Eaton Corp plc - Quarter Report: 2015 March (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015

Commission file number 000-54863

EATON CORPORATION plc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Ireland		98-1059235
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(IRS Employer Identification Number)

Eaton House, 30 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4, Ireland		-
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)



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There were 467.1 million Ordinary Shares outstanding as of March 31, 2015.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
SIGNATURES
Exhibit Index
EX-12
EX-31.1
EX-31.2
EX-32.1
EX-32.2
EX-101 INSTANCE DOCUMENT
EX-101 SCHEMA DOCUMENT
EX-101 CALCULATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX-101 DEFINITION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX-101 LABELS LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX-101 PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

EATON CORPORATION plc

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME



	Three months ended March 31
(In millions except for per share data)	2015			2014
Net sales	$	5,223		$	5,492

Cost of products sold	3,593			3,858
Selling and administrative expense	915			962
Research and development expense	158			162
Interest expense - net	57			62
Other income - net	(5		)	(5		)
Income before income taxes	505			453
Income tax expense	38			12
Net income	467			441
Less net income for noncontrolling interests	(1		)	(2		)
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	$	466		$	439

Net income per ordinary share
Diluted	$	0.99		$	0.92
Basic	1.00			0.92

Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding
Diluted	470.0			478.8
Basic	467.9			475.8

Cash dividends declared per ordinary share	$	0.55		$	0.49

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EATON CORPORATION plc

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME



	Three months ended March 31
(In millions)	2015			2014
Net income	$	467		$	441
Less net income for noncontrolling interests	(1		)	(2		)
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	466			439

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Currency translation and related hedging instruments	(720		)	(47		)
Pensions and other postretirement benefits	86			50
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	(634		)	3

Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	$	(168	)	$	442

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EATON CORPORATION plc

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS



(In millions)	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
Assets
Current assets
Cash	$	663	$	781
Short-term investments	139		245
Accounts receivable - net	3,733		3,667
Inventory	2,424		2,428
Deferred income taxes	576		593
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	405		386
Total current assets	7,940		8,100

Property, plant and equipment - net	3,634		3,750

Other noncurrent assets
Goodwill	13,548		13,893
Other intangible assets	6,317		6,556
Deferred income taxes	220		228
Other assets	1,037		1,002
Total assets	$	32,696	$	33,529

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities
Short-term debt	$	267	$	2
Current portion of long-term debt	1,244		1,008
Accounts payable	1,969		1,940
Accrued compensation	282		420
Other current liabilities	1,904		1,985
Total current liabilities	5,666		5,355

Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt	7,829		8,024
Pension liabilities	1,530		1,812
Other postretirement benefits liabilities	506		513
Deferred income taxes	881		901
Other noncurrent liabilities	1,020		1,085
Total noncurrent liabilities	11,766		12,335

Shareholders’ equity
Eaton shareholders’ equity	15,210		15,786
Noncontrolling interests	54		53
Total equity	15,264		15,839
Total liabilities and equity	$	32,696	$	33,529

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EATON CORPORATION plc

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS



	Three months ended March 31
(In millions)	2015			2014
Operating activities
Net income	$	467		$	441
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	226			249
Deferred income taxes	14			(24		)
Pension and other postretirement benefits expense	76			99
Contributions to pension plans	(223		)	(272		)
Contributions to other postretirement benefits plans	(9		)	(12		)
Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation	—			(20		)
Changes in working capital	(372		)	(370		)
Other - net	(102		)	(79		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	77			12

Investing activities
Cash paid for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(38		)	—
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment	(105		)	(110		)
Sales of short-term investments - net	99			431
Proceeds from sale of businesses	—			3
Other - net	(9		)	(20		)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(53		)	304

Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings	266			—
Payments on borrowings	(3		)	(257		)
Cash dividends paid	(251		)	(229		)
Exercise of employee stock options	33			23
Repurchase of shares	(170		)	—
Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation	—			20
Other - net	(2		)	—
Net cash used in financing activities	(127		)	(443		)

Effect of currency on cash	(15		)	(4		)
Total decrease in cash	(118		)	(131		)
Cash at the beginning of the period	781			915
Cash at the end of the period	$	663		$	784

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EATON CORPORATION plc

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Amounts are in millions unless indicated otherwise (per share data assume dilution).


Note 1.	BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Eaton Corporation plc (Eaton or the Company) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information, the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) for complete financial statements. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) have been made that are necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim periods.

This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Eaton’s 2014 Form 10-K. The interim period results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date this Form 10-Q was filed with the Securities Exchange Commission.

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

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09). This accounting standard supersedes all existing US GAAP revenue recognition guidance. Under ASU 2014-09, a company will recognize revenue when it transfers the control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which the company expects to collect in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 will require additional disclosures in the notes to the consolidated financial statements and is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In April 2015, the FASB proposed to defer the effective date of the new standard for one year. If the proposal is approved, then early adoption as of the original effective date would be permitted. Eaton is evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-09 and an estimate of the impact to the consolidated financial statements cannot be made at this time.


Note 2.	ACQUISITION AND SALE OF BUSINESSES

Acquisition of UK Safety Technology Manufacturer Oxalis Group Ltd.

On January 12, 2015, Eaton acquired Oxalis Group Ltd. (Oxalis). Oxalis is a manufacturer of closed-circuit television camera stations, public address and general alarm systems and other electrical products for the hazardous area, marine and industrial communications markets. Oxalis is reported within the Electrical Systems and Services business segment.

Sale of Aerospace Power Distribution Management Solutions and Integrated Cockpit Solutions

On May 9, 2014, Eaton sold the Aerospace Power Distribution Management Solutions and Integrated Cockpit Solutions businesses to Safran for $270, which resulted in a pre-tax gain of $154.

