ADT 10-Q2 03-29-2013
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 
 FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 29, 2013
OR
¨
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from             to            

(Commission File Number) 001-35502
 
 
The ADT Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
 
45-4517261
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
1501 Yamato Road; Boca Raton, Florida
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
33431
(Zip Code)


(561) 988-3600

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)

 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.                            Yes  x    No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).                Yes  x    No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
Large accelerated filer
 
¨
  
Accelerated filer
 
¨
Non-accelerated filer
 
x  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
  
Smaller reporting company
 
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

The number of common shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value, was 218,785,981 as of April 24, 2013.
 
  

 



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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
THE ADT CORPORATION
CONDENSED AND CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions, except share and per share data) 
 
March 29,
2013
 
September 28,
2012
Assets
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
419

 
$
234

Accounts receivable trade, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $25 and $25, respectively
73

 
78

Inventories
46

 
42

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
94

 
46

Deferred income taxes
102

 
40

Total current assets
734

 
440

Property and equipment, net
216

 
217

Subscriber system assets, net
1,855

 
1,744

Goodwill
3,417

 
3,400

Intangible assets, net
2,868

 
2,861

Deferred subscriber acquisition costs, net
488

 
464

Other assets
132

 
134

Total Assets
$
9,710

 
$
9,260

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
$
3

 
$
2

Accounts payable
154

 
144

Accrued and other current liabilities
235

 
181

Deferred revenue
254

 
245

Total current liabilities
646

 
572

Long-term debt
3,224

 
2,525

Deferred subscriber acquisition revenue
719

 
675

Deferred tax liabilities
321

 
157

Other liabilities
186

 
174

Total Liabilities
5,096

 
4,103

 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 9)


 


 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ Equity:
 
 
 
Common stock – authorized 1,000,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value; issued and outstanding shares – 219,941,000 as of March 29, 2013 and 231,094,332 as of September 28, 2012
2

 
2

Additional paid-in capital
4,404

 
5,062

Retained earnings
126

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income
82

 
93

Total Stockholders’ Equity
4,614

 
5,157

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
$
9,710

 
$
9,260

See Notes to Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

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THE ADT CORPORATION
CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions, except per share data)
 
 
For the Quarters Ended
 
For the Six Months Ended
 
March 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2012
 
March 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2012
Revenue
$
821

 
$
807

 
$
1,630

 
$
1,602

Cost of revenue
341

 
349

 
677

 
694

Selling, general and administrative expenses
301

 
272

 
582

 
546

Separation costs
5

 

 
11

 

Operating income
174

 
186

 
360

 
362

Interest expense
(30
)
 
(22
)
 
(54
)
 
(44
)
Other income
16

 

 
22

 

Income before income taxes
160

 
164

 
328

 
318

Income tax expense
(53
)
 
(59
)
 
(116
)
 
(120
)
Net income
$
107

 
$
105

 
$
212

 
$
198

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.47

 
$
0.45

 
$
0.92

 
$
0.85

Diluted
$
0.47

 
$
0.44

 
$
0.91

 
$
0.84

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average number of shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
226

 
232

 
230

 
232

Diluted
229

 
236

 
233

 
236

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends declared per ordinary share
$
0.250

 
$

 
$
0.375

 
$

See Notes to Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

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THE ADT CORPORATION
CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions)

 
For the Quarters Ended
 
For the Six Months Ended
 
March 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2012
 
March 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2012
Net income
$
107

 
$
105

 
$
212

 
$
198

Other comprehensive (loss) income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation
(7
)
 
9

 
(11
)
 
12

Retirement plans, net of tax benefit of $0, $0, $0 and $0, respectively

 
(3
)
 

 
(3
)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
(7
)
 
6

 
(11
)
 
9

Comprehensive income
$
100

 
$
111

 
$
201

 
$
207

See Notes to Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

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THE ADT CORPORATION
CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions)
 
 
Number of
Common
Shares
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Parent
Company
Investment
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance as of September 30, 2011

 
$

 
$

 
$
5,152

 
$
79

 
$
5,231

Total comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
198

 
9

 
207

Change in parent company investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
(76
)
 
 
 
(76
)
Balance as of March 30, 2012

 
$

 
$

 
$
5,274

 
$
88

 
$
5,362


 
Number of
Common
Shares
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance as of September 28, 2012
231

 
$
2

 
$
5,062

 
$

 
$
93

 
$
5,157

Total comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
212

 
(11
)
 
201

Dividends declared (See Note 5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(86
)
 
 
 
(86
)
Common stock repurchases
(15
)
 
 
 
(772
)
 
 
 
 
 
(772
)
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units
4

 
 
 
72

 
 
 
 
 
72

Stock-based compensation expense
 
 
 
 
9

 
 
 
 
 
9

Separation-related adjustments to additional paid-in capital
 
 
 
 
33

 
 
 
 
 
33

Balance as of March 29, 2013
220

 
$
2

 
$
4,404

 
$
126

 
$
82

 
$
4,614

See Notes to Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

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THE ADT CORPORATION
CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions)
 
 
For the Six Months Ended
 
March 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2012
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
212

 
$
198

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and intangible asset amortization
459

 
427

Amortization of deferred subscriber acquisition costs
60

 
55

Amortization of deferred subscriber acquisition revenue
(65
)
 
(59
)
Stock-based compensation expense
9

 
4

Deferred income taxes
116

 
120

Provision for losses on accounts receivable and inventory
27

 
25

Other non-cash items
3

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable, net
(23
)
 
(14
)
Inventories
(5
)
 
(17
)
Accounts payable
11

 
(2
)
Accrued and other liabilities
31

 
(18
)
Income taxes, net
(9
)
 
(5
)
Deferred subscriber acquisition costs
(86
)
 
(74
)
Deferred subscriber acquisition revenue
112

 
67

Other
(40
)
 
2

Net cash provided by operating activities
812

 
709

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
Dealer generated customer accounts and bulk account purchases
(290
)
 
(323
)
Subscriber system assets
(265
)
 
(172
)
Capital expenditures
(27
)
 
(12
)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
(16
)
 

Other
(1
)
 

Net cash used in investing activities
(599
)
 
(507
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
72

 

Repurchases of common stock under approved program
(760
)
 

Repurchases of common stock for employee related program
(6
)
 

Dividends paid
(58
)
 

Proceeds received from Tyco for allocation of funds related to the Separation
32

 

Proceeds from long-term borrowings
700

 

Repayment of long-term debt
(1
)
 

Debt issuance costs
(6
)
 

Allocated debt activity

 
(2
)
Change in parent company investment

 
(177
)
Other

 
2

Net cash used in financing activities
(27
)
 
(177
)
 
 
 
 
Effect of currency translation on cash
(1
)
 
2

 
 
 
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
185

 
27

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
234

 
65

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
419

 
$
92

See Notes to Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

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THE ADT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1.    Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business—The ADT Corporation (“ADT” or the “Company”), a company incorporated in the state of Delaware, is a leading provider of electronic security, interactive home and business automation and related monitoring services in the United States and Canada.
Separation from Tyco International Ltd.—On September 19, 2011, Tyco International Ltd. (“Tyco” or “Parent”) announced that its board of directors had approved a plan to separate Tyco into three separate, publicly traded companies (the “Separation”), identifying the ADT North American Residential Security Business of Tyco as one of those three companies. In conjunction with the Separation, prior to September 28, 2012, Tyco transferred the equity interests of the entities that held all of the assets and liabilities of its residential and small business security business in the United States and Canada to ADT. Effective on September 28, 2012 (the “Distribution Date”), Tyco distributed all of its shares of ADT to Tyco's stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 17, 2012 (the “Record Date”). On the Distribution Date, each of the stockholders of Tyco received one share of ADT common stock for every two shares of common stock of Tyco held on the Record Date. The Separation was completed pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of September 26, 2012, between Tyco and ADT (the “2012 Separation and Distribution Agreement”). After the Distribution Date, Tyco did not beneficially own any shares of ADT common stock.
The Company's Registration Statement on Form 10 was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 14, 2012. ADT's common stock began “regular way” trading under the symbol “ADT” on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on October 1, 2012.
Basis of Presentation—The Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements have been prepared in United States dollars (“USD”) and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements included herein are unaudited, but in the opinion of management, such financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to summarize fairly the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim period. The interim results reported in these Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements should not be taken as indicative of results that may be expected for the entire year. For a more comprehensive understanding of ADT and its Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements, please review these condensed interim financial statements in conjunction with the Company's audited financial statements included in its Registration Statement on Form S-4, which was filed with the SEC on April 12, 2013.
The Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements reflect the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with GAAP. The Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 29, 2013 and September 28, 2012 reflect the consolidated financial position of ADT and its subsidiaries as an independent publicly-traded company. Additionally, the Company's Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the quarter and six months ended March 29, 2013, as well as the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended March 29, 2013, reflect ADT's operations and cash flows as a standalone company. Prior to the Separation on September 28, 2012, the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows consisted of Tyco's residential and small business security business in the United States, Canada and certain U.S. territories and were derived from Tyco's historical accounting records and presented on a carve-out basis. As such, the Company's Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the quarter and six months ended March 30, 2012 and the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended March 30, 2012, consist of the combined results of operations of the ADT North American Residential Security Business of Tyco.
For periods prior to the Separation, the Company's financial statements included allocations of certain working capital, property and equipment, and operating expense balances. In addition, debt and related interest expense as well as certain general corporate overhead expenses were allocated by Tyco to the Company for the financial statements presented on a carve-out basis. The allocation of corporate overhead expenses from Tyco was based on the relative proportion of either the Company's headcount or revenue to Tyco's consolidated headcount or revenue. Corporate overhead expenses primarily related to centralized corporate functions, including finance, treasury, tax, legal, information technology, internal audit, human resources and risk management functions. During the quarter and six months ended March 30, 2012, the Company was allocated $13 million and $28 million, respectively, of general corporate expenses incurred by Tyco which are included within selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statement of Operations. The allocation of interest expense from Tyco was based on an assessment of the Company's share of Tyco's external debt using

