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e r y e e - ely 00 our st e in The st ded K r se- s the mar- ned ity es s in 2012 In October in 2012, we started a restructuring project and cost-savings program in all divisions, in order to improve our operating income while at the same time making investments in technology. For example, we invested in a global competence center in Malmö, Sweden, within the Remote video Solutions area with the aim of developing solutions and supporting the country organizations. During the year, we made 6 major acquisitions, with 3, 200 employees with total annual sales of approximately MSEK 500. 2013 During the year, we have been working intensely to rebuild the company’s internal technology compe- tence and know-how. We now have a technology organization in place in all of our business segments, including Chief Technology Officers in all major countries, a central support service and approximately 2,100 employees who are focused on technology and remote services. Common targets and goals have been introduced across the entire organization. 2014 In 2014 we have continued the work to integrate on- site, remote and mobile guarding services with tech- nology solutions to achieve a higher level of customer satisfaction through cost-efficiency and added value. Securitas is well prepared to accelerate the security solutions process. 2015 In October 2015 we agreed to acquire Diebold’s North American Electronic Security business. This was our largest acquisition made in 15 years. The company’s 12-month sales from June 30, 2014 through June 30, 2015 totaled MSEK 2,820. 1934 -2019