KBR Completes Frazer-Nash Consultancy Acquisition, Expands International Advisory Footprint
KBR has completed the acquisition of Frazer-Nash Consultancy Limited from Babcock International Group. This strategic move enhances KBR's capabilities in systems engineering and technology advisory services, primarily in the defense, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors within the U.K. and Australia. The acquisition aligns with KBR's goal to deliver innovative solutions globally, leveraging Frazer-Nash's expertise in data science, cyber security, and clean energy. KBR aims to capitalize on market growth opportunities and enhance its service offerings through this integration.
- Strategic acquisition of Frazer-Nash improves KBR's advisory services capabilities.
- Expansion into key markets in the U.K. and Australia enhances growth potential.
- Frazer-Nash's expertise in systems engineering and clean energy complements KBR's offerings.
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HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has completed the acquisition of Frazer-Nash Consultancy Limited, a leading provider of systems engineering, assurance and technology advisory services, from Babcock International Group PLC.
This acquisition is a continuation of KBR's strategic journey to advance upmarket to deliver innovative, digitally-enabled solutions to governments and customers around the world. Frazer-Nash delivers systems engineering, systems assurance and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges, with its talented teams providing a broad range of professional advisory services across the defense, energy and critical infrastructure sectors primarily in the U.K. and Australia. With expertise in areas such as systems engineering, data science, cyber, and clean energy, Frazer-Nash is highly complementary with KBR's global priorities with minimal overlap because of its geographic footprint.
"We are excited to welcome Frazer-Nash into the One KBR family, aligning our joint focus on helping customers solve their most complex problems," said Stuart Bradie, KBR President and CEO.
"Frazer-Nash adapted ahead of the curve to evolve with changing market dynamics, while delivering consistent profitable growth. With market tailwinds in our favor, we are well positioned to continue our journey together."
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