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L-R: Jonathan Matthew, VPS M&A Director, Suzy Hardyman, VPS Chief Legal, People and Corporate Development Officer, Lee Newman, VPS Group CEO, Marc Stanton, Managing Director, Nexus, Richard Jones, VPS Group CFO, Jack Watton, VPS Senior M&A Manager

VPS Group buys Nexus National Security Network

VPS Group has acquired Nexus National Security Network, the UK’s security outsourcing experts.

VPS is widely regarded as the European market leader in vacant property protection, securing over £3.5 billion worth of properties across the continent, for residential and commercial properties, construction and infrastructure sectors.

Founded in 2011, Nexus is the go-to provider for outsourced security solutions in the UK, with a range of security options from mobile patrols to static guarding. The company revolutionised the provision of keyholding outsourcing in the UK, and its bespoke SaaS (Software as a Service) platform Link has now handled over a million responses, using Nexus’ accredited supply chain network of partners.

Commenting on the acquisition, Lee Newman, VPS Group CEO, said: “I am delighted that Nexus is joining VPS, offering an exciting partnership where customers will greatly benefit from an expanded, integrated security offer. The VPS Group is Europe’s only provider of full, end-to-end temporary security. The addition of the unique Link platform for outsourced security solutions, will not only enhance the group’s market-leading position, but also accelerate both our company and customer growth objectives.”

Marc Stanton, Nexus’ Managing Director,added: “The partnership with the VPS Group will enable Nexus to flourish; throughout the process of the acquisition, it was clear how closely aligned the companies are, so we feel it is a really good fit. We are looking forward to being an integral part of the new partnership, continuing to grow and deliver for both Nexus’ and VPS’ customers.”

The VPS Group has produced continued growth in recent years, pursuing a strategy of solution-led client-focused development, in partnership with customers, to support their security needs. The acquisition of Nexus is part of this growth strategy and VPS continues to actively consider other M&A opportunities.

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