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Note 3.	ACQUISITION INTEGRATION CHARGES

Eaton incurs integration charges related to acquired businesses. A summary of these charges follows:



	Three months ended March 31
	2015		2014
Acquisition integration charges
Electrical Products	$	6	$	29
Electrical Systems and Services	3		26
Hydraulics	1		4
Total business segments	10		59
Corporate	1		7
Total acquisition integration charges before income taxes	$	11	$	66
Total after income taxes	$	7	$	44
Per ordinary share - diluted	$	0.02	$	0.09

Business segment integration charges during the first three months of 2015 and 2014 were related primarily to the integration of Cooper Industries plc (Cooper) to gain efficiencies in selling, marketing, traditional back-office functions and manufacturing and distribution. These charges were included in Cost of products sold or Selling and administrative expense, as appropriate. In Business Segment Information the charges reduced Operating profit of the related business segment. See Note 13 for additional information about business segments.

Corporate integration charges in 2015 and 2014 were related to the acquisition of Cooper. These charges were included in Selling and administrative expense. In Business Segment Information the charges were included in Other corporate expense - net.

The Cooper integration initiatives are expected to continue throughout 2015.


Note 4.	GOODWILL

A summary of goodwill follows:



	Electrical Products			Electrical Systems and Services			Hydraulics			Aerospace			Vehicle			Total
December 31, 2014	$	6,940		$	4,314		$	1,327		$	962		$	350		$	13,893
Additions	—			22			—			—			—			22
Translation adjustments	(206		)	(98		)	(51		)	(6		)	(6		)	(367		)
March 31, 2015	$	6,734		$	4,238		$	1,276		$	956		$	344		$	13,548


Note 5.	RETIREMENT BENEFITS PLANS

The components of retirement benefits expense follow:



	United States pension benefit expense						Non-United States pension benefit expense						Other postretirement benefits expense
	Three months ended March 31
	2015			2014			2015			2014			2015			2014
Service cost	$	31		$	29		$	18		$	16		$	2		$	4
Interest cost	39			40			18			22			6			9
Expected return on plan assets	(66		)	(61		)	(25		)	(25		)	(1		)	(1		)
Amortization	30			23			10			7			—			2
	34			31			21			20			7			14
Settlement loss	14			34			—			—			—			—
Total expense	$	48		$	65		$	21		$	20		$	7		$	14

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Note 6.	LEGAL CONTINGENCIES

Eaton is subject to a broad range of claims, administrative and legal proceedings such as lawsuits that relate to contractual allegations, tax audits, patent infringement, personal injuries, antitrust matters and employment-related matters. Eaton is also subject to asbestos claims from historic products which may have contained asbestos. Historically, significant insurance coverage has been available to cover costs associated with these claims. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome or cost of these matters, the Company believes they will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements.

In 2010, a Brazilian court held that a judgment obtained by a Brazilian company, Raysul, against another Brazilian company, Saturnia, which was sold by Eaton in 2006, could be enforced against Eaton Ltda. and Eaton Holding S.à.r.l. This judgment is based on an alleged violation of an agency agreement between Raysul and Saturnia. At March 31, 2015, the Company has a total accrual of 85 Brazilian Reais related to this matter ($26 based on current exchange rates), comprised of 60 Brazilian Reais recognized in the fourth quarter of 2010 ($18 based on current exchange rates) with an additional 25 Brazilian Reais recognized through March 31, 2015 ($8 based on current exchange rates). In 2010, Eaton filed motions for clarification with the Brazilian court of appeals which were denied on April 6, 2011. Eaton filed appeals on various issues to the Superior Court of Justice in Brasilia. In April 2013, the Superior Court of Justice ruled in favor of Raysul. Additional motions for clarification have been filed with the Superior Court of Justice in Brasilia and were denied. On February 2, 2015, a final appeal was filed with the Superior Court of Justice in Brasilia. The Company expects that any sum it may be required to pay in connection with this matter will not exceed the amount of the recorded liability.


Note 7.	INCOME TAXES

The effective income tax rate for the first quarter of 2015 was expense of 8% compared to expense of 3% for the first quarter of 2014. The increase in the effective income tax rate in first quarter of 2015 is primarily due to more income earned in higher tax jurisdictions including the United States.


Note 8.	EQUITY

Eaton has an ordinary share repurchase program (2013 Program) that authorizes the repurchase of 40 million ordinary shares. During the first quarter of 2015, 2.4 million ordinary shares were repurchased under the 2013 Program in the open market at a total cost of $170.

The changes in Shareholders’ equity follow:



	Eaton shareholders’ equity			Noncontrolling interests		Total equity
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	15,786		$	53	$	15,839
Net income	466			1		467
Other comprehensive loss	(634		)	—		(634		)
Cash dividends paid and accrued	(257		)	—		(257		)
Issuance of shares under equity-based compensation plans - net	19			—		19
Repurchase of shares	(170		)	—		(170		)
Balance at March 31, 2015	$	15,210		$	54	$	15,264

The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss follow:



	Currency translation and related hedging instruments			Pensions and other postretirement benefits			Cash flow hedges			Total
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(1,414	)	$	(1,485	)	$	—		$	(2,899	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(720		)	51			1			(668		)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			35			(1		)	34
Net current-period Other comprehensive (loss) income	(720		)	86			—			(634		)
Balance at March 31, 2015	$	(2,134	)	$	(1,399	)	$	—		$	(3,533	)

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The reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss follow:



	Three months ended March 31, 2015			Consolidated statements of income classification
Amortization of pensions and other postretirement benefits items
Actuarial loss and prior service cost	$	(54	)	¹
Tax benefit	19
Total, net of tax	(35		)

Gains and (losses) on cash flow hedges
Currency exchange contracts	2			Cost of products sold
Tax expense	(1		)
Total, net of tax	1

Total reclassifications for the period	$	(34	)

¹ These components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 5 for additional information about pension and other post retirement benefits items.

