Elbit Systems U.S. Subsidiary Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Harris Night Vision Business

April 5, 2019 at 7:39 AM EDT
Elbit Systems U.S. Subsidiary Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Harris Night Vision Business. PDF version.

HAIFA, Israel, April 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems") announced today that its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, LLC ("Elbit Systems of America"), has signed a definitive agreement with Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) ("Harris") for the acquisition of Harris' Night Vision business ("Harris Night Vision") for a purchase price of $350 million.   

The transaction is conditioned on completion of Harris' proposed merger with L3 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LLL), as well as customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, Harris Night Vision is a premier developer, producer and supplier of night vision technology for the U.S. and allied military and security forces and for the federal homeland security market.

Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, Elbit Systems President & CEO, commented: "The market position and technological strength of Harris Night Vision make this acquisition significant to our long-term growth strategy, with a particular focus on the U.S. Elbit Systems of America has a proven track record of providing high performance solutions and support services to the U.S. defense and homeland security markets. We believe that the completion of this acquisition will be beneficial both for Elbit Systems and for Harris Night Vision's employees and customers."  

About Harris Corporation

Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving customers' toughest mission-critical challenges by providing solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports government and commercial customers in more than 100 countries and has approximately $6 billion in annual revenue. The company is organized into three business segments: Communication Systems, Electronic Systems and Space and Intelligence Systems. Learn more at harris.com.

 

Advisors

Jefferies LLC is acting as exclusive financial advisor to Elbit Systems of America and Covington & Burling LLP is serving as legal counsel for the acquisition. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is acting as financial advisor to Harris and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is serving as legal counsel.

 

About Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems is a leading global defense technology company, delivering advanced solutions for a secure and safer world. Elbit Systems develops, manufactures, integrates and sustains a range of next-generation solutions across multiple domains.

Driven by its agile, collaborative culture, and leveraging Israel’s technology ecosystem, Elbit Systems enables customers to address rapidly evolving battlefield challenges and overcome threats.

Elbit Systems employs over 20,000 people in dozens of countries across five continents. The Company reported as of September 30, 2024 approximately $1.7 billion in revenues and an order backlog of approximately $22.1 billion.

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Company Contact: 

Dr. Yaacov (Kobi) Kagan, ExecutiveVP – CFO
Tel: +972-77-2946663
kobi.kagan@elbitsystems.com

Daniella L. Finn, VP Investor Relations
Tel: +972 54 4262636
daniella.finn@elbitsystems.com

Dalia Bodinger, VP, Communication & Brand
Tel: 972-77-2947602
dalia.bodinger@elbitsystems.com