Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell, we, us, our, or the Company) is an integrated operating company serving a broad range of industries and geographies around the world. Our business is aligned with three powerful megatrends - automation, the future of aviation, and energy transition - underpinned by our Honeywell Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Connected Enterprise integrated software platform. Our portfolio of solutions is uniquely positioned to blend physical products with software to serve customers worldwide with aerospace products and services, energy efficient products and solutions for businesses, specialty chemicals, electronic and advanced materials, process technology for refining and petrochemicals, and productivity, sensing, safety, and security technologies for buildings and industries. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. The Honeywell brand dates back to 1906, and the Company was incorporated in Delaware in 1985.
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports, are available free of charge on our Investor Relations website (investor.honeywell.com) under the heading Financials (see SEC Filings) immediately after they are filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. Honeywell uses our Investor Relations website, along with press releases on our primary Honeywell website (honeywell.com) under the heading News & Media, as a means of disclosing information which may be of interest or material to our investors and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our Investor Relations website and Honeywell News feed, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, webcasts, and social media. Information contained on or accessible through, including any reports available on, our website is not a part of, and is not incorporated by reference into, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or any other report or document we file with the SEC. Any reference to our website in this Form 10-Q is intended to be an inactive textual reference only.
The financial statements and related notes as of September 30, 2024, should be read in conjunction with the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, contained in the Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Product sales
$
6,590
$
6,294
$
19,330
$
19,045
Service sales
3,138
2,918
9,080
8,177
Net sales
9,728
9,212
28,410
27,222
Costs, expenses and other
Cost of products sold
4,166
4,090
12,448
12,291
Cost of services sold
1,813
1,580
4,970
4,503
Total Cost of products and services sold
5,979
5,670
17,418
16,794
Research and development expenses
368
364
1,110
1,096
Selling, general and administrative expenses
1,398
1,252
4,061
3,831
Impairment of assets held for sale
125
—
125
—
Other (income) expense
(263)
(247)
(740)
(715)
Interest and other financial charges
297
206
767
563
Total costs, expenses and other
7,904
7,245
22,741
21,569
Income before taxes
1,824
1,967
5,669
5,653
Tax expense
409
452
1,219
1,229
Net income
1,415
1,515
4,450
4,424
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
2
1
30
29
Net income attributable to Honeywell
$
1,413
$
1,514
$
4,420
$
4,395
Earnings per share of common stock—basic
$
2.17
$
2.29
$
6.79
$
6.61
Earnings per share of common stock—assuming dilution
$
2.16
$
2.27
$
6.75
$
6.56
The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and shareowners' equity of Honeywell International Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (Honeywell or the Company) for the periods presented. The interim results of operations and cash flows should not necessarily be taken as indicative of the entire year.
Honeywell reports its quarterly financial information using a calendar convention; the first, second, and third quarters are consistently reported as ending on March 31, June 30, and September 30, respectively. It is Honeywell's practice to establish actual quarterly closing dates using a predetermined fiscal calendar, which requires Honeywell's businesses to close their books on a Saturday in order to minimize the potentially disruptive effects of quarterly closing on the Company's business processes. The effects of this practice are generally not significant to reported results for any quarter and only exist within a reporting year. In the event differences in actual closing dates are material to year-over-year comparisons of quarterly or year-to-date results, Honeywell will provide appropriate disclosures. Honeywell's actual closing dates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023, were September 28, 2024, and September 30, 2023, respectively.
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies of the Company are set forth in Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company includes herein certain updates to those policies.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain prior year amounts are reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
During the first quarter of 2024, the Company realigned certain of its business units as reflected in Note 18 Segment Financial Data, which impacted the composition of its reportable segments. The Company recast historical periods to reflect this change in segment presentation.
SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCING
Amounts outstanding related to supply chain financing programs are included in Accounts payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Accounts payable included approximately $1,034 million and $1,112 million as of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively. The impact of these programs is not material to the Company's overall liquidity.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The Company considers the applicability and impact of all Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). ASUs not listed below were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are expected to have minimal impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Taxes Disclosures, which requires greater disaggregation of income tax disclosures. The new standard requires additional information to be disclosed with respect to the income tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. This ASU should be applied prospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with retrospective application permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impacts of this guidance on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires companies to enhance the disclosures about segment expenses. The new standard requires the disclosure of the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), expanded incremental line-item disclosures of significant segment expenses used by the CODM for decision-making, and the inclusion of previous annual only segment disclosure requirements on a quarterly basis. This ASU should be applied retrospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impacts of this guidance on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-04, Liabilities—Supplier Finance Programs (Topic 405): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations, to enhance the transparency of supplier finance programs. The new standard requires annual disclosure of the key terms of the program, a description of where in the financial statements amounts outstanding under the program are presented, a rollforward of such amounts, and interim disclosure of amounts outstanding as of the end of each period. The guidance does not affect recognition, measurement, or financial statement presentation of supplier finance programs. The ASU was effective on January 1, 2023, except for the rollforward, which became effective on January 1, 2024, for annual disclosures. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2023, with the exception of the rollforward adopted on January 1, 2024. The adoption of this standard does not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by the transition away from reference rates expected to be discontinued to alternative reference rates. In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope, to expand the scope of this guidance to include derivatives. The guidance was effective upon issuance and may be applied prospectively to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into on or before December 31, 2022. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-06, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848, which extends the period of time entities can utilize the reference rate reform relief guidance under ASU 2020-04 from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024. The Company will apply the guidance to impacted transactions during the transition period. The adoption of this standard does not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
NOTE 3. ACQUISITIONS, DIVESTITURES AND ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE
ACQUISITIONS
Air Products' Liquefied Natural Gas Process Technology and Equipment Business
On September 30, 2024, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Air Products' liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment business (LNG), strengthening the Company's energy transition portfolio, for total consideration of $1,837 million, net of cash acquired. The business will be included within the Energy and Sustainability Solutions reportable business segment. The following table summarizes the preliminary determination of the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition. These balances are not included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2024, as the date of acquisition occurred during the Company's fiscal period for the three months ended December 31, 2024.
Current assets
$
74
Intangible assets
931
Other noncurrent assets
68
Current liabilities
(100)
Noncurrent liabilities
(2)
Net assets acquired
971
Goodwill
866
Purchase price
$
1,837
The LNG identifiable intangible assets primarily include customer relationships and technology which will amortize over their estimated useful lives ranging from 4 to 20 years using accelerated amortization methods. The goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The balances above will be included within the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, the purchase accounting is subject to final adjustment, primarily for the valuation of intangible assets, amounts allocated to goodwill, working capital adjustments, and tax balances.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
CAES Systems Holdings LLC
On August 30, 2024, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of CAES Systems Holdings LLC (CAES), enhancing the Company's defense and space portfolio with high-reliability radio frequency technologies, for total consideration of $1,930 million, net of cash acquired. The business is included within the Aerospace Technologies reportable business segment. The following table summarizes the preliminary determination of the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed that are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2024:
Current assets
$
332
Intangible assets
1,205
Other noncurrent assets
185
Current liabilities
(121)
Noncurrent liabilities
(167)
Net assets acquired
1,434
Goodwill
539
Purchase price
$
1,973
The CAES identifiable intangible assets primarily include customer relationships and trademarks which will amortize over their estimated useful lives ranging from 2 to 15 years using straight line and accelerated amortization methods. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. As of September 30, 2024, the purchase accounting for CAES is subject to final adjustment, primarily for the valuation of intangible assets, amounts allocated to goodwill, working capital adjustments, and tax balances.
Civitanavi Systems S.p.A.
On August 19, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Civitanavi Systems S.p.A., a leader in position navigation and timing technology for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, for total consideration of $200 million, net of cash acquired. The business is included within the Aerospace Technologies reportable business segment. The assets and liabilities acquired with Civitanavi Systems S.p.A. are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2024, including $75 million of intangible assets and $107 million of goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes. As of September 30, 2024, the purchase accounting is subject to final adjustment, primarily for the valuation of intangible assets, amounts allocated to goodwill, and tax balances.
Carrier Global Corporation's Global Access Solutions Business
On June 3, 2024, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Carrier Global Corporation's Global Access Solutions business (Access Solutions), an innovative global leader in advanced access and security solutions, electronic locking systems, and contactless mobile key solutions, for total consideration of $4,917 million, net of cash acquired. The business is included in the Building Automation reportable business segment. The following table summarizes the preliminary determination of the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed that are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2024:
Current assets
$
244
Intangible assets
2,050
Other noncurrent assets
20
Current liabilities
(135)
Noncurrent liabilities
(7)
Net assets acquired
2,172
Goodwill
2,826
Purchase price
$
4,998
The Access Solutions identifiable intangible assets primarily include customer relationships, technology, and trademarks which will amortize over their estimated useful lives ranging from 10 to 20 years using straight line and accelerated amortization methods. The majority of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. As of September 30, 2024, the purchase accounting for Access Solutions is subject to final adjustment, primarily for the valuation of intangible assets, amounts allocated to goodwill, working capital adjustments, and tax balances.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
SCADAfence
On August 25, 2023, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of SCADAfence, a provider of operational technology and Internet of Things cybersecurity solutions for monitoring large scale networks, for total consideration of $52 million, net of cash acquired. The business is included in the Industrial Automation reportable business segment. The assets and liabilities acquired with SCADAfence are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2024, including $17 million of intangible assets and $42 million of goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes. The Company finalized the evaluation for the fair value of all the assets and liabilities acquired with SCADAfence during the third quarter of 2024.
Compressor Controls Corporation
On June 30, 2023, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Compressor Controls Corporation, a turbomachinery services and controls company based in the United States, for total cash consideration of $673 million, net of cash acquired. The business is included in the Industrial Automation reportable business segment. The assets and liabilities acquired with Compressor Controls Corporation are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2024, including $282 million of intangible assets and $351 million allocated to goodwill, which is deductible for tax purposes. The identifiable intangible assets primarily include customer relationships amortized over an estimated life of 15 years using an excess earnings amortization method. The Company finalized the evaluation for the fair value of all the assets and liabilities acquired with Compressor Controls Corporation during the second quarter of 2024.
DIVESTITURES
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023, there were no significant divestitures that closed individually or in the aggregate.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE
During the third quarter of 2024, the Company concluded the assets and liabilities of the personal protective equipment business, which is part of the Sensing and Safety Technologies business unit within the Industrial Automation reportable business segment, met the held for sale criteria as of September 30, 2024; therefore, the Company presented the associated assets and liabilities of the business as held for sale in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2024. The disposal group, consisting of the associated assets and liabilities, is measured at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Depreciation and amortization expense is not recorded for the period in which assets are classified as held for sale. The carrying amount of any assets, including goodwill, that are part of the disposal group, but not in the scope of ASC 360-10, are tested for impairment under the relevant guidance prior to measuring the disposal group at fair value, less costs to sell.
Upon classification of the assets and liabilities of the business as held for sale, the Company performed an evaluation to assess the recoverability of the carrying value of the assets held for sale. The Company recognized a valuation allowance of $125 million in the third quarter of 2024 to write down the disposal group to fair value, less costs to sell. The carrying value is based on the use of estimates and is subject to change based on future developments leading up to the closing date of a sale, and actual amounts realized upon sale may vary from those recorded as of September 30, 2024.
