A private equity buyout is when an investment firm buys a controlling stake in a company—often using a mix of its own money and borrowed funds—with the goal of improving the business and later selling it for a profit. Think of it like a professional house flip: the buyer takes control, makes changes to boost value, and then exits. For investors this can mean higher leverage, changes in strategy or management, and possible removal from public markets.
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Access control systems are the hardware and software that decide who can enter buildings, rooms, networks or data, using tools like key cards, biometric scanners or passwords. For investors, they matter because they protect assets and operations, reduce theft or downtime, and can be a recurring revenue source for suppliers much like a lock on a safe that customers must keep updated or replaced over time.
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A network of cameras, recording equipment and software used to watch and store video of physical spaces, often with features that let machines flag activity in real time. Investors care because these systems affect costs and liability for businesses that use them, create sales and service revenue for manufacturers and operators, and carry regulatory and privacy risks that can influence a company’s reputation and financial results—think of it as a business’s digital pair of eyes and alarms.
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Intrusion detection systems (IDS) are software or appliances that monitor a network or computer for suspicious activity or signs of a security breach, alerting administrators when unusual behavior is detected. Think of them as motion sensors and cameras for a company’s digital systems: they don’t stop attacks by themselves but provide early warning and forensic data, which matters to investors because stronger detection reduces the risk of costly breaches, regulatory fines, and reputational damage.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle market private equity buyout team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, announced today the acquisition of Security 101, a leading provider of commercial security integration services.
Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, Security 101 provides mission-critical security integration services for organizations spanning a diverse customer base including healthcare, education, government, manufacturing, finance, data centers, and other end markets. The company specializes in end-to-end security solutions, including access control systems, video surveillance and intrusion detection systems, enabling customers to partner with a single provider for the full security lifecycle. Since its founding in 2007, Security 101 has grown into a leading security provider with a network of offices across the United States equipped to address localized security needs for clients and the communities in which they operate.
Commenting on the investment, Adam Shaw, Managing Director and Head of Business Services at MSCP, said:
“Security 101 has built a differentiated platform with a strong record of organic growth and consistent execution across complex customer environments. We are excited to partner with Greg and the broader team to support continued expansion and further strengthen the Company’s leadership position. We intend to continue investing in the platform to further elevate the customer experience and support scalable service delivery across both local markets and national accounts.”
Greg Daly, CEO of Security 101, commented:
“We’re excited to team up with Morgan Stanley Capital Partners to build on our momentum and extend Security 101’s leadership in commercial security integration. MSCP’s resources and experience will help us deepen our national accounts program, continue thoughtful M&A, and expand our unified platform while maintaining the culture and consistency our customers expect.”
This acquisition capped a strong 2025 for MSCP and underscored the strength of its private equity platform, marked by successful realizations and continued investment in resilient, services‑oriented businesses.
About Morgan Stanley Capital Partners
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, is a leading middle-market private equity platform that has invested capital for over three decades. Morgan Stanley Capital Partners focuses on privately negotiated equity and equity-related investments primarily in North America and seeks to create value in portfolio companies primarily in a series of subsectors in the business services, consumer, healthcare, education and industrials markets with an emphasis on driving significant organic and acquisition growth through an operationally focused approach. For further information about Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/capitalpartners.
About Morgan Stanley Investment Management
Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,400 investment professionals around the world and $1.8 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of September 30, 2025. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. For further information about Morgan Stanley Investment Management, please visit https://www.morganstanley.com/im.
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For more information about Morgan Stanley, please visit https://www.morganstanley.com/.
About Security 101
Security101 is a leading provider of commercial security integration services across diverse end markets including healthcare, education, government, manufacturing finance, data centers, and other end markets. For more information, visit security101.com.
