ManTech to Acquire QinetiQ Security and Intelligence Solutions Unit

ManTech International Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of QinetiQ North America’s Security and Intelligence Solutions (S&IS) business for $60 million in cash. ManTech will fund the acquisition from cash on hand. The transaction is subject to certain closing conditions, is expected to be completed shortly and be accretive to ManTech's earnings per share in 2011.

"This acquisition is consistent with ManTech’s long-term strategy to continue extending our presence in the defense and intelligence markets," said ManTech Chairman and Chief Executive Officer George J. Pedersen. "The addition of S&IS’s market-leading capabilities positions ManTech as a major integrated security provider, allowing us to offer comprehensive solutions for the full range of security threats – from physical through cyber. We see a solid pipeline of opportunities to provide full-scope security services to new and current ManTech customers.”Headquartered in Fairfax, Va., with a major presence in Huntsville, Ala., S&IS provides integrated security solutions to the Department of Defense and the intelligence community. S&IS generates solid operating margins and expects to produce approximately $60 million in revenue in 2010. S&IS recently won a prime position on the Missile Defense Agency Engineering and Support Services (MiDAESS) contract (Functional Group 6), a five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract with a ceiling of $365 million. The S&IS business will be integrated within ManTech's Mission, Cyber and Technology Solutions group, led by L. William Varner.