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historical data. During the quarter and six months ended March 30, 2012, the Company was allocated $21 million and $42 million, respectively, of interest expense incurred by Tyco.
The Company has a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the last Friday in September. Both fiscal year 2013 and fiscal year 2012 are 52-week years.
The Company conducts business in one operating segment. This segment is identified by the Company based on how resources are allocated and operating decisions are made.
The Company conducts business through its operating entities. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The results of companies acquired during the period are included in the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements from the effective date of acquisition.
Separation Costs—During the quarter and six months ended March 29, 2013, the Company incurred charges directly related to the Separation of approximately $5 million and $11 million, respectively. These costs are reflected in separation costs in the Company's Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations.
Other Income—During the quarter and six months ended March 29, 2013, the Company recorded $16 million and $22 million, respectively, of other income, which is comprised primarily of $15 million and $21 million, respectively, of non-taxable income recorded pursuant to the tax sharing agreement entered into in conjunction with the Separation. See Note 9 for further information.
Reclassifications—Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation. Specifically, the Company has reported amortization of deferred subscriber acquisition costs separately on the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows.
Inventories—Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost (primarily first-in, first-out) or market value. Inventories consisted of the following ($ in millions):
 
March 29, 2013
 
September 28, 2012
Work in progress
$
4

 
$
6

Finished goods
42

 
36

     Inventories
$
46

 
$
42

Financial Instruments—The Company's financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and debt. Included in cash and cash equivalents as of March 29, 2013 and September 28, 2012 is approximately $371 million and $187 million, respectively, of available-for-sale securities, representing cash invested in money market mutual funds. These investments are classified as “Level 1” for purposes of fair value measurement, which is performed each reporting period. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, including the money market mutual funds, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximated book value as of March 29, 2013 and September 28, 2012 because of their short-term nature.
The fair value of the Company's unsecured notes is determined using prices for ADT's securities obtained from multiple external pricing services, which is considered a Level 2 input. The carrying value and fair value of the Company's debt that is subject to fair value disclosures as of March 29, 2013 and September 28, 2012 is as follows ($ in millions):
 
March 29, 2013
 
September 28, 2012
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
2.250% notes due July 2017
$
749

 
$
753

 
$
749

 
$
766

3.500% notes due July 2022
998

 
986

 
998

 
1,038

4.125% notes due June 2023
700

 
719

 

 

4.875% notes due July 2042
742

 
712

 
742

 
798

     Total
$
3,189

 
$
3,170

 
$
2,489

 
$
2,602

Guarantees—As of March 29, 2013, the Company had $16 million in standby letters of credit related to its insurance programs. The Company had no letters of credit as of September 28, 2012.


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Recent Accounting Pronouncements—In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued authoritative guidance for the presentation of comprehensive income. The guidance amended the reporting of Other Comprehensive Income (“OCI”) by eliminating the option to present OCI as part of the statement of stockholders' equity. The amendment does not impact the accounting for OCI, but does impact its presentation in the Company's Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements. The guidance requires that items of net income and OCI be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements which include total net income and its components, consecutively followed by total OCI and its components to arrive at total comprehensive income. In December 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance to defer the effective date for those aspects of the guidance relating to the presentation of reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. The guidance became effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In September 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance which amends the process of testing goodwill for impairment. The guidance permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not (defined as having a likelihood of more than fifty percent) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, performing the traditional two step goodwill impairment test is unnecessary. If an entity concludes otherwise, it would be required to perform the first step of the two step goodwill impairment test. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then the entity is required to perform the second step of the goodwill impairment test. However, an entity has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment in any period and proceed directly to step one of the impairment test. The guidance became effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In July 2012, the FASB issued authoritative guidance which amends the process of testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. This guidance permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not (defined as having a likelihood of more than fifty percent) that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, the entity will have an option not to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived asset annually. The guidance became effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In February 2013, the FASB issued authoritative guidance which expands the disclosure requirements for amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). The guidance requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of AOCI by component and present, either on the face of the income statement or in the notes to financial statements, significant amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. This guidance does not change the current requirements for reporting net income or OCI in financial statements. The guidance is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
2.    Acquisitions
Dealer Generated Customer Accounts and Bulk Account Purchases
During the six months ended March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012, the Company paid $290 million and $323 million, respectively, for customer contracts for electronic security services. Customer contracts generated under the ADT dealer program and bulk account purchases during the six months ended March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012, totaled approximately 242,000 and 267,000, respectively.
Acquisitions
On October 1, 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of Absolute Security, which had been an ADT authorized dealer, with $16 million of cash paid in the period. This acquisition was not material to the Company's financial statements. There were no acquisitions made by the Company during the six months ended March 30, 2012.

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3.    Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill

Annually, in the fiscal fourth quarter, and more frequently if events or changes in business circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the Company tests goodwill for impairment by comparing the fair value of the Company's reporting unit with its carrying amount. Fair value of the Company's reporting unit is determined utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis based on the Company's forecast cash flows discounted using an estimated weighted-average cost of capital of market participants. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is considered potentially impaired. In determining fair value, management relies on and considers a number of factors, including operating results, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows and other market data.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill as of March 29, 2013 and September 28, 2012 are as follows ($ in millions):
 
Balance as of September 28, 2012
$
3,400

Acquisitions
20

Currency translation
(3
)
Balance as of March 29, 2013
$
3,417

 
Balance as of September 30, 2011
$
3,395

Currency translation
5

Balance as of September 28, 2012
$
3,400


Other Intangible Assets
    
The following table sets forth the gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of the Company's other intangible assets as of March 29, 2013 and September 28, 2012 ($ in millions):
 
March 29, 2013
 
September 28, 2012
 
Gross  Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Gross  Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
Amortizable:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contracts and related customer relationships
$
7,458

 
$
4,595

 
$
7,247

 
$
4,392

Other
12

 
7

 
12

 
6

Total
$
7,470

 
$
4,602

 
$
7,259

 
$
4,398

Changes in the net carrying amount of contracts and related customer relationships as of March 29, 2013 and September 28, 2012 are as follows ($ in millions):
Balance as of September 28, 2012
$
2,855

Customer contract additions, net of dealer charge-backs
293

Amortization
(280
)
Currency translation
(5
)
Balance as of March 29, 2013
$
2,863


