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KELLY GROUP LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number 1999/026249/06)
(Share code: KEL)
(ISIN: ZAE000093373)
("Kelly Group")
KELLY GROUP FORMS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH KELLY SERVICES IN AMERICA
Johannesburg, 30 June 2010 - JSE-listed employment services provider the Kelly
Group has signed a global partnering agreement with Michigan-based Kelly
Services, Inc (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB), a leading global workforce solutions
provider.
In terms of the three-year agreement, the Kelly Group will extend its portfolio
of services to Kelly Services` clients in Africa and the Middle East while Kelly
Services will offer its services to Kelly Group`s clients in the rest of the
world. This partnership allows both parties to improve their ability to serve
their clients outside their traditional geographical areas and to strengthen
customer relationships.
In addition, Kelly Services will engage MSquared Consulting, the Kelly Group`s
San Francisco-based operation which has traditionally operated in the Silicon
Valley, to provide high-level consulting and contract services to its clients
throughout the rest of the United States. The agreement also allows both
parties to bid jointly for any global requests for proposals.
Grenville Wilson, chief executive of the Kelly Group, said that the partnership
would help to extend both companies` geographical reach, while serving as a
viable platform for future collaboration.
"When we met to discuss a possible partnership, we realised we share similar
strategies, built around solid values and culture that emphasise the importance
of people in realising our objectives," Wilson said. "We look forward to a long
and mutually-rewarding relationship that will benefit our customers and
employees alike."
Kelly Services president and chief executive officer Carl T Camden said that the
partnership will enable Kelly Services to deliver more comprehensive workforce
solutions to our customers that desire to do business in the fast growing South
African market. "Both companies share similar operating philosophies and we`re
excited about the opportunity to work together in strengthening our customer and
employee relationships."
For further information call Grenville Wilson, CEO Kelly Group, on 011 722 8009
Sponsor: RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)
Issued by du Plessis Associates on behalf of Kelly Group Limited dPA contact
Helen McKane Tel: +27 11 728 4701, Fax: +27 11 728 2547, Mobile: 082 330 2034 or
e-mail: kellygroup@dpapr.com website : www.kellygroup.co.za
About the Kelly Group
Kelly Group Limited, which is listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange in
the Support Services - Business Training and Employment Agencies sector, is the
parent company of a group of businesses engaged in the provision of
comprehensive employment services, skills development and outsourced solutions.
It provides employment to 23 000 employees annually and posted revenues of R2.2
billion in 2009.
About Kelly Service Inc
Kelly Services, Inc. is a leader in providing workforce solutions. Kelly offers
a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services as well as world-
class staffing on a temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct-hire basis. Serving
clients around the globe, Kelly provides employment to 480,000 employees
annually. Revenue in 2009 was $4.3 billion. Visit: kellyservices.com
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