16 May 2007 GROUP 4 SECURICOR PLC GFE - GESELLSCHAFT FUER EIGENTUMSSCHUTZ GmbH, AUSTRIA Group 4 Securicor, the international security solutions group, announces that it has acquired GFE - Gesellschaft fuer Eigentumsschutz GmbH (GFE) from Martin Groder and Adelheid Haas. GFE is a leading security solutions provider in western Austria with gross assets of €2.6m. Its strong regional presence in Innsbruck and Salzburg will complement the group's existing activities in Austria. - Ends - For further enquiries, please contact: Trevor Dighton +44 (0)1293 554400 Debbie McGrath Rob Gurner Media enquiries: 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.