Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 12-31-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
333 PFINGSTEN ROAD
Suite
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
NORTHBROOK, IL600622096
D Employer identification number

36-1892375
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 17,210,587
F Name and address of principal officer:
 
 
 
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.ul.com
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1936
M State of legal domicile: DE
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 18
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 18
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 61
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 11
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 1,539,754 908,868
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 842,406,499 16,168,719
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,153,308,772 133,000
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 79,772,244 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 2,077,027,269 17,210,587
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 564,362 1,602,900
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 335,882,031 9,436,115
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 456,990,430 13,148,650
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 793,436,823 24,187,665
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,283,590,446 -6,977,078
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 862,719,079 852,253,845
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 946,492 19,705,515
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 861,772,587 832,548,330
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code: 541,380 ) (Expenses $ 22,105,934 including grants of $ 1,602,900 ) (Revenue $ 16,168,719 )
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. develops, maintains, and distributes safety standards to support its mission of promoting safe living and working environments. The organization performs research & investigation to advance safety science and uphold the safety standards. Additionally, the organization engages in public advocacy and provides education to the public to enhance safety awareness.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet22,105,934
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
45
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
61
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletSN , IT , HK , JA , NL , UK
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
18
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
18
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
 
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
No
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AK , CA , DC , IN , MS , MT , NY , NC , OK , OR , PR , RI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletMICHAEL SALTZMAN333 PFINGSTEN ROADNORTHBROOKIL60062 (847) 272-8800
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) Winslow H Buxton........................................................................
Trustee
 .3
.......................2.5 		X             47,710  
(2) Stephen C Coley........................................................................
Trustee
 .4
.......................3.5 		X             127,541  
(3) Philip H Cox........................................................................
Trustee
 .3
.......................2.5 		X             40,250  
(4) Frank Coyne........................................................................
Trustee
 .4
.......................3.5 		X             92,693  
(5) James Dollive........................................................................
Trustee
 .4
.......................3.5 		X             96,543  
(6) Mathias R Funfschilling........................................................................
Trustee
 .4
.......................3.8 		X             85,627  
(7) Marla Gottschalk........................................................................
Trustee
 .4
.......................3.4 		X             80,000  
(8) Dominic Ho........................................................................
Trustee
 .4
.......................3.3 		X             94,878  
(9) Mark Hurwitz........................................................................
Trustee
 .4
.......................3.7 		X             87,898  
(10) Robert C Lonergan........................................................................
Trustee
 .4
.......................3.5 		X             95,441  
(11) Richard Owen........................................................................
Trustee
 .4
.......................3.7 		X             88,038  
(12) David Paulison........................................................................
Trustee
 .4
.......................3.8 		X             85,628  
(13) Tad Sano........................................................................
Trustee
 .4
.......................3.5 		X             85,060  
(14) Jim Shannon........................................................................
Trustee
 .4
.......................3.7 		X             93,710  
(15) Judith L Stone........................................................................
Trustee
 .4
.......................3.7 		X             94,098  
(16) Hans C von Rohr........................................................................
Trustee
 .3
.......................2.4 		X             42,654  
(17) George Williams........................................................................
Trustee
 .4
.......................3.5 		X             87,054  
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) K Williams........................................................................
CEO
 6.0
.......................54.0 		    X       0 2,110,313 26,749
(19) C Anschuetz........................................................................
SVP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		    X         409,418 21,000
(20) S Greenstein........................................................................
SVP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		    X         658,419 20,500
(21) S Hewson........................................................................
SVP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		    X         345,026 10,821
(22) I Ho........................................................................
SVP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		    X         483,782 20,000
(23) C Kofman........................................................................
SVP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		    X         567,619 23,650
(24) M Saltzman........................................................................
CFO
 1.0
.......................59.0 		    X         784,059 20,000
(25) A Schaefer Jr........................................................................
SVP
 60.0
.......................0.0 		    X       356,989   11,000
(26) K Szczech........................................................................
SVP & TREASURER
 1.0
.......................59.0 		    X         293,634 21,000
(27) D Talka........................................................................
SVP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		    X         331,014 22,838
(28) S Wenc........................................................................
President
 0.0
.......................60.0 		    X         230,669 10,000
(29) S Jesudas........................................................................
President
 0.0
.......................60.0 		    X         1,528,309  
(30) P Boyle........................................................................
President
 0.0
.......................60.0 		    X         454,707 21,670
(31) G Schjotz........................................................................
SVP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		    X         265,527  
(32) H Yamaki........................................................................
President
 0.0
.......................60.0 		    X         555,446 8,782
(33) C Gangemi........................................................................
SVP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		    X         600,000  
(34) T Brady........................................................................
SVP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		    X         312,541 21,000
(35) S Webster........................................................................
SVP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		    X         621,331 21,623
(36) J Chapin........................................................................
VP
 60.0
.......................0.0 		      X     275,876    
(37) B Guthrie........................................................................
VP
 60.0
.......................0.0 		      X     279,244   7,152
(38) R Williams........................................................................
VP
 60.0
.......................0.0 		      X     251,680   7,328
(39) L Emrie........................................................................
RESEARCH MANAGER
 60.0
.......................0.0 		        X   166,722   9,033
(40) D Jordan........................................................................
Manager
 60.0
.......................0.0 		        X   168,152   8,082
(41) R Olesen........................................................................
Manager
 60.0
.......................0.0 		        X   197,265   6,054
(42) D Ryan........................................................................
Manager
 60.0
.......................0.0 		        X   170,769   7,864
(43) D Snyder........................................................................
Director
 60.0
.......................0.0 		        X   217,085   6,217
(44) C Abounader........................................................................
President
 0.0
.......................60.0 		          X   560,187  
(45) W Colavecchio........................................................................
VP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		          X   283,803 10,249
(46) G Savin........................................................................
VP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		          X   337,368 0
(47) J Andringa........................................................................
VP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		          X   520,286 10,000
(48) J Fischer........................................................................
VP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		          X   338,697 9,828
(49) A Groom........................................................................
VP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		          X   297,251 8,512
(50) R Navarrete........................................................................
VP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		          X   294,166 8,585
(51) A Rehmke........................................................................
VP
 3.0
.......................57.0 		          X 0 303,892 8,765
(52) C Hasbrook........................................................................
VP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		          X   278,727 8,782
(53) A Cotrone........................................................................
VP
 0.0
.......................60.0 		          X   338,207 7,915
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,083,782 15,529,221 404,999
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet30
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
Yes
 
