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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019

THE MERRION HOTEL, 24 UPPER MERRION STREET, DUBLIN 2, IRELAND

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Johnson Controls International plc will be held on March 6, 2019 at The Merrion Hotel, 24 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2, Ireland at 3:00 pm, local time for the following purposes:

Ordinary Business

Special Business

This notice of Annual General Meeting and proxy statement and the enclosed proxy card are first being sent on or about January 18, 2019 to each holder of record of the Company’s ordinary shares at

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the close of business on January 2, 2019. The record date for the entitlement to vote at the Annual General Meeting is January 2, 2019 and only registered shareholders of record on such date are entitled to notice of, and to attend and vote at, the Annual General Meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof. During the meeting, management will also present the Company’s Irish Statutory Accounts for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. Whether or not you plan to attend the meeting, please complete, sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card to ensure that your shares are represented at the meeting. Shareholders of record who attend the meeting may vote their shares personally, even though they have sent in proxies. In addition to the above resolutions, the business of the Annual General Meeting shall include, prior to the proposal of the above resolutions, the consideration of the Company’s statutory financial statements and the report of the Directors and of the statutory auditors and a review by the shareholders of the Company’s affairs.

This proxy statement and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 and our Irish Statutory Accounts are available to shareholders at www.proxyvote.com and are also available in the Investor Relations section of our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

John Donofrio

Executive Vice President and General Counsel

January 18, 2019

PLEASE PROMPTLY COMPLETE, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD. THE PROXY IS REVOCABLE AND IT WILL NOT BE USED IF YOU: GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF REVOCATION TO THE PROXY PRIOR TO THE VOTE TO BE TAKEN AT THE MEETING; SUBMIT A LATER-DATED PROXY; OR ATTEND AND VOTE PERSONALLY AT THE MEETING.

ANY SHAREHOLDER ENTITLED TO ATTEND AND VOTE AT THE MEETING MAY APPOINT ONE OR MORE PROXIES USING THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD (OR THE FORM IN SECTION 184 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2014) TO ATTEND, SPEAK AND VOTE ON THAT SHAREHOLDER’S BEHALF. THE PROXY NEED NOT BE A SHAREHOLDER. PROXIES MAY BE APPOINTED VIA THE INTERNET OR PHONE IN THE MANNER SET OUT IN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD. ALTERNATIVELY THEY MAY BE APPOINTED BY DEPOSITING THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD (OR OTHER VALID SIGNED INSTRUMENT OF PROXY) WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC C/O BROADRIDGE, 51 MERCEDES WAY, EDGEWOOD, NY 11717 BY 5:00 P.M., EASTERN STANDARD TIME, ON MARCH 5, 2019 (WHICH WILL THEN BE FORWARDED TO JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC’S REGISTERED ADDRESS ELECTRONICALLY) OR WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC, ONE ALBERT QUAY, CORK, IRELAND BY 5:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME ON MARCH 5, 2019. IF YOU WISH TO APPOINT A PERSON OTHER THAN THE INDIVIDUAL SPECIFIED IN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD, PLEASE CONTACT OUR COMPANY SECRETARY AND ALSO NOTE THAT YOUR NOMINATED PROXY MUST ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTES TO BE CAST.

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Unless we have indicated otherwise in this proxy statement, references to the “Company,” “Johnson Controls,” “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms refer to Johnson Controls International plc and its consolidated subsidiaries.

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AGENDA ITEMS

PROPOSAL NUMBER ONE – ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Upon the recommendation of the Governance Committee, the Board has nominated for election at the Annual General Meeting a slate of 11 nominees, all of whom currently serve on our Board. Biographical information regarding each of the nominees is set forth below. We are not aware of any reason why any of the nominees will not be able to serve if elected. The term of office for members of the Board of Directors commences upon election and terminates upon completion of the first Annual General Meeting of Shareholders following election. Brian Duperreault, who has served as a director since March 2004, has informed the Board of Directors of his decision to not stand for reelection. Mr. Duperreault will retire from the Board effective as of the conclusion of the Company’s 2019 Annual General Meeting.

Ms. Blackwell served as Chief Executive Officer of Cummins Foundation and Executive Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, of Cummins Inc., a global power leader that designs, manufactures, distributes and services diesel and natural gas engines and engine-related component products, from March 2008 until her retirement in March 2013. She previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2003 to 2008, Vice President, Cummins Business Services from 2001 to 2003, Vice President, Human Resources from 1998 to 2001, and Vice President and General Counsel from 1997 to 1998 of Cummins Inc. Prior thereto, Ms. Blackwell was a partner at the Indianapolis law firm of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP from 1984 to 1991. She has also served in state government, including as Executive Director of the Indiana State Lottery Commission and State of Indiana Budget Director. Ms. Blackwell serves as a director of Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, and Ingevity Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of specialty chemicals and high performance carbon materials. Ms. Blackwell previously served as a member of the Board of Directors of Essendant Inc., a leading national wholesale distributor of business products, from 2007 to 2018 and Phoenix Companies Inc., a life insurance company, from 2004 to 2009.

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Mr. Cohade served as the Chief Executive Officer of Triangle Tyre, China’s largest private tire manufacturer from 2015 to 2016. From 2013 to 2015, Mr. Cohade was a Senior Advisor at ChinaVest, Wells Fargo’s investment banking affiliate in China. During 2012, he served as an independent consultant for various private equity concerns. Prior thereto he served as the President, Asia Pacific, of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company from 2004 to 2011. From 2003 to 2004, Mr. Cohade served as the Division Executive Vice President of the Global Water and Beverage division of Danone SA. From 1985 to 2003, Mr. Cohade served in roles of increasing responsibility at Eastman Kodak Co., ultimately serving as the Chairman of Kodak’s Europe, Africa, Middle East and Russia Region. Mr. Cohade serves as a director of CEAT Ltd. (one of India’s leading tire manufacturers), Acorn International Inc., (a leading marketing and branding company in China focused on content creation, distribution, and product sales through digital media), and Deutsche Bank China. Mr. Cohade is currently the Chairman of IMA in China, a leading peer group forum for CEOs and senior executives located in China, and is an independent advisor to companies on China, strategy and operations.

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Prior to his retirement in March 2013, Mr. Daniels was the Senior Vice President and Group Executive of IBM Services, a business and IT services company with operations in more than 160 countries around the world. In this role, Mr. Daniels had worldwide responsibility for IBM’s Global Services business operations in outsourcing services, integrated technology services, maintenance, and Global Business Services, the consulting and applications management arm of Global Services. Since he joined IBM in 1976, Mr. Daniels held a number of leadership positions in sales, marketing, and services, and was general manager of several sales and services businesses, including IBM’s Sales and Distribution operations in the United States, Canada and Latin America; its Global Services team in the Asia Pacific region; Product Support Services; Availability Services; and Systems Solutions. Mr. Daniels serves as a director of Thomson Reuters, a provider of intelligent information for businesses, and SS&C Technologies, a provider of specialized software, software enabled-services and software as a service solutions to the financial services industry.

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Mr. Perochena has been the Chairman of Mexichem, S.A.B. de C.V., a chemical and petrochemical producer and seller and a subsidiary of Kaluz, S.A. de C.V., since April 2011. He became a member of

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our Board in connection with the merger of Johnson Controls, Inc. and a subsidiary of Tyco International plc in September 2016, “the Merger.” He has been a board member of Mexichem since 2001, and serves on the boards of Kaluz, S.A. de C.V., Elementia S.A. de C.V., a manufacturer and marketer of building materials in the Americas, and Grupo Lala S.A.B., a dairy products company based in Mexico. He is a former director of Grupo Pochteca S.A.B., a manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals.

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Mr. Dunbar was Chairman of the Board of Network Solutions, a technology company and web service provider, and was the Chief Executive Officer from January 2008 until October 2009. Mr. Dunbar also served as the President of Global Technology and Operations for MasterCard Incorporated from September 2004 until January 2008. Prior to MasterCard, Mr. Dunbar worked at Eli Lilly and Company for 14 years, serving as President of Intercontinental Operations, and earlier as Chief Information Officer. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Humana and SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. and previously served on the boards of Lexmark International and iGate.

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Ms. Haggerty retired in August 2013 after a 37-year career with United States Steel Corporation, an integrated global steel producer, and its predecessor, USX Corporation, which, in addition to its steel production, also managed and supervised energy operations, principally through Marathon Oil Corporation. From March 2003 until her retirement, she served as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer and also served as Chairman of the U. S. Steel & Carnegie Pension Fund and its Investment Committee. Earlier, she served in various financial executive positions at U. S. Steel and USX, beginning in November 1991 when she became Vice President & Treasurer. Ms. Haggerty is currently a director of USG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of building materials, and Teleflex Incorporated, a global provider of medical technology products.

