ASSA ABLOY acquires Traka Plc in the United Kingdom

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Traka Plc in the UK. Traka is a leader in the fast
growing segment of intelligent key cabinets and asset management solutions. The
sales are evenly split between the UK and export markets. The company has a
strong track record of innovation and growth.

"I am very pleased to welcome Traka into the ASSA ABLOY Group," says Johan
Molin, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. "With the addition of Traka we will add
advanced locking technologies and solutions to our strategic global product
portfolio."

"Traka's leading technologies and solutions will provide us with access to new
markets in the UK where we are not active today and will enhance our offering in
other regions. Traka brings to ASSA ABLOY an attractive product range and an
excellent team" says Tzachi Wiesenfeld, Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY
and Head of the EMEA Division.

Traka was established in 1995 and is based in Olney near Milton Keynes, UK. The
company employs 92 people.

Sales are expected to reach GBP 13 M (approx SEK 140 M) in 2012. The acquisition
is EPS accretive from start.

The deal was closed simultaneously with signing on April 6, 2012.


For more information, please contact:
Johan Molin, President and CEO, tel no: +46 8 506 485 42
Carolina Dybeck Happe, CFO and Executive Vice President, tel no:
+46 8 506 485 72 

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