The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities classified as held for sale in the Consolidated Balance Sheet:
September 30, 2024
Assets held for sale
Accounts receivable
$
190
Inventories
201
Other current assets
50
Investments and long-term receivables
4
Property, plant and equipment—net
159
Goodwill
411
Other intangible assets—net
608
Other assets
20
Valuation allowance on assets held for sale1
(125)
Total Assets held for sale
$
1,518
Liabilities held for sale
Accounts payable
$
174
Accrued liabilities
115
Deferred income taxes
120
Postretirement benefit obligations other than pensions
11
Other liabilities
13
Total Liabilities held for sale
$
433
1
The valuation allowance on assets held for sale primarily relates to losses on foreign currency translation which are expected to be reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss upon close of a sale.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
NOTE 4. REVENUE RECOGNITION AND CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
The Company has a comprehensive offering of products and services, including software and technologies, that are sold to a variety of customers in multiple end markets. See the following disaggregated revenue table and related discussions by reportable business segment for details:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Aerospace Technologies
Commercial Aviation Original Equipment
$
617
$
563
$
1,959
$
1,711
Commercial Aviation Aftermarket
1,758
1,634
5,215
4,590
Defense and Space
1,537
1,302
4,298
3,650
Net Aerospace Technologies sales
3,912
3,499
11,472
9,951
Industrial Automation
Sensing and Safety Technologies
452
498
1,368
1,509
Productivity Solutions and Services
289
304
909
994
Process Solutions
1,522
1,493
4,527
4,460
Warehouse and Workflow Solutions
238
335
681
1,197
Net Industrial Automation sales
2,501
2,630
7,485
8,160
Building Automation
Products
1,059
894
2,780
2,720
Building Solutions
686
636
1,962
1,807
Net Building Automation sales
1,745
1,530
4,742
4,527
Energy and Sustainability Solutions
UOP
654
668
1,830
1,856
Advanced Materials
909
883
2,862
2,723
Net Energy and Sustainability Solutions sales
1,563
1,551
4,692
4,579
Corporate and All Other
7
2
19
5
Net sales
$
9,728
$
9,212
$
28,410
$
27,222
In April 2024, the Company realigned certain business units within the Industrial Automation reportable business segment. The gas detection business moved from the Sensing and Safety Technologies business unit to the Process Solutions business unit to align with the process measurement controls business. The Company recast historical periods to reflect this realignment.
Aerospace Technologies – A global supplier of products, software, and services for aircrafts that it sells to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and other customers in a variety of end markets including air transport, regional, business and general aviation aircraft, airlines, aircraft operators, and defense and space contractors. Aerospace Technologies products and services include auxiliary power units, propulsion engines, environmental control systems, integrated avionics, wireless connectivity services, electric power systems, engine controls, flight safety, communications, navigation hardware, data and software applications, radar and surveillance systems, aircraft lighting, management and technical services, advanced systems and instruments, satellite and space components, aircraft wheels and brakes, and thermal systems. Aerospace Technologies also provides spare parts, repair, overhaul, and maintenance services (principally to aircraft operators), and sells licenses or intellectual property to other parties. Honeywell Forge solutions enable customers to turn data into predictive maintenance and predictive analytics to enable better fleet management and make flight operations more efficient.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
Industrial Automation – A global provider of industrial automation solutions that deliver intelligent, sustainable, and secure operations for customers in oil and gas, petrochemicals, life sciences, metals and mining, and warehouse and logistics segments. With millions of installed assets, Industrial Automation deploys outcome-based solutions to increase asset utilization; improve operational efficiency and labor productivity; reduce carbon emissions with less energy consumption; and enhance cyber security for critical infrastructure and operational assets. Industrial Automation offerings include automation control and instrumentation products and services; smart energy products; sensing technologies with an array of custom-engineered sensors and services; gas detection technologies and personal protective equipment; and system design, advanced automation equipment, software and analytics for manufacturing, distribution and fulfillment operations. These products and services are combined with proprietary machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms in products and projects which are digitally enabled through the Company's industry leading industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platform, Honeywell Forge.
Building Automation – A global provider of products, software, solutions, and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable, and productive. Building Automation products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. Honeywell Forge solutions enable customers to digitally manage buildings, connecting data from different assets to enable smart maintenance, improve building performance, and even protect from incoming security threats.
Energy and Sustainability Solutions – A global provider of industry leading technology, processing, and licensing capabilities combined with material science capabilities and innovative chemistry to offer focused solutions integral to facilitating the world's energy transition. The reportable business segment is comprised of UOP and Advanced Materials business units. The UOP business provides sustainable aviation fuels, petrochemical and refining technologies, and carbon management solutions across multiple sectors through process technology solutions, products, including catalysts and adsorbents, equipment and aftermarket services. The Advanced Materials business provides customers with its Solstice lower global warming potential refrigeration and heating solutions, Spectra fibers for high end protective armor and medical applications, and leading-edge semiconductor materials. Honeywell Forge solutions serve customer asset productivity and efficiency needs by providing connectivity, data integration, and software solutions to generate a holistic view of their operations.
Corporate and All Other –Corporate and All Other includes revenue from Honeywell's majority-owned investment in Quantinuum. Through Quantinuum, Honeywell provides a wide range of service offerings of fully integrated quantum computing hardware and software solutions.
For a summary by disaggregated product and services sales for each reportable business segment, refer to Note 18 Segment Financial Data.
The Company recognizes revenue arising from performance obligations outlined in contracts with its customers that are satisfied at a point in time and over time. The disaggregation of the Company's revenue based off timing of recognition is as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Products, transferred point in time
56
%
57
%
57
%
58
%
Products, transferred over time
12
11
11
12
Net product sales
68
68
68
70
Services, transferred point in time
3
12
4
10
Services, transferred over time
29
20
28
20
Net service sales
32
32
32
30
Net sales
100
%
100
%
100
%
100
%
CONTRACT BALANCES
The Company tracks progress on satisfying performance obligations under contracts with customers. The related billings and cash collections are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Accounts receivable—net and Other assets (unbilled receivables (contract assets) and billed receivables), and Accrued liabilities and Other liabilities (customer advances and deposits (contract liabilities)). Unbilled receivables arise when the timing of cash collected from customers differs from the timing of revenue recognition, such as when contract provisions require specific milestones to be met before a customer can be billed. Contract assets are recognized when the revenue associated with the contract is recognized prior to billing and derecognized when billed in accordance with the terms of the contract. Contract liabilities are recorded when customers remit contractual cash payments in advance of the Company satisfying performance obligations under contractual arrangements, including those with performance obligations to be satisfied over a period of time. Contract liabilities are derecognized when revenue is recorded, either when a milestone is met triggering the contractual right to bill or when the performance obligation is satisfied.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
Contract balances are classified as assets or liabilities on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period.
The following table summarizes the Company's contract assets and liabilities balances:
2024
2023
Contract assets—January 1
$
2,013
$
2,294
Contract assets—September 301
2,263
2,418
Change in contract assets—increase (decrease)
$
250
$
124
Contract liabilities—January 1
$
(4,326)
$
(4,583)
Contract liabilities—September 302
(3,928)
(4,081)
Change in contract liabilities—decrease (increase)
$
398
$
502
Net change
$
648
$
626
1
As of September 30, 2024, contract assets excludes $4 million that are included in Assets held for sale in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Refer to Note 3.
2
As of September 30, 2024, contract liabilities excludes $18 million that are included in Liabilities held for sale in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Refer to Note 3.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized revenue of $454 million and $1,941 million, respectively, that was previously included in the beginning balance of contract liabilities. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized revenue of $333 million and $1,814 million, respectively, that was previously included in the beginning balance of contract liabilities.
Contract assets included $2,183 million and $1,949 million of unbilled balances under long-term contracts as of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively. These amounts are billed in accordance with the terms of customer contracts to which they relate.
When contracts are modified to account for changes in contract specifications and requirements, the Company considers whether the modification either creates new or changes the existing enforceable rights and obligations. Contract modifications for goods or services and not distinct from the existing contract, due to the significant integration with the original good or service provided, are accounted for as if they were part of that existing contract. The effect of a contract modification on the transaction price and the Company's measure of progress for the performance obligation to which it relates, is recognized as an adjustment to revenue (either as an increase in or a reduction of revenue) on a cumulative catch-up basis. When the modifications include additional performance obligations that are distinct and at relative stand-alone selling price, they are accounted for as a new contract and performance obligation, which are recognized prospectively.
PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS
A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is defined as the unit of account. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. When contracts with customers require highly complex integration or manufacturing services not separately identifiable from other promises in the contracts and, therefore, are not distinct, the entire contract is accounted for as a single performance obligation. In situations when the Company's contracts include distinct goods or services that are substantially the same and have the same pattern of transfer to the customer over time, they are recognized as a series of distinct goods or services. For any contracts with multiple performance obligations, the Company allocates the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on the estimated relative stand-alone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract. For product sales, each product sold to a customer typically represents a distinct performance obligation. In such cases, the observable stand-alone sales are used to determine the stand-alone selling price.
Performance obligations are satisfied as of a point in time or over time. Performance obligations are supported by contracts with customers, providing a framework for the nature of the distinct goods, services, or bundle of goods and services. The timing of satisfying the performance obligation is typically indicated by the terms of the contract.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
The following table outlines the Company's remaining performance obligations disaggregated by reportable business segment:
September 30, 2024
Aerospace Technologies
$
15,109
Industrial Automation
5,677
Building Automation
8,536
Energy and Sustainability Solutions
4,988
Corporate and All Other1
27
Total performance obligations
$
34,337
1
The remaining performance obligations within Corporate and All Other relate to the Quantinuum business.
Performance obligations recognized as of September 30, 2024, will be satisfied over the course of future periods. The Company's disclosure of the timing for satisfying the performance obligation is based on the requirements of contracts with customers. However, from time to time, these contracts may be subject to modifications, impacting the timing of satisfying the performance obligations. Performance obligations expected to be satisfied within one year and greater than one year are 55% and 45%, respectively.
The timing of satisfaction of the Company's performance obligations does not significantly vary from the typical timing of payment. Typical payment terms of the Company's fixed price over time contracts include progress payments based on specified events or milestones or based on project progress. For some contracts, the Company may be entitled to receive an advance payment.
The Company applied the practical expedient for certain revenue streams to exclude the value of remaining performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected term of one year or less or (ii) contracts for which the Company recognizes revenue in proportion to the amount the Company has the right to invoice for services performed.
NOTE 5. REPOSITIONING AND OTHER CHARGES
A summary of net repositioning and other charges follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Severance
$
38
$
35
$
91
$
121
Asset impairments
3
16
5
37
Exit costs
15
36
48
98
Reserve adjustments
(28)
(23)
(55)
(40)
Total net repositioning charges
28
64
89
216
Asbestos-related charges, net of insurance and reimbursements
18
24
54
79
Probable and reasonably estimable environmental liabilities, net of reimbursements
6
6
29
40
Other charges
—
(6)
17
(4)
Total net repositioning and other charges
$
52
$
88
$
189
$
331
The following table summarizes the pre-tax distribution of total net repositioning and other charges by classification in the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
The following table summarizes the pre-tax amount of total net repositioning and other charges by reportable business segment. These amounts are excluded from segment profit as described in Note 18 Segment Financial Data:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Aerospace Technologies
$
(7)
$
10
$
1
$
21
Industrial Automation
21
26
49
115
Building Automation
1
9
1
40
Energy and Sustainability Solutions
1
19
20
24
Corporate and All Other
36
24
118
131
Total net repositioning and other charges
$
52
$
88
$
189
$
331
NET REPOSITIONING CHARGES
In the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized gross repositioning charges totaling $56 million, including severance costs of $38 million related to workforce reductions of 727 manufacturing and administrative positions primarily in the Company's Industrial Automation and Aerospace Technologies reportable business segments. The workforce reductions related to productivity and ongoing functional transformation initiatives. The repositioning charges included asset impairments of $3 million related to the write-down of certain assets within the Company's Industrial Automation reportable business segment. The repositioning charges also included exit costs of $15 million related to current period costs incurred for closure obligations associated with site transitions primarily in the Company's Industrial Automation reportable business segment and corporate function. Also, $28 million of previously established reserves, primarily for severance, were returned to income due to higher-than-expected voluntary exits and adjustments to the scope of previously announced repositioning actions.
