Atlantic International Corp. Acquires Circle8 Group
January 23, 2026
Atlantic International Corp. (Nasdaq: ATLN) has acquired Circle8 Group in an all-stock transaction to create a $1.2 billion global workforce solutions platform. The deal expands Atlantic's geographic footprint into Europe and adds high-growth IT and technology staffing capabilities, with Circle8 operating as a wholly owned subsidiary and its founder Guus Franke joining Atlantic's board.
- Buyers
- Atlantic International Corp.
- Targets
- Circle8 Group
- Industry
- Staffing & HR
- Location
- Switzerland
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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