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L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LHX) is a dynamic global aerospace and defense technology innovator, providing advanced solutions to meet mission-critical needs across multiple domains including space, air, land, sea, and cyber. With an annual revenue of approximately $18 billion and a workforce of 47,000 employees, L3Harris serves customers in over 100 countries.
The company specializes in C4ISR systems, which encompass command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. L3Harris also produces uncrewed aerial vehicles, sophisticated sensors, and avionics systems, and offers military and commercial training services. Notably, it maintains the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's communications infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and safety.
In July 2023, L3Harris acquired Aerojet Rocketdyne, a prominent supplier of rocket motors, bolstering its capabilities in the space and defense industry. This acquisition marks a significant step in expanding the company’s portfolio and enhancing its role in critical aerospace systems.
Recent developments include the creation of the Fisica platform through the sale of certain antenna and test equipment businesses to Kanders & Company for $200 million. This strategic move is expected to foster growth and innovation in the defense sector.
Additionally, L3Harris has entered into a five-year contract with Iridium Communications for the Iridium® Satellite Time and Location (STL) service. This partnership ensures robust timing synchronization for L3Harris’s nationwide communication networks, crucial for supporting the National Airspace System operations.
L3Harris is committed to delivering cutting-edge technologies and services that address the evolving demands of defense and commercial markets. With a solid financial foundation and strategic partnerships, the company is well-positioned for future growth and success.
L3Harris Technologies has secured a $999 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract from the U.S. Navy. The five-year agreement involves delivering Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System Terminals (MIDS JTRS) to U.S. and coalition forces. L3Harris, one of two providers of the MIDS JTRS solution, will supply software-defined Link 16 resilient communication radios for various platforms. The contract extends the company's 24-year history of providing communications interoperability solutions to U.S. armed services and 57 allied nations.
L3Harris Technologies has achieved Safety of Flight (SOF) qualification for its Viper Shield all-digital electronic warfare suite designed for F-16 fighter jets. The system successfully completed environmental and electrical tests, demonstrating its reliability under various flight conditions. The EW suite, which will be provided to six international partners, helps identify and counter threats while providing situational awareness in challenging environments. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2025. The system is engineered to accommodate future capability upgrades to adapt to evolving electromagnetic spectrum environments.
BWX Technologies (BWXT) has agreed to acquire L3Harris' Aerojet Ordnance Tennessee (A.O.T.) business for approximately $100 million. A.O.T., which generated revenue of about $40 million in the trailing twelve months, is the sole provider of depleted uranium to the U.S. government and manufactures specialized materials including tungsten, molybdenum, and various alloys. The acquisition, expected to close by year-end, will enhance BWXT's capabilities in advanced materials manufacturing for commercial, military, and space applications. The deal is anticipated to be slightly accretive to BWXT's earnings within 12-18 months, excluding purchase accounting and one-time costs.
BWX Technologies (BWXT) has signed an agreement to acquire L3Harris' Aerojet Ordnance Tennessee (A.O.T.) business for approximately $100 million. A.O.T., which generated revenue of about $40 million in the trailing twelve months, is the sole provider of depleted uranium to the U.S. government and manufactures specialized materials including tungsten, molybdenum, and various alloys. The acquisition is expected to close by year-end and become slightly accretive to BWXT's earnings within 12-18 months, excluding purchase accounting and one-time costs. The business will operate within BWXT's government operations segment.
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) announced its leadership participation in two upcoming investor conferences. Chair and CEO Christopher E. Kubasik and CFO Ken Bedingfield will present at Baird's Global Industrial Conference on November 12 at 10:50 a.m. ET in Chicago. Subsequently, L3Harris Aerojet Rocketdyne President Ross Niebergall and CFO Bedingfield will present at the UBS Global Industrials Conference on December 4 at 1 p.m. ET in Palm Beach, Florida. Both presentations will be streamed live on the L3Harris website, with recordings available afterward.
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) reported strong Q3 2024 results with revenue of $5.3 billion, up 8% year-over-year, and 5% organic growth. The company achieved a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4x with orders of $7.2 billion. Diluted EPS increased 4% to $2.10, while non-GAAP diluted EPS rose 5% to $3.34.
The company increased its 2024 guidance, projecting revenue of $21.1B - $21.3B, adjusted segment operating margin of ~15.5%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $12.95 - $13.15. L3Harris also raised its cost savings target from $400 million to at least $600 million for 2024, expecting to reach the $1 billion target a year early.
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) and Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) have announced a strategic partnership to advance technology development and accelerate L3Harris' digital transformation. The collaboration combines L3Harris' sensors and software-defined systems with Palantir's Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP). The partnership includes collaboration on U.S. Army programs like TITAN, efforts aligned with the Army's Unified Network Strategy, and internal digital transformation initiatives at L3Harris. Recent integration of L3Harris' WESCAM MX-20 EO/IR system with Palantir's Sensor Inference Platform demonstrated improved target detection and reduced operator workload.
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.16 per common share. The dividend will be payable on December 6, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 18, 2024. This decision was made by the company's Board of Directors, demonstrating their commitment to returning value to shareholders.
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has announced the appointment of David S. Regnery, Chair and CEO of Trane Technologies plc, to its Board of Directors. Christopher E. Kubasik, Chair and CEO of L3Harris, praised Regnery's strong leadership and success in business transformation. Regnery, 62, became CEO of Trane Technologies in July 2021 and Chair in January 2022. He previously served as President and COO, overseeing the company's operations and business segments.
Regnery expressed excitement about joining the L3Harris Board and contributing his experience as a current Chair and CEO of a global industrial company. He is the third independent director added to the L3Harris Board as part of a cooperation agreement with the D.E. Shaw group from December 2023.
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has unveiled its new autonomous reconnaissance and security vehicle system, Diamondback™, at the Association of the United States Army's annual meeting. This system expands L3Harris' platform and mission system autonomy capabilities to support robotic vehicles in land environments.
Key features of Diamondback include:
- Easily reconfigurable
- Highly mobile
- Rapidly scalable
- Modular and open systems architecture
- Focus on commercial components and mobility
The open development approach of Diamondback aims to improve production ramp-up, reduce costs, increase maintainability, and accelerate technology insertions for evolving missions. L3Harris has partnered with Overland AI to provide off-road, cross-country vehicle navigation technology for Diamondback's mission systems.
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