With annual sales of approximately MSEK 1,235 (MGBP 113) and approximately 5,000 employees, Chubb Security Personnel is a leading manned guarding security services provider in the United Kingdom. The company has a well diversified contract portfolio with a stable customer portfolio within guarding.
In November 2010, Securitas acquired Reliance Security Services. With the acquisition of Chubb Security Personnel, Securitas will strengthen its position as one of the largest security services companies in the United Kingdom, with approximately 17,500 employees.
The acquisition is expected to contribute positively to the earnings per share of Securitas as of 2012. Restructuring costs of in total approximately MSEK 29 (MGBP 2.8) are expected in 2011 and acquisition related transaction costs of MSEK 10.5 (MGBP 1) are expected in the first quarter of 2011. The acquisition will dilute margins in Security Services Europe during coming years.
“The acquisition will materially strengthen our operations in the United Kingdom both in terms of customer base and national coverage”, says Alf Göransson, Securitas President and CEO.
The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and approval from the United Kingdom Office of Fair Trading, which is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2011.
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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
Micaela Sjökvist, Head of IR, Securitas AB, phone +46 10 470 3013, mobile +46 76 116 7443 or email micaela.sjokvist@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 13.00 p.m. (CET) on January 14, 2011. |
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