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Oct 17, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
SoftBank in talks to buy Allied Universal
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SoftBank is in talks to buy U.S. security group Allied Universal. The potential transaction could value the privately held company at as much as $18 billion. Masayoshi Son is looking to accelerate SoftBank’s investments in robotics and AI.
WHO: SoftBank
WHAT: SoftBank is in talks to buy Allied Universal.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Masayoshi Son is looking to increase the pace of SoftBank’s investments in robotics and AI.
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