Securitas Systems acquistion in the US

This is a press release from Securitas AB

Securitas Systems in the United States has acquired Premier System Solutions, Inc., the market leader in Tampa, Florida. The company installs and services security systems in Tampa and other major Florida markets. Premier has forecasted sales of MUSD 4,5 (MSEK 35) in 2006 with an employee base of 17. The enterprise value of the acquisition amounts to MUSD 4,6 (MSEK 36) The acquisition of Premier System Solutions, Inc., allows Securitas Systems to establish a strong local market presence in the important Florida market. Through the company Securitas Systems will get access to all Florida markets and increase its footprint to further support the national customer market segment in the United States. After the acquisition Securitas Systems in the USA will have sales of MUSD 120 (MSEK 935) with approximately 575 employees. Contact: Securitas Group Håkan Winberg, Executive Vice President and CFO +44 (0) 20 8432 6500 Henrik Brehmer, Senior Vice President Investor Relations +44 (0) 20 8432 6523 Securitas Systems Åsa Larsson, Corporate Communications Manager + 46 8 657 7433 The press release is also available on: www.securitasgroup.com