SoftBank Group is reportedly considering the acquisition of Allied Universal, the largest U.S. security services provider, with the total acquisition value potentially reaching approximately $30 billion, including debt.
According to a report by Bloomberg on the 17th, SoftBank Group is considering the acquisition of Allied Universal. The total acquisition value could be approximately $30 billion including debt. The acquisition is reportedly based on the integration of a business group encompassing not only the company’s enterprise value but also data center operations and security services networks around the world.
Allied Universal provides security services in more than 100 countries worldwide and also operates data centers in addition to its security operations. The reported view is that the potential acquisition is aimed at strengthening the asset portfolio and expanding its geographic presence.
According to people familiar with the matter, the total value could reach approximately $30 billion including debt, equivalent to about ¥4.7 trillion. The report did not specify when a formal agreement would be reached or when the terms would be disclosed, and further developments are being watched.