Declared Dividend • May 20
Dividend of kr2.65 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of kr2.65. Ex-date: 18th November 2026 Payment date: 24th November 2026 Dividend yield will be 20%, which is higher than the industry average of 4.3%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (56% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (37% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 4.2% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 45% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Annuncio • Apr 30
Securitas AB (publ) Approves Dividend for the Financial Year of 2025, Payable on May 7, 2026, and November 24, 2026 Respectively Securitas AB (publ), at the AGM held on April 29, 2026 it resolved to pay a dividend of SEK 5.30 per share, to be distributed to the shareholders in two payments of SEK 2.65 per share, respectively. Record date is May 4, 2026, for the first dividend and November 19, 2026, for the second dividend. The first dividend is estimated to be distributed by Euroclear Sweden AB starting on May 7, 2026, and November 24, 2026, for the second dividend. The AGM discharged the Board of Directors and the President from liability for the financial year of 2025. Annuncio • Mar 19
Securitas AB (publ) (OM:SECU B) acquired Social Navigator Inc. Securitas AB (publ) (OM:SECU B) acquired Social Navigator Inc. on March 18, 2026.
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Securitas AB (publ) (OM:SECU B) completed the acquisition of Social Navigator Inc. on March 18, 2026. Annuncio • Feb 06
Securitas AB (publ) to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Final Results between Mar 23, 2026 and Mar 27, 2026 Securitas AB (publ) announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 final results on between Mar 23, 2026 and Mar 27, 2026 Annuncio • Feb 05
Securitas AB (publ), Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2026 Securitas AB (publ), Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2026. Location: stockholm Sweden Annuncio • Jan 27
Securitas AB (publ) to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Feb 04, 2026 Securitas AB (publ) announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results at 8:00 AM, Central European Standard Time on Feb 04, 2026 Board Change • Dec 30
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 4 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 7 non-independent directors. Independent Director Asa Bergman was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Annuncio • Mar 29
Securitas AB (Publ) Proposes Dividend for the Year 2024, Payable Starting May 12, 2025 and November 20, 2025 The board of Securitas AB (publ) at the annual general meeting to be held on May 8, 2025, proposed that a dividend of SEK 4.50 per share is distributed to the shareholders in two payments of SEK 2.25 per share each. The record date for the first payment is proposed to be May 12, 2025, and for the second payment, November 20, 2025. If the AGM so resolves, the first payment is expected to be distributed by Euroclear starting May 15, 2025, and the second payment starting November 25, 2025. Annuncio • Mar 26
WO Group acquired Securitas AB Airport security business in France from Securitas AB (publ) (OM:SECU B). WO Group acquired Securitas AB Airport security business in France from Securitas AB (publ) (OM:SECU B) on March 24, 2025. WO Group is highly experienced in the French Aviation market and will continue to develop the business to the benefit of the clients and the employees, this is something that has been a priority for us throughout this process. The divestment is part of our strategic execution where we will continue our assessment of our business mix and presence to enhance our performance and long-term competitive position. Full year 2024 sales were approximately SEK 1.5 billion with an operating margin well below average in Securitas Europe. The transaction is estimated to have no material impact on the balance sheet or cash flow for the Group.
