World Transactions

Below are public announcements for recent transactions of importance to the contract security, systems integration, and central-station alarm industries.

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11/01/2024

US air cargo screening business Global K9 Protection Group (GK9PG) has acquired UK-based canine screening provider, Dog Detectives.

Read at Aircargonews.net

10/28/2024

Alongside Founder, Chairman, President and CEO Stephan Crétier, funds advised by HPS Investment Partners ("HPS"), a leading global investment firm with approximately $147 billion of assets under management, together with Oak Hill Advisors (“OHA”), One Investment Management (“OneIM”) and others, have reached a definitive agreement to acquire BC Partners’ majority equity interest in Garda World Security Corporation ("GardaWorld"), an entrepreneurial-driven corporation that builds global champions in security services, AI-enabled security technologies, integrated risk management and cash automation solutions, in a transaction valuing GardaWorld at C$13.5 billion.

Read at GardWorld.com

10/21/2024

Garda World Security Corporation announced today that it has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (Binding Agreement) to acquire the business of Stealth Monitoring.

Read at SecurityInfoWatch.com

10/8/2024

UK-based facilities transformation company Mitie Group plc has announced the acquisition of Grupo Visegurity, a Spanish security firm, for a maximum consideration of €11 million ($12 million). 

10/01/2024

PalAmerican Security has moved into the Idaho and Wyoming markets with the acquisition of PEAK Security, effective October 1, 2024.

Read Palamerican.com

10/01/2024

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – has acquired one of the nation's leading security alarm providers, PEAK Alarm Company.

Read SecurityInfoWatch.com

09/30/2024

Guardian Alarm, the largest independent, full-service residential and commercial security services company in the Midwest, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Columbus-based SDG Security.

Read PRWeb.com

08/09/2024

Sunstates Security has partnered with Trilantic North America, a private equity firm with a focus on business services and a strong heritage of working with family-owned companies.

Read at sunstatessecurity.com

07/31/2024

Garda World Security Corporation (“GardaWorld” or “the Company”), an entrepreneurial-minded corporation focused on building global champions in security services, AI-enabled security technology, integrated risk management and cash automation solutions announced today the completion of the acquisition of OnSolve, LLC (“OnSolve”)

Read crisis24.garda.com

07/30/2024

Marsden Services LLC, a national facility services provider, has acquired HUB Enterprises through its wholly owned subsidiary American Security, LLC.

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07/03/24

 Pinkerton, a global provider of comprehensive risk management services and solutions, announced today the acquisition of Verifact Investigations

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07/02/2024

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety made a pair of acquisitions recently on opposite ends of the country, expanding its reach in Washington and Florida.

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06/26/2024

Great Range Capital (GRC), a private equity firm based in Kansas City, has acquired Citadel Security Holdings, Inc. ("Citadel"). GRC also provided funding for Citadel's concurrent acquisition of Metropolitan Protective Services, LLC (MPS) . . .

Read Finance.Yahoo.com

06/24/2024

Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc., a family-owned and operated provider of life safety and security solutions, announced today the acquisition of SAS Security Systems, Inc. of Watertown, Massachusetts.

Read watertownmanews.com

06/16/2024

LOUD has acquired Vytis Security Systems, an Atlanta-based company that focuses on 100 percent commercial systems. . .

Read cobbcountycourier.com

06/12/2024

Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc., a family-owned and operated provider of life safety and security solutions, announced the acquisition of SAS Security Systems, Inc. of Watertown, Massachusetts.

Read securityinformed.com

06/10/2024

Minuteman Security Technologies (“Minuteman”), a leading provider of enterprise security technology solutions, announced it has acquired systems integrator Security Technologies Inc. (STI), of Vernon, Conn.

Read securityinfowatch.com

06/04/2024

Dean Drako, President and CEO of Eagle Eye Networks, IC Manage, and Drako Motors, announced his acquisition of Cobalt AI (formerly Cobalt Robotics).

Read securitysystemsnews.com

06/04/2024

Security Services Holdings LLC (dba Protos Security), the leading tech-enabled vendor managed services security provider in North America, announces that it has acquired Summit Off Duty. Protos Security is a portfolio company of Southfield Capital and adding Summit to the portfolio expands the service offering and value to its customer base.

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05/30/2024

ADT Security has announced the strategic acquisition of Alarm Assets Group (AAG) and ACG Integration, bolstering its operational capacity and market reach. This move is set to integrate over 35 skilled technicians into ADT's workforce, significantly enhancing national coverage and service delivery, particularly to blue-chip clients and government agencies.

Read channellife.com

05/20/2024

PalAmerican Security is establishing its presence in Portland, Oregon, with the acquisition of Cascadia Global Security’s Western United States operations, effective May 13, 2024. Along with adding a new geography, the move strengthens PalAmerican’s footprint in Washington, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada.

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05/16/2024

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is expanding in South Carolina with the acquisition of well-respected and 99-year-old security solutions provider Southern Burglar and Fire Alarm, Co.

Read securityinfowatch.com

05/14/2024

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – has acquired First Trust Alarm Company . . .

Read citybiz.co

05/13/2024

Doyle Security Systems Inc. has announced the acquisition of the security division of DFT Communications (Dunkirk & Fredonia Telephone Company), a family-owned company founded in Fredonia, NY in the 1890s.

Read securitysystemsnews.com

05/02/2024

 Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – has acquired ADS Systems with the goal of providing security and fire alarm solutions to more customers along the Gulf Coast.

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04/30/2024

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – has acquired Alarm Specialists Inc., a premier security and fire alarms systems provider serving the New York-Connecticut-New Jersey area.  Read prnewswire.com

04/04/2024

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – has acquired Pacific Fire & Security, a comprehensive fire alarm and security systems provider in Seattle, Washington.

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03/19/2024

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – has acquired Absolute Fire Protection, Inc., a fire sprinkler and fire alarm company headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, and serving the Washington-Baltimore metro area, all of Maryland and areas of Delaware.

Read Finance.Yahoo.com

03/14/2024

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – has acquired DaBo Fire Inspection & Service and DaBo Fire Protection, family-owned and operated fire sprinkler entities in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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03/05/2024

Everon, also known as ADT Commercial, a security integrator and provider of commercial security, fire, and life safety solutions in the U.S., announced today that it has acquired DIGIOP, a groundbreaking software development company specializing in video and business intelligence solutions.

Read securitytoday.com

02/29/2024

RapidFire Safety & Security (RapidFire), the multi-regional “Buy & Build” experts for fire, life safety, and security industries, announces the acquisition of Troy Alarm, a Fire Alarm and Security Services provider based in Riverside, California. This represents the 10th acquisition for the RapidFire platform since its inaugural acquisition in September 2022.

Read securityinfowatch.com

02/22/2024

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – has acquired CRIMPCO, a security alarm and monitoring company in Baltimore, Maryland.

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02/07/2024

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Everon recently announced the purchase of Riverside Integrated Systems, Inc., based out of Grand Rapids, Mich.

This will be the fifth acquisition that Everon has completed since emerging as a standalone organization in October 2023, and its fourth this year. With the purchase of Riverside Integrated Systems, Inc., Everon said it continues to deliver on its promise for geographic and service coverage expansion across the U.S.

Read www.securitysystemsnews.com

02/06/2024

Security integrator and commercial security, fire and life safety provider Everon, also known as ADT Commercial, today announced the purchase of Goffstown, N.H.-based regional banking security integrator Customized Service Concepts, LLC, which has locations in New Hampshire and Connecticut.

Read at securitysales.com

01/22/2024

Allied Universal recently announced the proposed acquisition of the assets of J E Security Systems & Services Inc., a comprehensive guarding and technology provider based in St. Thomas, Barbados.

Read securitytoday.com

01/18/2024

Security 101, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital and a national provider of full-service commercial security solutions, announced today that it has acquired Integrated Security Professionals (“ISP”) and RVA Security Integrators (“RVA”), two of the largest franchisees under the Security 101 brand umbrella.

Read at Gemspring Capital

12/30/2023

Prudential Alarm ("Prudential"), a leading provider of electronic solutions based in Southfield, MI, announced today its completion of acquiring the Electronic Division of Concealed Security Systems, Inc. ("Concealed"). Concealed is a security solutions provider located in Livonia, MI.

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12/14/2023

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – acquired two key security and alarm companies in Greensboro, North Carolina – Alarmguard Security, Inc., and Sentry Watch. Pye-Barker remains focused on a rapid growth trajectory supported through strategic acquisitions and organic sales.

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12/12/2023

Profile Security Services is an independent security specialist headquartered in Lincolnshire, with offices in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cardiff, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London and Warrington. Founded in 1980, the firm initially provided manned guarding but has since evolved into a technology-enabled security solutions provider.

OCS, which merged with Atalian Servest this year under the ownership of private Equity Firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, has said that it will use the acquisition to further its goal of becoming “the best facilities services business in the world.”

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12/11/2023

AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc. ("AmeriGuard" or the "Company"; OTCQX: AGSS), a national leader in comprehensive security solutions, has today announced the definitive acquisition of TransportUS, Inc., a services company in the transportation industry.

Read prnewsire.com

12/08/2023

Irvine-based Allied Universal, the world’s largest provider of private security, today announced its acquisition of Nordic Security Services and Star Protection Services, marking its 100th and 101st acquisitions since 2010. Terms not disclosed.

Read ocbj.com

11/15/2023

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – has acquired three security and alarms companies from the Sonitrol Security Systems network.

Read at investorobserver.com

11/08/2023

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – has acquired Adroit Systems Company, a security and fire detection company based in Greenville, South Carolina. As part of an aggressive but purposeful acquisition strategy, Pye-Barker continues to partner with values-aligned businesses like Adroit throughout the U.S. This addition further enhances Pye-Barker's full-service capabilities in the state of South Carolina.

Read at prnewswire.com

10/25/2023

Security 101, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital and a national provider of full-service commercial security solutions, announced today that it has acquired Advance Security Integration (“ASI”), one of the largest franchisees under the Security 101 brand umbrella.

Read at Gemspring.com

10/05/2023

First Response Group has acquired Wembley-based stadia security specialist Integrated Security Consultants.

Read at TwinFM.com

10/03/2023

Residential security and home automation services provider Guardian Protection has acquired home security and automation products and services company Vintage Security in Jessup, Md., according to a joint announcement from the two companies.

Read securitysales.com

09/21/23

Per Mar Security Services, a provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients based in Davenport, Ia., announced it has acquired Nightwatch Security.

Read Securitysystemsnews.com

09/14/2023

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety continued its California expansion by acquiring AMSconnect, a commercial security and alarm systems company in Palm Desert.

Read securitysystemsnews

08/08/2023

Firm partners with Dan Bresingham, Tim Whall and other ADT Commercial leadership to acquire national provider of electronic security and fire safety services

CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ADT's Commercial fire and security segment ("ADTC" or the "Company") from ADT Inc. ("ADT", NYSE: ADT).

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07/20/2023

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest private full-service and fully integrated fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – has acquired Advanced Engineered Systems, an integrated fire alarm, security and mass notification systems provider with over 25 years of business in Tampa, Florida. As part of Pye-Barker's aggressive acquisition strategy, this addition strengthens the company's ability to be the preferred single-source service provider by adding security and alarms to its already strong foothold in fire protection in the Tampa market.

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07/18/2023

NextGen Security, a North American leader in systems integration, has announced the acquisition of CERK Security, located in LaPorte, Texas.

Read Newswire.com

07/05/2023

Bosch plans to acquire Paladin Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Vancouver, Canada – a leading provider of security and life safety solutions and system integration services in North America.

Read at globenewswire

06/14/2023

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest private full-service and fully integrated fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – has acquired Bamford, Inc., a full-service fire sprinkler company and a mainstay in Nebraska for 65 years.

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06/07/2023

This transaction marks an important point in our strategic plan. It is with great pride that we announce that, on June 4, we have concluded the sale of our airport security and private security activities to the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires . . .

Sekur Corp Announcement

05/30/2023

Alert 360, a leading provider of home security systems and services, has announced its acquisition of security alarm accounts in Southern California from Caliber Security. Alert 360 is now serving more than 20,000 accounts in the Southern California area, with branch operations in Los Angeles, Chatsworth, Corona, and San Diego. In California, the company also has branch locations in Anaheim, Fresno, and Sacramento.

Read at digitaljournal.com

05/16/2023

Residential and commercial security, fire and medical monitoring systems provider Doyle Security Systems has announced the acquisition of AMS Security Plus, a privately held company based in Albany, N.Y. All of AMS’ accounts will now be monitored by Doyle Security’s onsite, award-winning emergency response center.

Read at securitysales.com

05/12/2023

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, the largest fully integrated fire protection, life safety and security provider in the United States, has announced its latest acquisition - Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, a leader in Michigan and surrounding markets.

Read at securitysystemsnews.com

05/02/2023

Security services provider R H Irving Industrials has been acquired by Mitie Group in a deal worth £19.1 million. The deal represents a 7.95x multiple of the company’s £2.4 million EBITDA for the year ending February 28 2023, which was generated on revenue of £17.4 million.

Read at business-sale.com

04/24/2023

Alert 360 has announced its acquisition of security alarm accounts in Southern California from Caliber Security. Alert 360 reports that it is now serving more than 20,000 accounts in the Southern California area, with branch operations in Los Angeles, Chatsworth, Corona, and San Diego; in California, the company also has branch locations in Anaheim, Fresno, and Sacramento.

Read article at securitysales.com

04/19/2023

Earlier this month, Alert 360 announced the purchase of Coastal Security in Virginia through its leading bulk acquisition program. The company is now serving more than 5,000 new accounts in the growing Virginia market and has opened a branch in Virginia Beach. The new service territory includes Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and surrounding areas.

Read the article at securitysales.com

04/13/2023

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety added to their security and full service capabilities this week through the acquisition of family owned and operated Hartline.

Read article at securitysystemsnews.com

04/11/2023

Allied Universal is expanding their reach in the Las Vegas market with guarding services, and explosives-and firearms-detection canines courtesy of their acquisition of Elite Tactical Security.

Read the article at securitysystemsnews.com

04/06/2023

JPT Group has acquired ASSET Private Security Inc. (ASSET).

