Bain Capital Acquires Government Consulting Firm Guidehouse for $5.3 Billion

Purchase includes retention of CEO Scott McIntyre and current management of Guidehouse, with the firm’s strong consultation expertise in U.S. government and military operations being key assets in the deal.

• Bain Capital Private Equity announces the acquisition of Guidehouse, a consultancy firm specializing in the U.S. military and government sectors, for a deal amounting to $5.3 billion.
• Guidehouse, currently owned by Veritas Capital, advises a range of governmental and non-governmental organizations, including the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and Veterans Affairs, with over 17,000 employees across more than 55 locations.
• The company's current CEO, Scott McIntyre, will remain in position along with existing management post-acquisition, assuring continuity in operational leadership.
• Guidehouse, having reported $2.5 billion revenue last year, ranks amongst the top 10 private companies in the Greater Washington D.C. area in terms of its annual revenue.
• The company's acquisition history includes purchases of Navigant Consulting in 2019 and Dovel Technologies in 2021, expanding its expertise into healthcare, financial services, energy, and human services.

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