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Exhibit 99

UTC REPORTS FULL YEAR 2014 RESULTS, UPDATES 2015 OUTLOOK

EPS of $6.82, up 10% versus the prior year
Sales of $65.1 billion, including 4% organic growth
Segment margins up 90 bps to 16.6%, ex. restructuring and one-time items
2015 EPS expectation updated to $6.85 to $7.05, from $7.00 to $7.20 driven by FX
HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 26, 2015 - United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) reported full year 2014 earnings per share of $6.82 and net income attributable to common shareowners of $6.2 billion, up 10 percent and 9 percent, respectively over the prior year. Sales of $65.1 billion were 4 percent above prior year including 4 points of organic growth. Segment operating margin was 15.2 percent, 10 basis points lower than prior year. Adjusted for restructuring and one-time items, segment operating margin was 16.6 percent. Cash flow from operations of $7.3 billion, less capital expenditures of $1.7 billion, was 90 percent of net income attributable to common shareowners.
“UTC delivered double digit earnings growth in 2014 despite a slower than expected global economy,” said Gregory Hayes, UTC President & Chief Executive Officer. “Strong conversion on solid topline growth, continued cost reductions and benefits from lower pension expense drove the double digit earnings increase for the year. We delivered 90 basis points of margin expansion even as we continued to invest for the future.”
Earnings per share for the fourth quarter of $1.62 included $0.09 of restructuring costs and $0.17 of net unfavorable one-time items. The prior year quarter included $0.11 of restructuring costs and $0.02 of favorable one-time items. Adjusted for restructuring and net one-time items in both years, earnings per share grew 13 percent, with segment operating margins of 16.5 percent. Sales of $17.0 billion increased 1 percent, reflecting the benefit of organic growth (4 points) partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange (3 points).
Otis new equipment orders in the quarter increased 12 percent over the prior year at constant currency. Equipment orders at UTC Climate, Controls & Security increased 11 percent. Commercial aftermarket sales were down 6 percent at Pratt & Whitney on a tough compare, and up 5 percent at UTC Aerospace Systems.
“We saw good organic growth throughout the year,” added Hayes. “Based on solid backlog and continued orders strength, we see topline momentum as we enter 2015; our business fundamentals and operational expectations have not changed. However, with the continuing strengthening of the US dollar, as well as additional pension discount rate headwind, we now expect 2015 EPS of $6.85 to $7.05, on sales of $65 to $66 billion.”
UTC expects to invest $1.7 billion in capital expenditures in 2015, and continues to estimate cash flow from operations less capital expenditures in the range of 90 to 100 percent of net income attributable to common shareowners. The company now expects share repurchase of $3 billion and acquisitions of approximately $1 billion in 2015, following $1.5 billion and $530 million, respectively, in 2014.
United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries. Additional information, including a webcast, is available on the Internet at http://www.utc.com. To learn more about UTC, visit the website or follow the company on Twitter: @UTC





All financial results and projections reflect continuing operations unless otherwise noted. The accompanying tables include information integral to assessing the company’s financial position, operating performance, and cash flow, including a reconciliation of differences between non-GAAP measures used in this release and the comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.
This press release includes statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the securities laws. Forward-looking statements often contain words such as “believe,” “expect,” “plans,” “project,” “target,” “anticipate,” “will,” “should,” “see,” “guidance,” “confident” and similar terms. Forward-looking statements may include, among other things, statements relating to future and estimated sales, earnings, cash flow, charges, expenditures, share repurchases and other measures of financial performance. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the effect of economic conditions in the markets in which we operate, including financial market conditions, fluctuation in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; future levels of research and development spending; levels of end market demand in construction and in the aerospace industry; levels of air travel; financial condition of commercial airlines; the impact of government budget and funding decisions on the economy; changes in government procurement priorities and funding; weather conditions and natural disasters; delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; company and customer directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and consequences thereof; the impact of acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and similar transactions; the development and production of new products and services; the impact of diversification across product lines, regions and industries; the impact of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; pension plan assumptions and future contributions; the effect of changes in tax, environmental and other laws and regulations and political conditions; and other factors beyond our control. The level of share repurchases depends upon market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as of a later date. For additional information identifying factors that may cause actual results to vary materially from those stated in forward-looking statements, see our reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed with the SEC from time to time, including, but not limited to, the information included in UTC's Forms 10-K and 10-Q under the headings “Business,” “Risk Factors,” “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Legal Proceedings” and in the notes to the financial statements included in UTC's Forms 10-K and 10-Q.

