Allied Universal Acquires Century Event Security & Staffing
October 24, 2022
Allied Universal has acquired Century Event Security & Staffing, an Orlando-based provider of event security and staffing services, to expand its event services footprint in Orlando and Las Vegas. The acquisition provides Allied Universal with additional operations and access to several thousand event staff to support major exhibitions and conventions in these key markets.
- Buyers
- Allied Universal
- Targets
- Century Event Security & Staffing
- Industry
- Staffing & HR
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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