France's SAFRAN Group has agreed to acquire 81 percent of General Electric's [GE] Homeland Protection business, giving it a portfolio of security products used for explosives detection to go with its identity management solutions in the global homeland security space. SAFRAN's definitive agreement with GE calls for a cash payment of $580 million. Under terms of the deal, GE will maintain a minimum ownership stake in the homeland business for at least three years. The transaction is expected to close…
SAFRAN to Acquire Majority Stake in GE’s Homeland Protection Business
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