Allied Universal Expands Portfolio with Strategic Acquisitions
Deal News | May 23, 2025 | Globenewswire
In a strategic move to bolster its security and facility management offerings, Allied Universal has successfully completed five acquisition transactions in the first half of 2025. The acquisitions encompass diverse services in both international and domestic markets, totaling an impressive $490 million in annual revenues. These moves include the acquisition of Pinnacle Security, Inc., Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC, Celar Security/Soltes Technology, CI Security Specialists, Inc., and CDA, Inc. Allied Universal solidifies its presence, particularly in the U.S. and South America, thereby reinforcing its commitment to innovation, enhancing service delivery, and maintaining secure environments worldwide. With operations in over 100 countries and significant industry stature, Allied Universal continues its growth trajectory by integrating and optimizing its newly acquired companies.
Sectors
- Security Services
- Facilities Management
Geography
- United States – A majority of Allied Universal's recent acquisitions, including Pinnacle Security, Inc., and Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC, are based in the U.S.
- Colombia – The acquisition of Celar Security/Soltes Technology marks Allied Universal's expansion into the Colombian market.
Industry
- Security Services – Allied Universal operates within the Security Services industry, providing a wide range of security and facility management solutions across the globe.
- Facilities Management – The acquisition of Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC, suggests a focus on expanding facilities management capabilities.
Financials
- $490 million – The aggregate annual revenues of the acquired companies.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Universal | Acquiring Company | Company | A global leader in security and facility services. |
| Pinnacle Security, Inc. | Acquired Company | Company | Provides guarding services in the United States. |
| Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC | Acquired Company | Company | Specializes in facilities management in the United States. |
| Celar Security/Soltes Technology | Acquired Company | Company | Offers guarding and technology services in Colombia. |
| CI Security Specialists, Inc. (CISS) | Acquired Company | Company | Focuses on event security in the United States. |
| CDA, Inc. d/b/a MaxSent | Acquired Company | Company | Provides guarding and government services in the United States. |