
Harris Corp. [HRS] on Tuesday reported a big jump in its third quarter earnings and sales, which were driven by the acquisition of Exelis last year.Net income rose 33 percent to $168 million, $1.34 earnings per share (EPS), from $126 million ($1.20 EPS) a year ago. Excluding results from discontinued operations and $12 million in costs associated with the acquisition of Exelis in the fourth quarter a year ago, adjusted income from continuing operations was $182 million ($1.45 EPS), which…