Tracked deals
11
11 tracked deals across 2019-2026.
Operating Company
Business Services
Allied Universal
Irvine, California, United States
Allied Universal® is a leading security and facility services company providing proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology, with an extensive local network across North America. It serves a range of specialty sectors including education, healthcare, retail, commercial real estate, government and corporate campuses.
- Focus Areas
- Security services, Integrated / smart security technology, Facility services
- Website
- www.aus.com
Recent pace
1
1 tracked deal announced in the last 12 months.
Deal mix
Buyout
11 buyout
Allied Universal Acquisition Volume by Year
Last 6 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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May 26, 2026
- Buyer
- Allied Universal, 102236724 Saskatchewan Ltd.
- Target
- SSC Security Services Corp.
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Saskatchewan, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Allied Universal completed its all-cash acquisition of SSC Security Services Corp. via a statutory plan of arrangement for $4.4075 per share. The acquired holding company amalgamated with its operating subsidiary to form Logixx Security Inc., while certain legacy assets and its cyber security business were carved out and purchased in a concurrent management buy-out.
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- Buyer
- Allied Universal
- Target
- Pinnacle Security, Inc., Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC, Celar Security / Soltes Technology, CI Security Specialists, Inc. (CISS), CDA, Inc. d/b/a MaxSent
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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December 18, 2024
- Buyer
- Allied Universal
- Target
- Unified Command
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Allied Universal has acquired Unified Command, an event safety and security technology provider that specializes in event surveillance video, command center operations and situational awareness services. The deal expands Allied Universal’s technology-enabled offerings and brings Unified Command’s team, including founder and CEO Chad Ladov, into Allied Universal’s management structure.
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- Buyer
- Allied Universal, G4S Secure Solutions (Barbados) Limited
- Target
- J E Security Systems & Services Inc.
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Saint Thomas, Barbados
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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October 24, 2022
- Buyer
- Allied Universal
- Target
- Century Event Security & Staffing
- Industry
- Staffing & HR
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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June 20, 2022
- Buyer
- Allied Universal
- Target
- International Protective Service Agency, CQB Beveiliging B.V., Kronjyllands Vagtservice A/S
- Seller
- Jerry Heying
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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- Buyer
- Allied Universal
- Target
- American Security
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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).
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September 20, 2021
- Buyer
- Allied Universal
- Target
- MSA Security
- Seller
- GreyLion
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Allied Universal has executed a definitive agreement to acquire New York–based MSA Security from private equity firm GreyLion. MSA, a provider of threat protection and explosive-detection K9 teams with revenue approaching $200 million and nearly 700 canine teams deployed worldwide, will expand Allied Universal’s specialized capabilities and national K9 program; terms were not disclosed.
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April 5, 2021
- Buyer
- Allied Universal
- Target
- G4S plc
- Seller
- G4S plc shareholders
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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January 20, 2021
- Buyer
- Allied Universal
- Target
- SecurAmerica
- Seller
- Frank Argenbright
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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April 10, 2019
- Buyer
- Allied Universal
- Target
- Securadyne Systems
- Seller
- Pamlico Capital
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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1 tracked deal by Allied Universal.
Staffing & HR Buyers & Acquisitions
1 tracked deal by Allied Universal.
Acquisitions in New York
2 tracked deals by Allied Universal.
Acquisitions in Florida
1 tracked deal by Allied Universal.
Acquisitions in Georgia
1 tracked deal by Allied Universal.
Acquisitions in South Carolina
1 tracked deal by Allied Universal.
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