WO Group completed the acquisition of Securitas AB Airport security business in France from Securitas AB (publ) (OM:SECU Bon March 24, 2025. Annuncio • Feb 07
Securitas AB (publ), Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2025 Securitas AB (publ), Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2025. Location: stockholm Sweden Reported Earnings • Nov 08
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: kr2.03 (vs kr3.58 loss in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: kr2.03 (up from kr3.58 loss in 3Q 2023). Revenue: kr40.2b (flat on 3Q 2023). Net income: kr1.16b (up kr3.22b from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.9% (up from net loss in 3Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 3.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.0% growth forecast for the Commercial Services industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 29% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 4% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Jul 31
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: kr2.28 (vs kr2.05 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: kr2.28 (up from kr2.05 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: kr40.6b (up 1.8% from 2Q 2023). Net income: kr1.31b (up 11% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 3.2% (up from 2.9% in 2Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 3.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Commercial Services industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 35% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 14% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Board Change • May 15
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 7 experienced directors. 4 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Asa Bergman was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Declared Dividend • May 12
Dividend of kr1.90 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of kr1.90. Ex-date: 15th November 2024 Payment date: 21st November 2024 Dividend yield will be 23%, which is higher than the industry average of 4.3%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (157% earnings payout ratio). However, it is covered by cash flows (50% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 2.4% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 75% to bring the payout ratio under control. EPS is expected to grow by 168% over the next 3 years, which is sufficient to bring the dividend into a sustainable range. Reported Earnings • May 08
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: kr1.84 (vs kr1.66 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: kr1.84 (up from kr1.66 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: kr39.3b (up 4.0% from 1Q 2023). Net income: kr1.05b (up 10% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.7% (up from 2.5% in 1Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 3.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.5% growth forecast for the Commercial Services industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 24% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 13% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Mar 29
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: kr2.24 (vs kr9.20 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: kr2.24 (down from kr9.20 in FY 2022). Revenue: kr157.2b (up 18% from FY 2022). Net income: kr1.29b (down 70% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 0.8% (down from 3.2% in FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 3.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Commercial Services industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 13% per year and the company’s share price has also fallen by 13% per year. Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 01
Independent Director recently bought €444k worth of stock On the 26th of February, Ulf Cappelen bought around 46k shares on-market at roughly €9.66 per share. This transaction amounted to 73% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have collectively bought €726k more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Declared Dividend • Feb 12
Final dividend of kr1.90 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of kr1.90. Ex-date: 10th May 2024 Payment date: 16th May 2024 Dividend yield will be 22%, which is higher than the industry average of 4.3%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (169% earnings payout ratio). However, it is well covered by cash flows (27% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 2.4% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 88% to bring the payout ratio under control. EPS is expected to grow by 169% over the next 3 years, which is sufficient to bring the dividend into a sustainable range. Reported Earnings • Feb 08
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: kr2.24 (vs kr9.20 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: kr2.24 (down from kr9.20 in FY 2022). Revenue: kr157.2b (up 18% from FY 2022). Net income: kr1.29b (down 70% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 0.8% (down from 3.2% in FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 3.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.0% growth forecast for the Commercial Services industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 13% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 9% per year. Annuncio • Feb 07
Securitas AB (Publ) Proposes Dividend for 2023 Securitas AB (publ) proposed dividend for 2023 of SEK 3.80 compared to SEK 3.45 per share a year ago, distributed in two installments. Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 18
President & CEO recently bought €153k worth of stock On the 9th of November, Magnus Ahlqvist bought around 20k shares on-market at roughly €7.65 per share. This transaction amounted to 6.2% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger purchase from another insider worth €225k. Despite this recent buy, Magnus has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €25k. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 10
