UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

Form 10-K

S ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004

OR

£ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from        to       

Commission file number 1-8974

Honeywell International Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE

                                 22-2640650


                                

(State or other jurisdiction of

                                 (I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

                                 Identification No.)

101 Columbia Road
Morris Township, New Jersey

                                 07962


                                

(Address of principal executive offices)

                                 (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (973)455-2000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

                                 Name of Each Exchange

Title of Each Class

                                 on Which Registered


                                

Common Stock, par value $1 per share*

                                 New York Stock Exchange

                                       Chicago Stock Exchange      

                                       Pacific Exchange      

Zero Coupon Serial Bonds due 2009

                                 New York Stock Exchange

912% Debentures due June 1, 2016

                                 New York Stock Exchange


* The common stock is also listed for trading on the London stock exchange.

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:   None

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No   

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. S

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Yes X No   

The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by nonaffiliates of the Registrant was approximately $31.5 billion at June 30, 2004.

There were 850,772,327 shares of Common Stock outstanding at January 31, 2005.

Documents Incorporated by Reference

Part III: Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Shareowners to be held April 25, 2005.




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TABLE OF CONTENTS

       Item

      Page

               

Part I.

    1.    Business        1  

     2.      Properties        11  

     3.      Legal Proceedings        12  

     4.      Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders        12  

   Executive Officers of the Registrant        12  

Part II.

    5.    Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer
Purchases of Equity Securities
       14  

     6.      Selected Financial Data        15  

     7.      Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations        15  

     7A.      Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk        42  

     8.      Financial Statements and Supplementary Data        42  

     9.      Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure        92  

     9A.      Controls and Procedures        92  

     9B.      Other Information        93  

Part III.

    10.    Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant        93  

     11.      Executive Compensation        93  

     12.      Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management        93  

     13.      Certain Relationships and Related Transactions        96  

     14.      Principal Accounting Fees and Services        96  

Part IV.

    15.    Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules        96  

               


Signatures

               97  


      This report contains certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon certain assumptions and assessments made by our management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. The forward-looking statements included in this report are also subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting our operations, markets, products, services and prices. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by such forward-looking statements.


PART I.

Item 1. Business

      Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) is a diversified technology and manufacturing company, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services, control, sensing and security technologies for buildings, homes and industry, turbochargers, automotive products, specialty chemicals, fibers, and electronic and advanced materials. Honeywell was incorporated in Delaware in 1985.

      We maintain an internet website at http://www.honeywell.com. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports, are available free of charge on our website under the heading “Investor Relations” (see “SEC Filings and Reports”) immediately after they are filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Honeywell's Code of Business Conduct, Corporate Governance Guidelines and Charters of the Committees of the Board of Directors are also available, free of charge, on our website under the heading “Investor Relations” (see “Corporate Governance”), or by writing to Honeywell, 101 Columbia Road, Morris Township, New Jersey 07962, c/o Vice President and Corporate Secretary. Honeywell's Code of Business Conduct applies to all Honeywell directors, officers (including the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Controller) and employees.

      The certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 about the disclosure contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are included as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to this Annual Report and are available free of charge on our website under the heading “Investor Relations” (see “SEC Filings and Reports”). Our Chief Executive Officer certified to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 20, 2004, pursuant to Section 303A.12 of the NYSE's listing standards, that he was not aware of any violation by Honeywell of the NYSE's corporate governance listing standards as of that date.

Major Businesses

      We globally manage our business operations through strategic business units, which have been aggregated under four reportable segments: Aerospace, Automation and Control Solutions, Specialty Materials and Transportation Systems. Financial information related to our reportable segments is included in Note 23 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

      Following is further information about our four reportable segments which are comprised of various strategic business units and product classes that serve multiple end markets:

Strategic
Business Units

Product Classes

  Major Products/Services

  Major Customers/Uses

  Key Competitors

Aerospace

               

Engines, Systems and Services

Turbine propulsion
engines
  TFE731 turbofan
TPE331 turboprop
TFE1042 turbofan
ATF3 turbofan
F124 turbofan
LF502 turbofan
LF507 turbofan
CFE738 turbofan
HTF 7000 turbofan
T53, T55 turboshaft
LTS101 turboshaft
T800 turboshaft
AGT1500 turboshaft
Repair, overhaul and spare parts
  Business, regional,
general aviation and military trainer aircraft

Commercial and military
helicopters

Military vehicles
  United Technologies
(Pratt & Whitney Canada)

Rolls Royce/
Allison

Turbomeca
Williams
   

Auxiliary power units
(APUs)
  Airborne auxiliary
power units

Jet fuel starters
Secondary power
systems

Ground power units
Repair, overhaul and spare parts
  Commercial, regional,
business and
military aircraft

Ground power
  United Technologies
(Pratt & Whitney
Canada)

United Technologies
(Hamilton Sundstrand)
   

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Strategic
Business Units

Product Classes

  Major Products/Services

  Major Customers/Uses

  Key Competitors

  Environmental control
systems
  Air management systems:
   Air conditioning
   Bleed air
   Cabin pressure control
   Air purification and treatment
Electrical power systems:
   Power distribution and control
   Emergency power generation
   Repair, overhaul and spare parts
  Commercial, regional
and general
aviation aircraft

Military aircraft
Ground vehicles
Spacecraft
  Auxilec
Barber Colman
Dukes
Eaton-Vickers
Goodrich (Lucas Aerospace)
Liebherr
Litton Breathing Systems
Pacific Scientific
Parker Hannifin
United Technologies
(Hamilton
Sundstrand)

Smiths
TAT
   

Engine systems and
accessories
  Electronic and
hydromechanical
fuel controls

Engine start systems
Electronic engine controls
Sensors
Electric and pneumatic power generation systems
Thrust reverser actuation, pneumatic and electric
  Commercial, regional and general aviation aircraft
Military aircraft
  BAE Controls
Goodrich (Chandler-Evans)
Goodrich (Lucas Aerospace)
Parker Hannifin
United Technologies
(Hamilton Sundstrand)
   

Aircraft hardware distribution   Fasteners, including nuts, bolts, rivets, clamps and pins
Bearings, including ball, roller, spherical, needle and ceramic
Electrical hardware, including connectors, components, lighting products, terminals, and wire and wiring accessories
Seals, including seals, o-rings, gaskets and packings
Value-added services, repair and overhaul kitting and point-of-use replenishment
  Commercial, regional, business and military aviation aircraft   Anixter (Pentacon)
Arrow Pemco
Avnet
BE Aerospace (M&M Aerospace)
Fairchild Direct
Satair
Wencor

Wesco Aircraft

Aerospace
Electronic
Systems

Avionics systems   Flight safety systems:
   Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning
   Systems    (EGPWS)

   Traffic Alert and
   Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS)

   Windshear detection systems
   Flight data and cockpit voice
   recorders

   Weather Radar
Communication, navigation and surveillance systems:
   Weather radar
   Navigation & communication radios
   Air-to-ground telephones

   Global positioning systems
   Automatic flight control systems
   Satellite systems
   Surveillance systems
Integrated systems
Flight management systems
  Commercial, business
and general aviation aircraft

Government aviation
  BAE
Boeing/Jeppesen
Garmin
Goodrich
Kaiser
L3
Lockheed Martin
Northrop Grumman
Rockwell Collins
Smiths
Thales
Trimble/Terra
Universal Avionics
Universal Weather

      Cockpit display systems        

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Strategic
Business Units

Product Classes

  Major Products/Services

  Major Customers/Uses

  Key Competitors

      Data management and aircraft performance monitoring systems
Vehicle management systems
Aircraft information systems
       

      Network file servers
Wireless network transceivers
Satellite TV systems
Audio/Video equipment
Weather information network
Navigation database information
Cabin management systems
Vibration detection and monitoring
Mission management systems
Tactical data management systems
       
   

Aircraft, Obstruction and Airport lighting   Inset lights
Control and monitoring systems
Regulators
Tower and obstruction lights
Interior and exterior aircraft lighting
Visual docking guidance systems
  Airports
Commercial, regional, business, helicopter and military aviation aircraft (operators, OEMs, parts distributors and MRO service providers)
General contractors (building and tower manufacturers), cell phone companies
  Bruce
Hella/Goodrich
LSI
Luminator
Safegate
Siemens
Thorn
Whelen
   

Inertial sensor   Inertial sensor systems for guidance, stabilization, navigation and control
Gyroscopes, accelerometers, inertial measurement units and thermal switches
  Military and
commercial vehicles

Commercial spacecraft
and launch vehicles

Commercial, regional, business and military aircraft
Transportation
Missiles
Munitions
  Astronautics-
Kearfott

BAE
Ball
GEC
L3 Com
KVH
Northrop Grumman
Rockwell
Smiths
   

Automatic test
equipment
  EW ATE
Avionics ATE
Vehicle health
Management
  Boeing
USAF
Foreign air forces
  Northrop Grumman
Lockheed
   

Control products   Radar altimeters
Pressure products
Air data products
Thermal switches
Magnetic sensors
  Military aircraft
Missiles, UAVs
Commercial
applications
  Ball Brothers
BAE
Druck
Goodrich
NavCom
Northrop Grumman
Rosemount
Solarton
   

Space products and subsystems   Guidance subsystems
Control subsystems
Processing subsystems
Radiation hardened electronics and integrated circuits
GPS-based range safety systems
  Commercial and military-spacecraft
DoD
FAA
NASA
  BAE
Ithaco
L3
Northrop Grumman
Raytheon
   

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Strategic
Business Units

Product Classes

  Major Products/Services

  Major Customers/Uses

  Key Competitors

  Management and technical services   Maintenance/operation and provision of space systems, services and facilities
Systems engineering and integration
Information technology services
Logistics and sustainment
  U.S. government space (NASA)
DoD (logistics and
information services)

DoE
Local governments
Commercial space ground segment systems and services
  Bechtel
Boeing
Computer Sciences
Dyncorp
ITT
Lockheed Martin
Raytheon
SAIC
The Washington Group
United Space Alliance

Aircraft Landing Systems Landing systems   Wheels and brakes
Friction products
Wheel and brake
repair and
overhaul services
  Commercial airline,
regional, business
and military aircraft

High performance commercial vehicles
USAF, DoD, DoE
Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin
  Aircraft Braking
Systems

Dunlop Standard Aerospace
Goodrich
Messier-Bugatti
NASCO
Various smaller repair and overhaul companies


Automation and Control Solutions

               

Products

Environmental controls and combustion; sensing and controls   Heating, ventilating and air conditioning controls and components for homes and buildings
Indoor air quality products including zoning, air cleaners, humidification, heat and energy recovery ventilators
Controls plus integrated electronic systems for burners, boilers and furnaces
Consumer household products including humidifiers and thermostats
Water controls
Sensors, measurement, control and industrial components
  Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
Distributors
Contractors
Retailers
System integrators
Commercial customers and homeowners served by the distributor, wholesaler, contractor, retail and utility channels
Package and materials handling operations
Appliance manufacturers
Automotive companies
Aviation companies
Food and beverage processors
Medical equipment
Heat treat processors
Computer and business equipment manufacturers
  Bosch
Carrier
Cherry
Danfoss
Eaton
Emerson
Endruss & Hauser
Holmes
Invensys
Johnson Controls
Motorola
Omron
Schneider
Siemens
Yokogawa
   
  Security and life safety
products and services
  Security products and systems
Fire products and systems
Access controls and closed circuit television
Home health monitoring
  OEMs
Retailers
Distributors
Commercial customers
and homeowners served by the distributor, wholesaler, contractor, retail and utility channels

Health care organizations
  Bosch
GE
Pelco
Phillips
Siemens
SPX
Tyco

               

Process Solutions

Industrial automation
solutions
  Advanced control software and industrial automation systems for control and monitoring of continuous, batch and hybrid operations
Production management software
Communications systems for Industrial Control equipment and systems
Consulting, networking engineering and installation
Process control instrumentation
Field instrumentation
  Refining and petrochemical companies
Chemical manufacturers
Oil and gas producers
Food and beverage processors
Pharmaceutical companies
Utilities
Film and coated producers
Pulp and paper industry
Continuous web producers in the paper, plastics, metals, rubber, non-wovens and printing industries
Mining and mineral industries
  Asea Brown Boveri
Aspen Tech
Emerson
Invensys
Siemens
Yokogawa

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Strategic
Business Units

Product Classes

  Major Products/Services

  Major Customers/Uses

  Key Competitors

        Analytical instrumentation
Recorders
Controllers
Critical environment control solutions and services
Aftermarket maintenance, repair and upgrade
       

Building Solutions Solutions and services   HVAC and building control solutions and services
Energy management solutions and services
Security and asset management solutions and services
Enterprise building integration solutions
Building information services
  Building managers and owners
Contractors, architects and developers
Consulting engineers
Security directors
Plant managers
Utilities
Large, global corporations
Public school systems
Universities
Local governments
  GroupMac
Invensys
Johnson Controls
Local contractors and utilities
Siemens
Trane


Specialty Materials

               

Specialty Materials

Nylon   Nylon filament and staple yarns
Nylon bulk
continuous filament

Nylon polymer
Caprolactam
Ammonium sulfate
Cyclohexanol
Cyclohexanone
Sulfuric acid
Ammonia
  Commercial, residential and specialty carpet markets
Nylon for fibers, engineered resins and film
Fertilizer ingredients
Specialty chemicals
  BASF
DSM
Enichem
Hoechst
Invista
Monsanto
Rhodia
Solutia
   

Advanced Fibers & Composites   High molecular weight polyethylene fiber and shield composites
Aramid shield composites
  Bullet resistant vests, helmets and other armor applications
Cut-resistant gloves
Rope & cordage
  DuPont
DSM
Teijin
   

Specialty Films   Cast nylon film
Bi-axially oriented nylon film
Fluoropolymer film
  Food and pharmaceutical packaging   American Biaxis
CFP
Daikan
Kolon
Unitika
   

Specialty additives   Polyethylene waxes
Petroleum waxes and blends
PVC lubricant systems
Plastic additives
Luminescent photodyes
  Coatings and inks
PVC
Plastics
Reflective coatings
Security and safe applications
  BASF
Clarient
Eastman
   

Fluorocarbons   Genetron® refrigerants, aerosol and
insulation foam blowing
agents

Genesolv® solvents
Oxyfume sterilant gases
Ennovate 3000 blowing agent for refrigeration insulation
  Refrigeration
Air conditioning
Polyurethane foam
Precision cleaning
Optical
Metalworking
Hospitals
Medical equipment
manufacturers
  Arkema
INEOS Fluor
Solvay-Solexis
   

Hydrofluoric acid (HF)   Anhydrous and aqueous hydrofluoric acid   Fluorocarbons
Steel
Oil refining
Chemical intermediates
  Ashland
Atofina
E. Merck
Hashimoto
Norfluor
Quimica Fluor
   

Fluorine specialties   Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)
Iodine pentafluoride (IF5)
Antimony pentafluoride
(SbF
5)
  Electric utilities
Magnesium
Gear manufacturers
  Air Products
Asahi Glass
Atofina
Solvay-Solexis
   

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Strategic
Business Units

Product Classes

  Major Products/Services

  Major Customers/Uses

  Key Competitors

Nuclear services   UF6 conversion services   Nuclear fuel
Electric utilities
  British Nuclear Fuels
Cameco
Cogema
   

Research and life sciences   Active pharmaceutical ingredients
Pharmaceutical intermediates
Pharmaceutical formulations
Oxime-based fine chemicals
Fluoroaromatics
Bromoaromatics
High-purity solvents
  Agrichemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Biotech
  Avecia
Degussa
DSM
E. Merck
Fisher Scientific
Lonza
Sigma-Aldrich
   

Performance chemicals
  Imaging chemicals
  Chemical processing
  Display chemicals
  Surface treatment
  Catalysts
  Sealants
  HF derivatives
Fluoroaromatics
Phosphors
Catalysts
Oxime-silanes
Hydroxylamine
  Diverse by product type   Atotech
BASF
Solvay-Solexis
   

Electronic chemicals   Ultra high-purity HF
Inorganic acids
Hi-purity solvents
  Semiconductors   Air Products
Arch
E. Merck
   

Semiconductor
materials and
services
  Interconnect-
dielectrics

Interconnect-metals
Semiconductor packaging materials
Advanced polymers
Sapphire substrates
Anti-reflective coatings
Thermo-couplings
  Semiconductors
Microelectronics
Telecommunications
  ATMI
Dow Chemical
Dow Corning
Japan Energy
JSR
Sumitomo
Tokyo-Ohka
Tosoh SMD
   

UOP (50%-owned joint venture)   Catalysts
Molecular sieves
Adsorbents
Design of process,
plants and equipment

Customer catalyst manufacturing
  Petroleum,
petrochemical, gas
processing and
chemical industries
  ABB Lummus
Axens
Exxon-Mobil
Procatalyse
Shell/Criterion
Stone & Webster
Zeochem


Transportation Systems

               
Honeywell Turbo Technologies Charge-air systems   Turbochargers
Remanufactured components
  Passenger car, truck
and off-highway
OEMs

Engine manufacturers
Aftermarket distributors and dealers
  ABB
Borg-Warner
Hitachi
Holset
IHI
MHI
Tianyan
   
  Thermal systems   Exhaust gas coolers
Charge-air coolers
Aluminum radiators
Aluminum cooling
modules
  Passenger car, truck
and off-highway OEMs

Engine manufacturers
Aftermarket distributors and dealers
  Behr/McCord
Modine
Valeo

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Strategic
Business Units

Product Classes

  Major Products/Services

  Major Customers/Uses

  Key Competitors

Consumer Products Group Aftermarket
filters, spark plugs, electronic components and car care products
  Oil, air, fuel, transmission and coolant filters
PCV valves
Spark plugs
Wire and cable
Antifreeze/coolant
Ice-fighter products
Windshield washer fluids
Waxes, washes and specialty cleaners
  Automotive and heavy
vehicle aftermarket channels, OEMs and OES

Auto supply retailers
Specialty installers
Mass merchandisers
  AC Delco
Bosch
Champion
Champ Labs
Havoline/Texaco
Mann & Hummel
NGK
Peak/Old World
Industries

Pennzoil-Quaker
State

Purolator/Arvin Ind
STP/ArmorAll/
Clorox

Turtle Wax
Various Private Label
Wix/Dana
Zerex/Valvoline

Friction Materials

Friction materials
Aftermarket brake hard
parts
  Disc brake pads and shoes
Drum brake linings
Brake blocks
Disc and drum brake components
Brake hydraulic components
Brake fluid
Aircraft brake linings
Railway linings
  Automotive and heavy vehicle OEMs, OES, brake manufacturers and aftermarket channels
Mass merchandisers
Installers
Railway and commercial/
military aircraft OEMs
and brake manufacturers
  Akebono
Dana
Delphi
Federal-Mogul
ITT Galfer
JBI
Nisshinbo
TMD
Roulunds

Aerospace Sales

      Our sales to aerospace customers were 38, 38 and 40 percent of our total sales in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Our sales to commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers were 8, 7 and 9 percent of our total sales in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. If there are large changes in sales of aircraft that use our components, operating results could be impacted. In addition, our sales to commercial aftermarket customers of aerospace products and services were 16, 15 and 16 percent of our total sales in 2004, 2003, and 2002, respectively. If there are large changes in the number of global flying hours or landings for aircraft that use our components or services, operating results could be impacted. The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 resulted in an abrupt downturn in the aviation industry which was already negatively impacted by a weak economy. This dramatic downturn in the commercial air transport industry significantly impacted the operating results of our Aerospace segment in 2002 and 2003. We began to see some recovery at the end of 2003, which continued in 2004, aided by continued improvement in the commercial aerospace market segment and the favorable impact of safety mandates.

U.S. Government Sales

      Sales to the U.S. Government (principally by our Aerospace segment), acting through its various departments and agencies and through prime contractors, amounted to $3,464, $3,111 and $2,730 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, which included sales to the U.S. Department of Defense, as a prime contractor and subcontractor, of $2,808, $2,564 and $2,046 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. U.S. defense spending increased in 2004 and is also expected to increase in 2005.

      In addition to normal business risks, companies engaged in supplying military and other equipment to the U.S. Government are subject to unusual risks, including dependence on Congressional appropriations and administrative allotment of funds, changes in governmental procurement legislation and regulations and other policies that may reflect military and political developments, significant changes in contract scheduling, complexity of designs and the rapidity with which they become obsolete, necessity for constant design improvements, intense competition for U.S. Government business necessitating increases in time and investment for design and development, difficulty of forecasting costs and schedules when bidding on developmental and highly sophisticated technical work and other factors characteristic of the industry. Changes are customary over the life of U.S. Government contracts, particularly development contracts, and generally result in adjustments of contract prices.

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      Our contracts with the U.S. Government are subject to audits. Like many other government contractors, we have received audit reports that recommend downward price adjustments to certain contracts to comply with various government regulations. We have made adjustments and paid voluntary refunds in appropriate cases. In addition, we accrue for liabilities associated with these government contract matters that are probable and can be reasonably estimated.

      U.S. Government contracts are subject to termination by the government, either for the convenience of the government or for our failure to perform under the applicable contract. In the case of a termination for convenience, we are typically entitled to reimbursement for our allowable costs incurred, plus termination costs and a reasonable profit. If a contract is terminated by the government for our failure to perform, we could be liable for additional costs incurred by the government in acquiring undelivered goods or services from another source and any other damages suffered by the government.

      We, like other government contractors, are subject to government investigations of business practices and compliance with government procurement regulations. If Honeywell or one of its businesses were charged with wrongdoing as a result of any such investigation or other government investigations (including violation of certain environmental or export laws), it could be suspended from bidding on or receiving awards of new government contracts pending the completion of legal proceedings. The U.S. Government also reserves the right to debar a contractor from receiving new government contracts for fraudulent, criminal or other egregious misconduct. Debarment generally does not exceed three years. Although the outcome of pending government investigations cannot be predicted with certainty, we are not aware of any investigations that we expect will have a material adverse effect on us.

Backlog

      Our total backlog at year-end 2004 and 2003 was $8,229 and $7,191 million, respectively. We anticipate that approximately $6,339 million of the 2004 backlog will be filled in 2005. We believe that backlog is not necessarily a reliable indicator of our future sales because a substantial portion of the orders constituting this backlog may be canceled at the customer's option.

Competition

      We are subject to active competition in substantially all product and service areas. Competition is expected to continue in all geographic regions. Competitive conditions vary widely among the thousands of products and services provided by us, and vary country by country. Depending on the particular customer or market involved, our businesses compete on a variety of factors, such as price, quality, reliability, delivery, customer service, performance, applied technology, product innovation and product recognition. Brand identity, service to customers and quality are generally important competitive factors for our products and services, and there is considerable price competition. Other competitive factors for certain products include breadth of product line, research and development efforts and technical and managerial capability. While our competitive position varies among our products and services, we believe we are a significant competitor in each of our major product and service classes. However, a number of our products and services are sold in competition with those of a large number of other companies, some of which have substantial financial resources and significant technological capabilities. In addition, some of our products compete with the captive component divisions of original equipment manufacturers.

International Operations

      We are engaged in manufacturing, sales, service and research and development mainly in the United States, Europe, Canada, Asia and Latin America. U.S. exports and foreign manufactured products are significant to our operations. U.S. exports comprised 9 and 10 percent of our total net sales in 2004 and 2003, respectively. Foreign manufactured products and services, mainly in Europe, were 35 and 34 percent of our total net sales in 2004 and 2003, respectively.

      Our international operations, including U.S. exports, are potentially subject to a number of unique risks and limitations, including: fluctuations in currency value; exchange control regulations; wage and price controls; employment regulations; foreign investment laws; import and trade restrictions, including embargoes; and governmental instability.

      Approximately 18 percent of total 2004 net sales of Aerospace-related products and services were exports of U.S. manufactured products and systems and performance of services such as aircraft

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repair and overhaul. Exports were principally made to Europe, Asia and Canada. Foreign manufactured products and systems and performance of services comprised 14 percent of total 2004 Aerospace net sales.

      Approximately 3 percent of total 2004 net sales of Automation and Control Solutions products were exports of U.S. manufactured products. Foreign manufactured products and performance of services accounted for 49 percent of total 2004 net sales of Automation and Control Solutions. The principal manufacturing facilities outside the U.S. are in Europe and Mexico, with less significant operations in Asia and Canada.

      Approximately 11 percent of total 2004 net sales of Specialty Materials were exports of U.S. manufactured products. Exports were principally made to Asia, Europe, Latin America and Canada. Foreign manufactured products comprised 29 percent of total 2004 net sales of Specialty Materials. The principal manufacturing facilities outside the U.S. are in Europe, with less significant operations in Asia and Canada.

      Exports of U.S. manufactured products comprised 1 percent of total 2004 net sales of Transportation Systems products. Foreign manufactured products accounted for 62 percent of total 2004 net sales of Transportation Systems. The principal manufacturing facilities outside the U.S. are in Europe, with less significant operations in Asia, Latin America and Canada.

Raw Materials

      The principal raw materials used in our operations are generally readily available. We experienced no significant or unusual problems in the purchase of key raw materials and commodities in 2004. We are not dependent on any one supplier for a material amount of our raw materials. However, we are highly dependent on our suppliers and subcontractors in order to meet commitments to our customers. In addition, many major components and product equipment items are procured or subcontracted on a sole-source basis with a number of domestic and foreign companies. We maintain a qualification and performance surveillance process to control risk associated with such reliance on third parties. While we believe that sources of supply for raw materials and components are generally adequate, it is difficult to predict what effects shortages or price increases may have in the future. The costs of certain key raw materials, including natural gas and benzene, in our Specialty Materials' business were at historically high levels in 2004 and are expected to remain at those levels in 2005. We will continue to attempt to offset raw material cost increases with price increases where feasible. At present, we have no reason to believe a shortage of raw materials will cause any material adverse impact during 2005.

Patents, Trademarks, Licenses and Distribution Rights

      Our business as a whole, and that of our strategic business units, are not dependent upon any single patent or related group of patents, or any licenses or distribution rights. We own, or are licensed under, a large number of patents, patent applications and trademarks acquired over a period of many years, which relate to many of our products or improvements to those products and which are of importance to our business. From time to time, new patents and trademarks are obtained, and patent and trademark licenses and rights are acquired from others. We also have distribution rights of varying terms for a number of products and services produced by other companies. In our judgment, those rights are adequate for the conduct of our business. We believe that, in the aggregate, the rights under our patents, trademarks and licenses are generally important to our operations, but we do not consider any patent, trademark or related group of patents, or any licensing or distribution rights related to a specific process or product, to be of material importance in relation to our total business.

      We have registered trademarks for a number of our products, including such consumer brands as Honeywell, Prestone, FRAM, Anso, Autolite, Bendix, Jurid and Garrett.

Research and Development

      Our research activities are directed toward the discovery and development of new products and processes and the development of new uses for existing products.

      Research and development expense totaled $917, $751 and $757 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The increase in research and development expense in 2004 compared with 2003 results primarily from design and developments costs associated with new aircraft platforms in Aerospace and new product development costs in Automation and Control Solutions. Customer-sponsored (principally the U.S. Government) research and development activities amounted to an additional $593, $608 and $603 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

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Environment

      We are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign government requirements regulating the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment. It is our policy to comply with these requirements, and we believe that, as a general matter, our policies, practices and procedures are properly designed to prevent unreasonable risk of environmental damage, and of resulting financial liability, in connection with our business. Some risk of environmental damage is, however, inherent in some of our operations and products, as it is with other companies engaged in similar businesses.

      We are and have been engaged in the handling, manufacture, use and disposal of many substances classified as hazardous or toxic by one or more regulatory agencies. We believe that, as a general matter, our policies, practices and procedures are properly designed to prevent unreasonable risk of environmental damage and personal injury, and that our handling, manufacture, use and disposal of these substances are in accord with environmental and safety laws and regulations. It is possible, however, that future knowledge or other developments, such as improved capability to detect substances in the environment or increasingly strict environmental laws and standards and enforcement policies, could bring into question our current or past handling, manufacture, use or disposal of these substances.

      Among other environmental requirements, we are subject to the federal superfund and similar state and foreign laws and regulations, under which we have been designated as a potentially responsible party that may be liable for cleanup costs associated with various hazardous waste sites, some of which are on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's superfund priority list. Although, under some court interpretations of these laws, there is a possibility that a responsible party might have to bear more than its proportional share of the cleanup costs if it is unable to obtain appropriate contribution from other responsible parties, we have not had to bear significantly more than our proportional share in multi-party situations taken as a whole.

      In the matter entitled Interfaith Community Organization, et al. v. Honeywell International Inc., et al., the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey held in May 2003 that a predecessor Honeywell site located in Jersey City, New Jersey constituted an imminent and substantial endangerment and ordered Honeywell to conduct the excavation and transport for offsite disposal of approximately one million tons of chromium residue present at the site. Honeywell appealed the Court's decision to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals (Appeals Court). As disclosed in prior SEC filings, we believed that the District Court-ordered remedy would be remanded, reversed or replaced and, accordingly, provisions previously made in our financial statements for remedial costs at this site did not assume excavation and offsite removal of chromium. On February 18, 2005, the Appeals Court denied Honeywell's appeal. In light of the Appeals Court decision, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $278 million in the fourth quarter of 2004, which reflects the incremental cost of implementing the Court-ordered remedy. Implementation of the excavation and offsite removal remedy is expected to take place over a five-year period, and the cost of implementation is expected to be incurred evenly over that period. We do not expect implementation of the remedy to have a material adverse effect on our future consolidated results of operations, operating cash flows or financial position.

      In accordance with a 1992 consent decree with the State of New York, Honeywell is studying environmental conditions in and around Onondaga Lake (the Lake) in Syracuse, New York. The purpose of the study is to identify, evaluate and propose remedial measures that can be taken to remedy historic industrial contamination in the Lake. A predecessor company to Honeywell operated a chemical plant which is alleged to have contributed mercury and other contaminants to the Lake. In November 2004, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (the DEC) issued its Proposed Plan for remediation of industrial contamination in the Lake. There will be a public comment period until March 1, 2005, and the Proposed Plan is subject to review by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The DEC is currently expected to issue its Record of Decision in the first half of 2005.

      The Proposed Plan calls for a combined dredging/capping remedy generally in line with the approach recommended in the Feasibility Study submitted by Honeywell in May 2004 (the May 2004 Feasibility Study). Although the Proposed Plan calls for additional remediation in certain parts of the Lake, it would not require the most extensive dredging alternatives described in the May 2004 Feasibility Study. The DEC's aggregate cost estimate is based on the high end of the range of potential costs for major elements of the Proposed Plan and includes a contingency. The actual cost of the

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Proposed Plan will depend upon, among other things, the resolution of certain technical issues during the design phase of the remediation, expected to occur sometime in 2007 and beyond.

