Securitas acquires security services company in Poland

Securitas acquires security services company in Poland

Securitas has acquired the security services company Nordserwis.pl  in
Poland. Enterprise value is estimated to MSEK 10 (MPLN 4.3).

Nordserwis.pl  is a local security services company, well established in
the North-Eastern region of Poland. The company has a well diversified
customer portfolio, operates within security services, including mobile
services and has annual sales of approximately MSEK 16 (MPLN 7), with
about 250 employees.

With this acquisition, Securitas will further strengthen its operation
in North-Eastern Poland.

The Polish commercial security market is highly fragmented, however
consolidation processes are observed.  The whole security market value
is estimated to MSEK 10,400 (MPLN 4,500) with approximately 200,000
security employees.

The acquisition will be consolidated in Securitas AB as of November 1,
2010.

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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

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 13.30 (CET) on October 29,
2010.