Scarlet Security & Risk Group Acquires Majority Stake in Sirius Security Services

Scarlet Security & Risk Group Acquires Majority Stake in OHM Security Ltd.

March 6, 2025

Professional Services

Scarlet Security & Risk Group (SSRG) has completed a majority acquisition of Ontario-based systems integrator OHM Security Ltd., bringing OHM's staff and management into SSRG while retaining OHM founders as minority shareholders and leaders. The transaction expands SSRG's systems-integration capabilities and establishes a presence in the Greater Toronto Area as part of SSRG's broader Canadian consolidation strategy.

Scarlet Security & Risk Group (SSRG) Acquires Pillar Security

December 17, 2025

Professional Services

Scarlet Security & Risk Group (SSRG) has acquired Ontario-based security services provider Pillar Security, bringing Pillar's staff and management into SSRG and retaining founder Fatsah Bennai in a key role. The deal expands SSRG's presence in Ontario as part of its national consolidation strategy; David Melhado served as exclusive broker to the transaction.

Securiguard Services Limited Acquires Russell Security Services Inc.

October 12, 2021

Professional Services

Securiguard Services Limited acquired Russell Security Services Inc. (RSSI), an Ontario-based provider of corporate security services, in a transaction that officially closed in March 2021. The acquisition expands Securiguard's national footprint into Ontario, combining RSSI's local client relationships and expertise with Securiguard's larger national platform and operations.

Guardian Alarm Acquires S&S Security Alarms

January 1, 2025

Professional Services

Guardian Alarm, a large full-service U.S. security company, has acquired S&S Security Alarms of Searcy, Arkansas. The deal marks Guardian Alarm's entry into Arkansas and Guardian will continue to operate the local business under the S&S Security Alarms name to serve residential and commercial customers with enhanced capabilities and innovation.

HGGC Acquires Specialist Risk Group

December 21, 2020

Insurance

Middle-market private equity firm HGGC has signed a definitive agreement to acquire London-based Specialist Risk Group (SRG). SRG's management will reinvest alongside HGGC while existing investor Pollen Street Capital will exit; the transaction is expected to close in Q1 2021 subject to regulatory approval.

Warburg Pincus and Temasek Acquire Specialist Risk Group

May 21, 2024

Insurance

Warburg Pincus and Temasek agreed to acquire Specialist Risk Group (SRG) from HGGC, with SRG management reinvesting and retaining a significant stake. The investors will support SRG’s next stage of growth as the specialist insurance intermediary expands its people-focused platform and international capabilities; closing is subject to customary regulatory approvals.