SoftBank reportedly considers buying Allied Universal for $18 billion
SoftBank Group is exploring an acquisition of Allied Universal, the largest US security services firm, at an estimated equity valuation of about $18 billion. The potential deal comes as SoftBank’s chairman, Masayoshi Son, reportedly examines deploying AI-powered robots within the company’s operations, though no details on the technology or timeline have been confirmed by either party.
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- SoftBank reportedly weighs buying Allied Universal for ~$18 billion in equity valuation
- Masayoshi Son explores deploying AI-powered robots in the company’s operations
- No official confirmation or terms disclosed; sources remain unnamed
Allied Universal provides security services across the US, including manned guarding, access control, and emergency response. The proposed deal would mark a significant expansion for SoftBank into the security sector, though no official announcement or definitive terms have been disclosed. Bloomberg cited unnamed sources for the report, and neither SoftBank nor Allied Universal has commented on the matter.
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