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Johnson Controls 2004 Sales up 17%, Earnings per share up 18% to $4.24
Fourth-Quarter Sales increase 13%, Earnings per share up 22% to $1.41

Burscheid, Germany/Milwaukee, Wisconsin (ots)

Johnson Controls,
Inc. (JCI) today reported record sales and earnings for the fourth
quarter and full year of 2004. The results qualify 2004 as the
company's 58th consecutive year of sales increases and the 14th
straight year of increased earnings. John M. Barth, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer, said "We are pleased to have achieved strong
growth in 2004. During the year we accelerated the rate of change in
our businesses in response to challenging market conditions and to
better align our resources with our future growth opportunities. We
appreciate the support of our customers, suppliers and employees, as
we work to continue to create value for all Johnson Controls
constituencies, including our shareholders."
Full-Year Results
Sales totaled $26.6 billion, 17% higher than the $22.6 billion for
the year ended September 30, 2003.  The growth in revenues reflects a
20% increase in Automotive Group sales of seating, interiors and
batteries, and a 9% increase in sales by the Controls Group.
Operating income increased 12%, reaching $1.3 billion compared with
the prior year's $1.2 billion. Net income for fiscal 2004 was $818
million, up 20% from $683 million. The net income increase was aided
by higher equity income and a lower effective tax rate. Diluted
earnings per share for 2004 were 18% higher, reaching $4.24 compared
with $3.60 for the prior year.
Included in 2004 selling, general and administrative expenses
(SG&A), and recorded during the second quarter, was an $84.4 million
non-cash gain on the transfer of certain pension obligations and
related plan assets, associated with Automotive Group employees in
Japan, to the Japanese government. Also recorded in SG&A in the
second quarter were $82.4 million of restructuring costs involving
workforce reductions and plant consolidations. The company's
financial position remained strong. The ratio of total debt to total
capitalization of 33.9% increased slightly from 31.6% at June 30,
2004 due to the acquisition of the remaining interest in its Latin
American automotive battery joint venture during the 2004 fourth
quarter. The ratio of 33.9% was a decline from 35.6% at September 30,
2003.
Fourth-Quarter Results
Sales for the three months ended September 30, 2004 increased 13%
to $6.8 billion from $6.0 billion for the same period of 2003.
Operating income was $414 million, up 15% from last year's $360
million. Net income rose 24% to $273 million, up from $220 million
for the fourth quarter of 2003. The increase was aided by a lower
effective tax rate and lower "miscellaneous-net" expenses. Diluted
earnings per share increased 22% to $1.41 for 2004 from $1.16. The
tax provision in the quarter benefited from a lower base effective
tax rate and a $10 million favorable resolution of worldwide tax
audits, which together contributed $.09 to diluted earnings per
share.
Johnson Controls Automotive Group sales increased 15% for the
fourth quarter primarily reflecting the launch of new business and
stronger shipments of seating, other interior systems and batteries.
Industry vehicle production in North America is estimated to have
been slightly below prior year amounts while European production is
estimated to have been slightly higher. Operating income for the
Group increased 19% over the fourth quarter of 2003. The increase
reflects the higher volumes and benefits from operational
improvements at the company's European operations.
Controls Group sales increased 5% for the fourth quarter, led by
stronger facility management activity and technical services
revenues.  Operating income was 4% above 2003 reflecting the growth
in sales. The backlog of uncompleted contracts at the end of 2004 was
5% higher than one year ago. The company said that orders for
controls systems installation contracts were below the prior year as
lower domestic spending by the federal and state governments more
than offset increased bookings in the education and health care
sectors.
2005 Guidance
Johnson Controls confirmed its October 8, 2004, guidance, which
forecast record fiscal 2005 results, among other expectations.
Johnson Controls, Inc. is a global market leader in automotive
systems and facility management and control. In the automotive
market, it is a major supplier of integrated seating and interior
systems, and batteries. For non-residential facilities, Johnson
Controls provides control systems and services including comfort,
energy and security management.
Johnson Controls (New York Stock Exchange: JCI), founded in 1885,
has its headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. The company's
sales for 2003 totaled US$22.6 billion, the Automotive Group
worldwide generating US$17 billion of this figure and Europe
accounting for US$5.9 billion. The European headquarters is in
Burscheid, Germany. The company's product portfolio also includes
instrument panels/cockpits, door systems, overhead systems, interior
electronics, electrical energy management and engine electronics.

Contact:

Johnson Controls GmbH
Automotive Group
Astrid Schafmeister
Industriestrasse 20-30
51399 Burscheid, Germany
Tel.: +49 2174 65-3189
Fax: +49 2174 65-3219
E-Mail: astrid.schafmeister@jci.com

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