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CACI to acquire ARKA Group for $2.6B all-cash, expanding space-based sensing
CACI INTERNATIONAL INC /DE/
- Purchase price $2.6B in cash; expected to close in Q3 FY2026 (early 2026).
- ARKA provides space-based sensor portfolio and ground-based software for national security missions.
- CACI expects a $225M present-value tax benefit from the transaction.
- Financing includes $1.3B senior secured bridge loan from Wells Fargo, plus cash and revolver.
- Acquisition from Blackstone; CACI sees growth in space domain for IC, Space Force, DoD.