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  • Comment: WP:ORGTRIV and WP:CHURN do little to establish notability. I'd also recommend highly condensing this article down to what makes this company notable. Focus on what secondary sources say about the subject. Sulfurboy (talk) 07:30, 17 August 2026 (UTC)
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Scutum Group
TypePrivate
IndustrySecurity services
Founded1989
Headquarters
Paris
,
France
Key peopleFranck Namy (chief executive officer)
ServicesElectronic security, fire protection, remote monitoring, international risk management and cyber security
RevenueApproximately €403 million (consolidated, 2025)[1]
−€9.62 million (consolidated, 2025)[1]
Number of employees
More than 3,000 (April 2026[2])
Websitewww.scutum-group.com

Scutum Group (French: Groupe Scutum) is a French security services group specialising in electronic security, fire protection, remote monitoring, international risk management and cyber security. Established in 1989, it operates in Europe and the United States.[2][3] Its registered office is in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, and its chief executive officer is Franck Namy.[1][2]

In April 2026, the group reported more than 3,000 employees and over 450,000 monitored connections.[2]

History

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Early development and expansion in France

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Scutum developed from a regional remote monitoring business into a national security services provider during the 1990s.[4] Franck Namy became chief executive in 1992. The group's subsequent acquisitions included electronic security businesses and operations of G4S and Égide in 2008.[3]

In 2010, Scutum acquired Sécurité Sans Frontière, a company specialising in international risk management, and renamed it Scutum Security First (SSF).[5] In 2011, it acquired France Incendie, a manufacturer of fire extinguishers and provider of fire safety services for businesses and public authorities.[6] The group acquired Satif and Fire&Co in 2015.[7]

In 2022, Scutum acquired Ivoxe, which specialises in remote monitoring and security for road freight transport.[8] In 2023, it acquired Fichet-Bauche Télésurveillance, a provider of remote monitoring services for sensitive sites,[9] and the Operations division of Risk&Co-Anticip. The latter's activities included travel risk management, business intelligence, country risk analysis and security support in high-risk locations.[10]

Expansion in Europe

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Scutum entered Germany in 2011 by acquiring control of Inform Solutions GmbH, a supplier of video surveillance and access control systems, particularly for banking networks.[11] It acquired Ceulemans Security in Belgium in 2015.[7]

Also in 2015, Scutum established a presence in the United Kingdom through a merger with Oxford-based Orion Security Solutions.[12] It acquired the Edinburgh-based Fire Protection Group (FPG) in 2017,[7] followed by Elite Fire Protection and Securi-Guard in 2018.[13][14] Electro Guard Fire & Security, based in Dundee, joined the group in July 2022.[15] McElwaine Security Services in Northern Ireland came under Scutum Group UK Limited's control in November 2024.[16] In 2025, Scutum acquired IDS Fire & Security and Black Box Group, expanding its operations in northern England.[17][18]

In 2023, Scutum acquired three international subsidiaries of TEB: TEB GmbH in Germany, TEB Polska in Poland and TEB Ibérica in Spain.[19] Its subsequent German acquisitions included Alinotec GmbH & Co. KG in 2025, a provider of security systems for industrial, construction and public-sector customers,[20] and Alarm- und Sicherheitstechnik B.W. GmbH in 2026.[21]

In Spain, the integration of TEB Ibérica, APT Instalaciones, Grupo SEA and Kosmos Group between 2023 and 2025 brought together the businesses operating as Scutum Iberia. The combined business was presented to the Spanish market in 2026.[22]

Scutum entered Italy in 2024 through the acquisition of Multiprotexion, which provides transport security, fleet telematics and remote video monitoring for the transport and logistics sectors.[23] In 2026, it acquired Elettron, a company based in the Brescia area specialising in the design, installation and maintenance of security and fire protection systems.[24]

In 2026, the Danish company ABS Alarm & Sikkerhed A/S joined Scutum Group, extending the group's presence into Denmark.[25]

Expansion in North America

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In 2020, Scutum entered the United States through the acquisition of a controlling interest in High Rise Fire & Security in New York. At the time, High Rise served more than 1,900 high-rise buildings and used monitoring facilities approved by the New York City Fire Department for commercial fire alarms.[26]

Statewide Central Station joined Scutum North America in 2021, adding central station monitoring services.[27] In 2023, Forest Security and Thompson Electronics Company joined the group, expanding its presence in Illinois. Thompson provided electronic systems for audiovisual communication, healthcare, education, fire alarms and security.[28]

In 2024, Scutum announced the integration of Affordable Alarm and Monitoring Inc. (AAMI) in Florida,[29] followed by Visentry, a New Jersey-based provider of remote guarding services using artificial intelligence.[30]

Activities

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Electronic security and fire protection

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Scutum designs, installs and maintains security and fire protection systems. Its services include video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection and fire detection, together with maintenance and monitoring.[20] It serves businesses and public-sector organisations, with customers in sectors including banking, industry, logistics and retail.[9][10]

Remote monitoring

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The group operates remote monitoring services for buildings and transport operations. Fichet-Bauche Télésurveillance brought two monitoring centres, in Vélizy-Villacoublay and Saint-Laurent-du-Var, into the group in 2023.[9] Ivoxe provides services including remote video monitoring, vehicle tracking and communications for road freight operators.[8]

Scutum also operates the Scutum Smart Security Platform, which combines artificial intelligence software with human monitoring.[23]

International security and cyber security

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Through Scutum Security First, the group provides international risk management services, including travel security, country risk analysis, business intelligence, crisis management and support for expatriates.[5] The integration of Risk&Co-Anticip's Operations division expanded these activities in 2023.[10] Cyber security is another of the group's business areas.[3]

