Goodrich Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TRW Inc.’s Aeronautical Systems businesses for $1.5 billion in cash. The transaction, which has been approved by the Boards of Directors of Goodrich and TRW Inc., is expected to be permanently financed by a combination of debt and equity-linked securities. Expected to be completed inthe fourth quarter of 2002, the transaction is subject to approval by US and European regulatory agencies.