In the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized gross repositioning charges totaling $87 million, including severance costs of $35 million related to workforce reductions of 1,567 manufacturing and administrative positions primarily in the Company's Building Automation and Industrial Automation reportable business segments. The workforce reductions related to productivity and ongoing functional transformation initiatives. The repositioning charges included asset impairments of $16 million primarily related to the write-down of certain assets within the Company's Industrial Automation reportable business segment. The repositioning charges also included exit costs of $36 million related to current period costs incurred for closure obligations associated with site transitions primarily in the Company's Industrial Automation and Energy and Sustainability Solutions reportable business segments. Also, $23 million of previously established reserves, primarily for severance, were returned to income due to adjustments to the scope of previously announced repositioning actions.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized gross repositioning charges totaling $144 million, including severance costs of $91 million related to workforce reductions of 2,734 manufacturing and administrative positions primarily in the Company's Industrial Automation and Aerospace Technologies reportable business segments and corporate function. The workforce reductions related to productivity and ongoing functional transformation initiatives. The repositioning charges included asset impairments of $5 million related to the write-down of certain assets within the Company's Industrial Automation reportable business segment. The repositioning charges also included exit costs of $48 million related to current period costs incurred for closure obligations associated with site transitions primarily in the Company's Industrial Automation reportable business segment and corporate function. Also, $55 million of previously established reserves, primarily for severance, were returned to income due to adjustments to the scope of previously announced repositioning actions.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized gross repositioning charges totaling $256 million, including severance costs of $121 million related to workforce reductions of 4,128 manufacturing and administrative positions primarily in the Company's Industrial Automation and Building Automation reportable business segments. The workforce reductions primarily related to productivity and ongoing functional transformation initiatives. The repositioning charges included asset impairments of $37 million related to the write-down of certain assets within the Company's Industrial Automation reportable business segment. The repositioning charges also included exit costs of $98 million related to current period costs incurred for closure obligations associated with site transitions across all of the Company's reportable business segments and corporate function. Also, $40 million of previously established reserves, primarily for severance, were returned to income due to adjustments to the scope of previously announced repositioning actions.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
The following table summarizes the status of the Company's total repositioning reserves:
Severance Costs
Asset Impairments
Exit Costs
Total
Balance at December 31, 2023
$
188
$
—
$
91
$
279
Charges
91
5
48
144
Usage—cash
(72)
—
(73)
(145)
Usage—noncash
—
10
—
10
Foreign currency translation
(9)
—
—
(9)
Adjustments
(26)
(15)
(14)
(55)
Reclassifications to Liabilities held for sale
(14)
—
(8)
(22)
Balance at September 30, 2024
$
158
$
—
$
44
$
202
Certain repositioning projects will recognize exit costs in future periods when the actual liability is incurred. Such exit costs incurred in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023, were $41 million and $40 million, respectively.
OTHER CHARGES
In 2022, the Company recognized $295 million of Other charges related to the initial suspension and the wind down of the Company's business and operations in Russia. These costs impacted all reportable business segments, with the most significant impact within the historical Performance Materials and Technologies reportable business segment. The Other charges include costs recorded in Cost of products sold, Selling, general and administrative expenses, or Other (income) expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized Other charges of $17 million related to the settlement of a contractual dispute with a Russian entity associated with the Company's suspension and wind down activities in Russia. The charges were recorded in Other (income) expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Given the uncertainty inherent in the Company's remaining obligations related to contracts with Russian counterparties, the Company does not believe it is possible to develop estimates of reasonably possible loss in excess of current accruals for these matters (other than as specifically set forth above). Based on available information to date, the Company’s estimate of potential future losses or other contingencies related to the wind down of activities, including any guarantee payments or any litigation costs or as otherwise related to the Company's wind down in Russia, could adversely affect the Company's consolidated results of operations in the periods recognized but would not be material with respect to the Company's consolidated financial position. See Note 15 Commitments and Contingencies for a discussion of the recognition and measurement of estimate for contingencies.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded a fair value adjustment, within Asbestos-related charges, net of insurance and reimbursements in the table above and Other (income) expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations, related to HWI Net Sale Proceeds (as defined in Note 15 Commitments and Contingencies) and reduced the estimate by $11 million. See Note 12 Fair Value Measurements and Note 15 Commitments and Contingencies for further discussion.
NOTE 6. INCOME TAXES
The effective tax rate was higher than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% and decreased in 2024 compared to 2023 due to increased benefit from taxes on non-U.S. earnings and employee share-based compensation, partially offset by a nondeductible impairment loss on assets held for sale.
NOTE 7. INVENTORIES
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Raw materials
$
1,504
$
1,704
Work in process
1,275
1,217
Finished products
3,559
3,257
Total Inventories1
$
6,338
$
6,178
1
As of September 30, 2024, Total Inventories excludes $201 million that are included in Assets held for sale in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Refer to Note 3.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
NOTE 8. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS—NET
The following table summarizes the change in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, by reportable business segment:
December 31, 2023
Acquisitions/ Divestitures
Currency Translation Adjustment
Reclassified to Assets Held for Sale
September 30, 2024
Aerospace Technologies
$
2,386
$
646
$
10
$
—
$
3,042
Industrial Automation
9,650
—
63
(411)
9,302
Building Automation
3,380
2,826
40
—
6,246
Energy and Sustainability Solutions
1,727
—
4
—
1,731
Corporate and All Other
906
—
43
—
949
Total Goodwill
$
18,049
$
3,472
$
160
$
(411)
$
21,270
Other intangible assets are comprised of:
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Definite-life intangibles
Patents and technology
$
2,659
$
(1,833)
$
826
$
2,399
$
(1,837)
$
562
Customer relationships
6,457
(2,231)
4,226
4,199
(2,601)
1,598
Trademarks
421
(296)
125
362
(284)
78
Other
413
(281)
132
299
(277)
22
Total definite-life intangibles—net
9,950
(4,641)
5,309
7,259
(4,999)
2,260
Indefinite-life intangibles
Trademarks2
440
—
440
971
—
971
Total Other intangible assets—net1
$
10,390
$
(4,641)
$
5,749
$
8,230
$
(4,999)
$
3,231
1
As of September 30, 2024, Total Other intangible assets-net excludes net carrying amount of $125 million of customer relationships and net carrying amount of $483 million of indefinite-life trademarks that are included in Assets held for sale in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Refer to Note 3.
2
An impairment charge of $48 million was recorded on indefinite-lived intangible assets related to the personal protective equipment business during the three months ended September 30, 2024.
Other intangible assets amortization includes $120 million and $275 million of acquisition-related intangible amortization expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and $87 million and $216 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
Issuances of Senior Notes
On August 1, 2024, the Company issued $1.15 billion 4.65% Senior Notes due 2027, $1.0 billion 4.70% Senior Notes due 2030, $650 million 4.75% Senior Notes due 2032, and $700 million 5.00% Senior Notes due 2035 (collectively, the August 2024 USD Notes). The Company may redeem the August 2024 USD Notes at any time, and from time to time, in whole or in part, at the Company's option at the applicable redemption price. The offering provided gross proceeds of $3.5 billion, offset by $20 million in discount and closing costs related to the offering.
On March 1, 2024, the Company issued $500 million 4.875% Senior Notes due 2029, $500 million 4.95% Senior Notes due 2031, $750 million 5.00% Senior Notes due 2035, $1.75 billion 5.25% Senior Notes due 2054, and $650 million 5.35% Senior Notes due 2064 (collectively, the March 2024 USD Notes). The Company may redeem the March 2024 USD Notes at any time, and from time to time, in whole or in part, at the Company's option at the applicable redemption price. The offering provided gross proceeds of $4.2 billion, offset by $44 million in discount and closing costs related to the offering.
On March 1, 2024, the Company issued €750 million 3.375% Senior Notes due 2030 and €750 million 3.75% Senior Notes due 2036 (collectively, the 2024 Euro Notes). The Company may redeem the 2024 Euro Notes at any time, and from time to time, in whole or in part, at the Company's option at the applicable redemption price. The offering provided gross proceeds of $1.6 billion, offset by $21 million in discount and closing costs related to the offering.
The August 2024 USD Notes, March 2024 USD Notes, and 2024 Euro Notes are senior unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Company and rank equally with each other and with all of the Company's existing and future senior unsecured debt and senior to all of the Company's subordinated debt. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the issuances for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things, the repayment of outstanding debt and financing of possible acquisitions or business expansion.
Repayments of Senior Notes
On August 15, 2024, the Company repaid its 2.30% notes due 2024.
On March 11, 2024, the Company repaid its 0.00% Euro notes due 2024.
Term Loan Agreements
On August 12, 2024, the Company entered into a Fixed Rate Term Loan Credit Agreement (the Fixed Rate Term Loan Credit Agreement). The Fixed Rate Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion at an interest rate of 4.370% and is maintained for general corporate purposes. Amounts borrowed under the Fixed Rate Term Loan Credit Agreement are required to be repaid no later than August 12, 2027, unless the Fixed Rate Term Loan Credit Agreement is terminated earlier pursuant to its terms. Amounts borrowed under the Fixed Rate Term Loan Credit Agreement may be repaid at the Company’s election at any time, and from time to time, in whole or in part. Prior to August 12, 2026, principal payments in respect of the term loans will be subject to a make-whole premium, not to exceed 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the term loans to be prepaid. As of September 30, 2024, there were $1.0 billion of borrowings outstanding under the Fixed Rate Term Loan Credit Agreement.
On May 13, 2024, an affiliate of the Company (the borrower) entered into a Term Loan Facility Agreement (the Euro Term Loan Credit Agreement) that provides for term loans in an aggregate principal amount of up to €210 million at a variable interest rate of EURIBOR plus 60 basis points. Amounts borrowed under the Euro Term Loan Credit Agreement were used to fund the voluntary tender offer of Civitanavi Systems S.p.A. in Italy (together with certain fees and expenses related thereto) and are required to be repaid no later than August 16, 2026. Amounts borrowed under the Euro Term Loan Credit Agreement may be repaid at the borrower’s discretion at any time, and from time to time, in whole or in part. As of September 30, 2024, there were €196 million ($220 million) of borrowings outstanding under the Euro Term Loan Credit Agreement. These outstanding borrowings are included within the Other (including capitalized leases) line item in the table above.
Revolving Credit Agreements
On July 2, 2024, the Company entered into a $1.5 billion second 364-day credit agreement (the Second 364-day Credit Agreement). On August 12, 2024, the Company terminated the commitments under its Second 364-day Credit Agreement. The Second 364-Day Credit Agreement was maintained for general corporate purposes and was provided on terms that are essentially identical to those of the Company's existing 364-day credit agreement. There were no borrowings under the Second 364-day Credit Agreement prior to its termination.
On March 18, 2024, the Company entered into a $1.5 billion 364-day credit agreement (the 364-Day Credit Agreement) and a $4.0 billion amended and restated five-year credit agreement (the 5-Year Credit Agreement). The 364-Day Credit Agreement replaced the $1.5 billion 364-day credit agreement dated as of March 20, 2023, which was terminated in accordance with its terms effective March 18, 2024. Amounts borrowed under the 364-Day Credit Agreement are required to be repaid no later than March 17, 2025, unless (i) Honeywell elects to convert all then outstanding amounts into a term loan, upon which such amounts shall be repaid in full on March 17, 2026, or (ii) the 364-Day Credit Agreement is terminated earlier pursuant to its terms. The 5-Year Credit Agreement amended and restated the previously reported $4.0 billion amended and restated five-year credit agreement dated as of March 20, 2023. Commitments under the 5-Year Credit Agreement can be increased pursuant to the terms of the 5-Year Credit Agreement to an aggregate amount not to exceed $4.5 billion. The 364-Day Credit Agreement and 5-Year Credit Agreement are maintained for general corporate purposes.
