Acquired an additional stake, granting ADECCO a 34% ownership in DIS AG, escalating ownership beyond the initial 5% following the purchase.

In a significant move, Adecco S.A., a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in HR services, has announced plans to launch a public takeover offer for DIS AG. The Swiss-based company, which is registered in Switzerland and listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange, and Euronext Paris, has already secured more than 34% of DIS AG's share capital.

The offer is expected to be officially launched post the approval by BaFin at the beginning of February 2006. The offer document, which includes full details of the offer, will be made publicly available once approved.

It's important to note that this release is not an offer to acquire or sell any securities. For further information regarding the offer, interested parties are advised to contact Adecco's Corporate Press Office at [email protected] or +41 (0) 44 878 8832.

The acquisition of this additional stake in DIS AG exceeds 5%, and the agreement with the Paulmann family for the acquisition of their shares in DIS AG is still subject to regulatory approval. The transaction closing is expected for March 2006.

Adecco S.A. connects over 700,000 associates with business clients each day, and this potential acquisition marks a strategic move in its ongoing growth and expansion.

However, it's worth mentioning that forward-looking statements in this release may differ from future performance. The differences between actual results and current expectations could be due to numerous factors. For a comprehensive understanding of these factors and risks associated with the business, interested parties are encouraged to review Adecco's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

For investor-related queries, please contact Adecco's Corporate Investor Relations at [email protected] or +41 (0) 44 878 8925.

Acquired an additional stake, granting ADECCO a 34% ownership in DIS AG, escalating ownership beyond the initial 5% following the purchase.