Page Group, a London-based professional staffing firm, reported fourth-quarter gross profit in its North America unit rose 20.3 percent year over year on a constant currency basis.

Fourth-quarter gross profit for Page Group’s Americas segment — which also includes Latin America and Brazil — was £19.6 million (US$30.4 million), up 20.2 percent in constant currency compared with the same period in the previous year. Latin America rose 20 percent in constant currency and Brazil rose 16 percent, according to the company.

The company has operations around the world. Total fourth-quarter gross profit rose 12.9 percent on a constant currency basis to £136.2 million (US$211.5 million).

For the full year, Page Group reported gross profit rose 10 percent in constant currency to £532.7 million (US---million).