Allied Universal Acquires G4S plc
April 5, 2021
Allied Universal has completed the acquisition of G4S plc for an offer price of 245p per share, valuing the deal at approximately £3.8 billion. The transaction combines Allied Universal's North American security and facility services business with G4S's global security operations to create a global integrated security services leader.
- Buyers
- Allied Universal
- Targets
- G4S plc
- Sellers
- G4S plc shareholders
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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