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Amentum Closes Deal For DynCorp

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, November 24th, 2020

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Amentum Closes Deal For DynCorp

DynCorp's services include logistical support to the Australia Defence Force helicopters. Photo: DynCorp International

Amentum on Monday said it has completed its acquisition of DynCorp International, creating a $6 billion services company serving federal, state, local and allied government markets. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Amentum’s largest market sector is defense, followed by energy. DynCorp’s largest two customers are the Departments of Defense and State. Amentum now has 34,000 employees working in 105 countries. Before the deal for DynCorp, the company estimated it would have about $4.3 billion in sales this year.…

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