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
DISNEY EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTIONS,   MARKETING 3,750,000
COMM2000 INC,   STANDARDS DISTRIBUTO 1,700,000
WALT DISNEY PARKS RESORTS US I,   MARKETING 750,000
RADIO DISNEY,   MARKETING 500,000
WALT DISNEY WORLD COMPANY,   MARKETING 300,000
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet10
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 705,087
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		203,781
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 908,868
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a STANDARDS FEE 541380 16,168,719 16,168,719    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 16,168,719
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 133,000 133,000    
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 0      
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 17,210,587 16,301,719 0  
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 1,501,000 1,501,000
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 101,900 101,900
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,163,789 1,163,789 0 0
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 6,275,715 5,890,913 384,802 0
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 0      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,922,494 1,819,487 103,007 0
10 Payroll taxes ........... 74,117 70,283 3,834 0
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 0      
c Accounting ........... 30,000 0 30,000 0
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 1,970,783 1,877,377 93,406 0
12 Advertising and promotion .... 7,043,198 7,043,198    
13 Office expenses ....... 283,758 269,081 14,677 0
14 Information technology ...... 100,712 95,503 5,209 0
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 263,177 249,564 13,613 0
17 Travel ............ 1,005,487 953,479 52,008 0
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 100,463 76,556 23,907 0
20 Interest ........... 6,220   6,220 0
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 1,432,164 789,121 643,043 0
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 80,000 75,862 4,138 0
23 Insurance .............. 36,799 34,896 1,903 0
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a ACCREDITATION/MEMBERSHIP FEES 86,436   86,436  
b TRAINING/RECRUITING 5,109   5,109  
c MISCELLANEOUS 704,344 93,925 610,419  
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 24,187,665 22,105,934 2,081,731 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 0 1 3,128,434
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 0 2 2,577,579
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,065,861 4 7,072,535
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 7,100,000
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 194,651 9 433,840
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,485,102
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 1,375,765 186,673 10c 109,337
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 0 11 0
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 861,269,473 12 831,832,120
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 2,421 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 862,719,079 16 852,253,845
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 856,319 17 15,758,499
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 0 19 7,611
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 90,173 25 3,939,405
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 946,492 26 19,705,515
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 861,772,587 27 832,548,330
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 0 28 0
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 0 29 0
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 861,772,587 33 832,548,330
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 862,719,079 34 852,253,845
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
17,210,587
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
24,187,665
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-6,977,078
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
861,772,587
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-22,247,179
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
832,548,330
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC
 
Employer identification number

36-1892375
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 1,183,000 1,296,545 2,028,539 1,539,753 908,868 6,956,705
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 875,822,322 812,440,032 946,732,592 842,406,499 16,168,719 3,493,570,164
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..           0
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...           0
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 877,005,322 813,736,577 948,761,131 843,946,252 17,077,587 3,500,526,869
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...           0
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.         534,624 534,624
c Add lines 7a and 7b..         534,624 534,624
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           3,499,992,245
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 877,005,322 813,736,577 948,761,131 843,946,252 17,077,587 3,500,526,869
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 61,235,109 55,459,304 77,096,860 94,137,685   287,928,958
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.       852,754   852,754
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 61,235,109 55,459,304 77,096,860 94,990,439   288,781,712
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.           0
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..       1,036,609,695 133,000 1,036,742,695
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 938,240,431 869,195,881 1,025,857,991 1,975,546,386 17,210,587 4,826,051,276
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
72.523 %
16
16
0 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
5.984 %
18
18
0 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of the organization
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC
 
Employer identification number

36-1892375
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC
  		Employer identification number

36-1892375
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
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Name of organization
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC
  		Employer identification number

36-1892375
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC
  		Employer identification number

36-1892375
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC
 
Employer identification number

36-1892375
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   0 0  
e Other .................   1,485,102 1,375,765 109,337
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 109,337
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES 		831,832,120 C








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 831,832,120
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0
NOTE PAYABLE TO AFFILIATE 3,939,405








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 3,939,405
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Part XIV - Supplemental Financial Information Part X - Liability Under FIN 48 Footnote The amount of unrecognized tax benefit is $1,891,000 and $0 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company increased the liability for uncertain tax positions by $1,891,000 in 2012 as an increase in income tax expense. The Company's policy is to include accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as part of income tax expense. Penalties and interest accrued at December 31, 2012 and 2011 were $0 and $0, respectively.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
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Name of the organization
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC
 
Employer identification number

36-1892375
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside
the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
South Asia     Grantmaking   101,900
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....     101,900
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     101,900
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
South Asia 2012 ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY FORUM 22,000        
South Asia FIRE SAFETY SPONSORSHIP 79,900        
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
2
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If “Yes,”the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
PART V - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PART I, LINE 2 - PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS -GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE THE U.S. ARE MANAGED AND EVALUATED BY THE CORPORATE GIVING COMMITTEE. TO MONITOR THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS, THE CORPORATE GIVING COMMITTEE RECEIVES COPIES OF GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS' ANNUAL REPORTS, NEWSLETTERS, AND/OR OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT PROVIDE UPDATES ON THEIR ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATE GIVING COMMITTEE MEET WITH EXECUTIVES OF MAJOR GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS TO RECEIVE UPDATES ON THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC
 
Employer identification number
36-1892375
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) WORCESTER POLYTECHNICAL INSTITUTE
100 INSTITUTE ROAD
WORCESTER,MA01609 		04-2121659 501(c)(3) 150,000        
(2) CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA
1620 I STREET
NW 200
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		52-0880625 501(c)(3) 100,000        
(3) IAEI (INT'L ASSN OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS)
901 WATERFALL WAY SUITE 602
RICHARDSON,TX75080 		04-3165142 501(c)(3) 100,000        
(4) NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
1121 SPRING LAKE DRIVE
ITASCA,IL601433201 		36-2167809 501(c)(3) 50,000        
(5) HEALTH WORLD CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
1301 S GROVE AVE SUITE 160
BARRINGTON,IL60010 		36-3505833 501(c)(3) 30,000        
(6) ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOUNDATION INT'L
2900 CRYSTAL DRIVE SUITE 500
ARLINGTON,VA22202 		52-1892239 501(c)(3) 25,000        
(7) HOME FIRE SPRINKLER COALITION INC
1 BATTERYMARCH PARK
BOSTON,MA02169 		51-0620405 501(c)(3) 25,000        
(8) CENTER FOR CAMPUS FIRE SAFETY
10 STATE STREET
NEWBURYPORT,MA01950 		14-1916059 501(c)(3) 20,000        
(9) NATIONAL JOINT APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING COMMITTEE
301 PRINCE GEORGES BLVD SUITE D
UPPER MARLBORO,MD207747401 		53-0212938 501(c)(3) 20,000        
(10) OUTREACH INC
301 CENTER ST
UNION,IA50258 		20-0636360 501(c)(3) 12,500        
(11) FDNY FOUNDATION
9 METROTECH CENTER 5E-10
BROOKLYN,NY11201 		11-2632404 501(c)(3) 12,500        
(12) NFPA (NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSN)
1 BATTERYMARCH PARK
QUINCY,MA02169 		04-1653090 501(c)(3) 10,000        
(13) CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDENS
1000 LAKE COOK ROAD
GLENCOE,IL60022 		36-2225482 501(c)(3) 10,000        
(14) MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
57TH STREET LAKE SHORE DRIVE
CHICAGO,IL606372093 		36-2167797 501(c)(3) 6,000        
2
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3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance












Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 2 - Procedures for Monitoring the Use of Grant Funds   -GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE THE U.S. ARE MANAGEY AND EVALUATED BY THE CORPORATE GIVING COMMITTEE. TO MONITOR THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS, THE CORPORATE GIVING COMMITTEE RECEIVES COPIES OF GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS' ANNUAL REPORTS, NEWSLETTERS, AND/OR OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT PROVIDE UPDATES ON THEIR ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATE GIVING COMMITTEE MEET WITH EXECUTIVES OF MAJOR GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS TO RECEIVE UPDATES ON THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC
 
Employer identification number

36-1892375
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)K WilliamsCEO (i)
(ii)		 0
616,498 		0
1,470,497 		0
23,318 		0
16,500 		0
10,249 		0
2,137,062 		0
 
(2)C AbounaderPresident (i)
(ii)		  
0 		 
560,187 		 
  		 
  		 
  		 
560,187 		 
 
(3)C AnschuetzSVP (i)
(ii)		  
286,423 		 
110,706 		 
12,289 		 
0 		 
21,000 		 
430,418 		 
 
(4)S GreensteinSVP (i)
(ii)		  
328,015 		 
310,307 		 
20,097 		 
  		 
20,500 		 
678,919 		 
 
(5)S HewsonSVP (i)
(ii)		  
238,895 		 
93,590 		 
12,541 		 
  		 
10,821 		 
355,847 		 
 
(6)I HoSVP (i)
(ii)		  
259,866 		 
210,158 		 
13,758 		 
  		 
20,000 		 
503,782 		 
 
(7)C KofmanSVP (i)
(ii)		  
360,866 		 
188,175 		 
18,578 		 
  		 
23,650 		 
591,269 		 
 
(8)M SaltzmanCFO (i)
(ii)		  
390,397 		 
371,813 		 
21,849 		 
  		 
20,000 		 
804,059 		 
 
(9)A Schaefer JrSVP (i)
(ii)		 243,386
  		95,988
  		17,615
  		 
  		11,000
  		367,989
  		 
 
(10)K SzczechSVP & TREASURER (i)
(ii)		  
206,838 		 
72,790 		 
14,006 		 
  		 
21,000 		 
314,634 		 
 
(11)D TalkaSVP (i)
(ii)		  
229,260 		 
81,995 		 
19,759 		 
  		 
22,838 		 
353,852 		 
 
(12)S WencPresident (i)
(ii)		  
205,245 		 
  		 
25,424 		 
  		 
10,000 		 
240,669 		 
 
(13)S JesudasPresident (i)
(ii)		  
  		 
  		 
1,528,309 		 
  		 
  		 
1,528,309 		 
 
(14)P BoylePresident (i)
(ii)		  
224,890 		 
  		 
229,817 		 
  		 
21,670 		 
476,377 		 
 
(15)G SchjotzSVP (i)
(ii)		  
  		 
  		 
265,527 		 
  		 
  		 
265,527 		 
 
(16)J AndringaVP (i)
(ii)		  
347,599 		 
133,067 		 
39,620 		 
  		 
10,000 		 
530,286 		 
 
(17)J FischerVP (i)
(ii)		  
239,197 		 
93,500 		 
6,000 		 
  		 
9,828 		 
348,525 		 
 
(18)A GroomVP (i)
(ii)		  
212,353 		 
78,898 		 
6,000 		 
  		 
8,512 		 
305,763 		 
 
(19)R NavarreteVP (i)
(ii)		  
206,484 		 
81,682 		 
6,000 		 
  		 
8,585 		 
302,751 		 
 
(20)A RehmkeVP (i)
(ii)		  
214,504 		0
83,388 		0
6,000 		0
  		0
8,765 		0
312,657 		0
 
(21)W ColavecchioVP (i)
(ii)		  
196,002 		 
84,416 		 
3,385 		 
  		 
10,249 		 
294,052 		 
 
(22)G SavinVP (i)
(ii)		  
160,233 		 
83,907 		 
93,228 		 
0 		 
0 		 
337,368 		 
0
(23)H YamakiPresident (i)
(ii)		  
343,750 		 
189,981 		 
21,715 		 
  		 
8,782 		 
564,228 		 
 
(24)C GangemiSVP (i)
(ii)		  
600,000 		 
  		 
  		 
  		 
