SThree plc 22 February 2008 22 February 2008 SThree plc Purchase of own shares Sthree plc announces that on 21 February 2008, it purchased for cancellation, 100,000 ordinary shares of 1p each at an average price of 221.2375 pence per share. The highest price paid was 224.25 pence per share and the lowest price paid was 218.75 pence per share. For confirmation the Company's issued capital is now 134,401,163 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