      Based on currently available information and analysis performed by our engineering consultants, our estimated cost of implementing the remedy set forth in the Proposed Plan is consistent with amounts previously provided for in our financial statements. Our estimating process considered a range of possible outcomes and amounts recorded reflect our best estimate at this time. We do not believe that this matter will have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial position. Given the scope and complexity of this project, it is possible that actual costs could exceed estimated costs by an amount that could have a material adverse impact on our consolidated results of operations and operating cash flows in the periods recognized or paid. At this time, however, we cannot identify any legal, regulatory or technical reason to conclude that a specific alternative outcome is more probable than the outcome for which we have made provisions in our financial statements.

      Further information regarding environmental matters is included in “Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

Employees

      We have approximately 109,000 employees at December 31, 2004, of which approximately 60,000 were located in the United States.

Item 2.    Properties

      We have 1,152 locations consisting of plants, research laboratories, sales offices and other facilities. Our headquarters and administrative complex is located at Morris Township, New Jersey. Our plants are generally located to serve large marketing areas and to provide accessibility to raw materials and labor pools. Our properties are generally maintained in good operating condition. Utilization of these plants may vary with sales to customers and other business conditions; however, no major operating facility is significantly idle. We own or lease warehouses, railroad cars, barges, automobiles, trucks, airplanes and materials handling and data processing equipment. We also lease space for administrative and sales staffs. Our properties and equipment are in good operating condition and are adequate for our present needs. We do not anticipate difficulty in renewing existing leases as they expire or in finding alternative facilities.

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      Our principal plants, which are owned in fee unless otherwise indicated, are as follows:

         Aerospace    
   Glendale, AZ (partially leased)
Phoenix, AZ
Tempe, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Torrance, CA (partially leased)
Clearwater, FL
     South Bend, IN
Olathe, KS
Minneapolis, MN
Plymouth, MN
Teterboro, NJ
      Rocky Mount, NC
Urbana, OH
Redmond, WA (leased)
Toronto, Canada
Raunheim, Germany
         Automation and Control Solutions    
   Phoenix, AZ
San Diego, CA
     Northford, CT
Freeport, IL
Golden Valley, MN
      Chihuahua, Mexico
Juarez, Mexico
Newhouse, Scotland
         Specialty Materials    
   Baton Rouge, LA
Geismar, LA
     Pottsville, PA
Chesterfield, VA
      Hopewell, VA
Seelze, Germany
         Transportation Systems    
   Mexicali, Mexico      Thaon-Les-Vosges, France
Glinde, Germany
      Atessa, Italy

Item 3.    Legal Proceedings

      We are subject to a number of lawsuits, investigations and claims (some of which involve substantial amounts) arising out of the conduct of our business. See a discussion of environmental, asbestos and other litigation matters in Note 21 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

      Not Applicable.

Executive Officers of the Registrant

      The executive officers of Honeywell, listed as follows, are elected annually by the Board of Directors. There are no family relationships among them.

Name, Age,
Date  First
Elected an
Executive Officer
                                              Business Experience                                   
          

David M. Cote (a), 52
      2002      

           Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer since July 2002. President and Chief Executive Officer from February 2002 to June 2002. Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of TRW (manufacturer of aerospace and automotive products) from August 2001 to February 2002. President and Chief Executive Officer of TRW from February 2001 to July 2001. President and Chief Operating Officer of TRW from November 1999 to January 2001. Senior Vice President of General Electric Company and President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Appliances from June 1996 to November 1999.

Adriane M. Brown, 46
      2005      

           President and Chief Executive Officer Transportation Systems since January 2005. Vice President and General Manager of Engine Systems & Accessories from September 2001 to December 2004. Vice President and General Manager of Aircraft Landing Systems from October 1999 to August 2001.


(a) Also a Director.

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Name, Age,
Date  First
Elected an
Executive Officer
                                              Business Experience                                   
          

Dr. Nance K. Dicciani, 57
      2001      

           President and Chief Executive Officer Specialty Materials since November 2001. Senior Vice President and Business Group Executive of Chemical Specialties and Director, European Region of Rohm and Haas (chemical company) from June 1998 to October 2001.

Roger Fradin, 51
      2004      

           President and Chief Executive Officer Automation and Control Solutions since January 2004. President of Automation and Control Products from June 2002 to December 2003. President and Chief Executive Officer of Security and Fire Solutions from February 2000 to May 2002. President of The Security Group of The Pittway Corporation from September 1995 to April 2002.

Robert J. Gillette, 44
      2001      

           President and Chief Executive Officer Aerospace since January 2005. President and Chief Executive Officer Transportation Systems from July 2001 to December 2004. President of Honeywell Turbo Technologies from July 2000 to June 2001. Vice President and General Manager of Engineering Plastics from December 1996 to June 2000.

   

David J. Anderson, 55
      2003      

           Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since June 2003. Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of ITT Industries (global manufacturing company) from December 1999 to June 2003.

Larry E. Kittelberger, 56
      2001      

           Senior Vice President Administration and Chief Information Officer since August 2001. Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Lucent Technologies Inc. from November 1999 to August 2001.

Peter M. Kreindler, 59
      1992      

           Senior Vice President and General Counsel since March 1992. Secretary from December 1994 through November 1999.

Thomas W. Weidenkopf, 46
      2002      

           Senior Vice President Human Resources and Communications since April 2002. Vice President of Human Resources, Aerospace, from March 1999 to March 2002.

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Part II.

Item 5.    Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder
                 Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

      Market and dividend information for Honeywell's common stock is included in Note 26 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

      The number of record holders of our common stock at December 31, 2004 was 83,995.

      The following table summarizes Honeywell's purchases of its common stock, par value $1 per share, for the quarter ending December 31, 2004:

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

      (a)   (b)   (c)   (d)
       Period

  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 (or
Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares that
May Yet be
Purchased Under
Plans or
Programs

      

October 2004

       4,250,000               $ 33.32                 4,250,000                 (A)  
      

November 2004

       6,750,000               $ 35.61                 6,750,000                 (A)  
      

December 2004

                                                       (A)  
      

                               

(A)   In November 2003, Honeywell announced its intention to repurchase sufficient outstanding shares of its common stock to offset the dilutive impact of employee stock based compensation plans, including future option exercises, restricted unit vesting and matching contributions under our savings plans. We estimate the issuance of approximately 10 million shares annually under such plans. Total repurchases may vary depending on market conditions and the level of other investing activities. In response to market conditions, in the fourth quarter of 2004, we repurchased shares to offset the anticipated 2005 dilutive impact of employee stock based compensation plans, bringing the total number of shares repurchased in 2004 to 20,072,650. Accordingly, we do not anticipate the need for additional share repurchases in 2005 under this program.

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Item 6.    Selected Financial Data

    Years Ended December 31,

    2004

  2003

  2002

  2001

  2000

  1999

    (Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Results of Operations

                                               

Net sales

     $ 25,601        $ 23,103        $ 22,274        $ 23,652        $ 25,023        $ 23,735  

Net income (loss)(1)

       1,281          1,324          (220 )        (99 )        1,659          1,541  

Per Common Share

                                               

Net earnings (loss):

                                               

Basic

       1.49          1.54          (0.27 )        (0.12 )        2.07          1.95  

Assuming dilution

       1.49          1.54          (0.27 )        (0.12 )        2.05          1.90  

Dividends

       0.75          0.75          0.75          0.75          0.75          0.68  

Financial Position at Year-End

                                               

Property, plant and equipment—net

       4,331          4,295          4,055          4,933          5,230          5,630  

Total assets

       31,062          29,314          27,565          24,226          25,175          23,527  

Short-term debt

       1,204          199          370          539          1,682          2,609  

Long-term debt

       4,069          4,961          4,719          4,731          3,941          2,457  

Total debt

       5,273          5,160          5,089          5,270          5,623          5,066  

Shareowners' equity

       11,252          10,729          8,925          9,170          9,707          8,599  

                                               


Note: Commencing January 1, 2002, we ceased amortization of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets.

(1)   In 2004, includes net repositioning, environmental, litigation, business impairment and other charges, gains on sales of non-strategic businesses and a gain related to the settlement of a patent infringement lawsuit resulting in a net after-tax charge of $315 million, or $0.36 per share. In 2003, includes the cumulative after-tax charge of $20 million, or $0.02 per share, for the adoption of SFAS No. 143. In 2003, also includes net repositioning, environmental and other charges, gains on sales of non-strategic businesses and a gain related to the settlement of a patent infringement lawsuit resulting in a net after-tax charge of $22 million, or $0.03 per share. In 2002, includes net repositioning, litigation, business impairment and other charges and gains on sales of non-strategic businesses resulting in a net after-tax charge of $1,864 million, or $2.27 per share. In 2001, includes net repositioning, litigation, business impairment and other charges resulting in an after-tax charge of $1,771 million, or $2.18 per share. In 2000, includes net repositioning, litigation, business impairment and other charges and a gain on the sale of the TCAS product line of Honeywell Inc. resulting in a net after-tax charge of $634 million, or $0.78 per share. In 1999, includes merger, repositioning and other charges and gains on the sales of our Laminate Systems business and our investment in AMP Incorporated common stock resulting in a net after-tax charge of $624 million, or $0.78 per share.

Item 7.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
                 Results of Operations

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

      This Business Overview provides a summary of Honeywell's four reportable operating segments (Aerospace, Automation and Control Solutions, Specialty Materials and Transportation Systems), including how they generate income, the relevant economic and other factors impacting their results, and business challenges and areas of focus in both the short- and long-term. Each of these segments is comprised of various business units and product classes that serve multiple end markets. See Note 23 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for further information on our reportable segments and our definition of segment profit.

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Aerospace

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

Net sales

     $ 9,748          $ 8,813          $ 8,855  
      

Segment profit

     $ 1,479          $ 1,221          $ 1,308  
      

Segment profit %

       15.2 %          13.9 %          14.8 %
      

                       

      Aerospace is a leading global supplier of aircraft engines, avionics, and related products and services for commercial airlines, business and regional aircraft, manned and unmanned military aircraft, and spacecraft. Our Aerospace portfolio includes Engines, Systems and Services (auxiliary power units; propulsion engines; environmental control systems; engine controls; repair and overhaul services; hardware; logistics; and electric power systems); Aerospace Electronic Systems (flight safety, communications, navigation, radar and surveillance systems; aircraft and airport lighting; management and technical services and advanced systems and instruments); and Aircraft Landing Systems (aircraft wheels and brakes). Aerospace sells its products to original equipment (OE) manufacturers in the commercial air transport and business and regional aircraft segments, as well as spare parts into the aftermarket (principally to aircraft operators). The United States Government is also a major customer for our defense and space products.

      Economic and Other Factors—Aerospace's operating results are principally driven by the global demand for air travel as reflected in new aircraft production, as well as spare parts and maintenance and repair services for aircraft currently in use. Aircraft production by commercial air transport OE manufacturers, business and regional jet deliveries, as well as global flying hours and airline profitability, are the principal factors that drive our commercial aerospace operating results. U.S. Government appropriations for defense and space programs and military activity are critical factors impacting our defense and space operating results.

      Business Challenges/Areas of Focus—Aerospace's primary business challenges and areas of focus include:

Continuing to grow the sales and profitability of the commercial aerospace aftermarket as the worldwide airline industry struggles to regain and maintain profitable operations.
 
Securing Honeywell product content on new aircraft platforms.
 
Making our product development process faster and less costly to meet increasing customer requirements while continuing to reduce recurring manufacturing costs.
 
Continuing to design equipment that enhances the safety, performance and durability of aircraft, while reducing weight and operating costs.
 
Utilizing our systems engineering expertise for continued growth in Network Centric Warfare initiatives with the U.S. Government.

Automation and Control Solutions (ACS)

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

Net sales

     $ 8,031          $ 7,464          $ 6,978  
      

Segment profit

     $ 894          $ 843          $ 860  
      

Segment profit %

       11.1 %          11.3 %          12.3 %
      

                       

      ACS provides innovative solutions that make homes, buildings, industrial sites and airport facilities more efficient, safe and comfortable. Our ACS portfolio includes Automation and Control Products (controls for heating, cooling, indoor air quality, ventilation, humidification and home automation; advanced software applications for home/building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems and instruments for measuring pressure, air flow, temperature, electrical current; and security and fire detection, access control, video surveillance and remote patient monitoring systems); Building Solutions (installs, maintains and upgrades systems that keep buildings safe, comfortable and productive); and Process Solutions (provides a full range of automation and control solutions for

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industrial plants, offering advanced software and automation systems that integrate, control and monitor complex processes in many types of industrial settings).

      Economic and Other Factors—ACS' operating results are principally driven by global residential and nonresidential construction, industrial production, capital spending on process and building automation, and fire and security concerns and regulations.

      Business Challenges/Areas of Focus—ACS' primary business challenges and areas of focus include:

Extending technology leadership: lowest total installed cost, integrated solutions within our security, fire and sensors product portfolios.
 
Defending and extending our installed base through customer productivity and globalization.
 
Sustaining strong brand recognition.
 
Continuing to invest in sales and marketing resources and new product development capabilities to drive profitable growth.
 
Integrating Novar plc's Intelligent Building Systems division into our life safety, building controls, security and related service businesses (acquisition of Novar plc expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2005).

Specialty Materials

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

Net sales

       $ 3,497          $ 3,169          $ 3,205  
      

Segment profit

       $ 184          $ 136          $ 90  
      

Segment profit %

         5.3 %          4.3 %          2.8 %
      

                       

      Specialty Materials develops and manufactures high-purity, high-quality and high-performance chemicals and materials for applications in the automotive, healthcare, agricultural, packaging, fibers, refrigeration, semiconductor, wax and adhesives markets. Specialty Materials' product portfolio includes fluorocarbons, specialty films, advanced fibers, customized research chemicals and intermediates and electronic materials and chemicals. Specialty Materials' core growth businesses are Chemicals, Electronic Materials and Performance Products.

      Economic and Other Factors—Specialty Materials' operating results are principally driven by global gross domestic product, plant capacity utilization and the costs of raw materials including natural gas and benzene. We expect raw material costs to remain at historically high levels in 2005 and will continue to attempt to offset raw material cost increases with price increases where feasible.

      Business Challenges/Areas of Focus—Specialty Materials' primary business challenges and areas of focus include:

Sharpening the focus on core growth platforms to drive improved profitability through new product applications and introductions.
 
Continuing to restructure and exit non-core commodity lines of business with minimal or no differentiating technology and/or exposure to raw material cost volatility.
 
Continuing to improve manufacturing productivity.

Transportation Systems

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

Net sales

       $ 4,323          $ 3,650          $ 3,184  
      

Segment profit

       $ 575          $ 461          $ 393  
      

Segment profit %

         13.3 %          12.6 %          12.3 %

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      Transportation Systems provides automotive products that improve the performance, efficiency, and appearance of cars, trucks, and other vehicles through state-of-the-art technologies, world class brands and global solutions to our customers needs. Our Transportation Systems' portfolio includes Honeywell Turbo Technologies (Garrett® turbochargers and charge-air and thermal systems); the Consumer Products Group (car care products including anti-freeze (Prestone®), filters (Fram®), spark plugs (Autolite®), and cleaners, waxes and additives (Holts®)); and Friction Materials (friction materials and related brake system components (Bendix® and Jurid®)). Transportation Systems sells its products to OE automotive and truck manufacturers (e.g., BMW, Caterpillar, Daimler-Chrysler, Ford, Volkswagen), wholesalers and distributors and through the retail aftermarket.

      Economic and Other Factors—Transportation Systems' operating results are principally driven by worldwide automobile and truck production and the global demand for automobiles and trucks equipped with turbochargers to enhance power, increase engine efficiency and lower emissions.

      Business Challenges/Areas of Focus—Transportation Systems' primary business challenges and areas of focus include:

Sustaining superior turbocharger technology.
 
Increasing market penetration and share of diesel and gasoline turbocharger OEM demand.
 
Expanding and strengthening established strong product brands in the Consumer Products Group business.
 
Revitalizing our Friction Materials business.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

      The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles is based on the selection and application of accounting policies that require us to make significant estimates and assumptions about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. We consider the accounting policies discussed below to be critical to the understanding of our financial statements. Actual results could differ from our estimates and assumptions, and any such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements.

      We have discussed the selection, application and disclosure of these critical accounting policies with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors and our Independent Registered Public Accountants. There were no new accounting standards effective in 2004 which had a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

      Contingent Liabilities—We are subject to a number of lawsuits, investigations and claims (some of which involve substantial dollar amounts) that arise out of the conduct of our global business operations or those of previously owned entities. These contingencies relate to product liabilities, including asbestos, commercial transactions, government contracts 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 any adverse judgments or outcomes to our contingencies, as well as potential amounts or ranges of probable losses, and recognize a liability, if any, for these contingencies based on a careful analysis of each matter with the assistance of outside legal counsel and, if applicable, other experts. Such analysis includes making judgments concerning matters such as the costs associated with environmental matters, the outcome of negotiations, the number and cost of pending and future (where estimable) asbestos claims, and the impact of evidentiary requirements. Because most contingencies are resolved over long periods of time, liabilities may change in the future due to new developments or changes in our settlement strategy. For a discussion of our contingencies related to shareowners litigation, environmental and asbestos matters, including management's judgment applied in the recognition and measurement of specific liabilities, see Notes 1 and 21 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”.

      Insurance for Asbestos Related Liabilities—In connection with recognition of liabilities for asbestos related matters, we record asbestos related insurance recoveries that are deemed probable. In assessing the probability of insurance recovery, we make judgments concerning insurance coverage

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that we believe are reasonable and consistent with our historical dealings with our insurers, our knowledge of any pertinent solvency issues surrounding insurers and various judicial determinations relevant to our insurance programs. We have approximately $1.3 billion in insurance coverage remaining that can be specifically allocated to North American Refractories Company (NARCO) related asbestos liabilities. We also have $1.9 billion in coverage remaining for Bendix related asbestos liabilities although there are gaps in our coverage due to insurance company insolvencies, a comprehensive policy buy-back settlement with Equitas and certain uninsured periods, resulting in approximately 50 percent of these claims being reimbursable by insurance. Our insurance is with both the domestic insurance market and the London excess market. 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. Projecting future events is subject to various uncertainties that could cause the insurance recovery on asbestos related liabilities to be higher or lower than that projected and recorded. Given the inherent uncertainty in making future projections, we reevaluate our projections concerning our probable insurance recoveries in light of any changes to the projected liability, our recovery experience or other relevant factors that may impact future insurance recoveries. See Note 21 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for a discussion of management's judgments applied in the recognition and measurement of insurance recoveries for asbestos related liabilities.

      Defined Benefit Pension Plans—We maintain defined benefit pension plans covering a majority of our employees and retirees. For financial reporting purposes, net periodic pension expense (income) is calculated based upon a number of actuarial assumptions including a discount rate for plan obligations and an expected rate of return on plan assets. We consider current market conditions, including changes in investment returns and interest rates, in making these assumptions. We determine the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets utilizing historic plan asset returns over varying long-term periods combined with current market conditions and broad asset mix considerations (see Note 22 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for actual and targeted asset allocation percentages for our pension plans). The expected rate of return on plan assets is a long-term assumption and generally does not change annually. The discount rate reflects the market rate for high-quality fixed-income investments on our annual measurement date (December 31) and is subject to change each year. The expected rate of return on pension assets and discount rate were determined in accordance with consistent methodologies as described in Note 22 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”.

      The key assumptions used in developing our 2004, 2003 and 2002 net periodic pension expense (income) for our U.S. plans included the following:

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

Discount rate

       6.00 %        6.75 %        7.25 %
      

Assets:

                       
      

Expected rate of return

       9 %        9 %        10 %
      

Actual rate of return

       13 %        23 %        (8 )%
      

Actual 10 year average annual compounded rate of return

       11 %        10 %        9 %
      

                       

      The reduction in the discount rate in both 2004 and 2003 reflects the lower market interest rate environment for high-quality fixed income debt instruments. The discount rate is also volatile because it is determined based upon the prevailing rate as of the measurement date. Due to continuing declines in interest rates, we will use a 5.875 percent discount rate in 2005. The expected rate of return on plan assets was reduced from 10 to 9 percent for 2003 to reflect the impact of the poor performance of the equity markets during the three year period ended December 31, 2002. As equity markets have stabilized in 2003 and 2004, we plan to continue to use an expected rate of return of 9 percent for 2005. The unrecognized net losses for our U.S. pension plans were $2.6 billion at December 31, 2004, down from $3.2 billion at December 31, 2003. These unrecognized losses mainly result from actual plan asset returns below expected rates of return during 2002, 2001 and 2000 and from lower discount rates and are being systematically recognized in future net periodic pension expense in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 87, “Employers Accounting for Pensions” (SFAS

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No. 87). Under SFAS No. 87, we use the market-related value of plan assets reflecting changes in the fair value of plan assets over a three-year period. Further, unrecognized losses in excess of 10 percent of the greater of the market-related value of plan assets or the plans projected benefit obligation are recognized over a six-year period. Net periodic pension expense for our U.S. pension plans is expected to be $320 million in 2005, a $56 million decrease from 2004 due principally to a decrease in the amortization of unrecognized losses. The decline in the amortization of unrecognized losses results principally from actual plan asset returns higher than the expected rate of return in 2003 and 2004.

      We made voluntary contributions of $40, $670 and $830 million to our U.S. pension plans in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The 2003 and 2002 voluntary contributions were made to improve the funded status of the plans which had been impacted by the poor performance of the equity markets during the three-year period ended December 31, 2002, as well as the declining interest rate environment. Future plan contributions are dependent upon actual plan asset returns and interest rates. Assuming that actual plan returns are consistent with our expected plan return of 9 percent in 2005 and beyond, and that interest rates remain constant, we would not be required to make any contributions to our U.S. pension plans for the foreseeable future.

      Changes in net periodic pension expense may occur in the future due to changes in our expected rate of return on plan assets and discount rate resulting from economic events. The following table highlights the sensitivity of our U.S. pension obligations and expense to changes in these assumptions, assuming all other assumptions remain constant:

Change in Assumption

     Impact on Annual
Pension Expense

     Impact on PBO

0.25 percentage point decrease in discount rate

     Increase $50 million      Increase $300 million

0.25 percentage point increase in discount rate

     Decrease $50 million      Decrease $300 million

0.25 percentage point decrease in expected rate of return on assets

     Increase $25 million     

0.25 percentage point increase in expected rate of return on assets

     Decrease $25 million     

       

      SFAS No. 87 requires recognition of an additional minimum pension liability if the fair value of plan assets is less than the accumulated benefit obligation at the end of the plan year. In 2004, we recorded a non-cash adjustment to equity through accumulated other nonowner changes of $15 million ($19 million on a pretax basis) which increased the additional minimum pension liability. In 2003, we recorded a non-cash adjustment to equity through accumulated other nonowner changes of $369 million ($604 million on a pretax basis) to reduce the additional minimum pension liability by $304 million and reinstate a portion of our pension assets ($300 million) written off as a result of the prior year's minimum pension liability adjustment. The 2003 adjustment resulted from an increase in our pension assets in 2003 due to the improvement in equity markets and our contribution of $670 million to our U.S. plans. In 2002, due to the poor performance of the equity markets which adversely affected our pension assets and a decline in the discount rate, we recorded a non-cash adjustment to equity through accumulated other nonowner changes of $606 million ($956 million on a pretax basis) which increased the additional minimum pension liability. Equity market returns and interest rates significantly impact the funded status of our pension plans. Based on future plan asset performance and interest rates, additional adjustments to equity may be required.

      Long-Lived Assets (including Tangible and Definite-Lived Intangible Assets)—To conduct our global business operations and execute our business strategy, we acquire tangible and intangible assets. We periodically evaluate the recoverability of the carrying amount of our long-lived assets (including property, plant and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets) whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset group may not be fully recoverable. These events or changes in circumstances include business plans and forecasts, economic or competitive positions within an industry, as well as current operating performance and anticipated future performance based on a business' competitive position. An impairment is assessed when the undiscounted expected future cash flows derived from an asset are less than its carrying amount. Impairment losses are measured as the amount by which the carrying value of a long-lived asset exceeds its fair value and are recognized in earnings. We continually apply our best judgment

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when applying the impairment rules to determine the timing of the impairment test, the undiscounted cash flows used to assess impairment, and the fair value of an impaired long-lived asset group. The dynamic economic environment in which each of our businesses operate and the resulting assumptions used to estimate future cash flows, such as economic growth rates, industry growth rates, product life cycles, selling price changes and cost inflation can significantly influence and impact the outcome of all impairment tests. For a discussion of the result of management's judgment applied in the recognition and measurement of impairment charges see the repositioning and other charges section of this MD&A.

      Income Taxes—The future tax benefit arising from net deductible temporary differences and tax carryforwards was $1.7 and $1.8 billion at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. We believe that our earnings during the periods when the temporary differences become deductible will be sufficient to realize the related future income tax benefits. For those jurisdictions where the expiration date of tax carryforwards or the projected operating results indicate that realization is not likely, a valuation allowance is provided.

      In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including past operating results, estimates of future taxable income and the feasibility of ongoing tax planning strategies. Significant management judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes and, in particular, any valuation allowance recorded against our deferred tax assets. Additionally, valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws and future taxable income levels. In the event we determine that we will not be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future, we will reduce such amounts through a charge to income in the period that such determination is made. Conversely, if we determine that we will be able to realize deferred tax assets in excess of the carrying amounts, we will decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a credit to income in the period that such determination is made.

      Sales Recognition on Long-Term Contracts—In 2004, we recognized approximately 8 percent of our total net sales using the percentage-of-completion method for long-term contracts in our Automation and Control Solutions and Aerospace reportable segments. The percentage-of-completion method requires us to make judgments in estimating contract revenues, contract costs and progress toward completion. These judgments form the basis for our determinations regarding overall contract value, contract profitability and timing of revenue recognition based on measured progress toward contract completion. Revenue and cost estimates are monitored on an ongoing basis and revised based on changes in circumstances. Anticipated losses on long-term contracts are recognized when such losses become evident. We maintain financial controls over the customer qualification, contract pricing and cost estimation processes to reduce the risk of contract losses.

      Aerospace Customer Incentives—Consistent with other suppliers to commercial aircraft manufacturers and airlines, we provide sales incentives to commercial aircraft manufacturers and airlines in connection with their selection of our aircraft wheel and braking system hardware and auxiliary power units for installation on commercial aircraft. These incentives consist of free or deeply discounted products, product credits and upfront cash payments. The cost of these incentives are capitalized at the time we deliver the products to our customers or, in the case of product credits, at the time the credit is issued, or in the case of upfront cash payments, at the time the payment is made. In the case of free or deeply discounted product, the cost to manufacture less any amount recovered from the airframe manufacturer or airline is capitalized. Product credits and upfront cash payments are capitalized at exchanged value. Research, design, development and qualification costs related to these products are expensed as incurred, unless contractually guaranteed of reimbursement. The cost of the sales incentives described above is capitalized because the selection of our aircraft wheel and braking system hardware and auxiliary power units for installation on commercial aircraft results in the creation of future revenues and cash flows through aftermarket sales to fulfill long-term product maintenance requirements mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other similar international organizations over the useful life of the aircraft. Once our products are certified and selected on an aircraft, the recovery of our investment is virtually guaranteed over the useful life of the aircraft. The likelihood of displacement by an alternative supplier is remote due to contractual sole-sourcing, the high cost to alternative suppliers and aircraft operators of product retrofits, and/or rigorous regulatory

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specifications, qualification and testing requirements. Amounts capitalized at December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 were $776, $719 and $662 million, respectively, and are being amortized over their useful lives on a straight-line basis, up to 25 years, representing the estimated minimum service life of the aircraft. This useful life is the period over which we are virtually assured to earn revenues from the aftermarket sales of certified products necessary to fulfill the maintenance required by the FAA and other similar international organizations. We classify the amortization expense associated with free and discounted products as cost of goods sold and the amortization expense associated with product credits and upfront cash payments as a reduction of sales. We regularly evaluate the recoverablitity of capitalized amounts whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the incentives may not be fully recoverable. There were no impairment charges related to these capitalized incentives recognized during 2004, 2003 and 2002. For additional information see Note 13 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Sales

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

Net sales

     $ 25,601          $ 23,103          $ 22,274  
      

% change compared with prior year

       11 %          4 %          (6 )%
      

                       

      The change in net sales in 2004 and 2003 is attributable to the following:

      2004
Versus
2003

  2003
Versus
2002

      

Acquisitions

       1 %        3 %
      

Divestitures

       (1 )        (2 )
      

Price

                 
      

Volume

       8           
      

Foreign Exchange

       3          3  
          
        
 
      

       11 %        4 %
          
        
 
      

               

      A discussion of net sales by reportable segment can be found in the Review of Business Segments section of this MD&A.

Cost of Products and Services Sold

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

Cost of products and services sold

     $ 20,585          $ 18,235          $ 17,615  
      

Gross Margin %

       19.6 %          21.1 %          20.9 %
      

                       

      Gross margin decreased in 2004 by 1.5 percentage points compared with 2003. The decrease resulted primarily from an increase in net repositioning and other charges of $349 million, higher pension and other postretirement benefits expense of $249 million and an increase in research and development expense of $166 million, partially offset by an increase in sales of higher-margin products and services, mainly in our Aerospace reportable segment. Gross margin increased in 2003 by 0.2 percentage points compared with 2002. The increase resulted primarily from a decrease in net repositioning and other charges of $289 million partially offset by higher pension expense and a decrease in sales of higher-margin products and services, mainly in our Aerospace and Automation and Control Solutions reportable segments.

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     $ 3,316          $ 2,950          $ 2,757  
      

Percent of sales

       13.0 %          12.8 %          12.4 %
      

                       

      Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $366 million, or 12 percent in 2004 compared with 2003 due to an increase in general and administrative expenses of $155 million due in part to higher spending for information technology systems, an increase in selling expenses of $136 million from higher sales and an increase in pension and other postretirement benefits expense of $54 million. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $193 million, or 7 percent in 2003 compared with 2002 due primarily to an increase in general and administrative expenses of $120 million due in part to an increase in other employee benefit expenses, and higher pension and other postretirement benefits expense of $56 million.

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

Pension and other postretirement benefits expense (income) included in cost of goods sold and selling, general and administrative expenses

     $ 628        $ 325        $ (11 )
      

Increase compared with prior year

     $ 303        $ 336        $ 154  
      

                       

      Pension expense increased by $276 and $290 million in 2004 and 2003, respectively, mainly due to the following:

A decrease in the market-related value of our pension plan assets during the period 2000 to 2002 due to the poor performance of the equity markets which adversely affected our pension fund assets during this period.
 
A systematic recognition of higher losses resulting mainly from actual plan asset returns below the expected rate of return during the period 2000 to 2002.
 
A reduction in 2003 in the expected rate of return on plan assets from 10 to 9 percent in response to the continued deterioration in financial market returns in 2002.
 
A decrease in the discount rate for each of the years 2001 (7.75 percent), 2002 (7.25 percent), 2003 (6.75 percent) and 2004 (6.00 percent).

