Manpower Inc.
Industry: Business Services

Manpower Inc. is a world leader in the staffing industry, providing workforce management services and solutions to customers through 3,900 offices in 61 countries. The firm annually provides employment to more than 2 million people worldwide and is an industry leader in employee assessment and training. Manpower also provides a range of staffing solutions, engagement and consulting services worldwide under the subsidiary brands of Brook Street, Elan, The Empower Group and Jefferson Wells.

Business Summary
Manpower Inc. (Manpower) is in the employment services industry, offering a continuum of services to meet customer needs throughout the employment and business cycle. The Company's worldwide network of over 4,300 offices in 67 countries service customers in a variety of industry segments. Manpower provides human resource services, including permanent, temporary staffing, employee assessment and training; professional financial services; career transition and organizational consulting services, and information technology (IT) recruitment and managed services. Professional services include internal audit and controls, technology risk management, tax, finance and accounting services. Manpower offers organizational consulting services, such as strategic talent management and leadership development. In addition, it offers managed services if a customer wants to outsource a complete business function with the Company, such as call center, help desk, recruiting, or manufacturing operations.

Financial Summary
Manpower, Inc. is a non-governmental employment service organization, engaging in temporary staffing services, contract services, and employee training and testing. For the 6 months ended 6/30/05, revenues rose 12% to $7.81B. Net income increased 2% to $94.7M. Revenues reflect a positive impact of currency exchange rates and increased demand for services. Higher income was partially offset by higher business investment costs.