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LONDON - Recruitment firm Hays (LON:HAYS) plc announced Friday it has appointed BNP Paribas (OTC:BNPQY) as joint corporate broker with immediate effect, according to a press release statement.
The London-based company said BNP Paribas will work alongside UBS, which continues as Hays’ existing corporate broker.
Hays operates in 33 countries with approximately 9,900 employees across 226 offices as of March 31, 2025. The company’s international business represents 80% of the group’s net fees in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 25% in fiscal year 2005.
The recruitment specialist focuses on 21 professional and skilled specialisms, with its four largest areas being Technology (24% of group net fees), Accountancy & Finance (16%), Engineering (11%), and Construction & Property (11%). These four specialisms collectively accounted for about 62% of group fees in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025.
Hays reported that 62% of its net fees in the third quarter came from temporary placement markets, while permanent placements generated 38%.
The company’s shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG).
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