As part of the agreement, ASSET will now operate under the JPT Group umbrella. The acquisition allows JPT to expand their team of security professionals, supplementing their existing protection services.

Read the article at newswire.com

04/04/2023

Pavion (formerly Corbett Technology Solutions) has acquired Security Source.

Read article at securitysales.com

03/31/2023

Wayne Alarm Systems, a family-owned life safety and security provider with UL/FM central station monitoring, has announced that it has acquired Red Alert Alarm Systems of Topsfield, Massachusetts.

Read release at securitysystemsnews.com

03/15/2023

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – is pleased to announce its acquisition of Shiver Security Systems, Inc., a security, monitoring and fire alarm company serving southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky. With this addition, Pye-Barker gains its 150th and 151st branches, its first in Ohio. These milestones reflect the company's aggressive acquisition activity and geographic growth as it moves into its 34th state.

Read at prnewswire.com

03/13/2023

Allied Universal® has announced the acquisition of Landmark Event Staffing Services, a comprehensive event security and guest services company supporting a wide range of venue and event clients nationally.

Read at securitytoday.com

03/10/2023

Residential and commercial security company Per Mar Security Services has announced its acquisition of Homeguard Security.

Read at securitysystemsnews.com

03/08/2023

Roughly a week after announcing their last acquisition, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety makes a pickup of Amherst Alarm in Buffalo, New York.

Read the article at securitysystemsnews.com

02/14/2023

The Facilities Group, a portfolio company of Greenbriar Equity Group and Revolent Capital Solutions, led by industry veteran, Bryson Raver, has partnered with Ohio Support Services and Ohio Custodial Management; regional providers of security and janitorial services headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Read the article at prweb.com

02/02/23

LEXINGTON, KY – Bates Security has acquired the Jacksonville, Florida based Performance Security the company announced.

Read the article at securitysystemsnews.com

01/18/23

American Alarm and Communications announces it has completed the acquisition of Malfy Alarm of Falmouth, Mass., a growing provider of life-safety and security systems serving some 700 customers, both residential and commercial, on Cape Cod.

Read article at securitysales.com

12/22/22

Sting Alarm announces it has acquired Signal Fire, a fire protection company founded in 2007 and in Las Vegas.

Read the article at securitysales.com

11/28/2022

North East security company Protector Group is set to be transformed into a major industry player after being acquired by a US group.

The Team Valley based, which provides integrated security services, has been snapped up by Atlanta based Argenbright Group, a provider of human capital services. The business was launched by ex-Royal Marine John Harvey in 1994 and later secured backing from former Newcastle United chief executive, the late Freddie Fletcher, and has grown significantly over the years to operate offices in Scotland, Wolverhampton, Billingham, Hull, Milton Keynes and Leeds.

Read the article at business-live.co.uk

11/02/2022

Sweden’s EQT Partners AB is set to acquire a 36.87% stake in South Korea’s security services provider SK Shieldus Co. from a Macquarie Korea Asset Management-led consortium, as well as planning to acquire the security firm’s new shares to be issued, according to sources familiar with the matter on Nov. 2

Read the article at kedglobal.com

11/01/2022

As one of North America’s largest and fastest-growing security companies, PalAmerican will expand its existing presence in the San Francisco Bay Area, opening up two new offices in downtown San Francisco and downtown Oakland. With ProTech’s significant portfolio of office towers, this acquisition will further reinforce PalAmerican’s leadership role in the commercial office market sector and deepen our footprint in California following our 2020 acquisition of SmartGuard Services in Sacramento.

Read the announcement at Palamerican.com

10/24/2022

Allied Universal®, the leading security and facility services company, is continuing its strategic expansion with the acquisition of Century Event Security & Staffing based in Orlando, Fla.

Read the news release at prnewswire.com

09/23/2022

ames Maritime Holdings, Inc, (OTC PINK:JMTM) announced today that is has closed the acquisition of United Security Specialists, Inc. ("USS"), a security company which provides on-site protection, Mobile Patrol and Event Security in Santa Clara, CA

Read the article at accesswire.com

09/20/2022

Convergint, a global provider of service-based systems integration, announced it has acquired MVP Tech, a UAE-based security and IT systems contractor serving private enterprises and government clients for the past two decades.

Read article at securitysystemsnews.com

09/13/2022

NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Security Services Holdings LLC (dba Protos Security), the leading tech-enabled managed security services provider in North America, announces that it has acquired Blue Star Security. Protos Security, a portfolio company of Southfield Capital, expands its service offering and the value to its customer base with the acquisition of Blue Star Security. The transaction closed on September 19, 2022.

Read the news release at prnewswire.com

09/13/2022

Security Services Holdings LLC (dba Protos Security), the leading tech-enabled managed services security guarding provider in North America, announces that it has acquired MG Security Services. Protos Security is a portfolio company of Southfield Capital and adding MG Security Services to its offering expands Protos’ presence across the East Coast. The transaction closed on September 1, 2022.

Read the news release at protossecurity.com

09/08/2022

Security Alarm Corp. (SAC) announces the acquisition of All Phase Security in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The deal marks fifth alarm company acquisition for SAC in the last 15 months, expanding its Florida client base in Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties.

Read the news release at securitysales.com

09/6/2022

ADT announces that insurance provider State Farm will make a $1.2 billion equity investment in ADT, resulting in State Farm owning approximately 15% of ADT after the equity investment and the tender offer close.

Read the article at securitysales.com

09/01/2022

Titan Security Group, LLC ("Titan"), a leading provider of security solutions headquartered in Chicago, IL, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the security staffing operation of Prudential Security, Inc. ("Prudential"), a security solutions provider based in Taylor, Michigan. Titan is a portfolio company of Quad C Management, Inc.

Read the release at prnewswire.com

08/24/2022

Garda World Security Corporation ("GardaWorld" or the "Company"), a global champion in security services, integrated risk management and cash solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of ARCA, a global leader in cash technology solutions and a global market leading manufacturer of teller cash recyclers for financial institutions.

Read the full news release at www.newswire.ca

08/24/2022

Johnson Controls has announced the acquisition of Vindex Systems, a systems integrator delivering intelligent business protection solutions.

Read the entire news release at ifsecglobal.com

08/24/2022

New State Capital Partners ("New State") announced today that it has acquired AFIMAC Global Inc. ("AFIMAC" or the "Company"), a leading provider of specialty business continuity solutions, including staffing, security, and logistics, as a carve-out from its parent company Dalton First Financial Inc. Joe Schollaert will continue to serve as AFIMAC's President and Chief Executive Officer. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Read the press release at prnewswire.com

08/15/22

Risk-led intelligent security solutions provider Amberstone Security ("Amberstone"), received a strategic investment from the Argenbright Group ("Argenbright"), a leading provider of human capital services headquartered in Atlanta, GA, USA.

Click here to read the news release at prnewswire.com

07/22/2022

On December 8, 2021, Securitas announced it had signed an agreement to acquire the Electronic Security Solutions business from Stanley Black & Decker Inc. (“STANLEY Security”). Following customary regulatory approvals, the acquisition is now complete, and the joint potential of the two businesses is unleashed.

Click here to read the news release at securityinfowatch.com

07/04/2022

Montréal-based SaaS startup TrackTik has been acquired by California company Trackforce Valiant.

Read the release at betakit.com

06/27/2022

DSI Security Services, based here, announces the planned acquisition of Complete Security and Sound (CSS), effective July 1.

Read the article at securitysales.com

06/24/2022

ADT Inc., a provider of smart home and small business security solutions, recently acquired Portland, Ore.-based smart home automation provider IOTAS. Terms were not disclosed.

According to IOTAS, the combination of ADT Multifamily smart home solutions and IOTAS’ smart home technology will create “the next generation of smart apartments, with first-of-its-kind, in-app mobile protection for residents, coupled with even more reliability, safety and stability.”

Read the release at securitysystemsnews.com

06/20/2022

Allied Universal®, the leading security and facility services company, is continuing its global expansion with the acquisition of three companies located in New York, the Netherlands and Denmark.

The largest of the three companies, International Protective Service Agency, is headquartered in New York, NY, and provides comprehensive security and event services for clients located throughout New York and New Jersey. IPSA founder and owner Jerry Heying, as well as its 350 employees, will be joining the Allied Universal team this year.

Read the entire release at finance.yahoo.com

05/16/2022

Allied Universal®, the leading global security and facility services company, today announced the acquisition of American Security, a top security provider in the Southeast region of the United States.

Read the entire news release at www.prnewswire.com

05/12/2022

ADT Commercial, a premier provider of commercial security, fire, life safety and risk consulting services in the U.S., continues its strategic M&A strategy to expand its nationwide geographic footprint with today’s announcement that it has purchased Key-Rite Security, based out of Denver, Colo.

Read the entire news release at securityinfowatch.com

04/05/2022

Allied Universal®, the leading global security and facility services company, continues its strategic growth with the acquisition of Attenti Group, one of the world's leading electronic monitoring companies. Allied Universal will integrate Attenti Group with G4S Monitoring Technologies, to create Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring Services.  The combined business has pro-forma 2021 revenues over $150m with operations in more than 35 countries, and will establish Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring Services as a global market leader in electronic monitoring solutions.

Click here to read the entire release at prnewswire.com

03/23/2022

Allied Universal®, the world's top corporate security services company, continues its strategic growth as G4S Secure Solutions UK, an Allied Universal company, has announced the acquisition of T.S.S. (Total Security Services). This purchase strengthens the company's position as a major UK provider of security services, with industry leading talent, expertise and market coverage.

To read the entire news release at www.yahoo.com

02/14/2022

Blank-check companies backed by buyout firm Warburg Pincus and billionaire real estate investor Barry Sternlicht are in talks to take security services firm Allied Universal public in a $20 billion deal, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Click here to read the article at www.reuters.com

02/14/2022

-Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP], a developer of advanced physical security technologies focused on enhancing U.S. security operations, today announced a strategic partnership with Allied Universal®, a leading global security and facility services company with revenues at approximately $20 billion and more than 800,000 employees worldwide, to provide Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) to the company’s U.S.-based customers to help deter crime, enhance situational awareness and improve security professional safety.

Click here to read the article at businesswire.com

02/08/2022

GardaWorld recently announced the creation of Sesami Cash Management Technologies, which will operate as an separate entity and be led by Stéphane Gonthier, who joined GardaWorld in 2016 as CEO of its cash services business.

The company simultaneously announced Sesami’s acquisition of Tidel, a Dallas-based provider of cash automation solutions, and an agreement to acquire Sweden-based Gunnebo Group’s cash management business, for a combined consideration of approximately $900M.

Click here to read the article at canadiansecuritymag.com

01/05/2022

Allied Universal,a leading global security and facility services company, recently announced the acquisition of Norred & Associates, Inc. – a Atlanta, Georgia-based full-service security firm.

Click here to read the article at www.securityinfowatch.com

12/23/2021

Allied Universal®, a leading global security and facility services company, recently announced the acquisition of Weinstein Security, Inc. -- a Windsor, Calif.-based security company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Click here to read the press release at aus.com

12/10/2021

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, based here, has acquired super regional systems integrator Mountain Alarm Fire & Security, headquartered in Ogden, Utah, and comes on the heels of the purchase of Yarnell Security Systems, based in Lancaster, Pa.

Click here to read the article at www.securitysystemsnews.com

12/08/2021

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of most of its Security assets to Securitas AB (STO: SECU B) for $3.2 billion in cash. The proposed transaction includes Stanley Black & Decker's Commercial Electronic and Healthcare Security business lines ("Security").  The businesses carry 2021 forecasted revenues of approximately $1.7 billion with an adjusted EBITDA margin in the low double-digits, implying a purchase price multiple of approximately 16 trailing adjusted EBITDA. 

Click here to read the press release at www.prnewswire.com

12/06/2021

Vancouver-based Securiguard Services recently announced the acquisition of Russell Security Services, which provides guard service, mobile security, alarm response and private investigation services to a variety of clients across Ontario.

Click here to read the article at www.canadiansecuritymag.com

12/06/2021

The acquisition of Western Pennsylvania-based Rampart Security adds a mix of commercial and residential customers to Guardian’s account base.

Click here to read the article at www.securitysales.com

12/2/2021

Securitas is acquiring Supreme Security Systems, a top 50 alarm monitoring company in the US. The acquisition increases Securitas’ service capabilities and client offerings in the northeast US and aligns with Securitas’ ambition to double the size of its security solutions and electronic security business by 2023. The purchase price is approximately MUSD 20 (MSEK 180).

Click here to read the entire press release at news.cision.com

12/01/2021

ACRE, a global security company with multiple leading access control brands, announced the strategic acquisitions of Feenics and Matrix Systems. The financial details of the respective transactions were not released.

Click here to read the article at securitysystemsnews.com

11/19/2021

VTI will add geographic expansion to Paladin within the central U.S., along with expertise on innovative technology solutions for end-users.

Click here to read the article at securitysales.com

11/11/2021

Leading global risk management firm Crisis24, a GardaWorld company, finalized the acquisition of Germany-based risk management firm EXOP Group, which will expand Crisis24's global footprint and intelligence resources.

Click here to read the entire news release at finance.yahoo.com

11/02/2021

Santa Ana-based Allied Universal, the world’s biggest private security firm, has acquired The Millard Group LLC, a Morton Grove, Il.-based commercial facility services company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Click here to read the entire press release at www.ocbj.com

10/05/2021

Southfield Capital, a premier lower middle market private equity firm, announced today that Protos Security ("Protos"), a tech-enabled managed security services provider, has completed its strategic acquisition of Off Duty Services ("ODS" or the "Company"), a leading US-based provider of off-duty police officers. The Company's co-founder and CEO, Brett Rowley, will remain in his existing leadership role post-close along with the rest of the senior management team.

Click here to read the entire release from Southfield Capital's website

09/23/2021

Allied Universal®, a global security and facility services company, recently acquired Security Guards, Inc. (S.G.I.) -- a Wyomissing, Pa-based security company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Security Guards, Inc. has been providing manned guarding services to major corporations since 1961. In addition, the company specializes in security consulting, security and law enforcement executive searches, and conducting investigations through its division W.S.K. & Associates. Security Guards, Inc. employs more than 270 security officers and staff with revenues exceeding $12.5 million.