Net Income per Ordinary Share

A summary of the calculation of net income per ordinary share attributable to shareholders follows:



	Three months ended March 31
(Shares in millions)	2015		2014
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	$	466	$	439

Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding - diluted	470.0		478.8
Less dilutive effect of equity-based compensation	2.1		3.0
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding - basic	467.9		475.8

Net income per ordinary share
Diluted	$	0.99	$	0.92
Basic	1.00		0.92

For the first quarter 2015 and 2014, 0.9 million and 0.1 million stock options, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per ordinary share because the exercise price of the options exceeded the average market price of the ordinary shares during the period and their effect, accordingly, would have been antidilutive.


Note 9.	EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION

In February 2015, the Compensation and Organization Committee of the Board of Directors approved the grant of performance share units (PSUs) to certain employees that vest based on the satisfaction of a three-year service period and the achievement of certain performance metrics. The maximum number of ordinary shares that may be issued under this grant award is 911,050. The fair value of these PSUs is determined based on the closing market price of the Company’s ordinary shares at the date of grant. Equity-based compensation expense is recognized over the period an employee is required to provide service based on the number of PSUs for which achievement of the performance objectives is probable.


Note 10.	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is measured based on an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to satisfy a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, a fair value hierarchy is established, which categorizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: (Level 1) observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; (Level 2) inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and (Level 3) unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

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A summary of financial instruments recognized at fair value, and the fair value measurements used, follows:



	Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
March 31, 2015
Cash	$	663		$	663	$	—		$	—
Short-term investments	139			139		—			—
Net derivative contracts	129			—		129			—
Long-term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps - net	(122		)	—		(122		)	—

December 31, 2014
Cash	$	781		$	781	$	—		$	—
Short-term investments	245			245		—			—
Net derivative contracts	70			—		70			—
Long-term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps - net	(74		)	—		(74		)	—

Eaton values its financial instruments using an industry standard market approach, in which prices and other relevant information is generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. No financial instruments were recognized using unobservable inputs.

Other Fair Value Measurements

Long-term debt and the current portion of long-term debt had a carrying value of $9,073 and fair value of $9,679 at March 31, 2015 compared to $9,032 and $9,509, respectively, at December 31, 2014. The fair value of Eaton's debt instruments were estimated using prevailing market interest rates on debt with similar creditworthiness, terms and maturities and are considered a Level 2 fair value measurement.


Note 11.	DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

In the normal course of business, Eaton is exposed to certain risks related to fluctuations in interest rates, currency exchange rates and commodity prices. The Company uses various derivative and non-derivative financial instruments, primarily interest rate swaps, currency forward exchange contracts, currency swaps and, to a lesser extent, commodity contracts, to manage risks from these market fluctuations. The instruments used by Eaton are straightforward, non-leveraged instruments. The counterparties to these instruments are financial institutions with strong credit ratings. Eaton maintains control over the size of positions entered into with any one counterparty and regularly monitors the credit rating of these institutions. Such instruments are not purchased and sold for trading purposes.

Derivative financial instruments are accounted for at fair value and recognized as assets or liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Accounting for the gain or loss resulting from the change in the fair value of the derivative financial instrument depends on whether it has been designated, and is effective, as part of a hedging relationship and, if so, as to the nature of the hedging activity. Eaton formally documents all relationships between derivative financial instruments accounted for as designated hedges and the hedged item, as well as its risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge transaction. This process includes linking derivative financial instruments to a recognized asset or liability, specific firm commitment, forecasted transaction, or net investment in a foreign operation. These financial instruments can be designated as:

•

Hedges of the change in the fair value of a recognized fixed-rate asset or liability, or the firm commitment to acquire such an asset or liability (a fair value hedge); for these hedges, the gain or loss from the derivative financial instrument, as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, are recognized in income during the period of change in fair value.

•

Hedges of the variable cash flows of a recognized variable-rate asset or liability, or the forecasted acquisition of such an asset or liability (a cash flow hedge); for these hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss from the derivative financial instrument is recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss and reclassified to income in the same period when the gain or loss on the hedged item is included in income.

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Hedges of the currency exposure related to a net investment in a foreign operation (a net investment hedge); for these hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss from the derivative financial instrument is recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss and reclassified to income in the same period when the gain or loss related to the net investment in the foreign operation is included in income.

The gain or loss from a derivative financial instrument designated as a hedge that is effective is classified in the same line of the Consolidated Statements of Income as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item. The change in fair value of a derivative financial instrument that is not effective as a hedge is immediately recognized in income.

For derivatives that are not designated as a hedge, any gain or loss is immediately recognized in income. The majority of derivatives used in this manner relate to risks resulting from assets or liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and certain commodity contracts that arise in the normal course of business. Gains and losses associated with commodity hedge contracts are classified in Cost of products sold.

Eaton uses certain of its debt denominated in foreign currency to hedge portions of its net investments in foreign operations against foreign currency exposure (net investment hedges). Foreign currency denominated debt designated on an after-tax basis as non-derivative net investment hedging instruments was $83 and $84 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Derivative Financial Statement Impacts

The fair value of derivative financial instruments recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets follows:



	Notional amount		Other current assets		Other noncurrent assets		Other current liabilities		Other noncurrent liabilities		Type of hedge	Term
March 31, 2015
Derivatives designated as hedges
Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps	$	3,440	$	—	$	122	$	—	$	—	Fair value	2 to 20 years
Currency exchange contracts	412		16		—		8		8		Cash flow	1 to 36 months
Commodity contracts	1		—		—		—		—		Cash flow	1 to 12 months
Total			$	16	$	122	$	8	$	8

Derivatives not designated as hedges
Currency exchange contracts	$	4,313	$	52			$	45				1 to 12 months
Total			$	52			$	45

December 31, 2014
Derivatives designated as hedges
Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps	$	3,440	$	—	$	84	$	—	$	10	Fair value	2 to 19 years
Currency exchange contracts	432		8		1		5		3		Cash flow	1 to 36 months
Commodity contracts	1		—		—		—		—		Cash flow	1 to 12 months
Total			$	8	$	85	$	5	$	13

Derivatives not designated as hedges
Currency exchange contracts	$	4,447	$	47			$	52				1 to 12 months
Total			$	47			$	52

The currency exchange contracts shown in the table above as derivatives not designated as hedges are primarily contracts entered into to manage currency volatility or exposure on intercompany sales and loans. While Eaton does not elect hedge accounting treatment for these derivatives, Eaton targets managing 100% of the intercompany balance sheet exposure to minimize the effect of currency volatility related to the movement of goods and services in the normal course of its operations. This activity represents the great majority of these currency exchange contracts.