      Using an expected long-term rate of return of 9 percent and a discount rate of 5.875 percent, pension expense for our U.S. plans is expected to be $320 million in 2005, a decrease of $56 million compared with 2004.

(Gain) Loss on Sale of Non-Strategic Businesses

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

(Gain) loss on sale of non-strategic businesses

     $ (255 )      $ (38 )      $ 124  
      

                       

      Gain on sale of non-strategic businesses of $255 million in 2004 represents the pretax gains on the sales of our Security Monitoring and VCSEL Optical Products businesses in our Automation and Control Solutions reportable segment of $215 and $36 million, respectively. The gain also includes adjustments of $19 million related to businesses sold in prior periods and the pretax loss of $15 million on the sale of our Performance Fibers business in our Specialty Materials reportable segment. The dispositions of these businesses did not materially impact net sales and segment profit in 2004 compared with 2003. Gain on sale of non-strategic businesses of $38 million in 2003 represents the net pretax gain on the dispositions of certain Specialty Materials (Engineering Plastics, Rudolstadt and Metglas) and Aerospace (Honeywell Aerospace Defense Services) businesses. The dispositions of these businesses did not materially impact net sales and segment profit in 2003 compared with 2002.

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Asbestos Related Litigation Charges, Net of Insurance

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

                       
      

Asbestos related litigation charges, net of insurance

     $ 76        $        $ 1,548  
      

                       

      In 2004, we recognized charges totaling $76 million primarily for Bendix related asbestos claims filed and defense costs incurred during 2004, net of insurance recoveries. The charges include an update of expected resolution values for pending Bendix claims and are net of an additional $47 million of NARCO insurance deemed probable of recovery. In 2002, asbestos related litigation charges, net of insurance related to costs associated with asbestos claims related to NARCO. See Asbestos Matters in Note 21 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for further discussion.

Business Impairment Charges

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

                       
      

Business impairment charges

     $ 42        $        $ 877  
      

                       

      Business impairment charges in 2004 relates principally to the write-down of property, plant and equipment of our Performance Fibers business in our Specialty Materials reportable segment. The Performance Fibers business was sold in the fourth quarter of 2004. Business impairment charges in 2002 related to the write-down of property, plant and equipment of businesses in our Specialty Materials and Automation and Control Solutions reportable segments and of our Friction Materials business. See the repositioning and other charges section of this MD&A for further details.

Equity in (Income) Loss of Affiliated Companies

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

                       
      

Equity in (income) loss of affiliated companies

     $ (82 )      $ (38 )      $ (42 )
      

                       

      Equity income increased by $44 million in 2004 compared with 2003 due primarily to an improvement in earnings from our UOP process technology joint venture (UOP). Equity income decreased by $4 million in 2003 compared with 2002 due to a charge of $2 million in 2003 related to the sale of a Specialty Materials' equity investee's investment. Also, 2002 included income of $15 million resulting from exiting joint ventures in our Aerospace and Transportation Systems reportable segments partially offset by a charge of $13 million for severance actions by UOP.

Other (Income) Expense

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

                       
      

Other (income) expense

     $ (92 )      $ 19        $ (4 )
      

                       

      Other income increased by $111 million in 2004 compared with 2003 due principally to a decrease in foreign exchange losses of $93 million in the current year due to a reduction in foreign exchange exposures resulting in losses in 2003 due to a weak U.S. dollar, a gain of $27 million related to the settlement of a patent infringement lawsuit and an increase in interest income of $13 million from higher cash balances, partially offset by the inclusion of a gain of $20 million in the prior year related to the settlement of a patent infringement lawsuit. Other expense increased by $23 million in 2003 compared with 2002 due principally to an increase of $65 million in foreign exchange losses resulting from weakness in the U.S. dollar mainly against the EURO partially offset by a gain of $20 million related to a settlement of a patent infringement lawsuit and an increase of $19 million in interest income from higher cash balances.

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Interest and Other Financial Charges

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

Interest and other financial charges

     $ 331          $ 335          $ 344  
      

% change compared with prior year

       (1 )%          (3 )%          (15 )%
      

                       

      Interest and other financial charges decreased by 1 percent in 2004 compared with 2003 due principally to lower average short-term debt outstanding in the current year. Interest and other financial charges decreased by 3 percent in 2003 compared with 2002 due principally to lower average interest rates.

Tax Expense (Benefit)

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

Tax expense (benefit)

     $ 399          $ 296          $ (725 )
      

Effective tax (benefit) rate

       23.8 %          18.0 %          (76.7 )%
      

                       

      The effective tax (benefit) rate in 2004, 2003 and 2002 was different than the statutory rate of 35 percent due in part to tax benefits from export sales, favorable tax audit settlements and foreign tax planning strategies. The effective tax rate in 2003 also includes tax benefits expected to be realized as a result of the redesignation of our Friction Materials business from held for sale to held and used resulting from the termination of discussions with Federal-Mogul Corp. The effective (benefit) rate in 2002 included the tax benefit resulting from a higher deductible tax basis than book basis related to sales of our Advanced Circuits, PFC and Consumer Products businesses. The impact of tax benefits from export sales, U.S. tax credits and favorable audit settlements had a more favorable impact on our effective (benefit) rate in 2002 principally due to the relative amount of these benefits in comparison to the amount of our pretax loss in 2002. See Note 7 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for further information on taxes including a detailed effective tax rate reconciliation.

      The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, signed into law in October 2004, provides for a variety of changes in the tax law including incentives to repatriate undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries, a phased elimination of the extra-territorial income exclusion, and a domestic manufacturing benefit. More specifically, the Act creates a temporary incentive for U.S. corporations to repatriate accumulated income earned outside the U.S. by providing an 85 percent dividends received deduction for certain dividends from controlled foreign corporations. The deduction is subject to a number of limitations and currently, uncertainty remains as to how to interpret numerous provisions in the Act. As such, we are not in a position to determine whether, and to what extent, we might repatriate foreign earnings. Based on our analysis to date, however, it is reasonably possible that we may repatriate some amount up to approximately $2.6 billion. We estimate the income tax effects of repatriating $2.6 billion to be approximately $150 to $350 million. Honeywell has not provided for U.S. federal income and foreign withholding taxes on $3.9 billion of undistributed earnings from non-U.S. operations as of December 31, 2004. Until our analysis of the Act is completed, we will continue to permanently reinvest those earnings. We expect to finalize our assessment later in 2005.

      The extra-territorial income exclusion (ETI) for foreign sales will be phased-out over two years beginning in 2005. The deduction for income from qualified domestic production activities will be phased-in from 2005 through 2010. Similar to the ETI benefit, the domestic manufacturing benefit has no effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities existing at the enactment date. Rather, the impact of this deduction will be reported in the period in which the deduction is claimed on our federal income tax return. We are currently assessing the details of the Act and the net effect of the phase-out of the ETI and the phase-in of this new deduction. We expect to complete our analysis later in 2005. Until such time, it is not possible to determine what impact this legislation will have on our consolidated tax accruals or effective tax rate.

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Net Income (Loss)

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions,
except per share amounts)
      

Net income (loss)

     $ 1,281        $ 1,324        $ (220 )
      

Earnings (loss) per share of common stock—assuming dilution

     $ 1.49        $ 1.54        $ (0.27 )
      

                       

      The decrease of $0.05 per share in 2004 compared with 2003 relates primarily to increased charges for environmental matters primarily attributable to the denial of our appeal in the matter entitled Interfaith Community Organization et. al. v. Honeywell International Inc. et. al. (See Note 21 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”) and higher pension and other postretirement benefits expense, partially offset by an increase in segment profit across all reportable segments. The increase of $1.81 per share in 2003 compared with 2002 mainly relates to a decrease in repositioning and other charges partially offset by the impact of higher pension expense and lower sales of higher-margin products and services, principally in our Aerospace and Automation and Control Solutions reportable segments.

Review of Business Segments

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

Net Sales

                       
      

Aerospace

     $ 9,748        $ 8,813        $ 8,855  
      

Automation and Control Solutions

       8,031          7,464          6,978  
      

Specialty Materials

       3,497          3,169          3,205  
      

Transportation Systems

       4,323          3,650          3,184  
      

Corporate

       2          7          52  
          
        
        
 
      

     $ 25,601        $ 23,103        $ 22,274  
          
        
        
 
      

Segment Profit

                       
      

Aerospace

     $ 1,479        $ 1,221        $ 1,308  
      

Automation and Control Solutions

       894          843          860  
      

Specialty Materials

       184          136          90  
      

Transportation Systems

       575          461          393  
      

Corporate

       (158 )        (142 )        (154 )
          
        
        
 
      

     $ 2,974        $ 2,519        $ 2,497  
          
        
        
 
      

                       

      A reconciliation of segment profit to income (loss) before taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change follows:

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

                       
      

Segment profit

     $ 2,974        $ 2,519        $ 2,497  
      

Gain (loss) on sale of non-strategic businesses

       255          38          (124 )
      

Asbestos related litigation charges, net of insurance

       (76 )                 (1,548 )
      

Business impairment charges

       (42 )                 (877 )
      

Repositioning and other charges(1)

       (646 )        (276 )        (606 )
      

Pension and other postretirement benefits (expense) income(1)

       (628 )        (325 )        11  
      

Equity in income (loss) of affiliated companies

       82          38          42  
      

Other income (expense)

       92          (19 )        4  
      

Interest and other financial charges

       (331 )        (335 )        (344 )
          
        
        
 
      

Income (loss) before taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change

     $ 1,680        $ 1,640        $ (945 )
          
        
        
 

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

Aerospace

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

                       
      

Net sales

     $ 9,748          $ 8,813          $ 8,855  
      

% change compared with prior year

       11 %          %          (8 )%
      

Segment profit

     $ 1,479          $ 1,221          $ 1,308  
      

% change compared with prior year

       21 %          (7 )%          (18 )%
      

                       

      Aerospace sales by major customer end-markets were as follows:

    % of Aerospace
Sales

  % Change in
Sales

Market Segment

  2004

  2003

  2002

  2004
Versus
2003

  2003
Versus
2002

                                       

Commercial:

                                       

Air transport aftermarket

       22 %        21 %        20 %        19 %        (1 )%

Air transport original equipment

       9          9          11          5          (16 )

Regional transport aftermarket

       8          9          9          11          (8 )

Regional transport original equipment

       3          2          2          48          (15 )

Business and general aviation aftermarket

       8          8          8          13          6  

Business and general aviation original equipment

       7          6          8          27          (21 )

Defense and Space:

                                       

Defense and space aftermarket

       13          13          11          7          16  

Defense and space original equipment

       30          32          31          6          4  
        
        
        
        
        
 

Total

       100 %        100 %        100 %        11 %        %
        
        
        
        
        
 

                                       

      Details of the changes in sales for both 2004 and 2003 by customer end-markets were as follows:

Despite the continuing financial problems being experienced by many of the commercial airlines, air transport aftermarket sales improved substantially in 2004 primarily related to a 10 percent increase in global flying hours, the reintroduction of aircraft into service which were previously parked in the desert, a replenishment of spare parts inventories by the airlines and growth in low cost carriers. Additionally, global flying hours in 2003 were adversely impacted as a result of the SARS epidemic. Sales also improved due to an increase in upgrades and retrofits of avionics equipment (ground proximity warning systems) to meet new regulatory standards. Air transport aftermarket sales were adversely impacted in 2003 by a decrease in global flying hours of 1 percent and the financial problems being experienced by many of the commercial airlines. The global flying hours and sales decline trends began in 2001 and was exacerbated by the abrupt downturn in the aviation industry following the terrorists attacks on September 11, 2001 and the SARS epidemic in 2003. While sales of repair and overhaul services started to improve in 2003 signaling increased maintenance and out-sourcing activity by the major airlines, discretionary spending by airlines for purchases of spare parts for replacements and upgrades continued to be weak.
 
Air transport original equipment (OE) sales increased in 2004 primarily reflecting higher aircraft deliveries by our OE customers (primarily Airbus and Boeing) as aircraft orders by the commercial airlines began to improve. Air transport OE sales decreased significantly in 2003 reflecting dramatically lower deliveries by our OE customers due to reduced aircraft orders by commercial airlines.
 
Regional transport aftermarket sales increased in 2004 due primarily to an increase in fleet sizes and routes of regional carriers and the introduction of the Primus Epic integrated avionics

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  system. Regional aftermarket sales decreased in 2003 due mainly to lower sales of spare parts to regional airline operators.
   
Business and general aviation aftermarket sales were higher in 2004 as an improving economy drove increased utilization of corporate aircraft. Also, there was an increase in upgrade activity in avionics equipment (RVSM) to meet new regulatory standards. Business and general aviation aftermarket sales also increased in 2003 largely due to higher repair and overhaul activity in the fractional jet market.
 
Business and general aviation OE sales improved in 2004 due primarily to deliveries of the Primus Epic integrated avionics system and HTF7000 engine to business jet OE manufacturers. Business and general aviation OE sales were lower in 2003 reflecting a decline in projected deliveries of business jet airplanes due to weakness in the demand for fractional interests in aircraft and corporate profitability.
 
Defense and space OE sales increased in both 2004 and 2003 due principally to war-related activities, continued growth in precision munitions and increases in restricted space programs.
 
Defense and space aftermarket sales were strong in both 2004 and 2003 driven by war-related activities resulting in increases in repairs, platform upgrades and modifications for fixed, rotary wing and ground vehicles.

      Aerospace segment profit in 2004 increased by 21 percent compared with 2003 due primarily to an increase in sales of higher margin commercial aftermarket products and services and volume growth. This increase was partially offset by higher development expense associated with new programs and an increase in spending for information technology systems. Aerospace segment profit in 2003 decreased by 7 percent compared with 2002 due mainly to lower sales of commercial original equipment and higher-margin commercial aftermarket spare parts.

      Trends which may impact Aerospace operating results in 2005 include:

Global flying hours improved by 10 percent in 2004 and are expected to increase again in 2005 (5 to 6 percent).
 
The financial condition of major commercial airlines continues to be a concern due mainly to high fuel costs and intense fare competition.
 
The extent to which increased military activity is offset by lower OE sales due to program completions and reductions.
 
The magnitude of an expected increase in aircraft orders and deliveries in the air transport, business and general aviation segments.

Automation and Control Solutions

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

                       
      

Net sales

     $ 8,031          $ 7,464          $ 6,978  
      

% change compared with prior year

       8 %          7 %          (3 )%
      

Segment profit

     $ 894          $ 843          $ 860  
      

% change compared with prior year

       6 %          (2 )%          11 %
      

                       

      Automation and Control Solutions sales in 2004 increased by 8 percent compared with 2003 due to higher volumes of 5 percent and the favorable effect of foreign exchange of 4 percent, partially offset by the impact of lower prices of 1 percent. Sales increased by 9 percent for our Automation and Control Products businesses due principally to strong sales of fire solutions, environmental controls and sensor products, and the favorable effects of foreign exchange and acquisitions. Sales for our Process Solutions business increased by 8 percent due primarily to the favorable effect of foreign exchange and improvement in industrial production and capital spending. Sales for our Building Solutions business increased by 5 percent due primarily to the favorable effect of foreign exchange and the impact of investments in sales and marketing initiatives, partially offset by the divestiture of our Security

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Monitoring business. Automation and Control Solutions sales in 2003 increased by 7 percent compared with 2002 due to favorable effects of foreign exchange of 5 percent and acquisitions, net of the disposition of our Consumer Products business, of 4 percent, partially offset by the impact of lower prices and volumes of 1 percent each. Sales increased by 11 percent for our Automation and Control Products businesses as the favorable effects of foreign exchange and acquisitions, mainly Invensys Sensor Systems (Invensys), more than offset the impact of the disposition of our Consumer Products business and lower volumes. Sales for our Process Solutions business increased by 4 percent due to the favorable effect of foreign exchange partially offset by lower unit volumes. Sales for our Building Solutions business increased by 2 percent as the favorable effect of foreign exchange more than offset lower volumes due to continued softness in the non-residential construction market.

      Automation and Control Solutions segment profit in 2004 increased by 6 percent compared with 2003 due to the favorable effect of higher sales volumes partially offset by increased investments in sales and marketing initiatives and higher research and development costs to support new product introductions. Automation and Control Solutions segment profit in 2003 decreased by 2 percent compared with 2002 due mainly to the decline in higher-margin energy-retrofit and discretionary spot sales in our Building Solutions business, and increased research and development expense and investments in sales and marketing initiatives, mainly in our Automation and Control Products and Building Solutions businesses, respectively. Segment profit was also adversely impacted in 2003 by pricing pressures mainly in our Automation and Control Products and Process Solutions businesses.

      Trends which may impact Automation and Control Solutions operating results in 2005 include:

Extent, if any, of recovery in non-residential construction spending and capital spending on building and process automation.
 
Consolidation in the fire and security industry may result in increased competition.

Specialty Materials

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

                       
      

Net sales

     $ 3,497          $ 3,169          $ 3,205  
      

% change compared with prior year

       10 %          (1 )%          (3 )%
      

Segment profit

     $ 184          $ 136          $ 90  
      

% change compared with prior year

       35 %          51 %          61 %
      

                       

      Specialty Materials sales in 2004 increased by 10 percent compared with 2003 due to the impact of higher prices of 6 percent (mainly in our Nylon System business), higher volumes of 5 percent and the favorable effect of foreign exchange of 1 percent, partially offset by prior year divestitures, net of acquisitions, of 2 percent. Sales for our Chemicals business improved by 19 percent driven principally by continuing strong demand for our non-ozone depleting HFC products for refrigeration and air conditioning applications, as well as for blowing agents for insulation applications. Sales for our Electronic Materials business increased by 13 percent driven by improvement in the semiconductor industry. Sales for our Performance Products business were also higher by 13 percent due to strong demand for our Spectra fiber, principally from the U.S. military. Specialty Materials sales in 2003 decreased by 1 percent compared with 2002 due to the impact of the divestitures of our Advanced Circuits, PFC and Engineering Plastics businesses, net of the acquisition of BASF's nylon fiber business, of 6 percent partially offset by the favorable effects of foreign exchange of 3 percent and higher volumes of 2 percent. Higher volumes were principally driven by strong demand for Spectra fiber from the U.S. military, increasing demand for HFCs, a key component of many non-ozone depleting refrigerants and foam blowing agents and increased demand for electronic materials from the semiconductor industry. Volumes were adversely affected in 2003 by the temporary plant shutdowns in our Fluorocarbons and Nylon System businesses.

      Specialty Materials segment profit in 2004 increased by 35 percent compared with 2003 due principally to higher sales volumes and price increases, partially offset by higher raw material costs (principally phenol resulting from increases in benzene prices) mainly in our Nylon System business.

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Additionally segment profit in 2003 was adversely impacted by temporary plant shutdowns in our Fluorocarbons and Nylon System businesses. Specialty Materials segment profit in 2003 increased by 51 percent compared with 2002 due mainly to the impact of the prior year write-down of property, plant and equipment in several businesses, the benefits of cost actions including synergies from the nylon transaction, divestitures of non-strategic businesses and higher sales volumes. The increase was partially offset by higher raw material costs (mainly natural gas and phenol resulting from increases in benzene prices) and the impact of the temporary plant shutdowns in our Fluorocarbons and Nylon System businesses.

      Trends which may impact Specialty Materials operating results in 2005 include:

Continued excess global capacity in the production of nylon. The Nylon System business did not perform in accordance with our operating plan in 2004. We have taken certain repositioning actions in 2004 (see repositioning section of this MD&A) and are evaluating other alternatives. Additionally, we continue to evaluate strategic alternatives to maximize the value of this business.
 
Degree of volatility in significant raw material costs (natural gas and benzene).
 
Extent of change in order rates from global semiconductor customers.

Transportation Systems

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

                       
      

Net sales

     $ 4,323          $ 3,650          $ 3,184  
      

% change compared with prior year

       18 %          15 %          (8 )%
      

Segment profit

     $ 575          $ 461          $ 393  
      

% change compared with prior year

       25 %          17 %          28 %
      

                       

      Transportation Systems sales in 2004 increased by 18 percent compared with 2003 due primarily to a favorable sales mix and higher volumes of 12 percent and the favorable effect of foreign exchange of 6 percent. The increase in sales for the segment resulted principally from a 29 percent increase in sales in our Honeywell Turbo Technologies business due to a favorable sales mix and volume growth driven by increasing diesel penetration in Europe and strength in the North American truck segment, and the favorable effect of foreign exchange. Sales for our Consumer Products Group business increased by 7 percent driven by strong retail demand for our high-end products and recent introductions of new Autolite, FRAM and Prestone products and the favorable effect of foreign exchange and higher prices (offsetting incremental ethylene glycol raw material costs). Sales for our Friction Materials business increased by 7 percent largely due to the favorable effect of foreign exchange. Transportation Systems sales in 2003 increased by 15 percent compared with 2002 due mainly to the favorable effects of foreign exchange of 9 percent and a favorable sales mix and volume growth of 5 percent. The increase resulted mainly from a 27 percent increase in sales in our Honeywell Turbo Technologies business due to a favorable sales mix and volume growth of 15 percent as worldwide demand for our turbochargers continued to be strong and the favorable effect of foreign exchange of 12 percent.

      Transportation Systems segment profit in 2004 increased by 25 percent compared with 2003 due primarily to the effect of favorable sales mix and volume growth in our Honeywell Turbo Technologies business partially offset by higher raw material costs (mostly steel and other metals in each of the segment's businesses and ethylene glycol in our Consumer Products Group business). Transportation Systems segment profit in 2003 increased by 17 percent compared with 2002 as the effect of higher sales in our Honeywell Turbo Technologies business was partially offset by higher new product development and introduction and facility relocations expenses, and lower aftermarket sales at our Friction Materials business.

      Trends which may impact Transportation Systems operating results in 2005 include:

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Rate of increase in global diesel and gasoline turbocharger OEM demand arising from continued penetration of diesel passenger cars into the European market, and North America truck shipments.
 
The adoption of regulations aimed at reducing emissions.
 
Change in consumer spending for automotive aftermarket products.

Repositioning and Other Charges

      A summary of repositioning and other charges follows:

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

                       
      

Severance

     $ 85        $ 69        $ 270  
      

Asset impairments

       21          6          121  
      

Exit costs

       10          7          62  
      

Reserve adjustments

       (28 )        (69 )        (76 )
          
        
        
 
      

Total net repositioning charge

       88          13          377  
          
        
        
 
      

Asbestos related litigation charges, net of insurance

       76                   1,548  
      

Other probable and reasonably estimable legal and
environmental liabilities

       565          261          30  
      

Business impairment charges

       42                   877  
      

Customer claims and settlements of contract liabilities

       (10 )                 152  
      

Write-offs of receivables, inventories and other assets

       14          2          60  
      

Investment impairment charges

                2          15  
          
        
        
 
      

Total net repositioning and other charges

     $ 775        $ 278        $ 3,059  
          
        
        
 
      

                       

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

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

                       
      

Cost of products and services sold

     $ 621        $ 272        $ 561  
      

Selling, general and administrative expenses

       25          4          45  
      

Asbestos related litigation charges, net of insurance

       76                   1,548  
      

Business impairment charges

       42                   877  
      

Equity in (income) loss of affiliated companies

       6          2          13  
      

Other (income) expense

       5                   15  
          
        
        
 
      

     $ 775        $ 278        $ 3,059  
          
        
        
 
      

                       

      In 2004, we recognized repositioning charges totaling $116 million primarily for severance costs related to workforce reductions of 2,272 manufacturing and administrative positions across all of our reportable segments. Also, $28 million of previously established accruals, primarily for severance, were returned to income in 2004, due to fewer employee separations than originally planned associated with certain prior repositioning actions, resulting in reduced severance liabilities principally in our Automation and Control Solutions reportable segment.

      In 2003, we recognized repositioning charges totaling $82 million primarly for severance costs related to workforce reductions of 1,501 manufacturing and administrative positions across all of our reportable segments. Also, $69 million of previously established accruals, primarily for severance, were returned to income in 2003, due to fewer employee separations than originally planned associated with certain prior repositioning actions, resulting in reduced severance liabilities in our Automation and Control Solutions, Aerospace and Specialty Materials reportable segments.

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      In 2002, we recognized repositioning charges totaling $453 million for workforce reductions across all of our reportable segments and our UOP process technology joint venture. The charge also related to costs for the planned shutdown and consolidation of manufacturing plants in our Specialty Materials and Automation and Control Solutions reportable segments. Severance costs related to announced workforce reductions of approximately 8,100 manufacturing and administrative positions. Asset impairments principally related to manufacturing plant and equipment held for sale and capable of being taken out of service and actively marketed in the period of impairment. Exit costs related principally to incremental costs to exit facilities, including lease termination losses negotiated or subject to reasonable estimation related mainly to closed facilities in our Automation and Control Solutions and Specialty Materials reportable segments. Also, $76 million of previously established severance accruals were returned to income in 2002, due to fewer employee separations than originally planned associated with certain prior repositioning actions and higher than expected voluntary employee attrition, resulting in reduced severance liabilities in our Aerospace, Automation and Control Solutions and Specialty Materials reportable segments.

      Our 2004 repositioning actions are expected to generate incremental pretax savings of approximately $75 million in 2005 compared with 2004 principally from planned workforce reductions. Cash expenditures for severance and other exit costs necessary to execute our repositioning actions were $164, $200 and $447 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Such expenditures for severance and other exit costs have been funded principally through operating cash flows. Cash expenditures for severance and other exit costs necessary to execute the remaining actions will approximate $100 million in 2005 and will be funded principally through operating cash flows.

      In 2004, we recognized a charge of $565 million for other probable and reasonably estimable legal and environmental liabilities. This includes $536 million for legacy environmental liabilities, primarily related to the denial of our appeal of the matter entitled Interfaith Community Organization, et. al. v. Honeywell International Inc., et al., and estimated liabilities for remediation of environmental conditions in and around Onondaga Lake in Syracuse, New York. Both of these environmental matters are discussed in further detail in Note 21 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” We recognized a charge of $29 million for various legal settlements including property damage claims in our Automation and Control Solutions reportable segment. We recognized a charge of $76 million primarily for Bendix related asbestos claims and defense costs incurred in 2004 including an update of expected resolution values with respect to pending claims. The charge was net of probable Bendix related insurance recoveries and an additional $47 million of NARCO insurance deemed probable of recovery. See Note 21 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for further discussion. We recognized an impairment charge of $42 million in the second quarter of 2004 related principally to the write-down of property, plant and equipment of our Performance Fibers business in our Specialty Materials reportable segment. This business was sold in December 2004. We recognized a charge of $14 million for the write-off of receivables, inventories and other assets. We also reversed a reserve of $10 million established in the prior year for a contract settlement.

      In 2003, we recognized a charge of $261 million for other probable and reasonably estimable legal and environmental liabilities. This included $235 million for environmental liabilities mainly related to the matter entitled Interfaith Community Organization, et al. v. Honeywell International Inc., et al. and for remediation of environmental conditions in and around Onondaga Lake in Syracuse, New York, both as discussed in Note 21 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” We also recognized a charge of $4 million in our Specialty Materials reportable segment including a loss on sale of an investment owned by an equity investee.

      In 2002, we recognized business impairment charges of $877 million related to businesses in our Specialty Materials and Automation and Control Solutions reportable segments, as well as our Friction Materials business. Based on current operating losses and deteriorating economic conditions in certain chemical and telecommunications end-markets, we performed impairment tests and recognized impairment charges of $785 million principally related to the write-down of property, plant and equipment held and used in our Nylon System, Performance Fibers and Metglas Specialty Materials businesses, as well as an Automation and Control Solutions communication business. We also

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recognized impairment charges of $92 million related principally to the write-down of property, plant and equipment of our Friction Materials business, which was classified as assets held for disposal in Other Current Assets as of December 31, 2002. A plan of disposal of Friction Materials was adopted in 2001; in January 2003, we entered into a letter of intent to sell this business to Federal-Mogul Corp. The assets were reclassified from held for sale to held and used as of December 31, 2003 following the cessation of negotiations to sell our Friction Materials business to Federal-Mogul Corp. At that time, no adjustment to the carrying value of Friction Materials' assets was required based on a current reassessment of the fair value of those assets. Such reassessment of the fair value of the property, plant and equipment was performed using discounted estimated future cash flows of the business. The fair value approximated the written-down held for sale value and was also less than the carrying amount of the property, plant and equipment prior to being classified as held for sale, adjusted for depreciation expense that would have otherwise been recognized had these assets been classified as held and used (see Note 21 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for further discussion). We recognized asbestos related litigation charges of $1,548 million principally related to costs associated with the potential resolution of asbestos claims of NARCO (see Note 21 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for further discussion). We also recognized other charges consisting of customer claims and settlements of contract liabilities of $152 million and write-offs of receivables, inventories and other assets of $60 million. These other charges related mainly to our Advanced Circuits business, bankruptcy of a customer in our Aerospace reportable segment, and customer claims in our Aerospace and Automation and Control Solutions reportable segments. Additionally, we recognized other charges consisting of other probable and reasonably estimable environmental liabilities of $30 million and write-offs related to an other than temporary decline in the value of certain equity investments of $15 million.

      The following tables provide details of the pretax impact of total net repositioning and other charges by reportable segment.

