M&A Deal Summary

Allied Universal Acquires SOS Security

On November 21, 2019, Allied Universal acquired safety/security company SOS Security from Sun Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Allied Universal’s 13th transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Allied Universal’s 12th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Allied Universal’s 1st transaction in New Jersey.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-11-21
Target SOS Security
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Allied Universal
Sellers(s) Sun Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

SOS Security

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States
SOS Security is a provider of security personnel and related services, helping a broad range of clients in the corporate, government and high net worth sectors to protect their people, assets and reputations. SOS Security was founded in 1969 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Allied Universal

Santa Ana, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 2016
Sector Safety/Security
DESCRIPTION

Allied Universal is a facility services company and the largest security services provider in North America. The company provides unparalleled security services and solutions to serve, secure and care for the people and businesses in our communities. It combines people and technology to deliver tailored solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business, achieve goals, seize opportunities and exceed stakeholder expectations. Allied Universal was founded in 2016 and is based in Santa Ana, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 24
Sector (Safety/Security) 13 of 23
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 20
State (New Jersey) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 12 of 19
Year (2019) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-11-18 Vinson Guard Service

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Vinson Guard Service, Inc. is a provider of manned guarding services throughout the Gulf Coast and Southeastern United States. Vinson offers highly skilled security professionals and a proven track record of providing superior security solutions. Vinson Guard Service, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-12-02 APG Security

South Amboy, New Jersey, United States

APG Security is a client-driven contract security company whose primary focus and principle discipline is the protection of businesses and the safeguarding of the people, property, and assets of all the clients we serve. APG Security was founded in 1993 and is based in South Amboy, New Jersey.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Sun Capital Partners

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 13.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION
Sun Capital's corporate headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida.
Sun Capital's corporate headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida.

Sun Capital Partners is a large private equity firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other control investments in North America, Asia, and Europe. Sun looks for businesses that can benefit from the Firm's operating experience including underperformers, turnarounds, and special situations. Target companies typically have $50 million to $1 billion in revenue with strong market positions. Sectors of interest include paper and packaging, food and beverages, metals and mining, automotive after-market parts, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, media and communications, building products, telecommunications, technology, retailing and catalogs, restaurants, manufacturing and industrial. Sun Capital was formed in 1995 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 107 of 127
Sector (Safety/Security) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 41 of 53
State (New Jersey) 4 of 4
Country (United States) 76 of 88
Year (2019) 6 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-11-19 Stake Center Locating

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Stake Center offers the highest level of accuracy in utility locating. Stake Center provides quality training for all our locators, including print reading, ticket management, safety, NULCA, human resources and OQ training for gas and pipeline facilities. Equipped with the latest tools and technology, our locating teams make safety the top priority (eliminating damages, protecting the public and customers’ facilities) while consistently meeting deadlines. Stake Center Locating is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-11-25 National Tree

Cranford, New Jersey, United States

National Tree is an e-commerce wholesaler of seasonal and holiday décor, with a particular focus on the Christmas holiday. National Tree was founded in 1990 and is based in Cranford, New Jersey.

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