Upcoming dividend of kr1.70 per share at 3.8% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 17 November 2023. Payment date: 23 November 2023. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 3.8%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (5.1%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.6%). New Risk • Nov 08
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 0.9% Last year net profit margin: 3.0% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (13% operating cash flow to total debt). Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.9% net profit margin). Annuncio • Sep 21
Securitas North America Announces Chrissy Toskos as Chief Human Resources Officer Securitas North America Division announced the appointment of Chrissy Toskos as Chief Human Resources Officer. Toskos will have a key role in the division leadership team where she will help to accelerate the organization's transformation—augmenting physical security with technology, transforming the client experience, and developing the workforce of the future. Toskos comes to Securitas after nearly 20 years with Prudential where she helped lead the organization through a transformation of the business and corporate functions. She will draw on that experience to accelerate programs to prepare the Securitas North America workforce to meet future business challenges and deliver client value. Reported Earnings • Jul 30
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: kr2.05 (vs kr2.80 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: kr2.05. Revenue: kr39.9b (up 31% from 2Q 2022). Net income: kr1.18b (up 15% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.9% (down from 3.3% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.2% growth forecast for the Commercial Services industry in Germany. Annuncio • Jul 29
Securitas AB (publ) to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Feb 07, 2024 Securitas AB (publ) announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results at 8:00 AM, Central European Standard Time on Feb 07, 2024 Recent Insider Transactions • May 29
Chairman of Board recently bought €56k worth of stock On the 25th of May, Jan Svensson bought around 8k shares on-market at roughly €7.12 per share. This transaction amounted to 9.3% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Jan has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of €194k worth in shares. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 28
Upcoming dividend of kr1.75 per share at 3.8% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 05 May 2023. Payment date: 11 May 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 37% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.8%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.5%). Reported Earnings • Apr 05
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: kr9.20 (vs kr8.59 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: kr9.20 (up from kr8.59 in FY 2021). Revenue: kr133.2b (up 24% from FY 2021). Net income: kr4.31b (up 38% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 3.2% (up from 2.9% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.8% growth forecast for the Commercial Services industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Feb 08
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: kr9.20 (vs kr8.59 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: kr9.20 (up from kr8.59 in FY 2021). Revenue: kr133.2b (up 24% from FY 2021). Net income: kr4.31b (up 38% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 3.2% (up from 2.9% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.9% growth forecast for the Commercial Services industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 16
President & CEO recently bought €98k worth of stock On the 13th of December, Magnus Ahlqvist bought around 13k shares on-market at roughly €7.85 per share. This transaction amounted to 4.6% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger purchase from another insider worth €177k. Magnus has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of €594k worth in shares. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 7 non-independent directors. Independent Director John Brandon was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2017. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Reported Earnings • Nov 09
Third quarter 2022 earnings released Third quarter 2022 results: Revenue: kr36.0b (up 32% from 3Q 2021). Net income: kr1.08b (up 14% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 3.0% (down from 3.5% in 3Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.0% growth forecast for the Commercial Services industry in Germany. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 20
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 20% share price decline to €6.92, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 7x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Commercial Services industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 33% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Jul 29
Second quarter 2022 earnings released Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: kr30.5b (up 15% from 2Q 2021). Net income: kr1.02b (up 34% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 3.3% (up from 2.9% in 2Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 9.6%, compared to a 10% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Annuncio • Jul 29
Securitas AB (publ) to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Feb 07, 2023 Securitas AB (publ) announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results at 1:00 PM, Central European Standard Time on Feb 07, 2023 Recent Insider Transactions • Jun 23
President & CEO recently bought €122k worth of stock On the 16th of June, Magnus Ahlqvist bought around 15k shares on-market at roughly €8.13 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Magnus has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of €415k worth in shares. Recent Insider Transactions • Jun 06
