Quarterly Report • May 8, 2025
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2.29 Earnings per share, SEK
| Comments from the President and CEO | 3 |
|---|---|
| January–March summary | 4 |
| Group development | 5 |
| Development in the Group's business segments | 6 |
| Cash flow | 9 |
| Capital employed and financing | 10 |
| Acquisitions and divestitures | 12 |
| Other significant events | 13 |
| Risks and uncertainties | 13 |
|---|---|
| Parent Company operations | 14 |
| Consolidated financial statements | 15 |
| Segment overview | 19 |
| Notes | 20 |
| Parent Company | 27 |
| Financial information | 28 |

We started 2025 with an improved operating margin of 6.4 percent (6.0) in the first quarter, supported by improvements across all business segments. Both security services and technology & solutions improved the operating margin.
Organic sales growth was 3 percent. Real sales growth in technology and solutions reached 5 percent, reflecting continued progress in shifting towards higher-margin technology and solutions services.
Operating cash flow improved compared to last year and our balance sheet remained strong.
In a time characterized by heightened global uncertainty and geopolitical risks, clients navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape. Our long-term partnership approach, strengthened by deep security expertise, a global presence and AI-enabled digital capabilities, sets us apart as the preferred partner in the market.
Our resilient business model has consistently proven its strength over time. By primarily delivering local security services in close proximity to our clients, we limit exposure to shifts in the global trade landscape and macro volatility. Although uncertainty remains, we had no material impact in the first quarter. We remain vigilant, closely monitoring development together with our clients.
We have had a strong focus on portfolio management in our security services business. Combined with substantially better margins on new sales through our improved offering, we have materially improved the profitability. In North America, we have addressed the lowmargin contracts, allowing us to shift our focus towards profitable growth. During the coming twelve months we will address the majority of non-performing contracts in Europe and Ibero-America. We are continuously enhancing our offering, laying a strong foundation for sustained margin growth over time.
The business optimization program initiated at the start of the year is on track to achieve MSEK 200 in annualized savings by the end of 2025.
We continue to evaluate our business mix and presence to sharpen long-term performance and competitive position.
In the first quarter, we successfully completed the divestment of our airport security business in France. We are assessing our strategic options related to the business unit Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services (SCIS) and expect to conclude the assessment during the year.
Our first-quarter performance, with 16 percent growth of earnings per share, is aligned with our plan, and we remain committed to achieving our target of 8 percent operating margin by the end of 2025. We continue to shape Securitas into a company wellpositioned to consistently deliver longterm value to our shareholders.
Magnus Ahlqvist President and CEO
| Q1 | Change, % | Full Year 2024 |
Change, % | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | 2025 | 2024 | Total | Real | Total | ||
| Sales | 39 606 | 39 260 | 1 | 2 | 161 921 | 3 | |
| Organic sales growth, % | 3 | 7 | 5 | ||||
| Operating income before amortization | 2 525 | 2 357 | 7 | 9 | 11 200 | 9 | |
| Operating margin, % | 6.4 | 6.0 | 6.9 | ||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | –150 | –151 | –639 | ||||
| Acquisition-related costs | –3 | –1 | 20 | ||||
| Items affecting comparability 1) | –77 | –217 | –1 285 | ||||
| Operating income after amortization | 2 295 | 1 988 | 15 | 17 | 9 296 | 88 | |
| Financial income and expenses | –497 | –554 | –2 277 | ||||
| Income before taxes | 1 798 | 1 434 | 25 | 30 | 7 019 | 148 | |
| Net income for the period | 1 318 | 1 054 | 25 | 30 | 5 172 | 299 | |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 2.29 | 1.84 | 25 | 29 | 9.01 | 302 | |
| Earnings per share, before items affecting comparability, SEK | 2.36 | 2.12 | 12 | 16 | 10.81 | 13 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 14 | –362 | 9 395 | ||||
| Cash flow from operating activities, % | 1 | –15 | 84 | ||||
| Free cash flow | –1 048 | –1 359 | 5 077 | ||||
| Net debt/EBITDA ratio | 2.5 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
1) Refer to note 7 for further information.
| Organic sales growth | Operating margin Q1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | |||||
| % | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Securitas North America | 3 | 4 | 8.7 | 8.6 | |
| Securitas Europe | 4 | 10 | 5.7 | 5.0 | |
| Securitas Ibero-America | 3 | 6 | 7.1 | 6.7 | |
| Group | 3 | 7 | 6.4 | 6.0 |
| Sales, MSEK |
Real sales growth, % |
Operating income before amortization, MSEK |
Operating margin, % |
% of Group sales | % of Group operating income before amortization |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business line | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 |
| Technology and solutions Security services |
13 227 25 557 |
12 762 25 768 |
5 1 |
7 4 |
1 389 1 265 |
1 304 1 131 |
10.5 4.9 |
10.2 4.4 |
33 65 |
32 66 |
55 50 |
55 48 |
| Risk management services and costs for Group functions |
822 | 730 | – | – | –129 | –78 | – | – | 2 | 2 | –5 | –3 |
| Group | 39 606 | 39 260 | 2 | 5 | 2 525 | 2 357 | 6.4 | 6.0 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
For further information regarding the revenue from the Group's business lines, refer to note 3.

Organic sales growth, %

Operating margin, %
Sales amounted to MSEK 39 606 (39 260) and organic sales growth was 3 percent (7) in the first quarter, supported by all three business segments. Extra sales in the Group amounted to 12 percent (12) of total sales.
Real sales growth, including acquisitions and divestitures and adjusted for changes in exchange rates, was 2 percent (5).
Technology and solutions sales amounted to MSEK 13 227 (12 762) or 33 percent (32) of total sales in the first quarter. Real sales growth, including acquisitions and divestitures and adjusted for changes in exchange rates, was 5 percent (7).
Operating income before amortization was MSEK 2 525 (2 357) which, adjusted for changes in exchange rates, represented a real change of 9 percent (9).
The Group's operating margin was 6.4 percent (6.0), an improvement supported by all business segments but somewhat hampered by Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, reported under the heading Other in the segment reporting, mainly due to a contract loss during the first quarter.
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets amounted to MSEK –150 (–151).
Acquisition-related costs totaled MSEK –3 (–1). For further information refer to Acquisitions and divestitures on page 12 and note 6.
Items affecting comparability were MSEK –77 (–217) whereof MSEK –46 (–80) were related to the transformation program in Europe, MSEK –26 (0) to the business optimization program and MSEK –5 (0) to the divestiture of the airport security business in France. For further information refer to note 7.
Financial income and expenses amounted to MSEK –497 (–554). The impact from IAS 29 hyperinflation was MSEK 12 (32) relating to the net monetary gain. For further information refer to note 8. Financial income and expense also include foreign currency gains and losses, net of MSEK 1 (3). The underlying improvement in financial income and expenses mainly derives from lower debt and lower interest rates.