Balance as of September 30, 2011
$
2,749

Customer contract additions, net of dealer charge-backs
642

Amortization
(544
)
Currency translation
8

Balance as of September 28, 2012
$
2,855



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Other than goodwill, the Company does not have any other indefinite-lived intangible assets as of March 29, 2013 and September 28, 2012. Intangible asset amortization expense for the quarters ended March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012 was $141 million and $135 million, respectively. Intangible asset amortization expense for the six months ended March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012 was $281 million and $269 million, respectively. The estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets is expected to be approximately $290 million for the remainder of 2013, $483 million for 2014, $409 million for 2015, $347 million for 2016, $291 million for 2017 and $1,048 million for 2018 and thereafter.
4.    Debt
On January 14, 2013, the Company issued $700 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% senior notes due June 2023 to certain institutional investors pursuant to certain exemptions from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "January 2013 Debt Offering"). Net cash proceeds from the issuance of this term indebtedness totaled $694 million and were primarily used for the repurchase of outstanding shares of ADT's common stock. Interest is payable on June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing on June 15, 2013. The Company may redeem the notes, in whole or in part, at any time prior to the maturity date at a redemption price equal to the greater of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, or a make-whole premium, plus in each case, accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
See Note 1 for information on the fair value of the Company's debt.
5.    Equity
Dividends
On November 26, 2012, the Company's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend on ADT's common stock of $0.125 per share. This dividend was paid on December 18, 2012 to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012.
On January 10, 2013, the Company's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend on ADT's common stock of $0.125 per share. This dividend was paid on February 20, 2013 to stockholders of record on January 30, 2013.
On March 14, 2013, the Company's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend on ADT's common stock of $0.125 per share. This dividend will be paid on May 15, 2013 to stockholders of record on April 24, 2013.
Share Repurchase Program
On November 26, 2012, the Company's board of directors approved $2 billion of share repurchases over a period of three years. Pursuant to this approval, the Company may enter into accelerated share repurchase plans as well as open market share repurchase plans in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("10b5-1 Plans"). During the six months ended March 29, 2013, the Company repurchased 3.5 million shares of ADT common stock at an average price of $47.16 per share under 10b5-1 Plans. The total cost of shares repurchased under these plans for the six months ended March 29, 2013 was approximately $166 million, with $160 million paid in cash during the period.
On January 29, 2013, the Company entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement under which it repurchased 11.4 million shares of ADT's common stock for $600 million during the quarter ended March 29, 2013. This accelerated share repurchase program, which was funded with proceeds from the January 2013 Debt Offering, was completed on April 2, 2013. See Note 12 for additional information.
All the Company's repurchases were treated as effective retirements of the purchased shares and therefore reduced reported shares issued and outstanding by the number of shares repurchased. In addition, the Company recorded the excess of the purchase price over the par value of the common stock as a reduction to additional paid-in capital.
Other
During the six months ended March 29, 2013, the Company made adjustments to additional paid-in capital, which primarily resulted from the receipt of cash from Tyco related to the allocation of funds in accordance with the 2012 Separation and Distribution Agreement.
6.    Retirement Plans
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
The Company sponsors one noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan covering certain of its U.S. employees. This pension plan was frozen during fiscal year 2011. The net periodic benefit cost for this pension plan was not material for the quarters and six months ended March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012.

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The Company's funding policy is to make contributions in accordance with U.S. laws as well as to make discretionary voluntary contributions from time-to-time. The Company anticipates that it will contribute at least the minimum required to its pension plan in fiscal year 2013 of $2 million. During the six months ended March 29, 2013, the Company made contributions to its pension plan of $0.3 million.
Prior to the Separation, the pension plan was a commingled plan and included plan participants of other Tyco subsidiaries. Therefore, for the quarter and six months ended March 30, 2012, the Company recorded its portion of the commingled plan expense and the related obligations, which had been actuarially determined based on the Company's specific benefit formula by participant and allocated plan assets. In conjunction with the Separation, the pension plan was legally separated, and assets were reallocated based on the ERISA prescribed calculation.
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost was not material for the quarters and six months ended March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012.
7.    Share Plans
During the quarter ended December 28, 2012, ADT issued its annual stock-based compensation grants to Company employees. The total number of awards issued was approximately 1.4 million, of which 0.9 million were stock options, 0.3 million were restricted stock units and 0.2 million were performance stock units. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of the stock options, restricted stock units and performance stock units was $13.29, $45.90 and $45.90, respectively.
8.    Income Taxes
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
The Company did not have a significant change to its unrecognized tax benefits during the six months ended March 29, 2013. The Company's uncertain tax positions relate to tax years that remain subject to audit by the taxing authorities in the U.S. federal, state and local or foreign jurisdictions. Based on the current status of its income tax audits, the Company believes that it is reasonably possible that up to $40 million in unrecognized tax benefits may be resolved in the next twelve months. The resolution of certain components of the Company's uncertain tax positions will be offset by an adjustment to the receivable from Tyco, which was recorded pursuant to the tax sharing agreement entered into in conjunction with the Separation.  See Note 9 for more information on this tax sharing agreement.
Effective Tax Rate
The Company's income tax expense for the quarter and six months ended March 29, 2013 totaled $53 million and $116 million, respectively, resulting in an effective tax rate for the periods of 33.1% and 35.4%, respectively. The effective tax rates for the quarter and six months ended March 29, 2013 reflect the favorable impact resulting from non-taxable other income of $15 million and $21 million, respectively. See Note 9 for more information on other income. The effective tax rate for the six months ended March 29, 2013 also reflects the impact of a discrete charge of $6 million due to a California legislative change enacted on November 6, 2012. The effective tax rate can vary from period to period due to permanent tax adjustments, discrete items such as the settlement of income tax audits and changes in tax laws, as well as recurring factors such as changes in the overall effective state tax rate.

9.    Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
The Company is subject to various claims and lawsuits in the ordinary course of business, including from time to time, contractual disputes, product and general liability claims, claims that the Company has infringed the intellectual property rights of others, and claims related to alleged security system failures. The Company has recorded accruals for losses that it believes are probable to occur and are reasonably estimable. While the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company believes that the resolution of any such proceedings (other than matters specifically identified below), will not have a material effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Broadview Security Contingency
On May 14, 2010, the Company acquired Broadview Security, a business formerly owned by The Brink's Company. Under the Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act of 1992, as amended (the “Coal Act”), The Brink's Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries at July 20, 1992 (including certain legal entities acquired in the Broadview Security acquisition) are jointly and severally liable with certain of The Brink's Company's other current and former subsidiaries for health care coverage obligations provided for by the Coal Act. A Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Associate (“VEBA”) trust has been

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established by The Brink's Company to pay for these liabilities, although the trust may have insufficient funds to satisfy all future obligations. At the time of its spin-off from The Brink's Company, Broadview Security entered into an agreement in which The Brink's Company agreed to indemnify it for any and all liabilities and expenses related to The Brink's Company's former coal operations, including any health care coverage obligations. The Brink's Company has agreed that this indemnification survives the Company's acquisition of Broadview Security. The Company has evaluated its potential liability under the Coal Act as a contingency in light of all known facts, including the funding of the VEBA, and indemnification provided by The Brink's Company. The Company has concluded that no accrual is necessary due to the existence of the indemnification and its belief that The Brink's Company and VEBA will be able to satisfy all future obligations under the Coal Act.
ADT Dealer Litigation
As previously reported, in 2002, a number of former dealers and related parties have filed lawsuits against the Company in the United States and in other countries, including a class action lawsuit filed in the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, alleging breach of contract and other claims related to the Company's decision to terminate certain authorized dealers in 2002 and 2003. In February 2010, the Court granted a directed verdict in the Company's favor dismissing a number of the plaintiffs' key claims. Upon appeal, the Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the verdict in the Company's favor in October 2011. The parties agreed to settle this matter in April 2012 with no cash consideration being paid by either side, and the settlement was approved by the court.
Telephone Consumer Protection Act
The Company has been named as a defendant in two putative class actions that were filed on behalf of purported classes of persons who claim to have received unsolicited “robocalls” in contravention of the U.S. Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). These lawsuits were brought by plaintiffs seeking class action status and monetary damages on behalf of all plaintiffs who allegedly received such unsolicited calls, claiming that millions of calls were made by third party entities on the Company's behalf. The Company asserts that such entities were not retained by, nor authorized to make calls on behalf of, the Company. The Company has entered into an agreement to settle this litigation, and the District Court granted preliminary approval of the settlement on February 19, 2013. During fiscal year 2012, the Company increased its legal reserves by $15 million to reflect this development. The settlement is subject to the completion of final approval by the District Court.
Income Tax Matters
In connection with the Separation from Tyco, the Company entered into a tax sharing agreement (the “2012 Tax Sharing Agreement”) with Tyco and Pentair Ltd., formerly Tyco Flow Control International, Ltd. (“Pentair”) that governs the rights and obligations of ADT, Tyco and Pentair for certain pre-Separation tax liabilities, including Tyco's obligations under the tax sharing agreement among Tyco, Covidien Ltd. (“Covidien”), and TE Connectivity Ltd. (“TE Connectivity”) entered into in 2007 (the “2007 Tax Sharing Agreement”). ADT is responsible for all of its own taxes that are not shared pursuant to the 2012 Tax Sharing Agreement's sharing formulae. Tyco and Pentair are responsible for their tax liabilities that are not subject to the 2012 Tax Sharing Agreement's sharing formulae.
In conjunction with the Separation, substantially all of Tyco's outstanding equity awards were converted into like-kind awards of ADT, Tyco and Pentair. Pursuant to the terms of the 2012 Separation and Distribution Agreement, each of the three companies is responsible for issuing its own shares upon employee exercises of stock option awards or vesting of restricted stock units. However, the 2012 Tax Sharing Agreement provides that any allowable compensation tax deduction for such awards is to be claimed by the employee's current employer. The 2012 Tax Sharing Agreement requires the employer claiming a tax deduction for shares issued by the other companies to pay a percentage of the allowable tax deduction to the company issuing the equity. As a result, during the six months ended March 29, 2013, the Company recorded a net receivable of $21 million due from Tyco and Pentair, the offset of which is reflected as other income in the Company's Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations.
With respect to years prior to and including the 2007 separation of Covidien and TE Connectivity by Tyco, tax authorities have raised issues and proposed tax adjustments that are generally subject to the sharing provisions of the 2007 Tax Sharing Agreement and which may require Tyco to make a payment to a taxing authority, Covidien or TE Connectivity. Although Tyco advised ADT that it has resolved a substantial number of these adjustments, a few significant items remain open with respect to the audit of the 1997 through 2004 years. As of the date hereof, it is unlikely that Tyco will be able to resolve all the open items, which primarily involve the treatment of certain intercompany debt transactions during the period, through the IRS appeals process. As a result, Tyco has advised ADT that it expects to litigate these matters once it receives the requisite statutory notices from the IRS, which is expected to occur during fiscal year 2013. Tyco has advised us that it has determined that its recorded liability is sufficient to cover the indemnifications Tyco made under the 2007 Tax Sharing Agreement. However, the ultimate resolution of these matters is uncertain and could result in Tyco being responsible for a greater amount than it expects under the 2007 Tax Sharing Agreement.

