French staffing firm Synergie (SDG: PAR) reported revenue yesterday for the first quarter ending 31 March 2019 of €621.2 million, an increase of 5.4% when compared to the same period in the previous year and 2.5% on a like-for-like basis.

Revenue in French operations increased by 7.1% and 3.1% on a like-for-like basis. Growth was underpinned by a robust performance in temporary employment (3.2% in a market that showed growth of +1% at the end-February according to the national staffing association, Prism’Emploi) and strong growth at DCS Easyware, the French digital services company consolidated in June 2018, which generated revenue of €11 million (up 11.8%) over the quarter.

International revenue was up 3.9% (2.0% on a like-for-like basis). International operations were supported by growth in Spain and Italy in the first quarter.

Synergie added that it is actively examining potential new acquisitions in Europe and around the world.

In trading yesterday, Synergie shares traded at €33.00, down 1.79% on the day. Based on its current share price the company has a market value of €803.94 million.