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Allied Universal Accelerates U.S. Growth With Acquisition of International Protective Service LOS ANGELES — Allied Universal, the world’s largest security and facility-services company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Albuquerque-based International Protective Service Inc. (IPS), expanding the guard giant’s footprint across the Southwest and Rocky Mountain regions. The deal—announced 2 December—adds hundreds of armed and unarmed officers, a rapidly growing mobile-patrol division, and a remote video-surveillance platform to Allied Universal’s portfolio. Key details of the transaction • IPS was founded in 2006 and services blue-chip retailers, banks, utilities, and VIP clients across New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada. • The firm’s 24/7 command center integrates alarm monitoring, access control, and AI-driven analytics, complementing Allied Universal’s technology-enabled guarding strategy. • While financial terms were not disclosed, industry analysts estimate IPS revenue north of $60 million, suggesting a mid-eight-figure purchase price typical for regional security roll-ups. Why Allied Universal is buying Allied Universal has pursued an aggressive M&A program—closing more than 20 deals since 2020—to meet surging demand for outsourced security amid labor shortages and geopolitical unrest. IPS offers: 1. Immediate scale in high-growth Sun Belt markets where commercial real-estate development and data-center construction are booming. 2. A proven specialty in mobile patrols, one of the fastest-growing contract-security segments as clients look to curb theft, vandalism, and violent crime beyond fixed sites. 3. A seasoned management team led by founder Aaron Jones, who will stay on to drive regional expansion. Industry impact Consolidation among privately held guard firms is accelerating, with global players racing to build integrated, tech-forward security platforms.“Allied Universal is snapping up mid-market operators at a pace not seen since its 2021 G4S megamerger,” notes consultant Mark Toppan of Security Insights Group. “The IPS deal tightens Allied’s grip on the U.S. Southwest, putting additional pressure on Securitas, GardaWorld, and Prosegur to respond.” Client benefits • Broader geographic coverage: Multistate retailers and logistics firms can now leverage a single vendor for cohesive guard and patrol programs. • Enhanced tech stack: IPS’s AI-enabled CCTV monitoring will feed into Allied Universal’s Heliaus® risk-management platform, delivering real-time incident alerts and predictive analytics. • Deeper labor bench: IPS officers gain access to Allied Universal’s LearningElite-award-winning training curriculum, raising service consistency. What’s next Regulatory approvals are expected by year-end, with full integration slated for Q1 2026. Allied Universal, already exceeding $22 billion in annual revenue, signals that additional acquisitions are on the horizon as it eyes underserved verticals such as critical-infrastructure protection and campus security. Bottom line The purchase of International Protective Service underscores Allied Universal’s strategy to pair boots-on-the-ground coverage with advanced surveillance technology, reinforcing its position as the dominant force in North America’s $68 billion private-security market.