Tri-S Security Corporation:

Based in Atlanta, GA, Tri-S Security Corp. (NASDAQ: TRIS) is a provider of security services and equipment for government, retail and corporate outlets spanning a wide range of industries. Tri-S Security has developed an extensive network of over 2,500 security professionals via its subsidiary companies. Guard services include uniformed armed guards for access control, personnel protection, plant security, theft prevention, surveillance, vehicular and foot patrol, crowd control and prevention of sabotage, terrorist and criminal activities. Monitoring systems, security equipment and technology enhance the manned protection Tri-S Security companies offer.

Tri-S Security acquired Paragon Systems as its first subsidiary in February 2004. Paragon Systems is a contract guard service that caters to the Federal Government in a wide capacity. From protecting various Homeland Security facilities to the Social Security Administration to NASA’s Stennis Space Center, Paragon Systems is a growing security company that with the management and guidance of Tri-S Security’s leadership will quickly become one of the leading government security contractors. In February 2005, Tri-S Security completed its initial public offering on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange (TRIS). In October 2005, Tri-S Security completed its second acquisition of The Cornwall Group. This addition expanded Tri-S Security’s reach into the private sector including corporate and residential clients.

As industry experts and forecasters have reported, the future of the security industry is in this type of consolidation. The current security market is highly fragmented and complex. With the management team and the business model it possesses, Tri-S Security is poised to become one of the leading security services aggregators.


Tri-S Security Model:

Because of the industry’s fragmentation and complexity, it is difficult for clients to find the strength and stability they desire for their security needs. Therefore, sophisticated management teams have begun a wide consolidation of smaller organizations to create stronger security units. In fact, industry analysts claim that the future of the security industry exists in the form of large conglomerates that will aggregate smaller security companies. This is precisely the trend Tri-S Security is leading. However, Tri-S Security’s approach to consolidation is significantly different from its competitors. Tri-S Security assumes all responsibility for the marketing, infrastructure and overall operational performance for its subsidiaries. Whereas most companies simply allow acquired companies to continue functioning independently, Tri-S Security believes that to truly create a unified security force, thorough integration is required. The result: a strong enterprise that services a unique customer base ensuring America’s safety at home and work.


Since Tri-S Security’s recent acquisition, the company now employs more than 2,500 people, with the majority being its highly trained guard personnel. Extensive training, large company efficiencies and strong customer-focused mindset have all led to the continued success of Tri-S Security both in the government and private sectors.