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Know what your recurring revenue is worth, which acquirers are buying in electronic security, and how to raise the value before you go to market.
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Some of the Serial Acquirers in the Electronic Security Systems 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.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
ASSA ABLOY
Securitas
APi Group
Kerv (LDC)
WCCTV (Arcus Infrastructure Partners)🇺🇸 United States
Allied Universal (Warburg Pincus)Pye-Barker Fire & Safety (Altas)
Security 101 (Morgan Stanley)
Cook & Boardman Group (Littlejohn)ADT Commercial+ 13,000 more registered acquirers with defined search criteria
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 recurring revenue from maintenance and monitoring contracts?"
Your recurring monthly revenue (RMR) from maintenance and monitoring contracts is the most valuable asset. Acquirers will typically apply a multiple of 30-40x to your RMR, so ensuring your contracts are well-documented and transferable is critical.
"What will happen to my loyal team of security engineers and installation technicians after the sale?"
Acquirers are keen to retain skilled technical staff. Your experienced security engineers are a key asset, and buyers will typically offer them competitive employment packages.
"How does the industry's shift towards cloud-based systems and AI analytics affect my company's valuation?"
The transition to cloud-based access control and AI-powered video analytics is a major market shift. Buyers are actively seeking companies that have embraced these new technologies.
Exits Advised by DealFlowAgent and Our Partner Advisors
Integrated Fire & Security
£28M integrated fire and security group (alarms, CCTV, access control, monitoring) acquired by a listed UK facilities and compliance group.
Integrated Security Systems
$42M integrated security systems platform sold to a major US strategic acquirer.
Intruder & Fire Systems
Installer of intruder and fire alarm systems with a strong residential and commercial customer base acquired by a larger regional player.
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