SoftBank Group Corp. is reportedly in early-stage discussions to acquire Allied Universal, the largest security services company in the United States. The deal could value Allied’s equity at up to $18 billion, with total enterprise value potentially reaching nearly $30 billion including its $12 billion debt load. SoftBank’s shares dropped approximately 9.5% to 10% following the announcement. The Japanese conglomerate aims to deploy artificial intelligence and robotics across Allied’s physical operations, particularly in data center security. This acquisition aligns with SoftBank’s broader AI strategy, which includes a $30 billion commitment to OpenAI and the recent $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB’s robotics industrial unit.
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