Allied Universal, a security and facility services company in North America, and SOS Security, a provider of global security services, announced that a definitive agreement has been executed with respect to a transformational merger. 

“I am thrilled to welcome Edward Silverman — one of the most highly regarded leaders of the security industry — and the SOS Security team to the Allied Universal family,” said Steve Jones, CEO of Allied Universal. “Like Allied Universal, SOS Security has built a renowned and respected brand of security services. Now, working together, we will be able to combine the best of both brands to elevate security services, the breadth and reach of capabilities and opportunity to provide new security solutions.”