exchange traded funds | 47 | 47 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 98 | — | 4 | 94 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total pension plan assets | $ | 4,372 | $ | 471 | $ | 3,801 | $ | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of other postretirement benefits plan assets | A summary of the fair value of other postretirement benefits plan assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013, follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Quoted prices | Other | Unobservable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
in active | observable | inputs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
markets for | inputs | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
identical assets | (Level 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Level 1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common collective trusts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Global equities | $ | 54 | $ | — | $ | 54 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed income securities | 24 | — | 24 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States treasuries | 37 | 37 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash equivalents | 1 | 1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total other postretirement benefits plan assets | $ | 116 | $ | 38 | $ | 78 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common collective trusts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Global equities | $ | 70 | $ | — | $ | 70 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed income securities | 29 | — | 29 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States treasuries | 38 | 38 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash equivalents | 1 | 1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total other postretirement benefits plan assets | $ | 138 | $ | 39 | $ | 99 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Employer contributions to defined contribution benefit plans, charged to expense | The total contributions related to these plans are charged to expense and were as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | $ | 141 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 121 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 74 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commitments_and_Contingencies_
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Current and long-term warranty accruals | A summary of the current and long-term warranty accruals follows: | |||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Balance at January 1 | $ | 189 | $ | 185 | $ | 158 | ||||||
Provision | 125 | 107 | 85 | |||||||||
Settled | (120 | ) | (99 | ) | (84 | ) | ||||||
Other | 19 | (4 | ) | 26 | ||||||||
Balance at December 31 | $ | 213 | $ | 189 | $ | 185 | ||||||
Future minimum rental commitments for noncancelable operating leases | A summary of minimum rental commitments at December 31, 2014 under noncancelable operating leases, which expire at various dates and in most cases contain renewal options, for each of the next five years and thereafter in the aggregate, follow: | |||||||||||
2015 | $ | 153 | ||||||||||
2016 | 115 | |||||||||||
2017 | 83 | |||||||||||
2018 | 59 | |||||||||||
2019 | 34 | |||||||||||
Thereafter | 60 | |||||||||||
Total noncancelable lease commitments | $ | 504 | ||||||||||
Rental expense | A summary of rental expense follows: | |||||||||||
2014 | $ | 244 | ||||||||||
2013 | 241 | |||||||||||
2012 | 199 | |||||||||||
Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Tabl
Income Taxes Income Taxes (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Taxes [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ireland | $ | (332 | ) | $ | 184 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign | 2,093 | 1,700 | 1,251 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total income before income taxes | $ | 1,761 | $ | 1,884 | $ | 1,251 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ireland | $ | (13 | ) | $ | 17 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Federal | 87 | 89 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
State and local | 41 | 7 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign - other | 239 | 244 | 130 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total current income tax expense | 354 | 357 | 136 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ireland | 2 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Federal | (224 | ) | (295 | ) | 39 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
State and local | (49 | ) | (23 | ) | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign - other | (125 | ) | (28 | ) | (146 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total deferred income tax benefit | (396 | ) | (346 | ) | (105 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total income tax (benefit) expense | $ | (42 | ) | $ | 11 | $ | 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliations of income taxes from the appropriate statutory rate | Reconciliations of income taxes from the Ireland national statutory rate of 25% in 2014 and 2013, and the United States federal statutory rate of 35% in 2012, to the consolidated effective income tax rate follow: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income taxes at the applicable statutory rate | 25 | % | 25 | % | 35 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ireland operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ireland tax on trading income | (0.1 | )% | (1.4 | )% | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Nondeductible interest expense | 4.8 | % | — | % | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
United States operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States (loss) income | (2.8 | )% | (2.8 | )% | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Nondeductible goodwill - Aerospace divestitures | 1.4 | % | — | % | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit for research activities | (1.0 | )% | (2.0 | )% | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other - net | 1.5 | % | 1.3 | % | 1.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other foreign operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States foreign tax credit | (1.1 | )% | (1.8 | )% | (12.4 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other foreign operations (earnings taxed at other than | (24.8 | )% | (17.6 | )% | (14.9 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
the applicable statutory tax rate) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other foreign operations - other items | (1.0 | )% | 0.2 | % | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Worldwide operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments to tax liabilities | (1.7 | )% | (1.1 | )% | (5.7 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments to valuation allowances | (2.6 | )% | 0.8 | % | (1.3 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Effective income tax (benefit) expense rate | (2.4 | )% | 0.6 | % | 2.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Worldwide income tax payments | Worldwide income tax payments follow: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | $ | 258 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 272 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 254 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Components of current and long-term deferred income taxes | Components of current and long-term deferred income taxes follow: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current | Long-term | Current | Long-term | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
assets and | assets and | assets and | assets and | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
liabilities | liabilities | liabilities | liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accruals and other adjustments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Employee benefits | $ | 148 | $ | 773 | $ | 116 | $ | 657 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | — | (2,010 | ) | (2 | ) | (2,294 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other accruals and adjustments | 476 | 282 | 497 | 368 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States federal income tax loss carryforwards | — | 58 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States federal income tax credit carryforwards | — | 150 | — | 161 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States state and local tax loss carryforwards and | — | 76 | — | 73 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
tax credit carryforwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other foreign tax loss carryforwards | — | 2,112 | — | 1,708 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other foreign income tax credit carryforwards | — | 49 | — | 63 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Valuation allowance for income tax loss and income tax | (24 | ) | (2,134 | ) | — | (1,738 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
credit carryforwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other valuation allowances | (7 | ) | (29 | ) | (34 | ) | (71 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total deferred income taxes | $ | 593 | $ | (673 | ) | $ | 577 | $ | (1,073 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
United States federal income tax loss carryforwards and income tax credit carryforwards and expiration dates | These carryforwards and their respective expiration dates are summarized below: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2020 | 2025 | 2030 | 2035 | Not | |||||||||||||||||||||||
through | through | through | through | through | subject to | Valuation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 2024 | 2029 | 2034 | 2039 | expiration | allowance | ||||||||||||||||||||||
United States federal income tax loss | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 31 | $ | 4 | $ | 352 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||
carryforwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States federal deferred income tax | — | — | 11 | 1 | 101 | — | (12 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
assets for income tax loss carryforwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States federal deferred income tax | — | — | 11 | 1 | 46 | — | (12 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
assets for income tax loss carryforwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
after ASU 2013-11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States federal income tax credit | — | 64 | 38 | 86 | 21 | 32 | (69 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
carryforwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States federal income tax credit | — | 64 | 37 | 28 | 21 | — | (69 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
carryforwards after ASU 2013-11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States state and local tax loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards and expiration dates | The deferred tax assets for these carryforwards and their respective expiration dates are summarized below: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2020 | 2025 | 2030 | 2035 | Not | |||||||||||||||||||||||
through | through | through | through | through | subject to | Valuation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 2024 | 2029 | 2034 | 2039 | expiration | allowance | ||||||||||||||||||||||
United States state and local deferred | $ | 6 | $ | 18 | $ | 12 | $ | 8 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (18 | ) | |||||||||||||
income tax assets for income tax loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
carryforwards - net of federal tax effect | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States state and local income tax | 10 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 5 | — | (18 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
credit carryforwards - net of federal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
tax effect | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-United States subsidiaries tax loss carryforwards and income tax credit carryforwards and expiration dates | These carryforwards and their respective expiration dates are summarized below: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2020 | 2025 | 2030 | Not | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
through | through | through | through | subject to | Valuation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 2024 | 2029 | 2034 | expiration | allowance | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-United States income tax loss carryforwards | $ | 135 | $ | 165 | $ | 38 | $ | 18 | $ | 9,290 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||
Non-United States deferred income tax assets for | 35 | 41 | 9 | 5 | 2,022 | (2,033 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
income tax loss carryforwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-United States income tax credit carryforwards | 3 | 14 | 24 | — | 7 | (8 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Summary of gross unrecognized income tax benefits | A summary of gross unrecognized income tax benefits follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1 | $ | 479 | $ | 444 | $ | 236 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Increases and decreases as a result of positions taken during prior years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transfers from valuation allowances | (3 | ) | 13 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other increases | 37 | 7 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other decreases, including currency translation | (3 | ) | (7 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances related to acquired businesses | (3 | ) | 2 | 177 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Increases as a result of positions taken during the current year | 65 | 35 | 36 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Decreases relating to settlements with tax authorities | (51 | ) | (6 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Decreases as a result of a lapse of the applicable statute of limitations | (28 | ) | (9 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31 | $ | 493 | $ | 479 | $ | 444 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton_Shareholders_Equity_Tabl
Eaton Shareholders' Equity (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income (Loss) | The following table summarizes the pre-tax and after-tax amounts recognized in Comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-tax | After-tax | Pre-tax | After-tax | Pre-tax | After-tax | |||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation and related hedging instruments | $ | (1,014 | ) | $ | (1,019 | ) | $ | (30 | ) | $ | (28 | ) | $ | 144 | $ | 135 | ||||||||
Pensions and other postretirement benefits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prior service credit (cost) arising during the year | 82 | 51 | (6 | ) | (4 | ) | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net (loss) gain arising during the year | (718 | ) | (519 | ) | 456 | 277 | (386 | ) | (262 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Currency translation | 56 | 47 | (5 | ) | (4 | ) | (15 | ) | (12 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other | — | (4 | ) | 2 | 16 | (2 | ) | 15 | ||||||||||||||||
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost | 168 | 110 | 229 | 144 | 170 | 108 | ||||||||||||||||||
reclassified to earnings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(412 | ) | (315 | ) | 676 | 429 | (234 | ) | (152 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Cash flow hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Loss) gain on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | (3 | ) | (2 | ) | 6 | 3 | 10 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
Changes in cash flow hedges reclassified to earnings | (5 | ) | (3 | ) | — | — | 7 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash flow hedges, net of reclassification adjustments | (8 | ) | (5 | ) | 6 | 3 | 17 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton | $ | (1,434 | ) | $ | (1,339 | ) | $ | 652 | $ | 404 | $ | (73 | ) | $ | — | |||||||||
ordinary shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] | The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss follow: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation and related hedging instruments | Pensions and other postretirement benefits | Cash flow | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2013 | $ | (395 | ) | $ | (1,170 | ) | $ | 5 | $ | (1,560 | ) | |||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss before | (1,019 | ) | (425 | ) | (2 | ) | (1,446 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
reclassifications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other | — | 110 | (3 | ) | 107 | |||||||||||||||||||
comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net current-period Other comprehensive | (1,019 | ) | (315 | ) | (5 | ) | (1,339 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2014 | $ | (1,414 | ) | $ | (1,485 | ) | $ | — | $ | (2,899 | ) | |||||||||||||
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] | The reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss follow: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Dec-14 | Consolidated Statements of | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Income classification | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of defined benefit pension and other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
postretirement benefits items | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actuarial loss and prior service cost | $ | (168 | ) | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefit | 58 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total, net of tax | (110 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps | (1 | ) | Interest expense - net | |||||||||||||||||||||
Currency exchange contracts | 6 | Cost of products sold | ||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax expense | (2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total, net of tax | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total reclassifications for the period | $ | (107 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefits items. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] | A summary of the calculation of net income per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(Shares in millions) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | $ | 1,793 | $ | 1,861 | $ | 1,217 | ||||||||||||||||||
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding - diluted | 476.8 | 476.7 | 350.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Less dilutive effect of equity-based compensation | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding - basic | 474.1 | 473.5 | 347.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income per ordinary share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | $ | 3.76 | $ | 3.9 | $ | 3.46 | ||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 3.78 | 3.93 | 3.54 | |||||||||||||||||||||
EquityBased_Compensation_Equit
Equity-Based Compensation Equity-Based Compensation (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||
Equity-based compensation | |||||||||||||
Summary of RSU and RSA activity | A summary of the RSU and RSA activity for 2014 follows: | ||||||||||||
(Restricted stock units and awards in millions) | Number of restricted | Weighted-average fair | |||||||||||
stock units and awards | value per unit and award | ||||||||||||
Non-vested at January 1 | 3.4 | $ | 51.37 | ||||||||||
Granted | 1 | 71.54 | |||||||||||
Vested | (1.4 | ) | 47.69 | ||||||||||
Forfeited | (0.2 | ) | 59.01 | ||||||||||
Non-vested at December 31 | 2.8 | $ | 60.11 | ||||||||||
Information Related to RSUs and RSAs | Information related to RSUs and RSAs follows: | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||
Pretax expense for RSUs and RSAs | $ | 81 | $ | 69 | $ | 46 | |||||||
After-tax expense for RSUs and RSAs | 53 | 45 | 30 | ||||||||||
Fair value of vested RSUs and RSAs | 105 | 82 | 126 | ||||||||||
Assumptions used in determining fair value of stock options | A summary of the assumptions used in determining the fair value of stock options follows: | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||
Expected volatility | 34 | % | 36 | % | 35 | % | |||||||
Expected option life in years | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | ||||||||||
Expected dividend yield | 2.4 | % | 2 | % | 2 | % | |||||||
Risk-free interest rate | 1.7 to 1.5% | 1.5 to 0.8% | 1.0 to 0.9% | ||||||||||
Weighted-average fair value of stock options granted | $ | 19.46 | $ | 17.49 | $ | 14.08 | |||||||
Summary of stock option activity | A summary of stock option activity follows: | ||||||||||||
(Options in millions) | Weighted-average | Options | Weighted-average | Aggregate | |||||||||
exercise price per option | remaining | intrinsic | |||||||||||
contractual life | value | ||||||||||||
in years | |||||||||||||
Outstanding at January 1, 2014 | $ | 43.43 | 7.9 | ||||||||||
Granted | 75.25 | 0.6 | |||||||||||
Exercised | 37.75 | (1.5 | ) | ||||||||||
Forfeited and canceled | 59.33 | — | |||||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | $ | 47.3 | 7 | 4.3 | $ | 148.9 | |||||||
Exercisable at December 31, 2014 | $ | 42.74 | 5.7 | 3.3 | $ | 142.7 | |||||||
Reserved for future grants at December 31, 2014 | 14.3 | ||||||||||||
Information related to stock options | Information related to stock options follows: | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||
Pretax expense for stock options | $ | 12 | $ | 11 | $ | 7 | |||||||
After-tax expense for stock options | 8 | 7 | 5 | ||||||||||
Proceeds from stock options exercised | 54 | 121 | 95 | ||||||||||
Income tax benefit related to stock options exercised | |||||||||||||
Tax benefit classified in operating activities in the Consolidated | 4 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||
Statements of Cash Flows | |||||||||||||
Excess tax benefit classified in financing activities in the | 15 | 22 | 13 | ||||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||||||||||||
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised | 55 | 102 | 60 | ||||||||||
Total fair value of stock options vesting | $ | 12 | $ | 11 | $ | 7 | |||||||
Stock options exercised, in millions of options | 1.501 | 3.565 | 3.099 | ||||||||||
Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables
Fair Value Measurements (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||
Summary of financial instruments recognized at fair value and fair value measurement used | A summary of financial instruments recognized at fair value, and the fair value measurements used, follows: | |||||||||||||||
Total | Quoted prices | Other | Unobservable | |||||||||||||
in active | observable | inputs | ||||||||||||||
markets for | inputs | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||
identical assets | (Level 2) | |||||||||||||||
(Level 1) | ||||||||||||||||
2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 781 | $ | 781 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||
Short-term investments | 245 | 245 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Net derivative contracts | 70 | — | 70 | — | ||||||||||||
Long-term debt converted to floating interest rates by | (74 | ) | — | (74 | ) | — | ||||||||||
interest rate swaps - net | ||||||||||||||||
2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 915 | $ | 915 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||
Short-term investments | 794 | 794 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Net derivative contracts | (35 | ) | — | (35 | ) | — | ||||||||||
