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Closed23 Sep 2026, 22:14 PT

Symera Partners /
CIS Security

Symera Partners bought CIS Security from the Palmer family, the firms said Sept. 22, 2026.

@carrywatch post · 23 Sep 2026Source 01
01 / BuyerSymera Partners
02 / SellerPalmer family
03 / TargetCIS Security
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The transaction, in context.

Terms weren't disclosed. CIS CEO Neill Catton stays and is partnering with Symera on the next chapter. [01]

CIS is the UK's largest independent security specialist, covering more than 300 public and private sites with guarding, front-of-house, and tech-enabled security. The Palmers founded it over 57 years ago and are retiring from ownership. [01]

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01 / BuyerSymera Partners
Neill Catton
02 / Named in the postNeill Catton
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Symera Partners bought CIS Security from the Palmer family, the firms said Sept. 22, 2026.

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    Symera Partners acquired CIS Security from Palmer family (Closed, posted 23 Sep 2026).

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