Securitas AB was today upgraded to ‘BBB+’ with stable outlook. Based on lower leverage, strong performance and revised financial targets, S&P’s Global Ratings has upgraded its long-term credit rating on Securitas to ‘BBB+’ from ‘BBB’. The outlook is stable. Further information: Investors: Micaela Sjökvist, VP IR; +46 76 1167443, micaela.sjokvist@securitas.com

Hexagon today announced an agreement to acquire Guidance Marine, a UK-based company focused on sensors that measure a vessel's position relative to nearby structures, such as offshore platforms, wind turbines, quaysides and other vessels, enabling ships to hold station and manoeuvre safely within metres of fixed and floating assets. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Leicester, United Kingdom, Guidance Marine serves customers in more than 40 countries. Its radar, laser, vision and microwave-based sensing solutions are used in offshore energy, marine construction, port and harbour

Continued good growth and further improvement in profitability