Income before taxes amounted to MSEK 1 798 (1 434).
The Group's tax rate was 26.7 percent (26.5). The tax rate before tax on items affecting comparability was 27.6 percent (26.4).
Net income was MSEK 1 318 (1 054).
Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK 2.29 (1.84). Earnings per share before and after dilution and before items affecting comparability amounted to SEK 2.36 (2.12).
Securitas North America provides protective services in the US, Canada and Mexico. The operations in the US are organized in three specialized units – Guarding, Technology and Pinkerton Corporate Risk Management.
| Q1 | Change, % | Full Year | Change, % | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | 2025 | 2024 | Total | Real | 2024 | Total | |
| Total sales | 16 236 | 15 750 | 3 | 3 | 64 271 | 3 | |
| Organic sales growth, % | 3 | 4 | 3 | ||||
| Share of Group sales, % | 41 | 40 | 40 | ||||
| Operating income before amortization | 1 406 | 1 354 | 4 | 4 | 5 819 | 3 | |
| Operating margin, % | 8.7 | 8.6 | 9.1 | ||||
| Share of Group operating income, % | 56 | 57 | 52 |

Organic sales growth, %

Organic sales growth was 3 percent (4) in the first quarter, driven by good growth in the Technology and Pinkerton business units. Organic sales growth in the Guarding business unit was supported by positive net change in the portfolio along with price increases, although still hampered by the termination of an airport security contract of MSEK 1 300 on March 31, 2024, as previously communicated. The client retention rate was 88 percent (90).
Technology and solutions sales accounted for MSEK 6 058 (5 787) or 37 percent (37) of total sales in the business segment, with real sales growth of 4 percent (7) in the first quarter.
The operating margin was 8.7 percent (8.6). The operating margin in the Guarding business improved, while the Technology business unit came in on par with last year. The performance in Pinkerton hampered the operating margin development.
The Swedish krona exchange rate strengthened slightly against the US dollar, which had a minor impact on operating income in Swedish krona. The real change in operating income was 4 percent (8) in the first quarter.
Securitas Europe provides protective services in 21 countries. The full range of protective services includes on-site, mobile and remote guarding, technology and solutions, fire and safety services and corporate risk management.
| Q1 | Change, % | Change, % | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | 2025 | 2024 | Total | Real | 2024 | Total |
| Total sales | 16 683 | 16 843 | –1 | 2 | 70 177 | 5 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 4 | 10 | 8 | |||
| Share of Group sales, % | 42 | 43 | 43 | |||
| Operating income before amortization | 946 | 834 | 13 | 17 | 4 584 | 12 |
| Operating margin, % | 5.7 | 5.0 | 6.5 | |||
| Share of Group operating income, % | 37 | 35 | 41 |

Organic sales growth was 4 percent (10) in the first quarter, driven by price increases including the impact of the hyperinflationary environment in Türkiye. Active portfolio management held back organic sales growth in the security services business line. The client retention rate was 90 percent (91).
Technology and solutions sales accounted for MSEK 5 661 (5 528) or 34 percent (33) of total sales in the business segment, with real sales growth of 6 percent (8) in the first quarter.
The operating margin was 5.7 percent (5.0), an improvement driven by the security services business, mainly from active portfolio management and improved margins on new sales. The airport security business also supported the development, including the divestiture of the airport security business in France. The operating margin in the technology and solutions business line also improved.
The Swedish krona exchange rate strengthened against the euro and the Turkish lira, which had a negative impact on operating income in Swedish krona. The real change in operating income was 17 percent (9) in the first quarter.

Securitas Ibero-America provides protective services in Spain, Portugal and six Latin American countries. The full range of protective services includes on-site, mobile and remote guarding, technology and solutions, fire and safety services and corporate risk management.
| Q1 | Change, % | Full Year | Change, % | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | 2025 | 2024 | Total | Real | 2024 | Total | |
| Total sales | 3 707 | 3 646 | 2 | 3 | 14 845 | –4 | |
| Organic sales growth, % | 3 | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Share of Group sales, % | 9 | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Operating income before amortization | 262 | 243 | 8 | 10 | 1 042 | 5 | |
| Operating margin, % | 7.1 | 6.7 | 7.0 | ||||
| Share of Group operating income, % | 10 | 10 | 9 |

Organic sales growth was 3 percent (6) in the first quarter, driven by good technology and solutions growth and price increases in security services. The client retention rate was 91 percent (93).
Technology and solutions sales accounted for MSEK 1 345 (1 256) or 36 percent (34) of total sales in the business segment, with real sales growth of 9 percent (2).
The operating margin was 7.1 percent (6.7). The improvement was driven by the development in security services as well as in the technology and solutions business line.
The Swedish krona exchange rate strengthened against most currencies in the segment, which had a negative impact on operating income in Swedish krona. The real change in operating income was 10 percent (5) in the first quarter.
Organic sales growth, %

Operating margin, %
| MSEK | Jan–Mar 2025 | Jan–Mar 2024 | Jan–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income before amortization | 2 525 | 2 357 | 11 200 |
| Investments in non-current tangible and intangible assets | –979 | –1 071 | –4 029 |
| Capital expenditure in % of sales | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Reversal of depreciation | 918 | 904 | 3 723 |
| Change in trade receivables | –1 129 | –921 | –837 |
| Change in operating payables | –1 690 | –1 186 | 181 |
| Change in other net working capital | 369 | –445 | –843 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 14 | –362 | 9 395 |
| Cash flow from operating activities, % | 1 | –15 | 84 |
| Financial income and expenses paid | –735 | –746 | –2 156 |
| Current taxes paid | –327 | –251 | –2 162 |
| Free cash flow | –1 048 | –1 359 | 5 077 |

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 14 (–362), equivalent to 1 percent (–15) of operating income before amortization.
The cash flow in the first quarter improved compared to last year, in line with plan.
Free cash flow was MSEK –1 048 (–1 359), positively impacted by a stronger operating cash flow.
