Bren Security has annual sales of approximately MSEK 15 (MLKR 230) and approximately 1,050 employees. The company operates in guarding services, mainly for embassies, international non governmental organizations (NGOs), commercial sites and residential customers in the Colombo city area. Bren Security also provides mobile security services for special events and VIP escort services.
At the end of a 30 years armed conflict, Sri Lanka is now well poised to achieve high sustainable economic growth, with an estimated GDP growth of approximately 6 percent during the coming two years.
The security services market in Sri Lanka is very fragmented, with about 300 security services companies.
The acquisition is consolidated in Securitas AB as of June 1, 2010.
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Information:
Gisela Lindstrand, Senior Vice President Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Securitas AB, phone +46 10 470 3011, mobile +46 70 287 8662, or email gisela.lindstrand@securitas.com
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, Middle East, Asia and Africa. Everywhere from small stores to airports, our 260,000 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 09.00 (CET) on June 1, 2010.
