"This is an exciting step forward for our company to serve in this rapidly evolving industry," said Colatosti. "Together we will unite our strengths, strong cultures and world-class employees to gain expanded capabilities and resources to deliver full lifecycle solutions that address our customers' greatest challenges. The ERC-Oasis combination will pull together many capabilities while remaining steadfast to one mindset the customer's mission."

"Our experienced and talented employees across the country are committed to providing the advantages needed to solve our customers' and the nation's toughest challenges," said Stacy Riley, interim CEO of ERC. "We believe our organizations will be stronger together, offering even greater support to our many customers' missions."

"Our government continues to need comprehensive and innovative solutions to help support its missions, protect and defend our country, and move the nation forward now and for generations to come," said Michael Singer, Partner at Brightstar. "We are excited to start a new chapter and see tremendous opportunities for growth by delivering a more robust set of services to better meet customers' needs and expectations."

ERC and Oasis share many important characteristics including an entrepreneurial engineering approach, core values, and a commitment to our nation and its future. Their common cultures are built on respect, empowerment and collaboration. Both ERC and Oasis also have a strong performance record of success and a long history of delivering cutting-edge engineering, technology, and specialized services to support our customers' missions.

Combined, ERC and Oasis will offer differentiated capabilities that deliver advanced, full lifecycle solutions in the areas of:

ERC was advised by legal counsel Kirkland & Ellis and financial advisor Houlihan Lokey. Rothschild & Co served as the exclusive financial advisor to Oasis, and Sullivan & Cromwell served as legal counsel.

About ERC-Oasis ERC-Oasis will be a leading innovator providing advanced engineering, cybersecurity and technology-focused consulting solutions for one mission customer success from aerospace to cyberspace. ERC-Oasis will provide entrepreneurial-driven, expert teams to advance innovative solutions for customers such as the U.S. Department of Defense, Federal Aviation Administration, NASA and other high-tech governmental entities on missions of national importance.ERC-Oasis solutions will combine precise engineering, innovative technologies, deep subject-matter expertise, firsthand mission understanding, and long-term customer knowledge to deliver the critical advantage needed to solve critical challenges. ERC-Oasis employees will share a collaborative culture built on commitment, integrity, teamwork, respect, and uncompromising performance, which will enable best-in-class service and solutions for its customers. For more information, go to http://www.erc.us and http://www.oasissystems.com.

About Brightstar Capital Partners Brightstar Capital Partnersis a middle market private equity firm focused on investing closely held family, founder or entrepreneur-owned businesses where Brightstar believes it can drive significant value with respect to the management, operations and strategic direction of the business. Brightstar employs an operationally intensive "Us & Us" approach that leverages its extensive experience and relationship network to help companies reach their full potential. For more information, please visitwww.brightstarcp.com.

Media Contact:

Kristina Messner (Focused Image for ERC-Oasis) [emailprotected] 703-678-6023

For Oasis Laura Evans Senior Vice President of Human Resources [emailprotected] 301.278.2520

SOURCE BRIGHTSTAR CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P.

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Brightstar Capital Partners to Combine ERC and Oasis Systems to Advance Customer Mission Success in Aerospace, Defense and Cyberspace - PR Newswire