Insider recently bought €92k worth of stock On the 1st of June, Greg Anderson bought around 9k shares on-market at roughly €9.69 per share. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger purchase from another insider worth €101k. Insiders have collectively bought €744k more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions • May 24
President & CEO recently bought €101k worth of stock On the 18th of May, Magnus Ahlqvist bought around 10k shares on-market at roughly €10.09 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Magnus has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of €275k worth in shares. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 11
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 15% share price decline to €9.57, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 10x. Average forward P/E is 15x in the Commercial Services industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 30% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €18.13 per share. Annuncio • May 06
Securitas AB Resolves to Pay Dividend of SEK 4.40 Per Share, Payable on May 12, 2022 Securitas AB resolved to pay a dividend of SEK 4.40 per share. Record date for the dividend is May 9, 2022, and the dividend is estimated to be distributed by Euroclear Sweden AB starting on May 12, 2022. Reported Earnings • May 05
First quarter 2022 earnings released First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: kr28.6b (up 11% from 1Q 2021). Net income: kr839.0m (up 24% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 2.9% (up from 2.6% in 1Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 7.7%, compared to a 14% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 29
Upcoming dividend of kr4.40 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 06 May 2022. Payment date: 12 May 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 51% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.8%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.8%). Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 7 non-independent directors. Independent Director John Brandon was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2017. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Annuncio • Apr 06
Securitas AB Appoints Axel Sundén as Divisional President Securitas AB appointed Axel Sundén as the new divisional president for AMEA and a member of the group management, effective 1 September 2022. Reported Earnings • Mar 28
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS: kr8.59 (vs kr6.63 in FY 2020) Full year 2021 results: EPS: kr8.59 (up from kr6.63 in FY 2020). Revenue: kr107.7b (flat on FY 2020). Net income: kr3.13b (up 30% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 2.9% (up from 2.2% in FY 2020). Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 8.7%, compared to a 26% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 4% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Recent Insider Transactions • Feb 10
President & CEO recently bought €114k worth of stock On the 9th of February, Magnus Ahlqvist bought around 10k shares on-market at roughly €11.38 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Magnus has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of €187k worth in shares. Reported Earnings • Feb 09
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: kr8.59 (up from kr6.63 in FY 2020). Revenue: kr107.7b (flat on FY 2020). Net income: kr3.13b (up 30% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 2.9% (up from 2.2% in FY 2020). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 6.8%, compared to a 23% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 4% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year. Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 16
President & CEO recently bought €61k worth of stock On the 13th of December, Magnus Ahlqvist bought around 5k shares on-market at roughly €12.15 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Magnus has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of €317k worth in shares. Annuncio • Dec 03
Securitas AB (OM:SECU B) agreed to acquire Supreme Security Systems, Inc for $20 million. Securitas AB (OM:SECU B) agreed to acquire Supreme Security Systems, Inc for $20 million on December 2, 2021. The acquisition will be accretive to Securitas operating margin through its resilient recurring monthly revenue portfolio representing more than 70 percent of the revenue. Total annual sales amount to approximately $10 million, mainly driven from its recurring monthly revenue (RMR) base. The acquisition-related costs are expected to be $1.32 million, recognized across 2022 and 2023. The acquisition is expected to be EPS accretive as of 2022 and will be consolidated in Securitas as of December 1, 2021. Reported Earnings • Oct 30
Third quarter 2021 earnings released The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: kr27.3b (up 3.2% from 3Q 2020). Net income: kr944.0m (up 25% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 3.5% (up from 2.9% in 3Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 7% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 2% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Jul 31
Second quarter 2021 earnings released The company reported a decent second quarter result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were flat. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: kr26.5b (flat on 2Q 2020). Net income: kr763.0m (up 40% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 2.9% (up from 2.1% in 2Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 5% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year. Annuncio • Jul 02
Securitas AB(OM:SECU B) dropped from OMX Stockholm 30 Index Securitas AB Removed from OMX Stockholm 30 Index Recent Insider Transactions • Jun 05
