B&A Expands with Acquisition of Hexagon US Federals HS3
Deal News | Jul 07, 2025 | Morrison Foerster
In a strategic move to enhance its capabilities in the defense and national security sectors, B&A, a prominent information technology systems integrator, has acquired Hexagon US Federal's Strategic Services and Solutions (HS3) Intelligence and Defense portfolio. The acquisition aims to bolster B&A's service offerings in mission-critical enterprise information management, cybersecurity, and geospatial services. Morrison Foerster, a leading law firm, provided advisory services to B&A on government contracting and national security issues related to this significant acquisition. The transaction signifies a major growth step for B&A in delivering integrated product solutions to defense and intelligence agencies. The Morrison Foerster advisory team was led by government contracts partners Damien Specht and Charles Capito, along with national security partner James Brower, supported by associates Ali McCann and Katie Hill.
Sectors
- Information Technology and Services
- Defense and National Security
- Legal
Geography
- United States – B&A serves the federal government, and Morrison Foerster is based in Washington, D.C.; the transaction involves U.S.-based entities.
Industry
- Information Technology and Services – B&A is an IT systems integrator, and the acquisition enhances its service offerings in this industry.
- Defense and National Security – The acquisition focuses on enhancing capabilities in defense, intelligence, and national security sectors.
- Legal – Morrison Foerster acted as legal advisors in matters of government contracting and national security.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&A | Acquirer | Company | A leading information technology systems integrator serving the federal government. |
| Hexagon US Federal | Target company | Company | Offers strategic services and solutions in intelligence and defense. |
| Morrison Foerster | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised B&A on government contracting and national security matters. |
| Damien Specht | Partner | Person | Government contracts partner at Morrison Foerster. |
| Charles Capito | Partner | Person | Government contracts partner at Morrison Foerster. |
| James Brower | Partner | Person | National security partner at Morrison Foerster. |
| Ali McCann | Associate | Person | Government contracts associate at Morrison Foerster. |
| Katie Hill | Associate | Person | Litigation associate at Morrison Foerster. |