Johnson Controls Inc. reported consolidated unaudited earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of USD 10,908 million compared to USD 10,422 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was USD 631 million compared to USD 480 million a year ago. Net income attributable to the company was USD 469 million compared to USD 359 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.69 compared to USD 0.52 a year ago. Cash used in operating activities was USD 281 million compared to cash provided by operating activities was USD 298 million a year ago. Capital expenditures were USD 345 million compared to USD 371 million a year ago. Basic and diluted income available to common shareholders was USD 469 million compared to USD 359 million a year ago.

The company reported it expects earnings per share of USD 0.64 - USD 0.66 in the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

The company also reaffirmed its guidance for earnings of USD 3.15 - USD 3.30 per share, free cash flow of USD 1.6 billion and segment margin improvements in all three of its businesses for the full 2014 fiscal year.