Politics & Government

DynCorp International Acquires Casals & Associates

  2010 FEB 11 - (VerticalNews.com) -- DynCorp International (NYSE: DCP) announced that it has acquired 100% of the stock of Casals & Associates, Inc. (Casals). Casals will be integrated within DynCorp International's Global Stabilization and Development Solutions division. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

  The acquisition brings together the complementary skills, experience and capacity of Casals and DynCorp International to strengthen the strategic expansion of DynCorp International into the international development field. Together they offer a best in class combination of competencies to provide services supporting U.S. defense, diplomacy and international development initiatives and objectives.

  Casals, a private company headquartered in Alexandria, Va., helps to achieve U.S. foreign policy and international development priorities by assisting in the development of stable and democratic governments, implementing anti-corruption initiatives, and aiding the growth of democratic public and civil institutions. With over two decades of experience supporting U.S. Agency for International Development and international organization initiatives and programs, Casals has developed significant expertise in the areas of democracy and governance, conflict management and recovery, rule of law and access to justice, strengthening civil society, and public outreach.

  "This acquisition addresses our goal of creating value through continued growth and business diversification, and furthers our alignment with the Obama Administration's emphasis on the application of 'smart power' to global challenges. We support defense, diplomacy, and development initiatives around the globe." said DynCorp International President and CEO William L. Ballhaus. "Adding Casals' talent and well-deserved reputation for excellence in building the rule of law, supporting democratic governance and fighting corruption will expand the breadth of our services offerings in international development."

  "We are extremely pleased to join the DynCorp International team. Their tremendous depth of experience and track record in logistics, law enforcement training and mentoring, and global contingency operations in environments such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Liberia, Haiti and Somalia is a strong multiplier for our own expertise in meeting challenges in anti-corruption, rule of law, and democratic governance initiatives," said Beatriz C. Casals, President of Casals & Associates.

  Keywords: Acquisitions, Consulting, Contracts, Defense, Democracy, Democratic, Foreign Policy, Government, Mergers, Politics, Professional Services, DynCorp International.

  This article was prepared by VerticalNews Politics & Government editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2010, VerticalNews Politics & Government via VerticalNews.com.