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Monthly Middle Market M&A Insider Report (November 2024)
The M&A Deal Landscape Continues to Roll: Download Our November M&A Insider Report! The McLean Group’s M&A team is thrilled to unveil the November edition of our M&A Insider Report! This month, we dive deep into post-election sentiment in DGI (Defense, Government & Intelligence) dealmaking. Our report leverages the latest data and expert analysis to examine recent high-value government contracts and M&A activity. We analyze how these developments are redefining the competitive landscape and creating new opportunities for investors. [ā¦]
Monthly Middle Market M&A Insider Report (October 2024)
The McLean Group’s M&A team is excited to share our October edition of the M&A Insider Report! This month, we delve into the evolving trends shaping dealmaking within the DGI space. As the dust settles from the recent presidential election, our report offers a fresh analysis of recent high-impact government contracts and M&A activity, revealing how they’re reshaping the competitive landscape. Gain valuable intelligence to navigate this dynamic market and make strategic investment decisions. The M&A Insider remains your trusted resource for staying ahead of the curve in the DGI sector. [ā¦]
McLean Advised Dignari on Sale to Ernst & Young (EY)
The McLean Group advises DIGNARI on its recent sale to Ernst & Young (EY). DIGNARI, which uses a data-driven strategy to advise U.S. government clients, boasts a 300+ strong workforce […]
Q3 2024 Mergers & Acquisitions Market Update
A comprehensive review of the Q3 2024 middle-market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market activity within the defense, government, security, technology, and critical infrastructure sectors reveals […]
Monthly Middle Market M&A Insider Report (Aug 2024)
The McLean Group’s dedicated M&A team highlights exciting developments in the Defense, Government, Intelligence, and Critical Infrastructure M&A Landscape for August 2024. In this report, we analyze the latest middle-market transactions, and we’re thrilled to unveil the insights in the August edition of our M&A Insiders Report. [ā¦]
Monthly Middle Market M&A Insider Report (July 2024)
The McLean Group’s dedicated M&A team highlights exciting developments in the Defense, Government, Intelligence, and Critical Infrastructure M&A Landscape for July 2024. In this report, we analyze the latest middle-market transactions, and we’re thrilled to unveil the insights in the May edition of our M&A Insiders Report. [ā¦]
McLean Advised Emagined Security on its Sale to Neovera a 424 Capital Company
The McLean Group advised Emagined Security on its recent acquisition by Neovera, a 424 Capital portfolio company. Emagined Security is a leading provider of professional services for information security and compliance solutions in highly regulated industries. Together, Neovera and Emagined Security will combine resources and knowledge to tackle the challenges of the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape and regulatory requirements, especially within the healthcare, financial and government markets.Ā […]
Q2 2024 Mergers & Acquisitions Market Update
A comprehensive review of the Q2 2024 middle-market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market activity within the defense, government, security, technology, and critical infrastructure sectors reveals […]
Monthly Middle Market M&A Insider Report (May 2024)
The McLean Group’s dedicated M&A team highlights exciting developments in the Defense, Government, Intelligence, and Critical Infrastructure M&A Landscape for May 2024. In this report, we analyze the latest middle-market transactions, and we’re thrilled to unveil the insights in the May edition of our M&A Insiders Report. [ā¦]
Webinar – Government Contracting M&A Transaction Benchmarking Study
Join the McLean Group team as we analyze the past 6 years of GovCon transaction data to unravel Middle Market Government Contracting M&A trends. Our team will analyze market trends, spanning both micro and macro levels, as we contextualize the current landscape against historical data from the preceding six years.
Joshua Butler Joins The McLean Group
The McLean Group welcomes Josh Butler as its newest member of its Defense, Government, and Intelligence (DGI) M&A practice. Mr. Butler brings over 10 years of M&A and corporate finance experience, working with entrepreneurs, private equity, and public company clients. His background includes serving as an advisor at a Big 4 accounting firm, a Vice President at a bulge bracket investment bank in New York, and most recently, as a Director at a Washington DC Metro area Aerospace, Defense, and Government-focused investment bank. […]
McLean Advised Quintron Systems on its Sale to SAS a Godspeed Captial Company
The McLean Group provided advisory services to Quinton Systems during its recent sale to Special Aerospace Services (SAS), a Godspeed Capital Partners portfolio company. Quintron provides innovative, secure communications technology solutions tailored for the space and defense markets. The acquisition brings longstanding customer relationships well aligned with SASā strategic growth objectives specifically with NASA and select commercial space customers who rely on Quintronās sophisticated Voice-over-IP (VoIP) communications technologyĀ […]
(Washington Technology) The Arlington Capital Partners-owned technology integrator buys a company that designs software to control spacecraft and other systems while in-flight.