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Amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss follow:



					Location of gain
	Gain recognized in				reclassified from	Gain reclassified
	other comprehensive				Accumulated other	from Accumulated other
	(loss) income				comprehensive loss	comprehensive loss
	Three months ended March 31					Three months ended March 31
	2015		2014			2015		2014
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Currency exchange contracts	$	2	$	2	Cost of products sold	$	2	$	2

Amounts recognized in net income follow:



	Three months ended March 31
	2015			2014
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges
Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps	$	48		$	29
Related long-term debt converted to floating interest rates by interest rate swaps	(48		)	(29		)
	$	—		$	—

Gains and losses described above were recognized in Interest expense - net.


Note 12.	INVENTORY

The components of inventory follow:



	March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
Raw materials	$	1,088		$	924
Work-in-process	295			422
Finished goods	1,161			1,201
Inventory at FIFO	2,544			2,547
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost	(120		)	(119		)
Total inventory	$	2,424		$	2,428


Note 13.	BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated on a regular basis by the chief operating decision maker, or decision making group, in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance. Eaton’s operating segments are Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, Hydraulics, Aerospace and Vehicle. Operating profit includes the operating profit from intersegment sales. For additional information regarding Eaton’s business segments, see Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the 2014 Form 10-K.

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	Three months ended March 31
	2015			2014
Net sales
Electrical Products	$	1,691		$	1,726
Electrical Systems and Services	1,448			1,524
Hydraulics	665			782
Aerospace	464			464
Vehicle	955			996
Total net sales	$	5,223		$	5,492

Segment operating profit
Electrical Products	$	260		$	250
Electrical Systems and Services	186			169
Hydraulics	66			108
Aerospace	77			62
Vehicle	164			151
Total segment operating profit	753			740

Corporate
Amortization of intangible assets	(102		)	(110		)
Interest expense - net	(57		)	(62		)
Pension and other postretirement benefits expense	(28		)	(51		)
Other corporate expense - net	(61		)	(64		)
Income before income taxes	505			453
Income tax expense	38			12
Net income	467			441
Less net income for noncontrolling interests	(1		)	(2		)
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	$	466		$	439


Note 14.	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

On November 20, 2012, Eaton Corporation issued senior notes totaling $4,900 to finance part of the cash portion of the acquisition of Cooper. On November 14, 2013, the senior notes were exchanged for senior notes registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the Senior Notes). Eaton and certain other of Eaton's 100% owned direct and indirect subsidiaries (the Guarantors) fully and unconditionally guaranteed (subject, in case of the Guarantors, other than Eaton, to customary release provisions as described below), on a joint and several basis, the Senior Notes. The following condensed consolidating financial statements are included so that separate financial statements of Eaton, Eaton Corporation and each of the Guarantors are not required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The consolidating adjustments primarily relate to eliminations of investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions. The condensed consolidating financial statements present investments in subsidiaries using the equity method of accounting.

The guarantee of a Guarantor that is not a parent of the issuer will be automatically and unconditionally released and discharged in the event of any sale of the Guarantor or of all or substantially all of its assets, or in connection with the release or termination of the Guarantor as a guarantor under all other U.S. debt securities or U.S. syndicated credit facilities, subject to limitations set forth in the indenture. The guarantee of a Guarantor that is a direct or indirect parent of the issuer will only be automatically and unconditionally released and discharged in connection with the release or termination of such Guarantor as a guarantor under all other debt securities or syndicated credit facilities (in both cases, U.S. or otherwise), subject to limitations set forth in the indenture.

During the third quarter of 2014, the Company undertook certain steps to restructure ownership of various subsidiaries. The transactions were entirely among wholly-owned subsidiaries under the common control of Eaton. This restructuring has been reflected as of the beginning of the earliest period presented below.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015

	Eaton Corporation plc			Eaton Corporation			Guarantors			Other subsidiaries			Consolidating adjustments			Total
Net sales	$	—		$	1,702		$	1,696		$	3,116		$	(1,291	)	$	5,223

Cost of products sold	—			1,310			1,295			2,277			(1,289		)	3,593
Selling and administrative expense	2			377			176			360			—			915
Research and development expense	—			71			45			42			—			158
Interest expense (income) - net	—			54			6			(5		)	2			57
Other (income) loss - net	—			(5		)	(1		)	1			—			(5		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax	(545		)	(211		)	(713		)	(129		)	1,598			—
Intercompany expense (income) - net	77			(41		)	271			(307		)	—			—
Income before income taxes	466			147			617			877			(1,602		)	505
Income tax (benefit) expense	—			(22		)	21			41			(2		)	38
Net income	466			169			596			836			(1,600		)	467
Less net income for noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			(1		)	—			(1		)
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	$	466		$	169		$	596		$	835		$	(1,600	)	$	466

Other comprehensive (loss) income	$	(634	)	$	46		$	(620	)	$	(746	)	$	1,320		$	(634	)
Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	$	(168	)	$	215		$	(24	)	$	89		$	(280	)	$	(168	)

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014

	Eaton Corporation plc			Eaton Corporation			Guarantors			Other subsidiaries			Consolidating adjustments			Total
Net sales	$	—		$	1,667		$	1,641		$	3,291		$	(1,107	)	$	5,492

