Kaye Scholer Represents Ultra Electronics plc in its Acquisition of Criticom Inc.

Ultra Electronics plc, a group of specialist businesses designing, manufacturing and supporting electronic and electromechanical systems, sub-systems, and products for defense, security and aerospace applications worldwide, announced the completion of its acquisition of Criticom Inc. ("Criticom") for an initial cash consideration of US$28 million. An additional cash payment of up to $5 million will be payable if certain performance based measures are achieved by June 30, 2008. The closing of the acquisition followed the successful completion of U.S. regulatory review and approvals. Criticom, based in Lanham, Maryland, is a leading integrator of complete video solutions to both government and commercial customers.

The Kaye Scholer team was led by Nancy Fuchs, Christopher Griner, Farhad Jalinous, Ronald Henry, Christopher Brewster and William Lonergan.