51job, Inc. Announces Strategic Investment in Lagou

SHANGHAI, Sept. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- 51job, Inc. (Nasdaq: JOBS) ("51job" or the "Company"), a leading provider of integrated human resource services in China, announced today that the Company has entered into an agreement to become the majority shareholder of Lagou Information Limited, the holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands of Beijing Lagou Network Technology Co., Ltd. ("Lagou"). Founded in 2013, Lagou operates a recruitment website focused on addressing the growing demand for technology and engineering talent in China. The Company will acquire a 60% equity interest in the parent company of Lagou for US$119 million in cash, and the transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2017, subject to closing conditions.

"The addition of the Lagou platform further expands and deepens 51job's HR services ecosystem for both employers and job seekers alike," said Rick Yan, President and Chief Executive Officer of 51job. "Combining Lagou's targeted strengths in the technology vertical with 51job's extensive sales resources and large user base, we are excited about opportunities to enhance the recruitment experience and improve hiring effectiveness in this important industry segment.  Lagou's founding team and management will continue to drive its rapid growth and development, and we look forward to exploring strategic business synergies together."

About 51job

Founded in 1998, 51job is a leading provider of integrated human resource services in China. With a comprehensive suite of HR solutions, 51job meets the needs of enterprises and job seekers through the entire talent management cycle, from initial recruitment to employee retention and career development. The Company's main online recruitment platforms (http://www.51job.com, http://www.yingjiesheng.com, and http://www.51jingying.com), as well as mobile applications, connect millions of people with employment opportunities every day. 51job also provides a number of other value-added HR services, including business process outsourcing, training, professional assessment, executive search and compensation analysis. 51job has a call center in Wuhan and a nationwide sales office network spanning 25 cities across China.

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Contact:

Linda Chien
Investor Relations
51job, Inc.
+86-21-6879-6250
ir@51job.com

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