Cash flow from operating activities, %
| Q1 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| –15 % | 60 % | 115 % | 153 % | 1 % |
| MSEK | Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current tangible and intangible assets | 11 129 | 11 751 | 11 716 |
| Trade receivables | 26 552 | 27 702 | 27 843 |
| Operating payables | –15 540 | –17 173 | –18 534 |
| Other net working capital | –164 | –259 | –156 |
| Net working capital | 10 848 | 10 270 | 9 153 |
| Net working capital as % of total sales | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Operating capital employed | 21 977 | 22 021 | 20 869 |
| Goodwill | 51 055 | 53 751 | 54 895 |
| Acquisition-related intangible assets | 5 601 | 6 497 | 6 132 |
| Shares in associated companies | 360 | 383 | 380 |
| Other capital employed | –1 234 | –1 552 | –1 673 |
| Capital employed | 77 759 | 81 100 | 80 603 |
| Return on capital employed, % | 15 | 13 | 14 |
| Net debt | –37 267 | –41 130 | –37 923 |
| Shareholders' equity | 40 492 | 39 970 | 42 680 |
| MSEK | Note | Jan–Mar 2025 | Jan–Mar 2024 | Jan–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | –37 923 | –37 530 | –37 530 | |
| Free cash flow | –1 048 | –1 359 | 5 077 | |
| Acquisitions/divestitures | 6 | –223 | –10 | –186 |
| Items affecting comparability | 7 | –323 | –290 | –882 |
| Dividend paid | – | – | –2 177 | |
| Lease liabilities | 31 | 23 | 171 | |
| Change in net debt | –1 563 | –1 636 | 2 003 | |
| Revaluation of financial instruments | –226 | 45 | 283 | |
| Translation differences | 2 445 | –2 009 | –2 679 | |
| Closing balance | –37 267 | –41 130 | –37 923 |

The net working capital was MSEK 10 848 (9 153 as of December 31, 2024), corresponding to 7 percent of sales, adjusted for the full-year sales of acquired and divested entities (6 as of December 2024). The Group's operating capital employed was MSEK 21 977 (20 869 as of December 31, 2024). The translation of foreign operating capital employed to Swedish kronor decreased the Group's operating capital employed by MSEK 1 441.
The Group's total capital employed was MSEK 77 759 (80 603 as of December 31, 2024). The translation of foreign capital employed to Swedish kronor decreased the Group's capital employed by MSEK 5 788. The return on capital employed was 15 percent (14 as of December 31, 2024).
The Group's net debt amounted to MSEK 37 267 (37 923 as of December 31, 2024). The net debt was impacted mainly by the free cash flow of MSEK –1 048, translation differences of MSEK 2 445 and payments for items affecting comparability of MSEK –323.
The net debt to EBITDA ratio was 2.5 (2.9). The free cash flow to net debt ratio amounted to 0.14 (0.10). The interest coverage ratio amounted to 4.5 (4.0).
On March 31, 2025, Securitas had a Revolving Credit Facility with its eleven key relationship banks. The size of the facility amounted to MEUR 1 029 maturing 2027. The facility was undrawn on March 31, 2025.
A Swedish Commercial Paper Program amounts to MSEK 5 000, of which MSEK 300 was utilized as of March 31, 2025.
In February 2025, Securitas repaid a MEUR 300 Eurobond with proceeds of a MEUR 300 sustainability-linked bond maturing in 2032. Following the issuance, Securitas cancelled the MEUR 400 bank facility signed in the fourth quarter 2024.
Standard & Poor's rating of Securitas is BBB with stable outlook.
Further information regarding financial instruments and credit facilities is provided in note 9.
Cash flow from financing activities was MSEK –152 (–199) due to a net decrease in borrowings.
Cash flow for the period was MSEK –1 746 (–1 858).
The closing balance for liquid funds after translation differences of MSEK –197 was MSEK 5 484 (7 427 as of December 31, 2024).
Shareholders' equity amounted to MSEK 40 492 (42 680 as of December 31, 2024). The translation of foreign assets and liabilities into Swedish krona together with net investment hedges decreased shareholders' equity by MSEK 3 343. Refer to the statement of comprehensive income on page 15 for further information.
| Company | Business segment 1) | Included/ excluded from |
Acquired/ divested share 2) |
Annual sales 3) |
Enterprise value 4, 7) |
Goodwill | Acq. related intangible assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 54 895 | 6 132 | |||||
| Other acquisitions and divestitures 5,6) | – | – | –1 495 | 219 | 21 | 13 | |
| Total acquisitions and divestitures January –March 2025 |
– | – | –1 495 | 219 | 21 | 13 | |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | – | –150 | |||||
| Translation differences and remeasurement for hyperinflation |
–3 861 | –394 | |||||
| Closing balance | 51 055 | 5 601 |
1) Refers to business segment with main responsibility for the acquisition/divestiture.
2) Refers to voting rights for acquisitions/divestitures in the form of share purchase agreements. For asset deals no voting rights are stated.
3) Estimated annual sales.
4) Purchase price paid/received plus acquired/divested net debt but excluding any deferred considerations.
5) Related to acquistions for the period of the following entities: Sonitrol of New Orleans, the US and Mortalin (contract porfolio), Denmark.
Related also to the divestiture of the airport security business in France as well as for deferred considerations paid in Spain and Australia.
6)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, payments made from previously recognized deferred considerations and revaluation of deferred considerations in the Group was MSEK –11.
Total deferred considerations, short-term and long-term, in the Group's balance sheet amount to MSEK 29.
7) Cash flow from acquisitions and divestitures amounts to MSEK –223 which is the sum of enterprise value MSEK –219 and acquisition-related costs paid MSEK –4.
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 and revaluation of deferred considerations can be found in note 6.
During the first quarter 2025 Securitas completed the divestment of the airport security business in France to local management. Full year 2024 sales were approximately BSEK 1.5 with an operating margin well below average in Securitas Europe. For further information please refer to note 6 and 7.
For critical estimates and judgments, provisions and contingent liabilities refer to the Annual Report 2024 and to note 11. 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.
The Portuguese Competition Court has declared the previously communicated
decision by the Portuguese competition authority (the PCA) regarding alleged violations of anti-trust regulations by several Portuguese security companies, among them Securitas – Servicos E Tecnologia de Seguranca SA null and void. The decision has not yet been confirmed as final and unappealable. The previous assessment that no material impact on the result nor financial position of the Group is expected remains.
We are assessing our strategic options related to the business unit Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services (SCIS) and expect to conclude this work during the year. In 2024, SCIS had sales of BSEK 9.3 and an operating margin substantially below the Group's operating margin. Sales in the first quarter 2025 was BSEK 2.2 with a continued declining operating margin.
Risk management is necessary for Securitas to be able to fulfil its strategies and achieve its corporate objectives. Our approach to enterprise risk management is described in more detail in the Annual Report 2024.
Securitas' risks fall into three categories: operational risks, financial risks and strategic risks and opportunities.
Operational risks include risks directly attributed to business operations, for example the risk of labour shortages, contract risk, acquisition risks, business ethics risks and cyber security threats.
Financial risks comprise risks such as refinancing risk, interest-rate risks, foreign exchange risk, cash flow risk and tax related risks.
Strategic risks and opportunities refer to changes in the business environment with potential significant effects on Securitas' operations and business objectives. Current strategic risks include for example risks related to the general macro-economic and political environment such as trade conflicts and protectionist measures,
a challenging insurance market, and the litigation environment in the US.
Also, the geopolitical situation in the world has changed with Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. We have no operations either in Russia or in Ukraine and very limited presence in Israel, but we follow the development closely and contribute to a safer society where we can.
In Europe, we still have some outstanding work related to transformation programs and will continue our implementation efforts in 2025 and 2026. In addition, a business optimization program is being executed in 2025, mainly in Europe.
