Report
Karl-Johan Bonnevier

Early release, but results in line

Securitas’s Q3 report was similar to recent quarters, with good top-line growth but profit margin erosion. Growth in Technology Solutions was said to have remained good, but we still lack the profit margin expansion in the reported numbers that should follow. However, nearing the inflection point we see significant value creation potential; hence, we reiterate our BUY recommendation and SEK165 target price.
Underlying
Securitas AB Class B

Securitas is engaged in integrated security solutions. Co.'s main service offering categories are specialized guarding, mobile security services, monitoring, technical solutions and consulting and investigation services. Co. operates in 52 countries throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Co. is organized into three business segments: Security Services North America, Security Services Europe and Security Services Ibero-America. In addition to the three business segments, Co. conducts guarding operations in the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Provider
DnB Markets
DnB Markets

DNB Markets is the investment banking arm of DNB Bank ASA and is focused primarily on the Nordic region, as well as internationally on niches such as global shipping, energy and related services, and seafood. DNB Markets offers services in FICC, Equities and Investment Banking advisory from offices in Oslo, Stockholm, London, Singapore and New York. Equity research coverage is offered on c250 Nordic companies. DNB was ranked no.2 in Extel Nordic Research 2017. The DNB Markets’ Credit and FICC Macro & FX Research teams are repeatedly highly rated by Prospera Nordic Institutional Investor Surveys.

 

Analysts
Karl-Johan Bonnevier

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