SYDNEY, July 14 (Reuters) - Japanese recruitment company Persol Holdings Co Ltd 2181.T has made a A$778 million ($600 million) takeover bid for Australian recruiter Programmed Maintenance Services Ltd PRG.AX , the target company said on Friday.
The Programmed Maintenance board said it unanimously recommended the all-cash offer of A$3.02 per share, a 68 percent premium to Thursday's closing price of A$1.80.
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