Rockwell Collins $8.3 billion acquisition of B/E Aerospace

Overview:

• Aerospace and defense solutions provider Rockwell Collins has acquired aircraft cabin interior products manufacturer B/E Aerospace in an $8.3 billion deal.
• The price tag consists of $6.4 billion in cash and stock and the assumption of $1.9 billion of B/E debt.
• The deal is expected to be completed by the spring of 2017.
• The cash part of the purchase is expected to be financed by Rockwell through debt.

Kurt Stumpo - Journalist