Hunter Global Security Strategies Announces Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Al Thuraya Holdings

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Transaction strengthens global risk management, protective services, and operational execution capabilities across the U.S., globally and emerging markets

Virginia, USA and Madrid, Spain — December 28, 2025Hunter Global Security Strategies (HGSS), a global provider of physical security, risk management consultancy, protective services, travel risk management, security intelligence support, and training, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Al Thuraya Holdings (ATH), a multi-sector holding company operating a global platform for risk, advisory, and operational support services.

HGSS is recognized for delivering disciplined, reliable security and risk solutions for organizations and individuals operating in complex, time-sensitive, and high-risk environments. The company combines experienced professionals, proven operational processes, and technology-enabled monitoring and reporting to support clients across multiple jurisdictions.

The acquisition reflects ATH’s strategy of building an integrated platform around risk management and execution, strengthening its ability to support clients where decisions carry immediate operational, financial, and reputational consequences.

“HGSS has built a strong reputation for execution, accountability, and trusted delivery in environments where there is little margin for error,” said Michael Padilla-Pagan Payano, Founder and Executive Chairman of Al Thuraya Holdings. “This acquisition expands our US ability to deliver integrated risk and protective services globally, combining operational depth, intelligence-informed planning, and the execution discipline our clients require.”

“Joining Al Thuraya Holdings gives HGSS the scale, infrastructure, and cross-border capability to grow while preserving the standards and client focus that define our work,” said Mark Hunter, CEO of Hunter Global Security Strategies. “We see strong alignment in how both organizations approach risk, execution, and accountability, and we are excited about the opportunities ahead.”

Strategic Rationale

Every industry, energy, transportation, finance, technology, infrastructure, travel, and services—faces the same underlying reality: decisions create risk long before they create value. Market entry, mobility, supply chains, technology deployment, capital allocation, and human behavior all introduce exposure that must be managed in real time.

ATH operates a group platform precisely because risk is industry-agnostic. By acquiring HGSS, ATH strengthens its capabilities across protective services, risk advisory, intelligence support, and operational execution, allowing clients to better manage uncertainty at the intersection of strategy and operations.

Post-Closing Structure

Following the closure of the transaction, HGSS will continue to operate under the Hunter Global Security Strategies name, maintaining continuity for existing clients and partners while leveraging ATH’s broader platform, infrastructure, and regional execution capabilities.

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and any required regulatory approvals.

About Hunter Global Security Strategies (HGSS)

Hunter Global Security Strategies (HGSS) is a global security and risk management company providing physical security, protective services, travel risk management, security intelligence support, and training. HGSS supports corporate enterprises, institutions, and individuals operating across complex environments by combining experienced personnel, disciplined processes, and technology-enabled solutions.

Learn more: www.hunterglobalstrategies.com

About Al Thuraya Holdings (ATH)

Al Thuraya Holdings (ATH) is a multi-sector holding company built around risk management and operational execution. While many global consulting firms originated from accounting and audit and later expanded into advisory, ATH was formed from environments where risk is immediate, and outcomes are operational, financial, and reputational.

ATH operates a global group platform delivering integrated capabilities across risk management, investigations support, protective services, crisis readiness, executive support, and operational execution—enabling corporate enterprises, high-net-worth individuals, and complex projects to operate, travel, and expand with greater resilience, accountability, and control.

Learn more: www.althurayaholdings.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the anticipated closing of the transaction and expected benefits of the acquisition. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the satisfaction of closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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