SoftBank Group is reportedly considering a bid to buy Allied Universal, the largest US security services company, according to people familiar with the matter. Seeking Alpha and Bloomberg both describe the talks as an evaluation of a potential acquisition, while Investing.com reports the company is weighing a deal of about $30 billion.
The reporting ties the move to founder Masayoshi Son’s broader strategy, including exploration of AI-powered robots and their deployment across industries. Different outlets highlight varying aspects of the situation: some focus on the possibility of a transaction and its scale, while others emphasize how the acquisition could fit into Son’s technology and automation plans. None of the sources provided confirmed deal terms or final approval, and the companies’ next steps are not described as definitive.
