Open report — full analysis, no account required.
Sign up to generate reports and read filings that aren't on the open list.
Get notified when ATLN files again. Create a free account and we'll email you the moment its next filing is analyzed.
Get filing alertsAtlantic International rebrands as Circle8, appoints Franke CEO, announces $432M contracts
Filed July 1, 2026 · Period ending June 29, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
-
high
Guus Franke appointed CEO effective June 29, 2026, while retaining Executive Chairman role; founder Jeffrey Jagid transitions from CEO to President and remains on the board.
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR → -
high
Circle8 platform secured two European public-sector contracts totaling $432 million ($380M and $52M), validating its integrated technology solutions strategy.
Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR → -
medium
Company changed name from Atlantic International Corp to Circle8 Group, Inc. effective June 29, 2026; new ticker symbol CIRC expected to begin trading July 2, 2026 on Nasdaq.
Item 5.03 — Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws verify on EDGAR → -
medium
Company now operates as integrated platform with $1.2B+ annualized revenue across North America and Europe, delivering technology consulting, solutions, managed services, and workforce solutions.
Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR → -
low
Name change is administrative only; no impact on shareholder voting rights, share validity, or transferability. CUSIP number remains unchanged.
Item 5.03 — Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws verify on EDGAR →
Summary
Atlantic International completed a significant corporate transformation on June 29, 2026, rebranding as Circle8 Group and installing new leadership to drive its next growth phase. Guus Franke, who joined as Executive Chairman in January 2026, now assumes the CEO role while founder Jeffrey Jagid transitions to President.
Franke brings M&A and private equity expertise through his ownership of Axiom GmbH and founding of the original Circle8 Group platform. The leadership change follows the company's evolution from a North American staffing firm into a global technology solutions provider with over $1.2 billion in annualized revenue.
The rebrand reflects the company's strategic shift toward an integrated platform serving the complete technology lifecycle through four business lines: consulting, solutions, managed services, and workforce. This strategy gained immediate validation with two European public-sector contract wins totaling $432 million, demonstrating Circle8's ability to compete for large-scale government technology projects. The company will begin trading under ticker CIRC on July 2, 2026, subject to Nasdaq approval. Shareholders should monitor execution on the new contracts and how the leadership transition affects the company's ability to integrate recent acquisitions and deliver on its platform strategy.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 5.03 — Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws
Item 5.03 — Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws filed; see Key Changes for terms.
Added in current filing · verify on EDGAR →
On June 29, 2026, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware an amendment to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the “Amendment”), to change the name of the Company from “Atlantic International Corp” to “Circle8 Group, Inc.” (the “Name Change”). The Name Change and the Amendment became effective immediately upon filing.
The company officially changed its legal name from Atlantic International Corp to Circle8 Group, Inc. through a Delaware certificate amendment that became effective immediately on June 29, 2026. The board approved this change without requiring shareholder approval under Delaware law Section 242.
Added in current filing · verify on EDGAR →
The Company’s Common Stock will continue to be quoted on the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) and is expected to begin trading under the new name and ticker symbol “CIRC” on July 2, 2026, subject to Nasdaq’s approval.
The company's common stock will begin trading under the new ticker symbol CIRC on July 2, 2026, replacing the previous ATLN symbol. The stock remains listed on Nasdaq with no change to the CUSIP number.
Show 1 minor / wording change
Added in current filing · verify on EDGAR →
The Name Change will not in any way affect the voting or other rights that accompany the Company’s common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (“Common Stock”), or the validity or transferability of the Company’s shares of Common Stock currently outstanding.
The name change is purely administrative and does not alter any shareholder rights, voting power, or the validity of existing shares. All outstanding shares remain fully valid and transferable.
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
Added in current filing · verify on EDGAR →
On June 29, 2026, Guss Franke, age 50, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), was appointed by the Board to serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer until such time as Mr. Franke’s successor is appointed and duly qualified. Mr. Franke has served as Executive Chairman of the Board since January 23, 2026, and will continue to hold that position.
The Board appointed Executive Chairman Guss Franke as interim CEO on June 29, 2026. This is explicitly a temporary appointment pending identification of a permanent successor. Mr. Franke will hold both the CEO and Executive Chairman positions concurrently during this transition period.
Added in current filing · verify on EDGAR →
He has been the founder and sole owner of Axiom GmbH (“Axiom”) since 2018. Axiom provides M&A advisory, full services transaction support including corporate finance and private equity strategy. Axiom is an investment platform designed to hold, acquire and scale the next layer of global digital economy. Through Axiom, Mr. Franke founded Circle8 Group as a pan-European platform for AI talent, compliance-grade consultancy (cloud, IT migration, AI and Cyber) and workforce execution for highly regarded sections.
