15 May 2007
GROUP 4 SECURICOR PLC
INTERIM MANAGMENT STATEMENT
Group 4 Securicor plc, the international security solutions group, will be
updating analysts and investors on trading for the three months to 31 March
2007.
Management will be indicating that there have been no material changes in
trading performance or market conditions across our various businesses since the
preliminary results announcement in March and, despite the weakening of the US
dollar, performance is slightly ahead of overall expectations.
Organic Growth
Overall organic growth was 7.6% with around 6% in developed markets and around
14% in developing markets.
In security services, organic growth remained strong as a result of good
performances from the UK and New Markets. Organic growth in North America and
Continental Europe continued to be in line with expectations.
Cash services continued to produce excellent organic growth, supported by
particularly strong performances in Europe and New Markets.
Margins
Overall margins were ahead by 0.3% on the same period last year, reflecting a
trend across most geographic regions.
Security services margins improved mainly as a result of the good performances
of our businesses in Europe and New Markets. Margins in North America were in
line with last year.
In cash services, trading continued to be strong, with margin improvements being
driven mainly by our businesses in Continental Europe and North America.
Acquisitions & Divestments
We continue to have a strong pipeline of potential bolt-on acquisition
opportunities, particularly in New Markets. During the first quarter, we
completed a number of transactions, including acquisitions in South Africa, the
UK, Saudi Arabia, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Serbia.
Outlook
We have made a strong start to the year and are confident that this performance
will continue throughout 2007.
AGM & Dividend
The AGM will take place on 31 May 2007 and the final dividend of 2.52 pence (DKK
0.277) per share is proposed for payment on 8 June 2007.
For further enquiries, please contact:
Nick Buckles +44 (0) 1293 554400
Trevor Dighton
Debbie McGrath
Rob Gurner
Media Enquiries:
Kevin Smith, Citigate Dewe Rogerson +44 (0) 7973 672649
Notes to Editors:
Group 4 Securicor operates in over 100 countries throughout the world, employing
around 470,000 people. It is a market leader in the provision of security
solutions in many of the countries in which it operates. For more information
on Group 4 Securicor, visit www.g4s.com.
An investor and analyst conference call is taking place today at 0900 (UK time).
The dial in number is + 44 (0)20 7162 0125.
Results for the 6 months to 30 June 2007 will be published on 29 August 2007.
