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NYSE: BAH Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp 8-K

Booz Allen to acquire Ultra Mission Solutions for $720M, adding defense edge-compute products

Filed June 22, 2026 · Period ending June 19, 2026 · ~1 min read

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    Booz Allen agreed to acquire Ultra Electronics Advanced Tactical Systems (Ultra Mission Solutions) for $720 million, adding mission-critical software, encryption, and edge-compute products for defense clients.

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    Management expects the acquired business to deliver strong double-digit revenue growth for several years with EBITDA margins exceeding 20%.

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    The acquisition adds approximately 220 employees including 135 specialized engineers across five U.S. facilities, expanding Booz Allen's defense technology capabilities.

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    Transaction expected to close in Q2 fiscal 2027 (ending September 30, 2026), subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust clearance and customary closing conditions.

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    Either party may terminate the agreement if the transaction does not close by December 19, 2026, providing a six-month window from signing.

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Summary

Booz Allen Hamilton announced a $720 million acquisition of Ultra Electronics Advanced Tactical Systems (operating as Ultra Mission Solutions), a defense technology business specializing in mission-critical software, encryption, and edge-compute products for contested or disconnected environments. The deal adds approximately 220 employees including 135 specialized engineers and expands Booz Allen's defense technology portfolio with products designed for command and control, secure data movement, and edge computing in national security applications. Management expects the acquired business to deliver strong double-digit revenue growth for several years with EBITDA margins exceeding 20%, suggesting the acquisition targets a high-margin, fast-growing segment of the defense technology market.

The transaction is subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust review and customary closing conditions, with an expected close in Booz Allen's fiscal Q2 2027 (ending September 30, 2026). Either party may terminate if the deal does not close by December 19, 2026. The acquisition represents a strategic expansion of Booz Allen's defense technology capabilities, combining its existing AI-driven battle management and edge infrastructure solutions with Ultra Mission Solutions' modular architecture for warfighter applications.

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Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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On June 19, 2026, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Acquiror”) and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Booz Allen”), entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) by and among (i) the Acquiror, (ii) Ultra I&C Holdings Limited, a private limited company incorporated under the Laws of England and Wales (the “Seller”), (iii) Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited, a private limited company incorporated under the Laws of England and Wales (the “Seller Parent”), and (iv) Ultra Electronics Advanced Tactical Systems, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), pursuant to which the Acquiror will purchase from the Seller, and the Seller will sell to the Acquiror, all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of the Company (the “Company Shares”). The Purchase Agreement provides that the Acquiror will purchase the Company Shares from the Seller for the purchase price of $720 million, subject to certain adjustments

Booz Allen's subsidiary has agreed to acquire all equity interests in Ultra Electronics Advanced Tactical Systems for $720 million, subject to adjustments. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 of fiscal year 2027. The company states it has sufficient liquidity and financing options to complete the acquisition.

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The consummation of the Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including without limitation (i) the absence of any order by any governmental entity or other law preventing consummation of the Stock Purchase, (ii) the expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, and (iii) other customary closing conditions, including the accuracy of the other parties’ representations and warranties and the other parties’ compliance with its covenants and agreements contained in the Purchase Agreement.

The acquisition is subject to standard closing conditions including regulatory clearance under Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust review, absence of legal impediments, and customary representations and warranties. These conditions are typical for transactions of this size and nature.

Event · Exhibit 99.1

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Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with the Cobham Ultra Group, an Advent portfolio company, to acquire its Ultra I&C Mission Solutions business (Ultra Mission Solutions) for $720 million. Ultra Mission Solutions is a defense technology business specializing in mission-critical software, encryption, and edge-compute products.

Booz Allen is acquiring Ultra Mission Solutions, a defense technology company focused on mission-critical software, encryption, and edge-compute products, for $720 million. The acquisition expands Booz Allen's defense technology portfolio with products designed for warfighters operating in contested or disconnected environments. Ultra Mission Solutions employs approximately 220 people including roughly 135 specialized engineers across five U.S. facilities.

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Booz Allen expects revenue from this acquisition to grow at a strong double-digit rate for the next several years with EBITDA margins well above 20%. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of Booz Allen’s fiscal year 2027 (ending September 30, 2026) and is subject to customary closing conditions.

Management expects the acquired business to deliver strong double-digit revenue growth for several years with EBITDA margins exceeding 20%. The transaction is expected to close in Booz Allen's fiscal Q2 2027 (ending September 30, 2026), subject to customary closing conditions. Following closing, Ultra Mission Solutions will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary.

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Booz Allen’s portfolio of AI-driven battle management, resilient communications, and edge infrastructure solutions—including the Modular Detachment Kit (MDK), EdgeXtend™ and Sit(x)®—will expand with Ultra Solutions’ mission-ready tech stack. Ultra Mission Solutions’ core offerings, including Apex, ADSI®, ACTS™, Rain™, and Knox™, unify command and control (C2), edge compute, secure data movement, and encryption into a modular architecture capable of operating in contested or disconnected environments.

The acquisition combines Booz Allen's existing AI-driven battle management and edge infrastructure products with Ultra Mission Solutions' command and control, edge compute, secure data movement, and encryption capabilities. The combined portfolio creates a unified platform for national security clients worldwide, accessible through outcomes-based procurement and Foreign Military Sales channels.

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