UTC-IR
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United Technologies Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
 
 
Quarter Ended December 31,
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
(Millions, except per share amounts)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net Sales
$
16,996

 
$
16,759

 
$
65,100

 
$
62,626

Costs and Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of products and services sold
12,360

 
12,284

 
47,447

 
45,321

 
Research and development
668

 
658

 
2,635

 
2,529

 
Selling, general and administrative
1,701

 
1,721

 
6,500

 
6,718

 
Total Costs and Expenses
14,729

 
14,663

 
56,582

 
54,568

Other income, net
303

 
234

 
1,251

 
1,151

Operating profit
2,570

 
2,330

 
9,769

 
9,209

 
Interest expense, net
265

 
218

 
882

 
897

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
2,305

 
2,112

 
8,887

 
8,312

 
Income tax expense
730

 
561

 
2,264

 
2,238

Income from continuing operations
1,575

 
1,551

 
6,623

 
6,074

 
Less: Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries' earnings from continuing operations
102

 
102

 
403

 
388

Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners
1,473

 
1,449

 
6,220

 
5,686

Discontinued Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations

 

 

 
63

 
Loss on disposal

 
(3
)
 

 
(33
)
 
Income tax benefit

 
17

 

 
5

Income from discontinued operations attributable to common shareowners


14




35

Net income attributable to common shareowners
$
1,473

 
$
1,463

 
$
6,220

 
$
5,721

Earnings Per Share of Common Stock - Basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From continuing operations attributable to common shareowners
$
1.64

 
$
1.61

 
$
6.92

 
$
6.31

 
From discontinued operations attributable to common shareowners

 
0.02

 

 
0.04

Earnings Per Share of Common Stock - Diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From continuing operations attributable to common shareowners
$
1.62

 
$
1.58

 
$
6.82

 
$
6.21

 
From discontinued operations attributable to common shareowners

 
0.02

 

 
0.04

Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic shares
895

 
901

 
898

 
901

 
Diluted shares
907

 
917

 
912

 
915

As described on the following pages, consolidated results for the quarters and years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 include restructuring costs and non-recurring items that management believes should be considered when evaluating the underlying financial performance.
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.





United Technologies Corporation
Segment Net Sales and Operating Profit
 
Quarter Ended December 31,
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
(Millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Otis
$
3,336

 
$
3,344

 
$
12,982

 
$
12,484

UTC Climate, Controls & Security
4,192

 
4,192

 
16,823

 
16,809

Pratt & Whitney
4,023

 
4,089

 
14,508

 
14,501

UTC Aerospace Systems
3,594

 
3,451

 
14,215

 
13,347

Sikorsky
2,086

 
1,897

 
7,451

 
6,253

Segment Sales
17,231

 
16,973

 
65,979

 
63,394

Eliminations and other
(235
)
 
(214
)
 
(879
)
 
(768
)
Consolidated Net Sales
$
16,996

 
$
16,759

 
$
65,100

 
$
62,626

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Otis
$
674

 
$
684

 
$
2,640

 
$
2,590

UTC Climate, Controls & Security
623

 
622

 
2,782

 
2,590

Pratt & Whitney
547

 
464

 
2,000

 
1,876

UTC Aerospace Systems
588

 
517

 
2,355

 
2,018

Sikorsky
298

 
189

 
219

 
594

Segment Operating Profit
2,730

 
2,476

 
9,996

 
9,668

Eliminations and other
(27
)
 
