Criterion Systems Acquires Protas Solutions Inc.
September 21, 2021
Criterion Systems, Inc. has acquired Protas Solutions Inc., a government contractor that provides data science, software engineering, and management consulting services to the U.S. Intelligence Community. Protas will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary within Criterion's Intelligence Solutions business unit, with Protas leadership taking VP roles; terms were not disclosed and The McLean Group advised the seller.
- Buyers
- Criterion Systems, Inc.
- Targets
- Protas Solutions Inc.
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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