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PageGroup Faces 17.2% Profit Drop Amid Economic Uncertainty

1/14/2025

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PageGroup experienced a 17.2% decline in Q4 2024 gross profit, totaling £196.7 million, with France and Germany seeing drops of 19.1% and 23%, respectively.
The company anticipates 2024 operating profit to fall between £49 million and £58.5 million, aligning with lower market forecasts.
Economic uncertainty has decreased hiring rates and extended time-to-hire, affecting confidence among candidates and clients.
PageGroup cut its fee earner workforce by 130, bringing the total to 5,370, mainly in Europe and the UK.

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PageGroup experienced a 17.2% decline in Q4 2024 gross profit, totaling £196.7 million, with France and Germany seeing drops of 19.1% and 23%, respectively.
The company anticipates 2024 operating profit to fall between £49 million and £58.5 million, aligning with lower market forecasts.
Economic uncertainty has decreased hiring rates and extended time-to-hire, affecting confidence among candidates and clients.
PageGroup cut its fee earner workforce by 130, bringing the total to 5,370, mainly in Europe and the UK.