PREMIER, the Cork-based recruitment company, has increased the pressure on British firm Imprint to accept its takeover offer after buying a 23% stake in the company.

PREMIER Group, the Cork-head quartered recruitment firm, has tabled a €59 million bid for British rival Imprint.

PREMIER Group, the Cork-based recruitment company, has entered the takeover battle for listed British firm Imprint, indicating yesterday it was prepared to make an offer of £45.2 million (€60m).

IMPRINT Plc, the London based-international recruitment business, has delivered very strong results for 2005.

THE two owners of a Dublin-based recruitment firm are in line for an €8 million windfall after selling the company.