Recruitment Company Faces Tough Times

  • SThree reports lower net fees for Q3
  • Net fees fell by 8% to £92.7 million
  • Permanent segment fees down 9% to £14.6 million
  • Contract segment fees down 8% to £78.1 million
  • Contract order book decreased by 6% to £167 million
  • Balance sheet declined to £45.0 million from £83.0 million a year ago

SThree, the London-listed recruitment company, reported a decline in net fees for Q3 due to softness across its contract and permanent segments. Group net fees fell by 8% to £92.7 million ($123.7 million) compared to the same period last year. Permanent segment fees dropped by 9% to £14.6 million, while contract fees decreased by 8% to £78.1 million. The company’s contract order book declined by 6% to £167 million, equivalent to four months of net fees. Its balance sheet fell to £45.0 million from £83.0 million a year ago, which the company attributes to the timing of certain client payments and expects net cash to return to normal levels in the coming months.

Factuality Level: 9
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate information about the company’s financial performance, including specific numbers and comparisons to previous periods. It does not include any irrelevant or sensational details, nor does it present personal opinions as facts. The reporting is straightforward and objective.
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Public Companies: SThree (STEM)
Key People: Najat Kantouar (Author)

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Financial Markets Impacted: The recruitment company’s financial performance impacts its own stock value and potentially affects other companies in the same industry.
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