16 December 2025
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Sentinel Holdings Ltd.
CIK: 889353•2 Annual Reports•Latest: 2025-04-28
10-K / April 28, 2025
Revenue:$4,605,338
Income:-$8,450,552
10-K / June 26, 2024
Revenue:$8,820,348
Income:-$2,618,965
10-K / April 28, 2025
Company Summary: Sentinel Holdings Ltd.
Business Overview
- Main Operations:
- Provides armed and unarmed security services through its wholly owned subsidiary, United Security Specialists Inc. (USS).
- USS offers professional security personnel, including on-site protection, mobile patrol, and event security enhanced by smartphone-based security applications.
- Secondary Operations:
- Previously focused on personal protective equipment (PPE) via its subsidiary, Gladiator Solutions Inc., which produced and sold ballistic products such as body armor, plates, helmets, and shields.
- As of mid-2023, PPE sales have ceased due to ongoing litigation; operations remain limited until litigation is resolved. The company plans to relaunch PPE product lines post-litigation.
Industry and Market Context
- The US homeland security market is projected to grow from ~$189 billion in 2022 to ~$276 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 6.5%.
- The private security industry is experiencing increased demand due to underfunded public law enforcement, rising personal security concerns, and heightened physical safety needs for employees and residents.
Employees and Customers
- Employees:
- As of December 31, 2024, the company employs 168 employees: 152 full-time and 16 part-time.
- Customers:
- USS primarily serves diverse clients including businesses, residential communities, construction sites, and government agencies in California.
- Revenue dependent heavily on key clients; for example, in 2024, 87.23% of accounts receivable were concentrated among a few clients, with at least 53% of sales coming from a few major clients.
Financials (As of December 31, 2024)
- Revenue:
- $4,605,338 for the year ended 2024.
- A decrease of approximately 47.79% compared to $8,820,348 in 2023.
- Income:
- Net loss for 2024: $8,450,552, a significant increase from a net loss of $2,618,965 in 2023.
- The net loss increased by approximately 240.22% year-over-year.
- Profitability and Margins:
- Gross profit in 2024 was $413,460 with a gross margin of 9%, down from 31% in 2023.
Strategic Focus
- Continuing to pursue growth through acquisitions in private security, PPE, and defense industries.
- Regularly assesses new merger and acquisition opportunities in sectors including unmanned systems, space/satellite communications, electronic warfare, and C5ISR systems.
- Responds to trends like increased private security demand due to community safety issues and cybersecurity and defense sector consolidation opportunities.
Litigation & Risks
- Engaged in litigation involving former Gladiator management and financing disputes affecting operations and brand development.
- Growing demand for private security due to public law enforcement underfunding and rising personal safety concerns.
Note: Financial figures are based on 2024 financial statements, including revenue, net loss, and employee/customer data provided up to December 31, 2024.
