UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2010
TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Switzerland |
| 98-0390500 |
(Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
| (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
001-13836
(Commission File Number)
Freier Platz 10
CH-8200 Schaffhausen, Switzerland
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
41-52-633-02-44
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 27, 2010, Tyco International Ltd. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting the Company’s second quarter results for fiscal 2010. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On April 27, 2010, the Company issued a press release announcing its intent to spin-off its Electrical and Metal Products business to its shareholders in a tax-free transaction, subject to certain conditions. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this report, and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit |
| Description |
99.1 |
| Press Release dated April 27, 2010 regarding Tyco’s second quarter results. |
99.2 |
| Press Release dated April 27, 2010 regarding the planned spin-off of Tyco’s Electrical and Metal Products business. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD. | |
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| By: | /s/ Carol Anthony Davidson |
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| Carol Anthony Davidson |
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| Senior Vice-President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer |
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Date: April 26, 2010 |
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