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October 3rd, 2011

The Vitec Group + Haigh-Farr... Inquiring Minds Wish To Know...


[SatNews] This acquisition will compliment the Company's range of MAG solutions...
The Vitec Group plc (“Vitec”), the international provider of products and services for the broadcast, photographic, and MAG (military, aerospace and government) markets,has agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Haigh-Farr Inc. (the “Haigh-Farr”). The transaction is subject to the approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), which is expected by the end of November 2011. Haigh-Farr has more than 30 years of experience in the design, manufacture and sales of flight-body antennas for simple and sophisticated communication applications. It serves the defence, space and commercial markets providing high quality, application specific antennas for challenging communication environments.

Based in Bedford, New Hampshire, Haigh-Farr is an ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturing business with an international reputation for product and performance excellence. It pioneered the Wraparound™ antenna concept which has enhanced the performance capabilities of aircraft, missiles and spacecraft worldwide. The Company’s customers include a number of leading U.S. prime government contractors. Haigh-Farr will operate as a standalone business within Vitec's Videocom Division and its existing senior management, including the CEO, David Farr and the Vice President, Norene Farr, will be retained by the business.