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SoftBank weighs $18B Allied Universal takeover amid ADR plunge

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC · How we work

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SoftBank Group Corp. is weighing a purchase of Allied Universal, the U.S. security services leader.
The transaction could value Allied at up to $18 billion equity and about $30 billion total, including $12 billion debt.
SoftBank ADRs dropped 9.9% to $14.72 after the acquisition rumor spread.
Founder Masayoshi Son intends to deploy AI-powered robots for Allied’s security tasks, beginning with event patrols.

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Story summary

SoftBank Group Corp. is weighing a purchase of Allied Universal, the U.S. security services leader.
The transaction could value Allied at up to $18 billion equity and about $30 billion total, including $12 billion debt.
SoftBank ADRs dropped 9.9% to $14.72 after the acquisition rumor spread.
Founder Masayoshi Son intends to deploy AI-powered robots for Allied’s security tasks, beginning with event patrols.