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Filed by Stratex Networks, Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.
(Registration File No. 333-137980)
(STRATEX NETWORKS LOGO)
Stratex Networks Announces Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino
Waiting Period for Combination with Harris Corporation’s
Microwave Communications Division
San Jose, Calif., Oct. 31, 2006 – Stratex Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: STXN), a leading provider of wireless transmission solutions, today announced that the waiting period required by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, with respect to the proposed combination with Harris Corporation’s Microwave Communications Division, has ended. Termination of the waiting period satisfies a closing condition of the transaction.
The planned combination, announced September 5, 2006, remains subject to other closing requirements, including the approval of Stratex Networks stockholders and other regulatory clearances.
About Stratex Networks
With headquarters in San Jose, California, Stratex Networks, Inc. is one of the world’s leading providers of high-speed wireless transmission solutions. Since it was founded in 1984, Stratex Networks has achieved international recognition for quality, innovation, and technical superiority in delivering data, voice, and video communication systems, including comprehensive service and support. Stratex Networks, with its broad product offering and worldwide sales and support organization, is strategically positioned to serve its customers’ needs in wireless, high-capacity transmission technology. Additional information is available at www.stratexnetworks.com.
Additional information and where to find it
This communication is for informational purposes only. In connection with the transaction, Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. has filed a registration statement on Form S-4, which includes a

 


 

preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed combination of Harris’ Microwave Communications Division with Stratex Networks. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. The definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to the stockholders of Stratex Networks. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain the documents free of charge at the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and the filings with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus may also be obtained when available, without charge, by directing a request to Stratex Networks, Inc., 120 Rose Orchard Way, San Jose, CA 95134, Attention: Office of the Secretary, or to Harris Corporation, 1025 West NASA Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32919, Attention: Office of the Corporate Secretary.
Participants in solicitation
Stratex Networks, Harris Corporation and their respective directors and executive officers and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Stratex Networks’ stockholders in respect of the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Stratex Networks is set forth in the proxy statement for Stratex Networks’ 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on July 10, 2006. Information about the directors and executive officers of Harris is set forth in the proxy statement for Harris’ 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on September 18, 2006. Investors may obtain additional information regarding the interest of such participants by reading the definitive proxy statement/prospectus regarding the transaction when it becomes available.
SOURCE: Stratex Networks, Inc.
Investor Contact:
Mary McGowan
Summit IR Group Inc.
(408) 404-5401
Mary@summitirgroup.com