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SoftBank Weighs Deal for Allied Universal
SoftBank Group Corp. is reportedly in early discussions to acquire Allied Universal, the largest security services company in the United States. The potential deal could value Allied’s equity at up to $18 billion. The talks remain preliminary, with no decisions made on price or deal structure. Both SoftBank and Allied Universal declined to comment on the negotiations. The company’s business spans security staffing for corporate clients and events, and it also has a growing line of work supporting data centers. The rationale is that SoftBank wants to integrate AI and robotics into physical infrastructure and day-to-day operations.