Johnson Controls Moves Up in the FORTUNE 500

MILWAUKEE, April 22 -- Johnson Controls saw its ranking increase to number 58 in this year's just-released FORTUNE 500, up from number 72 in 2008 and its highest ranking ever on this list. The rankings were released this week in the May 4, 2009 issue of FORTUNE magazine, and marks Johnson Controls' 32nd consecutive FORTUNE 500 appearance since 1978.

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"It is an honor to once again receive this ranking, a reflection of the solid focus of our 140,000 employees around the world on providing long-term value to our customers. Many thanks to them for their dedication, commitment and contributions," said Stephen A. Roell, Chairman and CEO, Johnson Controls.

The Fortune 500 listing is based on financial statements filed by U.S. incorporated companies filed with a U.S. government agency. This includes private companies and cooperatives that file a 10-K and mutual insurance companies that file with state regulators. Excluded are private companies not filing with a government agency; companies incorporated outside the U.S.; companies owned or controlled by other U.S. companies that file with a government agency; and U.S. companies owned or controlled by foreign companies.

About Johnson Controls Inc.

Johnson Controls is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 140,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/.

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