Holland & Knight Advises ARCTOS in Sale to DCS Corporation

NEW YORK (March 9, 2026) – Holland & Knight represented ARCTOS LLC, a provider of research and development services and technical solutions in support of the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal aerospace and defense customers, in its sale to DCS Corporation. DCS is an employee-owned provider of engineering and technical services to defense and national security customers. The transaction was announced on March 5.

The combination represents an important strategic step that enhances ARCTOS' capabilities and bolsters its ability to compete in a rapidly changing marketplace.

Headquartered in Beavercreek, Ohio, ARCTOS has a 60-year heritage in supporting innovation in the aerospace industry, with deep domain knowledge in aerospace structures and materials, propulsion and flight technologies, sensors and electronics, and launch and flight safety. Prior to the transaction, ARCTOS was a portfolio company of Battle Investment Group.

Holland & Knight Partners David Ehrlich and Deryk Loiacono (M&A) led the Firm's representation of ARCTOS. They were assisted by Associates Kyle Leeman and Ferrell Littlejohn (M&A); Partner Brandon Bloom and Associate Jackson Oliver (Tax); and Partner Eric Rubin (Executive Compensation & Benefits).

More information on the transaction can be found here.

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