Security firm G4S back in profit but more work needed

Security firm G4S has reported a pre-tax profit of £85m for the six months to the end of June, compared with a loss of £94m a year earlier.

G4S looks to secure EM business

Here is another British company that is increasing its bet on emerging markets. With 29 per cent of group revenues already coming from EM, security company G4S on Tuesday set a target of 50 per cent by 2018.

With 625,000 staff already on its books, we will be seeing a lot more of those black-uniformed security men with the G4S logo on their chests in India, China and Middle East.

G4S shares down despite rising profit

Security firm G4S reported another successful year, with rising profits and growth in turnover for the sixth year running.

Security firm G4S (GFS) reported another successful year, with rising profits and growth in turnover for the sixth year running.

Profit before interest, tax and amortisation rose to £527 million in 2010 from £506 million in 2009, in line with turnover, which grew 4.1% to £7.4 billion.