Securitas enters the security services market in Hongkong

Securitas enters the security services market in Hongkong

Securitas has acquired the security services company Polic Secuforce in
Hongkong. The purchase price is approximately MSEK 2.8 (MHKD 2.7).

Polic Secuforce has annual sales of approximately MSEK 19 (MHKD 18). The
company, with 10 years of experience from security services operations, has a
broad contract portfolio, mainly in the education segment.

The Hongkong security services market is very fragmented, with a large number of
small security services companies.

The acquisition will be consolidated in Securitas AB as of January 1, 2009.

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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 10.00 (CET) on December 29, 2008