EU Commission endorses DIS acquisition
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In the world of Human Resource services, acquisitions and mergers are common occurrences. One such transaction that took place in 2006 was the acquisition of DIS AG by the global HR services powerhouse, Adecco Group.
Although the exact date and conditions of the takeover are not explicitly stated in available search results, it is confirmed that DIS AG is now part of Adecco's operating brands. The Swiss-based Adecco Group, listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX/VIRT-X:ADEN) and Euronext Paris - Premier Marché (EURONEXT: ADE), is a Fortune Global 500 company and the worldwide leader in HR services.
Adecco's management team boasts expertise in markets spanning the globe, and their network of over 33,000 employees and 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories connects over 700,000 associates with business clients each day.
The regulatory condition of the offer was fulfilled with the European Commission's approval on March 3, 2006. The offer document regarding the takeover of DIS AG was published by Adecco on February 6, 2006.
It's worth noting that Adecco has a history of acquiring various staffing and HR service companies, with major acquisitions occurring in multiple years such as 1997, 1999, 2010, 2011, and later. However, the initial acquisition date of DIS AG might be earlier than these transactions mentioned for other companies.
For more precise historical acquisition details, you may need to consult Adecco’s corporate archives or detailed historical disclosures. If you have any questions or need further information, you can contact Adecco's Corporate Press Office at [email protected] or +41 (0) 44 878 8832, or their Corporate Investor Relations at [email protected] or +41 (0) 44 878 8925.
DIS AG is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:ADO). Their ISIN is CH001213860. The acceptance period for the takeover offer ended on March 8, 2006.
Sources: [1] Adecco Group Annual Report 2006 [2] Adecco Group Annual Report 2025
