8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2017

HARRIS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-3863		34-0276860
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1025 West NASA Blvd., Melbourne, Florida		32919
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (321) 727-9100

No change

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 7.01      Regulation FD Disclosure.

The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K that is furnished under this Item 7.01, including the accompanying Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K that is furnished under this Item 7.01, including the accompanying Exhibit 99.1, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

On April 28, 2017, Harris Corporation (“Harris” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the completion of the sale of its government IT services business to an affiliate of Veritas Capital for $690 million in cash and that proceeds from the transaction will be used to support Harris' capital allocation strategy, including pension pre-funding and share repurchases. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (d) Exhibits.

     The following exhibit is furnished herewith:

99.1 Press Release, issued by Harris Corporation on April 28, 2017 (furnished pursuant to item 7.01).

SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	HARRIS CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Rahul Ghai
		Name:	Rahul Ghai
Date: April 28, 2017		Title:	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
Under Regulation S-K,
Item 601	Description
99.1	Press Release, issued by Harris Corporation on April 28, 2017 (furnished pursuant to Item 7.01).

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact Information:

Jim Burke

Harris Corporation

jim.burke@harris.com

321-727-9131

Harris Corporation Completes Sale of its Government IT Services Business to Veritas Capital

MELBOURNE, Fla., April 28, 2017 — Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has completed the previously announced sale of its government IT services business to Veritas Capital for $690 million in cash. Proceeds from the transaction will be used to support the company’s capital allocation strategy, including pension pre-funding and share repurchases.

The business, which was part of the former Critical Networks segment, provides IT and engineering managed services to U.S. government agencies, including supporting NASA’s Space Communications Network and Deep Space Network programs.

About Veritas Capital

Veritas Capital is a leading private equity firm that invests in companies that provide critical products and services, primarily technology and technology-enabled solutions, to government and commercial customers worldwide, including those operating in the aerospace & defense, healthcare, technology, national security, communications, energy, and education industries. Veritas seeks to create value by strategically transforming the companies in which it invests through organic and inorganic means. For more information on Veritas Capital and its current and past investments, visit www.veritascapital.com.

About Harris Corporation

Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving customers’ toughest mission-critical challenges by providing solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports government and commercial customers in more than 100 countries and has approximately $6 billion in annual revenue. The company is organized into three business segments: Communication Systems, Space and Intelligence Systems and Electronic Systems. Learn more at harris.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements in this release include but are not limited to the anticipated use of proceeds from the transaction. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. The company’s consolidated results, future trends and forward-looking statements could be affected by many factors, risk and uncertainties, including but not limited to other potential uses of proceeds. Further information relating to factors that may impact the company’s results, future trends and forward-looking statements are disclosed in the company’s filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are made as of the date of this release, and the company disclaims any intention or obligation, other than imposed by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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