Herndon company acquires N.Y.-based IT firm
Herndon-based IT assets selling and financing company ePlus Inc. announced Monday it has acquired Rochester, New York-based System Management and Planning Inc. (SMP), an information technology company that provides services in New York and the Northeast. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, but the transaction will increase ePlus’ regional footprint. “Acquiring SMP strengthens our [...]
Politico to acquire E&E News
Arlington-based political and policy-focused news organization Politico announced last week it will acquire energy and environment news organization E&E News. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, but the purchase will add energy and environmental coverage, according to a company statement. The E&E Brand will remain intact. “We are doubling down on our policy coverage […]
Riverside Tappahannock Hospital becomes part of VCU Health System
Richmond-based VCU Health System announced Monday it has finalized its purchase of the 67-bed Riverside Tappahannock Hospital (RTH) and related medical services from Riverside Health System. Financial terms of the transaction were not released. The hospital will now operate as VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital. VCU Health System acquired the hospital and its related services, including […]
$2.7B Genworth acquisition is on hold
UPDATED JAN. 5 Henrico County-based Genworth Financial Inc.’s planned $2.7 billion acquisition by China-based Oceanwide Holdings Group Co. Ltd. has been frozen. In late November, the companies announced that Oceanwide’s acquisition of the Fortune 500 insurance company had been reapproved by China’s National Development and Reform Commission, and the acquisition, which has been fr[...]
The Hilb Group announces 101st acquisition
Marking its 101st acquisition to date, Henrico County-based insurance company The Hilb Group LLC (THC) announced Tuesday it has acquired Williston Park, New York-based insurance agency Hiram Cohen & Son Inc. (HCS), effective Dec. 1. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. A family company founded in 1919, HCS is still operated by founder […]
McLean federal contractor buys Pa.-based software company
McLean-based federal technology contractor NuWave Solutions LLC announced Tuesday it has acquired Allentown, Pennsylvania-based software company ProModel Government Services. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. This marks NuWave’s second acquisition since it was acquired by Boca Raton, Florida-based private equity firm AE Industrial Partners LP in June. Earlier in December[...]
Reston civil engineering firm to buy Herndon company
Reston-based civil engineering company Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. announced Friday it will acquire Herndon-based engineering firm KTA Group Inc. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 1989, KTA provides engineering, mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, which will broaden Bowman’s civil engineering offerings, according to a company statement. “The addit[...]
Hilb Group announces third December acquisition
In its third acquisition announcement this week, Henrico County-based insurance company The Hilb Group LLC (THG) has acquired Lexington County, South Carolina-based employee benefits consulting, management and brokerage firm Plan Benefit Services Inc. (PBSI), effective Dec. 1. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 1986, PBSI provides employee benefits, retiree benefit[...]
The Hilb Group makes second December acquisition
In its second acquisition announcement this week, Henrico County-based insurance company The Hilb Group LLC (THG) has acquired Montclair, New Jersey-based insurance and risk management brokerage William H. Connolly & Co. LLC (WHC), effective Dec. 1. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 1950 by William H. Connolly Sr., WHC was owned […]
The Hilb Group acquires New York-based insurance company
Henrico County-based insurance company The Hilb Group LLC (THG) announced Tuesday it has acquired Auburn, New York-based insurance company Moran, Moran, & Dauphin Inc. (MMDI), effective Nov. 1. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 2006, MMDI provides property and casualty (P&C) insurance products. As part of the transaction, the MMDI leadership […]
Reston IT company acquires cybersecurity firm
Reston-based information technology company Intelligent Waves LLC announced Monday it has acquired Maryland-based cybersecurity firm Ski Systems Inc. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Through the acquisition, Intelligent Waves will gain cybersecurity compliance expertise. Intelligent Waves is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that was founded in 2006 by Jared She[...]
Spotify completes $235M acquisition of Reston-based Megaphone
Music streaming giant Spotify Technology SA has completed the acquisition of Arlington-based media and education conglomerate Graham Holdings Co.’s podcast technology company, Megaphone, for $235 million, the company announced Tuesday. The acquisition was first announced Nov. 10. Founded in 2015, Megaphone provides hosting and ad-insertion capabilities for publishers and targeted ad sales fo[...]