Securitas acquires security services company in France

Securitas acquires security services company in France

Securitas has acquired the security services company Ferssa Group in France.
Enterprise value is estimated to approximately MSEK 41 (MEUR 4).

Ferssa Group had in 2008 annual sales of approximately MSEK 176 (MEUR 17) and
has approximately 900 employees. The customers are mainly in the retail and
industry segments, mostly in the area of Paris and in Bordeaux and Lyon areas. 

Securitas is today the security services market leader in France. The
acquisition will strengthen Securitas position in the French retail segment. 

The acquisition is consolidated in Securitas as of December 1, 2009.


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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 Eat 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 Instrumets Trading Act. The
information was submitted for publication at 09.00 (CET) on  November 20, 2009