Cost of products sold	—			1,342			1,218			2,392			(1,094		)	3,858
Selling and administrative expense	2			361			200			399			—			962
Research and development expense	—			60			50			52			—			162
Interest expense (income) - net	—			59			7			(6		)	2			62
Other expense (income) - net	—			5			3			(13		)	—			(5		)
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries, net of tax	(469		)	7			(491		)	45			908			—
Intercompany expense (income) - net	28			(70		)	132			(90		)	—			—
Income (loss) before income taxes	439			(97		)	522			512			(923		)	453
Income tax (benefit) expense	—			(14		)	(7		)	38			(5		)	12
Net income (loss)	439			(83		)	529			474			(918		)	441
Less net income for noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			(2		)	—			(2		)
Net income (loss) attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	$	439		$	(83	)	$	529		$	472		$	(918	)	$	439

Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	3		$	30		$	25		$	(46	)	$	(9	)	$	3
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	$	442		$	(53	)	$	554		$	426		$	(927	)	$	442

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS MARCH 31, 2015

	Eaton Corporation plc		Eaton Corporation		Guarantors		Other subsidiaries		Consolidating adjustments			Total
Assets
Current assets
Cash	$	7	$	36	$	257	$	363	$	—		$	663
Short-term investments	—		—		1		138		—			139
Accounts receivable - net	—		557		1,013		2,163		—			3,733
Intercompany accounts receivable	4		557		3,835		3,390		(7,786		)	—
Inventory	—		384		668		1,425		(53		)	2,424
Deferred income taxes	—		355		134		87		—			576
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—		122		41		248		(6		)	405
Total current assets	11		2,011		5,949		7,814		(7,845		)	7,940

Property, plant and equipment - net	—		966		747		1,921		—			3,634

Other noncurrent assets
Goodwill	—		1,355		6,256		5,937		—			13,548
Other intangible assets	—		192		3,764		2,361		—			6,317
Deferred income taxes	—		892		2		145		(819		)	220
Investment in subsidiaries	26,508		12,410		57,827		9,184		(105,929		)	—
Intercompany loans receivable	—		7,766		2,112		41,301		(51,179		)	—
Other assets	—		583		132		322		—			1,037
Total assets	$	26,519	$	26,175	$	76,789	$	68,985	$	(165,772	)	$	32,696

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities
Short-term debt	$	—	$	250	$	—	$	17	$	—		$	267
Current portion of long-term debt	—		701		542		1		—			1,244
Accounts payable	—		493		343		1,133		—			1,969
Intercompany accounts payable	59		4,022		2,706		999		(7,786		)	—
Accrued compensation	—		32		44		206		—			282
Other current liabilities	7		712		302		907		(24		)	1,904
Total current liabilities	66		6,210		3,937		3,263		(7,810		)	5,666

Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt	—		7,122		687		18		2			7,829
Pension liabilities	—		586		138		806		—			1,530
Other postretirement benefits liabilities	—		280		135		91		—			506
Deferred income taxes	—		14		1,165		521		(819		)	881
Intercompany loans payable	11,243		2,768		36,310		858		(51,179		)	—
Other noncurrent liabilities	—		420		181		419		—			1,020
Total noncurrent liabilities	11,243		11,190		38,616		2,713		(51,996		)	11,766

Shareholders’ equity
Eaton shareholders' equity	15,210		8,775		34,236		62,963		(105,974		)	15,210
Noncontrolling interests	—		—		—		46		8			54
Total equity	15,210		8,775		34,236		63,009		(105,966		)	15,264
Total liabilities and equity	$	26,519	$	26,175	$	76,789	$	68,985	$	(165,772	)	$	32,696

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 2014

	Eaton Corporation plc		Eaton Corporation		Guarantors		Other subsidiaries		Consolidating adjustments			Total
Assets
Current assets
Cash	$	1	$	173	$	13	$	594	$	—		$	781
Short-term investments	—		—		1		244		—			245
Accounts receivable - net	—		500		955		2,212		—			3,667
Intercompany accounts receivable	2		759		3,820		4,101		(8,682		)	—
Inventory	—		397		637		1,445		(51		)	2,428
Deferred income taxes	—		368		132		93		—			593
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—		96		39		247		4			386
Total current assets	3		2,293		5,597		8,936		(8,729		)	8,100

Property, plant and equipment - net	—		972		756		2,022		—			3,750

Other noncurrent assets
Goodwill	—		1,355		6,256		6,282		—			13,893
Other intangible assets	—		196		3,811		2,549		—			6,556
Deferred income taxes	—		889		10		137		(808		)	228
Investment in subsidiaries	26,612		12,179		58,687		9,145		(106,623		)	—
Intercompany loans receivable	—		7,542		2,249		40,635		(50,426		)	—
Other assets	—		533		141		328		—			1,002
Total assets	$	26,615	$	25,959	$	77,507	$	70,034	$	(166,586	)	$	33,529

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities
Short-term debt	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2	$	—		$	2
Current portion of long-term debt	—		702		304		2		—			1,008
Accounts payable	—		475		340		1,125		—			1,940
Intercompany accounts payable	117		4,125		3,449		991		(8,682		)	—
Accrued compensation	—		112		59		249		—			420
Other current liabilities	1		674		340		984		(14		)	1,985
Total current liabilities	118		6,088		4,492		3,353		(8,696		)	5,355

Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt	—		7,079		932		13		—			8,024
Pension liabilities	—		726		183		903		—			1,812
Other postretirement benefits liabilities	—		283		136		94		—			513
Deferred income taxes	—		—		1,160		549		(808		)	901
Intercompany loans payable	10,711		2,723		36,162		830		(50,426		)	—
Other noncurrent liabilities	—		457		183		445		—			1,085
Total noncurrent liabilities	10,711		11,268		38,756		2,834		(51,234		)	12,335

