Viasat Completes Sale of Link 16 Tactical Data Links Business to L3Harris Technologies for $1.96 Billion
CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, completed the sale of its Link 16 Tactical Data Links (TDL) business to L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) for approximately $1.96 billion in cash.
- CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, completed the sale of its Link 16 Tactical Data Links (TDL) business to L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) for approximately $1.96 billion in cash.
- The net proceeds to Viasat are expected to be approximately $1.8 billion after estimated taxes, fees and other expenses.
- We greatly appreciate their contribution to Viasat," said Mark Dankberg, CEO and Chairman, Viasat.
- "Completing the sale of the Link 16 TDL business to L3Harris supports our transition towards a greater focus on global satellite services.