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SoftBank weighs acquisition of Allied, the largest US security firm

According to Bloomberg News, SoftBank is considering buying Allied, the largest US security company, in a deal that could value it at up to $18 billion.

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what happened

Bloomberg News reports that Japan's SoftBank is weighing a purchase of Allied, the largest security company in the United States.

According to the agency, the potential transaction could give Allied an equity value of as much as $18 billion.

why it matters

A deal of this size, if it goes ahead, would be notable for the security sector and for SoftBank investors. For now, this is only a preliminary consideration, with no confirmed terms or timing.

market impact

SoftBank and Allied: a possible large deal shifts valuations across the US security sector

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sources

  1. SoftBank Is Said To Weigh Buying Largest Us Security Firm Allied — ru.tradingview.com, 16 October 2026 at 18:54 UTC

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