Shareholders’ equity
Eaton shareholders' equity	15,786		8,603		34,259		63,802		(106,664		)	15,786
Noncontrolling interests	—		—		—		45		8			53
Total equity	15,786		8,603		34,259		63,847		(106,656		)	15,839
Total liabilities and equity	$	26,615	$	25,959	$	77,507	$	70,034	$	(166,586	)	$	33,529

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015

	Eaton Corporation plc			Eaton Corporation			Guarantors			Other subsidiaries			Consolidating adjustments			Total
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(82	)	$	(187	)	$	19		$	327		$	—		$	77

Investing activities
Cash paid for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			—			—			(38		)	—			(38		)
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment	—			(21		)	(26		)	(58		)	—			(105		)
Sales of short-term investments - net	—			—			—			99			—			99
Loans to affiliates	—			(154		)	—			(3,482		)	3,636			—
Repayments of loans from affiliates	—			—			11			2,850			(2,861		)	—
Other - net	—			(20		)	19			(8		)	—			(9		)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	—			(195		)	4			(637		)	775			(53		)

Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings	—			250			—			16			—			266
Payments on borrowings	—			(2		)	—			(1		)	—			(3		)
Proceeds from borrowings from affiliates	500			2,982			153			1			(3,636		)	—
Payments on borrowings from affiliates	(24		)	(2,826		)	—			(11		)	2,861			—
Other intercompany financing activities	—			(159		)	68			91			—			—
Cash dividends paid	(251		)	—			—			—			—			(251		)
Exercise of employee stock options	33			—			—			—			—			33
Repurchase of shares	(170		)	—			—			—			—			(170		)
Other - net	—			—			—			(2		)	—			(2		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	88			245			221			94			(775		)	(127		)

Effect of currency on cash	—			—			—			(15		)	—			(15		)
Total increase (decrease) in cash	6			(137		)	244			(231		)	—			(118		)
Cash at the beginning of the period	1			173			13			594			—			781
Cash at the end of the period	$	7		$	36		$	257		$	363		$	—		$	663

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014

	Eaton Corporation plc			Eaton Corporation			Guarantors			Other subsidiaries			Consolidating adjustments			Total
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(6	)	$	(440	)	$	182		$	276		$	—		$	12

Investing activities
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment	—			(25		)	(29		)	(56		)	—			(110		)
Sales of short-term investments - net	—			—			98			333			—			431
Loans to affiliates	—			(7		)	—			(1,056		)	1,063			—
Repayments of loans from affiliates	—			171			—			814			(985		)	—
Proceeds from sale of business	—			—			—			3			—			3
Other - net	—			(13		)	(1		)	(6		)	—			(20		)
Net cash provided by investing activities	—			126			68			32			78			304

Financing activities
Payments on borrowings	—			(251		)	—			(6		)	—			(257		)
Proceeds from borrowings from affiliates	—			946			110			7			(1,063		)	—
Payments on borrowings from affiliates	—			(510		)	(304		)	(171		)	985			—
Other intercompany financing activities	217			104			(54		)	(267		)	—			—
Cash dividends paid	(229		)	—			—			—			—			(229		)
Exercise of employee stock options	23			—			—			—			—			23
Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation	—			20			—			—			—			20
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	11			309			(248		)	(437		)	(78		)	(443		)

Effect of currency on cash	—			—			—			(4		)	—			(4		)
Total increase (decrease) in cash	5			(5		)	2			(133		)	—			(131		)
Cash at the beginning of the period	3			51			10			851			—			915
Cash at the end of the period	$	8		$	46		$	12		$	718		$	—		$	784

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ITEM 2.	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

Amounts are in millions of dollars or shares unless indicated otherwise (per share data assume dilution).

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Eaton Corporation plc (Eaton or the Company) is a power management company with 2014 net sales of $22.6 billion. The Company provides energy-efficient solutions that help its customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 102,000 employees in over 60 countries and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

Summary of Results of Operations

A summary of Eaton’s Net sales, Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders, and Net income per ordinary share-diluted follows:



	Three months ended March 31
	2015		2014
Net sales	$	5,223	$	5,492
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	466		439
Net income per ordinary share - diluted	$	0.99	$	0.92

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The following discussion of Consolidated Financial Results and Business Segment Results of Operations includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. These financial measures include operating earnings, operating earnings per ordinary share, and operating profit before acquisition integration charges for each business segment as well as corporate, each of which excludes amounts that differ from the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). A reconciliation of operating earnings and operating earnings per ordinary share to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is included in the table below. Operating profit before acquisition integration charges is reconciled in the discussion of the operating results of each business segment. Management believes that these financial measures are useful to investors because they exclude transactions of an unusual nature, allowing investors to more easily compare Eaton’s financial performance period to period. Management uses this information in monitoring and evaluating the on-going performance of Eaton and each business segment. For additional information on acquisition integration charges, see Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Financial Results



	Three months ended March 31						Increase (decrease)
	2015			2014			Increase (decrease)
Net sales	$	5,223		$	5,492		(5	)%
Gross profit	1,630			1,634			—	%
Percent of net sales	31.2		%	29.8		%
Income before income taxes	505			453			11	%
Net income	$	467		$	441		6	%
Less net income for noncontrolling interests	(1		)	(2		)
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	466			439			6	%
Excluding acquisition integration charges (after-tax)	7			44
Operating earnings	$	473		$	483		(2	)%

Net income per ordinary share - diluted	$	0.99		$	0.92		8	%
Excluding per share impact of acquisition integration charges costs (after-tax)	0.02			0.09
Operating earnings per ordinary share	$	1.01		$	1.01		—	%

Net Sales

Net sales in the first quarter of 2015 decreased 5% compared to the first quarter of 2014 due to a decrease of 6% from the impact of currency translation, partially offset by an increase of 1% in organic sales. The increase in organic sales is primarily due to growth in the Company's end markets, particularly in North America.