As of September 30, 2024, there were no outstanding borrowings under the 364-Day Credit Agreement or the 5-Year Credit Agreement.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
NOTE 10. LEASES
The Company's operating and finance lease portfolio is described in Note 10 Leases of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
Operating leases
$
158
$
176
Finance leases
67
31
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Operating leases
Other assets1
$
1,040
$
1,004
Accrued liabilities
204
196
Other liabilities
941
897
Total operating lease liabilities2
1,145
1,093
Finance leases
Property, plant and equipment
421
402
Accumulated depreciation
(230)
(204)
Property, plant and equipment—net
191
198
Current maturities of long-term debt
78
86
Long-term debt
89
99
Total finance lease liabilities
$
167
$
185
1
As of September 30, 2024, Other assets excludes $17 million of right-of-use assets related to operating leases that are included in Assets held for sale in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Refer to Note 3.
2
As of September 30, 2024, Total operating lease liabilities excludes $5 million and $12 million of Accrued liabilities and Other liabilities, respectively, that are included in Liabilities held for sale in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Refer to Note 3.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
NOTE 11. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING TRANSACTIONS
Honeywell's foreign currency, interest rate, credit, and commodity price risk management policies are described in Note 11 Derivative Instruments and Hedging Transactions of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The following table summarizes the notional amounts and fair values of the Company’s outstanding derivatives by risk category and instrument type within the Consolidated Balance Sheet:
Notional
Fair Value Asset
Fair Value (Liability)
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Derivatives in fair value hedging relationships
Interest rate swap agreements
$
3,999
$
4,717
$
26
$
18
$
(115)
$
(184)
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
Foreign currency exchange contracts
1,326
712
4
28
(17)
(4)
Commodity contracts
2
6
—
—
—
(1)
Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships
Cross currency swap agreements
7,214
4,264
3
—
(351)
(145)
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
12,541
9,699
33
46
(483)
(334)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign currency exchange contracts
8,860
8,198
3
7
(7)
(5)
Total derivatives at fair value
$
21,401
$
17,897
$
36
$
53
$
(490)
$
(339)
All derivative assets are presented in Other current assets or Other assets. All derivative liabilities are presented in Accrued liabilities or Other liabilities.
In addition to the foreign currency derivative contracts designated as net investment hedges, certain of the Company's foreign currency denominated debt instruments are designated as net investment hedges. The carrying value of those debt instruments designated as net investment hedges, which includes the adjustment for the foreign currency transaction gain or loss on those instruments, was $6,638 million and $6,099 million as of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively.
The following table sets forth the amounts recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet related to cumulative basis adjustments for fair value hedges:
Carrying Amount of Hedged Item
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of Hedged Item
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
NOTE 12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The accounting guidance for fair value measurements and disclosures establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy:
•Level 1 - Inputs are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
•Level 2 - Inputs are based on observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical or similar assets and liabilities.
•Level 3 - One or more inputs are unobservable and significant.
Financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The following table sets forth the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis:
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets
Foreign currency exchange contracts
$
—
$
7
$
—
$
7
$
—
$
35
$
—
$
35
Available for sale investments
69
316
—
385
63
217
—
280
Interest rate swap agreements
—
26
—
26
—
18
—
18
Cross currency swap agreements
—
3
—
3
—
—
—
—
Investments in equity securities
13
—
—
13
22
—
—
22
Right to HWI Net Sale Proceeds
—
—
6
6
—
—
9
9
Total assets
$
82
$
352
$
6
$
440
$
85
$
270
$
9
$
364
Liabilities
Foreign currency exchange contracts
$
—
$
24
$
—
$
24
$
—
$
9
$
—
$
9
Interest rate swap agreements
—
115
—
115
—
184
—
184
Commodity contracts
—
—
—
—
—
1
—
1
Cross currency swap agreements
—
351
—
351
—
145
—
145
Total liabilities
$
—
$
490
$
—
$
490
$
—
$
339
$
—
$
339
The Company values foreign currency exchange contracts, interest rate swap agreements, cross currency swap agreements, and commodity contracts using broker quotations, or market transactions in either the listed or over-the-counter markets. These derivative instruments are classified within level 2. The Company also holds investments in commercial paper, certificates of deposits, time deposits, and corporate debt securities that are designated as available for sale. These investments are valued using published prices based on observable market data. These investments are classified within level 2.
The Company holds certain available for sale investments in U.S. government securities and investments in equity securities. The Company values these investments utilizing published prices based on quoted market pricing, which are classified within level 1.
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts and notes receivables, payables, commercial paper, and other short-term borrowings approximates fair value.
As part of the NARCO Buyout (see Note 15 Commitments and Contingencies for definition), Honeywell holds a right to proceeds from the definitive sale agreement pursuant to which HarbisonWalker International Holdings, Inc. (HWI), the reorganized and renamed entity that emerged from the NARCO Bankruptcy, was acquired by an affiliate of Platinum Equity, LLC (HWI Sale). The right to these proceeds is considered a financial instrument. The significant input for the valuation of this right is unobservable and is classified within level 3. The HWI Sale closed on February 16, 2023. The balance of the remaining HWI Net Sale Proceeds as of December 31, 2023, and September 30, 2024, was $9 million and $6 million, respectively, based on the receipt of an additional $3 million in HWI Net Sale Proceeds during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
The following table sets forth the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were not carried at fair value:
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Assets
Long-term receivables
$
744
$
676
$
232
$
173
Liabilities
Long-term debt and related current maturities
27,694
27,501
18,358
17,706
The Company determined the fair value of the long-term receivables by utilizing transactions in the listed markets for identical or similar assets. As such, the fair value of these receivables is considered level 2.
The Company determined the fair value of the long-term debt and related current maturities by utilizing transactions in the listed markets for identical or similar liabilities. As such, the fair value of the long-term debt and related current maturities is considered level 2.
During the third quarter of 2024, the Company measured the disposal group of the personal protective equipment business at fair value, less costs to sell. The fair value of the disposal group was determined using significant unobservable inputs based on expected proceeds to be received upon the sale of the business. As such, the fair value of the disposal group is considered level 3. See Note 3 Acquisitions, Divestitures and Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale for more information on the disposal group.
NOTE 13. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The details of the earnings per share calculations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023, are as follows (shares in millions):
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Basic
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income attributable to Honeywell
$
1,413
$
1,514
$
4,420
$
4,395
Weighted average shares outstanding
650.4
662.4
651.0
665.2
Earnings per share of common stock—basic
$
2.17
$
2.29
$
6.79
$
6.61
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Assuming Dilution
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income attributable to Honeywell
$
1,413
$
1,514
$
4,420
$
4,395
Average shares
Weighted average shares outstanding
650.4
662.4
651.0
665.2
Dilutive securities issuable—stock plans
3.7
4.6
4.2
5.2
Total weighted average diluted shares outstanding
654.1
667.0
655.2
670.4
Earnings per share of common stock—assuming dilution
$
2.16
$
2.27
$
6.75
$
6.56
The diluted earnings per share calculations exclude the effect of stock options when the cost to exercise an option exceeds the average market price of the common shares during the period. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the weighted average number of stock options excluded from the computations were 4.1 million and 5.2 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the weighted average number of stock options excluded from the computations were 4.6 million and 4.4 million, respectively.
As of September 30, 2024, and 2023, the total shares outstanding were 650.2 million and 659.3 million, respectively, and as of September 30, 2024, and 2023, total shares issued were 957.6 million.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
NOTE 14. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) BY COMPONENT
Foreign Exchange Translation Adjustment
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Adjustments
Changes in Fair Value of Available for Sale Investments
Changes in Fair Value of Cash Flow Hedges
Total
Balance at December 31, 2023
$
(3,101)
$
(1,055)
$
(2)
$
23
$
(4,135)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(226)
—
(1)
(11)
(238)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
—
(16)
—
(15)
(31)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
(226)
(16)
(1)
(26)
(269)
Balance at September 30, 2024
$
(3,327)
$
(1,071)
$
(3)
$
(3)
$
(4,404)
Foreign Exchange Translation Adjustment
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Adjustments
Changes in Fair Value of Available for Sale Investments
Changes in Fair Value of Cash Flow Hedges
Total
Balance at December 31, 2022
$
(2,832)
$
(648)
$
(7)
$
12
$
(3,475)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(70)
—
3
59
(8)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
—
(38)
—
(30)
(68)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
(70)
(38)
3
29
(76)
Balance at September 30, 2023
$
(2,902)
$
(686)
$
(4)
$
41
$
(3,551)
NOTE 15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
The Company is subject to various federal, state, local, and foreign government requirements relating to the protection of the environment. With respect to environmental matters involving site contamination, the Company continually conducts studies, individually or jointly with other potentially responsible parties, to determine the feasibility of various remedial techniques. It is the Company's policy to record appropriate liabilities for environmental matters when remedial efforts or damage claim payments are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. Such liabilities are based on the Company's best estimate of the undiscounted future costs required to complete the remedial work. The recorded liabilities are adjusted periodically as remediation efforts progress or as additional technical, regulatory, or legal information becomes available.
Honeywell's environmental matters are further described in Note 19 Commitments and Contingencies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The following table summarizes information concerning the Company's recorded liabilities for environmental costs:
Balance at December 31, 2023
$
641
Accruals for environmental matters deemed probable and reasonably estimable
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
Environmental liabilities are included in the following balance sheet accounts:
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Accrued liabilities
$
247
$
227
Other liabilities
438
414
Total environmental liabilities
$
685
$
641
The Company does not currently possess sufficient information to reasonably estimate the amounts of environmental liabilities to be recorded upon future completion of studies, litigation, or settlements, and neither the timing nor the amount of the ultimate costs associated with environmental matters can be determined, although they could be material to the Company's consolidated results of operations and operating cash flows in the periods recognized or paid. However, considering the Company's past experience and existing reserves, the Company does not expect that environmental matters will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position.
In conjunction with the Resideo Technologies, Inc. (Resideo) spin-off, the Company entered into an indemnification and reimbursement agreement with a Resideo subsidiary, pursuant to which Resideo’s subsidiary has an ongoing obligation to make cash payments to Honeywell in amounts equal to 90% of Honeywell’s annual net spending for environmental matters at certain sites as defined in the agreement. The amount payable to Honeywell in any given year is subject to a cap of $140 million, and the obligation will continue until the earlier of December 31, 2043, or December 31 of the third consecutive year during which the annual payment obligation is less than $25 million.
Reimbursements associated with this agreement are collected from Resideo quarterly and were $105 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and offset operating cash outflows incurred by the Company. As the Company incurs costs for environmental matters deemed probable and reasonably estimable related to the sites covered by the indemnification and reimbursement agreement, a corresponding receivable from Resideo for 90% of such costs is also recorded. This receivable amount recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $134 million. As of September 30, 2024, Other current assets and Other assets included $140 million and $550 million, respectively, for the short-term and long-term portion of the receivable amount due from Resideo under the indemnification and reimbursement agreement.
ASBESTOS MATTERS
Honeywell is named in asbestos-related personal injury claims related to North American Refractories Company (NARCO), which was sold in 1986, and the Bendix Friction Materials (Bendix) business, which was sold in 2014.
