---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001357615-24-000037"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KBR"
cik: "0001357615"
company_name: "KBR, INC."
filed_at: "2024-07-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T20:26:57.149296+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# KBR to acquire LinQuest for $737M; expected close Q3/Q4 2024

## Summary
- Purchase price $737M, represents ~11x 2025 FY Adj. EBITDA multiple.
- Transaction expected to be accretive to adjusted EPS; funded with cash and existing debt.
- LinQuest has 1,500+ employees, >74% hold security clearances; supports U.S. Space Force and Air Force.
- Deal unanimously approved by KBR Board; subject to regulatory approvals.
- KBR CEO Stuart Bradie cites strong complementary capabilities and revenue synergy opportunities.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001357615-24-000037
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KBR
- cik: 0001357615
- company_name: KBR, INC.
- filed_at: 2024-07-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1357615/000135761524000037/0001357615-24-000037-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1357615/000135761524000037/kbr-20240716.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001357615-24-000037.txt

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