L-3 Communications Holdings Inc.
Annual Report 2017

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2 0 1 7 A N N U A L R E P O R T WE ARE ACCELERATING THE PACE OF CHANGE AT L3 TECHNOLOGIES. WE’RE CREATING THE NEXT VERSION OF L3, RAPIDLY EVOLVING OUR COMPANY FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE WITH A FOCUS ON INNOVATION, COLLABORATION AND INTEGRATION. WE ARE L3 3.0. Select Financial Highlights (In millions, except per share amounts) For the year ended December 31, 2017(a)(b) 2016(a) 2015 (a)(c) Net sales Operating income Operating margin Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations Diluted shares outstanding Net cash from operating activities from continuing operations Capital expenditures, net of dispositions $9,573 $1,020 10.7% $9.46 79.6 $985 (150) Income tax payments (refunds) attributable to discontinued operations 27 Free cash flow Cash dividends per common share Common stock repurchased $862 $3.00 $180 $9,210 $9,231 $957 10.4% $7.86 78.8 $785 8.5% $6.01 81.9 $1,022 $1,035 (189) 1 $834 $2.80 $373 (192) (11) $832 $2.60 $740 (a) The years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015 give effect to the sale of the National Security Solutions (NSS) business, which was completed on February 1, 2016, and the expected divestiture in 2018 of the Vertex Aerospace business. The results of these businesses are presented as discontinued operations. (b) The year ended December 31, 2017 includes an estimated tax benefit of $79 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, related to the enactment of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (U.S. Tax Reform) in December 2017. (c) The year ended December 31, 2015 includes: (1) a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $46 million ($44 million after income taxes), or $0.54 per diluted share, related to a business retained by L3 in connection with the sale of NSS, and (2) a pre-tax loss of $31 million ($20 million after income taxes), or $0.25 per diluted share, related to business divestitures. SALES (In millions) 15 16 17 DILUTED EPS from continuing operations FREE CASH FLOW (In millions) $9,231 $9,210 $9,573 15 16 17 $6.01 $7.86 15 16 17 $832 $834 $862 $9.46 $740 CASH DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE 15 16 17 $2.60 $2.80 $3.00 COMMON STOCK REPURCHASED (In millions) 15 16 17 $373 $180 This Summary Annual Report should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. L3 TECHNOLOGIES 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 1 WE ARE L365. WE ARE TRANSFORMING OUR CULTURE AND APPROACH TO DEEPEN, EXPAND WE ARE RE-ENGAGING OUR 31,000+ EMPLOYEES, REIGNITING OUR AND INTENSIFY OUR FOCUS ON CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT, AND WORKING FASTER AND CLOSER TOGETHER ACROSS EVERY FUNCTION OF OUR BUSINESS. EVERY SINGLE DAY. TO EXCEL FOR OUR COMPANY, OUR CUSTOMERS AND OUR SHAREHOLDERS. WE ARE THE FUTURE OF L3. ENTREPRENEURIAL 2 L3 TECHNOLOGIES 2017 ANNUAL REPORT L3 TECHNOLOGIES 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 3 DEAR FELLOW SHAREHOLDERS: 2018 marks the beginning of a new era for L3 Technologies. We are executing our growth strategy and integrating more of our diverse capabilities to exceed the expectations of our customers. We are entering into a time when our core markets— U.S. and international defense, commercial aviation and airport security—are growing. We are adapting to capitalize on these improved markets by intensifying our focus on being agile leaders and innovators in areas with attractive long-term potential. We’re accelerating the pace of change with an energy and confidence that stem from our clear vision of becoming a non-traditional 6th prime in aerospace and defense. A Strong Foundation I am truly excited to become the third CEO in L3’s history. Since joining the company in October 2015, I have worked closely with our executive team on a journey to move the enterprise toward next-level performance and growth. I would like to thank Michael Strianese for his stewardship and support. Under his tenure, L3 continued to advance its strong foundation and fundamentals. We are market leaders in a broad base of significant high-technology capa- bilities, and we have a solid balance sheet, an unwav- ering commitment to our customers, and a strong reputation for quality and integrity. It is clear that L3 is unique among our peers. We bring the scale, resources and capabilities of a large company coupled with the culture and innova- tive mindset of small, forward-focused entrepreneurs. This strength, combined with our strategic agility, enables us to move faster when competing against the larger, more bureaucratic players. This is our blue- print for the future, and we’re going to build on it. 2017: Disciplined Growth L3 exceeded our financial plan in every metric and returned the company to growth for the first time in a decade. We achieved year-over-year growth in sales, orders, earnings per share and cash flow, with con- solidated net sales increasing 4%, including organic sales growth of 2%. Orders increased by 5%, driven by performance in our Electronic Systems, Communi- cation Systems and Sensor Systems segments, and we achieved a book-to-bill ratio greater than 1.0. 