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Securitas

Quarterly Report Nov 15, 2010

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Securitas AB

Interim Report January–September 2010

JULY–SEPTEMBER 2010

  • • Total sales MSEK 15,327 (15,101)
  • • Organic sales growth 2 percent (–2)
  • • Operating margin 6.5 percent (6.2)
  • • Earnings per share SEK 1.57 (1.45)

JANUARY–SEPTEMBER 2010

  • • Total sales MSEK 45,622 (47,433)
  • • Organic sales growth 0 percent (–1)
  • • Operating margin 5.8 percent (5.7)
  • • Earnings per share SEK 4.10 (4.13)
  • • Free cash flow/net debt 0.20 (0.26)

COMMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO

The security services market is slowly recovering, even though the development in some countries in Europe remains difficult to predict.

The Securitas strategy — to focus on profitability and to differentiate the company from its competitors through the added value in optimizing security solutions for customers — has been successful in various business cycles. In the first nine months of 2010 the real improvement in operating income continued and amounted to 6 percent. The operating margin improved in all business segments.

The customer portfolio in Security Services North America has shown consecutive positive net change over the past three quarters. In Security Services Europe the central European countries have supported the organic sales growth, while the development in Spain remains negative.

During the third quarter a major acquisition was signed in the United Kingdom in order to strengthen Securitas position and ability to play a more active role in the development of the United Kingdom security service market. Favorable acquisition opportunities continue to present themselves in both mature and new markets and we intend to remain active and selectively take advantage of such opportunities as they arise.

Alf Göransson President and Chief Executive Officer

Contents

January–September summary . 2
Group development 3
Development in the Group's
business segments 5
Cash flow 8
Capital employed
and financing 9
Acquisitions 11
Other significant events 13
Parent Company
operations 14
Risks and uncertainties 14
Accounting principles 15
Consolidated financial
statements 16
Segment overview 20
Notes 21
Definitions 22
Parent Company 23
Annual General
Meeting 2011 23
Financial information 24

January–September summary

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Total Total
MSEK Q3 2010 Q3 2009 change, % 9M 2010 9M 2009 change, %
Sales 15,327 15,101 1 45,622 47,433 –4
Organic sales growth, % 2 –2 0 –1
Real sales growth, including acquisitions, % 6 0 3 2
Operating income before amortization 992 944 5 2,668 2,696 –1
Operating margin, % 6.5 6.2 5.8 5.7
Real change, % 10 2 6 2
Income before taxes and items affecting
comparability 820 754 9 2,134 2,148 –1
Real change, % 14 –1 6 –2
Income before taxes 820 754 9 2,134 2,148 –1
Real change, % 14 –1 6 –2
Net income 575 530 8 1,496 1,508 –1
Earnings per share (SEK) 1.57 1.45 8 4.10 4.13 –1

ORGANIC SALES GROWTH AND OPERATING MARGIN DEVELOPMENT PER BUSINESS SEGMENT

Organic sales growth Operating margin
Q3 9M Q3 9M
% 2010 2009* 2010 2009* 2010 2009* 2010 2009*
Security Services North America 0 –5 –3 –3 6.2 6.1 5.9 5.7
Security Services Europe 2 –1 1 0 5.8 5.8 5.4 5.3
Mobile and Monitoring 3 3 2 3 14.4 13.5 12.1 11.7
Group 2 –2 0 –1 6.5 6.2 5.8 5.7

* The comparatives have been restated due to operations moved between the segments Security Services Europe and Mobile and Monitoring. Refer to note 7 on page 22 for quarterly information for 2009.

Group development

Group quarterly sales development Group quarterly sales development

Group quarterly operating income development Group quarterly operating income development

JULY–SEPTEMBER 2010

Sales and market development

Sales amounted to MSEK 15,327 (15,101) and organic sales growth was 2 percent (–2). The slow recovery after the recession is starting to reflect in a positive organic sales growth and the development is estimated to be in line with security market growth in Europe and in North America. In Security Services North America the trend of positive portfolio development continued, while the countries in Security Services Europe are at different stages in the recovery. The level of extra sales in the Group was flat compared to last year.

Real sales growth, including acquisitions and adjusted for changes in exchange rates, was 6 percent (0).

Operating income before amortization

Operating income before amortization was MSEK 992 (944) which, adjusted for changes in exchange rates, represented an increase of 10 percent.

The Group's operating margin was 6.5 percent (6.2). The general focus on profitability in the Group, cost control and lower bad debt losses and provisions for bad debt losses are key factors behind the improvement. Security Services North America and Mobile and Monitoring improved the operating margin compared to last year, while Security Services Europe's margin was flat.

Price adjustments corresponded approximately to total wage cost increases within the Group in the third quarter.

Operating income after amortization

Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets amounted to MSEK –40 (–35).

Acquisition related costs impacted the quarter by MSEK –8 (–2). Further information is provided in note 4.

Financial income and expenses

Financial income and expenses amounted to MSEK –124 (–153). The decrease for the quarter is explained partly by a lower average interest rate on the net debt as well as a stronger Swedish krona, which had a positive impact on the finance net.

Income before taxes

Income before taxes was MSEK 820 (754). The real change was 14 percent.

Taxes, net income and earnings per share

The Group's tax rate was 29.9 percent (29.7).

Net income was MSEK 575 (530). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.57 (1.45).

Group development

JANUARY–SEPTEMBER 2010

Sales and market development

Sales amounted to MSEK 45,622 (47,433) and organic sales growth was 0 percent (–1). Development is estimated to be in line with security market growth in Europe and slightly lower in North America. The organic sales growth is slowly recovering. Security Services North America's organic sales growth was negative but with an improving trend quarter by quarter while Security Services Europe and Mobile and Monitoring had positive organic sales growth.

Real sales growth, including acquisitions and adjusted for changes in exchange rates, was 3 percent (2).

Operating income before amortization

Operating income before amortization was MSEK 2,668 (2,696) which, adjusted for changes in exchange rates, represented an increase of 6 percent.

The operating margin was 5.8 percent (5.7), an improvement reflected in all business segments. An increased pressure on the gross margins as a consequence of the recession in the security services market has been more than compensated by lower bad debt losses and provisions for bad debt losses and cost control, leading to an improved profitability.

Price adjustments approximately corresponded to the total wage cost increases within the Group in the first nine months of the year.

Operating income after amortization

Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets amounted to MSEK –117 (–103).

Acquisition related costs impacted the first nine months by MSEK –33 (–4). Further information is provided in note 4.

Financial income and expenses

Financial income and expenses amounted to MSEK –384 (–441). The decrease for the first nine months is explained partly by a lower average interest rate on the net debt as well as a stronger Swedish krona, which had a positive impact on the finance net.

Income before taxes

Income before taxes was MSEK 2,134 (2,148). The real change was 6 percent.

Taxes, net income and earnings per share

The Group's tax rate was 29.9 percent (29.8).

Net income was MSEK 1,496 (1,508). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 4.10 (4.13).

Development in the Group's business segments

Share of Group sales

Security Services North America 38%

Share of Group operating income

Security Services North America 36%

Quarterly sales development Quarterly sales development

Quarterly operating income development Quarterly operating income development

Security Services North America

Security Services North America provides specialized guarding services in the USA, Canada and Mexico and comprises 19 business units: one organization for national and global accounts, ten geographical regions and five specialty customer segments in the USA, plus Canada, Mexico and Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations (C&I). In total, there are 97 geographical areas, over 600 branch offices and approximately 100,000 employees.

Security Services North America July–September January–September January–December
MSEK 2010 2009 2010 2009 2009
Total sales 5,769 5,528 16,986 18,133 23,530
Organic sales growth, % 0 –5 –3 –3 –4
Operating income before amortization 357 336 996 1,039 1,400
Operating margin, % 6.2 6.1 5.9 5.7 5.9
Real change, % 7 3 2 2 2

July–September 2010

Organic sales growth was 0 percent (–5) in the third quarter. This is the third consecutive quarter of positive development in organic sales growth and derives from a positive net change trend in the contract portfolio.

