Securitas receives credit ratings

Securitas receives credit ratings Securitas has received long term credit ratings from Standard & Poor's and Moody's. Securitas has received a rating of BBB+ with Stable Outlook from Standard & Poor's and of Baa1 with Stable Outlook from Moody's. The ratings will enable Securitas to access the international capital markets in an effective manner. Further information can be obtained from Camilla Weiner, Manager Investor Relations, telephone +44 20 8432 6500. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by BIT http://www.bit.se The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/10/25/20001025BIT01050/bit0001.pdf http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/10/25/20001025BIT01050/bit0002.doc