Allied Universal Acquires G4S plc

Allied Universal to Acquire J E Security Systems & Services Inc. (Barbados)

January 17, 2024

Professional Services

Allied Universal, through its subsidiary G4S Secure Solutions (Barbados) Limited, announced the proposed acquisition of the assets of J E Security Systems & Services Inc., a St. Thomas, Barbados-based provider of electronic security, patrol and response services. The deal, expected to close in Q1 2024, expands Allied Universal's presence and technology capabilities in Barbados and the wider English Caribbean.

Allied Universal Acquires SecurAmerica

January 20, 2021

Professional Services

Allied Universal has acquired Atlanta-based SecurAmerica, a privately held security services firm with operations across more than 100 markets. The deal expands Allied Universal’s scale and capabilities in security and facilities services; terms were not disclosed.

Allied Universal Acquires South Carolina-Based American Security

May 16, 2022

Professional Services

Allied Universal has acquired American Security, a South Carolina–based regional security services provider founded in 1975. The acquisition adds more than 1,200 employees and strengthens Allied Universal's presence and service capabilities across the Southeastern United States (Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia).

Allied Universal Acquires Five Security and Facilities Services Companies

May 20, 2025

Professional Services

Allied Universal completed five acquisitions in early 2025, adding Pinnacle Security, Diversified Maintenance Systems (DMS), Celar Security / Soltes Technology (Colombia), CI Security Specialists (CISS) and CDA, Inc. d/b/a MaxSent to its portfolio. The transactions expand Allied Universal's geographic footprint and service capabilities across guarding, facilities management, events security and security technology in the U.S. and South America.

Allied Universal Acquires Securadyne Systems

April 10, 2019

IT Services

Allied Universal has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dallas-based Securadyne Systems, a security systems integrator backed by Pamlico Capital. The acquisition (expected to close April 15, 2019) will create Allied Universal Technology Services — a technology-focused platform headquartered in Dallas — combining Allied Universal's security services with Securadyne's systems integration, monitoring and AI-driven capabilities.

Allied Universal Acquires International Protective Service Agency, CQB Beveiliging and Kronjyllands Vagtservice

June 20, 2022

Professional Services

Allied Universal has acquired three security firms — International Protective Service Agency (New York, NY), CQB Beveiliging B.V. (Eindhoven, Netherlands) and Kronjyllands Vagtservice A/S (Denmark) — expanding its patrol, response and event security capabilities across North America and Europe. The largest deal, IPSA, brings roughly 350 employees into Allied Universal; the European tuck-ins will bolster scale and density for Allied Universal’s international business, G4S.