Delivering solid performance and advancing transformation
Securitas’ Annual and Sustainability Report for 2024 highlights organic sales growth of 5% and an operating margin of 6.9%, supported by improved performance in European operations and gains in both security services and technology and solutions. The Group operated in 45 markets worldwide, employing more than 345,000 people and serving approximately 150,000 clients across diverse industries.
A key milestone during the year was the successful completion of the STANLEY Security integration programme, further strengthening Securitas’ technology and solutions offering. Technology and solutions recorded real sales growth of 6%, representing 33% of Group sales and 52% of operating result, with an operating margin of 10.9%. These results reflect our ongoing ability to deliver high-value, integrated security services.
Security services also achieved strong profitability growth, driven by active portfolio management, higher-margin sales, and improved operational efficiency, particularly in airport security operations where the operating margin rose to 5.5%. Operating cash flow remained robust at 84%, supporting accelerated deleveraging to a net debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.5 at year-end.
Strengthening client value and driving sustainable growth
Securitas continues to transform through investments in digitalisation, technology, and process improvements. By continuously reviewing our business mix and market presence, we ensure that our operations remain aligned with strategic priorities. In 2024, we signed a put option agreement to divest our airport security business in France, focusing on areas with strong long-term profitability potential.
Clients increasingly seek forward-looking partners with deep security expertise. Securitas’ long-term partnership approach, combined with our extensive technology and digital capabilities, positions us as the preferred choice in a complex and evolving threat landscape. Positive feedback from clients during the year confirms that our strategy is delivering results.
Ambitious sustainability goals
Sustainability continues to be a core part of our strategy. Following our 2022 commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and validation of targets in 2023, Securitas is now committed to substantial emission reductions, limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
In February 2025, we successfully closed a MEUR 300 sustainability-linked bond in the Eurobond market. The US government also recognised Securitas for climate leadership, highlighting the impact of our ongoing sustainability efforts and our ambition to inspire meaningful progress across the industry.
Recognising contributions
We are grateful to the Securitas team for their exceptional efforts during 2024, and to our shareholders for their continued trust. Together, we have made important strides in building a stronger, more innovative, and sustainable Securitas, well-positioned for the future.
