Adam J. August
Adam J. August
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Overview

Adam J. August is an attorney in Holland & Knight's Corporate, M&A and Securities Section and is the Practice Group Leader for the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Mr. August counsels public and private company clients in a variety of industries, including information technology (IT), government contracting (GovCon), distribution, software and professional services. He has been actively involved in more than 250 merger, acquisition and disposition transactions, representing buyers and sellers of business enterprises, and more than 100 financing/investment transactions and securities offerings, representing investors and issuers. Additionally, Mr. August has extensive experience in issues related to corporate governance, corporate reorganizations, employment and equity-based compensation matters and other commercial transactions.

Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Mr. August was an associate at a major U.S. law firm. Previously, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Steven A. Felsenthal in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, where he was responsible for corresponding with counsel, briefing pleadings for hearings and trials, researching issues of federal and state law, and drafting and editing legal opinions for publication.

Representative Experience

  • Represented Ibeos, a Virginia-based specialized developer of space-qualified power systems, flight computers, processing and data storage units, and high-density batteries, in its sale to Trident Solutions, a leading provider of innovative space and defense hardware and software and a portfolio company of ATL Partners
  • Represented MetroStar Systems LLC, an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital transformation services and software provider serving the U.S. defense and national security communities and a portfolio company of Blue Delta Capital Partners, in its sale to Veritas Capital, a leading investor at the intersection of technology and government
  • Represented Springbuk, a leading health intelligence platform for employers and their advisors, in its sale to Truven by Merative, a leading portfolio of healthcare analytics and real-world data solutions and a portfolio company of Francisco Partners Management and Morgan Health
  • Represented Jewell Hollow Management, an investment firm, in partnership with Bob Keller, the president of Eze-Breeze, in its acquisition of Eze-Breeze Porch Enclosures from MITER Brands, a leading provider of high-quality windows and doors
  • Represented Reston Limousine, a family-owned luxury transportation service, in its sale to TBL Group Inc., a Texas-based full-service ground transportation and logistics management acquisition company
  • Represented Cloud for Good, a four-time Salesforce Partner of the Year primarily focused on the higher education and nonprofit sectors and a portfolio company of Achieve Partners, in connection with a strategic investment from Tailwind Capital, a private equity firm with a sector-focused approach to investing in U.S. lower-middle-market services companies within infrastructure services, supply chain and information technology (IT) services
  • Represented cBEYONData, a provider of implementation, design and managed service capabilities and a portfolio company of Bluestone Investment Partners, in its sale to SMX, a leader in next-generation mission support, digital transformation and IT solutions and a portfolio company of OceanSound Partners
  • Represented Govplace, a leading provider of secure IT solutions for federal agencies, in its sale to Digital Capital Partners, a private direct investment firm
  • Represented Paradyme, a next-generation technology company focused on solving the federal government's most critical challenges, in its sale to Cathexis, a trusted mid-tier government contractor advancing the missions of U.S. federal agencies through innovative consulting and technology solutions
  • Represented Pragmatics, an innovator in developing cybersecure solutions to protect information systems, applications and networks, in its sale to Integral Federal, a premier provider of intelligence and national security solutions
  • Represented Attain Sports, a sports team owner and operator led by Greg Baroni, in its purchase of controlling interest in IB Professional Holdings, the owner of the Aberdeen IronBirds, a Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, from Hall of Fame player Cal Ripken Jr. and former Major League Baseball veteran Bill Ripken
  • Advised Azure Summit Technology in connection with its $1.275 billion all-cash sale to CACI International Inc. (NYSE: CACI)
  • Advised Aeyon LLC in connection with its acquisition by CGI Federal Inc., a subsidiary of CGI Inc. (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A), one of the largest global independent IT and business consulting services firms
  • Advised Quadrint, a provider of digital application modernization solutions, in its sale to CACI International, a leading provider of expertise and technology to government customers
  • Advised Technology Solutions Provider Inc. in connection with its sale to Abt Global, a leading research and consulting firm
  • Advised T2S Solutions, a leading provider of research and development, prototyping, engineering, integration and technology products, in its investment by Madison Dearborn Partners, a leading private equity investment firm
  • Advised Resolvit Resources LLC, a technology and management solutions provider with strong service capabilities across Latin America, in its sale to Aditi Consulting
  • Advised Virginia Systems & Technology Inc. (VaST), a signals intelligence mission company (SIGINT), in its combination with Altamira Technologies Corporation
  • Represented Axim Geospatial, a leading provider of geospatial solutions to support defense and utilities, in its acquisition by NV5 Global Inc. (NVEE (NASDAQ))
  • Advised Attain Sports & Entertainment on its acquisition of a controlling ownership stake in United Soccer League Championship club Loudoun United FC from former majority owner D.C. United Ownership Group
  • Represented DLH Holdings Corp., a leading provider of research and development, digital transformation solutions, systems engineering and integration to federal agencies, in the acquisition of Grove Resource Solutions Inc.
  • Advised McLean, Virginia-based business advisory firm CrossCountry Consulting in connection with Investcorp's majority stake acquisition
  • Represented Wolf Den Associates, a leading consulting firm specializing in full life cycle growth support to the federal market, in its acquisition by Deep Water Point
  • Advised leading cybersecurity company Iron Vine Security on its acquisition by ASGN Inc. (NYSE: ASGN), a leading provider of IT services and solutions, including technology and creative digital marketing, across the commercial and government sectors
  • Acted as legal adviser to Signal Point Systems Inc. in its agreement to be acquired by Mobilitie
  • Advised Favor TechConsulting LLC on its acquisition by Federal Advisory Partners, a leading management consulting firm and portfolio company of Sagewind Capital
  • Advised Creative Systems and Consulting, a premier provider of IT modernization and digital transformation solutions to U.S. federal agencies, in its agreement to be acquired by ICF (ICFI (NASDAQ)), a global consulting and digital services provider
  • Advised CompuGain™, a leading cloud solutions provider, in its sale to Unisys Corporation for $87.3 million
  • Represented Client Solution Architects CSA, a consulting firm focused on digital transformation efforts at the DOD, on its acquisition of Capstone Corp.
  • Advised Red River Technology, a leading provider of technology solutions and managed services, in the sale of a majority stake in the company to an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management L.P.
  • Advising Liberty IT Solutions LLC, a leading IT and services firm, on its sale to Booz Allen Hamilton for $725 million
  • Advised Attain LLC in the sale of its federal division to Maximus, a leading provider of government services worldwide, for $430 million
  • Advised Gannett Fleming, a leading provider of engineering and infrastructure consulting services, on its strategic investment from OceanSound Partners
  • Represented iNovex, a leading provider of software development and other technology services to intelligence agencies, in its financial and strategic partnership with Enlightenment Capital
  • Advised leading digital transformation agency Icreon on its partnership with Incline Equity Partners
  • Advised Deep Water Point as the recipient of a significant growth capital investment from Renovus Capital Partners
  • Advised Washington Harbour Partners on its majority investment in CollabraLink Technologies Inc., a leading digital transformation services firm
  • Advised Stax Inc., a fast-growing global consulting firm, as the recipient of a platform investment from Blue Point Capital Partners
  • Advised Incentive Technology Group LLC, one of the leading and fastest-growing providers of cloud-based services to the U.S. federal government, in its $255 million sale to ICF (ICFI (NASDAQ)), a global consulting and technology services company

