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WENDEL: Allied Universal® and SOS Security® Announce Transformational Merger

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Wendel welcomes today’s announcement by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company in North America, and SOS Security®, a renowned provider of specialty global security services, of a definitive agreement executed with respect to a transformational merger that creates a security leader in North America.Founded in 1969, SOS Security brings a complementary and scalable approach to security services to Allied Universal. With offices in five countries, SOS Security’s 15,000 employees work around the world providing safety, security, executive protection, intelligence, consultancy and advisory services, including more than 2,000 assignments last year in over 100 countries through its subsidiary, AS Solution. The company has among the highest retention rates in the industry with respect to customers and security personnel.The joining of Allied Universal and SOS Security establishes the company as a truly differentiated service provider in the global security industry with:A combined force of over 230,000 security professionals;Combined best practices to elevate security service delivery and industry norms; SOS Security’s unique capabilities in international markets and intelligence analysis;Allied Universal’s highly advanced, comprehensive and integrated technology solutions;Expertise in risk management specializing in security consulting, investigations, personal protection and threat, disaster and emergency response;High-level crowd management, event staffing and consulting providing a one-stop solution for event and site security.This transaction aligns with Allied Universal®’s goal of further penetration into niche areas and will contribute positively to the company’s long-term value creation.For more information : please visit www.aus.com and www.sossecurity.com
Agenda03.18.20202019 FY Results / Publication of NAV of December 31, 2019 (post-market release)04.30.2020Q1 2020 Trading update / Publication of NAV as of March 31, 2020 (pre-market release).06.04.20202020 Annual General Meeting07.30.2020H1 2020 results / Publication of NAV as of June 30, 2020, and condensed Half-Year consolidated financial statements (post-market release).11.04.20202020 Investor Day / Presentation of NAV as of September 30, 2020, and Q3 2019 trading update (publication post-market release on 11/03/2020).About WendelWendel is one of Europe’s leading listed investment firms. The Group invests in Europe, North America and Africa in companies which are leaders in their field, such as Bureau Veritas, Cromology, Stahl, IHS, Constantia Flexibles, Allied Universal and Tsebo. Wendel plays an active role as a controlling or lead shareholder in these companies. We implement long-term development strategies, which involve boosting growth and margins of companies so as to enhance their leading market positions.Wendel is listed on Eurolist by Euronext Paris.Standard & Poor’s ratings: Long-term: BBB, stable outlook – Short-term: A-2 since January 25, 2019Moody’s ratings: Long-term: Baa2, stable outlook – Short-term: P-2 since September 5, 2018Wendel is the Founding Sponsor of Centre Pompidou-Metz. In recognition of its long-term patronage of the arts, Wendel received the distinction of “Grand Mécène de la Culture” in 2012.
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