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When was the Company established?: The Company was established on October 1, 2008 as a joint holding company in conjunction with the merger of Tempstaff Co., Ltd. and Peoplestaff Co., Ltd. (currently Tempstaff Co., Ltd.).
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What is your management philosophy?: “Creating jobs, adding value to the individual, and contributing to society.”
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What is your stance on corporate governance?: The Company considers strengthening corporate governance to be a crucial aspect of increasing our corporate value. We are committed to increase efficiency and transparency in management.
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What types of businesses is the Company engaged in?: We offer temporary staffing and BPO services, Recruiting sevices, Overseas services, ITO sevices, Engineering sevices.
Where can I find more information about Group companies?: Please see Our Organization and Group Companies.
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Does the PERSOL Group operate outside Japan?: See Overseas Human Resources Services for details
What is the Company’s stance on corporate social responsibility (CSR)?: We contribute to the societies that have supported us through CSR activities that lead to employment or personal growth. Currently, we provide programs that include employment support for persons with disabilities and study abroad scholarships.

When is the Company’s fiscal year-end?: March 31
What accounting standard does the Company use?: Our consolidated financial statements are prepared based on Japan’s Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (J-GAAP).
When are financial results announced?: We announce our financial results quarterly. We schedule our financial results release for the first quarter in August, for the second quarter (first half) in November, for the third quarter in February, and for the fourth quarter (full year) in May.
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Where can I find past financial results?: Please see our IR Library.
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What are the Company’s mid-term management policies and plans?: Please see our Mid-term Management Strategy.
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What is the Company’s overseas strategy?: Under our corporate philosophy of “creating jobs, adding value to the individual, and contributing to society,” we aim to become Asia’s leading staffing services company.
As of the fiscal year ending March 2017, we began expanding our joint venture with Kelly Services, Inc. to include the entire Asia-Pacific region, and we will continue to enhance our competitive edge and presence in the global market.

What exchange do the Company’s shares trade on?: Our shares are traded on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
When did the Company list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange?: We listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in October 2008, concurrent with the Company’s establishment.
Tempstaff Co., Ltd., which was listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Peoplestaff Co., Ltd., which was listed on the JASDAQ, were both delisted on September 25, 2008, in conjunction with the establishment and listing of Temp Holdings.
What is the Company’s securities code?: The securities code is 2181.
Who is the Company’s share registrar?: Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
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Who can I contact about share-related procedures?: Please contact your broker.
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What have your historic dividend payout ratios been?: Please refer to our dividend information.
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What are the dividend record dates?: The dividend record dates are March 31 and September 30 of every year.
What is the trading unit of the shares?: 100 shares (1 unit).
What is the number of the Company’s shares outstanding?: See Basic Stock Infomation for details
What is the current share price?: Please see Share Information.
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Do you have a special benefit program for shareholders?: We do not have a special benefit plan for shareholders.
When is the general meeting of shareholders?: The annual shareholders meeting is held in late June every year. Please refer to our IR Calendar.
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Who do I contact to request materials or make IR inquiries?: We can be reached by phone or email. Please see our Contact Us page.
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