The following tables summarize information concerning NARCO and Bendix asbestos-related balances:
ASBESTOS-RELATED LIABILITIES
Bendix
NARCO
Total
December 31, 2023
$
1,644
$
—
$
1,644
Accrual for update to estimated liability
30
1
31
Change in estimated cost of future claims
15
—
15
Asbestos-related liability payments
(157)
(1)
(158)
September 30, 2024
$
1,532
$
—
$
1,532
INSURANCE RECOVERIES FOR ASBESTOS-RELATED LIABILITIES
Bendix
NARCO
Total
December 31, 2023
$
123
$
88
$
211
Probable insurance recoveries related to estimated liability
—
—
—
Insurance receipts for asbestos-related liabilities
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
NARCO and Bendix asbestos-related balances are included in the following balance sheet accounts:
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Other current assets
$
41
$
41
Insurance recoveries for asbestos-related liabilities
160
170
Total insurance recoveries for asbestos-related liabilities
$
201
$
211
Accrued liabilities
$
110
$
154
Asbestos-related liabilities
1,422
1,490
Total asbestos-related liabilities
$
1,532
$
1,644
NARCO Products – NARCO manufactured high-grade, heat-resistant, refractory products for various industries. Honeywell’s predecessor, Allied Corporation, owned NARCO from 1979 to 1986. Allied Corporation sold the NARCO business in 1986 and entered into a cross-indemnity agreement which included an obligation to indemnify the purchaser for asbestos claims, arising primarily from alleged occupational exposure to asbestos-containing refractory brick and mortar for high-temperature applications. NARCO ceased manufacturing these products in 1980 and filed for bankruptcy in January 2002, at which point in time all then current and future NARCO asbestos claims were stayed against both NARCO and Honeywell pending the reorganization of NARCO. The Company established its initial liability for NARCO asbestos claims in 2002.
NARCO emerged from bankruptcy in April 2013, at which time a federally authorized 524(g) trust was established to evaluate and resolve all existing NARCO asbestos claims (the Trust). Both Honeywell and NARCO are protected by a permanent channeling injunction barring all present and future individual actions in state or federal courts and requiring all asbestos-related claims based on exposure to NARCO asbestos-containing products to be made against the Trust (Channeling Injunction). The NARCO Trust Agreement (TA) and the NARCO Trust Distribution Procedures (TDP) set forth the structure and operating rules of the Trust, and established Honeywell’s evergreen funding obligations.
The operating rules per the TDP define criteria claimants must meet for a claim to be considered valid and paid. Once operational in 2014, the Trust began to receive, process, and pay claims. In September 2021, Honeywell filed suit against the Trust in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Bankruptcy Court) alleging that the Trust breached its duties in managing the Trust, including breaches of certain provisions of the TA and TDP. Honeywell's lawsuit sought appropriate relief preventing the Trust from continuing these practices. The Trust also filed suit against Honeywell, alleging Honeywell breached its obligations under the Trust's governing documents. Honeywell moved to dismiss the Trust’s suit, and on December 15, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court granted Honeywell’s motion to dismiss subject to granting the Trust leave to file an amended complaint. On December 28, 2021, the Trust filed an answer with counterclaims in response to Honeywell’s complaint and in lieu of filing an amended complaint. The Bankruptcy Court conducted a trial on these matters during May 2022; following the trial, the Company and the Trust began discussing a potential settlement of Honeywell’s remaining obligations to the Trust.
On November 18, 2022, Honeywell entered into a definitive agreement (Buyout Agreement) with the Trust, and on November 20, 2022, in exchange for the NARCO Trust Advisory Committee (TAC) and Lawrence Fitzpatrick, in his capacity as the NARCO Asbestos Future Claimants Representative (FCR), becoming parties to the Buyout Agreement, Honeywell, the Trust, the TAC, and the FCR entered into an Amended and Restated Buyout Agreement (Amended Buyout Agreement).
Pursuant to the terms of the Amended Buyout Agreement, Honeywell agreed to make a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount of $1.325 billion to the Trust (Buyout Amount), subject to certain deductions as described in the Amended Buyout Agreement and in exchange for the release by the Trust of Honeywell from all further and future obligations of any kind related to the Trust and/or any claimants who were exposed to asbestos-containing products manufactured, sold, or distributed by NARCO or its predecessors, including Honeywell’s ongoing evergreen obligation to fund (i) claims against the Trust, which comprise Honeywell’s NARCO asbestos-related claims liability, and (ii) the Trust’s annual operating expenses, which are expensed as incurred, including its legal fees (which operating expenses, for reference, were approximately $30 million in 2022) (such evergreen obligations referred to in (i) and (ii), Honeywell Obligations) (the NARCO Buyout).
On December 8, 2022, the Bankruptcy Court issued an order that (A) approved the Amended Buyout Agreement, and (B) declared that the NARCO Channeling Injunction (which bars all past, present, and future individual actions in state or federal courts based on exposure to NARCO asbestos-containing products and requires all such claims to be made against the Trust) will remain in full force and effect without modification, dissolution, or termination (Order).
On December 14, 2022, HWI, the reorganized and renamed entity that emerged from the NARCO bankruptcy, entered into a definitive agreement (Sale Agreement) pursuant to which an affiliate of Platinum Equity, LLC agreed to acquire HWI (HWI Sale) subject to the terms set forth in the Sale Agreement, including customary conditions to closing set forth therein. In accordance with the Amended Buyout Agreement, the economic rights of the Trust in respect of the net proceeds from the HWI Sale inure to the benefit of Honeywell.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
On January 30, 2023, the Company paid the Buyout Amount to the Trust, the parties closed the transactions contemplated in the Amended Buyout Agreement (Closing), and Honeywell was released from the Honeywell Obligations. Honeywell continues to have the right to collect proceeds in connection with its NARCO asbestos-related insurance policies.
With the issuance of the Order, the Company derecognized the NARCO asbestos-related liability of $688 million from the Consolidated Balance Sheet and recognized a charge of $1.325 billion in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and accrued a corresponding liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheet for the Buyout Amount. In addition, the Company recognized a benefit of $295 million in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and corresponding asset in Other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet for Honeywell's rights to the proceeds from the HWI Sale. The benefit of $295 million offset the charge for the Buyout Amount.
On February 16, 2023, the HWI Sale closed. Pursuant to the Amended Buyout Agreement, during 2023, Honeywell received $275 million of proceeds from the HWI Sale (HWI Net Sale Proceeds). Additionally, during 2023, the Company recorded a fair value adjustment for the HWI Net Sale Proceeds and reduced the HWI Net Sale Proceeds estimate by $11 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Honeywell received $3 million of proceeds from the HWI Sale. The ending balance as of September 30, 2024, was $6 million. The fair value of the remaining HWI Net Sale Proceeds as of September 30, 2024, represents contingent consideration to be paid in future periods if certain conditions under the definitive sale agreement for the HWI Sale are met.
Bendix Products – Bendix manufactured automotive brake linings that contained chrysotile asbestos in an encapsulated form. Claimants consist largely of individuals who allege exposure to asbestos from brakes from either performing or being in the vicinity of individuals who performed brake replacements. The following tables present information regarding Bendix-related asbestos claims activity:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Years Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Claims unresolved at the beginning of period
5,517
5,608
6,401
Claims filed
1,198
1,803
2,014
Claims resolved
(1,809)
(1,894)
(2,807)
Claims unresolved at the end of period
4,906
5,517
5,608
September 30,
December 31,
Disease Distribution of Unresolved Claims
2024
2023
2022
Mesothelioma and other cancer claims
2,879
3,244
3,283
Nonmalignant claims
2,027
2,273
2,325
Total claims
4,906
5,517
5,608
Honeywell has experienced average resolution values per claim excluding legal costs as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
(in whole dollars)
Mesothelioma and other cancer claims
$
66,200
$
59,200
$
56,000
$
61,500
$
50,200
Nonmalignant claims
$
1,730
$
520
$
400
$
550
$
3,900
The Consolidated Financial Statements reflect an estimated liability for resolution of asserted (claims filed as of the financial statement date) and unasserted Bendix-related asbestos claims, which exclude the Company’s ongoing legal fees to defend such asbestos claims which will continue to be expensed as they are incurred.
The Company reflects the inclusion of all years of epidemiological disease projection through 2059 when estimating the liability for unasserted Bendix-related asbestos claims. Such liability for unasserted Bendix-related asbestos claims is based on historic and anticipated claims filing experience and dismissal rates, disease classifications, and average resolution values in the tort system over a defined look-back period. The Company historically valued Bendix asserted and unasserted claims using a five-year look-back period. The Company reviews the valuation assumptions and average resolution values used to estimate the cost of Bendix asserted and unasserted claims during the fourth quarter each year.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
The Company experienced fluctuations in average resolution values year-over-year in each of the past five years with no well-established trends in either direction. In 2023, the Company observed two consecutive years of increasing average resolution values (2023 and 2022), with more volatility in the earlier years of the five-year period (2019 through 2021). Based on these observations, the Company, during its annual review in the fourth quarter of 2023, reevaluated its valuation methodology and elected to give more weight to the two most recent years by shortening the look-back period from five years to two years (2023 and 2022). The Company believes that the average resolution values in the last two consecutive years are likely more representative of expected resolution values in future periods.
It is not possible to predict whether such resolution values will increase, decrease, or stabilize in the future, given recent litigation trends within the tort system and the inherent uncertainty in predicting the outcome of such trends. The Company will continue to monitor Bendix claim resolution values and other trends within the tort system to assess the appropriate look-back period for determining average resolution values going forward.
In 2023, the Company recognized a $522 million expense and corresponding adjustment to its estimated liability for Bendix asbestos-related claims. This amount includes $434 million attributable primarily to shortening the look-back period to the two most recent years, and to a lesser extent to increasing expected resolution values for a subset of asserted claims to adjust for higher claim values in that subset than in the modelled two-year data set.
The Company's insurance receivable corresponding to the liability for settlement of asserted and unasserted Bendix asbestos claims reflects coverage which is provided by a large number of insurance policies written by dozens of insurance companies in both the domestic insurance market and the London excess market. Based on the Company's ongoing analysis of the probable insurance recovery, insurance receivables are recorded in the financial statements simultaneous with the recording of the estimated liability for the underlying asbestos claims. This determination is based on the Company's analysis of the underlying insurance policies, historical experience with insurers, ongoing review of the solvency of insurers, judicial determinations relevant to insurance programs, and consideration of the impacts of any settlements reached with the Company's insurers.
SEC MATTER
The Company is cooperating with a formal investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which is primarily focused on certain accounting matters with respect to the Company's former Performance Materials and Technologies segment. At this time, the Company does not expect the outcome of this matter to have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated results of operations, cash flows, or financial position.
PETROBRAS AND UNAOIL MATTERS
On December 19, 2022, the Company reached a comprehensive resolution to the investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the SEC, and certain Brazilian authorities (Brazilian Authorities) relating to the Company's use of third parties who previously worked for the Company's UOP business in Brazil in relation to a project awarded in 2010 for Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras). The investigations focused on the Company’s compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar Brazilian laws (UOP Matters). The comprehensive resolution also resolves DOJ and SEC investigations relating to a matter involving a foreign subsidiary’s prior contract with Unaoil S.A.M. in Algeria executed in 2011 (the Unaoil Matter).
In connection with the comprehensive resolution, (i) the Company agreed to pay a total equivalent of $202.7 million, which payment occurred in January 2023, to the DOJ, the SEC, and the Brazilian Authorities, collectively, in penalties, disgorgement, and prejudgment interest, (ii) the Company’s subsidiary, UOP, LLC (UOP), entered into a three-year Deferred Prosecution Agreement with the DOJ for charges related to the UOP Matters, (iii) UOP entered into leniency agreements with the Brazilian authorities related to the UOP Matter in Brazil, and (iv) the Company entered into an agreement with the SEC that resolves allegations relating to the UOP Matters and the Unaoil Matter. Pursuant to these agreements, the Company agreed to undertake certain compliance measures and compliance reporting obligations. These agreements entirely resolved the Petrobras and Unaoil investigations.
