AXA XL to buy remaining S-RM shares in corporate intelligence deal
AXA XL said it has agreed to acquire the rest of S-RM, a corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy, with closing expected by the end of September 2026.
AXA XL said it has agreed to acquire the rest of S-RM, a corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy, with closing expected by the end of September 2026.
AXA XL said on Aug. 6 that it has entered into an agreement to buy the remaining shares of S-RM, the corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy. AXA XL already holds about 49% of the company.
AXA XL said it plans to fold S-RM into AXA XL Risk Advisory, a newly created business unit focused on prevention. The insurer said the deal is intended to expand its advisory and resilience services for clients.
S-RM was founded in 2005 and says it supports global businesses and investors in more than 140 countries. The company said it operates across six continents and has nine international offices.
According to the release, S-RM’s services include intelligence, resilience and response, cyber risk assessment, managed detection and incident response, specialist investigations, geopolitical intelligence, and integrity and reputational due diligence.
AXA XL said the acquisition is expected to support its prevention offering. The company said S-RM is expected to continue serving its global client base as part of AXA XL Risk Advisory once the deal closes.
AXA XL CEO Scott Gunter said in the release that the acquisition “marks an important step” in building AXA XL Risk Advisory. Libby Benet said S-RM brings “highly complementary expertise” that will strengthen advisory capabilities and broaden the offering.
S-RM CEO Heyrick Bond Gunning said the company has worked closely with AXA XL for more than 15 years, both as a client and as an investor.
AXA XL said completion is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The company said it expects the transaction to close by the end of September 2026.
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