Honeywell International Inc (HON) SEC Quarterly Report (10-Q) for Q3 2017

United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017

OR

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There were 761,822,773 shares of Common Stock outstanding at September 30, 2017.

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Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are those that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future. They are based on management's assumptions and assessments in the light of past experience and trends, current economic and industry conditions, expected future developments and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements, including with respect to any changes in or abandonment of the proposed spin-offs. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties, which can affect our performance in both the near- and long-term. These forward-looking statements should be considered in the light of the information included in this report and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, the Risk Factors, as well as the description of trends and other factors in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, set forth in our 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The financial statements and related footnotes as of September 30, 2017 should be read in conjunction with the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 contained in our 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Consolidated Statement of Operations

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The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

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The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Consolidated Balance Sheet

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The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

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The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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(Dollars 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, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position of Honeywell International Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (Honeywell or the Company) at September 30, 2017 and 2016 and the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 and the cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 should not necessarily be taken as indicative of the entire year.

We report our 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. It has been our practice to establish actual quarterly closing dates using a predetermined fiscal calendar, which requires our businesses to close their books on a Saturday in order to minimize the potentially disruptive effects of quarterly closing on our 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 that differences in actual closing dates are material to year-over-year comparisons of quarterly or year-to-date results, we will provide appropriate disclosures. Our actual closing dates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016.

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

Note 2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

We consider the applicability and impact of all Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) issued by 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 our consolidated result of operations, financial position and cash flows (Consolidated Financial Statements).

In May 2014, and in following related amendments, the FASB issued guidance on revenue from contracts with customers that will supersede most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The underlying principle is that an entity will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. Other major provisions include capitalization of certain contract costs, consideration of time value of money in the transaction price, and allowing estimates of variable consideration to be recognized before contingencies are resolved in certain circumstances. The guidance also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from an entity's contracts with customers.

The effective date is for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017. The guidance permits the use of either a full retrospective or modified retrospective transition method. We will adopt the requirements of the new standard effective January 1, 2018 and expect to use the modified retrospective transition method with the cumulative effect to the opening balance of retained earnings recognized as of the date of initial adoption. We believe we are following an appropriate timeline to allow for proper recognition, presentation and disclosure upon adoption, including the related impacts to internal controls.

The Company's evaluation of the new standard is substantially complete and the Company has prepared an initial assessment of the impacts of adoption on its Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures. The FASB has issued, and may issue in the future, interpretive guidance which may cause our evaluation to change. We will continue to evaluate the adoption impact of the new standard, including as it relates to new contracts that will be recognized following adoption. Based on the evaluation of our current contracts and revenue streams, recognition will be mostly consistent under both the current and new standard. However, we expect the guidance in certain areas, particularly in our Aerospace segment, to impact our current revenue recognition policies.

Honeywell International Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

The current accounting policy for costs incurred for nonrecurring engineering and development activities of our Aerospace products under agreements with commercial customers is generally to record the expense as incurred. Any customer funding received for such efforts is recognized when earned as a reduction of cost of sales. Following adoption of the new standard, the customer funding will generally be classified as revenue and not as a reduction of cost of sales. Such revenue will be deferred and subsequently recognized as products are delivered to the customers. Additionally, under the new guidance, expenses incurred, up to the customer agreed funded amount, will be deferred as an asset and subsequently recognized as cost of sales also when products are delivered to the customer. Hence, the new guidance will result in an increase in deferred costs (asset) and deferred revenue (liability) on our Consolidated Balance Sheet, however, we expect this to result in no net impact to income before taxes.

In addition, we expect revenues for our mechanical service programs at our Aerospace business to be impacted. Our current policy is to recognize revenue over time as costs are incurred (input method). Following adoption, we will continue to recognize revenue over time, but recognition will reflect a series of distinct services using the output method. This change will result in certain unbilled receivables or deferred revenue being eliminated through retained earnings, but we do not expect a material impact.

