Vedior will make a distribution from its reserves of € 0.16 per (certificate of) ordinary share to shareholders of record on 11 May 2004. Holders of (certificates of) ordinary shares could elect to receive this distribution in stock or in cash by notifying their bank or broker by 25 May 2004.

On the basis of the average share price on Tuesday 25 May 2004 (€ 11.72), one (certificate of) ordinary share will be distributed as payment for every 70 ordinary shares or certificates thereof. Both the payment in cash as well as the payment in stock will be made on 1 June 2004.

Notes to Editors:

Vedior is one of the world’s leading staffing companies. The Group operates in 35 countries with a network of 2,243 offices worldwide including Europe, North America, Australasia, South Africa, South America and Asia. Vedior provides a broad range of staffing services through distinct brand names targeting specific sectors including traditional administrative/light industrial sectors and specialist sectors such as information technology, healthcare, accounting, engineering and education. We offer temporary staffing, permanent placement and other employment-related services.

For further information, please contact:

Jelle Miedema, Company Secretary +31 (0)20 573 5609