Protection One, Inc. · Lawrence, KS United States ·(NASDAQ (GM): PONE)

Safety is the #1 priority for Protection One, which provides security alarm monitoring services to more than 1.5 million customers in the US. The company's alarm systems are designed to detect both intrusions and the presence of smoke or fire. Protection One provides constant monitoring services from facilities located in California, Florida, Kansas, Minneapolis, New Jersey, and Texas; it also serves customers through more than 65 field offices. The company's business is conducted through three segments: retail (homes and businesses), wholesale (independent alarm companies), and multifamily (apartments and condos). Investment firm Quadrangle Group controls Protection One through a 70% ownership stake. To read the full description, subscribe now.