form_8-k.htm
UNITED STATES
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): November 3, 2011
MANPOWER INC.
(d/b/a ManpowerGroup)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Wisconsin
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1-10686
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39-1672779
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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100 Manpower Place
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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53212
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (414) 961-1000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On November 3, 2011 the Board of Directors of ManpowerGroup (the “Company”) declared a dividend of 40 cents a share, payable on December 15, 2011, to shareholders of record on December 5, 2011.
Also, on November 3, 2011 the Board of Directors of the Company approved a new share repurchase program which gives the Company the ability to repurchase up to 3 million shares of its issued and outstanding common stock. This new repurchase program is in addition to the approximately 2.3 million shares remaining available to repurchase under its repurchase program previously authorized in December 2010. A copy of the related press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated November 3, 2011
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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.
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MANPOWER INC.
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(d/b/a ManpowerGroup)
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Dated: November 3, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Kenneth C. Hunt
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Kenneth C. Hunt
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated November 3, 2011
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