Applied Signal Names Andersson COO

Maker of signal-processing equipment for military and surveillance applications said it named of Mark M. Andersson as its chief operating officer.

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (AP) -- Applied Signal Technology Inc., which makes signal-processing equipment for military and surveillance applications, on Monday said it named of Mark M. Andersson as its chief operating officer.

Andersson's appointment was effective Monday.

Andersson previously worked at Harris Corp. where he most recently served as vice president for the proprietary programs business area of the Harris Government Communications Systems Division.

Applied Signal shares fell 86 cents, or 3.3 percent, to $24.98 in morning trading.

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