Insider recently bought €107k worth of stock On the 2nd of June, Peter Karlströmer bought around 8k shares on-market at roughly €13.20 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have collectively bought €3.5m more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions • May 23
President & CEO recently bought €12k worth of stock On the 17th of May, Magnus Ahlqvist bought around 868 shares on-market at roughly €14.12 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Magnus has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of €256k worth in shares. Executive Departure • May 13
Independent Director has left the company On the 5th of May, Dick Lennart Seger's tenure as Independent Director ended after 4.0 years in the role. As of December 2020, Dick Lennart personally held only 26.00 shares (€346 worth at the time). A total of 5 executives have left over the last 12 months. Executive Departure • May 13
Independent Vice Chairman of the Board Carl Douglas has left the company On the 5th of May, Carl Douglas' tenure in the role of Independent Vice Chairman of the Board ended. We don't have any record of a personal shareholding under Carl's name. A total of 5 executives have left over the last 12 months. Executive Departure • May 13
Independent Director has left the company On the 5th of May, Anders Boos' tenure as Independent Director ended after 5.0 years in the role. As of December 2020, Anders personally held 25.00k shares (€333k worth at the time). A total of 5 executives have left over the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • May 10
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS kr1.86 (vs kr1.61 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a decent first quarter result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: kr25.8b (down 9.2% from 1Q 2020). Net income: kr679.0m (up 16% from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 2.6% (up from 2.1% in 1Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 4% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 1% per year. Executive Departure • May 07
Independent Chairman of the Board Marie Ehrling has left the company On the 5th of May, Marie Ehrling's tenure as Independent Chairman of the Board ended after 5.0 years in the role. As of December 2020, Marie personally held 10.00k shares (€133k worth at the time). A total of 2 executives have left over the last 12 months. Annuncio • May 06
Securitas AB Approves Dividend for the Year 2020, Payable on May 12, 2021 Securitas AB at its AGM held on May 5, 2021, resolved to pay a dividend of SEK 4.00 per share. Record date for the dividend is May 7, 2021, and the dividend is estimated to be distributed by Euroclear Sweden AB starting on May 12, 2021. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 29
Upcoming dividend of kr4.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 06 May 2021. Payment date: 12 May 2021. Trailing yield: 2.7%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.2%). In line with average of industry peers (3.0%). Reported Earnings • Mar 26
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS kr6.63 (vs kr9.20 in FY 2019) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: kr108.0b (down 2.7% from FY 2019). Net income: kr2.42b (down 28% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 2.2% (down from 3.0% in FY 2019). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat whereas the company’s share price has increased by 2% per year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Mar 09
New 90-day high: €14.08 The company is up 1.0% from its price of €13.93 on 09 December 2020. The German market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Commercial Services industry, which is up 17% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €18.51 per share. Annuncio • Feb 13
USS Grupp OÜ completed the acquisition of Securitas Latvia and Securitas Estonia from Securitas AB (OM:SECU B). USS Grupp OÜ entered into an agreement to acquire Securitas Latvia and Securitas Estonia from Securitas AB (OM:SECU B) on November 16, 2020. The transaction will not lead to any change in the relationship of Securitas with its customers. Before the transaction is finalized in Estonia, it must be approved by the Estonian Competition Board. As of December 23, 2020 The Estonian Competition Authority has opened an additional proceeding in relation to the acquisition seeking additional time for approval. As of February 11, 2021 the transaction was approved by Estonian Competition Authority. Eva Berlaus of Sorainen acted as legal advisor for USS Grupp.
USS Grupp OÜ completed the acquisition of Securitas Latvia and Securitas Estonia from Securitas AB (OM:SECU B) on February 11, 2021. Recent Insider Transactions • Feb 12
President & CEO recently bought €244k worth of stock On the 10th of February, Magnus Ahlqvist bought around 20k shares on-market at roughly €12.19 per share. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger purchase from another insider worth €2.5m. This was Magnus' only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Annuncio • Feb 09
Securitas Announces Board Changes The Nomination Committee of Securitas proposes the election of Jan Svensson as the new Chair of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on 5 May 2021. The Committee also proposes the election of Gunilla Fransson, Harry Klagsbrun and Johan Menckel as new members of the Board. Carl Douglas, currently Vice Chair of the Board, and Anders Böös and Dick Seger, currently members of the Board, have informed the Committee that they will not be available for re-election. In November 2020, Marie Ehrling, currently Chair of the Board, informed the Committee that she will not be available for re-election. Reported Earnings • Feb 06
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS kr6.63 (vs kr9.20 in FY 2019) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: kr108.0b (down 2.7% from FY 2019). Net income: kr2.42b (down 28% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 2.2% (down from 3.0% in FY 2019). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year.