Proceeds May Fund Future Acquisitions

Johnson Controls stated that the net proceeds from the notes offering may be used for acquisitions, among other general corporate purposes, signaling potential future M&A activity.

“General corporate purposes may also include acquisitions, additions to working capital, repurchase of ordinary shares, dividends, capital expenditures and investments in the Issuers’ subsidiaries.”

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