(10
)
 
261

 
22

General corporate expenses
(133
)
 
(136
)
 
(488
)
 
(481
)
Consolidated Operating Profit
$
2,570

 
$
2,330

 
$
9,769

 
$
9,209

Segment Operating Profit Margin
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Otis
20.2
%
 
20.5
%
 
20.3
%
 
20.7
%
UTC Climate, Controls & Security
14.9
%
 
14.8
%
 
16.5
%
 
15.4
%
Pratt & Whitney
13.6
%
 
11.3
%
 
13.8
%
 
12.9
%
UTC Aerospace Systems
16.4
%
 
15.0
%
 
16.6
%
 
15.1
%
Sikorsky
14.3
%
 
10.0
%
 
2.9
%
 
9.5
%
Segment Operating Profit Margin
15.8
%
 
14.6
%
 
15.2
%
 
15.3
%

As described on the following pages, consolidated results for the quarters and years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 include restructuring costs and non-recurring items that management believes should be considered when evaluating the underlying financial performance.





United Technologies Corporation
Restructuring Costs and Non-Recurring Items Included in Consolidated Results
 
Quarter Ended December 31,
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
In Millions - Income (Expense)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Non-Recurring items included in Net Sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sikorsky
$

 
$

 
$
830

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Costs included in Operating Profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Otis
$
(34
)
 
$
(20
)
 
$
(87
)
 
$
(88
)
UTC Climate, Controls & Security
(34
)
 
(31
)
 
(116
)
 
(97
)
Pratt & Whitney
(9
)
 
(32
)
 
(64
)
 
(154
)
UTC Aerospace Systems
(46
)
 
(27
)
 
(82
)
 
(92
)
Sikorsky
3

 
(25
)
 
(14
)
 
(50
)
Eliminations and other
(5
)
 
(1
)
 
(5
)
 

 
(125
)
 
(136
)
 
(368
)
 
(481
)
Non-Recurring items included in Operating Profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UTC Climate, Controls & Security

 
17

 
30

 
55

Pratt & Whitney

 

 
1

 
168

Sikorsky

 

 
(466
)
 

Eliminations and other

 

 
220

 

 

 
17

 
(215
)
 
223

Total impact on Consolidated Operating Profit
(125
)
 
(119
)
 
(583
)
 
(258
)
Non-Recurring items included in Interest Expense, Net
(55
)
 
12

 
(11
)
 
48

Tax effect of restructuring and non-recurring items above
30

 
15

 
185

 
54

Non-Recurring items included in Income Tax Expense
(87
)
 
13

 
284

 
154

Impact on Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Common Shareowners
$
(237
)
 
$
(79
)
 
$
(125
)
 
$
(2
)
Impact on Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations
$
(0.26
)
 
$
(0.09
)
 
$
(0.14
)
 