4 L3 TECHNOLOGIES 2017 ANNUAL REPORT We delivered another year of strong earnings per share (EPS). Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $9.46, up 20% from 2016, while free cash flow was up 3% for the year. Capital Allocation: Shifting Focus Our capital allocation strategy reflects our willing- ness to invest in our future, an important dimen- sion of delivering sustained long-term value to our shareholders. In 2017, we generated $985 million in net cash from operating activities, and in February 2018, continued our 14-year track record of dividend A FUNDAMENTALLY DIFFERENT COMPANY CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ACCESS TO KEY DOD INFLUENCERS RAPID DECISION- MAKING CUSTOMER INTIMACY BEST PRACTICES LOCAL AUTONOMY SMALL COMPANY AGILITY ENTREPRE- NEURSHIP LEVERAGING SCALE GRASSROOTS MARKET INNOVATIVE IDEAS LARGE CORPORATION STRENGTHS BRANDING BROADER ACCESS TO TALENT THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THE SWIFT. increases. We’re deploying capital in areas where we see the greatest potential to grow operations and maximize value. We invested a robust $287 million in research and development (R&D), an 11% increase over 2016. We also spent $316 million in merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions and $180 million in share repurchases. L3 was one of the first in our industry to shift cash deployment toward M&A as we stepped up activity in attractive growth areas. One thing that hasn’t changed—our commitment to maintaining L3’s investment-grade credit rating. Investing in Our Future The world is continuously evolving, and the pace of change is swift, particularly in defense. To succeed in their missions, our warfighters need trusted partners who quickly and affordably deliver innovative solutions in U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) high-priority areas. Airlines and commercial aviation customers are facing similar obstacles. The increase in air travel, coupled with the dynamic threat environment, requires more pilots and more advanced security in airports around the world. These represent significant opportunities for L3. Both the U.S. DoD budget and commercial aviation are experiencing single-digit growth. Throughout the year, we invested in R&D, acquisitions and capital projects that strengthen our capabilities in these large markets, positioning L3 for future growth in C6ISR1, training, airport security, unmanned undersea vehicles (UUV), protected communications, sensors and precision engagement systems. 1 Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance L3 TECHNOLOGIES 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 5 C6ISR is a critical competency that provides our forces with real-time situational awareness in an integrated, multi-domain battlespace. ISR integration and missionization have always been core strengths for L3. In 2017, we were selected by the U.S. Air Force to be the aircraft integrator to modernize its fleet of EC-130H Compass Call aircraft, now called EC-37B. This is the kind of trusted, reliable systems integration work we will continue to pursue, leverag- ing our proven ability to bring new ISR capabilities online more rapidly and cost-effectively than the competition. in increased capacity to deliver safe, efficient and affordable solutions. In 2018, we broke ground on a major expansion of our multipurpose training facility in Texas, adding 40,000 square feet of high-bay space. With our acquisition of Doss Aviation, we now offer complete ab initio training to our military customers. L3 Doss is the only third-party company authorized to provide initial flight training to the U.S. Air Force, operating a full-service facility in Colorado for fixed- wing pilots, navigators and remotely piloted aircraft crews. This addition puts L3 in a stronger position to serve our Air Force customers’ need for top-quality aircrew training at lower cost. Both military and commercial aviation are confronted with the challenge of a growing pilot shortage. Training the next generation of U.S. and allied military pilots is an honor and a great responsibility, and we are responding by investing The opportunities are even greater in commercial training. Around the world, we are opening cen- ters to expand our ability to provide pilot train- ing to airlines. Our October 2017 acquisition of a THREE-STAGE PATH TO LONG-TERM GROWTH STAGE 2: STRENGTHEN Accelerate talent focus through recruitment and development Bundle technologies into innovative solutions Increase innovation and investment in R&D and M&A Revenue growth STAGE 3: NON-TRADITIONAL 6TH PRIME Generate more sales from larger-scale, longer-lived programs Move up the value chain; secure prime positions on larger contracts