Houlihan Lokey Advises Agile Defense
Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce the successful placement of a senior secured credit facility to support Agile Defense, LLC’s (Agile) acquisition of IntelliBridge, LLC, both portfolio companies of Enlightenment Capital (Enlightenment). Proceeds from the transaction were used to refinance existing indebtedness, pay transaction-related fees, and effectuate the acquisition. The transaction closed on January 2, 2025.
Founded in 1998, Agile is a leading provider of comprehensive digital transformation, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions for the Department of Defense and federal civilian sectors. Agile stands at the forefront of innovation, driving advanced capabilities and solutions tailored to the most critical national security and civilian missions. The company’s collaborative and multidisciplinary teams bring creativity and flexibility to developing advanced digital transformation, data analytics, and cyber solutions.
Founded in 2006, IntelliBridge is a pure-play digital transformation business delivering mission-based technology for its customers across the homeland security, federal civilian, law enforcement, and intelligence sectors. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with locations and staff nationwide, IntelliBridge makes its customers successful by delivering best-in-class solutions through a combination of deep domain expertise and advanced technology. Known for its customer-first approach and Technology & Innovation Group, IntelliBridge drives impactful results, making it the most trusted partner in achieving mission success.
Through the combination, Agile doubles in size, boasting more than 2,000 highly skilled professionals, and diversifies, supporting an expanding portfolio of defense, national security, and federal civilian missions. IntelliBridge’s dedication to fostering innovation and delivering value aligns with Agile’s commitment to providing its customers with enhanced capabilities and integrated solutions to meet their evolving needs.
Enlightenment, a Washington, D.C.-area-based private investment firm, makes control and strategic, noncontrol investments in middle-market companies in the aerospace, defense, government, and technology sector. The firm partners with businesses that provide vital services, protect critical infrastructure, innovate cyber and data solutions, enhance decision-making capabilities, engineer aerospace and space systems, and safeguard national security.
Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Markets Group served as the exclusive placement agent to Agile, assisting the company in arranging, structuring, and negotiating the financing. The transaction highlights Houlihan Lokey’s ability to leverage its senior relationships with capital providers to deliver favorable outcomes for its clients.
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