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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14D-9
SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT
UNDER SECTION 14(D)(4) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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BUSINESS RESOURCE GROUP
(NAME OF SUBJECT COMPANY)
BUSINESS RESOURCE GROUP
(NAME OF PERSON(S) FILING STATEMENT)
COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01 PER SHARE
(TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES)
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12329K 10 4
(CUSIP NUMBER OF CLASS OF SECURITIES)
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JOHN W. PETH
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
BUSINESS RESOURCE GROUP
2150 NORTH FIRST STREET, SUITE 101
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95131
(408) 325-3200
(NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE NOTICE AND
COMMUNICATIONS
ON BEHALF OF THE PERSON(S) FILING STATEMENT)
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With a copy to:
SCOTT D. BLICKENSTAFF, ESQ.
ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP
1020 MARSH ROAD
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA 94025
(650) 614-7400
/x/ Check the box if the filing relates solely to preliminary communications
made before the commencement of a tender offer.
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