Within a month of its hire of a new chief executive, Tyto Athene has moved on an acquisition with the goal of further extending across NASA and international government space programs.
Tyto Athene views its purchase of Microtel as also adding more software development services that focus on the control of spacecraft and other onboard flight systems. Terms of the transaction announced Tuesday were not disclosed.
McLean Advised Microtel on its Sale to Tyto Athene an Arlington Capital Company
The McLean Group provided advisory services to Microtel during its recent sale to Tyto Athene, an Arlington Capital portfolio company. The acquisition of Microtel further strengthens Tytoās longstanding customer relationships and capabilities across the space domain. The Companyās key software development specialties include mission-critical flight software to control robotic spacecraft, rovers, and other onboard flight applications for command, telemetry, and science data processing. […]
Q1 2024 Mergers & Acquisitions Market Update
A comprehensive review of the Q1 2024 middle-market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market activity within the defense, government, security, technology, and critical infrastructure sectors reveals […]
Monthly Middle Market M&A Insider Report (February 2024)
The McLean Group’s dedicated M&A team highlights exciting developments in the Defense, Government, Intelligence, and Critical Infrastructure M&A Landscape for February 2024. In this report, we analyze the latest middle-market transactions, and we’re thrilled to unveil the insights in the February edition of our M&A Insiders Report. [ā¦]
The McLean Group Announces Promotion of John Ames
The McLean Group welcomes Jeremy Migden as its newest member of its Defense, Government and Intelligence (DGI) M&A Practice. Mr. Migden has nearly 20 years of experience in the DGI sector, having held a variety of stakeholder positions. He has served as a manager in the U.S. Intelligence Community and spent over ten years in the national security sector of the U.S. Government, including multiple postings abroad. Additionally, Mr. Migden has held investment banking as well as financial planning & analysis (FP&A) government contractor roles. […]
McLean Advised Seaford Consulting on its Acquisition by Crimson Phoenix a Godspeed Capital Company
The McLean Group provided advisory services to Seaford Consulting during its recent acquisition by Crimson Phoenix a Godspeed Capital portfolio company. The addition of this business to the platform meaningfully expands Crimson Phoenixās capabilities and presence with its core Intelligence Community customers, and further advances its strategy to support their critical mission requirements.[…]
Monthly Middle Market M&A Insider Report (January 2024)
The McLean Group’s Mergers and Acquisitions team successfully wrapped up its January 2024 monthly “M&A Insider Report.” This comprehensive report focuses on the analysis of transactions within the Defense, Government & Intelligence (DGI), Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Marine sectors. [ā¦]
2023 Middle Market M&A Year in Review
The McLean Group is pleased to announce the release of our 2023 M&A Year in Review. In this report, we analyze the most recent M&A developments within the Defense & Government Services, Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Marine Sectors. Explore the latest M&A trends and activities within these sectors. […]
2023 Water & Wastewater M&A Year in Review
The McLean Group is pleased to announce the release of our latest publication, the 2023 Water, Wastewater, and Environment M&A Year in Review, accompanied by the highly anticipated 2024 Outlook. In this comprehensive report, our skilled analysts conduct a thorough examination of M&A activity in the sector, shedding light on key transactions that significantly influenced the 2023 Water M&A market. […]
(Forbes) Anduril Acquires Drone Fighter Maker Blue Force As DoD Seeks āAffordable Massā
Tech startup Anduril Industries has set out to challenge the traditional defense majors and break into the notoriously closed world of top-level defense contracting. Last year Anduril made headlines with a massive $1.5 billion Series E; now the company has announced the latest in a series of acquisitions: Blue Force Technologies, a developer of autonomous aircraft, including a next-gen drone fighter called Fury with the performance of a crewed aircraft at a fraction of the cost. […]
McLean Advised Blue Force Technologies on Acquisition by Anduril Industries
The McLean Group provided advisory services to Blue Force Technologies during its recent acquisition by Anduril Industries. The acquisition expands Anduril’s suite of autonomous capabilities into the group 5 autonomous aircraft space […]
