SThree plc 06 February 2008 SThree plc Purchase of own shares SThree plc announces that on 5 February 2008, it purchased for cancellation, 175,000 ordinary shares of 1p each at an average price of 196.6983 pence per share. The highest price paid was 198.95 pence per share and the lowest price paid was 195.5 pence per share. For confirmation the Company's issued capital is now 135,102,163 ordinary shares of 1p each. Steve Hornbuckle Company Secretary 020 7292 3838 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange