G4S was involved in anti-competitive price fixing and price coordination and the exchange of information with a competitor in three tenders from non-public clients in the market for personnel security services. The infringement concerns the period from August 2019 to November 2022.


Leniency


G4S applied to the AFCA for leniency and subsequently fully cooperating with the AFCA to clarify the facts of the case. Based on the comprehensive cooperation under the leniency programme, the AFCA refrained from applying for the imposition of a fine and only requested that the Cartel Court finds an infringement.


Leniency programme and non-imposition of a fine


The AFCA may request a reduced fine or refrain from applying for the imposition of a fine for a company under leniency arrangements. Leniency will be granted if the company is actively helping to uncover a cartel. To this end, it is essential it cooperates truthfully, promptly and without restrictions. For further information, please refer to: Leniency.

Final Decision on G4S's Leniency Application by Austrian Competition Authority

The Austrian competition authority (AFCA) has concluded its investigation into G4S Secure Solutions GmbH, which was involved in anti-competitive behavior related to price fixing and coordination in the personnel security services market.

 The infringement took place from August 2019 to November 2022, during which G4S engaged in the exchange of sensitive information with a competitor across three tenders for non-public clients.

 G4S applied for leniency under the AFCA's leniency program, fully cooperating with the authority to clarify the facts of the case. As a result of this cooperation, the AFCA decided not to impose a fine but requested that the Cartel Court confirm the infringement.

 The leniency program allows companies that actively assist in uncovering cartels to receive reduced fines or avoid fines altogether, provided they cooperate truthfully and promptly with the investigation.



Final Decision on G4S's Leniency Application by Austrian Competition Authority

The Austrian competition authority has finalized its decision against G4S Secure Solutions GmbH for anti-competitive practices, including price fixing and coordination with a competitor.