Securitas to expand in Hong Kong

Securitas to expand in Hong Kong

Following the strategy to expand in Asia, Securitas has agreed to acquire the
operations and assets relating to the guarding service operations of Guardforce
Ltd in Hong Kong from UTC Fire and Security, a unit of United Technologies
Corporation (NYSE:UTX). The agreement is subject to certain closing conditions.

Guardforce, a leader in the Hong Kong guarding services market, has annual sales
of approximately MSEK 114 (MHKD 125 ) in guarding services and approximately
1,000 employees. The company has sales in many key customer segments, but most
notably in the residential, transport and logistics and finance sector.   

The Hong Kong market for guarding services is estimated to be worth
approximately MSEK 900 (MHKD 1,000) and offers a good potential for further
growth through outsourcing. 

After this acquisition Securitas will have annual sales of approximately MSEK
126 (MHKD 140) and 1,200 employees in Hong Kong. 

The acquisition is expected to be consolidated in Securitas AB during the fourth
quarter 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

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, 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  September 18, 2009.