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To the extent ADT is responsible for any liability under the 2012 Tax Sharing Agreement, there could be a material impact on its financial position, results of operations, cash flows or its effective tax rate in future reporting periods.
10.    Earnings Per Share
Following the Separation, the Company had 231,094,332 common shares outstanding. This amount was used as the starting point for calculating weighted-average shares outstanding for the periods prior to the Separation. Additionally, diluted weighted-average shares outstanding for the quarter and six months ended March 30, 2012, was determined assuming that the Separation occurred on the first day of fiscal year 2012. The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarters and six months ended March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012 is as follows:
 
For the Quarters Ended
 
For the Six Months Ended
(in millions, except per share amounts)
March 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2012
 
March 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2012
Basic Earnings Per Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
107

 
$
105

 
$
212

 
$
198

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average shares outstanding
226

 
231

 
230

 
231

             Effect of vested deferred stock units

 
1

 

 
1

Basic weighted-average shares outstanding
226

 
232

 
230

 
232

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
$
0.47

 
$
0.45

 
$
0.92

 
$
0.85

 
For the Quarters Ended
 
For the Six Months Ended
(in millions, except per share amounts)
March 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2012
 
March 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2012
Diluted Earnings Per Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
107

 
$
105

 
$
212

 
$
198

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding
226

 
232

 
230

 
232

               Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                          Stock options
2

 
2

 
2

 
2

                          Restricted stock
1

 
2

 
1

 
2

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
229

 
236

 
233

 
236

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share
$
0.47

 
$
0.44

 
$
0.91

 
$
0.84

The computation of diluted earnings per share for the quarters and six months ended March 29, 2013 excludes the effect of the potential exercise of options to purchase approximately 1.0 million shares and 0.7 million shares, respectively, of stock as the effect would have been anti-dilutive. The computation of diluted earnings per share for the quarters and six months ended March 30, 2012 excludes the effect of the potential exercise of options to purchase approximately 0.8 million shares of stock as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.
11.    Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges, Net
From time to time, the Company will initiate various restructuring actions which result in employee severance, facility exit and other restructuring costs, as described below. In 2011, the Company initiated a multi-year restructuring program (the “2011 Program”), and in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2012, the Company initiated restructuring actions in conjunction with the Separation. Under these programs, the Company has incurred restructuring and asset impairment charges (reversals), net, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company's Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations. A summary of these charges for the quarters and six months ended March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012 is as follows ($ in millions):

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For the Quarters Ended
 
For the Six Months Ended
 
March 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2012
 
March 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2012
Employee severance and benefits
$

 
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$
(1
)
Facility exit and other charges
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
2

Total
$

 
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$
1

Restructuring and asset impairment charges, net, incurred cumulative to date from initiation of the program are as follows ($ in millions):
 
Separation Related Actions
 
  2011 Program
 
  2009 Program
Employee severance and benefits
$
2

 
$
4

 
$
10

Facility exit and other charges

 
5

 
4

Total
$
2

 
$
9

 
$
14

The rollforward of the reserves from September 28, 2012 to March 29, 2013 is as follows ($ in millions):
 
Separation Related Actions
 
  2011 Program
 
2009 Program
 
Total
Balance as of September 28, 2012
$
1

 
$
2

 
$
1

 
$
4

Utilization

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
Balance as of March 29, 2013
$
1

 
$
1

 
$

 
$
2

12.    Subsequent Events
Debt
As part of the Company's issuances of long-term notes in July 2012 and January 2013, the Company entered into exchange and registration rights agreements with the initial purchasers of the notes. Under each of these agreements, the Company is obligated to file a registration statement for an offer to exchange the notes for a new issue of substantially identical notes registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or provide a shelf registration statement to cover resales of such notes if the exchange offer is not complete within 365 days after closing of the respective notes issuance. On April 1, 2013, the Company commenced an offer to exchange the $2.5 billion notes issued in July 2012, and on April 18, 2013, the Company commenced an offer to exchange the $700 million notes issued in January 2013. The Company expects these exchange offers to be completed during the third quarter of fiscal year 2013.

Share Repurchase Program
On April 2, 2013, the Company completed the accelerated share repurchase program that was entered into on January 29, 2013. In conjunction with the completion of the program, the Company received 1.2 million additional shares of ADT common stock. In total, the Company repurchased 12.6 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $47.60 per share under this program.
Additionally, between March 29, 2013 and May 1, 2013, the Company repurchased 0.7 million shares of its common stock under a 10b5-1 Plan for approximately $34 million.



 


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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Introduction
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and the notes thereto, which are included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2012, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on November 27, 2012 (the "2012 Form 10-K"). This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including but not limited to those provided in Item 1A. Risk Factors and under the heading “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” below.
The Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements include our combined operations, assets and liabilities and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). As part of a plan to separate into three independent companies, on or prior to September 28, 2012, Tyco transferred the equity interests of the entities that held all of the assets and liabilities of its residential and small business security business in the United States and Canada to ADT (the “Separation”). Our Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 29, 2013 and September 28, 2012 reflect the consolidated financial position of ADT and its subsidiaries as an independent publicly-traded company. Additionally, our Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the quarter and six months ended March 29, 2013, as well as the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended March 29, 2013 reflect ADT's operations and cash flows as a standalone company. Prior to the Separation on September 28, 2012, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows consisted of Tyco's residential and small business security business in the United States, Canada and certain U.S. territories and were derived from Tyco's historical accounting records and presented on a carve-out basis. As such, our Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the quarter and six months ended March 30, 2012 and our Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended March 30, 2012 consist of the combined results of operations of the ADT North American Residential Security Business of Tyco.
We conduct business through our operating entities and report financial and operating information in one reportable segment. We have a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the last Friday in September. Both fiscal year 2013 and fiscal year 2012 are 52-week years.
Business Overview
ADT is a leading provider of electronic security, interactive home and business automation and related monitoring services. We currently serve more than six million customers, making us the largest company of our kind in both the United States and Canada.
Our subscriber-based business requires significant upfront costs to generate new customers, which in turn provide predictable recurring revenue generated from monthly monitoring fees. In any period, our business results will be impacted by a number of factors including: customer additions, costs associated with adding new customers, average revenue per customer, costs related to providing services to customers and customer tenure. We manage our business to optimize these key factors. We focus on investing wisely in each of our customer acquisition channels to grow our account base in a cost effective manner and generate positive future cash flows and attractive margins. We also focus on “Creating Customers for Life” by maintaining consistently high levels of customer satisfaction, which increases customer tenure and improves profitability.
Key Performance Measures
We operate our business with the goal of retaining customers for long periods of time in order to recoup our initial investment in new customers, achieving cash flow break-even in approximately three years. We generate substantial recurring net operating cash flow from our customer base. In evaluating our results, we review the following key performance indicators:
Customer Growth. Growth of our customer base is crucial to drive our recurring customer revenue as well as to leverage costs of operations. To grow our customer base, we market our electronic security and home/business automation systems and services through national television advertisements, Internet advertising and also through a direct sales force and an authorized dealer network. The key customer metrics that we use to track customer growth are gross customer additions and ending customers. Gross customer additions are new monitored customers installed or acquired during the period.




