Securitas acquires security services company in the Czech Republic and Slovakia

Securitas acquires security services company in the Czech Republic and Slovakia

Securitas has acquired the security services company ASF (Agency of Security
Fenix) in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Enterprise value is estimated to MSEK
70 (MCZK 170). 

ASF operates within security services, including mobile patrols and monitoring,
with about 1,250 employees in Czech Republic and 200 in Slovakia. The company
has annual sales of approximately MSEK 164 (MCZK 395). ASF is a well-established
company with wide coverage and a good customer portfolio, for example in the
banking, office building and state contract segments. The company is the third
largest market player in the Czech Republic.

With this acquisition Securitas will be the market leader in security services
in the Czech Republic, with annual sales of MSEK 463 (MCZK 1,115). At the same
time Securitas will enter the market in Slovakia with the sales of MSEK 25 (MSKK
70).

ASF will be consolidated in Securitas as of December 19, 2008.

This press release is also available at: www.securitas.com

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 10.00 (CET) on December 22, 2008.