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G4S Completes Acquisition of ArmorGroup International plc

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Friday, May 16th, 2008

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G4S plc, the world's leading international security solutions group, announced May 7 it completed its approximately $85 million acquisition of ArmorGroup International plc. "ArmorGroup is highly complementary to our existing operations and we believe that the acquisition is an important and logical step in delivering our strategy for accelerated growth and development. ArmorGroup's experience in providing protective security and other related services, its international presence and strong customer relationships means that it is a natural fit with our existing business,"…

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