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European Commission Okays Northrop Grumman Acquisition Of Orbital ATK

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, February 12th, 2018

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European Commission Okays Northrop Grumman Acquisition Of Orbital ATK

Orbital ATK's Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile, or AARGM, will be a new capability for Northrop Grumman. Photo: Orbital ATK

The European Commission has approved Northrop Grumman’s [NOC] pending $7.8 billion acquisition of Orbital ATK [OA], moving the deal one step closer to completion.Northrop Grumman said it is still awaiting the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to complete its review of the deal, which was announced last September. The company expects the acquisition to close in the first half of 2018.Orbital ATK’s shareholders voted in favor of the acquisition last November.The acquisition will significantly enhance Northrop Grumman’s capabilities in missile defense…

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