We do not currently expect the new standard to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. We expect the new standard will have no cash impact and, as such, does not affect the economics of our underlying customer contracts. The disclosures in our notes to Consolidated Financial Statements related to revenue recognition will be significantly expanded under the new standard, specifically around the quantitative and qualitative information about performance obligations, changes in contract assets and liabilities, and disaggregation of revenue.

In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance on accounting for leases which requires lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets for the rights and obligations created by those leases. The guidance requires enhanced disclosures regarding the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases that will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We expect to adopt the requirements of the new standard effective January 1, 2019. The guidance requires the use of a modified retrospective approach. We are currently evaluating the impact of the guidance on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and related notes to financial statements.

In October 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update which requires an entity to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset, other than inventory, at the time the entity transfer occurs rather than when the asset is ultimately transferred to a third party, as required under current U.S. GAAP. The guidance is intended to reduce diversity in practice, particularly for transfers involving intellectual property. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted. We expect to adopt the accounting standard update as of January 1, 2018. The guidance requires application on a modified retrospective basis. The impact upon adoption will result in an increase to deferred tax assets and liabilities, with the corresponding offset recorded as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the adoption period. Based on our assessment to date of historical transactions, we currently expect the impact to be up to an increase in deferred tax assets of approximately $500 million with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings of the same amount. We continue to evaluate the impact of this accounting standard update, and this estimated impact may change based on the finalization of our assessment and any new transactions prior to adoption of this guidance.

In March 2017, the FASB issued guidance on presentation of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost. The new standard requires that an employer disaggregate the service cost component of net benefit cost. The employer will be required to report the service cost component in the same line item or items in the statement of operations as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net benefit cost will be required to be presented in the statement of operations separately from the service cost component, such as in other income and expense. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. This guidance will impact the presentation of our Consolidated Financial Statements. Our current presentation of the service cost component is consistent with the requirements of the new standard. However, upon our adoption of the new standard, we expect to present the other components within Other (income) expense (we currently present the other components within Cost of products and services sold and Selling, general, and administrative expenses). All components will continue to be excluded from Segment Profit (see Note 10 Segment Financial Data).

Honeywell International Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

In August 2017, the FASB issued amendments to hedge accounting guidance. These amendments are intended to better align a company's risk management strategies and financial reporting for hedging relationships. Under the new guidance, more hedging strategies will be eligible for hedge accounting and the application of hedge accounting is simplified. In addition, the new guidance amends presentation and disclosure requirements. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 with early adoption permitted, including the interim periods within those years. The guidance requires the use of a modified retrospective approach. We are currently evaluating the impact of the guidance on our consolidated financial statements and whether we will early adopt this guidance.

Note 3. Repositioning and Other Charges

A summary of repositioning and other charges follows:

The following table summarizes the pretax distribution of total net repositioning and other charges by income statement classification:

Honeywell International Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

The following table summarizes the pretax impact of total net repositioning and other charges by segment:

In the quarter ended September 30, 2017, we recognized repositioning charges totaling $108 million including severance costs of $75 million related to workforce reductions of 1,700 manufacturing and administrative positions across our segments. The workforce reductions were primarily related to site transitions, mainly in Safety and Productivity Solutions and Aerospace, to more cost-effective locations and cost savings actions taken in connection with our productivity and ongoing functional transformation initiatives. The repositioning charges included asset impairments of $22 million primarily related to the write-down of a research and development facility in our Corporate segment in connection with a planned exit from such facility.

In the quarter ended September 30, 2016, we recognized repositioning charges totaling $202 million including severance costs of $155 million related to workforce reductions of 3,017 manufacturing and administrative positions across our segments. The workforce reductions were primarily related to the separation of the former Automation and Control Solutions reporting segment into two new reporting segments (Home and Building Technologies and Safety and Productivity Solutions); factory transitions in Aerospace, Home and Building Technologies, Safety and Productivity Solutions and Performance Materials and Technologies to more cost-effective locations; and cost savings actions taken in connection with our productivity and ongoing functional transformation initiatives. The repositioning charge included exit costs of $36 million principally for expenses related to the spin-off of our AdvanSix business and closure obligations associated with factory transitions. Also, $31 million of previously established accruals for severance were returned to income as a result of higher attrition than anticipated in prior severance programs resulting in lower required severance payments, and changes in the scope of previously announced repositioning actions.