  		 
600,000 		 
 
(25)L EmrieRESEARCH MANAGER (i)
(ii)		 150,163
  		15,635
  		924
  		 
  		9,033
  		175,755
  		 
 
(26)D JordanManager (i)
(ii)		 148,494
  		19,201
  		457
  		 
  		8,082
  		176,234
  		 
 
(27)R OlesenManager (i)
(ii)		 172,205
  		22,714
  		2,346
  		 
  		6,054
  		203,319
  		 
 
(28)D RyanManager (i)
(ii)		 148,608
  		19,716
  		2,445
  		 
  		7,864
  		178,633
  		 
 
(29)D SnyderDirector (i)
(ii)		 161,569
  		47,636
  		7,880
  		 
  		6,217
  		223,302
  		 
 
(30)J ChapinVP (i)
(ii)		 192,542
  		76,555
  		6,779
  		 
  		 
  		275,876
  		 
 
(31)B GuthrieVP (i)
(ii)		 194,976
  		76,896
  		7,372
  		 
  		7,152
  		286,396
  		 
 
(32)R WilliamsVP (i)
(ii)		 175,258
  		67,983
  		8,439
  		 
  		7,328
  		259,008
  		 
 
(33)T BradySVP (i)
(ii)		  
293,299 		 
  		 
19,242 		 
  		 
21,000 		 
333,541 		 
 
(34)S WebsterSVP (i)
(ii)		  
367,248 		 
188,175 		 
65,908 		 
  		 
21,623 		 
642,954 		 
 
(35)C HasbrookVP (i)
(ii)		  
195,584 		 
76,961 		 
6,182 		 
  		 
8,782 		 
287,509 		 
 
(36)A CotroneVP (i)
(ii)		  
231,466 		 
93,375 		 
13,366 		 
  		 
7,915 		 
346,122 		 
 
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 1a - Fringe or Expense Explanation   TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS WERE PROVIDED FROM THE RELATED ORGANIZATION TO CERTAIN TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS. ALL EXPENSES FOR TRAVEL COMPANIONS WERE TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION TO THE INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GLOBAL TRAVEL POLICY.
Part I, Line 4 - Severance, Nonqualified, and Equity-Based Payments   Severence Nonqualified Equity-Based Comp WILLIAMS 0 16,500 0 SAVIN 88,744 0 0
Part I, Line 7 - Non-Fixed Payments   THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS WORLDWIDE AFFILIATES HAVE A VARIABLE (NON-GUARANTEED) INCENTIVE PLAN ON A GLOBAL BASIS FOR MANAGEMENT AND HIGH LEVEL INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS, INCLUDING ALL PERSONS LISTED IN FORM 990, SECTION A. IN ADDITION THE COMPANY HAS A GLOBAL ALL EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE PLAN. BOTH PLANS ARE BASED ON A COMBINATION OF THE COMPANY'S GLOBAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES, WHICH INCLUDES REVENUE, OPERATING PROFIT, CASH FLOW, AND DISCRETIONARY INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT, AS APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Part III - Other Additional Information   THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS AND FORMER OFFICERS WERE COMPENSATED FROM UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.'S RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, UL LLC, UL ENVIRONMENT, OR A RELATED FOREIGN AFFILIATE: ANSCHUETZ, BRADY, GREENSTEIN, HEWSON, HO, KOFMAN, SALTZMAN, SZCZECH, TALKA, WEBSTER, WENC, WILLIAMS, YAMAKI, BOYLE, JESUDAS, SCHJOTZ, COLAVECCHIO, COTRONE, HASBROOK, SMIDT, SAVIN, ABOUNADER. C. GANGEMI, GENERAL COUNSEL, IS ON SECONDMENT FROM WINSTON & STRAWN LLP IN ORDER TO PERFORM DUTIES AS AN OFFICER AT UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.'S RELATED ORGANIZATION, UL LLC, PROVIDES A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN TO ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, K. WILLIAMS. IN 2012, THE COMPANY CONTRIBUTED $16,500 TO THE PLAN.
Part I, Line 3 - Compensation of Organization's CEO/Executive Director   THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO, ALL OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION IS PERFORMED ANNUALLY. AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT COMPLETES AN ANALYSIS OF COMPARABLE AND COMPETITIVE MARKET DATA WITH DATA ASSISTANCE FROM UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.'S HR/COMPENSATION GROUP. IT COVERS TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS OF THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING ELECTED OFFICERS THROUGH VICE PRESIDENTS. THE ANALYSIS IS REVIEWED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WHO PROVIDES FINAL APPROVAL OF ALL COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. THE CEO AND SVP OF HR ARE PRESENT IN ALL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS BUT RECUSE THEMSELVES FOR DISCUSSION OF THEIR COMPENSATION. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES ANNUALLY IN A STUDY TO MEET THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS FOR ALL TRANSACTIONS WITH DISQUALIFIED PERSONS AS STIPULATED PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4958 AND THE REGULATIONS THEREUNDER. A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT IS ESTABLISHED FOR ALL OFFICERS.
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
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Name of the organization
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC
 
Employer identification number

36-1892375
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Form 990 - Organization's Mission or Most Significant Activities Form 990, Part I, Line 1 THE SLOGAN FOR UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES IS "WORKING FOR A SAFER WORLD," AND ITS MISSION IS: - TO PROMOTE SAFE LIVING AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTS FOR PEOPLE BY THE APPLICATION OF SAFETY SCIENCE AND HAZARD-BASED SAFETY ENGINEERING. - TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION AND USE OF PRODUCTS WHICH ARE PHYSICALLY AND EVIRONMENTALLY SAFE AND TO APPLY OUR EFFORTS TO PREVENT OR REDUCE LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY - TO ADVANCE SAFETY SCIENCE THROUGH RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION - TO CONCENTRATE OUR EFFORTS AND RESOURCES ON PUBLIC SAFETY IN THOSE AREAS WHERE WE CAN MAKE VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS - TO CHARGE FAIR PRICES THAT ALLOW US TO MEET OUR OBLIGATIONS, SUSTAIN GROWTH, AND INVEST IN SAFETY SCIENCE AND EDUCATION - TO INVEST IN OUR PEOPLE AND ENCOURAGE OUR PEOPLE TO INVEST IN THEMSELVES - TO BE A GOOD EXAMPLE OF CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Form 990 - Part VI, Line 6 - Classes of Members or Stockholders   THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS DESIGNATED AS "CORPORATE MEMBERS," WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY. CORPORATE MEMBERS CONSIST OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INDUSTRY, CONSUMER INTEREST, EDUCATION, PUBLIC SAFETY BODY OR AGENCY, SAFETY EXPERT, STANDARDIZATION EXPERT, PUBLIC UTILITY, OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION, OR AT LARGE. CORPORATE MEMBERS DO NOT RECEIVE ANY SHARE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROFITS OR EXCESS DUES, AND THERE ARE NO DISTINGUISHING CLASSES OR LEVELS FOR CORPORATE MEMBERS.
Form 990 - Part VI, Line 7a - Election of Members and Their Rights   THE CORPORATE MEMBERS HAVE THE DUTY TO APPOINT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY, WHICH IS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS, PRESENT IN PERSON OR REPRESENTED BY PROXY, CONSTITUTES A QUORUM AT ALL MEETINGS OF CORPORATE MEMBERS FOR THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. EACH CORPORATE MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE IN PERSON OR PROXY.
Form 990 - Part VI, Line 7b - Decisions Subject to Approval of Members   UNDER THE LAW OF THE STATE OF INCORPORATION, CERTAIN ACTIONS SUCH AS COMPLETE DISSOLUTION OF THE ORGANIZATION, AS DECIDED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WOULD BE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CORPORATE MEMBERS. EACH CORPORATE MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE IN PERSON OR PROXY.
Form 990 - Part VI, Line 10b - Policies and Procedures Governing Chapters   THE ORGANIZATION HAS WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE ACTIVITIES OF CHAPTERS, AFFILIATES, AND BRANCHES TO ENSURE THEIR OPERATIONS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Form 990 - Part VI, Line 11b - Organization's Process to Review Form 990   THE FORM 990 TAX RETURN IS PREPARED INTERNALLY BY TAX ACCOUNTANTS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S GLOBAL TAX DEPARTMENT. A DRAFT OF THE RETURN IS INITIALLY REVIEWED BY THE TAX DIRECTOR, THEN THE DEPARTMENT'S VICE PRESIDENT, AFTER WHICH IT IS SENT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW. IT IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER BEFORE IT GOES THROUGH FINAL REVIEW FOR SIGNATURE BY THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING FIRM ALSO SIGNS OFF ON THE RETURN AS THE PAID PREPARER OF THE RETURN.
Form 990 - Part VI, Line 12c - Enforcement of Conflicts Policy   UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. REQUIRES ITS TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS TO SIGN OFF ON A CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S STANDARDS OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AS WELL AS A DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES ALL OF ITS EMPLOYEES TO UNDERGO ETHICS TRAINING AND SIGN A CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
Form 990 - Part VI, Line 15a - Compensation Process for Top Official   THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO, ALL OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION IS PERFORMED ANNUALLY. AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT COMPLETES AN ANALYSIS OF COMPARABLE AND COMPETITIVE MARKET DATA WITH DATA ASSISTANCE FROM UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.'S HR/COMPENSATION GROUP. IT COVERS TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS OF THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING ELECTED OFFICERS THROUGH VICE PRESIDENTS. THE ANALYSIS IS REVIEWED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WHO PROVIDES FINAL APPROVAL OF ALL COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. THE CEO AND SVP OF HR ARE PRESENT IN ALL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS BUT RECUSE THEMSELVES FOR DISCUSSION OF THEIR COMPENSATION. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES ANNUALLY IN A STUDY TO MEET THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS FOR ALL TRANSACTIONS WITH DISQUALIFIED PERSONS AS STIPULATED PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4958 AND THE REGULATIONS THEREUNDER.
Form 990 - Part VI, Line 15b - Compensation Process for Officers   PLEASE SEE ABOVE.
Form 990 - Part VI, Line 19 - Governing Documents Disclosure Explanation   THE BY-LAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE PRINTED AS A BROCHURE AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE DELAWARE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION CAN BE OBTAINED BY ANYONE WHO REQUESTS IT THROUGH THE DELAWARE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. DOES NOT MAKE ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. IN ADDITION TO BEING AVAILABLE BY REQUEST FROM THE ORGANIZATION, THE FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT GUIDESTAR.ORG.
Form 990 - Part XI, Line 5 - Other Changes in Net Assets Explanation   OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS: Transfer of Affiliate Investments 22,337,354 Under Equity Method Other Book Adjustments (90,175) TOTAL CHANGE IN NET ASSETS: 22,247,179 ============
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC
 
