TYSONS CORNER, VA July 21, 2015 — Lockheed Martin said it has finalized a deal to acquire helicopter maker Sikorsky Aircraft for $9 billion, GovCon Wire reported Monday.
The company made the announcement on the same day it bared plans that it is studying the viability of several portfolios as separate businesses.
“As global security market dynamics shift, this review will strengthen our competitive posture, enabling sustained, profitable growth and positioning Lockheed Martin to deliver value for customers, shareholders and employees,” Marillyn Hewson, Lockheed Martin chairman, president and CEO, said Monday.
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