Odyssey Investment Partners Completes Acquisition of SM&A
NEWPORT BEACH, CA - December 29, 2008 - SM&A, the world's foremost management consulting firm providing solutions to PURSUE, WIN and PERFORM on competitive procurement projects, and Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC, a leading middle-market private equity firm, today announced that an affiliate of Odyssey has completed its acquisition of SM&A in a merger transaction valued at approximately $119.6 million.
SM&A stockholders approved the transaction at a special stockholder meeting held on December 29, 2008.
Cathy McCarthy, president and chief executive officer of SM&A, commented, "We are delighted to begin our partnership with Odyssey Investment Partners. This relationship will enhance our growth prospects, which we believe will lead to attractive new opportunities for our clients and employees."
Bill Hopkins, Managing Principal of Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC, said, "SM&A is an outstanding addition to our portfolio, as it is well-positioned for long-term growth in exciting markets. We are delighted to have completed this transaction in a timely manner and look forward to working closely with the SM&A management team to achieve our shared goals."
Caltius Mezzanine provided financing for the transaction, including senior notes, senior subordinated notes and an equity co-investment.
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About SM&A
SM&A is the world's foremost management consulting firm providing leadership and mentoring solutions to PURSUE for business capture, WIN competitive procurements and PERFORM on the projects and programs won. Our proven processes, people and tools have delivered significant top-line and bottom-line growth across markets, products and services. From the largest aerospace and defense contractors, through the major software providers, to healthcare and financial/audit service providers, SM&A is the partner many companies turn to WHEN THEY MUST WIN.
About Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC
Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC, based in New York, is a leading middle-market private equity fund with more than $1.2 billion under management. Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC makes majority, controlled investments primarily in established middle-market companies in a variety of industries, including industrial manufacturing, business, financial and healthcare services, aerospace products, and localized and route-based service businesses. For further information about Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC, please visit http://www.odysseyinvestment.com.