M&A Deal Summary

United American Security Acquires Sheppard Detective System

On October 23, 2012, United American Security acquired safety/security company Sheppard Detective System

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

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-10-23
Target Sheppard Detective System
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) United American Security
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Everingham & Kerr, Inc. (Financial)

Target

Sheppard Detective System

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Sheppard is a provider of unarmed security guard services to a variety of industries, including industrial sites, hospitals, condominiums, schools, hotels, hospitals and retail facilities. The Company serves the greater Philadelphia area and is regarded as one of the top security providers in the region. Sheppard’s guards have developed an outstanding reputation for customer service and responsiveness.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

United American Security

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Category Company
Founded 1947
Sector Safety/Security
DESCRIPTION

United American Security LLC is a provider of security guard services in the U.S., with 26 offices and over 3,500 highly trained security professionals.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 7
Sector (Safety/Security) 2 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 6
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 7
Year (2012) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-10-01 Protectors Security Services

Belleville, New Jersey, United States

Protectors is a provider of security protection services for a variety of industries and properties throughout New Jersey. Protectors has been active in Northern and Central New Jersey for over 40 years, and is regarded as one of the top security providers in the state.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-10-01 Security Assurance - Commercial Division

United States

Security Assurance - Commercial Division provides security guard services to the commercial clients. The business is located in the United States.

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