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Sign InIn a move reflecting a strategic shift toward advanced technology investment, L3Harris Technologies has completed the sale of a majority stake in its commercial space propulsion, power, and electronics businesses to AE Industrial Partners. The transaction carries a total enterprise value of $845 million, with L3Harris retaining an approximate 40% ownership stake. Notably, the RS-25 rocket engine operations were excluded from the divestiture.
The sale is part of a broader strategy to raise capital for reinvestment in core facilities and advanced technologies to meet rising market demand. According to reports, the proceeds are intended to strengthen the company's balance sheet and support its long-term growth objectives. This divestiture allows the firm to streamline its portfolio while maintaining exposure to the space sector through its remaining equity.
Shares of LHX stood at $277.86 (at close August 03, 2026), having traded between a low of $274.71 and a high of $281.5 during the session. Investors are monitoring the broader impact of recent monetary policy, following the Fed Interest Rate Decision on July 29, 2026, which held rates at 3.75%, providing a stable backdrop for the company's planned capital deployments.