Randstad N.V. — Earnings Release 2007

Mar 15, 2007

Randstad Holding nv
Diemermere 25, Diemen
P.O. Box 12600, NL-1100 AP Amsterdam z.o.
randstad holding

Press release

Q1 2007 EPS outlook raised to at least € 0.61
Initial guidance was EPS of at least € 0.53

Date
March 15, 2007

More information
Machteld Merens/
Bart Gianotten

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Our Q1 2007 results are developing stronger than expected. Given the seasonality of our business, earnings per share in the first quarter are relatively sensitive to such positive developments. We therefore raise our Q1 2007 EPS outlook. We now expect EPS before amortization of other intangibles and impairment goodwill to amount to at least € 0.61 versus a comparable figure of € 0.43 in Q1 2006. Initial Q1 2007 EPS guidance was at least € 0.53.

In line with general market circumstances revenue developments in North America are weaker than anticipated. This is more than compensated by continued robust underlying revenue trends across our European and Asian businesses.

We continue to invest in future growth and see solid operating leverage, backed by gross margin improvements in various regions, including the Netherlands.

Randstad Holding nv specializes in solutions in the field of flexible work and human resources services with group companies in Europe, North America and Asia. The Randstad Group is one of the largest temporary employment organizations in the world and market leader in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland and the southeastern United States. Randstad is dedicated to matching at the right time, the demand by individuals for challenging and well-paid employment to the demand of organizations for employees of the right caliber and the right qualifications. The Group is active under the brand names Randstad, Yacht, Capac Inhouse Services, Tempo-Team, EmmayHR, Team4U, Martin Ward Anderson and Otter-Westelaken. Randstad Holding nv (Reuters: RAND.AS, Bloomberg: RAND NA) is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam exchange, where options for stocks in Randstad Holding are also traded. For more information about Randstad Holding see http://www.randstad.com/.

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