Rockwell Collins To Divest Kaiser Optical Systems To Endress+Hauser -Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Communications and aviation electronics maker Rockwell Collins, Inc. (COL) has agreed to sell its subsidiary, Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc., a leader in spectrographic instrumentation and applied holographic technology, to Endress+Hauser for undisclosed terms. The sale may close in early fiscal 2014.

Kaiser Optical Systems, located in Ann Arbor, Mich., became a Rockwell Collins company in 2000 as part of the company's purchase of K Systems, Inc., the parent company of Kaiser Aerospace and Electronics. Principal products include Raman sensors and instrumentation, advanced holographic components for spectroscopy, telecommunications, astronomy and ultra-fast sciences, and components for aircraft display systems.

"With the acquisition of Kaiser Optical Systems, we are expanding our range in the field of advanced analytics for liquids, gases and solids. In addition, we are strengthening our optical technology and manufacturing competence," said Endress+Hauser Chief Executive Officer Klaus Endress.

Kaiser Optical Systems' revenues are reported as part of Rockwell Collins Government Systems avionics business, and represent less than one percent of the company's total revenue.