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Hays - overview
Established
1867
Location
London, -, UK
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
About
Hays is a leading global recruitment agency specializing in connecting employers with talent across various sectors, including technology, finance, and healthcare, while providing tailored workforce solutions to meet recruitment needs. Founded in 1867 and headquartered in London, UK, Hays operates as a global recruitment firm that connects job seekers with employers. The company went public on the London Stock Exchange in November 1989. Hays was co-founded by Florian Staßfurth and Tanja Haenni and has expanded its operations internationally, establishing a presence in 31 countries.
Hays offers comprehensive recruitment services, including Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions aimed at simplifying the hiring processes for organizations. The company serves a diverse range of sectors and supported approximately 280,000 candidates during FY24, catering to both temporary and permanent staffing needs for employers. For the fiscal year 2024, Hays reported a revenue of GBP 7,519,052,631. 80 and an EBITDA of GBP 98,896,462.
90, demonstrating a robust financial performance driven by its recruitment services. Hays continues to develop upcoming products aimed at enhancing its recruitment solutions, with a focus on expanding into new markets and geographical regions. The company is strategically targeting further growth in North America and Asia by 2025. The recent IPO in November 1989 has provided the necessary capital to support these initiatives.
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
Sub Industries
Business Support Services
Website
www.haysplc.com
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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Hays - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Completed | James Harvard International Group | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | Recruitment Solutions Group | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | ACR Logistics | - | ||||||||
| IPO | Completed | Hays | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Hays | - |
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