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IN BRIEF: SThree stock jumps on Circle8 takeover approach

9th Sep 2026 16:55

SThree PLC - London-based science, technology, engineering and mathematics-focused staffing firm - Responds to "recent media speculation". Confirms that it has received "an unsolicited, preliminary and highly conditional approach" regarding a potential takeover offer from Circle8 Group Inc. Says Circle8, a New Jersey-based staffing company serving the IT, technology, and finance industries, is required to confirm whether it intends to make a firm offer by 1700 BST on October 7. Notes that there is no certainty that Circle8 will do so, and advises shareholders to take no action at this time. Says it will make a further announcement "when appropriate."

Current stock price: 303.50 pence, up 10% on Wednesday in London

12-month change: up 64%

By Emma Curzon, Alliance News reporter

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