SoftBank Is Said to Weigh Buying Largest US Security Firm Allied

Bloomberg News and marketscreener.com cite an estimated transaction value of about $18 billion, while Investing.com Australia mentions a possible $30 billion deal. The coverage places the potential purchase in the context of SoftBank’s ongoing strategic review of new growth sectors. The story appears across a range of financial outlets. Bloomberg News, Bloomberg.com, GuruFocus, TradingView, Seeking Alpha, marketscreener.com and Investing.com Australia all reported the possible transaction.

TradingView and Seeking Alpha specifically note that SoftBank’s share price slipped after the news became public. Investing.com Australia adds that founder Masayoshi Son is reportedly interested in integrating security‑robot technology into the combined business. The reported valuation of $18‑$30 billion reflects the scale of Allied’s revenue base and the premium often applied to technology‑enabled service firms. Observers will watch for an official comment from SoftBank or Allied Universal, as well as any filing with the U.S.

Securities and Exchange Commission that could confirm the deal size. Market participants are also likely to track further price movements in SoftBank’s stock and any competitive bids that may emerge. Continued coverage from the same outlets will help clarify whether the transaction proceeds, is renegotiated, or is abandoned.