Transaction To Close In the First Half Of 2018

The stockholders of Orbital ATK have overwhelmingly approved the merger agreement providing for the proposed acquisition of Orbital ATK by Northrop Grumman Corporation at a special meeting of stockholders held on November 29, 2017.

Holders of more than 99% of Orbital ATK’s common stock present at the meeting or represented by proxy voted in favor of approving and adopting the merger agreement, which represented approximately 79% of the total number of outstanding shares of Orbital ATK’s common stock as of the October 10, 2017 record date for the special meeting.

“The acquisition of Orbital ATK by Northrop Grumman creates substantial value for our stockholders and enhances our capability to accelerate product development and technology innovation in support of our customers’ critical missions. The transaction also enables our employees to benefit from new opportunities and career paths as part of a larger and more diverse aerospace and defense company,” said David W. Thompson, Orbital ATK’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

“We are delighted to see that Orbital ATK’s shareholders have approved the proposed acquisition,” said Wes Bush, chairman, chief executive officer and president, Northrop Grumman.  “Bringing together these two great companies will benefit our customers, shareholders and employees.  The combination will provide increased competition, greater innovation and a broader set of capabilities, to help our customers solve their toughest challenges.”

Northrop Grumman continues to expect the acquisition to close in the first half of 2018, after receiving regulatory approvals.

(Source: Orbital ATK and Northrop Grumman news releases)

FMI: www.orbitalatk.com, www.northropgrumman.com