Allied Universal on Thursday announced that it has entered into an agreement to merge with SOS Security, a provider of global security services.
With offices in five countries, SOS Security has 15,000 employees who provide safety, security, executive protection, intelligence, consultancy and advisory services, including more than 2,000 assignments last year in over 100 countries through its subsidiary, AS Solution.
The merged companies will have a combined force of over 230,000 security professionals and will offer:
- Unique capabilities in international markets and intelligence analysis;
- Expertise in risk management specializing in security consulting, investigations, personal protection and threat, disaster and emergency response;
- And, High-level crowd management, event staffing and consulting providing a one-stop solution for event and site security.
“I am thrilled to welcome Edward Silverman - one of the most highly regarded leaders of the security industry - and the SOS Security team to the Allied Universal family,” said Steve Jones, CEO of Allied Universal. “Like Allied Universal, SOS Security has built a renowned and respected brand of security services. Now, working together, we will be able to combine the best of both brands to elevate security services, the breadth and reach of capabilities and opportunity to provide new security solutions.”
Following the merger, Silverman, the CEO and Founder of SOS Security, will serve as Co-Chairman of the Executive Committee and an Advisor to the Board of Directors.
“Delivering personalized services, whether operating under a billion or at $10 billion, has always been my mission,” said Silverman. “As part of Allied Universal, and with shared values and purpose, we have a remarkable opportunity to bring specialized security services that reflect client priorities and attract the best resources and strategic partners to the industry.”
