02 October 2024
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Westminster Group Plc
('Westminster', the 'Group' or the
'Company')
New Security Contracts for
Global Client - worth over $1million
Westminster Group Plc (AIM:
WSG), a leading supplier of managed services and technology-based
security solutions worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has
been selected to provide a range of security services to a major
international services organisation ("Customer"), under individual
contract awards.
The Customer provides services to
governmental clients in over 90 countries around the world. The
Company has secured several contracts with a combined value of over
$1.2million, including a contract to provide comprehensive security
concierge services on an annual basis across a number of prominent
sites in the United Kingdom starting at circa £650,000 per annum in
the first year. The Company is additionally in discussions
regarding security solutions for some of the Customer's sites
elsewhere in the world, which we hope will result in additional
contracts.
Commenting on the contract awards, Westminster's Chief
Executive Officer, Peter Fowler, said:
"I am delighted to be able to
announce contract services for this important new global client and
we anticipate, with our global reach, we will be able to assist
them with equipment and services at their many other locations
around the world.
"These contracts mark a
strategic expansion of Westminster Group's recurring revenue,
service portfolio and underscores our commitment to delivering
high-quality, customer-focused security and support solutions. Our
dedicated teams will ensure the highest standards of service,
enhancing the experience and safety of all visitors and residents
at these locations.
"We look forward to the successful
implementation of these contracts and to the positive impact our
services will have across these sites."
Notice of Results
Further to its announcement on 13
December 2023, the Company expects that, in line with Board
scheduling, its audited results for the 18-month period ending 30
June 2024 will now be announced in early November 2024.
For further information please
contact:
Westminster Group Plc
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Media enquiries via Walbrook
PR
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Rt. Hon. Sir Tony Baldry -
Chairman
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Peter Fowler - Chief Executive
Officer
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Mark Hughes - Chief Financial
Officer
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Strand Hanson Limited (Financial & Nominated
Adviser)
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James Harris
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020 7409 3494
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Ritchie Balmer
Richard Johnson
Zeus
Capital Limited (Broker)
Louisa Waddell
Simon Johnson
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020 3829 5000
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Walbrook (Investor Relations)
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Tom Cooper
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020 7933 8780
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Joe Walker
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Nick Rome
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Westminster@walbrookpr.com
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Notes:
Westminster Group plc is a
specialist security and services group operating worldwide via an
extensive international network of agents and offices in over 50
countries.
Westminster's principal activity is
the design, supply and ongoing support of advanced technology
security solutions, encompassing a wide range of surveillance,
detection (including Fever Detection), tracking and interception
technologies and the provision of long-term managed services
contracts such as the management and running of complete security
services and solutions in airports, ports and other such facilities
together with the provision of manpower, consultancy and training
services. The majority of its customer base, by value, comprises
governments and government agencies, non-governmental organisations
(NGO's) and blue-chip commercial organisations.
The Westminster Group Foundation is
part of the Group's Corporate Social Responsibility
activities. www.wg-foundation.org
The Foundation's goal is to support
the communities in which the Group operates by working with local
partners and other established charities to provide goods or
services for the relief of poverty and the advancement of education
and healthcare particularly in the developing world.
The Westminster Group Foundation is a
Charitable Incorporated Organisation, CIO, registered with the
Charities Commission number 1158653.