Chicago, October 22 (Reuters/ PR Newswire ) – Mesirow, an independent financial services firm with employee-owned shares, announced today that it served as the exclusive financial advisor for the transaction in which Union Alarmtronic, LLC (referred to as “Union AlarmTronic” or “the Company”) was sold to Pye - Barker Fire & Safety. Pye - Barker Fire & Safety is the largest full-service provider of fire protection, life safety, and security services in the United States.

Union Alarmtronic is headquartered in New Jersey and is a company specializing in security systems and services. The company focuses on the installation, monitoring, maintenance, and integration of alarm systems, video surveillance, access control, fire alarms, and intercom systems, serving both residential and commercial clients. They claim to have decades of industry experience and tens of thousands of clients in the security installation and monitoring sector, and are committed to providing customized life safety solutions to help protect people, property, and business assets. Union AlarmTronic also offers 24/7 monitoring and security services, enabling coordination and communication with law enforcement agencies, as well as integrated intelligent technologies to help clients remotely monitor access to their properties. Pye - Barker Fire & Safety are well-known leaders in fire protection, life safety, and security services across the United States.

Mesirow, Managing Director of the Investment Bank, stated: "Union AlarmTronic has established an excellent reputation with its high-quality security and life safety solutions, while Pye-Barker is committed to supporting founder-led enterprises through long-term growth investments, which makes it an ideal partner for our company. We are honored to provide advisory services for Union AlarmTronic on this transaction and to help achieve a successful outcome that is beneficial to both organizations, employees, and customers."

President Fred Rosenfeld stated: "For over thirty years, Union AlarmTronic has been committed to providing excellent security and life safety solutions, while establishing long-lasting relationships with our customers. As we look to the future, we are seeking a partner that aligns with our values, service commitments, and our dedication to our employees and customers. We are proud of the achievements we have made so far and believe that Pye-Barker will continue this tradition and provide additional resources to support future growth. This transaction marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the company."

The Vice President of M&A at Pye-Barker, Phil Gardner, stated: "What attracted us to Union AlarmTronic was not only its outstanding business but also the culture and values that contributed to its success. The management team's commitment to Union AlarmTronic's customers and employees is highly consistent with our own practices, which made this collaboration a natural fit. We are delighted to welcome the Union AlarmTronic team and support their continued success."

The sale of Union AlarmTronic marks another successful transaction for Mesirow Investment Bank in the industrial technology sector. In recent years, the company has completed over 350 transactions across its various business segments. With its deep industry expertise, long-term client relationships, and a commitment to providing customized solutions, Mesirow has continuously established a strong track record of successful transactions.

About Mesirow

Mesirow is an independent financial services company founded in 1937 with employee ownership. Headquartered in Chicago, it has offices around the world. The company helps clients achieve their financial goals through personalized and customized approaches and is committed to becoming a driving force for social welfare. Mesirow's business capabilities cover private capital and currencies, capital markets and investment banking, as well as consulting services, with a focus on "investing in what matters most": clients, communities, and corporate culture.

Mesirow has been rated as one of Chicago's best employers by Crain's Chicago Business on multiple occasions, and it is also among the top 100 RIA firms of Barron. For more information, please visit mesirow.com, follow its LinkedIn, and subscribe to its quarterly newsletter Spark.

Regarding Union Alarmtronic, LLC

Union Alarmtronic and LLC were established in 1989, with their headquarters located in Roselle, New Jersey. They are leading regional providers of electronic security and system integration services. The company specializes in providing customized design, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of comprehensive security solutions for commercial and residential clients, including video surveillance, CCTV, access control, intercom systems, and intrusion detection. With a technically skilled team that undergoes extensive cross-training, Union Alarmtronic offers round-the-clock protection, as well as specialized application-based security solutions to help businesses comply with requirements related to lone workers and panic buttons in the hospitality industry. For more information, please visit www.unionalarmtronic.com.

Regarding Pye - Barker Fire & Safety

As a leader in the field of comprehensive life safety systems in the United States, Pye - Barker Fire & Safety provides complete fire protection and security systems throughout the country. The company has over 250 locations and 9,000 team members, and has obtained certifications from Great Place to Work ® Certified ™, and has been selected for the Inc top 500 list. Pye-Barker ranks 3rd among the top 100 in SDM and 7th in the SDM Top Systems Integrators list. For more information, please visit pyebarkerfs.com to learn about the company's commitments to its team members and the communities they protect.

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