'L3Harris Nears Space Propulsion Asset Stake Sale To AE Industrial, Sources Say' - Reuters Exclusive

Benzinga · 5d ago
  • Deal aligns with AE Industrial's space technology consolidation strategy
  • L3Harris retains 40% stake, AE Industrial expected to pay over $500 million, sources say
  • L3Harris to invest proceeds in missile production, pay down debt, sources say

L3Harris Technologies is nearing a deal to sell a 60% stake in a portfolio of space and propulsion businesses to private equity firm AE Industrial Partners as the large defense company sheds some NASA business lines to sharpen focus on national security, three people familiar with the matter said.

The deal, which could be announced as soon as Monday, represents one of the larger space industry transactions in recent months as private equity firms increasingly consolidate capabilities across the commercial and defense space sectors amid growing demand for satellite systems and space-based defense systems.