12th Dec 2005 07:00
12 December 2005 GROUP 4 SECURICOR PLC TRADING UPDATE Group 4 Securicor plc, the international security solutions group, will beupdating analysts and investors prior to the start of the company's closeperiod. In commenting on trading for the ten months to 31 October 2005,management will be indicating that performance continues to be in line with thetrends reported for the six months to 30 June 2005.Organic GrowthOverall organic growth for the ten months to 31 October 2005 continues ataround 7% with all business lines performing well. * Growth at Wackenhut continues to be strong with particularly good growth in the Government sector. * Overall growth in the European manned security businesses continues at around 3% despite negative growth in UK Security Services. * The Cash Services division has overall improved growth in the second half with particularly strong performances in the UK and New Markets. * Security Systems growth has also improved in the second half. * Overall growth in New Markets continues to be very strong. MarginsThe group margin has increased by around 0.4% against prior year withimprovements across all business lines. * Manned Security margins continue to be ahead of prior year with the reduction in the electronic monitoring margin being offset by the continuing synergy benefits. * Security Systems margins continue ahead of prior year. * Cash Services margins continue to be well ahead of prior year. Operational Highlights * Merger integration was completed ahead of schedule with the financial benefits flowing through more quickly than expected. * G4S Cash Services (UK) concluded a landmark four year pay agreement on 21 October, providing long term stability to its customers and employees. * The divestment of Falck Security BV, the Dutch security business, to a subsidiary of Facilicom Services Group was concluded on 2 November. * G4S Security Services (UK) remains on track to complete the security officer licensing programme in line with the SIA (licensing authority) deadlines. For further enquiries, please contact:Nick Buckles +44 (0)1293 554400Trevor DightonDebbie McGrathMedia Enquiries:Patrick Toyne-Sewell +44(0)7973 672649Sarah GestetnerNotes to Editors:Group 4 Securicor operates in over 100 countries throughout the world andemploys over 380,000 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.g4s.com.An investor and analyst conference call is taking place today at 0900 (GMT).The dial-in number is +44 (0)20 7162 0125. Results for the twelve months to 31December 2005 will be published on Monday 13 March 2006. The company's closeperiod commences on 12 January 2006.ENDGROUP 4 SECURICOR PLCRelated Shares:
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