GTEC (NASDAQ: GTEC) CEO John Hillen spoke with ExecutiveBiz today shortly after the firm announced it had reached an agreement to sell to Ares Management in an all-cash deal valued at $315 million. The deal, expected to close in the second quarter, will see GTEC shed its publicly-traded status and …
Read More »GTEC CFO Joe Cormier to Present at Raymond James Conference
GTEC (NASDAQ: GTEC) is set to take part in the Raymond James’ 32nd Annual Institutional Investors Conference, to be held in Orlando, Fla. on March 7. The event will take place at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes. GTEC CFO Joe Cormier will present the firm’s financial performance and growth …
Read More »Executive Spotlight: Joseph Cormier of GTEC
It’s been a little over a year since Joseph Cormier joined GTEC as SVP of finance. Now, in his new role as CFO and vice president, Cormier sat down with GovCon Executive to reflect on the year’s successes and share insight into the defense firm’s future priorities. GovCon Executive: You …
Read More »GTEC, Other GovCon Leaders to Partake in DC Tech Summit
Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc., a provider of mission-critical technology-based systems, solutions and services for national security agencies and programs of the U.S. government, has announced it will participate in the 10th Annual Raymond James Government Services & Technology Summit. Held Jan. 6, 2011, at the Four Seasons Hotel …
Read More »GTEC Cooks Up Field Kitchen Contract with Marine Corps
Global Defense Technology & Systems has secured a $48 million contract to provide Expeditionary Field Kitchens to the United States Marine Corps. The contract contains a five-year period of performance. The EFK is a completely self-contained commercial grade kitchen with the ability to provide troops with 500 meals, three times …
Read More »Thursday Transactions
This week’s government contracting M&A was highlighted by Raytheon’s move to purchase Applied Signal for a reported $490 million. CSC made a play to increase it’s C4ISR offering by acquiring CenTauri. This week also saw the finalization of three acquisitions with GTEC closing its purchase of Signature Government Solutions and …
Read More »GTEC Adds Signature Government Solutions to Roster
GTEC has finalized its purchase of Signature Government Solutions for $52.5 million in cash, the companies announced this week. Herndon, Va.- and Ft. Meade, Md.-based SGS is expected to generate $37 million in revenue this year. All 220 of its employees have Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearances or higher. GTEC …
Read More »Thursday Transactions
DRC has decided to restructure its business by a customer, geography, and business solution. GTEC has entered a $100 million revolving credit facility to fund its future growth and acquisitions. SAIC has sold a combined $750 million of Notes, at least $300 million of which the company expects to reinvest …
Read More »Friday Features
This week, Dave Farling, director of DoD sales for Intelligent Decisions, shared his prediction of new technologies taking center stage in the defense industry. Kirk Herdman, senior VP of business development and operations for GTEC, spoke about the transition of GTEC to a public company.
Read More »Top Nine BD leaders in New Roles: Where do they see GovCon opportunities in 2011?
The market is getting is tougher. But that doesn’t mean the opportunities don’t abound. Who better to ask about those opportunities than business development leaders, in relatively new roles, tapped with bringing new direction — and new gains — to their companies? Recently ExecutiveBiz spoke to some of the area’s …
Read More »GTEC’s Kirk Herdman: Mission focus in national security, intelligence markets continues into 2011
It’s a multi-billion market — and GTEC already has a $240 million piece of it. Ever since the McLean, Va.-based firm went public a little over a year ago, it’s continued its ascent as a defense and national security leader. Helping to maintain that growth is Kirk Herdman, who came …
Read More »GTEC Wins Ordering Agreement with FBI
GTEC is one of 46 companies who will compete for $30 billion of task orders from the FBI, the company has announced. The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity award is for supplies, application management and support services for the FBI as well as other Department of Justice agencies. “We are pleased to continue …
Read More »Diversify and Expand: The Time is Now for Cybersecurity Contracting
It’s not just a fad: Cybersecurity represented the largest request for funds in last year’s intelligence budget, according to The Washington Post. Indeed, it is an area for expansion government contractors cannot afford to pass up. Raytheon and BAE Systems are already hunting for cyber companies to acquire, while Global …
Read More »GTEC Buys Signature Government Solutions for Cool $52 Million
Global Defense Technology & Systems (GTEC) will purchased Signature Government Solutions from its parent company Signature Consultants, L.L.C. for $52.5 million in cash, the company has announced. SGS specializes in mission-critical systems and cybersecurity for the intelligence industry. It is expected to generate $37 million of revenue this year. GTEC …
Read More »GTEC to Buy Signature Government Solutions, LLC for $52.5 Million
Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. announced it has a deal in place with Signature Consultants, L.L.C to acquire its subsidiary Signature Government Solutions, LLC for $52.5 million. Founded in 2003, SGS provides IT, cybersecurity and intelligence analysis services in support of high-priority mission systems and cybersecurity programs within the …
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