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During the past week, Staffline Group PLC has reported significant developments regarding shareholdings and transactions involving its ordinary shares. Notably, Henry Spain Investment Services Limited, closely associated with Thomas Spain, the Non-Executive Director and Chairman, sold 94,036 shares on March 13, 2025, reducing its holding to 34,153,780 shares, which represents 24.96% of the company's total issued capital. Additionally, several transactions in the company's own shares were conducted, including the purchase of 731,325 shares at an average price of 32.942p on March 10, followed by further buybacks totaling 600,000 shares on March 11 and 100,000 shares on March 13, as part of Staffline's ongoing share buy-back program announced in February.

In terms of ownership changes, various financial institutions have notified the company of significant holdings, with some crossing thresholds. For instance, HRnetGroup Limited in Singapore and Gresham House Asset Management Ltd in London reported changes indicative of larger strategic movements within the shareholder base. These groups, along with changes from entities like Schroders PLC, highlight a dynamic trading environment for Staffline's shares amidst broader recruitment market trends. Staffline's proactive share buy-back strategy and the ongoing stakeholder adjustments reflect the company's strategic maneuvers in response to market conditions.