Securitas Systems acquisition in the US

Securitas Systems acquisition in the US

Securitas Systems has acquired PEI Systems Incorporated, one of the largest
electronic security systems integrators in the New York Metropolitan area. The
purchase price is between 6-9x EBITDA .

PEI Systems has more than 30 years of experience in the security industry and is
one of the leading suppliers of integrated security and surveillance services to
blue chip customers in the New York and New Jersey area. The annual sales for
2006 was approximately MSEK 73 (MUSD 11,4) whereof 20% is service contract
portfolio. The company has 40 employees and the acquisition is expected to have
a neutral contribution to the Group's sales and results for 2007. 

“The acquisition of PEI Systems is a good example of how we will increase our
ability to supply security systems to the important blue chip sector. The
company is an experienced security systems integration firm and has a good
reputation for providing superior, custom-fit security systems to its customers.
The acquisition of PEI Systems is in line with our strategy to increase the
service element in our US operations”, said Juan Vallejo, President and CEO of
Securitas Systems AB. 


For further information:
Juan Vallejo, CEO				+46 8 657 76 00
Peter Ragnarsson, CFO				 +46 8 657 76 00
Åsa Larsson, Head of Communication and IR	+46 70 660 7433

This press release is also available at the webpage of Securitas Systems:
www.securitassystems.com

Securitas Systems AB (publ) is a world leading security systems integrator who
offers complete security solutions for customers with high security demands
within market segments such as banking, industry, defence, healthcare and
retail. Services are based on modern technology and concepts include access
control, video surveillance, intrusion protection and fire alarm systems. Total
annual sales amount to approximately MSEK 6,300. The company has 5,400 employees
and operates in 14 European countries and in the USA, Hong Kong and Australia.
Systems' is listed on the Nordic list (mid cap) with ticker SYSI. For further
information on Securitas Systems please visit the following website
www.securitassystems.com