10 May 2011
G4S PLC
INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT
G4S, the international security solutions group, will be updating analysts and
investors today on trading for the year to date, including an overview of
financial performance to 31 March 2011.
In the first quarter of 2011, overall revenues grew 4.7% at constant exchange
rates compared to the same period last year, and grew 3.8% at actual exchange
rates. The group operating margin was slightly lower.
An overview of the financial performance for the three months to 31 March 2011
is as follows:
Organic Growth
Overall organic growth was 4% with New Markets growth at 8% and developed
markets at 2%.
* In secure solutions, organic growth was 5% with strong performances in the
UK and New Markets and a continued improvement in North America and
Continental Europe
* Cash solutions organic growth was -1%, with good underlying growth in New
Markets being offset by a 3% decline in developed markets. The decline in
developed markets was due to sustained low interest rates continuing to
cause volume pressure in markets such as the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia.
The previously announced contract losses in Romania and South Africa also
had a negative impact.
Margins
Profits for the first three months were above 2010 levels, but overall margins
were slightly lower (on both a constant and actual exchange rate basis) compared
to the same period last year due to lower cash solutions margins.
* Secure solutions margins were maintained
* In cash solutions, margins were 1% lower due to the volume issues outlined
above.
Material Events, Transactions and Financial Position
There have been no material events, transactions or changes in the financial
position of the group since the 2010 annual results were announced on 15 March
other than as outlined in this statement.
Outlook
As expected, organic growth has started to improve in developed secure solutions
markets and strong organic growth continues in developing markets. Based on
recent contract awards and our bid pipeline, we expect the organic growth rate
to continue to improve during 2011.
AGM & Dividend
The AGM will take place on 19 May 2011 and the final dividend of 4.73 pence (DKK
0.4082) per share is proposed for payment on 3 June 2011 (6 June in Denmark).
Results for the six months to 30 June 2011 will be published on 24 August 2011.
Capital Markets Day
On 25 May, G4S will be holding a Capital Markets Day in London for analysts and
investors
For further details, please contact:
Helen Parris+44 (0) 1293 554423
Media enquiries
David Allchurch or John Sunnucks, Tulchan Group
+44(0) 0207 353 4200
Conference Call
An investor and analyst conference call is taking place today at 09.00 (UK
time). Participants should dial in 10-15 minutes before the conference start
time.
Live call at 9am Replay (available for 7 days)
UK Standard International + 44 (0)20 3140 0722 +44 (0)20 3140 0698
UK Free Call 0800 368 1916 0800 368 1890
Denmark Free Call 808 89 215 +45 7 014 2885
USA Free Call 1 866 978 9967 +1 877 846 3918
Conference ID/Replay number N/A 376833#
[HUG#1513852]
Interim Management Statement
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