PAE finds buyer to take it public
PAE is about to change owners for the second time in three years but this time the buyer gives the government services provider a path to the public markets.
How CACI approaches integration when buying 'mission tech' businesses
CACI International has increasingly moved into what it calls the "mission technology" market through a shift in strategy that has included acquisitions, of which the buyer sounds extra careful in wanting them to remain who they are.
DLT gains scale in being acquired by Tech Data
DLT Solutions is getting acquired by Tech Data in deal that shakes up the value-added distributor segment of the federal IT market.
L3Harris makes plans for divestitures
While being somewhat cryptic, L3Harris Technologies has made some decisions about divestitures and which businesses to keep and which ones to jettison.
Leidos has rich M&A pipeline but expects few closed deals
Leidos does not shy away from the fact that its pipeline of potential acquisitions is active but at the same time the company explains why many of those opportunities do not result in a deal.
Raytheon to take full control of Forcepoint cyber venture. Then what?
Raytheon has started to iron out the details of taking full ownership of the Forcepoint commercial cybersecurity venture it entered four years ago. So where does that business fit in the future Raytheon-UTC combined business?
Lockheed to sell part of energy business, sharpen platform focus
In another case of portfolio shaping, Lockheed Martin has found a buyer for part of its energy business as it continues to sharpen its focus on the platform business.
What Leidos' divestiture says about contracting and the federal market
Leidos has found a new home for one part of its health business in a transaction that helps illustrate how much the company and the market have changed.
LMI venture fund to back climate modeling software firm
LMI's venture capital fund has invested in an analytics firm specializing in climate risks and the deal includes a business partnership with LMI.
What two PE deals say about strategies, opportunities in the federal market
Two private equity firms have made moves this week that are slightly different in nature but arguably illustrate the kind of opportunities present in the federal market.
Cerner buying AbleVets to expand federal footprint
Cerner is planning to buy AbleVets, a fast growing small business, in a move that expands its footprint and capabilities in the federal market.
What we can learn from next week's earnings calls
Quarterly earnings calls offer more than updates on the numbers. They also offer insights on market conditions and the competitive landscape.
Where does Veritas Capital go from here with latest fund?
Veritas Capital nearly doubles the financial commitments for its latest fund compared to the one it raised three years ago. All eyes now on where those dollars go.
AECOM finds buyers for government services business
AECOM is opting to sell its government services business to a pair of private equity firms for $2.4 billion rather than spin that unit off into a new public company. One of those buyers is not new to the market, while the other one is.
Guidehouse closes Navigant acquisition
Guidehouse closes its acquisition of Navigant Consulting to gain critical mass in services supporting highly regulated industries.
Shareholders approve Raytheon-UTC combination
Raytheon and United Technologies shareholders vote to approve their merger, which is getting close scrutiny by antitrust regulators.
Inside the planning for Dovel's CEO transition
Dovel Technologies is entering a new phase of growth and is offering a lesson on how you plan and navigate the transition points that come with growth.
Battelle sells its UAS tech to Dedrone
Battelle has sold its portfolio of hardware and software developed for unmanned aircraft to Dedrone, which will created a new defense unit.
Podcasts
How Raytheon's tech business is disrupting itself
In this episode, Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers interviews Raytheon’s Dave Wajsgras about the transformation that is occurring across the defense market and how Raytheon is disrupting itself.
QinetiQ deal marks renewed interest in U.S. market
British defense tech company QinetiQ divested nearly all of its U.S. business five years ago, but is now reinvesting in the American defense market with an acquisition that doubles its size.
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