3Di Technologies

Aug 1, 2018

September 21, 2010 05:18 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK--( BUSINESS WIRE )--L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that it acquired 3Di Technologies, LLC (3Di) on September 17, 2010. 3Di provides highly specialized end-to-end secure satellite communications utilized by forward-deployed United States special operations and in-theater personnel. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The business will be included in the Microwave Group within L-3’s Electronic Systems segment. Headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, 3Di’s products and services are applicable to intelligence, defense and select commercial customers. The company’s business approach seamlessly combines equipment, professional services, satellite services, VoIP services, and field support into customized turnkey solutions. 3Di is expected to generate approximately $40 million of sales for the year ending December 31, 2010. “3Di will enhance L-3’s overall position as a communication solutions provider,” said John S. Mega, president of L-3’s Microwave Group. “3Di is a leading innovator in secure satellite communications and we look forward to expanding L-3’s presence in this emerging, high-growth market.” Speaking of the acquisition and the opportunities ahead, Ian Palmer, 3Di’s president commented, “We are very excited about joining L-3 and the upcoming benefits of working closer with the various L-3 businesses that sell and support satellite communications products. We look forward to an environment that will benefit our customers, employees and vendors – the three most important factors in driving our growth over the last six years.” 3Di Technologies provides complete communications solutions for a global customer base, primarily using satellite networks and related technologies to deliver high-end professional grade services in mission critical applications. More information can be viewed on 3Di’s website at www.3ditech.com Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications employs approximately 67,000 people worldwide and is a prime contractor in C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems, aircraft modernization and maintenance, and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of a broad range of electronic systems used on military and commercial platforms. The company reported 2009 sales of $15.6 billion. To learn more about L-3, please visit the company's website at www.L-3com.com . L-3 uses its website as a channel of distribution of material company information. Financial and other material information regarding L-3 is routinely posted on the company’s website and is readily accessible. Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are forward-looking statements. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to events or conditions or that include words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “will,” “could” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements set forth above involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in the company’s Safe Harbor Compliance Statement for Forward-Looking Statements included in the company’s recent filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.