Aerospace

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

                       
      

Net repositioning charge

     $ 5        $ 10        $ 15  
      

Customer claims and settlements of contract liabilities

       (10 )                 99  
      

Write-offs of receivables, inventories and other assets

                         21  
      

Investment impairment charges

                         11  
          
        
        
 
      

     $ (5 )      $ 10        $ 146  
          
        
        
 
      

                       

Automation and Control Solutions

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

                       
      

Net repositioning charge

     $ 15        $ (22 )      $ 131  
      

Other probable and reasonably estimable legal and
environmental liabilities

       13                    
      

Business impairment charges

                         22  
      

Customer claims and settlements of contract liabilities

                         42  
      

Write-offs of receivables, inventories and other assets

                         17  
          
        
        
 
      

     $ 28        $ (22 )      $ 212  
          
        
        
 

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Specialty Materials

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

                       
      

Net repositioning charge

     $ 36        $ 16        $ 167  
      

Other probable and reasonably estimable legal and
environmental liabilities

       9                   23  
      

Business impairment charges

       42                   763  
      

Customer claims and settlements of contract liabilities

                         11  
      

Write-offs of receivables, inventories and other assets

       3          2          12  
      

Investment impairment charges

                2           
          
        
        
 
      

     $ 90        $ 20        $ 976  
          
        
        
 
      

                       

Transportation Systems

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

                       
      

Net repositioning charge

        $ 26            $ 5          $ 26  
      

Asbestos related litigation charges, net of insurance

          120                         167  
      

Other probable and reasonably estimable legal and environmental liabilities

                       11             
      

Business impairment charges

                                  92  
      

Write-offs of receivables, inventories and other assets

          1                         10  
             
            
          
 
      

        $ 147            $ 16          $ 295  
             
            
          
 
      

                       

Corporate

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

                       
      

Net repositioning charge

        $ 6          $ 4        $ 38  
      

Asbestos related litigation charges, net of insurance

          (44 )                   1,381  
      

Other probable and reasonably estimable legal and environmental liabilities

          543            250          7  
      

Write-offs of receivables, inventories and other assets

          10                      
      

Investment impairment charges

                              4  
             
          
        
 
      

        $ 515          $ 254        $ 1,430  
             
          
        
 
      

                       

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash Flow Summary

      Our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities, as reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, are summarized as follows:

      2004

  2003

  2002

      (Dollars in millions)
      

                       
      

Cash provided by (used for):

                       
      

Operating activities

     $ 2,253        $ 2,199        $ 2,380  
      

Investing activities

       (584 )        (680 )        (870 )
      

Financing activities

       (1,223 )        (895 )        (932 )
      

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

       190          305          50  
          
        
        
 
      

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     $ 636        $ 929        $ 628  
          
        
        
 
      

                       

      Cash provided by operating activities increased by $54 million during 2004 compared with 2003 due primarily to increased cash earnings and a decrease in voluntary U.S. pension contributions of

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$630 million. The increase in cash provided by operating activities was partially offset by an increase in net asbestos related liability payments of $558 million as the prior year included $472 million in cash received from Equitas related to a comprehensive policy buy-back settlement, and an increase in working capital (receivables, inventories and accounts payable), usage of $268 million principally related to higher sales and a weakening of the U.S. dollar versus the Euro and Canadian dollar throughout 2004. Cash provided by operating activities decreased by $181 million during 2003 compared with 2002 mainly due to a $540 million increase in voluntary U.S. pension contributions as well as an increase in working capital usage due primarily to a weakening of the U.S. dollar versus the Euro and Canadian dollar throughout 2003. The decrease was partially offset by reduced severance and exit costs payments of $247 million, lower litigation payments of $222 million, as well as insurance receipts in excess of asbestos liability payments of $107 million during 2003.

      Cash used for investing activities decreased by $96 million during 2004 compared with 2003 due primarily to an increase in proceeds from sales of businesses of $289 million largely from the dispositions of our Security Monitoring and VCSEL Optical Products businesses in the current year. Additionally, proceeds from the maturity of investment securities were $80 million in 2004. The decrease in cash used for investing activities was partially offset by an increase in spending for acquisitions of $185 million due principally to various acquisitions in our Automation and Control Solutions reportable segment and an investment of $115 million in auction rate securities. Cash used for investing activities decreased by $190 million during 2003 compared with 2002 due mainly to reduced spending of $321 million for acquisitions, principally reflecting the acquisition of Invensys in October 2002. The decrease was partially offset by reduced proceeds from sales of investments of $91 million related to the disposition of a cost investment in our Automation and Control Solutions reportable segment in 2002, and reduced proceeds from sales of businesses of $46 million. Proceeds from business sales in 2003 resulted from the sale of certain non-core Specialty Materials (Engineering Plastics, Rudolstadt and Metglas) and Aerospace (Honeywell Aerospace Defense Services) businesses.

      Cash used for financing activities increased by $328 million during 2004 compared with 2003 due primarily to an increase in repurchases of common stock of $687 million in connection with our stock repurchase program announced in November 2003 partially offset by a reduction in debt repayments, net of issuances, of $337 million in 2004. Total debt of $5,273 million at December 31, 2004 was $113 million, or 2 percent higher than at December 31, 2003 principally reflecting higher commercial paper borrowings to fund our share repurchases in 2004. Cash used for financing activities decreased by $37 million during 2003 compared with 2002 mainly due to lower net debt repayments in 2003, partially offset by cash used to repurchase shares in the fourth quarter of 2003. Total debt of $5,160 million at December 31, 2003 was $71 million, or 1 percent higher than at December 31, 2002 principally reflecting the assumption of $267 million of debt associated with the purchase of assets under operating leases partially offset by lower short-term borrowings.

      We had approximately $3.4 and $2.6 billion of cash and cash equivalents held by non-U.S. subsidiaries mainly in local currencies (principally the Euro, Canadian dollar, and Australian dollar) at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The $190 and $305 million increases in cash and cash equivalents in 2004 and 2003, respectively, due to exchange rate changes, principally resulted from a weakening of the U.S. dollar mainly against the Euro and Canadian dollar throughout 2004 and 2003. We manage our worldwide cash requirements considering available cash balances and the most cost effective method to access those cash balances. The repatriation of cash balances from some non-U.S. subsidiaries to the U.S. could have U.S. tax consequences (see discussion of American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 in Note 7 of Notes fo Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”); however, substantially all cash balances held by non-U.S. subsidiaries are available without legal restrictions to fund business operations.

Liquidity

      We manage our businesses to maximize operating cash flows as the primary source of our liquidity. Operating cash flows were $2.3 billion in 2004. We have approximately $3.6 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $4.8 billion in working capital (receivables, inventories and accounts payable).

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Each of our businesses continues to focus on strategies to improve working capital turnover in 2005 to increase operating cash flows. Considering the current economic environment in which each of our businesses operate and our business plans and strategies, including our focus on growth, cost reduction and productivity initiatives, we believe that our cash balances and operating cash flows will remain our principal source of liquidity. In addition to our available cash and operating cash flows, additional sources of liquidity include committed credit lines, access to the public debt and equity markets using debt and equity securities, including commercial paper, as well as our ability to sell trade accounts receivables.

      A source of liquidity is our ability to issue short-term debt in the commercial paper market. Our ability to access the commercial paper market, and the related cost of these borrowings, is affected by the strength of our credit ratings and our $2.3 billion of committed bank revolving credit facilities (Revolving Credit Facilities). Our credit ratings are periodically reviewed by the major independent debt-rating agencies. In 2004, Standard and Poor's and Fitch Rating Services affirmed their corporate ratings on our long-term debt, A and A+, respectively, and short-term debt A-1 and F1, respectively, and revised Honeywell's outlook from “negative” to “stable”. Moody's Investors Service affirmed its corporate rating on our long-term and short-term debt of A2 and P-1, respectively. Our credit rating provided by Moody's Investors Service reflects a “negative outlook” due principally to the cyclical market conditions in the commercial air transport industry, our potential exposure to asbestos liabilities, and the existence of integration risk associated with our recently announced acquisition of Novar plc (expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2005). The “negative outlook” has not impaired, nor do we expect it to impair, our access to the commercial paper markets.

      Commercial paper notes are sold at a discount and have a maturity of not more than 270 days from date of issuance. Borrowings under the commercial paper program are available for general corporate purposes as well as for financing potential acquisitions. There was $220 million of commercial paper outstanding at December 31, 2004.

      Our $2.3 billion of Revolving Credit Facilities are maintained with a group of banks, arranged by Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., and comprises: (a) a $1 billion Five-Year Credit Agreement and (b) a $1.3 billion Five-Year Credit Agreement. The credit agreements are maintained for general corporate purposes, including support for the issuance of commercial paper. The $1 billion Five-Year Credit Agreement was put in place on October 22, 2004, replacing a $1 billion 364-Day Credit Agreement which was expiring on November 24, 2004. This newly established Five-Year credit facility includes a $200 million sub-limit for the potential issuance of letters of credit. The $1.3 billion Five-Year Credit Agreement was increased in November 2003 with the addition of a $300 million sub-limit for the potential issuance of letters of credit. See Note 15 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

      We also have a shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission which allows us to issue up to $3 billion in debt securities, common stock and preferred stock that may be offered in one or more offerings on terms to be determined at the time of the offering. Net proceeds of any offering would be used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of existing indebtedness, capital expenditures and acquisitions.

      We also sell interests in designated pools of trade accounts receivables to third parties. The sold receivables were over-collateralized by $120 million at December 31, 2004 and we retain a subordinated interest in the pool of receivables representing that over-collateralization as well as an undivided interest in the balance of the receivables pools. New receivables are sold under the agreement as previously sold receivables are collected. The retained interests in the receivables are reflected at the amounts expected to be collected by us, and such carrying value approximates the fair value of our retained interests. The sold receivables were $500 million at both December 31, 2004 and 2003.

      In addition to our normal operating cash requirements, our principal future cash requirements will be to fund capital expenditures, debt repayments, employee benefit obligations, environmental remediation costs, asbestos claims, severance and exit costs related to repositioning actions, share repurchases and any strategic acquisitions. Our total capital expenditures in 2005 are currently projected at approximately $775 million. These expenditures are primarily intended for maintenance,

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replacement, production capacity expansion, cost reduction and growth. There are $956 million of long-term debt repayments scheduled for 2005. Assuming that actual pension plan returns are consistent with our expected rate of return of 9 percent in 2005 and beyond and that interest rates remain constant, we would not be required to make any contributions to our U.S. pension plans for the foreseeable future. Due to share repurchases made in the fourth quarter of 2004 to offset the anticipated 2005 dilutive impact of employee stock-based compensation plans, we do not anticipate the need for additional share repurchases in 2005 under the program initiated in the fourth quarter of 2003. Total repurchases may vary depending on market conditions and the level of other investing activities. Cash expenditures for severance and other exit costs necessary to execute the remaining repositioning actions will approximate $100 million in 2005. We expect our cash expenditures for asbestos claims in 2005 to be approximately $744 million and insurance recoveries to be approximately $150 million in 2005. See Asbestos Matters in Note 21 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for further discussion. As discussed in Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” we expect to complete our acquisition of Novar plc in the first quarter of 2005. We expect to fund the acquisition with existing cash resources.

      We continuously assess the relative strength of each business in our portfolio as to strategic fit, market position, profit and cash flow contribution in order to upgrade our combined portfolio and identify business units that will most benefit from increased investment. We identify acquisition candidates that will further our strategic plan and strengthen our existing core businesses. We also identify business units that do not fit into our long-term strategic plan based on their market position, relative profitability or growth potential. These business units are considered for potential divestiture, restructuring or other repositioning actions subject to regulatory constraints. In 2004, we realized $426 million in cash proceeds from sales of non-strategic businesses.

      We believe that our operating cash flows will be sufficient to meet our future cash needs. Our available cash, committed credit lines, access to the public debt and equity markets using debt and equity securities, including commercial paper, as well as our ability to sell trade accounts receivables, provide additional sources of short-term and long-term liquidity to fund current operations and future investment opportunities. Based on our current financial position and expected economic performance, we do not believe that our liquidity will be adversely impacted by an inability to access our sources of financing.

Contractual Obligations and Probable Liability Payments

      Following is a summary of our significant contractual obligations and probable liability payments at December 31, 2004:

    Payments by Period

    Total

  2005

  2006-
2007

  2008-
2009

  Thereafter

    (Dollars in millions)

                                       

Long-term debt, including capitalized leases(1)

     $ 5,025        $ 956        $ 1,385        $ 611        $ 2,073  

Minimum operating lease payments

       1,028          289          369          197          173  

Purchase obligations(2)

       2,663          334          1,104          302          923  

Estimated environmental liability payments

       895          267          260          260          108  

Asbestos related liability payments(3)

       2,750          744          860          286          860  
        
        
        
        
        
 

       12,361          2,590          3,978          1,656          4,137  
        
        
        
        
        
 

Asbestos insurance recoveries(4)

       (1,562 )        (150 )        (280 )        (240 )        (892 )
        
        
        
        
        
 

     $ 10,799        $ 2,440        $ 3,698        $ 1,416        $ 3,245  
        
        
        
        
        
 

                                       


     
(1)     Assumes all long-term debt is outstanding until scheduled maturity.
     
(2)     Purchase obligations are entered into with various vendors in the normal course of business and are consistent with our expected requirements.

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(3)     These amounts are estimates of asbestos related cash payments for NARCO and Bendix. NARCO estimated payments are based on the terms and conditions, including evidentiary requirements, specified in the definitive agreements or agreements in principle and pursuant to Trust Distribution Procedures. Bendix payments are based on our estimate of pending claims. Projecting future events is subject to many uncertainties that could cause asbestos liabilities to be higher or lower than those projected and recorded. There is no assurance that NARCO or Bendix insurance recoveries will be timely, that a NARCO plan of reorganization will be proposed or confirmed, or whether there will be any NARCO related asbestos claims beyond 2018. See Asbestos Matters in Note 21 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”.
     
(4)     These amounts represent probable insurance recoveries through 2018. See Asbestos Matters in Note 21 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

      The table excludes our pension and other postretirement benefits (OPEB) obligations. We made voluntary contributions of $40, $670 and $830 million to our U.S. pension plans in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Future plan contributions are dependent upon actual plan asset returns and interest rates. Assuming that actual plan asset returns are consistent with our expected plan return of 9 percent in 2005 and beyond, and that interest rates remain constant, we would not be required to make any contributions to our U.S. pension plans for the foreseeable future. Payments due under our OPEB plans are not required to be funded in advance, but are paid as medical costs are incurred by covered retiree populations, and are principally dependent upon the future cost of retiree medical benefits under our plans. We expect our OPEB payments to approximate $208 million in 2005. See Note 22 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for further discussion of our pension and OPEB plans.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

      Following is a summary of our off-balance sheet arrangements:

      Guarantees—We have issued or are a party to the following direct and indirect guarantees at December 31, 2004:

      Maximum
Potential
Future
Payments

      (Dollars
in millions)
      

       
      

Operating lease residual values

     $ 47  
      

Other third parties' financing

       4  
      

Unconsolidated affiliates' financing

       7  
      

Customer and vendor financing

       35  
          
 
      

     $ 93  
          
 
      

       

      We do not expect that these guarantees will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

      In connection with the disposition of certain businesses and facilities we have indemnified the purchasers for the expected cost of remediation of environmental contamination, if any, existing on the date of disposition. Such expected costs are accrued when environmental assessments are made or remedial efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated.

      Retained Interests in Factored Pools of Trade Accounts Receivables—As a source of liquidity, we sell interests in designated pools of trade accounts receivables to third parties. The sold receivables ($500 million at December 31, 2004) are over-collateralized and we retain a subordinated interest in the pool of receivables representing that over-collateralization as well as an undivided interest in the balance of the receivables pools. The over-collateralization provides credit support to the purchasers of the receivable interest by limiting their losses in the event that a portion of the

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receivables sold becomes uncollectible. At December 31, 2004, our retained subordinated and undivided interests at risk were $120 and $440 million, respectively. Based on the underlying credit quality of the receivables placed into the designated pools of receivables being sold, we do not expect that any losses related to our retained interests at risk will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

Environmental Matters

      We are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign government requirements relating to the protection of the environment. We believe that, as a general matter, our policies, practices and procedures are properly designed to prevent unreasonable risk of environmental damage and personal injury and that our handling, manufacture, use and disposal of hazardous or toxic substances are in accord with environmental and safety laws and regulations. However, mainly because of past operations and operations of predecessor companies, we, like other companies engaged in similar businesses, have incurred remedial response and voluntary cleanup costs for site contamination and are a party to lawsuits and claims associated with environmental and safety matters, including past production of products containing toxic substances. Additional lawsuits, claims and costs involving environmental matters are likely to continue to arise in the future.

      With respect to environmental matters involving site contamination, we continually conduct studies, individually or jointly with other responsible parties, to determine the feasibility of various remedial techniques to address environmental matters. It is our policy (see Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”) to record appropriate liabilities for environmental matters when remedial efforts or damage claim payments are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. Such liabilities are based on our best estimate of the undiscounted future costs required to complete the remedial work. The recorded liabilities are adjusted periodically as remediation efforts progress or as additional technical or legal information becomes available. Given the uncertainties regarding the status of laws, regulations, enforcement policies, the impact of other potentially responsible parties, technology and information related to individual sites, we do not believe it is possible to develop an estimate of the range of reasonable possible environmental loss in excess of our accrual. We expect to fund expenditures for these matters from operating cash flow. The timing of cash expenditures depends on a number of factors, including the timing of litigation and settlements of remediation liability, personal injury and property damage claims, regulatory approval of cleanup projects, remedial techniques to be utilized and agreements with other parties.

      Remedial response and voluntary cleanup expenditures were $248, $77 and $81 million in 2004, 2003, and 2002, respectively, and are currently estimated to be approximately $267 million in 2005. We expect to fund such expenditures from operating cash flow.

      Remedial response and voluntary cleanup costs charged against pretax earnings were $536, $235 and $60 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the recorded liability for environmental matters was $895 and $593 million, respectively. In addition, in 2004 and 2003 we incurred operating costs for ongoing businesses of approximately $116 and $80 million, respectively, relating to compliance with environmental regulations.

      Although we do not currently possess sufficient information to reasonably estimate the amounts of 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, they could be material to our consolidated results of operations or 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.

      See Note 3 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for a discussion of our legal and environmental charges and Note 21 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for a discussion of our commitments and contingencies, including those related to environmental matters and toxic tort litigation.

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Financial Instruments

      As a result of our global operating and financing activities, we are exposed to market risks from changes in interest and foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices, which may adversely affect our operating results and financial position. We minimize our risks from interest and foreign currency exchange rate and commodity price fluctuations through our normal operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes and do not use leveraged derivative financial instruments. A summary of our accounting policies for derivative financial instruments is included in Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”.

      We conduct our business on a multinational basis in a wide variety of foreign currencies. Our exposure to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates arises from international financing activities between subsidiaries, foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities and anticipated transactions arising from international trade. Our objective is to preserve the economic value of non-functional currency cash flows. We attempt to have all transaction exposures hedged with natural offsets to the fullest extent possible and, once these opportunities have been exhausted, through foreign currency forward and option agreements with third parties. Our principal currency exposures relate to the Euro, the Canadian dollar, British pound, and the U.S. dollar.

      Our exposure to market risk from changes in interest rates relates primarily to our debt obligations. As described in Notes 15 and 17 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”, we issue both fixed and variable rate debt and use interest rate swaps to manage our exposure to interest rate movements and reduce overall borrowing costs.

      Financial instruments, including derivatives, expose us to counterparty credit risk for nonperformance and to market risk related to changes in interest or currency exchange rates. We manage our exposure to counterparty credit risk through specific minimum credit standards, diversification of counterparties, and procedures to monitor concentrations of credit risk. Our counterparties are substantial investment and commercial banks with significant experience using such derivative instruments. We monitor the impact of market risk on the fair value and cash flows of our derivative and other financial instruments considering reasonably possible changes in interest and currency exchange rates and restrict the use of derivative financial instruments to hedging activities.

      The following table illustrates the potential change in fair value for interest rate sensitive instruments based on a hypothetical immediate one-percentage-point increase in interest rates across all maturities, the potential change in fair value for foreign exchange rate sensitive instruments based on a 10 percent weakening of the U.S. dollar versus local currency exchange rates across all maturities, and the potential change in fair value of contracts hedging commodity purchases based on

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a 20 percent decrease in the price of the underlying commodity across all maturities at December 31, 2004 and 2003.

    Face or
Notional
Amount

  Carrying
Value(1)

  Fair
Value(1)

  Estimated
Increase
(Decrease)
In Fair Value

    (Dollars in millions)

                               

December 31, 2004

                               

Interest Rate Sensitive Instruments

                               

Long-term debt (including current maturities)

     $ (4,994 )      $ (5,025 )      $ (5,411 )      $ (131 )

Interest rate swap agreements

       1,218          39          39          (15 )

Foreign Exchange Rate Sensitive Instruments

                               

Foreign currency exchange contracts(2)

       790          16          16          (21 )

Commodity Price Sensitive Instruments

                               

Forward commodity contracts(3)

       87          8          8          (11 )

December 31, 2003

                               

Interest Rate Sensitive Instruments

                               

Long-term debt (including current maturities)

     $ (4,947 )      $ (5,008 )      $ (5,508 )      $ (148 )

Interest rate swap agreements

       1,189          67          67          (26 )

Foreign Exchange Rate Sensitive Instruments

                               

Foreign currency exchange contracts(2)

       641          1          1          (32 )

Commodity Price Sensitive Instruments

                               

Forward commodity contracts(3)

       50          18          18          (13 )

                               


     
(1)     Asset or (liability).
     
(2)     Changes in the fair value of foreign currency exchange contracts are offset by changes in the fair value or cash flows of underlying hedged foreign currency transactions.
     
(3)     Changes in the fair value of forward commodity contracts are offset by changes in the cash flows of underlying hedged commodity transactions.

      The above discussion of our procedures to monitor market risk and the estimated changes in fair value resulting from our sensitivity analyses are forward-looking statements of market risk assuming certain adverse market conditions occur. Actual results in the future may differ materially from these estimated results due to actual developments in the global financial markets. The methods used by us to assess and mitigate risk discussed above should not be considered projections of future events.

OTHER MATTERS

Litigation

      See Note 21 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for a discussion of environmental, asbestos and other litigation matters.

Sales to the U.S. Government

      Sales to the U.S. Government, acting through its various departments and agencies and through prime contractors, amounted to $3,464, $3,111 and $2,730 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. This included sales to the Department of Defense (DoD), as a prime contractor and subcontractor, of $2,808, $2,564 and $2,046 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Sales to the DoD accounted for 11.0, 11.1 and 9.2 percent of our total sales in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. U.S. defense spending increased in 2004 and is also expected to increase in 2005.

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Backlog

      Our total backlog at year-end 2004 and 2003 was $8,229 and $7,191 million, respectively. We anticipate that approximately $6,339 million of the 2004 backlog will be filled in 2005. We believe that backlog is not necessarily a reliable indicator of our future sales because a substantial portion of the orders constituting this backlog may be canceled at the customer's option.

Inflation

      Highly competitive market conditions have minimized inflation's impact on the selling prices of our products and the costs of our purchased materials. Except for the costs of certain raw materials in our Specialty Materials reportable segment (See Business Overview section of this MD&A for further discussion), cost increases for materials and labor have generally been low, and productivity enhancement programs, including repositioning actions and Six Sigma initiatives, have largely offset any impact.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements.

Item 7A.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

      Information relating to market risk is included in “Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” under the caption “Financial Instruments”.

Item 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

    Years Ended December 31,

    2004

  2003

  2002

    (Dollars in millions,
except per share amounts)

                       

Product sales

     $ 20,408        $ 18,234        $ 17,608  

Service sales

       5,193          4,869          4,666  
        
        
        
 

       25,601          23,103          22,274  
        
        
        
 

Costs, expenses and other

                       

Cost of products sold

       16,904          14,753          14,168  

Cost of services sold

       3,681          3,482          3,447  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

       3,316          2,950          2,757  

(Gain) loss on sale of non-strategic businesses

       (255 )        (38 )        124  

Asbestos related litigation charges, net of insurance

       76                   1,548  

Business impairment charges

       42                   877  

Equity in (income) loss of affiliated companies

       (82 )        (38 )        (42 )

Other (income) expense

       (92 )        19          (4 )

Interest and other financial charges

       331          335          344  
        
        
        
 

       23,921          21,463          23,219  
        
        
        
 

Income (loss) before taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change

       1,680          1,640          (945 )

Tax expense (benefit)

       399          296          (725 )
        
        
        
 

Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change

       1,281          1,344          (220 )

Cumulative effect of accounting change

                (20 )         
        
        
        
 

Net income (loss)

     $ 1,281        $ 1,324        $ (220 )
        
        
        
 

Earnings (loss) per share of common stock—basic:

                       

Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change

     $ 1.49        $ 1.56        $ (0.27 )

Cumulative effect of accounting change

                (0.02 )         
        
        
        
 

Net income (loss)

     $ 1.49        $ 1.54        $ (0.27 )
        
        
        
 

Earnings (loss) per share of common stock—assuming dilution:

                       

Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change

     $ 1.49        $ 1.56        $ (0.27 )

Cumulative effect of accounting change

                (0.02 )         
        
        
        
 

Net income (loss)

     $ 1.49        $ 1.54        $ (0.27 )
        
        
        
 

                       

                       

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

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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

    December 31,

    2004

  2003

    (Dollars in millions)

               

ASSETS

               

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

     $ 3,586        $ 2,950  

Accounts, notes and other receivables

       4,243          3,643  

Inventories

       3,160          3,040  

Deferred income taxes

       1,289          1,526  

Other current assets

       542          465  
        
        
 

Total current assets

       12,820          11,624  

Investments and long-term receivables

       542          569  

Property, plant and equipment—net

       4,331          4,295  

Goodwill

       6,013          5,789  

Other intangible assets—net

       1,241          1,098  

Insurance recoveries for asbestos related liabilities

       1,412          1,317  

Deferred income taxes

       613          342  

Prepaid pension benefit cost

       2,985          3,173  

Other assets

       1,105          1,107  
        
        
 

Total assets

     $ 31,062        $ 29,314  
        
        
 

LIABILITIES

               

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

     $ 2,564        $ 2,240  

Short-term borrowings

       28          152  

Commercial paper

       220           

Current maturities of long-term debt

       956          47  

Accrued liabilities

       4,971          4,314  
        
        
 

Total current liabilities

       8,739          6,753  

Long-term debt

       4,069          4,961  

Deferred income taxes

       397          316  

Postretirement benefit obligations other than pensions

       1,713          1,683  

Asbestos related liabilities

       2,006          2,279  

Other liabilities

       2,886          2,593  

CONTINGENCIES

               

SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY

               

Capital—common stock—Authorized 2,000,000,000 shares (par value
$1 per share):

               

—issued 957,599,900 shares

       958          958  

—additional paid-in capital

       3,574          3,486  

Common stock held in treasury, at cost:

               

2004—107,586,616 shares; 2003—95,269,642 shares

       (4,185 )        (3,655 )

Accumulated other nonowner changes

       138          (189 )

Retained earnings

       10,767          10,129  
        
        
 

Total shareowners' equity

       11,252          10,729  
        
        
 

Total liabilities and shareowners' equity

     $ 31,062        $ 29,314  
        
        
 

               

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

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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

    Years Ended December 31,

    2004

  2003

  2002

    (Dollars in millions)

                       

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

                       

Net income (loss)

     $ 1,281        $ 1,324        $ (220 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

                       

Cumulative effect of accounting change

                20           

(Gain) loss on sale of non-strategic businesses

       (255 )        (38 )        124  

Repositioning and other charges

       657          278          634  

Severance and exit cost payments

       (164 )        (200 )        (447 )

Environmental and non-asbestos litigation payments

       (273 )        (91 )        (313 )

Business impairment charges

       42                   877  

Asbestos related litigation charges, net of insurance

       76                   1,548  

Asbestos related liability payments

       (518 )        (557 )        (135 )

Insurance receipts for asbestos related liabilities

       67          664          76  

Depreciation and amortization

       650          661          730  

Undistributed earnings of equity affiliates

       (75 )        (38 )        (55 )

Deferred income taxes

       223          344          (775 )

Pension and other postretirement benefits expense (income)

       628          325          (11 )

Pension contributions—U.S. plans

       (40 )        (670 )        (130 )

Other postretirement benefit payments

       (207 )        (203 )        (199 )

Other

       (121 )        (16 )        (133 )

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and divestitures:

                       

Accounts, notes and other receivables

       (470 )        (236 )        105  

Inventories

       (84 )        118          333  

Other current assets

       (77 )        (20 )        51  

Accounts payable

       408          240          63  

Accrued liabilities

       505          294          257  
        
        
        
 

Net cash provided by operating activities

       2,253          2,199          2,380  
        
        
        
 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

                       

Expenditures for property, plant and equipment

       (629 )        (655 )        (671 )

Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment

       38          37          41  

Decrease in investments

       80                   91  

(Increase) in investments

       (115 )                  

Cash paid for acquisitions

       (384 )        (199 )        (520 )

Proceeds from sales of businesses

       426          137          183  

Decrease in short-term investments

                         6  
        
        
        
 

Net cash (used for) investing activities

       (584 )        (680 )        (870 )
        
        
        
 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

                       

Net increase (decrease) in commercial paper

       220          (201 )        198  

Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings

       (121 )        81          (96 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

       74          54          41  

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

                         6  

Payments of long-term debt

       (29 )        (147 )        (428 )

Repurchases of common stock

       (724 )        (37 )         

Cash dividends on common stock

       (643 )        (645 )        (614 )

Other

                         (39 )
        
        
        
 

Net cash (used for) financing activities

       (1,223 )        (895 )        (932 )
        
        
        
 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

       190          305          50  
        
        
        
 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

       636          929          628  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

       2,950          2,021          1,393  
        
        
        
 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

     $ 3,586        $ 2,950        $ 2,021  
        
        
        
 

                       

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

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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY

    Common
Stock Issued

          Common Stock
Held in Treasury

                       
    Shares

  Amount

  Additional
Paid-in
Capital

  Shares

  Amount

  Accumulated
Other Non-
owner
Changes

  Retained
Earnings

  Total
Shareowners'
Equity

    (In millions, except per share amounts)

                                                               

Balance at December 31, 2001

       957.6        $ 958        $ 3,015          (142.6 )      $ (4,252 )      $ (835 )      $ 10,284        $ 9,170  

Net loss

                                                       (220 )        (220 )

Foreign exchange translation adjustments

                                               310                  310  

Minimum pension liability adjustment

                                               (606 )                (606 )

Change in fair value of effective cash flow hedges

                                               22                  22  
                                                                
 

Nonowner changes in shareowners' equity

                                                               (494 )

Common stock issued for employee savings and option plans (including related tax expense of $28)

                       138          7.7          54                          192  

Common stock contributed to pension plans

                       286          31.5          414                          700  

Cash dividends on common stock
($0.75 per share)

                                                       (614 )        (614 )

Other owner changes

                       (30 )        .3          1                          (29 )
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
 

Balance at December 31, 2002

       957.6          958          3,409          (103.1 )        (3,783 )        (1,109 )        9,450          8,925  
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
 

Net income

                                                       1,324          1,324  

Foreign exchange translation adjustments

                                               551                  551  

Minimum pension liability adjustment

                                               369                  369  

Change in fair value of effective cash flow hedges

                                                                 
                                                                
 

Nonowner changes in shareowners' equity

                                                               2,244  

Common stock issued for employee savings and option plans (including related tax benefits of $19)

                       75          9.3          182                          257  

Repurchases of common stock

                               (1.9 )        (62 )                        (62 )

Cash dividends on common stock
($0.75 per share)

                                                       (645 )        (645 )

Other owner changes

                       2          .4          8                          10  
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
 

Balance at December 31, 2003

       957.6          958          3,486          (95.3 )        (3,655 )        (189 )        10,129          10,729  
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
 

Net income

                                                       1,281          1,281  

Foreign exchange translation adjustments

                                               351                  351  

Minimum pension liability adjustment

                                               (15 )                (15 )

Change in fair value of effective cash flow hedges

                                               (9 )                (9 )
                                                                
 

Nonowner changes in shareowners' equity

                                                               1,608  

Common stock issued for employee
savings and option plans (including
related tax benefits of $19)

                       79          7.5          162                          241  

Repurchases of common stock

                               (20.1 )        (699 )                        (699 )

Cash dividends on common stock
($0.75 per share)

                                                       (643 )        (643 )

Other owner changes

                       9          .3          7                          16  
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
 

Balance at December 31, 2004

       957.6        $ 958        $ 3,574          (107.6 )      $ (4,185 )      $ 138        $ 10,767        $ 11,252  
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
 

                                                               

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

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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

      Honeywell International Inc. is a diversified technology and manufacturing company, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services, control, sensing and security technologies for buildings, homes and industry, turbochargers, automotive products, specialty chemicals, fibers, and electronic and advanced materials. The following is a description of the significant accounting policies of Honeywell International Inc.