McLean Advised Tidal Basin on its Acquisition by Michael Baker International
The McLean Group provided advisory services to Tidal Basin during its recent acquisition by Michael Baker International, a DC Capital Partners company. Tidal Basin is a leading comprehensive emergency and disaster management consulting firm and will continue to operate as a stand-alone entity. […]
Monthly Middle Market M&A Insider Report (July 2023)
The McLean Group’s Mergers and Acquisitions team successfully wrapped up its July monthly “M&A Insider Report.” This comprehensive report focuses on the analysis of transactions within the Defense, Government & Intelligence (DGI), Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Marine sectors. [ā¦]
Q3 2023 Mergers & Acquisitions Market Update
A comprehensive review of the Q3 2023 middle-market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market activity within the defense, government, security, technology, and critical infrastructure sectors reveals […]
Q2 2023 Mergers & Acquisitions Market Update
A comprehensive review of the Q2 2023 middle-market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market activity within the defense, government, security, technology, and critical infrastructure sectors reveals […]
Monthly Middle Market M&A Insider Report (August 2023)
The McLean Group’s Mergers and Acquisitions team successfully wrapped up its August monthly “M&A Insider Report.” This comprehensive report focuses on the analysis of transactions within the Defense, Government & Intelligence (DGI), Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Marine sectors. [ā¦]
Monthly Middle Market M&A Insider Report (May 2023)
The McLean Group’s Mergers and Acquisitions team successfully wrapped up its May monthly “M&A Insider Report.” This comprehensive report focuses on the analysis of transactions within the Defense, Government & Intelligence (DGI), Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Marine sectors. [ā¦]
(GovconWire) Public Safety Media Recorder Exacom Takes Over Cybersecurity Provider SecuLore
Exacom, a leading provider of communication recording services to public safety and local government sectors, has announced its acquisition of Maryland-based cybersecurity firm SecuLore Solutions. This strategic move marks a significant expansion for Exacom, broadening its services beyond mission-critical multimedia logging recording to encompass comprehensive IT protection for critical infrastructure and government operations. With over 36 years of experience in the industry, Exacom has established itself as a trusted expert in multimedia recording and transcription services for public safety missions. By joining forces with SecuLore, Exacom aims to strengthen its capabilities and deliver enhanced security solutions to safeguard vital systems and networks. […]
McLean Advised SECULORE on its Acquisition by EXACOM
The McLean Group provided advisory services to SECULORE SOLUTIONS during its recent acquisition by Exacom, a portfolio company of Seaport Capital. This acquisition will further enhance Exacom’s cybersecurity offerings for public safety agencies. […]
(GovCon Wire)
Ensco has acquired rail infrastructure inspection system provider KLD Labs through an equity purchase transaction. The two companies will combine their technology platforms and engineering services to help customers inspect train tracks and vehicles, Ensco said Tuesday. Hauppauge, New York-based KLD offers digital tools to support automated management, repair and maintenance of railway assets. […]
McLean Advised ENSCO on its Acquisition of KLD Labs, Inc.
The McLean Group is pleased to announce that it advised ENSCO on its acquisition of KLD Labs, Inc., Setting the Stage for a New Era in Advanced Railway Inspection Solutions […]
(Washington Business Journal) Reston’s ASRC Federal acquires Manassas IT contractor Broadleaf
Reston government contractor ASRC Federal has struck its second deal in a month, this time acquiring a Manassas firm that provides information technology and cybersecurity services to federal defense and civilian agencies.
(Washington Technology) ASRC Federal Moves Quickly on Next Acquisition
As ASRC Federal moves ahead with one large acquisition, it has completed a second more focused on areas of technology and related professional services to federal agencies.
ASRC Federal’s purchase of Broadleaf adds approximately 600 employees whose customer base includes the Army, Navy, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, and other civilian agencies. Terms of the transaction announced Monday were not disclosed.