Become leaner, faster and more responsive to our customers Revenue & margin growth STAGE 1: INTEGRATE Implement L365: Continuous improvement and performance Consolidation; shared services Increased collaboration, quality and productivity Expand margins Portugal-based company increased our offerings in Europe with the opening of the L3 European Air- line Academy. We also announced plans to build a 150,000-square-foot training and simulator manu- facturing facility in the U.K. that will include the L3 London Training Center. The facility will be equipped with eight new industry-leading RealitySeven™ full flight simulators, fixed-base simulators and space for classes, meetings and briefings. L3’s simulators and innovative “power-by-the-hour” business model have revolutionized the industry. We established a cadet training partnership with British Airways and won new contracts with easyJet, China’s Spring and Sichuan Airlines, and Japan’s ANA, among others, to advance our position in this growing area. To serve the global airport security market, we accelerated our development of total checkpoint solutions around our ClearScan® carry-on baggage and ProVision® personnel screening systems. In 2017, ClearScan was the first automated explosives detection system for carry-on baggage to pass the new European Civil Aviation Conference standard, enabling passengers to keep electronics and liquids in their carry-on bags through the check-in process. Similarly, in October 2016, ClearScan received U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) certification, allowing electronic devices to remain in luggage during screening. When coupled with our Mach-SmartLane® automated screening lane, the combined system can safely process passengers faster than any system in the industry, with a higher prob- ability of detection and a lower false alarm rate. As more missions take place in access-denied areas, unmanned and autonomous systems are a U.S. Navy priority to address evolving threats. L3 entered the emerging growth market for unmanned undersea vehicles with three acquisitions: OceanServer Tech- nology, Open Water Power and Adaptive Methods. These businesses position us as a prime integrator in the undersea market, a strategy that is already beginning to pay off. In November 2017, the U.S. Navy awarded L3 a contract to design and integrate next-generation communications, mission planning, autonomy, navigation, and other capabilities for its Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV). We are also creating and demonstrating new avenues for protected communications. Our state-of-the-art technology will facilitate data teaming between manned and unmanned aircraft on the Apache MUMT-X program. In addition, our work enabling direct communications between advanced tactical air- craft has yielded a next-generation solution that gives our customers a significant advantage over adversar- ies. To foster more collaboration and innovation, we established the L3 IMPACT Center, which immerses operational users and development experts in a rapid prototyping environment. Across the company, we can work with customers and partners on dynamically changing mission scenarios to quickly design new solutions for operators in the field. Our leadership in sensor technology, speed-to-market and cost-effective solutions led to L3’s selection by the United Launch Alliance (ULA) as the exclusive provider of launch avionics and other services for its new Vulcan Centaur rocket. On this program, L3 has secured a prime role working with the other suppliers to deliver for the customer. We also won a contract to develop next-generation Free Space Optics for the DoD and space customers. In our international business, we’re targeting oppor- tunities around the world where our capabilities are best aligned with the needs of U.S. allies. In January 2018, we formed International Boards in Australia, Canada and the U.K. to support our growth initia- tives in these regions. My executive team and I have also traveled to Asia and the Middle East to connect with our customers and discuss how L3’s solutions meet their requirements. Along with strategic M&A and capital investments, we are continuously evaluating L3’s portfolio. As part of this process, we made the decision to divest Vertex Aerospace, which will be completed in 2018. L3 3.0 Our L3 vision is to become a different kind of prime contractor, a non-traditional 6th prime that is lean and optimized, operating and innovating with an entrepreneur’s speed and sense of urgency. We are intently focused on our R&D approach, not just on 6 L3 TECHNOLOGIES 2017 ANNUAL REPORT L3 TECHNOLOGIES 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 7 GROWTH FOCUS AREAS We are sharpening our R&D and M&A investment focus to drive future growth in areas where L3 strengths, customer needs and market potential intersect. PROTECTED COMMUNICATIONS With increasingly sophisticated adversaries, C6ISR L3 is an industry leader and prime