Sector Update | Security & Safety | July 2025

Current M&A and Valuation Trends in the Evolving Security Market

Security & Safety in transition: M&A dynamics meet technological transformation

The security and access control industry is undergoing profound change. Our latest industry report provides a concise overview of the sustained and dynamic market evolution, as well as the increasingly strategic M&A activity shaping the Security & Safety space.

A key driver remains the ongoing consolidation led by global serial acquirors such as ASSA ABLOY, dormakaba and Allegion. Through a high volume of transactions, these players are actively reshaping the competitive landscape and diversifying their technology portfolios — a process accelerated by megatrends such as digitalization, automation and the growing demand for security across industrial, infrastructure and public sectors.

In the July 2025 update, Oaklins’ Security & Safety specialists analyze the latest developments, deal trends and current valuation levels across the sector.

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