USG PEOPLE : finalises sale of various General Staffing activities

Almere, 25 June 2013 - USG People has finalised the sale of its General Staffing activities in Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Poland to Randstad. USG People announced its intention to sell these business units in April and the European Commission approved the transaction earlier this month.

In the strategic revision announced at the end of 2011 USG People stated that it only wished to operate in markets in which it can offer unique added value to its stakeholders and create sufficient mass to ensure a leading and profitable position throughout the cycle.

USG People's General Staffing business units in Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Poland had insufficient mass in their respective market segments to create enough value, as set out in the strategic objectives. The sale of these relatively low-yield activities will have a positive effect on the profitability of USG People throughout the cycle and will therefore also support the strategic financial targets. This also has a positive impact on funding requirements due to a reduced burden on working capital. The proceeds from the sale of ? 20 million will be used for the further implementation of the strategy.

USG People's more concentrated positioning strengthens the organisation's focus on the strategic objectives, enables it to invest in high-yield concepts (such as the recently introduced USG Professionals), and prepares it for future developments in the HR services market.

For more information about this press release please contact:
Leen Geirnaerdt, Chief Financial Officer
Telephone: +31 (0)36 529 95 07

Disclaimer
This press release is available in Dutch and English. In the event of ambiguities, the Dutch text shall prevail.

About USG People
With revenue of ? 2.9 billion in 2012 USG People is one of the largest providers of HR services in Europe with established and recognisable national and international brands. Headquartered in the Dutch city of Almere, USG People is active in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria and Switzerland.

The brand portfolio of USG People comprises Start People, Call-IT, USG Restart (General Staffing) - Unique, Technicum, Secretary Plus, ASA, Creyf's, Vakcollege Groep (Specialist Staffing) - USG Engineering Professionals, USG Legal Professionals, USG Finance Professionals, USG Marketing, Communication & Sales Professionals, USG ICT Professionals, USG HR Professionals and USG Science Professionals, Adver-Online (Professionals).

USG People is listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange and is included in the Amsterdam Midcap Index (AMX).

For more information on USG People or any of its operating companies, please visit our website at www.usgpeople.com:
http://www.usgpeople.com.