The new sales rate in the third quarter was flat compared to the third quarter last year.

The operating margin was 6.2 percent (6.1). The improvement is primarily due to a focus on cost control, such as lower overhead costs, and lower bad debt losses and provisions for bad debt losses. The consolidation of Paragon Systems had a diluting impact on the operating margin.

The U.S. dollar exchange rate had a slightly negative effect on the operating result in Swedish kronor. The real change was 7 percent in the third quarter.

January–September 2010

Organic sales growth was –3 percent (–3) in the first nine months of the year. The positive development in the contract portfolio had a limited impact on the organic sales growth in the period and is therefore not as evident in the first nine months as in the third quarter.

The new sales rate in the first nine months of the year was lower than in the same period last year, when it was supported mainly by good growth in the Healthcare customer segment.

The operating margin increased to 5.9 percent (5.7). Cost reductions and lower bad debt losses and provisions for bad debt losses contributed to this development. This effect was partially counteracted by higher payroll taxes that were not fully compensated for.

The U.S. dollar exchange rate had a negative effect on the operating result in Swedish kronor. The real change was 2 percent in the first nine months.

The client retention rate was just under 90 percent which is a slight improvement compared to last year. The employee turnover rate in the U.S. was 37 percent (43).

Development in the Group's business segments

Share of Group sales

Security Services Europe 49%

Share of Group operating income

Security Services Europe 43%

Quarterly sales development Quarterly sales development

Organic sales growth, %

Quarterly operating income development Quarterly operating income development

Securitas AB

Security Services Europe

Security Services Europe provides specialized security and safety services for large and medium-sized customers in 25 countries, while Aviation – part of the Security Services Europe business segment – provides airport security services in 13 countries. Security Services Europe has a combined total of over 800 branch offices and more than 110,000 employees.

Security Services Europe July–September January–September January–December
MSEK 2010 2009* 2010 2009* 2009*
Total sales 7,443 7,671 22,488 23,665 31,517
Organic sales growth, % 2 –1 1 0 0
Operating income before amortization 431 443 1,206 1,257 1,800
Operating margin, % 5.8 5.8 5.4 5.3 5.7
Real change, % 4 4 4 1 4

* The comparatives have been restated due to operations moved between the segments Security Services Europe and Mobile and Monitoring. Refer to note 7 on page 22 for quarterly information for 2009.

July–September 2010

Organic sales growth was 2 percent (–1) in the third quarter. Most countries in the European guarding operation had positive organic sales growth in the third quarter, partly driven by an increase in extra sales. Spain continued to experience negative organic sales growth although less negative than last year.

The new sales rate was slightly higher in the third quarter than in the third quarter last year. Aviation has won three airport contracts in the United Kingdom, taking an important step into the UK market.

Security Services Europe has lost a major contract for job centres in the United Kingdom and Aviation has not been successful in winning the re-bid for the Brussels Airport. The current Securitas contracts are due to end January 1 and February 1, 2011, respectively. The total impact on sales is approximately –2 percent on an annual basis in the business segment Security Services Europe.

The operating margin was 5.8 percent (5.8). Aviation's operating margin was flat in the third quarter.

The euro exchange rate had a negative impact on the operating income in Swedish kronor. The real change was 4 percent for the quarter.

January–September 2010

Organic sales growth was 1 percent (0) in the first nine months of the year. In terms of organic sales growth, the countries in the European guarding operation are not showing a uniform picture. Positive organic sales growth was seen in countries such as Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Negative organic sales growth was seen in countries such as Norway and Spain.

The new sales rate was slightly lower in the first nine months than in the same period last year.

The operating margin was 5.4 percent (5.3). The increase is primarily related to lower bad debt provisions and losses. The lower level of extra sales compared to last year had a negative impact on the margin. Aviation's operating margin declined in the first nine months of the year, due to provisions for bad debts and negative impact related to the flight interruptions caused by the ash cloud in April.

The euro exchange rate had a negative impact on the operating income in Swedish kronor. The real change was 4 percent in the first nine months of the year.

The client retention rate was approximately 90 percent, an improvement compared to last year. The employee turnover rate was approximately 27 percent (27).

Development in the Group's business segments

Share of Group sales

Mobile and Monitoring 10%

Share of Group operating income

Mobile and Monitoring 22%

Mobile and Monitoring

Mobile provides mobile security services for small and medium-sized businesses, while Monitoring provides electronic alarm surveillance services. Mobile operates in 11 countries across Europe and has approximately 8,900 employees in 28 areas and 327 branches.

Monitoring, with approximately 900 employees, operates in 11 countries in Europe and covers the other European countries via partnerships.

Mobile and Monitoring July–September January–September January–December
MSEK 2010 2009* 2010 2009* 2009*
Total sales 1,505 1,529 4,479 4,617 6,168
Organic sales growth, % 3 3 2 3 3
Operating income before amortization 217 207 542 538 740
Operating margin, % 14.4 13.5 12.1 11.7 12.0
Real change, % 10 6 6 9 7

* The comparatives have been restated due to operations moved between the segments Security Services Europe and Mobile and Monitoring. Refer to note 7 on page 22 for quarterly information for 2009.

July–September 2010

Organic sales growth was 3 percent (3). In the Mobile operation, all countries except Spain and Denmark showed positive organic sales growth. In the Monitoring operation, the organic sales growth between the countries show a fragmented picture.

The operating margin was 14.4 percent (13.5), an increase related to operational improvements and lower divisional cost. The real change was 10 percent for the quarter.

January–September 2010

Organic sales growth was 2 percent (3). The lower organic sales growth compared to last year was primarily explained by the recession. In the Mobile operation, countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and the United Kingdom showed positive organic sales growth. The Monitoring operation enjoyed good organic sales growth in the Nordic countries.

The operating margin was 12.1 percent (11.7). Operational improvements and lower bad debt provisions and losses had a positive effect on the operating margin. The entry into the Monitoring market in Spain also contributed to the improved margin. The real change was 6 percent for the first nine months of the year.

Quarterly sales development

Quarterly operating income development Quarterly operating income development

Cash flow

Quarterly free cash flow Quarterly free cash flow

2009 2010

July–September 2010

Operating income before amortization amounted to MSEK 992 (944). Net investments in noncurrent tangible and intangible assets amounted to MSEK 35 (17).

Changes in accounts receivable amounted to MSEK –358 (19). The quarter was negatively impacted by sales growth and an increase in days of sales outstanding (DSO). Changes in other operating capital employed amounted to MSEK 104 (396). The quarter was negatively impacted by the payroll timing in the North American operations.

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 773 (1,376), equivalent to 78 percent (146) of operating income before amortization.

Financial income and expenses paid amounted to MSEK –65 (–75). Current taxes paid amounted to MSEK –123 (–182).

Free cash flow was MSEK 585 (1,119), equivalent to 89 percent (190) of adjusted income. The decrease in free cash flow is due to negative impact from accounts receivables and employeerelated accruals as described above.

Cash flow from investing activities, acquisitions, was MSEK –197 (–179).

Cash flow from items affecting comparability was MSEK –55 (–3) of which the settlement with the trustee of the Heros bankrupcy estate was MSEK –54.

Cash flow from financing activities was MSEK –10 (–448).

Cash flow for the period was MSEK 323 (489).

January–September 2010

Operating income before amortization amounted to MSEK 2,668 (2,696). Net investments in noncurrent tangible and intangible assets amounted to MSEK 63 (–6).