Long-term debt converted to floating interest rates by | 39 | — | 39 | — | ||||||||||||
interest rate swaps - net | ||||||||||||||||
Summary of carrying value of short-term investments | A summary of the carrying value of short-term investments follows: | |||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||
Time deposits, certificates of deposit and demand deposits with banks | $ | 113 | $ | 279 | ||||||||||||
Money market investments | 131 | 512 | ||||||||||||||
Other | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||||||
Total short-term investments | $ | 245 | $ | 794 | ||||||||||||
Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary of interest rate swaps | A summary of interest rate swaps outstanding at December 31, 2014, follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed-to-Floating Interest Rate Swaps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notional amount | Fixed interest | Floating interest | Basis for contracted floating interest rate paid | |||||||||||||||||||||
rate received | rate paid | |||||||||||||||||||||||
150 | 5.30% | 4.42% | 1 month LIBOR + 4.26% | |||||||||||||||||||||
650 | 1.50% | 0.59% | 1 month LIBOR + 0.43% | |||||||||||||||||||||
415 | 5.60% | 3.51% | 6 month LIBOR + 3.18% | |||||||||||||||||||||
300 | 6.95% | 5.30% | 3 month LIBOR + 5.07% | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 8.88% | 4.18% | 6 month LIBOR + 3.84% | |||||||||||||||||||||
150 | 3.88% | 2.28% | 1 month LIBOR + 2.12% | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 | 3.47% | 1.85% | 1 month LIBOR + 1.69% | |||||||||||||||||||||
1,250 | 2.75% | 0.67% | 1 month LIBOR + 0.52% | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 | 3.68% | 1.23% | 1 month LIBOR + 1.07% | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 7.63% | 2.81% | 6 month LIBOR + 2.48% | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 | 7.65% | 2.89% | 6 month LIBOR + 2.57% | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 5.45% | 0.60% | 6 month LIBOR + 0.28% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of derivative financial instruments recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet | The fair value of derivative financial instruments recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Notional | Other | Other | Other | Other | Type of | Term | ||||||||||||||||||
amount | current | noncurrent | current | noncurrent | hedge | |||||||||||||||||||
assets | assets | liabilities | liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps | $ | 3,440 | $ | — | $ | 84 | $ | — | $ | 10 | Fair value | 2 to 19 years | ||||||||||||
Currency exchange contracts | 432 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 3 | Cash flow | 1 to 36 months | |||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts | 1 | — | — | — | — | Cash flow | 1 to 12 months | |||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 8 | $ | 85 | $ | 5 | $ | 13 | ||||||||||||||||
Derivatives not designated as hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency exchange contracts | $ | 4,447 | $ | 47 | $ | 52 | 1 to 12 months | |||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 47 | $ | 52 | ||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps | $ | 3,090 | $ | 1 | $ | 36 | $ | — | $ | 76 | Fair value | 3 months | ||||||||||||
to 20 years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps | 300 | — | — | 1 | — | Cash flow | 6 months | |||||||||||||||||
Currency exchange contracts | 393 | 12 | — | 3 | — | Cash flow | 12 to 36 months | |||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts | 1 | — | — | — | — | Cash flow | 1 to 12 months | |||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 13 | $ | 36 | $ | 4 | $ | 76 | ||||||||||||||||
Derivatives not designated as hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency exchange contracts | $ | 4,277 | $ | 22 | $ | 26 | 1 to 12 months | |||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 22 | $ | 26 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Impact of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income | The impact of derivative instruments to the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income follow: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in | Location of gain (loss) | Gain (loss) reclassified | ||||||||||||||||||||||
other comprehensive | reclassified from | from Accumulated other | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(loss) income | Accumulated other | comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||
comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps | $ | — | $ | — | Interest expense - net | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||
Currency exchange contracts | (3 | ) | 6 | Cost of products sold | 6 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts | — | — | Cost of products sold | — | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | (3 | ) | $ | 6 | $ | 5 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Amounts recognized in net income | Amounts recognized in net income follow: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps | $ | 113 | $ | (126 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Related long-term debt converted to floating interest | (113 | ) | 126 | |||||||||||||||||||||
rates by interest rate swaps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts_Receivable_and_Invent1
Accounts Receivable and Inventory (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||
Accounts Receivable and Inventory [Abstract] | ||||||||
Components of inventory | The components of inventory follow: | |||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
Raw materials | $ | 924 | $ | 955 | ||||
Work-in-process | 422 | 428 | ||||||
Finished goods | 1,201 | 1,115 | ||||||
Inventory at FIFO | 2,547 | 2,498 | ||||||
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost | (119 | ) | (116 | ) | ||||
Total inventory | $ | 2,428 | $ | 2,382 | ||||
Business_Segment_and_Geographi1
Business Segment and Geographic Region Information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Business Segment Information - Net sales, Segment operating profit and Corporate | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Net sales | ||||||||||||
Electrical Products | $ | 7,254 | $ | 7,026 | $ | 3,846 | ||||||
Electrical Systems and Services | 6,457 | 6,430 | 3,872 | |||||||||
Hydraulics | 2,975 | 2,981 | 2,960 | |||||||||
Aerospace | 1,860 | 1,774 | 1,719 | |||||||||
Vehicle | 4,006 | 3,835 | 3,914 | |||||||||
Total net sales | $ | 22,552 | $ | 22,046 | $ | 16,311 | ||||||
Segment operating profit | ||||||||||||
Electrical Products | $ | 1,184 | $ | 1,090 | $ | 640 | ||||||
Electrical Systems and Services | 843 | 889 | 424 | |||||||||
Hydraulics | 367 | 355 | 369 | |||||||||
Aerospace | 273 | 252 | 213 | |||||||||
Vehicle | 645 | 592 | 570 | |||||||||
Total segment operating profit | 3,312 | 3,178 | 2,216 | |||||||||
Corporate | ||||||||||||
Litigation settlements | (644 | ) | — | — | ||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | (431 | ) | (437 | ) | (195 | ) | ||||||
Interest expense - net | (227 | ) | (271 | ) | (208 | ) | ||||||
Pension and other postretirement benefits expense | (138 | ) | (183 | ) | (162 | ) | ||||||
Inventory step-up adjustment | — | (34 | ) | (42 | ) | |||||||
Other corporate expense - net | (111 | ) | (369 | ) | (358 | ) | ||||||
Income before income taxes | 1,761 | 1,884 | 1,251 | |||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense | (42 | ) | 11 | 31 | ||||||||
Net income | 1,803 | 1,873 | 1,220 | |||||||||
Less net income for noncontrolling interests | (10 | ) | (12 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||||
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | $ | 1,793 | $ | 1,861 | $ | 1,217 | ||||||
Business Segment Information - Acquisition integration charges | Business segment operating profit was reduced by acquisition integration charges as follows: | |||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Electrical Products | $ | 66 | $ | 44 | $ | 4 | ||||||
Electrical Systems and Services | 51 | 37 | 13 | |||||||||
Hydraulics | 12 | 36 | 16 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 129 | $ | 117 | $ | 33 | ||||||
Business Segment Information - Identifiable assets, Capital expenditures for property, plant, and equipment, and Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Identifiable assets | ||||||||||||
Electrical Products | $ | 3,012 | $ | 3,204 | $ | 3,338 | ||||||
Electrical Systems and Services | 2,512 | 2,683 | 2,408 | |||||||||
Hydraulics | 1,315 | 1,362 | 1,426 | |||||||||
Aerospace | 832 | 852 | 806 | |||||||||
Vehicle | 1,668 | 1,716 | 1,698 | |||||||||
Total identifiable assets | 9,339 | 9,817 | 9,676 | |||||||||
Goodwill | 13,893 | 14,495 | 14,443 | |||||||||
Other intangible assets | 6,556 | 7,186 | 7,580 | |||||||||
Corporate | 3,741 | 3,993 | 4,111 | |||||||||
Total assets | $ | 33,529 | $ | 35,491 | $ | 35,810 | ||||||
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment | ||||||||||||
Electrical Products | $ | 170 | $ | 152 | $ | 108 | ||||||
Electrical Systems and Services | 147 | 113 | 47 | |||||||||
Hydraulics | 79 | 80 | 60 | |||||||||
Aerospace | 28 | 29 | 27 | |||||||||
Vehicle | 160 | 161 | 148 | |||||||||
Total | 584 | 535 | 390 | |||||||||
Corporate | 48 | 79 | 203 | |||||||||
Total expenditures for property, plant and equipment | $ | 632 | $ | 614 | $ | 593 | ||||||
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | ||||||||||||
Electrical Products | $ | 148 | $ | 151 | $ | 78 | ||||||
Electrical Systems and Services | 90 | 86 | 42 | |||||||||
Hydraulics | 67 | 65 | 61 | |||||||||
Aerospace | 28 | 27 | 26 | |||||||||
Vehicle | 130 | 133 | 136 | |||||||||
Total | 463 | 462 | 343 | |||||||||
Corporate | 51 | 54 | 38 | |||||||||
Total depreciation of property, plant and equipment | $ | 514 | $ | 516 | $ | 381 | ||||||
Geographic Region Information - Net sales and long-lived assets | Net sales are measured based on the geographic destination of sales. Long-lived assets consist of property, plant and equipment - net. | |||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Net sales | ||||||||||||
United States | $ | 11,701 | $ | 11,092 | $ | 7,789 | ||||||
Canada | 1,113 | 1,154 | 918 | |||||||||
Latin America | 1,988 | 2,113 | 1,588 | |||||||||
Europe | 5,074 | 5,112 | 3,997 | |||||||||
Asia Pacific | 2,676 | 2,575 | 2,019 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 22,552 | $ | 22,046 | $ | 16,311 | ||||||
Long-lived assets | ||||||||||||
United States | $ | 1,988 | $ | 1,966 | $ | 1,914 | ||||||
Canada | 25 | 28 | 33 | |||||||||
Latin America | 306 | 331 | 346 | |||||||||
Europe | 799 | 856 | 845 | |||||||||
Asia Pacific | 632 | 652 | 648 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 3,750 | $ | 3,833 | $ | 3,786 | ||||||
Condensed_Consolidating_Financ1
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Table Text Block] | CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | |||||||||||||||||||||||
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton | Eaton | Guarantors | Other | Consolidating | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporation | Corporation | subsidiaries | adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||
plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | — | $ | 6,990 | $ | 6,885 | $ | 13,521 | $ | (4,844 | ) | $ | 22,552 | |||||||||||
Cost of products sold | — | 5,519 | 5,075 | 9,882 | (4,830 | ) | 15,646 | |||||||||||||||||
Selling and administrative expense | 171 | 1,246 | 743 | 1,650 | — | 3,810 | ||||||||||||||||||
Litigation settlements | — | 644 | — | — | — | 644 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research and development expense | — | 240 | 202 | 205 | — | 647 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense (income) - net | — | 225 | 25 | (29 | ) | 6 | 227 | |||||||||||||||||
Other income - net | — | (17 | ) | (81 | ) | (85 | ) | — | (183 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Equity in (earnings) loss of | (2,191 | ) | (674 | ) | (2,655 | ) | (302 | ) | 5,822 | — | ||||||||||||||
subsidiaries, net of tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany expense | 227 | (263 | ) | 855 | (819 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
(income) - net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 1,793 | 70 | 2,721 | 3,019 | (5,842 | ) | 1,761 | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense | — | (100 | ) | 76 | (11 | ) | (7 | ) | (42 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net income | 1,793 | 170 | 2,645 | 3,030 | (5,835 | ) | 1,803 | |||||||||||||||||
Less net income for | — | — | — | (8 | ) | (2 | ) | (10 | ) | |||||||||||||||
noncontrolling interests | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to | $ | 1,793 | $ | 170 | $ | 2,645 | $ | 3,022 | $ | (5,837 | ) | $ | 1,793 | |||||||||||
Eaton ordinary shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss | (1,339 | ) | (195 | ) | (1,367 | ) | (1,644 | ) | 3,206 | (1,339 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | $ | 454 | $ | (25 | ) | $ | 1,278 | $ | 1,378 | $ | (2,631 | ) | $ | 454 | ||||||||||
(loss) attributable to Eaton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
ordinary shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton | Eaton | Guarantors | Other | Consolidating | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporation | Corporation | subsidiaries | adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||
plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | — | $ | 6,695 | $ | 6,421 | $ | 13,579 | $ | (4,649 | ) | $ | 22,046 | |||||||||||
Cost of products sold | — | 5,227 | 4,784 | 10,010 | (4,652 | ) | 15,369 | |||||||||||||||||
Selling and administrative expense | 32 | 1,400 | 749 | 1,705 | — | 3,886 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research and development expense | — | 255 | 200 | 189 | — | 644 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense (income) - net | — | 271 | 28 | (22 | ) | (6 | ) | 271 | ||||||||||||||||
Other expense (income) - net | — | 8 | 4 | (20 | ) | — | (8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Equity in (earnings) loss of | (2,147 | ) | (668 | ) | (2,006 | ) | (288 | ) | 5,109 | — | ||||||||||||||
subsidiaries, net of tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany expense (income) - net | 254 | (155 | ) | (433 | ) | 334 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 1,861 | 357 | 3,095 | 1,671 | (5,100 | ) | 1,884 | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense | — | (108 | ) | (90 | ) | 207 | 2 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income | 1,861 | 465 | 3,185 | 1,464 | (5,102 | ) | 1,873 | |||||||||||||||||
Less net income for | — | — | — | (9 | ) | (3 | ) | (12 | ) | |||||||||||||||
noncontrolling interests | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to | $ | 1,861 | $ | 465 | $ | 3,185 | $ | 1,455 | $ | (5,105 | ) | $ | 1,861 | |||||||||||
Eaton ordinary shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | 404 | 219 | 474 | 258 | (951 | ) | 404 | |||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | $ | 2,265 | $ | 684 | $ | 3,659 | $ | 1,713 | $ | (6,056 | ) | $ | 2,265 | |||||||||||
attributable to Eaton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
ordinary shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton | Eaton | Guarantors | Other | Consolidating | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporation | Corporation | subsidiaries | adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||
plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | — | $ | 6,680 | $ | 2,849 | $ | 10,346 | $ | (3,564 | ) | $ | 16,311 | |||||||||||
Cost of products sold | — | 5,115 | 2,193 | 7,708 | (3,568 | ) | 11,448 | |||||||||||||||||
Selling and administrative expense | — | 1,307 | 335 | 1,252 | — | 2,894 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research and development expense | — | 230 | 108 | 101 | — | 439 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense (income) - net | — | 229 | 8 | (29 | ) | — | 208 | |||||||||||||||||
Other income - net | — | 10 | 48 | 13 | — | 71 | ||||||||||||||||||
Equity in (earnings) loss of | (1,219 | ) | (236 | ) | (1,292 | ) | (123 | ) | 2,870 | — | ||||||||||||||
subsidiaries, net of tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany expense (income) - net | 2 | (237 | ) | 42 | 193 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 1,217 | 262 | 1,407 | 1,231 | (2,866 | ) | 1,251 | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | — | 24 | — | 6 | 1 | 31 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income | 1,217 | 238 | 1,407 | 1,225 | (2,867 | ) | 1,220 | |||||||||||||||||
Less net income for | — | — | — | (3 | ) | — | (3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
noncontrolling interests | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to | $ | 1,217 | $ | 238 | $ | 1,407 | $ | 1,222 | $ | (2,867 | ) | $ | 1,217 | |||||||||||
Eaton ordinary shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income | — | (27 | ) | (17 | ) | 82 | (38 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | $ | 1,217 | $ | 211 | $ | 1,390 | $ | 1,304 | $ | (2,905 | ) | $ | 1,217 | |||||||||||
(loss) attributable to Eaton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
ordinary shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Dec-14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton | Eaton | Guarantors | Other | Consolidating | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporation | Corporation | subsidiaries | adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||
plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 1 | $ | 173 | $ | 13 | $ | 594 | $ | — | $ | 781 | ||||||||||||
Short-term investments | — | — | 1 | 244 | — | 245 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable - net | — | 500 | 955 | 2,212 | — | 3,667 | ||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany accounts receivable | 2 | 759 | 3,820 | 4,101 | (8,682 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Inventory | — | 397 | 637 | 1,445 | (51 | ) | 2,428 | |||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other | — | 464 | 171 | 340 | 4 | 979 | ||||||||||||||||||
current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total current assets | 3 | 2,293 | 5,597 | 8,936 | (8,729 | ) | 8,100 | |||||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment - net | — | 972 | 756 | 2,022 | — | 3,750 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other noncurrent assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | — | 1,355 | 6,256 | 6,282 | — | 13,893 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other intangible assets | — | 196 | 3,811 | 2,549 | — | 6,556 | ||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | — | 889 | 10 | 137 | (808 | ) | 228 | |||||||||||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries | 26,612 | 12,179 | 58,687 | 9,145 | (106,623 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Intercompany loans receivable | — | 7,542 | 2,249 | 40,635 | (50,426 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Other assets | — | 533 | 141 | 328 | — | 1,002 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 26,615 | $ | 25,959 | $ | 77,507 | $ | 70,034 | $ | (166,586 | ) | $ | 33,529 | |||||||||||
Liabilities and shareholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short-term debt | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2 | $ | — | $ | 2 | ||||||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | — | 702 | 304 | 2 | — | 1,008 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable | — | 475 | 340 | 1,125 | — | 1,940 | ||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany accounts payable | 117 | 4,125 | 3,449 | 991 | (8,682 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Accrued compensation | — | 112 | 59 | 249 | — | 420 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other current liabilities | 1 | 674 | 340 | 984 | (14 | ) | 1,985 | |||||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 118 | 6,088 | 4,492 | 3,353 | (8,696 | ) | 5,355 | |||||||||||||||||
Noncurrent liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt | — | 7,079 | 932 | 13 | — | 8,024 | ||||||||||||||||||
Pension liabilities | — | 726 | 183 | 903 | — | 1,812 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other postretirement benefits | — | 283 | 136 | 94 | — | 513 | ||||||||||||||||||
liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | — | — | 1,160 | 549 | (808 | ) | 901 | |||||||||||||||||
Intercompany loans payable | 10,711 | 2,723 | 36,162 | 830 | (50,426 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | — | 457 | 183 | 445 | — | 1,085 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total noncurrent liabilities | 10,711 | 11,268 | 38,756 | 2,834 | (51,234 | ) | 12,335 | |||||||||||||||||
Shareholders’ equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton shareholders' equity | 15,786 | 8,603 | 34,259 | 63,802 | (106,664 | ) | 15,786 | |||||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | 45 | 8 | 53 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total equity | 15,786 | 8,603 | 34,259 | 63,847 | (106,656 | ) | 15,839 | |||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 26,615 | $ | 25,959 | $ | 77,507 | $ | 70,034 | $ | (166,586 | ) | $ | 33,529 | |||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Dec-13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton | Eaton | Guarantors | Other | Consolidating | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporation | Corporation | subsidiaries | adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||
plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 3 | $ | 51 | $ | 10 | $ | 851 | $ | — | $ | 915 | ||||||||||||
Short-term investments | — | — | 134 | 660 | — | 794 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable - net | — | 473 | 922 | 2,253 | — | 3,648 | ||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany accounts receivable | 5 | 471 | 3,369 | 4,469 | (8,314 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Inventory | — | 344 | 609 | 1,466 | (37 | ) | 2,382 | |||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other | — | 458 | 175 | 350 | 9 | 992 | ||||||||||||||||||
current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total current assets | 8 | 1,797 | 5,219 | 10,049 | (8,342 | ) | 8,731 | |||||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment - net | — | 982 | 761 | 2,090 | — | 3,833 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other noncurrent assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | — | 1,382 | 6,294 | 6,819 | — | 14,495 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other intangible assets | — | 211 | 3,996 | 2,979 | — | 7,186 | ||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | — | 839 | 3 | 145 | (747 | ) | 240 | |||||||||||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries | 24,940 | 4,743 | 38,039 | 1,576 | (69,298 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Intercompany loans receivable | — | 8,019 | 2,312 | 18,822 | (29,153 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Other assets | — | 450 | 186 | 370 | — | 1,006 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 24,948 | $ | 18,423 | $ | 56,810 | $ | 42,850 | $ | (107,540 | ) | $ | 35,491 | |||||||||||
Liabilities and shareholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short-term debt | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 13 | $ | — | $ | 13 | ||||||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | — | 552 | — | 15 | — | 567 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable | — | 440 | 380 | 1,140 | — | 1,960 | ||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany accounts payable | 4 | 3,734 | 3,266 | 1,310 | (8,314 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Accrued compensation | — | 140 | 37 | 284 | — | 461 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other current liabilities | 5 | 547 | 400 | 965 | (4 | ) | 1,913 | |||||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 9 | 5,413 | 4,083 | 3,727 | (8,318 | ) | 4,914 | |||||||||||||||||