OTHER MATTERS
The Company is subject to a number of other lawsuits, investigations, and disputes (some of which involve substantial amounts claimed) arising out of the conduct of the Company's business, including matters relating to commercial transactions, government contracts, product liability, prior acquisitions and divestitures, employee benefit plans, intellectual property, and environmental, health, and safety matters. The Company recognizes liabilities for any contingency that is probable of occurrence and reasonably estimable. The Company continually assesses the likelihood of adverse judgments or outcomes in such matters, as well as potential ranges of probable losses (taking into consideration any insurance recoveries), based on a careful analysis of each matter with the assistance of outside legal counsel and, if applicable, other experts.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
Given the uncertainty inherent in litigation and investigations, including those discussed in this Note 15, the Company cannot predict when or how these matters will be resolved and does not believe it is possible to develop estimates of reasonably possible loss (or a range of possible loss) in excess of current accruals for commitment and contingency matters. Considering the Company's past experience and existing accruals, the Company does not expect the outcome of such matters, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position. Because most contingencies are resolved over long periods of time, potential liabilities are subject to change due to new developments, changes in settlement strategy or the impact of evidentiary requirements, which could cause the Company to pay damage awards or settlements (or become subject to equitable remedies) that could have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated results of operations or operating cash flows in the periods recognized or paid.
NOTE 16. PENSION BENEFITS
Net periodic pension benefit (income) cost for the Company's significant pension plans included the following components:
U.S. Plans
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Service cost
$
7
$
8
$
21
$
22
Interest cost
150
162
449
484
Expected return on plan assets
(282)
(277)
(844)
(833)
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost
(1)
(12)
(5)
(32)
Net periodic benefit income
$
(126)
$
(119)
$
(379)
$
(359)
Non-U.S. Plans
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Service cost
$
3
$
2
$
9
$
8
Interest cost
49
51
143
150
Expected return on plan assets
(78)
(70)
(226)
(206)
Net periodic benefit income
$
(26)
$
(17)
$
(74)
$
(48)
The Company completed no repurchases of outstanding Honeywell shares of common stock from the Honeywell U.S. Pension Plan Master Trust during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company repurchased $100 million of outstanding Honeywell shares of common stock from the Honeywell U.S. Pension Plan Master Trust.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
NOTE 17. OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Interest income
$
(110)
$
(89)
$
(325)
$
(241)
Pension ongoing income—non-service
(161)
(148)
(478)
(440)
Other postretirement income—non-service
(3)
(6)
(13)
(19)
Equity income of affiliated companies
(17)
(12)
(47)
(61)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss
(4)
—
27
20
Expense (benefit) related to Russia-Ukraine Conflict
—
—
17
(2)
Net expense related to the NARCO Buyout and HWI Sale
—
—
—
11
Acquisition-related costs
10
6
34
7
Other, net
22
2
45
10
Total Other (income) expense
$
(263)
$
(247)
$
(740)
$
(715)
See Note 15 Commitments and Contingencies for more information on the Net expense related to the NARCO Buyout and HWI Sale. See Note 5 Repositioning and Other Charges for further discussion of the expense related to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
NOTE 18. SEGMENT FINANCIAL DATA
Honeywell globally manages its business operations through four reportable business segments. Segment information is consistent with how management reviews the businesses, makes investing and resource allocation decisions, and assesses operating performance.
Effective during the first quarter of 2024, the Company realigned certain of its business units comprising its historical Performance Materials and Technologies and Safety and Productivity Solutions reportable business segments by forming two new reportable business segments: Industrial Automation and Energy and Sustainability Solutions. Industrial Automation includes Sensing and Safety Technologies, Productivity Solutions and Services, and Warehouse and Workflow Solutions, previously included in Safety and Productivity Solutions, in addition to Process Solutions, previously included in Performance Materials and Technologies. Energy and Sustainability Solutions includes UOP and Advanced Materials, previously included in Performance Materials and Technologies. Further, as part of the realignment, the Company renamed its historical Aerospace and Honeywell Building Technologies reportable business segments to Aerospace Technologies and Building Automation, respectively. This realignment had no impact on the Company’s historical consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Prior period amounts have been recast to conform to current period segment presentation.
Effective during the second quarter of 2024, the Company updated its calculation of segment profit to exclude the impact of amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets and certain acquisition-related costs. The Company recast historical periods to reflect segment profit under this new basis to facilitate comparability. In the third quarter of 2024, the Company clarified its calculation of segment profit to exclude divestiture-related costs and impairments.
Honeywell’s senior management evaluates segment performance based on segment profit. Each segment’s profit is measured as segment income (loss) before taxes and excluding general corporate unallocated expense, interest and other financial charges, interest income, amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, impairment of assets held for sale, stock compensation expense, pension ongoing and other postretirement income (expense), repositioning and other charges, acquisition- and divestiture-related charges, and other items within Other (income) expense.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net sales
Aerospace Technologies
Products
$
2,148
$
1,824
$
6,300
$
5,294
Services
1,764
1,675
5,172
4,657
Net Aerospace Technologies sales
3,912
3,499
11,472
9,951
Industrial Automation
Products
1,755
1,885
5,332
6,105
Services
746
745
2,153
2,055
Net Industrial Automation sales
2,501
2,630
7,485
8,160
Building Automation
Products
1,281
1,172
3,492
3,463
Services
464
358
1,250
1,064
Net Building Automation sales
1,745
1,530
4,742
4,527
Energy and Sustainability Solutions
Products
1,406
1,414
4,206
4,183
Services
157
137
486
396
Net Energy and Sustainability Solutions sales
1,563
1,551
4,692
4,579
Corporate and All Other
Services
7
2
19
5
Net Corporate and All Other sales
7
2
19
5
Net sales
$
9,728
$
9,212
$
28,410
$
27,222
Segment profit
Aerospace Technologies
$
1,082
$
968
$
3,177
$
2,729
Industrial Automation
508
519
1,459
1,649
Building Automation
452
392
1,199
1,164
Energy and Sustainability Solutions
383
378
1,091
1,043
Corporate and All Other
(129)
(87)
(337)
(287)
Total segment profit
2,296
2,170
6,589
6,298
Interest and other financial charges
(297)
(206)
(767)
(563)
Interest income
110
89
325
241
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles
(120)
(87)
(275)
(216)
Impairment of assets held for sale
(125)
—
(125)
—
Stock compensation expense1
(45)
(39)
(153)
(148)
Pension ongoing income2
145
131
430
391
Other postretirement income2
3
6
13
19
Repositioning and other charges3
(52)
(88)
(189)
(331)
Other expense4
(91)
(9)
(179)
(38)
Income before taxes
$
1,824
$
1,967
$
5,669
$
5,653
1
Amounts included in Selling, general and administrative expenses.
2
Amounts included in Cost of products and services sold (service cost component), Selling, general and administrative expenses (service cost component), Research and development expenses (service cost component), and Other (income) expense (non-service cost component).
3
Amounts included in Cost of products and services sold, Selling, general and administrative expenses, and Other (income) expense.
4
Amounts include the other components of Other (income) expense not included within other categories in this reconciliation. Equity income of affiliated companies is included in segment profit.
(Dollars in tables in millions, except per share amounts)
NOTE 19. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On September 30, 2024, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Air Products' liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment business for total consideration of $1,837 million, net of cash acquired. See Note 3 Acquisitions, Divestitures and Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale for more information.
On October 8, 2024, the Company announced its intention to spin off its Advanced Materials business, which is part of the Energy and Sustainability Solutions reportable business segment, into an independent, U.S. publicly traded company, which is targeted to be completed by the end of 2025 or early 2026. The Company expects to execute the planned spin in a tax-free manner to its shareowners.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in tables and graphs in millions, except per share amounts)
The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is intended to help the reader understand the results of operations and financial condition of Honeywell International Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (Honeywell, we, us, our, or the Company) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. The financial information as of September 30, 2024, should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, contained in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K. See Note 3 Acquisitions, Divestitures and Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of acquisition and divestiture activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Certain prior year amounts are reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
BUSINESS UPDATE
MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS
We continue to monitor the impacts of ongoing macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical events. Global conflicts, tariffs, labor disruptions, and regulations continue to create volatility in global markets and contribute to supply chain shortages and pricing volatility. Inflationary pressures from earlier tariffs and sanctions are subsiding but the risk of supplier price volatility remains. We continue to actively collaborate with our suppliers to minimize shortages and reduce supply and price volatility. Slowing global growth has temporarily alleviated pressure on logistics, freight, and service capacities.
Our mitigation strategies include pricing actions and hedging strategies, longer term planning for constrained materials, new supplier development, material supply tracking tools, and direct engagement with key suppliers to meet customer demand. Our relationships with primary and secondary suppliers allow us to reliably source key components and raw materials, which include considering altering existing products, developing new products, and committing our own resources to assist certain suppliers. We believe these mitigation strategies enable us to reduce supply risk, accelerate new product innovation, and expand our penetration in the markets we serve. Additionally, due to the strenuous quality controls and product qualification we perform on a new or altered product, we do not expect these mitigation strategies to impact product quality or reliability.
To date, our strategies have successfully mitigated our exposure to these conditions. However, if we are not successful in sustaining or executing these strategies, these macroeconomic conditions could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations or operating cash flows.
SPIN-OFF OF ADVANCED MATERIALS
On October 8, 2024, the Company announced its intention to spin off its Advanced Materials business into an independent, U.S. publicly traded company, which is targeted to be completed by the end of 2025 or early 2026.The planned spin-off is intended to be a tax-free spin to Honeywell shareowners for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The spin-off will be subject to the satisfaction of a number of customary conditions, including, among others, finalization of the financial statements of the Advanced Materials business, the filing and effectiveness of applicable filings (including a Form 10 registration statement) with the SEC, assurance that the spin-off of the Advanced Materials business will be tax-free to Honeywell’s shareowners, receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and final approval by Honeywell’s Board of Directors. The proposed spin-off is complex in nature, and may be affected by unanticipated developments, credit and equity markets or changes in market conditions.
The change in Net sales was attributable to the following:
Q3 2024 vs. Q3 2023
Year to Date 2024 vs. 2023
Volume
—%
—%
Price
3%
3%
Foreign currency translation
—%
—%
Acquisitions, divestitures, and other, net
3%
1%
Total % change in Net sales
6%
4%
A discussion of Net sales by reportable business segment can be found in the Review of Business Segments section of this Management's Discussion and Analysis.
Q3 2024 compared with Q3 2023
Net sales increased due to the following:
•Increased pricing and price adjustments to offset inflation, and
•Incremental sales from recent acquisitions.
YTD 2024 compared with YTD 2023
Net sales increased due to the following:
•Increased pricing and price adjustments to offset inflation, and
Cost of products and services sold increased due to the following:
•Higher direct and indirect material costs and higher labor costs of approximately $0.2 billion or 4%, and
•Incremental costs from recent acquisitions of approximately $0.1 billion or 2%,
•Partially offset by higher productivity of approximately $0.1 billion or 2%.
YTD 2024 compared with YTD 2023
Cost of products and services sold increased due to the following:
•Higher direct and indirect material costs and higher labor costs of approximately $0.6 billion or 4%, and
•Higher sales volumes of lower margin products of approximately $0.3 billion or 2%,
•Partially offset by higher productivity of approximately $0.2 billion or 1%.
Gross Margin
Q3 2024 compared with Q3 2023
Gross margin increased by approximately $0.2 billion and gross margin percentage increased 10 basis points to 38.5% compared to 38.4% for the same period of 2023.
YTD 2024 compared with YTD 2023
Gross margin increased by approximately $0.6 billion and gross margin percentage increased 40 basis points to 38.7% compared to 38.3% for the same period of 2023.
An impairment charge was recorded on assets held for sale related to the personal protective equipment business during the three months ended September 30, 2024.
YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023
An impairment charge was recorded on assets held for sale related to the personal protective equipment business during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Other (Income) Expense
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Other (income) expense
$
(263)
$
(247)
$
(740)
$
(715)
Q3 2024 compared with Q3 2023
Other income increased due primarily to higher interest income.
YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023
Other income increased due primarily to higher interest income.
