Securitas acquires security services business in Hawaii

Securitas acquires security services business in Hawaii

Securitas has agreed to acquire the Hawaiian commercial business contracts and
assets of the security services company Akal Security Incorporated. The purchase
price is estimated to approximately MSEK 17 (MUSD 2).

The acquisition of these contracts and the addition of over 300 security
officers will strengthen Securitas' position as the market leader in security
services in the State of Hawaii.  With this acquisition, Securitas will employ
over 2,700 employees in Hawaii.  

The acquisition will be consolidated in Securitas AB as of February 20, 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 15.00 (CET) on February 5, 2009