Allied Universal - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

Safety/securityCompany

Allied Universal M&A Summary

Allied Universal has acquired 25 companies of its own, including 14 in the last 5 years. A total of 9 acquisitions came from private equity firms.

Allied Universal’s largest acquisition to date was in 2021, when it acquired G4S for $5.8B. Allied Universal has acquired in 13 different US states, and 6 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include safety/security (96%) and technology hardware (5%).

Allied Universal Ownership

Who owns Allied Universal?

Allied Universal is owned by Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners, CDPQ and MKH Capital Partners. It was acquired on February 20, 2019.

Is Allied Universal PE-backed?

Yes. Allied Universal is owned by private equity investors Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners, CDPQ and MKH Capital Partners.

Was Allied Universal formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Allied Universal was formerly owned by 2 private investors.

Allied Universal Business Overview

Where is Allied Universal headquartered?

Allied Universal is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.

What sector is Allied Universal in?

Allied Universal is a safety/security company.

When was Allied Universal founded?

Allied Universal was founded in 2016.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity24
    • M&A Buy Activity24
  • Total Sectors Invested 2
  • Total Countries Invested 6
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 12
  • M&A Advisors 9

Allied Universal

Allied Universal

1551 North Tustin Avenue Suite 650,
Santa Ana, California 92705
United States,
(866) 877-1965
www.aus.com

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 formed in 2016 and is based in Santa Ana, California.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (2.0/yr) # 14 - 2 7 1 - 24
vol $1.0B $5.8B $6.8B
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  24

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Elite Tactical Security Solutions LLC 2023-04-11 - Add-on Acquisition
Richmond, Virginia · www.elitetacticalsecuritysolutions.com
Century Security & Event Staffing, Inc. 2022-10-24 - Add-on Acquisition
Las Vegas, Nevada · www.centurytradeshow.com
International Protective Service Agency 2022-06-20 - Add-on Acquisition
New York, New York · www.ipsasecurity.com
CQB Beveiliging B.V. 2022-06-20 - Add-on Acquisition
Eindhoven, Netherlands · www.cqb-beveiliging.nl
Kronjyllands Vagtservice A/S 2022-06-20 - Add-on Acquisition
Randers, Denmark · www.kjvagt.dk
American Security of Greenville LLC 2022-05-16 - Add-on Acquisition
Greenville, South Carolina · www.trustamericansecurity.com
Star Protection Agency LLC 2022-05-03 - Add-on Acquisition
Honolulu, Hawaii · www.starprotectionagency.net
Attenti Electronic Monitoring, Ltd. 2022-04-05 - Add-on Acquisition
Tel Aviv, Israel · www.attentigroup.com
MSA Security, Inc. 2021-09-20 - Add-on Acquisition
New York, New York · www.msasecurity.net
G4S plc 2021-04-05 5.8B GBP Add-on Acquisition
London, United Kingdom · www.g4s.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Safety/Security 23 (96%) 6.8B (100%) - -
Technology Hardware 1 (4%) - - -
Total 24 $6.8B - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 19 1.0B - -
  New York 3 - - -
  Pennsylvania 2 - - -
  New Jersey 2 - - -
  Illinois 2 - - -
  California 2 - - -
  Virginia 1 - - -
  Texas 1 - - -
  South Carolina 1 - - -
  Nevada 1 - - -
  Massachusetts 1 - - -
  Louisiana 1 - - -
  Hawaii 1 - - -
  Georgia 1 1.0B - -
Canada 1 - - -
  Nova Scotia 1 - - -
Denmark 1 - - -
Israel 1 - - -
Netherlands 1 - - -
United Kingdom 1 5.8B - -
Domestic 19 (79%) 1.0B (15%) - -
Cross-border 5 (21%) 5.8B (85%) - -
Total 24 $6.8B - -

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
Morgan Stanley
1
Moelis & Co.
1
Credit Suisse Investment Banking
1
Legal Deals
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
1
Sheppard Mullin
1

Deal Values

buy # Total
> $1B 2 $6.8B
TOTAL $6.8B
Largest G4S plc
$5.8B (2021-04-05)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
33%
8 (33%)
Strategic(s)
8%
2 (8%)

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