Tax Expense
Q3 2024 compared with Q3 2023
The effective tax rate decreased 60 basis-points primarily driven by incremental expense from tax reserve activity and increased benefit from taxes on non-U.S. earnings, partially offset by a nondeductible impairment loss on assets held for sale.
YTD 2024 compared with YTD 2023
The effective tax rate decreased 20 basis-points primarily driven by increased benefits from taxes on non-U.S. earnings and employee share-based compensation, partially offset by a nondeductible impairment loss on assets held for sale.
During the first quarter of 2024, the Company realigned certain of its business units as reflected in Note 18 Segment Financial Data, which impacted the composition of its reportable segments. The Company recast historical periods to reflect this change in segment presentation. See Note 18 Segment Financial Data of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.
We globally manage our business operations through four reportable business segments: Aerospace Technologies, Industrial Automation, Building Automation, and Energy and Sustainability Solutions.
AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES
Net Sales
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
% Change
2024
2023
% Change
Net sales
$
3,912
$
3,499
12
%
$
11,472
$
9,951
15
%
Cost of products and services sold
2,446
2,140
7,081
6,107
Selling, general and administrative and other expenses
384
391
1,214
1,115
Segment profit
$
1,082
$
968
12
%
$
3,177
$
2,729
16
%
2024 vs. 2023
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Factors Contributing to Year-Over-Year Change
Net Sales
Segment Profit
Net Sales
Segment Profit
Organic1
10
%
11
%
15
%
16
%
Foreign currency translation
—
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
Acquisitions, divestitures, and other, net
2
%
1
%
—
%
—
%
Total % change
12
%
12
%
15
%
16
%
1
Organic sales % change, presented for all of our reportable business segments, is defined as the change in Net sales, excluding the impact on sales from foreign currency translation and acquisitions, net of divestitures, for the first 12 months following the transaction date. We believe this non-GAAP measure is useful to investors and management in understanding the ongoing operations and analysis of ongoing operating trends.
Sales increased $413 million due to higher organic sales of $176 million in Defense and Space driven by higher sales volumes due to increased shipments and higher organic sales of $124 million in Commercial Aviation Aftermarket driven by increased pricing in air transport. Additionally, the acquisitions of CAES and Civitanavi Systems contributed $59 million to sales in the three months ended September 30, 2024.
Segment profit increased $114 million and segment margin percentage was flat at 27.7% compared to the same period of 2023.
YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023
Sales increased $1,521 million due to higher organic sales of $629 million in Commercial Aviation Aftermarket driven by higher sales volumes in air transport due to an increase in flight hours and higher organic sales of $588 million in Defense and Space driven by higher sales volumes due to increased shipments.
Segment profit increased $448 million and segment margin percentage increased 30 basis points to 27.7% compared to 27.4% for the same period of 2023.
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Net Sales
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
% Change
2024
2023
% Change
Net sales
$
2,501
$
2,630
(5)
%
$
7,485
$
8,160
(8)
%
Cost of products and services sold
1,461
1,563
4,358
4,867
Selling, general and administrative and other expenses
Sales decreased $129 million due to lower organic sales of $96 million in Warehouse and Workflow Solutions driven by lower demand for projects and lower organic sales of $47 million in Sensing and Safety Technologies driven by lower demand for personal protective equipment.
Segment profit decreased $11 million and segment margin percentage increased 60 basis points to 20.3% compared to 19.7% for the same period in 2023.
YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023
Sales decreased $675 million due to lower organic sales of $516 million in Warehouse and Workflow Solutions driven by lower demand for projects and lower organic sales of $137 million in Sensing and Safety Technologies driven by lower demand for personal protective equipment.
Segment profit decreased $190 million and segment margin percentage decreased 70 basis points to 19.5% compared to 20.2% for the same period in 2023.
During the second quarter of 2022, our Productivity Solutions and Services business entered into a license and settlement agreement (the Agreement). Under the Agreement, we received $360 million, paid in equal quarterly installments over eight quarters, beginning with the second quarter of 2022 and ending with the first quarter of 2024. The Agreement provides each party a license to its existing patent portfolio for use by the other party’s existing products and resolved the patent-related litigation between the parties.
Selling, general and administrative and other expenses
367
315
1,009
951
Segment profit
$
452
$
392
15
%
$
1,199
$
1,164
3
%
2024 vs. 2023
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Factors Contributing to Year-Over-Year Change
Net Sales
Segment Profit
Net Sales
Segment Profit
Organic
3
%
(2)
%
—
%
(4)
%
Foreign currency translation
—
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
Acquisitions, divestitures, and other, net
11
%
17
%
5
%
7
%
Total % change
14
%
15
%
5
%
3
%
Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023
Sales increased $215 million due to higher organic sales of $51 million in Building Solutions driven by higher demand for building projects and services. Additionally, the acquisition of Access Solutions contributed $177 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024.
Segment profit increased $60 million and segment margin percentage increased 30 basis points to 25.9% compared to 25.6% for the same period of 2023.
YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023
Sales increased $215 million due to higher organic sales of $171 million in Building Solutions driven by higher demand for building projects and services, partially offset by lower organic sales of $165 million in Products driven by lower demand. Additionally, the acquisition of Access Solutions contributed $238 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Segment profit increased $35 million and segment margin percentage decreased 40 basis points to 25.3% compared to 25.7% for the same period of 2023.
Selling, general and administrative and other expenses
223
196
649
610
Segment profit
$
383
$
378
1
%
$
1,091
$
1,043
5
%
2024 vs. 2023
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Factors Contributing to Year-Over-Year Change
Net Sales
Segment Profit
Net Sales
Segment Profit
Organic
1
%
1
%
3
%
5
%
Foreign currency translation
—
%
—
%
(1)
%
—
%
Acquisitions, divestitures, and other, net
—
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
Total % change
1
%
1
%
2
%
5
%
Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023
Sales increased $12 million due to higher organic sales of $26 million in Advanced Materials driven by higher demand for specialty chemicals and materials, partially offset by lower organic sales of $15 million in UOP driven by lower gas processing project demand.
Segment profit increased $5 million and segment margin percentage increased 10 basis points to 24.5% compared to 24.4% for the same period of 2023.
YTD 2024 compared to YTD 2023
Sales increased $113 million due to higher organic sales of $153 million in Advanced Materials driven by higher demand for fluorine products, partially offset by lower organic sales of $23 million in UOP driven by lower gas processing project demand.
Segment profit increased $48 million and segment margin percentage increased 50 basis points to 23.3% compared to 22.8% for the same period of 2023.
On October 8, 2024, the Company announced its intention to spin off its Advanced Materials business into an independent, U.S. publicly traded company.
Corporate and All Other primarily includes unallocated corporate costs, interest expense on holding-company debt, and the controlling majority-owned interest in Quantinuum. Corporate and All Other is not a separate reportable business segment as segment reporting criteria is not met. The Company continues to monitor the activities in Corporate and All Other to determine the need for further reportable business segment disaggregation.
REPOSITIONING CHARGES
See Note 5 Repositioning and Other Charges of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of our repositioning actions and related charges incurred in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023. Cash spending related to our repositioning actions was $145 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and was funded through operating cash flows.
We manage our businesses to maximize operating cash flows as the primary source of liquidity. Each of our businesses is focused on increasing operating cash flows through revenue growth, margin expansion, and improved working capital turnover. Additional sources of liquidity include U.S. cash balances, and the ability to access non-U.S. cash balances, short-term debt from the commercial paper market, long-term borrowings, committed credit lines, and access to the public debt and equity markets.
CASH
As of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, we held $10.9 billion and $8.1 billion, respectively, of cash and cash equivalents, including our short-term investments. We monitor the third-party depository institutions that hold our cash and cash equivalents on a daily basis. Our emphasis is primarily safety of principal and secondarily maximizing yield of those funds. We diversify our cash and cash equivalents among counterparties to minimize exposure to any one counterparty.
As of September 30, 2024, $6.8 billion of the Company’s cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments were held by non-U.S. subsidiaries. We do not have material amounts related to any jurisdiction subject to currency control restrictions that impact our ability to access and repatriate such amounts. Under current laws, we do not expect taxes on repatriation or restrictions on amounts held outside of the U.S. to have a material effect on our overall liquidity.
CASH FLOW SUMMARY
Our cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities, as reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, are summarized as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
Variance
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
$
7,925
$
9,627
$
(1,702)
Operating activities
Net income attributable to Honeywell
4,420
4,395
25
Noncash adjustments
935
1,112
(177)
Changes in working capital
(593)
(696)
103
NARCO Buyout payment
—
(1,325)
1,325
Other operating activities
(946)
(1,101)
155
Net cash provided by operating activities
3,816
2,385
1,431
Net cash used for investing activities
(8,202)
(754)
(7,448)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
7,058
(3,427)
10,485
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
47
(61)
108
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
2,719
(1,857)
4,576
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
10,644
$
7,770
$
2,874
Nine months ended September 30, 2024
Net cash provided by operating activities was $3,816 million, driven by $4,420 million of Net income attributable to Honeywell, adjusted for $957 million of depreciation and amortization, partially offset by $641 million of other operating activities, driven by higher tax payments, $443 million of pension and other postretirement income, and $329 million of net payments for repositioning and other charges.
Net cash used for investing activities was $8,202 million, driven by $7,047 million of cash paid for acquisitions and $771 million of capital expenditures.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $7,058 million, driven by $10,407 million of proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt, primarily to fund recent acquisitions, and $1,039 million of net proceeds of commercial paper, partially offset by $2,161 million of cash dividends paid, $1,381 million of repayments of long-term debt, and $1,200 million of repurchases of common stock.
Nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared with nine months ended September 30, 2023
Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $1,431 million, primarily due to the $1,325 million payment made by the Company pursuant to the NARCO Amended Buyout Agreement in 2023.
Net cash used for investing activities increased by $7,448 million, driven by a $6,331 million increase in cash paid for acquisitions, $538 million net increase in investments, and $462 million net increase in cash payments from settlements of derivative contracts.
Net cash provided by financing activities increased by $10,485 million, driven by a $7,422 million increase in proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt, primarily to fund recent acquisitions, $1,796 million increase in net proceeds of commercial paper, and $987 million decrease in repurchases of common stock.
CASH REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT LIQUIDITY
In addition to our operating cash requirements, our principal future cash requirements will include funding capital expenditures, share repurchases, dividends, strategic acquisitions, and debt repayments. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we repurchased common stock of $1.2 billion. Refer to the section titled Liquidity and Capital Resources of our 2023 Form 10-K for a discussion of our expected capital expenditures, share repurchases, mergers and acquisitions activity, and dividends for 2024.
We continually seek opportunities to improve our liquidity and working capital efficiency, which includes the extension of payment terms with our suppliers and transfer of our trade receivables to unaffiliated financial institutions on a true sale basis. The impact of these programs is not material to our overall liquidity.
We continue to assess the relative strength of each business in our portfolio as to strategic fit, market position, profit, and cash flow contribution in order to identify target investment and acquisition opportunities in order to upgrade our combined portfolio. We identify acquisition candidates that are expected to further our strategic plan and strengthen our existing core businesses. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we acquired Access Solutions for total consideration of $4.9 billion, net of cash acquired, CAES Systems Holdings LLC for total consideration of $1.9 billion, net of cash acquired, and Civitanavi Systems S.p.A. for total consideration of $200 million, net of cash acquired. During the fourth quarter of 2024, we acquired Air Products' liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment business for $1.8 billion, net of cash acquired. We also identify businesses that do not fit into our long-term strategic plan based on their market position, relative profitability, or growth potential. These businesses are considered for potential divestiture, restructuring, or other repositioning actions, subject to regulatory constraints. During the third quarter of 2024, we classified the assets and liabilities of the personal protective equipment business as held for sale. See Note 3 Acquisitions, Divestitures and Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion. In addition, on October 8, 2024, we announced our intention to spin off the Advanced Materials business into an independent, U.S. publicly traded company, which is targeted to be completed by the end of 2025 or early 2026.