Changes in accounts receivable amounted to MSEK –1,002 (–302). The first nine months were negatively impacted mainly by an increase in days of sales outstanding (DSO). Changes in other operating capital employed amounted to MSEK 105 (–230). The period was negatively impacted by the payroll timing in the North American operations when compared to last year.

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 1,834 (2,158), equivalent to 69 percent (80) of operating income before amortization.

Financial income and expenses paid amounted to MSEK –468 (–373). The first nine months were negatively impacted by the first yearly payment of interest for the Eurobond in the second quarter. Current taxes paid amounted to MSEK –527 (–543).

Free cash flow was MSEK 839 (1,242), equivalent to 49 percent (73) of adjusted income. The decrease in free cash flow is due to negative impact from accounts receivables, employee-related accruals and financial income and expenses paid as described above.

Cash flow from investing activities, acquisitions, was MSEK –647 (–371).

Cash flow from items affecting comparability was MSEK –57 (–6) of which the settlement with the trustee of the Heros bankrupcy estate was MSEK –54.

Cash flow from financing activities was MSEK –127 (–1,712).

Cash flow for the period was MSEK 8 (–847).

Capital employed and financing

Net debt development

MSEK
Jan 1, 2010 –8,388
Free cash flow 839
Acquisitions –647
IAC payments –57
Dividend paid –1,095
Change in net debt –960
Translation and
revaluation 663
Sep 30, 2010 –8,685

Capital employed as of September 30, 2010

The Group's operating capital employed was MSEK 3,098 (2,623 as of December 31, 2009) corresponding to 5 percent of sales (4 as of December 31, 2009) adjusted for the full year sales figures of acquired units.

Acquisitions increased operating capital employed by MSEK 21 during the period.

Acquisitions increased consolidated goodwill by MSEK 409. Adjusted for negative translation differences of MSEK –1,150, total goodwill for the Group amounted to MSEK 12,817 (13,558 as of December 31, 2009).

The annual impairment test of all Cash Generating Units (CGU), which is required under IFRS, took place during the third quarter 2010 in conjunction with the business plan process for 2011. None of the CGUs tested for impairment had a carrying amount that exceeded the recoverable amount. Consequently no impairment losses have been recognized in 2010. No impairment losses were recognized in 2009 either.

Acquisitions have increased acquisition related intangible assets by MSEK 186. After amortization of MSEK –117 and negative translation differences of MSEK –74, acquisition related intangible assets amounted to MSEK 890 (895 as of December 31, 2009).

The Group's total capital employed was MSEK 16,931 (17,209 as of December 31, 2009). The translation of foreign capital employed to Swedish kronor decreased the Group's capital employed by MSEK –1,480.

The return on capital employed was 22 percent (22 as of December 31, 2009).

Financing as of September 30, 2010

The Group's net debt amounted to MSEK 8,685 (8,388 as of December 31, 2009). Acquisitions and acquisition related payments increased the Group's net debt by MSEK 647, of which purchase price payments accounted for MSEK 634, assumed net debt for MSEK –17 and acquisition related costs paid accounted for MSEK 30. The Group's net debt decreased by MSEK –623 due to the translation of net debt in foreign currency to Swedish kronor.

A dividend of MSEK 1,095 (1,059) was paid to the shareholders in May 2010.

The free cash flow to net debt ratio amounted to 0.20 (0.26).

The main debt instruments drawn as of the end of September 2010 were six bonds issued under the Group's Euro Medium Term Note Program. These comprised the 6.50 percent MEUR 500 Eurobond loan maturing in 2013, and five floating rates notes (FRN's). Two of these FRN's are denominated in SEK, and each of these is for MSEK 500 and mature in 2014. These two FRN's were issued during the third quarter. Another two FRN's are denominated in USD, one for MUSD 40, which was also issued in the third quarter, and one for MUSD 62. Both these loans mature in 2015. There is also a MEUR 45 FRN maturing in 2014. In addition to the above, Securitas has access to committed financing through the MUSD 1,100 revolving credit facility maturing in 2012.

Securitas also has access to uncommitted bank borrowings and a MSEK 5,000 Swedish Commercial Paper Program for short-term borrowing needs.

Securitas has ample liquidity headroom under the committed credit facilities in line with established policies, which, combined with the strong free cash flow generation means that the future liquidity requirements for the Company's operations are met.

Free cash flow/Net debt Free cash flow/net debt

0.36

Summary of credit facilities as of September 30, 2010:

Type Currency Facility
amount
(million)
Available
amount
(million)
Maturity
Multi Currency Revolving Credit Facility USD (or equivalent) 1,100 646 2012
EMTN Eurobond, 6.50% fixed EUR 500 0 2013
EMTN FRN Private Placement EUR 45 0 2014
EMTN FRN Private Placement SEK 500 0 2014
EMTN FRN Private Placement SEK 500 0 2014
EMTN FRN Private Placement USD 62 0 2015
EMTN FRN Private Placement USD 40 0 2015
Commercial Paper (uncommitted) SEK 5,000 3,050 n/a

The interest cover ratio amounted to 7.1 (5.2).

Shareholders' equity amounted to MSEK 8,246 (8,821 as of December 31, 2009). The translation of foreign assets and liabilities into Swedish kronor decreased shareholders' equity by MSEK –857 after taking into account net investment hedging of MSEK 300 and MSEK –1,157 before net investment hedging. Refer to the statement of comprehensive income on page 16 for further information.

The total number of outstanding shares amounted to 365,058,897 as of September 30, 2010.

ACQUISITIONS JANUARY–SEPTEMBER 2010 (MSEK)

Included Acquired Annual Enter -
prise
Acq.
related
intangible
Company Business segment 1) from share 2) sales 3) value 4) Goodwill assets
Opening balance 13,558 895
Seccredo,
Sweden 7) 8)
Other Jan 1 51 25 14 35 -
Claw Protection
Services,
South Africa 7) Other Mar 1 100 38 7 10 5
Dan Kontrol
Systemer, Denmark
Security Services Europe Apr 1 100 21 24 19 11
Bren Security,
Sri Lanka 7) 8)
Other Jun 1 60 16 23 40 9
Paragon Systems,
USA
Security Services
North America
Jun 8 100 1,102 267 219 17
G4S, Germany Security Services Europe
Mobile and Monitoring
n/a n/a n/a –32 –32 -
Legend Group
Holding
International,
Singapore 7) Other Jul 1 100 56 21 11 17
Guardian Security,
Montenegro 7) 8)
Security Services Europe Aug 1 75 40 25 18 16
Nikaro,
United Kingdom
Mobile and Monitoring Sep 1 100 27 28 19 13
Other acquisitions 5) 287 240 70 98
Total acquisitions January–September 2010 1,612 617 4096) 186
Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets - –117
Exchange rate differences
–1,150
–74
Closing balance 12,817 890

1) Refers to business segment with main responsibility for the acquisition.

2) Refers to voting rights.

3) Estimated annual sales.

4) Purchase price paid plus acquired net debt.

5) Related to other acquisitions for the period and updated previous year acquisition calculations for the following entities: Hamilton, USA, Atlantis Securite, Canada, Navicus, C&I, Addici (contract portfolio) and Jourman (contract portfolio), Services Sweden, Dalslands bevakning (contract portfolio) and Labelå (contract portfolio), Mobile Sweden, Verdisikring Vest (contract portfolio), Mobile Norway, Ferssa Group, Services France, Staff Sécurité (contract portfolio), AGSPY, SCPS (contract portfolio) and GPSA (contract portfolio), Mobile France, LB Protection (contract portfolio) and Eryma (contract portfolio), Alert Services France, Swallow Security Services, Mobile UK, Tecniserv, Alert Services Spain, WOP Protect (contract portfolio) and Alpha Protect (contract portfolio), Services Switzerland, GPDS (contract portfolio), Mobile Belgium, EMS (contract portfolio), Alert Services Belgium, Hose, Services Netherlands, Hadi Bewaking (contract portfolio), Mobile Netherlands, Agency of Security Fenix, Czech Republic, Gordon and Security 018, Serbia, ICTS, Services Turkey, GMCE Gardiennage, Morocco, Vigilan and El Guardian, Argentina, Trancilo and Gadonal, Uruguay, Worldwide Security and Protec Austral, Chile, Guardforce, Hong Kong, MKB Tactical, South Africa, Globe Partner Services, Egypt and Long Hai Security, Vietnam. Related also to deferred considerations paid in the USA, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey and Argentina.

