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Dutch human resources provider Randstad Holding (OTCPK:RANJY) has agreed to buy Monster Worldwide (NYSE:MWW) for about $429M and intends to finance the acquisition through existing credit facilities. The $3.40 per share in cash offer, representing a 22.7% premium to Monster’s closing stock price on Monday, will see Monster continue operating as a separate and independent entity under its current name.