In early 2023, we made payments of approximately $1.5 billion in connection with the NARCO Buyout and UOP Matters. Pursuant to the NARCO Amended Buyout Agreement, we received proceeds of $275 million from the HWI Sale during the year ended December 31, 2023. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we received $3 million of proceeds from the HWI Sale and may receive additional consideration in future periods if certain conditions under the definitive sale agreement for the HWI Sale are met. These payments and receipts have not materially impacted our liquidity position. See Note 12 Fair Value Measurements of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion related to the fair value of future proceeds from the HWI Sale.
Based on past performance and current expectations, we believe that our operating cash flows will be sufficient to meet our future operating cash needs. Our available cash, committed credit lines, and access to the public debt and equity markets provide additional sources of short-term and long-term liquidity to fund current operations, debt maturities, and future investment opportunities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, our net cash provided by financing activities included proceeds of $10.4 billion from the issuance of long-term debt primarily to fund the Access Solutions, Civitanavi Systems S.p.A., CAES, and LNG acquisitions.
See Note 9 Long-term Debt and Credit Agreements of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion of items impacting our liquidity.
We leverage a variety of debt instruments to manage our overall borrowing costs. As of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, our total borrowings were $30.8 billion and $20.4 billion, respectively.
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Commercial paper
$
3,134
$
2,083
Variable rate notes
22
22
Fixed rate notes
26,651
18,530
Term loan
1,000
—
Other
421
219
Fair value of hedging instruments
(89)
(166)
Debt issuance costs
(310)
(245)
Total borrowings
$
30,829
$
20,443
A primary source of liquidity is our ability to access the corporate bond markets. Through these markets, we issue a variety of long-term fixed rate notes, in a variety of currencies, to manage our overall funding costs.
Another primary source of liquidity is our ability to access the commercial paper market. Commercial paper notes are sold at a discount or premium and have a maturity of 365 days or less from date of issuance. Borrowings under the commercial paper program are available for general corporate purposes as well as for financing acquisitions.
We also have the following loan and revolving credit agreements:
•A $1.0 billion Fixed Rate Term Loan Credit Agreement (the Fixed Rate Term Loan Credit Agreement) with a syndicate of banks, dated as of August 12, 2024. Amounts borrowed under the Fixed Rate Term Loan Credit Agreement are required to be repaid no later than August 12, 2027, unless the Fixed Rate Term Loan Credit Agreement is terminated earlier pursuant to its terms. As of September 30, 2024, there were $1.0 billion of borrowings outstanding under the Fixed Rate Term Loan Credit Agreement.
•A $1.5 billion 364-day credit agreement (the 364-Day Credit Agreement) with a syndicate of banks, dated as of March 18, 2024. Amounts borrowed under the 364-Day Credit Agreement are required to be repaid no later than March 17, 2025, unless (i) we elect to convert all then outstanding amounts into a term loan, upon which such amounts shall be repaid in full on March 17, 2026, or (ii) the 364-Day Credit Agreement is terminated earlier pursuant to its terms. The 364-Day Credit Agreement replaced the previously reported $1.5 billion 364-day credit agreement dated as of March 20, 2023, which was terminated in accordance with its terms effective March 18, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, there were no outstanding borrowings under our 364-Day Credit Agreement.
•A $4.0 billion five-year credit agreement (the 5-Year Credit Agreement) with a syndicate of banks, dated as of March 18, 2024. Commitments under the 5-Year Credit Agreement can be increased pursuant to the terms of the 5-Year Credit Agreement to an aggregate amount not to exceed $4.5 billion. The 5-Year Credit Agreement amended and restated the previously reported $4.0 billion amended and restated five-year credit agreement dated as of March 20, 2023. As of September 30, 2024, there were no outstanding borrowings under our 5-Year Credit Agreement.
See Note 9 Long-Term Debt and Credit Agreements of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our debt instruments.
CREDIT RATINGS
Our ability to access the global debt capital markets and the related cost of these borrowings is affected by the strength of our credit rating and market conditions. Our credit ratings are periodically reviewed by the major independent debt-rating agencies. As of September 30, 2024, S&P Global Inc. (S&P), Fitch Ratings Inc. (Fitch), and Moody’s Investor Service (Moody's) have ratings on our debt set forth in the table below:
We are subject to a number of lawsuits, investigations, and claims (some of which involve substantial amounts) arising out of the conduct of our business. See Note 15 Commitments and Contingencies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of environmental, asbestos, and other litigation matters.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Other than as noted below, there have been no material changes to our Critical Accounting Estimates presented in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K. For a discussion of the Company’s Critical Accounting Estimates, see the section titled Critical Accounting Estimates in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Impairment Testing—The Company’s business combinations typically result in the recognition of goodwill and intangible assets. The Company generally engages an independent third-party valuation specialist for assistance in the allocation of the purchase price and determination of the fair value of goodwill and intangible assets, which involves the use of accounting estimates and assumptions based on information available at or near the acquisition date. The Company believes the accounting estimates and assumptions are reasonable based on information available at the date of acquisition through historical experience and information obtained from management of the acquired entity; however, there is inherent uncertainty in the accounting estimates as assumptions are forward looking and could be affected by future economic and market conditions.
Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized, but are subject to annual, or more frequent if necessary, impairment testing. In testing goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, the fair value is estimated utilizing a discounted cash flow approach, including strategic and annual operating plans, adjusted for terminal value assumptions. These impairment tests involve the use of accounting estimates and assumptions, and changes to those assumptions could materially impact our financial condition or operating performance if actual results differ from such accounting estimates and assumptions. To address this uncertainty, we perform sensitivity analyses on key accounting estimates and assumptions. Once the fair value is determined, if the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, it is impaired. Any impairment is measured as the difference between the carrying amount and its fair value.
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets—The Company’s business combinations typically result in the recognition of customer relationships, patents, and trademarks, in addition to other definite-lived intangible assets. The determination of fair value for definite-lived intangible assets, useful lives (for depreciation / amortization purposes) and whether or not intangible assets are impaired involves the use of accounting estimates and assumptions. The assumptions used in developing the accounting estimates may include business growth rates, sales volume, selling prices and costs, cash flows, and the discount rate selected and changes to those assumptions could materially impact our financial condition or operating performance if actual results differ from such estimates and assumptions.
We evaluate the recoverability of the carrying amount of our definite-lived intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a definite-lived intangible asset group may not be fully recoverable. The principal factors in considering when to perform an impairment review are as follows:
• Significant under-performance (i.e., declines in sales, earnings, or cash flows) of a business or product line in relation to expectations;
• Annual operating plans or strategic plan outlook that indicates an unfavorable trend in operating performance of a business or product line;
• Significant negative industry or economic trends; or
• Significant changes or planned changes in our use of the assets.
Once it is determined that an impairment review is necessary, recoverability of assets is measured by comparing the carrying amount of the asset group to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows. If the carrying amount exceeds the estimated future undiscounted cash flows, impairment is then measured as the excess, if any, of the carrying amount of the asset group over its fair value.
The fair value estimates are subject to changes in the economic environment, including market interest rates and expected volatility. Management believes the estimates of future cash flows and fair values are reasonable; however, changes in estimates due to variances from assumptions could materially affect the valuations.
See Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS
For a discussion of the Company’s quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risks, see the section titled Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K. As of September 30, 2024, there has been no material change in this information.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Honeywell management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to ensure information required to be disclosed in the reports that Honeywell files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that it is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, our Chief Financial Officer, and our Controller, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There were no changes that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Honeywell’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
There were no matters requiring disclosure pursuant to the requirement to disclose certain environmental matters involving potential monetary sanctions in excess of $300,000.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Other than as noted below, there have been no material changes to our Risk Factors presented in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K under the section titled Risk Factors. For further discussion of our Risk Factors, refer to the section titled Risk Factors in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The Company is subject to risks related to its plan to spin off its Advanced Materials business into a standalone, publicly traded company.
On October 8, 2024, the Company announced its intent to spin off its Advanced Materials business, which is part of its Energy and Sustainability Solutions reportable business segment, into an independent, U.S. publicly traded company, in a transaction that is intended to be tax-free for the Company’s shareowners for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The spin-off will be subject to the satisfaction of a number of customary conditions, including, among others, finalization of the financial statements of the Advanced Materials business, the filing and effectiveness of applicable filings (including a Form 10 registration statement) with the SEC, assurance that the spin-off of the Advanced Materials business will be tax-free to Honeywell’s shareowners, receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and final approval by Honeywell’s Board of Directors. The failure to satisfy all of the required conditions, as well as additional factors such as conditions in the equity and debt markets, other external conditions, and developments or challenges involving the intended spin-off, the Company or any of its businesses, many of which are outside of the Company’s control, could delay the completion of the spin-off relative to the anticipated timeline or prevent it from occurring. These or other unanticipated developments could delay or prevent the proposed spin-off or cause the proposed spin-off to occur on terms or conditions that are less favorable than anticipated, including without limitation, the failure to qualify as tax-free to our shareowners (which could result in significant income tax liabilities to the Company and/or its shareholders), and the inability of the spun-off company to incur sufficient indebtedness to allow for a distribution to Honeywell of proceeds concurrently with the consummation of the spin-off. Furthermore, if the spin-off is completed, there is no guarantee that it will be successful in meeting its objectives or achieving its intended benefits. Whether or not the spin-off is ultimately completed, the Company and our business may face challenges as a result of the transaction, including potential business disruption; the diversion of management’s time; and potential negative impacts on the Company’s relationships with its customers, employees, regulators and other counterparties. Any of these factors could negatively impact our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and the price of our common stock.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
On April 24, 2023, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $10 billion of Honeywell common stock, including approximately $2.1 billion of remaining availability under the previously announced $10 billion share repurchase authorization. The repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date and may be amended or terminated by the Board of Directors at any time without prior notice.
Repurchases may be made through a variety of methods, which could include open market purchases, accelerated share repurchase transactions, negotiated block transactions, 10b5-1 plans, other transactions that may be structured through investment banking institutions or privately negotiated, or a combination of the foregoing. Honeywell presently expects to repurchase outstanding shares from time to time (i) to offset the dilutive impact of employee stock-based compensation plans, including option exercises, restricted unit vesting, and matching contributions under our savings plans, and (ii) to reduce share count via share repurchases as and when attractive opportunities arise. The amount and timing of future repurchases may vary depending on market conditions and the level of operating, financing, and other investing activities.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, no shares were repurchased by the Company. As of September 30, 2024, $5.9 billion remained available for additional share repurchases. The following table summarizes our purchases of Honeywell's common stock for the three months ended September 30, 2024:
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased
Average Price Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under Plans or Programs (Dollars in millions)
June 30, 2024 - July 27, 2024
—
$—
—
$5,904
July 28, 2024 - Aug 24, 2024
—
$—
—
$5,904
Aug 25, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024
—
$—
—
$5,904
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
One of our wholly-owned subsidiaries has a placer claim for and operates a chabazite ore surface mine in Arizona. Information concerning mine safety and other regulatory matters associated with this mine is required by Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K and is included in Exhibit 95 to this quarterly report.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
EQUITY TRADING ARRANGEMENTS ELECTIONS
Certain executive officers and directors of the Company may execute purchases and sales of the Company's common stock through Rule 10b5-1 and non-Rule 10b5-1 equity trading arrangements.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, none of our executive officers or directors adopted, terminated, or modified a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," or adopted, terminated, or modified any "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" (each as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K).
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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.
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
Date: October 24, 2024
By:
/s/ Robert D. Mailloux
Robert D. Mailloux Vice President and Controller (on behalf of the Registrant and as the Registrant’s Principal Accounting Officer)
