Job site Indeed has been acquired by Japan-based recruitment and HR agency Recruit Co.

Indeed has more than 25,000 employer clients and is available in over 50 countries and 26 languages, attracting 80m unique visitors per month. Its new deal with Recruit will deepen its presence in the Asian markets, a statement says.

Recruit chief executive Masumi Minegishi says: “Recruit aspires to be the leader in HR and recruitment services worldwide. Our acquisition of Indeed is a critical step in achieving that goal and we are excited to help build on Indeed’s number one position in job search.”

Indeed will be an independent operating unit of Recruit, and continue to be led by its current senior management team.