Lockheed, United Tech to close Sikorsky deal by Friday
Reuters
Published Nov 03, 2015 06:37PM ET
Lockheed, United Tech to close Sikorsky deal by Friday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp (N:LMT) said it expects to close its $9 billion acquisition of Sikorsky Aircraft from United Technologies Corp (N:UTX) on Friday, now that it has received final regulatory approval from China.
"With this final regulatory approval, we are one step closer to completing this historic acquisition," said Lockheed Chief Executive Marillyn Hewson.
United Tech told a Goldman Sachs (N:GS) investors' conference earlier on Tuesday that the Chinese approval had been received, and the deal should close by the end of the week.
Lockheed announced its planned acquisition of Black Hawk helicopter maker Sikorsky in July.
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat, said the sale would be a win for Sikorsky employees and U.S. troops who relied on the company's helicopters.
Lockheed shares closed $1.69 or 0.77 percent lower at $218.90 on the New York Stock Exchange. United Tech's shares closed $0.61 or 0.61 percent higher at $100.
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