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Staffline
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Staffline Business Overview & Revenue Model
Staffline Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 992.90M | 938.20M | 940.50M | 942.70M | 927.60M |
| Gross Profit | 66.10M | 80.80M | 70.30M | 68.50M | 58.00M |
| EBITDA | 16.10M | 6.20M | 18.10M | 16.60M | -27.70M |
| Net Income | -8.30M | -11.00M | 3.80M | 1.20M | -52.70M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 219.60M | 212.20M | 235.90M | 233.50M | 229.80M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 14.60M | 13.30M | 31.00M | 29.80M | 25.40M |
| Total Debt | 9.70M | 13.50M | 30.90M | 27.50M | 38.50M |
| Total Liabilities | 178.20M | 157.30M | 164.20M | 167.60M | 207.60M |
| Stockholders Equity | 41.40M | 54.90M | 71.70M | 65.90M | 22.20M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 15.90M | 9.80M | 100.00K | -29.30M | 54.20M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 16.60M | 12.50M | 3.40M | -24.80M | 56.80M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -4.40M | -2.70M | -3.30M | -4.50M | -2.70M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -10.90M | -27.50M | 1.10M | 33.70M | -48.20M |
Staffline Technical Analysis
Staffline Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64 Neutral | £30.57M | 51.05 | 3.66% | 3.68% | 4.14% | -45.24% | |
64 Neutral | £11.93M | 6.75 | 23.32% | 6.54% | -6.12% | 4.30% | |
64 Neutral | $10.73B | 15.74 | 7.56% | 2.01% | 2.76% | -15.10% | |
63 Neutral | £53.20M | 13.60 | 44.68% | ― | 1.44% | ― | |
58 Neutral | £4.43M | 7.84 | -11.91% | ― | -11.27% | -149.40% | |
46 Neutral | £18.66M | ― | -29.38% | 3.51% | -1.70% | -29.90% | |
46 Neutral | £107.84M | 29.69 | -11.22% | 11.00% | -14.31% | -361.93% |
Staffline Corporate Events
Staffline Group PLC announced a transaction involving Henry Spain Investment Services Limited, associated with Thomas Spain, the Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the company. On August 12, 2025, the entity sold and purchased 109,988 ordinary shares at an average price of £0.444 per share, maintaining its notifiable interest at 27.58% of the company’s issued share capital. This transaction reflects ongoing strategic financial management within the company, potentially impacting its market positioning and stakeholder interests.
Staffline Group plc announced a transaction involving Henry Spain Investment Services Limited, closely associated with Thomas Spain, the company’s Non-Executive Director and Chairman. The transaction involved the sale and purchase of 40,414 ordinary shares at an average price of £0.451 per share, maintaining Henry Spain Investment Services Limited’s notifiable interest at 27.58% of the company’s issued ordinary share capital. This transaction reflects ongoing shareholder activities and could influence market perceptions of the company’s stock stability.
Staffline Group PLC announced the purchase and cancellation of 50,000 ordinary shares as part of its share buy-back program, following shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting. This transaction, executed through Panmure Liberum Limited on the London Stock Exchange, leaves the company with 126,762,313 ordinary shares in issue, impacting the total voting rights and potentially affecting shareholder interest notifications under the Financial Conduct Authority’s rules.
Staffline Group PLC announced a transaction involving Henry Spain Investment Services Limited, closely associated with Thomas Spain, the company’s Non-Executive Director and Chairman. On August 1, 2025, Henry Spain Investment Services Limited sold and purchased a total of 291,533 ordinary shares at an average price of £0.408 per share. This transaction leaves Henry Spain Investment Services Limited with a 27.58% stake in the company, maintaining its significant influence over Staffline’s share capital.
Staffline Group PLC reported strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, with an 8.7% increase in revenue to £485.8 million and a 54.2% rise in underlying operating profit to £3.7 million. The company’s transition to a pure-play recruitment platform, following the divestment of PeoplePlus, has strengthened its market position, particularly in blue-collar recruitment. Despite macroeconomic challenges, Staffline has maintained resilience, supported by new business momentum and strategic partnerships, including a significant contract with a food and drink logistics provider. The company also initiated a £7.5 million share buyback program, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder value.
Staffline Group PLC announced a transaction involving the sale of 8,480 ordinary shares by Henry Spain Investment Services Limited, a person closely associated with Thomas Spain, the Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the company. This transaction resulted in a decrease of Henry Spain Investment Services Limited’s notifiable interest to 34,972,456 ordinary shares, representing 27.58% of the company’s issued share capital. This change in shareholding could impact the company’s governance dynamics and shareholder structure.
