Randstad N.V. — AGM Information 2013

Jan 16, 2013

Randstad Holding nv P.O. Box 12600 NL-1100 AP Amsterdam z.o. T +31 (0)20 569 59 11 F +31 (0)20 690 11 01

Press release Randstad shareholders adopt all EGM resolutions

At the Randstad Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders today, all resolutions on the agenda were adopted.

Shareholders approved the proposal to issue preference shares C. In the next five business days Randstad will issue 50.1 million of preference shares C to a selected group of investors who committed to invest € 140 million. Further details were included in our press release of November 28, 2012 and in the presentation of Robert Jan van de Kraats during the EGM. These can be found on our corporate website http://www.ir.randstad.com.

François Béharel was appointed as member of the executive board for a first four-year term. François will be responsible for France, Spain, Portugal and Latin America.

Shareholders also adopted the resolution to grant the executive board the authority to repurchase shares up to a maximum of 3% of the issued share capital of ordinary shares. The repurchase of shares will mainly be for the purposes of the stock option and share plans for the executive board and senior management. This mandate will apply for a period of 18 months. Randstad will only execute a repurchase of shares under certain conditions and if the financial position allows for it.

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. The Randstad Group is one of the leading HR services providers in the world with top three positions in Argentina, Belgium & Luxembourg, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Greece, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States as well as major positions in Australia, Japan and the UK. In 2011 Randstad had approximately 28,700 corporate employees and around 4,700 branches and inhouse locations in 40 countries around the world. Randstad generated a revenue of € 16.2 billion in 2011. 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.

Date January 16, 2013 More information Jan-Pieter van Winsen

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