The implementation and rollout of new systems and platforms to support transformation, as well as optimization programs naturally carry a risk in terms of potential disruptions to our operations, which could negatively impact our result, cash flow and financial position. Additionally, the expected savings may be lower than anticipated and certain costs in connection with
the programs may be higher than anticipated.
All these risks make it difficult to predict the economic development of the different markets and geographies in which we operate.
In the preparation of financial reports, the Board of Directors and Group Management make estimates and judgments. These impact the statement of income and balance sheet as well as disclosures such as contingent liabilities. Actual outcomes may differ under varying circumstances and conditions.
For the forthcoming twelve-month period, the financial impact of the risks described above, as well as certain items affecting comparability, provisions and contingent liabilities, as described in the Annual Report 2024 and, where applicable, under the heading Other significant events, may vary from the current financial estimates and provisions made by management. This could affect the Group's profitability and financial position.
The Group's Parent Company, Securitas AB, is not involved in any operating activities. Securitas AB consists of Group Management and support functions for the Group.
The Parent Company's income amounted to MSEK 565 (606) and mainly relates to license fees and other income from subsidiaries.
Financial income and expenses amounted to MSEK 279 (–67). Income before taxes amounted to MSEK 550 (192).
The Parent Company's non-current assets amounted to MSEK 74 371 (74 888 as of December 31, 2024) and mainly comprise shares in subsidiaries of MSEK 72 825 (72 971 as of December 31, 2024). Current assets amounted to MSEK 5 972 (4 468 as of December 31, 2024) of which liquid funds accounted for MSEK 7 (65 as of December 31, 2024).
Shareholders' equity amounted to MSEK 56 000 (55 544 as of December 31, 2024).
The Parent Company's liabilities and untaxed reserves amounted to MSEK 24 343 (23 812 as of December 31, 2024) and mainly consist of interest-bearing debt.
For further information, refer to the Parent Company's condensed financial statements on page 27.
Stockholm, May 8, 2025
Magnus Ahlqvist President and Chief Executive Officer
This report has not been reviewed by the company's auditors.
| MSEK | Note | Jan–Mar 2025 | Jan–Mar 2024 | Jan–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 39 588 | 39 259 | 161 900 | |
| Sales, acquired business | 18 | 1 | 21 | |
| Total sales | 3 | 39 606 | 39 260 | 161 921 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Production expenses | –31 519 | –31 373 | –127 935 | |
| Gross income | 8 087 | 7 887 | 33 986 | |
| Selling and administrative expenses | –5 594 | –5 559 | –22 923 | |
| Other operating income | 3 | 19 | 16 | 71 |
| Share in income of associated companies | 13 | 13 | 66 | |
| Operating income before amortization | 2 525 | 2 357 | 11 200 | |
| Operating margin, % | 6.4 | 6.0 | 6.9 | |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | –150 | –151 | –639 | |
| Acquisition-related costs | 6 | –3 | –1 | 20 |
| Items affecting comparability | 7 | –77 | –217 | –1 285 |
| Operating income after amortization | 2 295 | 1 988 | 9 296 | |
| Financial income and expenses | 8, 9 | –497 | –554 | –2 277 |
| Income before taxes | 1 798 | 1 434 | 7 019 | |
| Income tax | –480 | –380 | –1 847 | |
| Net income for the period | 1 318 | 1 054 | 5 172 | |
| Whereof attributable to: | ||||
| Equity holders of the Parent Company | 1 313 | 1 052 | 5 160 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 5 | 2 | 12 | |
| Earnings per share before and after dilution (SEK) | 2.29 | 1.84 | 9.01 | |
| Earnings per share before and after dilution and before items affecting comparability (SEK) | 2.36 | 2.12 | 10.81 |
| MSEK | Note | Jan–Mar 2025 | Jan–Mar 2024 | Jan–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income for the period | 1 318 | 1 054 | 5 172 | |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | ||||
| Items that will not be reclassified to the statement of income | ||||
| Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans | –3 | –6 | –83 | |
| Deferred tax on remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans | 1 | 1 | 18 | |
| Total items that will not be reclassified to the statement of income | –2 | –5 | –65 | |
| Items that subsequently may be reclassified to the statement of income | ||||
| Remeasurement for hyperinflation | 8 | 67 | 91 | 248 |
| Cash flow hedges | 9 | –215 | 18 | 231 |
| Cost of hedging | 9 | –9 | 25 | 50 |
| Net investment hedges | 1 111 | –935 | –1 449 | |
| Other comprehensive income from associated companies, translation differences | –30 | 18 | 17 | |
| Translation differences | –4 424 | 2 950 | 3 893 | |
| Deferred tax relating to items that may be reclassified to the statement of income | –16 | 36 | 47 | |
| Total items that subsequently may be reclassified to the statement of income | –3 516 | 2 203 | 3 037 | |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | –3 518 | 2 198 | 2 972 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | –2 200 | 3 252 | 8 144 | |
| Whereof attributable to: | ||||
| Equity holders of the Parent Company | –2 203 | 3 249 | 8 131 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 3 | 3 | 13 |
| Operating cash flow MSEK | Note | Jan–Mar 2025 | Jan–Mar 2024 | Jan–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income before amortization | 2 525 | 2 357 | 11 200 | |
| Investments in non-current tangible and intangible assets | –979 | –1 071 | –4 029 | |
| Capital expenditure in % of sales | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.5 | |
| Reversal of depreciation | 918 | 904 | 3 723 | |
| Change in trade receivables | –1 129 | –921 | –837 | |
| Change in operating payables | –1 690 | –1 186 | 181 | |
| Change in other net working capital | 369 | –445 | –843 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 14 | –362 | 9 395 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities, % | 1 | –15 | 84 | |
| Financial income and expenses paid | –735 | –746 | –2 156 | |
| Current taxes paid | –327 | –251 | –2 162 | |
| Free cash flow | –1 048 | –1 359 | 5 077 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities, acquisitions and divestitures | 6 | –223 | –10 | –186 |
| Cash flow from items affecting comparability | 7 | –323 | –290 | –882 |
| Cash flow from financing activities excluding leasing | –152 | –199 | –4 630 | |
| Cash flow for the period | –1 746 | –1 858 | –621 |
| Change in net debt MSEK | Note | Jan–Mar 2025 | Jan–Mar 2024 | Jan–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | –37 923 | –37 530 | –37 530 | |
| Cash flow for the period | –1 746 | –1 858 | –621 | |
| Change in lease liabilities | 31 | 23 | 171 | |
| Change in loans | 152 | 199 | 2 453 | |
| Change in net debt before revaluation and translation differences | –1 563 | –1 636 | 2 003 | |
| Revaluation of financial instruments | 9 | –226 | 45 | 283 |
| Translation differences | 2 445 | –2 009 | –2 679 | |
| Change in net debt | 656 | –3 600 | –393 | |
| Closing balance | –37 267 | –41 130 | –37 923 |
| Cash flow MSEK | Note | Jan–Mar 2025 | Jan–Mar 2024 | Jan–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operations | –456 | –637 | 7 968 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | –764 | –692 | –2 478 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | –526 | –529 | –6 111 | |
| Cash flow for the period | –1 746 | –1 858 | –621 |
