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): February 9, 2007
HARRIS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-3863
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34-0276860 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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1025 West NASA Blvd., Melbourne, FL
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32919 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (321) 727-9100
No Change
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On February 9, 2007, Howard L. Lance, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Harris Corporation (Harris or the Company), adopted a written pre-arranged plan
to sell shares of Harris stock. The plan was established as part of Mr. Lances long-term strategy
for asset diversification and financial, estate and tax planning activities. Mr. Lances plan was
established in accordance with the guidelines specified in Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Companys insider trading policy.
The plan provides for the potential sale of up to 130,000 shares of Harris stock at
predetermined times beginning in March 2007 and ending no later than June 2007, subject to
specified limitations and minimum price thresholds. A portion of the shares expected to be sold
will be acquired upon the exercise of employee stock options. Mr. Lances ownership interest in
Harris is considerably in excess of the Companys stock ownership guidelines. The transactions
under the plan will be disclosed publicly through Form 4 and Form 144 filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
Rule 10b5-1 permits individuals to establish pre-arranged stock trading plans when they are
not in possession of material non-public information, and allows such pre-arranged trades to be
made pursuant to the plan regardless of any subsequent material non-public information that an
individual may receive. Using these plans, individuals can prudently and gradually diversify their
investment portfolios over time.
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