Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Banc of America Securities LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and UBS Securities LLC as joint book-running managers and representatives of the underwriters on an SEC-registered offering by Rockwell Collins, Inc. of $300 million principal amount of 5.25% notes due 2019.

Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Rockwell Collins is a leader in the design, production and support of communication and aviation electronics for commercial and military customers worldwide.

The Davis Polk corporate team included partner Joseph A. Hall and associates Wendi Hoeben, Laura-Lee Atkinson-Hope, Darren Mahone and Hsien-Jay Lee (not yet admitted). Partner Michael Mollerus and associate Ari Weinstein provided tax advice. Counsel Loyti Cheng and associate Elisabeth Mountainspring provided environmental advice. Partner Steven S. Weiner and associate Vishnu Reddy of the Menlo Park office provided intellectual property advice. Amarilys Katy Barbosa was the legal assistant on the transaction. Unless otherwise noted, all members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York office.