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M&A Activity Totals $240M in Annual Revenues Across Key Global Markets
IRVINE, Calif. — March 12, 2025 — Allied Universal®, one of the world’s largest security and facility services providers, has announced the successful completion of six mergers and acquisitions in 2024, strengthening its global footprint and enhancing its service offerings. The transactions, finalized across multiple continents, collectively represent over $240 million in annual revenues.
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According to a company statement, the acquired businesses span sectors such as guarding, security technology, insurance investigations, and traffic management—demonstrating Allied Universal’s continued focus on expanding into specialized and emerging security markets.
Breakdown of 2024 Acquisitions
| Company Name | Service Line | Geography | Close Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JE Security | Security Technology | Barbados | May 2024 |
| Unified Command | Event Services Technology | United States | May 2024 |
| ISX | Guarding | Netherlands | May 2024 |
| AIM Investigations | Insurance Claim Investigations | Australia | Nov. 2024 |
| Brosnan | Guarding | United States | Dec. 2024 |
| Briger Security | K-12 Security/Traffic Management | United States | Dec. 2024 |
A Global Strategy in Action
“While strategic M&A has been an important contributor to our overall growth over the years, we continue to be selective in our assessment of potential deals, especially given the high interest rate environment,” said Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO of Allied Universal.
Jones emphasized that each acquisition is designed to complement Allied Universal’s mission to deliver next-generation security services while meeting local and global demand across public and private sectors.
“These six companies enhance our capabilities in regions like Asia Pacific, the Caribbean, Europe, and the United States,” said Jones. “Bringing their expertise into the Allied Universal network helps us offer tailored, technology-driven security solutions that protect more people and places across the world.”
Expanded Capabilities
Each acquisition adds a specialized edge to Allied Universal’s existing service portfolio:
- JE Security (Barbados) and Unified Command (U.S.) bring event and security technology assets that support large-scale operations.
- ISX (Netherlands) and Brosnan (U.S.) strengthen core guarding services in both domestic and European markets.
- AIM Investigations (Australia) opens new opportunities in insurance claim investigations and risk assessment.
- Briger Security (U.S.) contributes to K-12 campus safety and traffic management, a growing concern for school districts nationwide.
Looking Ahead
With operations now in more than 100 countries, Allied Universal is the third-largest private employer in North America and ranks seventh globally. The company serves over 400 Fortune 500 clients and generates annual revenues exceeding $21 billion.
“Our global M&A strategy is rooted in service innovation and delivering value at scale,” said Jones. “We are proud to welcome our new partners and continue evolving the future of security.”
