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Securitas AB Interim Report Q2 2024 | January-June

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STOCKHOLM, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —

April–June 2024           

Total sales MSEK 40 638 (39 909)           Organic sales growth 5 percent (11)           Real sales growth within technology and solutions 7 percent (73)           Operating income before amortization MSEK 2 801 (2 620)           Operating margin 6.9 percent (6.6)           Earnings per share SEK 2.28 (2.05)           Earnings per share before IAC, SEK 2.60 (2.46)           Cash flow from operating activities 60 percent (46)

January–June 2024           

Total sales MSEK 79 898 (77 660)           Organic sales growth 6 percent (11)           Real sales growth within technology and solutions 7 percent (75)           Operating income before amortization MSEK 5 158 (4 800)           Operating margin 6.5 percent (6.2)           Earnings per share SEK 4.12 (3.71)           Earnings per share before IAC, SEK 4.72 (4.49)           Net debt/EBITDA ratio 2.9 (3.3*)           Cash flow from operating activities 26 percent (29)

* The comparative is adjusted and includes STANLEY Security’s 12 months adjusted estimated EBITDA.

Comments from the President and CEO
 
Solid performance in all business segments

We delivered good performance throughout the business with an oper­ating margin of 6.9 percent (6.6) in the second quarter, with an improved margin development in our European operations. In accordance with our strategy, the Group’s operating margin was supported by strong improvement both in security services and in technology and solutions. 

Organic sales growth was 5 percent. Real sales growth in our technology and solutions business was good at 8 percent excluding the impact from the divest­ment of Securitas Argentina, support­ing the mix change into higher margin business lines. 

Operating cash flow in the second quarter improved compared to last year in line with our expectations after the weaker first quarter. We are in a solid position to deliver a strong full-year 2024 outcome. 

SHAPING SECURITAS FOR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABLE SHAREHOLDER VALUE

We are shaping Securitas for long-term sustainable shareholder value, and the core of that execution is operational value creation through growth in tech­nol­ogy and solutions, portfolio profitability in security services, cost efficiency and digital innovation. 

Our portfolio ­man­agement ­activities are generating good ­traction, as evidenced by the profitabil­ity devel­op­ment of our ­security services port­folio. New business continue to come in at higher margins. The recov­ery in the airport security business in Europe also supported.

Two years after the acquisition of STANLEY Security our global Technology business is stronger than ever before. Based on our leading global market position and our unique client offering, we delivered healthy organic sales growth of 8 percent in Technology in the second quarter. Today, we have more than BSEK 1.25 of recurring monthly revenue in the strategically important and high-margin monitoring and maintenance business which, together with effectively driving best practices and executing cost synergies, have supported a significantly increased operating margin since the closing of the acquisition. 

With the majority of the integration activities completed in North America and with good progress in Europe we can accelerate our focus on commercial activities to continue growing the business going forward.

UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION PARTNERING WITH OUR CLIENTS

We are driving a client-centric trans­formation of Securitas to provide the most compelling value proposition in the security industry. With elevated global uncertainty and an increased threat environment, clients are looking for a future-oriented partner with deep security expertise who can support in shaping their security programs for the years to come. Our long-term partnership approach combined with our presence, technology and digital capabilities are important differen­tia­tors that make us the partner of choice for our clients. 

Last month, we signed the first global vested contract in the industry with a technology company where we together will develop their security program leveraging our full offering. 
 
To sharpen our performance and competitive position further we also con­tinue to assess our business mix and presence.

Our performance in the second quarter and the confidence from our clients confirm that we are on the right path, and we remain committed to achieve the target of 8 ­percent operating margin by the end of 2025. 

Magnus Ahlqvist
President and CEO

PRESENTATION OF THE INTERIM REPORT

Analysts and media are invited to participate in a telephone conference on July 30, 2024, at 2.30 p.m. (CEST) where President and CEO Magnus Ahlqvist and CFO Andreas Lindback will present the report and answer questions. The ­telephone conference will also be audio cast live via Securitas’ website www.securitas.com 

To follow the audio cast of the telephone conference via the web, please follow the link
www.securitas.com/en/investors/financial-reports-and-presentations/ 

A recorded version of the audio cast will be available at 
www.securitas.com/en/investors/financial-reports-and-presentations/ after the ­telephone conference.

