Acquired 34% stake in DIS AG entirely following purchase of extra shares, exceeding 5% in total for Adecco.
Adecco, a global leader in HR services and a Fortune Global 500 company, has announced plans for a public tender offer for the remaining shares of DIS AG in late January 2026. The Swiss-based company, which is listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange, and Euronext Paris, has over 33,000 employees and over 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories.
The tender offer is part of Adecco's strategic growth plan, and the company is expected to promptly submit the necessary filings for regulatory clearance. However, the timing of the approval process depends on the length of the approval process by various foreign authorities, including China.
Regulatory Approval Process
Regulatory filings will be submitted shortly, and clearance procedures, particularly under competition laws in relevant jurisdictions, are anticipated to take a certain, but not precisely predictable, amount of time. The offeror must publicly announce the tender offer before completing these filing procedures, which is why the exact launch date is targeted for late January 2026 but remains subject to change based on regulatory timing.
No explicit closing date for the tender offer has been specified yet, as it will depend on the regulatory clearance process and subsequent scheduling. Typically, such offers run for several weeks or months after commencement, depending on the regulatory framework and market responses.
Network and Acquisitions
In other news, Adecco's network connects over 700,000 associates with business clients each day. In 2006, the company secured more than 34% of DIS AG's share capital after purchasing additional shares. The agreement to acquire all of the Paulmann family's shares in DIS AG, equivalent to approximately 29%, is subject to regulatory approval.
For more information about investor relations, contact [email protected] or +41 (0) 44 878 8925. For a further discussion of the factors and risks associated with the company's business, refer to the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Cautionary Statement
The information in this article may involve forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from the current expectations. For press inquiries, contact [email protected] or +41 (0) 44 878 8832.
It is important to note that this is not an offer to acquire or sell any securities. Numerous factors could cause or contribute to such differences.
The voluntary public tender offer for the remaining DIS AG shares was announced on January 9, 2006, at a price of EUR 54.50 per share in cash. The official launch of the public offer is expected at the beginning of February 2006, with the transaction closing expected for March 2006.
This timeline is based on the offeror's legal and procedural preparations as of July 2025 and may be updated as regulatory approvals progress.
- The forthcoming tender offer from Adecco, a global HR services company, will involve investing in the remaining shares of DIS AG and is part of their strategic growth plan in the finance sector.
- As Adecco plans to acquire all of the Paulmann family's shares in DIS AG, it is expected that their business network will significantly increase, connecting over 700,000 associates with businesses daily.
