Leitch Technology Corporation Acquisition

Deal rationale and value creation
• Digital content and High-Definition (HD) broadcasting is driving
change in the global broadcast industry
– Requires significant investment in new technology and know-how
– Creating attractive market growth rates of 10-12% per year
• The acquisition further positions Harris as the supplier of choice,
with broadest end-to-end hardware and software offering
– Products are complementary with limited overlap
– Expands addressable market and creates opportunities in adjacent
markets, including cable, satellite and content providers
– Complementary sales and distribution channels
• Combination provides Harris Broadcast division with increased scale,
global market presence, and expanded digital offering
• Leitch has an experienced management team with strong domain
knowledge and customer relationships
Investor presentation – slide 3 assuredcommunications
31-Aug-2005