Prosegur
{{Short description|Multinational security company}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2013}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad, S.A
| logo = Prosegur Logo.jpg
| logo_size = 150px
| type = Sociedad Anónima
| traded_as = {{BMAD|ES0175438003|PSG}}
| foundation = {{start date and age|1976}}
| key_people = Helena Revoredo (Chairman)
Christian Gut (CEO)
| area_served = Worldwide
| hq_location_city = Madrid
| hq_location_country = Spain
| revenue = € 4,291 million (2017)[https://www.cnmv.es/AUDITA/2017/17373.pdf]
| net_income = € 220 million (2017)[https://www.cnmv.es/AUDITA/2017/17373.pdf]
| industry = Security
|products =
|services = Manned guarding, cash in transit, security technology, security consulting, residential security
| num_employees = More than 170,000 (2017)[https://www.cnmv.es/AUDITA/2017/17373.pdf]
| homepage = [http://www.prosegur.com/ www.prosegur.com]
}}
File:Vehiculo blindado de3 Prosegur.jpeg
Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad, S.A ("Prosegur") is a multinational security company, headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
History
Prosegur was founded in 1976 by Herberto Gut. It began as a private security company, with a particular focus on power plants, industrial facilities and shopping centres.{{cite web|url=http://bourroulconsultoria.com.br/index.php/en/proseguren|title=Prosegur|access-date=11 Nov 2013|publisher=Bourroul Consultoria|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111003545/http://bourroulconsultoria.com.br/index.php/en/proseguren|archive-date=11 November 2013|url-status=dead}} In 1987, it became the first security company to list on the Madrid Stock Exchange,{{cite web|url=http://www.bolsabilbao.es/ing/aspx/Empresas/FichaValor.aspx?ISIN=ES0175438003|title=PROSEGUR , CIA. DE SEGURIDAD, S.A.|access-date=11 Nov 2013|publisher=Bolsa de Bilbao}} and remains the largest company in the private security industry in Spain.{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}}
In March 2017, Prosegur demerged its cash business, which listed separately on the Madrid Stock Exchange, Prosegur Cash remains majority owned by Prosegur.{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}}
Global presence
Prosegur operates in 31 countries across four continents. Prosegur's entry into new markets, and subsequent expansion has often been through acquisition.:es:Prosegur Its operations grew initially through Spain, Portugal and Latin America, but have since expanded to other parts of Europe and Asia. Prosegur holds a market leading position in many of the countries in which it operates, including Spain, Brazil and Germany.{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}}
In December 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).[https://web.archive.org/web/20131216141412/http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/PSG.MC/key-developments/article/2887594 Prosegur Compania de Seguridad SA through subsidiary acquires Chubb Security Services Pty Limited], Reuters, Dec 16, 2013 In July 2022, Prosegur and Armaguard agreed terms to merge their Australian operations.[https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/death-of-cash-forces-armaguard-prosegur-to-merge-20220729-p5b5kj Death of cash forces Armaguard, Prosegur to merge] Australian Financial Review 29 July 2022 The merger was approved by regulators in June 2023.{{Cite web |last=Lekakis |first=George |date=2023-06-13 |title=ACCC approves Armaguard-Prosegur merger |url=https://www.bankingday.com/accc-approves-armaguard-prosegur-merger |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=Banking Day}}
Social responsibility
Prosegur actively promotes socially responsible practices. Examples include:
- It has been awarded the "Top Employer" award in Spain and Brazil by the Top Employers Institute in 2013{{cite web|url=http://www.top-employers.com/en/companyprofiles/ES/Prosegur/|title=Prosegur|access-date=11 Nov 2013|publisher=Top Employers Institute|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111024955/http://www.top-employers.com/en/companyprofiles/ES/Prosegur/|archive-date=11 November 2013|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.top-employers.com/en/companyprofiles/BR/PROSEGUR/|title=Prosegur|access-date=11 Nov 2013|publisher=Top Employers Institute|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111024952/http://www.top-employers.com/en/companyprofiles/BR/PROSEGUR/|archive-date=11 November 2013|url-status=dead}}
- It is a signatory of the UN Global Compact{{cite web|url=http://www.unglobalcompact.org/COPs/detail/40671|title=2012 Communication on Progress|access-date=11 Nov 2013|publisher=UN Global Compact}}
- It has established the Prosegur Foundation, with a focus on education and social and employment integration for disabled people and corporate volunteer work{{cite web|url=http://www.prosegur.com/web/groups/repositorio/documents/repositorio/prwebc014160.pdf|title=Fundación Prosegur, 2012 Annual Report|access-date=11 Nov 2013|publisher=Fundación Prosegur|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924082636/http://www.prosegur.com/web/groups/repositorio/documents/repositorio/prwebc014160.pdf|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=dead}}
- It is a member of the FTSE4Good IBEX index{{cite web|url=http://www.bolsamadrid.es/ing/Indices/Ibex/FTSE4Good.aspx|title=FTSE4Good IBEX|access-date=11 Nov 2013|publisher=Bolsa de Bilbao}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.prosegur.com/}}
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Category:Business services companies established in 1976
Category:Companies listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange
Category:Companies based in Madrid