Secondary Buyout • Business Services

Arlington Capital Partners Acquires Systems Planning & Analysis

On October 6, 2021, private equity firm Arlington Capital Partners acquired business services company Systems Planning & Analysis from CM Equity Partners

Acquisition Context
  • This is Arlington Capital Partners’ 7th transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Arlington Capital Partners’ 50th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Arlington Capital Partners’ 13th transaction in Virginia.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date October 6, 2021
Target Systems Planning & Analysis
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Arlington Capital Partners
Sellers(s) CM Equity Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) Baird (Financial)
Squire Patton Boggs (Legal)

Target Company

Systems Planning & Analysis

Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Systems Planning & Analysis provides analytical, engineering, and technical advisory services to support complex national security and defense programs. The Company offers capabilities such as advanced analytics, systems engineering, policy analysis, decision support, and software solutions to government and allied partners. Systems Planning & Analysis was founded in 1972 and is based in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Arlington Capital Partners

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 14.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Arlington Capital Partners is a middle-market private equity firm focused on buyouts and recapitalizations in targeted growth industries. Arlington targets US based companies valued between $50 and $500 million with strong potential for organic growth and possible consolidation opportunities. Sectors of interest include business services and outsourcing, aerospace/defense, federal and commercial IT, media, education and training, healthcare services, and manufacturing. Arlington Capital was formed in 1999 and is headquartered in Washington DC.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 54 of 68
Sector: Business Services 7 of 8
Type: Secondary Buyout 13 of 18
State: Virginia 13 of 19
Country: United States 50 of 64
Year: 2021 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-06 MCR

McLean, Virginia, United States

MCR provides cost analysis and engineering and software development expertise to customers in defense, intelligence and critical civilian governmental agencies in the US as well as customers internationally. MCR was founded in 1977 and is based in McLean, Virginia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-11 Millstone Medical Outsourcing

Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

Millstone Medical Outsourcing is a provider of outsourcing solutions to medical device OEMs, including contract packaging services alongside innovative warehousing and distribution services. Millstone Medical Outsourcing was founded in 2000 and is based in Fall River, Massachusetts.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

CM Equity Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1994
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

CM Equity Partners is a private equity investment firm that primarily makes controlling investments in middle-market companies operating in the United States and Canada. CM will also selectively consider minority investments. Areas of interest include Federal Services, Aerospace, and Defense. CM Equity was formed in 1994 and is affiliated with the private family office and merchant bank Carl Marks & Co.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 7 of 7
Sector: Business Services 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout 2 of 2
State: Virginia 3 of 3
Country: United States 7 of 7
Year: 2021 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-12 JANUS Research Group

Evans, Georgia, United States

JANUS Research Group is a defense-focused solutions provider delivering engineering, training, cyber, and mission support services to U.S. military and government clients, with expertise in simulation, systems integration, and emerging technologies. JANUS Research Group was founded in 1997 and is based in Evans, Georgia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-12-26 Dexis Consulting Group

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Dexis Consulting Group is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. Dexis Consulting Group was founded in 2001 and is based in Arlington, Virginia.

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