CEO Masayoshi Son intends to integrate AI-powered robots into the firm's security operations to automate guard services, as reported by Bloomberg. This move follows a period of internal evaluation by SoftBank as the company shifts its portfolio focus toward artificial intelligence and robotics applications in traditional industries.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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SoftBank Negotiates $18B Deal for Allied Universal
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The most prominent provider of professional security services in America is currently the subject of acquisition discussions. SoftBank is negotiating a deal to purchase Allied Universal, the largest security firm in the US, at an equity valuation of approximately $18 billion, according to reports from the Financial Times and Reuters. The transaction would consolidate the Japanese investor's presence in the United States services sector.
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