| Change in liquid funds MSEK | Note | Jan–Mar 2025 | Jan–Mar 2024 | Jan–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 7 427 | 7 942 | 7 942 | |
| Cash flow for the period | –1 746 | –1 858 | –621 | |
| Translation differences | –197 | 104 | 106 | |
| Closing balance | 5 484 | 6 188 | 7 427 |
| MSEK Note |
Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current tangible and intangible assets | 11 129 | 11 751 | 11 716 |
| Trade receivables | 26 552 | 27 702 | 27 843 |
| Operating payables | –15 540 | –17 173 | –18 534 |
| Other net working capital | –164 | –259 | –156 |
| Net working capital | 10 848 | 10 270 | 9 153 |
| Net working capital as % of total sales | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Operating capital employed | 21 977 | 22 021 | 20 869 |
| Goodwill | 51 055 | 53 751 | 54 895 |
| Acquisition-related intangible assets | 5 601 | 6 497 | 6 132 |
| Shares in associated companies | 360 | 383 | 380 |
| Other capital employed | –1 234 | –1 552 | –1 673 |
| Capital employed | 77 759 | 81 100 | 80 603 |
| Return on capital employed, % | 15 | 13 | 14 |
| Net debt | –37 267 | –41 130 | –37 923 |
| Shareholders' equity | 40 492 | 39 970 | 42 680 |
| MSEK Note |
Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Goodwill | 51 055 | 53 751 | 54 895 |
| Acquisition-related intangible assets | 5 601 | 6 497 | 6 132 |
| Other intangible assets | 2 807 | 2 761 | 2 883 |
| Right-of-use assets | 4 167 | 4 635 | 4 432 |
| Other tangible non-current assets | 4 156 | 4 355 | 4 401 |
| Shares in associated companies | 360 | 383 | 380 |
| Non-interest-bearing financial non-current assets | 4 404 | 4 580 | 4 673 |
| Interest-bearing financial non-current assets | 824 | 1 108 | 1 289 |
| Total non-current assets | 73 374 | 78 070 | 79 085 |
| Current assets | |||
| Non-interest-bearing current assets | 36 417 | 37 727 | 36 887 |
| Other interest-bearing current assets | 180 | 259 | 189 |
| Liquid funds | 5 484 | 6 188 | 7 427 |
| Total current assets | 42 081 | 44 174 | 44 503 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 115 455 | 122 244 | 123 588 |
| MSEK | Note | Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||
| Shareholders' equity | ||||
| Attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company | 40 485 | 39 964 | 42 676 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 7 | 6 | 4 | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 40 492 | 39 970 | 42 680 | |
| Equity ratio, % | 35 | 33 | 35 | |
| Non-current liabilities | ||||
| Non-interest-bearing non-current liabilities | 337 | 311 | 338 | |
| Non-current lease liabilities | 3 063 | 3 432 | 3 258 | |
| Other interest-bearing non-current liabilities | 37 518 | 35 316 | 36 827 | |
| Non-interest-bearing provisions | 3 613 | 3 852 | 3 997 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 44 531 | 42 911 | 44 420 | |
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Non-interest-bearing current liabilities and provisions | 27 258 | 29 426 | 29 745 | |
| Current lease liabilities | 1 374 | 1 401 | 1 458 | |
| Other interest-bearing current liabilities | 1 800 | 8 536 | 5 285 | |
| Total current liabilities | 30 432 | 39 363 | 36 488 | |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 115 455 | 122 244 | 123 588 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 2025/2024 |
42 676 | 4 | 42 680 | 36 695 | 3 | 36 698 | 36 695 | 3 | 36 698 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
–2 203 | 3 | –2 200 | 3 249 | 3 | 3 252 | 8 131 | 13 | 8 144 | |
| Transactions with non-controlling interests |
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | –12 | –12 | |
| Share-based incentive schemes | 12 | – | 121) | 20 | – | 20 | 27 | – | 27 | |
| Dividend to the shareholders of the Parent Company |
– | – | – | – | – | – | –2 177 | – | –2 177 | |
| Closing balance March 31/December 31, 2025/2024 |
40 485 | 7 | 40 492 | 39 964 | 6 | 39 970 | 42 676 | 4 | 42 680 |
1) Refers to remuneration for the participants in the long-term share-based incentive programs 2025 of MSEK 12.
| SEK | Jan–Mar 2025 | Jan–Mar 2024 | Jan–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share price, end of period | 141.95 | 110.35 | 136.90 |
| Earnings per share before and after dilution 1) | 2.29 | 1.84 | 9.01 |
| Earnings per share before and after dilution and before items affecting comparability 1) | 2.36 | 2.12 | 10.81 |
| Dividend | – | – | 4.503) |
| P/E-ratio after dilution and before items affecting comparability | – | – | 13 |
| Share capital (SEK) | 573 392 552 | 573 392 552 | 573 392 552 |
| Number of shares outstanding | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 |
| Average number of shares outstanding 2) | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 |
| Treasury shares | 475 000 | 475 000 | 475 000 |
1) Number of shares used for calculation of earnings per share includes shares related to the Group's share based incentive programs that have been hedged through swap agreements.
2) Used for calculation of earnings per share.
3) Proposed dividend, distributed in two equal installments of SEK 2.25 per share.
| MSEK | Securitas North America |
Securitas Europe |
Securitas Ibero-America |
Other | Eliminations | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales, external | 16 204 | 16 683 | 3 707 | 3 012 | – | 39 606 |
| Sales, intra-group | 32 | 0 | – | 0 | –32 | – |
| Total sales | 16 236 | 16 683 | 3 707 | 3 012 | –32 | 39 606 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 3 | 4 | 3 | – | – | 3 |
| Operating income before amortization | 1 406 | 946 | 262 | –89 | – | 2 525 |
| of which share in income of associated companies | – | 0 | – | 13 | – | 13 |
| Operating margin, % | 8.7 | 5.7 | 7.1 | – | – | 6.4 |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | –73 | –65 | –2 | –10 | – | –150 |
| Acquisition-related costs | –1 | –2 | – | – | – | –3 |
| Items affecting comparability | – | –77 | – | – | – | –77 |
| Operating income after amortization | 1 332 | 802 | 260 | –99 | – | 2 295 |
| Financial income and expenses | – | – | – | – | – | –497 |
| Income before taxes | – | – | – | – | – | 1 798 |
| MSEK | Securitas North America |
Securitas Europe |
Securitas Ibero-America |
Other | Eliminations | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales, external | 15 708 | 16 843 | 3 646 | 3 063 | – | 39 260 |
| Sales, intra-group | 42 | 0 | – | 0 | –42 | – |
| Total sales | 15 750 | 16 843 | 3 646 | 3 063 | –42 | 39 260 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 4 | 10 | 6 | – | – | 7 |
| Operating income before amortization | 1 354 | 834 | 243 | –74 | – | 2 357 |
| of which share in income of associated companies | – | – | – | 13 | – | 13 |
| Operating margin, % | 8.6 | 5.0 | 6.7 | – | – | 6.0 |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | –72 | –68 | –2 | –9 | – | –151 |
| Acquisition-related costs | – | –1 | – | – | – | –1 |
| Items affecting comparability | –70 | –131 | –9 | –7 | – | –217 |
| Operating income after amortization | 1 212 | 634 | 232 | –90 | – | 1 988 |
| Financial income and expenses | – | – | – | – | – | –554 |
| Income before taxes | – | – | – | – | – | 1 434 |
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 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 71 to 75 in the Annual Report 2024. The accounting principles are also available on the Group's website www.securitas.com under the section Investors – Financial data – 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 Accounting for Legal Entities. The most important accounting principles used by the Parent Company can be found in note 41 on page 122 in the Annual Report 2024.