In the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recognized repositioning charges totaling $254 million including severance costs of $177 million related to workforce reductions of 4,224 manufacturing and administrative positions across our segments. The workforce reductions were primarily related to cost savings actions taken in connection with our productivity and ongoing functional transformation initiatives and with site transitions, mainly in Aerospace and Safety and Productivity Solutions, to more cost-effective locations. The repositioning charges included asset impairments of $57 million primarily in our Corporate segment related to the write-down of a research and development facility in connection with a planned exit from such facility and legacy properties in connection with their planned sale.

In the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recognized repositioning charges totaling $336 million including severance costs of $253 million related to workforce reductions of 5,888 manufacturing and administrative positions across our segments. The workforce reductions were primarily related to cost savings actions taken in connection with our productivity and ongoing functional transformation initiatives; the separation of the former Automation and Control Solutions reporting segment into two new reporting segments; factory transitions in Aerospace, Home and Building Technologies, Safety and Productivity Solutions and Performance Materials and Technologies to more cost-effective locations; and achieving acquisition-related synergies. The repositioning charge included asset impairments of $42 million principally related to the write-off of certain intangible assets in connection with the sale of a Performance Materials and Technologies business. The repositioning charge included exit costs of $41 million principally for expenses related to the spin-off of our AdvanSix business and closure obligations associated with factory transitions. Also, $92 million of previously established accruals, primarily for severance, were returned to income as a result of higher attrition than anticipated in prior severance programs resulting in lower required severance payments, lower than expected severance costs in certain repositioning actions, and changes in the scope of previously announced repositioning actions.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

The following table summarizes the status of our total repositioning reserves:

Certain repositioning projects in 2017 and 2016 included exit or disposal activities, the costs related to which will be recognized in future periods when the actual liability is incurred. Such exit and disposal costs are not expected to be significant.

Note 4. Earnings Per Share

The diluted earnings per share calculations exclude the effect of stock options when the options' assumed proceeds exceed the average market price of the common shares during the period. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the weighted average number of stock options excluded from the computations were 4.2 million and 3.8 million. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the weighted average number of stock options excluded from the computations were 5.5 million and 6.9 million. These stock options were outstanding at the end of each period.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Note 5. Accounts Receivable

Trade receivables include $1,898 million and $1,626 million of unbilled balances under long-term contracts as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. These amounts are billed in accordance with the terms of the customer contracts to which they relate.

Note 6. Inventories

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Note 7. Long-term Debt and Credit Agreements

On April 28, 2017, the Company entered into Amendment No. 3 (Amendment) to the Amended and Restated $4 billion Credit Agreement dated as of July 10, 2015, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated as of September 30, 2015 and Amendment No. 2 dated as of April 29, 2016 (as so amended, the "Credit Agreement"), with a syndicate of banks. The Credit Agreement is maintained for general corporate purposes. Commitments under the Credit Agreement can be increased pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement to an aggregate amount not to exceed $4.5 billion. The Amendment, among other things, extends the Credit Agreement's termination date from July 10, 2021 to April 28, 2022.

On April 28, 2017, the Company entered into a $1.5 billion 364-Day Credit Agreement (364-Day Credit Agreement) with a syndicate of banks. The 364-Day Credit Agreement is maintained for general corporate purposes.

A full description of the Amendment and 364-Day Credit Agreement can be found in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated April 28, 2017.

There have been no borrowings under any of the credit agreements previously described.

