12 June 2016
SecurePlus acquisition to complement EFS' foray into Managed Security services for UAE

Dubai, UAE - EFS Facilities Services, a regional leader in delivering integrated facilities management services across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Turkey, announced today the acquisition of SecurePlus, a UAE-based security services provider established in 2005.

The acquisition follows the recent launch of EFS' managed security services division, which caters to addressing the security services needs for a wide range of clients across public and private sectors, institutions, large scale facilities, hospitals, banks, multinational corporations, five star hotels, shopping complexes, residential communities and commercial properties.

Tariq Chauhan, Group Chief Executive Officer for EFS Facilities Services Group, stated: "We are pleased to announce the acquisition of SecurePlus and welcome its addition to the EFS Facilities Services family that firmly positions us as a one stop solution for comprehensive Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) requirements. Secureplus provides a complete range of security solutions spanning man-guarding, CCTV operations, security consultancy, patrolling, lifeguard services in addition to value added services such as valet and cash-in-transit, with an established clientele of prestigious firms in Dubai.

The SecurePlus acquisition integrates the provision of security services as part of the self-delivered service offerings of EFS Group in line with our strategic vision to provide a truly integrated facilities management services to our clients. The strategy of EFS Group is to expand the operations of Secureplus across UAE as part of the first phase and to later introduce security services operations in other lucrative key markets as a new business sector complementing EFS' existing IFM operations. EFS will enhance Secureplus' service offering to establish itself as a premium service provider of man guarding and industrial security services, in addition to other ancillary services such as cash in transit and technology surveillance amongst others."

As part of the acquisition, EFS Facilities Services has appointed a new management team to manage SecurePlus with proven credentials in operational management and core security systems globally. The new management team will be supported by EFS' shared services team to deliver professional world class security services to clients.  

Commenting on the untapped market potential, Chauhan added: "At EFS, we are excited about the growth opportunities for managed security services here in the UAE where demand for quality security services is high and rising. According to the Global Homeland Security & Public Safety Market - to 2022 report*, the Middle East and Africa Homeland Security and Public Safety market is expected to grow from $33.5 billion in 2014 to $70.8 billion by 2022.We believe that our newly established Managed Security Services division has the necessary experience, skilled manpower and knowhow to cater to our clients particularly in our key markets like UAE and the wider MENA region."

*Source:homelandsecurityresearch.com/2015/07/Global-Homeland-Security-Public-Safety-Market-to-2022-Focus-on-Middle-East-Africa

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About EFS Facilities Management Services (EFS)
Headquartered in the UAE and present in 20 international markets, EFS is the Middle East, South Asia and Africa's only fully integrated facilities management specialist capable of delivering global benchmark standards of asset, non-core labour and supply chain management. EFS's 12,000 highly motivated and exceptionally well-trained employees manage more than 250 million Sq. Ft. of space spanning offices, shops, schools, hospitals and other facilities for more than 300 clients, with a 95% client retention rate across the region.

EFS operates as a trusted partner that adds value to companies through 75 service lines across 15 business verticals spanning 4 business sectors that maximize and protect the long-term value of assets, reduce operating costs, and limit exposure to local labour, health and safety, environmental and other regulatory issues.

For further information, please contact:
Ajith Henry / Liam Turner
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 4507 600
E-mail: ajith.henry@bm.com; liam.turner@bm.com 

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