The combined company will have approximately $74 billion in pro forma 2019 sales. With a strong balance sheet and robust cash generation, Raytheon Technologies will enjoy enhanced resources and financial flexibility to support significant R&D and capital investment through business cycles.
“Today is an exciting and transformational day for our companies, and one that brings with it tremendous opportunity for our future success. Raytheon Technologies will continue a legacy of innovation with an expanded aerospace and defense portfolio supported by the world's most dedicated workforce,” said Tom Kennedy, Raytheon Chairman and CEO. “With our enhanced capabilities, we will deliver value to our customers by anticipating and addressing their most complex challenges, while delivering significant value to shareowners.”
“The combination of United Technologies and Raytheon will define the future of aerospace and defense,” said Greg Hayes, United Technologies Chairman and CEO. “Our two companies have iconic brands that share a long history of innovation, customer focus and proven execution. By joining forces, we will have unsurpassed technology and expanded R&D capabilities that will allow us to invest through business cycles and address our customers' highest priorities. Merging our portfolios will also deliver cost and revenue synergies that will create long-term value for our customers and shareowners.”
Merger Process
- Combination will create a premier systems provider with advanced technologies to address rapidly growing segments of aerospace and defense
- Expanded technology and R&D capabilities to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions aligned with customer priorities
- Significant near- and long-term benefits expected from uniting complementary portfolios of platform-agnostic capabilities, resulting in more than $1 billion of gross annual cost synergies by year four, as well as new revenue opportunities from combined technology
- Return of capital to shareowners expected to be $18 to $20 billion in first 36 months following completion of the merger
- United Technologies' separation into three independent companies remains on track; merger is expected to be tax-free and close in the first half of 2020, following completion of UTC portfolio separation
About Raytheon: Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I® products and services, sensing, effects and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
About United Technologies: United Technologies Corp (NYSE: UTX) based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries. By combining a passion for science with precision engineering, the company is creating smart, sustainable solutions the world needs.
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