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Persol Subsidiaries Investigated by Japan Fair Trade Commission Over Possible Antimonopoly Act Violation

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Japan's Fair Trade Commission conducted on-site investigations at three Persol (TYO:2181) subsidiaries - Persol Tempstaff, Persol Excel HR Partners and MC Partners - over a possible Antimonopoly Act violation concerning temporary staffing services.

The company takes the investigation with the utmost seriousness and will continue to cooperate fully with the Japan Fair Trade Commission, while reaffirming its commitment to strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Tuesday.

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