Business magnate Klaus J. Jacobs purchases 6.8 million shares of Adecco S.A. from Jacobs Holding AG.

In a significant move, the Adecco Group, a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in HR services, has undergone a series of share transactions that are reshaping its corporate landscape.

The Swiss-based company, listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX/VIRT-X: ADEN), Euronext Paris - Premier Marché (EURONEXT: ADE), and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ADO), boasts an extensive network of over 6,500 offices in 70 countries and territories. This global presence is managed by a multinational team with expertise in markets spanning the globe.

One of the most notable transactions involves Klaus J. Jacobs, who has acquired 6,770,311 shares of the company from Jacobs Holding AG. This move reduces Jacobs Holding AG's participation from 11.7% to 8.1%, while the current majority shareholder holding 8.1% of the shares remains undisclosed in the available search results.

This transaction, representing 3.6% of the company's share capital, is valued at CHF 405 million. Klaus J. Jacobs' personal holding is now approximately 7 million shares.

The Adecco Group network connects up to 700,000 associates with business clients each day, delivering an unparalleled range of flexible staffing and career resources. For further information, interested parties are encouraged to contact the Corporate Press Office at [email protected] or Axel J. Schafmeister at Tel. +41 44 878 8832.

It is crucial to note that the Adecco Group's forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of the release. Factors that could affect these statements include global GDP trends, changes in regulation of temporary work, intense competition, changes in ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, US state unemployment tax reviews, French anti-trust investigation, US class action litigation, and adverse developments in existing commercial relationships, disputes, or legal proceedings.

Investors are advised to refer to the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other reports filed with or submitted to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a further discussion of the factors and risks associated with the company's business.

With these transactions, the Adecco Group continues to redefine the HR services industry, solidifying its position as a global leader.

Business magnate Klaus J. Jacobs purchases 6.8 million shares of Adecco S.A. from Jacobs Holding AG.