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Ms. Menne served as Chief Financial Officer at Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH, Germany’s second largest pharmaceutical company, from September 2016 to December 2017. She previously served as the Chief Financial Officer at Deutsche Lufthansa AG (“Lufthansa”) from January 2016 to August 2016 and as a member of its Executive Board from July 2012 to August 2016. She also served as Chief Officer of Finances and Aviation Services at Lufthansa from July 2012 to January 2016. Prior thereto

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she served in a number of roles of increasing responsibility at Lufthansa from 1989 to 2012. She currently serves on the Supervisory Boards of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG and Deutsche Post DHL Group. She also serves on the Börsensachverständigenkommission (Exchange Experts Commission, BSK) of Deutsche Börse AG.

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Mr. Oliver became our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in September 2017. He previously served as our President and Chief Operating Officer following the completion of the merger. Prior to that, Mr. Oliver was Tyco’s Chief Executive Officer, a position he held since September 2012. He joined Tyco in July 2006, serving as president of Tyco Safety Products from 2006 to 2010 and as president of Tyco Electrical & Metal Products from 2007 through 2010. He was appointed president of Tyco Fire Protection in 2011. Before joining Tyco, he served in operational leadership roles of increasing responsibility at several General Electric divisions. Mr. Oliver also serves as a director on the board of Raytheon Company, a company specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world, and is a trustee of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, his alma mater, and serves on the Pro Football Hall Board of Trustees.

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Mr. Tinggren joined our Board in March 2014. He was the chief executive officer of the Schindler Group, a global provider of elevators, escalators and related services, through December 2013 and was a member of the Board of Directors of Schindler from March 2014 to 2016. He joined the Group Executive Committee of Schindler in April 1997, initially with responsibility for Europe and thereafter for the Asia/Pacific region and the Technology and Strategic Procurement. In 2007, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of the Group Executive Committee of the Schindler Group. Mr. Tinggren also serves on the Board of OpenText Corporation and is a Trustee of The Conference Board. From 2011 to 2014 he was a director of Schenker-Winkler Holding and from 2014 to 2018 he was a director of the Sika AG Group.

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Mr. Vergnano has been the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Chemours Company, a titanium technologies, fluoroproducts, and chemical solutions producer, since July 2015. He joined our Board in September 2016 upon the completion of the merger with Johnson Controls, Inc.

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Previously, Mr. Vergnano served as Executive Vice President, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company from 2009 to June 2015. While at DuPont, he served as group vice president—Safety & Protection from 2006 to 2009, vice president and general manager—DuPont Surfaces and Building Innovations from 2005 to 2006, and vice president and general manager—DuPont Nonwovens from 2003 to 2005.

Mr. Vergnano joined DuPont in 1980 as a process engineer and held a variety of manufacturing, technical and management assignments in DuPont’s global organization. Mr. Vergnano also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the National Safety Council, and serves as the Vice Chairman of the American Chemistry Council.

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Mr. Yost served as Director and Chief Executive Officer of AmerisourceBergen, a comprehensive pharmaceutical services provider, from August 2001 to June 2011 when he retired. He was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AmeriSource Health Corporation from May 1997 to August 2001, and President and Chief Executive Officer of AmeriSource from May 1997 to December 2000. Mr. Yost also held a variety of other positions with AmeriSource Health Corporation and its predecessors from 1974 to 1997. Mr. Yost also serves as a director of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. and Bank of America, and is a member of the board of the United States Air Force Academy Endowment, and serves on its Executive Committee.

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Mr. Young has served as Group President of Pfizer Innovative Health since January 2018. From June 2016 to January 2018 he served as Group President, Pfizer Essential Health. He was Group President, Global Established Pharma Business for Pfizer from January 2014 until June 2016 and President and General Manager, Pfizer Primary Care from June 2012 until December 2013. He also served as Pfizer’s Primary Care Business Unit’s Regional President for Europe and Canada from 2009 until June 2012 and U.K. Country Manager from 2007 until 2009.

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Election of each Director requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes properly cast by the holders of ordinary shares represented at the Annual General Meeting in person or by proxy. Each Director’s election is the subject of a separate resolution and shareholders are entitled to one vote per share for each separate Director election resolution.

The Board unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR the election of each nominee for Director to serve until the completion of the next Annual General Meeting.

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PROPOSAL NUMBER TWO – APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS AND AUTHORITY TO SET REMUNERATION

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) served as our independent auditors for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. The Audit Committee has selected and appointed PwC to audit our financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. The Board, upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, is asking our shareholders to ratify the appointment of PwC as our independent auditors for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019 and to authorize the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors to set the independent auditors’ remuneration. Although approval is not required by our Memorandum and Articles of Association or otherwise, the Board is submitting the selection of PwC to our shareholders for ratification because we value our shareholders’ views on the Company’s independent auditors. If the appointment of PwC is not approved by shareholders, it will be considered as notice to the Board and the Audit Committee to consider the selection of a different firm. Even if the appointment is approved, the Audit Committee, in its discretion, may select a different independent auditor at any time during the year if it determines that such a change would be in the best interests of the Company and our shareholders.

Representatives of PwC will attend the Annual General Meeting and will have an opportunity to make a statement if they wish. They will also be available to answer questions at the meeting.

For independent auditor fee information, information on our pre-approval policy of audit and non-audit services, and the Audit Committee Report, please see below.

The ratification of the appointment of the independent auditors and the authorization for the Audit Committee to set the remuneration for the independent auditors requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes properly cast by the holders of ordinary shares represented at the Annual General Meeting in person or by proxy.

The Audit Committee and the Board unanimously recommend a vote FOR these proposals.

Audit and Non-Audit Fees

Aggregate fees for professional services rendered to the Company by its independent auditors as of and for the two most recent fiscal years are set forth below. The aggregate fees include fees billed or reasonably expected to be billed for the applicable fiscal year. Fees for fiscal year 2018 include fees billed or reasonably expected to be billed by PwC.

PwC Fees

Audit Fees for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 were for professional services rendered by PwC and include fees for services performed to comply with auditing standards of the PCAOB

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(United States), including the annual audit of our consolidated financial statements including reviews of the interim financial statements contained in Johnson Controls’ Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, issuance of consents and the audit of our internal control over financial reporting. This category also includes fees for audits provided in connection with statutory filings or services that generally only the principal auditor reasonably can provide to a client, such as assistance with and review of documents filed with the SEC.

Audit-Related Fees for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 were for services rendered by PwC and include fees associated with assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements. This category includes fees related to assistance in financial due diligence related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, carve-outs associated with divestitures and spin-off transactions, consultations concerning financial accounting and reporting standards, issuance of comfort letters associated with debt offerings, general assistance with implementation of SEC and Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements, audits of pension and other employee benefit plans, and audit services not required by statute or regulation.

Tax Fees for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 were for services rendered by PwC and primarily include fees associated with tax audits, tax compliance, tax consulting, transfer pricing, and tax planning. This category also includes tax planning on mergers and acquisitions and restructurings, as well as other services related to tax disclosure and filing requirements.

All Other Fees for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018 were for services rendered by PwC and primarily include fees associated with information technology consulting, training seminars related to accounting, finance and tax matters, and other advisory services.

Policy on Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Audit and Permissible Non-Audit Services of Independent Auditors

In March 2004, the Audit Committee adopted a pre-approval policy that provides guidelines for the audit, audit-related, tax and other permissible non-audit services that may be provided by the independent auditors. The policy identifies the guiding principles that must be considered by the Audit Committee in approving services to ensure that the auditors’ independence is not impaired. The policy provides that the Corporate Controller will support the Audit Committee by providing a list of proposed services to the Committee, monitoring the services and fees pre-approved by the Committee, providing periodic reports to the Audit Committee with respect to pre-approved services, and ensuring compliance with the policy.

Under the policy, the Audit Committee annually pre-approves the audit fee and terms of the engagement, as set forth in the engagement letter. This approval includes approval of a specified list of audit, audit-related and tax services. Any service not included in the specified list of services must be submitted to the Audit Committee for pre-approval. No service may extend for more than 12 months, unless the Audit Committee specifically provides for a different period. The independent auditor may not begin work on any engagement without confirmation of Audit Committee pre-approval from the Corporate Controller or his or her delegate.

In accordance with the policy, the chair of the Audit Committee has been delegated the authority by the Committee to pre-approve the engagement of the independent auditors for a specific service when the entire Committee is unable to do so. All such pre-approvals must be reported to the Audit Committee at the next Committee meeting.

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Audit Committee Report

The Audit Committee of the Board is composed of four Directors, each of whom the Board has determined meets the independence and experience requirements of the NYSE and the SEC. The Audit Committee operates under a charter approved by the Board, which is posted on our website. As more fully described in its charter, the Audit Committee oversees Johnson Controls’ financial reporting process on behalf of the Board. Management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process. Management assures that the Company develops and maintains adequate financial controls and procedures, and monitors compliance with these processes. Johnson Controls’ independent auditors are responsible for performing an audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States to obtain reasonable assurance that Johnson Controls’ consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement and expressing an opinion on the conformity of the financial statements with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The internal auditors are responsible to the Audit Committee and the Board for testing the integrity of the financial accounting and reporting control systems and such other matters as the Audit Committee and Board determine.