Employer identification number

36-1892375
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) WHM HOLDINGS LLC
333 PFINGSTEN RD
NORTHBROOK,IL60062
 HOLDING CO DE     UL INC
 
(2) UL QUALITY ASSURANCE LLC
10 WATER STREET
ENFIELD,CT06082
80-0743340 		PBLC SFTY DE -11,158,567   UL VS
 
(3) UL REGISTRAR LLC
639 MAIN STREET
STROUDSBURG,PA18360
06-1597136 		PBLC SFTY CT -231,990 6,717,383 UL VS
 
(4) UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES BV
DELTA 1B 6835 ML
ARNHEM,NL  
NL
HOLDING CO NL 240,417 3,463,784 UL SARL
 
(5) UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES HLD BV
DELTA 1B 6825 ML
NL
HOLDING CO NL     UL SARL
 
(6) UL INTERNATIONAL LLC
333 PFINGSTEN ROAD
NORTHBROOK,IL60062
36-4217655 		PBLC SAFETY DE     UL INC
 
(7) UL INTERNATIONAL SERVICES BV
DELTA 1B 6825ML
  ARNHEM  
NL
HOLDING CO NL -135,265 11,997,077 UL SARL
 
(8) INNOVADEX GMBH
RHEINEAHRSTRAUSSE 135
41468,NEUSS  
GM
PBLC SAFETY GM   1,496,543 INNOVADEX
 
Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) UL DO BRASIL CERTIFICACOES

Rua Fidencio Ramos 195-5 Andar
Vila Ol, Sao Paulo   CEP04551-0
BR
PBLC SFTY BR     UL INC
 
Yes
 
(2) ULC STANDARDS

 
 
PBLC SFTY CA     UL INC
 
Yes
 










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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) COMPLIANCE ENGINEERING SERVICE INC

4717 BENICIA STREET
FREEMONT,CA94538
77-0175203 		PBLC SFTY CA UL LLC
  		C 918,871 22,872,246 100.000 % Yes  
(2) UL LLC

333 PFINGSTEN RD
NORTHBROOK,IL60062
94-3282454 		PBLC SFTY DE UL INC
  		C -12,917,566 1,297,226,030 100.000 % Yes  
(3) UL ENVIRONMENT INC

333 PFINGSTEN RD
NORTHBROOK,IL60062
26-3995033 		PBLC SFTY DE UL LLC
  		C -5,969,555 41,415,065 100.000 % Yes  
(4) UL VERIFICATION SERVICES INC

333 PFINGSTEN RD
NORTHBROOK,IL60062
27-2031099 		PBLC SFTY DE UL LLC
  		C -6,634,021 231,211,624 100.000 % Yes  
(5) TERRACHOICE GROUP INC

171 NEPEAN STREET SUITE 400
OTTAWA,ONTARIOK2P 0B4
CA
PBLC SFTY CA Ul Canada
  		C -1,917,182 5,736,999 100.000 % Yes  
(6) UL ASG JAPAN INC

3-2-3 MARUNOUCHI CHIYODA-KU
TOKYO   100-0005
JA
PBLC SFTY JA UL SARL
  		C -240,622 1,692,701 100.000 % Yes  
(7) UL CCIC CO LTD

98 HENGSHAN RD
SUZHOU    
CH
PBLC SFTY CH UL INC
  		C 15,011,503 106,849,519 70.000 % Yes  
(8) UL DE ARGENTINA SRL

FLORIDA 833 PISO 2DO
BUENOS AIRES    
AR
PBLC SFTY AR UL Sa rl
  		C 365,427 1,256,543 100.000 % Yes  
(9) UL DE MEXICO SA DE CV

BLAS PASCAL 205 2DO LOS MORALES
MEXICO CITY   11510
MX
PBLC SFTY MX UL Sa rl
  		C 131,569 1,178,973 100.000 % Yes  
(10) UL DO BRASIL LTDA

195 FIDENCIO RAMOS ST 5TH FLR STE 1
SAO PAULO    
BR
PBLC SFTY BR UL Sa rl
  		C -709,488 2,325,900 100.000 % Yes  
(11) UL ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL (SHANGHAI)

38F CIROs PLAZA 388 W NANJING RD
SHANGHAI    
CH
PBLC SFTY CH UL SINGAPORE
  		C 726,722 3,313,381 100.000 % Yes  
(12) UL INDIA PRIVATE LTD

KALYANI PLATINAPHS I 3-FL EPIP-2
KUNDALAHALLI    
IN
PBLC SFTY IN UL SINGAPORE
  		C -2,308,167 14,567,060 100.000 % Yes  
(13) UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA

4 RUE RENE RAZEL
SACLAY   91894
FR
PBLC SFTY FR UL Sa rl
  		C 131,417 1,487,763 100.000 % Yes  
(14) UL INTERNATIONAL (GERMANY) GMBH

