SoftBank Eyes 18B Allied Universal Deal

SoftBank Group is reportedly considering an eighteen billion dollar acquisition of security services provider Allied Universal. The potential deal aligns with the tech investor's growing focus on robotics and automation infrastructure.

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FILE PHOTO: Softbank Group’s logo at its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, September 1, 2026. REUTERS/Manami Yamada

SoftBank is considering an $18 billion acquisition of Allied Universal, according to a person familiar with the matter. The potential deal follows SoftBank's agreement last year to buy ABB LTD-REG's robotics business for $5.4 billion. Founder Masayoshi Son aims to integrate AI-powered robots into security infrastructure across the United States.

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