Carlyle to Acquire ManTech In $4.2 Billion Deal
2022.05.16 17:12
By Sam Boughedda
Investing.com — Carlyle Group Inc (NASDAQ:CG) will acquire ManTech International Corporation (NASDAQ:MANT) in an all-cash transaction worth approximately $4.2 billion, it was announced Monday.
ManTech International, a provider of technologies and solutions for mission-critical national security programs, said its shareholders will receive $96 per share in cash, representing a 32% premium to ManTech’s closing price on February 2, the last trading day before media reports regarding a potential deal.
“We have always admired ManTech’s unwavering commitment to support national security customers and their critical missions through differentiated capabilities and technology solutions,” said Dayne Baird, a Managing Director on Carlyle’s Aerospace & Government Services team.
“Through this partnership, we look forward to leveraging our sector expertise and resources to accelerate growth and innovation and to drive greater value for customers and employees,” added Baird.
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022.
Following the news, ManTech shares are up 14.6%, while Carlyle Group shares are down just under 1%.