ADMIRAL-ROSENDAHL-STRASSE 9 D63236
NEU ISENBURG    
GM
PBLC SFTY GM UL Sa rl
  		C -644,603 83,903,928 100.000 % Yes  
(15) UL INTERNATIONAL (ITALIA) SRL

VIA ARCHIMEDE 42 20864
AGRATE BRIANZA,MI  
IT
PBLC SFTY IT UL Sa rl
  		C 11,620 295,844 100.000 % Yes  
(16) UL INTERNATIONAL (NETHERLANDS) BV

DELTA 1A 6825ML
ARNHEM    
NL
PBLC SFTY NL UL AG
  		C 240,417 3,463,784 100.000 % Yes  
(17) UL INTERNATIONAL (SWEDEN) AB

STORBYVAGEN 2-4 163 29 SPANGA CTR
SPANGA    
SW
PBLC SFTY SW UL Sa rl
  		C -116,835 388,507 100.000 % Yes  
(18) UL INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD

WONERSH HSE OLD PORTSMOUTH RD
GUILDFORD    
UK
PBLC SFTY UK UL Sa rl
  		C 514,778 22,748,816 100.000 % Yes  
(19) UL INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

600 BOURKE STREET
MELBOURNE    
AS
PBLC SFTY AS UL AG
  		C 3,129 3,154,255 100.000 % Yes  
(20) UL INTERNATIONAL DEMKO AS

BORUPVANG 5A 2750
BALLERUP    
DA
PBLC SFTY DA UL Sa rl
  		C 2,719,138 6,564,287 100.000 % Yes  
(21) UL INTERNATIONAL FINLAND OY

HITSAAJANKATU 20 FIN-00810
HELSINKI    
FI
PBLC SFTY FI UL Sa rl
  		C 15,230 129,242 100.000 % Yes  
(22) UL INTERNATIONAL LTD

DELTA HOUSE 3 ON YIU ST 18TH FL
SHATIN,NT  
HK
PBLC SFTY HK UL Sa rl
  		C 896,690 9,935,619 100.000 % Yes  
(23) UL INTERNATIONAL NEW ZEALAND LTD

234-29 ALBERT ST
AUCKLAND    
NZ
PBLC SFTY NZ UL Sa rl
  		C 97,591 5,850,950 100.000 % Yes  
(24) UL INTERNATIONAL POLSKA SP ZOO

A1 KRAKOWSKA 81 05-090
SEKOCIN NOWY    
PL
PBLC SFTY PL UL Sa rl
  		C 108,980 797,866 100.000 % Yes  
(25) UL INTERNATIONAL SINGAPORE PVT LTD

6801 AYALA AVE LKG TOWER 37TH FLR
MAKATI    
SN
PBLC SFTY SN UL Sa rl
  		C 426,859 5,409,380 100.000 % Yes  
(26) UL INTERNATIONAL TTC GMBH

RHEINUFERSTRABE 7-9 BLD R033 D47829
KRENFELD-UERDINGEN    
GM
PBLC SFTY GM UL GERMANY
  		C 2,096,055 28,113,553 100.000 % Yes  
(27) UL JAPAN Inc

4383-326 ASAMA-CHO
ISE-SHI,MIE516-0021
JA
PBLC SFTY JA UL Sa rl
  		C -46,544 86,078,611 100.000 % Yes  
(28) UL KOREA LTD

707-34 YEOKSAM-DONG
SEOUL,Gangnam-gu135-080
KS
PBLC SFTY KS UL Sa rl
  		C 1,127,785 6,519,252 100.000 % Yes  
(29) UL SERVICES (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD

LINGKARAN SYED PUTRA 59200
KUALA LUMPUR    
MY
PBLC SFTY MY UL Sa rl
  		C 31,107 263,211 100.000 % Yes  
(30) UL VERIFICATION SERVICES (GUANGZHOU)

RM 104 NO 265 ZHUJIANG EAST RD
GUANGZHOU CITY    
CH
PBLC SFTY CH UL VS PTY LTD
  		C -366,403 9,154,403 100.000 % Yes  
(31) UL VERIFICATION SERVICES PVT LTD

39 ROBINSON RD 07-01
ROBINSON POINT   068911
SN
PBLC SFTY SN UL Sa rl
  		C -405,917 13,631,019 100.000 % Yes  
(32) UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES IBERICA SL

AVDA DIAGONAL 407 4 1 A
BARCELONA   08008
SP
PBLC SFTY SP UL Sa rl
  		C 73,888 563,738 100.000 % Yes  
(33) UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES TAIWAN CO LTD

260 DA-YEH RD 1ST FLR
TAIPEI CITY,PEITOU DISTRICT112
TW
PBLC SFTY TW UL AG
  		C 1,232,249 24,235,324 100.000 % Yes  
(34) UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES THAILAND LTD

29TH FL NO 999/9 RAMA I RD
BANGKOK    
TH
PBLC SFTY TH UL LLC
  		C 17,875 142,551 100.000 % Yes  
(35) UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES OF CANADA

7 UNDERWRITERS ROAD
TORONTO,ONM1R 3A9
CA
PBLC SFTY CA UL Sa rl
  		C 1,874,839 37,792,484 100.000 % Yes  
(36) PUREWORKS CANADA INC

2562 MAIN ST C
WESTBANK,B.C.V4T 2N5
CA
PBLC SFTY CA PUREWORKS
  		C 69,031 382,721 100.000 % Yes  
(37) MD REGISTRATION SUPPORT LTD

GRENZENSTRASSE 13 D-88416
OCHSENHAUSEN    
GM
PBLC SFTY GM UL Sa rl
  		C 17,486 1,318,075 100.000 % Yes  
(38) MDT MEDICAL DEVICE TESTING GMBH

GRENZENSTRASSE 13 D-88416
OCHSENHAUSEN    
GM
PBLC SFTY GM UL GERMANY
  		C 24,351 10,098,496 100.000 % Yes  
(39) STR LANKA PVT LTD

176 A POLHENGODA RD
COLOMBO    
CE
PBLC SFTY CE UL Sa rl
  		C 8,982 270,300 100.000 % Yes  
(40) AIR QUALITY SCIENCES LTD (UK)

1 MITCHELL LANE
BRISTOL   BS1 6BU
UK
PBLC SFTY UK UL ENVIRONMENT
  		C     100.000 % Yes  
(41) UL RESPONSIBLE SOURCING INC

5777 W CENTURY BLVD 1790
LOS ANGELES,CA90045
95-4407732 		PBLC SFTY CA UL VS
  		C -1,884,795 50,152,834 100.000 % Yes  
(42) UL VS CANTON INC

85 JOHN ROAD
CANTON,MA02021
05-0527792 		PBLC SFTY DE UL VS
  		C -3,592,442 0 100.000 % Yes  
(43) PUREWORKS INC

730 COOLSPRINGS BLVD SUITE 400
FRANKLIN,TN37067
62-1777630 		PBLC SFTY DE UL LLC
  		C 7,335,227 181,868,302 100.000 % Yes  
(44) UL PS HOLDINGS LLC

