Sell Your Alarm Monitoring / Alarm Receiving Centres Business
You've built a business on trust and reliability, providing 24/7 peace of mind to your clients. Now, as you consider your next steps, you deserve a partner who understands the value of your recurring revenue and the importance of your dedicated team.
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Some of the Serial Acquirers in the Alarm Monitoring / Alarm Receiving Centres Space
These are a handful of the PE-backed platforms, national groups, and corporate acquirers currently buying in this sector across the UK and US.
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What Every Owner Needs to Know
You have probably been approached. PE-backed platforms, national groups, trade buyers looking to add your contracts. But most owners have no idea who is genuinely buying, who has the capital to close, and who will waste months of your time.
Without competing offers, there is no leverage. The buyer sets the pace, anchors low, and waits.
"How will a buyer value my book of monitoring contracts?"
Your monitoring contracts are the most valuable asset. Acquirers will typically value them on a multiple of your recurring monthly revenue (RMR), with higher quality, lower-attrition contracts commanding a premium.
"What will happen to my experienced central station operators after the sale?"
Acquirers are very keen to retain experienced central station operators and technical staff. Your team's expertise is a key asset that ensures a smooth transition.
"With the upcoming switch-off of traditional phone lines, how will this affect the valuation and timing of my sale?"
The transition to digital and IP-based monitoring is a significant opportunity. Buyers are actively seeking companies that are either advanced in this transition or have a clear plan for it.
Exits Advised by DealFlowAgent and Our Partner Advisors
Alarm Receiving Centre
£22M alarm receiving centre with a large monitored connection base sold to a UK PE-backed monitoring platform.
Central Monitoring Station
Central monitoring station with a strong recurring revenue base from commercial clients acquired by a strategic buyer to expand their national footprint.
CCTV Monitoring Centre
Specialist CCTV monitoring centre with advanced analytics capabilities acquired by a larger security firm looking to enhance its technology offering.
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