M&A Deal Summary

Securitas Acquires Stanley Black & Decker s Security Business

On December 8, 2021, Securitas acquired safety/security company Stanley Black & Decker s Security Business from Stanley Black & Decker for 3.2B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Securitas’ 21st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Securitas’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Securitas’ 10th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Securitas’ 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-12-08
Target Stanley Black & Decker s Security Business
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Securitas
Sellers(s) Stanley Black & Decker
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 3.2B USD

Target

Stanley Black & Decker s Security Business

New Britain, Connecticut, United States
Stanley Black & Decker's Security Business comprises commercial electronic and healthcare security business lines that provide electronic security solutions with operations in 12 markets globally.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Securitas

Stockholm, Sweden

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Category Company
Founded 1934
Sector Safety/Security
Employees308,850
Revenue 108.0B SEK (2020)
DESCRIPTION

Securitas is a global knowledge leader in security. From a broad range of services of specialized guarding, technology solutions and consulting and investigations, we customize offerings that are suited to the individual customer’s needs, in order to deliver the most effective security solutions. Everywhere from small stores to airports, our 310,000 employees are making a difference. Securitas was founded in 1934 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 25 of 25
Sector (Safety/Security) 21 of 21
Type (Divestiture) 5 of 5
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 10 of 10
Year (2021) 5 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 18
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-02 Supreme Security Systems

Union, New Jersey, United States

Supreme Security Systems provides security alarm monitoring services to clients primarily in the New Jersey market. Their portfolio includes electronic security services, such as intrusion, video, fire, and access control systems, as well as UL-listed, FM-approved, TMA Five Diamond certified alarm monitoring. Supreme Security Systems was founded in 1929 and is based in Union, New Jersey.

Buy $20M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Stanley Black & Decker

New Britain, Connecticut, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1843
Sector Diversified
Employees53,000
Revenue 14.5B USD (2020)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Stanley Black & Decker's corporate headquarters in New Britain, Connecticut.
Entrance to Stanley Black & Decker's corporate headquarters in New Britain, Connecticut.

Stanley Black & Decker is a diversified global producer of hand tools, power tools and related accessories, mechanical access solutions and electronic security solutions, engineered fastening systems, infrastructure solutions and more. Stanley Black & Decker dates back to 1843 and is based in New Britain, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 9
Sector (Safety/Security) 3 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 7 of 9
State (Connecticut) 2 of 4
Country (United States) 5 of 7
Year (2021) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-13 Excel Industries

Hesston, Kansas, United States

Excel Industries is a designer and manufacturer of premium commercial and residential turf-care equipment under the distinct brands of Hustler Turf Equipment (Hustler) and BigDog Mower Co. (BigDog). Excel Industries was founded in 1964 and is based in Hesston, Kansas.

Buy $375M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-22 Stanley Access Technologies

Farmington, Connecticut, United States

Stanley Access Technologies invented the automatic door and continues to lead the industry with state-of-the-art door solutions, a passion for innovation, and a low total cost of ownership. Today, the business manufactures, installs and services sliding, swinging, folding, transit/metro, and revolving door systems and an array of sensors, controls, and security options. Stanley Access Technologies is based in Farmington, Connecticut.

Sell $900M