6) Goodwill that is expected to be tax deductible amounts to MSEK 15.

7) Deferred considerations have been recognized mainly based on an assessment of the future profitability development in the acquired entities for an agreed period. The net of new deferred considerations and payments made from previously recognized deferred considerations was MSEK 3. Total deferred considerations, short-term and long-term, in the Group's balance sheet amount to MSEK 273.

8) No non-controlling interests have been accounted for since Securitas has an option to buy the remaining shares and the seller has an option to sell the remaining shares. Consequently, 100 percent of the company is consolidated.

All acquisition calculations are finalized no later than one year after the acquisition is made. Transactions with non-controlling interests are specified in the statement of changes in shareholders' equity on page 18. Transaction costs can be found in note 4 on page 21.

Acquisitions

Securitas has acquired 51 percent of the shares in Seccredo, a leading consulting company providing crisis management and risk and security services. Seccredo has 20 employees. The company helps customers to prevent, control and mitigate disturbances and losses in organizations and operations and of assets. Seccredo's customers represent a broad cross section of leading brands from both the private and public sectors.

Claw Protection Services, South Africa

Securitas has acquired all shares in the security services company Claw Protection Services in South Africa. Claw Protection Services has approximately 800 employees and specializes in guarding services, mainly in the areas of Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Dan Kontrol Systemer, Denmark

Securitas subsidiary in Denmark, Dansikring, has acquired all shares in the monitoring company Dan Kontrol Systemer in Denmark. Dan Kontrol Systemer, with 25 employees, is the largest independent monitoring company in Denmark. The acquisition has enabled Securitas to expand in the monitoring market in Denmark.

Bren Security, Sri Lanka

Securitas has acquired 60 percent of the shares in the security services company Bren Security in Sri Lanka. Bren Security has approximately 1,050 employees and operates guarding services in the Colombo city area.

Paragon Systems, USA

Pinkerton Government Services, a company within the Securitas Group, has acquired all shares in the security services company Paragon Systems in the USA. With this acquisition, Securitas is expanding in the primary government security services market in the USA. Paragon, with approximately 3,000 employees, specializes in providing high level, armed security officer services to various government agencies and facilities under the oversight of the U.S. Federal Protective Service and the U.S. Government Department of Defense. Paragon is one of the leading companies in the prime government sector in the U.S.

Legend Group Holding International, Singapore

Securitas has acquired all shares in the security services company Legend Group Holding International in Singapore. Legend has approximately 600 employees.

Guardian Security, Montenegro

Securitas has acquired 75 percent of the shares in the security services company Guardian Security in Montenegro. Guardian has approximately 600 employees.

Nikaro, United Kingdom

Securitas has acquired all shares in the mobile security services company Nikaro in the United Kingdom. Nikaro operates as a national security network and is one of the top five market leaders in key holding and response services in the United Kingdom.

Reliance Security Services, United Kingdom

Securitas has agreed with Reliance Security Group to acquire all shares in their security services operations in the United Kingdom. With 8,000 employees, Reliance Security Services is one of the leading security services companies in the United Kingdom. The company has a well diversified contract portfolio with a stable customer portfolio within guarding, mobile services, aviation security and security specialist services. With this acquisition, Securitas will become among the largest security services companies in the United Kingdom. The acquisition was approved by the European Commission on November 9, 2010, and consolidated in Securitas as of November 9, 2010.

ACQUISITIONS AFTER THE THIRD QUARTER

ESC and SSA Guarding Company, Thailand

Securitas has acquired the security services company ESC and SSA Guarding Company in Thailand. ESC and SSA Guarding Company has approximately 1,400 employees. The acquisition was consolidated in Securitas as of October 1, 2010.

Nordserwis.pl, Poland

Securitas has acquired the security services company Nordserwis.pl in Poland. Nordserwis.pl is a local security services company, well established in the North-Eastern region of Poland with approximately 250 employees. The acquisition was consolidated in Securitas as of November 1, 2010.

Security Professionals and Security Management, USA

Securitas has acquired the security services companies Security Professionals and Security Management, based in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Security Professionals and Security Management have combined annual sales of approximately MSEK 215 (MUSD 32) and approximately 1,000 employees. The acquisitions were consolidated in Securitas as of November 1, 2010.

Other significant events

For critical estimates and judgments and items affecting comparability and contingent liabilities refer to page 72 and pages 103–104 in the Annual Report 2009. If no significant events have occurred relating to the information in the Annual Report, no further comments are made in the Interim Report for the respective case.

Heros dispute settled

On July 22, 2010 Securitas signed an out of court settlement agreement with the Trustee of the Heros bankruptcy estate (Germany). Securitas has during the third quarter made a total payment of MSEK 54 (MEUR 5.9) in return for Heros waiving all claims whatsoever against the Securitas Group. The Securitas companies have simultaneously waived all claims against the bankruptcy estate. The settlement amount was covered by previously recognized provisions.

Tax Audit of Securitas USA

The U.S. tax authorities have, after finalizing an audit of Securitas USA for the years 2003–04, issued a notice on July 1, 2010 disallowing certain deductions for interest expenses and insurance premiums. Securitas is of the opinion that it has acted in accordance with the law and will defend its position in U.S. Tax courts. It may take several years until a final judgment is awarded. If the notice is finally upheld by the U.S. Tax courts a judgment could result in a tax of MUSD 60 plus interest.

Changes in Group Management

The Divisional President of the Mobile Division, Morten Rønning, left Securitas on July 8, 2010. On September 1, 2010, Erik-Jan Jansen was appointed new Divisional President of Mobile Division. Aimé Lyagre was appointed new Chief Operating Officer of Security Services Europe.

Securitas bonus and shares scheme

The Annual General Meeting held on May 4, 2010 resolved with the requisite majority to adopt the incentive program and in order to enable the Board to deliver the shares according to said incentive scheme, to authorize the Board to enter into a share swap agreement with a third party, which was one of the suggested hedging arrangements proposed by the Board. The incentive program is now being implemented throughout the Securitas Group.

Risks and uncertainties

Risk management is necessary in order for Securitas to be able to fulfill its strategies and achieve its corporate objectives. Securitas' risks fall into three main categories; contract risk, operational assignment risk and financial risks. Securitas approach to enterprise risk management is described in more detail in the Annual Report for 2009.

In the preparation of financial reports the Board of Directors and Group Management are required to make estimates and judgments. These estimates and judgments impact the statement of income and balance sheet as well as disclosures such as contingent liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates and judgments under different circumstances and conditions.

For the forthcoming three-month period, the financial impact of certain items affecting comparability and contingent liabilities, as described in the Annual Report for 2009 and above under the heading "Other significant events", may vary from the current financial estimates and provisions made by management. This could affect the Groups profitability and financial position.

Parent Company operations

The Groups Parent Company, Securitas AB, is not involved in any operating activities. Securitas AB provides Group Management and support functions for the Group.

January–September2010

The Parent Company's income amounted to MSEK 766 (714) and mainly relates to administrative contributions and other income from subsidiaries.

Financial income and expenses amounted to MSEK 1,103 (915). Income after financial items amounted to MSEK 1,520 (1,335).

