Synergie Completes Acquisition of Agilus in Canada
Synergie announced on Monday evening the completion of its acquisition of a majority stake in Agilus Work Solutions in Canada. This deal, signed on January 26, 2026, strengthens the French group's presence in the North American human resources market.
Successful Merger
The merger between Synergie and Agilus Work Solutions materialized after several weeks of negotiations. Agilus, founded in 1976, is among the top eight players in the Canadian temporary employment sector and has a national network of 14 agencies. For the year 2025, the company is expected to generate a revenue of 300 million Canadian dollars, equivalent to 190 million euros. This acquisition allows Synergie to consolidate its position in the North American market by accumulating locally recognized expertise over several decades.
Comprehensive Service Offering
Agilus offers temporary work solutions and payroll management primarily aimed at specialized technicians and engineers working in the natural resources and information technology sectors. The integration of Agilus into the Synergie group creates a complete range of HR services covering responsible temporary staffing, permanent recruitment, specialist recruitment, and human resources consulting. This combination allows the group to offer complementary solutions to its clients and to increase its capacity to serve the North American markets.
Strategic Continuation
This operation is part of the continuation of Synergie's international development strategy. Craig Brown, CEO of Agilus Work Solutions and Synergie Canada, emphasized that the integration would preserve the local expertise and relationships that characterize the Canadian business. Victorien Vaney, CEO of Synergie Group, stated that this acquisition accelerates the group's ambition to become a leader in the North American human resources market. BMO Capital Markets served as the exclusive financial advisor to Synergie for this transaction.