      Principles of Consolidation—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Honeywell International Inc. and all of its subsidiaries and entities in which a controlling interest is maintained. Our consolidation policy requires the consolidation of entities where a controlling financial interest is obtained as well as consolidation of variable interest entities in which we are designated as the primary beneficiary in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (FIN 46), as amended. See Recent Accounting Pronouncements in this Note for further discussion of FIN 46. All intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

      Cash and Cash Equivalents—Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and on deposit and highly liquid, temporary cash investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

      Inventories—Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out or the average cost method and the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for certain qualifying domestic inventories.

      Investments—Investments in affiliates over which we have a significant influence, but not a controlling interest, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Other investments are carried at market value, if readily determinable, or cost. All equity investments are periodically reviewed to determine if declines in fair value below cost basis are other-than-temporary. Significant and sustained decreases in quoted market prices and a series of historic and projected operating losses by investees are considered in the review. If the decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment loss is recorded and the investment is written down to a new carrying value.

      Property, Plant and Equipment—Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. For financial reporting, the straight-line method of depreciation is used over the estimated useful lives of 10 to 40 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 15 years for machinery and equipment.

      Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets—Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition costs over the fair value of net assets of businesses acquired. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (SFAS No. 142) requires that goodwill and certain other intangible assets having indefinite lives no longer be amortized to income, but instead be periodically tested for impairment. Intangible assets determined to have definite lives will continue to be amortized over their useful lives. When we adopted SFAS No. 142, we reassessed the useful lives and residual values of all acquired intangible assets to make any necessary amortization period adjustments. Based on that assessment, an amount related to a trademark in our automotive consumer products business was determined to be an indefinite-lived intangible asset because it is expected to generate cash flows indefinitely. There were no other adjustments made to the amortization period or residual values of other intangible assets. We also completed our goodwill impairment testing during the three months ended March 31, 2002 and determined that there was no impairment as of January 1, 2002. This initial impairment assessment was updated as of March 31, 2004 and no impairment was determined. Impairment tests for our reporting units are performed annually as of March 31 or when events or changes in circumstances occur. See Note 13 for additional details.

      Other Intangible Assets with Determinable Lives—Other intangible assets with determinable lives consist of Aerospace customer incentives, patents and trademarks and other intangibles and are amortized over weighted average service periods of 25, 19 and 15 years, respectively.

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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

      Long-Lived Assets—We periodically evaluate the recoverability of the carrying amount of long-lived assets (including property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets with determinable lives) whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be fully recoverable. We evaluate events or changes in circumstances based on a number of factors including operating results, business plans and forecasts, general and industry trends and, economic projections and anticipated cash flows. An impairment is assessed when the undiscounted expected future cash flows derived from an asset are less than its carrying amount. Impairment losses are measured as the amount by which the carrying value of an asset exceeds its fair value and are recognized in earnings. We also continually evaluate the estimated useful lives of all long-lived assets and periodically revise such estimates based on current events.

      Sales Recognition—Product and service sales are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, pricing is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured. Service sales, principally representing repair, maintenance and engineering activities in our Aerospace and Automation and Control Solutions reportable segments, are recognized over the contractual period or as services are rendered. Sales under long-term contracts in the Aerospace and Automation and Control Solutions reportable segments are recorded on a percentage-of-completion method measured on the cost-to-cost basis for engineering-type contracts and the units-of-delivery basis for production-type contracts. Provisions for anticipated losses on long-term contracts are recorded in full when such losses become evident. Revenues from contracts with multiple element arrangements are recognized as each element is earned based on the relative fair value of each element and when the delivered elements have value to customers on a standalone basis. Amounts allocated to each element are based on its objectively determined fair value, such as the sales price for the product or service when it is sold separately or competitor prices for similar products or services.

      Aerospace Customer Incentives—We provide sales incentives to commercial aircraft manufacturers and airlines in connection with their selection of our aircraft wheel and braking system hardware and auxiliary power units for installation on commercial aircraft. These incentives consist of free or deeply discounted products, product credits and upfront cash payments. The cost of these incentives are capitalized at the time we deliver the products to our customers or, in the case of product credits, at the time the credit is issued, or in the case of upfront cash payments, at the time the payment is made. In the case of free or deeply discounted product, the cost to manufacture less any amount recovered from the airframe manufacturer or airline is capitalized. Product credits and upfront cash payments are capitalized at exchanged value. Research, design, development and qualification costs related to these products are expensed as incurred, unless contractually guaranteed of reimbursement. The cost of the sales incentives described above is capitalized because the selection of our aircraft wheel and braking system hardware and auxiliary power units for installation on commercial aircraft results in the creation of future revenues and cash flows through aftermarket sales to fulfill long-term product maintenance requirements mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other similar international organizations over the useful life of the aircraft. Once our products are certified and selected on an aircraft, the recovery of our investment is virtually guaranteed over the useful life of the aircraft. The likelihood of displacement by an alternative supplier is remote due to contractual sole-sourcing, the high cost to alternative suppliers and aircraft operators of product retrofits, and/or rigorous regulatory specifications, qualification and testing requirements. We amortize the cost of these capitalized sales incentives over their useful lives on a straight-line basis, up to 25 years, representing the estimated minimum service life of the aircraft. This useful life is the period over which we are virtually assured to earn revenues from the aftermarket sales of certified products necessary to fulfill the maintenance required by the FAA and other similar international organizations. We classify the amortization expense associated with free and discounted products as cost of goods sold and the amortization expense associated with product credits and upfront cash payments as a

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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

reduction of sales. We regularly evaluate the recoverability of capitalized amounts whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the incentives may not be fully recoverable. There were no impairment charges related to these capitalized incentives recognized during 2004, 2003 and 2002. See Note 13 for additional details.

      Environmental Expenditures—Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations, and that do not provide future benefits, are expensed as incurred. Liabilities are recorded when environmental remedial efforts or damage claim payments are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. Such liabilities are based on our best estimate of the undiscounted future costs required to complete the remedial work. The recorded liabilities are adjusted periodically as remediation efforts progress or as additional technical or legal information becomes available. Given the uncertainties regarding the status of laws, regulations, enforcement policies, the impact of other potentially responsible parties, technology and information related to individual sites, we do not believe it is possible to develop an estimate of the range of reasonably possible environmental loss in excess of our accruals. The undiscounted liabilities for environmental costs recorded in Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities at December 31, 2004 were $267 and $628 million, respectively, and at December 31, 2003 were $90 and $503 million, respectively.

      Asbestos Related Contingencies and Insurance Recoveries—Honeywell is a defendant in personal injury actions related to asbestos containing products (refractory products and friction products). We recognize a liability for any asbestos related contingency that is probable of occurrence and reasonably estimable. Regarding North American Refractories Company (NARCO) asbestos related claims, we accrue for pending claims based on terms and conditions, including evidentiary requirements, in definitive agreements or agreements in principle with current claimants. We also accrued for the probable value of future asbestos related claims through 2018 based on the disease criteria and payment values contained in the NARCO trust as described in Note 21. In light of the inherent uncertainties in making long term projections regarding claims filing rates and disease manifestation, we do not believe that we have a reasonable basis for estimating asbestos claims beyond 2018 under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies” (SFAS No. 5). Regarding Bendix asbestos related claims, we accrue for the estimated value of pending claims based on expected claim resolution values and dismissal rates. We have not accrued for future Bendix asbestos related claims as we cannot reasonably predict how many additional claims may be brought against us, the allegations in such claims or their probable outcomes and resulting settlement values in the tort system. We continually assess the likelihood of any adverse judgments or outcomes to our contingencies, as well as potential ranges of probable losses and recognize a liability, if any, for these contingencies based on a careful analysis of each individual issue with the assistance of outside legal counsel and, if applicable, other experts.

      In connection with the recognition of liabilities for asbestos related matters, we record asbestos related insurance recoveries that are deemed probable. In assessing the probability of insurance recovery, we make judgments concerning insurance coverage that we believe are reasonable and consistent with our historical dealings with our insurers, our knowledge of any pertinent solvency issues surrounding insurers and various judicial determinations relevant to our insurance programs.

      Research and Development—Research and development costs for company-sponsored research and development projects are expensed as incurred. Such costs are principally included in Cost of Products Sold and were $917, $751 and $757 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

      Stock-Based Compensation Plans—We account for our fixed stock option plans under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (APB No. 25). Under APB No. 25, there is no compensation cost recognized for our fixed stock option plans, because the options granted under these plans have an exercise price equal to the market value of the

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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

underlying stock at the grant date. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (SFAS No. 123), as amended, allows, but does not require, companies to record compensation cost for fixed stock option plans using a fair value based method. As permitted by SFAS No. 123, we elected to continue to account for compensation cost for our fixed stock option plans using the intrinsic value based method under APB No. 25. See Recent Accounting Pronouncements section of this Note for discussion of recently issued rules regarding accounting for share-based payments. The following table sets forth pro forma information as if compensation cost had been determined consistent with the requirements of SFAS No. 123.

    2004

  2003

  2002

                       

Net income (loss), as reported

       $ 1,281          $ 1,324          $ (220 )

Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation cost determined under fair value method for fixed stock option plans, net of related tax effects

         (42 )          (48 )          (64 )
          
          
          
 

Pro forma net income (loss)

       $ 1,239          $ 1,276          $ (284 )
          
          
          
 

Earnings (loss) per share of common stock:

                       

Basic—as reported

       $ 1.49          $ 1.54          $ (0.27 )
          
          
          
 

Basic—pro forma

       $ 1.44          $ 1.48          $ (0.35 )
          
          
          
 

Earnings (loss) per share of common stock:

                       

Assuming dilution—as reported

         1.49          $ 1.54          $ (0.27 )
          
          
          
 

Assuming dilution—pro forma

       $ 1.44          $ 1.48          $ (0.35 )
          
          
          
 

                       

      The following table sets forth fair value per share information, including related assumptions, used to determine compensation cost consistent with the requirements of SFAS No. 123.

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

                       
      

Weighted average fair value per share of options granted during the year(1)

       $ 10.97          $ 8.82          $ 12.64  
      

Assumptions:

                       
      

Historical dividend yield

         2.1 %          2.0 %          1.9 %
      

Historical volatility

         37.9 %          46.7 %          43.8 %
      

Risk-free rate of return

         3.3 %          2.9 %          4.2 %
      

Expected life (years)

         5.0            5.0            5.0  
      

                       


     
(1)     Estimated on date of grant using Black-Scholes option-pricing model.

      Foreign Currency Translation—Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries operating outside the United States with a functional currency other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars using year-end exchange rates. Sales, costs and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates effective during the year. Foreign currency translation gains and losses are included as a component of Accumulated Other Nonowner Changes. For subsidiaries operating in highly inflationary environments, inventories and property, plant and equipment, including related expenses, are remeasured at the exchange rate in effect on the date the assets were acquired, while monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured at year-end exchange rates. Remeasurement adjustments for these subsidiaries are included in earnings.

      Derivative Financial Instruments—Derivative financial instruments are accounted for under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”, as amended (SFAS No. 133). Under SFAS No. 133, all derivatives are recorded on the balance sheet as assets or liabilities and measured at fair value. For derivatives designated as hedges of the fair value of assets or liabilities, the changes in fair values of both the derivatives and the

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

hedged items are recorded in current earnings. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the changes in fair value of the derivatives are recorded in Accumulated Other Nonowner Changes and subsequently recognized in earnings when the hedged items impact earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedges and the ineffective portion of cash flow hedges are recorded in current earnings.

      Transfers of Financial Instruments—Sales, transfers and securitization of financial instruments are accounted for under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities”. We sell interests in designated pools of trade accounts receivables to third parties. The receivables are removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheet at the time they are sold. The value assigned to our subordinated interests and undivided interests retained in trade receivables sold is based on the relative fair values of the interests retained and sold. The carrying value of the retained interests approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the collection period for the receivables.

      Income Taxes—Deferred tax liabilities or assets reflect temporary differences between amounts of assets and liabilities for financial and tax reporting. Such amounts are adjusted, as appropriate, to reflect changes in tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. A valuation allowance is established to offset any deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

      Earnings Per Share—Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and all dilutive potential common shares outstanding.

      Use of Estimates—The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements and related disclosures in the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates and assumptions are periodically reviewed and the effects of revisions are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period they are determined to be necessary.

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

      Recent Accounting Pronouncements—In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised), “Share-Based Payment (Revised 2004)” (SFAS 123R) requiring that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in financial statements. The cost is to be measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. SFAS 123R is effective as of the first interim or annual reporting period beginning after June 15, 2005. We currently expect that the adoption of SFAS 123R will reduce 2005 diluted earnings per share by $0.04 to $0.05.

      In November 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 151, “Inventory Costs, an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4” (SFAS No. 151) which amends Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) No. 43, Chapter 4, to clarify that abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs and wasted materials (spoilage) should be recognized as current-period charges. In addition, SFAS No. 151 requires that allocation of fixed production overhead to inventory be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. SFAS No. 151 is effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. We are currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 151 on our consolidated financial statements.

      In May 2004, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 106-2, “Accounting and Disclosure Requirements Related to the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003” (FSP No. 106-2) which provides guidance on accounting for the effects of the Medicare

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (the Act) for employers that sponsor postretirement health care plans that provide prescription drug coverage that is at least actuarially equivalent to that offered by Medicare Part D. We have determined that the enactment of the Act does not have a material impact on our accumulated postretirement benefit obligation and, therefore, is not a “significant event” as defined in FSP No. 106-2 for our postretirement health care plans. Accordingly, as permitted, we adopted FSP No. 106-2 on December 31, 2004 and such adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

      In December 2003, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 132 (Revised 2003), “Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, and 106” (SFAS No. 132-Revised 2003) which revises employers' disclosures about pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans. All provisions of this statement are effective for the year ended December 31, 2004. See Note 22 for further information.

      In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46, which provides guidance on consolidation of variable interest entities. In December 2003, the FASB deferred the effective date of FIN 46 for certain variable interest entities (i.e., non-special purpose entities) until the first quarter of 2004. Our full adoption of the provisions of FIN 46 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

      In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others” (FIN 45), which requires us to recognize a liability for the fair value of an obligation assumed by issuing a guarantee. FIN 45 was effective for guarantees issued or modified on or after January 1, 2003. The adoption of FIN 45 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. See Note 21 for further information.

      In November 2002, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) reached a consensus on EITF Issue No. 00-21, “Accounting for Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables”. EITF Issue No. 00-21 provides guidance on when and how to separate elements of an arrangement that may involve the delivery or performance of multiple products, services and rights to use assets into separate units of accounting. The guidance in the consensus was effective for revenue arrangements entered into in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2003. We adopted EITF Issue No. 00-21 prospectively in the quarter beginning July 1, 2003. The adoption of EITF Issue No. 00-21 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

      In June 2002, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities” (SFAS No. 146), the provisions of which were effective for any exit or disposal activities initiated by us after December 31, 2002. SFAS No. 146 provides guidance on the recognition and measurement of liabilities associated with exit or disposal activities and requires that such liabilities be recognized when incurred. The adoption of the provisions of SFAS No. 146 impacted the measurement and timing of costs associated with any exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002.

      In June 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations” (SFAS No. 143) which requires recognition of the fair value of obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets when there is a legal obligation to incur such costs. Upon initial recognition of a liability the cost is capitalized as part of the related long-lived asset and depreciated over the corresponding asset's useful life. SFAS No. 143 primarily impacts our accounting for costs associated with the future retirement of nuclear fuel conversion facilities in our Specialty Materials reportable segment. Upon adoption on January 1, 2003, we recorded an increase in property, plant and equipment, net of $16 million and recognized an asset retirement obligation of $47 million. This resulted in the recognition of a non-cash charge of $31 million ($20 million after-tax, or $0.02 per share) that was reported as a cumulative effect of an accounting

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

change. This accounting change did not have a material impact on results of operations for 2004 and 2003. Pro forma effects for 2002 assuming adoption of SFAS No. 143 as of January 1, 2002, were not material to net income or per share amounts.

Note 2—Acquisitions

      We acquired businesses for an aggregate cost of $396, $199 and $520 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. All of our acquisitions were accounted for under the purchase method of accounting, and accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the acquired businesses were recorded at their estimated fair values at the dates of acquisition. Significant acquisitions made in these years are discussed below.

      In May 2003, Honeywell sold its Engineering Plastics business to BASF in exchange for BASF's nylon fiber business and $90 million in cash. BASF's nylon fiber business became part of Specialty Materials' nylon business. Since the cash consideration received from BASF was in excess of 25 percent of the fair value of this exchange, this transaction was viewed as “monetary” in accordance with Issue 8(a) of EITF 01-2, “Interpretations of APB Opinion No. 29”. Accordingly, the pre-tax gain on the sale of our Engineering Plastics business of $38 million was based on the fair value of the consideration received from BASF less the sum of the net book value of our Engineering Plastics business and related transaction costs. We recorded the assets and liabilities acquired in the BASF business at fair market value based on a valuation performed by an independent appraisal firm at the acquistion date which corresponded to the value agreed upon in the asset purchase agreement for this transaction. Specialty Materials' Engineering Plastics business and BASF's nylon fiber business both had annual sales of approximately $400 million.

      In October 2002 we acquired Invensys Sensor Systems (ISS) for approximately $416 million in cash with $115 million allocated to tangible net assets, $206 million allocated to goodwill and $95 million allocated to other intangible assets with determinable lives. ISS is a global supplier of sensors and controls used in the medical, office automation, aerospace, HVAC, automotive, off-road vehicle and consumer appliance industries. ISS is part of our Automation and Control Products business in our Automation and Control Solutions reportable segment. ISS had sales of approximately $253 million in 2002.

      In connection with all acquisitions in 2004, 2003 and 2002, the amounts recorded for transaction costs and the costs of integrating the acquired businesses into Honeywell were not material. The results of operations of all acquired businesses have been included in the consolidated results of Honeywell from their respective acquisition dates. The pro forma results for 2004, 2003 and 2002, assuming these acquisitions had been made at the beginning of the year, would not be materially different from reported results.

      On December 13, 2004, we announced that we had reached agreement with the board of directors of Novar plc (Novar) on the terms of recommended Offers for the entire issued and ordinary preference share capital of Novar. The aggregate value of the Offers is $2.4 billion (fully diluted for the exercise of all outstanding options), including the assumption of approximately $580 million of outstanding debt, net of cash. The Novar board has unanimously recommended the Offers. We expect to complete the transaction in the first quarter of 2005 and to fund the acquisition with existing cash resources.

      Novar is a UK listed holding company which operates globally in the electrical, electronic and control products, the aluminum extrusion and the security printing businesses and had reported 2003 revenues of $2.7 billion. We do not intend to hold the aluminum extrusion and security printing businesses in the long-term and expect to pursue strategic alternatives for these units as soon as practical.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Note 3—Repositioning and Other Charges

      A summary of repositioning and other charges follows:

    Years Ended December 31,

    2004

  2003

  2002

                       

Severance

     $ 85          $ 69          $ 270  

Asset impairments

       21            6            121  

Exit costs

       10            7            62  

Reserve adjustments

       (28 )          (69 )          (76 )
        
          
          
 

Total net repositioning charge

       88            13            377  
        
          
          
 

Asbestos related litigation charges, net of insurance

       76                       1,548  

Other probable and reasonably estimable legal and
environmental liabilities

       565            261            30  

Business impairment charges

       42                       877  

Customer claims and settlements of contract liabilities

       (10 )                     152  

Write-offs of receivables, inventories and other assets

       14            2            60  

Investment impairment charges

                  2            15  
        
          
          
 

Total net repositioning and other charges

     $ 775          $ 278          $ 3,059  
        
          
          
 

                       

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

      Years Ended December 31,

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

                       
      

Cost of products and services sold

     $ 621          $ 272          $ 561  
      

Selling, general and administrative expenses

       25            4            45  
      

Asbestos related litigation charges, net of insurance

       76                       1,548  
      

Business impairment charges

       42                       877  
      

Equity in (income) loss of affiliated companies

       6            2            13  
      

Other (income) expense

       5                       15  
          
          
          
 
      

     $ 775          $ 278          $ 3,059  
          
          
          
 
      

                       

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

      Years Ended December 31,

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

                       
      

Aerospace

     $ (5 )        $ 10          $ 146  
      

Automation and Control Solutions

       28            (22 )          212  
      

Specialty Materials

       90            20            976  
      

Transportation Systems

       147            16            295  
      

Corporate

       515            254            1,430  
          
          
          
 
      

     $ 775          $ 278          $ 3,059  
          
          
          
 
      

                       

      In 2004, we recognized repositioning charges totaling $116 million primarily for severance costs related to workforce reductions of 2,272 manufacturing and administrative positions across all of our reportable segments. Also, $28 million of previously established accruals, primarily for severance, were returned to income in 2004, due to fewer employee separations than originally planned associated with certain prior repositioning actions, resulting in reduced severance liabilities principally in our Automation and Control Solutions reportable segment.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

      In 2003, we recognized repositioning charges totaling $82 million primarily for severance costs related to workforce reductions of 1,501 manufacturing and administrative positions across all of our reportable segments. Also, $69 million of previously established accruals, primarily for severance, were returned to income in 2003, due to fewer employee separations than originally planned associated with certain prior repositioning actions, resulting in reduced severance liabilities in our Automation and Control Solutions, Aerospace and Specialty Materials reportable segments.

      In 2002, we recognized repositioning charges totaling $453 million for workforce reductions across all of our reportable segments and our UOP process technology joint venture. The charge also related to costs for the planned shutdown and consolidation of manufacturing plants in our Specialty Materials and Automation and Control Solutions reportable segments. Severance costs related to workforce reductions of approximately 8,100 manufacturing and administrative positions. Asset impairments principally related to manufacturing plant and equipment held for sale and capable of being taken out of service and actively marketed in the period of impairment. Exit costs related principally to incremental costs to exit facilities, including lease termination losses negotiated or subject to reasonable estimation related mainly to closed facilities in our Automation and Control Solutions and Specialty Materials reportable segments. Also, $76 million of previously established severance accruals were returned to income in 2002, due to fewer employee separations than originally planned associated with certain prior repositioning actions and higher than expected voluntary employee attrition, resulting in reduced severance liabilities in our Aerospace, Automation and Control Solutions and Specialty Materials reportable segments.

      The following table summarizes the status of our total repositioning costs.

      Severance
Costs

  Asset
Impairments

  Exit
Costs

  Total

      

                               
      

Balance at December 31, 2001

     $ 484        $        $ 113        $ 597  
          
        
        
        
 
      

2002 charges

       270          121          62          453  
      

2002 usage

       (355 )        (121 )        (92 )        (568 )
      

Adjustments

       (74 )                 (2 )        (76 )
          
        
        
        
 
      

Balance at December 31, 2002

       325                   81          406  
          
        
        
        
 
      

2003 charges

       69          6          7          82  
      

2003 usage

       (166 )        (6 )        (34 )        (206 )
      

Adjustments

       (57 )                 (12 )        (69 )
          
        
        
        
 
      

Balance at December 31, 2003

       171                   42          213  
          
        
        
        
 
      

2004 charges

       85          21          10          116  
      

2004 usage

       (138 )        (21 )        (26 )        (185 )
      

Adjustments

       (21 )                 (7 )        (28 )
          
        
        
        
 
      

Balance at December 31, 2004

     $ 97        $        $ 19        $ 116  
          
        
        
        
 
      

                               

      In 2004, we recognized a charge of $565 million for other probable and reasonably estimable legal and environmental liabilities. This includes $536 million for legacy environmental liabilities, primarily related to the denial of our appeal of the matter entitled Interfaith Community Organization, et. al. v. Honeywell International Inc., et al., and estimated liabilities for remediation of environmental conditions in and around Onondaga Lake in Syracuse, New York. Both of these environmental matters are discussed in further detail in Note 21. We recognized a charge of $29 million for various legal settlements including property damage claims in our Automation and Control Solutions reportable segment. We recognized a charge of $76 million primarily for Bendix related asbestos claims and defense costs incurred in 2004 including an update of expected resolution values with respect to pending claims. The charge was net of probable Bendix related insurance recoveries and an additional $47 million of NARCO insurance deemed probable of recovery. See Note 21 for further discussion. We recognized an impairment charge of $42 million in the second quarter of 2004 related principally to the

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

write-down of property, plant and equipment of our Performance Fibers business in our Specialty Materials reportable segment. This business was sold in December 2004. We recognized a charge of $14 million for the write-off of receivables, inventories and other assets. We also reversed a reserve of $10 million established in the prior year for a contract settlement.

      In 2003, we recognized a charge of $261 million for other probable and reasonably estimable legal and environmental liabilities. This included $235 million for environmental liabilities mainly related to the matter entitled Interfaith Community Organization, et al. v. Honeywell International Inc., et al. and for remediation of environmental conditions in and around Onondaga Lake in Syracuse, New York, both as discussed in Note 21. We also recognized a charge of $4 million in our Specialty Materials reportable segment including a loss on sale of an investment owned by an equity investee.

      In 2002, we recognized business impairment charges of $877 million related to businesses in our Specialty Materials and Automation and Control Solutions reportable segments, as well as our Friction Materials business. Based on current operating losses and deteriorating economic conditions in certain chemical and telecommunications end markets, we performed impairment tests and recognized impairment charges of $785 million principally related to the write-down of property, plant and equipment held and used in our Nylon System, Performance Fibers and Metglas Specialty Materials businesses, as well as an Automation and Control Solutions communication business. We also recognized impairment charges of $92 million related principally to the write-down of property, plant and equipment of our Friction Materials business, which was classified as assets held for disposal in Other Current Assets as of December 31, 2002. A plan of disposal of Friction Materials was adopted in 2001; in January 2003, we entered into a letter of intent to sell this business to Federal-Mogul Corp. The assets were reclassified from held for sale to held and used as of December 31, 2003 following the cessation of negotiations to sell our Friction Materials business to Federal-Mogul Corp. At that time, no adjustment to the carrying value of Friction Materials' assets was required based on a current reassessment of the fair value of those assets. Such reassessment of the fair value of the property, plant and equipment was performed using discounted estimated future cash flows of the business. The fair value approximated the written-down held for sale value and was also less than the carrying amount of the property, plant and equipment prior to being classified as held for sale, adjusted for depreciation expense that would have otherwise been recognized had these assets been classified as held and used (See Note 21). We recognized asbestos related litigation charges of $1,548 million principally related to costs associated with the potential resolution of asbestos claims of NARCO (see Note 21). We also recognized other charges consisting of customer claims and settlements of contract liabilities of $152 million and write-offs of receivables, inventories and other assets of $60 million. These other charges related mainly to our Advanced Circuits business, bankruptcy of a customer in our Aerospace reportable segment, and customer claims in our Aerospace and Automation and Control Solutions reportable segments. Additionally, we recognized other charges consisting of other probable and reasonably estimable environmental liabilities of $30 million and write-offs related to an other than temporary decline in the value of certain equity investments of $15 million.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Note 4—Gain (Loss) on Sale of Non-Strategic Businesses

      The following is a summary of non-strategic businesses sold:

      Year Ended
December 31, 2004

      Pretax
Gain (Loss)

  After-tax
Gain (Loss)

             

               
             

Automation and Control Solutions—Security Monitoring and VSCEL Optical Products

     $ 251        $ 133  
             

Specialty Materials—Performance Fibers

       (15 )        (3 )
             

Adjustments related to businesses sold in prior years

       19          14  
          
        
 
         $ 255        $ 144  
          
        
 
             

               

      In 2004, we realized proceeds of $426 million in cash on the sale of these businesses. The sales of these businesses did not materially impact net sales and segment profit in 2004 compared with 2003.

      Year Ended
December 31, 2003

      Pretax
Gain (Loss)

  After-tax
Gain (Loss)

             

               
             

Specialty Materials—Engineering Plastics, Rudolstadt and Metglas

     $ 25        $ (5 )
             

Aerospace—Honeywell Aerospace Defense Services

       13          9  
          
        
 
         $ 38        $ 4  
          
        
 
             

               

      In 2003, we realized proceeds of $137 million in cash on the sales of these businesses. The sales of these businesses did not materially impact net sales and segment profit in 2003 compared with 2002. The after-tax loss on the sale of our Specialty Materials' businesses resulted mainly from tax benefits associated with prior capital losses.

      Year Ended
December 31, 2002

      Pretax
Gain (Loss)

  After-tax
Gain (Loss)

             

               
             

Automation and Control Solutions—Consumer Products

     $ (131 )      $ (10 )
             

Specialty Materials—Advanced Circuits

       (83 )        18  
             

Specialty Materials—Pharmaceutical Fine Chemicals (PFC)

       (35 )        108  
             

Transportation Systems—Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems (BCVS)

       125          79  
          
        
 
         $ (124 )      $ 195  
          
        
 
             

               

      In 2002, we realized proceeds of approximately $435 million in cash and investment securities on the sales of these businesses. Our Advanced Circuits and PFC businesses had a higher deductible tax basis than book basis which resulted in an after-tax gain. The sales of these businesses reduced net sales and increased segment profit in 2002 compared with 2001 by approximately $500 and $31 million, respectively.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Note 5—Other (Income) Expense

      Years Ended December 31,

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

                       
      

Interest income and other

     $ (130 )      $ (109 )      $ (68 )
      

Minority interests

       10          7          8  
      

Foreign exchange loss

       28          121          56  
          
        
        
 
      

     $ (92 )      $ 19        $ (4 )
          
        
        
 
      

                       

Note 6—Interest and Other Financial Charges

      Years Ended December 31,

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

                       
      

Total interest and other financial charges

     $ 349        $ 350        $ 365  
      

Less—capitalized interest

       (18 )        (15 )        (21 )
          
        
        
 
      

     $ 331        $ 335        $ 344  
          
        
        
 
      

                       

      The weighted average interest rate on short-term borrowings and commercial paper outstanding at December 31, 2004 and 2003 was 2.81 and 6.81 percent, respectively.

