M&A Deal Summary

Securitas Acquires Securitas Electronic Security

On February 1, 2016, Securitas acquired technology hardware company Securitas Electronic Security from Diebold Nixdorf for 350M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Securitas’ 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Securitas’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Securitas’ 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Securitas’ 1st transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-02-01
Target Securitas Electronic Security
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Securitas
Sellers(s) Diebold Nixdorf
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 350M USD

Target

Securitas Electronic Security

Green, Ohio, United States
Securitas Electronic Security, Inc. is a provider of technological security product and services.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Securitas

Stockholm, Sweden
Category Company
Founded 1934
Sector Safety/Security
Employees341,000
Revenue 157.2B SEK (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Securitas provides 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. Securitas was founded in 1934 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 25
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 5
State (Ohio) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 10
Year (2016) 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 18
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-08-05 Cobelguard NV

Ghent, Belgium

Cobelguard NV is a provider of security service. Cobelguard NV was established in 1992 and is based in Ghent, Belgium.

Buy €39M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-04-12 Draht+Schutz Sicherheitstechnik

Celle, Germany

Draht+Schutz Sicherheitstechnik GmbH is a full-service provider in the electronic security industry. It offers a full spectrum of consulting, design, installation and maintenance of anti-burglary and fire control systems, CCTV, access control and perimeter security systems.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Diebold Nixdorf

North Canton, Ohio, United States
Category Company
Founded 1859
Sector Information Technology
Employees21,000
Revenue 3.5B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Diebold's corporate headquarters in North Canton, Ohio.
Entrance to Diebold's corporate headquarters in North Canton, Ohio.

Diebold Nixdorf is a leader in enabling connected commerce for millions of consumers each day across the financial and retail industries. Its software-defined solutions bridge the physical and digital worlds of cash and consumer transactions conveniently, securely and efficiently. The Company has a presence in more than 130 countries with approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. Diebold Nixdorf was incorporated in 1859 and is based in North Canton, Ohio.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 6
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 6
State (Ohio) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2016) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-11-23 Wincor Nixdorf AG

Paderborn, Germany

Wincor Nixdorf is a provider of IT solutions and services to retail banks and the retail industry. The main focus of the group's comprehensive portfolio lies on business process optimization, especially in the branch operations of both sectors. The company also places great importance on building close relationships with sales partners that have an excellent knowledge of the local requirements and conditions on the customer side.

Buy $1.8B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-05-02 Central de Alarmas Adler S.A. de C.V.

Monterrey, Mexico

Central de Alarmas Adler S.A. de C.V. is a provider of electronic security solutions and services in Mexico. It offers a full range of electronic security services, including installation, maintenance, monitoring and system integration. Central de Alarmas Adler S.A. de C.V. was founded in 1970 and is based in Monterrey, Mexico.

Sell kr50M
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