Washington, DC – July 2, 2019 – Gryphon Technologies, Inc. (“Gryphon” or the “Company”), a
premier defense engineering and technical services provider supporting national security programs,
announced today that it has acquired PGFM Solutions, LLC (“PGFM”). Terms of the transaction,
which closed on July 1, were not disclosed.
PGFM’s strategic focus is on cybersecurity for U.S. Navy and Coast Guard shipbuilding and
modernization programs. PGFM applies cyber vulnerability assessment tools and provides
engineering services to perform risk assessment for machinery control systems, electromagnetic
compatibility, navigation, and integrated bridge systems.
“With the addition of PGFM, Gryphon strengthens its position as a leader in engineering for national
security and defense systems with a mature capability to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions
focused on shipboard machinery control systems,” said P.J. Braden, CEO of Gryphon.
“PGFM is excited to join Gryphon and take our cyber and engineering skills to the next level,” said
Pete Mauro, founder and CEO of PGFM. “Partnering with Gryphon will afford us the opportunity
to pursue new technology and business opportunities, which we truly enjoy, based on our broader
combined capabilities.”
“The acquisition of PGFM broadens Gryphon’s engineering capabilities to better serve its core
customers through the cyber-hardening of critical control systems,” said Kirk Konert, a Principal
at AE Industrial Partners. “This has been a critical focus for Gryphon customers, and an area where
we now believe the Company will be able to provide unique solutions to solve customers’ most
challenging issues.”
Akerman LLP served as legal advisor, and Berkeley Research Group served as financial advisor to
Gryphon. Lauletta Birnbaum served as legal advisor, and Haefele, Flanagan & Co. served as
financial advisor to PGFM.
About Gryphon Technologies, Inc.
Gryphon Technologies Inc. is a premier engineering and technical services national security
provider specializing in defense systems and integration, naval architecture and marine engineering,
program management, test and evaluation, cybersecurity and logistics. For more information, visit
www.GryphonTechnologies.com.
About PGFM Solutions, LLC
PGFM Solutions, LLC is an engineering firm founded in 2003 and headquartered in Sewell, New
Jersey. The firm supports U.S. Navy and Coast Guard shipbuilding programs and their expertise
include cybersecurity, risk assessment, machinery control systems, electromagnetic compatibility,
navigation, and integrated bridge systems.
About AE Industrial Partners
AE Industrial Partners is a private equity firm specializing in control investments in Aerospace &
Defense, Power Generation, and Specialty Industrial businesses. AE Industrial Partners invests in
market-leading companies that can benefit from its deep industry knowledge, operating experience,
and relationships throughout its target markets. Learn more at www.aeroequity.com.
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