M&A Deal Summary

Allied Universal Acquires Universal Services of America

On May 2, 2016, Allied Universal acquired safety/security company Universal Services of America from Warburg Pincus

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 California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-05-02
Target Universal Services of America
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Allied Universal
Sellers(s) Warburg Pincus
Deal Type Merger
Advisor(s) Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton (Legal)

Target

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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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 (California) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 19
Year (2016) 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-05-02 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.

Buy -
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.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Warburg Pincus

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1966
PE ASSETS 83.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Warburg Pincus is a mega-sized, global private equity firm focused on investment opportunities across North America, Asia, and Europe. Warburg will consider investing at various company stages, from early-stage opportunities to distressed situations. Warburg Pincus is organized by industry groups. Verticals include financial services, healthcare, technology, media & telecommunications, energy, consumer & industrial, and real estate. Within financial services, Warburg will consider asset/wealth managers, banks, exchanges, financial technology, insurance, transaction processing, private banking, and specialty/consumer finance. Within healthcare, specific areas of interest include medical devices, healthcare services, and biotech/pharmaceuticals. Within technology/media/communications, Warburg targets software, media/internet/information, financial technology, telecom, business services, and systems/semiconductors. Within energy, specific areas of interest include oil/gas exploration, power generation/transmission, and alternative energy. Warburg Pincus raised its first fund in 1966 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 132 of 251
Sector (Safety/Security) 2 of 4
Type (Merger) 4 of 12
State (California) 17 of 27
Country (United States) 82 of 137
Year (2016) 4 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-05-02 Varo Money

San Francisco, California, United States

Varo Money is a mobile-only banking start-up. Through its mobile app, Varo’s 24/7 digital financial coach delivers proactive insights and analysis of spending, as well as real-time budgeting. Varo will provide a debit card, savings and lending products, and will offer integrated access to other popular finance apps via an in-app marketplace. Varo Money was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-05-04 DocuTAP

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

DocuTAP is a provider of software for electronic medical records, practice management software and revenue cycle management for more than 1,300 urgent care and primary care clinics. The Company has grown significantly in the last several years, expanding its workforce, and adding 350 urgent care clinics to its network in the last year alone.

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