SoftBank Reportedly Considering Acquisition of Allied Universal, the Largest U.S. Security Firm, With Equity Valuation Potentially Reaching $18 Billion

SoftBank is considering acquiring Allied Universal, the largest security services firm in the United States, with a potential maximum equity valuation of approximately $18 billion. The company also has roughly $12 billion in publicly traded loans and bonds, bringing the total transaction value close to $300 billion when relevant debt is included. Masayoshi Son is exploring the application of AI robots across various industries. Reports indicate that SoftBank intends to deploy robots to handle part of Allied's security tasks in the future, though the rollout of humanoid security robots may require a much longer timeline. Relevant discussions remain at an early stage, and terms including the purchase price have not been finalized.

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