Securitas finalises acquisition in Spain

Securitas finalises acquisition in Spain Securitas has now received approval from the Spanish authorities for the acquisition of Ausysegur. The acquisition will be included in the Securitas Group from 1 April 2000. Ausysegur has annual sales of MSEK530 and is the second largest player in the Cash in Transit market in Spain. After the acquisition, Securitas will have a market share of 30% of the Cash in Transit market. Further information may be obtained from Camilla Weiner, Manager Investor Relations, tel: + 46 8 657 7332 ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/02/29/20000229BIT01130/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/02/29/20000229BIT01130/bit0002.pdf