integrator in PRECISION ENGAGEMENT L3 is developing new alternatives for advanced COMMERCIAL PILOT TRAINING A sh ortage of qualified pilots is a looming UNMANNED UNDERSEA We made three acquisitions in 2017 to leverage AVIATION SECURITY L3 i s building its global leadership in airport protected communications are more critical ISR, delivering advanced, rapidly reconfigurable precision weapons for the DoD. The low-cost challenge confronting commercial and military and expand strong L3 leadership in unmanned security with acquisitions that support a fully than ever. This is the vital connective tissue solutions for a variety of complex missions. Our ALaMO munition demonstrates how L3’s innovative aviation worldwide. L3’s training and simulation vehicle technologies and systems into another integrated solution for improving the screening between ground, air, space and undersea technologies connect airborne, space-, ground- and entrepreneurial mindset delivered a unique solutions include world-class training centers to security-critical realm—undersea. experience and increasing hourly passenger domains. This is an L3 sweet spot. and sea-based communication systems to solution to increase naval platform survivability help customers meet the need safely, efficiently throughput without compromising security. provide the warfighter with the actionable and lethality. and cost-effectively. intelligence needed for real-time situational awareness and response. what our customers need now, but also on what they’re going to need five years from now. At L3, we pride ourselves on being a place where people love what they do and where they work. We are a company of people who not only embrace change, but who thrive on it. We call that L3 3.0. We are undertaking a bold transformation and culture shift centered on Innovation, Collabora- tion and Integration. L3 is a federation of best-in- class entrepreneurs across a broad scope of products and capabilities, and we want each business to con- centrate on four things: inventing, selling, building and delivering outstanding value for our customers. We are focused on putting the right people in the right places and making sure everyone is inspired with a relentless drive for performance and continuous improvement. To achieve this, in Stage One, we are intensifying our integration supported by L365—our continu- ous improvement program launched in 2017. L365 involves a never-satisfied mindset, an ongoing quest for excellence that touches every corner of the company. It broadly encompasses eliminating waste, enhancing quality, improving processes and increas- ing speed—from operations to R&D. For example, we’re expanding the scope of our shared services ini- tiatives to include functions such as material procure- ment, IT and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Throughout 2017, we ‘sector-ized’ our divisions, consolidating and integrating complementary busi- nesses to better align with customer needs and market opportunities. In 2018, we’re continuing this process and creating cost-saving synergies to clear the way for increased collaboration and accelerated innovation. This allows us to bundle our capabilities into cross-segment solutions, which is the best way to move up the food chain. In Stage Two, we will strengthen the company as investments in growth and integration hit our top and bottom lines in 2019 and beyond. We expect our increased R&D, acquisitions and capital projects to drive sales and expand margins. impact—specifically for military personnel, veterans and their families; for communities devastated by natural disasters; and for the future of our nation’s leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Stage Three is our larger goal—becoming a non-traditional 6th prime in the next five years— achieving greater scale without compromising our entrepreneurial spirit. We will become a company transformed by securing more prime positions on major contracts and generating a higher percentage of sales from larger programs. This will deliver higher profits and cash flow, which we’ll continue to reinvest to drive top-line and earnings growth in the years ahead. Strong Company, Stronger Community Transforming L3’s culture likewise increases our ability to support the communities around us. We are donating funds, time and talent to make a real L3 is a major supporter of Homes For Our Troops (HFOT). We raised significant funds for the program in 2017, in addition to volunteering at more than 50 HFOT build events nationwide. This is just one of numerous organizations and programs we support in honor of the men and women who serve our country, including the USO, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and Bob Woodruff’s Stand Up for Heroes event. In 2017, natural disasters devastated many areas in the U.S. L3 responded by donating to American Red Cross hurricane relief efforts. We also established L3 Cares, an emergency assistance fund to help employees who