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Certares keeps Guardian Alarm through New 2ND-led continuation fund

Certares announced a September 22 continuation fund for Guardian Alarm, giving existing shareholders a liquidity option while funds managed by New 2ND Capital led the new investor group. William Blair lists $261 million beside the Guardian continuation-fund transaction, while two SEC Form D filings dated September 18 for Guardian Alarm CV vehicles list about $307.3 million sold. The public sources do not reconcile those figures or disclose the purchase price, enterprise value or roll participation.

24 Sept 2026 · MoneyMakers

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