None of the published standards and interpretations that are mandatory for the Group's financial year 2025 are assessed to have any significant impact on the Group's financial statements.
None of the published standards and interpretations that are mandatory for the Group's financial year 2026 are assessed to have any significant impact on the Group's financial statements.
The effect on the Group's financial statements from standards and interpretations that are mandatory for the Group's financial year 2027 or later remain to be assessed.
For definitions and calculations of key ratios not defined in IFRS, refer to notes 4 and 5 in this interim report as well as to note 3 in the Annual Report 2024.
There have been no significant events with effect on the financial reporting after the reporting period.
| MSEK | Jan–Mar 2025 | % | Jan–Mar 2024 | % | Jan–Dec 2024 | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and solutions | 13 227 | 33 | 12 762 | 32 | 53 167 | 33 |
| Security services | 25 557 | 65 | 25 768 | 66 | 105 889 | 65 |
| Risk management services | 822 | 2 | 730 | 2 | 2 865 | 2 |
| Total sales | 39 606 | 100 | 39 260 | 100 | 161 921 | 100 |
| Other operating income | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 71 | 0 |
| Total revenue | 39 625 | 100 | 39 276 | 100 | 161 992 | 100 |
This comprises two broad categories regarding technology and solutions.
Technology consists of the sale of alarm, access control and video installations comprising design, installation and integration (time, material and related expenses). Revenue is recognized as per the contract, either upon completion of the conditions in the contract, or over time based on the percentage of completion. Remote guarding (in the form of alarm monitoring services), that is sold separately and not as part of a solution, is also included in this category. Revenue recognition is over time as this is also a service that is rendered by Securitas and simultaneously consumed by the clients. The category further includes maintenance services, that are either performed upon request (time and material) with revenue recognition at a point in time (when the work has been performed), or over time if part of a service level contract with a subscription fee. Finally, there are also product sales (alarms and components) without any design or installation. The revenue recognition is at a point in time (upon delivery).
Solutions are a combination of services such as on-site and/or mobile guarding and/or remote guarding. These services are combined with a technology component in terms of equipment owned and managed by Securitas and used in the provision of services. The equipment is installed at the client site. The revenue recognition pattern is over time, as the services are rendered by Securitas and simultaneously consumed by the client. A solution normally constitutes one performance obligation.
This comprises on-site and mobile guarding, which are services with the same revenue recognition pattern. Revenue is recognized over time, as the services are rendered by Securitas and simultaneously consumed by the client. Such services cannot be reperformed.
This comprises various types of risk management services that are either recognized over time or at a point in time depending on the type of service. These services include risk advisory, security management, executive protection, corporate investigations, due diligence and similar services.
Other operating income consists mainly of trade mark fees for the use of the Securitas brand name.
The disaggregation of revenue by segment is shown in the table below. Total sales agree to total sales in the segment overview.
| Securitas North America |
Securitas Europe |
Securitas Ibero-America |
Other | Eliminations | Group | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | Jan–Mar 2025 |
Jan–Mar 2024 |
Jan–Mar 2025 |
Jan–Mar 2024 |
Jan–Mar 2025 |
Jan–Mar 2024 |
Jan–Mar 2025 |
Jan–Mar 2024 |
Jan–Mar 2025 |
Jan–Mar 2024 |
Jan–Mar 2025 |
Jan–Mar 2024 |
| Technology and solutions |
6 058 | 5 787 | 5 661 | 5 528 | 1 345 | 1 256 | 193 | 226 | –30 | –35 | 13 227 | 12 762 |
| Security services | 9 356 | 9 233 | 11 022 | 11 315 | 2 362 | 2 390 | 2 819 | 2 837 | –2 | –7 | 25 557 | 25 768 |
| Risk manage ment services |
822 | 730 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 822 | 730 |
| Total sales | 16 236 | 15 750 | 16 683 | 16 843 | 3 707 | 3 646 | 3 012 | 3 063 | –32 | –42 | 39 606 | 39 260 |
| Other operating income |
– | – | – | – | – | – | 19 | 16 | – | – | 19 | 16 |
| Total revenue | 16 236 | 15 750 | 16 683 | 16 843 | 3 707 | 3 646 | 3 031 | 3 079 | –32 | –42 | 39 625 | 39 276 |
The calculation of real and organic sales growth and the specification of currency changes on operating income before and after amortization, income before taxes, net income and earnings per share are specified below. The impact from remeasurement for hyperinflation due to the application of IAS 29 is included in currency change.
| MSEK | Jan–Mar 2025 | Jan–Mar 2024 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sales | 39 606 | 39 260 | 1 |
| Currency change from 2024 | 516 | – | |
| Real sales growth, adjusted for changes in exchange rates | 40 122 | 39 260 | 2 |
| Acquisitions/divestitures | –18 | –349 | |
| Organic sales growth | 40 104 | 38 911 | 3 |
| Operating income before amortization | 2 525 | 2 357 | 7 |
| Currency change from 2024 | 41 | – | |
| Real operating income before amortization, adjusted for changes in exchange rates | 2 566 | 2 357 | 9 |
| Operating income after amortization | 2 295 | 1 988 | 15 |
| Currency change from 2024 | 40 | – | |
| Real operating income after amortization, adjusted for changes in exchange rates | 2 335 | 1 988 | 17 |
| Income before taxes | 1 798 | 1 434 | 25 |
| Currency change from 2024 | 63 | – | |
| Real income before taxes, adjusted for changes in exchange rates | 1 861 | 1 434 | 30 |
| Net income for the period | 1 318 | 1 054 | 25 |
| Currency change from 2024 | 47 | – | |
| Real net income for the period, adjusted for changes in exchange rates | 1 365 | 1 054 | 30 |
| Net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company | 1 313 | 1 052 | 25 |
| Currency change from 2024 | 47 | – | |
| Real net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company, adjusted for changes in exchange rates | 1 360 | 1 052 | 29 |
| Average number of shares outstanding | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 | |
| Real earnings per share, adjusted for changes in exchange rates | 2.37 | 1.84 | 29 |
| Net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company | 1 313 | 1 052 | 25 |
| Items affecting comparability net of taxes | 40 | 161 | |
| Net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company, adjusted for items affecting comparability | 1 353 | 1 213 | 12 |
| Currency change from 2024 | 54 | – | |
| Real net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company, adjusted for items affecting comparability and changes in exchange rates |
1 407 | 1 213 | 16 |
| Average number of shares outstanding | 572 917 552 | 572 917 552 | |
| Real earnings per share, adjusted for items affecting comparability and changes in exchange rates | 2.46 | 2.12 | 16 |
The calculations below relate to the period January–March 2025.
