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- ISS A/S is a global workplace experience and integrated facility management company founded in 1901 and headquartered in Søborg, Denmark. The company offers a comprehensive range of services including cleaning, technical services, security, food services, workplace and facility management solutions. Its product offerings include space office, space plus, and space production services; cleaning services for manufacturing, transportation, infrastructure, food hygiene, hospitality, and events; catering services encompassing hospitality, fine dining, event catering, micro-kitchens, and vending services; operation of restaurants, pop-up and high street concept stores, and coffee bars. ISS also provides energy management, asset management, property maintenance, building structure and fabric care, critical environment services, and waste management. The company delivers workplace strategies and solutions such as portfolio strategy, curated experience and workplace strategy, service design, relocation strategy, capital projects, mental rebuild, and co-working services. ISS operates extensively across Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific, including key markets such as the UK, Ireland, the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Türkiye, Spain, and Denmark.
In the last two years, ISS has updated and sharpened its OneISS strategy to focus on segmentation and execution to accelerate growth. Executive Group Management was streamlined and aligned with these strategic priorities in early 2025. The company completed five acquisitions in 2024, including gammaRenax in Switzerland and Grupo BN in Spain, and finalized the divestment of its France operations in the same year as part of a strategic portfolio optimization. In August 2024, ISS secured a notable 7-year contract with the UK Department of Work and Pensions. The company also launched a new share buyback program valued at DKK 2.5 billion in early 2025 following the completion of a prior program. ISS continues to report solid organic growth with a 4.9% increase in Q3 2025 and expects organic growth of 4–6% for the full year 2025, alongside an operating margin above 5% and free cash flow exceeding DKK 2.4 billion. The company maintains a focus on driving profitable growth supported by strong cash flow and disciplined capital allocation, including reinvestment, bolt-on acquisitions, and shareholder returns. ISS emphasizes sustainability as a core component of its competitive advantage and operational strategy.