$








Details of the non-recurring items for the quarters and years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 above are as follows:
Quarter Ended December 31, 2014
Interest Expense, Net:
Approximately $143 million of unfavorable pre-tax interest accruals related to the ongoing dispute with German tax authorities concerning a 1998 reorganization of the corporate structure of Otis operations in Germany.
Approximately $88 million of favorable pre-tax interest adjustments, primarily related to conclusion of litigation and the resolution of disputes with the Appeals Division of the IRS regarding Goodrich Corporation’s 2000 to 2010 tax years.
Income Tax Expense:
Approximately $267 million of unfavorable income tax accruals related to the ongoing dispute with German tax authorities concerning a 1998 reorganization of the corporate structure of Otis operations in Germany.
Approximately $180 million favorable tax adjustment primarily associated with management’s decision to repatriate additional high taxed dividends in 2014.
Quarter Ended September 30, 2014
UTC Climate, Controls & Security: Approximately $30 million net gain from UTC Climate, Controls & Security's ongoing portfolio transformation, primarily due to a gain on the sale of an interest in a joint venture in North America.
Pratt & Whitney: Approximately $83 million net gain, primarily as a result of fair value adjustments related to a business acquisition.
Interest Expense, Net: Approximately $23 million of favorable pre-tax interest adjustments, primarily related to the resolution of disputes with the Appeals Division of the IRS for the Company's 2006 - 2008 tax years.
Income Tax Expense: Approximately $118 million of favorable income tax adjustments, primarily related to the resolution of disputes with the Appeals Division of the IRS for the Company's 2006 - 2008 tax years.
Quarter Ended June 30, 2014
Pratt & Whitney:
Approximately $60 million charge to adjust the fair value of a Pratt & Whitney joint venture investment.
Approximately $22 million charge for impairment of assets related to a joint venture.
Sikorsky:
A cumulative adjustment to record $830 million in sales and $438 million in losses based upon the change in estimate required for the contractual amendments signed with the Canadian Government on the Maritime Helicopter program.
Approximately $28 million charge for the impairment of a Sikorsky joint venture investment.
Eliminations & Other: Approximately $220 million gain on an agreement with a state taxing authority for the monetization of tax credits.
Interest Expense, Net: Approximately $21 million of favorable pre-tax interest adjustments, primarily related to the conclusion of the IRS's examination of the Company's 2009 and 2010 tax years.
Income Tax Expense: Approximately $253 million of favorable income tax adjustments related to the conclusion of the IRS's examination of the Company's 2009 and 2010 tax years, as well as the settlement of state income taxes related to the disposition of the Hamilton Sundstrand Industrials businesses.
Quarter Ended December 31, 2013
UTC Climate, Controls & Security: Approximately $17 million net gain from UTC Climate, Controls & Security's ongoing portfolio transformation, primarily due to a gain on the sale of a business in Australia.
Interest Expense, Net: Approximately $12 million of favorable pre-tax interest adjustments related to the resolution of a dispute with the IRS for the legacy Goodrich 2001 - 2006 tax years.
Income Tax Expense: Approximately $13 million of favorable income tax adjustments related to the resolution of a dispute with the IRS for the legacy Goodrich 2001 - 2006 tax years.





Quarter Ended September 30, 2013
Pratt & Whitney: Approximately $25 million charge to adjust the fair value of a Pratt & Whitney joint venture investment.
Income Tax Expense: Favorable tax benefit of approximately $24 million as a result of a U.K. tax rate reduction enacted in July 2013.
Quarter Ended June 30, 2013
Pratt & Whitney: Approximately $193 million gain from the sale of the Pratt & Whitney Power Systems business. This gain was not reclassified to "Discontinued Operations" due to our expected level of continuing involvement in the business post disposition.
Interest Expense, Net: Approximately $36 million of favorable pre-tax interest adjustments related to settlements for the Company's tax years prior to 2006, as well as the conclusion of certain IRS examinations of 2009 and 2010 tax years.
Income Tax Expense: Approximately $22 million of favorable income tax adjustments related to the conclusion of certain IRS examinations of 2009 and 2010 tax years.
Quarter Ended March 31, 2013
UTC Climate, Controls & Security: Approximately $38 million net gain from UTC Climate, Controls & Security's ongoing portfolio transformation, primarily due to a gain on the sale of a business in Hong Kong.
Income Tax Expense:  Approximately $95 million of favorable income tax adjustments as a result of the enactment of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 in January 2013. The $95 million is primarily related to the retroactive extension of the research and development credit to 2012.





