Johnson Controls moves to dissolve advanced battery joint venture with Saft / The company takes action to strengthen its commitment to advanced batteries

MILWAUKEE (ots) - Johnson Controls, Inc., (NYSE: JCI) today filed
a lawsuit in the Delaware Chancery Court to dissolve the Johnson
Controls-Saft joint venture. The joint venture was formed in 2006 to
develop and manufacture lithium-ion motive battery solutions.

"Johnson Controls and Saft have a fundamental disagreement about
the future direction and appropriate scope of the joint venture,"
said Alex Molinaroli, president, Johnson Controls Power Solutions.
"The industry is evolving rapidly and the investments needed to
achieve market leadership require us to do more than the joint
venture has done or can do."

Johnson Controls believes that as vehicle power train technologies
continue to evolve and new markets emerge for advanced batteries, the
company must have access to multiple alternative technologies and be
able to flexibly participate more broadly across the energy storage
space.

"This action reaffirms our strategic commitment to the advanced
battery industry," said Molinaroli.

Today's filing does not affect Johnson Controls-Saft's current
contracts, production orders or program launches.

"We are confident we will continue to provide our customers with
quality products that meet and exceed their needs. Our commitment to
our customers and this market is not changed. All of this activity
reflects our long-term commitment to be a leader in the advanced
battery space," said Molinaroli.

About Johnson Controls:

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial
leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 142,000
employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize
energy and operational efficiencies of buildings, automotive
batteries and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to
sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of
the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and
by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to
shareholders and making our customers successful. In 2011, Corporate
Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #1 company
in its annual "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. For additional
information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com.

About Johnson Controls Power Solutions:

Johnson Controls Power Solutions is the global leader in lead-acid
starter batteries and advanced lead-acid batteries for Start-Stop
vehicles. Our 35 manufacturing facilities supply more than one third
of the world's lead-acid batteries to major auto makers and
aftermarket retailers. Through our innovations we are building the
advanced battery industry for hybrid and electric vehicles. Our
commitment to sustainability is evidenced by our world-class
technology, manufacturing and recycling capabilities.

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