In this context, the Audit Committee has reviewed the U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, and has met and held discussions with management, the internal auditors and the independent auditors concerning these financial statements, as well as the report of management and the report of the independent registered public accounting firm regarding the Company’s internal control over financial reporting required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Management represented to the Committee that Johnson Controls’ U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In addition, the Committee has discussed with the independent auditors the auditors’ independence from Johnson Controls and its management as required under Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Rule 3526, Communication with Audit Committees Concerning Independence, and the matters required to be discussed by Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Auditing Standard AU Section 380 (Communication with Audit Committees) and Rule 2-07 of SEC Regulation S-X.

In addition, the Audit Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent auditor required by applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding the independent auditor’s communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence. Based upon the Committee’s review and discussions referred to above, the Committee recommended that the Board include Johnson Controls’ audited consolidated financial statements in Johnson Controls’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and that such report be included in Johnson Controls’ annual report to shareholders for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018.

Submitted by the Audit Committee,

Jürgen Tinggren, Chair

Gretchen R. Haggerty

Simone Menne

Mark P. Vergnano

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PROPOSAL NUMBER THREE – AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES OF COMPANY SHARES

We have historically used open-market share purchases as a means of returning cash to shareholders and managing the size of our base of outstanding shares. These are longstanding objectives that management believes are important to continue.

Under Irish law, neither the Company nor any subsidiary of the Company may make market purchases or overseas market purchases of the Company’s shares without shareholder approval. Accordingly, shareholders are being asked to authorize the Company, or any of its subsidiaries, to make market purchases and overseas market purchases of up to 10% of the Company’s issued shares. This authorization expires after eighteen months unless renewed; accordingly, we expect to propose renewal of this authorization at subsequent Annual General Meetings.

Such purchases would be made only at price levels which the Directors considered to be in the best interests of the shareholders generally, after taking into account the Company’s overall financial position. The Company currently expects to effect repurchases under our existing share repurchase authorization as redemptions pursuant to Article 3(d) of our Articles of Association. Whether or not this proposed resolution is passed, the Company will retain its ability to effect repurchases as redemptions pursuant to its Articles of Association, although subsidiaries of the Company will not be able to make market purchases or overseas market purchases of the Company’s shares unless the resolution is adopted.

In order for the Company or any of its subsidiaries to make overseas market purchases of the Company’s ordinary shares, such shares must be purchased on a market recognized for the purposes of the Companies Act 2014. The New York Stock Exchange, on which the Company’s ordinary shares are listed, is specified as a recognized stock exchange for this purpose by Irish law. The general authority, if approved by our shareholders, will become effective from the date of passing of the authorizing resolution.

Ordinary Resolution

The text of the resolution in respect of Proposal 3 is as follows:

RESOLVED, that the Company and any subsidiary of the Company is hereby generally authorized to make market purchases and overseas market purchases of ordinary shares in the Company (“shares”) on such terms and conditions and in such manner as the Board of Directors of the Company may determine from time to time but subject to the provisions of the Companies Act 2014 and to the following provisions:

(a) The maximum number of shares authorized to be acquired by the Company and/or any subsidiary of the Company pursuant to this resolution shall not exceed, in the aggregate, 91,270,000 ordinary shares of US$0.01 each (which represents slightly less than 10% of the Company’s issued ordinary shares).

(b) The maximum price to be paid for any ordinary share shall be an amount equal to 110% of the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange for the ordinary shares on the trading day preceding the day on which the relevant share is purchased by the Company or the relevant subsidiary of the Company, and the minimum price to be paid for any ordinary share shall be the nominal value of such share.

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(c) This general authority will be effective from the date of passing of this resolution and will expire on the earlier of the date of the Annual General Meeting in 2020 or eighteen months from the date of the passing of this resolution, unless previously varied, revoked or renewed by ordinary resolution in accordance with the provisions of section 1074 of the Companies Act 2014. The Company or any such subsidiary may, before such expiry, enter into a contract for the purchase of shares which would or might be executed wholly or partly after such expiry and may complete any such contract as if the authority conferred hereby had not expired.

The authorization for the Company and/or any its subsidiaries to make market purchases and overseas market purchases of Company shares requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes properly cast (in person or by proxy) at the Annual General Meeting.

The Board unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR this proposal.

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PROPOSAL NUMBER FOUR – DETERMINE THE PRICE RANGE AT WHICH THE COMPANY CAN RE-ALLOT TREASURY SHARES

Our historical open-market share repurchases and other share buyback activities result in ordinary shares being acquired and held by the Company as treasury shares. We may re-allot treasury shares that we acquire through our various share buyback activities in connection with our executive compensation program and our other compensation programs.

Under Irish law, our shareholders must authorize the price range at which we may re-allot any shares held in treasury (including by way of re-allotment off-market). In this proposal, that price range is expressed as a minimum and maximum percentage of the prevailing market price (as defined below). Under Irish law, this authorization expires after eighteen months unless renewed; accordingly, we expect to propose the renewal of this authorization at subsequent Annual General Meetings.

The authority being sought from shareholders provides that the minimum and maximum prices at which an ordinary share held in treasury may be re-alloted are 95% and 120%, respectively, of the average closing price per ordinary share of the Company, as reported by the New York Stock Exchange, for the thirty (30) trading days immediately preceding the proposed date of re-allotment, save that the minimum price for a re-allotment to satisfy an obligation under an employee share plan is the par value of a share. Any re-allotment of treasury shares will be at price levels that the Board considers in the best interests of our shareholders.

Special Resolution

The text of the resolution in respect of Proposal 4 (which is proposed as a special resolution) is as follows:

RESOLVED, that the re-allotment price range at which any treasury shares held by the Company may be re-alloted shall be as follows:

(a) the maximum price at which such treasury share may be re-alloted shall be an amount equal to 120% of the “market price”; and

(b) the minimum price at which a treasury share may be re-alloted shall be the nominal value of the share where such a share is required to satisfy an obligation under an employee share plan operated by the Company or, in all other cases, an amount equal to 95% of the “market price”; and

(c) for the purposes of this resolution, the “market price” shall mean the average closing price per ordinary share of the Company, as reported by the New York Stock Exchange, for the thirty (30) trading days immediately preceding the proposed date of re-allotment.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this authority to re-allot treasury shares shall expire on the earlier of the date of the Annual General Meeting of the Company held in 2020 or eighteen months after the date of the passing of this resolution unless previously varied or renewed in accordance with the provisions of section 109 and/or 1078 (as applicable) of the Companies Act 2014 (and/or any corresponding provision of any amended or replacement legislation) and is without prejudice or limitation to any other authority of the Company to re-allot treasury shares on-market.

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The authorization of the price range at which the Company may re-allot any shares held in treasury requires the affirmative vote of at least 75% of the votes properly cast (in person or by proxy) at the Annual General Meeting.

The Board unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR this proposal.

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PROPOSAL NUMBER FIVE – ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The Board recognizes that providing shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation can produce useful information on investor sentiment with regard to the Company’s executive compensation programs. As a result, this proposal provides shareholders with the opportunity to cast an advisory vote on the compensation of our executive management team, as described in the section of this proxy statement entitled “Compensation Discussion & Analysis,” and endorse or not endorse our fiscal 2018 executive compensation philosophy, programs and policies and the compensation paid to the Named Executive Officers.

The advisory vote on executive compensation is non-binding, meaning that our Board will not be obligated to take any compensation actions or to adjust our executive compensation programs or policies, as a result of the vote. Notwithstanding the advisory nature of the vote, the resolution will be considered passed with the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes properly cast by the holders of ordinary shares represented at the Annual General Meeting in person or by proxy.

Although the vote is non-binding, our Board and the Compensation Committee will review the voting results. To the extent there is a significant negative vote, we would communicate directly with shareholders to better understand the concerns that influenced the vote. The Board and the Compensation Committee would consider constructive feedback obtained through this process in making future decisions about executive compensation programs.

Advisory Non-Binding Resolution

The text of the resolution, which if thought fit, will be passed as an advisory non-binding resolution at the Annual General Meeting, is as follows:

RESOLVED, that shareholders approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers, as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion & Analysis section of this proxy statement.

The Board unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR this proposal.

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PROPOSAL NUMBER SIX – AUTHORIZATION FOR DIRECTORS TO ALLOT COMPANY SHARES

Under Irish law, directors of an Irish public limited company must have authority from its shareholders to issue any shares, including shares which are part of the company’s authorized but unissued share capital. The Company’s current authorization, approved by shareholders at our 2018 Annual General Meeting, is to issue up to 33% of the authorized but unissued share capital of the Company, which authorization will expire on March 6, 2019 – the date of the 2019 Annual General Meeting. We are presenting this proposal to renew the Board’s authority to issue authorized but unissued shares on the terms set forth below. If this proposal is not passed, the Company will have a limited ability to issue new ordinary shares.

It is customary practice in Ireland to seek shareholder authority to issue shares up to an aggregate nominal value of up to 33% of the aggregate nominal value of the company’s issued share capital and for such authority to be renewed each year. Therefore, in accordance with customary practice in Ireland, we are seeking approval to issue up to a maximum of 33% of our issued ordinary capital for a period expiring on the earlier of the date of the Company’s Annual General Meeting in 2020 or September 6, 2020, unless otherwise varied, revoked or renewed. The Directors of the Company expect to propose renewal of this authorization at subsequent Annual General Meetings.

