CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa & WELLINGTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE: COL) and B/E Aerospace (NASDAQ: BEAV) today announced they will each convene a special meeting of respective stockholders on Thursday, March 9, 2017 to vote on the stockholder proposals in connection with Rockwell Collins’ proposed acquisition of B/E Aerospace, Inc.
Details on the stockholder proposals and the meetings can be found in the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus filed by Rockwell Collins and B/E Aerospace with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2017.
Rockwell Collins and B/E Aerospace stockholders of record at the close of business on January 18, 2017, will be entitled to vote at the respective special meetings.
About Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a
pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative aviation and
high-integrity solutions for both commercial and government
applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics,
mission communications, simulation and training, and information
management is delivered by a global workforce, and a service and support
network that crosses more than 150 countries. To find out more, please
visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
About B/E Aerospace
B/E Aerospace (NASDAQ: BEAV) is the
world’s leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products. B/E
Aerospace designs, develops and manufactures a broad range of products
for both commercial aircraft and business jets. B/E Aerospace
manufactured products include aircraft cabin seating, lighting systems,
oxygen systems, food and beverage preparation and storage equipment,
galley systems, and modular lavatory systems. B/E Aerospace also
provides cabin interior reconfiguration, program management and
certification services. B/E Aerospace sells and supports its products
through its own global direct sales and product support organization.
For more information, visit the B/E Aerospace website at www.beaerospace.com.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is not intended
to and does not constitute an offer to subscribe for, buy or sell, the
solicitation of an offer to subscribe for, buy or sell or an invitation
to subscribe for, buy or sell any securities or the solicitation of any
vote or approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to or in connection with
the proposed transaction or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale,
issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention
of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means
of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and otherwise in accordance with applicable law.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
The proposed
transaction involving Rockwell Collins and B/E Aerospace is being
submitted to the respective stockholders of Rockwell Collins and B/E
Aerospace for their consideration. In connection with the proposed
transaction, Rockwell Collins filed a registration statement on Form S-4
that included a joint proxy statement/prospectus for the stockholders of
Rockwell Collins and B/E Aerospace. The registration statement was
declared effective by the SEC on February 3, 2017, and a definitive
joint proxy statement/prospectus has been filed with the SEC on February
3, 2017. Each of Rockwell Collins and B/E Aerospace are mailing the
definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus to their respective
stockholders and may file other documents regarding the transaction with
the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND
IN THEIR ENTIRETY THE DEFINITIVE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, ANY
AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THE DEFINITIVE JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED BY ROCKWELL COLLINS OR
B/E AEROSPACE WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION,
BECAUSE THESE DOCUMENTS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and
security holders are able to obtain free copies of the definitive joint
proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by
Rockwell Collins and/or B/E Aerospace through the website maintained by
the SEC at www.sec.gov.
Investors and security holders are also able to obtain free copies of
the documents filed by Rockwell Collins with the SEC on Rockwell
Collins’ internet website at http://www.rockwellcollins.com
or by contacting Rockwell Collins’ Investor Relations at Rockwell
Collins, 400 Collins Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498 or by calling (319)
295-7575. Investors and security holders are also able to obtain free
copies of the documents filed by B/E Aerospace with the SEC on B/E
Aerospace’s internet website at http://www.beaerospace.com
or by contacting B/E Aerospace’s Investor Relations at B/E Aerospace,
Inc., 1400 Corporate Center Way, Wellington, FL or by calling (561)
791-5000.