AUSY, a leading European IT consulting and engineering firm headquarted in Paris, and a subsidiary of the Randstad Group, has announced the acquisition of eSolve in Germany. eSolve is specialized in IT management services, consulting and support for the development of IT infrastructures and applications.

The acquisition of eSolve, through AUSY's wholly-owned German subsidiary Pentasys, allows AUSY to strengthen its presence and expertise in the fast-growing German automotive industry. Founded in 2000, eSolve is headquartered in Munich and employs 130 people. eSolve generated revenue of approximately € 18 million in 2017.

François Béharel, CEO of Randstad Group France:'In line with its growth strategy in Europe, AUSY is proud to announce the acquisition of eSolve. In Germany, eSolve has a recognized technological expertise in consulting, design and implementation of secure and high-performance IT infrastructures. With a strong presence in the automotive industry, eSolve enables AUSY to strengthen its presence in a sector that stands out for its dynamism and strong growth prospects. I am delighted to welcome the employees of eSolve to the Randstad Group. Together, we reaffirm our common ambition to become the leading IT partner of the automotive industry across Europe'.In 2016, AUSY achieved revenue of € 460.5 million and has more than 5,000 employees worldwide. The acquisition is in line with Randstad's global strategic ambition to increase the Professionals business not only organically, but also by small and mid-sized acquisitions and will be EVA enhancing within three years.

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. We support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. 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). 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 www.randstad.com

About AUSY
Group AUSY, a subsidiary of the Randstad Group, is an international Consulting and Engineering firm in Advanced Technologies with a business model based on innovation and complementary services between its two core activities: Information Systems and complex Industrial Systems. In 2016, AUSY achieved revenue of € 460.5 million and employed more than 5,000 personnel at over fifty locations in Europe, the United States and Asia. AUSY is a key partner for large-scale project steering and a primary support for large international companies. The Group offers a comprehensive service package which combines consultancy and expertise, from the production of applications and systems up to the outsourcing of activity on- and off-site. Nominated for the Prix de lʼAudace Créatrice for the last two years, AUSY brings support to many innovative or humanitarian projects. AUSY operates in various sectors: - Health - Telecommunications and media - Aerospace - Space industry - Transportation - Energy - Defence - Banking, insurance, finance - Governmental and European institutions. For further information: www.ausy.com

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