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Adecco — Q2 2026 Earnings Presentation

22 slides from Adecco's earnings presentation, Aug 6, 2026

  1. Slide 1: Q2 2026 report

    Q2 2026 report Denis Machuel, CEO Valentina Ficaio, CFO 6 August 2026

  2. Slide 2: Disclaimer & note on terminology

    Disclaimer & note on terminology Forward-looking statements Non-US GAAP measures used Information in this release may involve guidance, expectations, beliefs, ‘Organic growth’ excludes the impact of currency, acquisitions, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future. These forward- divestit

  3. Slide 3: Q2 26 overview

    Q2 26 overview • Strong organic revenue growth of +5.6% TDA yoy. Akkodis returned to growth. • Gross margin 18.6%, with yoy comparison improving sequentially by 20 bps1 • EBITA €165 million excl. one-offs, +21% yoy1, consistent profitable growth • EBITA margin excl. one-offs 2.8%, +30 bps yoy, refle

  4. Slide 4: Disciplined execution driving market share gains in an improving market

    Disciplined execution driving market share gains in an improving market Sustained market share gains Signs of stabilization in permanent placement Relative revenue development (% yoy) Permanent placement, gross profit development by quarter (% yoy organic) +890 bps +200 bps +245 bps +335 bps1 +320 b

  5. Slide 5: Q2 client wins

    Q2 26 client wins End-market penetration Defense Data Centers Strategic 1 partner to cover systems Supporting scalable data center IVVQ , cloud infrastructure & security; build-up through fast talent replaced incumbent provider deployment and tech-enabled solution; primary supplier Telecommunication

  6. Slide 6: AI embedded into our core offering and processes

    AI embedded into our core offering and processes Target increased from 50% to 70% of Adecco revenues enabled by agents by end of 2026 Growth and efficiency Responsible AI fueled by agentic AI (achievements as of Q2) Leading the human side of AI transformation 50% of Adecco revenues End-to-end recrui

  7. Slide 7: Higher volumes and productivity driving margin expansion

    Higher volumes and productivity driving margin expansion Revenues €4.9 bn, +6.6% yoy EBITA €161 mn, 3.3% margin Share of Group 82% Share of Group 73% 7% 7% • +60 bps market share gains 4% 5% 3.9% 4.0% 2% 3.2% 3.3% 3.0% • Flex +6%1, outsourcing +15%1, MSP +11%1, perm flat1. Flex continued to benefit

  8. Slide 8: Profitable growth in EMEA; resilient performance in France

    Profitable growth in EMEA; resilient performance in France Revenues Q2 26 Revenues Q1 26 EBITA excl. one-offs Q2 26 % yoy % yoy Change EUR mn EUR mn EBITA % org. TDA org. TDA bps yoy Adecco France 1,132 -1% +1% 35 3.0% (50) Adecco EMEA 2,364 +8% +7% 74 3.2% +20 excl. France Revenues by country/regio

  9. Slide 9: Americas & APAC: Strong growth and margin expansion

    Americas & APAC: Strong growth and margin expansion Revenues Q2 26 Revenues Q1 26 EBITA excl. one-offs Q2 26 % yoy % yoy Change EUR mn EUR mn Margin % org. TDA org. TDA bps yoy Adecco Americas 789 +12% +15% 20 2.6% +90 Adecco APAC 664 +10% +8% 32 4.8% +20 Revenues by country/region (% yoy org. TDA)

  10. Slide 10: Return to growth, Germany stabilizing

    Return to growth, Germany stabilizing Revenues €743 mn, +1% yoy EBITA €26 mn, 3.4% margin Share of Group 12% Share of Group 11% • Consulting & Solutions (C&S) +1%, Talent 2% 7.0% +1%; ASD strong, at +20% 0% 1% 4.5% -1% 4.2% 3.4% -5% 1.6% • France +4%, with ASD +15%. Spain & 1% Italy +8%, strong auto

  11. Slide 11: Akkodis: Delivering results on the transformation program

    Akkodis: Delivering results on the transformation program Strengthen RUN Accelerate CHANGE Returned to revenue growth Sales transformation & global accounts • Broad-based growth across markets • Global Accounts revenue grew 3% and in both Consulting & Solutions and Talent • Global Delivery transform

  12. Slide 12: Growth in both PRS and CT, perm placement stabilizing

    Growth in both PRS and CT, perm placement stabilizing Revenues €326 mn, flat yoy EBITA €36 mn, 11.0% margin Share of Group 6% Share of Group 16% • PRS was back to growth, +1% and 4% 2% 0% 11.0% 11.0% improving sequentially, with US growing -1% -1% 9.5% 9.7% 9.0% at 7%. Productivity rose by 30%, with

  13. Slide 13: Healthy gross margin reflecting current business mix; firm pricing

    Healthy gross margin reflecting current business mix; firm pricing Flexible Placement Gross margin bridge Permanent Placement (as % of revenues yoy, in bps) Career Transition Outsourcing, Consulting & Other Training, Up/Re-skilling (10) (25) (15) 0 +20 0 Revenues by service line (% yoy org. CC) 10 5

  14. Slide 14: Improved profitability with organic drop-down ratio of 64%

    Improved profitability with organic drop-down ratio of 64% KPIs EBITA bridge, excl. one-offs (as % of revenues yoy, in € mn and bps) Productivity (DC/Selling +6% yoy 2.5% (10) (20) +60 0 2.8% FTE) 33,543 FTEs 2.6% -2% yoy organic < 165 165 G&A 3.2% revenues 141 141 €953 mn SG&A 0% yoy, reported; exc

  15. Slide 15: Strong cash conversion, robust financial structure

    Strong cash conversion, robust financial structure LTM CASH CONVERSION 83% ROBUST FINANCIAL STRUCTURE • OCF €23 mn, from €81 mn in Q2 25 • 79% debt fixed; interest rate sensitivity +/- 1% = ~€7 mn • Cash result reflects working capital absorption for • No covenants on outstanding debts growth and no

  16. Slide 16: Near-term outlook

    Near-term outlook Positive momentum in volumes has continued this quarter to date. For Q3, the Group expects a modest sequential improvement in gross margin. It expects SG&A expenses excluding one-offs to be lower sequentially. Management is rigorously executing the Group’s strategy and run-and-chan

  17. Slide 17: Key takeaways

    Key takeaways Strong growth and sustained market share gains; Akkodis back to growth 1 Rigorous execution, end-market penetration, accelerated agentic AI deployment Organic revenue growth of +5.6% TDA yoy Operating leverage and cost discipline driving profitability 2 18.6% gross margin, with yoy com

  18. Slide 18: Q&A

    Q&A

  19. Slide 19: Appendix

    Appendix

  20. Slide 20: Additional financial framework

    Additional financial framework EUR mn, unless otherwise stated 2025 2026e Q1 26 Q2 26 Q3 26e One-off costs (60)1 ~(60) (7) (36) ~(15) Depreciation2 (153) ~(160) (37) (39) ~(40) Amortization (61) ~(75) (14) (20) ~(20) Interest expense, gross (68) ~(80) (15) (20) ~(20) Other income/(expenses), net (70

  21. Slide 21: Company profiles

    Company profiles About AXISCADES About SOGECLAIR AXISCADES Technologies Limited (NSE: AXISCADES ) (BSE: 532395) is a Supplier of innovative high added-value solutions for safer and less- publicly listed Indian aerospace and engineering company. Post the consuming mobility, SOGECLAIR brings its skill

  22. Slide 22: investor.relations@adeccogroup.com

    investor.relations@adeccogroup.com 22

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