Granting the Board this authority is a routine matter for public companies incorporated in Ireland and is consistent with Irish market practice. This authority is fundamental to our business and enables us to issue shares, including, if applicable, in connection with funding acquisitions and raising capital. We are not asking you to approve an increase in our authorized share capital or to approve a specific issuance of shares. Instead, approval of this proposal will only grant the Board the authority to issue shares that are already authorized under our Articles of Association upon the terms below. In addition, because we are a NYSE-listed company, our shareholders continue to benefit from the protections afforded to them under the rules and regulations of the NYSE and SEC, including those rules that limit our ability to issue shares in specified circumstances. This authorization is required as a matter of Irish law and is not otherwise required for other companies listed on the NYSE with whom we compete. Accordingly, approval of this resolution would merely place us on par with other NYSE-listed companies.

Ordinary Resolution

The text of the resolution in respect of Proposal 6 (which is proposed as an ordinary resolution) is as follows:

“RESOLVED that the directors be and are hereby generally and unconditionally authorized to exercise all powers to allot and issue relevant securities (within the meaning of section 1021 of the Companies Act 2014) up to an aggregate nominal value of US $3,012,000 (being equivalent to approximately 33% of the aggregate nominal value of the issued share capital of the Company as at the last practicable date prior to the issue of the notice of this meeting) and the authority conferred by this resolution shall expire on the earlier of the date of the Company’s Annual General Meeting in 2020 or September 6, 2020, unless previously renewed, varied or revoked; provided that the Company may make an offer or agreement before the expiry of this authority, which would or might require any such securities to be allotted after this authority has expired, and in that case, the directors may allot relevant securities in pursuance of any such offer or agreement as if the authority conferred hereby had not expired.”

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As required under Irish law, the resolution in respect of this proposal is an ordinary resolution that requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes properly cast (in person or by proxy) at the Annual General Meeting.

The Board unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR this proposal.

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PROPOSAL NUMBER SEVEN – WAIVER OF STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS

Under Irish law, unless otherwise authorized, when an Irish public limited company issues shares for cash to new shareholders, it is required first to offer those shares on the same or more favorable terms to existing shareholders of the company on a pro-rata basis (commonly referred to as the pre-emption right). Our current authorization, approved by shareholders at our 2018 Annual General Meeting, will expire on March 6, 2019, the date of the 2019 Annual General Meeting. We are therefore proposing to renew the Board’s authority to opt-out of the pre-emption right on the terms set forth below.

It is customary practice in Ireland to seek shareholder authority to opt-out of the pre-emption rights provision in the event of the issuance of shares for cash, if the issuance is limited to up to 5% of a company’s issued ordinary share capital. It is also customary practice for such authority to be renewed on an annual basis.

Therefore, in accordance with customary practice in Ireland, we are seeking this authority, pursuant to a special resolution, to authorize the directors to issue shares for cash up to a maximum of approximately 5% of the Company’s authorized share capital without applying statutory pre-emption rights for a period expiring on the earlier of the Annual General Meeting in 2020 or September 6, 2020, unless otherwise varied, renewed or revoked. We expect to propose renewal of this authorization at subsequent Annual General Meetings.

Granting the Board this authority is a routine matter for public companies incorporated in Ireland and is consistent with Irish customary practice. Similar to the authorization sought for Proposal 6, this authority is fundamental to our business and, if applicable, will facilitate our ability to fund acquisitions and otherwise raise capital. We are not asking you to approve an increase in our authorized share capital. Instead, approval of this proposal will only grant the Board the authority to issue shares in the manner already permitted under our Articles of Association upon the terms below. Without this authorization, in each case where we issue shares for cash, we would first have to offer those shares on the same or more favorable terms to all of our existing shareholders. This requirement could cause delays in the completion of acquisitions and capital raising for our business. This authorization is required as a matter of Irish law and is not otherwise required for other companies listed on the NYSE with whom we compete. Accordingly, approval of this resolution would merely place us on par with other NYSE-listed companies.

Special Resolution

The text of the resolution in respect of Proposal 7 (which is proposed as a special resolution) is as follows:

“RESOLVED that the directors be and are hereby empowered pursuant to section 1023 of the Companies Act 2014 to allot equity securities (as defined in section 1023 of that Act) for cash, pursuant to the authority conferred by proposal 6 of the notice of this meeting as if sub-section (1) of section 1022 of that Act did not apply to any such allotment, provided that this power shall be limited to the allotment of equity securities up to an aggregate nominal value of US $456,000 (being equivalent to approximately 5% of the aggregate nominal value of the issued share capital of the Company as at the last practicable date prior to the issue of the notice of this meeting) and the authority conferred by this resolution shall expire on the earlier of the Company’s Annual General Meeting in 2020 or September 6, 2020, unless previously renewed, varied or revoked; provided that the Company may make an offer or agreement before the expiry of this authority,

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which would or might require any such securities to be allotted after this authority has expired, and in that case, the directors may allot equity securities in pursuance of any such offer or agreement as if the authority conferred hereby had not expired.”

As required under Irish law, the resolution in respect of Proposal 7 is a special resolution that requires the affirmative vote of at least 75% of the votes cast. In addition, under Irish law, the Board may only be authorized to opt-out of pre-emption rights if it is authorized to issue shares, which authority is being sought in Proposal 6.

The Board unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR this proposal.

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GOVERNANCE OF THE COMPANY

Vision and Values of Our Board

Our vision is a more comfortable, safe, and sustainable world. In addition to achieving financial performance objectives, our Board and management believe that we must assume a leadership position in the area of corporate governance to fulfill our vision. Our Board believes that good governance requires not only an effective set of specific practices but also a culture of responsibility throughout the company, and governance at Johnson Controls is intended to optimize both. Johnson Controls also believes that good governance ultimately depends on the quality of its leadership, and it is committed to recruiting and retaining Directors and officers of proven leadership ability and personal integrity. Our Board has adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines which provide a framework for the effective governance of Johnson Controls. These guidelines address matters such as the Board’s duties, director independence, director responsibilities, Board structure and operation, director criteria and qualifications, Board succession planning, Board compensation, management evaluation and development, Board orientation and training, Lead Director responsibilities and our Code of Ethics. The Governance Committee regularly reviews developments in corporate governance and updates the Corporate Governance Guidelines and other governance materials as it deems necessary and appropriate.

Johnson Controls’ Values: How We Seek to Conduct Ourselves

Integrity First We promise honesty and transparency. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and honor the commitments we make Purpose Led We believe in doing well by doing good and hold ourselves accountable to make the world a better place through the solutions we provide, our engagement in society, the way we do business, and our commitment to protect people and the environment Customer Driven We win when our customers win. Our long-term strategic relationships provide unique insights and the ability to deliver exceptional customer experiences and solutions Future Focused Our culture of innovation and continuous improvement drives us to solve today's challenges while constantly asking what's next' One Team We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively together to create the purposeful solutions that propel the world forward

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mission of the Board of Directors: What the Board Intends to Accomplish

The mission of Johnson Controls’ Board is to promote the long-term value and health of Johnson Controls in the interests of the shareholders and set an ethical “tone at the top.” To this end, the Board provides management with strategic guidance, and also ensures that management adopts and implements procedures designed to promote both legal compliance and the highest standards of honesty, integrity and ethics throughout the organization.

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Board Responsibilities

All corporate authority is exercised by the Board except for those matters reserved to the shareholders. The Board has retained oversight authority—defining and overseeing the implementation of and compliance with standards of accountability and monitoring the effectiveness of management policies and decisions in an effort to ensure that the Company is managed in such a way to achieve its objectives. The Board delegates its authority to management for managing the everyday affairs of the Company. The Board requires that senior management review major actions and initiatives with the Board prior to implementation. Management, not the Board, is responsible for managing the Company.

Board Leadership

The Board’s leadership structure generally includes a combined Chairman and CEO role with a strong, independent non-executive lead director. The Board believes our overall corporate governance measures help ensure that strong, independent directors continue to effectively oversee our management and key issues related to strategy, risk and integrity; executive compensation; CEO evaluation; and succession planning. In choosing generally to combine the roles of Chairman and CEO, the Board takes into consideration the importance of in-depth, industry-specific knowledge and a thorough understanding of our business environment and risk management practices in setting agendas and leading the Board’s discussions. Combining the roles also provides a clear leadership structure for the management team and serves as a vital link between management and the Board. This allows the Board to perform its oversight role with the benefit of management’s perspective on our business strategy and all other aspects of the business. Because our CEO has an in-depth knowledge

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of the complexity of a large and diversified international company, our businesses and their management structures, and our overall company strategy—all of which are of critical importance to our performance—the Board believes that our CEO generally is best suited to serve as Chairman and help ensure that the independent directors’ attention is devoted to the issues of greatest importance to Johnson Controls and our shareholders. Our Board periodically reviews its determination to have a single individual act both as Chairman and CEO.