McLean Advised Broadleaf, Inc on Acquisition by ASRC Federal
The McLean Group is pleased to announce that it advised Broadleaf, Inc on its acquisition by ASRC Federal. This acquisition will aid in expanding ASRC’s presence with the DoD and federal civilian agency customers. […]
1st Quarter 2023 M&A Market Update
The McLean Group has published our Q1 2023 M&A Insider Report, where we examine recent M&A activity in the Defense & Government Services, Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Marine Sectors. See the latest M&A activity for these sectors. [ā¦]
Monthly Middle Market M&A Insider Report (April 2023)
The McLean Group’s Mergers and Acquisitions team successfully wrapped up its April monthly “M&A Insider Report.” This comprehensive report focuses on the analysis of transactions within the Defense, Government & Intelligence (DGI), Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Marine sectors. [ā¦]
Arlington Capital Partners Backed Eqlipse Technologies Acquires CollabraSpace
The McLean Group is pleased to announce that it advised CollabraSpace on its sale to Eqlipse Technologies a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners. CollabraSpace is a leader in providing real-time collaboration and enterprise software development solutions to both government and private industry. […]
Monthly Middle Market M&A Insider Report (Feb 2023)
Our Mergers and Acquisitions team at The McLean Group has recently completed its monthly “M&A Insider Report” for February, in which we analyze transactions in the Defense, Government & Intelligence (DGI), Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Marine sectors. [ā¦]
2022 Middle Market M&A Year in Review
The McLean Group has published our 2022 M&A Year in Review, where we examine recent M&A activity in the Defense & Government Services, Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Marine Sectors. See the latest M&A activity for these sectors. [ā¦]
(Mergers&Acquisitions) Incline-Backed AquaPhoenix Purchases Chemetrics
AquaPhoenix Scientific LLC, a manufacturing company focused on water testing kits and a portfolio company of Incline Equity Partners, has purchased Chemetrics Inc., a manufacturer of water analysis test kits and instrumentation using self-filling reagent ampoules for efficiency and safety.
Incline-Backed AquaPhoenix Purchases Chemetrics
The McLean Group is pleased to announce that it advised CHEMetrics on its acquisition by AquaPhoenix Scientific LLC, a portfolio company ofĀ Incline Equity Partners. Chemetrics is a leading manufacturer of water analysis test kits and instrumentation using self-filling reagent ampoules for efficiency and safety. […]
Accelerate Investor Conference
The Accelerate Investor Conference is designed to ignite our regionās innovation, startup, and investor ecosystems and spur them to a new level. It showcase Virginia, Maryland, and DC as a prime destination for business development, venture investment, and job creation.
Defense Tech Panel discussion featuring Paul P. PeouĀ ofĀ The McLean Group,Ā John DvorakĀ ofĀ Red Hat,Ā Tom P.Ā ofĀ PANGIAM,Ā Andrew TwomeyĀ ofĀ ManTechĀ and moderated byĀ Jerry McGinn, Ph.D.Ā ofĀ George Mason University – School of Business! Looking forward to the rest of the conference.Ā
To Sign Up: https://www.accelerate2022.org/Ā
Webinar – Benchmarking GovCon Trends In A Dynamic Market
The McLean Group will be presenting at the Annual Controller Forum.Ā Kicking off the session The McLean Groupās Valuation and M&A team will be discussing the results of its proprietary benchmarking study of Middle Market M&A deal activity in the government services industry. After the kickoff The McLean Groupās team will be joined by Harrison Mullin of Tokarz Group Advisers and Eric Working of Bluestone Investment Partners as they discussing current market dynamics and deal terms. We hope you all can attend. Ā
To Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/controller-forum-cpe-webinar-series-sept-29th-nov-3rd-tickets-399620013217Ā
Thanks to our great sponsors: Wells Fargo, Unanet, Payroll Networks and Cordia Partners
2022 Water, Wastewater and Environmental M&A Year in Review
The 2022 Water, Wastewater & Environmental “M&A Year in Review” report by The McLean Group is now available for review, where our team analyzes recent mergers and acquisitions in the global water sector. Gain insight into the latest M&A trends for these industries by accessing the report. […]
(Washington Business Journal) Reston’s Counter Threat Solutions teams with cybersecurity firm SilverEdge
The fast-growing cybersecurity firm SilverEdge Government Solutions is bringing another Northern Virginia government contractor into its fold.
SilverEdge, based in Columbia, Maryland, announced Monday that it has acquired Counter Threat Solutions LLC, a Reston firm that provides technology solutions to U.S. intelligence agencies.