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Customer Attrition Rate. Our economic model is highly dependent on customer retention. Success in retaining customers is driven in part by our discipline in accepting new customers with favorable characteristics and by providing high quality equipment, installation, monitoring and customer service. We evaluate our customer retention based upon the recurring revenue lost resulting from customer attrition, net of dealer charge-backs and re-sales. Dealer charge-backs represent customer cancellations charged back to the dealers because the customer cancelled service during the initial period of the contract, generally 12 to 15 months. Re-sales are inactive customer sites that are returned to active service during the period. The attrition rate is a 52 week trailing ratio, the numerator of which is the annualized recurring revenue lost during the period due to attrition and the denominator of which is total annualized recurring revenue based on an average of recurring revenue under contract at the beginning of each month during the period.
Recurring Customer Revenue. Recurring customer revenue is generated by contractual monthly recurring fees for monitoring and other recurring services provided to our customers. Our other revenue consists of revenue associated with sale of equipment, deferred revenue related to upfront installations fees, non-routine repair and maintenance services and customer termination charges.
Average Revenue per Customer. Average revenue per customer measures the average amount of recurring revenue per customer per month, and is calculated based on the recurring revenue under contract at the end of the period, divided by the total number of customers under contract at the end of the period.
Cost to Serve Expenses. Cost to serve expenses represent the cost of providing services to our customers reflected in our Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and include costs associated with service calls for customers who have maintenance contracts, costs of monitoring, call center customer service and guard response, partnership commissions and continuing equity programs, bad debt expense and general and administrative expenses. Recurring customer revenue less cost to serve expenses represents our recurring revenue margin.
Gross Subscriber Acquisition Cost Expenses. Gross subscriber acquisition cost expenses represent the cost of acquiring new customers reflected in our Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and include advertising, marketing, and both direct and indirect selling costs for all new accounts as well as sales commissions and installation equipment and labor costs.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure reflecting net income adjusted for interest, taxes and certain non-cash items which include depreciation of subscriber system assets and other fixed assets, amortization of deferred costs and deferred revenue associated with customer acquisitions, and amortization of dealer and other intangible assets. We believe EBITDA is useful to provide investors with information about operating profits, adjusted for significant non-cash items, generated from the existing customer base. A reconciliation of EBITDA to net income (the most comparable GAAP measure) is provided under “-Results of Operations-Non-GAAP Measures.”
Free Cash Flow (“FCF”). FCF is a non-GAAP measure that our management employs to measure cash that is free from any significant existing obligation and is available to service debt and make investments. The difference between net cash provided by operating activities (the most comparable GAAP measure) and FCF is cash outlays for capital expenditures, subscriber system assets, dealer generated customer accounts and bulk account purchases. A reconciliation of FCF to net cash provided by operating activities is provided under “-Results of Operations-Non- GAAP Measures.”

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Results of Operations
Quarter Ended March 29, 2013 Compared with Quarter Ended March 30, 2012

For the Quarters Ended
(in millions, except as otherwise indicated)
March 29, 2013
 
March 30, 2012
Recurring customer revenue
$
756

 
$
720

Other revenue
65

 
87

         Total revenue
821

 
807

Operating income
174

 
186

Interest expense, net
(30
)
 
(22
)
Other income
16

 

Income tax expense
(53
)
 
(59
)
         Net income
$
107

 
$
105

 
 
 
 
Key Performance Indicators:
 
 
 
        Ending number of customers (thousands)
6,471

 
6,432

        Gross customer additions (thousands)
303

 
291

        Customer attrition rate (percent)
13.9
%
 
13.2
%
        Average revenue per customer (dollars)
$
39.66

 
$
37.98

        Cost to serve expenses
$
257

 
$
230

        Gross subscriber acquisition cost expenses
$
113

 
$
140

        EBITDA
$
419

 
$
399

As mentioned above, we manage our business to optimize a number of factors including: customer additions, costs associated with adding new customers, average revenue per customer, costs related to providing services to customers and customer tenure. In order to understand how these key factors impact our Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations, we consider the following components of our expenses: cost to serve expenses, gross subscriber acquisition cost expenses and depreciation and amortization. The following tables reflect the location of these costs in our Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations for the quarters ended March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012:


For the Quarter Ended March 29, 2013
(in millions)
Cost of revenue

Selling, general and
administrative expenses

Total
Cost to serve expenses
$
97


$
160


$
257

Gross subscriber acquisition cost expenses
15


98


113

Depreciation and amortization
219


43


262

Other
10




10

       Total
$
341


$
301


$
642

 
For the Quarter Ended March 30, 2012
(in millions)
Cost of revenue
 
Selling, general and
administrative expenses
 
Total
Cost to serve expenses
$
89

 
$
141

 
$
230

Gross subscriber acquisition cost expenses
46

 
94

 
140

Depreciation and amortization
206

 
37

 
243

Other
8

 

 
8

       Total
$
349

 
$
272

 
$
621



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Revenue
Revenue of $821 million increased by $14 million, or 1.7%, for the quarter ended March 29, 2013 as compared with the quarter ended March 30, 2012, as a result of growth in recurring customer revenue, which increased by $36 million, or 5.0%. The majority of this increase was related to higher average revenue per customer. The increase in recurring customer revenue was partially offset by a reduction of $22 million, or 25.3%, in other revenue due to the mix shift toward more ADT-owned systems rather than outright system sales, increasing deferred revenue and reducing current period installation revenue.
Average revenue per customer increased by $1.68, or 4.4%, as of March 29, 2013 compared with March 30, 2012. This increase was primarily due to price escalations on our existing customer base and the addition of new customers at higher rates, including increased take rates on ADT Pulse, as well as the impact of existing customers upgrading to ADT Pulse and other higher priced offerings.
Gross customer additions rose by 12,000, or 4.1%, for the quarter ended March 29, 2013 as compared with the quarter ended March 30, 2012, as a result of higher levels of dealer generated customer accounts and bulk account purchases. Net of attrition, our ending number of customers grew by 39,000, or 0.6%, from March 30, 2012 to March 29, 2013. Although our annualized customer attrition as of March 29, 2013 was 13.9% compared with 13.2% as of March 30, 2012, attrition was relatively flat to December 28, 2012, increasing only 10 basis points as a result of relocations. We continue to focus on delivering high quality services and our disciplined customer selection process in order to limit customer attrition.
Operating Income
Operating income of $174 million decreased by $12 million, or 6.5%, for the quarter ended March 29, 2013 as compared with the quarter ended March 30, 2012. Operating margin was 21.2% for the quarter ended March 29, 2013 compared with 23.0% for the quarter ended March 30, 2012. Operating expenses for the quarter ended March 29, 2013, which included $5 million of non-recurring costs related to the Separation, totaled $647 million, up 4.2% or $26 million as compared with the quarter ended March 30, 2012. The increase in operating expenses includes $19 million in higher depreciation and amortization expense related to our subscriber system assets and dealer generated accounts. This increase primarily reflects the impact of increased take rates on higher cost offerings, including ADT Pulse, as well as the mix shift toward more ADT owned systems and overall account growth. Cost to serve expenses totaled $257 million for the quarter ended March 29, 2013 as compared to $230 million for the quarter ended March 30, 2012. Cost to serve expenses for the quarter ended March 30, 2012 include integration costs related to the acquisition of Broadview Security of $5 million and approximately $1 million in reversals of previously recorded restructuring related expenses. After considering these items, cost to serve expenses increased by approximately $31 million for the quarter ended March 29, 2013 as compared with the quarter ended March 30, 2012. This increase was primarily a result of higher corporate costs and dis-synergies associated with the separation of our business from the commercial security business of Tyco and increased customer service expenses, driven by account growth and investments to improve customer retention. The overall increase in operating expenses was partially offset by a $27 million reduction in gross subscriber acquisition cost expenses. This decrease resulted from the deferral of a higher proportion of upfront installation costs associated with the mix shift toward more ADT-owned systems.
Interest Expense, net
Interest expense was $30 million for the quarter ended March 29, 2013 compared with $22 million for the quarter ended March 30, 2012. Interest expense for the quarter ended March 29, 2013 is comprised primarily of interest on our long-term debt, which reflects an increase in borrowings related to the issuance of $700 million in notes during January 2013. Interest expense for the quarter ended March 30, 2012 includes allocated interest expense related to Tyco's external debt of $21 million.
Other Income
During the quarter ended March 29, 2013, the Company recorded $16 million of other income, which is comprised primarily of $15 million of non-taxable income recorded pursuant to the tax sharing agreement entered into in conjunction with the Separation. See Note 9 to the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for more information.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense of $53 million decreased $6 million for the quarter ended March 29, 2013 as compared with the quarter ended March 30, 2012, while the effective tax rate fell to 33.1% from 36.0%. The effective tax rate reflects the favorable impact resulting from non-taxable other income of $15 million. See Note 9 to the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for more information on other income. The effective tax rate can vary from period to period due to permanent tax adjustments, discrete items such as the settlement of income tax audits and changes in tax laws, as well as recurring factors such as changes in the overall effective state tax rate.


