G4S
British multinational private security services company / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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G4S is a British multinational private security company headquartered in London, England.[3] The company was set up in July 2004 when London-based Securicor amalgamated with Danish firm Group 4 Falck. The company offers a range of services, including the supply of security personnel, monitoring equipment, response units and secure prisoner transportation. G4S also works with governments overseas to deliver security services.
Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Security |
Predecessors | |
Founded | July 2004 |
Headquarters | London, England, UK |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | |
Services | Manned security services, cash handling services, justice services and outsourced business processes related to security and safety risks |
Revenue | £7,758 million (2019)[1] |
£145 million (2019)[1] | |
£(80) million (2019)[1] | |
Number of employees | 533,000 (2021)[2] |
Parent | Allied Universal |
Subsidiaries | G4S Secure Solutions, Hashmira, Argenbright Security, Securicor, Ronco Consulting Corp., AMAG Technology, Wackenhut, Total Security Services |
Website | g4s |
G4S is the world's largest security company measured by revenues. It has operations in more than 85 countries.[4] With over 533,000 employees,[2] by 2012 it was the largest European and African private employer.[5][6]
The company has been criticised and involved in numerous controversies. Formerly a dual-listed company with listings on the Copenhagen and London stock exchanges, G4S was purchased by Allied Universal in April 2021.