Johnson Controls continues to have a strong governance structure, which includes:A designated lead independent Director with a well-defined role (Mr. Jurgen Tinggren)A Board entirely composed of independent members, with the exception of Mr. OliverAnnual election of Directors by a majority of votes represented at the Annual General MeetingCommittees that are entirely composed of independent DirectorsEstablished governance and ethics guidelines

The Lead Director acts as an intermediary between the Board and senior management. Among other things, the Lead Director’s duties include:

Working with Mr. Oliver to develop and approve Board agendas and meeting schedulesDeveloping agendas for and chairing executive sessions of independent DirectorsServing as principal liaison between the independent Directors and Mr. Oliver on sensitive issuesAdvising Mr. Oliver on the content of the information sent to the BoardBeing reasonably available for direct communication with the Companys major stockholders

Board Oversight of Risk

The Board’s role in risk oversight at Johnson Controls is consistent with Johnson Controls’ leadership structure, with management having day-to-day responsibility for assessing and managing Johnson Controls’ risk exposure and the Board and its committees providing oversight in connection with those efforts, with particular focus on the most significant risks facing Johnson Controls. The Board performs its risk oversight role in several ways. Board meetings regularly include strategic overviews by the CEO that describe the most significant issues, including risks, affecting Johnson Controls. In addition, the Board is regularly provided with business updates from the leaders of Johnson Controls’ business units, and updates from the General Counsel and other functional leaders. The Board reviews the risks associated with Johnson Controls’ financial forecasts, business plan and operations. These risks are identified and managed in connection with Johnson Controls’ robust enterprise risk management (“ERM”) process. The Company’s ERM process provides the enterprise with a common framework and terminology to ensure consistency in identification, reporting and management of key risks. It is also directly linked to the strategic planning process, and includes a formal process to identify and document the key risks to Johnson Controls perceived by a variety of stakeholders in the enterprise. The results of the ERM process are presented to the Board at least annually.

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The Board has delegated to each of its committees responsibility for the oversight of specific risks that fall within the committee’s areas of responsibility. For example:

Audit Committee Reviews and discusses with management the Company's major financial reporting, tax, accounting, internal controls, information technology and compliance risk exposures and the steps management has taken to monitor and control such exposures. Compensation Committee Reviews and discusses with management the extent to which the Company's compensation policies and practices create or mitigate risks for the Company and is involved in management succession planning. Governance Committee Reviews and discusses with management the implementation and effectiveness of the Company's corporate governance policies and EHS programs and oversees the Company's ERM process and cybersecurity efforts.

Board Capabilities

The Johnson Controls Board as a whole is strong in its diversity, vision, strategy and business judgment. It possesses a robust collective knowledge of management and leadership, business operations, crisis management, risk assessment, industry knowledge, accounting and finance, corporate governance and global markets.

Since January 1, 2018, the Company has added 4 new Directors to its Board. In adding these Directors, the Board was focused on finding executives with deep financial expertise, experience with the complexities global manufacturing as well as expertise with operating in China. In connection with these efforts, the following Directors were added to the Board

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As a result of these director recruitment efforts, the Company also significantly increased the gender diversity of its Board.

The culture of the Board is such that it can operate swiftly and effectively in making key decisions and facing major challenges. Board meetings are conducted in an environment of trust, open dialogue and mutual respect that encourages constructive commentary. The Board strives to be informed, proactive and vigilant in its oversight of Johnson Controls and protection of shareholder assets. Below is a summary of the key attributes of our Directors:

Key Attributes12 Director NomineesCorporate Governance/Legal/Regulatory 4Gender/Racial Diversity 4Public Company CEO 4Independence 11International Operations and Sales 12IT/Cyber 2M&A/Strategy Development 10Operating/Manufacturing Experience 8Public Company CFO 3Public Company Board 11

Board Committees

To conduct its business the Board maintains three standing committees: Audit, Compensation and Governance, and each of these NYSE required committees are entirely composed of independent Directors. The Board also maintains an Executive Committee comprised of the Chairman, Lead Director and each committee chair that meets to review matters as delegated to it by the Board. All committees report on their activities to the Board.

The Lead Director may also convene “special committees” to review discrete matters that require the consideration of a Board committee, but do not fit within the mandate of any of the standing committees. Special committees report their activities to the Board.

To ensure effective discussion and decision making while at the same time having a sufficient number of independent Directors for its three standing committees, the Board is normally constituted of between ten and thirteen Directors. The minimum and maximum number of Directors is set forth in Johnson Controls’ Articles of Association.

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The Governance Committee reviews the Board’s governance guidelines annually and recommends appropriate changes to the Board.

Board Meetings

The Board meets at least four times annually, and additional meetings may be called in accordance with our Articles of Association. Frequent board meetings are critical not only for timely decisions but also for Directors to be well informed about Johnson Controls’ operations and issues. One of these meetings will be scheduled in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting of shareholders and Board members are required to be in attendance at such meeting either in person or by telephone. The Lead Director and the Chair of the Board are responsible for setting meeting agendas with input from the other Directors.

Committee meetings are normally held in conjunction with Board meetings. Major committee decisions are reviewed and approved by the Board. The Board Chair and committee chairs are responsible for conducting meetings and informal consultations in a fashion that encourages informed, meaningful and probing deliberations. Presentations at Board meetings are concise and focused, and they include adequate time for discussion and decision-making. An executive session of independent Directors, chaired by the Lead Director, is held at least annually, and in practice at most Board meetings.

Directors receive the agenda and materials for regularly scheduled meetings in advance. Best efforts are made to make materials available as soon as one week in advance, but no later than three days in advance. When practical, the same applies to special meetings of the Board. Directors may ask for additional information from, or meetings with, senior managers at any time.

Strategic planning and succession planning sessions are held at least annually at a regular Board meeting. Succession planning meetings focus on the development and succession of not only the CEO but also the other senior executives.

The Board’s intent is for Directors to attend all regularly scheduled Board and committee meetings. Directors are expected to use their best efforts to attend regularly scheduled Board and committee meetings in person. All independent Board members are welcome to attend any committee meeting.

Board and Committee Calendars

A calendar of agenda items for the regularly scheduled Board meetings and all regularly scheduled committee meetings is prepared annually by the Chair of the Board in consultation with the Lead Director, committee chairs, and all interested Directors.

Board Communication

Management speaks on behalf of Johnson Controls, and the Board normally communicates through management with outside parties, including shareholders, business journalists, analysts, rating agencies and government regulators. In certain circumstances Directors may also meet with shareholders to discuss specific governance topics. The Board has established a process for interested parties to communicate with members of the Board, including the Lead Director. If you have any concern, question or complaint regarding our compliance with any policy or law, or would otherwise like to contact the Board, you can reach the Johnson Controls Board of Directors via email at jciboard@jci.com. Depending upon the nature of the communication and to whom it is directed, the

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Secretary will: (a) forward the communication to the appropriate director or directors; (b) forward the communication to the relevant department within the Company; or (c) attempt to handle the matter directly (for example, a communication dealing with a share ownership matter). Shareholders, customers, vendors, suppliers and employees can also raise concerns at www.johnsoncontrolsintegrityhelpline.com. Inquiries can be submitted anonymously and confidentially.

All inquiries are received and reviewed by the Integrity Helpline manager, who is part of the Compliance function. A report summarizing all items received resulting in cases is prepared for the Audit Committee of the Board. The Integrity Helpline manager directs cases to the applicable department (such as customer service, human resources, or in the case of accounting or control issues, forensic audit) and follows up with the assigned case owner to ensure that the cases are responded to in a timely manner. The Board also reviews non-trivial shareholder communications received by management through the Corporate Secretary’s Office or Investor Relations.

Board and Committee Evaluation Process   The Governance Committee leads an annual performance evaluation of the Board and each Board committee as described below.
Each Director completes a Board self-evaluation questionnaire and a separate questionnaire for each committee on which the director serves. The Board-specific questionnaire requests ratings and solicits detailed suggestions for improving Board and committee governance processes and effectiveness. The committee-specific questionnaires are tailored to the respective committees’ roles and responsibilities.		Self-evaluation questionnaire results are compiled and summarized by the Office of the Corporate Secretary. The summaries include all specific Director comments, without attribution. Each Director receives the Board self-evaluation summary and the self-evaluation summary for each committee on which the Director serves. The Lead Director and the Chair of the Governance Committee receive all of the self-evaluation summaries and informally consult with each of the Directors.		Committee self-evaluation results are discussed by each committee, and Board self-evaluation results are discussed by the full Board. Each committee and the Board identify areas for further consideration and opportunities for improvement, and implement plans to address those matters. The qualifications and performance of all Board members are reviewed in connection with their re-nomination to the Board.
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				Directors may discuss concerns, including those related to individual performance separately with the Lead Director.
The Board views self-evaluation of Board and committee performance as an integral part of its commitment to continuous improvement. The Governance Committee annually reviews the evaluation process and considers ways to augment it.

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Board Advisors

The Board and its committees (consistent with the provisions of their respective charters) may retain their own advisors, at the expense of Johnson Controls, as they deem necessary in order to carry out their responsibilities.