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Six Months Ended March 29, 2013 Compared to Six Months Ended March 30, 2012

For the Six Months Ended
(in millions, except as otherwise indicated)
March 29, 2013
 
March 30, 2012
Recurring customer revenue
$
1,500

 
$
1,428

Other revenue
130

 
174

         Total revenue
1,630

 
1,602

Operating income
360

 
362

Interest expense, net
(54
)
 
(44
)
Other income
22

 

Income tax expense
(116
)
 
(120
)
         Net income
$
212

 
$
198

 
 
 
 
Summary Cash Flow Data:
 
 
 
         Net cash provided by operating activities
812

 
709

         Net cash used in investing activities
(599
)
 
(507
)
         Net cash used in financing activities
(27
)
 
(177
)
 
 
 
 
Key Performance Indicators:
 
 
 
        Ending number of customers (thousands)
6,471

 
6,432

        Gross customer additions (thousands)
560

 
586

        Customer attrition rate (percent)
13.9
%
 
13.2
%
        Average revenue per customer (dollars)
$
39.66

 
$
37.98

        Cost to serve expenses
$
498

 
$
469

        Gross subscriber acquisition cost expenses
$
224

 
$
274

        EBITDA
$
836

 
$
785

        FCF
$
230

 
$
202

The following tables reflect the location of cost to serve expenses, gross subscriber acquisition cost expenses and depreciation and amortization in our Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations for the six months ended March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012:
 
For the Six Months Ended March 29, 2013
(in millions)
Cost of revenue
 
Selling, general and
administrative expenses
 
Total
Cost to serve expenses
$
195

 
$
303

 
$
498

Gross subscriber acquisition cost expenses
28

 
196

 
224

Depreciation and amortization
436

 
83

 
519

Other
18

 

 
18

       Total
$
677

 
$
582

 
$
1,259

 
For the Six Months Ended March 30, 2012
(in millions)
Cost of revenue
 
Selling, general and
administrative expenses
 
Total
Cost to serve expenses
$
179

 
$
290

 
$
469

Gross subscriber acquisition cost expenses
91

 
183

 
274

Depreciation and amortization
409

 
73

 
482

Other
15

 

 
15

       Total
$
694

 
$
546

 
$
1,240


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Revenue
Revenue of $1.6 billion increased by $28 million, or 1.7%, during the six months ended March 29, 2013 as compared to the six months ended March 30, 2012, as a result of growth in recurring customer revenue, which increased by $72 million, or 5.0%. The majority of this increase was related to higher average revenue per customer. The increase in recurring customer revenue was partially offset by a reduction of $44 million, or 25.3%, in other revenue due to the mix shift toward more ADT-owned systems rather than outright system sales, increasing deferred revenue and reducing current period installation revenue.
Average revenue per customer for the six months ended March 29, 2013 increased by $1.68, or 4.4%, compared to the six months ended March 30, 2012. This increase was primarily due to price escalations on our existing customer base and the addition of new customers at higher rates, including increased take rates on ADT Pulse, as well as the impact of existing customers upgrading to ADT Pulse and other higher priced offerings.
Gross customer additions fell by 26,000, or 4.4%, during the six months ended March 29, 2013 as compared to the six months ended March 30, 2012, as a result of lower dealer channel production as well as the impact of Hurricane Sandy. Net of attrition, our ending number of customers grew by 39,000, or 0.6%, from March 30, 2012 to March 29, 2013. Although our annualized customer attrition as of March 29, 2013 was 13.9% compared with 13.2% as of March 30, 2012, attrition was relatively flat to December 28, 2012, increasing only 10 basis points as a result of relocations. We continue to focus on delivering high quality services and our disciplined customer selection process in order to limit customer attrition.
Operating Income
Operating income of $360 million decreased by $2 million, or 0.6%, for the six months ended March 29, 2013 as compared to the six months ended March 30, 2012. Operating margin was 22.1% for the six months ended March 29, 2013 compared with 22.6% for the six months ended March 30, 2012. Operating expenses for the six months ended March 29, 2013, which included $11 million of non-recurring costs related to the Separation, totaled $1.3 billion, up 2.4% or $30 million as compared to the six months ended March 30, 2012. The increase in operating expenses includes $37 million in higher depreciation and amortization expense related to our subscriber system assets and dealer generated accounts. Cost to serve expenses totaled $498 million for the six months ended March 29, 2013 as compared to $469 million for the six months ended March 30, 2012. Cost to serve expenses for the six months ended March 30, 2012 include integration costs related to the acquisition of Broadview Security of $10 million and restructuring related expenses of approximately $1 million. After considering these items, cost to serve expenses increased by approximately $40 million for the six months ended March 29, 2013 as compared to the six months ended March 30, 2012. This increase was primarily a result of higher corporate costs and dis-synergies associated with the separation of our business from the commercial security business of Tyco as well as increased customer service and maintenance expenses driven by account growth and investments to improve customer retention. The overall increase in operating expenses was partially offset by a $50 million reduction in gross subscriber acquisition cost expenses. This decrease resulted from the deferral of a higher proportion of upfront installation costs associated with the mix shift toward more ADT-owned systems.
Interest Expense, net
Interest expense was $54 million for the six months ended March 29, 2013 compared with $44 million for the six months ended March 30, 2012. Interest expense for the six months ended March 29, 2013 is comprised primarily of interest on our long-term debt, which reflects an increase in borrowings related to the issuance of $700 million in notes during January 2013. Interest expense for the six months ended March 30, 2012 includes allocated interest expense related to Tyco's external debt of $42 million.
Other Income
During the six months ended March 29, 2013, the Company recorded $22 million of other income, which is comprised primarily of $21 million of non-taxable income recorded pursuant to the tax sharing agreement entered into in conjunction with the Separation. See Note 9 to the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for more information.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense of $116 million decreased $4 million for the six months ended March 29, 2013 as compared to the six months ended March 30, 2012, while the effective tax rate fell to 35.4% from 37.7%. The effective tax rate reflects the favorable impact resulting from $21 million in non-taxable other income, partially offset by the impact of a discrete charge of $6 million due to a California legislative change enacted on November 6, 2012. See Note 9 to the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for more information on other income. The effective tax rate can vary from period to period due to permanent tax adjustments, discrete items such as the settlement of income tax audits and changes in tax laws, as well as recurring factors such as changes in the overall effective state tax rate.

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Non-GAAP Measures
In an effort to provide investors with additional information regarding our results as determined by GAAP, we also disclose non-GAAP measures which management believes provide useful information to investors. These measures consist of EBITDA and FCF. These measures are not financial measures under GAAP and should not be considered as substitutes for net income, operating profit, cash from operating activities or any other operating performance measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, and they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. We use EBITDA to measure the operational strength and performance of our business. We use FCF as an additional performance measure of our ability to service debt, make other investments and return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. These measures, or measures that are based on them, may be used as components in our incentive compensation plans.
We believe EBITDA is useful because it measures our success in acquiring, retaining and servicing our customer base and our ability to generate and grow our recurring revenue while providing a high level of customer service in a cost-effective manner. EBITDA excludes interest expense and the provision for income taxes. Excluding these items eliminates the expenses associated with our capitalization and tax structure. Because EBITDA excludes interest expense, it does not give effect to cash used for debt service requirements and thus does not reflect available funds for distributions, reinvestment or other discretionary uses. EBITDA also excludes depreciation and amortization, which eliminates the impact of non-cash charges related to capital investments. Depreciation and amortization includes depreciation of subscriber system assets and other fixed assets, amortization of deferred costs and deferred revenue associated with subscriber acquisitions and amortization of dealer and other intangible assets.
There are material limitations to using EBITDA. EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Furthermore, EBITDA does not take into account certain significant items, including depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax expense, which directly affect our net income. These limitations are best addressed by considering the economic effects of the excluded items independently, and by considering EBITDA in conjunction with net income as calculated in accordance with GAAP.
FCF is defined as cash from operations less cash outlays related to capital expenditures, subscriber system assets, dealer generated customer accounts and bulk account purchases. Dealer generated accounts are accounts that are generated through our network of authorized dealers. Bulk account purchases represent accounts that we acquire from third parties outside of our authorized dealer network, such as other security service providers, on a selective basis. These items are subtracted from cash from operating activities because they represent long-term investments that are required for normal business activities. As a result, FCF is a useful measure of our cash that is free from significant existing obligations and available for other uses.
Furthermore, FCF adjusts for cash items that are ultimately within management's and the board of directors' discretion to direct and therefore may imply that there is less or more cash that is available for our programs than the most comparable GAAP measure. This limitation is best addressed by using FCF in combination with the GAAP cash flow numbers.
The tables below reconcile EBITDA to net income and FCF to cash flows from operating activities.
EBITDA
 
For the Quarters Ended
 
For the Six Months Ended
(in millions)
March 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2012
 
March 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2012
Net income
$
107

 
$
105

 
$
212

 
$
198

Interest expense, net
30

 
22

 
54

 
44

Income tax expense
53

 
59

 
116

 
120

Depreciation and intangible asset amortization
232

 
215

 
459

 
427

Amortization of deferred subscriber acquisition costs
30

 
28

 
60

 
55

Amortization of deferred subscriber acquisition revenue
(33
)
 
(30
)
 
(65
)
 
(59
)
EBITDA
$
419

 
$
399

 
$
836

 
$
785

EBITDA of $419 million increased $20 million, or 5.0%, for the quarter ended March 29, 2013 and $51 million, or 6.5%, for the six months ended March 29, 2013, as compared with the same periods of the prior year. These increases were primarily due to the impact of higher recurring customer revenue, partially offset by the impact of increased cost to serve expenses. Additionally, other income related to the 2012 Tax Sharing Agreement increased EBITDA for both the quarter and six months ended March 29, 2013. See Note 1 to the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for more information on other income.


