Merger Case M.8658 | Acquisition of Rockwell Collins by UTC

Further information:

UTC and Rockwell Collins are suppliers of aerospace systems and equipment to aircraft producers such as Airbus and Boeing. Both manufacture a broad range of products, with largely complementary portfolios. UTC focuses on products such as power generation, propulsion systems and landing systems, while Rockwell Collins focuses on avionics and different cabin interior products.

Summary:

The European Commission approved on 4 May 2018, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Rockwell Collins by United Technologies Corporation (UTC) in the aerospace sector. The decision was conditional on divestment of businesses in actuators, pilot controls, ice protection and oxygen systems.

• Primary Source

European Commission 04.05.18: Commission approves acquisition of Rockwell Collins by UTC, subject to conditions http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-18-3682_en.htm

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