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Platform·Business Services/Commercial Facility Services·September 22, 2026

Symera Partners acquires CIS Security

The UK security provider serves more than 300 sites and will retain its existing management team.

Corrections and updates

  1. Corrected CIS Security’s sector to Business Services / Commercial Facility Services. The primary release describes onsite security and front-of-house services; technology-enabled delivery does not establish a software product.Supporting source ↗

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BuyerSymera Partners
TargetCIS Security
SponsorSymera Partners
SellerPalmer family
TypePlatform
GeographyUnited Kingdom
IndustryBusiness Services
Sub-sectorCommercial Facility Services

Symera Partners acquired CIS Security in partnership with the company’s management team. Founded more than 57 years ago by the Palmer family, CIS provides security, front-of-house and technology-enabled services at more than 300 public and private sector sites across the UK.

Its customers include commercial properties, public bodies and cultural institutions. CEO Neill Catton and the existing senior leadership team will continue to lead the business.

Symera plans to support investment in staff, technology and service capabilities for CIS’s UK growth. The transaction enables the Palmer family to retire from ownership.