SoftBank Explores $18 Billion Acquisition of Allied Universal

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1SoftBank is in early-stage talks to acquire security services firm Allied Universal in a deal potentially valued at $18 billion.

SoftBank is in early-stage talks to acquire security services firm Allied Universal in a deal potentially valued at $18 billion. Investing.com reported that the move aligns with the Japanese group's strategy of investing in large-scale service and technology-integrated infrastructure companies. Allied Universal is a major global provider of security and facility services.

SFTBY closed at $14.7 on October 16, 2026, with the stock trading between a low of $14.65 and a high of $15.7 during that session. The reported acquisition represents a major capital deployment for SoftBank, though such mega-mergers often prompt market caution regarding debt levels and integration risks.