Applied Research Associates Acquires Neya Systems LLC

AEVEX Aerospace Acquires Veth Research Associates

October 1, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

AEVEX Aerospace has acquired Veth Research Associates (VRA), a veteran‑owned specialist in navigation, sensor fusion and autonomous systems, to strengthen its capabilities for operating unmanned systems in jammed and GPS‑denied environments. The deal brings VRA’s LYNX vision‑based navigation system and related IP and expertise into AEVEX’s portfolio, enhancing autonomous navigation and decision‑making for DoD and international customers.

EPAM Systems Acquires NAYA Technologies (and US subsidiary NAYA Tech)

November 5, 2019

IT Services

EPAM Systems has acquired NAYA Technologies, an Israel-headquartered consultancy, and its US subsidiary NAYA Tech (San Jose, CA) to strengthen EPAM's cloud migration, data management and database migration capabilities, including the migVisor automated migration assessment tool. The acquisition augments EPAM's technology consulting practice and accelerates its ability to deliver end-to-end cloud and data services to enterprise clients.

OceanSound Partners Acquires Antenna Research Associates

November 4, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

OceanSound Partners completed the acquisition of Antenna Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), a Laurel, Maryland-based designer and manufacturer of antennas and RF systems for aerospace and defense markets. Gladstone Capital Corporation exited its equity investment and prepaid its debt; financial terms were not disclosed. ARA's management will remain in operational roles and as investors while OceanSound aims to accelerate growth, expand RF capabilities, and pursue complementary acquisitions.

Ephicacy Consulting Group Acquires Advance Research Associates

May 2, 2024

Healthcare Services

Ephicacy Consulting Group, a biometrics CRO based in Iselin, New Jersey, has acquired Advance Research Associates (ARA), a biostatistics and data management provider based in Santa Clara, California. The add-on expands Ephicacy’s clinical analytics capabilities—particularly in biostatistics and data management—to better serve pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients; terms were not disclosed.

ACR Group Acquires TRX Systems

January 19, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

ACR Group has acquired TRX Systems, a Maryland-based developer of NEON GPS‑denied location and TRX Dismounted Assured PNT solutions. TRX will retain its management, products, brand and location; financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition expands ACR Group’s assured position, navigation, and timing (PNT) capabilities for defense, public safety, and industrial customers.

INVO Bioscience Acquires NAYA Biosciences; Combined Company to Operate as NAYA Biosciences

October 14, 2024

Biotechnology

INVO Bioscience has completed a reverse-triangular merger to acquire 100% of NAYA Biosciences, and the combined company will operate as NAYA Biosciences (NASDAQ: NAYA). The combined business will continue INVO's revenue-generating fertility operations while adding NAYA's clinical-stage oncology and autoimmune therapeutics pipeline and updating management and board composition.