Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications((R)) products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.

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    --  Advancing new visions of the U.S. Government and institutions of the
        region.
    --  Reducing sources of conflict and tension.
    --  Promoting partnership in times of need.

    --  Empowering initiatives to thwart narcotics trafficking and other
        transnational threats.

"We look forward to continuing our long-term relationship with USSOUTHCOM," said John Heller, vice president and general manager, Harris IT Services. "We are proud that USSOUTHCOM has selected the Harris IT Services team to advance their C4S mission, as it shows their confidence in our ability to deliver on our commitments."

Team Harris consists of the company's IT Services, Harris Communications Honduras (HCH), Charter Trading Company, STG Inc., and Smartronix. Under the contract, Team Harris will continue to administer work such as:

    --  JTF-Bravo's C4 systems and networks, supporting network and
        telecommunications customer services (IT Help Desk).
    --  C4S installation and upgrade services.
    --  Information assurance/computer network defense.
    --  Telecommunications and circuit management.

    --  Microwave communications systems, including power production at remote
        microwave sites.

Harris IT Services is a leading provider of mission-critical IT and communications services and support to defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil and commercial customers. With more than 3,000 professionals performing to the highest industry standards at locations worldwide, Harris IT Services offers essential past performance, proven technical expertise and innovative solutions in supporting large-scale IT programs that encompass the full technology lifecycle. The organization delivers best-value results to customers through its distributed workforce, present in all 50 states, and extensive experience in performance-based contracting and managed IT services.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets worldwide. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(R) products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com

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With the acquisition, Patriot Technologies will become part of the Harris Healthcare Solutions business unit.

Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin Financial Advisors, Inc. acted as financial advisor to Patriot Technologies.

Deal Type    Acquisition
Sub-Category Majority Acquisition
Deal Status  Completed: 2009-11-16

Deal Participants

Target (Company)   Patriot Technologies, LLC
Acquirer (Company) Harris Corporation

Deal Rationale

The acquisition will strengthen Harris's position as a provider of integrated, interoperable healthcare information technology solutions for the federal government market. It will also strengthen Harris's position as a provider of comprehensive interoperability solutions that address the national priority of Veterans Affairs (VA) and military health system enterprise integration.

With the acquisition, Patriot Technologies will become part of the Harris Healthcare Solutions business unit.

Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin Financial Advisors, Inc. acted as financial advisor to Patriot Technologies.

Deal Type    Acquisition
Sub-Category Majority Acquisition
Deal Status  Completed: 2009-11-16

Deal Participants

Target (Company)   Patriot Technologies, LLC
Acquirer (Company) Harris Corporation

Deal Rationale

The acquisition will strengthen Harris's position as a provider of integrated, interoperable healthcare information technology solutions for the federal government market. It will also strengthen Harris's position as a provider of comprehensive interoperability solutions that address the national priority of Veterans Affairs (VA) and military health system enterprise integration.