Operating income before amortization (rolling 12 months) plus interest income (rolling 12 months) in relation to interest expenses (rolling 12 months). Calculation: (11 368 + 289) / 2 568 = 4.5
Cash flow from operating activities as a percentage of operating income before amortization.
Calculation: 14 / 2 525 = 1%
Free cash flow (rolling 12 months) in relation to closing balance of net debt. Calculation: 5 388 / 37 267 = 0.14
Net debt in relation to operating income before amortization (rolling 12 months) excluding depreciation (rolling 12 months) and including acquisition-related costs (rolling 12 months). Calculation: 37 267 / (11 368 + 3 737 – 18) = 2.5
Net working capital as a percentage of total sales (rolling 12 months) adjusted for the full-year sales of acquired and divested entities. Calculation: 10 848 / 161 167 = 7%
Investments in non-current tangible and intangible assets for the period as a percentage of total sales for the period.
Calculation: 979 / 39 606 = 2.5%
Operating income before amortization (rolling 12 months) as a percentage of closing balance of capital employed adjusted for provisions related to items affecting comparability. Calculation: 11 368 / (77 759 + 515) = 15%
Net debt in relation to shareholders' equity. Calculation: 37 267 / 40 492 = 0.92
Capital employed less goodwill, acquisition-related intangible assets, shares in associated companies and other capital employed.
Current and deferred tax balances, accrued interest, deferred considerations and provisions related to items affecting comparability and acquisition-related costs.
Accounts receivable and accrued sales income less deferred sales income.
Accounts payable, employee-related liabilities, prepaid and accrued expenses/income excluding accrued interest.
Operating capital employed less non-current tangible and intangible assets, trade receivables and operating payables.
Trade receivables, operating payables and other net working capital.
| MSEK | Jan–Mar 2025 | Jan–Mar 2024 | Jan–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restructuring and integration costs | –2 | 0 | –8 |
| Transaction costs | –1 | – | –4 |
| Revaluation of deferred considerations | – | –1 | 32 |
| Total acquisition-related costs | –3 | –1 | 20 |
| Cash flow impact from acquisitions and divestitures | |||
| Purchase price payments | –40 | –9 | –176 |
| Assumed net debt | –179 | – | 3 |
| Acquisition-related costs paid | –4 | –1 | –13 |
| Total cash flow impact from acquisitions and divestitures | –223 | –10 | –186 |
For further information regarding the Group's acquisitions and divestitures, refer to the section Acquisitions and divestitures.
| MSEK | Jan–Mar 2025 | Jan–Mar 2024 | Jan–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recognized in the statement of income | |||
| Transformation programs, Group1) | –46 | –89 | –155 |
| Acquisition of STANLEY Security2) | – | –128 | –594 |
| US Government investigation in Paragon Systems4) | – | – | –536 |
| Divestiture of operations5) | –5 | – | – |
| Business optimization program6) | –26 | – | – |
| Total recognized in income before taxes | –77 | –217 | –1 285 |
| Taxes | 37 | 56 | 253 |
| Total recognized in net income for the period | –40 | –161 | –1 032 |
| Cash flow impact | |||
| Transformation programs, Group1) | –23 | –105 | –265 |
| Cost-savings program, Group7) | –3 | –7 | –17 |
| Acquisition of STANLEY Security2) | –77 | –178 | –577 |
| US Government investigation in Paragon Systems4) | –199 | – | – |
| Divestiture of Securitas Argentina3) | –1 | – | –23 |
| Divestiture of operations5) | –4 | – | – |
| Business optimization program6) | –16 | – | – |
| Total cash flow impact | –323 | –290 | –882 |
1) Related to the business transformation programs in Securitas Europe MSEK –46 (–80) and Securitas Ibero-America MSEK 0 (–9). The program in Securitas Ibero-America was finalized in 2024. 2) Related to transaction costs, restructuring and integration costs.
3) Securitas Argentina was divested 2023. In 2025 an additional cash flow effect of MSEK –1 was reported.
4) Includes costs related to the US Government investigation into Paragon Systems, Inc. The investigation relates to alledged misconduct by certain former employees and to Paragon's relationship with various small business entities which were direct or indirect party to contracts with the US Government starting around 2012. In November 2024, a settlement was reached with the authorities, meaning that Securitas will pay MUSD 52, of which MUSD 18 has been paid in the first quarter of 2025. The total costs attributable to the investigation amounted to MUSD 53 during year 2024 and were reported under the heading Other in Securitas' segment reporting.
5) Related to the divestitiure of the airport security business in France. The divestiture had a cash flow impact of MSEK –183, whereof MSEK –179 is reported as cash flow from investing activities, acquisitions and divestitures (note 6) and MSEK –4 is reported as cash flow from items affecting comparability.
6) Related to the business optimization program as previously communicated.
7) Related to the cost savings program and exit of business operations in the Group that was communicated in 2020, finalized in 2021 but still impacts cash flow.
Securitas subsidiaries in countries that according to IAS 29 Financial reporting in hyperinflationary economies are classified as hyperinflationary economies are accounted for in the Group's financial statements after remeasurement for hyperinflation. Currently, only the Group's operations in Türkiye are reported according to IAS 29.
The impact on the consolidated statement of income and other comprehensive income from the remeasurement according to IAS 29 is illustrated below. The index used by Securitas for the remeasurement of the financial statements for Türkiye is the consumer price index with base period January 2005.
| Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange rate Türkiye, SEK/TRY | 0.27 | 0.33 | 0.31 |
| Index, Türkiye | 25.81 | 18.69 | 23.45 |
| MSEK | Jan–Mar 2025 | Jan–Mar 2024 | Jan–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net monetary gain, Türkiye | 12 | 32 | 129 |
| Total net monetary gain recognized in financial income and expenses | 12 | 32 | 129 |
| MSEK | Jan–Mar 2025 | Jan–Mar 2024 | Jan–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remeasurement net of tax, Türkiye | 67 | 89 | 245 |
| Total remeasurement impact recognized in other comprehensive income | 67 | 89 | 245 |
Revaluation of financial instruments is recognized in the statement of income on the line financial income and expenses. Revaluation of cash flow hedges (and the subsequent recycling into the statement of income) is recognized in other comprehensive income on the line cash flow hedges. Cost of hedging (and the subsequent recycling into the statement of income) is recognized on the corresponding line in other comprehensive income. The amount disclosed in the specification of change in net debt is the total revaluation before tax in the table below.