As of September 30, 2010

The Parent Company's non-current assets amounted to MSEK 40,468 (40,604 as of December 31, 2009) and mainly comprise shares in subsidiaries of MSEK 39,750 (40,074 as of December 31, 2009). Current assets amounted to MSEK 3,346 (4,527 as of December 31, 2009) of which liquid funds amounted to MSEK 79 (2 as of December 31, 2009).

Shareholders' equity amounted to MSEK 21,565 (21,855 as of December 31, 2009).

A dividend of MSEK 1,095 (1,059) was paid to the shareholders in May 2010.

The Parent Company's liabilities amounted to MSEK 22,249 (23,276 as of December 31, 2009) and mainly consist of interest-bearing debt.

For further information, refer to the Parent Company's condensed financial statements on page 23.

Accounting principles

In general

This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act.

Securitas' consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as endorsed by the European Union, the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's standard RFR 1.3 Supplementary Accounting Rules for Groups. The most important accounting principles under IFRS, which is the basis for the preparation of this interim report, can be found in note 2 on pages 62 to 68 in the published Annual Report for 2009. The accounting principles are also available on the Group's website www.securitas.com under the section Investor Relations—Financials—Accounting Principles.

The Parent Company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's standard RFR 2.3 Accounting for Legal Entities. The most important accounting principles used by the Parent Company can be found in note 39 on page 109 in the published Annual Report for 2009.

The effects on the Group from new and revised standards and interpretations that came into effect on January 1, 2010 have been described in note 2 on pages 62 to 63 in the published Annual Report for 2009. The revised standards that impact the Group's financial statements are IFRS 3 (revised) Business combinations and IAS 27 (revised) Consolidated and separate financial statements. The new accounting principles adopted from January 1, 2010 without restatement of the comparative years are:

IFRS 3 (revised) Business combinations

The acquisition method is applied to business combinations. All payments to acquire a business are recorded at fair value at the acquisition date, with contingent considerations classified as debt subsequently re-measured through the statement of income. There is a choice on an acquisitionby-acquisition basis to measure the non-controlling interest in the acquiree at fair value or at the non-controlling interest's proportionate share of the acquiree's net assets. All acquisition related transaction costs are expensed. These costs are in the Group accounted for on a line in the statement of income named acquisition related costs. Costs accounted for on this line are transaction costs, revaluation of contingent considerations, revaluation to fair value of previously acquired shares in step acquisitions and, as previously, acquisition related restructuring costs.

IAS 27 (revised) Consolidated and separate financial statements

Transactions with non-controlling interests are recorded in equity if there is no change in control. When control is lost by the Parent Company, any remaining interest in the entity is remeasured to fair value, and a gain or loss is recognised in the statement of income.

statement of income

MSEK Jul–Sep 2010 Jul–Sep 2009 Jan–Sep 2010 Jan–Sep 2009 Jan–Dec 2009 Jan–Dec 2008
Continuing operations
Sales 14,758.6 14,858.1 44,297.2 46,243.4 61,216.7 55,247.9
Sales, acquired business 568.3 243.3 1,324.4 1,189.9 1,450.0 1,323.7
Total sales 15,326.9 15,101.4 45,621.6 47,433.3 62,666.7 56,571.6
Organic sales growth, %1) 2 –2 0 –1 –1 6
Production expenses –12,521.5 –12,280.4 –37,354.1 –38,755.7 –50,983.9 –46,122.9
Gross income 2,805.4 2,821.0 8,267.5 8,677.6 11,682.8 10,448.7
Selling and administrative expenses –1,818.0 –1,878.7 –5,609.3 –5,987.9 –7,933.5 –7,196.3
Other operating income 2) 2.7 2.8 8.3 8.8 11.3 18.7
Share in income of associated companies 3) 1.6 –1.3 1.6 –2.9 –4.1 –0.4
Operating income before amortization 991.7 943.8 2,668.1 2,695.6 3,756.5 3,270.7
Operating margin, % 6.5 6.2 5.8 5.7 6.0 5.8
Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets –39.6 –34.6 –116.9 –102.7 –138.3 –102.2
Acquisition related costs 4) –8.4 –1.8 –33.1 –3.7 –5.9 –52.6
Items affecting comparability - - - - - –29.3
Operating income after amortization 943.7 907.4 2,518.1 2,589.2 3,612.3 3,086.6
Financial income and expenses 5) –123.5 –153.2 –384.4 –441.1 –589.8 –469.6
Income before taxes 820.2 754.2 2,133.7 2,148.1 3,022.5 2,617.0
Net margin, % 5.4 5.0 4.7 4.5 4.8 4.6
Current taxes –215.2 –200.2 –565.8 –552.9 –715.4 –651.8
Deferred taxes –29.9 –23.9 –72.1 –87.6 –189.1 –75.3
Net income for the period, continuing operations 575.1 530.1 1,495.8 1,507.6 2,118.0 1,889.9
Net income for the period, discontinued operations - - - - - 431.8
Net income for the period, all operations 575.1 530.1 1,495.8 1,507.6 2,118.0 2,321.7
Whereof attributable to:
Equity holders of the Parent Company 574.8 528.4 1,497.6 1,506.2 2,116.2 2,323.6
Non-controlling interests 0.3 1.7 –1.8 1.4 1.8 –1.9
Earnings per share before dilution, continuing operations (SEK) 1.57 1.45 4.10 4.13 5.80 5.18
Earnings per share before dilution, discontinued operations (SEK) - - - - - 1.18
Earnings per share before dilution, all operations (SEK) 1.57 1.45 4.10 4.13 5.80 6.36
Earnings per share after dilution, continuing operations (SEK) 1.57 1.45 4.10 4.13 5.80 5.18
Earnings per share after dilution, discontinued operations (SEK) - - - - - 1.18
Earnings per share after dilution, all operations (SEK) 1.57 1.45 4.10 4.13 5.80 6.36

statement of comprehensive income

MSEK Jul–Sep 2010 Jul–Sep 2009 Jan–Sep 2010 Jan–Sep 2009 Jan–Dec 2009 Jan–Dec 2008
Net income for the period, all operations 575.1 530.1 1,495.8 1,507.6 2,118.0 2,321.7
Other comprehensive income
Actuarial gains and losses net of tax, all operations –27.8 –13.4 –148.8 –4.7 16.2 –464.6
Cash flow hedges net of tax, all operations 9.8 18.7 31.2 34.3 56.8 –130.2
Net investment hedges, all operations 264.5 280.0 299.8 316.2 254.9 –232.8
Translation differences, all operations –1,240.7 –1,078.6 –1,157.3 –1,287.6 –1,073.8 2,188.1
Other comprehensive income for the period,
all operations 6) –994.2 –793.3 –975.1 –941.8 –745.9 1,360.5
Total comprehensive income for the period, all operations –419.1 –263.2 520.7 565.8 1,372.1 3,682.2
Whereof attributable to:
Equity holders of the Parent Company –419.2 –264.4 522.8 565.0 1,370.8 3,683.0
Non-controlling interests 0.1 1.2 –2.1 0.8 1.3 –0.8

Notes 1–6 refer to pages 21–22.