For further information, please contact:
Micaela Sjökvist, Vice President, Investor Relations +46 76 116 7443

ABOUT SECURITAS

Securitas is a world-leading safety and security solutions partner that helps make your world a safer place. Nine decades of deep experience means we see what others miss. By leveraging technology in partnership with our clients, ­combined with an innovative, holistic approach, we’re transforming the security ­industry. With approximately 341 000 employees in 44 markets, we see a ­different world and ­create sustainable value for our clients by protecting what matters most – their people and assets.

Group financial targets

Securitas has four financial targets:           

8–10 percent technology and solutions annual average real sales growth           8 percent Group operating margin by year-end 2025, with a >10 percent ­long-term operating margin ambition           A net debt to EBITDA ratio below 3.0x           An operating cash flow of 70–80 percent of operating income before ­amortization

Securitas AB (publ.)
P.O. Box 12307, SE-102 28 Stockholm, Sweden

Visiting address:
Lindhagensplan 70
Telephone: +46 10 470 30 00
Corporate registration number: 556302–7241

www.securitas.com 

This is information that Securitas AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above,
at 1.00 p.m. (CEST) on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

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ACEMAGIC First to Introduce Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 AI Mini Workstation at IFA 2026

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BERLIN, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ACEMAGIC will exhibit its latest computing products at IFA 2026, taking place from September 4 to 8 at Messe Berlin, Hall 6.2, Booth 128. Among the products on display is the F9A AI mini workstation powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor. ACEMAGIC is among the first manufacturers worldwide to adopt the new platform, bringing a compact workstation for local AI and memory-intensive workloads to IFA.

The F9A PRO 495 integrates the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor, high-capacity unified memory, integrated Radeon graphics, and AI acceleration into a chassis of approximately 2 liters. Measuring 158.5 × 158.5 × 81.5 mm, the system delivers greater computing and memory capacity while maintaining a compact desktop footprint.

The PRO 495 configuration features 16 cores and 32 threads, with boost clock speeds of up to 5.2 GHz and integrated Radeon 8065S graphics. It supports up to 192GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory. According to AMD’s published specifications, the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 platform provides up to 55 TOPS of NPU performance and up to 131 TOPS of total AI performance. Actual performance may vary depending on system configuration, software, and workload.

High-capacity unified memory is a key feature of the F9A PRO 495. The CPU, integrated Radeon graphics, and AI processing resources share the same memory pool, providing additional memory capacity for local AI inference, data processing, content creation, and other memory-intensive workloads. The F9A PRO 495 has demonstrated local operation of the 284B-parameter DeepSeek V4 Flash model. Actual model capacity and performance will vary depending on the model, quantization method, software environment, and system configuration.

For connectivity and expansion, the F9A includes two USB4 ports, dual 2.5GbE Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, and an OCuLink interface based on PCIe 4.0 x4. For storage, the system features dual M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe slots, supporting up to 8TB of total SSD storage.

In addition to the PRO 495, ACEMAGIC will also showcase an F9A configuration powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor. It features 16 cores and 32 threads, boost clock speeds of up to 5.1 GHz, integrated Radeon 8060S graphics, and support for up to 128GB of LPDDR5X memory, offering another option for users with different memory and computing requirements.

Available in PRO 495 and 395 configurations, the F9A combines high-capacity unified memory, multi-core CPU performance, integrated graphics, and AI acceleration in a compact workstation. It is intended for developers, content creators, and professional users running AI and other memory-intensive workloads locally. The PRO 495 configuration will be a key product in ACEMAGIC’s IFA 2026 lineup.

Visitors can see the ACEMAGIC F9A AI mini workstation and other products at Messe Berlin, Hall 6.2, Booth 128, from September 4 to 8, 2026.

