Randstad lodges appeal against fine imposed by AFM

Randstad Holding nv, the world's second largest HR services provider, announces that it has lodged an appeal against the decision of the Authority Financial Markets ('AFM'), as published yesterday after market closing, to fine the company for an amount of € 96,000. Randstad received this fine in the capacity as legal successor of Vedior N.V., which was acquired effective July 2008. The fine relates to the investigation by the AFM into Vedior N.V. and its share price movements on November 30, 2007, prior to the public announcement on the preliminary discussions between Randstad and Vedior.

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Randstad specializes in solutions in the field of flexible work and human resources services. Our services range from regular temporary staffing and permanent placement to inhouse, professionals, search & selection, and HR Solutions. Since acquiring Vedior in 2008, the Randstad Group is the second largest HR services provider in the world with top three positions in Argentina, Belgium & Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Greece & Cyprus, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland and the UK, as well as major positions in Australia and the United States. In 2008 Randstad had almost 34,000 employees working from over 5,200 branches and inhouse locations in more than 50 countries around the world. Randstad and Vedior generated combined revenue of € 17.2 billion in 2008. 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 www.randstad.com.



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Machteld Merens / Bart Gianotten
Telephone: + 31 20 569 5623
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