ESSEX CORPORATION

As of January 25, 2007 Essex Corp. is acquired by Northrop Grumman Space & Mission Systems Corporation. Essex Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides signal processing, image processing, information processing, information assurance, and engineering innovations for the U.S. Government intelligence and defense customers. It provides processing solutions using optical, optoelectronic, and software technology within the five business areas: Signal Processing, Image Processing, Information P... rocessing, Information Assurance, and Engineering Innovations. The company’s Signal Processing solutions include integrated signal processing solutions, advanced optical signal processors, radar signal processors, and communications and networks. Its Image Processing business includes 3-D imaging and geographic information systems. The company’s Information Processing business includes cognitive processing and critical information infrastructure services. Essex Corporation’s Information Assurance business includes information and network security solutions, as well as information warfare. Its Engineering Innovations include embedded systems, and engineering design, development, and deployment. Essex Corporation was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Columbia, MarylandMore