Highams Systems Services Group saw its share price rise slightly on 5 September following its AGM statement, in which chief executive David Pye said the company was making headway after significant investments made throughout the year. The share price rose from 6p to 6.38p after the announcement.

Greatfleet's shares rose half a pence on the day, from 15p to 15.5p, after it completed the acquisition of the four businesses of Irish recruitment firm Qualitas for a total initial consideration of £3.4m.

The share price of Imprint fell 21p from 177.5p to 172.5p after its interim results announcement on 12 September. The director review revealed that the executive directors who showed interest in making a takeover approach for the company, backed by funds advised by Alchemy Partners, have terminated all discussions. However, it has also revealed that it has received a preliminary approach from an additional party, unconnected with the management team.

Hexagon Human Capital saw its share price fall 5p after making a trading update at its AGM on 12 September. Despite revealing that its interim management and executive search divisions are trading in line with expectations, and that the integration of recently acquired Archer Mathieson is going to plan, its share price fell from 177.5p to 172.5p.

As Recruiter went to press, Servoca saw its shares fall around 8p from 44.38p to 36.5p, after announcing that it was in discussions with a number of parties which may or may not lead to an acquisition.