Note 8. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measures

Our credit, market, foreign currency and interest rate risk management policies are described in Note 14, Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measures, of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The following table sets forth the Company's financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis:

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

The foreign currency exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements are valued 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 holds investments in certificates of deposits, time deposits and commercial paper that are designated as available for sale and are valued using published prices based on observable market data. These investments are classified within level 2. The Company also holds available for sale investments in U.S. government and corporate debt securities valued utilizing published prices based on quoted market pricing, which are classified within level 1.

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, payables, commercial paper and short-term borrowings contained in the Consolidated Balance Sheet approximates fair value. The following table sets forth the Company's financial assets and liabilities that were not carried at fair value:

The Company determined the fair value of the long-term receivables by discounting based upon the terms of the receivable and counterparty details including credit quality. 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 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 as well.

Interest rate swap agreements are designated as hedge relationships with gains or losses on the derivative recognized in Interest and other financial charges offsetting the gains and losses on the underlying debt being hedged. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recognized $4 million and $6 million of losses in earnings on interest rate swap agreements. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recognized $14 million of losses and $23 million of gains in earnings on interest rate swap agreements. Gains and losses are fully offset by losses and gains on the underlying debt being hedged.

We also economically hedge our exposure to changes in foreign exchange rates primarily with forward contracts. These contracts are marked-to-market with the resulting gains and losses recognized in earnings offsetting the gains and losses on the non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities being hedged. We recognized $76 million and $194 million of expense in Other (income) expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. We recognized $24 million and $114 million of income in Other (income) expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Note 9. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Note 10. Segment Financial Data

We globally manage our business operations through four reportable operating segments. Segment information is consistent with how management reviews the businesses, makes investing and resource allocation decisions and assesses operating performance.

Honeywell's senior management evaluates segment performance based on segment profit. Segment profit is measured as segment income (loss) before taxes excluding general corporate unallocated expense, other income (expense), interest and other financial charges, stock compensation expense, pension and other postretirement income (expense), and repositioning and other charges.

(a)  Equity income (loss) of affiliated companies is included in segment profit.

(b)  Amounts included in cost of products and services sold and selling, general and administrative expenses.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Note 11. Pension Benefits

Net periodic pension benefit income for our significant defined benefit plans include the following components:

Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies

Environmental Matters

Our environmental matters are described in Note 19 Commitments and Contingencies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The following table summarizes information concerning our recorded liabilities for environmental costs:

Environmental liabilities are included in the following balance sheet accounts:

We do 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 our consolidated results of operations and operating cash flows in the periods recognized or paid. However, considering our past experience and existing reserves, we do not expect that environmental matters will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position.

Honeywell International Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Onondaga Lake, Syracuse, NY -In 2016, we largely completed a dredging/capping remedy of Onondaga Lake pursuant to a consent decree approved by the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York in January 2007. Some additional long-term monitoring and maintenance activities will continue, as required by the consent decree. Honeywell is also conducting remedial investigations and activities at other sites in Syracuse. We have recorded reserves for these investigations and activities where appropriate.

Honeywell has entered into a cooperative agreement with potential natural resource trustees to assess alleged natural resource damages relating to these sites. It is not possible to predict the outcome or duration of this assessment, or the amounts of, or responsibility for, any damages.

Asbestos Matters

Honeywell is a defendant in asbestos related personal injury actions related to two predecessor companies:

The following tables summarize information concerning NARCO and Bendix asbestos related balances:

NARCO and Bendix asbestos related balances are included in the following balance sheet accounts:

Honeywell International Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

NARCO Products –In connection with NARCO's emergence from bankruptcy on April 30, 2013, a federally authorized 524(g) trust (NARCO Trust) was established for the evaluation and resolution of all existing and future NARCO asbestos claims. 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 NARCO Trust. The NARCO Trust reviews submitted claims and determines award amounts in accordance with established Trust Distribution Procedures approved by the Bankruptcy Court which set forth the criteria claimants must meet to qualify for compensation including, among other things, exposure and medical criteria that determine the award amount. In addition, Honeywell provided, and continues to provide, input to the design of control procedures for processing NARCO claims, and has on-going audit rights to review and monitor the claims processor's adherence to the established requirements of the Trust Distribution Procedures.

