ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are subject to a number of lawsuits, investigations, and claims (some of which involve substantial amounts). For a discussion of contingencies related to certain legal proceedings, see "Note 17: Commitments and Contingencies" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K. Except as otherwise noted, while we are unable to predict the final outcome, based on information currently available, we do not believe that resolution of any of these matters will have a material adverse effect upon our competitive position, results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity.

A further discussion of government contracts and related investigations, as well as a discussion of our environmental liabilities, can be found under the heading "Other Matters Relating to Our Business" within Item 1. "Business" of this Form 10-K and in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of this Form 10-K.

Pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, for proceedings under environmental laws to which a government authority is a party and we reasonably believe such proceedings will result in monetary sanctions, we have adopted a disclosure threshold of $1 million.

Environmental Enforcement Proceeding

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) issued a Notice of Violation/Cease and Desist Order (NOV/CDO) to Raytheon Company on January 31, 2023, alleging violations of a water discharge permit at a former Raytheon Company facility in Boulder, Colorado. On March 27, 2024, the CDPHE informed Raytheon Company that it is seeking a penalty in the amount of approximately $1 million in connection with the alleged violations and is requiring Raytheon Company to undertake a compliance program. Raytheon Company is contesting the alleged violations and the penalty demand,

and has the right to appeal the NOV/CDO and any associated penalty. We do not expect liability related to this matter to have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity.

737 MAX Aircraft Litigation

Multiple lawsuits have been filed in U.S. courts relating to the October 29, 2018 Lion Air Flight 610 and the March 10, 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 accidents. Collins Aerospace (Collins) sold certain aircraft parts and systems to The Boeing Company for the 737 MAX aircraft involved in these accidents. Certain of our Collins businesses have been named, along with other third parties, as parties in many of these lawsuits. We have also fully supported all governmental investigations and inquiries relating to the accidents. We do not expect that the lawsuits or governmental investigations or inquiries will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity.