Garda Sales Executive Awarded Texas Roadhouse Vendor Star Award


MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - April 27, 2011) - Garda Cash Logistics, America's premium provider and a subsidiary of Garda World Security Corporation, (TSX:GW) (Garda), one of the leading Cash Logistics, Security Solutions and Global Risk Consulting firms in the world, today announced that Stephen Collins, Vice President, Strategic Accounts Corporate and Retail Group, is the recipient of the 2010 Texas Roadhouse Vendor Star Award.

Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ:TXRH), a casual dining concept established in 1993 with more than 345 restaurants in 46 states, presents its Vendor Star Award annually to one individual "who has gone above and beyond to support Texas Roadhouse with the highest level of commitment and service on a national or local level." The award was presented by Founder and Chairman Kent Taylor, CEO G.J. Hart, and other members of the Texas Roadhouse management team at the company's annual "Managing Partners" conference in Naples Florida on Tuesday, April 19th. In 2007, Garda was recognized as the Vendor Legendary Service Award Winner.

Texas Roadhouse uses Garda's CashLINK™ cash management system in all of its restaurants.

"Everyone at Texas Roadhouse is very appreciative of Stephen's consistent outstanding efforts on our behalf," said Dave Bujol, Director of Loss Prevention. "Our relationship with Stephen and Garda exemplifies the benefits of our unique vendor-partner approach to business. Stephen was selected by our management team for this prestigious honor from among the 500 vendor companies we partner with. We look forward to many more years of productive partnership with Stephen and Garda."

"We are honored that Stephen received this most significant award from Texas Roadhouse, one of our largest CashLINK™ customers," said Bruce Kayal, Garda's Vice President and Group Head, Strategic Accounts. "Stephen personifies Garda's dedication to partnering with our customers to help them achieve superior performance through innovative cash management solutions. Texas Roadhouse deploys Garda's CashLINK™ cash management system to accomplish the company's security and efficiency of currency supply chain management objectives."

ABOUT GARDA

Garda (TSX:GW) is a global provider of security solutions, cash logistics and global risk consulting services with headquarters in Montreal, Canada. The firm's 45,000 dedicated professionals, among the most highly qualified and best-trained in the industry, serve clients in countries throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The company's decentralized management philosophy and structure encourages employees to be entrepreneurial and performance-driven in their approach to client service and the pursuit of excellence in all they do. Garda's global experts take the time to fully understand their clients' business goals and objectives in order to customize solutions with strong local engagement that meet their needs. As a result, clients can improve operational performance and meet their corporate obligations. With proven experience and a commitment to ensuring the highest ethical standards in everything the Corporation does, Garda has earned a reputation for integrity, leadership, and uncompromising safety standards. Most importantly, Garda is a firm in which businesses, governments, and individual clients place their trust. For more information, visit: http://www.gardaglobal.com, http://www.gardacashlogistics.com and http://www.garda-world.com.

Contact Information:

Garda
Nathalie de Champlain
Vice President, Communications
Office: 514-281-2811 x 2700
nathalie.dechamplain@gardaglobal.com

Garda
Joe Gavaghan
Director, Corporate Communications
Office: 302-294-2162
joe.gavaghan@gardaglobal.com