Gross Profit

The gross profit margin increased from 29.8% in the first quarter of 2014 to 31.2% in the first quarter of 2015. The increase in the gross profit margin in the first quarter of 2015 was primarily due to higher organic sales volumes, as noted above, and actions taken over the last year to realize greater efficiencies.

Income Taxes

Operating Earnings

Operating earnings, a non-GAAP measure discussed on page 20, of $473 in the first quarter of 2015 decreased 2% compared to operating earnings of $483 in the first quarter of 2014. Operating earnings per ordinary share of $1.01 in the first quarter of 2015 were flat with the first quarter of 2014, primarily due to the negative impact from lower currency translation and a higher tax rate, offset by lower pension benefits expense and the impact of share repurchases over the last year.

Business Segment Results of Operations

The following is a discussion of Net sales, operating profit and operating margin by business segment, which includes a discussion of operating profit and operating profit margin before acquisition integration charges. For additional information related to acquisition integration charges, see Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Electrical Products



	Three months ended March 31						Increase (decrease)
	2015			2014			Increase (decrease)
Net sales	$	1,691		$	1,726		(2	)%

Operating profit	$	260		$	250		4	%
Operating margin	15.4		%	14.5		%

Acquisition integration charges	$	6		$	29

Before acquisition integration charges
Operating profit	$	266		$	279		(5	)%
Operating margin	15.7		%	16.2		%

Net sales decreased 2% in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the first quarter of 2014 due to a decrease of 6% from the impact of currency translation, partially offset by an increase in organic sales of 4%. Organic sales growth in the first quarter of 2015 was due to strength in North American markets.

Operating margin before acquisition integration charges decreased from 16.2% in the first quarter of 2014 to 15.7% in the first quarter of 2015. The decrease in operating margin in the first quarter of 2015 was primarily due to unfavorable mix and the impact of exchange on sales to Canada.

Electrical Systems and Services



	Three months ended March 31						Increase (decrease)
	2015			2014			Increase (decrease)
Net sales	$	1,448		$	1,524		(5	)%

Operating profit	$	186		$	169		10	%
Operating margin	12.8		%	11.1		%

Acquisition integration charges	$	3		$	26

Before acquisition integration charges
Operating profit	$	189		$	195		(3	)%
Operating margin	13.1		%	12.8		%

Net sales decreased 5% in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the first quarter of 2014 due to a decrease of 4% from the impact of currency translation and a decrease in organic sales of 1%. The organic sales decline during the first quarter of 2015 was primarily due to a decline in large projects in the Americas.

Operating margin before acquisition integration charges increased from 12.8% in the first quarter of 2014 to 13.1% in the first quarter of 2015. The increase in operating margin in the first quarter of 2015 was primarily due to operational efficiency improvements.

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Hydraulics



	Three months ended March 31						Decrease
	2015			2014			Decrease
Net sales	$	665		$	782		(15	)%

Operating profit	$	66		$	108		(39	)%
Operating margin	9.9		%	13.8		%

Acquisition integration charges	$	1		$	4

Before acquisition integration charges
Operating profit	$	67		$	112		(40	)%
Operating margin	10.1		%	14.3		%

Net sales decreased 15% in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the first quarter of 2014 due to a decrease of organic sales of 9% and a decrease of 6% from the impact of currency translation. The decrease in organic sales in the first quarter of 2015 was primarily due to weakness in the global agricultural equipment market and the China construction equipment market.

Operating margin before acquisition integration charges decreased from 14.3% in the first quarter of 2014 to 10.1% in the first quarter of 2015. The decrease in operating margin in the first quarter of 2015 was primarily due to lower sales volumes, as noted above, unfavorable mix, and the cost of restructuring initiatives.

Aerospace



	Three months ended March 31						Increase
	2015			2014			Increase
Net sales	$	464		$	464		—	%

Operating profit	$	77		$	62		24	%
Operating margin	16.6		%	13.4		%

Net sales in the first quarter of 2015 were the same as the first quarter of 2014, reflecting an increase in organic sales of 8%, offset by a decrease of 5% from the divestiture of Eaton's Aerospace Power Distribution Management Solutions and Integrated Cockpit Solutions businesses in 2014 and a decrease of 3% from the impact of currency translation. The increase in organic sales in the first quarter of 2015 was primarily due to higher after-market sales and continued strength in commercial OEM markets.

Operating margin increased from 13.4% in the first quarter of 2014 to 16.6% in the first quarter of 2015. The increase in operating margin in the first quarter of 2015 was primarily due to higher organic sales volumes, as noted above, and favorable mix.

Vehicle



	Three months ended March 31						Increase (decrease)
	2015			2014			Increase (decrease)
Net sales	$	955		$	996		(4	)%

Operating profit	$	164		$	151		9	%
Operating margin	17.2		%	15.2		%

Net sales decreased 4% in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the first quarter of 2014 due to a decrease of 8% from the impact of currency translation, partially offset by an increase in organic sales of 4%. The increase in organic sales in the first quarter of 2015 was primarily due to improved demand in the North American truck and automotive markets, partially offset by weakness in South American markets.

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Operating margin increased from 15.2% in the first quarter of 2014 to 17.2% in the first quarter of 2015. The increase in operating margin in the first quarter of 2015 was primarily due to higher organic sales, as noted above, and the favorable impact of certain restructuring activities taken in 2014 to generate ongoing efficiencies.

Corporate Expense



	Three months ended March 31				Decrease
	2015		2014		Decrease
Amortization of intangible assets	102		110		(7	)%
Interest expense - net	57		62		(8	)%
Pension and other postretirement benefits expense	28		51		(45	)%
Other corporate expense - net	61		64		(5	)%
Total corporate expense	$	248	$	287	(14	)%

Total Corporate expense decreased 14% from $287 in the first quarter of 2014 to $248 in the first quarter of 2015 primarily due to lower Pension and other postretirement benefits expense related to lower lump sum settlements in the first quarter of 2015. Higher settlement expense in the first quarter of 2014 was related to the expiry of restrictions on lump sum settlements.

LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL RESOURCES AND CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION

Financial Condition and Liquidity

Eaton’s objective is to finance its business through operating cash flow and an appropriate mix of equity and long-term and short-term debt. By diversifying its debt maturity structure, Eaton reduces liquidity risk. The Company maintains access to the commercial paper markets through a commercial paper program, which is supported by credit facilities in the aggregate principal amount of $2,000. There were no borrowings outstanding under these revolving credit facilities at March 31, 2015. Over the course of a year, cash, short-term investments and short-term debt may fluctuate in order to manage global liquidity. Eaton believes it has the operating flexibility, cash flow, cash and short-term investment balances, and access to capital markets in excess of the liquidity necessary to meet future operating needs of the business as well as scheduled payments of long-term debt.

Eaton was in compliance with each of its debt covenants for all periods presented.

Sources and Uses of Cash Flow

Operating Cash Flow

Net cash provided by operating activities was $77 in the first three months of 2015, an increase of $65 compared to $12 in the first three months of 2014. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to a decrease in contributions of $52 in pension and other postretirement benefit plans, which totaled $232 in the first three months of 2015 compared to $284 in 2014.

Investing Cash Flow

Net cash used in investing activities was $53 in the first three months of 2015, a decrease $357 compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $304 in the first three months of 2014. The decline in investing cash flows was primarily the result of a decrease in sales of short-term investments of $332 and an increase in cash paid for acquisitions of businesses of $38 during 2015.

Financing Cash Flow

Net cash used in financing activities was $127 in the first three months of 2015, a decrease of $316 in the use of cash compared to $443 in the first three months of 2014. The lower use of cash was primarily due to an increase in proceeds from borrowings, which totaled $266 in the first three months of 2015 compared to $0 in 2014. In addition, payments on borrowings totaled $3 in the first three months of 2015 compared to $257 in 2014. Financing cash inflows were offset with $170 of share repurchases during the first three months of 2015 compared to $0 in 2014 and dividends increased $22 to $251 in 2015 compared to $229 in 2014.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Form 10-Q Report contains forward-looking statements concerning litigation developments, capital expenditures and restructuring charges, amount other matters. These statements may discuss goals, intentions and expectations as to future trends, plans, events, results of operations or financial condition, or state other information relating to Eaton, based on current beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. Forward-looking statements generally will be accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project” or other similar words, phrases or expressions. These statements should be used with caution and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside Eaton’s control. The following factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: unanticipated changes in the markets for the Company’s business segments; unanticipated downturns in business relationships with customers or their purchases from us; the availability of credit to customers and suppliers; competitive pressures on sales and pricing; unanticipated changes in the cost of material and other production costs, or unexpected costs that cannot be recouped in product pricing; the introduction of competing technologies; unexpected technical or marketing difficulties; unexpected claims, charges, litigation or dispute resolutions; strikes or other labor unrest; the impact of acquisitions and divestitures; unanticipated difficulties integrating acquisitions; new laws and governmental regulations; interest rate changes; tax rate changes or exposure to additional income tax liability; stock market and currency fluctuations; war, civil or political unrest or terrorism; and unanticipated deterioration of economic and financial conditions in the United States and around the world. Eaton does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.


ITEM 3.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

There have been no material changes in exposures to market risk since December 31, 2014.


ITEM 4.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures - Pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-15, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of Eaton’s management, including Alexander M. Cutler - Principal Executive Officer; and Richard H. Fearon - Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, management concluded that Eaton’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2015.

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in Eaton’s reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in Eaton’s reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including Eaton’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

During the first quarter of 2015, there was no change in Eaton's internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

Information regarding the Company's current legal proceedings is presented in Note 6 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


ITEM 1A.	RISK FACTORS.

“Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Eaton's 2014 Form 10-K includes a discussion of the Company's risk factors. There have been no material changes from the risk factors described in the 2014 Form 10-K.


ITEM 2.	UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

During the first quarter of 2015, 2.4 million ordinary shares were repurchased in the open market at a total cost of $170 million. These shares were repurchased under the program announced and approved by shareholders on April 24, 2013 and on April 23, 2014, and approved by the Board of Directors on October 22, 2013. A summary of the shares repurchased in the first quarter of 2015 follows:



Month	Total number of shares purchased	Average price paid per share		Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs	Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs
February	1,890,821	$	71.45	1,890,821	28,550,017
March	518,200	$	67.52	518,200	28,031,817
Total	2,409,021	$	70.60	2,409,021


ITEM 6.	EXHIBITS.

Exhibits — See Exhibit Index attached.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.



			EATON CORPORATION plc
			Registrant

Date:	April 29, 2015	By:	/s/ Richard H. Fearon
			Richard H. Fearon
			Principal Financial Officer
			(On behalf of the registrant and as Principal Financial Officer)

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Eaton Corporation plc

First Quarter 2015 Report on Form 10-Q

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3 (i)		Certificate of Incorporation - Incorporated by reference to the Form S-8 filed November 30, 2012

3 (ii)		Amended and restated Memorandum and Articles of Incorporation - Incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q Report for the three months ended September 30, 2012

4 (a)		Pursuant to Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(4), Eaton agrees to furnish to the SEC, upon request, a copy of the instruments defining the rights of holders of its other long-term debt

12		Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges — Filed in conjunction with this Form 10-Q Report *

31.1		Certification of Principal Executive Officer (Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)) — Filed in conjunction with this Form 10-Q Report *

31.2		Certification of Principal Financial Officer (Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)) — Filed in conjunction with this Form 10-Q Report *

32.1		Certification of Principal Executive Officer (Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) — Filed in conjunction with this Form 10-Q Report *

32.2		Certification of Principal Financial Officer (Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) — Filed in conjunction with this Form 10-Q Report *

101.INS		XBRL Instance Document *

101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document *

101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document *

101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Definition Document *

101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document *

101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document *

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*		Submitted electronically herewith.

Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 and (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended March 31, 2015.