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Ad Mission Adecco Acquires 98.4% of Registered Shares in DIS Aggregate

"DIS AG's share capital, comprising the majority registered shareholdings, is fortified to a significant extent, amounting to 98.4%."

Adjustment of ownership: ADECCO takes control of 98.4% of DIS AG's shareholding
Adjustment of ownership: ADECCO takes control of 98.4% of DIS AG's shareholding

Ad Mission Adecco Acquires 98.4% of Registered Shares in DIS Aggregate

In a significant move, Adecco, the world's leading Human Resource services provider, has successfully acquired 98.4% of the share capital of DIS AG for a total consideration of EUR 219 million. The agreement was signed on 3rd September 2007.

The acquisition was made possible through a group of investors who agreed to sell their shares in DIS AG for EUR 113 per share. As a result, DIS AG will become a fully integrated part of Adecco. After the transaction, Adecco holds 98.4% of DIS AG's registered share capital, with 1.1% held by DIS AG as treasury shares and 0.5% held by other minority shareholders.

Adecco, headquartered in Switzerland and managed by a multinational team with expertise in markets spanning the globe, now boasts a network of 36,000 employees and 7,000 offices in over 60 countries and territories. This expansive network connects over 700,000 associates with business clients each day, solidifying Adecco's position as the world market leader in Human Resource services.

In 2006, the group reported sales of EUR 20.4 billion, a testament to its global reach and influence. For any media-related enquiries, please contact the Corporate Press Office at +41 (0) 44 878 8832 or email [email protected]. For investor-related queries, you can reach out to the Corporate Investor Relations at +41 (0) 44 878 8925 or email [email protected].

Following the successful squeeze-out, Adecco has announced that it will no longer support the delisting procedure and withdraws its cash compensation offer for the delisting. This marks a significant milestone in Adecco's growth and expansion in the Human Resource services sector.

For more information about DIS AG, please use the general contact details: phone number 530 653 123 and email [email protected]. Adecco looks forward to continuing to serve its clients and associates with unparalleled expertise and global reach.

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