WESTCHESTER, IL – Shareholders of Andrew Corp. have approved the company’s merger agreement with CommScope Inc. 
 
The companies have now received all necessary approvals and clearances to complete the transaction, announced June 27.
 
Andrew currently expects the merger to close on Dec. 27, subject to customary closing conditions.
 
In June, the companies agreed to a deal under which CommScope would acquire Andrew for $2.6 billion, at least 90% in cash.
 
Andrew, a $2.1 billion OEM of communications systems and products, reported record quarterly and annual sales for its fiscal year ended Sept. 30.