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Given uncertainties regarding the extent of the required cleanup, the interpretation of applicable
laws and regulations and alternative cleanup methods, the ultimate cost of cleanup at disposal sites and
manufacturing facilities is difficult to predict. Based upon our experience, current information regarding
known contingencies and applicable laws, we concluded that it is probable that we would incur
remedial costs in the range of approximately $38 million to $86 million as of September 30, 2011. As of
September 30, 2011, we concluded that the best estimate within this range is approximately $60 million,
of which $18 million is included in accrued and other current liabilities and $42 million is included in
other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. In view of our financial position and reserves for
environmental matters, we believe that any potential payment of such estimated amounts will not have
a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Employees
As of September 30, 2011, we employed approximately 102,000 people worldwide, of which
approximately 39,000 are employed in the United States and 63,000 are outside the United States.
Approximately 22,000 employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements or works councils and
we believe that our relations with the labor unions are generally good.
Available Information
Tyco is required to file annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other
information with the SEC. Investors may read and copy any document that Tyco files, including this
Annual Report on Form 10-K, at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580,
Washington, DC 20549. Investors may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference
Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the SEC maintains an Internet site at
http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information
regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, from which investors can electronically access
Tyco’s SEC filings.
Our Internet website is www.tyco.com. We make available free of charge on or through our website
our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K,
reports filed pursuant to Section 16 and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant
to section 13(a) or 15(d) of the exchange act as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically
file or furnish such materials to the SEC. As a Swiss company, we prepare Swiss statutory financial
statements, including Swiss consolidated financial statements, on an annual basis. A copy of the Swiss
statutory financial statements is distributed along with our annual report to shareholders, and all of the
aforementioned reports will be made available to our shareholders upon their request. In addition, we
have posted the charters for our Audit Committee, Compensation and Human Resources Committee,
and Nominating and Governance Committee, as well as our Board Governance Principles and Guide to
Ethical Conduct, on our website under the heading ‘‘Corporate Citizenship—Governance.’’ The annual
report to shareholders, charters and principles are not incorporated in this report by reference. We will
also provide a copy of these documents free of charge to shareholders upon request.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
You should carefully consider the risks described below before investing in our publicly traded securities.
The risks described below are not the only ones facing us. Our business is also subject to the risks that
affect many other companies, such as technological obsolescence, labor relations, geopolitical events, climate
change and international operations.
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