ESML Intressenter increases its shareholding to 99.58 percent and initiates compulsory squeeze-out in Securitas Direct AB

The offer referred to in this press relaease is not being made (nor will any tender of shares be accepted from or on behalf of holders) in any jurisdiction in which the making of the offer or the acceptance of any tender of shares therein would not be made in compliance with the laws of such jurisdiction. The offer is not being made, directly or indirectly, in or into Australia, Canada, Japan or South Africa.

During the autumn 2007, ESML Intressenter AB (“ESML”), wholly owned by EQT V, announced a public cash offer for all shares in Securitas Direct AB. The offer was completed on 20 March 2008, at which time ESML had reached an ownership of approximately 80 percent of all shares in the company. ESML has through continuous acquisitions of shares in Securitas Direct AB increased its ownership to 99.58 percent and has decided to initiate a compulsory squeeze-out of the remaining shares.

Stockholm November 10, 2008

ESML Intressenter AB



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