Click here to read the press release at aus.com

09/20/2021

Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire New York-based MSA Security.

Click here to read the article at securitysales.com.

09/17/21

Security Alarm Corp. (SAC), based here, has announced the acquisition of Alert Alarm Systems Plus (AASP) of Sarasota Fla.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Click here to read the article at www.securitysales.com

09/09/2021

Quad-C Management, Inc., a leading middle market private equity firm, announced that it has recently completed a growth investment in Titan Security Group, one of the largest security companies in North America.

Click here to read the article at prnewswire.com

07/30/2021

Securitas, the world’s leading intelligent protective services partner, has agreed to acquire Tepe Güvenlik A.S., a leading electronic security company in Turkey. Through this acquisition, Securitas becomes number two in the monitoring market in Turkey, and the acquisition is in line with the Group’s strategy of doubling its security solutions and electronic security sales by 2023. The purchase price is approximately MEUR 10 (MSEK 100) on a debt-free basis.

Click here to read the press release at www.cision.com

07/29/2021

Securitas, the world’s leading intelligent protective services partner, has agreed to acquire Protection One, the German market leader specializing in remote technology-driven security solutions and electronic security. The acquisition will enhance Securitas’ protective services capabilities in Germany and is in line with the Group’s strategy of doubling its security solutions and electronic security sales by 2023. The purchase price is approximately MEUR 72 (MSEK 735) on a debt-free basis. 

Click here to read the press release at www.cision.com

07/27/2021

After initially being placed on the auction block more than two years ago with the separation of UTC into three independent companies, UK-based Chubb Fire & Security has found a new home with APi Group Corporation, a provider of safety, specialty, and industrial services.

Click here to read the news release at www.securityinfowatch.com.

06/09/2021

COPS Monitoring, a provider of wholesale professional alarm monitoring services in North America, announced that it has purchased the wholesale monitoring assets of Security Partners LLC at auction on May 27, 2021.

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com

06/4/21

Paladin Technologies Inc. (Paladin Technologies) acquired Commercial Security Integration (CSI) on June 1, 2021, headquartered in Austin, Texas. As part of its on-going, active business plan, CSI brings depth to Paladin’s security reach within the US marketplace.

Click here to read the entire press release at www.PaladinTechnologies.com

Wayne Alarm Systems announced the acquisition of North Shore Protection for undisclosed terms.

The purchase further increases Wayne Alarm’s footprint in the greater Boston area as the company continues to grow and expand.

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com

05/04/21

American Alarm and Communications today announced it has completed the acquisition of Phoenix Security Systems Inc.

Click here to read the press release at www.americanalarm.com

04/05/2021

Convergint Technologies, a worldwide leader in service-based systems integration, today announced the acquisition of Diebold Nixdorf’s (NYSE: DBD) Asia Pacific Electronic Security Business.

Click here to read the entire press release at www.convergint.com

03/06/21

G4S shareholders have accepted a £3.8bn bid from Allied Universal, bringing to a close a months-long battle between two firms to take control of the FTSE 250 company.

Allied Universal said it had received valid acceptances representing roughly 79 per cent of the G4S share capital. The threshold was 50 per cent plus one G4S share.

Click here to read the article at www.cityam.com

03/02/2021

Allied Universal on Friday announced the acquisition of San Rafael, Calif.-based. Security Integration, Inc. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Click here to read the release at securityinfowatch.com

02/24/2021

IDS International, a security government services firm,
announced today it has acquired DECO, a global training and specialized technical services
company and GovSource (GSI), a leader in elite military and law enforcement training to the US
Government and partner nations. The combination of these three businesses creates a global
company for its range of services and a leader in international military training.

Click here to read the entire press release at www.idsinternational.com

02/10/21

ADT announced that it has acquired assets from Atlanta-based Ackerman Security Systems, which will join the ADT Authorized Dealer Program and will sell and install ADT smart home security services to its new customers.

Click here to read the article at securitysystemsnews.com

01/20/2021

Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company in North America, recently announced the acquisition of SecurAmerica -- a privately held, Atlanta, Georgia-based security company with 49 offices located throughout the United States. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

SecurAmerica was founded by Frank Argenbright, a Georgia entrepreneur who, over the past 40 years, has built both security and facilities management companies with operations around the world, beginning with Argenbright Security in 1979. In 2005, Argenbright launched SecurAmerica with the goal of becoming the first US-based, privately held security company to compete globally. His company now operates in over 100 markets with revenues exceeding $467 million and more than 13,500 employees.

Click here to read the press release at aus.com

01/08/2021

Paladin Security announced it has finalized the acquisition of Kamloops, B.C.-based Desert City Investigations and Security Inc. as of Jan. 1.

Click here to read the article at www.canadiansecuritymag.com

01/02/21

Security Services Holdings, LLC (dba Protos Security), the leading tech-enabled security services company in North America, announces that it has acquired Mulligan Security. Protos is a portfolio company of Southfield Capital. Mulligan's founder and senior leadership team will remain in their existing roles post-close.

Click here to read the release at prnewswire.com.

12/16/20

Securitas has acquired FE Moran Security Solutions, a top 30 alarm monitoring and electronic security systems integration company in the U.S. The acquisition increases Securitas’ density and offerings in the United States’ Midwest region and is aligned with Securitas’ ambition to double the size of its security solutions and electronic security business. The purchase price is app. MUSD 82 (MSEK 695).

Click here to read the press release at securitas.com

12/15/20

Mountain Alarm, based in Ogden, Utah, has acquired CEI Alarm in Reno, Nev., for undisclosed terms.

Click here to read the announcement at www.securitysales.com.

12/10/20

Per Mar Security Services, the largest family owned full service security company in the Midwest, announces the purchase of Floyd Total Security for undisclosed terms.

Click here to read the press release at permarsecurity.com.

12/8/2020

G4S Plc agreed to a 3.8 billion-pound ($5.1 billion) takeover bid from Allied Universal Security Services LLC, a deal that would combine two of the world’s largest security firms.

Click here to read the article at bloomberg.com

11/19/20

Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients, announces the acquisition of Merrillville, Ind.-based Monument Electronics.

Click here to read the announcement at securitysales.com.

11/09/2020

ADT Commercial continues to expand its geographic footprint with the acquisition of Ocean, N.J.-based integrator Deterrent Technologies.

Click here to read the article at securitysales.com

10/21/20

Santa Ana-based Allied Universal, the nation’s largest private security firm, said it’s acquired Safety Environment Business Solutions Inc., of Ossining, New York. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Click here to read the article at the Orange County Business Journal.

10/14

Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients, announces the acquisition of Martin Security Systems of Valparaiso, IN.

Click here to read the announcement at securitysales.com

10/08/2020

B Safe, Inc., a regional provider of security and fire alarms systems to the mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, is proud to announce that the company has joined forces with Advent Security in Oreland, PA, adding over $250K in monthly recurring revenue.

Click here to read the press release at bsafealarms.com

09-28

Securitas is acquiring STANLEY Security’s electronic security businesses in Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, Singapore and India. The acquisition is aligned with Securitas’ ambition to double the size of its security solutions & electronic security business and expands Securitas’ electronic security footprint and capabilities. The purchase price is estimated to MUSD 64 (MSEK 563).

Click here to read the press release at news.cision.com

09-18

Dunbar Security Solutions (Dunbar), a leading provider of integrated manned and electronic security solutions for commercial properties across the Mid-Atlantic region, has finalized a deal to acquire assets from Trust Security Services, Inc. to provide manned security services in Washington, D.C.

Click here to read the news release at securityinfowatch.com

08/31/20

Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company in North America, today announced the acquisition of New Jersey-based Service Works Inc. (SWI) – a security and IT infrastructure integrator in the tri-state area offering turnkey and custom solutions to clients nationwide.

Click here to read the press release at aus.com

08/04/20

 Helix Technologies, Inc. announced today the divestiture of its security guarding business. The strategic decision to sell the guarding unit solidifies Helix's transition into a pure play technology company focused on the cannabis industry.

Click here to read the press release at accesswire.com.

07/23/20

Kansas Business Investment Co. (KBIC), a private investment firm, announces the acquisition of Security Control Systems (SCS), an integration company based in Houston.

Click here to read the article at securitysales.com

07-20-20

Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company in North America, today announced the acquisition of Phoenix Systems & Service, Inc. (PSSI) – a full service security systems integrator providing security solutions to customers in Chicago and across the nation. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Click here to read the press release at aus.com

07-13-20

GardaWorld Security Corporation (the "Company" or "GardaWorld") is pleased to announce its acquisition of WorldAware, a leading security risk management firm based in the United States. WorldAware, combined with Crisis24, a GardaWorld Company, will create THE premier industry player in integrated security risk management.

Click here to read the press release at prnewswire.com

06-10-2020

Owen Security Solutions, a locally-owned and operated security and technology company, announces its recent acquisition of the Cartersville branch of Priority One Security, Inc.

Click here to read the press release at owensecuritysolutions.com

05-30-20

Sunlake Capital LLC (“Sunlake”), in Partnership with Mangrove Equity Partners, L.P. (“Mangrove”), is pleased to announce its third investment in the U.S. contract security industry with the acquisition of Internal Security Associates, LLC (“ISA”).

Click here to read the announcement at Sunlakecapital.com

04-03-20

Per Mar Security Service, a provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients and the parent company to Midwest Alarm Services, has acquired GT Fire & Security based in Grand Island, Neb. GT Fire & Security was founded by Gary and Tracy Hesman in 2008.

Click here to read the article at sdmmag.com

02/28/2020

The Brink’s Company announced it has reach an agreement to acquire the majority of G4S’s remaining cash management businesses for approximately US$860 million (£660M)...

Click here to read the article at canadiansecuritymag.com

02/05/2020

Perth-based systems integarator Cerberus Technologies has been acquired by global SI Convergint Technologies for an undisclosed sum . . .

Click here to read the article at crn.com.au

02/05/2020

ADT Commercial announced the acquisition of Alliant Integrators, Inc., based in Louisville, KY, growing its geographic footprint and strengthening its capacity to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers.

Click here to read the article at securitysystemsnews.com

01/23/20

Vivint Smart Home and Mosaic Acquisition Corp. announced the completion of the previously announced transaction between Vivint and Mosaic, which results in Vivint becoming a publicly traded company...

Click here to read the article at securitysystemsnews.com

01-09-2020

Securitas reinforces its leadership position within the electronic security market in Spain through the acquisition of Techco Security, a leading electronic security company. The purchase price is estimated to MEUR 22 (MSEK 230).

Click here to read the press release at www.Securitas.com

01-06-2020

ADT Inc., a leading provider of security, automation, and smart home solutions serving consumer and business customers in the United States, announced today it has acquired Defenders, its largest independent dealer and only Authorized Premier Provider, for a purchase price of approximately $381 million...

Click here to read the press release at ADT.com

01-03-2020

Securitas Electronic Security, the 2019 SDM Integrator of the Year ranked No. 11 on the SDM 100, has acquired the customer contracts and certain select assets of iVerify.US, a full-service interactive security company providing life safety, loss prevention and brand protection. Securitas says this acquisition supports its strategy of building its electronic security business in North America...

Click here to read the article at SDMMag.com

12-13-2019

Wendel and Allied Universal’s existing shareholders have completed the sale of a majority stake in the company to Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), and a new investment group led by Warburg Pincus and an affiliate of the J. Safra Group(the “Transaction”)...

Click here to view the announcement

LOUD Security Systems grew its account base to more 10,000 accounts with the recent acquisitions of RTA Security and Premier Security...

Click here to read the article at securitysystemsnews.com

12-11-19

The acquired security dealers are 995 Security, Security Services Center, Wilmington Security Systems, and Apex Alarm Co.

Click here to read the article at securitysales.com

12-11-2019

Securitas is strengthening its client value proposition in the Australian security market through the acquisition of Fredon Security, a leading electronic security company in Australia. The purchase price is estimated to MAUD 32 (MSEK 210)...

Click here to read the press release at Securitas.com

12/06/2019

American Alarm and Communications announces it has completed the acquisition of Sutton, Mass.-based Eaglestar Security. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysales.com

12/02/2019

VSC Fire & Security has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Markel Corp...

Click here to read the article at securitysales.com

12/02/2019

Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company in North America, has acquired APG Security-- a South Amboy, New Jersey--based company offering manned guarding and investigative services on a national level. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Robert H. Perry & Associates provided a fairness opinion to the owners of APG Security in this transaction.

Click here to read the press release at aus.com

11/25/19

Per Mar Security Services, the parent company to Midwest Alarm Services, announced the acquisition of Lincoln, NE-based NECO Security . . .

Click here to read the article at securitysales.com

11/21/2019

Wendel welcomes today's announcement by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company in North America, and SOS Security®, a renowned provider of speciality global security services, of a definitive agreement executed with respect to a transformational merger that creates a security leader in North America.

Click here to read the press release at wendelgroup.com

11/18/2019

Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company in North America, has acquired Vinson Guard Service, Inc. -- a New Orleans, Louisiana--based company offering manned guarding services throughout the Gulf Coast and Southeastern United States. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Click here to read the press release at aus.com

11/15/2019

Toronto-based security services provider Avante Logixx Inc. has announced that Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. will provide it with an $18 million investment through a private placement of unsecured convertible debentures.

Click here to read the article at canadiansecuritymag.com

11/13/2019

ADT announces the acquisition of Marietta, Ga.-based Critical Systems, a commercial security integration specialist, for undisclosed terms.

Click here to read the entire article at securitysales.com

11-12-2019

Central Station Monitoring (CSM), a full-service intrusion and fire alarm central station based here, recently acquired Alarm Central based in Beaverton, nearly doubling the number of accounts being monitored at its central station.

Click here to read the article at securitysystemsnews.com

11/11/2019

Supreme Security Systems, Inc., one of the largest private electronic security companies in New Jersey, today announced its acquisition of T&R Alarm Systems, Inc.

Click here to read the article at businesswire.com

11/04/2019

Allied Universal, a security and facility services company, announced the acquisition of Advent Systems Inc. — a low-voltage integrator of IP video, access control, structured cabling and audio/visual systems based in Elmhurst, IL.