Noncurrent liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt | — | 7,693 | 1,266 | 16 | (6 | ) | 8,969 | |||||||||||||||||
Pension liabilities | — | 546 | 131 | 788 | — | 1,465 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other postretirement benefits | — | 402 | 171 | 95 | — | 668 | ||||||||||||||||||
liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | — | — | 1,303 | 757 | (747 | ) | 1,313 | |||||||||||||||||
Intercompany loans payable | 8,148 | 2,113 | 18,253 | 639 | (29,153 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | — | 652 | 161 | 486 | — | 1,299 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total noncurrent liabilities | 8,148 | 11,406 | 21,285 | 2,781 | (29,906 | ) | 13,714 | |||||||||||||||||
Shareholders’ equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton shareholders' equity | 16,791 | 1,604 | 31,442 | 36,276 | (69,322 | ) | 16,791 | |||||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | 66 | 6 | 72 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total equity | 16,791 | 1,604 | 31,442 | 36,342 | (69,316 | ) | 16,863 | |||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 24,948 | $ | 18,423 | $ | 56,810 | $ | 42,850 | $ | (107,540 | ) | $ | 35,491 | |||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Dec-14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton | Eaton | Guarantors | Other | Consolidating | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporation | Corporation | subsidiaries | adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||
plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by | $ | (93 | ) | $ | (411 | ) | $ | (218 | ) | $ | 2,568 | $ | 32 | $ | 1,878 | |||||||||
operating activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures for property, | — | (127 | ) | (168 | ) | (337 | ) | — | (632 | ) | ||||||||||||||
plant and equipment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash received from acquisitions of | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
businesses, net of cash paid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales of short-term investment - net | — | — | 133 | 389 | — | 522 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments in affiliates | (753 | ) | — | — | (753 | ) | 1,506 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Loans to affiliates | — | (354 | ) | (162 | ) | (10,546 | ) | 11,062 | — | |||||||||||||||
Repayments of loans from affiliates | — | 978 | 212 | 8,451 | (9,641 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from the sales | — | 93 | 175 | 14 | — | 282 | ||||||||||||||||||
of businesses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other - net | — | (47 | ) | 44 | (28 | ) | — | (31 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by | (753 | ) | 543 | 234 | (2,808 | ) | 2,927 | 143 | ||||||||||||||||
investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payments on borrowings | — | (553 | ) | (1 | ) | (28 | ) | — | (582 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings from | 2,628 | 7,599 | 808 | 27 | (11,062 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
affiliates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payments on borrowings from | (476 | ) | (6,907 | ) | (1,875 | ) | (383 | ) | 9,641 | — | ||||||||||||||
affiliates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital contribution from affiliates | — | — | 753 | 753 | (1,506 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Other intercompany financing | 217 | (169 | ) | 302 | (350 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends paid | (929 | ) | — | — | — | — | (929 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends received from | — | — | — | 32 | (32 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
affiliates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of employee stock | 54 | — | — | — | — | 54 | ||||||||||||||||||
options | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Repurchase) of shares | (650 | ) | — | — | — | — | (650 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Excess tax benefit from | — | 20 | — | — | — | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||
equity-based compensation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other - net | — | — | — | (43 | ) | — | (43 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) | 844 | (10 | ) | (13 | ) | 8 | (2,959 | ) | (2,130 | ) | ||||||||||||||
financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of currency on cash | — | — | — | (25 | ) | — | (25 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total (decrease) increase in cash | (2 | ) | 122 | 3 | (257 | ) | — | (134 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Cash at the beginning of the period | 3 | 51 | 10 | 851 | — | 915 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash at the end of the period | $ | 1 | $ | 173 | $ | 13 | $ | 594 | $ | — | $ | 781 | ||||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Dec-13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton | Eaton | Guarantors | Other | Consolidating | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporation | Corporation | subsidiaries | adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||
plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by | $ | (17 | ) | $ | 860 | $ | 428 | $ | 1,067 | $ | (53 | ) | $ | 2,285 | ||||||||||
operating activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures for property, | — | (171 | ) | (119 | ) | (324 | ) | — | (614 | ) | ||||||||||||||
plant and equipment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash paid for acquisitions of | — | — | — | (9 | ) | — | (9 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
businesses, net of cash acquired | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales (purchases) of short-term | — | 25 | (95 | ) | (218 | ) | — | (288 | ) | |||||||||||||||
investments - net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loans to affiliates | — | (535 | ) | (545 | ) | (6,215 | ) | 7,295 | — | |||||||||||||||
Repayments of loans from affiliates | — | 36 | 626 | 5,795 | (6,457 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from the sales | — | — | — | 777 | — | 777 | ||||||||||||||||||
of businesses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other - net | — | (41 | ) | (12 | ) | (15 | ) | — | (68 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) | — | (686 | ) | (145 | ) | (209 | ) | 838 | (202 | ) | ||||||||||||||
investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings | — | — | — | 9 | — | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||
Payments on borrowings | — | (1,048 | ) | (43 | ) | (5 | ) | — | (1,096 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings from | — | 2,395 | 4,260 | 640 | (7,295 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
affiliates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payments on borrowings from | — | (2,921 | ) | (2,874 | ) | (662 | ) | 6,457 | — | |||||||||||||||
affiliates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other intercompany financing | 688 | 1,365 | (1,630 | ) | (423 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends paid | (796 | ) | — | — | — | — | (796 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends paid to affiliates | — | — | — | (53 | ) | 53 | — | |||||||||||||||||
Exercise of employee stock options | 121 | — | — | — | — | 121 | ||||||||||||||||||
Excess tax benefit from equity-based | — | 32 | — | — | — | 32 | ||||||||||||||||||
compensation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other - net | — | — | — | (6 | ) | — | (6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) | 13 | (177 | ) | (287 | ) | (500 | ) | (785 | ) | (1,736 | ) | |||||||||||||
financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of currency on cash | — | — | — | (9 | ) | — | (9 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total (decrease) increase in cash | (4 | ) | (3 | ) | (4 | ) | 349 | — | 338 | |||||||||||||||
Cash at the beginning of the period | 7 | 54 | 14 | 502 | — | 577 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash at the end of the period | $ | 3 | $ | 51 | $ | 10 | $ | 851 | $ | — | $ | 915 | ||||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Dec-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eaton | Eaton | Guarantors | Other | Consolidating | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporation | Corporation | subsidiaries | adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||
plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by | $ | (60 | ) | $ | 1,037 | $ | 217 | $ | 487 | $ | (17 | ) | $ | 1,664 | ||||||||||
operating activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures for property, | — | (291 | ) | (73 | ) | (229 | ) | — | (593 | ) | ||||||||||||||
plant and equipment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash (paid for) received from | (6,542 | ) | — | 11 | (405 | ) | — | (6,936 | ) | |||||||||||||||
acquisitions of businesses, net of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
cash acquired | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales of short-term | — | 175 | 210 | 218 | — | 603 | ||||||||||||||||||
investments - net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loans to affiliates | — | (6,693 | ) | — | (8,054 | ) | 14,747 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Repayments of loans from affiliates | — | 268 | — | 8,175 | (8,443 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from the sales of | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
businesses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other - net | — | (28 | ) | 2 | (23 | ) | — | (49 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by | (6,542 | ) | (6,567 | ) | 150 | (317 | ) | 6,304 | (6,972 | ) | ||||||||||||||
investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings | — | 7,156 | — | — | — | 7,156 | ||||||||||||||||||
Payments on borrowings | — | (1,306 | ) | (16 | ) | (2 | ) | — | (1,324 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Payments of financing costs | — | (117 | ) | — | — | — | (117 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings from | 5 | 8,054 | 6,425 | 263 | (14,747 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
affiliates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payments on borrowings from | (5 | ) | (8,175 | ) | — | (263 | ) | 8,443 | — | |||||||||||||||
affiliates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other intercompany financing | — | 273 | (340 | ) | 67 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends paid | — | (512 | ) | — | — | — | (512 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends paid to affiliates | — | — | — | (17 | ) | 17 | — | |||||||||||||||||
Exercise of employee stock options | 25 | 70 | — | — | — | 95 | ||||||||||||||||||
Issuance (repurchase) of shares | 6,584 | — | (6,425 | ) | — | — | 159 | |||||||||||||||||
Excess tax benefit from equity-based | — | 21 | — | — | — | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||
compensation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other - net | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) | 6,609 | 5,464 | (356 | ) | 50 | (6,287 | ) | 5,480 | ||||||||||||||||
financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of currency on cash | — | — | — | 20 | — | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in cash | 7 | (66 | ) | 11 | 240 | — | 192 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash at the beginning of the period | — | 120 | 3 | 262 | — | 385 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash at the end of the period | $ | 7 | $ | 54 | $ | 14 | $ | 502 | $ | — | $ | 577 | ||||||||||||
Summary_of_Significant_Account2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |||
Net sales | $22,552 | $22,046 | $16,311 |
Number of Eaton employees | 102,000 | ||
Countries of operation | over 60 | ||
Countries where products are sold | 175 | ||
Minimum [Member] | |||
Investments in associate companies [Line Items] | |||
Equity method of accounting, ownership interest | 20.00% | ||
Maximum [Member] | |||
Investments in associate companies [Line Items] | |||
Equity method of accounting, ownership interest | 50.00% |
Summary_of_Significant_Account3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Long-Lived Assets (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Patents and technology [Member] | |
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Weighted average amortization period for intangible assets | 17 years |
Customer relationships [Member] | |
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Weighted average amortization period for intangible assets | 17 years |
Trademarks [Member] | |
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Weighted average amortization period for intangible assets | 16 years |
Buildings [Member] | |
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment useful life | 40 years |
Machinery and equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment useful life | 3 years |
Machinery and equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment useful life | 10 years |
Software [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |
Property, plant and equipment useful life | 10 years |
Summary_of_Significant_Account4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Equity-Based Compensation (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Equity-based compensation | |
Equity-based compensation, vesting period | 3 years |
Minimum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | |
Equity-based compensation | |
Equity-based compensation, vesting period | 3 years |
Minimum [Member] | Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) [Member] | |
Equity-based compensation | |
Equity-based compensation, vesting period | 3 years |
Maximum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | |
Equity-based compensation | |
Equity-based compensation, vesting period | 4 years |
Maximum [Member] | Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) [Member] | |
Equity-based compensation | |
Equity-based compensation, vesting period | 4 years |
Acquisitions_and_Sales_of_Busi2
Acquisitions and Sales of Businesses (Details) (USD $) | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Feb. 01, 2013 | 9-May-14 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Nov. 30, 2012 | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Business acquisitions, combined purchase prices | $13,796,000,000 | |||||
Purchase price of Cooper | 13,192,000,000 | |||||
Cooper shareholders receipt of cash per ordinary share of Cooper Industries plc | 39.15 | |||||
Cooper shareholder % receipt of one Eaton share for one ordinary share of Cooper Industries plc | 77.48% | |||||
Former Eaton Corporation shareholders ownership of Eaton after Eaton Corporation's acquisition of Cooper | 73.00% | |||||
Former Cooper shareholders ownership of Eaton after Eaton Corporation's acquisition of Cooper | 27.00% | |||||
Sale of Apex to Bain Capital by Cooper and Danaher | 1,600,000,000 | |||||
Aerospace Power Distribution Management Solutions and Integrated Cockpit Solutions businesses [Member] | Aerospace [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Agreement to sell the Aerospace Power Distribution Management Solutions and Integrated Cockpit Solutions businesses to Safran USA Inc. | 270,000,000 | |||||
Gain on sale of businesses, pre-tax | 154,000,000 | |||||
Cooper [Member] | Electrical Systems and Services; Electrical Products [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Revenue reported for last annual period of acquired entity | 5,409,000,000 | |||||
Rolec Comercial e Industrial S.A. [Domain] | Electrical Systems and Services [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Revenue reported for last annual period of acquired entity | 85,000,000 | |||||
Jeil Hydraulics Co., Ltd. [Member] | Hydraulics [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Revenue reported for last annual period of acquired entity | 189,000,000 | |||||
Polimer Kaucuk Sanayi ve Pazarlama A.S. [Domain] | Hydraulics [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Revenue reported for last annual period of acquired entity | 335,000,000 | |||||
Gycom Electrical Low-Voltage Power Distribution, Control and Automation [Domain] | Electrical Systems and Services [Member] | ||||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
Revenue reported for last annual period of acquired entity | $24,000,000 |
Acquisitions_and_Sales_of_Busi3
Acquisitions and Sales of Businesses Fair Value of Consideration Transferred (Details) (USD $) | Nov. 30, 2012 |
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
Cooper shares | 163.6 |
Cooper shares issued pursuant to conversion of stock options and share units under Cooper equity-based compensation plans | 1.8 |
Total Cooper shares and share equivalents prior to transaction | 165.4 |
Exchange ratio per share | 0.77479 |
Total Eaton shares issued | 128.1 |
Weighted-average Eaton Corporation per share price | $51.91 |
Total value of Eaton share consideration for purchase of Cooper | 6,649,000,000 |
Total cash consideration paid for Cooper shares and share equivalents | 6,474,000,000 |
Total cash consideration paid for equity-based compensation plans at fair value | 69,000,000 |
Purchase price of Cooper | 13,192,000,000 |
Cooper shareholders receipt of cash per ordinary share of Cooper Industries plc | $39.15 |
Acquisitions_and_Sales_of_Busi4
Acquisitions and Sales of Businesses Purchase Price Allocation (Details) (USD $) | Nov. 30, 2012 | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
Total consideration | $13,192 | |
Cooper Industries plc [Member] | ||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
Working capital accounts | 2,286 | [1] |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 273 | |
Property, plant and equipment | 845 | |
Investment in Apex Tool Group, LLC | 800 | |
Intangible assets | 5,369 | |
Other assets | 65 | |
Debt | -1,221 | |
Accounts payable | -516 | |
Other current liabilities | -879 | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | -2,362 | |
Total identifiable net assets | 4,660 | |
Goodwill | 8,532 | |
Total consideration | 13,192 | |
Acquired receivables, estimated fair value | 955 | |
Contingent liabilities assumed | 419 | |
Adjustments [Member] | Cooper Industries plc [Member] | ||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
Working capital accounts | -18 | [1] |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 69 | |
Property, plant and equipment | -40 | |
Investment in Apex Tool Group, LLC | -7 | |
Intangible assets | 119 | |
Other assets | 30 | |
Debt | 0 | |
Accounts payable | 3 | |
Other current liabilities | -206 | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | -177 | |
Total identifiable net assets | -227 | |
Goodwill | 227 | |
Total consideration | 0 | |
November 30, 2012 (as previously reported) [Member] | Cooper Industries plc [Member] | ||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
Working capital accounts | 2,304 | [1] |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 204 | |
Property, plant and equipment | 885 | |
Investment in Apex Tool Group, LLC | 807 | |
Intangible assets | 5,250 | |
Other assets | 35 | |
Debt | -1,221 | |
Accounts payable | -519 | |
Other current liabilities | -673 | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | -2,185 | |
Total identifiable net assets | 4,887 | |
Goodwill | 8,305 | |
Total consideration | $13,192 | |
[1] | Working capital accounts include Cash, Short-term investments, Accounts receivable and Inventory. |
Acquisitions_and_Sales_of_Busi5
Acquisitions and Sales of Businesses Actual and Pro Forma Impact (Details) (USD $) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
Cooper net sales | $470 | |
Cooper net income | 66 | |
Pro forma net sales | 21,792 | |
Pro forma net income from continuing operations attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | $1,695 | |
Pro forma diluted earnings per share from continuing operations | $3.54 |
Acquisition_Integration_Charge
Acquisition Integration Charges and Transaction Costs (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Acquisition Integration Charges and Transaction Costs [Line Items] | |||
Total acquisition integration charges and transaction costs before income taxes | $154 | $163 | $222 |
Total acquisition integration charges and transaction costs after income taxes | 102 | 110 | 167 |
Per ordinary share - diluted | $0.21 | $0.23 | $0.48 |
Acquisition Integration Charges | |||
Business segment acquisition integration pretax charges | 129 | 117 | 33 |
Total acquisition integration charges | 154 | 154 | 44 |
Transaction costs [Abstract] | |||
Corporate | 0 | 8 | 106 |
Financing fees | 0 | 1 | 72 |
Total transaction costs | 0 | 9 | 178 |
Electrical Products [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges | |||
Business segment acquisition integration pretax charges | 66 | 44 | 4 |
Electrical Systems and Services [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges | |||
Business segment acquisition integration pretax charges | 51 | 37 | 13 |
Hydraulics [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges | |||
Business segment acquisition integration pretax charges | 12 | 36 | 16 |
Total business segments [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges | |||
Business segment acquisition integration pretax charges | 129 | 117 | 33 |
Corporate [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges | |||
Corporate acquisition integration charges | $25 | $37 | $11 |
Acquisition_Integration_and_Re2
Acquisition Integration and Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] | |||
Restructuring charges | $50 | ||
Severance costs | 34 | ||
Other restructuring costs | 16 | ||
Restructuring reserve, current | 84 | 32 | |
Restructuring activities related to the acquisition and integration of Cooper Industries plc [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] | |||
Restructuring charges | 95 | 36 | |
Severance costs | 69 | ||
Other restructuring costs | 26 | ||
Restructuring activities in an effort to gain efficiencies in operations [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] | |||
Restructuring charges | 54 | ||
Severance costs | 48 | ||
Other restructuring costs | 6 | ||
Electrical Products [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] | |||
Restructuring charges | 2 | ||
Electrical Products [Member] | Restructuring activities related to the acquisition and integration of Cooper Industries plc [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] | |||
Restructuring charges | 53 | 19 | |
Electrical Systems and Services [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] | |||
Restructuring charges | 2 | ||
Electrical Systems and Services [Member] | Restructuring activities related to the acquisition and integration of Cooper Industries plc [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] | |||
Restructuring charges | 42 | 17 | |
Vehicle [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] | |||
Restructuring charges | 17 | ||
Vehicle [Member] | Restructuring activities in an effort to gain efficiencies in operations [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] | |||
Restructuring charges | 32 | ||
Hydraulics [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] | |||
Restructuring charges | 17 | ||
Hydraulics [Member] | Restructuring activities in an effort to gain efficiencies in operations [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] | |||
