Dell wraps up acquisition of SecureWorks
Dell Corp. has closed its acquisition of SecureWorks Inc., a provider of information security services. Details of the cash transaction were not reported.
Contract wins, revenue rise highlight SRA’s second quarter results
SRA International Inc. today reported $434.8 million in revenue in the second quarter of fiscal 2011, which ended Dec. 31, 2010, for a 5.3 percent increase from $412.8 million in the December 2009 quarter.
More buyers than sellers in government market
A Washington Technology survey found that most contractors expect to buy a company in the next year versus selling.
English aerospace firm acquires Baltimore surveillance specialists
Cobham PLC of Dorset, England, a developer of advanced aerospace and defense systems, has crossed the pond to acquire Corp Ten International Inc., a small Baltimore-based surveillance technology company, for $11.5 million with an additional cash consideration is payable of up to $12.5 million between 2012 and 2014 contingent on future performance.
Stockholders OK sale of L-1 units to French group
Stockholders of L-1 Identity Solutions Inc. have approved the previously announced merger with Safran SA. The Paris-based firm is buying a scaled-down L-1, following the pending sale of its Intelligence Services Group to BAE Systems Inc.
Alaska Native Corporations' contracting status under fire again
Four ANCs have been among the top 100 recipients of contract awards, and in 2009 six companies made Washington Technology's Top 100 List of IT contractors.
SBA expects first contracts in new woman-owned business program by summer
Contracting officers will now be able to set aside specific contracts for woman-owned small businesses for the first time through the program.
Raytheon completes $490M deal for communications provider
Raytheon Co. completed its acquisition of Applied Signal Technology Inc. when the tender offer for all outstanding shares expired at midnight, Friday, January 28, 2011, the company announced today.
Attention dealmakers: Do you buy or sell in 2011?
We're asking our readers if they expect to be involved in merger and acquisition activity in the next 12 months.
January's top news
We roundup the top news and trends from the month of January.
Verizon makes $1.4B cloud play with Terremark acquisition
Acquisition of cloud service provider moves forward Verizon's 'everything-as-a-service model.'
When you make that big deal, don't forget your customer
When making acquisitions, companies have to work closely with their government customers to make the transition run smoothly.
99 deals that drive the market
2010 saw an explosion of mergers and acquisitions that reflect the forces reshaping the government market. Who made the biggest deals of the year?
Who made the biggest deal of 2010?
We rank the biggest and most important mergers and acquisitions of the past year. Who came out on top?
About our roundup
Our panel of experts ranks the biggest and most important mergers and acquisitions of 2010.
5 steps to winning over employees after an acquisition
Marketing guru Joyce Bosc offers tips on how to get employees to embrace their new company following an acquisition.
Top 100 firms rely on M&A to fuel growth
Of the 99 deals that closed during 2010, 37 involved companies on the Top 100 list. Who were the big dealmakers?
SRA hires investment bank to manage influx of buyers
SRA International Inc. has hired the investment bank Houlihan Lokey to provide advice, stoking rumors of a potential sale of the company, but company says no decision has been made. Who will have the final say?
Serco deal for SRA falls apart, Brits report
Serco walked away from an attempt to acquire SRA after the price for the company grew too steep, according to published reports.
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