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Tyco International Ltd. provides security products and services, fire detection and suppression products and services, and life safety products. The company’s portfolio of products and services are sold under brands, such as Tyco, SimplexGrinnell, Sensormatic, Wormald, Ansul, Simplex, Grinnell, Scott, and ADT (in jurisdictions outside of North America). Segments The company’s segments include North America Systems Installation & Services (NA Installation & Services); Rest of World (ROW) Systems Installation & Services (ROW Installation & Services); and Global Products. Its NA Installation & Services and ROW Installation & Services are collectively known as Installation & Services segments. INSTALLATION & SERVICES This segment designs, sells, installs, services, and monitors electronic security, and fire detection and suppression systems for retail, commercial, industrial, governmental, and institutional customers worldwide. Additionally, ROW Installation & Services segment designs, sells, installs, services, and monitors security systems for residential and small business customers under the ADT brand name outside of North America. Security Services The company’s Installation & Services segments design, sell, install, and service security systems to detect intrusion, control access, and react to movement, fire, smoke, flooding, environmental conditions, industrial processes, and other hazards. These electronic security systems include detection devices that are connected to a monitoring center that receives and records alarm signals where security monitoring specialists verify alarm conditions and initiate a range of response scenarios. For various systems, control panels identify the nature of the alarm and the areas where a sensor was triggered. The company’s other security solutions include access control systems for sensitive areas, such as government facilities and banks; video surveillance systems designed to deter theft and fraud, and help protect employees and customers; and asset protection and security management systems designed to monitor and protect physical assets, as well as proprietary electronic data. Its offerings also include anti-theft systems utilizing acousto magnetic and radio frequency identification tags and labels in the retail industry, as well as store performance solutions to improve retailer performance. Majority of the primary retailers use the company’s Sensormatic anti-theft systems to help protect against shoplifting and employee theft. Majority of the products that it installs for its Installation & Services security customers are designed and manufactured by its Global Products segment. In certain markets, the company directly provides the alarm response services with trained and equipped employees. In some instances, alarm systems are connected directly to local fire or police departments. In addition, the company’s ROW Installation & Services segment provides monitored residential and small business security systems. In addition to traditional burglar alarm and fire detection systems, installation, and monitoring services, ROW Installation & Services provides patrol and response services in select geographies, including South Africa and Korea. Its ROW Installation & Services segment expands its offering of value-added residential services worldwide, such as an interactive services platform. The interactive services platform allows for remote management of the home security system, as well as lifestyle applications, which include remote video, lighting control, and energy management. Fire Protection Services The company’s Installation & Services segments design, sell, install, and service fire detection and fire suppression systems in both new and existing facilities. Commercial construction, as well as legislation mandating the installation and service of fire detection and suppression systems drives the demand for its products. The company’s Installation & Services segments offer a range of fire detection and suppression systems, including those designed and manufactured by its Global Products segment and those designed by third parties. These det