
In likely its final earnings release ahead of its pending acquisition by Harris Corp. [HRS] next month, Exelis [XLS] on Wednesday reported solid first quarter financial results largely driven by strength in its electronic warfare business segment.Net income increased 13 percent to $59 million, 31 cents earnings per share (EPS), from $52 million (27 cents EPS) a year ago, beating analysts’ estimates by four cents per share. Excluding discontinued operations that contributed $13 million (7 cents EPS) to the bottom…