Statement re Closed Period Buybacks

Hays Plc 21 December 2007 Close period share repurchase programme Hays Plc announces that it has commenced an irrevocable, non-discretionary programme to purchase shares on its own behalf, for cancellation or placing into treasury, during its close period. The programme commences on 2 January 2008 and runs up to and including 26 February 2008. Any acquisitions will be effected within certain pre-set parameters, and in accordance with both Hays' general authority to repurchase shares and Chapter 12 of the Listing Rules which requires that the minimum price paid to be limited to no more than 105 per cent of the average middle market closing price of Hays' shares for the 5 dealing days preceding the date of purchase. Hays confirms that it currently has no unpublished price sensitive information. Further enquiries: Hays plc, Investor Relations: +44 20 7383 2266

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