Synergie, a Paris-based staffing firm, reported first-quarter revenue rose 14.2% to €589.6 million (US$726.3 million). The increase was 10.9% on a like-for-like basis.

International revenue — which includes its operations outside France, including Canada — rose 21% to €311.9 million (US$384.2 million). The increase was 14.1% on a like-for-like basis.

Shares in Synergie were down 0.2% to €50.90 at the close of market today in Europe. The company had a market cap of €1.24 billion.