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Randstad Holding nv, Diemen – Following the results of Randstad France’s reopened cash tender offer for Ausy securities in France (the „Offer„) which was closed on 8 February 2017, Randstad France holds today 5,872,828 Ausy shares, representing 95.18% of the share capital and at least 95.17% of the voting rights of Ausy.

Following the successful completion of the Offer and in line with its intentions, Randstad France has requested to the AMF the squeeze-out of the remaining outstanding Ausy shares and ORNANE not tendered to the Offer which will occur on February 23, 2017, as indicated in the notice published today by the AMF (AMF notice n° 217C0491), it being specified that the treasury shares held by Ausy will be excluded from the squeeze-out.

The amount of compensation paid under the squeeze-out will equal that of the prices of the Offer, i.e. € 55.00 per Ausy share and € 63.25 (plus accrued interests), i.e. € 63.51, per Ausy ORNANE.

Ausy’s shares and ORNANE will be delisted from Euronext Paris on February 23, 2017, after the closing of the markets.

About Randstad
The Randstad Group is a global leader in the HR services industry and specialized in solutions in the field of flexible work and human resources services. Our services range from regular temporary Staffing and permanent placements to Inhouse Services, Professionals, and HR Solutions (including Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Managed Services Programs, and outplacement). By combining our human touch with technology-driven solutions and tools, we aim to offer both clients and candidates the best tools and solutions for increased efficiency and engagement, connecting more people to more jobs. Randstad has top-three positions in Argentina, Belgium & Luxembourg, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the United States, and major positions in Australia and Japan. At year-end 2016, Randstad had 36,524 corporate employees and 4,752 branches and Inhouse locations in 39 countries around the world. In 2016, Randstad generated revenue of € 20.7 billion. Randstad was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Diemen, the Netherlands. Randstad Holding nv is listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam, where options for stocks in Randstad are also traded. For more information, see http://www.randstad.com.

At the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders today, all resolutions on the agenda were adopted.

Shareholders adopted the financial statements 2016 and approved the proposal to pay dividend of € 1.89 per ordinary shareand to pay dividend of € 12.6 million on preference shares B and C. All dividends will be paid fully in cash. The ex-dividend date is April 3, 2017. The record date is April 4, 2017. The payment of cash dividend will take place on April 7, 2017.

Shareholders also adopted the following resolutions:

• Discharge of liability of members of the Executive Board and members of the Supervisory Board
• Extension of the authority of the Executive Board to issue shares
• Extension of the authority of the Executive Board to restrict or exclude the pre-emptive right to any issue of shares
• Extension of the authority of the Executive Board to repurchase ordinary shares
• Extension of the authority to cancel repurchased ordinary shares
• Amendment of the remuneration policy of the Executive Board
• Approval of the performance-related remuneration of the Executive Board
• Reappointment of Deloitte Accountants BV as external auditor for the financial year 2018

Today, the results have been announced of the annual Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (‘DJSI’) review.

Launched in 1999, the DJSI  recognize the leading companies in each industry sector for responsible economic, environmental, and social performance.

Randstad Holding is proud to be included as a member in the Professional Services industry of the DJSI world and DJSI Europe indices.

We were assessed as best in class by RobecoSAM on the social dimension, including the areas Human Capital Development, Labor Practice Indicators, and Talent Attraction & Retention. The other areas that were also assessed as best in class are Materiality and Policy Influence.

Since the introduction of our core values, we have aspired to grow sustainably. We aim to safeguard the business and its long-term viability, while taking the interests of all stakeholders into account. In addition, we make our business increasingly relevant to all parties involved. This aspiration is clearly reflected in our core value of ‚simultaneous promotion of all interests’.

Jacques van den Broek comments: “I’m proud that our efforts in the social dimension are considered best in class and that we continue to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. It shows that our social impact contributes to a better sustainable world.”