Securitas acquires security services company in Serbia

Securitas acquires security services company in Serbia

Securitas has acquired the security services company Gordon D.o.o. in Serbia.
Enterprise value is estimate to MSEK 33 (MRSD 297).



Gordon has annual sales of approximately MSEK 51 (MRSD 465) and approximately
1,100 employees. A majority of Gordon's sales is in guarding services. The
company has also operations in technical security, monitoring operations and
fire prevention.

Securitas will with this acquisition strengthen its position in Serbia and
become number two in the Serbian security services market, with approximately
2,600 employees.

The Serbian security services market is fragmented, with approximately 220
companies with in total 46,000 security employees. The security services market
in Serbia is estimated to be worth MSEK 1,500 (MEUR 144).


The acquisition is consolidated in Securitas AB as of December 9, 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

ecuritas 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, Asia, Middle East and Africa. 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 Instruments Trading Act. The
information was submitted for publication at 10.00 (CET) on December 9, 2009