AMSTERDAM, June 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), global leader in
innovative workforce solutions, today announced that it has signed
a purchase agreement with Ciber, Inc. (NYSE: CBR) a leading global
information technology consulting, services and outsourcing
company, to acquire its Dutch business.
With this transaction ManpowerGroup further strengthens its IT
capabilities in the Netherlands,
complementing the organic growth of the Experis brand, their
professional resourcing and project-based workforce solutions part
of the company. Ciber Netherlands has been operational
for over ten years and their 400 employees will transition over to
ManpowerGroup when the transaction is expected to close in mid-June
following receipt of regulatory approvals.
"We're pleased to be announcing this acquisition that will
further accelerate our strategy of shifting our business mix
towards higher value and professional services in the Netherlands," said Jilko Andringa,
President ManpowerGroup Northern Europe. "Rapid technological
advances mean the best IT professionals are more in-demand than
ever. This move allows us to broaden our offerings and bring
even more IT talent to our clients so they can achieve their
business objectives in this rapidly changing competitive
environment."
"Ciber's strategy is to focus on our core businesses to
accelerate growth, drive sustained profitability, and increase the
value of the company for our stockholders," said Ciber President
and Chief Executive Officer Michael
Boustridge. "With ManpowerGroup, we found a highly-respected
market expert that shares Ciber's commitment to quality and service
and will facilitate a smooth transition for our customers. We want
to express our appreciation to Ciber's Netherlands based employees for their valued
contributions to the company and dedication to our customers."
About Ciber, Inc.
Ciber is a global IT consulting
company with approximately 6,000 employees in North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. Ciber partners with
organizations to develop technology strategies and solutions that
deliver tangible business value. Founded in 1974, the company
trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CBR). For more
information, visit www.ciber.com and follow us on Twitter,
LinkedIn, Facebook, Google Plus and our blog.
About ManpowerGroup
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) is the
world's workforce expert, creating innovative workforce solutions
for nearly 70 years. As workforce experts, we connect more than
600,000 people to meaningful work across a wide range of skills and
industries every day. Through our ManpowerGroup family of brands –
Manpower®, Experis®, Right Management® and ManpowerGroup® Solutions
– we help more than 400,000 clients in 80 countries and territories
address their critical talent needs, providing comprehensive
solutions to resource, manage and develop talent. In 2016,
ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies
for the sixth consecutive year and one of Fortune's Most Admired
Companies, confirming our position as the most trusted and admired
brand in the industry. See how ManpowerGroup makes powering the
world of work humanly possible: www.manpowergroup.com.
Contact:
Scott Kozak
Ciber
303-967-1379
skozak@ciber.com
Kelly Oude Veldhuis
ManpowerGroup
+31 (0) 6 44 98 09 68
kelly@mediatic.eu
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