Think twice before selling your company
Depending on your business and what you want, a sale might not be your only exit strategy. Investment banker Jean Stack explores the alternatives.
BAE Systems sells off aerospace components company
BAE Systems has reached an agreement to sell its Composite Structures business to EnCore Composites Holdings Inc. Financial terms were not reported.
Camber acquisition strengthens cybersecurity offerings
Camber Corp. has acquired EADS North America Defense Security and Systems Solutions Inc., a provider of cybersecurity, IT and secure satellite communications services to the Defense Department. Financial terms were not reported.
Cisco sets off fire sale of Linksys, other poorly performing units
Cisco is looking to unload its Linksys business and other poorly performing units may be soon to follow.
SAIC powers up with purchase of energy solutions provider
Science Applications International Corp. has acquired the transmission and distribution engineering capabilities of Patrick Energy Services, a provider of performance-based transmission and distribution power system solutions.
Kratos acquires Columbia, Md., satellite systems developer
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. will acquire Integral Systems Inc. in a cash-and-stock transaction worth $266 million, according to announcements by the companies.
SF government media provider buys Chicago software maker
Granicus Inc., a government media provider, has acquired Daystar Computer Systems, a provider of agenda management products and services to government agencies. Financial details of the transaction were not reported.
SBA suspension, budget delays take toll on GTSI Q1 revenue
GTSI's first quarter gets a double whammy -- the lingering effects of its SBA suspension and the impact of budget delays.
Lockheed Martin, Carnegie Mellon open cyber lab
Lockheed Martin and Carnegie Mellon have teamed up to create cyber lab.
New business pushes up SRA's third-quarter numbers
SRA International Inc. saw revenue grow almost 10 percent over the same quarter last year. What's behind their growth?
Booz Allen sells S&L transportation business
CH2M Hill is buying one of its units, but Booz Allen remains committed to federal transportation market.
LSI’s Engenio storage business now a NetApp unit
LSI Corp. has completed the sale of its external storage systems business to NetApp Inc. for $480 million in cash, the Milpitas, Calif., company said.
Mega-contractors don't dominate DOD
The defense industry isn't consolidating into a few mega-companies that win all the business. So what is happening with all the mergers and acquisitions?
Lagging sales push GD into shopping mode
General Dynamics Corp. is in the market to buy some companies as the result of last year’s smallest sales increase since 1995.
M&A players beware. DOD is watching.
The rapid pace of mergers and acquisitions among defense contractors is forcing DOD officials to closely monitor the activity. What are they afraid of?
Former Stanley CEO joins Pragmatics board
With the addition of former Stanley chairman, president and CEO Philip Nolan to its advisory board, Pragmatics has begun laying the foundation for an eventual initial public offering.
KEYW's deal-making continues with intell acquisition
With the acquisition of Forbes Analytics Software, KEYW closes is second acquisition of 2011 and its 11th since its founding in 2008.
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ManTech first-quarter numbers show growth across the board
ManTech International Corp. saw its first-quarter 2011 revenue reach $700.9 million, up 19 percent from $587.6 million in the first quarter of 2010, according to a company statement released at the close of business April 28.
CenturyLink pays $2.5B for Savvis
CenturyLink is buying Savvis in a cash and stock purchase agreement approved by both boards of directors, worth $2.5 billion.
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