Investor relations policy

Last Updated: May 2010

• The G4S financial year end is 31 December
• In line with the UKLA’s Listing Rules, preliminary results, covering each financial year, will be published within three months of the year end
• In line with the EU’s Transparency Directive, interim results, covering the first six months of the year, will be published within two months of the end of the period
• Interim management statements will be made during the first and second halves of the year - In line with the EU’s transparency directive, these statements will be published in a period between ten weeks after the start and six weeks before the end of the relevant six month period
• Financial aspects of the business will not be discussed during the company’s closed periods and investor meetings/calls of any kind will be discouraged
• The company will not comment on market or press speculation
• The company will comply with UKLA/London Stock Exchange and Copenhagen OMX Stock Exchange disclosure requirements
• All regulatory announcements will appear on the G4S web site simultaneously
• The company’s annual report will be completed within 90 days of the financial year end
• Annual Reports will appear on the G4S web site on the day of despatch to shareholders
• Investors / Analysts can discuss business issues with the following individuals:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Company Secretary 
  • Group Communications Director
  • Group Finance Manager
  • Director of Investor Relations
  • Divisional & Regional Management (with prior notice)
• The Chief Executive Officer will aim to attend all meetings with the top 20 shareholders
• All investor/analyst contact will be recorded and added to the company’s investor database
• All media enquiries will be passed to the company press office in the first instance
• The company will not make derogatory comments on competitors
• Where possible, the company will try to accommodate all analyst requirements to meet with clients
• The company’s annual report will demonstrate best practice
• Share price data will always be available via the company website
• The company will ensure that all investors have access to the same level of information
• The company will aim to hold one capital markets day each year which will be attended by relevant Divisional and Business Unit Management where appropriate
• The company will conduct a bi-annual investor relations perception study to obtain independent feedback on investor issues and concerns
• In line with Companies Act regulations, an Annual General Meeting will be held every year – shareholders will receive at least 21 calendar days’ notice for this meeting