# Rockwell Collins shareowners approve acquisition by United Technologies

Rockwell Collins shareowners overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition by United Technologies Corp. The transaction is expected to close by the third quarter of 2018, combining Rockwell Collins with UTC Aerospace Systems to form Collins Aerospace Systems.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-01-11
- Where: United States
- Value: $30.0B
- Status: announced
- Products: aerospace products and services
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [United Technologies Corp.](https://endata.com/companies/937.md) (acquirer)
- [Rockwell Collins Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/17593.md) (target)

## Sources

- [newsroom.aviator.aero](https://newsroom.aviator.aero/rockwell-collins-shareowners-vote-overwhelmingly-in-favor-of-acquisition-by-utc/), 2018-01-11: "Shareowners have made clear their support for this acquisition, bringing it one step closer to reality."
- [desmoinesregister.com](https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2018/01/11/shareholders-approve-rockwell-collins-sale-united-technologies/1024447001/), 2018-01-11: "Shareholders of Rockwell Collins overwhelmingly approved the aerospace company's $30 billion sale to technology conglomerate United Technologies."

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