SThree (STEM) Half year 2021 Trading Update to analysts

SThree's CEO, Mark Dorman and CFO, Alex Smith give a bit of colour to their trading update 14.6.21. Q2 was ahead of expectations which drives H1 net fees up both year on year and versus 2019. Further, there is sustained improvement in new deal activity and contractor retention rates. STEM has a strong balance sheet and the resilient contract business model gives them confidence for the future. Mark Dorman, CEO 00:17 - Introduction Alex Smith, CFO 01:20 - H1 trading overview 02:44 - Regional performance 03:49 - Strong positioning Mark Dorman, CEO 04:38 - H1 Summary 07:02 - Q&A Mark Dorman, CEO 21:09: Closing remarks SThree plc is an international staffing company, which provides specialist recruitment services in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industries. The Company provides permanent and contract staff to sectors, including information and communication technology (ICT), banking and finance, life sciences, engineering and energy. The Company's segments include the United Kingdom & Ireland (UK&I), Continental Europe, the USA, and Asia Pacific & Middle East (APAC & ME). The Company's recruitment brands include Computer Futures, Progressive Recruitment, Huxley and Real Staffing. The Company's other brands include Global Enterprise Partners, Hyden, JP Gray, Madison Black, Newington International and Orgtel. The Company delivers contract, permanent, projects, retained and executive search recruitment solutions. Its support and mobility services offer contracting, relocation and relevant visa support. It provides resources to support its brands with contractor services.