United Technologies Corporation
Segment Net Sales and Operating Profit Adjusted for Restructuring Costs and Non-Recurring Items (as reflected on the previous pages)

 
Quarter Ended December 31,
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
(Millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Otis
$
3,336

 
$
3,344

 
$
12,982

 
$
12,484

UTC Climate, Controls & Security
4,192

 
4,192

 
16,823

 
16,809

Pratt & Whitney
4,023

 
4,089

 
14,508

 
14,501

UTC Aerospace Systems
3,594

 
3,451

 
14,215

 
13,347

Sikorsky
2,086

 
1,897

 
6,621

 
6,253

Segment Sales
17,231

 
16,973

 
65,149

 
63,394

Eliminations and other
(235
)
 
(214
)
 
(879
)
 
(768
)
Consolidated Net Sales
$
16,996

 
$
16,759

 
$
64,270

 
$
62,626

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted Operating Profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Otis
$
708

 
$
704

 
$
2,727

 
$
2,678

UTC Climate, Controls & Security
657

 
636

 
2,868

 
2,632

Pratt & Whitney
556

 
496

 
2,063

 
1,862

UTC Aerospace Systems
634

 
544

 
2,437

 
2,110

Sikorsky
295

 
214

 
699

 
644

Segment Operating Profit
2,850

 
2,594

 
10,794

 
9,926

Eliminations and other
(26
)
 
(9
)
 
42

 
22

General corporate expenses
(129
)
 
(136
)
 
(484
)
 
(481
)
Adjusted Consolidated Operating Profit
$
2,695

 
$
2,449

 
$
10,352

 
$
9,467

Adjusted Segment Operating Profit Margin
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Otis
21.2
%
 
21.1
%
 
21.0
%
 
21.5
%
UTC Climate, Controls & Security
15.7
%
 
15.2
%
 
17.0
%
 
15.7
%
Pratt & Whitney
13.8
%
 
12.1
%
 
14.2
%
 
12.8
%
UTC Aerospace Systems
17.6
%
 
15.8
%
 
17.1
%
 
15.8
%
Sikorsky
14.1
%
 
11.3
%
 
10.6
%
 
10.3
%
Adjusted Segment Operating Profit Margin
16.5
%
 
15.3
%
 
16.6
%
 
15.7
%






United Technologies Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
(Millions)
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
5,235

 
$
4,619

Accounts receivable, net
11,317

 
11,458

Inventories and contracts in progress, net
9,865

 
10,330

Other assets, current
3,341

 
3,035

Total Current Assets
29,758

 
29,442

Fixed assets, net
9,276

 
8,866

Goodwill
27,796

 
28,168

Intangible assets, net
15,560

 
15,521

Other assets
8,899

 
8,597

Total Assets
$
91,289

 
$
90,594

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Equity
 
 
 
Short-term debt
$
1,922

 
$
500

Accounts payable
6,967

 
6,965

Accrued liabilities
14,006

 
15,335

Total Current Liabilities
22,895

 
22,800

Long-term debt
17,872

 
19,741

Other long-term liabilities
17,818

 
14,723

Total Liabilities
58,585

 
57,264

Redeemable noncontrolling interest
140

 
111

Shareowners' Equity:
 
 

Common Stock
15,185

 
14,638

Treasury Stock
(21,922
)
 
(20,431
)
Retained earnings
44,611

 
40,539

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(6,661
)
 
(2,880
)
Total Shareowners' Equity
31,213

 
31,866

Noncontrolling interest
1,351

 
1,353

Total Equity
32,564

 
33,219

Total Liabilities and Equity
$
91,289

 
$
90,594

Debt Ratios:
 
 
 
Debt to total capitalization
38
%
 
38
%
Net debt to net capitalization
31
%
 
32
%

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.





United Technologies Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
 
Quarter Ended December 31,
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
(Millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Operating Activities of Continuing Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$
1,575

 
$
1,551

 
$
6,623

 
$
6,074

Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash flows provided by operating activities of continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
489

 
486

 
1,907

 
1,821

Deferred income tax provision
258

 
228

 
376

 
242

Stock compensation cost
37

 
59

 
240

 
275

Change in working capital
149

 
264

 
(1,247
)
 
(199
)
Global pension contributions
(314
)
 
(37
)
 
(517
)
 
(108
)
Other operating activities, net
116

 
62

 
(46
)
 
(600
)
Net cash flows provided by operating activities of continuing operations
2,310

 
2,613

 
7,336

 
7,505

Investing Activities of Continuing Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(557
)
 
