Motorola Mobility Separation On July 1, 2010, an initial registration statement on Form 10 was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in connection with the Company’s separation into two independent, publicly traded companies. Amendments to the initial registration statement were filed on August 31, 2010, October 8, 2010, November 12, 2010 and November 30, 2010. On December 1, 2010, the SEC granted effectiveness to the Form 10.
On January 4, 2011 (the “Distribution Date”), the separation of Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. (“Motorola Mobility”) from Motorola Solutions (the “Separation”) was
completed. Motorola Mobility is now an independent public company trading under the symbol “MMI” on the New York Stock Exchange. On January 4, 2011, the stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 21, 2010 (the “Record Date”) received one (1) share of Motorola Mobility common stock for each eight (8) shares of Motorola, Inc. common stock held as of the Record Date (the “Distribution”). The Separation was completed pursuant to an Amended and Restated Master Separation and Distribution Agreement, effective as of July 31, 2010, among Motorola, Inc., Motorola Mobility and Motorola Mobility, Inc. All consolidated per share information presented does not give effect to the Distribution.

After the Distribution Date, the Company does not beneficially own any shares of Motorola Mobility common stock and will not consolidate Motorola Mobility financial results for the purpose of its own financial reporting. The financial information presented in this Form 10-K contains the consolidated position of the Company as of December 31, 2010, which includes the results of Motorola Mobility. Beginning in the first quarter of 2011, the historical financial results of Motorola Mobility will be reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations. Changes in Presentation Reverse Stock Split and Name Change On November 30, 2010, Motorola Solutions announced the timing and details regarding the Separation and the approval of a reverse stock split at a ratio of 1-for-7. Immediately following the Distribution of Motorola Mobility common stock, the Company completed a 1-for-7 reverse stock split (“the Reverse Stock Split”) and changed its name to Motorola Solutions, Inc. All consolidated per share information presented gives effect to the Reverse Stock Split.

Required

a. On January 4, 2011, the stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 21, 2010 (the “Record Date”) received one (1) share of Motorola Mobility common stock for each eight (8) shares of Motorola Inc. Describe this distribution.

b. Does the name change?

c. Describe the reverse stock split.

d. Why would they do a reverse split?

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Motorola Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries* Consolidated Statements of Operations (In millions, except per share amounts) Net sales Cost of sales Gross margin Selling, general and administrative expenses Research and development expenditures Other charges Operating earnings (loss) Other income (expense): Interest income (expense), net Gains on sales of investments and businesses, net Other Total other income (expense) Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Income tax expense (benefit) Earnings (loss) from continuing operations Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax Net earnings (loss) Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests Net earnings (loss) attributable to Motorola Solutions, Inc. Amounts attributable to Motorola Solutions, Inc. common shareholders: Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax Net earnings (loss) Earnings (loss) per common share: Basic: Continuing operations Discontinued operations Diluted: Continuing operations Discontinued operations Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic Diluted Dividends paid per share 2010 $19,282 12,384 6,898 3,367 2,530 212 789 Years Ended December 31 $ $ $ (131) 48 (29) (112) $ 633 $ 677 406 271 379 650 17 $ 0.76 1.14 1.90 254 379 633 0.75 1.12 $ 1.87 333.3 338.1 2009 $18,147 12,406 5,741 3,058 2,598 577 (492 (132) (11) (503) (159) (344) 316 (28) * $ (51) $ (367) 316 $ (51) $ (1.12) 0.96 $ (0.16) $ (1.12) 0.96 $ (0.16) 327.9 327.9 $ 0.35 2008 $25,109 18,171 6,938 3,912 3,399 2,169 (2,542) 38 76 (425) (311) (2,853) 1,584 (4,437) 197 (4,240) $ (4,244) $ (4,441) 197 $(4,244) $ (13.72) 0.61 $(13.11) $ (13.72) 0.61 $(13.11) 323.6 323.6 1.40