experience financial hardships after 8 L3 TECHNOLOGIES 2017 ANNUAL REPORT L3 TECHNOLOGIES 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 9 these types of events. The fund relies primarily on the generous contributions of our employees, with an L3 company match. We will continue to expand this program to provide financial relief to our colleagues in need. We understand the importance of how tomorrow’s generation of engineers will define L3’s reputation for innovation. As a result, we strongly support STEM programs at all levels of education in a variety of ways, from mentorship to funding. Our newest part- nership is with The Wings Club Foundation, which leads initiatives and awards scholarships to students pursuing careers in aerospace and aviation. The True Growth Driver: People For every company, performance is judged by sales, earnings and cash flow. These metrics are very important measures of success, but they’re an out- come based on the people behind those numbers. It’s our people at L3 that determine our success, and we are hard at work ensuring our people have the right conditions to succeed. When we talk about Innovation, Collaboration and Integration, we’re effectively describing the accomplishments and efforts of all our employees around the world. Strategies alone do not make L3 3.0 a reality—there must be excellence in execu- tion. We believe our human capital is the truest driver of competitive differentiation, and culture determines performance. This year, we distributed an L3 Employee Experience Survey to gain valuable insight to enhance our business and talent strategy. Our goal under our L3 3.0 transformation is to foster a highly inclusive workplace that attracts, encourages and retains the industry’s best innovators, collabora- tors and integrators. As we develop talent from within, we are also recruit- ing top people externally to help move us forward. Among the numerous talented leaders who recently joined our team is Sean Stackley, L3’s Vice President of Strategic Advanced Programs and Technology. Sean previously served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) and brings stellar industry, policy and engineering experience to our team. Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Patrick J. O'Reilly is L3’s Vice President of Engineer- ing. Pat’s knowledge of the DoD and managing large, complex programs will help us advance cross-segment collaboration and innovation. John Feren, a world- recognized aviation expert, joined us as Vice Presi- dent of Business Development and Marketing for Commercial Aviation. In addition, we promoted Andrew C. Ivers, who led several businesses within the segment, to corporate Senior Vice President and President of Communication Systems. We are building a culture that supports our vision for L3 3.0—people with positive attitudes; team players who excel at what they do and only want to get better. On behalf of the entire corporation, we would like to thank Michael Strianese and Arthur Simon, who are retiring from L3’s Board of Directors in 2018. We are grateful for their years of distinguished service and many contributions to L3’s success. Pushing the Pace We are building a truly unique company by leverag- ing our strengths, identifying and capitalizing on opportunities, and positioning ourselves for success today and in the years ahead. We are singularly attuned to maintaining a steadfast commitment to our customers. We will develop and deliver the trusted solutions, capabilities and innovations they rely on to keep our warfighters, the traveling public, and U.S. military and commercial airline pilots around the world safe. L3 has the strength, the drive, the resources and the talent that enable us to redefine and exceed expectations. There’s no doubt in my mind—we are up to the task. Sincerely, Christopher E. Kubasik Chief Executive Officer and President 10 L3 TECHNOLOGIES 2017 ANNUAL REPORT INNOVATION. COLLABORATION. INTEGRATION. IT'S ALL ABOUT OUR PEOPLE. ACROSS L3, WE ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE EVERY DAY, WORKING AS INNOVATORS, COLLABORATORS AND INTEGRATORS TO MAKE OUR VISION FOR L3 3.0 A REALITY. INTEGRATORS DRIVE EFFICIENCY, AGILITY AND VALUE. OPTIMIZING EFFICIENCY EVERYWHERE L3 is increasingly looking at its operations as an integrated whole, identifying opportunities to create efficiencies, reduce costs and improve performance through the consolidation of functions, businesses and facilities. The goal: a leaner, faster company that further empowers our entrepreneurial agility. INNOVATORS ARE THE FUTURE OF L3 AND OUR CUSTOMERS. INVENTION MEETS INVESTMENT Customers need new solutions. They need them to be affordable, and they need them now. We are doing more than increasing our R&D investment—we are revamping our processes to ensure a sharper focus on our areas of strength, improve returns on our investments and compress development time to a sprint. 