News

Note: Due to confidentiality on the part of either the seller, the buyer, or both, Davis Group does not issue press releases of every acquisition for which we are responsible..

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2017

ADT Acquires MSE Corporate Security, October 2, 2017

Davis Group Assists Trico Security in Sale to ABCO Fire Protection, September 1, 2017

CPP Acquired by Sentry Alarm Systems, July 10, 2017

Invision Technologies Acquires SAFE Security, March 1, 2017

Davis Group Assists Atlas Alarm in Sale to American Alarm, January 16, 2017

Davis Group Assists Racine's Medical Alert in Sale to Connect America, January 16, 2017

Davis Group Assists in Sale of Racine's Lock and Security, January 16, 2017

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2016

Seattle Fire Alarm Company Sold, October 7, 2016

5 Star Security Acquired by Select Security, July 27, 2016

CWR Acquired by Supreme Security Systems, May 18, 2016

Oklahoma Alarm Company Acquired, May 3, 2016

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2015

New York Alarm Company Acquired, December 18, 2015

MIchigan Alarm Company Acquired, December 18, 2015

Louisiana Alarm Company Acquired, December 18, 2015

Alarm Detection Systems Acquires ACI Systems, July 1, 2015

Alarm Associates Joins LOUD Security, June 29, 2015

Lester King Fire & Safety Acquired by Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, June 1, 2015

Key Security Announces Sale to Audio Video Architects, March 6, 2015

Security Alarm Corp Acquired by Vyanet, March 2, 2015

Performance Systems, Peterson Partners Announce Strategic Relationship, January 27, 2015

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2014

Khalsa Tech Acquired by Alarm Capital Alliance, November 24, 2014

Bulldog Security Services Acquired by Alarm Capital Alliance, August 26, 2014

FSS ALARMS Merges with Emergency Response Systems —August 4, 2014

Milwaukee Dynamic Security Acquired by Security Electronics,— August 4, 2014

City-Wide Announces Strategic Relationship with Universal Protection Security Systems — June 3, 2014

Aspen Security Corporation Acquired by ABF Security Systems, — May 5, 2014

Alarm Detection Systems Merges with ASG — April 24, 2014

ASG Buys in Lousiana, Florida From Security Systems News — April 23, 2014

ADS Security Systems Merges with Guardian Alarm Company of Michigan — April 9, 2014

Amsafe Security Systems Acquired by ASG Security — April 7, 2014

Safeguard Announces Strategic Relationship with Atronic — March 28, 2014

Guard Pro's Acquisition by Vyanet to Help Both Companies — March 12, 2014

National Alarm Systems Acquired by ASG Security — February 14, 2014

Vyanet Announces Strategic Relationship with Guard Pro — February 7, 2014

Mastercraft Electronics Acquired by Sentry Security — January 6, 2014

Professional Consulting & Design Acquired by Security Equipment Co. — January 2, 2014

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2013

Centech, S&L Services Acquired by Per Mar — November 2013

Hartman Electronics Acquired by ASG — September 11, 2013

ASG, Cannedy Announce Strategic Relationship — August 28, 2013

Stand Guard Acquired by Sentry Security — August 26, 2013

LA accounts of APT Acquired by ASG — June 28, 2013

Cornerstone Detention Acquires EO Integrated Systems — March 28, 2013

Electronic Systems of Illinois Acquired by Cross Points Sales — January 28, 2013

U.S. Alarms/Dynamark Security Acquires Assets of 4 Seasons Security, Div. of Deiter /Brothers Fuel — January 22, 2013

Armenti Construction Acquired by Rapid Security Solutions — January 22, 2013

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2012

CTS Protective Services Acquired by Safe Streets USA — November 1, 2012

Alert Alarm Acquired by Guardian Alarm — September 24, 2012

Alarm Capital Alliance Completes Assett Purchase with Ultimate Security — September, 2012

Alarm Capital Alliance Acquires Ultimate Security Accounts — August 7, 2012

F.E. Moran Acquires Indianapolis based Myers Protection Services — June 5, 2012

JMS Alarms, LPE Security & Fire Alarm Systems, Acquired by Doyle Security — May 18, 2012

STOP acquired by Rapid Security — April 4, 2012

Eagle Security Acquired by Engineered Protection Systems — March 22, 2012

Low Voltage Systems acquired by Bay Alarm — February 1, 2012

Custom System Technologies sells accounts to Protection 1 — January 24, 2012

Controller Security sell accounts to Guardian Security — January 5, 2012

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2011

ASG Security acquires LV Systems of Oklahoma City — December 22, 2011

Guardian Alarms acquires accounts from NEOSAT Alarms — October 26, 2011

Superior Alarm merges with Advanced Security Systems — October 11, 2011

Bayou Security Becomes Newest Member of Pelican Security Network — September 6, 2011