  • Represented Blue Delta Capital Partners, a growth equity firm, in connection with its:
    • investment in Tharros, a Maryland-based premier provider of mission-critical cybersecurity and vulnerability research solutions for the U.S. federal government
    • investment in BTS Software Solutions, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business specializing in delivering advanced technology solutions and strategic services to the U.S. Department of War, intelligence community and other government agencies
    • $25 million investment in Herrick Technology Laboratories, a leading provider of high-performance signals intelligence, electronic warfare (SIGINT/EW) and communications products and systems to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
    • investment in Concept Plus LLC, a federal information technology (IT) solutions and services provider
    • investment in Core One Solutions, a provider of national security mission support services to the defense and intelligence sectors
    • Series A venture investment in MetroStar LLC, a digital services and management consulting company specializing in emerging technologies within the public sector
    • Series A investment in Applied Information Sciences Inc., a company that specializes in information technology (IT) transformation for large commercial and federal enterprises
  • Represented a provider of development, security and operations (DevSecOps) agile software development in its investment from a venture capital firm investing in commercial technology companies supporting the national security community
  • Represented ITC Federal LLC, a Virginia-based leading technology solutions provider supporting the federal government, in connection with a $25 million investment from Blue Delta Capital Partners, a venture capital firm
  • Advised Raft LLC in connection with its $60 million investment from Washington Harbour Partners LP, a leading private investment firm
  • Advised Attain Capital Partners in connection with its:
    • series of investments in Cardinality.ai, a government technology-focused artificial intelligence (AI) software as a service (SaaS) solutions provider
    • growth equity investment in Regent Education, a leading provider of SaaS solutions that automate and simplify the financial aid process for higher education institutions
    • growth equity investment in Infotek Consulting LLC, a leading consultancy and implementer of project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
  • Advised CyberPoint International LLC, a provider of innovative cybersecurity services, solutions and products to federal agencies and commercial enterprises, in an investment from Firmament Group, a leading provider of tailored capital solutions to small- and medium-sized enterprises
  • Advised Ad Hoc, a digital services company, in a Series A venture investment from Blue Delta Capital Partners

Credentials

Education
  • University of Miami, College of Arts and Sciences, B.A., Political Science and International Studies
  • University of Miami School of Law, J.D.
  • University of Miami, MBA, International Business
Bar Admissions/Licenses
  • Florida
  • Virginia
Honors & Awards
  • Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Corporate/M&A (Band 1), 2012-2026
  • The Legal 500 USA, M&A: Middle-Market ($250-$500M), 2021, 2022, 2024-2026
  • The Best Lawyers in America guide, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 2014-2026; Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), 2020-2026
  • The Best Lawyers in America guide, Washington, D.C., Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year, 2022, 2024
  • 25 Leaders in Government Contracting You Should Know About, Washington Exec, 2017
  • Deal Maker of the Year, Finance Monthly, 2016
Spoken Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

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