Rockwell Collins' Shareowners Vote Strongly in Favor of B/E Aerospace Acquisition
Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE: COL) announced that today its shareowners strongly approved the issuance of Rockwell Collins
common stock needed to complete its acquisition of B/E Aerospace (NASDAQ: BEAV).
“Our shareowners demonstrated clear and overwhelming support with more than 90 percent of the votes cast at our special meeting
voting in support of our acquisition of B/E Aerospace,” said Kelly Ortberg, Rockwell Collins’ chairman, president and CEO. “We see
tremendous prospects for our combined company, and look forward to bringing new capabilities to our customers and new strategies to
accelerate growth with this transformative transaction.”
The acquisition is expected to close later this spring upon completion of all requisite regulatory approvals and other customary
closing conditions.
A full description of the proposed merger is included in the proxy statement for the special meeting, which is available through
the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov or on the Investor Relations section of www.rockwellcollins.com.
About Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative aviation and high-integrity solutions for
both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications,
simulation and training, and information management is delivered by a global workforce, and a service and support network that
crosses more than 150 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
About B/E Aerospace
B/E Aerospace (NASDAQ: BEAV) is the world’s leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products. B/E Aerospace designs,
develops and manufactures a broad range of products for both commercial aircraft and business jets. B/E Aerospace manufactured
products include aircraft cabin seating, lighting systems, oxygen systems, food and beverage preparation and storage equipment,
galley systems, and modular lavatory systems. B/E Aerospace also provides cabin interior reconfiguration, program management and
certification services. B/E Aerospace sells and supports its products through its own global direct sales and product support
organization. For more information, visit the B/E Aerospace website at www.beaerospace.com.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to subscribe for, buy or sell, the solicitation of an offer
to subscribe for, buy or sell or an invitation to subscribe for, buy or sell any securities or the solicitation of any vote or
approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to or in connection with the proposed transaction or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale,
issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made
except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and otherwise in
accordance with applicable law.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
The proposed transaction involving Rockwell Collins and B/E Aerospace was submitted to the respective stockholders of Rockwell
Collins and B/E Aerospace for their consideration. In connection with the proposed transaction, Rockwell Collins filed a
registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC that included a joint proxy statement/prospectus for the stockholders of Rockwell
Collins and B/E Aerospace. The registration statement was declared effective by the SEC on February 3, 2017, and a definitive joint
proxy statement/prospectus has been filed with the SEC on February 3, 2017. Each of Rockwell Collins and B/E Aerospace mailed the
definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus to their respective stockholders and, may file other documents regarding the
transaction with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY THE DEFINITIVE JOINT
PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THE DEFINITIVE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
FILED BY ROCKWELL COLLINS OR B/E AEROSPACE WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, BECAUSE THESE DOCUMENTS
CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and security holders are able to obtain free copies of the definitive joint proxy
statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by Rockwell Collins and/or B/E Aerospace through the website maintained
by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Investors and security holders are also able to obtain free copies of the documents filed by
Rockwell Collins with the SEC on Rockwell Collins’ internet website at http://www.rockwellcollins.com or by contacting Rockwell Collins’ Investor Relations at Rockwell Collins, 400
Collins Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498 or by calling (319) 295-7575. Investors and security holders are also able to obtain free
copies of the documents filed by B/E Aerospace with the SEC on B/E Aerospace’s internet website at http://www.beaerospace.com or by contacting B/E Aerospace’s Investor Relations at B/E Aerospace, Inc., 1400
Corporate Center Way, Wellington, FL or by calling (561) 791-5000.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements, including statements regarding certain projections, business trends, and the proposed
acquisition of B/E Aerospace that are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not
limited to risk that one or more closing conditions to the acquisition of B/E Aerospace, including certain regulatory approvals,
may not be satisfied or waived, on a timely basis or otherwise, including that a governmental entity may prohibit, delay or refuse
to grant approval for the consummation of the proposed transaction, may require conditions, limitations or restrictions in
connection with such approvals; risk of unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the proposed acquisition of B/E
Aerospace; uncertainty of the expected financial performance of the combined company following completion of the proposed
acquisition of B/E Aerospace; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed acquisition of B/E Aerospace, including
as a result of delay in completing the proposed transaction or integrating the businesses of Rockwell Collins and B/E Aerospace;
risk to the ability of the combined company to implement its business strategy; risk of an occurrence of any event that could give
rise to termination of the merger agreement; risk that stockholder litigation in connection with the proposed transaction may
affect the timing or occurrence of the contemplated merger or result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability
as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed herein and from time to time in our
Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof and the company
assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
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Rockwell Collins
Investor Contact:
Ryan Miller, 319-295-7575
investorrelations@rockwellcollins.com
or
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josh.baynes@rockwellcollins.com
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