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Who we are

G4S Global
Who we are

G4S is part of Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenues at approximately $20 billion, we are supported by efficient processes and systems that can only come with scale to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive.

Our culture

G4S security checking passengers at Heathrow airport

Our purpose

Our purpose, vision, mission and values are core to shaping the culture of our organisation, helping to guide, unite, differentiate and sustain us. They are integral to everything we do.

Social responsibility

As a global leader in security and related services, corporate social responsibility is very important to G4S and it forms a key part of our strategy. We are trusted to care for some of the world’s most valuable assets and to ensure the safety, protection and welfare of people around the world, often in complex and demanding operating environments.

Our history

We support our knowledge of global security and trends with a deep understanding of our customers’ unique needs. We have an enviable heritage with more than 100 years in the security industry.

Our executive team

G4S is managed through a functional and regional structure. The regional CEOs are members of the Group Executive team.

Our employees

G4S, part of Allied Universal®, is a global business with operations in more than 90 countries. We employ more than 800,000 people, making us one of the world's largest private employers.

Our broad geographic reach

G4S has a unique global footprint with operations across more than 90 countries.

We have a truly global business with large established market positions in developed markets and outstanding positions in fast growing emerging markets.

Where we operate

G4S is a market leader and we provide a broad range of products and services in over 90 countries. This breadth provides us with a strong understanding and clear visibility of how security and trends are evolving across the world. G4S North America business now operates as Allied Universal®.

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Allied Universal

G4S in an Allied Universal® company. In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions.

Financial information

Please visit our historical investor centre and find our financial statements, results and presentations

Historical investor centre

Results and presentations