Click here to read the article at www.sdmmag.com

10/22/2019

Alarm.com today announced a majority-stake acquisition of OpenEye, a provider of cloud-managed video surveillance solutions for the commercial market.

Click here to read the article at www.sdmmag.com

10/15/2019

Huron Capital’s fire detection and integrated solutions company acquired SmartWatch Security & Sound to enhance its business development efforts in Florida.

Click here to read the article at securitysales.com

10/09/2019

Bates Security, a commercial and residential security company, based here with a branch in Jacksonville, Fla., announces the recent acquisition of Absolute Protection Team from Roger and Karen Marcil of Vero Beach, FL...

Click here to read the article at securitysales.com

10/17/2019

ADT is acquiring I-View Now to boost its owned and operated monitoring services...

Click here to read the article at globenewswire.com

10/01/2019

ADT announces it has enetered into a definitive agreement to sell ADT Security Services Canada to Telus Corp to approximately CAD $700 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments. . .

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com

09/05/19

Convergint Technologies announced the acquisition of Virginia-based Life Safety Solutions Integrators (LSSI), an innovative provider of fire alarm, life safety and security solutions with more than four decades of experience in the market...

Click here to read the entire article at www.sdmmag.com

08/16/19

On Friday, August 16, 2019, American Defense Systems of Dallas acquired Direct Protect Security and Surveillance out of Costa Mesa, CA . . .

Click here to read the entire article at Security Systems News

08/27/19

Allied Universal has acquired Wyoming, Mich.-based Midstate Security, a fully integrated electronic security and monitoring systems company...

Click here to view the article at securitysales.com

07/31/19

SOS Security LLC, the nation’s fourth largest provider of security personnel, has acquired Global Protection Management LLC of Delaware.

Click here to read the entire press release at sossecurity.com

07/23/19

Group Led by Founder, Chairman & CEO Stephan Crétier and BC Partners to Recapitalize GardaWorld in Transaction Valued at C$5.2 Billion Transaction marks Canada's largest private buyout ...

Click here to read the entire article at garda.com

07/15/2019

Securitas subsidiary Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc (SCIS), under the independent direction of its Board, has entered into an agreement to acquire certain inspection and background investigations assets of MSM Security Services LLC...

Click here to read the press release at Securitas.com

07/12/2019

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, has acquired Shetler Security Services, a Phoenix, Ariz.-based company offering security solutions on a national level...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysales.com

07/08/2019

ADS Security, a division of Vector Security, has acquired the customer accounts of Duncan Security Systems in Nashville, TN...

Click here to view the entire article at SecuritySales.com

06/26/19

ADT continues expanding capabilities and geographic reach via Red Hawk Fire & Security, ADT Commercial with the asset purchase agreement of Security Corporation, a commercial security integrator headquartered in Detroit, Mich., with offices in Novi (Detroit), Mich., and Columbus, Ohio..

Click here to read the entire article at sdmmag.com
06/24/19

Allied Universal has announced the acquisition of Cypress Private Security LP—a San Francisco-based company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Click here to read the entire article at www.canadiansecuritymag.com
06/17/19

B Safe, a regional provider of intrusion and fire alarms to Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, has acquired Securitech of Wilmington, De., and DC Security Systems of Toms River, NJ...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysales.com
06/03/19

Pittsburgh-based Vector Security Inc. has acquired ADS Security of Nashville, Tennessee...

Click here to read the entire article at www.bizjournals.com
05/03/19

Allied Universal recently announced the acquisition of Point 2 Point Global Security, Inc...

Click here to read the Press Release
04/12/19

Newcastle-based Inveniam Corporate Finance has advised on a merger which has created a multi-service security group...

Click here to read the entire article at insidermedia.com
04/10/19

Canadian security company Garda World said it’s considering an offer for G4S Plc, the world’s biggest guarding firm with more than half a million staff, sending shares of the U.K. business up the most ever...

Click here to read the entire article at www.bloomberg.com
04/08/19

FE Moran Security Solutions announced the acquisition of MidCo of Burr Ridge, Ill., for undisclosed terms...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysales.com
04/08/19

Allied Universal, a leading security guard and facility services company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Securadyne Systems, a security integrator, based in Dallas...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysales.com

Helix TCS Acquires California-Based Security Business for Expansion

04/04/19

Helix TCS, Inc., a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the legal cannabis industry, has acquired Tan's International Security, a California-based, veteran-owned security business that is licensed to provide physical security guards and perform digital security system installs in the state of California...

Click here to read the entire article at www.prnewswire.com
04/03/19

Per Mar Security Services, a provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients based in Davenport, Iowa, has acquired American Pride Security Services of Bloomingdale, Ill. American Pride Security Services specializes in part- and full-time security officer services in the Chicagoland area...

Click here to read the entire article at sdmmag.com

04/02/19

Securitas has acquired the installer Allcoopers Ltd and its subsidiaries...

Click here to read the entire article at www.professionalsecurity.com.uk

04/02/19

3 Sixty Risk Solutions Ltd., a leader in the risk management and security services sector of the burgeoning cannabis industry, is pleased to announce its acquisition of substantially all of the assets and business of INKAS® Security Services Ltd. valued at approximately $13.75 million...

Click here to read the entire article at www.globenewswire.com
04/02/19

The Cook & Boardman Group LLC, a Winston-Salem commercial door distributer, announced Monday it had acquired A3 Communications Inc...

Click here to read the entire article at www.bizjournals.com
04/01/19

In April 2019, GardaWorld acquired Whelan Security, a leading family-owned, US-based company that provides private security services across many diverse industries and vertical markets. Whelan also offers uniformed security and staffing services for major events under the WESS brand, as well as emergency response services...

Click here to see GardaWorld's brands
03/27/19

Alarm New England, a provider of home and business security systems in New England, continues to adapt ad grow the family business that has been going strong for more than 40 years. The company’s most recent acquisition of Engineered Security Systems expands their reach in Rhode Island, adding 2,500 new customers, as well as talented new employees, to the Alarm New England team...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
03/13/19

Convergint, a global systems integration company based here, announced the acquisition of Pineville, North Carolina-based Security Solutions & Management (SS&M)...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
03/12/19

Amalgamated Security Services Limited (ASSL) has bought over Massy Security (Guyana) Inc...

Click here to read the entire article at www.stabroeknews.com
03/11/19

California-based HARDCARannounced today that it has acquired GVD Investigations in order to provide criminal, civil and administrative investigations for cannabis companies throughout California and eventually the nation. This announcement comes on the heels of HARDCAR acquiring National Cannabis Security Services out of Pennsylvania...

Click here to read the entire article at www.digitaljournal.com
03/07/19
Cannabis security firm 710 Security, LTD announced the acquisition Thursday of custom home and commercial cannabis security system provider Leif Alert. The terms of the deal were not disclosed...
Click here to read the entire article at www.benzinga.com
03/06/19

ADS acquired the customer accounts of security dealer Security Specialists in Lexington, S.C., and will service the new customer accounts out of its Columbia, S.C. branch...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
03/04/19

Threat Protect Australia (ASX: TPS) has secured a funding package to the tune of $49 million which it will use to complete the acquisition of security alarm monitoring business, Onwatch...

Click here to read the entire article at smallcaps.com.au
02/26/19

Doyle Security Systems has acquired the customer accounts of Commercial Instruments & Alarm Systems (CIA Security)...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
02/26/19

Fire Safety & Protection, LLC (“FSP”), a portfolio company of Sunny River Management (“SRM”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Professional Fire & Security, Inc. (“PFS”)...

Click here to read the entire article at www.digitaljournal.com
02/25/19

ADS Security, a regional security and automation company, has acquired the customer accounts of Security Specialists in Lexington, S.C.

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
02/22/19

Security and Intelligence Services (India) Ltd has agreed to buy a 51% stake in New Zealand-based Platform 4 Group Ltd to expand its overseas business...

Click here to read the entire article at www.vccircle.com
02/20/19

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) has agreed to acquire a 40% stake in Allied Universal from Warburg Pincus, Wendel, and management, valuing the company at an enterprise value of US $7 billion...

Click here to read the entire article at www.privatecapitaljournal.com
02/13/19

Alert Protective Services has acquired Sure Security Services, a 40-year-old company also headquartered in the Windy City...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
02/11/19

The addition of LifeShield’s technology to ADT’s security and automation solutions and expertise increases ADT’s ability to address the approximately 80% of U.S. households who do not have professionally installed and monitored home security...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
02/05/19

Guardsman (Barbados) Limited has acquired Viking Security Systems, a provider of comprehensive security systems in the eastern Caribbean territory...

Click here to read the entire article at www.loopjamaica.com
01/29/19

Security & Intelligence Services India announced that its subsidiary, Group International Holdings, on 25 January 2019 has signed definitive agreements to acquire initially 60% shareholding in and ..

Click here to read the entire article at www.business-standard.com
01/22/19

Per Mar Security Services announces the acquisition of All Channel Electronics, based in Madison, Wisc., for undisclosed terms...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
01/14/19

Convergint Technologies, a global leader in service-based systems integration, today announced the acquisition of MTS Security in Dublin, Ireland. MTS is Ireland's largest independently owned security systems company, supplying a single-source solution to clients in the U.K. and Europe...

Click here to read the entire article at www.prnewswire.com
01/11/19

Securitas has today announced the acquisition of Global Elite Group, a leading security services provider to the aviation industry in the US by Securitas Transport Aviation Services USA. The price of purchase is believed to be approximately 22 Million USD, dependant upon reaching targets yet to be confirmed...

Click here to read the entire article at www.infologue.com
01/10/19

ADT Inc., a leading provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, today announced the acquisition of Advanced Cabling Systems, one of the leading technology integration companies in the mid-south. Advanced Cabling Systems will join forces with Red Hawk Fire & Security...

Click here to read the entire article at www.sdmmag.com

12/21/18

Per Mar Security Services has acquired two security companies from from Iverify, expanding its presence in Nebraska and Wisconsin. The acquired companies are Barone Security Solutions of Ralston, NE, and Polk Burnett Security Systems (PBSS) of Frederic, WI...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com

12/20/18

Lodge Security has announced its acquisition of Ladbroke Security Services, a company with 120 staff and sales of £2.25 million...

Click here to read the entire article at www.infologue.com

12/19/18

Doyle Security Systems Inc., a regional provider of residential and commercial security, fire and medical monitoring systems for nearly 100 years, has announced a merger with ADG Security, a privately held company located in Hilton, NY...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
12/18/18

Liberty Security completed two acquisitions to close out 2018. The first is a large account acquisition from one of its Dealers, and the second is the acquisition of Rolen Security...

Click here to read the entire article at www.globenewswire.com
12/15/18

Security and Intelligence Services (India) Limited has signed definitive agreements to acquire initially 51% shareholding in Uniq Detective and Security Services Private Limited...

Click here to read the entire article at www.thehindubusinessline.com
12/12/18

Prosegur, a global benchmark in the private security sector with over 175,000 employees in 25 countries on five continents, has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Cipher, a leading cybersecurity company with presence in North America, Latin America and Europe... 

Click here to read the entire article at markets.businessinsider.com
12/04/18

OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of a non-core division of Gunnebo Group (GUNN: CPH), and renamed the business Fichet Security Solutions (“Fichet”). A provider of security products, services and solutions, Fichet has operations in France, Belgium and Luxembourg. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed...

Click here to read the entire article at www.businesswire.com
12/04/18

Convergint Technologies, a global leader in service-based systems integration, today announced the acquisition of Firstline Security Integration...

Click here to read the entire article at www.prnewswire.com
12/04/18

Avante Logixx Inc. is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously reported acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Intelligarde International Inc. effective November 30, 2018...

Click here to read the entire article at www.financialbuzz.com
12/04/18

ADT has closed on the purchase of Red Hawk Fire & Security from West Palm Beach-based Comvest Partners...

Click here to read the entire article at www.bizjournals.com
11/29/18

ADS Security, a regional electronic security and automation company, has acquired the customer accounts of A-Sonic Guard in Louisville, KY . . .

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
11/27/18

Delta Global Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines will be combined with Argenbright Holdings I, LLC to form a premier aviation and ground handling service provider under the DGS name...

Click here to read the entire press release at news.delta.com
11/13/18

Grand Rapids-based EPS Security said yesterday it acquired Owosso-based Security Alarm Company, or SAC...

Click here to read the entire article at www.grbj.com
11/12/18

SecurAmerica, LLC, a leading privately-held, American Veteran-owned premium security services, facilities management, and aviation workforce solutions provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of USI Services Group, Inc. and affiliates (USI) based in Union, New Jersey...

Click here to read the press release
11/07/18

According to industry sources, SAFE Security has been acquired by AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah (AAA NCNU) for an undisclosed sum. The transaction officially closed on Nov.2...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securityinfowatch.com
11/06/18

Convergint Technologies is acquiring SI Technologies Inc., bringing further security systems integration expertise to Convergint’s service capabilities...

Click here to read the entire article at www.sdmmag.com
11/05/18

Per Mar Security Services, a family-owned, full-service security company, announced it has acquired ABC Fire & Burglar Company of Gary, IN, a residential and commercial security services company with approximately 2,000 accounts...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
11/02/18

Bates Security, a commercial and residential security company, based here, announces the recent acquisition of HITEC Security of Pikeville, Ky., for undisclosed terms...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
10/26/18

Wendel today announced that the acquisition of U.S. Security Associates ("USSA") by Allied Universal, for approximately $1.0 billion, has been completed...

Click here to read the entire article at www.prnewswire.com
10/25/18

ADT Inc., the leading provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Boca Raton, FL-based Red Hawk Fire & Security, a leader in commercial fire, life safety and security services and portfolio company of Comvest Partners, for $317.5 million in cash...

Click here to read the entire article at www.marketscreener.com
10/10/18

Virginia-based security companies Evolver and eVigilant are merging through the private investments of Hillcrest Holdings Inc. and Akoya Capital LLC. The combined company, named Converged Security Solutions, will offer a managed services security solution spanning cyber- and physical security...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
10/10/18

Lenexa-based Atronic Alarms has expanded in the Midwest with its fourth acquisition since 2013.

The alarm and security company announced Tuesday that it bought American Detection Specialists Inc. of Springfield, MO...

Click here to read the entire article at www.bizjournals.com
10/09/18

A California biomedical company has completed its acquisition of Lafayette-based LJR Security Services and its wholly owned subsidiary...

Click here to read the entire article at www.theadvocate.com
10/08/18

MITIE Group PLC (LON:MTO) has added to its security business with the £14mln acquisition of Compass Group PLC’s (LON:CPG) loss-making Vision Security (VSG) division...

Click here to read the entire article at www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk
10/01/18

Convergint Technologies, a global leader in service-based systems integration, today announced the acquisition of Integrated Security Solutions, a single-source provider of electronic and physical security solutions in Wisconsin and northern Michigan...

Click here to read the entire article at www.prnewswire.com
10/01/18
Paladin Security announced Monday that it has acquired the business assets of London, Ont.-based investigations firm Eagle Investigations...
Click here to read the entire article at www.canadiansecuritymag.com
09/26/18

Owen Security Solutions, a security company based here, recently announced three purchases in Georgia: Ellis Construction, Williams Alarm and accounts from Robinson Door & Security...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
09/24/18

United Technologies Corp (NYSE: UTX) is exploring a sale of its Chubb Fire & Security division for more than $3 billion, people familiar with the matter said...

Click here to read the entire article at www.streetinsider.com
09/20/18

UTC Climate, Controls & Security has reached an agreement to acquire S2 Security, a leading developer of unified security and video management solutions, for undisclosed terms...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
09/19/18

Prosegur, a global security company based here, is making its first foray into the U.S. security market with the acquisition this week of Viewpoint, a remote video monitoring company based in Lowell, MA...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
09/18/18

Command Security Corporation (NYSE American:MOC) (the "Company," "Command Security", "we" or "us") today announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad, S.A. (Madrid Stock Exchange BME:PSG) ("Prosegur") pursuant to which the Company will be acquired by Prosegur SIS (USA) Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Prosegur, for $2.85 in cash per share...

Click here to read the press release at globenewswire.com
09/14/18

ADS Security on Sept. 12 bought Mid America Security Systems, based in Louisville, Ky., and will be maintaining that location as its second in the state and 25th overall ...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
09/06/18

ADS purchased customer accounts of Delta Security Systems in Brownsville, Tenn., and Wilson Alarm Co. in Hopkinsville, Ky...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
09/05/18

The Hiller Companies has acquired Systems Management Group  (SMG), a full-service integrator of security and fire/-life-safety systems...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
09/05/18

Convergint Technologies has acquired Commercial Systems Group (CSG), a leading provider of commercial life-safety and security systems for undisclosed terms...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
09/03/18

Securitas Security Services UK Ltd (Securitas) has announced its acquisition of Milton Keynes Security Services Ltd and its associated companies, together trading as MK Group Security...

Click here to read the entire article at www.infologue.com
08/27/18

Convergint Technologies, a worldwide leader in service-based systems integration, today announced the acquisition of Altel. With 28 years of systems integration experience, Altel develops sophisticated, intelligent electronic security solutions for customers across many vertical markets...

Click here to read the entire article at www.markets.businessinsider.com
08/22/18

ADT recently announced the completed acquisition of Access Systems Integration, a regional systems integrator based in Eatontown, NJ...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
08/18/18

Fleetwood Security underwent a major change of its own earlier this summer when it was acquired by Greenville, South Carolina-based Priority One Security...

Click here to read the entire article at www.daily-tribune.com
08/13/18

The acquisition of Dunbar Armored Inc. — known for its iconic red trucks — by the Brink’s Co. is complete...

Click here to read the entire article at www.bizjournals.com
08/02/18

SecurAmerica, LLC (SecurAmerica), a leading privately-held, American-owned premium security services, facilities management, and aviation workforce solutions provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Triton Security, Inc. (Triton)...

Click here to read the press release at www.tritonsecurityinc.com
08/02/18

Convergint Technologies, a service-based systems integrator, has acquired Clifton-based security solutions firm Access Control Technologies...

Click here to read the press release at www.convergint.com
08/02/18

Security and Intelligence Services (India) Ltd said on Thursday that it will acquire 51% stake in Gurugram-based SLV Security Services for an undisclosed amount...

Click here to read the entire article at www.vccircle.com
07/26/18

SOS Security, the nation’s fourth largest provider of security personnel, has acquired First Security Services of San Jose, California...

Click here to read the press release at www.sossecurity.com
07/19/18

ADS Security, a regional security and automation company based in Nashville, has acquired the customer accounts of Systems By Design in Oxford, AL...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
07/16/18

Allied Universal today announced it has agreed to acquire U.S. Security Associates ("USSA") for approximately $1.0 billion. Based in Roswell, Georgia, USSA is one of the leading providers of security and related services in the United States, employing more than 50,000 security professionals serving several thousand clients across a wide range of industries. USSA generated 2017 pro forma revenues and Adjusted EBITDA of c. $1.5 billion and $95 million, respectively...

Click here to read the entire article at www.globenewswire.com
07/10/18

Red Hawk Fire & Security, based here, has increased its presence in Philadelphia and the tri-state area of eastern Pennsylvania, central and southern New Jersey, and Delaware with the acquisition of Newtown, PA based Security and Data Technologies (SDT).

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
06/30/18

SimpliSafe, makers of a popular install-it-yourself home security system that won Editors' Choice here on CNET, have announced a deal with the private equity firm Hellman & Friedman "to accelerate the company's growth and expansion of the home security market."...

Click here to read the entire article at www.cnet.com
06/20/18

Greenville-based Priority One Security has completed the acquisition and merger of Fleetwood Security in Georgia.

The terms of the transaction were not disclosed...

Click here to read the entire article at www.upstatebusinessjournal.com
06/19/18

Security systems provider EPS Security has purchased the operations of  Comstock Park-based Video-Tech-Tronics Inc...

Click here to read the press release at mibiz.com
06/19/18

Select Security, a provider of security and life-safety solutions for homes and businesses, announces it has acquired the assets of Warren, Ohio-based YPS Integrated Systems...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
06/18/18

Greenville-headquarted Priority One Security has completed the acquisition and merger of Fleetwood Security of Cartersville, GA...

Click here to read the press release at greenvillebusinessmag.com
06/12/18

Securitas Electronic Security has completed its $70 million cash acquisition of the public safety and security business from Kratos Defense and Security Solutions...

Click here to read the press release at govconwire.com
06/07/18

Doyle, a family-owned and operated security provider, purchased the alarm accounts from Wolfe Safe & Lock Co., to expand its footprint in New York’s Capital District...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
06/06/18

SOS Security LLC said in a news release it has purchased Premier and Apex3 Security, expanding into a new market. Premier and Apex3 will continue to operate as sister companies under the SOS Security brand...

Click here to read the press release at roi-nj.com
06/05/18

Proguard Protection Services, a family owned and operated provider of electronic security products and systems integration based here, announces it has acquired the assets of Allied Security Group...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
06/04/18

Select Security, a provider of security and life-safety solutions for homes and businesses, has completed the acquisition of Garden State Fire & Security in Matawan, NJ...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
06/01/18

Convergint Technologies has purchased Integrators Australia, a systems integrator based in Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
06/01/18

Amulet joins together Churchill Security Solutions and AOS Security as one cohesive brand; advancing the service capability of Churchill Services Group and establishing a stronger profile in the security industry...

Click here to read the press release at infologue.com
06/01/18

Charlton Alarms has now completed the takeover of Armco Security, marking its sixth acquisition in its history...

Click here to read the press release at bdaily.co.uk
05/31/18

The Brink's Co. is acquiring its competitor, Dunbar Armored Inc., a family owned business in Baltimore County for 95 years, in a $520 million all-cash deal...

Click here to read the entire article at www.bizjournals.com
05/30/18

ADS Security, a regional security and automation company headquartered here, made its second buy in Mississippi this month with the completed acquisition of approximately 1,400 customer accounts of Alarm One Inc. in Columbus...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
05/03/18

Convergint Technologies has acquired French systems integrator Astrec Security, based in suburban Paris...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
05/02/18

ADS Security, a regional electronic security and automation company based here, has acquired the customer accounts of The Alarm Co. of Jackson, Miss...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
04/26/18

Cerberus Security and Monitoring Services provides physical security, including manned guards and mobile patrols, and technology-driven remote monitoring services to business throughout the UK.

It has been acquired by The Clearway Group...

Click here to read the entire article at www.insidermedia.com
04/25/18

The Netwatch Group, which includes monitoring companies NMC, Netwatch (Ireland), CalAtlantic (United States) and Onwatch Multifire (United Kingdom), will focus on leading the consolidation of the proactive visual monitoring industry while bringing the visual prevention capabilities of Netwatch to thousands of NMC end-users through its valued dealer partners in the U.S. under the NMC brand...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
04/06/18

Select Security, provider of security and life safety solutions for homes and businesses based here, on April 6 announced the purchase of several companies: Tennessee Valley Protection in Huntsville, Ala; Southern Security Services in Nashville, Tenn.; Interactive Alarms in Nashville, Tenn.; Security Consultants in Memphis, Tenn.; and Alert Alarm Systems in Paducah, Ky...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
03/28/18

Threat Protect Australia Ltd has completed its largest acquisition to date, that of Security Alarm Monitoring Service Pty Ltd (SAMS) at an agreed price of about $8 million...

Click here to read the entire article at www.proactiveinvestors.com.au
03/08/18

ADS Security, a regional electronic security and automation company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, has acquired the security accounts of RTC Secure, a division of Ringgold Telephone Company in Ringgold, Georgia...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securityinfowatch.com
03/07/18

SK Telecom (SKT) has joined a battle to take over security monitoring and dispatch service provider ADT Caps, in an apparent move to reach out to non-telecommunications businesses to escape telecom market saturation...

Click here to read the entire article at www.koreatimes.co.kr.com
03/05/18

ADT has completed the acquisition of Aronson Security Group (ASG). An announcement did not disclose terms of the deal...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
03/05/18

Convergint Technologies has acquired West Valley City, Utah-based Alphacorp, a full-service provider of security and fire and life-safety systems. Terms of the deal were not disclosed...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
03/03/18

Amazon's $1 billion acquisition of the doorbell-camera startup Ring is the company doing what it does best — and it should terrify every other retailer...

Click here to read the entire article at www.businessinsider.com
03/01/18

Securitas has agreed to acquire the systems integration division of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions for approximately $70 million...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
02/26/18

Memphis-based Frase Protection has acquired the remaining assets of Stop Alarms, a locally-based home and small business security company...

Click here to read the entire article at www.memphisdailynews.com
02/19/18

Bates Security, a commercial and residential security company based here, has acquired ABCO Security Systems of Prestonsburg, KY...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
02/05/18

Allied Universal, a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, today has announced acquisition of Covenant Security Services, Ltd., a Philadelphia-based security firm, which is a division of Covenant Services Worldwide...

Click here to read the press release at globenewswire.com
02/02/18

A fund managed by the Century City-based Ares Management’s private equity group has acquired Schaumberg, Ill.-based security systems integrator Convergint Technologies, from KRG-affiliated investment funds...

Click here to read the press release at labusinessjournal.com
01/20/18

ADT’s private-equity owner, Apollo, continues to own most of the company’s shares after its return to the public market...

Click here to read the entire article at www.marketwatch.com
01/16/18

In separate transactions, Red Hawk purchased Diversified Protection Systems and  ATCi Communications...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
01/08/18

Ralph W. Sevinor, president of Wayne Alarm Systems, and Donald Martini, president of Lexington Alarm Systems, announced that their two companies will merge under the Wayne Alarm Systems umbrella...

Click here to read the entire article at www.itemlive.com
01/05/18

BCE and Bell Canada formally closed their $182-million purchase of AlarmForce Industries on Friday, and immediately announced that the home monitoring company’s western operations and client base will be sold to Telus Corp...

Click here to read the entire article at www.canadianbusiness.com
01/05/18

Aligning AlarmForce with its Bell Aliant and Bell MTS home security and automation assets, Bell will deliver the latest Connected Home services to customers in Ontario, Québec, Atlantic Canada and Manitoba...

Click here to read the entire article at businessinsider.com
01/04/18

SOS Security LLC, one of the nation’s largest privately-owned security companies, recently acquired Guardian Guard Services, a division of Guardian Alarm and a leading provider of security solutions in Michigan and Ohio...

Click here to read the entire article at www.prweb.com
01/03/18

Kastle Systems, a leading provider of managed security solutions and services, has acquired Washington, D.C.-based Urban Alarm for undisclosed terms...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
01/02/18

Securitas has acquired all shares in the security solutions company Süddeutsche Bewachung in Germany. Enterprise value is estimated to MSEK 80 (MEUR 8.2)...

Click here to read the entire article at www.prnewswire.com
01/02/18

Securitas has acquired all shares in the electronic security company Automatic Alarm in France. Enterprise value is estimated to approximately MSEK 430 (MEUR 44)...

Click here to read the entire article at www.prnewswire.com

12/21/17

Sdiptech has entered an agreement to acquire all shares in Optyma Security Systems Limited. The company is based in Bexleyheath, just outside of London. The acquisition is expected to be completed in January 2018...

Click here to read the entire article at globenewswire.com

12/11/17

Global private equity funds are expected to dive into a bidding competition to acquire ADT Caps, a Korean security service provider, from their peer Carlyle's Asia buyout fund ...

Click here to read the entire article at www.Koreatimes.co.kr
12/05/17

Threat Protect has expaned its customer base on the east coast with the $2.4 million purchase of Alpha Alarms and Seekers Security Management...

Click here to read the entire article at businessnews.com.au
12/04/17

Founded in 2003, Cardinal Security supplies security officers and store detectives, as well as keyholding services to the retail and logistics industry.

The company has been bought by Michael Goddard, Brian Morris and Simon Chapman, with the latter becoming chief executive...

Click here to read the entire article at insidermedia.com
11/20/17

Noonan Services, the Dublin-based facilities management, security and contract cleaning firm, has bought one of London’s leading securities firms, Ultimate Security Services, for an undisclosed sum...

Click here to read the entire article at irishtimes.com
11/15/17

Convergint Technologies, a worldwide service-based systems integration company based here, recently announced the acquisition of Minnesota-based SPC, a company with a strong presence in the commercial banking vertical market...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
11/14/17

ADT continues to build out its portfolio of IT security services with the acquisition of Datashield, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company that will now operate under the brand ADT Cybersecurity...

