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G4S Acquires ISS To Create World’s Largest Security Provider

G4S, which provides caterers, cleaners and night watchmen, has acquired Danish rival ISS in a £5.25bn deal. Together, the two firms will become the world’s largest integrated security provider with more than one million employees.

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