Honeywell is obligated to fund NARCO asbestos claims submitted to the NARCO Trust which qualify for payment under the Trust Distribution Procedures (Annual Contribution Claims), subject to annual caps of $140 million in the years 2017 and 2018 and $145 million for each year thereafter. However, the initial $100 million of claims processed through the NARCO Trust (the Initial Claims Amount) will not count against the annual cap and any unused portion of the Initial Claims Amount will roll over to subsequent years until fully utilized. In 2015, Honeywell filed suit against the NARCO Trust in Bankruptcy Court alleging breach of certain provisions of the Trust Agreement and Trust Distribution Procedures. The parties agreed to dismiss the proceeding without prejudice pursuant to an 18 month Standstill Agreement. Claims processing continued during this period subject to a defined dispute resolution process. The Standstill Agreement expired on October 12, 2017. Notwithstanding its expiration, claims processing will continue, and Honeywell will continue to negotiate and attempt to resolve remaining disputed issues. Honeywell reserves its right to seek judicial intervention should negotiations fail or prove futile. Honeywell has not made any payments to the NARCO Trust for Annual Contribution Claims and does not anticipate making any such payments for the remainder of 2017.

Honeywell is also responsible for payments due to claimants pursuant to settlement agreements reached during the pendency of the NARCO bankruptcy proceedings that provide for the right to submit claims to the NARCO Trust subject to qualification under the terms of the settlement agreements and Trust Distribution Procedures criteria (Pre-established Unliquidated Claims), which amounts are estimated at $150 million and are expected to be paid during the initial years of trust operations ($5 million of which has been paid since the effective date of the NARCO Trust). Such payments are not subject to the annual cap described above.

Our consolidated financial statements reflect an estimated liability for Pre-established Unliquidated Claims ($145 million), as well as unsettled claims pending as of the time NARCO filed for bankruptcy protection and operating and legal costs related to the Trust (collectively $32 million) and for the estimated value of future NARCO asbestos claims expected to be asserted against the NARCO Trust ($743 million). The estimate of future NARCO claims is based on a commonly accepted methodology used by numerous bankruptcy courts addressing 524(g) trusts and also reflects disputes concerning implementation of the Trust Distribution Procedures by the NARCO Trust, a lack of sufficient trust claims processing experience, as well as the stay of all NARCO asbestos claims which remained in place throughout NARCO's Chapter 11 case. Some critical assumptions underlying this commonly accepted methodology include claims filing rates, disease criteria and payment values contained in the Trust Distribution Procedures, estimated approval rates of claims submitted to the NARCO Trust and epidemiological studies estimating disease instances. The estimated value of future NARCO claims was originally established at the time of the NARCO Chapter 11 filing reflecting claims expected to be asserted against NARCO over a fifteen year period. This projection resulted in a range of estimated liability of $743 million to $961 million. We believe that no amount within this range is a better estimate than any other amount, and accordingly, we have recorded the minimum amount in the range.

Our insurance receivable corresponding to the estimated liability for pending and future NARCO asbestos claims reflects coverage which reimburses Honeywell for portions of NARCO-related indemnity and defense costs and 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. We conduct analyses to estimate the probable amount of insurance that is recoverable for asbestos claims. While the substantial majority of our insurance carriers are solvent, some of our individual carriers are insolvent, which has been considered in our analysis of probable recoveries. We made judgments concerning insurance coverage that we believe are reasonable and consistent with our historical dealings and our knowledge of any pertinent solvency issues surrounding insurers.

Honeywell International Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Projecting future events is subject to many uncertainties that could cause the NARCO-related asbestos liabilities or assets to be higher or lower than those projected and recorded. Given the uncertainties, we review our estimates periodically, and update them based on our experience and other relevant factors. Similarly, we will reevaluate our projections concerning our probable insurance recoveries in light of any changes to the projected liability or other developments that may impact insurance recoveries.

