Type Sociedad Anónima Industry Security Headquarters Spain Founded 1976, Madrid, Spain | Traded as BMAD: PSG Area served Worldwide Founder Herbert Gut | |
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Key people Helena Revoredo (Chairman)
Christian Gut (CEO) Services Manned guarding, cash in transit, security technology, security consulting, residential security Stock price PSG (BME) € 5.40 0.00 (0.00%)28 Mar, 10:10 AM GMT+2 - Disclaimer CEO Christian Gut Revoredo (1 Jan 2008–) Profiles | ||
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Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad, S.A ("Prosegur") is a multinational security company, headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
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History
Prosegur was founded in 1976 by Herbert Gut. It began as a private security company, with a particular focus on power plants, industrial facilities and shopping centres. In 1987, it became the first security company to list on the Madrid Stock Exchange, and remains the largest company in the private security industry in Spain.
Global presence
Prosegur operates in 17 countries across 4 continents. Prosegur's entry into new markets and subsequent expansion has often been through acquisition. Its operations grew initially through Spain, Portugal and Latin America, but have since expanded to other parts of Europe and Asia.
In 2013, Prosegur entered the Australian market with the acquisition of the second largest cash-in-transit business in the country, the Australian division of Chubb Security for A$145 million (€95 million)
Prosegur holds a market leading position in many of the countries in which it operates, including Spain, Brazil and Germany.
Social responsibility
Prosegur actively promotes socially responsible practices. Examples include: