USG People NV (AMS:USG) USG People N.V. Shareholders Vote In Favour Of Introducing Protective Preference Shares

USG People NV (AMS:USG) Almere, the Netherlands, 23 December 2008 - USG People announces that the company's shareholders have voted in favour of the proposed amendment to the articles of association during today's extraordinary general meeting of shareholders. This amendment to the articles of association was proposed by the Executive Board and Supervisory Board to provide for the introduction of protective preference shares.

The Executive Board is pleased that shareholders have voted in favour of the proposal to provide for the introduction of protective preference shares. The Executive Board believes the measure can strengthen USG People's negotiating position should this be necessary at any time in the future.

The Executive Board will use the next six months to establish a Stichting ('Foundation'). In accordance with the powers granted by shareholders, the Executive Board will grant the Foundation an option to obtain preference shares. In addition, three people will be appointed to the board of the Foundation.

For more information, please contact: Ron Icke, CEO Telephone: +31 (0)36 529 95 05

About USG People USG People is active with a large number of brands that jointly provide one-stop solutions in the field of staffing, secondment and HR and customer care services. With an annual turnover of 3.9 billion euros in 2007, USG People ranks fourth in Europe in the field of staffing, secondment and HR services. Headquartered in the Dutch city of Almere, the group is active in a large number of European countries including the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, France, Italy, Spain and Portugal.

The brand portfolio of USG People comprises Proflex and Start People (General Staffing) - Ad Rem Young Professionals, ASA Student, Content, Creyf's, Express Medical, Geko Zeitarbeit, Receptel, Secretary Plus, StarJob, SYS, Technicum and Unique (Specialist Staffing) - Legal Forces, USG Capacity, USG Energy, USG Financial Forces, USG HR Forces, USG Innotiv, USG Juristen, USG Multi Compta and USG Restart (Professionals) - Call-IT (Other Services).

USG People is listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange and is included in the Amsterdam Exchange index (AEX).

For more information on USG People or any of its operating companies, please visit our website at www.usgpeople.com.

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