Adlar Alarm Acquired by Bay Alarm — April 18, 2011

Electronic Installations Acquired by ASG Security — March 30, 2011

Harrison Alarm Service Acquired by B L Technology — March 8, 2011

Synergy Systems Acquired by FE Moran Alarm — February 23, 2011

Ron Davis to keynote PBFAA Annual Conference in May — February 22, 2011

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2010

Anchor Alarms acquired by Kenco Security and Technology — December, 2010

Pelican Security, Sonitrol of Lexington & Guardian Alarm Acquire Local Companies — October, 2010

Per Mar Acquires Indiana Security Services, from SDM Magazine — October, 2010

Sontrol of Lexington buys Safety Services, from Security Systems News — October, 2010

Guardian Alarm Acquires TAS Telephone Alarm Systems Inc. — August 14, 2010 

Sonitrol of Lexington Acquires Safety Services, Inc. — August 14, 2010

Pelican Security Network Acquires Alarm & Security Technologies, Inc.—, August 12, 2010

Able Security Systems Partners with Bolster LLC — June 18, 2010

Dorsie Mosher to Represent Graybeards at SAAA Monte Carlo Night — May 17, 2010

Ron Davis Headlines Panel Presentation at Illinois Electronic Security Association — May 17, 2010

Davis Group to Attend PSA-TEC Conference — May 17, 2010

Dorsie Mosher to Speak at The Alarm Association of Greater St. Louis May Meeting — April 29, 2010

ASG Acquires Encompass Security — April 9, 2010

ADS Security (Nashville) Acquisition in Savannah, GA — March 22, 2010

Loud Security Systems Acquires Total Protection Systems — January 30, 2010

Vyanet Security & Technology Acquires Central Security Services, Inc.. — January 15, 2010

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2009

A1 Alarm Services and FE Moran toast acquisition in Champaign — Dec 1, 2009

Steve Rubin joins the Graybeards — Sep 24, 2009

Ron Davis details exit strategies for Washington BFAA — June 19, 2009

Deal goes down in Georgia, A-Com acquires GBA — Security Systems News, April 2009

Ron Davis at the 2009 NBFAA Leadership Conference — March 27, 2009

Ron Davis keynotes Long Island Alarm Association — March 18, 2009

Ohio Electronic Protection acquired by Koorsen — Feb 21, 2009

Georgia Burglar Alarm acquired by A-Com Protection — Feb 13, 2009

Dorsie Mosher and Katie Bally promoted to Senior Partners — Feb 7, 2009

Meet the Graybeards at 2009 events — Feb 6, 2009

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2008

Tucker Alarm Systems sells accounts to ADS — Oct 31, 2008

Conly Installations of Arkansas Sells Alarm Accounts — Oct 31, 2008

Mid South Security Systems Acquires Assets of Hi-Tech Security Systems — July 16, 2008

Per Mar Security Acquires Fast Alert Alarm & Security — July 1, 2008

The Hamilton Companies of Winter Haven, FL sold — June 9,2008

Steve Berniklau joins Davis Group — June 9, 2008

Habitec makes Central Ohio acquisition — May 15, 2008

Stanley Convergent Security Solutions purchases A-1 Security — April 1, 2008

CES Security continues growth with acquisition of ABC Security — Jan 16, 2008

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2007

San Angelo Security Systems Purchased by Investor Group — November 2007

Alarm Detection Systems, Melbourne FL, Sold to Alarm Detection Systems, Nashville TN — Sep 2007

Guardian Alarms of Arlington TX, Sells Two Bases of Accounts to Counterforce, USA — Sep 2007

Mountain Alarm and Investor Group Acquire IASG Accounts — July 2007

ComSec Security of Lake Placid, NY Acquired by Mahoney Alarms— June 2007

CES (now Sentry Security) Acquires Metronet — June 2007

"The Anatomy of an Acquisition" Presented at Ohio BFA — May 2, 2007

Davis Group at Wisconsin, Michigan, California Alarm Assoc. Meetings — May 31, 2007

CES (now Sentry Security) acquires assets of LV Technologies — April 2007

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2006

National Guardian moves into St. Louis with acquisition of Eagle Security — Dec 12, 2006

Dorsie Mosher and Ron Davis help alarm dealers sell their companies — Dec 11, 2006

John Lombardi and CIA Security Complete Acquisition of APA Security — Oct. 26, 2006

Bruce Amrine Joins Davis Group — September 29, 2006

Davis Group Helps I.A.S.G. Sell of Accounts in Colorado, Utah and Idaho— July 17, 2006

Ron Davis, Steve Rubin Present "25 Great Marketing Ideas"> at CSAA Forum — June 19, 2006

HSM Moves into Ann Arbor with Purchase of AA Alarms. Davis Group Brokers — June 16, 2006