The new interim CEO has extensive M&A, corporate finance, and private equity experience through his ownership of Axiom GmbH since 2018 and founding of Circle8 Group. His background includes prior roles at Riverrock European Capital Partners, Pilatus AG, and as a KPMG Partner in Private Corporate Finance, providing relevant transaction and advisory expertise.
Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.
Added in current filing · verify on EDGAR →
On June 29, 2026, in connection with Guus Franke’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic International Corp (the “Company”), Jeffrey Jagid transitioned from Chief Executive Officer of the Company to President of the Company.
The company appointed Guus Franke as Chief Executive Officer effective June 29, 2026. The former CEO, Jeffrey Jagid, transitioned to the role of President and continues to serve as a director. This represents a leadership restructuring at the executive level.
Added in current filing · verify on EDGAR →
In connection with the appointment of Mr. Jagid as President of the Company, the Company entered into an amendment to the employment agreement (the “Agreement”) with Mr. Jagid, which sets forth the terms and provisions governing Mr. Jagid’s employment as President of the Company, effective as of June 29, 2026.
The company amended Jeffrey Jagid's employment agreement to reflect his new role as President. The specific terms of compensation, responsibilities, and other employment conditions are set forth in the amended agreement filed as an exhibit.
Event · Exhibit 99.1
Atlantic International rebrands as Circle8, appoints Guus Franke CEO, announces $432M in new European contracts, and will trade as CIRC.
Added in current filing · view on EDGAR →
Effective immediately, the Board of Directors has appointed Guus Franke as Chief Executive Officer.
Jeffrey Jagid, who has served as Chief Executive Officer since Atlantic's inception and led the Company's strategic transformation through the completed acquisitions of Lyneer Staffing Solutions and Circle8 Group, has transitioned to the role of President and will continue to serve as a member of the Company's Board of Directors.
Guus Franke, previously Executive Chairman, becomes CEO effective immediately. Founder Jeffrey Jagid steps down as CEO but remains President and a board member. This leadership transition follows the company's strategic transformation through recent acquisitions and positions Franke to lead the next growth phase.
Added in current filing · view on EDGAR →
The Company also announced that, subject to Nasdaq approval and customary regulatory requirements, it will change its corporate name to Circle8 Group, Inc. and begin trading under the new ticker symbol Nasdaq: CIRC.
Atlantic International will rebrand as Circle8 Group, Inc. and trade under ticker CIRC, pending Nasdaq approval. The rebrand reflects the company's evolution from a North American staffing firm into a global technology and workforce solutions platform with over $1.2 billion in annualized revenue.
Added in current filing · view on EDGAR →
Today, Circle8 delivers technology through four complementary business platforms: Technology Consulting, Technology Solutions, Managed Services and Technology Workforce Solutions. Together, these capabilities enable customers to engage Circle8 through one integrated platform supporting the complete technology lifecycle, from strategic advisory and highly specialized technology professionals to multidisciplinary project teams, end-to-end technology solutions, managed services and long-term operational support.
Circle8 operates an integrated platform combining four business lines to serve customers across the complete technology lifecycle. The strategy targets organizations seeking fewer suppliers and one strategic partner for technology initiatives spanning AI, cybersecurity, cloud modernization, and digital infrastructure.
Added in current filing · view on EDGAR →
What began as a North American staffing company has evolved into a global technology and workforce solutions platform with annualized revenue exceeding $1.2 billion and operations across North America and Europe.
The company now generates over $1.2 billion in annualized revenue and operates across North America and Europe. This scale reflects the transformation from a regional staffing business into a global technology solutions provider following the Lyneer and Circle8 acquisitions.
Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
Atlantic International announced a name change, appointed a new CEO (Franke), and reassigned Jagid to a new position.
Added in current filing · verify on EDGAR →
The Company issued a press release on June 30, 2026, announcing the Name Change, the appointment of Mr. Franke as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the new position of Mr. Jagid
Atlantic International appointed Mr. Franke as Chief Executive Officer and moved Mr. Jagid to a new position. The company also announced a name change. The press release was issued June 30, 2026, but the full details are in an attached exhibit not provided in this excerpt.
Thanks — your feedback helps us improve report quality.
Figures/quotes linked to EDGAR · Narrative written by AI · Jul 2, 2026 · How we verify