(641
)
 
(1,711
)
 
(1,688
)
Acquisitions and dispositions of businesses, net
76

 
65

 
(58
)
 
1,409

Increase in collaboration intangible assets
(134
)
 
(175
)
 
(593
)
 
(722
)
Other investing activities, net
(212
)
 
(113
)
 
57

 
(463
)
Net cash flows used in investing activities of continuing operations
(827
)
 
(864
)
 
(2,305
)
 
(1,464
)
Financing Activities of Continuing Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuance (repayment) of long-term debt, net
17

 
(976
)
 
(206
)
 
(2,770
)
(Decrease) increase in short-term borrowings, net
(218
)
 
91

 
(346
)
 
(113
)
Dividends paid on Common Stock
(510
)
 
(512
)
 
(2,048
)
 
(1,908
)
Repurchase of Common Stock
(405
)
 
(200
)
 
(1,500
)
 
(1,200
)
Other financing activities, net
(69
)
 
(116
)
 
(159
)
 
51

Net cash flows used in financing activities of continuing operations
(1,185
)
 
(1,713
)
 
(4,259
)
 
(5,940
)
Discontinued Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash used in operating activities

 
(25
)
 

 
(628
)
Net cash provided by investing activities

 

 

 
351

Net cash flows used in discontinued operations

 
(25
)
 

 
(277
)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(98
)
 
(13
)
 
(156
)
 
(41
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
200

 
(2
)
 
616

 
(217
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
5,035

 
4,621

 
4,619

 
4,836

Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations, end of period
$
5,235

 
$
4,619

 
$
5,235

 
$
4,619

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.





United Technologies Corporation
Free Cash Flow Reconciliation
 
Quarter Ended December 31,
 
(Unaudited)
(Millions)
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners
$
1,473

 
 
$
1,449

 
Net cash flows provided by operating activities of continuing operations
$
2,310

 
 
$
2,613

 
Net cash flows provided by operating activities of continuing operations as a percentage of net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners
 
157
 %
 
 
180
 %
Capital expenditures
(557
)
 
 
(641
)
 
Capital expenditures as a percentage of net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners
 
(38
)%
 
 
(44
)%
Free cash flow from continuing operations
$
1,753

 
 
$
1,972

 
Free cash flow from continuing operations as a percentage of net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners
 
119
 %
 
 
136
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
(Unaudited)
(Millions)
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to common shareowners from continuing operations
$
6,220

 
 
$
5,686

 
Net cash flows provided by operating activities of continuing operations
$
7,336

 
 
$
7,505

 
Net cash flows provided by operating activities of continuing operations as a percentage of net income attributable to common shareowners from continuing operations
 
118
 %
 
 
132
 %
Capital expenditures
(1,711
)
 
 
(1,688
)
 
Capital expenditures as a percentage of net income attributable to common shareowners from continuing operations
 
(28
)%
 
 
(30
)%
Free cash flow from continuing operations
$
5,625

 
 
$
5,817

 
Free cash flow from continuing operations as a percentage of net income attributable to common shareowners from continuing operations
 
90
 %
 
 
102
 %
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(1)
Debt to total capitalization equals total debt divided by total debt plus equity. Net debt to net capitalization equals total debt less cash and cash equivalents divided by total debt plus equity less cash and cash equivalents.
(2)
Organic sales growth represents the total reported increase within the Corporation's ongoing businesses less the impact of foreign currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures completed in the preceding twelve months and significant non-recurring items.
(3)
Free cash flow, which represents cash flow from operations less capital expenditures, is the principal cash performance measure used by UTC. Management believes free cash flow provides a relevant measure of liquidity and a useful basis for assessing UTC's ability to fund its activities, including the financing of acquisitions, debt service, repurchases of UTC's common stock and distribution of earnings to shareholders. Other companies that use the term free cash flow may calculate it differently. The reconciliation of net cash flow provided by operating activities, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, to free cash flow is shown above.