Securitas acquires security services company in Chile

Securitas acquires security services company in Chile

Following the strategy to further expand its presence in Latin America,
Securitas has agreed to acquire the security services company World Wide
Security in Chile. Enterprise value is estimated to MSEK 83 (MCLP 6).

World Wide Security, with approximately 1,800 employees, has annual sales of
approximately MSEK 124 (MCLP 9). The company is operating mainly in security
services, but has also alarm monitoring operations. World Wide Security is the
fourth largest security services provider in Chile, with high brand name
recognition.  

Securitas in Chile, with annual sales of approximately MSEK 110 (MCLP 8) and
approximately 1,400 employees, is today the fifth largest security services
company in the country. The acquisition will generate important commercial
advantages and increase the business coverage especially in the Southern part of
Chile.

The security services market in Chile is very fragmented, with over 1,000
security services companies. The Chilean security market is fast growing and
estimated to be worth totally approximately MSEK 9,200 (MUSD 1,200). 

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

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

Information:
Gisela Lindstrand, Senior Vice President Corporate Communications and Public
Affairs, Securitas AB, phone +46 10 470 3011 or 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 37 countries in North America, Latin America, Europe
and Asia. Everywhere from small stores to airports, our 240,000 employees are
making a difference.

Securitas AB discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the
Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial Instrumets
Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication at 09.00 (CET) on
June 30, 2009