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Roborock Redefines Human-Centered Cleaning at IFA 2026: Unveiling a Comprehensive Ecosystem from the Living Room to the Pool

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BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Roborock the global leader in home robotics engineered to simplify daily life and World’s No.1 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Brand H1 2026* announces its participation in IFA 2026 strengthening its claim “Rocking Life with You.” Guided by the philosophy to simplify daily life, Roborock focuses on human-centered intelligent cleaning, where technology adapts seamlessly to the real and dynamic moments of everyday life. By prioritizing user needs, the products advanced intelligence works effortlessly in the background, providing autonomous and time-saving solutions that free up people’s schedules to spend more time on what truly matters.

This commitment to engineering excellence and thoughtful design has earned Roborock its position as a global leader. Quan Gang, President of Roborock, said:

“Our mission is to give time back to our customers by automating everyday tasks. Building smarter robots is the means, not the goal. Every minute spent on housework is time taken away from family, passions, and personal well-being. By staying customer-centric and strengthening our global presence and partner networks, we turn technological leadership into trusted, tailored solutions that make everyday life easier for people around the world.”

A new Frontier in Water Care: Roborock RockAqua P1

Roborock is thrilled to introduce the Roborock RockAqua P1 at IFA in Berlin, marking the debut of its first-ever pool cleaner line from the RockAqua series. This smart underwater robot is designed to master complex pool shapes with complete coverage across floors, walls, waterline, and shallow platforms down to 15 cm.

It combines a powerful 6,800 GPH suction, a 4L debris basket with 180+70μm dual-filtration, and up to 3.5 hours of runtime with a fast 3.5-hour recharge. Equipped with monocular camera obstacle avoidance, dynamic dirt detection, and Auto Waterline Parking, the RockAqua P1 effortlessly adapts to complex pool shapes for easy retrieval and maintenance.

The Roborock RockAqua P1 marks Roborock’s entry into pool cleaning and the latest expansion of its outdoor cleaning innovation. Bringing the company’s expertise in autonomous navigation and debris removal to the water, it extends Roborock’s intelligent cleaning capabilities to pool care while reducing the need for manual maintenance.

Mastering Every Threshold: the Roborock Robot Vacuum Series

The flagship Roborock Saros 20 Flow and Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro represent the pinnacle of robotic mobility. Both models are powered by a massive 36,000 Pa HyperForce® suction motor, feature the upgraded AdaptiLift® Chassis 3.0, which allows the robots to cross double-layer thresholds of up to 8.8 cm, and are equipped with the RetractSense Navigation System. The Roborock Saros 20 Flow utilizes a roller mop for thorough cleaning of floors. The Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro achieves a remarkably slim profile, effortlessly navigating under sofas and beds as low as 7.95 cm with advanced localization and mapping capabilities.

Versatile Power for the Whole Home: the Roborock F25 Series

For deep floor restoration, the new wet dry vacuum models deliver unmatched performance. The Roborock F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2 combines high-temperature steam and hot-water cleaning to tackle stubborn, dried-on stains while automatically adapting its power to different floor conditions. Alongside it, the Roborock F25 Pro Turbo Combo offers a versatile 5-in-1 system; with its detachable drive module and interchangeable heads, it effortlessly transforms from a powerful wet dry vacuum into a high-performance cordless vacuum for furniture and hard-to-reach areas.

Smart Outdoor Living: Roborock RockNeo Q2 LiDAR

Expanding the “Rocking Life” experience to the garden, the Roborock RockNeo Q2 LiDAR is a robotic mower designed to make professional lawn care effortless. Covering areas up to 800 m², it utilizes Sentisphere™ LiDAR environmental perception and ReactiVision Fusion for precision obstacle avoidance completely freed of cables or antennas. With its floating cutting deck and the built-in PreciEdge™ cutting module, with a 3 cm edge-cutting capability that delivers a near-perfect lawn finish with minimal manual setup.

The Greatest Meeting the Greatest: Partnership with Real Madrid

Roborock’s journey to becoming the World’s No. 1 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Brand* is driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence – a mindset shared by its partner, Real Madrid.

