McNally Capital and Nio Advisors Acquire Orbis Operations
April 8, 2021
McNally Capital, alongside co-investor Nio Advisors, has acquired Orbis Operations, a provider of intelligence, national security advisory, software engineering, cyber services, and situational awareness training. The acquisition is a platform investment for McNally Capital (from its committed buyout vehicle) to expand its capabilities and presence in the national security and intelligence sector.
- Buyers
- McNally Capital, Nio Advisors, LLC
- Targets
- Orbis Operations
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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