Policy and Governance
- 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 Stock Exchange disclosure requirements.
- All regulatory announcements will appear on the G4S web site simultaneously.
- The company’s interim report will be despatched on the day of the presentation of our interim results.
- The company’s annual report will be completed within 90 days of the financial year end.
- Interim and 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
- Director of Communications
- Group Finance Manager
- Investor Relations Director
- Divisional & Regional Management (with prior notice) - The Chief Executive Officer will aim to attend all meetings with the top 20 shareholders.
- Meetings with investors / analysts will be conducted by two or more representatives from the company.
- 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.
- The Chairman will meet with major shareholders annually to discuss Governance and Strategy.
- Investor roadshows will be organised by the company’s broker as first choice.
- 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.
Audit Committee