(Washington Technology) SilverEdge buys identity intelligence, ServiceNow specialist
SilverEdge Government Solutions has announced its second completed acquisition in as many weeks to continue that company’s push into technology areas of interest for intelligence agencies.
This latest purchase involves Counter Threat Solutions, a provider of counterintelligence analysis and identity intelligence services and solutions including those centered around the ServiceNow workflow software platform. Terms were not disclosed.
Godspeed Capital-Backed SilverEdge Partners with Counter Threat Solutions
The McLean Group is pleased to announce that it advised Counter Threat Solutions on its partnership with SilverEdge, a portfolio company of Godspeed Capital. CTS is a leading technology services and solutions company providing mission-focused subject matter experts in all source and counterintelligence analysis, enterprise IT and data management, and identity intelligence services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. […]
(Mergers & Acquisitions) Godspeed Capital-Backed SilverEdge Buys CTS
SilverEdge Government Solutions, a cybersecurity, software and intelligence services company serving the U.S. defense and intelligence communities and backed by Godspeed Capital Management, has bought Counter Threat Solutions, a provider of source and counterintelligence analysis, identity intelligence and enterprise IT and data management services.
3rd Quarter 2022 M&A Market Update
The McLean Group has published our Q3 2022 M&A Insider Report, where we examine recent M&A activity in the Defense & Government Services, Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Marine Sectors. See the latest M&A activity for these sectors. [ā¦]
Webinar – Annual Valuation Controller Forum
You are invited to attend our Annual Business Valuation Controller Forum CPE Webinar Series. Up to 12 CPE credit hours available, including 2 hours of VA Ethics. Select which sessions you would like to attend or join us for the full 6-week webinar series.
Nov. 3, 8:00 am ā 10:00 am: Business Valuation and Merger & Acquisition PanelĀ – Presented by The McLean Group (2 CPE Hours)
(Washington Technology) Batsakis, Speigel make their third deal and launch new brand
With the acquisition of Groundswell, they have created a new mid-tier company of the same name that integrates their two previous deals and sets the stage for more.
In just over seven months, George Batsakis and JeradĀ Speigel have gone from an initial partnership and private equity backer to closing three acquisitions and creating a new middle market player.
With the third transaction announced Tuesday, they have changed the name of their company from CollabraLink to Groundswell.
CollabraLink Acquires Groundswell Consulting Group
The McLean Group is pleased to announce that it advised Groundswell Consulting Group on its sale to CollabraLink, a portfolio company of Washington Harbour Partners. Groundswell is a leading provider of Appian development and integration services to US federal agencies. […]
2nd Quarter 2022 M&A Market Update
The McLean Group has published our Q2 2022 M&A Insider Report, where we examine recent M&A activity in the Defense & Government Services, Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Marine Sectors. See the latest M&A activity for these sectors. [ā¦]
Ovivo Inc. Acquires Wastech Controls & Engineering
The McLean Group is pleased to announce that it advised Wastech Controls & Engineering (āWastechā) on its sale to Ovivo Inc. (āOvivoā).Ā Wastech specializes in turn-key packaged systems for industrial wastewater treatment applications for numerous industrial markets. […]
CECO Environmental Acquires Compass Water Solutions
The McLean Group is pleased to announce that it advised Compass Water Solutions (āCompassā) on its sale to CECO Environmental (Nasdaq: CECE). Compass is a leading global supplier of membrane-based, industrial water and wastewater treatment systems that help customers achieve regulatory compliance of water discharge at the lowest lifecycle cost. […]
McLean Group’s Summer M&A Speakers Series
The McLean Group is pleased to announce the 2022 Summer M&A Speakers Series starting on May 12th. This five session speakers series will provide a forum for ideas and discussion relevant to investors and c-suite executives in the Defense, Government & Intelligence (DGI), Security, and Critical Infrastructure markets.
1st Quarter 2022 M&A Market Update
The McLean Group has published our Q1 2022 M&A Insider Report, where we examine recent M&A activity in the Defense & Government Services, Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Marine Sectors. See the latest M&A activity for these sectors. [ā¦]
(GovConWire) Bluestoneās Portfolio Company cBEYONData Buys Alta Via Consulting; Dyson Richards Quoted
GovConWire – Professional services firm cBEYONData has acquired Alta Via Consulting for an undisclosed sum to establish a combined entity that will provide enterprise resource planning, financial and data analytics platforms and services to federal government customers.