statement of cash flow

Operating cash flow MSEK Jul–Sep 2010 Jul–Sep 2009 Jan–Sep 2010 Jan–Sep 2009 Jan–Dec 2009 Jan–Dec 2008
Continuing operations
Operating income before amortization 991.7 943.8 2,668.1 2,695.6 3,756.5 3,270.7
Investments in non-current tangible and intangible assets –188.0 –205.9 –613.3 –696.2 –950.7 –977.0
Reversal of depreciation 222.8 222.9 676.5 689.8 927.5 839.9
Change in accounts receivable –357.4 19.0 –1,002.1 –301.8 197.6 7.8
Change in other operating capital employed 104.3 395.8 104.8 –229.8 –556.4 107.3
Cash flow from operating activities 773.4 1,375.6 1,834.0 2,157.6 3,374.5 3,248.7
Cash flow from operating activities, % 78 146 69 80 90 99
Financial income and expenses paid –65.4 –75.2 –468.3 –372.8 –481.6 –433.4
Current taxes paid –123.0 –181.6 –526.5 –543.3 –728.2 –803.5
Free cash flow 585.0 1,118.8 839.2 1,241.5 2,164.7 2,011.8
Free cash flow, % 90 190 49 73 88 94
Cash flow from investing activities, acquisitions –197.3 –178.8 –647.0 –371.2 –757.7 –1,021.5
Cash flow from items affecting comparability –55.1 –3.1 –57.2 –6.2 –12.0 –110.8
Cash flow from financing activities –9.4 –447.5 –126.6 –1,711.7 –2,775.5 –199.3
Cash flow for the period, continuing operations 323.2 489.4 8.4 –847.6 –1,380.5 680.2
Cash flow for the period, discontinued operations - - - - - –790.5
Cash flow for the period, all operations 323.2 489.4 8.4 –847.6 –1,380.5 –110.3
Cash flow MSEK Jul–Sep 2010 Jul–Sep 2009 Jan–Sep 2010 Jan–Sep 2009 Jan–Dec 2009 Jan–Dec 2008
Cash flow from operations, continuing operations 711.4 1,318.6 1,365.5 1,903.7 3,069.3 2,858.1
Cash flow from operations, discontinued operations - - - - - 436.8
Cash flow from operations, all operations 711.4 1,318.6 1,365.5 1,903.7 3,069.3 3,294.9
Cash flow from investing activities, continuing operations –378.8 –381.7 –1,230.5 –1,039.6 –1,674.3 –1,978.6
Cash flow from investing activities, discontinued operations - - - - - –764.5
Cash flow from investing activities, all operations –378.8 –381.7 –1,230.5 –1,039.6 –1,674.3 –2,743.1
Cash flow from financing activities, continuing operations –9.4 –447.5 –126.6 –1,711.7 –2,775.5 –199.3
Cash flow from financing activities, discontinued operations - - - - - –462.8
Cash flow from financing activities, all operations –9.4 –447.5 –126.6 –1,711.7 –2,775.5 –662.1
Cash flow for the period, continuing operations 323.2 489.4 8.4 –847.6 –1,380.5 680.2
Cash flow for the period, discontinued operations - - - - - –790.5
Cash flow for the period, all operations 323.2 489.4 8.4 –847.6 –1,380.5 –110.3
Change in net debt MSEK Jul–Sep 2010 Jul–Sep 2009 Jan–Sep 2010 Jan–Sep 2009 Jan–Dec 2009 Jan–Dec 2008
Opening balance –9,699.8 –10,406.0 –8,387.7 –9,412.6 –9,412.6 –9,878.0
Cash flow for the period, all operations 323.2 489.4 8.4 –847.6 –1,380.5 –110.3
Change in loans, all operations 9.4 447.5 –968.6 653.0 1,716.8 –469.6
Change in net debt before revaluation and translation
differences, all operations 332.6 936.9 –960.2 –194.6 336.3 –579.9
Revaluation of financial instruments, all operations 5) 13.0 26.5 39.7 46.0 76.7 –178.2
Translation differences, all operations 668.8 667.2 622.8 785.8 611.9 –1,313.0
Impact from dividend of discontinued operations - - - - - 2,536.5

Change in net debt, all operations 1,014.4 1,630.6 –297.7 637.2 1,024.9 465.4 Closing balance –8,685.4 –8,775.4 –8,685.4 –8,775.4 –8,387.7 –9,412.6

Note 5 refers to page 21.

capital employed and financing

MSEK Sep 30, 2010 Jun 30, 2010 Dec 31, 2009 Sep 30, 2009 Jun 30, 2009 Dec 31, 2008
Operating capital employed 3,098.0 3,371.9 2,623.4 2,790.4 3,880.6 2,959.4
Operating capital employed as % of sales 5 5 4 4 6 5
Return on operating capital employed, % 130 123 135 127 104 108
Goodwill 12,816.7 13,982.7 13,558.3 13,121.2 13,964.0 14,104.3
Acquisition related intangible assets 890.0 868.1 894.9 785.6 736.5 751.3
Shares in associated companies 126.2 141.5 132.1 91.0 102.3 104.9
Capital employed 16,930.9 18,364.2 17,208.7 16,788.2 18,683.4 17,919.9
Return on capital employed, % 22 20 22 22 19 18
Net debt –8,685.4 –9,699.8 –8,387.7 –8,775.4 –10,406.0 –9,412.6
Shareholders' equity 8,245.5 8,664.4 8,821.0 8,012.8 8,277.4 8,507.3
Net debt equity ratio/multiple 1.05 1.12 0.95 1.10 1.26 1.11

balance Sheet

MSEK Sep 30, 2010 Jun 30, 2010 Dec 31, 2009 Sep 30, 2009 Jun 30, 2009 Dec 31, 2008
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Goodwill 12,816.7 13,982.7 13,558.3 13,121.2 13,964.0 14,104.3
Acquisition related intangible assets 890.0 868.1 894.9 785.6 736.5 751.3
Other intangible assets 258.3 264.3 278.4 268.5 269.9 255.2
Tangible non-current assets 2,196.1 2,307.8 2,377.2 2,342.5 2,453.7 2,460.1
Shares in associated companies 126.2 141.5 132.1 91.0 102.3 104.9
Non-interest bearing financial non-current assets 1,796.9 2,072.8 1,995.7 2,013.7 2,262.9 2,366.4
Interest bearing financial non-current assets 208.3 213.6 160.8 154.3 156.2 150.6
Total non-current assets 18,292.5 19,850.8 19,397.4 18,776.8 19,945.5 20,192.8
Current assets
Non-interest bearing current assets 11,132.7 11,799.7 10,819.5 11,467.2 12,351.3 11,532.2
Other interest bearing current assets 111.2 25.3 81.9 51.9 36.3 42.4
Liquid funds 2,424.9 2,195.7 2,497.1 3,016.1 2,599.0 3,951.5
Total current assets 13,668.8 14,020.7 13,398.5 14,535.2 14,986.6 15,526.1
TOTAL ASSETS 31,961.3 33,871.5 32,795.9 33,312.0 34,932.1 35,718.9
MSEK Sep 30, 2010 Jun 30, 2010 Dec 31, 2009 Sep 30, 2009 Jun 30, 2009 Dec 31, 2008
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity
Attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company 8,240.3 8,659.5 8,812.7 8,006.9 8,271.3 8,500.6
Non-controlling interests 5.2 4.9 8.3 5.9 6.1 6.7
Total shareholders' equity 8,245.5 8,664.4 8,821.0 8,012.8 8,277.4 8,507.3
Equity ratio, % 26 26 27 24 24 24
Long-term liabilities
Non-interest bearing long-term liabilities 245.2 248.5 193.8 198.2 176.2 201.6
Interest bearing long-term liabilities 7,776.8 6,940.4 8,357.5 7,293.9 7,754.4 7,148.4
Non-interest bearing provisions 2,509.8 2,756.3 2,626.2 2,641.7 2,741.5 2,811.9
Total long-term liabilities 10,531.8 9,945.2 11,177.5 10,133.8 10,672.1 10,161.9
Current liabilities
Non-interest bearing current liabilities and provisions 9,531.0 10,067.9 10,027.4 10,461.6 10,539.5 10,641.0
Interest bearing current liabilities 3,653.0 5,194.0 2,770.0 4,703.8 5,443.1 6,408.7
Total current liabilities 13,184.0 15,261.9 12,797.4 15,165.4 15,982.6 17,049.7
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 31,961.3 33,871.5 32,795.9 33,312.0 34,932.1 35,718.9

