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Amarok Acquires Perimeter Security Systems

On September 6, 2016, Amarok acquired safety/security company Perimeter Security Systems from WSC & Company

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Amarok’s 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Amarok’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Amarok’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-09-06
Target Perimeter Security Systems
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Amarok
Sellers(s) WSC & Company
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Perimeter Security Systems

Ventura, California, United States
Perimeter Security Systems LLC is a seller, installer and repairer of gate access control systems in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties for over 40 years.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Amarok

Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Category Company
Founded 1973
Sector Safety/Security
DESCRIPTION

Amarok is a full-perimeter security company specializing in electric fencing on commercial properties. Amarok also provides supplemental surveillance solutions, including cameras, lights, and alarms. Amarok was founded in 1973 and is based in Columbia, South Carolina.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Safety/Security M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2016 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

WSC & Company

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2012
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

WSB & Company is a family office focused on acquiring lower middle-market companies in the business services, consumer services, value-added distribution, and building materials sectors. The Firm looks to invest at least $5 million in profitable companies with at least $10 million in revenue. WSB will consider majority or minority positions in a variety of transaction situations including generational transitions, management buyouts, growth capital financings, recapitalizations, and corporate divestitures. WSB & Company is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 4
Sector: Safety/Security M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 3
Year: 2016 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-01-01 Microdea

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Microdea, Inc. is a provider of document management and workflow automation solutions for the transportation and logistics industry. Microdea was formed in 1995 and is based in Markham, Ontario.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-31 Smartours

New York, New York, United States

Smartours is a provider of travel experiences and great travel deals to travelers. Smartours offers travelers curated, pre-packaged itineraries to over 40 destinations across the globe. Smartours was founded in 1996 and is based in New York City.

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