Ron Davis Brings Acquisition Expertise to PSA — May 13, 2006

F. E. Moran Completes First Michigan Acquisition — April 13, 2006

CentralCom Bought Out by Per Mar — March 1, 2006

Ron Davis to Speak at CSAA Symposium and PSA National Convention — Feb 4, 2006

F.E. Moran Alarm and Monitoring Starts 2006 With Two Acquisitions — Jan 30, 2006

Ron Davis at New Jersey BFAA Annual Symposium — January 24, 2006

Counterforce (USA) acquires accounts of Mohave Integrated Systems — Jan 16 2006

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2005

Ron Davis Facilitates F.E. Moran Acquisitions, Portfolio Growth — December 2005

ADS of Nashville Expands its Reach — December 2005

Counterforce (USA) acquires accounts of Barnhart Security and Alarm — Nov 5, 2005

Ron Davis Keynotes Wisconsin BFAA Awards Banquet — June 2005

First Alarm Acquires Pierson Security Systems of Monterey — May 10, 2005

Security Networks, Inc. Acquires Wholesale Monitoring Station, Marlin Central Monitoring — May 2, 2005

Davis Group represents seller as Alarm Detection increases account base — April 17, 2005

Ron Davis keynotes annual NBFAA Conference in Las Vegas — April 5, 2005

Ron and Beverly Davis honored at Barnes, Buchanan, Mallon Conference— Feb 19, 2005

Ron Davis to keynote NBFAA annual meeting — February 14, 2005

50x or 60x multiples forecast at Barnes, Buchanon, Mallon Conference — Feb 8, 2005

"The Anatomy of a Sale of a Business in the Alarm Industry" seminars announced — February 2, 2005

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2004

Certified Security Enters Wisconsin Market via Merger with Protection Service — October 10, 2004

Alarm Capital Alliance and Atwood Corp of West Springfield Form Financial Alliance — August 11, 2004

Sentinel Security, Inc. Sells Assets to Certified Security Systems — June 28, 2004

Davis Group Helps Chubb/Counterforce Add Another Market to Portfolio — June 22, 2004

Ron Davis Keynotes Long Island Alarm Association Event — June 22, 2004

Counterforce Adds Accounts, Acquires Acceptance Alarm — Security Systems News, June 2004

Counterforce USA Acquires Assets of Ascot Alarm — May 19, 2004

Davis to Keynote Long Island Alarm Dealer Association — May 19, 2004

Pennsylvania BFAA Welcomes Ron Davis as Keynote Speaker — May 12, 2004

Ron Davis Honored as One of Industry's Most Influential People> — March 30, 2004

Davis' "Voices from the Past" Delights Execs at NAMTSE Conference— April 17, 2004

Ron Davis mediates /h5asch Industries (Acceptance Alarm) sale to Counterforce USA — April 21, 2004

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2003

Counterforce (USA) Acquires Assets of Harrison Alarm Services, Houston —   December 30, 2003

Per Mar Acquires Assets of Feel Safe Security of Des Moines, Iowa — Dec 22, 2003

Ron Davis Selected as One of the 25 Most Influential Industry People —  Dec 22, 2003

Ron Davis to Keynote NAMTSE "2004" In Memphis, April 15-19 — Dec 22, 2003

Ron Davis Addresses Akal's Senior Management—   November 25, 2003

Industry Spokesman's Speech Features 20 Years of Industy's Greatest Ideas!— November 11, 2003

B-Safe Sells Assets to Mid South Security Systems, Inc., Marietta, GA — Oct 6, 2003

Act Now Alarm Services Doubles Size Through Strategic Acquisition — Oct 6, 2003

Beverly Davis Rejoins Davis Group (AKA The Graybeards) — Oct 6, 2003

Katie Maahs-Bally Joins Davis Group — September 10, 2003

“IRON RULES” Scores With Arizona Alarm Dealers — June 30, 2003

Hollingshead and Reitman Become "Graybeards" — June 20, 2003

Davis Group Again Keynotes Michigan BFAA Meeting — June 19, 2003

Davis Group, Graybeards "Hit the Road" in Orlando — June 20, 2003

Secure Max Sells Base of Accounts Using Davis Group as Advisor — May 25, 2003

Davis Group/Graybeards Helps Mach 7 Sell Assets to Security Services Group — Feb 4, 2003

Ron Davis to Keynote NAMTSE "2004" In Memphis, April 15-19 — February 4, 2003

Ron Davis Announces New Seminar Program — February 4, 2003

Security Dealer Magazine Recognizes Ron Davis as Industry Icon — February 4, 2003

Graybeard seminar to kick off 2003 NAMTSE Program — January, 2003

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2002

Davis Group /h5okers "top dollar" for sale of North Shore Security (PDF) — Sep 1, 2002

Alarm Detection Systems of Illinois Acquires assets of North Shore Security — July 2, 2002

Ron Davis Announces Two New Programs for the Alarm Industry — March 20, 2002

Davis Group Announces Speaker Availability for Alarm Industry — March 20, 2022

Davis Group, Announces "Graybeard" Program — March 14, 2002

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