Note 7—Income Taxes

Income (loss) before taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change

      Years Ended December 31,

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

                       
      

United States

     $ 878        $ 925        $ (1,262 )
      

Foreign

       802          715          317  
          
        
        
 
      

     $ 1,680        $ 1,640        $ (945 )
          
        
        
 
      

                       

Tax expense (benefit)

      Years Ended December 31,

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

                       
      

United States

     $ 170        $ 98        $ (894 )
      

Foreign

       229          198          169  
          
        
        
 
      

     $ 399        $ 296        $ (725 )
          
        
        
 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

      

                       
      Years Ended December 31,

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

                       
      

Tax expense (benefit) consist of:

                       
      

Current:

                       
      

United States

     $ 26        $ (251 )      $ (175 )
      

State

       16          (1 )        28  
      

Foreign

       134          204          197  
          
        
        
 
      

       176          (48 )        50  
          
        
        
 
      

Deferred:

                       
      

United States

       109          347          (679 )
      

State

       19          3          (68 )
      

Foreign

       95          (6 )        (28 )
          
        
        
 
      

       223          344          (775 )
          
        
        
 
      

     $ 399        $ 296        $ (725 )
          
        
        
 
      

                       
      Years Ended December 31,

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

                       
      

The U.S. statutory federal income tax rate is reconciled to our effective income tax rate as follows:

                       
      

Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate

       35.0 %        35.0 %        (35.0 )%
      

Taxes on foreign earnings over (under) U.S. tax
rate (1)

       (7.1 )        (5.0 )        10.0  
      

Asset basis differences

       (.6 )        (2.2 )        (33.1 )
      

Nondeductible amortization

       1.1          1.9          2.4  
      

State income taxes (1)

       1.4          .4          (2.6 )
      

Tax benefits on export sales

       (4.5 )        (3.6 )        (8.5 )
      

ESOP dividend tax benefit

       (1.2 )        (1.2 )        (1.9 )
      

Tax credits

       (.6 )        (1.0 )        (1.5 )
      

Equity income

       (.5 )        (.8 )        (1.7 )
      

Redesignation of Friction Materials business from held for sale to held and used

                (6.6 )         
      

All other items—net

       .8          1.1          (4.8 )
          
        
        
 
      

       23.8 %        18.0 %        (76.7 )%
          
        
        
 
      

                       


(1)   Net of changes in valuation allowance.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Deferred tax assets (liabilities)

      December 31,

      2004

  2003

      

               
      

Deferred income taxes represent the future tax effects of transactions which are reported in different periods for tax and financial reporting purposes. The tax effects of temporary differences and tax carryforwards which give rise to future income tax benefits and payables are as follows:

               
      

Property, plant and equipment basis differences

     $ (509 )      $ (570 )
      

Postretirement benefits other than pensions and postemployment benefits

       748          707  
      

Investment and other asset basis differences

       (205 )        (215 )
      

Other accrued items

       558          535  
      

Net operating losses

       706          967  
      

Tax credits

       440          373  
      

Undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

       (34 )        (33 )
      

All other items—net

       (33 )        52  
          
        
 
      

       1,671          1,816  
      

Valuation allowance

       (338 )        (299 )
          
        
 
      

     $ 1,333        $ 1,517  
          
        
 
      

               

      The amount of federal tax net operating losses available for carryforward at December 31, 2004 was $213 million, including $79 million of charitable contributions deductions converted to federal net operating losses under the Internal Revenue Code. Also, included are $86 million of loss carryforwards that were generated by certain subsidiaries prior to their acquisition and have expiration dates through 2022. The use of pre-acquisition operating losses is subject to limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. We do not anticipate that these limitations will affect utilization of the carryforwards prior to their expiration. Various subsidiaries have state tax net operating loss carryforwards of $3.5 billion at December 31, 2004 with varying expiration dates through 2024. We also have foreign net operating losses of $1.9 billion which are available to reduce future income tax payments in several countries, subject to varying expiration rules.

      We have U.S. tax credit carryforwards of $170 million at December 31, 2004, including carryforwards of $90 million with various expiration dates through 2024, and tax credits of $80 million which are not subject to expiration. In addition, we have $270 million of foreign tax credits available for carryback or carryforward at December 31, 2004 with varying expiration dates through 2014.

      The valuation allowance was increased by $39, $108 and $80 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The increase in 2004 was primarily due to an increase in state tax net operating loss carryforwards (net of federal impact) and foreign net operating and capital losses that are not expected to be realized of $40 and $27 million, respectively, offset by a decrease of $30 million for foreign tax credits which we now believe will be utilized due to the extension of the foreign tax credit carryforward period from five to 10 years under the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. The increase in 2003 was primarily due to an increase in foreign net operating losses that are not expected to be utilized. The increase in 2002 was primarily due to foreign tax credits which are not expected to be realized and state tax net operating loss carryforwards (net of federal impact) which we believe will expire unutilized.

      The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, signed into law in October 2004, provides for a variety of changes in the tax law including incentives to repatriate undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries, a phased elimination of the extra-territorial income exclusion, and a domestic manufacturing benefit. More specifically, the Act creates a temporary incentive for U.S. corporations to repatriate accumulated

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

income earned outside the U.S. by providing an 85 percent dividends received deduction for certain dividends from controlled foreign corporations. The deduction is subject to a number of limitations and currently, uncertainty remains as to how to interpret numerous provisions in the Act. As such, we are not in a position to determine whether, and to what extent, we might repatriate foreign earnings. Based on our analysis to date, however, it is reasonably possible that we may repatriate some amount up to approximately $2.6 billion. We estimate the income tax effects of repatriating $2.6 billion to be approximately $150 to $350 million. Honeywell has not provided for U.S. federal income and foreign withholding taxes on $3.9 billion of undistributed earnings from non-U.S. operations as of December 31, 2004. Until our analysis of the Act is completed, we will continue to permanently reinvest those earnings. We expect to finalize our assessment later in 2005.

The extra-territorial income exclusion (ETI) for foreign sales will be phased-out over two years beginning in 2005. The deduction for income from qualified domestic production activities will be phased-in from 2005 through 2010. Similar to the ETI benefit, the domestic manufacturing benefit has no effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities existing at the enactment date. Rather, the impact of this deduction will be reported in the period in which the deduction is claimed on our federal income tax return. We are currently assessing the details of the Act and the net effect of the phase-out of the ETI and the phase-in of this new deduction. We expect to complete our analysis later in 2005. Until such time, it is not possible to determine what impact this legislation will have on our consolidated tax accruals or effective tax rate.

Note 8—Earnings (Loss) Per Share

      The following table sets forth the computations of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

    2004

  2003

  2002

    Basic

  Assuming
Dilution

  Basic

  Assuming
Dilution

  Basic

  Assuming
Dilution

                                               

Income (loss)

                                               

Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change

     $ 1,281        $ 1,281        $ 1,344        $ 1,344        $ (220 )      $ (220 )

Cumulative effect of accounting change

                         (20 )        (20 )                  
        
        
        
        
        
        
 

Net income (loss)

     $ 1,281        $ 1,281        $ 1,324        $ 1,324        $ (220 )      $ (220 )
        
        
        
        
        
        
 

Average shares

                                               

Average shares outstanding

       858,857,721          858,857,721          860,671,264          860,671,264          820,292,870          820,292,870  

Dilutive securities issuable in connection with stock plans

                3,475,613                   1,423,992                    
        
        
        
        
        
        
 

Total average shares

       858,857,721          862,333,334          860,671,264          862,095,256          820,292,870          820,292,870  
        
        
        
        
        
        
 

Earnings (loss) per share of common stock

                                               

Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change

     $ 1.49        $ 1.49        $ 1.56        $ 1.56        $ (0.27 )      $ (0.27 )

Cumulative effect of accounting change

                         (0.02 )        (0.02 )                  
        
        
        
        
        
        
 

Net income (loss)

     $ 1.49        $ 1.49        $ 1.54        $ 1.54        $ (0.27 )      $ (0.27 )
        
        
        
        
        
        
 

                                               

      In 2004 and 2003, the diluted earnings per share calculation excludes the effect of stock options when the options' exercise prices exceed the average market price of the common shares during the period. In 2004 and 2003, the number of stock options not included in the computation were 41,656,606 and 41,908,964, respectively. These stock options were outstanding at the end of each of the respective years. As a result of the net loss for 2002, 2,527,229 of dilutive securities issuable in connection with stock plans have been excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation because their effect would reduce the loss per share.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Note 9—Accounts, Notes and Other Receivables

      December 31,

      2004

  2003

      

               
      

Trade

     $ 3,656        $ 3,230  
      

Other

       724          563  
          
        
 
      

       4,380          3,793  
      

Less—Allowance for doubtful accounts

       (137 )        (150 )
          
        
 
      

     $ 4,243        $ 3,643  
          
        
 
      

               

      We sell interests in designated pools of trade accounts receivables to third parties. The sold receivables are over-collateralized by $120 million at December 31, 2004 and we retain a subordinated interest in the pool of receivables representing that over-collateralization as well as an undivided interest in the balance of the receivables pools. New receivables are sold under the agreement as previously sold receivables are collected. Losses are recognized when our interest in the receivables are sold. The retained interests in the receivables are shown at the amounts expected to be collected by us, and such carrying value approximates the fair value of our retained interests. We are compensated for our services in the collection and administration of the receivables.

      December 31,

      2004

  2003

      

               
      

Designated pools of trade receivables

     $ 1,060        $ 995  
      

Interest sold to third parties

       (500 )        (500 )
          
        
 
      

Retained interest

     $ 560        $ 495  
          
        
 
      

               

      Losses on sales of receivables were $9, $7 and $10 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. No credit losses were incurred during those years.

Note 10—Inventories

      December 31,

      2004

  2003

      

               
      

Raw materials

     $ 1,153        $ 972  
      

Work in process

       779          802  
      

Finished products

       1,382          1,412  
          
        
 
      

       3,314          3,186  
      

Less—

               
      

Progress payments

       (24 )        (20 )
      

Reduction to LIFO cost basis

       (130 )        (126 )
          
        
 
      

     $ 3,160        $ 3,040  
          
        
 
      

               

      Inventories valued at LIFO amounted to $108 and $144 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Had such LIFO inventories been valued at current costs, their carrying values would have been approximately $130 and $126 million higher at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Note 11—Investments and Long-Term Receivables

      December 31,

      2004

  2003

      

               
      

Investments

     $ 305        $ 181  
      

Long-term receivables

       237          388  
          
        
 
      

     $ 542        $ 569  
          
        
 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

      

               

      There were no marketable equity securities classified as available-for-sale at December 31, 2004 and 2003.

Note 12—Property, Plant and Equipment

      December 31,

      2004

  2003

      

               
      

Land and improvements

     $ 356        $ 335  
      

Machinery and equipment

       8,935          9,011  
      

Buildings and improvements

       2,027          1,964  
      

Construction in progress

       344          435  
          
        
 
      

       11,662          11,745  
      

Less—Accumulated depreciation and amortization

       (7,331 )        (7,450 )
          
        
 
      

     $ 4,331        $ 4,295  
          
        
 
      

               

      Depreciation expense was $572, $595 and $671 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

Note 13—Goodwill and Other Intangibles—Net

      The change in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 by reportable segment are as follows:

    December 31,
2003

  Acquisitions

  Divestitures

  Currency
Translation
Adjustment

  December 31,
2004

                                       

Aerospace

     $ 1,641        $ 64        $        $ 16        $ 1,721  

Automation and Control Solutions

       2,832          162          (60 )        20          2,954  

Specialty Materials

       781                   (12 )        10          779  

Transportation Systems

       535                            24          559  
        
        
        
        
        
 

     $ 5,789        $ 226        $ (72 )      $ 70        $ 6,013  
        
        
        
        
        
 

                                       
    December 31,
2002

  Acquisitions

  Divestitures

  Currency
Translation
Adjustment

  December 31,
2003

                                       

Aerospace

     $ 1,644        $        $ (3 )      $        $ 1,641  

Automation and Control Solutions

       2,678          136                   18          2,832  

Specialty Materials

       849          5          (89 )        16          781  

Transportation Systems

       527                            8          535  
        
        
        
        
        
 

     $ 5,698        $ 141        $ (92 )      $ 42        $ 5,789  
        
        
        
        
        
 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

                                       

      Intangible assets are comprised of:

    December 31, 2004

  December 31, 2003

    Gross
Carrying
Amount

  Accumulated
Amortization

  Net
Carrying
Amount

  Gross
Carrying
Amount

  Accumulated
Amortization

  Net
Carrying
Amount

                                               

Intangible assets with determinable lives:

                                               

Investments in Aerospace customer incentives

     $ 952        $ (176 )      $ 776        $ 860        $ (141 )      $ 719  

Patents and trademarks

       445          (310 )        135          425          (295 )        130  

Other

       512          (219 )        293          398          (186 )        212  
        
        
        
        
        
        
 

       1,909          (705 )        1,204          1,683          (622 )        1,061  
        
        
        
        
        
        
 

Trademark with indefinite life

       46          (9 )        37          46          (9 )        37  
        
        
        
        
        
        
 

     $ 1,955        $ (714 )      $ 1,241        $ 1,729        $ (631 )      $ 1,098  
        
        
        
        
        
        
 

                                               

      Intangible assets amortization expense was $78, $66 and $59 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Estimated intangible assets amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years approximates $75 million.

Note 14—Accrued Liabilities

      December 31,

      2004

  2003

      

               
      

Compensation and benefit costs

     $ 538        $ 386  
      

Customer advances

       545          516  
      

Income taxes

       216          145  
      

Environmental costs

       267          90  
      

Asbestos related liabilities

       744          730  
      

Severance

       97          171  
      

Product warranties and performance guarantees

       270          242  
      

Other

       2,294          2,034  
          
        
 
      

     $ 4,971        $ 4,314  
          
        
 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

      

               

Note 15—Long-term Debt and Credit Agreements

      December 31,

      2004

  2003

      

               
      

6.875% notes due 2005

             $                $ 750  
      

5.25% notes due 2006

               368                  339  
      

858% debentures due 2006

               100                  100  
      

518% notes due 2006

               500                  500  
      

7.0% notes due 2007

               350                  350  
      

718% notes due 2008

               200                  200  
      

6.20% notes due 2008

               200                  200  
      

Zero coupon bonds and money multiplier notes,
13.0%–14.26%, due 2009

               100                  100  
      

Floating rate notes due 2009-2011

               252                  267  
      

7.50% notes due 2010

               1,000                  1,000  
      

618% notes due 2011

               500                  500  
      

Industrial development bond obligations, 1.1%–2.4%,
maturing at various dates through 2037

               66                  66  
      

658% debentures due 2028

               216                  216  
      

9.065% debentures due 2033

               51                  51  
      

Other (including capitalized leases), 0.53%–15.69%,
maturing at various dates through 2020

               166                  322  
                  
                
 
      

             $ 4,069                $ 4,961  
                  
                
 
      

               

      The schedule of principal payments on long-term debt is as follows:

      At December 31,
2004

      

       
      

2005

     $ 956  
      

2006

       999  
      

2007

       386  
      

2008

       402  
      

2009

       209  
      

Thereafter

       2,073  
          
 
      

       5,025  
      

Less—current portion

       (956 )
          
 
      

     $ 4,069  
          
 
      

       

      We maintain $2.3 billion of bank revolving credit facilities with a group of banks, arranged by Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., and comprises: (a) a $1.3 billion Five-Year Credit Agreement, with a $300 million letter of credit sub-limit and (b) a $1 billion Five-Year Credit Agreement with a $200 million letter of credit sub-limit. The credit agreements are maintained for general corporate purposes, including support for the issuance of commercial paper. We had no borrowings outstanding under either agreement at December 31, 2004. We have issued $115 million of letters of credit under the $1.3 billion Five-Year Credit Agreement at December 31, 2004.

      Neither of the credit agreements restricts our ability to pay dividends and neither contains financial covenants. The failure to comply with customary conditions or the occurrence of customary events of default contained in the credit agreements would prevent any further borrowings and would generally require the repayment of any outstanding borrowings under such credit agreements. Such events of default include: (a) non-payment of credit agreement debt, interest or fees; (b) non-compliance with the terms of the credit agreement covenants; (c) cross-default to other debt in certain circumstances;

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(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

(d) bankruptcy; and (e) defaults upon obligations under Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Additionally, each of the banks has the right to terminate its commitment to lend additional funds or issue additional letters of credit under the credit agreements if any person or group acquires beneficial ownership of 30 percent or more of our voting stock, or, during any 12-month period, individuals who were directors of Honeywell at the beginning of the period cease to constitute a majority of the Board of Directors (the Board).

      Loans under the $1.3 billion Five-Year Credit Agreement are required to be repaid no later than November 26, 2008. Loans under the $1 billion Five-Year Credit Agreement are required to be repaid no later than October 22, 2009. We have agreed to pay a facility fee of 0.08 percent per annum on the aggregate commitment for both Five-Year Credit Agreements.

      Interest on borrowings under both Five-Year Credit Agreements would be determined, at Honeywell's option, by (a) an auction bidding procedure; (b) the highest of the floating base rate publicly announced by Citibank, N.A., 0.5 percent above the average CD rate, or 0.5 percent above the Federal funds rate; or (c) the Eurocurrency rate plus 0.22 percent (applicable margin).

      The facility fee, the applicable margin over the Eurocurrency rate on both Five-Year Credit Agreements and the letter of credit issuance fee in both Five-Year Credit Agreements, are subject to change, based upon a grid determined by our long-term debt ratings. Neither credit agreement is subject to termination based upon a decrease in our debt ratings or a material adverse change.

Note 16—Lease Commitments

      Future minimum lease payments under operating leases having initial or remaining noncancellable lease terms in excess of one year are as follows:

      At December 31,
2004

 
      

       
      

2005

     $ 289  
      

2006

       216  
      

2007

       153  
      

2008

       122  
      

2009

       75  
      

Thereafter

       173  
          
 
      

     $ 1,028  
          
 
      

       

      We have entered into agreements to lease land, equipment and buildings. Principally all our operating leases have initial terms of up to 25 years, and some contain renewal options subject to customary conditions. At any time during the terms of some of our leases, we may at our option purchase the leased assets for amounts that approximate fair value. We do not expect that any of our commitments under the lease agreements will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

      Rent expense was $321, $314 and $274 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

Note 17—Financial Instruments

      As a result of our global operating and financing activities, we are exposed to market risks from changes in interest and foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices, which may adversely affect our operating results and financial position. We minimize our risks from interest and foreign currency exchange rate and commodity price fluctuations through our normal operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

      Credit and Market RiskFinancial instruments, including derivatives, expose us to counterparty credit risk for nonperformance and to market risk related to changes in interest or currency exchange rates. We manage our exposure to counterparty credit risk through specific minimum credit standards, diversification of counterparties, and procedures to monitor concentrations of credit risk. Our counterparties in derivative transactions are substantial investment and commercial banks with significant experience using such derivative instruments. We monitor the impact of market risk on the fair value and cash flows of our derivative and other financial instruments considering reasonably possible changes in interest and currency exchange rates and restrict the use of derivative financial instruments to hedging activities. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes and do not use leveraged derivative financial instruments.

      We continually monitor the creditworthiness of our customers to which we grant credit terms in the normal course of business. While concentrations of credit risk associated with our trade accounts and notes receivable are considered minimal due to our diverse customer base, a significant portion of our customers are in the commercial air transport industry (aircraft manufacturers and airlines) accounting for approximately 13 percent of our consolidated sales in 2004. The terms and conditions of our credit sales are designed to mitigate or eliminate concentrations of credit risk with any single customer. Our sales are not materially dependent on a single customer or a small group of customers.

      Foreign Currency Risk ManagementWe conduct our business on a multinational basis in a wide variety of foreign currencies. Our exposure to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates arises from international financing activities between subsidiaries, foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities and anticipated transactions arising from international trade. Our objective is to preserve the economic value of non-functional currency denominated cash flows. We attempt to have all transaction exposures hedged with natural offsets to the fullest extent possible and, once these opportunities have been exhausted, through foreign currency forward and option agreements with third parties. Our principal currency exposures relate to the Euro, the British pound, the Canadian dollar, and the U.S. dollar.

      We hedge monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies. Prior to conversion into U.S dollars, these assets and liabilities are remeasured at spot exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet date. The effects of changes in spot rates are recognized in earnings and included in Other (Income) Expense. We hedge our exposure to changes in foreign exchange rates principally with forward contracts. Forward contracts are marked-to-market with the resulting gains and losses similarly recognized in earnings offsetting the gains and losses on the non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities being hedged.

      We partially hedge forecasted 2005 sales and purchases denominated in non-functional currencies with currency forward contracts. When a functional currency strengthens against non-functional currencies, the decline in value of forecasted non-functional currency cash inflows (sales) or outflows (purchases) is partially offset by the recognition of gains (sales) and losses (purchases), respectively, in the value of the forward contracts designated as hedges. Conversely, when a functional currency weakens against non-functional currencies, the increase in value of forecasted non-functional currency cash inflows (sales) or outflows (purchases) is partially offset by the recognition of losses (sales) and gains (purchases), respectively, in the value of the forward contracts designated as hedges. Market value gains and losses on these contracts are recognized in earnings when the hedged transaction is recognized. All open forward contracts mature by December 31, 2005.

      At December 31, 2004 and 2003, we had contracts with notional amounts of $790 and $641 million, respectively, to exchange foreign currencies, principally in the Euro countries and Great Britain.

      Commodity Price Risk ManagementOur exposure to market risk for commodity prices arises from changes in our cost of production. We mitigate our exposure to commodity price risk through the

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use of long-term, firm-price contracts with our suppliers and forward commodity purchase agreements with third parties hedging anticipated purchases of several commodities (principally natural gas). Forward commodity purchase agreements are marked-to-market, with the resulting gains and losses recognized in earnings when the hedged transaction is recognized.

      Interest Rate Risk ManagementWe use a combination of financial instruments, including medium-term and short-term financing, variable-rate commercial paper, and interest rate swaps to manage the interest rate mix of our total debt portfolio and related overall cost of borrowing. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, interest rate swap agreements designated as fair value hedges effectively changed $1,218 and $1,189 million, respectively, of fixed rate debt at an average rate of 6.42 and 6.45 percent, respectively, to LIBOR based floating rate debt. Our interest rate swaps mature through 2007.

      Fair Value of Financial InstrumentsThe carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts and notes receivables, payables, commercial paper and short-term borrowings contained in the Consolidated Balance Sheet approximates fair value. Summarized below are the carrying values and fair values of our other financial instruments at December 31, 2004 and 2003. The fair values are based on the quoted market prices for the issues (if traded), current rates offered to us for debt of the same remaining maturity and characteristics, or other valuation techniques, as appropriate.

      December 31, 2004

  December 31, 2003

      Carrying
Value

  Fair
Value

  Carrying
Value

  Fair
Value

      

                               
      

Assets

                               
      

Long-term receivables

     $ 237        $ 218        $ 388        $ 369  
      

Interest rate swap agreements

       39          39          67          67  
      

Foreign currency exchange contracts

       22          22          12          12  
      

Forward commodity contracts

       10          10          18          18  
      

Liabilities

                               
      

Long-term debt and related current maturities

     $ (5,025 )      $ (5,411 )      $ (5,008 )      $ (5,508 )
      

Foreign currency exchange contracts

       (6 )        (6 )        (11 )        (11 )
      

Forward commodity contracts

       (2 )        (2 )                  
      

                               

Note 18—Capital Stock

      We are authorized to issue up to 2,000,000,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of one dollar. Common shareowners are entitled to receive such dividends as may be declared by the Board, are entitled to one vote per share, and are entitled, in the event of liquidation, to share ratably in all the assets of Honeywell which are available for distribution to the common shareowners. Common shareowners do not have preemptive or conversion rights. Shares of common stock issued and outstanding or held in the treasury are not liable to further calls or assessments. There are no restrictions on us relative to dividends or the repurchase or redemption of common stock.

      In November 2003, Honeywell announced its intention to repurchase sufficient outstanding shares of its common stock to offset the dilutive impact of employee stock based compensation plans, including future option exercises, restricted unit vesting and matching contributions under our savings plans. While we estimate the issuance of approximately 10 million shares annually under such plans, in 2004, we repurchased 20.1 million shares for $699 million, which included shares repurchased in response to market conditions in the fourth quarter to offset the anticipated 2005 dilutive impact of employee stock based compensation plans.

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      We are authorized to issue up to 40,000,000 shares of preferred stock, without par value, and can determine the number of shares of each series, and the rights, preferences and limitations of each series. At December 31, 2004, there was no preferred stock outstanding.

Note 19—Other Nonowner Changes in Shareowners' Equity

      Total nonowner changes in shareowners' equity are included in the Consolidated Statement of Shareowners' Equity. The changes in Accumulated Other Nonowner Changes are as follows:

      Pretax

  Tax

  After-
Tax

      

                       
      

Year Ended December 31, 2004

                       
      

Foreign exchange translation adjustments

     $ 351        $        $ 351  
      

Change in fair value of effective cash flow hedges

       (15 )        6          (9 )
      

Minimum pension liability adjustment

       (19 )        4          (15 )
          
        
        
 
      

     $ 317        $ 10        $ 327  
          
        
        
 
      

Year Ended December 31, 2003

                       
      

Foreign exchange translation adjustments

     $ 551        $        $ 551  
      

Change in fair value of effective cash flow hedges

                          
      

Minimum pension liability adjustment

       604          (235 )        369  
          
        
        
 
      

     $ 1,155        $ (235 )      $ 920  
          
        
        
 
      

Year Ended December 31, 2002

                       
      

Foreign exchange translation adjustments

     $ 310        $        $ 310  
      

Change in fair value of effective cash flow hedges

       35          (13 )        22  
      

Minimum pension liability adjustment

       (956 )        350          (606 )
          
        
        
 
      

     $ (611 )      $ 337        $ (274 )
          
        
        
 
      

                       

      The components of Accumulated Other Nonowner Changes are as follows:

      December 31,

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

                       
      

Cumulative foreign exchange translation adjustments

     $ 489        $ 138        $ (413 )
      

Fair value of effective cash flow hedges

       8          17          17  
      

Minimum pension liability

       (359 )        (344 )        (713 )
          
        
        
 
      

     $ 138        $ (189 )      $ (1,109 )
          
        
        
 
      

                       

Note 20—Stock-Based Compensation Plans

      We have stock plans available to grant incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options and stock appreciation rights to officers and employees.

      Fixed Stock Options—The exercise price, term and other conditions applicable to each option granted under the stock plans are generally determined by the Management Development and Compensation Committee of the Board. The options are granted at a price equal to our stock's fair market value on the date of grant. The options generally become exercisable over a three-year period and expire after ten years.

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      The following table summarizes information about stock option activity for the three years ended December 31, 2004:

      Number of
Options

  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

      

               
      

Outstanding at December 31, 2001

       53,879,625        $ 39.37  
      

Granted

       2,996,005          33.61  
      

Exercised

       (1,692,005 )        18.15  
      

Lapsed or canceled

       (3,168,916 )        43.14  
          
         
      

Outstanding at December 31, 2002

       52,014,709          39.50  
      

Granted

       9,372,850          23.70  
      

Exercised

       (2,361,930 )        18.34  
      

Lapsed or canceled

       (4,735,283 )        39.58  
          
         
      

Outstanding at December 31, 2003

       54,290,346          37.68  
      

Granted

       9,409,800          35.49  
      

Exercised

       (2,947,232 )        21.20  
      

Lapsed or canceled

       (2,433,985 )        39.41  
          
         
      

Outstanding at December 31, 2004

       58,318,929          38.09  
          
         
      

               

      The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2004:

      Options Outstanding

  Options Exercisable

       Range of exercise prices

  Number
Outstanding

  Weighted
Average
Life(1)

  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

  Number
Exercisable

  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

      

                                       
      

$17.79–$29.86

       11,088,429          6.3        $ 23.67          6,151,309        $ 23.66  
      

$30.03–$39.94

       30,819,327          6.5          35.90          20,812,117          36.17  
      

$40.02–$49.97

       9,156,099          4.0          43.47          9,124,599          43.48  
      

$50.13–$66.73

       7,255,074          4.9          62.62          7,255,074          62.62  
      

      
                        
         
      

       58,318,929          5.9          38.09          43,343,099          40.36  
      

      
                        
         
      

                                       


     
(1)     Average remaining contractual life in years.

      There were 40,547,240 and 38,179,208 options exercisable at weighted average exercise prices of $41.14 and $39.58 at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. There were 20,173,109 shares available for future grants under the terms of our stock option plans at December 31, 2004.

      Restricted Stock Units—Restricted stock unit (RSU) awards entitle the holder to receive one share of common stock for each unit when the units vest. RSU's are issued to certain key employees as compensation and as incentives tied directly to the achievement of certain performance objectives.

      RSU's issued were 980,706, 1,578,000 and 1,777,700 in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Compensation expense related to these RSUs was $24, $27 and $36 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. There were 3,691,556, 3,103,513 and 2,342,960 RSU's outstanding, with a weighted average grant date fair value per share of $31.18, $30.10 and $37.12 at December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

      Non-Employee Directors' Plan—We also have a Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors (Directors' Plan) under which restricted shares and options are granted. Each new director receives a one-time grant of 3,000 shares of common stock, subject to specific restrictions.

      The Directors' Plan also provides for an annual grant to each director of options to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock at the fair market value on the date of grant. We have set aside 450,000

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shares for issuance under the Directors' Plan. Options generally become exercisable over a three-year period and expire after ten years.

Note 21—Commitments and Contingencies

      Shareowner Litigation—Honeywell and three of its former officers were defendants in a class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Plaintiffs alleged, among other things, that the defendants violated federal securities laws by purportedly making false and misleading statements and by failing to disclose material information concerning Honeywell's financial performance, thereby allegedly causing the value of Honeywell's stock to be artificially inflated. The Court certified a class consisting of all purchasers of Honeywell stock between December 20, 1999 and June 19, 2000. On June 4, 2004 Honeywell and the lead plaintiffs agreed to a settlement of this matter which required a payment to the class of $100 million. Honeywell's contribution to the settlement was $15 million, which amount had previously been fully reserved. Honeywell's insurance carriers paid the remainder of the settlement. The settlement was approved by the Court on August 16, 2004. A small number of class members, including the Florida State Board of Administration (FSBA), opted out of the settlement. The FSBA claims have been settled for $1.25 million. Honeywell believes that all opt-out claims, including that of the FSBA, are fully insured.

      ERISA Class Action Lawsuit—Honeywell and several of its current and former officers and directors are defendants in a purported class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The complaint principally alleges that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties to participants in the Honeywell Savings and Ownership Plan (the “Savings Plan”) by purportedly making false and misleading statements, failing to disclose material information concerning Honeywell's financial performance, and failing to diversify the Savings Plan's assets and monitor the prudence of Honeywell stock as a Savings Plan investment. In September 2004, Honeywell reached an agreement in principle to settle this matter for $14 million plus an agreement to permit Savings Plan participants greater diversification rights. The settlement will be paid in full by Honeywell's insurers. The settlement will require Court approval, which is expected in 2005.

