Synergie Signs Agreement to Acquire Majority Stake in Agilus Work Solutions
Synergie Group announced on Monday that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Design Group Staffing Inc, operating under the Agilus brand in Canada. The transaction, which represents the group's largest international acquisition to date, is still subject to approval by Canadian competition authorities.
Overview of Agilus
Founded in 1976, Agilus ranks eighth in the Canadian temporary employment market, according to the press release. The company has a national network of 14 agencies and is expected to report a revenue of 300 million Canadian dollars in 2025, equivalent to 190 million euros. Agilus offers temporary work solutions, permanent placement, and payroll management, primarily serving specialized technicians and engineers. The press release notes that the transfer of control is not effective at this stage and depends particularly on the approval of Canadian competition authorities.
Strategic Importance of the Canadian Market
According to Synergie, the Canadian recruitment and human resources solutions market represents a strategic opportunity driven by structural labor shortages and diverse demand in key sectors. The merger with Agilus will allow the French group to strengthen its national presence in Canada and to offer complementary solutions, especially in the fields of engineering and information technology. This acquisition aims to enable Synergie to achieve critical size in the North American market, leveraging a comprehensive range of services from temporary staffing to human resources consulting.
Part of Synergie’s International Expansion Strategy
This operation is part of Synergie Group's international expansion strategy, which operates in 17 countries. The company aims to provide its clients access to its full expertise in human resources and its global platform of solutions. The group will publish its annual revenue for 2025 on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, after market close, according to the schedule provided. This acquisition marks a new step in Synergie's development on major international markets.
