G4S admits that its UK organic growth was negative for 2005, but according to the company’s preliminary results for 2005 good cost control and delivery of the synergy benefits from the integration meant that profitability was ahead of target.
Nick Buckles, Group Chief Executive, said: “With the merger integration [with Securicor] completed and synergies achieved, we are now in a position to demonstrate the ongoing benefits and growth potential of the enlarged group.”
See next issue for an interview with Grahame Gibson, Group Chief Operating Officer and divisional president, security services.