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Global unrest, protests, COVID-19 have fundamentally increased the need for risk intelligence

Rapid protest tactics, economic uncertainty and global insecurity have increased the need for accurate, up-to-date risk intelligence, Ian Betts, leader of G4S-owned Hill & Associates’ Risk Intelligence Service, writes.

The integrated security solution that keeps G4S one step ahead

The latest technology will always rely on humans. Here, security expert Noah Price describes how the perfect combination of expertise, security professionals, technology and data analytics achieves the ultimate integrated solution.

G4S TO RESUME DIVIDEND FOR 2021 WITH CLEAR POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT FURTHER CASH RETURNS TO SHAREHOLDERS

G4S plc (“G4S” or the “Company”) has today published its Second Defence Circular (“Circular”) in relation to the unsolicited Offer for G4S made by Garda World Security Corporation (“GardaWorld”).

G4S plc retail Cash Solutions

The Board of G4S (the “Board”) announces that, today, the Company has published an online presentation on its market-leading Retail Cash Solutions (RCS) business.

Information regarding unsolicited cash offer 

The following page provides information relating to GardaWorld's cash offer for the Company.

Statement regarding Conditional Indicative Offer from Allied Universal

The Board of G4S plc (“G4S” or “the Company”) notes recent media speculation in relation to an indicative offer for the Company by Allied Universal Security Services LLC (“Allied”). 

G4S Shareholders Advised to Reject GardaWorld Inadequate Offer

G4S plc (“G4S” or the “Company”) is today publishing a response document (“Defence Circular”) in relation to the unsolicited offer for G4S made by GardaWorld Security Corporation (“GardaWorld”). 

Continued resilient trading and contract win performance for the first nine months of 2020

G4S plc (“G4S” or the “Group”) provides the following update for the nine months ended 30 September 2020. 

Statement regarding press speculation

In response to recent press speculation, the Board of G4S plc (“G4S” or “the Company”) confirms it has received an expression of interest from Allied Universal Security Services LLC (“Allied Universal”), regarding a possible offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of the Company.

G4S wins 10-year UK contract to run the new HM Prison Five Wells

G4S announces that, following a competitive tender, its UK Care and Rehabilitation business has won a 10-year contract to operate the new HM Prison Five Wells in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, UK.

AMAG technology wins outstanding technology manufacturer award

The prestigious Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) have recognised AMAG Technology, a G4S company, for 'Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer' during a ceremony held at the virtual Global Security Exchange conference.

Continued resilient performance for the first eight months of 2020

As part of our ongoing commitment to maintain transparent disclosure to the market during the continuing global pandemic, G4S provides the following update for the eight months ended 31 August 2020. 

Every second counts: getting ahead of a coup

For businesses operating in unstable regions, the risk of uprisings can be very real with devastating consequences to the safety of their employees and operations. When a coup d’etat is looming, every second is vital so that businesses can prepare and protect their staff, and G4S’s expert and timely security intelligence service can ensure companies stay one step ahead. 

Three reasons businesses should include thermal cameras in their post-coronavirus plan

Thermal cameras have been a vital part of the strategy to limit the spread of Covid-19 in Asia, writes Eric Chan, Executive Director of G4S Security Systems Hong Kong.

World-wide knowledge sharing helps customers access innovative security solutions

The global expansion of the G4S Academy is providing customers with the newest and most sophisticated solutions, by sharing industry knowledge from around the world, in one place.

How our people have secured your world in the Covid-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for governments, businesses and communities everywhere. In the midst of this, G4S staff all over the world have responded with extraordinary courage and resilience to keep vital services and workplaces safe, clean and secure. There are more than 550,000 G4S employees worldwide. Here, a handful share how their workplace has changed in the worst global pandemic in 100 years.

2020 Half Year Results

G4S today announces its results for the six months ended 30 June 2020.

G4S Care and Justice Services (UK) Limited agrees deferred prosecution agreement with UK serious fraud office

G4S plc (“G4S” or the “Company”) announces that, in relation to the UK Serious Fraud Office (“SFO”) investigation initiated in 2013, its subsidiary G4S Care and Justice Services (UK) Limited (“G4SCJ”) has agreed a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (“DPA”) with the SFO. 

Progress on completion of conventional cash transaction

G4S, the leading global security company is pleased to report that it has now completed and received approximately 75% of the proceeds anticipated from the sale of its conventional cash businesses to The Brink’s Company (“Brink’s”) that was announced on 26 February 2020.

The 'new normal' for security post Covid-19

Yannick De Smet, Strategic Solutions Manager for G4S in Belgium, looks at how the security industry might change following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

G4S COVID-19 Update

As countries and communities around the world continue to battle the spread of Covid-19, we would like to outline some of the measures we have implemented at G4S to protect our employees and customers.

AMAG Technology introduces Symmetry Business Intelligence 

Making your security data work for you, Symmetry Business Intelligence uses access control data to easily discover abnormal behaviour and identify who may pose a high risk to your organisation.