M&A Deal Summary

Allied Universal Acquires AlliedBarton Security Services

On May 2, 2016, Allied Universal acquired safety/security company AlliedBarton Security Services from Wendel Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Allied Universal’s 2nd transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Allied Universal’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Allied Universal’s 1st transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-05-02
Target AlliedBarton Security Services
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Allied Universal
Sellers(s) Wendel Group
Deal Type Merger
Advisor(s) Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (Legal)

Target

AlliedBarton Security Services

Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States
AlliedBarton Security Services LLC is a provider of superior security officer services to protect people, homes and businesses. AlliedBarton tailors security programs to meet clients’ needs with committed professionals who enhance clients’ brands. The most honored security services provider, AlliedBarton consistently delivers exceptional service which creates a differentiated experience for clients and the people they serve. More than 60,000 employees and 120 offices serve thousands of clients with levels of protection that anticipate needs and build enduring relationships.

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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 2 of 24
Sector (Safety/Security) 2 of 23
Type (Merger) 2 of 2
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 19
Year (2016) 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-05-02 Universal Services of America

Santa Ana, California, United States

Universal Services of America is a facility services companies in the U.S., combining an innovative mix of tradition with cutting edge systems and technology to keep pace with the ever - evolving needs of today’s business environments. Headquartered in Santa Ana, Calif., today, Universal is a $2.5 billion company with more than 80,000 employees on staff. The company is now the second largest manned guarding security company in North America and employs a hands-on, highly experienced management team and continuous training to deliver consistent, high quality security solutions. Universal has four unique divisions: Universal Protection Service, Universal Protection Security Systems, Universal Fire/Life Safety Services and Universal Building Maintenance.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-09-19 Apollo International

Walpole, Massachusetts, United States

Apollo International is a a security company whose corporate headquarters are in Walpole, Mass., and have a global office in New York.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Wendel Group

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1704
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Wendel Group is a publicly traded investment group that seeks to invest €200 to €700 in public and private companies. The Firm focuses on opportunities across France, Germany, and the Benelux, but will also consider opportunities in greater Europe, North America, and select regions of Africa. Target companies typically exhibit predictable cash-flows, high barriers to entry, and are leaders in their respective markets. Wendel was originally established in 1704 and is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 14
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 2
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 3
Year (2016) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-05-02 Allied Universal

Santa Ana, California, United States

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.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-07-29 PlaYce

Sèvres Cedex, France

PlaYce is a pan-African property company created by CFAO to support its retail development plan. SGI Africa develops and operates shopping centers primarily through its PlaYce brand. The company opened its first PlaYce shopping center in Côte d'Ivoire at the end of 2015 (PlaYce Marcory, Abidjan) and aims to expand into seven other West and Central African countries.

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