UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 30, 2006
MANPOWER INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin | 1-10686 | 39-1672779 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
5301 North Ironwood Road Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 53217 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (414) 961-1000
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Item 8.01.
Other Events.
On June 30, 2006, Jean-Pierre Lemonnier left his position as President and Managing Director of Manpower France, a subsidiary of Manpower Inc. (the Company). Jean-Francois Ferret, the Deputy General Manager of Manpower France, has been appointed as President of Manpower France on an interim basis. Also on June 30, 2006, the Company provided updated guidance on expected French revenue growth in the second quarter.
A copy of the press release issued by the Company on June 30, 2006 announcing Mr. Lemonniers departure, Mr. Ferrets appointment and the updated guidance is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference, except for references to the Companys website and the information contained therein.
Item 9.01.
Exhibits.
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press Release dated June 30, 2006 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: June 30, 2006 | MANPOWER INC. |
By: /s/ Jeffrey A. Joerres | |
Jeffrey A. Joerres | |
Chairman, President and | |
Chief Executive Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press Release dated June 30, 2006 |
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: |
Tracy Shilobrit | |
Manpower Inc. | |
+1.414.906.6088 | |
tracy.shilobrit@manpower.com |
Manpower Inc. Announces Departure of Jean-Pierre Lemonnier,
Names Jean-Francois Ferret as President of Manpower France
MILWAUKEE, WI, USA, June 30, 2006 Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) announced today that Jean-Pierre Lemonnier, President and Managing Director of Manpower France, has left the company. A search has been initiated to find a permanent replacement for Lemonnier, who has led the companys French operations since 2002.
The company has appointed Jean-Francois Ferret as President of Manpower France, effective immediately, to lead the organization on an interim basis. Ferret joined Manpower in June 2005 as Deputy General Manager of Manpower France. He previously served as CFO of Western European Markets for COMPASS Group, Senior Vice President of Western European Markets for Thomas Cook, General Manager of Thomas Cook France and as Deputy General Manager of Havas Voyages American Express.
Commenting on market conditions in France, Jeffrey A. Joerres, Chairman & CEO of Manpower Inc., stated, Demand for our services has strengthened this year. We expect our French revenue growth in the second quarter to equal or exceed the upper end of our previously issued guidance of 79 percent in constant currency over prior year.
About Manpower Inc.
Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) is a world leader in the employment services industry; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work. The $16 billion company offers employers a range of services for the entire employment and business cycle including permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training; outplacement; outsourcing and consulting. Manpower's worldwide network of 4,400 offices in 72 countries and territories enables the company to meet the needs of its 400,000 clients per year, including small and medium size enterprises in all industry sectors, as well as the world's largest multinational corporations. The focus of Manpower's work is on raising productivity through improved quality, efficiency and cost-reduction across their total workforce, enabling clients to concentrate on their core business activities. Manpower Inc. operates un der five brands: Manpower, Manpower Professional, Elan, Jefferson Wells and Right Management. More information on Manpower Inc. is available at www.manpower.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains statements, including earning projections, that are forward-looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties regarding the Companys expected future results. The Companys actual results may differ materially from those described or contemplated in the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause the Companys actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements can be found in the Companys reports filed with the SEC, including the information under the heading Forward-Looking Statements in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
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Manpower Inc. P.O. Box 2053 5301 N. Ironwood Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53201 USA Phone +1.414.961.1000 www.manpower.com