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FCF
 
For the Six Months Ended
(in millions)
March 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2012
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
812

 
$
709

Dealer generated customer accounts and bulk account purchases
(290
)
 
(323
)
Subscriber system assets
(265
)
 
(172
)
Capital expenditures
(27
)
 
(12
)
FCF
$
230

 
$
202

For the six months ended March 29, 2013, FCF increased $28 million compared to the six months ended March 30, 2012. This increase was primarily due to an increase of $103 million in net cash provided by operating activities, which primarily resulted from higher EBITDA and improvements in working capital, and a decrease of $33 million in cash paid for dealer generated customer accounts and bulk account purchases. These factors were partially offset by an increase of $93 million in internally generated subscriber systems and an increase of $15 million in capital expenditures. Approximately $55 million of the increase in internally generated subscriber systems resulted from the mix shift toward more ADT-owned systems and is substantially offset by higher cash flows from operating activities related to increases in deferred subscriber acquisition revenue.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity and Cash Flow Analysis
Significant factors driving our liquidity position include cash flows generated from operating activities and investments in internally generated subscriber systems and dealer generated customer accounts. Our cash flows from operations includes cash received from monthly recurring revenue and upfront installation fees received from customers, less cash costs to provide services to our customers, including general and administrative costs, and certain costs associated with acquiring new customers. Historically, we have generated and expect to continue to generate positive cash flow from operations. Prior to the Separation, our cash was regularly “swept” by Tyco at its discretion in conjunction with its centralized approach to cash management and financing of operations. Transfers of cash both to and from Tyco's cash management system are reflected as changes in parent company investment in the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended March 30, 2012.
Liquidity
At March 29, 2013, we had $419 million in cash and equivalents and another $750 million available under our revolving credit facility. As of March 29, 2013, we had not borrowed under our revolving credit facility. Our primary future cash needs are centered on operating activities, working capital, capital expenditures, strategic investments and dividends. In addition, we may use cash to repurchase shares of our common stock under our $2 billion share repurchase program. We believe our cash position, amounts available under our revolving credit facility and cash provided by operating activities will be adequate to cover our operational and business needs in the next twelve months.
On January 14, 2013, we issued $700 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% senior notes due 2023 to certain institutional investors pursuant to certain exemptions from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Net cash proceeds from the issuance of this term indebtedness totaled $694 million and were primarily used for the repurchase of outstanding shares of our common stock. Interest is payable on June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing on June 15, 2013. We may redeem the notes, in whole or in part, at any time prior to the maturity date at a redemption price equal to the greater of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, or a make-whole premium, plus in each case, accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
Share Repurchases
On November 26, 2012, our board of directors approved $2 billion of share repurchases over a period of three years.  Pursuant to this approval, we may enter into accelerated share repurchase plans as well as open market share repurchase plans in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“10b5-1 Plans”). During the six months ended March 29, 2013, we repurchased 3.5 million shares of our common stock at an average price of $47.16 per share under 10b5-1 Plans. The total cost of shares repurchased under these plans for the six months ended March 29, 2013 was approximately $166 million, with $160 million paid in cash during the period. Additionally, during April 2013, we repurchased 0.7 million shares of our common stock for approximately $34 million under 10b5-1 Plans.

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On January 29, 2013, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement under which we repurchased 12.6 million shares of our common stock for $600 million at an average price of $47.60 per share. This accelerated share repurchase program, which was funded with proceeds from our January 2013 debt offering, was completed on April 2, 2013.
Dividends
During the six months ended March 29, 2013 our board of directors declared three quarterly dividends on our common stock of $0.125 per share. The dividend declared on November 26, 2012 was paid on December 18, 2012 to stockholders of record on December 10, 2012. The dividend declared on January 10, 2013 was paid on February 20, 2013 to stockholders of record on January 30, 2013. The dividend declared on March 14, 2013 will be paid on May 15, 2013 to stockholders of record on April 24, 2013. We currently anticipate that all of these dividends will likely represent a return of capital to our stockholders.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
For the six months ended March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012, we reported net cash provided by operating activities of $812 million and $709 million, respectively. See discussion of changes in net cash provided by operating activities included in FCF under “-Results of Operations-Non-GAAP Measures.”
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
 
For the Six Months Ended
(in millions)
March 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2012
Net cash used in investing activities
$
(599
)
 
$
(507
)
In order to maintain and grow our customer base and to expand our infrastructure, we typically reinvest the cash provided by our operating activities into our business. These investments are intended to generate new customer accounts, enhance the overall customer experience, improve productivity of our field workforce and support greater efficiency of our back office systems and our customer care centers. For the six months ended March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012, our investing activities included cash paid for subscriber system asset additions and capital expenditures totaling $292 million and $184 million, respectively. Additionally, during the six months ended March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012, we paid $290 million and $323 million, respectively, for customer contracts for electronic security services. Customer contracts generated under the ADT dealer program and bulk account purchases during the six months ended March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012 totaled approximately 242,000 and 267,000, respectively. Finally, on October 1, 2012, we acquired Absolute Security which resulted in net cash paid of $16 million during the period.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
 
For the Six Months Ended
(in millions)
March 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2012
Net cash used in financing activities
$
(27
)
 
$
(177
)
For the six months ended March 29, 2013, the net cash used in financing activities was primarily the result of $760 million in repurchases of our common stock under our approved share repurchase plan, which were funded with the $694 million in net proceeds from our January 2013 debt offering. Additionally, during the six months ended March 29, 2013, we paid dividends on our common stock of $58 million and $6 million for share repurchases related to shares purchased from employees to cover tax withholdings. We also received $72 million in proceeds from the exercise of stock options and $32 million in funds from Tyco, which related to the allocation of funds between the companies as outlined in the Separation and Distribution Agreement between Tyco and ADT. For the six months ended March 30, 2012, the net cash used in financing activities was primarily the result of changes in parent company investment of ($177) million.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of March 29, 2013, we had $16 million in standby letters of credit related to our insurance programs. We had no off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 28, 2012.







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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to use judgment in making estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. We believe that our accounting policies for revenue recognition, depreciation and amortization methods of security monitoring-related assets, loss contingencies, acquisitions, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, long-lived assets and income taxes are based on, among other things, judgments and assumptions made by management that include inherent risks and uncertainties. During fiscal 2013, there have been no significant changes to these policies or in the underlying accounting assumptions and estimates used in the above critical accounting policies from those disclosed in the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and accompanying notes contained in our 2012 Form 10-K. See Note 1 to the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for information about recent accounting pronouncements.


Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Report contains certain information that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While we have specifically identified certain information as being forward-looking in the context of its presentation, we caution you that all statements contained in this report that are not clearly historical in nature, including statements regarding business strategies, market potential, future financial performance, the effects of the separation of ADT from Tyco and other matters, are forward-looking. Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, any time we use the words "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," "continue" and similar expressions, we intend to clearly express that the information deals with possible future events and is forward-looking in nature. However, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.
Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in, or reasonably inferred from, such statements. Therefore, caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Much of the information in this report that looks towards future performance of the Company is based on various factors and important assumptions about future events that may or may not actually occur. As a result, our operations and financial results in the future could differ materially and substantially from those we have discussed in the forward-looking statements included in this report. We assume no obligation (and specifically disclaim any such obligation) to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.


Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Our exposure to market risk from changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates has not changed materially from our exposure discussed in our 2012 Form 10-K.