Changes in Shareholders' Equity

Sep 30, 2010 Dec 31, 2009 Sep 30, 2009
MSEK Attributable
to equity
holders of
the Parent
Company
Non
controlling
interests
Total Attributable
to equity
holders of
the Parent
Company
Non
controlling
interests
Total Attributable
to equity
holders of
the Parent
Company
Non
controlling
interests
Total
Opening balance January 1, 2010/2009 8,812.7 8.3 8,821.0 8,500.6 6.7 8,507.3 8,500.6 6.7 8,507.3
Total comprehensive income for the period,
all operations
522.8 –2.1 520.7 1,370.8 1.3 1,372.1 565.0 0.8 565.8
Transactions with non-controlling interests - –1.0 –1.0 - 0.3 0.3 - –1.6 –1.6
Dividend paid to the shareholders of the
Parent Company
–1,095.2 - –1,095.2 –1,058.7 - –1,058.7 –1,058.7 - –1,058.7
Closing balance September 30 / December 31,
2010/2009
8,240.3 5.2 8,245.5 8,812.7 8.3 8,821.0 8,006.9 5.9 8,012.8

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Data per share

SEK Jul–Sep 2010 Jul–Sep 2009 Jan–Sep 2010 Jan–Sep 2009 Jan–Dec 2009 Jan–Dec 2008
Share price, end of period 72.60 67.30 72.60 67.30 70.05 64.00
Earnings per share before dilution and before items affecting
comparability, continuing operations 1.57 1.45 4.10 4.13 5.80 5.24
Earnings per share before dilution and before items affecting
comparability, discontinued operations
- - - - - 1.18
Earnings per share before dilution and before items
affecting comparability, all operations 1.57 1.45 4.10 4.13 5.80 6.42
Earnings per share before dilution, continuing operations 1.57 1.45 4.10 4.13 5.80 5.18
Earnings per share before dilution, discontinued operations - - - - - 1.18
Earnings per share before dilution, all operations 1.57 1.45 4.10 4.13 5.80 6.36
Earnings per share after dilution and before items affecting
comparability, continuing operations 1.57 1.45 4.10 4.13 5.80 5.24
Earnings per share after dilution and before items affecting
comparability, discontinued operations
- - - - - 1.18
Earnings per share after dilution and before items
affecting comparability, all operations 1.57 1.45 4.10 4.13 5.80 6.42
Earnings per share after dilution, continuing operations 1.57 1.45 4.10 4.13 5.80 5.18
Earnings per share after dilution, discontinued operations - - - - - 1.18
Earnings per share after dilution, all operations 1.57 1.45 4.10 4.13 5.80 6.36
Dividend - - - - 3.00 2.90
P/E-ratio after dilution and before items affecting comparability,
continuing operations
- - - - 12 12
Number of shares outstanding 365,058,897 365,058,897 365,058,897 365,058,897 365,058,897 365,058,897
Average number of shares outstanding 365,058,897 365,058,897 365,058,897 365,058,897 365,058,897 365,058,897
Number of shares after dilution 365,058,897 365,058,897 365,058,897 365,058,897 365,058,897 365,058,897
Average number of shares after dilution 365,058,897 365,058,897 365,058,897 365,058,897 365,058,897 365,058,897

January–september 2010

Security Security Mobile
MSEK Services
North America
Services
Europe
and
Monitoring
Other Eliminations Group
Sales, external 16,986 22,432 4,291 1,913 - 45,622
Sales, intra-group - 56 188 - –244 -
Total sales 16,986 22,488 4,479 1,913 –244 45,622
Organic sales growth, % –3 1 2 - - 0
Operating income before amortization 996 1,206 542 –76 - 2,668
of which share in income of associated companies - - - 2 - 2
Operating margin, % 5.9 5.4 12.1 - - 5.8
Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets –18 –43 –33 –23 - –117
Acquisition related costs –14 –1 –3 –15 - –33
Operating income after amortization 964 1,162 506 –114 - 2,518
Financial income and expenses - - - - - –384
Income before taxes - - - - - 2,134

January–september 2009

Security Security Mobile
Services Services and
MSEK North America Europe 1) Monitoring 1) Other Eliminations Group
Sales, external 18,133 23,606 4,414 1,280 - 47,433
Sales, intra-group - 59 203 - –262 -
Total sales 18,133 23,665 4,617 1,280 –262 47,433
Organic sales growth, % –3 0 3 - - –1
Operating income before amortization 1,039 1,257 538 –138 - 2,696
of which share in income of associated companies - 0 - –3 - –3
Operating margin, % 5.7 5.3 11.7 - - 5.7
Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets –15 –37 –36 –15 - –103
Acquisition related costs - - - –4 - –4
Operating income after amortization 1,024 1,220 502 –157 - 2,589
Financial income and expenses - - - - - –441
Income before taxes - - - - - 2,148

1) Comparatives have been restated due to operations moved between the segments Security Services Europe and Mobile and Monitoring. Refer to note 7 for restated segment information per quarter and accumulated 2009.

Note 1 Organic sales growth

The calculation of organic sales growth (and the specification of currency changes on operating income and income before taxes) is specified below:

Jul–Sep Jul–Sep Jul–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Sep
Sales, MSEK 2010 2009 % 2010 2009 %
Total sales 15,327 15,101 1 45,622 47,433 –4
Acquisitions/divestitures –568 - –1,324 -
Currency change from 2009 705 - 3,296 -
Organic sales 15,464 15,101 2 47,594 47,433 0
Jul–Sep Jul–Sep Jul–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Sep
Operating income, MSEK 2010 2009 % 2010 2009 %
Operating income 992 944 5 2,668 2,696 –1
Currency change from 2009 46 - 199 -
Currency adjusted operating income 1,038 944 10 2,867 2,696 6
Jul–Sep Jul–Sep Jul–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Sep
Income before taxes, MSEK 2010 2009 % 2010 2009 %
Income before taxes 820 754 9 2,134 2,148 –1
Currency change from 2009 41 - 154 -
Currency adjusted income before taxes 861 754 14 2,288 2,148 6

Note 2 Other operating income

Other operating income consists 2010 and 2009 in its entirety of trade mark fees from Securitas Direct AB, while the comparative year 2008 also includes trade mark fees from Niscayah Group AB (former Securitas Systems AB). Trade mark fees from Niscayah Group AB ceased in November 2008.

Note 3 Share in income of associated companies

Securitas recognizes share in income of associated companies depending on the purpose of the investment.

· Associated companies that have been acquired to contribute to the operations (operational) are included in operating income before amortization. · Associated companies that have been acquired as part of the financing of the Group (financial investments) are included in income before taxes as a separate line within

the finance net. Currently, Securitas has no associated companies recognized as financial investments.

Associated companies classified as operational:

MSEK Jul–Sep 2010 Jul–Sep 2009 Jan–Sep 2010 Jan–Sep 2009 Jan–Dec 2009 Jan–Dec 2008
Walsons Services PVT Ltd 1.1 –1.3 0.8 –2.9 –4.1 –0.4
Long Hai Security 0.5 - 0.8 - 0.0 -
Facility Network A/S 1) - 0.0 - 0.0 0.0 0.0
Share in income of associated companies included in
operating income before amortization
1.6 –1.3 1.6 –2.9 –4.1 –0.4

1) Facility Network A/S was divested during 2009.

Note 4 Acquisition related costs

MSEK Jul–Sep 2010 Jul–Sep 2009 Jan–Sep 2010 Jan–Sep 2009 Jan–Dec 2009 Jan–Dec 2008
Restructuring and integration costs –4.7 –1.8 –18.7 –3.7 –5.9 –52.6
Transaction costs 1) –3.7 - –14.4 - - -
Acquisition related costs –8.4 –1.8 –33.1 –3.7 –5.9 –52.6

1) Expensed from 2010 in accordance with IFRS 3 (revised).

