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Belcan Acquires Telesis Corporation

November 2, 2020

IT Services

Belcan, a PE-backed global supplier of engineering and IT services, has acquired Telesis Corporation, a McLean, Virginia-based provider of federal IT services. The deal expands Belcan's Government IT Solutions capabilities—adding cybersecurity, C4ISR, cloud modernization and managed/IT services—and represents the 15th acquisition under Belcan's ownership by AE Industrial Partners. Terms were not disclosed.

Cognizant Acquires Belcan for Approximately $1.3 Billion

June 10, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Cognizant has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Belcan, a global supplier of engineering R&D and digital engineering services, for approximately $1.3 billion in cash and stock. The acquisition expands Cognizant's ER&D capabilities and establishes a leadership position in the aerospace & defense market while preserving Belcan's brand and leadership under CEO Lance Kwasniewski.

Belcan Acquires Base2 Solutions

December 12, 2019

IT Services

Belcan, a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, acquired Base2 Solutions, a Bellevue-based provider of software and systems engineering consulting services, from Safran. The acquisition expands Belcan's digital systems and software capabilities and broadens its geographic footprint in major U.S. aerospace hubs. Terms were not disclosed.

Belcan Acquires AVISTA

November 18, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

Belcan, a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, acquired AVISTA, Inc., a provider of safety-critical and mission-critical software engineering services, from TransDigm Group. The acquisition adds systems and software engineering capability to Belcan's offering and expands its Midwest footprint with AVISTA's locations in Platteville, Cedar Rapids and Blaine; AVISTA's management team will join Belcan.

Octo Acquires Volant Associates

July 13, 2021

IT Services

Octo, a Reston, Virginia-based IT modernization firm serving the U.S. federal government, has acquired Volant Associates, a Chantilly, Virginia technology integrator and software development company focused on Defense ISR and Intelligence Community missions. The acquisition adds more than 85 highly cleared technical employees and integrates Volant's leadership as a new division within Octo's IC and Air Force Business Unit to expand Octo's capabilities and customer reach across DoD and intelligence customers.

VTG Acquires Vana Solutions

April 25, 2024

IT Services

VTG, a Chantilly, Virginia-based national security solutions provider, has acquired Dayton, Ohio-based Vana Solutions to expand its digital transformation, cloud, and data analytics capabilities for defense and intelligence customers. The deal is an add-on to VTG (which is PE-backed by A&M Capital Partners) and is intended to bolster VTG’s presence with U.S. Air Force programs and the Intelligence Community.