Click here to read the entire article at cepro.com
11/13/17

Atlanta-based security company SecurAmerica said Monday it has acquired ERMC, a Chattanooga, Tenn.-based provider of janitorial, maintenance, security and landscaping services....

Click here to read the entire article at www.bizjournals.com
11/03/17

The acquired company, Evergreen Security, is a full-service provider of security and fire/life-safety solutions in the Puget Sound area...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
11/01/17

Convergint Technologies has furthered its presence in the banking industry with the acquisition of Blaine, Minn.-based Security Products Co. (SPC)...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
11/01/17

B Safe, a regional provider of security and fire/life-safety systems to subscribers in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, has acquired substantially all assets of Ocean Security Systems of Toms River, NJ ...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
10/31/17

Alarm Financial Services (AFS) has sold its portfolio of more than 10,000 alarm monitoring accounts to an undisclosed buyer...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
10/23/17

ADS Security announces it has acquired the accounts of Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based Equinox Alarm Services...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
10/19/17

ADT, the leader in security and automation solutions for homes and businesses in North America, today announced the acquisition of Gaston Security....

Click here to read the entire article at globenewswire.com
10/04/17

Dynamark Security Centers in late September announced its purchase of Buckeye Protective Services...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
09/18/17

Convergint Technologies, based here, has acquired the Charleston, S.C.-based Integrated Security Systems division (ISSD) of SDI Presence for undisclosed terms...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
09/15/17

SMS picks up nearly 1,000 accounts in the deal and will maintain the Lint Security brand in Gainesville, GA, with an eye for further expansion...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
09/13/17

ADS Security has acquired the accounts of PMI Security in New Bern, NC...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
09/05/17

ABCO has acquired Trico Security, which specializes in access control and IP video surveillance systems...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
09/04/17

The new South African owners of Noonan Services, the Dublin-based facilities management and contract cleaning company, have signalled that they plan to continue the company’s acquisition drive, including into continental Europe...

Click here to read the entire article at irishtimes.com
09/01/17

Hanover security company Eyewitness Surveillance has acquired a Detroit-area firm to help grow its staff and national customer base...

Click here to read the entire article at www.bizjournals.com
08/21/17

General Cannabis Corp, the comprehensive national resource to the regulated cannabis industry, today announced the acquisition of Mile High Protection Services LLC...

Click here to read the entire article at globenewswire.com
08/10/17

Vector Security has acquired Security Associates, a local provider of security services in Baltimore and the surrounding area...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
08/09/17

ADT announced it purchased substantially all the assets and business of Protec Inc., a commercial security system integrator based in the Pacific Northwest...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
08/07/17

In a deal finalized on Aug. 3, ADS Security purchased ERMC Security Solutions’ account base, bringing more than 600 accounts under ADS’ branch in Chattanooga, Tenn...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
08/07/17

The acquisition of Arkansas Automatic Sprinklers/United Fire Suppression expands VSC Fire & Security’s geographic territory and services...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
08/01/17

BidVest confirmed on Monday it is buying out London-based private equity firm Alchemy Partners and Noonan’s management’s combined 100 per cent stake in the company, marking its second change in ownership in less than a decade...

Click here to read the entire article at irishtimes.com
08/01/17

Security services contractor Constellis has agreed to acquire investigative services provider Omniplex World Services Corp. in an effort to combine technology and consulting work and increase footprints in the intelligence community...

Click here to read the entire article at washingtontechnology.com
07/26/17

Sentry Alarm Systems of America, based in Monterey, CA, has announced its acquisition of CPP, a traditional security company located in Sacramento, CA...

Click here to read the entire article at securityinfowatch.com
07/25/17

The Brink’s Company, the global leader in cash management, secure logistics and security solutions, announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement to negotiate the purchase of the Temis group of companies in France for approximately $71 million...

Click here to read the entire article at globenewswire.com
07/24/17

Anonymous sources have told the Wall Street Journal that private-equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC is preparing an initial public offering for ADT at a $15 billion plus valuation..

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
07/20/17

Sciens Building Solutions, a Huron Capital holding company, has acquired Pleasanton, Calif.-based Sabah International...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
07/13/17

The Brink’s Company, the global leader in cash management, secure logistics and security solutions, announced that it has agreed to a cash purchase of Maco Transportadora de Caudales S.A. for approximately $209 million...

Click here to read the entire article at globenewswire.com
07/12/17

Convergint Technologies, a global systems integration company, announced on July 5 the acquisition of SigNet Technologies...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
07/11/17

Red Hawk Fire & Security LLC, a leader in fire, life safety and security services, today announced the acquisition of highly respected security systems integrator Tele-Tector of Maryland (TTM), further establishing Red Hawk’s place as a major player in the fire, life safety and security industry...

Click here to read the entire article at businesswire.com
07/10/17

Mountain Acquisition Co., an Aspen, CO-based holding company, has acquired Western Security Systems, a provider of residential, ranch and commercial security services here and the surrounding Yampa Valley...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
07/05/17

Titan Alarm Inc., a commercial and residential security company, announced two acquisitions this week, which includes the purchase of accounts and customer bases of Post Security and CCS Systems...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
07/03/17

Securitas has signed an agreement to acquire the Australian security services company PSGA. The enterprise value is estimated at MSEK 36 (MAUD 5.5)...

Click here to read the entire article at prnewswire.com
06/29/17

The Protector Group, which is chaired by Lord John Stevens, has bought Valleywatch...

Click here to read the entire article at chroniclelive.co.uk
06/23/17

Constellis, a leading provider of operational support and risk management services, announced today that it has acquired American K9 Detection Services, LLC (“AMK9”)....

Click here to read the entire article at globenewswire.com
07/21/17

Owen Security Solutions announces it has successfully acquired ACS Security-Rome, a low voltage contractor specializing in the installation, monitoring and maintenance of security and life-safety systems...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
06/20/17

AlarmForce announces the completion of the previously disclosed sale of its US subscriber base to Lancaster PA based Select Security for a total consideration of US$11.6 million...

Click here to read the entire article at finance.yahoo.com
06/12/17

Select Security announces it has purchased Charlotte, N.C.-based Intelligent Technology and Carolina Security Group...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
06/06/17

Per Mar Security Services, a full-service security company, on June 1 announced its acquisition of Southlake Security, based in Griffith, IN...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
06/01/17

SOS Security LLC has acquired Seattle-based AS Solution...

Click here to read the press release
05/30/17

Apax Partners has completed its sale of Garda World Security, one of the
world’s largest privately owned security and cash services providers, to Rhone Capital, Stephan Crétier (Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer) and other members of the senior management team...

Click here to read the article
05/24/17

ICTS Europe is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Gate Safe, a wholly owned subsidiary of gategroup. Gate Safe specializes in the provision of security solutions and services, primarily focused on catering, aircraft and cargo screening. Among its clients: 85 airlines and cargo operators at 30 airports across the United States...

Click here to read the press release at ictseurope.com
05/24/17

American Alarm and Communications, a full-service security company, this week announced the acquisition of Security Design Consultants...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
05/19/17

Columbus-based home and business security company A-COM Integrated Solutions said Friday it recently acquired Beck and Associates Network Solutions Inc...



Click here to read the entire article at www.ledger-enquirer.com
05/01/17

Convergint Technologies, a worldwide leader in service-based systems integration, today announced the acquisition of Operational Security Systems, Inc. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, and with an additional location in Orlando, FL...

Click here to read the entire article at www.prnewswire.com
04/10/17

Priority One Security has acquired Blue Ridge Security Solutions ...

Click here to read the entire article at gsabusiness.com
04/06/17

Secom PLC purchased all outstanding shares in mid-tier player Scan Alarms & Security Systems for several hundred million yen...

Click here to read the entire article at asia.nikkei.com
03/28/17

Criterion Security, a healthcare, government and corporate security company in the U.S., has joined forces with Paladin Security, a full-service guarding company and security systems integrator based in Canada, to create a North American super-company—PalAmerican Security...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
03/16/17

Security group Fidelity announced on Thursday that it has finalised its acquisition of competitor ADT, with the new firm to be named Fidelity ADT...

Click here to read the entire article at businesslive.co.za
03/13/17

Bulgaria's security services provider SOT has received regulatory approval to acquire control of local peer Security Holding... 

Bulgaria's security services provider SOT has received regulatory approval to acquire control of local peer Security Holding - See more at: https://seenews.com/news/bulgarian-security-services-firm-sot-gets-regulatory-nod-to-acquire-local-peer-561288#sthash.g2N1hXkU.dpuf
Click here to read the entire article at seenews.com
03/10/17

Alarm.com, a platform solution for the connected home and business, announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of two business units, Connect and Piper, from Icontrol Networks...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
03/08/17

Doyle Security Systems Inc., a regional provider of residential and commercial security, fire and medical monitoring systems, has acquired the accounts of Lock-Tight Alarm Inc...

03/02/17

Guardian Alarm, a super-regional security company, on March 1 was acquired by U.S.-based investment firms Certares LP and Vanwall Holdings LLC...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
02/28/17

Red Hawk Fire & Security, a portfolio company of Comvest Partners, has acquired Integrated Systems of Florida. Financial terms weren’t announced. Integrated Systems of Florida, of Oldsmar, is a security systems integration company...

 

Click here to read the entire article at pehub.com
02/27/17

Gardium Sécurité Inc. is proud to announce that it has acquired the Avant-Garde Group, a consortium that includes six companies that provide security solutions...

Click here to read the entire article at newswire.ca
02/08/17

The merger with Marcomm Systems Group and CONTAVA creates one of Canada’s largest guarding and security integration companies...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
02/06/17

Red Hawk Fire & Security LLC, a leader in fire, life safety and electronic security services today announced the purchase of Alarm Tech Solutions (ATS) a trusted fire and life safety integrator in the Baltimore, Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. areas...

Click here to read the entire article at businesswire.com
02/03/17

Convergint Technologies, a portfolio company of KRG, has acquired Post Browning...

Click here to read the entire article at pehub.com
02/02/17

All Peace Protection, a Grande Prairie security company, has been acquired by the Saskatchewan company Athabasca Basin Security...

Click here to read the entire article at canadiansecuritymag.com
02/02/17

Allied Universal, a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, today has announced that it acquired the security services portion of Yale Enforcement Services, Inc...

Click here to read the entire article at prnewswire.com
02/02/17

Paladin Security Group announced it has acquired Victoria-based KC Security Services as of February 1, 2017...

Click here to read the press release
01/31/17

Red Hawk Fire & Security LLC, a leader in fire, life safety and electronic security services, today announced the purchase of Integrated Systems of Florida...

Click here to read the entire article at securityinfowatch.com
01/25/17

Liberty, one of Canada's largest independent security providers, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of North Star Security Systems Inc...

Click here to read the entire article at finance.yahoo.com
01/20/17

Parsippany-based SOS Security LLC, a security company, announced it has recently acquired the operating assets of New Horizon Security Services Inc., a provider of manned security services in Manassas, Virginia...

Click here to read the entire article at njbiz.com
01/05/17

On Jan. 3 ADS announced its first acquisition of 2017: Falcon Fire Systems, based out of Summerville, SC...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
01/05/17

Threat Protect Australia has purchased an option to acquire both a Sydney-based and Brisbane-based security monitoring businesses for circa $6.0 million...

Click here to read the entire article at proactiveinvestors.com

12/31/16

Titan Alarm, a security, access, fire and surveillance company, made its third acquisition of 2016, finishing the year strong with the purchase of accounts and RMR of Arrow Security Design LLC, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com

12/14/16

Cunningham Security Systems, a commercial and residential security company based here, recently acquired two companies, adding approximately 3,200 mostly residential customers, $150,000 in RMR and a UL-listed central station to the company’s growing, commercially-heavy account base...

Click here to read the entire artilce at www.securitysystemsnews.com
12/07/16

Sohgo Security Services, better known as Alsok, has agreed to purchase rival Hitachi Security Service, part of efforts to expand its customer base...

Click here to read the entire article at asia.nikkei.com
11/30/16

U.S. Security Associates (USA) announced the acquisition of ODS Security Solutions (ODS), a leading provider of security services based in Richmond, Virginia...

Click here to read the entire article at prnewswire.com
11/18/16

SOS Security, one of the largest security companies in the U.S., is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Eastern Security Inc...

Click here to read the entire article at prnewswire.com
11/14/16

AFA Protective Systems Inc., a super regional alarm company, has acquired the alarm business assets of Pro-Tech Security Ltd., effective Nov. 1...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
11/01/16

Continuing a record-setting year for acquisitions, ADS Security recently acquired 1,100 accounts from Branham Security, based in Elgin, SC...

Click here to read the article at securitysystemsnews.com
10/17/16

A Cornwall-based company which provides fire protection and security services has been acquired for £7.6m by Marlowe, an investment vehicle backed by Lord Ashcroft...

Click here to read the article at insidermedia.com
10/11/16

Select Security, based here, announces the addition of three new branch offices and its expansion into the Carolinas, following the completion of three acquisitions...

Click here to read the article at securitysales.com
10/05/16

NuSource Financial, a provider of transaction solutions, has announced its strategic acquisition of Superior Safe & Security...

Click here to read the article at atmmarketplace.com
10/05/16

Convergint Technologies, a global systems integration company with headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill., completed its seventh acquisition of the year with the purchase of Go Security Solutions...

Click here to read the article at securitysystemsnews.com
10/05/16

Owen Security Solutions has acquired Tight Security Systems of Ellijay, Ga., for undisclosed terms...

Click here to read the article at securitysales.com
10/03/16

Allied Universal, a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, today has announced the purchase of FJC Security Services, based in Floral Park, N.Y...

Click here to read the press release at prnewswire.com
09/19/16

Allied Universal, a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 140,000 employees, today has announced acquisition of Apollo International, a security company whose corporate headquarters are in Walpole, Mass., and have a global office in New York...

Click here to read the article at prnewswire.com
09/14/16

American Alarm and Communications recently acquired Electralarm Security Systems...

