At the Annual General Meeting (AGM), shareholders of The Adecco Group granted approval to all suggestions put forth by the Board of Directors.
The Adecco Group, a global leader in talent advisory and solutions, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 8, 2021, in Zurich, Switzerland. The meeting was marked by several significant announcements, including the achievement of gender parity on the Board of Directors (BoD) with the election of Rachel Duan.
All current members of the BoD were re-elected for another one-year term. Notably, Jean-Christophe Deslarzes was re-elected as Chairman of the BoD.
The AGM also approved a dividend of CHF 2.50 per share, with an ex-dividend date set for April 14, 2021. Shareholders voted in favour of the dividend with 94.86% of the votes.
The Adecco Group's culture of inclusivity, entrepreneurship, and teamwork has consistently ranked it as one of the 'World's Best Workplaces' by Great Place to Work®. The company enables more than 3.5 million careers in 57 countries.
Looking ahead, investors can expect the Q3 2021 results on November 2, 2021, and the Q1 2022 results on May 4, 2022. The Q2 2021 results will be announced on August 5, 2021.
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The Adecco Group AG is powered by three global business units: our, Talent Solutions, and Modis. The company is a Fortune Global 500 company and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN).
Detailed information about the current gender balance on the BoD and the company's commitment to diversity and gender inclusion can be found in the latest Adecco Group corporate governance disclosures or on their official website.
A forward-looking statement in this release involves risks and uncertainties and may differ materially from current expectations due to numerous factors such as global GDP trends, the impact of COVID-19, changes in regulation, intense competition, integration of acquired companies, changes in the ability to attract and retain personnel or clients, the potential impact of disruptions related to IT, and any adverse developments in existing commercial relationships, disputes, or legal and tax proceedings.
The Annual Report 2020 can be read online or downloaded as a pdf from the company's website. The final results of the AGM and minutes from the meeting can be found on the company's website.
- The future of work at The Adecco Group, a Fortune Global 500 company, is expected to be shaped by their continued commitment to diversity and gender inclusion, as shown by the achievement of gender parity on their Board of Directors.
- As the company releases their Q2 2021 results on August 5, 2021, investors may want to keep an eye on the impact of finance decisions on the business and future growth of The Adecco Group.