# SoftBank Group considers acquiring US security services provider Allied Universal

- Source: 36Kr Embodied Intelligence
- Published: 2026-10-17T01:20:56.000Z
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- Original: https://36kr.com/newsflashes/4029275475776129?f=rss

## Summary

SoftBank Group is considering acquiring US security services provider Allied Universal. If the deal is reached, the latter's valuation could reach about 18 billion USD. SoftBank plans to gradually introduce robots in the future through the acquisition to replace some human security positions, but the deployment of humanoid security robots may take longer.