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26.06.2008 - ISS Security Group achieves new heights in Approved Contractor Scheme verification.

ISS Security Group's manned services division* scored a massive +61 in its ACS verification audit completed on 25.06.2008. The Company's previous mark of +43 was already well ahead of the industry average score of +27 but the gap between the best and the rest is now even greater.

MD Paul Cassie said "as of this date there are exactly 500 firms on the SIA's register of approved contractors - so just having the standard is of no real value. More and more we will see companies promoting their ‘scores' in an attempt to differentiate on quality and this superb result gives our customers, partners and stakeholders real confidence that we continue to invest in our management systems, our staff and our promise to offer premium service at competitive market rates."

Commercial Director Tim Whitfield added "buyers of Licensed security services should ask their suppliers to reveal their verification scores. ACS measures a company across 89 criteria, covering every aspect of its business and as such it is the passing 'score' that reveals most about a company's standards, not just the logo on the letterhead. We're justifiably proud of our result."

*International Security & Surveillance Limited. ISS Security Group is part of Servoca Plc.

December 2007 - SERVOCA ENTERS UK SECURITY SECTOR WITH ISS SECURITY GROUP MERGER

ISS Security Group has agreed to merge its operations with those of Servoca Plc, the AIM listed provider of specialist outsourced solutions to police forces, local and national government and companies throughout the private sector.

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The transaction completes Servoca's development of infrastructure to become a leading UK strategic resourcing partner. ISS Security Group has established itself as a high quality security service provider operating predominantly in the south-east of England but with pan-European networks and customers.

Darren Browne, CEO of Servoca Plc commented, "This is an entirely complementary move which completes our integration of service businesses to the Police, public sector institutions and the private sector. Security is a key part of our future development and we are delighted to have the partnership of ISS Security Group, a company which embodies our spirit of service quality, commitment and expertise."

Paul Cassie, the MD and proprietor of ISS Security Group said, "The strength and vision of the existing management team, allied with the resources and support that Servoca offers, gives ISS Security Group the wherewithal to achieve its full potential. The next year will see the combined group deliver accelerated growth and the service capability offers tremendous value to both customers and shareholders alike."

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In confirming that the existing staff and customers of ISS Security Group will be unaffected by the change of ownership, Browne described the move as having "built real linkages between Servoca's police support networks and their private sector security counterparts".

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The business is now set to pursue aggressive growth objectives. Servoca's executive board has stated its determination that the ISS Security Group values of flexibility, responsiveness and expertise will remain at the heart of all continuing and future projects.

For further information, please contact Tim Whitfield, Group Commercial Director, ISS Security Group, Tel: 01628 667 545 or email tim.whitfield@iss.co.uk

ISS Security Group releases White Paper entitled '5 Steps to Saner Security'. Written as a guide for how Facilities Managers can make better use of the expertise which DOES exist in the contract security industry, it's available for FREE. Just send an email to gemma.sanderson@iss.co.uk with the word 'Request' in the subject line and we'll return it to you in PDF format.

ISS Security Group continues to provide security services for the British Library's St Pancras campus. The summer exhibition entitled 'Sacred; Discover What We Share' was a major success.