Click here to read the article at securitysystemsnews.com
09/08/16

U.S. Security Associates announces the acquisition of Landmark Protection Corporate Security, a leading provider of security services in Northern California...

Click here to read the entire article at www.prnewswire.com
09/07/16

Vanderbilt, a global provider of security systems based here, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Access Control Technology Ltd, a Dublin-based company that designs and manufactures enterprise level and cloud-based access control and video management solutions...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
09/06/16

With a vision to create a safe, comfortable and sustainable world, a newly formed Johnson Controls begins operations today following the successful completion of its merger with Tyco, marking a historic turning point for both companies...

Click here to read the entire article at johnsoncontrols.com
09/02/16

State Systems Inc. made its second 2016 acquisition and its fourth in the past 18 months.

The company acquired the Central Arkansas business of Dunk Fire & Security...

Click here to read the entire article at www.bizjournals.com
09/01/16

Convergint Technologies, a service-based systems integrator, has announced the acquisition of TACanada. Convergint said TACanada provides intelligent buildings through the use of open systems that seamlessly integrate mechanical, electrical, lighting, security, card access, and camera systems...

Click here to read the entire article at achrnews.com
08/31/16

Security systems provider Vanderbilt has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Access Control Technology Ltd., based in Dublin, Ire...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com

08/16/2016

Fimi is negotiating to acquire the security company (G4S Israel) for NIS 350 - 400 Million.

Read the entire article at en.globes.co.il

08/05/16

Private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC is in discussions to buy Constellis Holdings LLC, the owner of the U.S. military security services business formerly known as Blackwater...

Click here to read the entire article at www.reuters.com
08/03/16

Midwest Alarm Services, a provider of life safety systems, has acquired Electric Specialties Company of Omaha, NE...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
08/03/16

B Safe, a regional provider of security and fire alarms in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, made its fourth acquisition of the year in July with the purchase of Eyes On You Security of Bear, DE...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
08/03/16

Titan Alarm, a security, access, fire and surveillance company based here, made its second acquisition of the year with the purchase of 440 accounts from Giant Security Systems, Inc...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
08/03/16

Doyle Security Systems, a regional provider of residential and commercial security, life-safety and medical monitoring systems, has acquired the alarm accounts of Syracuse, N.Y.-based Murphy’s Lock and Alarm...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
08/01/16

AlliedBarton Security Services and Universal Services of America today finalized the merger to form Allied Universal, a security services and solutions company. The new organization, with more than 140,000 employees, is the largest security services company in North America...

Click here to read the entire article at www.prnewswire.com
07/29/16

Sohgo Security Services, has decided to buy 49% -- the upper limit of foreign ownership in Vietnam -- of Royal Haiphong Security Service...

Click here to read the entire article at asia.nikkei.com
07/27/16

CSG Security doubled the size of its business with the acquisition of Intelligent Technology Inc...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
07/27/16

Select Security, a super-regional security company, has acquired 5 Star Security, a Bluemont, Va.-based high-end residential company...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
07/19/16

U.S. Security Associates announces the acquisition of 50 State Security Service, a leading provider of security services in South Florida...

Click here to read the entire article at www.prweb.com
07/15/16

Stanley Security Solutions Canada has acquired Le Groupe Intégral, an installing security contractor located in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, that also provides remote monitoring service for residential and commercial customers...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
07/13/16

ADS Security, a super-regional security and automation company based here, has acquired customer accounts from Alarm Specialists of Cocoa, Fla...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
07/12/16

Cleaning service provider Aktiva has acquired a majority stake in private security firm Varnost Maribor...

Click here to read the entire article at www.english.sta.si
07/12/16

CSG acquiring 100% of the shares and credit loans of the various Cape Town-based operation of Recall Africa – namely Recall Security Alphen Hotel, Recall Security Woodbridge Island, Recall Security Corral Grove, Recall Security Big Bay Beach Club and Recall Risk Services – for R16m...

Click here to read the entire article at www.cbn.co.za.com
07/06/16

Convergint Technologies continues to stay busy, announcing the acquisition of TACanada, an intelligent building systems provider...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
07/05/16

Per Mar Security Services has acquired Neighborhood Patrol (NPI) Security Services, a provider of security officer and mobile patrol services ...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
07/04/16

Canadian security firm GardaWorld has completed the acquisition of KK security as it looks to expand its footprint across Africa...

Click here to read the entire article at www.citizen.co.ke
06/29/16

Seacoast Security, a full-service company, acquired about 3,000 accounts, $80,000 in RMR, from Main Security Surveillance...

Click here to read the article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
06/12/16

EFS Facilities Services, an integrated facilities management services company, announced the acquisition of SecurePlus, a UAE-based security services provider...

Click here to read the article at www.gulfnews.com
06/01/16

LOUD Security, based here, recently purchased 400 accounts from Saturn Security Systems of Newnan, GA...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysystemsnews.com
06/01/16

Convergint's fifth purchase of 2016 is: Corporate Security Services of Edison, N.J...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysystemsnews.com
06/01/16

Doyle Security Systems acquired Albany Protective Service...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysystemsnews.com
05/31/16

Concierge Technologies, Inc. announced the planned acquisition of Brigadier Security Systems of Saskatoon, Canada for an undisclosed price to be paid in cash...

Click here to read the press release at finance.yahoo.com
05/25/16

Security ONE Alarm Systems, a security and automation company headquartered in Leamington, ON, has acquired Homematix Systems...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysystemsnews.com
05/18/16

Electra Ltd. is considering the acquisition of international security company G4S's business in Israel, and is conducting preliminary contacts on the subject...

Click here to read the entire article at globes.co.il
05/11/16

ADS Security, a super-regional security and automation company headquartered here, has acquired customer accounts from DetectAlert of Melbourne, Fla...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysystemsnews.com
05/05/16

B Safe Inc., a regional provider of security and fire alarms to Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, acquired Delaware Electric Signal Inc. of Dover, DE...

Click here to read the entire article at sdmmag.com
05/04/16

Convergint Technologies, a KRG Fund IV portfolio company and leading independent provider of integration services for electronic security, fire and life safety, and building automation systems has announced the acquisition of Total Recall...

Click here to read the press release at www.businesswire.com
05/04/16

Supreme Security Systems, a regional security company based here, has acquired the 500 accounts of Homeguard Alarm Systems, based in Fair Haven, NJ...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysystemsnews.com
05/02/16

AlliedBarton Security Services and Universal Services of America today announced that they have agreed to merge, creating the leading security company in North America...

Read the article at securityinfowatch.com
04/20/16

Convergint Technologies, a global systems integration firm, on April 8 announced it has acquired H&E Comfort Controls, a provider of building automation and security...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysystemsnews.com
04/13/16

Nationwide security integrator Advanced Security Group has acquired Concord Security further strengthening its position in New Zealand...

Click here to read the press release at www.scoop.co.nz
04/11/16

NOONAN, a market leading provider of strategically outsourced services, has purchased the business and assets of The Shield Guarding Company Limited & TSG Security Limited...

Click here to read the article at infologue.com
04/05/16

Per Mar Security Services has purchased its second Wisconsin security firm in about a year with its acquisition of Northern Wisconsin Security & Sound Inc...

Click here to read the entire article at qctimes.com
03/19/16

China Security & Fire, which sells security products, plans to spend A$157.5 million ($120.3 million) to purchase security related assets owned by Securecorp Australia Pty Ltd and eWitness Nominees Pty Ltd, it said in a filing to the Shanghai stock exchange on Friday.

Its Hong Kong subsidiary will purchase Impact Success Limited and United Premier International Limited for 1.3 billion Thai baht ($37.3 million)...

Click here to read the entire article at bangkokpost.com
03/18/16

Nashville, Tenn.-based ADS Security has acquired customer accounts from Central Carolina Security...

Click here to read the entire article at securityinfowatch.com

03/14/16

U.S. Security Associates announced the acquisition of McRoberts Protective Agency, Inc., the oldest security firm in America and a venerable brand synonymous with quality and innovation...

Click here to read the entire article at www.prweb.com
03/02/16

In a transaction valued at $443 million, Checkpoint Systems, a supplier of retail security and asset management solutions, today announced that it has agreed to be acquired by CCL Industries, a specialty packaging solutions company, for $10.15 per share in cash...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysystemsnews.com
03/01/16

In two separate announcements Honeywell today said it is no longer pursuing a merger with UTC, and it also said it has purchased video verification provider Videofied (RSI Video Technologies) for $123 million...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysystemsnews.com
02/24/16

Tom Hagen, long-time president and owner of independent integration firm Pro-Tec Design, is the latest security executive to choose ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) as an exit strategy...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysystemsnews.com
02/17/16

In its first acquisition since it became an independent company in 2012, Red Hawk Fire & Security today announced the acquisition of Systems Sales Corporation...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysystemsnews.com
02/16/16

After years of rumors that ADT would be acquired by one entity or another, the home and business security giant today announced it has agreed to be acquired by Apollo Global Management for $6.9 billion ($42 per share). Apollo plans to combine ADT with Protection 1. . .

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
02/12/16

B Safe, a regional provider of security and fire alarms, has acquired two companies in New Jersey: Cary Security of Fair Haven and Power Systems Security & Communications of Bay Head....

Click here to read the entire article at securitysystemsnews.com
02/11/16

Mountain Acquisition Company, LCC, a Denver, Colorado based holding company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Eagle Security Systems...

 
Click here to read the entire article at benzinga.com
02/01/16

On Feb. 1, 2016, Diebold Inc. announced it has completed the previously disclosed agreement to sell its North America-based electronic security business to Securitas AB...

Click here to read the entire article at www.sdmmag.com
01/28/16

World Wide Security of New York has completed the sale of its business to Novidam Capital LLC...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysales.com
01/27/16

Lydia Security Monitoring, the parent company of COPS Monitoring, both based here, announced today it has acquired wholesale central station United Central Control...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysystemsnews.com
01/27/16

Three of ADT’s largest and most established authorized dealers have merged their businesses. 

The combined operations of SafeStreetsUSA, Gaylord Security and ASC Security USA — now operating under the name SafeStreetsUSA — will cover more than 90% of the U.S. population in 39 states...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysales.com
01/24/16

Johnson Controls Inc, a U.S. manufacturer of car batteries and heating and ventilation equipment, is in advanced talks to buy fire protection and security company Tyco International Plc...

Click here to read the entire article at reuters.com
01/11/16

ATALIAN, a leading international provider of facility services to companies in 21 countries, today announced its expansion into the North American market with the acquisition of Temco Facility Services...

Click here to read the press release at www.businesswire.com
01/06/16

FE Moran Security Solutions has announced the purchase of Indianapolis-based Sentinel Alarm Systems...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysales.com
01/04/16

Convergint Technologies, a global systems integrator, announced the acquisition of Dakota Security Systems...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysystemsnews.com

12/15/15

Guardian Alarm, a super-regional company based in Southfield, Michigan, has acquired SVI Systems, based in Stuart, Fla., nearly doubling its size in that state...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysystemsnews.com

12/04/15

WH Security is proud to announce that it has teamed up with Appollo Security, formerly out of Hamel, to expand its security services in the Twin Cities-Metro region..

Click here to read the entire article at prleap.com
12/03/15

TCF Capital Funding, the Chicago-based cash flow and asset-based lending division of TCF National Bank, announced that it provided financing to support United American Security, a portfolio company of LaSalle Capital in its acquisition of the commercial division of Security Assurance Management, Inc...

Click here to read the entire article at abladvisor.com
12/02/15

Paladin Security is pleased to announce that it has finalized terms for the merger with the Action BMS group of companies...

Click here to read the press release at www.paladinsecurity.com
11/24/15

Doyle acquired accounts from Alert Protective Systems...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysystemsnews.com
11/17/15
Facility management and security services provider Tenon Group has acquired a 51 per cent stake in Singapore-based security service company Frontline Security Pte Ltd...
Click here to read the entire article at vccircle.com
11/17/15

Bates Security announced on Tuesday it has acquired Kentucky Alarm Services...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysales.com
11/11/15

Minuteman Security Technologies has acquired Concentric Security Resources of Manchester, N.H., bringing the regional systems integrator “an anchor” in New Hampshire...

Click here to read the entire article at securitysystemsnews.com
11/10/15

Stanley Security acquired wholesale monitoring company SentryNet at the beginning of August...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
10/29/15

ADS Security, a regional electronic security and automation company, has acquired customer accounts from Integrated Systems of Opelika, Ala....

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
10/27/15

EKG Security Inc., headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia, was acquired in September 2015 by Trinity Services Corporation, located in Vidalia, Georgia.

Click here to read the article at www.prnewswire.com
10/26/15

Universal Protection Service, a division of Universal Services of America and a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus and Partners Group, announced today that it has acquired the ABM Security Business, a division of ABM...

Click here to read the press release at securityinfowatch.com
10/25/15

Securitas has agreed to acquire the commercial contracts and operational assets of Diebold Incorporated's Electronic Security business in North America, and will operate as Securitas Electronic Security Inc...

Click here to read the article at www.prnewswire.com
10/07/15

Armed with $40 million in growth financing from Goldman Sachs Specialty Lending Group, Fluent Home is looking to “keep and better service” its accounts and increase its U.S. business.

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
10/07/15

Super-regional Per Mar Security Services has acquired 2,000 accounts with its purchase of Northern Safety and Security of Bemidji, Minn...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
09/23/15

Western Australian security company Threat Protect Australia, formerly East Africa Resources, has completed its second acquisition in two weeks as part of a rapid growth strategy...

Click here to read the entire article at proactiveinvestors.com.au
09/23/15

Battery Ventures on Sept. 20 closed the NICE physical security business unit deal and renamed the business Qognify...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
09/11/15

Threat Protect Australia marked its listing on the ASX today with the news it has completed due diligence on one of two planned acquisitions...

Click here to read the entire article at businessnews.com.au
09/09/15

Versar, Inc. announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Johnson Controls' specialized federal security integration business, known as Johnson Controls Security Systems (JCSS)...

