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SINGAPORE - YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ:YYGH), a provider of on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facility management services with 29% year-over-year revenue growth, announced Monday the official launch of its digital staffing platform in the Netherlands, expanding its European presence beyond the United Kingdom. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a healthy current ratio of 1.69, indicating strong short-term liquidity as it pursues this expansion.
The Netherlands represents a significant opportunity for the company, with a flexible labor market valued at over $80 billion annually and more than 4.5 million part-time workers. According to the European Union’s European Employment Services, approximately 44% of Dutch workers between ages 15-74 are employed part-time. With a current market capitalization of $14.37 million, YYGH is positioning itself to capture a share of this substantial market.
YY Group has appointed Kostian Skourtis as Country Manager for the Netherlands. Skourtis brings over 15 years of hospitality leadership experience from roles at the Hoxton, Hyatt, Soho House, and Hilton Amsterdam.
"I’m excited to bring YY’s model to the Netherlands; a market rich in opportunity and talent," said Skourtis in the press release.
The company will initially focus on hospitality staffing in the Netherlands, targeting a sector where demand for flexible labor is particularly strong. The country’s tourism industry generated over $130 billion in international visitor spending in 2024, creating staffing needs across approximately 325 five-star hotels and thousands of other venues. InvestingPro analysis reveals several key insights about YYGH’s potential in this market, with 12 additional ProTips available to subscribers covering everything from market positioning to financial health indicators.
"Our expansion into the Netherlands is a natural next step in strengthening our European presence," said Mike Fu, Chief Executive Officer of YY Group, in the company statement.
YY Group Holding Limited, headquartered in Singapore and listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, provides workforce solutions and facility management services across multiple regions including Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania and the Middle East.
In other recent news, YY Group Holding Limited announced a registered offering, pricing 6,666,668 ordinary shares at $0.60 each, along with warrants to purchase additional shares, aiming to raise approximately $4.0 million in gross proceeds. Meanwhile, B2i Digital has named YY Group as a featured company to enhance its visibility among investors, particularly those interested in gig economy platforms and facility management solutions. In another development, YY Group plans to integrate stablecoin payments into its gig worker platform to facilitate faster and cheaper transactions, potentially creating new fintech revenue opportunities. Additionally, the company has designated its dual-engine AI system as a core strategic asset, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and launching a next-generation AI-powered recruitment platform. Lastly, YY Group has launched a robotics initiative to improve service delivery across its core service lines, including hospitality, cleaning, security, and façade maintenance.
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