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Allied Universal Buys 4th Company in Month

Santa Ana-based Allied Universal, the largest private security firm in North America, bought APG Security, its fourth acquisition in the past month. Terms of the latest deal were not disclosed.

APG Security, which has been in business for more than 35 years, offers uniform security services and investigative services on a national level. The South Amboy, N.J.-based company also owns TruVue Alarm Solutions, which provides a combination of video surveillance, fire alarm and 24/7 monitoring services.

“This acquisition is part of our long-term plan to continue to provide an unmatched depth of resources into local markets around the country,” Allied Universal Chief Executive Steve Jones said in a statement.

In November, Allied Universal bought Advent Systems for its technology offerings, SOS Security for its overseas exposure and Vinson Guard Service for its presence in the southeastern U.S.

The combined entity will employ more than 230,000 people with sales topping $7 billion.

APG Security was represented by Triabacus in the transaction.

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Peter J. Brennan
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With four decades of experience in journalism, Peter J. Brennan has built a career that spans diverse news topics and global coverage. From reporting on wars, narcotics trafficking, and natural disasters to analyzing business and financial markets, Peter’s work reflects a commitment to impactful storytelling. Peter’s association with the Orange County Business Journal began in 1997, where he worked until 2000 before moving to Bloomberg News. During his 15 years at Bloomberg, his reporting often influenced financial markets, with headlines and articles moving the market caps of major companies by hundreds of millions of dollars. In 2017, Peter returned to the Orange County Business Journal as Financial Editor, bringing his heavy business industry expertise. Over the years, he advanced to Executive Editor and, in 2024, was named Editor-in-Chief. Peter’s work has been featured in prestigious publications such as The New York Times and The Washington Post, and he has appeared on CNN, CBC, BBC, and Bloomberg TV. A Kiplinger Fellowship recipient at The Ohio State University, he leads the Business Journal with a dedication to uncovering stories that matter and shaping the local business community and beyond.
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