Restructuring charges | 16 | ||
Aerospace [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] | |||
Restructuring charges | 4 | ||
Aerospace [Member] | Restructuring activities in an effort to gain efficiencies in operations [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] | |||
Restructuring charges | 2 | ||
Corporate [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] | |||
Restructuring charges | 8 | ||
Corporate [Member] | Restructuring activities in an effort to gain efficiencies in operations [Member] | |||
Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] | |||
Restructuring charges | $4 |
Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Schedule of Goodwill by Segment (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Goodwill | $14,495 | $14,443 |
Additions | 27 | |
Translation adjustments | -524 | 25 |
Goodwill written off from sale of businesses | -78 | |
Goodwill | 13,893 | 14,495 |
Electrical Products [Member] | ||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Goodwill | 7,189 | 7,117 |
Additions | 1 | |
Translation adjustments | -249 | 71 |
Goodwill written off from sale of businesses | 0 | |
Goodwill | 6,940 | 7,189 |
Electrical Systems and Services [Member] | ||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Goodwill | 4,517 | 4,520 |
Additions | 22 | |
Translation adjustments | -203 | -25 |
Goodwill written off from sale of businesses | 0 | |
Goodwill | 4,314 | 4,517 |
Hydraulics [Member] | ||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Goodwill | 1,385 | 1,404 |
Additions | 4 | |
Translation adjustments | -58 | -23 |
Goodwill written off from sale of businesses | 0 | |
Goodwill | 1,327 | 1,385 |
Aerospace [Member] | ||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Goodwill | 1,048 | 1,045 |
Additions | 0 | |
Translation adjustments | -8 | 3 |
Goodwill written off from sale of businesses | -78 | |
Goodwill | 962 | 1,048 |
Vehicle [Member] | ||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Goodwill | 356 | 357 |
Additions | 0 | |
Translation adjustments | -6 | -1 |
Goodwill written off from sale of businesses | 0 | |
Goodwill | $350 | $356 |
Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Schedule of Other Intangible Assets by Major Class (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Summary of other intangible assets | ||
Intangible assets not subject to amortization - trademarks | $1,844 | $1,868 |
Intangible assets subject to amortization | ||
Historical cost | 6,251 | 6,602 |
Accumulated amortization | 1,539 | 1,284 |
Customer relationships [Member] | ||
Intangible assets subject to amortization | ||
Historical cost | 3,674 | 3,859 |
Accumulated amortization | 834 | 669 |
Patents and technology [Member] | ||
Intangible assets subject to amortization | ||
Historical cost | 1,494 | 1,588 |
Accumulated amortization | 440 | 389 |
Trademarks [Member] | ||
Intangible assets subject to amortization | ||
Historical cost | 980 | 1,052 |
Accumulated amortization | 250 | 215 |
Other [Member] | ||
Intangible assets subject to amortization | ||
Historical cost | 103 | 103 |
Accumulated amortization | $15 | $11 |
Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Intangible Assets Amortization Expense (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Finite lived intangible assets amortization expense [Line Items] | |
2014 | $424 |
2015 | 410 |
2016 | 397 |
2017 | 387 |
2018 | 367 |
2019 | $360 |
Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_5
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Other Intangibles Assets Related to the Acquisition of Cooper (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Nov. 30, 2012 |
Customer relationships [Member] | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 17 years | |
Cooper Industries plc [Member] | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill | 5,369 | |
Cooper Industries plc [Member] | Trade names [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 3 years | |
Cooper Industries plc [Member] | Trade names [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 20 years | |
Cooper Industries plc [Member] | Trade names [Member] | Relief-from-royalty [Member] | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles | 638 | |
Cooper Industries plc [Member] | Customer relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 13 years | |
Cooper Industries plc [Member] | Customer relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 18 years | |
Cooper Industries plc [Member] | Customer relationships [Member] | Multi-period excess earnings [Member] | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles | 2,510 | |
Cooper Industries plc [Member] | Technology [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 4 years | |
Cooper Industries plc [Member] | Technology [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 20 years | |
Cooper Industries plc [Member] | Technology [Member] | Relief-from-royalty; Multi-period excess earnings [Member] | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles | 767 | |
Cooper Industries plc [Member] | Contract-based [Member] | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 9 years 6 months | |
Cooper Industries plc [Member] | Contract-based [Member] | Relief-from-royalty [Member] | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles | 44 | |
Cooper Industries plc [Member] | Trade names [Member] | Relief-from-royalty [Member] | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets | 1,410 |
Debt_Summary_of_Longterm_Debt_
Debt Summary of Long-term Debt (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | ||||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Mar. 20, 2014 | Jun. 16, 2014 | Nov. 20, 2012 |
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] | ||||||
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months | $1,008 | |||||
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two | 242 | |||||
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three | 1,548 | |||||
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four | 570 | |||||
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five | 339 | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Long-term debt and current portion of long term debt | 9,032 | 9,536 | ||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 1,008 | 567 | ||||
Long-term debt less current portion | 8,024 | 8,969 | ||||
Repayments of Debt | 582 | 1,096 | 1,324 | |||
Notes [Member] | Notes due 2014 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Notes | 0 | 250 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 5.95% | 5.95% | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 20-Mar-14 | 20-Mar-14 | ||||
Repayments of Debt | 250 | |||||
Notes [Member] | Floating rate notes due 2014 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Floating rate notes | 0 | 300 | ||||
Floating rate notes | floating rate | floating rate | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 16-Jun-14 | 16-Jun-14 | ||||
Repayments of Debt | 300 | |||||
Notes [Member] | Notes due 2015 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Notes | 100 | 100 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 4.65% | 4.65% | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 15-Jun-15 | 15-Jun-15 | ||||
Notes [Member] | Notes due 2017 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Notes | 250 | 250 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 5.30% | 5.30% | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 15-Mar-17 | 15-Mar-17 | ||||
Related long term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps | 150 | |||||
Notes [Member] | Notes due 2018 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Notes | 450 | 450 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 5.60% | 5.60% | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 15-May-18 | 15-May-18 | ||||
Related long term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps | 415 | |||||
Notes [Member] | Notes due 2019 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Notes | 300 | 300 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 6.95% | 6.95% | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 20-Mar-19 | 20-Mar-19 | ||||
Related long term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps | 300 | |||||
Notes [Member] | Notes due 2021 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Notes | 300 | 300 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 3.47% | 3.47% | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 28-Jun-21 | 28-Jun-21 | ||||
Related long term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps | 200 | |||||
Notes [Member] | Notes due 2023 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Notes | 300 | 300 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 3.68% | 3.68% | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 28-Jun-23 | 28-Jun-23 | ||||
Related long term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps | 200 | |||||
Notes [Member] | Notes due 2037 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Notes | 240 | 240 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 5.80% | 5.80% | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 15-Mar-37 | 15-Mar-37 | ||||
Notes [Member] | Notes due from 2014 to 2035 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Notes | 239 | 249 | ||||
Related long term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps | 50 | |||||
Notes ranging from 5.25% to 12.5%, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum | 5.25% | 5.25% | ||||
Notes ranging from 5.25% to 12.5%, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum | 12.50% | 12.50% | ||||
Notes maturing from 2014 to 2035, Maturity Date Range, Start | 20-Mar-14 | 20-Mar-14 | ||||
Notes maturing from 2014 to 2035, Maturity Date Range, End | 15-Jun-35 | 15-Jun-35 | ||||
Japanese Yen notes [Member] | Japanese Yen notes due 2018 [Member] | Non-derivative net investment hedge [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Notes | 84 | 95 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 4.22% | 4.22% | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 17-Dec-18 | 17-Dec-18 | ||||
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior notes due 2015 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Senior Notes | 600 | 600 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 0.95% | 0.95% | 0.95% | |||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 2-Nov-15 | 2-Nov-15 | ||||
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior notes due 2017 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Senior Notes | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 1.50% | 1.50% | 1.50% | |||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 2-Nov-17 | 2-Nov-17 | ||||
Related long term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps | 650 | |||||
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior notes due 2022 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Senior Notes | 1,600 | 1,600 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 2.75% | 2.75% | 2.75% | |||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 2-Nov-22 | 2-Nov-22 | ||||
Related long term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps | 1,250 | |||||
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior notes due 2032 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Senior Notes | 700 | 700 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | |||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 2-Nov-32 | 2-Nov-32 | ||||
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior notes due 2042 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Senior Notes | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 4.15% | 4.15% | 4.15% | |||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 2-Nov-42 | 2-Nov-42 | ||||
Debenture [Member] | Debentures due 2015 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Long term debt debentures | 300 | 300 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 5.45% | 5.45% | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 1-Apr-15 | 1-Apr-15 | ||||
Debenture [Member] | Debentures due 2016 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Long term debt debentures | 240 | 240 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 2.38% | 2.38% | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 15-Jan-16 | 15-Jan-16 | ||||
Debenture [Member] | Debentures due 2017 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Long term debt debentures | 289 | 289 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 6.10% | 6.10% | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 1-Jul-17 | 1-Jul-17 | ||||
Debenture [Member] | Debentures due 2020 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Long term debt debentures | 239 | 239 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 3.88% | 3.88% | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 15-Dec-20 | 15-Dec-20 | ||||
Related long term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps | 150 | |||||
Debenture [Member] | Debentures due 2022 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Long term debt debentures | 100 | 100 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 8.10% | 8.10% | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 15-Aug-22 | 15-Aug-22 | ||||
Debenture [Member] | Debentures due 2025 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Long term debt debentures | 145 | 145 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 6.50% | 6.50% | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 1-Jun-25 | 1-Jun-25 | ||||
Debenture [Member] | Debentures due 2029 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Long term debt debentures | 200 | 200 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 7.65% | 7.65% | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 15-Nov-29 | 15-Nov-29 | ||||
Related long term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps | 50 | |||||
Debenture [Member] | Debentures due 2034 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Long term debt debentures | 136 | 136 | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 5.45% | 5.45% | ||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | 15-Oct-34 | 15-Oct-34 | ||||
Related long term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps | 25 | |||||
Other long-term debt [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Other | $220 | $153 |
Debt_Revolving_Credit_Faciliti
Debt Revolving Credit Facilities and Lines of Credit (Details) (USD $) | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Oct. 03, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Refinanced five-year revolving credit facility [Member] | |||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |||
Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $500,000,000 | ||
Revolving credit facility, term | 5 years | ||
Refinanced three-year revolving credit facility [Member] | |||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |||
Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | 750,000,000 | ||
Revolving credit facility, term | 3 years | ||
Four-year revolving credit facility, expires October 3, 2018 [Member] | |||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |||
Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | 500,000,000 | ||
Revolving credit facility, term | 4 years | ||
Five-year revolving credit facility, expires October 3, 2019 [Member] | |||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |||
Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | 750,000,000 | ||
Revolving credit facility, term | 5 years | ||
Five-year revolving credit facility, expires June 14, 2017 [Member] | |||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |||
Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | 750,000,000 | ||
Revolving credit facility, term | 5 years | ||
Total long-term revolving credit facilities [Member] | |||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |||
Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | 2,000,000,000 | ||
Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding | 0 | 0 | |
Letter of Credit [Member] | |||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |||
Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | 340,000,000 | ||
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount | 155,000,000 | ||
Non-United States short-term lines of credit [Member] | |||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |||
Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $2,089,000,000 |
Debt_Senior_Notes_Details
Debt Senior Notes (Details) (USD $) | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 14, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Nov. 20, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Issuance of senior notes | $4,900 | |||
Optional senior note redemption provision - first possibility | 100% of principal | |||
Optional senior note redemption provision - second possibility | sum of present value of remaining payments plus basis points ranging from 10 to 25 | |||
Senior note control provision | purchase price of 101% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest | |||
Unregistered Senior Notes exchanged for Senior Notes registered under the Securities Act of 1933 | 14-Nov-13 | |||
Senior Notes, Total capitalized deferred financing fees | 40 | |||
Senior Notes [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes | 4,853 | |||
Issuance of senior notes | $4,900 | |||
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior notes due 2015 [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 0.95% | 0.95% | 0.95% | |
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior notes due 2017 [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 1.50% | 1.50% | 1.50% | |
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior notes due 2022 [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 2.75% | 2.75% | 2.75% | |
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior notes due 2032 [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | |
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior notes due 2042 [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 4.15% | 4.15% | 4.15% |
Debt_Bridge_Facility_Details
Debt Bridge Facility (Details) (Bridge Facility [Member], USD $) | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Nov. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Nov. 30, 2012 | 21-May-12 | |
Bridge Facility [Member] | ||||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | ||||
Borrowing on Bridge Facility | $1,669,000,000 | $1,669,000,000 | ||
Bridge facility maximum borrowing capacity | 6,750,000,000 | |||
Bridge Facility, Maximum Duration | 364 days | |||
Deferred finance fees | 69,000,000 | |||
Amortization of deferred financing fees | $68,000,000 |
Debt_Interest_Paid_on_Debt_Det
Debt Interest Paid on Debt (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Interest Paid on Debt [Abstract] | |||
Interest paid on debt | $296 | $294 | $237 |
Retirement_Benefits_Plans_Obli
Retirement Benefits Plans - Obligations and Funded Status (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | |||
Funded status | |||
Fair value of plan assets | $4,621 | $4,372 | |
United States pension liabilities [Member] | |||
Funded status | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 3,086 | 2,940 | 2,607 |
Benefit obligations | -4,047 | -3,625 | -3,817 |
Funded status | -961 | -685 | |
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||
Non-current assets | 14 | 44 | |
Current liabilities | -16 | -15 | |
Non-current liabilities | -959 | -714 | |
Total | -961 | -685 | |
Amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (pretax) | |||
Net actuarial loss | 1,377 | 1,051 | |
Prior service cost (credit) | 5 | 3 | |
Total | 1,382 | 1,054 | 1,621 |
Non-United States pension liabilities [Member] | |||
Funded status | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 1,535 | 1,432 | 1,248 |
Benefit obligations | -2,337 | -2,127 | -2,017 |
Funded status | -802 | -695 | |
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||
Non-current assets | 77 | 86 | |
Current liabilities | -26 | -30 | |
Non-current liabilities | -853 | -751 | |
Total | -802 | -695 | |
Amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (pretax) | |||
Net actuarial loss | 695 | 515 | |
Prior service cost (credit) | 11 | 13 | |
Total | 706 | 528 | 559 |
Other postretirement liabilities [Member] | |||
Funded status | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 116 | 138 | 146 |
Benefit obligations | -676 | -867 | -950 |
Funded status | -560 | -729 | |
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||
Non-current assets | 0 | 0 | |
Current liabilities | -47 | -61 | |
Non-current liabilities | -513 | -668 | |
Total | -560 | -729 | |
Amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (pretax) | |||
Net actuarial loss | 176 | 190 | |
Prior service cost (credit) | -86 | -6 | |
Total | $90 | $184 | $262 |
Retirement_Benefits_Plans_Chan
Retirement Benefits Plans - Change in Benefit Obligations (Details 1) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
United States pension liabilities [Member] | |||
Change in benefit obligations | |||
Balance at January 1 | $3,625 | $3,817 | |
Service cost | 117 | 128 | 115 |
Interest cost | 162 | 147 | 134 |
Actuarial loss (gain) | 470 | -223 | |
Gross benefits paid | -329 | -246 | |
Currency translation | 0 | 0 | |
Plan amendments | 2 | 2 | |
Other | 0 | 0 | |
Balance at December 31 | 4,047 | 3,625 | 3,817 |
Accumulated benefit obligation | 3,894 | 3,458 | |
Non-United States pension liabilities [Member] | |||
Change in benefit obligations | |||
Balance at January 1 | 2,127 | 2,017 | |
Service cost | 66 | 62 | 50 |
Interest cost | 85 | 80 | 77 |
Actuarial loss (gain) | 355 | 21 | |
Gross benefits paid | -106 | -90 | |
Currency translation | -190 | 36 | |
Plan amendments | 0 | 4 | |
Other | 0 | -3 | |
Balance at December 31 | 2,337 | 2,127 | 2,017 |
Accumulated benefit obligation | 2,181 | 2,003 | |
Other postretirement liabilities [Member] | |||
Change in benefit obligations | |||
Balance at January 1 | 867 | 950 | |
Service cost | 13 | 20 | 17 |
Interest cost | 32 | 35 | 38 |
Actuarial loss (gain) | -36 | -54 | |
Gross benefits paid | -91 | -103 | |
Currency translation | -4 | -2 | |
Plan amendments | -84 | 0 | |
Other | -21 | 21 | |
Balance at December 31 | $676 | $867 | $950 |
Retirement_Benefits_Plans_Chan1
Retirement Benefits Plans - Change in Plan Assets (Details 2) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Change in plan assets | |||
Balance at December 31 | $4,621 | $4,372 | |
United States pension liabilities [Member] | |||
Change in plan assets | |||
Balance at January 1 | 2,940 | 2,607 | |
Actual return on plan assets | 226 | 383 | |
Employer contributions | 248 | 196 | 311 |
Gross benefits paid | -329 | -246 | |
Currency translation | 0 | 0 | |
Other | 1 | 0 | |
Balance at December 31 | 3,086 | 2,940 | 2,607 |
Non-United States pension liabilities [Member] | |||
Change in plan assets | |||
Balance at January 1 | 1,432 | 1,248 | |
Actual return on plan assets | 191 | 118 | |
Employer contributions | 114 | 145 | 102 |
Gross benefits paid | -106 | -90 | |
Currency translation | -96 | 15 | |
Other | 0 | -4 | |
Balance at December 31 | 1,535 | 1,432 | 1,248 |
Other postretirement liabilities [Member] | |||
Change in plan assets | |||
Balance at January 1 | 138 | 146 | |
Actual return on plan assets | 4 | 15 | |
Employer contributions | 40 | 59 | |
Gross benefits paid | -91 | -103 | |
Currency translation | 0 | 0 | |
Other | 25 | 21 | |
Balance at December 31 | $116 | $138 |
Retirement_Benefits_Plans_Comp
Retirement Benefits Plans - Components of Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets (Details 3) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