Item 4.    Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be in this report is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the possible controls and procedures. Each reporting period, the Company carries out an evaluation, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act.
Based on management's evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that, as of March 29, 2013, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the applicable rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Before the Separation, we relied on certain financial information and resources of Tyco to manage specific aspects of our business and report results. These included investor relations, corporate communications, accounting, tax, legal, human resources, benefit plan administration, benefit plan reporting, general management, real estate, treasury, insurance and risk management, and oversight functions, such as board of directors and internal audit which includes Sarbanes Oxley compliance. In conjunction with the Separation, we enhanced our financial, administrative, and other support systems and expanded our accounting, reporting, legal and internal audit departments. We also revised and adopted policies, as needed, to meet all regulatory requirements applicable to us as a standalone publicly traded company. While most of these changes in staffing, policies and systems were accomplished prior to September 28, 2012, we continue to review and document our internal controls over financial reporting, and may from time to time, make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness. These efforts may lead to changes in our internal control over financial reporting.
Other than those noted above, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.



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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings.
We have been named as a defendant in two putative class actions that were filed on behalf of purported classes of persons who claim to have received unsolicited “robocalls” in contravention of the U.S. Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). These lawsuits were brought by plaintiffs seeking class action status and monetary damages on behalf of all plaintiffs who allegedly received such unsolicited calls, claiming that millions of calls were made by third party entities on our behalf. We assert that such entities were not retained by us nor authorized to make calls on our behalf. These matters have been consolidated in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois into one civil action. We have entered into an agreement to settle this litigation, and the District Court granted preliminary approval of the settlement on February 19, 2013. During fiscal year 2012, we increased our legal reserves by $15 million to reflect this development. The settlement is subject to the completion of final approval of the District Court.
In addition, we are subject to various claims and lawsuits in the ordinary course of our business, including from time to time contractual disputes, product and general liability claims, claims that we have infringed the intellectual property rights of others, claims related to alleged security system failures and consumer class actions. We have recorded accruals for losses that we believe are probable to occur and are reasonably estimable. See Note 9 to the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for further information. While the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that the resolution of any such proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. 
Risk Factors.
ADT's significant business risks are described in Part I, Item 1A. in our 2012 Form 10-K. Management does not believe that there have been any material changes in our risk factors from those previously disclosed in our 2012 Form 10-K.

Item 2.     Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)
 
Average
Price Paid Per Share
(2)
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(3)
 
Maximum Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
(3)
12/29/12 - 01/25/13
 
1,587,986
 
$46.83
 
1,587,986
 
$1,899,975,908
01/26/13 - 03/01/13
 
11,894,686
 
$52.24
 
11,894,686
 
$1,278,580,787
03/02/13 - 03/29/13
 
925,870
 
$48.88
 
925,000
 
$1,233,364,909
Total
 
14,408,542
 
$51.43
 
14,407,672
 
$1,233,364,909

(1) 
Includes shares withheld from employees to satisfy tax withholding obligations that arose from the vesting of restricted stock units.
(2) 
Average price per share reflects the total cost for the accelerated share repurchase program of $600 million, which was paid in February 2013. Upon completion of this accelerated share repurchase program on April 2, 2013, the Company received 1.2 million additional shares of its common stock. Overall, the average settlement price for the shares repurchased under this program was $47.60. See Note 5 and Note 12 to the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for further information.
(3) 
On November 26, 2012, the Company's board of directors approved $2 billion of share repurchases over a period of three years.
The transactions described in the table above primarily pertain to the repurchase of common stock as part of the $2 billion, three-year share repurchase program approved by the Company's board of directors on November 26, 2012 (“2012 Share Repurchase Program”). In addition, the Company also acquires shares from certain employees in order to satisfy employee tax withholding requirements in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units. During the quarter ended March 29, 2013, 870 shares were acquired in these vesting-related transactions outside of the share repurchase program. The average price paid per share is calculated by dividing the total cash paid for the shares by the total number of shares repurchased.


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Item 3.     Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
None.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
Item 6.     Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number
 
Exhibits
 
2.1
 
Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated September 26, 2012 among Tyco International Ltd., Tyco International Finance S.A., The ADT Corporation and ADT LLC
(5)
 
 
 
 
2.2
 
Separation and Distribution Agreement with respect to Tyco Flow Control Distribution, dated as of March 27, 2012, among Tyco International Ltd., Tyco Flow Control International Ltd. and The ADT Corporation
(1)
 
 
 
 
2.3
 
Amendment No. 1 to the Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of July 25, 2012, among Tyco International Ltd., Tyco Flow Control International Ltd. and The ADT Corporation
(2)
 
 
 
 
3.1
 
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of The ADT Corporation
(3)
 
 
 
 
3.2
 
Certificate of Amendment of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of The ADT Corporation
(4)
 
 
 
 
3.3
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of The ADT Corporation
(6)
 
 
 
 
4.1
 
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 14, 2013, between The ADT Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
(7)
 
 
 
 
4.2
 
Exchange and Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of January 14, 2013, among The ADT Corporation and the purchasers identified therein
(7)
 
 
 
 
10.1
 
Master Confirmation and Form of Supplemental Confirmation between The ADT Corporation and Credit Suisse International dated January 29, 2013
(8)
 
 
 
 
31.1
 
Certification of CEO required by Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a)
 
 
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification of CFO required by Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a)
 
 
 
 
 
32
 
Certification by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
 
 
101
 
Financial statements from the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The ADT Corporation for the quarter ended March 29, 2013 formatted in XBRL: (i) the Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations, (iii) the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity, (v) the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) the Notes to Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements
 
 
(1
)
 
Incorporated by reference from the respective exhibit to The ADT Corporation's Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on April 10, 2010
 
 
 
(2
)
 
Incorporated by reference from the respective exhibit to Amendment No. 3 to The ADT Corporation's Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on July 27, 2012
 
 
 
(3
)
 
Incorporated by reference from the respective exhibit to The ADT Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 20, 2012
 
 
 
(4
)
 
Incorporated by reference from the respective exhibit to The ADT Corporation's Form S-8 Registration Statement, as filed on September 27, 2012 (File No.333-184144)


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(5
)
 
Incorporated by reference from the respective exhibit to The ADT Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 1, 2012
 
 
 
(6
)
 
Incorporated by reference from the respective exhibit to The ADT Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 6, 2012
 
 
 
(7
)
 
Incorporated by reference from the respective exhibit to The ADT Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 14, 2013
 
 
 
(8
)
 
Incorporated by reference from the respective exhibit to The ADT Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 4, 2013

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

 
 
THE ADT CORPORATION
 
 
By: /s/ KATHRYN A. MIKELLS
 
 
           Kathryn A. Mikells
 
 
           Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
           (Principal Financial Officer)
Date: May 1, 2013
 
 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number
 
Exhibits
 
2.1
 
Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated September 26, 2012 among Tyco International Ltd., Tyco International Finance S.A., The ADT Corporation and ADT LLC
(5)
 
 
 
 
2.2
 
Separation and Distribution Agreement with respect to Tyco Flow Control Distribution, dated as of March 27, 2012, among Tyco International Ltd., Tyco Flow Control International Ltd. and The ADT Corporation
(1)
 
 
 
 
2.3
 
Amendment No. 1 to the Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of July 25, 2012, among Tyco International Ltd., Tyco Flow Control International Ltd. and The ADT Corporation
(2)
 
 
 
 
3.1
 
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of The ADT Corporation
(3)
 
 
 
 
3.2
 
Certificate of Amendment of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of The ADT Corporation
(4)
 
 
 
 
3.3
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of The ADT Corporation
(6)
 
 
 
 
4.1
 
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 14, 2013, between The ADT Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
(7)
 
 
 
 
4.2
 
Exchange and Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of January 14, 2013, among The ADT Corporation and the purchasers identified therein
(7)
 
 
 
 
10.1
 
Master Confirmation and Form of Supplemental Confirmation between The ADT Corporation and Credit Suisse International dated January 29, 2013
(8)
 
 
 
 
31.1
 
Certification of CEO required by Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a)
 
 
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification of CFO required by Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a)
 
 
 
 
 
32
 
Certification by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
 
 
101
 
Financial statements from the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The ADT Corporation for the quarter ended March 29, 2013 formatted in XBRL: (i) the Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations, (iii) the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity, (v) the Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) the Notes to Condensed, Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

 
 
 
 
 
(1
)
 
Incorporated by reference from the respective exhibit to The ADT Corporation's Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on April 10, 2010
 
 
 
(2
)
 
Incorporated by reference from the respective exhibit to Amendment No. 3 to The ADT Corporation's Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on July 27, 2012
 
 
 
(3
)
 
Incorporated by reference from the respective exhibit to The ADT Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 20, 2012
 
 
 
(4
)
 
Incorporated by reference from the respective exhibit to The ADT Corporation's Form S-8 Registration Statement, as filed on September 27, 2012 (File No.333-184144)
 
 
 
(5
)
 
Incorporated by reference from the respective exhibit to The ADT Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 1, 2012
 
 
 
(6
)
 
Incorporated by reference from the respective exhibit to The ADT Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 6, 2012
 
 
 
(7
)
 
Incorporated by reference from the respective exhibit to The ADT Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 14, 2013
 
 
 
(8
)
 
Incorporated by reference from the respective exhibit to The ADT Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 4, 2013

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