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): October 30, 2003
MANPOWER INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin 1-10686 39-1672779
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
5301 North Ironwood Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53217
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (414) 961-1000
Item 5. Other Events.
On October 29, 2003, Manpower Inc. issued a press release announcing
the appointment of Jack M. Greenberg, retired Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of McDonald's Corporation, as a new member to their Board of Directors.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 29, 2003
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.
MANPOWER INC.
Dated: October 30, 2003 By: /s/ Michael J. Van Handel
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Michael J. Van Handel
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and
Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 29, 2003
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Exhibit 99.1
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tracy Shilobrit
Manpower Inc.
414-906-6088
tracy.shilobrit@manpower.com
MANPOWER INC. NAMES JACK M. GREENBERG TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MILWAUKEE, WI, USA (October 29, 2003) - Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) today
announced that Jack M. Greenberg, retired chairman and chief executive officer
of McDonald's Corporation, has been appointed to its board of directors,
effective immediately.
"Jack Greenberg's experience in leading McDonald's Corporation and
serving on the boards of global companies will help us continue to strengthen
Manpower for future growth," said Jeffrey A. Joerres, chairman and chief
executive officer of Manpower Inc.
During his 20-year tenure at McDonald's Corporation, Greenberg held
several key management positions, including chairman, vice chairman, CEO,
president, vice president, and chairman of McDonald's USA. Prior to joining
McDonald's, he was director of tax services for both the Midwest region and the
Chicago Office of Arthur Young & Company.
Greenberg currently serves on the boards of Abbott Laboratories,
Allstate, Hasbro and First Data Corporation. He is a member of the board of
trustees of DePaul University, where he previously served as chairman. He is
also a member of the board of trustees for Institute of International Education,
Ronald McDonald House Charities, The Field Museum, and the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra.
A certified public accountant, Greenberg holds a business degree and
juris doctorate degree from DePaul University.
Manpower Inc. is a world leader in the staffing industry, providing
workforce management services and solutions to customers through 4,000 offices
in 63 countries. The firm annually provides employment to two 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. More information on the Manpower Inc. board
of directors and corporate governance policies can be found on the company's Web
site at www.manpower.com in the section titled, "About Manpower."
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MANPOWER INC. o P.O. BOX 2053 o 5301 N. IRONWOOD RD., MILWAUKEE, WI 53201 o
USA o PHONE 414-961-1000 o www.manpower.com
