# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000202058
**File Stem:** 0000202058-26-000020
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000202058-26-000020.hdr.sgml**: 20260302

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000202058-26-000020

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260226

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260302

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260302

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. /DE/
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000202058
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL SYS [3812]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 04 Manufacturing
- **EIN:** 340276860
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0102

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-03863
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26708996

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1025 W NASA BLVD
- **CITY:** MELBOURNE
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 32919
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 3217279100

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1025 W NASA BLVD
- **CITY:** MELBOURNE
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 32919

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** HARRIS CORP /DE/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** HARRIS SEYBOLD CO
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19600201

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**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 26, 2026**

**L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.** 

   

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **1-3863** | **34-0276860** |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br> of incorporation) | (Commission<br> File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer<br> Identification No.) |

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| **1025 West NASA Boulevard** | **1025 West NASA Boulevard** | |
| **Melbourne,** | **Florida** | **32919** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |

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

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| **No change** |
| (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |

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| 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: | 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: |
| ☐ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ☐ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |

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| **Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:** | **Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:** | **Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:** |
| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share | LHX | New York Stock Exchange |

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| Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. | Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
| Emerging growth company | **☐** |
| If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  | **☐** |

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**Item 5.02**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers**.

<u>Appointment of New Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer</u>

On March 2, 2026, L3Harris Technologies, Inc. ("L3Harris" or the "Company") announced that Kenneth Sharp has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of L3Harris, effective March 16, 2026 (the "Effective Date"). Mr. Sharp succeeds Kenneth Bedingfield, who will focus exclusively on leading the Missile Solutions segment as President of Missile Solutions.

Mr. Sharp, 55, joins L3Harris from Peraton, Inc., a privately held national security company, where he served as Chief Financial Officer since 2023. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of DXC Technology Company, a publicly traded global IT services company, from 2020 to 2023. From 2016 to 2020, Mr. Sharp was Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Defense Systems at Northrop Grumman Corporation. He began his career as an auditor at Ernst & Young and is a veteran of the Marine Corps, having served in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He holds an MBA from The George Washington University and a BS in accounting from the University of Maryland.

<u>Offer Letter Agreement with Mr. Sharp</u>

In connection with the transition, Mr. Sharp and L3Harris entered into an offer letter agreement on February 26, 2026 (the "Offer Letter Agreement").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Offer Letter Agreement, which was previously approved by the Compensation Committee of L3Harris' Board of Directors, provides for the following compensation and benefits:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• annual base salary of $875,000;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• eligibility to receive an annual cash incentive under with a target value of 100% of his base salary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• eligibility to receive annual equity with a target value of $3,250,000, under terms and conditions consistent with grants to L3Harris' other executive officers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a one-time grant of (i) restricted stock units valued at $3,500,000 to offset forgone equity at his prior employer, vesting ratably over four years;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• eligibility to participate in L3Harris' retirement, employee health, welfare and benefit plans;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a $1,000,000 cash sign on bonus to offset foregone incentive, subject to a 24-month clawback; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• relocation benefits, including a $10,000 expense allowance payment.

Mr. Sharp will also be covered by severance and change in control plans applicable to L3Harris'other executive officers. The foregoing description of the terms and conditions of Mr. Sharp's Offer Letter Agreement is not complete, and should be read in conjunction with the complete text of the Offer Letter Agreement, which L3Harris expects to file as an exhibit to its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending April 3, 2026.

Mr. Sharp's appointment was not pursuant to any arrangement or understanding with respect to any other person. In addition, there are no family relationships between Mr. Sharp and any director or other executive officer of L3Harris, and there are no related persons transactions between L3Harris and Mr. Sharp reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

**Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On March 2, 2026, L3Harris issued a press release announcing Mr. Sharp's appointment as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of L3Harris. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (d) Exhibits.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The following exhibits are provided herewith:

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| **Exhibit<br>Number** | **Description &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;** |
| 99.1 | <u>[Press Release issued by L3Harris Technologies, Inc. on March 2, 2026, (furnished pursuant to Item 7.01)](newsrelease_l3harrisappoin.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File formatted in Inline XBRL |

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SIGNATURE

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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.

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| | L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  | L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  | L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  |
| | By: | /s/ Christoph Feddersen | /s/ Christoph Feddersen |
| | | Name: | Christoph Feddersen |
| Date: March 2, 2026 |  | Title: | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

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**Exhibit 99.1**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**News Release**

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

*<u>Media Contact</u>:*

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| **Sara Banda** |
| Corporate |
| Media@L3Harris.com  |
| 321-306-8927 |

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**L3Harris Appoints Ken Sharp Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Ken Bedingfield President of Missile Solutions**

**MELBOURNE, Fla., March 2, 2026** — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) today announced the appointment of Kenneth (Ken) Sharp as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 16. Kenneth (Ken) Bedingfield will focus exclusively on leading the Missile Solutions segment and rapidly scaling solid rocket motor manufacturing to meet the nation's urgent missile demand. He will also be responsible for the eventual initial public offering of Missile Solutions.

Sharp, 55, brings more than 30 years of financial leadership in defense and technology, with a proven record of driving growth and strengthening financial operations. He joins L3Harris from national security company Peraton Inc., where he served as Executive Vice President and CFO. Previously, Sharp was CFO of DXC Technology, a publicly traded global IT services company, and CFO of Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems business. He began his career as an auditor at Ernst & Young and is a veteran of the Marine Corps, having served in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

"I'm delighted to welcome Ken to our leadership team," said Christopher Kubasik, Chairman and CEO, L3Harris. "He brings relevant expertise, operational rigor, and a deep appreciation for the responsibility we carry in serving our customers and warfighters. I'd also like to congratulate Ken Bedingfield, who will dedicate his full attention to leading Missile Solutions as it prepares for its initial public offering later this year. His experience, business knowledge and leadership will ensure accelerated production of solid rocket motors for critical defense programs."

"I am honored to join L3Harris at such an important time for the company and the industry," said Sharp. "L3Harris has an exceptional portfolio of mission-critical technologies and a strong commitment to innovation. I look forward to working alongside Chris and the leadership team to support our customers' missions and creating long-term value for all our stakeholders."

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**About L3Harris Technologies**

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.

**Forward-Looking Statements** 

This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 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. Statements about an initial public offering is forward-looking and is subject to risks and uncertainties, including market conditions, regulatory developments and risks related to the proposed transaction with the Department of War. L3Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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