Click here to read the entire article at ww.prnewswire.com
09/03/15

Habitec Security has expanded its reach in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan with the acquisition of Bigelow Security...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com

Vector Security Gains 17,000 Clients With Pelican Security Network Deal

09/02/15

Vector Security's acquisition of Pelican Security Network, a regional alliance of independent life safety and security services providers, helps the firm expand its footprint in Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
09/02/15

A.p.i. Monitoring has acquired Trent Security, a full-service security company...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
09/01/15

ADS Security (ADS), a regional electronic security and automation company, has acquired 2,000 accounts from Vidalia, Ga.-based Bridgecom Inc...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
09/01/15

Alarm Detection Systems has acquired Louisville, Colo.-based Safe Systems...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
08/28/15

The sale of Flexim Security Oy's shares to Assa Abloy Oy was completed today in accordance with the stock exchange bulletin published on 4 June 2015 and the transaction has been approved by the competition authority...

Click here to read the press release at www.globenewswire.com
08/19/15

Crime Prevention Security Systems has acquired Scott Alarm, expanding its territory into Northeast Florida...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
08/11/15

National manned guarding provider Olympian Security Services Ltd has announced its acquisition of Heritage Security Services as of 1st July 2015...

Click here to read the press release at www.infologue.com
08/03/15

Perth Companies MCS Security Group and Intiga Security are planning to list on the ASX through a reverse takeover of Red Gum Resources...

Click here to read the entire article at businessnews.au
07/28/15

Warburg Pincus said Tuesday that it closed its majority investment in Universal Services of America. Financial terms weren’t announced. Partners Group was the seller. Santa Ana, California-based Universal Services provides security services...

Click here to read the press release at www.pehub.com
07/28/15

Universal Protection Service, a division of Universal Services of America and a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus and Partners Group, announced today that it has acquired Guardsmark...

Read the Entire Press Release at prnewswire.com
07/28/15

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — ADS Security, a regional electronic security and automation company based here, has acquired more than 1,000 customer accounts from Myrtle, S.C.-based from ProTec Plus, Inc...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
06/30/15

Wendel, a global investment firm, today announced that it has agreed to acquire AlliedBarton Security Services, one of the largest security officer services companies in the United States, from funds managed by Blackstone, one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers, for approximately $1.67 billion...

Click here to read the entire article at www.businesswire.com
06/22/15

Mountain Acquisition Company acquired systems integrator Integrated Systems...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
06/17/15

ADS Security, continuing to expand its footprint in the Southeast, has acquired 3,200 customer accounts from Professional Alarms of Clarkesville, Tenn..

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
06/17/15

Tunstall Americas on June 9 announced its acquisition of Kupuna Monitoring Systems...

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysystemsnews.com
06/02/15

Protection 1 has completed a deal to acquire Cam Connections Inc., a full service security systems integrator based in Lakeland, Fla., with satellite offices in Davie, Fla., and Charlotte, N.C....

Click here to read the entire article at www.securitysales.com
05/22/15

Regency Security, one of the UK’s largest Private Security Companies, has today announced the acquisition of leading Private Security Company, Securidoor UK Ltd, based in the City of Southampton, Hampshire...

Click here to read the press release at www.regencysecurity.co.uk
05/22/15

B Safe, a regional provider of security and fire alarms in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, has acquired Security Connection of Gibbstown, N.J...

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05/22/15

Signs indicate Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) may be considering a spinoff of its security business...

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05/20/15

Apollo Global Management, a private equity firm, has moved into the home security space with the acquisitions of Protection 1 and ASG Security....

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05/06/15

First Response Systems, an installation, monitoring and alarm response company based in Beaverton, OR, has acquired one of its competitors, ESDS Corporation...

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04/29/15

B Safe acquired SMARTIS Security Systems in Dover and American Protection in southern New Jersey...

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04/01/15

Imperial Capital Group of Toronto has acquired super-regional Ackerman Security...

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03/31/15

Corporate Security and Investigations, Inc (CSI) acquires Investigative Consulting Services (ICS)...

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03/31/15

Security Partners, a Lancaster, Pa.-based wholesale monitoring company, acquired equipment, accounts and staff of 1 Time, a third-party central station...

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03/26/15

Iverify, the leading provider of innovative security solutions, including real-time remote monitoring services, today announced it has acquired Checkview Corporation, a provider of loss prevention and security services for national accounts...

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03/25/15

LOUD Security Systems plans to acquire three companies by June...

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03/09/15

Kingdom Security Ltd has acquired the business CDO Group Ltd.  The acquisition continues the expansion of Kingdom to £90 million turnover and 4,000 people. . .

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03/05/15

Blackstone Group LP is exploring a sale of AlliedBarton Security Services in a deal that could value the largest U.S. security officer services company at around $1.5 billion, including debt...

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03/03/15

Third-party monitoring giant Monitronics has acquired LiveWatch Security, a provider of professionally monitored DIY home security systems, for $67 million...

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02/27/15

Tyco International plc (NYSE: TYC) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Industrial Safety Technologies (IST), a global leader in gas and flame detection, from Battery Ventures for $329.5 million in cash...

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02/18/15

Super-regional ASG Security started 2015 with the acquisition, announced today, of Fleenor Security, a Knoxville, Tenn.-based full-service security company...

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02/16/15

BusinessWatch, Cambridgeshire's leading supplier of security alarms, fire alarms, CCTV camera systems and security guarding, has acquired Trust Security Systems...

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02/13/15

Wigan based Kingdom Security has added £24.5 million to its £50 million security services annual turnover in the first two months of 2015 with two security services businesses acquisitions...

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02/10/15

Within a year of buying the leading VMS provider, camera manufacturer Canon has made an offer to buy Axis Communications, the leading network camera provider, for $2.8 billion cash...

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02/04/15

Universal Protection Service, a division of Universal Services of America and one of the largest providers of security services in the U.S., today announced it has acquired two SMS Holdings Corp. security guard companies—Valor Security Services and Brantley Security Services, extending its foray into the retail mall market...

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01/21/15

Central Security Group has added 6,000 customers and boosted its RMR to more than $7 million with its acquisition of Allied Protective Systems...

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01/16/15

U.S. Investigations Services may have found the only way to salvage the bulk of the remaining business and save the jobs of nearly 2,000 employees – selling its Global Security and Solutions business to PAE...

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01/09/15

Convergint Technologies, a portfolio company of KRG Capital Partners, has acquired Beacon Security and Communications, a UK-based provider of security solutions...

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12/10/14

Super-regional Select Security moved into two new states—Kentucky and West Virginia—and added about 8,000 new accounts with the acquisition of Secure US of Morgantown, W.Va., and three companies in Kentucky...

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12/09/14

Generational Equity announced the acquisition of its client, Arrowhead Armored LLC, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, by Sectran Security Inc...

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12/02/14

G4S Government Solutions, Inc. (G4S GS), which provides a wide range of security services to U.S. government-owned and operated facilities including guard services and systems integration, announced last week that it has been acquired by private equity firm Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners for $135 million...

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11/24/14

Doyle Security Systems, a regional provider of residential and commercial security, fire and other life-safety systems, has acquired the accounts of Dakota Systems...

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10/29/14

Darryl Keeler, CEO of Tech Systems, announced this week that his privately held company will transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)...

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10/10/14

The Gunnebo Security Group has completed the acquisition of Clear Image, a provider of electronic security solutions and services in the United Kingdom...

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10/08/14

Super-regional ASG Security added $150,000 in RMR via two acquisitions, one in New England and one in Texas...

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10/02/14

Dubai-based ports operator DP World has announced that it has acquired World Security FZE for $25.5mn...

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10/02/14

ABM, a leading provider of facility solutions, announced today that it has acquired GBM Support Services Group Limited (“GBM”), a leading provider of cleaning, security, building maintenance, waste and facilities management services for various retail, leisure, public sector, and commercial clients throughout the U.K...

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09/26/14

American Alarm and Communications of Arlington, MA has completed its acquisition of Auburn-based Brothers Security Systems...

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09/24/14

Intertech Security, is now a $41 million integrator after the acquisition, announced today of Accent Electronic Systems Integrators, which is known as Accent ESI, a privately-held integrator based in Bridgeville, Pa...

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09/19/14

Advanced Security Group continues to increase its geographical footprint in New Zealand with the announcement that it has acquired South Island company, Struthers Electronics & Security Limited...

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09/17/14

Anixter International Inc. (NYSE: AXE) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Tri-Ed for a total purchase price of $420 million...

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09/09/14

Cash logistics firm SIS Prosegur has acquired the cash management business of Danish major ISS for about Rs 150 crore...

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08/28/14

The Gunnebo Security Group (STO:GUNN) has signed an agreement with the owners of Mexican security services company, Diseños Inteligentes de Seguridad S.A de C.V (Dissamex), to acquire all shares in the company...

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08/28/14

Security firm Alarm Capital Alliance has expanded its Georgia footprint by acquiring 1,200 accounts from Bulldog Security Services...

 

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08/27/14

Advanced Cabling Systems, a $21 million integrator, has acquired 1st Response Security...

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08/20/14

In a deal that brings it 300 employees, $1.5 million in RMR, 25,000 customers, a guard business and a central station, SAFE Security, based here, has acquired the alarm business of Safeguard Security...

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08/15/14
Topsec Turvateenused OÜ, a subsidiary of Tallinna Kaubamaja AS, signed a contract under which it will acquire 100% of the shares 
of Viking Security AS in September...
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08/14/14

ADS Security on Thursday announced that it has acquired customer accounts from Stewart Security Systems in Shelbyville, Tenn...

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08/13/14

Emergency Response Systems has acquired the monitoring and servicing accounts of FSS ALARMS...

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08/08/14

Wisconsin-based Security Electronics, Inc. announced on Thursday that it has purchased the accounts of Milwaukee Dynamic Security, Inc...

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07/23/14

B Safe has strengthened its position in eastern Pennsylvania with the purchase of Alarm Surveillance Technologies (AST) of Ambler, PA...

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07/17/14

UK-based private security firm G4S Plc. said Thursday that it agreed to sell G4S Sweden to Sector Alarm for a total consideration of 438 million Swedish kronor, including cash and debt, or 37.4 million pounds at current exchange rates ...

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07/11/14

United Central Control (UCC), based here, has acquired the wholesale monitored accounts of Red Hawk Monitoring LLC, formerly Counterforce USA and now a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Hawk Fire & Security...

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06/05/14

Hills Electronic Security (HES), in New Zealand with the acquisition of Intek Security Group Limited (Intek)...

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06/04/14

Guarding giant Securitas is making a concerted move into electronic security and “integrated guarding” with the purchase, announced June 2, of a 24 percent stake in remote monitoring firm Iverify. In a related move also announced Monday, Iverify bought 100 percent of the shares of commercial security and fire company TransAlarm...

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06/02/14

Alert Alarm Hawaii said Monday that it has acquired Aiea-based Sentinel Silent Alarm Co., Inc., the second-largest security alarm monitoring company in the state...

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06/02/14

Systems integrator Xentry Systems expects to hit $25 million to $27 million in revenue in 2014, thanks in part to the acquisition, announced May 21, of Acree Daily Integrated Systems, an integrator based here...

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05/23/14

Bay Alarm, a leading provider of security solutions and alarm systems for commercial and residential clients, announced today that it has acquired SDA security...

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05/08/14

FENTON, Mo. — ABF Security Systems has enhanced its footprint in the Midwest with the acquisition of St. Louis-based Aspen Security Corp. for an undisclosed amount...

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05/02/14

B-Safe Security, a regional provider of security and fire alarms to Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, completed a transaction to acquire Total Security of Newark, Del...

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05/01/14

ADS Security has acquired American Burglar and Fire Alarms (AB&F) in Columbia, S.C.

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04/22/14

Home security firm SimpliSafe has just received a minority investment from Sequoia Capital...

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04/23/14

Bolstering its platforms in Louisiana and Florida, super-regional security company ASG on April 22 announced two acquisitions: Alarm Detection Systems (ADS) of Houma, La., and Amsafe Security Systems, based in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla...

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04/25/14

Guardian Alarm Company has enhanced its presence in the Ohio market through its acquisition of Concord, Ohio-based ADS Security Systems...

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04/30/14

The ADT Corporation today announced it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Reliance Protectron Inc...

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03/14/14

Soverus Group, a leading security solutions company owned by Singaporean businessman, Peter Lim, and the son of the Johor Sultan, Tunku Abdul Rahman, have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to set up a premium security business in Iskandar Malaysia...

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03/12/14

Vyanet Operating Group acquired Guard Pro Protection Services, based here, on Feb. 7...

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03/06/14

Grosvenor Corporate Security, a division of Grosvenor Services is delighted to announce the acquisition of Charter Security Limited...

 

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03/05/14

ADS Security announced the acquisition of the accounts of two Alabama security companies, Advanced Electronic Solutions of Opelika, and Guardian Security Systems of Decatur...

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03/03/14

The Carlyle Group, the New York based global alternative asset management firm, co-founded and led by co CEO David Rubenstein, has agreed to buy 100% of Tyco’s Korean security business, known as ADT Korea...

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02/19/14

B Safe acquired Tatra Security Systems, of Franklin Lakes, N.J., in the northern part of that state; and Radar Security Systems, of Mantua, N.J., which is in the southern part of the state...

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02/05/14

ASG Security has acquired a “platform for hyper-growth” with the Jan. 31 acquisition of National Alarm Systems of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla...

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01/29/14

Universal Protection Service, one of the largest providers of security services in the United States, has acquired Kapolei-based Kiamalu Consulting & Investigations Agency...

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01/27/14

American Alarm and Communications announced this week that it has acquired AAA Custom Alarm Systems of Warwick, R.I...

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01/17/14

G4S, the leading global integrated security company, announces that the sale of G4S Cash Solutions (Canada) Limited...

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01/08/14

SecurTek Monitoring Solutions, a provider of monitoring services for commercial and residential customers across Canada, has acquired 9,000 customer accounts from Burnaby, British Columbia-based Scott Security Systems ...

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01/08/14

ISS, a leading global facility services provider, has agreed to sell its commercial security activities in Australia and New Zealand to Wilson Security...

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01/07/14

Securadyne took a giant step toward becoming a national integrator with the acquisition, accounced today, of Intelligent Access Systems (IAS)...

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01/06/14

Alarm Detection Systems, Inc., a leading provider of commercial and residential security services, today announced its acquisition of Apex Alarm Systems, Inc...

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