6th Sep 2005 08:07
6 SEPTEMBER 2005 GROUP 4 SECURICOR PLC Purchase of further interest in Hashmira Company Limited, Israel Group 4 Securicor plc, the international security solutions group, announcesthat it has purchased a further 21% of the shares of Hashmira Company Limited("Hashmira") in Israel, raising its interest in Hashmira to 71%.The consideration of approximately ‚£9.1m will be satisfied in cash. Hashmirahas cash balances totalling approximately ‚£10m.Group 4 Falck acquired 50% of the shares in Hashmira in 2002. Hashmira is thelargest security company in Israel, employing around 10,000 guards andproviding a range of guarding and other security services.For further enquiries, please contact:Nick Buckles +44 (0)1293 554400Trevor DightonDebbie McGrathMedia enquiries:Patrick Toyne-Sewell +44 (0)7973 672649Sarah GestetnerNotes to EditorsGroup 4 Securicor operates in over 100 countries throughout the world andemploys over 360,000 people. It is a market leader in the provision of mannedsecurity, security systems and cash services in many of the countries in whichit operates. For more information on Group 4 Securicor please visit www.group4securicor.com.ENDGROUP 4 SECURICOR PLCRelated Shares:
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