Franklin Templeton Investments Reports A Shareholding In Adecco Of 5.26%

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Zurich, Switzerland, 11 January 2008: Pursuant to art. 9, 15 and 17 of the Stock Exchange Ordinance-FBC, Adecco S.A. has received the following notification:

By January 4, 2008, a group consisting of Franklin Templeton Investments, 500 E. Broward Blvd, USA-Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33394, and subsidiaries which manage and have discretionary voting authority over shares held by funds and separate accounts, is holding 5.26% of the share capital of the company.

For further information please refer to the attached PDF document.

Contact: Investor Relations: Tel: +41 44 878 89 25 E-Mail: investor.relations@adecco.com

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