Gs4 Security: G4s Retirement

Sunday 9 December 2012

G4s Retirement

G4S plc (“G4S”),the international security solutions provider,today announces that its Chairman,Alf Duch-Pedersen,has informed the board of directors of his intention to retire from the board in 2012.Mr Duch-Pedersen will remain as Chairman until a suitable successor has been appointed.The process to find a replacement for Mr Duch-Pedersen is now underway and is being conducted by the Nomination Committee,led by the Senior Independent Director,Lord Condon.Mr Duch-Pedersen was appointed as Deputy Chairman in May 2004 and became Chairman in June 2006.He is also Chairman of the Nomination Committee.Senior Independent Director and former Deputy Chairman,Lord Condon,commented;“On reaching 65,and following the board’s decision to terminate negotiations regarding the ISS acquisition,Alf Duch-Pedersen has informed the board of his intention to retire this year and we have reluctantly accepted his decision.We are pleased that he is remaining as Chairman for the duration of the selection process to ensure that the transition to the new Chairman is as seamless as possible.