MPS Group shareholders approve Adecco's acquisition

Formal close of transaction anticipated on January 19, 2010

Zurich, Switzerland, January 15, 2010: Adecco Group, the world's leading provider of HR solutions, announced today that the shareholders of MPS Group, Inc. ('MPS Group') have approved the acquisition.

At a special meeting held earlier today, MPS Group shareholders approved the previously announced agreement and plan of merger entered into with Adecco. After having received all necessary regulatory approvals, the positive vote of MPS Group shareholders represents the final substantive step towards a successful completion of the transaction. The acquisition is anticipated to formally close on January 19, 2010.

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