      Environmental Matters—We are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign government requirements relating to the protection of the environment. We believe that, as a general matter, our policies, practices and procedures are properly designed to prevent unreasonable risk of environmental damage and personal injury and that our handling, manufacture, use and disposal of hazardous or toxic substances are in accord with environmental and safety laws and regulations. However, mainly because of past operations and operations of predecessor companies, we, like other companies engaged in similar businesses, have incurred remedial response and voluntary cleanup costs for site contamination and are a party to lawsuits and claims associated with environmental and safety matters, including past production of products containing toxic substances. Additional lawsuits, claims and costs involving environmental matters are likely to continue to arise in the future.

      With respect to environmental matters involving site contamination, we continually conduct studies, individually or jointly with other responsible parties, to determine the feasibility of various remedial techniques to address environmental matters. It is our policy to record appropriate liabilities for environmental matters when remedial efforts or damage claim payments are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. Such liabilities are based on our best estimate of the undiscounted future costs required to complete the remedial work. The recorded liabilities are adjusted periodically as remediation efforts progress or as additional technical or legal information becomes available. Given the uncertainties regarding the status of laws, regulations, enforcement policies, the impact of other potentially responsible parties, technology and information related to individual sites, we do not believe it is possible to develop an estimate of the range of reasonably possible environmental loss in excess of our accruals. We expect to fund expenditures for these matters from operating cash flow. The timing

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of cash expenditures depends on a number of factors, including the timing of litigation and settlements of remediation liability, personal injury and property damage claims, regulatory approval of cleanup projects, remedial techniques to be utilized and agreements with other parties.

      Although we do not currently possess sufficient information to reasonably estimate the amounts of 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, they could be material to our consolidated results of operations or operating cash flows in the periods recognized or paid. However, considering our past experience and existing reserves, we do not expect that these environmental matters will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position.

      In the matter entitled Interfaith Community Organization, et al. v. Honeywell International Inc., et al., the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey held in May 2003 that a predecessor Honeywell site located in Jersey City, New Jersey constituted an imminent and substantial endangerment and ordered Honeywell to conduct the excavation and transport for offsite disposal of approximately one million tons of chromium residue present at the site. Honeywell appealed the Court's decision to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals (Appeals Court). As disclosed in prior SEC filings, we believed that the District Court-ordered remedy would be remanded, reversed or replaced and, accordingly, provisions previously made in our financial statements for remedial costs at this site did not assume excavation and offsite removal of chromium. On February 18, 2005, the Appeals Court denied Honeywell's appeal. In light of the Appeals Court decision, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $278 million in the fourth quarter of 2004, which reflects the incremental cost of implementing the Court-ordered remedy. Implementation of the excavation and offsite removal remedy is expected to take place over a five-year period, and the cost of implementation is expected to be incurred evenly over that period. We do not expect implementation of the remedy to have a material adverse effect on our future consolidated results of operations, operating cash flows or financial position.

      In accordance with a 1992 consent decree with the State of New York, Honeywell is studying environmental conditions in and around Onondaga Lake (the Lake) in Syracuse, New York. The purpose of the study is to identify, evaluate and propose remedial measures that can be taken to remedy historic industrial contamination in the Lake. A predecessor company to Honeywell operated a chemical plant which is alleged to have contributed mercury and other contaminants to the Lake. In November 2004, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (the DEC) issued its Proposed Plan for remediation of industrial contamination in the Lake. There will be a public comment period until March 1, 2005, and the Proposed Plan is subject to review by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The DEC is currently expected to issue its Record of Decision in the first half of 2005.

      The Proposed Plan calls for a combined dredging/capping remedy generally in line with the approach recommended in the Feasibility Study submitted by Honeywell in May 2004 (the May 2004 Feasibility Study). Although the Proposed Plan calls for additional remediation in certain parts of the Lake, it would not require the most extensive dredging alternatives described in the May 2004 Feasibility Study. The DEC's aggregate cost estimate is based on the high end of the range of potential costs for major elements of the Proposed Plan and includes a contingency. The actual cost of the Proposed Plan will depend upon, among other things, the resolution of certain technical issues during the design phase of the remediation, expected to occur sometime in 2007 and beyond.

      Based on currently available information and analysis performed by our engineering consultants, our estimated cost of implementing the remedy set forth in the Proposed Plan is consistent with amounts previously provided for in our financial statements. Our estimating process considered a range of possible outcomes and amounts recorded reflect our best estimate at this time. We do not believe that this matter will have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial position.

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Given the scope and complexity of this project, it is possible that actual costs could exceed estimated costs by an amount that could have a material adverse impact on our consolidated results of operations and operating cash flows in the periods recognized or paid. At this time, however, we cannot identify any legal, regulatory or technical reason to conclude that a specific alternative outcome is more probable than the outcome for which we have made provisions in our financial statements.

      Asbestos Matters—Like many other industrial companies, Honeywell is a defendant in personal injury actions related to asbestos. We did not mine or produce asbestos, nor did we make or sell insulation products or other construction materials that have been identified as the primary cause of asbestos related disease in the vast majority of claimants. Products containing asbestos previously manufactured by Honeywell or by previously owned subsidiaries fall into two general categories; refractory products and friction products.

      Refractory Products—Honeywell owned North American Refractories Company (NARCO) from 1979 to 1986. NARCO produced refractory products (high temperature bricks and cement) which were sold largely to the steel industry in the East and Midwest. Less than 2 percent of NARCO's products contained asbestos.

      When we sold the NARCO business in 1986, we agreed to indemnify NARCO with respect to personal injury claims for products that had been discontinued prior to the sale (as defined in the sale agreement). NARCO retained all liability for all other claims. NARCO had resolved approximately 176,000 claims through January 4, 2002, the date NARCO filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, at an average cost per claim of two thousand two hundred dollars. Of those claims, 43 percent were dismissed on the ground that there was insufficient evidence that NARCO was responsible for the claimant's asbestos exposure. As of the date of NARCO's bankruptcy filing, there were approximately 116,000 remaining claims pending against NARCO, including approximately 7 percent in which Honeywell was also named as a defendant. Since 1983, Honeywell and our insurers have contributed to the defense and settlement costs associated with NARCO claims.

      As a result of the NARCO bankruptcy filing, all of the claims pending against NARCO are automatically stayed pending the reorganization of NARCO. Because the claims pending against Honeywell necessarily will impact the liabilities of NARCO, because the insurance policies held by Honeywell are essential to a successful NARCO reorganization, and because Honeywell has offered to commit the value of those policies to the reorganization, the bankruptcy court has temporarily enjoined any claims against Honeywell, current or future, related to NARCO, except one claim which is not material as to which the stay was lifted in August 2003. Although the stay has remained in effect continuously since January 4, 2002, there is no assurance that such stay will remain in effect. In connection with NARCO's bankruptcy filing, we paid NARCO's parent company $40 million and agreed to provide NARCO with up to $20 million in financing. We also agreed to pay $20 million to NARCO's parent company upon the filing of a plan of reorganization for NARCO acceptable to Honeywell, and to pay NARCO's parent company $40 million, and to forgive any outstanding NARCO indebtedness, upon the confirmation and consummation of such a plan.

      As a result of negotiations with counsel representing NARCO related asbestos claimants regarding settlement of all pending and potential NARCO related asbestos claims against Honeywell, we have reached definitive agreements with approximately 260,000 claimants, which represents in excess of 90 percent of the anticipated current claimants who are expected to file a claim as part of the NARCO reorganization process. We are also in discussions with the NARCO Committee of Asbestos Creditors and the Court-appointed legal representative for future asbestos claimants on Trust Distribution Procedures for NARCO. We believe that, as part of the NARCO plan of reorganization, a trust will be established pursuant to these Trust Distribution Procedures for the benefit of all asbestos claimants, current and future. If the trust is put in place and approved by the Court as fair and equitable, Honeywell as well as NARCO will be entitled to a permanent channeling injunction barring

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(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

all present and future individual actions in state or federal courts and requiring all asbestos related claims based on exposure to NARCO products to be made against the federally-supervised trust. NARCO has deferred filing its plan of reorganization pending resolution of the bankruptcy proceedings related to one of its sister companies. We now expect the NARCO plan of reorganization and the NARCO trust to be approved by the Court in 2005. As part of its ongoing settlement negotiations, Honeywell has reached agreement in principle with the representative for future NARCO claimants to cap its annual contributions to the trust with respect to future claims at a level that would not have a material impact on Honeywell's operating cash flows. Given the substantial progress of negotiations between Honeywell and NARCO related asbestos claimants and between Honeywell and the Committee of Asbestos Creditors during the fourth quarter of 2002, Honeywell developed an estimated liability for settlement of pending and future asbestos claims and recorded a charge of $1.4 billion for NARCO related asbestos litigation charges, net of insurance recoveries. This charge consisted of the estimated liability to settle current asbestos related claims, the estimated liability related to future asbestos related claims through 2018 and obligations to NARCO's parent, net of insurance recoveries of $1.8 billion.

      The estimated liability for current claims is based on terms and conditions, including evidentiary requirements, in definitive agreements with in excess of 90 percent of current claimants. Substantially all settlement payments with respect to current claims are expected to be made by the end of 2007.

      The liability for future claims estimates the probable value of future asbestos related bodily injury claims asserted against NARCO through 2018 and obligations to NARCO's parent as discussed above. The estimate is based upon the disease criteria and payment values contained in the NARCO Trust Distribution Procedures negotiated with the NARCO Committee of Asbestos Creditors and the NARCO future claimants representative. In light of the uncertainties inherent in making long-term projections we do not believe that we have a reasonable basis for estimating asbestos claims beyond 2018 under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 5. Honeywell retained the expert services of Hamilton, Rabinovitz and Alschuler, Inc. (HR&A) to project the probable number and value, including trust claim handling costs, of asbestos related future liabilities based upon historical experience with similar trusts. The methodology used to estimate the liability for future claims has been commonly accepted by numerous courts and is the same methodology that is utilized by an expert who is routinely retained by the asbestos claimants committee in asbestos related bankruptcies. The valuation methodology includes an analysis of the population likely to have been exposed to asbestos containing products, epidemiological studies to estimate the number of people likely to develop asbestos related diseases, NARCO claims filing history, the pending inventory of NARCO asbestos related claims and payment rates expected to be established by the NARCO trust.

      Honeywell has approximately $1.3 billion in insurance limits remaining that reimburses it for portions of the costs incurred to settle NARCO related claims and court judgments as well as defense costs. This coverage 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. At December 31, 2004, a significant portion of this coverage is with insurance companies with whom we have agreements to pay full policy limits based on corresponding Honeywell claims costs. This includes agreements with a substantial majority of the London-based insurance companies entered into primarily in the first quarter of 2004. We conduct analyses to determine the amount of insurance that we estimate is probable that we will recover in relation to payment of current and projected future 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. In the second quarter of 2004, based on our ongoing evaluation of our ability to enforce our rights under the various insurance policies, we concluded that we had additional probable insurance recoveries of $47 million, net of solvency reserves, which has been reflected in insurance receivables. We made judgments

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(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

concerning insurance coverage that we believe are reasonable and consistent with our historical dealings with our insurers, our knowledge of any pertinent solvency issues surrounding insurers and various judicial determinations relevant to our insurance programs.

      Projecting future events is subject to many uncertainties that could cause the NARCO related asbestos liabilities to be higher or lower than those projected and recorded. There is no assurance that a plan of reorganization will be proposed or confirmed, that insurance recoveries will be timely or whether there will be any NARCO related asbestos claims beyond 2018. Given the inherent uncertainty in predicting future events, 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.

      Friction Products—Honeywell's Bendix Friction Materials (Bendix) business manufactured automotive brake pads that contained chrysotile asbestos in an encapsulated form. There is a group of existing and potential claimants consisting largely of individuals that allege to have performed brake replacements.

      From 1981 through December 31, 2004, we have resolved approximately 71,000 Bendix related asbestos claims including trials covering 120 plaintiffs, which resulted in 115 favorable verdicts. Trials covering five individuals resulted in adverse verdicts; however, two of these verdicts were reversed on appeal and the remaining three claims were settled.

      Through the second quarter of 2002, Honeywell had no out-of-pocket costs for Bendix related asbestos claims since its insurance deductible was satisfied many years ago. Beginning with claim payments made in the third quarter of 2002, Honeywell began advancing indemnity and defense claim costs. Those indemnity and defense costs were approximately $165, $112 and $70 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. In 2004 and 2003 Honeywell collected approximately $8 and $90 million, respectively, in insurance reimbursements and settlements for Bendix related asbestos claims. See further discussion of insurance coverage below.

      The following tables present information regarding Bendix related asbestos claims activity during the past two years:

      Years Ended
December 31,

       Claims Activity

  2004

  2003

      

               
      

Claims Unresolved at beginning of year

       72,976          50,821  
      

Claims Filed

       10,504          25,765  
      

Claims Resolved

       (7,132 )        (3,610 )
          
        
 
      

Claims Unresolved at end of year

       76,348          72,976  
          
        
 
      

               
      December 31,

       Disease Distribution of Unresolved Claims

  2004

  2003

      

               
      

Mesothelioma and Other Cancer Claims

       3,534          3,277  
      

Other Claims

       72,814          69,699  
          
        
 
      

Total Claims

       76,348          72,976  
          
        
 
      

               

      Approximately 30 percent of the approximately 76,000 pending claims at December 31, 2004 are on the inactive, deferred, or similar dockets established in some jurisdictions for claimants who allege minimal or no impairment. The approximately 76,000 pending claims also include claims filed in jurisdictions such as Texas, Virginia and Mississippi that allow for consolidated filings. In these

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(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

jurisdictions, plaintiffs are permitted to file complaints against a pre-determined master list of defendants, regardless of whether they have claims against each individual defendant. Many of these plaintiffs may not actually have claims against Honeywell. Based on state rules and prior experience in these jurisdictions, we anticipate that many of these claims will ultimately be dismissed. During 2003, Honeywell was served with numerous complaints filed in Mississippi in advance of the January 1, 2003 effective date for tort reform in that state. Also during 2003, Honeywell experienced an increase in nonmalignancy filings that we believe were in response to the possibility of federal legislation. Based on prior experience, we anticipate that many of these claims will be placed on deferred, inactive or similar dockets or be dismissed. Honeywell has experienced average resolution values excluding legal costs as follows:

      Years Ended December 31,

         2004

  2003

  2002

      (in whole dollars)
      

                       
      

Malignant claims

     $ 90,000        $ 95,000        $ 166,000  
      

Nonmalignant claims

     $ 1,600        $ 3,500        $ 1,300  
      

                       

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

      We have accrued for the estimated cost of pending Bendix related asbestos claims. The estimate is based on the number of pending claims at December 31, 2004, disease classifications, expected settlement values and historic dismissal rates. Honeywell retained the expert services of HR&A (see discussion of HR&A under Refractory products above) to assist in developing the estimated expected settlement values and historic dismissal rates. We cannot reasonably estimate losses which could arise from future Bendix related asbestos claims because we cannot predict how many additional claims may be brought against us, the allegations in such claims or their probable outcomes and resulting settlement values in the tort system.

      Honeywell presently has approximately $1.9 billion of insurance coverage remaining with respect to pending Bendix related asbestos claims as well as claims which may be filed against us in the future. This coverage 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. Although Honeywell has approximately $1.9 billion in insurance, there are gaps in our coverage due to insurance company insolvencies, a comprehensive policy buy-back settlement with Equitas in 2003 and certain uninsured periods. We analyzed the amount of insurance that we estimate is probable that we will recover in relation to payment of asbestos related claims and determined that approximately 50 percent of expenditures for such claims are recoverable by insurance. 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 with our insurers, our knowledge of any pertinent solvency issues surrounding insurers and various judicial determinations relevant to our insurance programs. Based on our analysis, at December 31, 2004 we had amounts receivable from our insurers of approximately $340 million representing probable reimbursements associated with our liability for pending claims as well as amounts due to us for previously settled and paid claims related to the estimated liabilities for pending claims.

      In the fourth quarter of 2002, we recorded a charge of $167 million which consisted of a $127 million accrual for our Bendix related asbestos liabilities to be settled by the then contemplated sale of Bendix to Federal-Mogul, net of insurance recoveries, and a $40 million accrual for other costs which we expected to be required in order to complete the transaction (completion costs). In 2003, we paid $112 million to settle Bendix related asbestos claims, which were charged to this accrual. When the deal negotiations ended, the $40 million accrual for the expected completion costs was reversed and

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an additional asbestos accrual was recorded to reflect our current estimate of the asbestos exposure, net of expected insurance coverage.

      Honeywell believes it has sufficient insurance coverage and reserves to cover all pending Bendix related asbestos claims. Although it is impossible to predict the outcome of pending claims or to reasonably estimate losses which could arise from 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 indemnity cost 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 substantially change.

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

      December 31,

      2004

  2003

      

               
      

Other current assets

     $ 150          $ 130  
      

Insurance recoveries for asbestos related liabilities

       1,412            1,317  
          
          
 
      

     $ 1,562          $ 1,447  
          
          
 
      

Accrued liabilities

     $ 744          $ 730  
      

Asbestos related liabilities

       2,006            2,279  
          
          
 
      

     $ 2,750          $ 3,009  
          
          
 
      

               

      During 2004, we paid $518 million in indemnity and defense costs related to NARCO and Bendix claims. Additionally, we recognized charges totaling $76 million primarily for Bendix related asbestos claims filed and defense costs incurred during 2004, net of probable insurance recoveries. The charges include an update of expected resolution values for pending Bendix claims and are net of an additional $47 million of NARCO insurance deemed probable of recovery.

      We are monitoring proposals for federal asbestos legislation pending in the United States Congress. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the proposed legislation, it is not possible at this point in time to determine what impact such legislation would have on the NARCO bankruptcy strategy or our asbestos liabilities and related insurance recoveries.

      Warranties and Guarantees—We have issued or are a party to the following direct and indirect guarantees at December 31, 2004:

         Maximum
Potential
Future
Payments

      

       
      

Operating lease residual values

         $ 47  
      

Other third parties' financing

           4  
      

Unconsolidated affiliates' financing

           7  
      

Customer and vendor financing

           35  
              
 
      

         $ 93  
              
 
      

       

      We do not expect that these guarantees will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

      In connection with the disposition of certain businesses and facilities we have indemnified the purchasers for the expected cost of remediation of environmental contamination, if any, existing on the

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date of disposition. Such expected costs are accrued when environmental assessments are made or remedial efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated.

      In the normal course of business we issue product warranties and product performance guarantees. We accrue for the estimated cost of product warranties and performance guarantees based on contract terms and historical experience at the time of sale. Adjustments to initial obligations for warranties and guarantees are made as changes in the obligations become reasonably estimable. The following table summarizes information concerning our recorded obligations for product warranties and product performance guarantees:

      Years Ended December 31,

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

                       
      

Beginning of year

     $ 275          $ 217          $ 217  
      

Accruals for warranties/guarantees issued during the year

       236            215            158  
      

Adjustment of pre-existing warranties/guarantees

       1            35            (18 )
      

Settlement of warranty/guarantee claims

       (213 )          (192 )          (140 )
          
          
          
 
      

End of year

     $ 299          $ 275          $ 217  
          
          
          
 
      

                       

      Product warranties and product performance guarantees are included in the following balance sheet accounts:

      December 31,

      2004

  2003

      

               
      

Accrued liabilities

     $ 270          $ 242  
      

Other liabilities

       29            33  
          
          
 
      

     $ 299          $ 275  
          
          
 
      

               

      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, and 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 probable losses, based on a careful analysis of each matter with the assistance of outside legal counsel and, if applicable, other experts. Given the uncertainty inherent in litigation, we do not believe it is possible to develop estimates of the range of reasonably possible loss in excess of current accruals for these matters. 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.

Note 22—Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

      We sponsor both funded and unfunded U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans covering the majority of our employees and retirees. Pension benefits for substantially all U.S. employees are provided through non-contributory, qualified and non-qualified defined benefit pension plans. U.S. defined benefit pension plans comprise 86 percent of our projected benefit obligation. Non-U.S. employees, who are not U.S. citizens, are covered by various retirement benefit arrangements, some of which are considered to be defined benefit pension plans for accounting purposes. Non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans comprise 14 percent of our projected benefit obligation.

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      We also sponsor postretirement benefit plans that provide health care benefits and life insurance coverage to eligible retirees. Our retiree medical plans mainly cover U.S. employees who retire with pension eligibility for hospital, professional and other medical services. All non-union hourly and salaried employees joining Honeywell after January 1, 2000 are not eligible to participate in our retiree medical and life insurance plans. Most of the U.S. retiree medical plans require deductibles and copayments, and virtually all are integrated with Medicare. Retiree contributions are generally required based on coverage type, plan and Medicare eligibility. Honeywell has limited its subsidy of its retiree medical plans to a fixed-dollar amount for substantially all future retirees and for almost half of its current retirees. This cap of retiree medical benefits under our plans limits our exposure to the impact of future health care cost increases. The retiree medical and life insurance plans are not funded. Claims and expenses are paid from our general assets.

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      The following tables summarize the balance sheet impact, including the benefit obligations, assets and funded status associated with our significant pension and other postretirement benefit plans at December 31, 2004 and 2003. We use a December 31 measurement date for the majority of our pension and postretirement benefit plans.

      Pension Benefits

  Other
Postretirement
Benefits

      2004

  2003

  2004

  2003

      

                               
      

                               
      

Change in benefit obligation:

                               
      

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

     $ 12,993        $ 11,660        $ 2,421        $ 2,241  
      

Service cost

       222          201          17          17  
      

Interest cost

       755          757          138          145  
      

Plan amendments

       1          30          (19 )        (92 )
      

Actuarial losses

       361          1,010          3          313  
      

Acquisitions (divestitures)

       (9 )        15                    
      

Benefits paid

       (905 )        (883 )        (207 )        (203 )
      

Settlements and curtailments

       1          (2 )                  
      

Other

       168          205                    
          
        
        
        
 
      

Benefit obligation at end of year

       13,587          12,993          2,353          2,421  
          
        
        
        
 
      

Change in plan assets:

                               
      

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

       12,265          10,178                    
      

Actual return on plan assets

       1,461          2,072                    
      

Company contributions

       111          725                    
      

Acquisitions (divestitures)

       (9 )        15                    
      

Benefits paid

       (905 )        (883 )                  
      

Other

       147          158                    
          
        
        
        
 
      

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

       13,070          12,265                    
          
        
        
        
 
      

Funded status of plans

       (517 )        (728 )        (2,353 )        (2,421 )
      

Unrecognized net obligation at transition

       11          11                    
      

Unrecognized net loss

       3,245          3,666          679          779  
      

Unrecognized prior service cost (credit)

       151          187          (196 )        (215 )
          
        
        
        
 
      

Net amount recognized

     $ 2,890        $ 3,136        $ (1,870 )      $ (1,857 )
          
        
        
        
 
      

Amounts recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheet consist of:

                               
      

Prepaid pension benefit cost

     $ 2,985        $ 3,173        $        $  
      

Intangible asset(1)

       88          101                    
      

Accrued liabilities

                         (197 )        (197 )
      

Postretirement benefit obligations other than pensions(2)

                         (1,673 )        (1,660 )
      

Accrued benefit liability(3)

       (225 )        (170 )                  
      

Additional minimum liability(3)

       (462 )        (453 )                  
      

Accumulated other nonowner changes

       504          485                    
          
        
        
        
 
      

Net amount recognized

     $ 2,890        $ 3,136        $ (1,870 )      $ (1,857 )
          
        
        
        
 
      

                               


     
(1)     Included in Other Assets—Non-Current on Consolidated Balance Sheet.
     
(2)     Excludes Non-U.S. plans of $40 and $23 million in 2004 and 2003, respectively.
     
(3)     Included in Other Liabilities—Non-Current on Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

      The accumulated benefit obligation for our defined benefit pension plans was $12,996 and $12,391 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

      Net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs (income) for our significant plans include the following components:

      Pension Benefits

      Years Ended December 31,

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

                       
      

Service cost

     $ 222        $ 201        $ 201  
      

Interest cost

       755          757          753  
      

Expected return on plan assets

       (1,042 )        (1,030 )        (1,164 )
      

Amortization of transition asset

                (7 )        (7 )
      

Amortization of prior service cost

       38          37          43  
      

Recognition of actuarial losses

       413          178          13  
          
        
        
 
      

Net periodic benefit cost (income)

       386          136          (161 )
      

Settlements and curtailments

                         14  
          
        
        
 
      

Net periodic benefit cost (income) after settlements and curtailments

     $ 386        $ 136        $ (147 )
          
        
        
 
      

                       
      Other Postretirement Benefits

      Years Ended December 31,

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

                       
      

Service cost

     $ 17        $ 17        $ 21  
      

Interest cost

       138          145          141  
      

Expected return on plan assets

                          
      

Amortization of prior service (credit)

       (37 )        (30 )        (22 )
      

Recognition of actuarial losses

       101          62          10  
          
        
        
 
      

Net periodic benefit cost

       219          194          150  
      

Settlements and curtailments

                         (30 )
          
        
        
 
      

Net periodic benefit cost after settlements and curtailments

     $ 219        $ 194        $ 120  
          
        
        
 

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      Major actuarial assumptions used in determining the benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost (income) for our U.S. benefit plans are presented in the following table. For non-U.S. benefit plans, no one of which was material, assumptions reflect economic assumptions applicable to each country.

      Pension Benefits

  Other Postretirement
Benefits

      2004

  2003

  2002

  2004

  2003

  2002

      

                                               
      

Actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31:

                                               
      

Discount rate

       5.875%          6.00%          6.75%          5.50%          6.00%          6.75%  
      

Expected annual rate of compensation increase

       4.00%          4.00%          4.00%                             
      

Actuarial assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost (income) for years ended December 31:

                                               
      

Discount rate

       6.00%          6.75%          7.25%          6.00%          6.75%          7.25%  
      

Expected rate of return on plan assets

       9.00%          9.00%          10.00%                             
      

Expected annual rate of compensation increase

       4.00%          4.00%          4.00%                             
      

                                               

      We considered the available yields on high-quality fixed-income investments with maturities corresponding to the expected payment dates of our benefit obligations to determine our discount rates at each measurement date.

Pension Benefits

      Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets were as follows:

      December 31,

      2004

  2003

      

               
      

Projected benefit obligation

     $ 1,801            $ 1,639  
      

Accumulated benefit obligation

       1,720              1,566  
      

Fair value of plan assets

       950              906  
      

               

      Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 87, “Employers Accounting for Pensions” (SFAS No. 87) requires recognition of an additional minimum pension liability if the fair value of plan assets is less than the accumulated benefit obligation at the end of the plan year. In 2004, we recorded a non-cash adjustment to equity through accumulated other nonowner changes of $15 million ($19 million on a pretax basis) which increased the additional minimum pension liability. In 2003, we recorded a non-cash adjustment to equity through accumulated other nonowner changes of $369 million ($604 million on a pretax basis) to reduce the additional minimum pension liability by $304 million and reinstate a portion of the pension assets ($300 million) written off in the prior year's minimum pension liability adjustment. This 2003 adjustment resulted from an increase in our pension assets in 2003 due to the improvement in equity markets and our contribution of $670 million to our U.S. plans. In 2002, due to the poor performance of the equity markets which adversely affected our pension assets and a decline in the discount rate, we recorded a non-cash adjustment to equity through accumulated other nonowner changes of $606 million ($956 million on a pretax basis) which increased the additional minimum pension liability.

      Under SFAS No. 87, for our U.S. pension plans, we use the market-related value of plan assets reflecting changes in the fair value of plan assets over a three-year period. Further, unrecognized

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losses in excess of 10 percent of the greater of the market-related value of plan assets or the plans projected benefit obligation are recognized over a six-year period.

      Our U.S. pension plans assets were $11.5 and $10.9 billion and our non-U.S. pension plans assets were $1.6 and $1.4 billion at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Our asset allocation and target allocation for our pension plans assets are as follows:

      Percentage of Plans
Assets at
December 31,

  Long-term
Target
Allocation

       Asset Category

  2004

  2003

       
      

                       
      

Equity securities

       61 %            58 %        40-65 %
      

Debt securities, including cash

       33              35          30-45  
      

Real estate

       4              5          2-8  
      

Other

       2              2          2-6  
          
            
         
      

       100 %            100 %        
          
            
         
      

                       

      Equity securities include Honeywell common stock of $214 and $544 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. An independent fiduciary holds and makes all investment decisions with respect to the Honeywell common stock.

      Our asset investment strategy focuses on maintaining a diversified portfolio, using various asset classes, in order to achieve our long-term investment objectives on a risk adjusted basis. Our actual invested positions in various securities change over time based on short and longer-term investment opportunities. To achieve our objectives, our U.S. investment policy requires that our U.S. Master Retirement Trust be invested as follows: (a) no less than 30 percent be invested in fixed income securities; (b) no more than 10 percent in high-yield securities; (c) no more than 10 percent in private real estate investments; and (d) no more than 6 percent in other investment alternatives involving limited partnerships of various types. There is no stated limit on investments in publically-held U.S. and international equity securities. Our non-U.S. investment policies are different for each country, but the long-term investment objectives remain the same.

      Our expected rate of return on plan assets of 9 percent is a long-term rate based on historic plan asset returns over varying long-term periods combined with current market conditions and broad asset mix considerations. The expected rate of return is a long-term assumption and generally does not change annually.

      Our general funding policy for qualified pension plans is to contribute amounts at least sufficient to satisfy regulatory funding standards. In 2004, 2003 and 2002, we made voluntary contributions of $40, $670 and $830 million, respectively, to our U.S. defined benefit pension plans to improve the funded status of our plans. The contributions in 2002 included $700 million of Honeywell common stock. Assuming that actual plan asset returns are consistent with our expected rate of 9 percent in 2005 and beyond, and that interest rates remain constant, we would not be required to make any contributions to our U.S. pension plans for the foreseeable future. We expect to contribute approximately $28 million in cash to our non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans in 2005. These contributions do not reflect benefits to be paid directly from Company assets.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

      Benefit payments, including amounts to be paid from Company assets, and reflecting expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid as follows:

      

       
      

2005

     $ 912  
      

2006

       918  
      

2007

       924  
      

2008

       933  
      

2009

       942  
      

2010-2014

       4,938  
      

       

Other Postretirement Benefits

    December 31,

    2004

  2003

               

Assumed health care cost trend rate:

               

Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year

       10.0 %        11.0 %

Rate that the cost trend rate gradually declines to

       5.0 %        5.0 %

Year that the rate reaches the rate it is assumed to remain at

       2010          2010  

               

      The assumed health care cost trend rate has a significant effect on the amounts reported. A one-percentage-point change in the assumed health care cost trend rate would have the following effects:

      1 percentage point

      Increase

  Decrease

      

               
      

Effect on total of service and interest cost components

     $ 8        $ (7 )
      

Effect on postretirement benefit obligation

     $ 123        $ (111 )
      

               

      Benefit payments, including amounts to be paid from Company assets, and reflecting expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid as follows:

      

       
      

2005

     $ 208  
      

2006

       198  
      

2007

       199  
      

2008

       201  
      

2009

       197  
      

2010-2014

       902  
      

       

      Employee Savings Plans—We sponsor employee savings plans under which we match, in the form of our common stock, certain eligible U.S. employee savings plan contributions. Shares issued under the stock match plans were 4.3, 6.5 and 5.6 million at a cost of $151, $173 and $173 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

Note 23—Segment Financial Data

      We globally manage our business operations through strategic business units (SBUs) serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services, control, sensing and security technologies for buildings, homes and industry, automotive products and chemicals. Segment information is consistent with how management reviews the businesses, makes investing and resource allocation decisions and assesses operating performance. Based on similar economic and operational characteristics, our SBUs are aggregated and managed in four reportable segments as follows:

Aerospace includes Engines, Systems and Services (auxiliary power units; propulsion engines; environmental control systems; engine controls; repair and overhaul services; hardware;

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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

  logistics and electric power systems); Aerospace Electronic Systems (flight safety, communications, navigation, radar and surveillance systems; aircraft and airport lighting; management and technical services and advanced systems and instruments); and Aircraft Landing Systems (aircraft wheels and brakes).
   