MSEK Jan–Mar 2025 Jan–Mar 2024 Jan–Dec 2024 Recognized in the statement of income Revaluation of financial instruments –2 2 2 Deferred tax – – – Impact on net income –2 2 2 Recognized in the statement of comprehensive income Cash flow hedges –215 18 231 Cost of hedging –9 25 50 Deferred tax 27 –5 –35 Total recognized in the statement of comprehensive income –197 38 246 Total revaluation before tax –226 45 283 Total deferred tax 27 –5 –35 Total revaluation after tax –199 40 248
The methods and assumptions used by the Group in estimating the fair value of the financial instruments are disclosed in note 7 in the Annual Report 2024. Further information regarding the accounting principles for financial instruments is disclosed in note 2 in the Annual Report 2024.
There have been no transfers between any of the the valuation levels during the period.
| MSEK | Quoted market prices |
Valuation techniques using observable market data |
Valuation techniques using non-observable market data |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | ||||
| Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | – | 32 | – | 32 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | – | –117 | –29 | –146 |
| Derivatives designated for hedging with positive fair value | – | 308 | – | 308 |
| Derivatives designated for hedging with negative fair value | – | –304 | – | –304 |
| December 31, 2024 | ||||
| Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | – | 47 | – | 47 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | – | –33 | –36 | –69 |
| Derivatives designated for hedging with positive fair value | – | 354 | – | 354 |
| Derivatives designated for hedging with negative fair value | – | –729 | – | –729 |
For financial assets and liabilities other than those disclosed in the table below, fair value is deemed to approximate the carrying value. A full comparison of fair value and carrying value for all financial assets and liabilities is disclosed in note 7 in the Annual Report 2024.
| Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | Carrying value | Fair value | Carrying value | Fair value |
| Long-term loan liabilities | 27 241 | 27 525 | 25 518 | 25 782 |
| Short-term loan liabilities | – | – | 3 441 | 3 431 |
| Total financial instruments by category | 27 241 | 27 525 | 28 959 | 29 213 |
| Total amount | Available amount | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Currency | (million) | (million) | Maturity |
| Term Facility | USD | 135 | 0 | 2025 |
| Term Facility | USD | 600 | 0 | 2026 |
| EMTN private placement, floating | SEK | 1 500 | 0 | 2026 |
| Revolving Credit Facility | EUR | 1 029 | 1 029 | 2027 |
| EMTN private placement, fixed | USD | 40 | 0 | 2027 |
| EMTN private placement, fixed | USD | 60 | 0 | 2027 |
| EMTN Eurobond, 4.25 % fixed | EUR UR | 600 | 0 | 2027 |
| Schuldschein dual currency facility | EUR | 15 | 0 | 2028 |
| EMTN Eurobond, 0.25 % fixed | EUR | 350 | 0 | 2028 |
| Term Facility | EUR | 147 | 0 | 2028 |
| EMTN private placement, floating | USD | 50 | 0 | 2028 |
| EMTN private placement, fixed | USD | 75 | 0 | 2029 |
| EMTN Eurobond, 4.375 % fixed | EUR | 600 | 0 | 2029 |
| EMTN Eurobond, 3.875 % fixed | EUR | 500 | 0 | 2030 |
| EMTN Eurobond, 3.375 % fixed | EUR | 300 | 0 | 2032 |
| Commercial Paper (uncommitted) | SEK | 5 000 | 4 700 | n/a |
For further information regarding Multicurrency Term Facilities refer to the section Capital employed and financing on page 10.
| MSEK | Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pension balances, defined contribution plans1) | 275 | 252 | 277 |
| Total pledged assets | 275 | 252 | 277 |
1) Refers to assets relating to insured pension plans excluding social benefits.
| MSEK | Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guarantees | – | – | – |
| Guarantees related to discontinued operations | 15 | 17 | 16 |
| Total contingent liabilities | 15 | 17 | 16 |
For significant estimates and judgments, provisions and contingent liabilities, refer to note 4 and note 39 in the Annual Report 2024 as well as to the section Other significant events in this report.
| MSEK | Jan–Mar 2025 | Jan–Mar 2024 | Jan–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| License fees and other income | 565 | 606 | 2 603 |
| Gross income | 565 | 606 | 2 603 |
| Administrative expenses | –273 | –345 | –1 792 |
| Operating income | 292 | 261 | 811 |
| Financial income and expenses | 279 | –67 | 523 |
| Income after financial items | 571 | 194 | 1 334 |
| Appropriations | –21 | –2 | –269 |
| Income before taxes | 550 | 192 | 1 065 |
| Income tax | –99 | –1 | –29 |
| Net income for the period | 451 | 191 | 1 036 |
| MSEK | Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Shares in subsidiaries | 72 825 | 64 047 | 72 971 |
| Shares in associated companies | 112 | 112 | 112 |
| Other non-interest-bearing non-current assets | 387 | 353 | 388 |
| Interest-bearing financial non-current assets | 1 047 | 1 654 | 1 417 |
| Total non-current assets | 74 371 | 66 166 | 74 888 |
| Current assets | |||
| Non-interest-bearing current assets | 2 175 | 11 738 | 821 |
| Other interest-bearing current assets | 3 790 | 8 285 | 3 582 |
| Liquid funds | 7 | 32 | 65 |
| Total current assets | 5 972 | 20 055 | 4 468 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 80 343 | 86 221 | 79 356 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Shareholders' equity | |||
| Restricted equity | 7 936 | 7 936 | 7 936 |
| Non-restricted equity | 48 064 | 48 913 | 47 608 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 56 000 | 56 849 | 55 544 |
| Untaxed reserves | 292 | 365 | 366 |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Non-interest-bearing non-current liabilities/provisions | 276 | 251 | 275 |
| Interest-bearing non-current liabilities | 10 774 | 5 850 | 7 980 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 11 050 | 6 101 | 8 255 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Non-interest-bearing current liabilities | 3 089 | 3 205 | 1 712 |
| Interest-bearing current liabilities | 9 912 | 19 701 | 13 479 |
| Total current liabilities | 13 001 | 22 906 | 15 191 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 80 343 | 86 221 | 79 356 |
July 30, 2025, 8 a.m. (CEST) Interim Report January–June 2025
November 6, 2025, 8 a.m. (CET) Interim Report January–September 2025
For further information regarding Securitas' IR activities, refer to www.securitas.com
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