Safeguard Business Unit Announces New Contract with Texas’ Largest Private Utility

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Safeguard Security Holdings, Inc. (OTC:SSHS), a provider of corporate and industrial security systems and personnel, announces that its subsidiary, SYSTEMSgroup Protective Services, has entered into a five year agreement, which began Q1 2009, to provide security services for one of Texas’ largest utility companies. The utility is a market-leading competitive retailer that provides electricity and related services to more than two million Texas customers.

Safeguard’s CEO, R. Michael Lagow, stated, “The SYSTEMSgroup Protective Services division has provided services to this utility giant since January 2005, and we are delighted to be awarded a contract of this magnitude spanning five additional years of service. This brings over $32+ million in revenue to our Company." Lagow added, “Our Company continues to build its book of business with quality clients that recognize best value services for its clients. It’s what we do best!”

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Through its operating subsidiaries and divisions, Safeguard is a single source security solutions provider, integrating technical and physical security assets. The company is organized along three distinct lines of business: Technical Systems, Security Personnel and Security Outsourcing Solutions. Its operations are directed from its headquarters in Dallas, Texas, USA.

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