Securitas enters the security services market in Serbia

Securitas enters the security services market in Serbia

Following the strategy to further expand its presence in Eastern Europe,
Securitas has acquired the security services company SCP International in
Serbia. Enterprise value is estimated to MSEK 36 (MEUR 3.8).

SCP International is the third major security services company in Serbia, with 6
percent market share in guarding. The company has annual sales of approximately
MSEK 76 (MEUR 8) and about 1,500 employees. SCP International, which was
established five years ago, has a strong position in the capital Belgrade and
also guarding operations in other 45 cities in Serbia.   

The Serbian economy is developing with a GDP growth of 6 percent and the Serbian
security market is estimated to be worth MSEK 1,400 (MEUR 148).
The acquisition has been approved by the Serbian competition authorities.
SCP International will be consolidated in Securitas AB as from September 2,
2008.


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Information:
Gisela Lindstrand, Senior Vice President Corporate Communications and Public
Affairs, 
Securitas AB, mobile +46 70 287 8662

Securitas is a knowledge leader in security. By focusing on providing security
solutions to fit each customer's needs, Securitas has achieved sustainable
growth and profitability in more than 30 countries in North America, Latin
America, Europe and Asia. Everywhere from small stores to airports, our 250,000
employees are making a difference.

Securitas AB discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the
Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The
information was submitted for publication at 09.00 (CET) on September 3, 2008