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1
PART I
Throughout this 10-K report we ""incorporate by reference'' certain information in parts of other documents
Ñled with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ""SEC''). The SEC allows us to disclose important
information by referring to it in that manner. Please refer to such information.
We are making forward-looking statements in this report. Beginning on page 70 we discuss some of the
business risks and factors that could cause actual results to diÅer materially from those stated in the forward-
looking statements.
""Motorola'' (which may be referred to as the ""Company'', ""we'', ""us'' or ""our'') means Motorola, Inc. or
Motorola, Inc. and its subsidiaries, or one of our segments, as the context requires. ""Motorola'' is a registered
trademark of Motorola, Inc.
Item 1: Business
General
Motorola, Inc. is a global leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies and
embedded electronic products.
‚Wireless
Handsets: We are one of the world's leading providers of wireless handsets, which transmit and receive
voice, text, images and other forms of information and communication.
Wireless Networks: We also develop, manufacture and market public and enterprise wireless infrastructure
communications systems, including hardware, software and services.
Mission-Critical Information Systems: In addition, we are a leading provider of customized, mission-critical
radio communications and information systems.
‚Broadband
We are a global leader in developing and deploying end-to-end digital broadband entertainment,
communication and information systems for the home and for the oÇce. Motorola broadband technology
enables network operators and retailers to deliver products and services that connect consumers to what
they want, when they want it.
‚Automotive
We are the world's market leader in embedded telematics systems that enable automated roadside
assistance, navigation and advanced safety features for automobiles. Motorola also provides integrated
electronics for the powertrain, chassis, sensors and interior controls.
In April 2004, the Company separated its semiconductor operations into a separate subsidiary, Freescale
Semiconductor, Inc. (""Freescale Semiconductor''). In July 2004, an initial public oÅering of a minority interest of
approximately 32.5% of Freescale Semiconductor was completed. On December 2, 2004, Motorola completed the
spin-oÅ of Freescale Semiconductor from the Company by distributing its remaining 67.5% equity interest in
Freescale Semiconductor to Motorola shareholders. As of that date, Freescale Semiconductor is an entirely
independent company. In general, discussions of the Company contained in this document reÖect the Company's
structure at December 31, 2004, after the complete spin-oÅ of Freescale Semiconductor.
Motorola is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware as the successor to an Illinois
corporation organized in 1928. Motorola's principal executive oÇces are located at 1303 East Algonquin Road,
Schaumburg, Illinois 60196.