The combined firm will operate with over 240 employees that are focused on delivering business intelligence, ERP design and architecture, robotic process automation, financial management and cloud migration support to the U.S. Army, General Services Administration, Department of Justice and other federal clients, cBEYONData said Wednesday. [ā¦]
(MERGERS&ACQUISITIONS) cBEYONData Acquires Alta Via Consulting
MERGERS&ACQUISTIONS – CBYONData, a portfolio company of Bluestone Investment Partners, has acquired Alta Via Consulting, a provider of ERP consulting services. Alta Via is an advisory firm providing expertise in guiding, executing, and sustaining business transformation. The firmās experts aim to improve clientsā operations by maximizing value from existing business processes and information services or by redesigning operations and leveraging improved technology. [ā¦]
(Washington Technology) CBEYONData purchases business system consultancy
Washington Technology – CBEYONData, a cloud migration and business intelligence-focused company, has made an acquisition that eyes growth in consulting work to support federal agenciesā business processes and information systems. This transaction sees CBEYONData purchase Alta Via Consulting, which provides enterprise resource planning system development services centered around platforms built by SAP. No terms were disclosed, but CBEYONData said Tuesday that the combined entity will have around 240 employees. [ā¦]
cBEYONData Acquires Alta Via Consulting
The McLean Group advises Alta Via Consulting on its sale to cBEYONData a Bluestone Investment Partners company to create a leading provider of financial, ERP and data analytics to the Federal Government. The combined firm will deliver ERP architecture and design, business intelligence, financial management, cloud migration and robotic process automation solutions. The firmās clients include the U.S. Army, the Department of Justice, and the General Services Administration, among others. […]
Jeremy Migden Joins The McLean Group
The McLean Group welcomes Jeremy Migden as its newest member of its Defense, Government and Intelligence (DGI) M&A Practice. Mr. Migden has nearly 20 years of experience in the DGI sector, having held a variety of stakeholder positions. He has served as a manager in the U.S. Intelligence Community and spent over ten years in the national security sector of the U.S. Government, including multiple postings abroad. Additionally, Mr. Migden has held investment banking as well as financial planning & analysis (FP&A) government contractor roles. […]
2021 M&A Year In Review
The McLean GroupĀ recently published its ā2021 M&A Year In Review,ā where the team examines the 2021 M&A market which saw record high volumes and strong valuations, with private and public valuations near all-time highs. Specifically, the defense and government services market has proven to be extremely resilient during the pandemic. [ā¦]
Juvare Acquires Nusura to Create Comprehensive Defense and Federal Emergency Management Platform
The McLean Group advises Nusura on its sale to Juvare to Create Comprehensive Defense and Federal Emergency Management Platform. The acquisition expands Juvareās strategic, operational, and tactical capabilities to better serve its national defense and federal emergency management partner organizations.[…]
CERILIAN acquired by KACE Expands Kaces’s footprint in the National Security Market
The McLean Group Advises Cerilian on its sale to KACE, a leading provider of cloud engineering and big data solutions, cybersecurity, and software development services for the U.S. government. The acquisition expands KACEās mission-focused technology capabilities and supports the organizationās continued growth in the national security market.