United States pension liabilities [Member] | ||
Components of pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets | ||
Projected benefit obligation | $3,557 | $3,166 |
Accumulated benefit obligation | 3,403 | 2,999 |
Fair value of plan assets | 2,581 | 2,437 |
Non-United States pension liabilities [Member] | ||
Components of pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets | ||
Projected benefit obligation | 1,524 | 1,411 |
Accumulated benefit obligation | 1,446 | 1,349 |
Fair value of plan assets | $673 | $635 |
Retirement_Benefits_Plans_Chan2
Retirement Benefits Plans - Changes in Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities Recognized in AOCI (Details 4) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Changes in pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss | |||
Prior service cost arising during the year | ($82) | $6 | $1 |
Less amounts included in expense during the year | 718 | -456 | 386 |
Net change for the year | 0 | -2 | 2 |
United States pension liabilities [Member] | |||
Changes in pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss | |||
Balance at January 1 | 1,054 | 1,621 | |
Prior service cost arising during the year | 2 | 2 | |
Net loss (gain) arising during the year | 490 | -381 | |
Currency translation | 0 | 0 | |
Less amounts included in expense during the year | -164 | -186 | |
Other | 0 | -2 | |
Net change for the year | 328 | -567 | |
Balance at December 31 | 1,382 | 1,054 | |
Non-United States pension liabilities [Member] | |||
Changes in pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss | |||
Balance at January 1 | 528 | 559 | |
Prior service cost arising during the year | 0 | 4 | |
Net loss (gain) arising during the year | 262 | -12 | |
Currency translation | -55 | 6 | |
Less amounts included in expense during the year | -29 | -29 | |
Other | 0 | 0 | |
Net change for the year | 178 | -31 | |
Balance at December 31 | 706 | 528 | |
Other postretirement liabilities [Member] | |||
Changes in pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss | |||
Balance at January 1 | 184 | 262 | |
Prior service cost arising during the year | -84 | 0 | |
Net loss (gain) arising during the year | -34 | -63 | |
Currency translation | -1 | -1 | |
Less amounts included in expense during the year | 25 | -14 | |
Other | 0 | 0 | |
Net change for the year | -94 | -78 | |
Balance at December 31 | $90 | $184 |
Retirement_Benefits_Plans_Bene
Retirement Benefits Plans - Benefits Expense (Details 5) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
United States pension plans [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |||
Service cost | $117 | $128 | $115 |
Interest cost | 162 | 147 | 134 |
Expected return on plan assets | -246 | -226 | -183 |
Amortization | 93 | 133 | 118 |
Benefit plans | 126 | 182 | 184 |
Settlements, curtailments and other | 71 | 53 | 20 |
Total expense | 197 | 235 | 204 |
Non-United States pension plans [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |||
Service cost | 66 | 62 | 50 |
Interest cost | 85 | 80 | 77 |
Expected return on plan assets | -98 | -85 | -77 |
Amortization | 27 | 27 | 15 |
Benefit plans | 80 | 84 | 65 |
Settlements, curtailments and other | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Total expense | 82 | 86 | 69 |
Other postretirement benefits plans [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |||
Service cost | 13 | 20 | 17 |
Interest cost | 32 | 35 | 38 |
Expected return on plan assets | -6 | -6 | -6 |
Amortization | 6 | 14 | 13 |
Benefit plans | 45 | 63 | 62 |
Settlements, curtailments and other | -31 | 0 | 0 |
Total expense | $14 | $63 | $62 |
Retirement_Benefits_Plans_Reti
Retirement Benefits Plans Retirement Benefits Plans - Estimated Future Pretax Amounts Recognized From AOCI to Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details 6) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 |
United States pension liabilities [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |
Actuarial loss | $168 |
Prior service cost (credit) | 1 |
Total | 169 |
Non-United States pension liabilities [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |
Actuarial loss | 39 |
Prior service cost (credit) | 1 |
Total | 40 |
Other postretirement liabilities [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |
Actuarial loss | 15 |
Prior service cost (credit) | -14 |
Total | $1 |
Retirement_Benefits_Plans_Pens
Retirement Benefits Plans - Pension Plans Assumptions (Details 7) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |
United States pension plans [Member] | |||
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligation at year-end | |||
Discount rate | 3.97% | 4.67% | 3.97% |
Rate of compensation increase | 3.16% | 3.16% | 3.16% |
Assumptions used to determine expense | |||
Discount rate | 4.67% | 3.97% | 4.70% |
Expected long-term return on plan assets | 8.40% | 8.45% | 8.50% |
Rate of compensation increase | 3.16% | 3.16% | 3.15% |
Non-United States pension plans [Member] | |||
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligation at year-end | |||
Discount rate | 3.33% | 4.20% | 4.17% |
Rate of compensation increase | 3.13% | 3.12% | 3.09% |
Assumptions used to determine expense | |||
Discount rate | 4.20% | 4.17% | 5.12% |
Expected long-term return on plan assets | 7.00% | 6.92% | 7.10% |
Rate of compensation increase | 3.12% | 3.09% | 3.62% |
Retirement_Benefits_Plans_Othe
Retirement Benefits Plans - Other Postretirement Benefits Plan Assumptions (Details 8) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract] | |||
Effect on total service and interest cost, 1% increase | 1 | ||
Effect on total service and interest cost, 1% decrease | -1 | ||
Effect on other postretirement liabilities, 1% increase | 20 | ||
Effect on other postretirement liabilities, 1% decrease | -18 | ||
Other postretirement benefits plans [Member] | |||
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligation at year-end | |||
Discount rate | 3.79% | 4.48% | 3.79% |
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year | 6.31% | 6.64% | 6.96% |
Ultimate health care cost trend rate | 4.77% | 4.77% | 4.53% |
Year ultimate health care cost trend rate is achieved | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
Assumptions used to determine expense | |||
Discount rate | 4.48% | 3.79% | 4.60% |
Initial health care cost trend rate | 6.64% | 6.96% | 7.60% |
Ultimate health care cost trend rate | 4.77% | 4.53% | 4.50% |
Year ultimate health care cost trend rate is achieved | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
Retirement_Benefits_Plans_Reti1
Retirement Benefits Plans Retirement Benefits Plans - Employer Contributions to Retirement Benefits Plans (Details 9) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
United States pension plans [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |||
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year | $217 | ||
Employer contributions to pension plans | 248 | 196 | 311 |
Non-United States pension plans [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |||
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year | 109 | ||
Employer contributions to pension plans | 114 | 145 | 102 |
Total contributions [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |||
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year | 326 | ||
Employer contributions to pension plans | $362 | $341 | $413 |
Retirement_Benefits_Plans_Esti
Retirement Benefits Plans - Estimated Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Payments (Details 10) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | |
United States pension plans [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |
2015 | $268 |
2016 | 281 |
2017 | 285 |
2018 | 289 |
2019 | 297 |
2020 - 2024 | 1,544 |
Non-United States pension plans [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |
2015 | 92 |
2016 | 92 |
2017 | 94 |
2018 | 98 |
2019 | 99 |
2020 - 2024 | 542 |
Other postretirement benefits plans [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | |
2015 | 75 |
Medicare prescription drug subsidy 2015 | -6 |
2016 | 71 |
Medicare prescription drug subsidy 2016 | -6 |
2017 | 67 |
Medicare prescription drug subsidy 2017 | -6 |
2018 | 62 |
Medicare prescription drug subsidy 2018 | -5 |
2019 | 56 |
Medicare prescription drug subsidy 2019 | -4 |
2020 - 2024 | 226 |
Medicare prescription drug subsidy 2020 - 2024 | ($13) |
Retirement_Benefits_Plans_Fair
Retirement Benefits Plans - Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets (Details 11) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | $4,621 | $4,372 |
United States pension plans percentage of worldwide pension assets | 67.00% | |
United Kingdom pension plans percentage of worldwide pension assets | 27.00% | |
United States pension plans' target allocation of United States equities | 32.00% | |
United States pension plans' target allocation of non-United States equities | 32.00% | |
United States pension plans' target allocation of real estate | 8.00% | |
United State pension plans' target allocation of debt securities | 24.00% | |
United States pension plans' target allocation of other, including hedge funds and cash equivalents | 4.00% | |
United Kingdom pension plans' target allocation of equities | 57.00% | |
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 513 | 471 |
Other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 3,988 | 3,801 |
Unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 120 | 100 |
Non-United States Equity and Global Equities [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 1,458 | 1,453 |
Non-United States Equity and Global Equities [Member] | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
Non-United States Equity and Global Equities [Member] | Other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 1,458 | 1,453 |
Non-United States Equity and Global Equities [Member] | Unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
United States Equity [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 1,005 | 1,153 |
United States Equity [Member] | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
United States Equity [Member] | Other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 1,005 | 1,153 |
United States Equity [Member] | Unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
Fixed Income [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 646 | 672 |
Fixed Income [Member] | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
Fixed Income [Member] | Other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 646 | 672 |
Fixed Income [Member] | Unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
Exchange Traded Funds [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 138 | 64 |
Exchange Traded Funds [Member] | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
Exchange Traded Funds [Member] | Other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 138 | 64 |
Exchange Traded Funds [Member] | Unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 398 | 274 |
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 398 | 274 |
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
United States treasuries [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 106 | 63 |
United States treasuries [Member] | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 106 | 63 |
United States treasuries [Member] | Other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
United States treasuries [Member] | Unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
Bank Loans [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 128 | |
Bank Loans [Member] | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | |
Bank Loans [Member] | Other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 128 | |
Bank Loans [Member] | Unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | |
Real Estate Securities [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 263 | 220 |
Real Estate Securities [Member] | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 257 | 214 |
Real Estate Securities [Member] | Other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
Real Estate Securities [Member] | Unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 6 | 6 |
Equity Securities [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 92 | 141 |
Equity Securities [Member] | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 92 | 141 |
Equity Securities [Member] | Other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
Equity Securities [Member] | Unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
Cash Equivalents [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 218 | 187 |
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 8 | 6 |
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 210 | 181 |
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
Hedge Funds [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 54 | |
Hedge Funds [Member] | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | |
Hedge Funds [Member] | Other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | |
Hedge Funds [Member] | Unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 54 | |
Exchange Traded Funds [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 50 | 47 |
Exchange Traded Funds [Member] | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 50 | 47 |
Exchange Traded Funds [Member] | Other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
Exchange Traded Funds [Member] | Unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
Other [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 65 | 98 |
Other [Member] | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 0 | 0 |
Other [Member] | Other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | 5 | 4 |
Other [Member] | Unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total pension plan assets | $60 | $94 |
Retirement_Benefits_Plans_Reti2
Retirement Benefits Plans Retirement Benefits Plans - Fair Value of Other Postretirement Benefits Plan Assets (Details 12) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Fair Value of Other Postretirement Benefits Plan Assets [Line Items] | ||
Global equities | $54 | $70 |
Fixed income securities | 24 | 29 |
United States treasuries | 37 | 38 |
Cash equivalents | 1 | 1 |
Total other postretirement benefits plan assets | 116 | 138 |
VEBA target trust allocation in diversified global equities | 50.00% | |
VEBA target trust allocation in fixed income securities | 50.00% | |
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] | ||
Fair Value of Other Postretirement Benefits Plan Assets [Line Items] | ||
Global equities | 0 | 0 |
Fixed income securities | 0 | 0 |
United States treasuries | 37 | 38 |
Cash equivalents | 1 | 1 |
Total other postretirement benefits plan assets | 38 | 39 |
Other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] | ||
Fair Value of Other Postretirement Benefits Plan Assets [Line Items] | ||
Global equities | 54 | 70 |
Fixed income securities | 24 | 29 |
United States treasuries | 0 | 0 |
Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Total other postretirement benefits plan assets | 78 | 99 |
Unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] | ||
Fair Value of Other Postretirement Benefits Plan Assets [Line Items] | ||
Global equities | 0 | 0 |
Fixed income securities | 0 | 0 |
United States treasuries | 0 | 0 |
Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Total other postretirement benefits plan assets | $0 | $0 |
Retirement_Benefits_Plans_Reti3
Retirement Benefits Plans Retirement Benefits Plans - Defined Contribution Plans (Details 13) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Defined Contribution Plans [Line Items] | |||
Employer contributions to defined contribution plans | $141 | $121 | $74 |
Commitments_and_Contingencies_1
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||||||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Jul. 16, 2014 | Jun. 23, 2014 | Jul. 08, 2014 | Jun. 18, 2014 |
USD ($) | USD ($) | BRL | USD ($) | BRL | USD ($) | USD ($) | Meritor [Member] | Meritor [Member] | Triumph [Member] | Triumph [Member] | |
USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | ||||||||
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] | |||||||||||
Raysul total loss contingency accrual | $31 | 83 | |||||||||
Raysul loss contingency provision | 23 | 60 | 8 | 23 | |||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period | 500 | 147.5 | |||||||||
Litigation Settlement, Amount | 500 | 147.5 | |||||||||
Environmental contingencies | |||||||||||
Number of environmental remediation sites world wide | 150 | 150 | |||||||||
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies | 140 | 149 | |||||||||
Current and long-term warranty accruals [Table] | |||||||||||
Balance at January 1 | 189 | 185 | 158 | ||||||||
Provision | 125 | 107 | 85 | ||||||||
Settled | -120 | -99 | -84 | ||||||||
Other | 19 | -4 | 26 | ||||||||
Balance at December 31 | 185 | 213 | 189 | 185 | |||||||
Product Warranty Accruals - Other, related to the acquisition of Cooper Industries plc | 24 | ||||||||||
Minimum rental commitments under noncancelable operating leases | |||||||||||
2015 | 153 | ||||||||||
2016 | 115 | ||||||||||
2017 | 83 | ||||||||||
2018 | 59 | ||||||||||
2019 | 34 | ||||||||||
Thereafter | 60 | ||||||||||
Total noncancelable lease commitments | 504 | ||||||||||
Summary of Rental Expense | |||||||||||
Rental expense | $244 | $241 | $199 |
Income_Taxes_Income_Loss_Befor
Income Taxes Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes [Line Items] | |||
Total income before income taxes | $1,761 | $1,884 | $1,251 |
Ireland | |||
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes [Line Items] | |||
Total income before income taxes | -332 | 184 | 0 |
Foreign | |||
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes [Line Items] | |||
Total income before income taxes | $2,093 | $1,700 | $1,251 |
Income_Taxes_Income_Tax_Benefi
Income Taxes Income Tax (Benefit) Expense (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] | |||
Total current income tax expense | $354 | $357 | $136 |
Deferred Income Tax Benefit [Abstract] | |||
Total deferred income tax benefit | -396 | -346 | -105 |
Income tax (benefit) expense | -42 | 11 | 31 |
Ireland | |||
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] | |||
Ireland | -13 | 17 | 0 |
Deferred Income Tax Benefit [Abstract] | |||
Ireland | 2 | 0 | 0 |
United States - Federal | |||
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] | |||
United States - Federal | 87 | 89 | 1 |
Deferred Income Tax Benefit [Abstract] | |||
United States - Federal | -224 | -295 | 39 |
United States - State and local | |||
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] | |||
United States - State and local | 41 | 7 | 5 |
Deferred Income Tax Benefit [Abstract] | |||
United States - State and local | -49 | -23 | 2 |
Foreign - other | |||
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] | |||
Foreign - other | 239 | 244 | 130 |
Deferred Income Tax Benefit [Abstract] | |||
Foreign - other | ($125) | ($28) | ($146) |
Income_Taxes_Reconciliations_o
Income Taxes Reconciliations of Income Taxes from the Appropriate Statutory Rate (Details) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |
Reconciliation of income taxes from appropriate statutory rate to the consolidated effective income tax rate [Line Items] | |||
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, at Ireland statutory income tax rate, percent | 25.00% | 25.00% | |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent | 35.00% | ||
Income taxes at the applicable statutory rate | 25.00% | 25.00% | 35.00% |
Effective income tax (benefit) expense rate | -2.40% | 0.60% | 2.50% |
Ireland operations | |||
Reconciliation of income taxes from appropriate statutory rate to the consolidated effective income tax rate [Line Items] | |||
Ireland tax on trading income | -0.10% | -1.40% | 0.00% |
Nondeductible interest expense | 4.80% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
United States operations [Member] | |||
Reconciliation of income taxes from appropriate statutory rate to the consolidated effective income tax rate [Line Items] | |||
United States (loss) income | -2.80% | -2.80% | 0.00% |
Nondeductible goodwill - Aerospace divestitures | 1.40% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Credit for research activities | -1.00% | -2.00% | 0.00% |
Other | 1.50% | 1.30% | 1.80% |
Other foreign operations [Member] | |||
Reconciliation of income taxes from appropriate statutory rate to the consolidated effective income tax rate [Line Items] | |||
Other | -1.00% | 0.20% | 0.00% |
United States foreign tax credit | -1.10% | -1.80% | -12.40% |
Other foreign operations (earnings taxed at other than the applicable statutory tax rate) | -24.80% | -17.60% | -14.90% |
Worldwide Operations [Member] | |||
Reconciliation of income taxes from appropriate statutory rate to the consolidated effective income tax rate [Line Items] | |||
Adjustments to tax liabilities | -1.70% | -1.10% | -5.70% |
Adjustments to valuation allowance | -2.60% | 0.80% | -1.30% |
Effective Income Tax Rate [Member] | |||
Reconciliation of income taxes from appropriate statutory rate to the consolidated effective income tax rate [Line Items] | |||
Effective income tax (benefit) expense rate | -2.40% | 0.60% | 2.50% |
Income_Taxes_Worldwide_Income_
Income Taxes Worldwide Income Tax Payments (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Worldwide Income Tax Payments [Line Items] | |||
Income taxes paid | $258 | $272 | $254 |
Income_Taxes_Components_of_cur
Income Taxes Components of current and long-term deferred income taxes (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Current assets and liabilities [Member] | ||
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals [Abstract] | ||
Employee benefits | $148 | $116 |
Depreciation and amortization | 0 | -2 |
Other accruals and adjustments | 476 | 497 |
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Abstract] | ||
United States federal income tax loss carryforwards | 0 | 0 |
United States federal income tax credit carryforward | 0 | 0 |
United States state and local tax loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards | 0 | 0 |
Other foreign tax loss carryforward | 0 | 0 |
Other foreign income tax credit carryforwards | 0 | 0 |
Valuation allowance for income tax loss and income tax credit carryforwards | -24 | 0 |
Other valuation allowance | -7 | -34 |
Total deferred income taxes | 593 | 577 |
Long-term assets and liabilities [Member] | ||
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals [Abstract] | ||
Employee benefits | 773 | 657 |
Depreciation and amortization | -2,010 | -2,294 |
Other accruals and adjustments | 282 | 368 |
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Abstract] | ||
United States federal income tax loss carryforwards | 58 | 0 |
United States federal income tax credit carryforward | 150 | 161 |
United States state and local tax loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards | 76 | 73 |
Other foreign tax loss carryforward | 2,112 | 1,708 |
Other foreign income tax credit carryforwards | 49 | 63 |
Valuation allowance for income tax loss and income tax credit carryforwards | -2,134 | -1,738 |
Other valuation allowance | -29 | -71 |
Total deferred income taxes | ($673) | ($1,073) |
Income_Taxes_Operating_Loss_an
Income Taxes Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, United States, By Expiration Dates (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | |
2015 through 2019 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax loss carryforwards | $0 |
2015 through 2019 [Member] | Before ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax credit carryforwards | 0 |
2015 through 2019 [Member] | After ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax credit carryforwards | 0 |
2015 through 2019 [Member] | Before ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | 0 |
