Acquisition

BAE SYSTEMS PLC 22 December 2007 21 December 2007 BAE SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE MTC TECHNOLOGIES, INC BAE Systems today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MTC Technologies, Inc, a Dayton, Ohio-based company providing technical and professional services, and equipment integration and modernization for the U.S. military and intelligence agencies. MTC Technologies, Inc shareholders will receive U.S.$24 in cash per share of common stock, without interest, in the transaction, representing a total consideration for MTC Technologies, Inc fully diluted share capital of approximately U.S.$367 million. Including the assumption of net debt of U.S.$81 million, the transaction is valued at approximately U.S.$448 million. For the twelve month period ended 30 September 2007, MTC Technologies, Inc generated EBITDA of U.S.$38 million (excluding a U.S.$1.5 million restructuring charge) on sales of U.S.$432 million. As at 30 September 2007, MTC Technologies, Inc had net assets of U.S.$187 million. The acquisition of MTC Technologies, Inc is consistent with BAE Systems strategy to grow its support solutions business in six home markets, including the United States, where the company sees significant opportunity to address anticipated growth in readiness and sustainment activity including the maintenance, upgrade and support of existing air, land and naval platforms. MTC Technologies, Inc, which currently employs approximately 2,900 people, will be integrated into BAE Systems Customer Solutions operating group, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, as part of the company's Technology Solutions & Services (TSS) line of business. The combination of MTC Technologies, Inc with BAE Systems is an outstanding fit with very complementary offerings, and will position the organization to bring proven capabilities to a broader spectrum of customers. BAE Systems has long been recognized as a leading provider of solutions and services across a product's life-cycle for the U.S. Navy. MTC Technologies, Inc similar expertise in supporting U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army programs will create an organization poised to deliver critical solutions to its customers throughout the U.S. Armed Forces and the U.S. intelligence community. The proposed acquisition is conditional, among other things, upon receiving certain required regulatory clearances and the approval of MTC Technologies, Inc, shareholders and is expected to close in the first half of 2008. Issued by: BAE Systems plc London This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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