M&A Deal Summary

Allied Universal Acquires G4S

On April 5, 2021, Allied Universal acquired safety/security company G4S for 3.8B GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Allied Universal’s 15th transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Allied Universal’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Allied Universal’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-04-05
Target G4S
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Allied Universal
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 3.8B GBP

Target

G4S

London, United Kingdom
G4S is a global, integrated security company, specializing in the provision of security services and solutions to customers. Its mission is to create material, sustainable value for customers and shareholders by being the supply partner of choice in all of the markets. G4S was formed in 1901 and is based in London.

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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 15 of 24
Sector (Safety/Security) 15 of 23
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 11 of 20
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS 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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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-20 MSA Security

New York, New York, United States

MSA Security engages in high consequence threat protection and specialized training for corporate and government clients. The MSA Security team is comprised of security professionals with diverse backgrounds in law enforcement, elite military units, and the private sector working together to provide unparalleled explosives detection, consulting, training, and perimeter security services. MSA Security was founded in 1987 and is based in New York City.

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