2015 through 2019 [Member] | After ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | 0 |
2020 through 2024 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax loss carryforwards | 0 |
2020 through 2024 [Member] | Before ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax credit carryforwards | 64 |
2020 through 2024 [Member] | After ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax credit carryforwards | 64 |
2020 through 2024 [Member] | Before ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | 0 |
2020 through 2024 [Member] | After ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | 0 |
2025 through 2029 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax loss carryforwards | 31 |
2025 through 2029 [Member] | Before ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax credit carryforwards | 38 |
2025 through 2029 [Member] | After ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax credit carryforwards | 37 |
2025 through 2029 [Member] | Before ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | 11 |
2025 through 2029 [Member] | After ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | 11 |
2030 through 2034 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax loss carryforwards | 4 |
2030 through 2034 [Member] | Before ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax credit carryforwards | 86 |
2030 through 2034 [Member] | After ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax credit carryforwards | 28 |
2030 through 2034 [Member] | Before ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | 1 |
2030 through 2034 [Member] | After ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | 1 |
2035 through 2039 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax loss carryforwards | 352 |
2035 through 2039 [Member] | Before ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax credit carryforwards | 21 |
2035 through 2039 [Member] | After ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax credit carryforwards | 21 |
2035 through 2039 [Member] | Before ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | 101 |
2035 through 2039 [Member] | After ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | 46 |
Not subject to expiration [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax loss carryforwards | 0 |
Not subject to expiration [Member] | Before ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax credit carryforwards | 32 |
Not subject to expiration [Member] | After ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax credit carryforwards | 0 |
Not subject to expiration [Member] | Before ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | 0 |
Not subject to expiration [Member] | After ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | 0 |
Valuation allowance [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax loss carryforwards | 0 |
Valuation allowance [Member] | Before ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax credit carryforwards | -69 |
Valuation allowance [Member] | After ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal income tax credit carryforwards | -69 |
Valuation allowance [Member] | Before ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | -12 |
Valuation allowance [Member] | After ASU 2013-11 [Member] | |
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forward [Line Items] | |
United States federal deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | ($12) |
Income_Taxes_Income_Tax_Loss_a
Income Taxes Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, State and Local, Net of Federal Tax Effect, By Expiration Dates (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | |
2015 through 2019 [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, State and Local, Net of Federal Tax Effect [Line Items] | |
United States state and local deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards - net of federal tax | $6 |
2015 through 2019 [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, State and Local, Net of Federal Tax Effect [Line Items] | |
United States and local income tax credit carryforwards - net of federal tax effect | 10 |
2020 through 2024 [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, State and Local, Net of Federal Tax Effect [Line Items] | |
United States state and local deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards - net of federal tax | 18 |
2020 through 2024 [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, State and Local, Net of Federal Tax Effect [Line Items] | |
United States and local income tax credit carryforwards - net of federal tax effect | 9 |
2025 through 2029 [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, State and Local, Net of Federal Tax Effect [Line Items] | |
United States state and local deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards - net of federal tax | 12 |
2025 through 2029 [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, State and Local, Net of Federal Tax Effect [Line Items] | |
United States and local income tax credit carryforwards - net of federal tax effect | 6 |
2030 through 2034 [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, State and Local, Net of Federal Tax Effect [Line Items] | |
United States state and local deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards - net of federal tax | 8 |
2030 through 2034 [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, State and Local, Net of Federal Tax Effect [Line Items] | |
United States and local income tax credit carryforwards - net of federal tax effect | 2 |
2035 through 2039 [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, State and Local, Net of Federal Tax Effect [Line Items] | |
United States state and local deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards - net of federal tax | 0 |
2035 through 2039 [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, State and Local, Net of Federal Tax Effect [Line Items] | |
United States and local income tax credit carryforwards - net of federal tax effect | 5 |
Not subject to expiration [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, State and Local, Net of Federal Tax Effect [Line Items] | |
United States state and local deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards - net of federal tax | 0 |
Not subject to expiration [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, State and Local, Net of Federal Tax Effect [Line Items] | |
United States and local income tax credit carryforwards - net of federal tax effect | 0 |
Valuation allowance [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, State and Local, Net of Federal Tax Effect [Line Items] | |
United States state and local deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards - net of federal tax | -18 |
Valuation allowance [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, State and Local, Net of Federal Tax Effect [Line Items] | |
United States and local income tax credit carryforwards - net of federal tax effect | ($18) |
Income_Taxes_Income_Tax_Loss_a1
Income Taxes Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, Non-United States Subsidiaries, By Expiration Dates (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | |
2015 through 2019 [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, Non-United States Subsidiaries, By Expiration Dates [Line Items] | |
Non-United States income tax loss carryforwards | $135 |
Non-United States deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | 35 |
Non-United States income tax credit carryforwards | 3 |
2020 through 2024 [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, Non-United States Subsidiaries, By Expiration Dates [Line Items] | |
Non-United States income tax loss carryforwards | 165 |
Non-United States deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | 41 |
Non-United States income tax credit carryforwards | 14 |
2025 through 2029 [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, Non-United States Subsidiaries, By Expiration Dates [Line Items] | |
Non-United States income tax loss carryforwards | 38 |
Non-United States deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | 9 |
Non-United States income tax credit carryforwards | 24 |
2030 through 2034 [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, Non-United States Subsidiaries, By Expiration Dates [Line Items] | |
Non-United States income tax loss carryforwards | 18 |
Non-United States deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | 5 |
Non-United States income tax credit carryforwards | 0 |
Not subject to expiration [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, Non-United States Subsidiaries, By Expiration Dates [Line Items] | |
Non-United States income tax loss carryforwards | 9,290 |
Non-United States deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | 2,022 |
Non-United States income tax credit carryforwards | 7 |
Valuation allowance [Member] | |
Income Tax Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards, Non-United States Subsidiaries, By Expiration Dates [Line Items] | |
Non-United States income tax loss carryforwards | 0 |
Non-United States deferred income tax assets for income tax loss carryforwards | -2,033 |
Non-United States income tax credit carryforwards | ($8) |
Income_Taxes_Summary_of_Gross_
Income Taxes Summary of Gross Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Gross Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits [Line Items] | |||
Balance at January 1 | $479 | $444 | $236 |
Increases and decreases as a result of positions taken during prior years | |||
Transfers from valuation allowances | -3 | 13 | 0 |
Other increases | 37 | 7 | 1 |
Other decreases, including currency translation | -3 | -7 | 0 |
Balances related to acquired businesses | -3 | 2 | 177 |
Increases as a result of positions taken during the current year | 65 | 35 | 36 |
Decreases relating to settlements with tax authorities | -51 | -6 | 0 |
Decreases as a result of a lapse of the applicable statute of limitations | -28 | -9 | -6 |
Balance at December 31 | $493 | $479 | $444 |
Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Text
Income Taxes Income Taxes Textuals (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |
Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||
Income tax (benefit) expense | ($42,000,000) | $11,000,000 | $31,000,000 |
Effective income tax (benefit) expense rate | -2.40% | 0.60% | 2.50% |
Net tax benefit of litigation settlements, related legal costs and gain on sale of the Aerospace businesses | 7.60% | ||
Undistributed earnings of United States and other foreign subsidiaries where no provision has been made | 12,500,000,000 | ||
Unrecognized tax benefits netted against deferred tax asset for a loss or other carryforward under ASU 2013-11 | 146,000,000 | ||
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate | 371,000,000 | ||
Income tax examination, penalties and interest accrued | 120,000,000 | 114,000,000 | |
Recoverability of Deferred Income Tax Assets [Abstract] | |||
Number of years of cumulative pretax income in a particular jurisdiction to determine deferred tax assets will not be recognized | P3Y | ||
Number of years of cumulative pretax losses in particular jurisdiction to determine if deferred tax assets can be recognized | P3Y | ||
Number of years estimated to resolve Brazilian tax assessment | 10 | ||
2011 Notice [Member] | |||
Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||
IRS Statutory Notice of Deficiency proposed assessment of additional taxes | 75,000,000 | ||
Penalties associated with IRS Statutory Notice of Deficiency proposed assessment | 52,000,000 | ||
2014 Notice [Member] | |||
Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||
IRS Statutory Notice of Deficiency proposed assessment of additional taxes | 190,000,000 | ||
Penalties associated with IRS Statutory Notice of Deficiency proposed assessment | 72,000,000 | ||
2010 Notice [Member] | |||
Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||
Brazil tax assessment, plus interest and penalties | 64,000,000 | ||
2014 Notice [Member] | |||
Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||
Brazil tax assessment, plus interest and penalties | $50,000,000 |
Eaton_Shareholders_Equity_Eato
Eaton Shareholders' Equity Eaton Shareholders' Equity - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Equity [Abstract] | |||
Currency translation and related hedging instuments pre-tax | ($1,014) | ($30) | $144 |
Currency translation and related hedging instruments after-tax | -1,019 | -28 | 135 |
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract] | |||
Prior service credit (cost) arising during the year pre-tax | 82 | -6 | -1 |
Prior service credit (cost) arising during the year after-tax | 51 | -4 | -1 |
Net (loss) gain arising during the year pre-tax | -718 | 456 | -386 |
Net (loss) gain arising during the year after-tax | -519 | 277 | -262 |
Currency translation pre-tax | 56 | -5 | -15 |
Currency translation after-tax | 47 | -4 | -12 |
Other pre-tax | 0 | 2 | -2 |
Other after-tax | -4 | 16 | 15 |
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost reclassified to earnings pre-tax | 168 | 229 | 170 |
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost reclassified to earnings after-tax | 110 | 144 | 108 |
Total pensions and other postretirement benefits included in other comprehensive income (loss), pre-tax | -412 | 676 | -234 |
Total pensions and other postretirement benefits included in other comprehensive income (loss), after-tax | -315 | 429 | -152 |
Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges | |||
(Loss) gain on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges pre-tax | -3 | 6 | 10 |
(Loss) gain on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges after-tax | -2 | 3 | 10 |
Changes in cash flow hedges reclassified to earnings pre-tax | -5 | 0 | 7 |
Changes in cash flow hedges reclassified to earnings after-tax | -3 | 0 | 7 |
Cash flow hedges, net of reclassification adjustments pre-tax | -8 | 6 | 17 |
Cash flow hedges, net of reclassification adjustments after-tax | -5 | 3 | 17 |
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders pre-tax | -1,434 | 652 | -73 |
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders after-tax | ($1,339) | $404 | $0 |
Eaton_Shareholders_Equity_Eato1
Eaton Shareholders' Equity Eaton Shareholders' Equity - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | |||
Balance at December 31 | ($2,899) | ($1,560) | |
Net current-period Other comprehensive loss | -1,339 | 404 | 0 |
Currency translation and related hedging instruments [Member] | |||
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | |||
Balance at December 31 | -1,414 | -395 | |
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | -1,019 | ||
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 0 | ||
Net current-period Other comprehensive loss | -1,019 | ||
Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits [Member] | |||
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | |||
Balance at December 31 | -1,485 | -1,170 | |
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | -425 | ||
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 110 | ||
Net current-period Other comprehensive loss | -315 | ||
Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | |||
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | |||
Balance at December 31 | 0 | 5 | |
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | -2 | ||
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -3 | ||
Net current-period Other comprehensive loss | -5 | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | |||
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | |||
Balance at December 31 | -2,899 | -1,560 | |
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | -1,446 | ||
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 107 | ||
Net current-period Other comprehensive loss | ($1,339) |
Eaton_Shareholders_Equity_Eato2
Eaton Shareholders' Equity Eaton Shareholders' Equity - Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] | ||||
Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps | ($227) | ($271) | ($208) | |
Currency exchange contracts | 15,646 | 15,369 | 11,448 | |
Gain and losses on cash flow hedges, total reclassifications pre-tax | 1,761 | 1,884 | 1,251 | |
Tax benefit (expense) | 42 | -11 | -31 | |
Total reclassifications, net of tax | 1,793 | 1,861 | 1,217 | |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member] | ||||
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] | ||||
Total reclassifications, net of tax | -107 | |||
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member] | Amortization of defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefits items [Member] | ||||
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] | ||||
Actuarial loss and prior service cost | -168 | [1] | ||
Tax benefit (expense) | 58 | |||
Total reclassifications, net of tax | -110 | |||
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member] | Gains and losses on cash flow hedges [Member] | ||||
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] | ||||
Gain and losses on cash flow hedges, total reclassifications pre-tax | 5 | |||
Tax benefit (expense) | -2 | |||
Total reclassifications, net of tax | 3 | |||
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member] | Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps [Member] | Gains and losses on cash flow hedges [Member] | ||||
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] | ||||
Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps | -1 | |||
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member] | Currency exchange contracts [Member] | Gains and losses on cash flow hedges [Member] | ||||
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items] | ||||
Currency exchange contracts | $6 | |||
[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 defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefits items. |
Eaton_Shareholders_Equity_Eato3
Eaton Shareholders' Equity Eaton Shareholders' Equity - Net Income per Ordinary Share (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Equity [Abstract] | |||
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | $1,793 | $1,861 | $1,217 |
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding - diluted | 476.8 | 476.7 | 350.9 |
Less dilutive effect of equity-based compensation | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.1 |
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding - basic | 474.1 | 473.5 | 347.8 |
Net income per ordinary share - diluted | $3.76 | $3.90 | $3.46 |
Net income per ordinary share - basic | $3.78 | $3.93 | $3.54 |
Eaton_Shareholders_Equity_Eato4
Eaton Shareholders' Equity Eaton Shareholders' Equity (Textuals) (Details) | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||||
Sep. 28, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Oct. 22, 2013 | Feb. 25, 2015 | Mar. 20, 2015 | |
USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | Subsequent Event [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | ||
USD ($) | USD ($) | |||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||||||||
Quarterly dividends payable, amount per share | $0.55 | |||||||
Quarterly dividends, per share, declared | $1.96 | $1.68 | $1.52 | $0.55 | ||||
Shareholders Equity Textuals Abstract | ||||||||
Ordinary shares authorized | 750,000,000 | |||||||
Eaton Corporation plc ordinary share par value | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||||||
Ordinary shares issued and outstanding | 467,900,000 | 475,100,000 | ||||||
Deferred ordinary shares authorized | 40,000 | |||||||
Deferred ordinary shares par value | € 1 | |||||||
Deferred ordinary shares, shares issued and outstanding | 40,000 | 40,000 | ||||||
Preferred A Shares authorized | 10,000 | |||||||
Preferred A Shares par value | $1 | |||||||
Preferred A Shares, Shares Issued | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||||||
Preferred A Shares, Shares Outstanding | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||||||
Serial preferred shares authorized | 10,000,000 | |||||||
Serial preferred share par value per share | $0.01 | |||||||
Serial preferred shares, shares issued and outstanding | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Number of holders of record of Eaton ordinary shares | 18,993 | |||||||
Number of current and former employees who were shareholders through various Eaton plans | 26,059 | |||||||
Disclosure of Repurchase Agreements [Abstract] | ||||||||
2011 Retired Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased | 20,000,000 | |||||||
2011 share repurchase program, maximum aggregate purchase price of shares authorized | $1,250,000,000 | |||||||
2011 share repurchase progam, shares purchased | 0 | |||||||
2013 share repurchase program, number of shares authorized to be repurchased | 40,000,000 | |||||||
2013 stock repurchase program, authorized repurchase price as percent of Eaton closing share price, low range | 70.00% | |||||||
2013 stock repurchase program, authorized repurchase price as percent of Eaton closing share price, high range | 120.00% | |||||||
2013 share repurchase program, shares purchased - shares | 9,600,000 | 0 | ||||||
2013 share repurchase program, shares purchased - cost | 650,000,000 | |||||||
Employee Trust [Abstract] | ||||||||
Deferred compensation plan trust of shares and marketable secutities | $19,000,000 | $24,000,000 | ||||||
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract] | ||||||||
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of net income per ordinary share | 500,000 | 200,000 | 2,200,000 |
Restricted_Stock_Units_and_Awa
Restricted Stock Units and Awards Activity (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Equity-based compensation | |||
Compensation expense not yet recognized related to non-vested RSUs and RSAs | $93.90 | ||
Weighted average period for total compensation expense not yet recognized | 2.3 | ||
Excess tax benefit for equity-based compensation | $5 | $10 | $18 |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | |||
Equity-based compensation | |||
Non-vested at January 1 | 3.4 | ||
Granted | 1 | ||
Vested | -1.4 | ||
Forfeited | -0.2 | ||
Non-vested at December 31 | 2.8 | ||
Non-vested at January 1 | $51.37 | ||
Granted | $71.54 | ||
Vested | $47.69 | ||
Forfeited | $59.01 | ||
Non-vested at December 31 | $60.11 |
EquityBased_Compensation_Infor
Equity-Based Compensation Information Related to Restricted Stock Units and Awards (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Information Related to RSUs and RSAs [Line Items] | |||
Pretax expense for RSUs and RSAs | $81 | $69 | $46 |
After-tax expense for RSUs and RSAs | 53 | 45 | 30 |
Fair value of vested RSUs and RSAs | $105 | $82 | $126 |
EquityBased_Compensation_Stock
Equity-Based Compensation Stock Options Fair Value Assumptions (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |
Stock Options Fair Value Assumptions [Line Items] | |||
Expected volatility | 34.00% | 36.00% | 35.00% |
Expected option life in years | 5 years 6 months | 5 years 6 months | 5 years 6 months |
Expected dividend yield | 2.40% | 2.00% | 2.00% |
Risk-free interest rate minimum | 1.50% | 0.80% | 0.90% |
Risk-free interest rate maximum | 1.70% | 1.50% | 1.00% |
Weighted-average fair value of stock options granted | $19.46 | $17.49 | $14.08 |
Stock option vesting period | 3 years | ||
Stock option expiration date after date of grant | 10 years |
EquityBased_Compensation_Stock1
Equity-Based Compensation Stock Options Activity (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Equity-based compensation | |
Closing price of Eaton ordinary shares on last trading day | $67.96 |
Weighted-average exercise price per option [Member] | |
Equity-based compensation | |
Outstanding at January 1, 2014 | $43.43 |
Granted | $75.25 |
Exercised | $37.75 |
