Shares in labour supply specialist Hercules will be suspended after the firm confirmed it will miss the deadline for filing its latest annual accounts.

Final results for the year ended 30 September 2025 where due to be posted by 31 March 2026.

But Hercules said the accounts have taken longer than expected “due to the consolidation of acquisitions and further work needed to review certain subcontractor contracts.”

It added: “Consequently, in accordance with the AIM Rules, the Company’s ordinary shares will be temporarily suspended from trading on AIM with effect from 7.30 am on 1 April 2026 pending release of its FY25 Accounts.

“The Company is working closely with its auditors to complete the audit process as soon as possible and currently expects to publish its FY25 Accounts in May 2026.

“The Board expects that the final results will be in line with the guidance provided in the Company’s announcement of 10 February 2026.

“The Company will provide further updates regarding the publication of the FY25 Accounts as appropriate.”

The company’s share price fell by 15% on the news.