Note 5 Revaluation of financial instruments

MSEK Jul–Sep 2010 Jul–Sep 2009 Jan–Sep 2010 Jan–Sep 2009 Jan–Dec 2009 Jan–Dec 2008
Recognized in the statement of income
Revaluation of financial instruments –0.4 1.2 –2.7 –0.5 –0.4 2.7
Deferred tax 0.1 –0.3 0.7 0.1 0.1 –0.8
Impact on net income –0.3 0.9 –2.0 –0.4 –0.3 1.9
Recognized in the statement of comprehensive income
Cash flow hedges 13.4 25.3 42.4 46.5 77.1 –180.9
Deferred tax –3.6 –6.6 –11.2 –12.2 –20.3 50.7
Cash flow hedges net of tax 9.8 18.7 31.2 34.3 56.8 –130.2
Total revaluation before tax 13.0 26.5 39.7 46.0 76.7 –178.2
Total deferred tax –3.5 –6.9 –10.5 –12.1 –20.2 49.9
Total revaluation after tax 9.5 19.6 29.2 33.9 56.5 –128.3

Revaluation of financial instruments was previous years accounted for on a separate line in the statement of income. As of 2010, revaluation of financial instruments is included in Financial income and expenses in the statement of income.

The amount disclosed in the specification of change in net debt is the total revaluation before tax.

Note 6 Tax effects on other comprehensive income

MSEK Jul–Sep 2010 Jul–Sep 2009 Jan–Sep 2010 Jan–Sep 2009 Jan–Dec 2009 Jan–Dec 2008
Deferred tax on actuarial gains and losses 13.0 8.3 81.2 3.9 –7.2 250.2
Deferred tax on cash flow hedges –3.6 –6.6 –11.2 –12.2 –20.3 50.7
Deferred tax on net investment hedges –94.4 –99.8 –107.0 –112.8 –91.0 90.5
Deferred tax on other comprehensive income –85.0 –98.1 –37.0 –121.1 –118.5 391.4

Note 7 Security Services Europe and Mobile and Monitoring per quarter 2009

The tables below show Security Services Europe and Mobile and Monitoring adjusted for operations moved between the segments per quarter and accumulated 2009.

Security Services Europe
MSEK
Q1 2009 Q2 2009 H1 2009 Q3 2009 9M 2009 Q4 2009 FY 2009
Total sales 8,024 7,970 15,994 7,671 23,665 7,852 31,517
Organic sales growth, % 2 0 1 –1 0 –1 0
Operating income before amortization 404 410 814 443 1,257 543 1,800
Operating margin, % 5.0 5.1 5.1 5.8 5.3 6.9 5.7
Mobile and Monitoring
MSEK Q1 2009 Q2 2009 H1 2009 Q3 2009 9M 2009 Q4 2009 FY 2009
Total sales 1,532 1,556 3,088 1,529 4,617 1,551 6,168
Organic sales growth, % 5 3 4 3 3 1 3
Operating income before amortization 163 168 331 207 538 202 740
Operating margin, % 10.6 10.8 10.7 13.5 11.7 13.0 12.0

Definitions

Interest coverage ratio

Operating income before amortization (rolling 12 months) plus interest income (rolling 12 months) in relation to interest expenses (rolling 12 months).

Free cash flow, %

Free cash flow as a percentage of adjusted income (operating income before amortization adjusted for financial income and expenses, excluding revaluation of financial instruments, and current taxes).

Free cash flow in relation to net debt

Free cash flow (rolling 12 months) in relation to closing balance net debt.

Operating capital employed as % of total sales

Operating capital employed as a percentage of total sales adjusted for the full-year sales of acquired entities.

Return on operating capital employed, %

Operating income before amortization (rolling 12 months) plus items affecting comparability (rolling 12 months) as a percentage of the average balance of operating capital employed.

Return on capital employed, %

Operating income before amortization (rolling 12 months) plus items affecting comparability (rolling 12 months) as a percentage of closing balance of capital employed excluding shares in associated companies relating to financial investments.

Net debt equity ratio, multiple

Net debt in relation to shareholders' equity.

Parent Company

STATEMENT OF INCOME

MSEK Jan–Sep 2010 Jan–Sep 2009
Administrative contribution and other revenues 766.4 714.2
Gross income 766.4 714.2
Administrative expenses –349.8 –294.3
Operating income 416.6 419.9
Financial income and expenses 1,103.4 914.7
Income after financial items 1,520.0 1,334.6
Appropriations - -
Income before taxes 1,520.0 1,334.6
Taxes –154.9 19.9
Net income for the period 1,365.1 1,354.5

Balance sheet

MSEK Sep 30, 2010 Dec 31, 2009
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Shares in subsidiaries 39,749.6 40,073.7
Shares in associated companies 112.1 112.1
Other non-interest bearing non-current assets 259.8 200.7
Interest bearing financial non-current assets 346.6 217.2
Total non-current assets 40,468.1 40,603.7
Current assets
Non-interest bearing current assets 265.8 1,230.6
Other interest bearing current assets 3,001.7 3,294.5
Liquid funds 78.6 1.7
Total current assets 3,346.1 4,526.8
TOTAL ASSETS 43,814.2 45,130.5
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity
Restricted equity 7,727.7 7,727.7
Non-restricted equity 13,837.6 14,126.9
Total shareholders' equity 21,565.3 21,854.6
Long-term liabilities
Non-interest bearing long-term liabilities/provisions 115.0 77.7
Interest bearing long-term liabilities 7,732.2 8,259.1
Total long-term liabilities 7,847.2 8,336.8
Current liabilities
Non-interest bearing current liabilities 1,009.9 942.2
Interest bearing current liabilities 13,391.8 13,996.9
Total current liabilities 14,401.7 14,939.1
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 43,814.2 45,130.5

Annual General Meeting 2011

Securitas' Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 16.00 CET at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm.

Stockholm, November 15, 2010

Alf Göransson President and Chief Executive Officer

This report has not been reviewed by the company's auditors.

Financial information

PRESENTATION OF THE INTERIM REPORT

An information meeting will be held on November 15, 2010, at 14.30 p.m. CET. The information meeting will take place at Securitas' head office, Lindhagensplan 70, Stockholm.

To follow the information meeting via telephone (and participate in a Q&A session), please register via the link https://eventreg2.conferencing.com/webportal3/reg.html?Acc=007175&Conf=202952 and follow the instructions, or call +44 (0)20 7162 0177 or +46 (0) 8 505 201 14.

The meeting will be webcast at www.securitas.com/webcasts

A recorded version of the webcast will be available at www.securitas.com/webcasts after the meeting and a recorded version of the meeting will also be available until midnight on November 17 at tel: +44 (0)207 031 4064 and +46 (0)8 505 203 33, access code: 879372.

For further information, please contact:

Micaela Sjökvist, Head of Investor Relations, +46 10 470 3013

Gisela Lindstrand, Senior Vice President Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, +46 10 470 3011

Financial information calendar

Securitas will release financial information for 2011 as follows:

Full Year Report January–December 2010: February 8, 2011

January–March 2011: May 4, 2011

January-June 2011: August 5, 2011

January-September 2011: November 9, 2011

Securitas is a knowledge leader in security. By focusing on providing security solutions to fit each customer's needs, Securitas has achieved sustainable growth and profitability in 40 countries in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East and Africa. Everywhere from small stores to airports, our 260,000 employees are making a difference.

Securitas AB

P.O. Box 12307 SE-102 28 Stockholm Sweden Tel +46 10 470 3000 Fax +46 10 470 3122 www.securitas.com Visiting address: Lindhagensplan 70

Corporate registration number 556302–7241 Securitas AB discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication at 13 p.m. (CET) on Monday, November 15, 2010.

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