Forfeited and cancelled | $59.33 |
Outstanding at December, 31 2014 | $47.30 |
Exercisable at December 31, 2014 | $42.74 |
Stock Options [Member] | |
Equity-based compensation | |
Outstanding at January 1, 2014, shares | 7.9 |
Granted, shares | 0.6 |
Exercised, shares | -1.5 |
Forfeited and cancelled, shares | 0 |
Outstanding at December 31, 2014, shares | 7 |
Exercisable at December 31, 2014, shares | 5.7 |
Reserved for future grants at December 31, 2014, shares | 14.3 |
Weighted-average remaining contractual life in years [Member] | |
Equity-based compensation | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | 4 years 4 months |
Exercisable at December 31, 2014 | 3 years 4 months |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Member] | |
Equity-based compensation | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | $148.90 |
Exercisable at December 31, 2014 | $142.70 |
EquityBased_Compensation_Infor1
Equity-Based Compensation Information Related to Stock Options (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Equity-based compensation | |||
Pretax expense for stock options | $12 | $11 | $7 |
After-tax expense for stock options | 8 | 7 | 5 |
Proceeds from stock options exercised | 54 | 121 | 95 |
Income tax benefit related to stock options exercised | |||
Tax benefit classified in operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 4 | 3 | 5 |
Excess tax benefit classified in financing activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 15 | 22 | 13 |
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised | 55 | 102 | 60 |
Total fair value of stock options vesting | 12 | 11 | 7 |
Stock options exercised, shares | 1,501 | 3,565 | 3,099 |
Non-vested stock option compensation expense not yet recognized | $14 | ||
Non-vested stock options weighted-average period for total compensation expense to be recognized | 1 year 10 months |
Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail
Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Summary of financial instruments recognized at fair value and fair value measurement used | ||
Cash | $781 | $915 |
Short-term investments | 245 | 794 |
Net derivative contracts | 70 | -35 |
Long-term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps - net | -74 | 39 |
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] | ||
Summary of financial instruments recognized at fair value and fair value measurement used | ||
Cash | 781 | 915 |
Short-term investments | 245 | 794 |
Net derivative contracts | 0 | 0 |
Long-term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps - net | 0 | 0 |
Other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] | ||
Summary of financial instruments recognized at fair value and fair value measurement used | ||
Cash | 0 | 0 |
Short-term investments | 0 | 0 |
Net derivative contracts | 70 | -35 |
Long-term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps - net | -74 | 39 |
Unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] | ||
Summary of financial instruments recognized at fair value and fair value measurement used | ||
Cash | 0 | 0 |
Short-term investments | 0 | 0 |
Net derivative contracts | 0 | 0 |
Long-term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps - net | $0 | $0 |
Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Details 1) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Summary of carrying value of short-term investments | ||
Time deposits, certificates of deposit and demand deposits with banks | $113 | $279 |
Money market investments | 131 | 512 |
Other | 1 | 3 |
Total short-term investments | $245 | $794 |
Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V1
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Details Textuals) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Long-term debt and current portion of long term debt, carrying value | $9,032 | $9,536 |
Long-term debt and current portion of long-term debt, fair value | $9,509 | $9,665 |
Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities Fixed-to-Floating Interest Rate Swaps (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Notes due 2017 [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Notional amount | $150 |
Fixed interest rate received | 5.30% |
Floating interest rate paid | 4.42% |
Basis for contracted floating interest rate paid | 1 month LIBOR + 4.26% |
Senior notes due 2017 [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Notional amount | 650 |
Fixed interest rate received | 1.50% |
Floating interest rate paid | 0.59% |
Basis for contracted floating interest rate paid | 1 month LIBOR + 0.43% |
Notes due 2018 [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Notional amount | 415 |
Fixed interest rate received | 5.60% |
Floating interest rate paid | 3.51% |
Basis for contracted floating interest rate paid | 6 month LIBOR + 3.18% |
Notes due 2019 [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Notional amount | 300 |
Fixed interest rate received | 6.95% |
Floating interest rate paid | 5.30% |
Basis for contracted floating interest rate paid | 3 month LIBOR + 5.07% |
Debentures due 2019 [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Notional amount | 25 |
Fixed interest rate received | 8.88% |
Floating interest rate paid | 4.18% |
Basis for contracted floating interest rate paid | 6 month LIBOR + 3.84% |
Debentures due 2020 [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Notional amount | 150 |
Fixed interest rate received | 3.88% |
Floating interest rate paid | 2.28% |
Basis for contracted floating interest rate paid | 1 month LIBOR + 2.12% |
Notes due 2021 [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Notional amount | 200 |
Fixed interest rate received | 3.47% |
Floating interest rate paid | 1.85% |
Basis for contracted floating interest rate paid | 1 month LIBOR + 1.69% |
Senior notes due 2022 [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Notional amount | 1,250 |
Fixed interest rate received | 2.75% |
Floating interest rate paid | 0.67% |
Basis for contracted floating interest rate paid | 1 month LIBOR + 0.52% |
Notes due 2023 [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Notional amount | 200 |
Fixed interest rate received | 3.68% |
Floating interest rate paid | 1.23% |
Basis for contracted floating interest rate paid | 1 month LIBOR + 1.07% |
Debentures due 2024 [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Notional amount | 25 |
Fixed interest rate received | 7.63% |
Floating interest rate paid | 2.81% |
Basis for contracted floating interest rate paid | 6 month LIBOR + 2.48% |
Debentures due 2029 [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Notional amount | 50 |
Fixed interest rate received | 7.65% |
Floating interest rate paid | 2.89% |
Basis for contracted floating interest rate paid | 6 month LIBOR + 2.57% |
Debentures due 2034 [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Notional amount | $25 |
Fixed interest rate received | 5.45% |
Floating interest rate paid | 0.60% |
Basis for contracted floating interest rate paid | 6 month LIBOR + 0.28% |
Derivative_Financial_Instrumen3
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Other current assets [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative asset designated as hedging instrument | $8 | $13 |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value | 47 | 22 |
Other noncurrent assets [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative asset designated as hedging instrument | 85 | 36 |
Other current liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value | 52 | 26 |
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative liability designated as hedging instrument | 5 | 4 |
Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative liability designated as hedging instrument | 13 | 76 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative, Notional Amount | 3,440 | 3,090 |
Derivative, Lower Remaining Maturity Range | 2 years | 3 months |
Derivative, Higher Remaining Maturity Range | 19 years | 20 years |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps | Other current assets [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative asset designated as hedging instrument | 0 | 1 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps | Other noncurrent assets [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative asset designated as hedging instrument | 84 | 36 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps | Other current liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative liability designated as hedging instrument | 0 | 0 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps | Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative liability designated as hedging instrument | 10 | 76 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative, Notional Amount | 300 | |
Derivative, Lower Remaining Maturity Range | 1 month | |
Derivative, Higher Remaining Maturity Range | 6 months | |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps | Other current assets [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative asset designated as hedging instrument | 0 | |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps | Other noncurrent assets [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative asset designated as hedging instrument | 0 | |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps | Other current liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative liability designated as hedging instrument | 1 | |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps | Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative liability designated as hedging instrument | 0 | |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Currency exchange contracts | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative, Notional Amount | 432 | 393 |
Derivative, Lower Remaining Maturity Range | 1 month | 12 months |
Derivative, Higher Remaining Maturity Range | 36 months | 36 months |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Currency exchange contracts | Other current assets [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative asset designated as hedging instrument | 8 | 12 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Currency exchange contracts | Other noncurrent assets [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative asset designated as hedging instrument | 1 | 0 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Currency exchange contracts | Other current liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative liability designated as hedging instrument | 5 | 3 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Currency exchange contracts | Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative liability designated as hedging instrument | 3 | 0 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Commodity contracts | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative, Notional Amount | 1 | 1 |
Derivative, Lower Remaining Maturity Range | 1 month | 1 month |
Derivative, Higher Remaining Maturity Range | 12 months | 12 months |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Commodity contracts | Other current assets [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative asset designated as hedging instrument | 0 | 0 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Commodity contracts | Other noncurrent assets [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative asset designated as hedging instrument | 0 | 0 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Commodity contracts | Other current liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative liability designated as hedging instrument | 0 | 0 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Commodity contracts | Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative liability designated as hedging instrument | 0 | 0 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Currency exchange contracts | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative, Notional Amount | 4,447 | 4,277 |
Derivative, Lower Remaining Maturity Range | 1 month | 1 month |
Derivative, Higher Remaining Maturity Range | 12 months | 12 months |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Currency exchange contracts | Other current assets [Member] | ||
Derivatives designated as hedges | ||
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value | 47 | 22 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Currency exchange contracts | Other current liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value | $52 | $26 |
Amounts_Recognized_in_Accumula
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Textuals) [Abstract] | ||
Eaton's target percentage of managing intercompany balance sheet exposure | 100.00% | |
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | ||
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income | ||
Gain (loss) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ($3) | $6 |
Gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 5 | 0 |
Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | ||
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income | ||
Gain (loss) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 0 | 0 |
Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps | Interest expense - net [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | ||
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income | ||
Gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -1 | -1 |
Currency exchange contracts | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | ||
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income | ||
Gain (loss) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -3 | 6 |
Currency exchange contracts | Cost of products sold [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | ||
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income | ||
Gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 6 | 2 |
Commodity contracts | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | ||
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income | ||
Gain (loss) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 0 | 0 |
Commodity contracts | Cost of products sold [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | ||
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income | ||
Gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss | $0 | ($1) |
Derivative_Financial_Instrumen4
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities Amounts Recognized in Net income (Details) (Interest expense - net [Member], Fair Value Hedging [Member], USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
Derivative designated as fair value hedges | $0 | $0 |
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | ||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
Derivative designated as fair value hedges | 113 | -126 |
Related Long Term Debt Converted To Floating Interest Rates By Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | ||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
Derivative designated as fair value hedges | ($113) | $126 |
Accounts_Receivable_and_Invent2
Accounts Receivable and Inventory (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Accounts Receivable and Inventory [Abstract] | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable | $60 | $79 |
Percentage of inventory at FIFO accounted for using the LIFO method | 41.00% | 45.00% |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Raw materials | 924 | 955 |
Work-in-process | 422 | 428 |
Finished goods | 1,201 | 1,115 |
Inventory at FIFO | 2,547 | 2,498 |
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost | -119 | -116 |
Total inventory | $2,428 | $2,382 |
Business_Segment_and_Geographi2
Business Segment and Geographic Region Information (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Business Segment Information | |||
Net sales | $22,552 | $22,046 | $16,311 |
Segment operating profit | 3,312 | 3,178 | 2,216 |
Litigation settlements | -644 | 0 | 0 |
Amortization of intangible assets | -424 | ||
Interest expense - net | -227 | -271 | -208 |
Income before income taxes | 1,761 | 1,884 | 1,251 |
Income tax (benefit) expense | -42 | 11 | 31 |
Net income | 1,803 | 1,873 | 1,220 |
Less net income for noncontrolling interests | -10 | -12 | -3 |
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 1,793 | 1,861 | 1,217 |
Business segment acquisition integration pretax charges | 129 | 117 | 33 |
Total business acquisition transaction costs | 0 | 9 | 178 |
Entity-wide revenue, major customer, amount | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Electrical Products [Member] | |||
Business Segment Information | |||
Net sales | 7,254 | 7,026 | 3,846 |
Segment operating profit | 1,184 | 1,090 | 640 |
Business segment acquisition integration pretax charges | 66 | 44 | 4 |
Electrical Systems and Services [Member] | |||
Business Segment Information | |||
Net sales | 6,457 | 6,430 | 3,872 |
Segment operating profit | 843 | 889 | 424 |
Business segment acquisition integration pretax charges | 51 | 37 | 13 |
Hydraulics [Member] | |||
Business Segment Information | |||
Net sales | 2,975 | 2,981 | 2,960 |
Segment operating profit | 367 | 355 | 369 |
Business segment acquisition integration pretax charges | 12 | 36 | 16 |
Aerospace [Member] | |||
Business Segment Information | |||
Net sales | 1,860 | 1,774 | 1,719 |
Segment operating profit | 273 | 252 | 213 |
Vehicle [Member] | |||
Business Segment Information | |||
Net sales | 4,006 | 3,835 | 3,914 |
Segment operating profit | 645 | 592 | 570 |
All Segments [Member] | |||
Business Segment Information | |||
Business segment acquisition integration pretax charges | 129 | 117 | 33 |
Corporate [Member] | |||
Business Segment Information | |||
Litigation settlements | -644 | 0 | 0 |
Amortization of intangible assets | -431 | -437 | -195 |
Interest expense - net | -227 | -271 | -208 |
Pension and other postretirement benefits expense | -138 | -183 | -162 |
Inventory step-up adjustment | 0 | -34 | -42 |
Other corporate expense - net | -111 | -369 | -358 |
Corporate acquisition integration charges | $25 | $37 | $11 |
Business_Segment_and_Geographi3
Business Segment and Geographic Region Information Business Segment and Geographic Region Information (Details 1) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total assets | $33,529 | $35,491 | $35,810 |
Goodwill | 13,893 | 14,495 | 14,443 |
Other intangible assets | 6,556 | 7,186 | 7,580 |
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment | 632 | 614 | 593 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 514 | 516 | 381 |
Electrical Products [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total assets | 3,012 | 3,204 | 3,338 |
Goodwill | 6,940 | 7,189 | 7,117 |
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment | 170 | 152 | 108 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 148 | 151 | 78 |
Electrical Systems and Services [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total assets | 2,512 | 2,683 | 2,408 |
Goodwill | 4,314 | 4,517 | 4,520 |
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment | 147 | 113 | 47 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 90 | 86 | 42 |
Hydraulics [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total assets | 1,315 | 1,362 | 1,426 |
Goodwill | 1,327 | 1,385 | 1,404 |
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment | 79 | 80 | 60 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 67 | 65 | 61 |
Aerospace [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total assets | 832 | 852 | 806 |
Goodwill | 962 | 1,048 | 1,045 |
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Vehicle [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total assets | 1,668 | 1,716 | 1,698 |
Goodwill | 350 | 356 | 357 |
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment | 160 | 161 | 148 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 130 | 133 | 136 |
All Segments [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total assets | 9,339 | 9,817 | 9,676 |
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment | 584 | 535 | 390 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 463 | 462 | 343 |
Corporate [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total assets | 3,741 | 3,993 | 4,111 |
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment | 48 | 79 | 203 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | $51 | $54 | $38 |
Business_Segment_and_Geographi4
Business Segment and Geographic Region Information Business Segment and Geographic Region Information (Details 2) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $22,552 | $22,046 | $16,311 |
Net property, plant and equipment | 3,750 | 3,833 | 3,786 |
United States | |||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | 11,701 | 11,092 | 7,789 |
Net property, plant and equipment | 1,988 | 1,966 | 1,914 |
Canada | |||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | 1,113 | 1,154 | 918 |
Net property, plant and equipment | 25 | 28 | 33 |
Latin America [Member] | |||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | 1,988 | 2,113 | 1,588 |
Net property, plant and equipment | 306 | 331 | 346 |
Europe [Member] | |||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | 5,074 | 5,112 | 3,997 |
Net property, plant and equipment | 799 | 856 | 845 |
Asia Pacific [Member] | |||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | 2,676 | 2,575 | 2,019 |
Net property, plant and equipment | $632 | $652 | $648 |
Condensed_Consolidating_Financ2
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | $22,552 | $22,046 | $16,311 |
Cost of products sold | 15,646 | 15,369 | 11,448 |
Selling and administrative expense | 3,810 | 3,886 | 2,894 |
Litigation settlements | 644 | 0 | 0 |
Research and development expense | 647 | 644 | 439 |
Interest expense (income) - net | 227 | 271 | 208 |
Other expense (income) - net | -183 | -8 | 71 |
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries, net of tax | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Intercompany expense (income) - net | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Income before income taxes | 1,761 | 1,884 | 1,251 |
Income tax (benefit) expense | -42 | 11 | 31 |
Net income | 1,803 | 1,873 | 1,220 |
Less net income for noncontrolling interests | -10 | -12 | -3 |
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 1,793 | 1,861 | 1,217 |
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | -1,339 | 404 | 0 |
Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 454 | 2,265 | 1,217 |
Eaton Corporation plc [Member] | |||
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cost of products sold | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Selling and administrative expense | 171 | 32 | 0 |
Litigation settlements | 0 | ||
Research and development expense | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Interest expense (income) - net | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other expense (income) - net | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries, net of tax | -2,191 | -2,147 | -1,219 |
Intercompany expense (income) - net | 227 | 254 | 2 |
Income before income taxes | 1,793 | 1,861 | 1,217 |
Income tax (benefit) expense | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net income | 1,793 | 1,861 | 1,217 |
Less net income for noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 1,793 | 1,861 | 1,217 |
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | -1,339 | 404 | 0 |
Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 454 | 2,265 | 1,217 |
Eaton Corporation [Member] | |||
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | 6,990 | 6,695 | 6,680 |
Cost of products sold | 5,519 | 5,227 | 5,115 |
Selling and administrative expense | 1,246 | 1,400 | 1,307 |
Litigation settlements | 644 | ||
Research and development expense | 240 | 255 | 230 |
