SoftBank weighs $18 billion acquisition of Allied Universal

· Politics · United States · Japan

SoftBank is weighing an $18 billion acquisition of Allied Universal, a source said, in what would be a major bet by the Japanese technology investor on the security-services industry. Allied Universal is a large US-based provider of security personnel and related services. The talks, reported by CNA, come as SoftBank has been deploying capital aggressively across technology and infrastructure, and would rank among its largest deals. No agreement has been confirmed, and terms could still change.

Why it matters：If completed, the deal would be one of SoftBank's largest bets and signal continued appetite for defensive, cash-generating services businesses amid AI-market volatility.

Key points

  • SoftBank is weighing a $18 billion deal for Allied Universal, a source said.
  • Allied Universal is a major US security-services provider.
  • No agreement has been confirmed.

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