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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001377789-24-000028"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AVNW"
cik: "0001377789"
company_name: "AVIAT NETWORKS, INC."
filed_at: "2024-07-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T23:27:31.374617+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Aviat Networks acquires 4RF, expects accretion to gross margin and adjusted EBITDA in first year

## Summary
- Acquisition of 4RF, provider of narrowband radios and LTE/5G routers for critical infrastructure markets like utilities and mining.
- Opens new $200M narrowband segment and $1.4B Cellular Router market forecast to grow to $2.5B by 2027.
- 4RF has over 300 critical infrastructure customers in 160 countries; ~90% of utility customers are distinct from Aviat's.
- All-cash transaction for all shares; financial terms not disclosed.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001377789-24-000028
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AVNW
- cik: 0001377789
- company_name: AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.
- filed_at: 2024-07-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1377789/000137778924000028/0001377789-24-000028-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1377789/000137778924000028/avnw-20240702.htm

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