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J.F. Lehman Acquires Mission Microwave

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, March 14th, 2024

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J.F. Lehman Acquires Mission Microwave

Francis Auricchio, president and CEO of Mission Microwave. LinkedIn photo.

The private equity firm J.F. Lehman & Company on Thursday said it has acquired Mission Microwave Technologies, a provider of solid-state electronics used in space-based, ground-based, maritime, and airborne applications used in government, defense, and commercial markets. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Mission, which is based in California, provides solid-state power amplifiers and block upconverters. “JFLCO offers a unique combination of deep industry knowledge and relationships, commercial and operational expertise, and substantial capital we will leverage to accelerate…

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