Unisys wraps up $135M sale of health unit
Unisys Corp. has completed the previously announced sale of its health information management business to Molina Healthcare Inc. for $135 million in cash, subject to adjustment, the company announced today.
Cybersecurity firm scooped up for $25 million
Applied Signal Technology adds to its cybersecurity portfolio with $25 million acquisition of Seismic LLC.
Qwest agrees to $22.4B buyout offer
Qwest Communications Inc. agrees to merge with CenturyLink Inc. in a stock for stock transaction worth $22.4 billion, plus the assumption of debt.
How to succeed in government business by really trying hard
TeleCommunication Systems Inc., founded in 1987 as a small wireless systems provider, could be a role model for how to succeed in government business by really trying.
New York investors to buy DynCorp International for $1.5B
Cerberus Capital Management is buying DynCorp International for approximately $1.5 billion, including the assumption of debt, DynCorp announced today.
M&A success in 5 steps
For an M&A deal to work, special attention must be paid to communication strategies.
Acquisition support still a good market for contractor
There's no resolution in sight for the shrinking talent pool of federal employees who have the expertise and knowledge to handle the ever-increasing number of government procurements.
Government policies fire up acquisition activity this year
Tax, budget and conflict of interest policies will drive more merger and acquisition activity throughout 2010 as the impact of these policies is felt in the government services market.
Panasonic merges media, display and Toughbook operations
Panasonic consolidates its media, display and Toughbook operations into one company, Panasonic Solutions
British defense giant's purchase includes US entity
U.K.-based defense contractor Babcock International Group plc will purchase VT Group plc and its U.S.-based VT Group for $2 billion.
Wall Street beckons government contractors
The increasing activity of private equity groups indicates that the future holds more initial public offerings for the government market.
ICF business grows as agencies seek advice
ICF’s core revenue in its fourth quarter of 2009 increases 57 percent over the fourth quarter of 2008.
Contractors jockey for position on spending priorities
Company positioning in the current market environment is critical to a successful growth strategy, says Jean Stack, the director of the aerospace, defense and government group at Houlihan Lokey.
Dealmaking survives tough times
2009 may not have set records, but 77 transactions closed last year, led by TASC Inc.'s separation from Northrop Grumman Corp.
TASC deal brings a bolder competitor to the market
Getting sold by Northrop Grumman Corp. in 2009 was like getting set free for this company.
About our roundup and rankings
The annual Washington Technology mergers and acquisitions special report rounds up and ranks the top deals of 2009.
Which deal topped the 2009 M&A roundup?
Washington Technology ranks the 2009 mergers and acquisitions that had the biggest impact in the government market.
ICF's Macro acquisition moves it deeper into health care
ICF International Inc. paid approximately $155 million to acquire Macro International Inc., an advisory services firm to federal agencies that specializes in health programs, energy and cybersecurity.
NCI sees acquisitions as fuel for organic growth
NCI remains cautious about its acquisitions and prefers to keep the focus on organic growth.
Who's got the M&A power?
Mergers and acquisitions have slowed compared to action in recent years. Accompanying that trend has come a shift in who has the upper hand in negotiating a deal.
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