Bendix Products -The following tables present information regarding Bendix related asbestos claims activity:

Honeywell has experienced average resolution values per claim excluding legal costs as follows:

It is not possible to predict whether resolution values for Bendix-related asbestos claims will increase, decrease or stabilize in the future.

Our consolidated financial statements reflect an estimated liability for resolution of pending (claims actually filed as of the financial statement date) and future Bendix-related asbestos claims. We have valued Bendix pending and future claims using average resolution values for the previous five years. We update the resolution values used to estimate the cost of Bendix pending and future claims during the fourth quarter each year.

The liability for future claims represents the estimated value of future asbestos related bodily injury claims expected to be asserted against Bendix over the next five years. Such estimated cost of future Bendix-related asbestos claims is based on historic claims filing experience and dismissal rates, disease classifications, and resolution values in the tort system for the previous five years. In light of the uncertainties inherent in making long-term projections, as well as certain factors unique to friction product asbestos claims, we do not believe that we have a reasonable basis for estimating asbestos claims beyond the next five years. The methodology used to estimate the liability for future claims is similar to that used to estimate the liability for future NARCO-related asbestos claims.

Our insurance receivable corresponding to the liability for settlement of pending and future 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 our 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 our analysis of the underlying insurance policies, our historical experience with our insurers, our ongoing review of the solvency of our insurers, judicial determinations relevant to our insurance programs, and our consideration of the impacts of any settlements reached with our insurers.

Honeywell International Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Honeywell believes it has sufficient insurance coverage and reserves to cover all pending Bendix-related asbestos claims and Bendix-related asbestos claims estimated to be filed within the next five years. Although it is impossible to predict the outcome of either pending or future Bendix-related asbestos claims, we do not believe that such claims would have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position in light of our insurance coverage and our prior experience in resolving such claims. If the rate and types of claims filed, the average resolution value of such claims and the period of time over which claim settlements are paid (collectively, the Variable Claims Factors) do not substantially change, Honeywell would not expect future Bendix-related asbestos claims to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or operating cash flows in any fiscal year. No assurances can be given, however, that the Variable Claims Factors will not change .

Other Matters

We are subject to a number of other lawsuits, investigations and disputes (some of which involve substantial amounts claimed) arising out of the conduct of our business, including matters relating to commercial transactions, government contracts, product liability, prior acquisitions and divestitures, employment, employee benefit plans, intellectual property, and environmental, health and safety matters. We recognize a liability for any contingency that is probable of occurrence and reasonably estimable. We continually assess the likelihood of adverse judgments of outcomes in these matters, as well as potential ranges of possible 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. Included in these other matters is the following:

Honeywell v. United Auto Workers (UAW) et. al -In September 2011, the UAW and certain Honeywell retirees filed a suit in the Eastern District of Michigan alleging that the Master Collective Bargaining Agreements (MCBAs) between Honeywell and the UAW do not provide for limitations on Honeywell's obligation to contribute toward healthcare coverage for former employees who retired under the MCBAs (CAPS).  Honeywell subsequently answered the UAW's complaint and asserted counterclaims.

Honeywell began enforcing the CAPS against former employees who retired after the initial inclusion of the CAPS in the 2003 MCBA (the post-2003 retirees) on January 1, 2014. The UAW and certain of the plaintiffs filed a motion for partial summary judgment with respect to the post-2003 retirees, seeking a ruling that the 2003 MCBA did not limit Honeywell's obligation to contribute to healthcare coverage for those retirees. That motion remains pending. Honeywell is confident that the District Court will find that the 2003 MCBA does, in fact, limit Honeywell's retiree healthcare obligation for the post-2003 retirees. In the event of an adverse ruling, however, Honeywell's other postretirement benefits for post-2003 retirees would increase by approximately $95 million, reflecting the estimated value of these CAPS.

