Shares in G4S fall on FTSE 100 as possible profit taking sets in after strong results

“All in all, these are solid results, although a 16.7pc outperformance against the wider FTSE-100 index over the last 6 months does leave the shares vulnerable to some potential profit taking. Management outlook comments provide reassurance, whilst the progressive dividend policy continues to provide support in a low interest rate environment. As such, market consensus opinion currently denotes a buy.”

By 10:29 shares in G4S were down 2.76 per cent to 270.90 pence per share.