Securitas acquires mobile security services company in the United Kingdom

 

Securitas acquires mobile security services company in the United
Kingdom

Securitas has acquired the mobile security services company Nikaro in
the United Kingdom. Enterprise value is estimated to MSEK 31 (MGBP
2.75).  

Nikaro operates as a national security network, and is recognized as one
of the top five market leaders in key holding and response services in
the United Kingdom. The company, with annual sales of approximately MSEK
32 (MGBP 2.8), operates through a network of service providers, and runs
currently with over 750 vehicles and 1,200 trained security
professionals.

 With this acquisition, Securitas further enhance its position as market
leader within the mobile security services market in the United Kingdom.

 The acquisition is consolidated in Securitas AB as of September 1,
2010.

 This press release is also available at:
www.securitas.com (http://www.securitas.com/)

 Information:

Gisela Lindstrand, Senior Vice President Corporate Communications and
Public Affairs, Securitas AB, phone +46 10 470 3011, mobile +46 70 287
8662, or email
gisela.lindstrand@securitas.com (gisela.lindstrand@securitas.com)

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 40 countries in North America,
Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Asia and Africa. Everywhere from
small stores to airports, our 260,000 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 16.00 (CET) on September 2,
2010.