Oh, this one's good. It's not often you see someone as fluent as this when it comes to this crap.
MILWAUKEE, June 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE: JCI) announced today that it is exploring strategic options for the separation of its automotive business.
"Today's announcement continues our strategy of proactive portfolio management to drive focus on strategic product-oriented businesses where we can be a global market leader, drive more profitable growth and deliver maximum long-term value for our customers and shareholders," said Alex Molinaroli, chairman and chief executive officer, Johnson Controls. "I am very pleased that we are consistently delivering on our operating commitments while also building a strong foundation for growth by leveraging our Johnson Controls Operating System (JCOS) across the company."
As discussed at the company's analyst meeting in December 2014, the JCOS is already delivering results and is expected to yield $2 billion in incremental segment income by 2020 through operational effectiveness and increased speed to market.
Johnson Controls said it had no specific timetable for the completion of the strategic review, which includes a full range of strategic options for the automotive business. The company is also continuing to actively evaluate growth platforms that are aligned with the unique operational capabilities and specific attributes of its multi-industrial portfolio.
TRANSLATION: The car stuff takes too long to get to market and we're not rich enough yet, so it's up for sale.