Paul Peou Joins The McLean Group
The McLean Group welcomes Paul Peou to as its newest member of its Defense, Government and Intelligence (DGI) M&A Practice. Paul brings over 20 years of corporate M&A and advisory experience having led notable engagements including Dovel Technologiesā acquisition of MSC, the sale of Dovel Technologies to Macquarie Capital, and the acquisition of Atlas Research by Customer Value Partners. […]
AE Industrial Partners Makes a Significant Investment in Fire Team Solutions
The McLean Group advises Fire Team Solutions who receives a significant investment by AE Industrial Partners, LP (āAEIā), a private equity firm specializing in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services, Space, Power Generation, and Specialty Industrial markets. Fire Team is a leading provider of mission-critical technology services to the U.S. intelligence community. […]
(Washington Technology) CGI Federal eyes digital modernization growth through Array purchase
CGI Federal has acquired Array, an application services provider focused on the public sector, in a deal to expand the buyer’s presence with customers such as the Air Force and Space Command.[…]
The McLean Group Advises Array Information Technology On Sale to CGI Federal
The McLean Group is pleased to announce that CGI Federal has acquires ARRAY Information Technology, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise application services, software development, systems engineering, and critical mission support solutions to the federal government. […]
The McLean Group Advises TIPS On Its Sale to 360Training
The McLean Group is pleased to announce that 360training a leading online education provider has acquired TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS), a global leader in education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. […]
M&A Insider Report – Q3 2021
The McLean Group has published our Q3 2021 M&A Insider Report, where we examine recent M&A activity in the Defense & Government Services, Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Marine Sectors. See the latest M&A activity for these sectors. [ā¦]
(Washington Business Journal) Criterion Systems buys Reston data science firm
Six months after it purchased intelligence contractor Realm Consulting Inc., Criterion Systems Inc. made another move on Tuesday, acquiring Protas Solutions Inc. The McLean Group advised Protas on the acquisition. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. […]
(GovConWire) Criterion Continues IT Service Expansion With Protas Buy
The McLean Group advices Reston, Virginia-based Protas on Sale to Criterion. Protas is a government contractor focused on providing software engineering, data science and management consulting support services to IC customers. […]
The McLean Group Advises Protas Solutions On Its Sale to Criterion Systems
The McLean Group advises Protas Solutions Inc. on its recent sale to Criterion Systems, Inc. a leading provider cybersecurity, cloud/data center management, IT infrastructure operations, and systems engineering for our nationās mission-critical environments across the Federal Government. […]
M&A Insider Report – Q2 2021
The McLean Group has published our Q2 2021 M&A Insider Report, where we examine recent M&A activity in the Defense & Government Services, Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Marine Sectors. See the latest M&A activity for these sectors. [ā¦]
The McLean Group Advises Triad Interactive on Sale to McGraw Hill
The McLean Group advises Triad Interactive, Inc. on its recent sale to McGraw Hill a leading educational publisher providing customized educational content, software, and services for pre-K through postgraduate education […]
McLean Group Advises Water Consulting Specialists, Inc. on sale to Evoqua Water Technologies (NYSE: AQUA)
Evoqua Water Technologies Acquires Water Consulting Specialists, Inc. MCLEAN, VA ā April 6, 2021 Ā ā The McLean Group is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Water Consulting Specialists, Inc. (WCSI) on its sale to Evoqua Water...
M&A Insider Report – Q1 2021
The McLean Group has published our Monthly M&A Insider Report, where we examine recent M&A activity in the Defense & Government Services, Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Marine Sectors for the month of February. See what’s happening in M&A for these sectors. [ā¦]
General David Petraeus formal Director of the CIA will be the Keynote Speaker of the 2021 M&A and Valuation Summit
General David Petraeus will be the keynote speaker their annual M&A and Valuation Summit on April 22nd. This yearās event will be held virtually and is free to attend.[…]
McLean Adds Asset Valuation Practice With Investment in DLS Marine
The McLean Group is pleased to announce that it has made a strategic investment in DLS Marine, the leading maritime asset valuation and appraisal firm in the United States.[…]
Announcing Chad Wolf as Featured Speaker for McLeanās 2021 M&A and Valuation Summit
The McLean Group is pleased to announce that former Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Chad Wolf will be our featured speaker for the “Investment Opportunities in Critical Infrastructure” discussion we will be hosting as part of our Spring M&A and Valuation Summit. […]
Monthly M&A Insider Report – February 2021
The McLean Group has published our Monthly M&A Insider Report, where we examine recent M&A activity in the Defense & Government Services, Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Marine Sectors for the month of February. See what’s happening in M&A for these sectors. [ā¦]
Executive Spotlight – Andy Smith – The Potomac Officers Club
Mar 2, 2021 – Andy Smith serves as a Managing Director at The McLean Group, an investment bank and financial services firm focused on the defense, intelligence security, critical infrastructure and maritime markets. Smith is also co-head of the defense, government and intelligence practice.
IDS International Acquires GovSource
The McLean Group advises on the recently announce IDS International, a security government services firm, acquired GovSource (GSI), a leader in elite military and law enforcement training to the US Government and partner nations.