Certifications

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At the time of their acquisition, the remote monitoring centres operated by Ivoxe and Fichet-Bauche Télésurveillance held APSAD P5 certification.[8][9] Scutum Security First states that its digital travel risk management services, including its tracking platform and mobile application, have held ISO/IEC 27001 certification since 2016.[31]

International presence

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The group's European operations include France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Portugal, Italy and Spain.[3] Its Danish expansion followed in 2026.[25] Scutum North America is headquartered in New York City and operates in the United States, including in New York, Florida and Illinois.[28]

Organisation and ownership

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The French holding company, Scutum, is registered as a société par actions simplifiée (SAS), with its registered office in Paris.[1]

In April 2026, Goldman Sachs Alternatives announced a minority investment in Scutum Group.[2] CFNEWS described the transaction as a new leveraged buyout, involving Goldman Sachs Asset Management.[32]

Financial and operating data

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The group's consolidated net sales, rounded to the nearest million euros, were reported as follows:[1]

Consolidated net sales
YearNet sales (€ million)
2022256
2023290
2024342
2025403

For 2024, the annual report recorded total consolidated revenue of €342.6 million, including other revenue, and pro forma revenue of €390.2 million. The pro forma figure includes a full year of revenue from businesses acquired during the year.[23] Pappers reports a consolidated net loss of €9.62 million for 2025, compared with €5.95 million for 2024.[1]

The group reported 2,728 employees for 2024.[23] In April 2026, it reported more than 3,000 employees and over 450,000 monitored connections.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Scutum (SIREN 342 631 934)". Pappers (in French). Retrieved 5 October 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Goldman Sachs Alternatives Makes Minority Investment in Scutum Group". Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Press release). 30 April 2026. Retrieved 5 October 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Grupo Scutum desembarca en el mercado de alarmas español". EscudoDigital. 2 April 2025.
  4. ↑ "Groupe Scutum : le défi relevé de l'excellence". Monde des Grandes Écoles. 13 October 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Les ambitions de Scutum Security First". Protection Sécurité Magazine. 5 July 2022.
  6. ↑ "Scutum continue sa croissance externe" (PDF). Security Defense Business Review (in French). 8 November 2011. p. 4. Retrieved 5 October 2026.
  7. 1 2 3 "Nouvelle acquisition pour Scutum". Protection Sécurité Magazine (in French). 19 September 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 "Scutum s'offre Ivoxe". Protection Sécurité Magazine. 1 March 2022.
  9. 1 2 3 4 "Rachat de Fichet-Bauche Télésurveillance par Scutum". Protection Sécurité Magazine. 11 October 2023.
  10. 1 2 3 "Scutum reprend le pôle Opérations de Risk&Co". Protection Sécurité Magazine. 7 November 2023.
  11. ↑ "Scutum a racheté l'Allemand Inform Solutions". Fusacq (in French). 27 July 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2026.
  12. ↑ "Lewis Silkin advises SCUTUM Group on merger with Orion Security Solutions". Lewis Silkin. 11 December 2015.
  13. ↑ "GBH Law advise on the sale of Elite Fire Protection Limited to Scutum Group". GBH Law. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2026.
  14. ↑ "In Secure Hands". Plymouth Argyle. 11 December 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2026.
  15. ↑ "Scutum UK Group acquires Electro Guard Fire & Security Limited". Leith Mergers & Acquisitions.
  16. ↑ "McElwaine Security Services Limited: persons with significant control". Companies House. Retrieved 5 October 2026.
  17. ↑ "Lawrence Stephens advises Scutum on strategic acquisition of IDS Fire & Security". Lawrence Stephens. July 2025.
  18. ↑ "Lawrence Stephens advises Scutum on strategic acquisition of Black Box Group". Lawrence Stephens. July 2025.
  19. ↑ "LINKERS advised the TEB group in the sale of its subsidiary to the SCUTUM group". M&A Worldwide. May 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2026.
  20. 1 2 "Deloitte Legal advises Scutum Group on acquisition of Alinotec". Deloitte Legal. 7 October 2025.
  21. ↑ "Deloitte Legal advises Scutum Group on acquisition of Alarm- und Sicherheitstechnik B.W. GmbH". Deloitte Legal. 17 April 2026.
  22. ↑ Departamento de Comunicación de Scutum Iberia (10 February 2026). "Scutum Iberia entra en España integrando cuatro compañías clave del sector". Seguritecnia.
  23. 1 2 3 4 "Annual Report 2024" (PDF). Scutum Group.
  24. ↑ "Gli advisor di Scutum Group nell'acquisizione di Elettron". Financecommunity.it. 19 May 2026.
  25. 1 2 "ABS Alarm & Sikkerhed A/S becoming part of Scutum Group". DLA Piper. 5 August 2026.
  26. ↑ "The Scutum Group Acquires High Rise Fire & Security". SDM Magazine. 20 April 2020.
  27. ↑ "Scutum Group Accelerates Its Development In North America". Security Today. 22 November 2021.
  28. 1 2 "Scutum announces integration of Thompson Electronics Company". Security Systems News. 30 November 2023.
  29. ↑ "Scutum Expands its Reach in Florida with Integration of AAMI" (Press release). Scutum North America. PR Newswire. 29 March 2024.
  30. ↑ "Scutum enhances its security offering with the integration of Visentry" (Press release). Scutum North America. PR Newswire. 10 September 2024.
  31. ↑ "Labels & Certifications". Scutum Security First (in French). Retrieved 5 October 2026.
  32. ↑ "Scutum sécurise un nouvel investisseur". CFNEWS. 7 May 2026.
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