Automation and Control Solutions includes Automation and Control Products (controls for heating, cooling, indoor air quality, ventilation, humidification and home automation; advanced software applications for home/building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems and instruments for measuring pressure, air flow, temperature, electrical current; and security and fire detection, access control, video surveillance and remote patient monitoring systems); Building Solutions (installs, maintains and upgrades systems that keep buildings safe, comfortable and productive); and Process Solutions (provides a full range of automation and control solutions for industrial plants, offering advanced software and automation systems that integrate, control and monitor complex processes in many types of industrial settings).
 
Specialty Materials includes fluorocarbons, specialty films, advanced fibers, customized research chemicals and intermediates, and electronic materials and chemicals.
 
Transportation Systems includes Honeywell Turbo Technologies (turbochargers and charge-air and thermal systems); the Consumer Products Group (car care products including anti-freeze, filters, spark plugs, and cleaners, waxes and additives); and Friction Materials (friction materials and related brake system components).

      The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1. Honeywell's senior management evaluates segment performance based on segment profit. Segment profit is business unit income (loss) before taxes excluding general corporate unallocated expenses, gains (losses) on sales of non-strategic businesses, equity income (loss), other income (expense), interest and other financial charges, pension and other postretirement benefits (expense) income and repositioning and other charges and accounting changes. In 2003, Honeywell changed its definition of segment profit to exclude pension and other postretirement benefits (expense) income. Pension and other postretirement benefits (expense) income is significantly impacted by external factors such as investment returns, interest rates and other actuarial assumptions that Honeywell does not consider indicative of the underlying business segment operating performance under the control of business unit management. All periods presented in this annual report have been restated to reflect this change. Intersegment sales approximate market and are not significant. Reportable segment data follows:

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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

      Years Ended December 31,

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

                       
      

Net sales

                       
      

Aerospace

     $ 9,748        $ 8,813        $ 8,855  
      

Automation and Control Solutions

       8,031          7,464          6,978  
      

Specialty Materials

       3,497          3,169          3,205  
      

Transportation Systems

       4,323          3,650          3,184  
      

Corporate

       2          7          52  
          
        
        
 
         $ 25,601        $ 23,103        $ 22,274  
          
        
        
 
      

Depreciation and amortization

                       
      

Aerospace

     $ 235        $ 256        $ 260  
      

Automation and Control Solutions

       159          168          190  
      

Specialty Materials

       141          133          180  
      

Transportation Systems

       80          80          66  
      

Corporate

       35          24          34  
          
        
        
 
         $ 650        $ 661        $ 730  
          
        
        
 
      

Segment profit

                       
      

Aerospace

     $ 1,479        $ 1,221        $ 1,308  
      

Automation and Control Solutions

       894          843          860  
      

Specialty Materials

       184          136          90  
      

Transportation Systems

       575          461          393  
      

Corporate

       (158 )        (142 )        (154 )
          
        
        
 
         $ 2,974        $ 2,519        $ 2,497  
          
        
        
 
      

Capital expenditures

                       
      

Aerospace

     $ 168        $ 218        $ 182  
      

Automation and Control Solutions

       106          100          106  
      

Specialty Materials

       156          144          233  
      

Transportation Systems

       137          108          108  
      

Corporate

       62          85          42  
          
        
        
 
         $ 629        $ 655        $ 671  
          
        
        
 
      

                       
      December 31,

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

                       
      

Total assets

                       
      

Aerospace

     $ 8,441        $ 7,792        $ 7,006  
      

Automation and Control Solutions

       8,128          7,590          7,017  
      

Specialty Materials

       3,239          3,239          3,517  
      

Transportation Systems

       3,131          2,612          2,206  
      

Corporate

       8,123          8,081          7,819  
          
        
        
 
         $ 31,062        $ 29,314        $ 27,565  
          
        
        
 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

      

                       

      A reconciliation of segment profit to consolidated income (loss) before taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change is as follows:

      Years Ended December 31,

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

                       
      

Segment profit

     $ 2,974        $ 2,519        $ 2,497  
      

Gain (loss) on sale of non-strategic businesses

       255          38          (124 )
      

Asbestos related litigation charges, net of insurance

       (76 )                 (1,548 )
      

Business impairment charges

       (42 )                 (877 )
      

Repositioning and other charges(1)

       (646 )        (276 )        (606 )
      

Pension and other postretirement benefits (expense)
income(1)

       (628 )        (325 )        11  
      

Equity in income (loss) of affiliated companies

       82          38          42  
      

Other income (expense)

       92          (19 )        4  
      

Interest and other financial charges

       (331 )        (335 )        (344 )
          
        
        
 
      

Income (loss) before taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change

     $ 1,680        $ 1,640        $ (945 )
          
        
        
 
      

                       


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

Note 24—Geographic Areas—Financial Data

      Net Sales(1)

  Long-lived Assets(2)

      Years Ended December 31,

  Years Ended December 31,

      2004

  2003

  2002

  2004

  2003

  2002

      

                                               
      

United States

     $ 16,633        $ 15,178        $ 15,522        $ 9,083        $ 8,963        $ 8,665  
      

Europe

       6,097          5,433          4,483          2,044          1,833          1,756  
      

Other International

       2,871          2,492          2,269          458          386          406  
          
        
        
        
        
        
 
         $ 25,601        $ 23,103        $ 22,274        $ 11,585        $ 11,182        $ 10,827  
          
        
        
        
        
        
 
      

                                               


     
(1)     Sales between geographic areas approximate market and are not significant. Net sales are classified according to their country of origin. Included in United States net sales are export sales of $2,399, $2,246 and $2,249 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
     
(2)     Long-lived assets are comprised of property, plant and equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets.

Note 25—Supplemental Cash Flow Information

      Years Ended December 31,

      2004

  2003

  2002

      

                       
      

Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized

     $ 330         $ 367         $ 352  
      

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

       178           31           (14 )
      

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

                       
      

Common stock contributed to U.S. pension plans

                           700  
      

Common stock contributed to U.S. savings plans

       151           173           173  
      

Debt assumed in the purchase of leased assets

                 267            
      

Investment securities received in connection with sale of BCVS business

                           250  

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

      

                       

Note 26—Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information

    2004

  2003

    Mar. 31(1)(2)

  June 30(3)(4)

  Sept. 30(5)(6)(7)

  Dec. 31(8)(9)

  Year

  Mar. 31(10)

  June 30(11)(12)(13)

  Sept. 30(14)(15)

  Dec. 31(16)(17)

  Year

                                                                               

Net sales

  $ 6,178   $ 6,388   $ 6,395   $ 6,640   $ 25,601     $ 5,399   $ 5,749   $ 5,768   $ 6,187   $ 23,103  

Gross profit

    1,259     1,209     1,332     1,216     5,016       1,159     1,235     1,259     1,215     4,868  

Income before
cumulative effect of
accounting change

    295     361     372     253     1,281       274     319     344     407     1,344  

Net income

    295     361     372     253     1,281       254     319     344     407     1,324  

Earnings per share—basic:

                                                                               

Income before
cumulative effect of
accounting change

    .34     .42     .43     .30     1.49       .32     .37     .40     .47     1.56  

Net income

    .34     .42     .43     .30     1.49       .30     .37     .40     .47     1.54  

Earnings per share—
assuming dilution:

                                                                               

Income before
cumulative effect of
accounting change

    .34     .42     .43     .30     1.49       .32     .37     .40     .47     1.56  

Net income

    .34     .42     .43     .30     1.49       .30     .37     .40     .47     1.54  

Dividends paid

    .1875     .1875     .1875     .1875     .75       .1875     .1875     .1875     .1875     .75  

Market price(18)

                                                                               

High

    37.43     37.51     38.11     36.76     38.11       25.65     29.02     30.06     33.43     33.43  

Low

    31.75     32.60     34.58     32.23     31.75       20.73     21.61     26.22     26.56     20.73  

                                                                               


(1)   Includes a $56 million provision for environmental, litigation and net repositioning charges. Total after-tax charge was $35 million, or $0.04 per share. The total pretax charge included in gross profit was $41 million.
(2)   Includes an after-tax gain of $14 million, or $0.02 per share, on the sale of our VCSEL Optical Products business.
(3)   Includes a $242 million provision for environmental, litigation, business impairment, net repositioning and other charges. Total after-tax charge was $158 million, or $0.18 per share. The total pretax charge included in gross profit was $183 million.
(4)   Includes an after-tax gain of $130 million, or $0.15 per share, on the sale of our Security Monitoring business.
(5)   Includes a $101 million provision for environmental, litigation and net repositioning charges. Total after-tax charge was $56 million, or $0.06 per share. The total pretax charge included in gross profit was $76 million.
(6)   Includes an after-tax gain of $3 million, with no effect on earnings per share, for adjustments related to businesses sold in prior periods.
(7)   Includes an after-tax gain of $17 million, or $0.02 per share, related to the settlement of a patent infringement lawsuit.
(8)   Includes a $376 million provision for environmental, litigation, business impairment, net repositioning and other charges. Total after-tax charge was $227 million, or $0.26 per share. The total pretax charge included in gross profit was $321 million.
(9)   Includes an after-tax loss of $3 million, with no effect on earnings per share, on the sale of our Performance Fibers business and for adjustments related to businesses sold in prior periods.
(10)   Includes the January 1, 2003 adoption of SFAS No. 143. This adoption resulted in an after-tax cumulative effect expense adjustment of $20 million, or $0.02 per share.

(footnotes continued on next page)

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

(footnotes continued from previous page)
(11)   Includes a $34 million provision for environmental, net repositioning and other charges. Total
after-tax charge was $21 million, or $0.03 per share. The total pretax charge included in gross profit was $29 million.
(12)   Includes an after-tax gain of $9 million, or $0.01 per share, on the sale of our Engineering Plastics business.
(13)   Includes an after-tax gain of $15 million, or $0.02 per share, related to the settlement of a patent infringement lawsuit.
(14)   Includes a $30 million provision for environmental, net repositioning and other charges. Total after-tax charge was $1 million, with no effect on earnings per share. The total pretax charge included in gross profit was $26 million.
(15)   Includes an after-tax loss of $3 million, with no effect on earnings per share, on the sale of several non-strategic businesses.
(16)   Includes a $214 million provision for environmental, net repositioning and other charges. Total after-tax charge was $19 million, or $0.02 per share. The total pretax charge included in gross profit was $217 million.
(17)   Includes an after-tax loss of $2 million, with no effect on earnings per share, for adjustments related to businesses sold in prior periods.
(18)   From composite tape–stock is primarily traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SHAREOWNERS OF
H
ONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.:

      We have completed an integrated audit of Honeywell International Inc.'s 2004 consolidated financial statements and of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004 and audits of its 2003 and 2002 consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Our opinions, based on our audits, are presented below.

Consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule

      In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(1) present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Honeywell International Inc. and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2004 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2) presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit of financial statements includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

      As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, on January 1, 2003, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.”

Internal control over financial reporting

      Also, in our opinion, management's assessment, included in Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A, that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004 based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on those criteria. Furthermore, in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the COSO. The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on management's assessment and on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We conducted our audit of internal control over financial reporting in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. An audit of internal control over financial reporting includes obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management's assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we consider necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions.

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      A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

      Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Florham Park, New Jersey
February 25, 2005

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Item 9.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

      Not Applicable.

Item 9A.    Controls and Procedures

      Honeywell management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K in alerting them on a timely basis to material information relating to Honeywell required to be included in Honeywell's periodic filings under the Exchange Act. There have been no changes that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Honeywell's internal control over financial reporting that have occurred during the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

      Honeywell management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Honeywell's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Honeywell's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

             (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of Honeywell's assets;

             (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of Honeywell's management and directors; and

             (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of Honeywell's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

      Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

      Management assessed the effectiveness of Honeywell's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework.

      Based on this assessment, management determined that Honeywell maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004.

      Management's assessment of the effectiveness of Honeywell's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accouting firm, as stated in their report which is included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

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Item 9B.    Other Information

      Not Applicable.

Part III.

Item 10.    Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

      Information relating to the Directors of Honeywell, as well as information relating to compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, will be contained in our definitive Proxy Statement involving the election of the Directors which will be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after December 31, 2004, and such information is incorporated herein by reference. Certain other information relating to the Executive Officers of Honeywell appears in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K under the heading “Executive Officers of the Registrant”.

      The members of the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors are: Russell E. Palmer (Chair), Marshall N. Carter, James J. Howard, Eric K. Shinseki, John R. Stafford, and Michael W. Wright. The Board has determined that Mr. Palmer satisfies the “audit committee financial expert” criteria established by the SEC and the “accounting or related financial management expertise” criteria established by the NYSE. All members of the Audit Committee are “independent” as that term is defined in applicable SEC Rules and NYSE listing standards.

      Honeywell's Code of Business Conduct is available, free of charge, on our website under the heading “Investor Relations” (see “Corporate Governance”), or by writing to Honeywell, 101 Columbia Road, Morris Township, New Jersey 07962, c/o Vice President and Corporate Secretary. Honeywell's Code of Business Conduct applies to all Honeywell directors, officers (including the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Controller) and employees. Amendments to or waivers of the Code of Business Conduct granted to any of Honeywell's directors or executive officers will be published on our website within five business days of such amendment or waiver.

Item 11.    Executive Compensation

      Information relating to executive compensation is contained in the Proxy Statement referred to above in “Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant,” and such information is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

      Information relating to security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is contained in the Proxy Statement referred to above in “Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant,” and such information is incorporated herein by reference.

Equity Compensation Plans

      Information about our equity compensation plans is as follows:

Plan Category

  Number of
Shares to
be Issued
Upon
Exercise of
Outstanding
Options,
Warrants
and Rights

  Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding
Options,
Warrants
and Rights

  Number of
Securities
Remaining
Available for
Future Issuance
Under Equity
Compensation
Plans (Excluding
Securities
Reflected in
Column(a))

    (a)   (b)   (c)

                       

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders

       56,835,712 (1)       $ 34.84 (2)        20,282,109 (3)

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders

       899,793 (4)         N/A (5)        N/A (6)

Total

       57,735,505         $ 34.84          20,282,109  

                       

(1)   Equity compensation plans approved by shareowners that are included in column (a) of the table are the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan of Honeywell International Inc. and its Affiliates (the 2003 Stock
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    Incentive Plan) (9,666,400 common shares to be issued for options; 2,241,706 restricted units subject to attainment of certain performance goals or continued employment; and 423,582 deferred restricted units of previously earned and vested awards under prior plans approved by shareowners where delivery of shares has been deferred); the 1993 Stock Plan for Employees of Honeywell International Inc. and its Affiliates (42,630,949 common shares to be issued for options; 169,225 shares to be issued for SARs; and 1,449,850 restricted units subject to attainment of certain performance goals or continued employment); and the Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors of Honeywell International Inc. and predecessor plans (206,000 common shares to be issued for options and 48,000 shares of restricted stock). 822,060 growth plan units were issued in the first quarter of 2005 pursuant to a long-term compensation program established under the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan. The ultimate value of any growth plan award may be paid in cash or shares of Honeywell common stock and, thus, growth plan units are not included in the table above. The ultimate value of growth plan units depends upon the achievement of pre-established performance goals during a two-year performance cycle relating to growth in earnings per share, revenue and return on investment. The growth plan units issued in the first quarter of 2005 relate to the performance cycle commencing January 1, 2005 and ending December 31, 2006. Awards made with respect to the prior two-year performance cycle (January 1, 2003–December 31, 2004) were paid in cash.
(2)   Column (b) does not include any exercise price for restricted units or growth plan units granted to employees or non-employee directors under equity compensation plans approved by shareowners. Restricted units do not have an exercise price because their value is dependent upon attainment of certain performance goals or continued employment or service and they are settled for shares of Honeywell common stock on a one-for-one basis. Growth plan units are denominated in cash units and the ultimate value of the award is dependent upon attainment of certain performance goals.
(3)   The number of shares that may be issued under the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2004 is 20,173,109 which includes the following additional shares under the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan (or any Prior Plan as defined in the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan) that may again be available for issuance: shares that are settled for cash, expire, are cancelled, are tendered in satisfaction of an option exercise price or tax withholding obligations, are reacquired with cash tendered in satisfaction of an option exercise price or with monies attributable to any tax deduction enjoyed by Honeywell to the exercise of an option, and are under any outstanding awards assumed under any equity compensation plan of an entity acquired by Honeywell. The remaining 109,000 shares included in column (c) are shares remaining for future grants under the Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors of Honeywell International Inc.
(4)   Equity compensation plans not approved by shareowners that are included in the table are the Supplemental Non-Qualified Savings Plans for Highly Compensated Employees of Honeywell International Inc. and its Subsidiaries, the AlliedSignal Incentive Compensation Plan for Executive Employees of AlliedSignal Inc. and its Subsidiaries, and the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors of Honeywell International Inc.
    The Supplemental Non-Qualified Savings Plans for Highly Compensated Employees of Honeywell International Inc. and its Subsidiaries are unfunded, nonqualified plans that provide benefits equal to the employee deferrals and company matching allocations that would have been provided under Honeywell's U.S. tax-qualified savings plan if the Internal Revenue Code limitations on compensation and contributions did not apply. The company matching contribution is credited to participants' accounts in the form of notional shares of Honeywell common stock. Additional notional shares are credited to participants' accounts equal to the value of any cash dividends payable on actual shares of Honeywell common stock. The notional shares are distributed in the form of actual shares of Honeywell common stock when payments are made to participants under the plans.
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    The AlliedSignal Incentive Compensation Plan for Executive Employees of AlliedSignal Inc. and its Subsidiaries was a cash incentive compensation plan maintained by AlliedSignal Inc. This plan has expired. Employees were permitted to defer receipt of a cash bonus payable under the plan and invest the deferred bonus in notional shares of Honeywell common stock. The notional shares are distributed in the form of actual shares of Honeywell common stock when payments are made to participants under the plan. No further deferrals can be made under this plan. The number of Honeywell securities that remain to be issued under this expired plan is 55,658.
    The Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors of Honeywell International Inc. provides for mandatory and elective deferral of certain payments to non-employee directors. Mandatory deferrals are invested in notional shares of Honeywell common stock. Directors may also invest any elective deferrals in notional shares of Honeywell common stock. Additional notional shares are credited to participant accounts equal to the value of any cash dividends payable on actual shares of Honeywell common stock. Notional shares of Honeywell common stock are converted to an equivalent amount of cash at the time the distributions are made from the plan to directors. However, one former director is entitled to receive periodic distributions of actual shares of Honeywell common stock that were notionally allocated to his account in years prior to 1992. The number of Honeywell securities that remain to be issued to this director is 2,993.
(5)   Column (b) does not include any exercise price for notional shares allocated to employees under Honeywell's equity compensation plans not approved by shareowners because all of these shares are notionally allocated as a matching contribution under the non-qualified savings plans or as a notional investment of deferred bonuses or fees under the cash incentive compensation and directors' plans as described in note 4 and are only settled for shares of Honeywell common stock on a one-for-one basis.
(6)   No securities are available for future issuance under the AlliedSignal Incentive Compensation Plan for Executive Employees of AlliedSignal Inc. and its Subsidiaries and the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors of Honeywell International Inc. The cash incentive compensation plan has expired. All notional investments in shares of Honeywell common stock are converted to cash when payments are made under the directors' plan (other than with respect to 2,993 shares of Honeywell common stock included in column (a) that is payable to one former director). The amount of securities available for future issuance under the Supplemental Non-Qualified Savings Plan for Highly Compensated Employees of Honeywell International Inc. and its Subsidiaries is not determinable because the number of securities that may be issued under these plans depends upon the amount deferred to the plans by participants in future years.

The table does not contain information for the following plans and arrangements:

Employee benefit plans of Honeywell intended to meet the requirements of Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and a small number of foreign employee benefit plans that are similar to such Section 401(a) plans.
 
Equity compensation plans maintained by Honeywell Inc. immediately prior to the merger of Honeywell Inc. and AlliedSignal Inc. on December 1, 1999. The right to receive Honeywell International Inc. securities was substituted for the right to receive Honeywell Inc. securities under these plans. No new awards have been granted under these plans after the merger date. The number of shares to be issued under these plans upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights is 5,852,355 and their weighted-average exercise price is $42.53.

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The Honeywell Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This plan is maintained solely for eligible employees of participating non-U.S. affiliates. Eligible employees can contribute between 2 and 8 percent of base pay from January through October of each year to purchase shares of Honeywell common stock in November of that year at a 15 percent discount. Honeywell has historically purchased shares through non-dilutive, open market purchases and intends to continue this practice. Employees purchased 351,283 shares of common stock at $21.233 per share in 2003 and 342,317 shares of common stock at $28.331 per share in 2004.

Item 13.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

      Information relating to certain relationships and related transactions is contained in the Proxy Statement referred to above in “Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant,” and such information is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 14.    Principal Accounting Fees and Services

      Information relating to fees paid to and services performed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in 2004 and 2003 and our Audit Committee's pre-approval policies and procedures with respect to non-audit services are contained in the Proxy Statement referred to above in “Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant,” and such information is incorporated herein by reference.

Part IV.

Item 15.    Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a)(1.) Consolidated Financial Statements:   Page Number
in Form 10-K

       

Consolidated Statement of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

       43  

Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2004 and 2003

       44  

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

       45  

Consolidated Statement of Shareowners' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

       46  

Notes to Financial Statements

       47  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

       90  

       
(a)(2.) Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules:   Page Number
in Form 10-K

       

Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

       101  

       

      All other financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable to us or the required information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.

(a)(3.) Exhibits

      See the Exhibit Index on pages 98 through 100 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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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 annual report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

      

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
      

February 25, 2005

By:       /s/ THOMAS A. SZLOSEK      

Thomas A. Szlosek
Vice President and Controller

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this annual report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated:

Name

                 Name

         *      

      David M. Cote      
      Chairman of the Board,      
      Chief Executive Officer      
      and Director      
         *      


      Hans W. Becherer      
      Director      
         *      


      Gordon M. Bethune      
      Director      
         *      


      Marshall N. Carter      
      Director      
         *      


      Jaime Chico Pardo      
      Director      
         *      


      Clive R. Hollick      
      Director      
         *      


      James J. Howard      
      Director      
         /s/ 
DAVID J. ANDERSON      

      David J. Anderson      
      Senior Vice President and      
      Chief Financial Officer      
      (Principal Financial Officer)         
                          *      

      Bruce Karatz      
      Director      
         *      


      Russell E. Palmer      
      Director      
         *      


      Ivan G. Seidenberg      
      Director      
         *      


      Bradley T. Sheares, Ph.D.      
      Director      
         *      


      Eric K. Shinseki      
      Director      
         *      


      John R. Stafford      
      Director      
         *      


      Michael W. Wright      
      Director      
         /s/ 
THOMAS A. SZLOSEK      

      Thomas A. Szlosek      
      Vice President and Controller      
      (Principal Accounting Officer)      
*By:         /s/ DAVID J. ANDERSON      

      (David J. Anderson      
      Attorney-in-fact)      
                              

February 25, 2005

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.                                                                  Description  
 

2

                  Omitted (Inapplicable)  
 

3

(i)                 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Honeywell International Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) to Honeywell's Form 8-K filed December 3, 1999 and modified by Exhibit 3(i) to Honeywell's Form 10-Q for quarter ended June 30, 2004)  
 

3

(ii)                 By-laws of Honeywell, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to Honeywell's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001)  
           
 

4

                  Honeywell International Inc. is a party to several long-term debt instruments under which, in each case, the total amount of securities authorized does not exceed 10% of the total assets of Honeywell and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Pursuant to paragraph 4(iii)(A) of Item 601(b) of Regulation S-K, Honeywell agrees to furnish a copy of such instruments to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.  
 

9

                  Omitted (Inapplicable)  
 

10.

1*                 2003 Stock Incentive Plan of Honeywell International Inc., and its Affiliates (incorporated by reference to Honeywell's Proxy Statement, dated March 17, 2003, filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and amended by Exhibit 10.1 to Honeywell's Form 8-K filed December 21, 2004)  
 

10.

2*                 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors of Honeywell International Inc., as amended and restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Honeywell's Form 10-Q for quarter ended June 30, 2003 and amended by Exhibit 10.1 to Honeywell's Form 8-K filed December 21, 2004)  
 

10.

3*                 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors of AlliedSignal Inc., as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Honeywell's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003)  
 

10.

4*                 1985 Stock Plan for Employees of AlliedSignal Inc. and its Subsidiaries, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 19.3 to Honeywell's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1991)  
 

10.

5*                 AlliedSignal, Inc. Incentive Compensation Plan for Executive Employees, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit B to Honeywell's Proxy Statement, dated March 10, 1994, filed pursuant to Rule 14a-b of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 , and amended by Exhibit 10.5 to Honeywell's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1999)  
 

10.

6*                 Supplemental Non-Qualified Savings Plan for Highly Compensated Employees of Honeywell International Inc. and its Subsidiaries as amended and restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Honeywell's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, and amended by Exhibit 10.1 to Honeywell's Form 8-K filed December 21, 2004)  
 

10.

7*                 Honeywell International Inc., Severance Plan for Senior Executives, as amended and restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Honeywell's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, and amended by Exhibit 10.7 to Honeywell's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004)  

98


Exhibit No.                                                                  Description  
 

10.

8*                 Salary and Incentive Award Deferral Plan for Selected Employees of Honeywell International Inc., and its Affiliates, as amended and restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Honeywell's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, and amended by Exhibit 10.1 to Honeywell's Form 8-K filed December 21, 2004)  
 

10.

9*                 1993 Stock Plan for Employees of Honeywell International Inc. and its Affiliates, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to Honeywell's Proxy Statement, dated March 10, 1994, filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and amended by Exhibit 10.1 to Honeywell's Form 8-K filed December 21, 2004)  
 

10.

10                 Five-Year Credit Agreement dated as of October 22, 2004 among Honeywell, the initial lenders named therein, Citicorp USA, Inc., as administrative agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, as syndication agent, and Bank of America, N.A., Barclays Bank plc, Deutsche Bank AG, New York branch, and UBS Securities LLC as documentation agents and CitiGroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., as joint lead arrangers and co-book managers (filed herewith)  
 

10.

11                 Five-Year Credit Agreement dated as of November 26, 2003 among Honeywell, the initial lenders named therein, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, as syndication agent, and Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, Bank of America, N.A., and Barclays Bank PLC, as documentation agents, and CitiGroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., as joint lead arrangers and co-book managers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Honeywell's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003)  
 

10.

12*                 Honeywell International Inc., Supplemental Pension Plan, as amended and restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Honeywell's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000, and amended by Exhibit 10.1 to Honeywell's Form 8-K filed December 21, 2004)  
 

10.

13*                 Employment Separation Agreement and Release between J. Kevin Gilligan and Honeywell International Inc. dated February 10, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Honeywell's Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2003)  
 

10.

14*                 Honeywell International Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan for Executives in Career Band 6 and Above (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Honeywell's Form 10-Q for quarter ended June 30, 2004, and amended by Exhibit 10.1 to Honeywell's Form 8-K filed December 21, 2004)  
 

10.

15*                 Honeywell Supplemental Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, as amended and restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Honeywell's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, and amended by Exhibit 10.1 to Honeywell's Form 8-K filed December 21, 2004)  
 

10.

16*                 Letter between David J. Anderson and Honeywell International Inc. dated June 12, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to Honeywell's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003)  
 

10.

17*                 Employment Separation Agreement and Release between Richard F. Wallman and Honeywell International Inc. dated July 17, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Honeywell's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003)  

99


Exhibit No.                                                                  Description  
 

10.

18*                 Honeywell International Inc. Severance Plan for Corporate Staff Employees (Involuntary Termination Following a Change in Control), as amended and restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Honeywell's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002)  
 

10.

19*                 Employment Agreement dated as of February 18, 2002 between Honeywell and David M. Cote (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to Honeywell's Form 8-K filed March 4, 2002)  
 

10.

20*                 2003 Stock Incentive Plan for Employees of Honeywell International Inc. and its Affiliates Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Honeywell's Form 8-K filed on February 7, 2005)  
 

10.

21*                 2003 Stock Incentive Plan for Employees of Honeywell International Inc. and its Affiliates Restricted Unit Agreement (filed herewith)  
 

10.

22*                 2003 Stock Incentive Plan for Employees of Honeywell International Inc. and its Affiliates Growth Plan Agreement (filed herewith)  
 

11

                  Omitted (Inapplicable)  
 

12

                  Statement re: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (filed herewith)  
 

16

                  Omitted (Inapplicable)  
 

18

                  Omitted (Inapplicable)  
 

21

                  Subsidiaries of the Registrant (filed herewith)  
 

22

                  Omitted (Inapplicable)  
 

23

                  Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (filed herewith)  
 

24

                  Powers of Attorney (filed herewith)  
 

31

.1                 Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)  
 

31

.2                 Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)  
 

32

.1                 Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)  
 

32

.2                 Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)  
 

99

                  Omitted (Inapplicable)  


      The Exhibits identified above with an asterisk(*) are management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements.

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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC
SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Three Years Ended December 31, 2004
(In millions)

       

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:

       

Balance December 31, 2001

     $ 128  

Provision charged to income

       109  

Deductions from reserves(1)

       (90 )
        
 

Balance December 31, 2002

       147  

Provision charged to income

       72  

Deductions from reserves(1)

       (69 )
        
 

Balance December 31, 2003

       150  

Provision charged to income

       100  

Deductions from reserves(1)

       (113 )
        
 

Balance December 31, 2004

     $ 137  
        
 

       


     
(1)     Represents uncollectible accounts written off, less recoveries, translation adjustments and reserves acquired.

101