Board Compensation and Share Ownership

The Governance Committee periodically reviews the Directors’ compensation and recommends changes in the level and mix of compensation to the full Board. See the Compensation Discussion and Analysis for a detailed discussion of the Compensation Committee’s role in determining executive compensation.

To help align Board and shareholder interests, Directors are encouraged to own Johnson Controls ordinary shares or their equivalent, with the guideline set at five times the annual cash retainer. Directors are expected to attain this minimum stock ownership guideline within five years of joining the Board. Once a Director satisfies the minimum stock ownership recommendation, the Director will remain qualified, regardless of market fluctuations, under the guideline as long as the Director does not sell any stock. Directors are each expected to reach the minimum stock ownership level within the recommended time period. Mr. Oliver receives no additional compensation for service as a Director.

Director Independence

To maintain its objective oversight of management, the Board consists of a substantial majority of independent Directors. Our Board annually determines the independence of each Director and nominee for election as a Director based on a review of the information provided by the Directors and the executive officers, and a survey by our legal and finance departments. The Board makes these determinations under the NYSE Listed Company Manual’s independence standards and our Corporate Governance Guidelines, which are more restrictive than the NYSE independence standards. Independent Directors:

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Directors meet stringent definitions of independence and for those Directors that meet this definition, the Board will make an affirmative determination that a Director is independent. The Board has determined that all of the Director nominees, with the exception of Mr. Oliver meet these standards and are therefore independent of the Company.

Director Service

Directors are elected by an affirmative vote of an absolute majority of the votes represented (in person or by proxy) by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. They are elected to serve for one-year terms (except in instances where a director is elected during a special meeting), ending after completion of the next succeeding Annual General Meeting. If a Director resigns or otherwise terminates his or her directorship prior to the next Annual General Meeting, the Board may appoint an interim Director until the next Annual General Meeting. Any nominee for Director who does not receive an affirmative vote of an absolute majority of votes represented (in person or by proxy) by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting is not elected to the Board.

Each Director must offer to resign from the Board at the Annual General Meeting following his or her 72nd birthday. The Board may, in its discretion, waive this limit in special circumstances. The rotation of committee chairs and members is considered on an annual basis to ensure diversity of Board member experience and variety of perspectives across the committees, but there is no strict committee chair rotation policy. Any changes in committee chair or member assignments are made based on committee needs, Director interests, experience and availability, and applicable regulatory and legal considerations. Moreover, the value of rotation is weighed carefully against the benefit of committee continuity and experience.

Directors are also expected to inform the Governance Committee of any significant change in their employment or professional responsibilities and are required to offer their resignation to the Board in the event of such a change. This allows for discussion with the Governance Committee to determine if it is in the mutual interest of both parties for the Director to continue on the Board.

The Governance Committee is responsible for the review of all Directors, and where necessary will take action to recommend to shareholders the removal of a Director for performance, which requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes represented (in person or by proxy) at a duly called shareholder meeting.

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Board Tenure and Refreshment

Tenure of Individual Director Nominees3 MEMBERS5+ YEARS6 MEMBERS02 YEARS3 MEMBERS25 YEARSBoard Refreshment Post Merger (2016 2018)BOARD REFRESHMENTAVERAGE AGE

Our Director nominees have served an average of 4.7 years on our Board, with six Directors serving for two years or less. The tenure of our Directors is impacted by the merger between Johnson Controls, Inc. and a subsidiary of Tyco International plc. Two of our Director nominees joined our Board on September 2, 2016 in connection with the Merger and four of our Director nominees served as Directors of Tyco prior to the merger. We believe this combination of boards is a positive, with more experienced Directors from each of legacy Johnson Controls and legacy Tyco having a deep knowledge of their respective companies and our newer Directors bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to board discussions. We continually review our board composition to ensure we maintain the right balance of expertise and diverse viewpoints. We also review our board leadership structure and committee memberships each year, taking into account the guidelines outlined in our Corporate Governance Guidelines.

Director Orientation and Education

A formal orientation program is provided to new Directors by the Corporate Secretary on Johnson Controls’ mission, values, governance, compliance and business operations. In addition, a program of continuing education is annually provided to incumbent Directors, and it includes review of the Company’s Code of Ethics. Directors are also encouraged to take advantage of outside continuing education relating to their duties as a Director and to subscribe to appropriate publications at the Company’s expense.

Other Directorships, Conflicts and Related Party Transactions

We recognize the importance of having Directors with significant experience in other businesses and activities; however, Directors are expected to ensure that other commitments, including outside board memberships, do not interfere with their duties and responsibilities as members of the Johnson Controls’ Board. In order to provide sufficient time for informed participation in their Board responsibilities non-executive Directors are required to limit their external directorships of other public companies to three and Audit Committee members are required to limit their audit committee membership in other public companies to two. The Board may, in its discretion, waive these limits in special circumstances. When a Director or the CEO intend to serve on another board, the Governance Committee is required to be notified. The Governance Committee reviews the possibility of conflicts of interest or time constraints and must approve the officer’s or Director’s appointment to the outside board. Each Director is required to notify the Corporate Secretary of any potential conflicts. The CEO may serve on no more than one other public company board. The CEO shall resign or retire from the Board upon resigning or retiring from his role as CEO, following a transition period mutually agreed upon between the CEO and the Compensation Committee.

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of the policy, a “related party transaction” is a transaction in which we participate and in which any related party has a direct or indirect material interest, other than ordinary course, arms-length transactions of less than 1% of the revenue of the counterparty. Transactions exceeding the 1% threshold, and any transaction involving consulting, financial advisory, legal or accounting services that could impair a Director’s independence, must be approved by our Governance Committee. Any related party transaction in which an executive officer or a Director has a personal interest, or which could present a possible conflict under the Code of Ethics, must be approved by a majority of disinterested Directors, following appropriate disclosure of all material aspects of the transaction.

Under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, public issuers such as Johnson Controls must disclose certain “related person transactions.” These are transactions in which Johnson Controls is a participant where the amount involved exceeds $120,000, and a Director, executive officer or holder of more than 5% of our ordinary shares has a direct or indirect material interest. Although Johnson Controls engaged in commercial transactions in the normal course of business with companies where Johnson Controls’ Directors were employed and served as officers, none of these transactions exceeded 1% of Johnson Controls’ gross revenues and these transactions are not considered to be related party transactions.

Code of Ethics

We have adopted the Code of Ethics, which applies to all employees, officers, and Directors of Johnson Controls. The Code of Ethics meets the requirements of a “code of ethics” as defined by Item 406 of Regulation S-K and applies to our CEO, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, as well as all other employees. The Code of Ethics also meets the requirements of a code of business conduct and ethics under the listing standards of the NYSE. The Code of Ethics is posted on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com under the heading “About—Ethics and Compliance.” We will also provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to shareholders upon request. We disclose any amendments to the Code of Ethics, as well as any waivers for executive officers or Directors on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com under the heading “About Us—Ethics and Compliance.” The Board of Directors annually certifies their compliance with the Code of Ethics. The Company maintains established procedures by which employees may anonymously report a possible violation of the Code of Ethics. The Audit Committee maintains procedures for the receipt, retention, and treatment of complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters. The Audit Committee also maintains procedures for employees to report concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing policies or practices on a confidential, anonymous basis.

Nomination of Directors and Board Diversity

The Governance Committee, in accordance with the Board’s governance principles, seeks to create a Board that as a whole is strong in its collective knowledge and has a diversity of skills and experience with respect to vision and strategy, management and leadership, business operations, business judgment, crisis management, risk assessment, industry knowledge, accounting and finance, corporate governance and global markets. Although the Johnson Controls Board does not have a specific policy regarding diversity, the Board takes into account the current composition and diversity of the Board (including diversity with respect to race, gender and ethnicity) and the extent to which a candidate’s particular expertise and experience will complement the expertise and experience of other Directors. The Governance Committee also considers the Board’s overall composition when considering a potential new candidate, including whether the Board has an appropriate combination of professional experience, skills, knowledge and variety of viewpoints and backgrounds in light of Johnson Controls’ current and expected future needs. In addition, the Governance Committee believes that it is desirable for new candidates to contribute to a variety of viewpoints on the Board, which may be enhanced by a mix of different professional and personal backgrounds and experiences. The

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Governance Committee periodically reviews these criteria and qualifications to determine any need to revise such criteria and qualifications based upon corporate governance best practices and Johnson Controls’ needs at the time of the review.

General criteria for the nomination of Director candidates include:				·   The highest ethical standards and integrity ·   A willingness to act on and be accountable for Board decisions ·   An ability to provide wise, informed and thoughtful counsel to top management on a range of issues ·   A history of achievement that reflects superior standards for themselves and others ·   Loyalty and commitment to driving the success of the Company ·   An ability to take tough positions while at the same time working as a team player ·   Individual backgrounds that provide a portfolio of experience and knowledge commensurate with the Company’s needs

The Company also strives to have all non-employee Directors be independent. In addition to having such Directors meet the NYSE definition of independence, the Board has set its own more rigorous standard of independence. The Governance Committee must also ensure that the members of the Board as a group maintain the requisite qualifications under NYSE listing standards for populating the Audit, Compensation and Governance Committees. In addition, the Governance Committee ensures that each member of the Compensation Committee is a “Non-Employee” Director as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is an “outside director” as defined in section 162(m) of the U.S. Code.

