Securitas launch commercial paper programme

Securitas launch commercial paper programme Securitas AB has today launched a Swedish commercial paper programme in the amount of 5 bln SEK. The purpose of the programme is to finance the group's short-term working capital needs. The programme has been assigned a K-1 short rating with Standard and Poors. Further information may be obtained from Henrik Brehmer, Senior Vice President Investor Relations, phone: +44 20 4832 6522. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2002/01/30/20020130BIT00700/bit0001.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2002/01/30/20020130BIT00700/bit0001.pdf