Bogart Associate a Portfolio Company of CM Equity Partners Acquires an Undisclosed Intelligence Community Contractor
The McLean Group is pleased to announce that it advised an undisclosed Intelligence Community contractor in its sale to Black ICE (dba Bogart Associates), a member of the CM Equity Partners family of Companies. […]
2020 M&A Year-In-Review
We recently published our 2020 M&A Year-In-Review, where we take a granular look at M&A in the Defense & Government Services, Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Marine Sectors. See what our analysts think of this year to remember [ā¦]
Pandemic Effects on Goodwill Impairment
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted the macroeconomic environment.Ā As equity markets have crashed and a recession looms, itās important for CFOs and Controllers to stay ahead of the changing landscape.Ā For companies that have been acquisitive and carry significant goodwill (or other intangible assets) on their books. […]
Digital Transformation and Physical Security: A Call to Action
The physical security industry is extremely active right now, with an addressable market estimated at $124.9 billion for 2020 and growing to $232.5 billion by 2027.Ā Ā This growth reflects the increasing demand for security as traditional threats like terrorism and crime grow […]
The McLean Group Congratulates SimVentions on its ESOP Buyout
We congratulate our client, SimVentions, on becoming a 100% employee owned company. SimVentions explored a range of strategic alternatives and selected an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) as the optimum transaction structure for the company and its employees […]
A Dynamic Water and Wastewater M&A Market ā Perspectives From Industry Operators and Financial Sponsors
The recent COVID-19 pandemic is magnifying the importance of the water sector in the municipal, industrial, commercial, and residential segments as they are viewed as āessential businessesāĀ Ā […]
(Forbes Magazine) Skyās The Limit For Aerospace M&A In 2020
Forbes Magazine – McLean Group’s, Senior Managing Director, says, āWeāre seeing deal activity accelerate if anything. Weāre arguably at a 10-year-high, in terms of deal volume, in terms of valuations.ā The aerospace and defense sector had $98.5 billion in total disclosed deal value for 2019 with 80 deals, according to Mergermarket data. This is up 133% from 2018 when disclosed deal value totaled $42.2 billion with 71 deals. Five of the deals in 2019 totaled over $1 billion, compared with three in 2018. [ā¦]
(Virginia Business Magazine) McLean investment bank names head of security practice
Virginia Business Magazine – McLean-based middle-market investment bank The McLean Group LLC announced Tuesday that Marc Gruzenski has been named as the head of its security practice. Gruzenski was most recently the director of global security technology and director of information protection for The Walt Disney Co.[ā¦]
(FinancialNews) Shimtech Obtains Aerospace Industryās Fastener Technology
FinancialNews – US-based aerospace company Shimtech Industries has announced the acquisition of California-based Fastener Technology Corp. (FTC), a specialty fasteners supplier for commercial and military aerospace applications, the company said. The sellers were advised by The McLean Group, a boutique investment bank with a leading aerospace, defense and government practice. [ā¦]
(San Fernando Valley Business Journal) Santa Clarita Aerospace Manufacturer Acquires NoHo Fastener Firm
San Fernando Valley Business Journal – Shimtech Industries, an aerospace components manufacturer in Santa Clarita, has acquired Fastener Technology Corp., a North Hollywood supplier of specialty high-strength fasteners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. [ā¦]
(Forbes Magazine) Investors Flocking To Government Tech Plays
Forbes recently published the article āInvestors Flocking To Government Tech Playsā. The McLean Groupās Senior Managing Director Greg Woodford is quoted extensively throughout the article. He discusses deal activity in 2019 and private equity involvement in the government contracting space now and moving forward. [ā¦]
(Business Monthly) The McLean Group advises First Source Electronics on sale
The McLean Group announced that it advised Elkridge-based First Source Electronics (FSE), a specialized provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) for military, industrial and transportation applications, on its sale to Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG), a supplier of electrical wire harnesses, seating systems and related products for the global commercial vehicle markets [ā¦]
(MergerMarket) Midsized contractors look to M&A to avoid getting squeezed
August 9, 2019. Mergermarket. āMidsized contractors look to M&A to avoid getting squeezed.ā McLean Group’s Managing Director quoted throughout. [ā¦]
(SmartSheets) M&A Strategies for Business Leaders to Drive Growth and Increase Profits
August 11, 2019. smartsheet. You may know that mergers and acquisitions have the ability to fast-track your companyās growth, but also that most deals fail. Defy the odds with this complete guide to M&A strategy, in which veteran dealmakers show you how to spot and execute a winning transaction. [ā¦]