333 PFINGSTEN RD
NORTHBROOK,IL60062
27-3924665 		PBLC SFTY DE UL LLC
  		C     100.000 % Yes  
(45) UL INVESTMENTS LLC

333 PFINGSTEN RD
NORTHBROOK,IL60062
45-2723808 		PBLC SFTY DE UL LLC
  		C     100.000 % Yes  
(46) AIR QUALITY SCIENCES INC

2211 NEWMARKET PKWY STE 106
MARIETTA,GA30067
58-1831441 		PBLC SFTY GA UL ENVIRONMENT
  		C -2,790,195 24,482,147 100.000 % Yes  
(47) AIR QUALITY SCIENCES-BUILDING CONSULTING

2211 NEWMARKET PKWY STE 106
MARIETTA,GA30067
58-2213430 		PBLC SFTY GA UL ENVIRONMENT
  		C -40,460   100.000 % Yes  
(48) GG PUBLICATIONS INC

2211 NEWMARKET PKWY STE 106
MARIETTA,GA30067
26-2830219 		PBLC SFTY GA AQS INC
  		C     100.000 % Yes  
(49) GREENGUARD ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTE INC

2211 NEWMARKET PKWY STE 106
MARIETTA,GA30067
58-2633162 		PBLC SFTY GA AQS INC
  		C -2,180,262 9,361,979 100.000 % Yes  
(50) UL AG

RINGSTRASSE 1 CH-8603
SCHWERZENBACH    
SZ
PBLC SFTY SZ UL Sa rl
  		C 88,095,829 277,636,646 100.000 % Yes  
(51) UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES ME FZCO

AIRPORT FREEZONE OFFICE NO 4WA 421
DUBAI    
AE
PBLC SFTY AE UL Sa rl
  		C 12,693 106,519 100.000 % Yes  
(52) RFI CHINA HOLDINGS LIMITED

33 LOCKHART ROAD
WAN CHAI    
HK
PBLC SFTY HK UL Sa rl
  		C     100.000 % Yes  
(53) UL INC (FKA UL USA INC)

333 PFINGSTEN ROAD
NORTHBROOK,IL60062
27-0913800 		PBLC SFTY DE UL INC(NFP)
  		C 57,280,561 840,568,297 100.000 % Yes  
(54) COLLIS PACIFIC PTY LTD

842 HIGH ST
KEW EAST    
AS
PBLC SFTY AS COLLIS H BV
  		C     100.000 % Yes  
(55) WITHAM LABORATORIES

130 HIGH STREET ROAD UNIT 3
ASHWOOD    
AS
PBLC SAFETY AS UL AG
  		C 124,605 4,176,104 100.000 % Yes  
(56) STR BANGLADESH PRIVATE LTD

16 KEMAL ATATURK AVE
BANANI    
BG
PBLC SFTY BG UL VS HK
  		C -387 179,491 100.000 % Yes  
(57) UL VS BANGLADESH LTD

HOUSE NO-1 1ST FLR RD NO-12 BLOCK K
GULSHAN    
BG
PBLC SFTY BG UL Sa rl
  		C 14,440 3,422,672 100.000 % Yes  
(58) DEWI DO BRASIL EDEE LTDA

AV NOVE DE JULHO 95 ED CTR 9 RM 23
SAO JOSE    
BR
PBLC SFTY BR DEWI GMBH
  		C -83,618 529,863 100.000 % Yes  
(59) DEWI NORTH AMERICA

7 UNDERWRITERS RD
TORONTO,ONTARIOM1R 3A9
CA
PBLC SFTY CA DEWI GMBH
  		C 7,329 56,295 100.000 % Yes  
(60) TERRACHOICE ENVIRO MARKETING 2009 LTD

171 NEPEAN STREET SUITE 400
OTTAWA,ONTARIOK2P 0B4
CA
PBLC SFTY CA TERRACHOICE GP
  		C     100.000 % Yes  
(61) TERRAVERITAS VALIDATION SCIENCES INC

171 NEPEAN STREET SUITE 400
OTTAWA,ONTARIOK2P 0B4
CA
PBLC SFTY CA TERRACHOICE GP
  		C     100.000 % Yes  
(62) UL VS SHANGHAI LIMITED

38F CIROs PLAZA 388 W NANJING RD
SHANGHAI    
CH
PBLC SFTY HK UL VS HK
  		C 2,135,440 56,641,074 100.000 % Yes  
(63) DEWI WIND ENERGY (BEIJING) CO LTD

37 NANMOFANG ROAD
BEIJING    
CH
PBLC SFTY CH UL Sa rl
  		C -123,835 137,817 100.000 % Yes  
(64) UL STS CO LTD

RM 629 NO 1128 WENHUI RD
SHANGHAI,SONGJIANG DISTRIC  
CH
PBLC SFTY CH UL EMT
  		C -346,870 479,008 100.000 % Yes  
(65) COLLIS NORDIC OY

SARKINIEMENTIE 3/5TH FLR 00210
HELSINKI    
FI
PBLC SFTY FI COLLIS H BV
  		C 17,062 417,260 100.000 % Yes  
(66) ECO-INSTITUT GMBH

SACHSENRING 69 50677
KOLN    
GM
PBLC SFTY GM UL GERMANY
  		C -374,333 2,792,072 100.000 % Yes  
(67) DEWI GMBH DEUTSCHES WINDENERGIE INSTITUT

ELISABETHSTRABE 8 26135
OLDENBURG    
GM
PBLC SFTY GM UL GERMANY
  		C -935,129 37,283,226 100.000 % Yes  
(68) DEWI OFFSHORE & CERTIFICATION CTNR GMBH

AM SEEDEICH 9 D27472
CUXHAVEN    
GM
PBLC SFTY GM DEWI GMBH
  		C -223,693 15,462,045 100.000 % Yes  
(69) UL VS HONG KONG LIMITED

63 WO YI HOP RD REGENT CTR TOWER B
KWAI CHUNG    
HK
PBLC SFTY HK UL Sa rl
  		C 1,635,659 78,769,459 100.000 % Yes  
(70) ICQ (HK)

18 HARBOUR ROAD
WANCHAI    
HK
PBLC SFTY HK ICQ SRL
  		C 739,292 30,265,310 100.000 % Yes  
(71) UL QA PRIVATE LIMITED

A-12 INFOCITY SECTOR-3334 122001
GURGAON    
IN
PBLC SFTY IN UL VS HK
  		C     100.000 % Yes  
(72) ICQ HOLDING SRL

VIA FABIO FILZI 27
MILAN    
IT
PBLC SFTY IT UL ITALY
  		C -75,836 9,487,116 100.000 % Yes  
(73) INSTITUTE CERTIFICAZIONE QUALITA SLR

