United Technologies reaches agreement to sell its Sikorsky Aircraft business to Lockheed Martin

United Technologies has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its Sikorsky Aircraft business to Lockheed Martin for $9 billion in cash.
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The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions and adjustments, is projected to close by year-end or in the first quarter of 2016. Proceeds from the sale are expected to be used to fund additional share repurchase to offset the earnings impact related to the sale. 

“We are very pleased to announce this transaction,” said UTC president and chief executive officer Gregory Hayes. “Exiting the helicopter business will allow UTC to better focus on providing high-technology systems and services to the aerospace and building industries and to deliver improved and sustained value to our customers and shareowners. 

“Sikorsky’s acquisition by Lockheed Martin, one of the world’s leading aerospace and defense companies, will ensure it remains a technology leader at the forefront of vertical lift,” Hayes added. “We are committed to working closely with Lockheed Martin to execute a seamless transition for customers and employees.” 

The company will discuss this transaction at its previously scheduled conference call with investors and analysts at 8:30 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, July 21, following release of UTC’s quarterly financial results.