As provided in its charter, the Governance Committee will consider Director candidates recommended by shareholders. To recommend a Director candidate, a shareholder should write to Johnson Controls’ Secretary at Johnson Controls’ current registered address: One Albert Quay, Cork, Ireland. Such recommendation must include:

Shareholder-recommended Director candidate nominations must include:				·   The name and address of the candidate ·   A brief biographical description, including his or her occupation for at least the last five years, and a statement of the qualifications of the candidate, taking into account the qualification requirements set forth above ·   The candidate’s signed consent to serve as a Director if elected and to be named in the proxy statement ·   Evidence of share ownership of the person making the recommendation ·   All information required by Article 62 of our Memorandum and Articles of Association to be included in notices for any nomination by a shareholder of an individual for election to the Board

The recommendation must also follow the procedures set forth in Articles 54—68 of our Memorandum and Articles of Association to be considered timely and complete in order to be considered for nomination to the Board.

To be considered by the Governance Committee for nomination and inclusion in the Company’s proxy statement for the 2020 Annual General Meeting, shareholder recommendations for Director must be received by Johnson Controls’ Corporate Secretary no later than September 20, 2019. Once the Company receives the recommendation, the Company may deliver a questionnaire to the candidate

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that requests additional information about the candidate’s independence, qualifications and other information that would assist the Governance Committee in evaluating the candidate, as well as certain information that must be disclosed about the candidate in the Company’s proxy statement, if nominated. Candidates must complete and return the questionnaire within the time frame provided to be considered for nomination by the Governance Committee. No candidates were recommended by shareholders in connection with the 2019 Annual General Meeting.

The Governance Committee employs an unrelated search firm to assist the Committee in identifying candidates for Director when a vacancy occurs. The Committee also receives suggestions for Director candidates from Board members. All of our nominees for Director are current members of the Board. In evaluating candidates for Director, the Committee uses the qualifications described above, and evaluates shareholder candidates in the same manner as candidates from all other sources. Based on the Governance Committee’s evaluation of the current Directors, each nominee was recommended for election.

Sustainability

Sustainability is an integral part of our vision and values and is integrated into the business strategy of the Company. We believe balanced management attention to profit, people, and the planet will result in the greatest long-term benefit for our customers, employees, shareholders, and society as a whole. We provide scalable, market-based solutions addressing the world’s greatest sustainability challenges. Our offerings help our customers be more resource efficient, sustainable and competitive.

Johnson Controls has had corporate sustainability performance goals since 2002, which we have updated as our company has evolved. In 2017, we launched our new enterprise-wide 2025 Sustainability Strategy, setting global environmental goals to help us enhance our operational excellence, reduce our exposure to climate change risks, reduce our reliance on natural resources, and minimize costs.

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We are proud to deliver on ambitious commitments to provide innovative products and services, to build a diverse workforce, and to give back to our communities. We believe that through leadership in sustainability, Johnson Controls creates long-term benefit for our customers, employees, shareholders, and society as a whole.

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More about Johnson Controls’ sustainability initiatives, commitments, and achievements is available at https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/corporate-sustainability.

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We believe that it is important that Johnson Controls’ stakeholders and others are able to review its corporate governance practices and procedures. Our corporate governance guidelines are embodied in a formal document that has been approved by Johnson Controls’ Board of Directors. It is available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com under the heading “Investors-Corporate Governance.” We will also provide a copy of the corporate governance principles to shareholders upon request. Our corporate governance guidelines and general approach to corporate governance as reflected in our Memorandum and Articles of Association and our internal policies and procedures are guided by U.S. practice and applicable federal securities laws and regulations and NYSE requirements. Although we are an Irish public limited company, we are not subject to, nor have we adopted, the U.K. Corporate Governance Code or any other non-statutory Irish or U.K. governance standards or guidelines. While there are many similarities and overlaps between the U.S. corporate governance standards applied by us and the U.K. Corporate Governance Code and other Irish/U.K. governance standards or guidelines, there are differences, in particular relating to the extent of the authorization to issue share capital and effect share repurchases that may be granted to the Board and the criteria for determining the independence of Directors.

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COMPENSATION OF NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS

Director compensation for fiscal 2018 for non-employee Directors consisted of an annual cash retainer of $120,000 and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) with a grant date value of approximately $155,000 and a one-year vesting term. The Lead Director received an additional $30,000 and the chairs of each standing committee (including the Lead Director as of 2018) received an additional fee of $25,000. A Director who is also an employee receives no additional remuneration for services as a Director.

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Charitable Contributions

The Board understands that its members, or their immediate family members, serve as directors, trustees, executives, advisors and in other capacities with a host of other organizations. If Johnson Controls directs a charitable donation to an organization in which a Johnson Controls Director, or their immediate family member, serves as a director, trustee, executive, advisor, or in other capacities with the organization, the Board must approve the donation. Any such donation approved by the Board will be limited to an amount that is less than 2% of that organization’s annual charitable receipts, and less than 2% of Johnson Controls’ total annual charitable contributions. In line with its matching gift policy for employees, going forward Johnson Controls will make an annual matching gift of up to $5,000 for each Director to qualifying charities.

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

The table below sets forth committee membership as of the end of fiscal year 2018 and meeting information for each of the Board Committees.

(L) = Lead Director

(C) = Committee Chair

During fiscal 2018, the full Board met 4 times. All Directors attended at least 89% of the Board and committee meetings on which they sit. The Board’s governance principles provide that Board members

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are expected to attend each Annual General Meeting in person or by phone. At the 2018 Annual General Meeting, all of our current Board members who were Board members at such time were in attendance.

Audit Committee.    The Audit Committee monitors the integrity of Johnson Controls’ financial statements, the independence and qualifications of the independent auditors, the performance of Johnson Controls’ internal auditors and independent auditors, Johnson Controls’ compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and the effectiveness of Johnson Controls’ internal controls. The Audit Committee is also responsible for retaining, subject to shareholder approval, evaluating, setting the remuneration of, and, if appropriate, recommending the termination of Johnson Controls’ auditors. The Audit Committee has been established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Audit Committee operates under a charter approved by the Board. The charter is posted on Johnson Controls’ website at www.johnsoncontrols.com and we will provide a copy of the charter to shareholders upon request. The current members of the Audit Committee are Messrs. Cohade and Tinggren and Mses. Haggerty and Menne, each of whom is independent under NYSE listing standards and SEC rules for audit committee members. Mr. Young served on the Audit Committee from December 2017 to March 2018, at which time he became a member of the Governance Committee, and Mr. Vergnano served on the Audit Committee from September 2016 to December 2018, at which time he became a member of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Tinggren is the chair of the Audit Committee as well as our independent Lead Director. The Board has determined that Mr. Tinggren and Mses. Haggerty and Menne are audit committee financial experts.

Governance Committee.    The Governance Committee is responsible for identifying individuals qualified to become Board members, recommending to the Board the Director nominees for the Annual General Meeting, developing and recommending to the Board a set of corporate governance principles, and playing a general leadership role in Johnson Controls’ corporate governance. In addition, the Governance Committee oversees our environmental, health and safety management system and enterprise risk assessment activities. The Governance Committee operates under a charter approved by the Board. The charter is posted on Johnson Controls’ website at www.johnsoncontrols.com and we will provide a copy of the charter to shareholders upon request. The current members of the Governance Committee are Messrs. del Valle Perochena, Duperreault, Yost and Young, each of whom is independent under NYSE listing standards. Mr. del Valle Perochena chairs the Governance Committee.

Compensation Committee.    The Compensation Committee reviews and approves compensation and benefits policies and objectives, determines whether Johnson Controls’ officers, Directors and employees are compensated according to these objectives, and assists the Board in carrying out certain of its responsibilities relating to the compensation of Johnson Controls’ executives. The Compensation Committee operates under a charter approved by the Board. The charter is posted on Johnson Controls’ website at www.johnsoncontrols.com and we will provide a copy of the charter to shareholders upon request. The current members of the Compensation Committee are Ms. Blackwell and Messrs. Daniels, Dunbar and Vergnano. Mr. Daniels is the chair of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Yost served on the Compensation Committee from September 2016 to December 2018, at which time he became a member of the Governance Committee. The Board of Directors has determined that each of the members of the Compensation Committee is independent under NYSE listing standards. In addition, each member is a “Non-Employee” Director as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is an “outside director” as defined in section 162(m) of the U.S. Code. For more information regarding the Compensation Committee’s roles and responsibilities, see the Compensation Discussion and Analysis.