12 L3 TECHNOLOGIES 2017 ANNUAL REPORT L3 TECHNOLOGIES 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 13 COLLABORATORS MOVE L3 FORWARD FASTER AND FARTHER. LEVERAGING OUR COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE L3 is ramping up cross-segment collaboration to develop and deliver comprehensive solutions today and accelerate R&D for industry-leading innovation tomorrow. Working in multifunctional teams turbo- charges L3's competitiveness and capabilities, and creates new opportunities for growth. 14 L3 TECHNOLOGIES 2017 ANNUAL REPORT L3 TECHNOLOGIES 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 15 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CORPORATE INFORMATION Claude R. Canizares Thomas A. Corcoran General (Ret.) Lloyd W. Newton Vincent Pagano, Jr. General (Ret.) Ann E. Dunwoody General (Ret.) H. Hugh Shelton Lewis Kramer Arthur L. Simon* Christopher E. Kubasik Michael T. Strianese* Robert B. Millard Corporate Headquarters You can contact the corporate headquarters by writing to: L3 Technologies 600 Third Avenue New York, NY 10016 Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of L3 Technologies, Inc. to be an equal opportunity employer and to comply voluntarily with the concepts and practices of affirmative action. In keeping with this policy, it is L3 Technologies’ objective to advertise for, recruit, hire, train and promote into all job or by calling 212-697-1111, or faxing 212-867-5249. levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, Corporate Information News media, analysts, shareholders and others seeking corporate religion, gender, age, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. information about L3 should contact corporate communications All such decisions will be made in accordance with established LEADERSHIP TEAM Richard A. Cody SVP, Washington Operations Ralph G. D’Ambrosio SVP and Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey A. Miller SVP and President of Sensor Systems Segment David M. Van Buren SVP, Program Development Ann D. Davidson SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Mark R. Von Schwarz SVP and President of Aerospace Systems Segment Raymond J. DeLuke VP, Chief Information Officer Kevin L. Weiss VP, Chief Human Resources Officer Todd W. Gautier SVP and President of Electronic Systems Segment Heidi R. Wood SVP, Corporate Strategy and Technology Andrew C. Ivers SVP and President of Communication Systems Segment personnel policies and by utilizing objective standards based on the individual’s qualifications as they relate to the particular job vacancy. Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this Annual Report are forward-looking statements. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to events or conditions or that include words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. The forward- looking statements set forth herein involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company’s “Forward-looking Statements” included in the Company’s recent filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward- looking statements. For a discussion of other risks and uncertainties that could impair our results of operations or financial condition, see Part I - Item 1A -“Risk Factors” and Note 18 to our audited consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report. Credits Design: Conjure, Chicago Use of U.S. DoD and U.S. Coast Guard visual information does not imply or constitute DoD/USCG endorsement. © 2018 L3 Technologies, Inc. at 212-697-1111. Printed Materials Printed financial and governance materials can be obtained without charge by written request to the corporate headquarters addressed to the Corporate Secretary or by calling (866) INFO-LLL, (866) 463-6555. Internet You can access quarterly and annual financial information, news releases, job listings, information on becoming a supplier, and an overview of the company’s products and services on the L3 website at www.L3T.com. Stock Exchange Listing L3’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol LLL. Annual Meeting The annual meeting of shareholders will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 7, 2018, at The Wagner at The Battery (formerly The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park), Two West Street, New York, NY. Shareholder Assistance If you have questions concerning your shareholder account, please contact the stock transfer agent: Regular Mail Computershare P.O. Box 505000 Louisville, KY 40233-5000 Overnight Deliveries Computershare 462 South 4th Street Suite 1600 Louisville, KY 40233-5000 or call 877-282-1168 (781-575-2879 from outside the United States). For the hearing impaired, the phone number is TDD: 800-490-1493. You can also contact the stock transfer agent at its website at www.computershare.com. * Will not stand for re-election to the L3 Board of Directors in 2018. 16 L3 TECHNOLOGIES 2017 ANNUAL REPORT L3 TECHNOLOGIES 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 17 

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