Memoori’s 3rd annual report The Physical Security Business in 2011 shows that some $1.178 billion accounting for 12% of total investment in acquisitions in the last 12 was made by companies from the Defense and IT related industries. In addition Venture Capital and Private Equity Groups acquired 6 companies investing some $3.605 billion; including Bain Capital’s purchase of Securitas for $3.26 billion This follows on from an active campaign in 2010 of companies external to the business seeking to become a part of it. So what is it that attracts them and conversely why are not more existing players grasping the opportunity to rapidly build up growth through acquisition? Or are they not so sure about the future of their industry? The security industry has performed well during the last 2 years despite poor economic trading conditions and it has proven to be a robust and agile business. This has attracted companies from the Defense […]