In the second quarter of 2014, the parties agreed to stay the proceedings with respect to former employees who retired before the initial inclusion of the CAPS in the 2003 MCBA (the pre-2003 retirees) until the Supreme Court decided M&G Polymers USA, LLC v. Tackett . The Supreme Court decided the case on January 26, 2015 and, based on the ruling, Honeywell began enforcing the CAPS against the pre-2003 retirees as of May 1, 2015. Honeywell is confident that the CAPS will be upheld by the District Court and that its liability for healthcare coverage premiums with respect to the putative class will be limited as negotiated and expressly set forth in the applicable MCBAs.  In the event of an adverse ruling, however, Honeywell's other postretirement benefits for the pre-2003 retirees would increase by approximately $129 million, reflecting the estimated value of these CAPS.

Given the uncertainty inherent in litigation and investigations (including the specific matter referenced above), we do 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). Considering our past experience and existing accruals, we do not expect the outcome of these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on our 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 us to pay damage awards or settlements (or become subject to equitable remedies) that could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or operating cash flows in the periods recognized or paid.

Honeywell International Inc.

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Note 13. Subsequent Events

On October 10, 2017, the Company announced its intention to separately spin off the Homes and Global Distribution business and the Transportation Systems business into two stand-alone, publicly-traded companies. The planned separation transactions are intended to be tax-free spins to Company shareowners for U.S. federal income tax purposes and are expected to be completed by the end of 2018.

On October 10, 2017, the Company also announced that it is realigning the Smart Energy business unit from the Home and Building Technologies segment to the Performance Materials and Technologies segment. The Company intends to report its financial performance based on this realignment effective with the reporting of results for full year 2017 in its Annual Report on Form 10-K. This realignment will have no impact on the Company's historical consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The following MD&A is intended to help the reader understand the results of operations and financial condition of Honeywell International Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (Honeywell or the Company) for the three months (quarter) and nine months ended September 30, 2017. The financial information as of September 30, 2017 should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 contained in our 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

On October 10, 2017, the Company announced its intention to separately spin off the Homes and Global Distribution business and the Transportation Systems business into two stand-alone, publicly-traded companies. The planned separation transactions are intended to be tax-free spins to Honeywell shareowners for U.S. federal income tax purposes and are expected to be completed by the end of 2018.  Completion of each proposed spin-off is subject to finalization of the financial statements of the spun-off business, assurance that the separation will be tax-free to Honeywell shareowners for U.S. federal income tax purposes, finalization of the capital structure of the three corporations, the effectiveness of appropriate filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, final approval of the Honeywell Board of Directors, and other customary matters.  Each proposed spin-off is complex in nature, and may be affected by unanticipated developments, credit and equity markets, or changes in market conditions.

On October 10, 2017, the Company also announced that it is realigning the Smart Energy business unit from the Home and Building Technologies segment to the Performance Materials and Technologies segment. The Company intends to report its financial performance based on this realignment effective with the reporting of full year results for 2017 in its Annual Report on Form 10-K. This realignment will have no impact on the Company's historical consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The change in net sales compared to the prior year period is attributable to the following:

A discussion of net sales by segment can be found in the Review of Business Segments section of this MD&A.  The foreign currency translation impact in the quarter is primarily driven by the strengthening of the Euro and Canadian Dollar against the U.S. Dollar.

Cost of products and services sold decreased in the quarter primarily due to lower labor costs of approximately $110 million (driven primarily by divestitures, net of acquisitions), and decreased indirect material costs of approximately $90 million (driven primarily by productivity, net of inflation), and lower repositioning and other charges of approximately $30 million, partially offset by higher organic sales volumes that drove increased direct materials of approximately $220 million.

Cost of products and services sold decreased in the nine months primarily due to lower labor costs of approximately $390 million (driven primarily by divestitures, net of acquisitions), and decreased indirect material costs of approximately $180 million (driven primarily by productivity, net of inflation), partially offset by higher organic sales volumes that drove increased direct materials of approximately $350 million and increased repositioning and other charges of approximately $90 million.