Interest expense (income) - net | 225 | 271 | 229 |
Other expense (income) - net | -17 | 8 | 10 |
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries, net of tax | -674 | -668 | -236 |
Intercompany expense (income) - net | -263 | -155 | -237 |
Income before income taxes | 70 | 357 | 262 |
Income tax (benefit) expense | -100 | -108 | 24 |
Net income | 170 | 465 | 238 |
Less net income for noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 170 | 465 | 238 |
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | -195 | 219 | -27 |
Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | -25 | 684 | 211 |
Guarantors [Member] | |||
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | 6,885 | 6,421 | 2,849 |
Cost of products sold | 5,075 | 4,784 | 2,193 |
Selling and administrative expense | 743 | 749 | 335 |
Litigation settlements | 0 | ||
Research and development expense | 202 | 200 | 108 |
Interest expense (income) - net | 25 | 28 | 8 |
Other expense (income) - net | -81 | 4 | 48 |
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries, net of tax | -2,655 | -2,006 | -1,292 |
Intercompany expense (income) - net | 855 | -433 | 42 |
Income before income taxes | 2,721 | 3,095 | 1,407 |
Income tax (benefit) expense | 76 | -90 | 0 |
Net income | 2,645 | 3,185 | 1,407 |
Less net income for noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 2,645 | 3,185 | 1,407 |
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | -1,367 | 474 | -17 |
Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 1,278 | 3,659 | 1,390 |
Other Subsidiaries [Member] | |||
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | 13,521 | 13,579 | 10,346 |
Cost of products sold | 9,882 | 10,010 | 7,708 |
Selling and administrative expense | 1,650 | 1,705 | 1,252 |
Litigation settlements | 0 | ||
Research and development expense | 205 | 189 | 101 |
Interest expense (income) - net | -29 | -22 | -29 |
Other expense (income) - net | -85 | -20 | 13 |
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries, net of tax | -302 | -288 | -123 |
Intercompany expense (income) - net | -819 | 334 | 193 |
Income before income taxes | 3,019 | 1,671 | 1,231 |
Income tax (benefit) expense | -11 | 207 | 6 |
Net income | 3,030 | 1,464 | 1,225 |
Less net income for noncontrolling interests | -8 | -9 | -3 |
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 3,022 | 1,455 | 1,222 |
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | -1,644 | 258 | 82 |
Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 1,378 | 1,713 | 1,304 |
Consolidating Adjustments [Member] | |||
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |||
Net sales | -4,844 | -4,649 | -3,564 |
Cost of products sold | -4,830 | -4,652 | -3,568 |
Selling and administrative expense | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Litigation settlements | 0 | ||
Research and development expense | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Interest expense (income) - net | 6 | -6 | 0 |
Other expense (income) - net | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries, net of tax | 5,822 | 5,109 | 2,870 |
Intercompany expense (income) - net | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Income before income taxes | -5,842 | -5,100 | -2,866 |
Income tax (benefit) expense | -7 | 2 | 1 |
Net income | -5,835 | -5,102 | -2,867 |
Less net income for noncontrolling interests | -2 | -3 | 0 |
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | -5,837 | -5,105 | -2,867 |
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 3,206 | -951 | -38 |
Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | ($2,631) | ($6,056) | ($2,905) |
Condensed_Consolidating_Financ3
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Nov. 20, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | |||||
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items] | |||||
Cash | $781 | $915 | $577 | $385 | |
Short-term investments | 245 | 794 | |||
Accounts receivable - net | 3,667 | 3,648 | |||
Intercompany accounts receivable | 0 | 0 | |||
Inventory | 2,428 | 2,382 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 979 | 992 | |||
Total current assets | 8,100 | 8,731 | |||
Property, plant and equipment - net | 3,750 | 3,833 | 3,786 | ||
Goodwill | 13,893 | 14,495 | 14,443 | ||
Other intangible assets | 6,556 | 7,186 | 7,580 | ||
Deferred income taxes | 228 | 240 | |||
Investment in subsidiaries | 0 | 0 | |||
Intercompany loans receivable | 0 | 0 | |||
Other assets | 1,002 | 1,006 | |||
Total assets | 33,529 | 35,491 | 35,810 | ||
Short-term debt | 2 | 13 | |||
Current portion of long-term debt | 1,008 | 567 | |||
Accounts payable | 1,940 | 1,960 | |||
Intercompany accounts payable | 0 | 0 | |||
Accrued compensation | 420 | 461 | |||
Other current liabilities | 1,985 | 1,913 | |||
Total current liabilities | 5,355 | 4,914 | |||
Long-term debt | 8,024 | 8,969 | |||
Pension liabilities | 1,812 | 1,465 | |||
Other postretirement benefits liabilities | 513 | 668 | |||
Deferred income taxes | 901 | 1,313 | |||
Intercompany loans payable | 0 | 0 | |||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 1,085 | 1,299 | |||
Total noncurrent liabilities | 12,335 | 13,714 | |||
Eaton shareholders' equity | 15,786 | 16,791 | |||
Noncontrolling interests | 53 | 72 | |||
Total equity | 15,839 | 16,863 | 15,178 | 7,492 | |
Total liabilities and equity | 33,529 | 35,491 | |||
Issuance of senior notes | 4,900 | ||||
Eaton and certain other of Eaton's principal 100% owned subsidiaries full and unconditional guarantee of the Senior Notes, on a joint and several basis | 100.00% | ||||
Eaton Corporation plc [Member] | |||||
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items] | |||||
Cash | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | |
Short-term investments | 0 | 0 | |||
Accounts receivable - net | 0 | 0 | |||
Intercompany accounts receivable | 2 | 5 | |||
Inventory | 0 | 0 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 0 | 0 | |||
Total current assets | 3 | 8 | |||
Property, plant and equipment - net | 0 | 0 | |||
Goodwill | 0 | 0 | |||
Other intangible assets | 0 | 0 | |||
Deferred income taxes | 0 | 0 | |||
Investment in subsidiaries | 26,612 | 24,940 | |||
Intercompany loans receivable | 0 | 0 | |||
Other assets | 0 | 0 | |||
Total assets | 26,615 | 24,948 | |||
Short-term debt | 0 | 0 | |||
Current portion of long-term debt | 0 | 0 | |||
Accounts payable | 0 | 0 | |||
Intercompany accounts payable | 117 | 4 | |||
Accrued compensation | 0 | 0 | |||
Other current liabilities | 1 | 5 | |||
Total current liabilities | 118 | 9 | |||
Long-term debt | 0 | 0 | |||
Pension liabilities | 0 | 0 | |||
Other postretirement benefits liabilities | 0 | 0 | |||
Deferred income taxes | 0 | 0 | |||
Intercompany loans payable | 10,711 | 8,148 | |||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 0 | 0 | |||
Total noncurrent liabilities | 10,711 | 8,148 | |||
Eaton shareholders' equity | 15,786 | 16,791 | |||
Noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 | |||
Total equity | 15,786 | 16,791 | |||
Total liabilities and equity | 26,615 | 24,948 | |||
Eaton Corporation [Member] | |||||
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items] | |||||
Cash | 173 | 51 | 54 | 120 | |
Short-term investments | 0 | 0 | |||
Accounts receivable - net | 500 | 473 | |||
Intercompany accounts receivable | 759 | 471 | |||
Inventory | 397 | 344 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 464 | 458 | |||
Total current assets | 2,293 | 1,797 | |||
Property, plant and equipment - net | 972 | 982 | |||
Goodwill | 1,355 | 1,382 | |||
Other intangible assets | 196 | 211 | |||
Deferred income taxes | 889 | 839 | |||
Investment in subsidiaries | 12,179 | 4,743 | |||
Intercompany loans receivable | 7,542 | 8,019 | |||
Other assets | 533 | 450 | |||
Total assets | 25,959 | 18,423 | |||
Short-term debt | 0 | 0 | |||
Current portion of long-term debt | 702 | 552 | |||
Accounts payable | 475 | 440 | |||
Intercompany accounts payable | 4,125 | 3,734 | |||
Accrued compensation | 112 | 140 | |||
Other current liabilities | 674 | 547 | |||
Total current liabilities | 6,088 | 5,413 | |||
Long-term debt | 7,079 | 7,693 | |||
Pension liabilities | 726 | 546 | |||
Other postretirement benefits liabilities | 283 | 402 | |||
Deferred income taxes | 0 | 0 | |||
Intercompany loans payable | 2,723 | 2,113 | |||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 457 | 652 | |||
Total noncurrent liabilities | 11,268 | 11,406 | |||
Eaton shareholders' equity | 8,603 | 1,604 | |||
Noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 | |||
Total equity | 8,603 | 1,604 | |||
Total liabilities and equity | 25,959 | 18,423 | |||
Guarantors [Member] | |||||
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items] | |||||
Cash | 13 | 10 | 14 | 3 | |
Short-term investments | 1 | 134 | |||
Accounts receivable - net | 955 | 922 | |||
Intercompany accounts receivable | 3,820 | 3,369 | |||
Inventory | 637 | 609 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 171 | 175 | |||
Total current assets | 5,597 | 5,219 | |||
Property, plant and equipment - net | 756 | 761 | |||
Goodwill | 6,256 | 6,294 | |||
Other intangible assets | 3,811 | 3,996 | |||
Deferred income taxes | 10 | 3 | |||
Investment in subsidiaries | 58,687 | 38,039 | |||
Intercompany loans receivable | 2,249 | 2,312 | |||
Other assets | 141 | 186 | |||
Total assets | 77,507 | 56,810 | |||
Short-term debt | 0 | 0 | |||
Current portion of long-term debt | 304 | 0 | |||
Accounts payable | 340 | 380 | |||
Intercompany accounts payable | 3,449 | 3,266 | |||
Accrued compensation | 59 | 37 | |||
Other current liabilities | 340 | 400 | |||
Total current liabilities | 4,492 | 4,083 | |||
Long-term debt | 932 | 1,266 | |||
Pension liabilities | 183 | 131 | |||
Other postretirement benefits liabilities | 136 | 171 | |||
Deferred income taxes | 1,160 | 1,303 | |||
Intercompany loans payable | 36,162 | 18,253 | |||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 183 | 161 | |||
Total noncurrent liabilities | 38,756 | 21,285 | |||
Eaton shareholders' equity | 34,259 | 31,442 | |||
Noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 | |||
Total equity | 34,259 | 31,442 | |||
Total liabilities and equity | 77,507 | 56,810 | |||
Other Subsidiaries [Member] | |||||
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items] | |||||
Cash | 594 | 851 | 502 | 262 | |
Short-term investments | 244 | 660 | |||
Accounts receivable - net | 2,212 | 2,253 | |||
Intercompany accounts receivable | 4,101 | 4,469 | |||
Inventory | 1,445 | 1,466 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 340 | 350 | |||
Total current assets | 8,936 | 10,049 | |||
Property, plant and equipment - net | 2,022 | 2,090 | |||
Goodwill | 6,282 | 6,819 | |||
Other intangible assets | 2,549 | 2,979 | |||
Deferred income taxes | 137 | 145 | |||
Investment in subsidiaries | 9,145 | 1,576 | |||
Intercompany loans receivable | 40,635 | 18,822 | |||
Other assets | 328 | 370 | |||
Total assets | 70,034 | 42,850 | |||
Short-term debt | 2 | 13 | |||
Current portion of long-term debt | 2 | 15 | |||
Accounts payable | 1,125 | 1,140 | |||
Intercompany accounts payable | 991 | 1,310 | |||
Accrued compensation | 249 | 284 | |||
Other current liabilities | 984 | 965 | |||
Total current liabilities | 3,353 | 3,727 | |||
Long-term debt | 13 | 16 | |||
Pension liabilities | 903 | 788 | |||
Other postretirement benefits liabilities | 94 | 95 | |||
Deferred income taxes | 549 | 757 | |||
Intercompany loans payable | 830 | 639 | |||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 445 | 486 | |||
Total noncurrent liabilities | 2,834 | 2,781 | |||
Eaton shareholders' equity | 63,802 | 36,276 | |||
Noncontrolling interests | 45 | 66 | |||
Total equity | 63,847 | 36,342 | |||
Total liabilities and equity | 70,034 | 42,850 | |||
Consolidating Adjustments [Member] | |||||
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items] | |||||
Cash | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Short-term investments | 0 | 0 | |||
Accounts receivable - net | 0 | 0 | |||
Intercompany accounts receivable | -8,682 | -8,314 | |||
Inventory | -51 | -37 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4 | 9 | |||
Total current assets | -8,729 | -8,342 | |||
Property, plant and equipment - net | 0 | 0 | |||
Goodwill | 0 | 0 | |||
Other intangible assets | 0 | 0 | |||
Deferred income taxes | -808 | -747 | |||
Investment in subsidiaries | -106,623 | -69,298 | |||
Intercompany loans receivable | -50,426 | -29,153 | |||
Other assets | 0 | 0 | |||
Total assets | -166,586 | -107,540 | |||
Short-term debt | 0 | 0 | |||
Current portion of long-term debt | 0 | 0 | |||
Accounts payable | 0 | 0 | |||
Intercompany accounts payable | -8,682 | -8,314 | |||
Accrued compensation | 0 | 0 | |||
Other current liabilities | -14 | -4 | |||
Total current liabilities | -8,696 | -8,318 | |||
Long-term debt | 0 | -6 | |||
Pension liabilities | 0 | 0 | |||
Other postretirement benefits liabilities | 0 | 0 | |||
Deferred income taxes | -808 | -747 | |||
Intercompany loans payable | -50,426 | -29,153 | |||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 0 | 0 | |||
Total noncurrent liabilities | -51,234 | -29,906 | |||
Eaton shareholders' equity | -106,664 | -69,322 | |||
Noncontrolling interests | 8 | 6 | |||
Total equity | -106,656 | -69,316 | |||
Total liabilities and equity | ($166,586) | ($107,540) |
Condensed_Consolidating_Financ4
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows [Line Items] | |||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | $1,878 | $2,285 | $1,664 |
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment | -632 | -614 | -593 |
Cash received from (paid for) acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | 2 | -9 | -6,936 |
Sales (purchases) of short-term investments - net | 522 | -288 | 603 |
Investment in affiliates | 0 | ||
Loans to affiliates | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Repayments of loans from affiliates | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Proceeds from sale of businesses | 282 | 777 | 3 |
Other - net | -31 | -68 | -49 |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 143 | -202 | -6,972 |
Proceeds from borrowings | 0 | 9 | 7,156 |
Payments on borrowings | -582 | -1,096 | -1,324 |
Payments of financing costs | 0 | 0 | -117 |
Proceeds from borrowings from affiliates | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Payments on borrowings from affiliates | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Capital contribution from affiliates | 0 | ||
Other intercompany financing activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cash dividends paid | -929 | -796 | -512 |
Cash dividends paid to affiliates | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Exercise of employee stock options | 54 | 121 | 95 |
(Repurchase) issuance of shares | -650 | 0 | 159 |
Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation | 20 | 32 | 21 |
Other - net | -43 | -6 | 2 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | -2,130 | -1,736 | 5,480 |
Effect of currency on cash | -25 | -9 | 20 |
Total (decrease) increase in cash | -134 | 338 | 192 |
Cash at the beginning of the period | 915 | 577 | 385 |
Cash at the end of the period | 781 | 915 | 577 |
Eaton Corporation plc [Member] | |||
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows [Line Items] | |||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | -93 | -17 | -60 |
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cash received from (paid for) acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | 0 | 0 | -6,542 |
Sales (purchases) of short-term investments - net | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Investment in affiliates | -753 | ||
Loans to affiliates | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Repayments of loans from affiliates | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Proceeds from sale of businesses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other - net | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | -753 | 0 | -6,542 |
Proceeds from borrowings | 0 | 0 | |
Payments on borrowings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Payments of financing costs | 0 | ||
Proceeds from borrowings from affiliates | 2,628 | 0 | 5 |
Payments on borrowings from affiliates | -476 | 0 | -5 |
Capital contribution from affiliates | 0 | ||
Other intercompany financing activities | 217 | 688 | 0 |
Cash dividends paid | -929 | -796 | 0 |
Cash dividends paid to affiliates | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Exercise of employee stock options | 54 | 121 | 25 |
(Repurchase) issuance of shares | -650 | 6,584 | |
Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other - net | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 844 | 13 | 6,609 |
Effect of currency on cash | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total (decrease) increase in cash | -2 | -4 | 7 |
Cash at the beginning of the period | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Cash at the end of the period | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Eaton Corporation [Member] | |||
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows [Line Items] | |||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | -411 | 860 | 1,037 |
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment | -127 | -171 | -291 |
Cash received from (paid for) acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sales (purchases) of short-term investments - net | 0 | 25 | 175 |
Investment in affiliates | 0 | ||
Loans to affiliates | -354 | -535 | -6,693 |
Repayments of loans from affiliates | 978 | 36 | 268 |
Proceeds from sale of businesses | 93 | 0 | 2 |
Other - net | -47 | -41 | -28 |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 543 | -686 | -6,567 |
Proceeds from borrowings | 0 | 7,156 | |
Payments on borrowings | -553 | -1,048 | -1,306 |
Payments of financing costs | -117 | ||
Proceeds from borrowings from affiliates | 7,599 | 2,395 | 8,054 |
Payments on borrowings from affiliates | -6,907 | -2,921 | -8,175 |
Capital contribution from affiliates | 0 | ||
Other intercompany financing activities | -169 | 1,365 | 273 |
Cash dividends paid | 0 | 0 | -512 |
Cash dividends paid to affiliates | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Exercise of employee stock options | 0 | 0 | 70 |
(Repurchase) issuance of shares | 0 | 0 | |
Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation | 20 | 32 | 21 |
Other - net | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | -10 | -177 | 5,464 |
Effect of currency on cash | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total (decrease) increase in cash | 122 | -3 | -66 |
Cash at the beginning of the period | 51 | 54 | 120 |
Cash at the end of the period | 173 | 51 | 54 |
Guarantors [Member] | |||
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows [Line Items] | |||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | -218 | 428 | 217 |
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment | -168 | -119 | -73 |
Cash received from (paid for) acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Sales (purchases) of short-term investments - net | 133 | -95 | 210 |
Investment in affiliates | 0 | ||
Loans to affiliates | -162 | -545 | 0 |
Repayments of loans from affiliates | 212 | 626 | 0 |
Proceeds from sale of businesses | 175 | 0 | 0 |
Other - net | 44 | -12 | 2 |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 234 | -145 | 150 |
Proceeds from borrowings | 0 | 0 | |
Payments on borrowings | -1 | -43 | -16 |
Payments of financing costs | 0 | ||
Proceeds from borrowings from affiliates | 808 | 4,260 | 6,425 |
Payments on borrowings from affiliates | -1,875 | -2,874 | 0 |
Capital contribution from affiliates | 753 | ||
Other intercompany financing activities | 302 | -1,630 | -340 |
Cash dividends paid | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cash dividends paid to affiliates | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Exercise of employee stock options | 0 | 0 | 0 |
(Repurchase) issuance of shares | 0 | -6,425 | |
Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other - net | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | -13 | -287 | -356 |
Effect of currency on cash | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total (decrease) increase in cash | 3 | -4 | 11 |
Cash at the beginning of the period | 10 | 14 | 3 |
Cash at the end of the period | 13 | 10 | 14 |
Other Subsidiaries [Member] | |||
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows [Line Items] | |||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | 2,568 | 1,067 | 487 |
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment | -337 | -324 | -229 |
Cash received from (paid for) acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | 2 | -9 | -405 |
Sales (purchases) of short-term investments - net | 389 | -218 | 218 |
Investment in affiliates | -753 | ||
Loans to affiliates | -10,546 | -6,215 | -8,054 |
Repayments of loans from affiliates | 8,451 | 5,795 | 8,175 |
Proceeds from sale of businesses | 14 | 777 | 1 |
Other - net | -28 | -15 | -23 |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | -2,808 | -209 | -317 |
Proceeds from borrowings | 9 | 0 | |
Payments on borrowings | -28 | -5 | -2 |
Payments of financing costs | 0 | ||
Proceeds from borrowings from affiliates | 27 | 640 | 263 |
Payments on borrowings from affiliates | -383 | -662 | -263 |
Capital contribution from affiliates | 753 | ||
Other intercompany financing activities | -350 | -423 | 67 |
Cash dividends paid | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cash dividends paid to affiliates | 32 | -53 | -17 |
Exercise of employee stock options | 0 | 0 | 0 |
(Repurchase) issuance of shares | 0 | 0 | |
Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other - net | -43 | -6 | 2 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 8 | -500 | 50 |
Effect of currency on cash | -25 | -9 | 20 |
Total (decrease) increase in cash | -257 | 349 | 240 |
Cash at the beginning of the period | 851 | 502 | 262 |
Cash at the end of the period | 594 | 851 | 502 |
Consolidating Adjustments [Member] | |||
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows [Line Items] | |||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | 32 | -53 | -17 |
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cash received from (paid for) acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sales (purchases) of short-term investments - net | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Investment in affiliates | 1,506 | ||
Loans to affiliates | 11,062 | 7,295 | 14,747 |
Repayments of loans from affiliates | -9,641 | -6,457 | -8,443 |
Proceeds from sale of businesses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other - net | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 2,927 | 838 | 6,304 |
Proceeds from borrowings | 0 | 0 | |
Payments on borrowings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Payments of financing costs | 0 | ||
Proceeds from borrowings from affiliates | -11,062 | -7,295 | -14,747 |
Payments on borrowings from affiliates | 9,641 | 6,457 | 8,443 |
Capital contribution from affiliates | -1,506 | ||
Other intercompany financing activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cash dividends paid | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cash dividends paid to affiliates | -32 | 53 | 17 |
Exercise of employee stock options | 0 | 0 | 0 |
(Repurchase) issuance of shares | 0 | 0 | |
Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other - net | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | -2,959 | -785 | -6,287 |
Effect of currency on cash | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total (decrease) increase in cash | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cash at the beginning of the period | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cash at the end of the period | $0 | $0 | $0 |