M&A Transaction

APi Group Acquires Onyx-Fire, Lifts Financial Forecasts

APi Group completes Onyx-Fire acquisition, enhancing Canadian operations and increasing 2026 revenue and EBITDA guidance. Learn more.

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Alvaro de la Maza

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Key Takeaways

  • APi Group acquired Onyx-Fire Protection Services.
  • Sector: Business Services, Industrials.
  • Geography: Canada.

Analysis

APi Group has solidified its footprint in the Canadian market by finalizing the acquisition of Onyx-Fire Protection Services, a significant player in fire and life safety solutions. This strategic move, which closed on June 8, 2026, injects approximately $190 million in annual revenue into APi's operations and enhances its portfolio of essential, compliance-driven safety services.

The integration of Onyx-Fire's inspection-centric business model is expected to significantly contribute to APi's financial objectives, particularly its "10/16/60+" shareholder value creation strategy. This is attributed to Onyx-Fire's robust EBITDA margins and its lean, asset-light operational structure, aligning perfectly with APi's pursuit of efficient growth and profitability.

This transaction marks a substantial expansion for APi Group across North America, reinforcing its leadership in the critical fire and life safety sector. The company highlighted its continued financial strength, emphasizing its capacity to pursue further strategic capital allocation, including complementary acquisitions and share buybacks, without compromising its balance sheet integrity.

In light of the anticipated contributions from Onyx-Fire for the remainder of the fiscal year, APi Group has upwardly revised its full-year 2026 financial projections. The company now forecasts net revenues between $8.575 billion and $8.775 billion, an increase from its prior guidance. Furthermore, adjusted EBITDA expectations have been boosted to a range of $1.165 billion to $1.225 billion, reflecting increased confidence in future performance.

Underlying business momentum remains strong across both of APi's operating segments. The company also reaffirmed its second-quarter 2026 financial outlook, which was established before factoring in the partial revenue stream from Onyx-Fire during June. This indicates a healthy organic growth trajectory alongside the inorganic boost from the acquisition.

Founded in 1926 and celebrating its 100th anniversary alongside its entry into the Fortune 500 in 2026, APi Group operates over 500 locations globally. The company specializes in fire and life safety, security, elevator, escalator, and specialty services, underpinned by a substantial recurring revenue base serving diverse industries with vital regulatory and contract-based offerings.