Gross margin percentage increased in the quarter primarily due to higher gross margin in Aerospace and Performance Materials and Technologies (approximately 2.5 percentage point impact collectively) and lower repositioning and other charges allocated to cost of products and services sold (approximately 0.3 percentage point impact), partially offset by lower gross margin in Home and Building Technologies and Safety and Productivity Solutions (approximately 0.4 percentage point impact collectively).

Gross margin percentage increased in the nine months primarily due to higher gross margin in Aerospace and Performance Materials and Technologies (approximately 2.0 percentage point impact collectively), partially offset by lower gross margin in Home and Building Technologies and Safety and Productivity Solutions (approximately 0.3 percentage point impact collectively) and higher repositioning and other charges allocated to cost of products and services sold (approximately 0.3 percentage point impact).

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased in the quarter and nine months primarily driven by an increase in labor costs (primarily attributed to acquisitions, net of divestitures, investment for growth and merit increases), partially offset by benefits from repositioning.

The effective tax rate decreased for the quarter primarily driven by increased tax benefits from foreign tax credits and the absence of divestitures taxed at higher rates, partially offset by increased expense for reserves and decreased tax benefits for employee share-based payments.

The effective tax rate decreased for the nine months primarily driven by increased tax benefits from foreign tax credits, increased tax benefits for employee share-based payments and the absence of divestitures taxed at higher rates, partially offset by increased expense for reserves.

The effective tax rates for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% resulting in part from non-U.S. earnings taxed at lower rates, the vast majority of which we intend to permanently reinvest outside the United States, and from benefits from manufacturing incentives.

The Company currently expects the effective tax rate for 2017 to be approximately 22%. The effective tax rate can vary from quarter to quarter for unusual or infrequently occurring items, the resolution of income tax audits, changes in tax laws or other items such as pension mark-to-market adjustments and the tax impact from employee share-based payments.

Earnings per share of common stock – assuming dilution increased in the quarter primarily driven by increased segment profit in each of our business segments and pension income.

Earnings per share of common stock – assuming dilution increased in the nine months primarily driven by increased segment profit in each of our business segments, pension income, and lower effective tax rate.

Review of Business Segments

Aerospace

Aerospace sales increased in the quarter ended September 30, 2017 primarily due to organic sales growth and favorable impact of foreign currency translation, partially offset by a decrease due to the government services business divestiture. Aerospace sales decreased in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 primarily due to the government services business divestiture, partially offset by an increase in organic sales growth.

Aerospace segment profit increased in the quarter and nine months driven primarily by an increase in operational segment profit, partially offset by the government services business divestiture. The increase in operational segment profit was driven primarily by productivity including restructuring benefits, lower OEM incentives and higher organic sales volume, partially offset by inflation and the government services business divestiture. Cost of products and services sold decreased primarily due to the government services business divestiture, and productivity, net of inflation, including restructuring benefits.

Home and Building Technologies

Home and Building Technologies sales increased in the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017 primarily driven by organic growth.

Home and Building Technologies segment profit increased in the quarter due to higher operational segment profit and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation, and increased in the nine months due to higher operational segment profit. The increase in operational segment profit in the quarter and the nine months is primarily due to the positive impact of productivity, net of inflation, and pricing, offset by the unfavorable impact of product mix. Cost of products and services sold increased in the quarter primarily due to higher organic sales volumes and in the nine months primarily due to higher organic sales volumes, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign currency translation.

Performance Materials and Technologies

Performance Materials and Technologies sales decreased in the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017 driven primarily by divestitures, partially offset by organic sales growth.

Performance Materials and Technologies segment profit increased in the quarter and nine months driven primarily by an increase in operational segment profit, partially offset by divestitures. The increase in operational segment profit is primarily due to productivity, net of inflation, higher organic sales volume and pricing, partially offset by unfavorable product mix and continued investments for growth. Cost of products and services sold decreased in the quarter and nine months primarily due to divestitures and productivity, net of inflation, partially offset by higher organic sales volumes.

Safety and Productivity Solutions