MELBOURNE, Fla., April 5, 2024 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has signed a definitive agreement under which an affiliate of Kanders & Company, Inc. will acquire its antenna and related businesses for $200 million. The transaction is expected to close this quarter and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
The agreement aligns with L3Harris’ portfolio-shaping strategy for non-core assets, with transaction proceeds to be used consistent with capital allocation plans. The transaction is made up of $175 million of cash at closing and a $25 million seller note.
The businesses L3Harris will divest offer a variety of airborne and ground-based antennas and test equipment. They are part of the Space & Airborne Systems segment and employ approximately 375 people.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
About Kanders & Company, Inc.
Kanders & Company, Inc. based in Palm Beach, FL, is a single-family office owned and controlled by Warren B. Kanders. Mr. Kanders has more than 30 years of experience investing in public and private companies across a variety of sectors, acting as an active strategic partner for enhancing operating discipline and catalyzing long-term growth.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. L3Harris cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important risk factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ from those expressed in the forward-looking statements are described in the “Risk Factors” sections of L3Harris’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2023, and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. In addition, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements or historical performance: the potential impact on the announcement or consummation of the transaction on relationships, delays in, or failures in respect of, anticipated satisfaction of closing conditions, unexpected costs, liabilities or delays, legal proceedings or the ability to obtain regulatory approvals, or the satisfaction of other closing conditions in a timely manner or at all. Statements about expected transactions are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. L3Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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