With a record of 15 UEFA Champions League titles and 36 La Liga championships, Real Madrid embodies the same commitment to continuous progress and high performance. The partnership brings together two global leaders united by a shared ambition to keep moving forward.

“When the world’s number one in smart home robotics joins forces with the greatest football club in history, it is a partnership built on shared ambition,” said Quan Gang, President of Roborock. “Like Real Madrid, we never rest on past achievements. We continue to push the boundaries of what is possible and strive for excellence for our global community.”

About Roborock

Roborock is a leading smart cleaning brand renowned for its intelligent cleaning solutions. Having become the #1 best-selling robotic vacuum cleaner brand for H1 2026, according to IDC*, Roborock enriches lives with its innovative line of robot vacuums, cordless vacuum cleaners, wet-dry vacuums, robotic lawn mowers, robotic pool cleaners, and washer-dryers. Rooted in a user-centric approach, our R&D-driven solutions cater to diverse cleaning needs in millions of homes across more than 170 countries and regions. Headquartered in Beijing and with strategic subsidiaries in key markets, including the United States, Germany, South Korea, Japan, Poland and the Netherlands. Roborock is dedicated to elevating its market presence worldwide. As of August 2026, Roborock serves more than 30 million households. For more information, visit https://global.roborock.com/.

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Carestream Healthcare International Enhances DRX‑LC Detector to Level Up Long‑Length Imaging Performance

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Carestream Healthcare International is introducing the latest version of its DRX‑LC Detector, delivering enhanced imaging performance, efficiency, and quality for long‑length imaging across a wide range of exams and clinical environments.

Long‑length imaging has traditionally been time‑consuming and complex, often requiring multiple exposures and image stitching. Carestream’s DRX‑LC Detector simplifies this process with single‑shot long‑length imaging, enabling radiographers to capture long‑bone and spine exams in one exposure. This approach reduces hold time, minimizes retakes, and helps improve patient comfort while streamlining workflows.

The newest version of the DRX‑LC Detector builds on this foundation by integrating advanced technology and leveraging AI to improve consistency and image quality. Detector Exposure Control (DEC) provides precise, consistent exposure by automatically adjusting imaging parameters to help reduce variability, optimize dose, and improve diagnostic accuracy. Smart Noise Cancellation (SNC) further enhances image clarity by reducing noise while preserving fine detail, enabling high‑quality images with greater confidence and lower dose.

“Our latest DRX‑LC enhancements are focused on delivering more consistent, efficient, and high‑quality imaging,” said Marco Riolfo, Detector Portfolio Product Line Manager, at Carestream Healthcare International. “By combining single‑capture capability with intelligent exposure control and AI‑driven noise cancellation, we are helping radiography departments simplify workflows while supporting improved patient care and diagnostic confidence.”

These advancements improve dose efficiency and streamline exams by combining single‑shot acquisition with intelligent automation. Compatibility across DR rooms, mobile systems, and retrofit solutions further enhance flexibility, allowing providers to use a single detector across multiple care settings, from radiology departments to operating rooms.

With its combination of single‑shot LLI imaging, AI‑enabled innovation, and enhanced usability, the DRX‑LC Detector elevates long‑length imaging performance while improving efficiency, consistency, and the overall patient and user experience. For more product information, please visit: www.carestreamhealthcare.com/global/en/medical/dr-detectors/drx-lc-detector.

About Carestream Healthcare International

Carestream Healthcare International draws on a century-old imaging heritage to empower healthcare providers worldwide. We deliver advanced X-ray systems, DR solutions, medical imaging films, intraoperative C-arm imaging, AI-enabled innovations, and full-lifecycle services. As a member of Midea Group, we combine global imaging expertise with Midea’s intelligent manufacturing and technology ecosystem to deliver high-quality, efficient, and accessible medical imaging solutions.

For more information about the company’s broad portfolio of products, solutions and services, please contact your Carestream representative or visit www.carestreamhealthcare.com.

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Website: www.carestreamhealthcare.com
Email: contact@carestreamhealthcare.com 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carestream-healthcare-international/

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