Executive Committee.    The Executive Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibility with its review and monitoring of major corporate actions including external corporate

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development activities, business portfolio optimization, capital appropriations and capital expenditures. The Executive Committee was established in September of 2016 and operates under a charter approved by the Board. The charter is posted on Johnson Controls’ website at www.johnsoncontrols.com and we will provide a copy of the charter to shareholders upon request. The current members of the Executive Committee are Messrs. Daniels, del Valle Perochena, Oliver and Tinggren. Mr. Oliver is the chair of the Executive Committee.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

During fiscal 2018, Ms. Blackwell and Messrs. Daniels, Dunbar, and Yost served on the Compensation Committee. None of the members of the Compensation Committee during fiscal 2018, or as of the date of this proxy statement, is or has been an officer or employee of the Company and no executive officer of the Company served on the compensation committee or board of any company that employed any member of the Company’s Compensation Committee or Board of Directors.

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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

2018 NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS (NEOs)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

FISCAL YEAR 2018 BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

In fiscal 2018, we made significant progress in our continued transformation while achieving our financial commitments and entering fiscal 2019 with positive momentum. We exited fiscal 2017 facing several challenges, including low single digit organic sales growth with declining gross margins and disappointing free cash flow. We committed to increasing our order rate and backlog, driving revenue growth, improving margins and improving our free cash flow. Throughout the year, our management team remained focused on creating shareholder value, driving the Company’s strategic initiatives and growth agenda, and delivering its financial objectives. This focus translated into solid overall financial and operating performance for fiscal year 2018, including the significant highlights summarized below.

Additionally, based on feedback received from our shareholder outreach program as well as senior management’s discussions with investors throughout the year, we more directly linked our compensation plans with our financial and business strategy by placing a significant emphasis on improving free cash flow and revenue growth. Also, we addressed our legacy change-in-control practices and revised our compensation peer group. With respect to our change-in-control arrangements, we initiated a comprehensive review of our change-in-control policies and agreements, considered the concerns expressed by our shareholders, and we: (i) revised our change-in-control policy going forward to align it with market practice; (ii) continue to actively monitor the status of the three remaining legacy change-in-control agreements with our executive officers, which expire on September 2, 2019; and (iii) when feasible and appropriate, act to address the legacy agreements in a manner consistent with the Company’s long-term objectives. We also revised our compensation peer group to better reflect our industry and strategic focus.

FISCAL YEAR 2018 HIGHLIGHTS

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Our operating results in 2018 marked a year of continued progress in our transformation and of significant improvement in our results. Our stronger balance sheet and cash position, coupled with a strong backlog and order growth expectations, position us to continue the momentum into 2019.

PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE ALIGNMENT

Our compensation plans are designed to link pay and performance. The Compensation Committee annually requests its independent compensation consultant, Farient Advisors LLC, to evaluate the relationship between our executive compensation and our financial and shareholder return performance. To that end, Farient conducts quantitative analyses to test the alignment of our CEO’s pay and our Company performance using different models.

		The table to the left shows our CEO’s Realizable Pay as a % of Target Pay relative to our Total Shareholder Return (TSR) for the Company and our peer group.   Realizable Pay as a % of Target is calculated as the two-year average sum of: base salary; actual annual incentive payout for the performance period; performance shares valued at target at the 2018 fiscal year end stock price; restricted stock units valued at the 2018 fiscal year end stock price; and stock options valued at the 2018 fiscal year end Black Scholes value. The two-year average realizable pay is divided by the two-year average target CEO pay to calculate the Realizable Pay as a % of Target. Two years of compensation, rather than three years, is used as it aligns to the tenure of our CEO.   This model simulates the pay-for-performance tests relied upon by proxy voting advisory firms, but also assesses compensation on a performance-adjusted basis. We believe this methodology more appropriately captures the link of our compensation program to our performance and demonstrates the strength of our pay design to link to overall corporate and stock price performance.   This analysis coupled with other pay and performance alignment models, demonstrates that our executive compensation is aligned well with the philosophy and principles of our compensation program, reflecting the feedback directly received from our shareholders.

2018 SHAREHOLDER FEEDBACK

Johnson Controls is committed to the delivery of shareholder value through sustainable growth strategies. We believe that, as part of this commitment, it is important to maintain ongoing dialogue with shareholders to solicit and respond to feedback about our executive compensation programs. At our annual meeting of Johnson Controls shareholders in March 2018, 55% of the shareholder votes cast supported our executive compensation program in an advisory “say-on-pay” vote.

During fiscal year 2018, in response to the advisory vote and to improve alignment of our programs with shareholder expectations, we embarked on a rigorous shareholder outreach effort. This effort included access to both management and, when requested, the committee chair, in order to better understand shareholder views. We solicited feedback from investors representing slightly more than 65% of our outstanding shares. Those solicitations resulted in conversations with shareholders

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representing almost 40% of our outstanding shares. Commenting on our compensation programs, these shareholders:

In response to these discussions and other investor feedback, the Committee took several significant actions, focused on pay practices and delivering profitable growth and shareholder value to address these issues as described below in “Fiscal Year 2018 Program Changes” and “Fiscal Year 2019 Program Changes.” The Committee is committed to (i) continue to solicit shareholder feedback, and (ii) closely monitor developments in this area and make appropriate adjustments as market practice and governance best practices continue to evolve.

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY & PRINCIPLES

Our executive compensation program is designed to attract and retain highly-qualified executives, motivate our executives to achieve our overall business objectives, and align our executives’ interests with those of our shareholders.

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ELEMENTS OF COMPENSATION

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT

The Committee is comprised of independent directors who develop, amend and approve our executive compensation program. As an initial guideline, the Committee sets the total direct compensation opportunity (base salary, annual incentive target, and long-term incentive target) for each of our executive officers within a range (+/-20%) of the 50th percentile of the Compensation Peer Group or, where data from the peer group are not available, general industry survey data. The variation of actual pay relative to the market data is dependent on the executive officer’s performance, experience, knowledge, skills, level of responsibility, potential to impact our performance and future success, and the need to retain and motivate strategic talent.

DETERMINING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

We believe in offering competitive performance based compensation that aligns with business results, is in the best interest of our shareholders, and delivers value to our executives. As a reflection of this belief, we distribute various responsibilities related to developing, reviewing, and approving the compensation for our named executive officers as shown below.

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD

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CEO

INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT

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BENCHMARKING OUR COMPENSATION AGAINST PEERS

To gauge marketplace compensation levels and practice, in 2017 we worked with Willis Towers Watson, our then independent compensation consultant, to benchmark against both general industry data (excluding financial service companies) adjusted for the approximate size and complexity of the Company, as well as the following compensation peer group companies. The below compensation peer group was approved by the Committee in March 2017.

In March 2018, the Compensation Committee engaged our independent compensation consultant, to review the compensation peer group for continued appropriateness. As a result of this review, the Committee approved the following changes to lower the weighting on Aerospace and Defense and improve the business model fit with the building products technology and systems space.

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Central to our pay-for-performance philosophy is maintaining a rigorous goal setting process that is used to determine both our annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan performance targets. Each year, management, the Compensation Committee, and our independent consultant spend meaningful time determining metrics, goal ranges and testing the appropriateness of our incentive plan thresholds, targets, and maximums.

Each September, the Compensation Committee discusses how our incentive plan metrics support our business, talent, and compensation strategies and whether there are any areas for improvement.

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Each December, we take a multifaceted approach to evaluating the appropriateness and robustness of our goal ranges. We seek to identify performance goal ranges that contain adequate stretch, but also fit within our risk framework so as not to encourage undue risk taking. Our approach considers the Company’s historical and projected performance; historical and expected performance of the S&P Industrials; historical and projected performance of our peer group in conjunction with our annual plan and external macro-economic factors impacting our business. Based on the data, management then proposes goal ranges for annual and long-term incentives to the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee receives an assessment of the competitiveness of the goals from its independent compensation consultant. In its analysis, our independent consultant assesses the probability of achievement of our threshold, target, and maximum and provides the Compensation Committee with an independent perspective on the robustness of our goals. The Committee tests the stretch and potential payouts to ensure they are challenging and the level of performance will be reflected appropriately in the payout levels.

Our metric selection and goal setting processes allow for the continual assessment of how our incentives support our strategy and drive shareholder returns.

ANALYSIS OF FISCAL YEAR 2018 COMPENSATION

TOTAL DIRECT COMPENSATION MIX

Consistent with our pay philosophy, 89% of Mr. Oliver’s compensation pay mix at the end of fiscal year 2018 was comprised of incentive-based pay. On average 81% of the fiscal year 2018 pay mix for our other NEOs was comprised of incentive-based pay

CEO 2018 Compensation Mix

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BASE SALARY

Base pay recognizes each NEO’s role, skill, performance contribution, leadership and potential. It is the only portion of executive total direct compensation that is not “at risk,” and helps us attract and retain individuals who have leadership and management skills to drive the further growth and success of our business.

When establishing base pay, the Compensation Committee generally considers:

FISCAL YEAR 2018 BASE SALARY DECISIONS

Fiscal year 2018 salaries in the following table were effective October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018.

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ANNUAL INCENTIVE PERFORMANCE POLICY (AIPP)

For fiscal year 2018, AIPP financial measures were earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) growth, revenue growth, and adjusted enterprise free cash flow. These measures, defined below, focus our executive officers on the Company’s performance and the business’s profitability, operating strength and efficiency.