VIA EUROPA 28
CABIATE    
IT
PBLC SFTY IT ICQ H SRL
  		C 105,284 8,375,378 100.000 % Yes  
(74) NUOVO ISTITUTO ITALIANO SRL

VIA EUROPA 29
CABIATE    
IT
PBLC SFTY IT ICQ H SRL
  		C -73,652 47,216,784 100.000 % Yes  
(75) CONAL SRL

VIA EUROPA 28
CABIATE    
IT
PBLC SFTY IT ICQ H SRL
  		C -198,196 2,099,739 100.000 % Yes  
(76) UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES SARL

2-8 AVENUE CHARLES DE GAULLE L-1653
LUXEMBOURG    
LU
PBLC SFTY LU UL INC
  		C 9,990,379 274,822,037 100.000 % Yes  
(77) UL RESPONSIBLE SOURCING MEXICO SA DE CV

AVE JUAREZ 2111601 CO LA PAZ
PUEBLA, PUE   72160
MX
PBLC SFTY MX UL RS
  		C -629,563 56,719 100.000 % Yes  
(78) COLLIS BV

DE HEYDERWEG 1 2314 XZ
LEIDEN    
NL
PBLC SFTY NL COLLIS H BV
  		C -45,970 40,106,962 100.000 % Yes  
(79) COLLIS HOLDING BV

DE HEYDERWEG 1 2314 XZ
LEIDEN    
NL
PBLC SFTY NL UL Sa rl
  		C -45,970 40,106,962 100.000 % Yes  
(80) UL VS SINGAPORE PTE LTD

20 JLN AFIFI 05-01B CISCO CTR S
    409179
SN
PBLC SFTY SN UL Sa rl
  		C -20,016 2,270,009 100.000 % Yes  
(81) COLLIS ASIA PTE LTD

NO3 INTL BSN PRK 02-27
    609927
SN
PBLC SFTY SN COLLIS H BV
  		C 38,946 2,546,738 100.000 % Yes  
(82) UL VS SOUTH AFRICA PROPRIETARY LTD

2 EGLIN RD
SUNNINGHIL   2157
SF
PBLC SFTY SF UL Sa rl
  		C     100.000 % Yes  
(83) UL VS TAIWAN LTD

260 DA-YEH RD 1ST FLR
TAIPEI CITY,PEITOU DISTRICT  
TW
PBLC SFTY TW UL Sa rl
  		C -407,020 3,749,583 100.000 % Yes  
(84) ICQ (MED) SARL

33 BLOC A RESIDENCE FAYROUZ LAC II
TUNIS    
TS
PBLC SFTY TS ICQ SRL
  		C     100.000 % Yes  
(85) UL VS LHAS

TAKSIM LAMARTIN CADDESI NO 10
ISTANBUL    
TU
PBLC SFTY TU STR TURKEY
  		C -159,666 4,925,078 100.000 % Yes  
(86) DEWI DMT LTD

ATATURK CAD NO 174/1 EKIM ISHANI
ALSANCAK    
TU
PBLC SFTY TU DEWI GHBM
  		C -74,695 677,142 100.000 % Yes  
(87) UL TS FZE

PO BOX 341060TECHNOPOINT BLDG
DUBAI    
AE
PBLC SFTY AE COLLIS H BV
  		C 243,468 2,091,465 100.000 % Yes  
(88) UL TRANSACTION SECURITY LTD

16 CALTON RD
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND   EH8 8DL
UK
PBLC SFTY UK COLLIS H BV
  		C 74,543 2,538,764 100.000 % Yes  
(89) RFI GLOBAL SERVICES LTD

ASHWOOD PRK ASHWOOD WAY
BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE    
UK
PBLC SFTY UK UL UK
  		C -3,308,829 30,335,701 100.000 % Yes  
(90) UL VS UK LTD

10 PORTMAN RD
READING, BERKSHIRE    
UK
PBLC SFTY UK UL Sa rl
  		C -2,619,365 20,600,843 100.000 % Yes  
(91) EDUNEERING EUROPE LTD

22 WYCOMBE END
BEACONSFIELD, BUCKS, ENGLAND    
UK
PBLC SFTY UK EDUNEERING
  		C 29,499 473,837 100.000 % Yes  
(92) UL VS VIETNAM CO LTD

192-194 HOA LAN ST WARD 2
  PHU NHUAN DISTRIC  
VM
PBLC SFTY VM UL Sa rl
  		C -32,384 1,179,901 100.000 % Yes  
(93) EDUNEERING HOLDINGS INC

202 CARNEGIE CENTER SUITE 301
PRINCETON,NJ55437
51-0559052 		PBLC SFTY DE UL LLC
  		C 5,063,494 81,649,461 100.000 % Yes  
(94) INNOVADEX LLC

7930 SANTA FE 3RD FLOOR
OVERLAND PARK,KS66204
27-1907272 		PBLC SFTY KS UL LLC
  		C   24,991,622 100.000 % Yes  
(95) NATIONAL EVERCLEAN SERVICES INC

28632 ROADSIDE DRIVE SUITE 275
AGOURA HILLS,CA91301
94-4692862 		PBLC SFTY CA UL LLC
  		C   18,991,623 100.000 % Yes  
(96) GOOD GUIDE INC

98 BATTERY STREETSUITE 400
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111
32-0214327 		PBLC SFTY NY UL LLC
  		C -1,673,088 2,412,945 100.000 % Yes  
(97) WIKLUND RESEARCH AND DESIGN

152 Commonwealth Ave
Concord,MA01742
25-1907272 		PBLC SFTY MA UL LLC
  		C -67,493 6,456,560 100.000 % Yes  
(98) INTEGRATED DESIGN ENGINEERING SYSTEMS CO

PO Box 2131
Laramie,WY82073
83-0281317 		PBLC SFTY WY UL LLC
  		C -180,810 8,454,660 100.000 % Yes  
(99) ICQ USA

10 WATER STREET
ENFIELD,CT06082
26-4372296 		PBLC SFTY DE ICQ H
  		C     100.000 % Yes  
(100) COLLIS AMERICA INC

8400 NORMANDALE LAKE BLVD SUITE 92
BLOOMINGTON,MN55437
26-1207429 		PBLC SFTY MN COLLIS H BV
  		C     100.000 % Yes  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) UL India Private Ltd

 D 7,100,000 FMV
(2) UL India Private Ltd

 A 133,000 FMV
(3) UL AG

 L 11,756,767 FMV
(4) UL do Brasil Ltda

 L 30,457 FMV
(5) UL LLC

 L 5,264,786 FMV
(6) UL LLC

 P 829,674 FMV
(7) UL LLC

 M 600,000 FMV
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under section 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
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