Staffline Group PLC announced a transaction involving Henry Spain Investment Services Limited, a company associated with Thomas Spain, the Non-Executive Director and Chairman of Staffline. On June 27, 2025, Henry Spain Investment Services Limited sold and purchased 56,521 ordinary shares at an average price of £0.463 per share, maintaining its notifiable interest at 34,980,936 shares, which represents 27.58% of the company’s issued share capital. This transaction highlights the ongoing involvement and significant shareholding of key stakeholders within the company.
Staffline Group plc has announced the granting of options under its 2025 Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) to key employees, including executive directors and senior employees. This initiative aims to retain and motivate these individuals by aligning their interests with shareholders, with options vesting based on financial performance criteria by the end of 2027. The move is designed to drive business growth while minimizing shareholder dilution through the Employee Benefit Trust’s share purchases.
Staffline Group PLC announced that it will release its financial results for the first half of 2025 on July 29, 2025. The company will also host a presentation and Q&A session for analysts and investors on the same day, providing an opportunity for stakeholders to engage with the senior management team.
Staffline Group plc announced a transaction involving Henry Spain Investment Services Limited, closely associated with Thomas Spain, the company’s Non-Executive Director and Chairman. The transaction involved the sale and purchase of 68,143 Ordinary Shares at an average price of £0.475 per share, maintaining Henry Spain Investment Services Limited’s interest at 34,980,936 shares, representing 27.58% of the company’s issued share capital.
Staffline Group PLC announced a transaction involving Henry Spain Investment Services Limited, closely associated with Thomas Spain, the Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the company. On June 4, 2025, the entity sold and purchased 210,479 ordinary shares at an average price of £0.401 per share, maintaining its notifiable interest at 27.58% of the company’s issued share capital. This transaction reflects a strategic move within the company’s shareholder structure, potentially impacting its market perception and stakeholder relations.
Staffline Group PLC announced a transaction involving Henry Spain Investment Services Limited, associated with Thomas Spain, the Non-Executive Director and Chairman. The transaction involved the sale and purchase of 119,521 ordinary shares at an average price of £0.399 per share, maintaining Henry Spain Investment Services Limited’s interest at 27.58% of the company’s issued share capital. This transaction reflects internal movements within the company’s shareholding structure, potentially impacting investor perceptions and market dynamics.
Staffline Group plc announced a correction to a previous notification regarding a share transaction by Martina McKenzie, Managing Director of Recruitment Ireland. McKenzie sold 77,313 ordinary shares at £0.32 each, leaving her with a notifiable interest in 540,477 shares. This transaction reflects internal shareholding adjustments and may influence stakeholder perceptions of the company’s financial health.
Staffline Group PLC announced a change in major shareholdings with Schroders PLC increasing its stake to 18.002426% from a previous 17.830287%. This acquisition of shares reflects a significant adjustment in the company’s shareholder structure, potentially impacting its market positioning and stakeholder interests.
Staffline Group plc has announced the commencement of Tranche 2 of its share buyback program following approval at the recent AGM. This tranche aims to purchase up to 12,440,000 ordinary shares or a maximum of £2,656,906, with the shares to be cancelled upon purchase. The buyback is part of a larger £7.5 million program and is managed by Panmure Liberum. The buyback could significantly impact daily trading volumes and may not always fall within regulatory safe harbors, potentially affecting market dynamics and shareholder value.
Staffline Group PLC held its 2025 Annual General Meeting, where all proposed resolutions were passed by shareholders. Notably, there was a significant vote against the Remuneration Committee Report, with 25.13% of votes cast opposing it. The company plans to engage with shareholders to address their concerns, which could influence future governance and operational strategies.
Staffline Group PLC has reported continued strong momentum in FY 2025, with a 6.2% increase in gross profit for the first four months, driven by a rise in temporary worker hours in Recruitment GB. A new substantial contract with a leading logistics company has positively impacted the Board’s performance expectations for the next three years. The company is capitalizing on strong trading cash flows through a share buyback program, reflecting confidence in meeting revised management expectations and gaining market share.
Staffline Group PLC announced that Martina McKenzie, Managing Director of Recruitment Ireland, sold 77,313 ordinary shares at £0.32 per share. This transaction, conducted on the London Stock Exchange, leaves McKenzie with a significant interest in 540,477 shares, reflecting ongoing changes in the company’s executive shareholdings.
Staffline Group PLC has announced a strategic partnership with a leading UK food and drink logistics provider, marking a significant expansion in its operational footprint. The partnership involves a two-year agreement, with an option for a one-year extension, to outsource all agency labour services to Staffline. This contract is expected to strengthen Staffline’s market position in the logistics sector by mobilizing around 3,000 temporary workers across driving, warehousing, and security activities. The deal enhances Staffline’s reputation as a trusted partner in the food and drinks, logistics, and FMCG sectors and is anticipated to improve the company’s performance over the contract’s duration.