Honeywell Responds to Garrett Motion’s Meritless Lawsuit

CHARLOTTE, N.C., December 5, 2019 -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today issued the following statement in response to a lawsuit filed by Garrett Motion Inc., which was spun off from Honeywell in 2018:

“Garrett’s claims are without merit. Honeywell remains confident that Garrett’s obligations to Honeywell are reasonable and the agreement at issue is fully enforceable. Honeywell believes there is no factual basis for imposing punitive damages in Bendix cases and Honeywell has not sought reimbursement from Garrett for any such damages.

“Honeywell’s spin of Garrett into a standalone company fully complied with applicable law. Contrary to Garrett’s assertion, the Bendix asbestos liabilities covered by the agreement originated in Honeywell’s former Transportation Systems business. That business sold Bendix automotive brake pads among other products and eventually became the Garrett spin-off. The agreement was structured and sized to enable Garrett to generate sufficient cash flow to make the required payments, subject to an annual cap and other protections, and operate in the marketplace as a standalone company. Garrett’s CEO and other Garrett executives understood and communicated the spin structure and the new spin company’s obligations, including under the agreement at issue, to investors, ratings agencies, analysts, and the media in advance of the spin transaction. In addition, the spin structure and obligations were disclosed to the Garrett board, also in advance of the spin transaction.

“Honeywell previously disclosed this dispute with Garrett in its regulatory filings and has had ongoing discussions with Garrett related to this matter. Honeywell is disappointed that Garrett has chosen to turn to the court to resolve this issue, and we remain open to discussions should Garrett end the litigation and put its efforts into being competitive in its industry. Honeywell will vigorously defend itself against Garrett’s claims.”

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