TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 10, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kforce Inc. (Nasdaq:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase to the outstanding stock repurchase authorization by $70 million. In the third quarter of 2014 Kforce has, to date, purchased approximately 1.35 million shares of Kforce stock in the open market. With the additional $70 million authorization, the total current authorization is now approximately $83 million.
David L. Dunkel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer commented, "With the increased authorization, we intend to continue repurchasing shares. We believe this further demonstrates our commitment to enhancing shareholder value."
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Kforce (Nasdaq:KFRC) is a professional staffing and solutions firm providing flexible and permanent staffing solutions in the skill areas of technology and finance & accounting in the commercial and government markets. Backed by more than 2,700 associates and approximately 12,000 consultants on assignment, Kforce is committed to "Great People = Great Results" for our valued clients and candidates. Kforce operates with 63 offices located throughout the United States and one office in the Philippines. For more information, please visit our Web site at http://www.kforce.com.
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