Exelis Board of Directors Approves $350 Million Share Repurchase Program

The board of directors for Exelis (NYSE: XLS) has authorized a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company may repurchase up to $350 million of the company’s outstanding common stock through Nov. 4, 2016.

Share repurchase transactions may be made from time to time during the defined time period at the discretion of company management and in accordance with applicable federal securities laws. The timing of repurchases and the exact number of shares of common stock to be purchased will depend upon market conditions and other factors. This program may be extended, suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice.

About Exelis

Exelis is a diversified, top-tier global aerospace, defense and information solutions company that leverages a 50-year legacy of deep customer knowledge and technical expertise to deliver affordable, mission-critical solutions for global customers. We are a leader in positioning and navigation, sensors, air traffic management solutions, image processing and distribution, communications and information systems, and focused on strategic growth in the areas of critical networks, ISR and analytics, electronic warfare and composite aerostructures. Headquartered in McLean, Va., Exelis employs approximately 10,000 people and generated 2013 sales of $4.8 billion. For more information, visit our website at www.exelisinc.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter,LinkedIn and YouTube.

Safe Harbor Statement

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”): Some of the information included herein includes forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Act. Whenever used, words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “target,” “may,” “could,” “outlook” and other terms of similar meaning are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are uncertain and to some extent unpredictable, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied from, such forward-looking statements. The company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the company’s historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:

• Our dependence on the defense industry and the business risks peculiar to that industry, including changing priorities or reductions in the U.S. government or international defense budgets;
• Government regulations and compliance therewith, including changes to the Department of Defense procurement process;
• Our international operations, including sales to foreign customers;
• Competition, industry capacity and production rates;
• Misconduct of our employees, subcontractors, agents and business partners;
• The level of returns on postretirement benefit plan assets and potential employee benefit plan contributions and other employment and pension matters;
• Changes in interest rates and other factors that affect earnings and cash flows;
• The mix of our contracts and programs, our performance, and our ability to control costs;
• Governmental investigations;
• Our level of indebtedness and our ability to make payments on or service our indebtedness;
• Subcontractor performance;
• Economic and capital markets conditions;
• The availability and pricing of raw materials and components;
• Ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel;
• Protection of intellectual property rights;
• Changes in technology;
• Contingencies related to actual or alleged environmental contamination, claims and concerns;
• Security breaches and other disruptions to our information technology and operations;
• Unanticipated changes in our tax provisions or exposure to additional income tax liabilities; and
• Ability to execute our internal performance plans, including restructuring, productivity and cost-reduction initiatives.

The forward-looking statements in this release are made as of the date hereof and the company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the company’s historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in the Exelis Inc. Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, and those described from time to time in our future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.